Podcasts about exert

With a Republican Congress apparently unwilling to check Trump's power, many Americans fear a looming constitutional crisis and are looking to the federal courts to ride to the rescue. But political scientist and Harvard Kennedy School Professor Maya Sen, who studies the federal judiciary, says the cavalry probably isn't coming. The Trump administration has seemingly defied judicial orders on deportations, withholding congressionally appropriated funds for federal programs, eliminating birthright citizenship, and other issues. Meanwhile, surrogates like Vice President J.D. Vance and billionaire Elon Musk have stated in social media posts that Trump is simply not bound by judicial decisions and can do pretty much whatever he pleases. Trump has even joined with some of his political supporters calling for impeachment of judges who rule against him, prompting Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to respond and call Trump's statement “inappropriate.” With the legislative branch of government sitting on the sidelines and without a credible threat of impeachment, Sen says the judiciary is no match for an authoritarian executive in terms of speed of action and political muscle—and was never intended to be. And even if it had been, structural issues with the way decisions are made and how judges are chosen give conservatives an advantage, and have resulted in a Supreme Court that is largely out of step with public opinion. Sen talks with PolicyCast host Ralph Ranalli about what can be done to restore both the separation of powers and the balance of power in the U.S. government during this unprecedented pivotal moment in American history.Maya Sen's Policy Recommendations:Pass a constitutional amendment to end lifetime appointments and limit terms for federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, to 18 years to help depoliticize the process of judicial selection.Exert public and electoral pressure on Congress and political leaders to defend the legislative branch's constitutional prerogatives and to stop ceding power to the executive branch.Episode Notes:Maya Sen is a political scientist whose interests include law, political economy, race and ethnic politics, and statistical methods. She has testified before Congress and presidential commissions on issues pertaining to the federal courts, and her research has been published in numerous academic journals including the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Political Science Review, the American Journal of Political Science, and The Journal of Politics. . Her writings also include the books “The Judicial Tug of War: How Lawyers, Politicians, and Ideological Incentives Shape the American Judiciary,” and “Deep Roots: How Slavery Still Shapes Southern Politics,” which won the 2019 William H. Riker Book Award for best book published in political economy. She is currently working on a book on the relationship between the Supreme Court and public opinion. Professor Sen earned a PhD from the Department of Government at Harvard University in 2012 and holds an AM in Statistics and an AB in Economics, both from Harvard University, as well as a JD from Stanford Law School.Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Communications and Public Affairs is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an BA in political science from UCLA and a master's in journalism from Columbia University.Scheduling and logistical support for PolicyCast is provided by Lilian Wainaina. Design and graphics support is provided by Laura King and the OCPA Design Team. Web design and social media promotion support is provided by Catherine Santrock and Natalie Montaner of the OCPA Digital Team. Editorial support is provided by Nora Delaney and Robert O'Neill of the OCPA Editorial Team. 

John tells the believers, and us, that becasue of our faith in Jesus we are victorious and conquerors. But do we really exert and show our faith in the daily Christian walk? In our prayer life? That's what this podcast will discuss.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Makashule Gana, the Chief Organiser at Rise Mzansi and Mmusi Maimane, the BOSA Leader about their party’s expectations as newcomers in Parliament ahead of the State of the Nation Address.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musk Moves With Lightning Speed to Exert Control Over the Government Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musk Moves With Lightning Speed to Exert Control Over the Government Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several listener questions came in that were spiraling around the same general idea, and one that DMs have fielded since the very beginning of the game: how, and when, to exert the unlimited level of power that you possess as the DM.In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave, take part in a grab bag of listener questions that deal with players constantly interrupting, as well as how to best approach using, or not using, the newest 2024 version of the Player's Handbook. For any DM who has wrestled with how and when to exert their God-level power, this is the episode for you.3:30 The first listener question that deals with the player that constantly interrupts the BBEGs monologues.4:25 The pro is that you have an excited and engaged player as well as DM Tony's idea of the “cutscene.”5:40 Exerting your control to set a scene.10:00 Teaching players how your world works and allowing the players to adjust the setup of the scene.13:15 “We'll get to that” – a bookmark for all the actions players want to take because it is still a turn-based game.17:20 We delve deeper into DM Tony's idea of the “cutscene.” What is it and how to use it.21:10 The awesomeness of the hero punching the villain in the jaw and not caring about their speech.24:07 The second listener question regarding using the new 2024 update to 5e.26:00 We already decide what races, classes, and rules we allow in our campaigns – this is no different.29:15 5e.tools – a great digital resource for DMs and the new Mastery properties of weapons.34:00 Changing rulesets halfway through a campaign.38:50 Final Thoughts.

VOTE on November 5th. Elections have consequences. Every vote matters. You have the power to make key decisions on the quality of life you want for yourself, your family, and your community. Voting is your chance to stand up for the issues you care about like affordable housing, women's health, economic justice, environmental protection, and quality education. While Presidential or other national elections draw significant attention, midterm and local elections typically see less voter turnout. Low turnout means that important local issues are determined by a limited group of voters, making a single vote even more statistically meaningful. While certain propositions may be popular and seem like a sure thing, they can fail if people stay home. It's your right. Not voting is giving up your voice. Today, most American citizens over the age of 18 are entitled to vote in federal and state elections, but voting was not always a right for all Americans. Every vote cast is a testament to the struggles of those who came before us, a tribute to their sacrifices, and a pledge to uphold the principles of democracy. Because the Constitution did not specifically say who could vote, this question was largely left to the states in the 1800s. While no longer explicitly excluded, voter suppression is a problem in many parts of the country. It was not until the 15th Amendment was passed in 1869 that black men were allowed to vote. But even so, many would-be voters faced measures meant to discourage them from exercising that right. This would continue until the 24th Amendment in 1964, which eliminated the poll tax, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which ended Jim Crow laws. Women were denied the right to vote until 1920, when the long efforts of the women's suffrage movement finally resulted in the 19th Amendment. Later, in 1971, the American voting age was lowered to 18, building on the idea that if a person was old enough to serve their country in the military, they should be allowed to vote. Even today, the battle for voting rights rages on. Voter suppression tactics, disenfranchisement, and gerrymandering threaten to undermine the very foundation of democracy. From stringent voter ID laws to purges of voter rolls, attempts to restrict access to the ballot persist, disproportionately impacting communities of color, low-income individuals, and marginalized groups. Voting is the voice of the people, the mechanism through which we express our hopes, dreams, and aspirations for a better future. It is the great equalizer, where every individual, regardless of background or status, possesses the same weight in shaping the course of our country.  Use your right. Exert your power.

00:00:26 - Dharma Talk 00:11:19 - Exert from 'Shift into Freedom' - (10 minutes) 00:22:12 - 'Shift' Exercise Guided by Loch Kelly - ( 7 minutes) 00:29:14 - Reflections

when you listen to this you might mistaken for thinking you have in fact entered the TWILIGHT ZONE https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ehr-1212-morning-moment-cold-war-radio-exert-aug-14-2024--61019802

Host Steven Overly is in Canada this week for The US-Canada Summit, hosted by BMO Financial Group and Eurasia Group — and it got him thinking about another Canadian who's been on the podcast before: Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio. Bengio has been dubbed one of the “godfathers of AI,” although he's not exactly thrilled about the title. Still, Bengio devoted most of his professional life to making AI smarter. But now, he wants to prevent AI from destroying humanity. On POLITICO Tech, Bengio tells host Steven Overly about his professional pivot and what policy changes he's pushing for around the world.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

Exert Greater Effort Than All Others exert effort, unleash potential, success mindset, achieve greatness, work harder, motivation, personal growth, overcoming challenges, champions mindset, no limits, self-improvement, resilience, persistence, goal setting, self-discipline, determination, exceed expectations, winning mindset, high performance, personal best, relentless pursuit, leadership, success principles, achieving goals, self-mastery, peak performance, transformative effort, life transformation, exceptional achievement, exceed potential Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This video will help improve your dating life quickly. Attract and Keep ANY women you want using 'MBT' Below!

On this week's episode, Hannah and Morgan chat about the struggle of being multi passionate and managing your energy. As multipassionate entrepreneurs themselves, Hannah and Morgan pose and consider the following: Just because you can, should you? And do you *want* to? Priorities, resources, and capacity are the golden themes in this episode. If you resonate with the drive to do it all, this episode is for you!Be sure to subscribe, share with a friend and leave us a review to help people find our work!Sign up for our newsletter for pep talks, business round ups, resources, and things we've been loving during the week.This podcast is brought to you by Morgan and Hannah's daily consumption of coffee. You can buy us a coffee here! Follow Weight Inclusive Innovators on Instagram.Email us with questions or show topics at hello@weightinclusiveinnovators.com.Where to Find Morgan:Morgan Sinclair DesignsWeight Inclusive Business AcademyThe Eating ExpeditionWhere to Find Hannah:Values Driven GroupNourishED Colorado

Dan looks at an argument in Thomas Jay Oord's new book: The Death of Omnipotence and Birth of Amipotence. If it's true that "To exist is to exert power," what if we claim that God exerts all power? It seems to lead to the following disjunct: either (1) we do not exist or (2) we are God. Dan thinks through some potential problems with this line of thought.  YOU can join future Surprising God conversations at SurprisingGod.com! Episode 19 YouTube Channel: Surprising God Dan's books: Confident Humility The Training of KX12 Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: @SurprisingGodFacebook: SurprisingGod Dan on X: @thatdankent

Well folks, it happened. I lost the bet on air last week about whether or not Wizards would include a physical, punch-out reminder for “suspected” creatures in the pre-release kit for Murders at Karlov Manor, so here I am writing the notes. I still think it's weird that they literally include a counter for a mechanic that they explicitly designed to NOT include a physical counter, but I forgot the precedence set by Exert in Amonket, so that's on me. This week is part two of our marathon, pre-Andy's-vacation, recording session. We're discussing additions from Murders at Karlov Manor and Ravnica: Clue Edition to our four relevant personal Cube projects. Tune in to find out what beloved Cube card Andy believes has jumped the shark, which two cards are clearing the high bar of the Degenerate Micro Cube, what Anthony is going to do with all of the amazing new options for the Turbo Cube, and what happens when you have two cost reduction mechanics with different stipulations in our new segment “Judge Bones”. ⁠View all cards mentioned in the episode →⁠ Discussed in this episode: Set Surveys: Andy's Cube Coaching Session with Brian Coval, a.k.a Bosh n' Roll Lucky Paper Radio Episode 181: Gold Cards and You Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:35 - Additions to the Bun Magic Cube 10:50 - Honorable Mention: Tenth District Hero 12:19 - Honorable Mention: Deduce 14:07 - Honorable Mention: Drag the Canal 15:33 - Honorable Mention: Trostani, Three Whispers 17:48 - Honorable Mention: Necropsy 19:21 - Honorable Mention: Warleader's Call 20:50 - The Surveil Lands 30:01 - Fugitive Codebreaker 33:59 - No More Lies 36:26 - Additions to the Regular Cube 38:10 - Curious Inquiry 40:07 - Push // Pull 42:28 - Cease // Desist 45:04 - The Surveil Lands (Again) 46:38 - No Ravnica: Clue Edition Cards for the Regular Cube? 48:38 - Additions to the Degenerate Micro Cube 49:03 - Pick Your Poison 50:43 - Doorkeeper Thrull 51:51 - Additions to the Turbo Cube 53:03 - Cerebral Confiscation 54:11 - Forensic Gadgeteer 56:29 - Torch the Witness 58:04 - Demand Answers 58:51 - Crime Novelist 1:00:15 - Vengeful Tracker 1:00:37 - Andy's Potential Turbo Cube Inclusions Check us out on Twitch and YouTube for paper Cube gameplay. You can find the hosts' Cubes on Cube Cobra: Andy's “Bun Magic” Cube Anthony's “Regular” Cube If want us to do a pack 1, pick 1 from your cube submit it on our website. Send in questions to the show at mail@luckypaper.co. You can also find both your hosts in the MTG Cube Talk Discord. If you'd like to show your support for the show, please leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Musical production by DJ James Nasty.

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio has been dubbed one of the “godfathers of AI,” but he's not exactly thrilled about the title. Bengio devoted most of his professional life to making AI smarter. But now, he wants to prevent AI from destroying humanity. On POLITICO Tech, Bengio tells host Steven Overly about his professional pivot and what policy changes he's pushing for around the world.

Exert from Merlin Carothers book, you can be happy. Now you can find it at Kindle, Amazon or foundation of praise.org. Thank you God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fernando-m-de-oca/support

"You see of late I have been really challenged with feeling loved, supported and cared for by my family and I think in feel so deeply like this in this moment and time, a moment and time that I feel like I need them more than I have ever needed them, it paints over all the ways my family has shown up for me of the years. It doesn't allow me to experience these things again, still, to let these moments of my past be with me now in order to help me have a more truthful and wide perspective of what is in, and who is with me in this life, in this world. One memory that really got me thinking like this was remembering when I told my family that I was gay and HIV positive on Mothers Day in May of 1999..."“transmission”a spiritual autobiographyby bonnie violet quintanaBIG Thank you to my Patreon members who contribute on a monthly basis to support the work of this podcast and the overall work of a queer chaplain.To learn more about how to contribute go to patreon.com/bonnieviolet and start you monthly donation today. For One Time contribution you can contribute via

For the first time in franchise history, the Baltimore Ravens are set to host the AFC Championship game inside M&T Bank Stadium after thumping the Houston Texans, 34-10. On this edition of the Vault, Sarah & Bobby dive into that along with the following: Postseason Lamar Jackson has arrived Exceptional halftime adjustments Inside another dominant defensive performance Locker room footage courtesy of Ravens Productions Notable postgame press conference clips Interested in supporting the show? Check out what we're now offering on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3RorjU2 Hit us up: BaltimoreRavensVault@gmail.com Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scripture Reading: Acts 7:44-60 44 Our ancestors had the tabernacle of testimony in the wilderness, just as God who spoke to Moses ordered him to make it according to the design he had seen. 45 Our ancestors received possession of it and brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations that God drove out before our ancestors, until the time of David. 46 He found favor with God and asked that he could find a dwelling place for the house of Jacob. 47 But Solomon built a house for him. 48 Yet the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands, as the prophet says,49 ‘Heaven is my throne,and earth is the footstool for my feet.What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord,or what is my resting place?50 Did my hand not make all these things?'51 “You stubborn people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always resisting the Holy Spirit, like your ancestors did! 52 Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute? They killed those who foretold long ago the coming of the Righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become! 53 You received the law by decrees given by angels, but you did not obey it.”54 When they heard these things, they became furious and ground their teeth at him. 55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently toward heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 “Look!” he said. “I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” 57 But they covered their ears, shouting out with a loud voice, and rushed at him with one intent. 58 When they had driven him out of the city, they began to stone him, and the witnesses laid their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 They continued to stone Stephen while he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” 60 Then he fell to his knees and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he died.Main ThemesWhere We Left OffLast week we covered most of Stephen's speech. Stephen recounts the lives of the heroes of the faith: Abraham, Joseph, and Moses. Several connections can be drawn between them and Jesus, with the most prominent connection being the idea of a deliverer that was rejected by his people (particularly evident in the stories of Joseph and Moses). This is evidence that the Jews' rejection of Jesus does not mean Jesus was an impostor nor that, if Jesus really was the Messiah, God's plan failed. Instead, it is the mark of a true deliverer. Christ's rejection is fulfilled scripture (see also, Isaiah 43:1-4). It is a greater, alas the greatest, fulfillment of that archetype in scripture.Stephen also reminds his hearers of their sins—their constant sins. Their idolatry merited exile, which climaxed with the Babylonian empire's conquest of Israel. But, their sinful hearts were present even during the exodus. This is evidence that the Jews' sinful behavior against Jesus was expected. As with the prior example, given Jesus' identity, the Jews' sinful behavior against God in the flesh is the greatest fulfillment of this archetype in scripture.Now that Stephen's words are fresh in our minds, let's continue to read his conclusion and the audience's reaction. David & God's HouseOur ancestors had the tabernacle of testimony in the wilderness, just as God who spoke to Moses ordered him to make it according to the design he had seen. Our ancestors received possession of it and brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations that God drove out before our ancestors, until the time of David. He found favor with God and asked that he could find a dwelling place for the house of Jacob. But Solomon built a house for him. Yet the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands, as the prophet says,‘Heaven is my throne, and earth is the footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord, or what is my resting place? Did my hand not make all these things?'“You stubborn people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always resisting the Holy Spirit, like your ancestors did! Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute? They killed those who foretold long ago the coming of the Righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers you have now become! You received the law by decrees given by angels, but you did not obey it.” Acts 7:44-53When David, Israel's greatest king, ruled the promised land, did God need a temple? Not only is the answer no, but God did not allow David to build a temple. Sure, Israel had a tabernacle, but that only furthers Stephen's point. God will dwell where he will dwell. Moreover, even when the people had the tabernacle they still practiced idolatry continuously. A temple would not change that.David's son was finally allowed to build a temple. Although we already know the answer, let's ask, Did God need a house to dwell among his people? Isaiah 66:1-2, quoted by Stephen, settles the matter.‘Heaven is my throne, and earth is the footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord, or what is my resting place? Did my hand not make all these things?'This is why Stephen can confidently say, “Yet the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands . . . .” As the NET translators explain:The phrase made by human hands is negative in the NT . . . . It suggests “man-made” or “impermanent.” The rebuke is like parts of the Hebrew scripture where the rebuke is not of the temple, but for making too much of it . . . .The temple was an accommodation to human need, but God desired pure worship, not simply a place or institution.Notice that in verses 40 and 41 of chapter 7, idolaters make gods with their own hands and worship them. In utter opposition, verses 48 and 49 tell us that nothing made can contain God because God has made all things.Reversing the Charges, Circumcision of the HeartOpposing the Law and the TempleRecall from chapter 6 that Stephen faces two charges: he opposes the law and the temple. As we just discussed, Stephen argues against making too much of the temple. God was with his people before they had a temple; God refused Israel's greatest king's offer to build him a temple; God cannot be contained in anything created. Notice, this is not an anti-temple argument. Stephen is not advocating for the destruction or even the abandonment of the temple. Stephen is requesting that the temple be placed in proper perspective against the backdrop of God's infinitude.In verse 51, Stephen addresses the charge that he opposes the law. As we have discussed before, a common ancient rhetorical technique was to reverse a charge on the accuser. (This would have been terribly unwise in a trial context—at least if one wished to receive mercy. That is clearly not Stephen's goal.) Stephen, in no uncertain terms, answers the question: who is disobeying the law? His accusers. They are spiritually uncircumcised (7: 51), murderers of the prophets (7: 52), and general disobeyers of the law (7: 53). His hearers' resistance against the Holy Spirit places them in the same category as those who rejected the biblical prophets.Circumcision of the HeartGod's ideal was always that his people's hearts be circumcised. We see this throughout the Old Testament.Therefore, cleanse your hearts and stop being so stubborn! Deuteronomy 10:16In this verse, the text translated as “cleanse” literally reads, “circumcise the foreskin of.” As the NET translators explain, “Just as that act signified total covenant obedience, so spiritual circumcision (cleansing of the heart) signifies more internally a commitment to be pliable and obedient to the will of God . . . .”God makes clear that an external circumcision without a circumcision of heart was never any good.The Lord says, “Watch out! The time is soon coming when I will punish all those who are circumcised only in the flesh. That is, I will punish the Egyptians, the Judeans, the Edomites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, and all the desert people who cut their hair short at the temples. I will do so because none of the people of those nations are really circumcised in the Lord's sight. Moreover, none of the people of Israel are circumcised when it comes to their hearts.” Jeremiah 9:25-26This is a fundamental Christian belief—and Stephen's speech makes it clear that it was fundamental to Judaism as well. We generally speak of Judaism as a religion based purely on strict adherence to laws. Notice, that is not entirely correct. As I have repeated before, Jesus' followers are not attempting to replace Judaism with a new religion but to “do” Judaism correctly.Sincere BeliefLet's explore this idea of sincere belief in one's heart. There are many New Testament passages to this effect.Because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9, emphasis addedTherefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the fresh and living way that he inaugurated for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in the assurance that faith brings, because we have had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water. And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy. Hebrews 10:19-23, emphasis addedBlessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8, emphasis added“Watch out for false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are voracious wolves. You will recognize them by their fruit. Grapes are not gathered from thorns or figs from thistles, are they? In the same way, every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree is not able to bear bad fruit, nor a bad tree to bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. So then, you will recognize them by their fruit. Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of heaven—only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. On that day, many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many powerful deeds in your name?' Then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you. Go away from me, you lawbreakers!' Matthew 7:15-23, emphasis addedBecause of verses such as these, Christians generally believe that outside behaviors will not save a man. Only Jesus saves. And Jesus will only save those who earnestly wish to be saved; those who wish to be righteous; those who wish to love and be loved the way that Love himself would have it; those who truly wish for true Heaven. Those people not only believe in God but believe God. God is not only real but the master and the prize.Stephen—The First MartyrMartyrs, in the ancient world and today, function as models. They are like brave soldiers who die upon the battlefield inspiring other soldiers. Stories of martyrs were not foreign to ancient Jews. The Maccabean martyrs would have been well-remembered examples at the time of Jesus. Gentiles (i.e., non-Jews) had their martyr stories too.Stephen is the first Christian martyr. As such, the church fathers regarded him as the “protomartyr,” offering an example for many to follow. Stephen's martyrdom is also special because of the parallels with Jesus' death. See below for a chart from Craig Keener's commentary on Acts that compares the deaths of Jesus and Stephen. The Sanhedrin's Power to ExecuteI discussed the Sanhedrin's inability to carry out capital punishment during our study of John. Here I will provide a brief reminder.Rome jealously guarded the power of capital punishment. Generally, only the Roman representative in the area (e.g., governor) could approve it. Local councils could pronounce capital punishment but, without ratification from Roman authorities, carrying it out would have been a serious affront against the empire. The Sanhedrin was no different. (To be fair, some scholars think that Rome allowed the Sanhedrin to execute capital sentences directly, but this is highly unlikely and not widely accepted. Moreover, that theory does not make sense of Pontius Pilate's involvement in Jesus' death.)The Roman authorities may have looked the other way in the case of lynchings—since they would not have been a deliberate and organized defiance of Rome. However, even deaths by lynching could generate complaints to Rome.For these reasons, scholars debate whether Acts 7 is narrating a formal trial of Stephen, a trial and a later lynching, or a trial quickly followed by a lynching. If Acts 7 describes a trial and a formally executed punishment, perhaps the Jewish authorities sought Roman ratification of Stephen's death penalty after the fact. Proponents of this theory suggest that otherwise (that is, without Roman approval), the Jewish persecution of Christians involving arrests and investigations reaching as far as Damascus, would have met Roman resistance.The second proposal is that Stephen's trial and Stephen's death were not immediately successive events. Some time passed and a mob did what the Sanhedrin could not. To take this view, one must believe that Luke collapsed and confused both events in his narrative. This view does not treat the text seriously and there are more plausible alternatives.What about a trial and an immediate lynching? Perhaps the Sanhedrin did not intend to execute Stephen on the spot, but things just got out of control. Oops. I am sure they were devastated. Mob violence was a common phenomenon of ancient life, particularly in Jewish court settings. Jewish trials often devolved into unruly shouting and could degenerate further than this. Surprisingly, throwing stones at one's legal adversaries was not unusual. So, the proposition that the action went from throwing stones to a stoning is not hard to believe.The Great ReversalI will argue that there is a running double entendre beginning on verse 7:54 and ending with verse 8:1. At every turn, what is happening on earth is the opposite of what is happening in heaven. The good guys are the bad guys, the condemned is innocent, human justice is God's injustice. Ultimately, the winners are the losers, and the losers are the winners. The effect of the juxtaposition is to give us hope than one day all will be set right.Furious, Grinding Their TeethThe Jewish accusers became “furious” with Stephen—a strong word used only once more in the New Testament, the prior trial of the apostles in chapter 5. Unlike chapter 5, no Gamaliel intervenes. In their anger, the accusers “grind their teeth.” The literal expression is “gnashed their teeth.” This could indicate anger or frustration (see, for example, Psalm 112:10), but it often conveyed anguish. The phrase appears in relation to judgment and hell. For example:Then Jesus traveled throughout towns and villages, teaching and making his way toward Jerusalem. Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?” So he said to them, “Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, then you will stand outside and start to knock on the door and beg him, ‘Lord, let us in!' But he will answer you, ‘I don't know where you come from.' Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.' But he will reply, ‘I don't know where you come from! Go away from me, all you evildoers!' There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves thrown out. Then people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and take their places at the banquet table in the kingdom of God. But indeed, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” Luke 13:22-30, emphasis addedThe reversal—the irony— is that those who gnash their teeth in anger persecuting the righteous will gnash their teeth in anguish upon the final judgment.Looking to Heaven; Seeing God's GloryToday, we pray by bowing our heads and closing our eyes. There is nothing inherently spiritual about this. It is a cultural preference. In Jesus' day, looking to heaven was a common posture for prayer. Presumably, this was because God resided in heaven.Stephen does exactly as expected and looks intently towards heaven. Before his prayer, he has a vision. He sees the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. Some other Jewish texts presented similar heavenly visions, although they were often ambiguous. The speaker may have been narrating events as if he were actually seeing them when both him and his audience understood that he was not. Stephen's case contains no such ambiguity. Both the narrator and Stephen tell us he is genuinely seeing something.Stephen claims that the heavens opened. We have heard these words before.Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. And while he was praying, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my one dear Son; in you I take great delight.” Luke 3:21-22, emphasis addedFurther, notice that Stephen sees God's glory in heaven rather than in the temple. As Stephen has just declared, heaven is God's throne, rather than any earthly temple containing him.Most important, however, is that Stephen's vision of the Son of Man at God's right hand clearly parallels Jesus's announcement of the Son of Man at God's right hand.Now the men who were holding Jesus under guard began to mock him and beat him. They blindfolded him and asked him repeatedly, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” They also said many other things against him, reviling him. When day came, the council of the elders of the people gathered together, both the chief priests and the experts in the law. Then they led Jesus away to their council and said, “If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe, and if I ask you, you will not answer. But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” He answered them, “You say that I am.” Then they said, “Why do we need further testimony? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!” Luke 22:63-71, emphasis addedStephen's vision confirms to him and to us that his sacrifice is not in vain. The promises of Jesus are true. He reigns. Jesus lives so Stephen shall live again. We should also note that the title “Son of Man” is rare outside the Gospels and barely ever occurs on anyone's lips but Jesus'. Stephen is relying on the words of his lord.Right HandThat Jesus is at the Father's right hand emphasizes the claim of his exaltation as sovereign Messiah and Lord, the “Lord” of Ps 110.Here is the Lord's proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.” The Lord extends your dominion from Zion. Rule in the midst of your enemies. Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you. The Lord makes this promise on oath and will not revoke it: “You are an eternal priest after the pattern of Melchizedek.” O Lord, at your right hand he strikes down kings in the day he unleashes his anger. Psalm 110:1b-5, emphasis addedEven if the Sanhedrin did not believe Stephen, they would have felt the political defiance embedded in his alleged vision. Stephen is claiming that the Jesus they crucified claims an alternate kingdom, a greater kingdom. Here is the second piece of the double entendre. The Sanhedrin believes itself to be sovereign. If they are sovereign at all it is of a small kingdom. The true sovereign is Jesus, sitting at the right hand of God almighty.The True Trial—StandingStephen sees Jesus standing at God's right hand. This is unusual. Generally, Jesus is depicted as sitting next to the Father (e.g., Psalm 110:1; Hebrews 1:3; Ephesians 1:20-21).The Old Testament depicted witnesses as standing. (A vindicating witness would stand at the right hand of the accused.) Here, recall that Stephen is being accused by false witnesses, who presumably would also be standing to testify against Stephen. A standing Jesus conveys the contrasting image that as Stephen is accused by the earthly tribunal at the hands of deceitful men, he is vindicated in the heavenly tribunal by the testimony of Jesus.The motif of vindication is reinforced by the fact that although judges generally sat though cases, tradition is that they stood to render a verdict. So, a standing Jesus also conveys the idea that as Stephen is convicted by the earthly tribunal, Jesus acquits him.Hear No EvilUpon Stephen's description of his vision, the crowd rushes at him with “one intent.” Perhaps the crowd is outraged by what they interpret as further blasphemy. Perhaps the crowd is outraged because they understand Stephen's words as a political claim that defies the authority of the Sanhedrin. Perhaps both are true.When the crowd launches at Stephen, they cover their ears and shout (or “cry”) in a loud voice. Why would they do this? Covering one's ears to prevent hearing further blasphemy may have been considered a pious act. In a sense, they were keeping themselves clean from Stephen's blasphemy.Here is another, powerful ironic reversal. The crowd shuts its ears and cries to make sure the message will not reach it. Recall what Stephen said just a few verses before, “You stubborn people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always resisting the Holy Spirit, like your ancestors did!” The Jews think they are closing their ears to lies when they are closing their ears to truth.The PunishmentCast OutStephen is “driven out” of the city, also translated as “cast out.” Standard Jewish custom was to cast someone out of the city before executing them. Jesus was also “cast out” in the parable of the vineyard.Then he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and went on a journey for a long time. When harvest time came, he sent a slave to the tenants so that they would give him his portion of the crop. However, the tenants beat his slave and sent him away empty-handed. So he sent another slave. They beat this one too, treated him outrageously, and sent him away empty-handed. So he sent still a third. They even wounded this one and threw him out. Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What should I do? I will send my one dear son; perhaps they will respect him.' But when the tenants saw him, they said to one another, ‘This is the heir; let's kill him so the inheritance will be ours!' So they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? Luke 20:9-15, emphasis addedStoningGreeks and other peoples, like Jews, executed people by stoning. Roman law limited these local forms of punishment, but even in this period Roman law could not prevent stoning from occurring altogether, since it was a common way for mobs to execute vengeance without regard for official laws. Stoning was often a mob action both in Israel and elsewhere.Stoning was simply the most ready-to-hand form of public violence available, including in Judea. Stoning was appropriate for blasphemy, among other offenses, and had to be done outside the city.Oftentimes God's people tried to stone God's prophets.God's Spirit energized Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why are you violating the commands of the Lord? You will not be prosperous. Because you have rejected the Lord, he has rejected you!'” They plotted against him and by royal decree stoned him to death in the courtyard of the Lord's temple. 2 Chronicles 24:20-21Then Moses cried out to the Lord, “What will I do with this people?—a little more and they will stone me!” Exodus 17:4In a stoning, witnesses were the first to cast stones, perhaps as a deterrent to false witnesses.Laid Their CloaksThe hostile witnesses discard their “cloaks” (ἱμάτια). Most people wore a tunic or shirt composed of two pieces of cloth sewn together. The simplest form was sleeveless, but in cooler weather one could add a himation (a rectangular piece of cloth draped around the body). Thus the removal of the cloak does not involve complete nakedness.Why did the witnesses remove their cloaks? For a simple but morbid reason. Because they were about to engage in strenuous exercise to stone Stephen. Nevertheless, the self-stripping gives us our last “great reversal.” Prisoners were often stripped naked before they received their public punishment, such as lashings or stoning. Nakedness increased their shame. (Nakedness had been shameful for Jewish people throughout their history.) Luke portrays the Hellenist accusers as stripping themselves for a strenuous physical activity but, in so doing, portrays them ironically as the guilty party.The PrayerLike I mentioned above, today we pray in silence (except in some corporate settings), but ancient Jews prayed out loud. So, people generally heard the supplicant's prayer. Also, kneeling was a common posture for prayer, denoting submission. Stephen's prayer was:Lord Jesus, receive my spirit! Lord, do not hold this sin against them!This prayer recalls Jesus' prayer before his death.But Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34a*Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” Luke 23:46(*There is some textual controversy regarding the first part of verse Luke 23:34. The verse may not be original but still historically authentic.)The person addressed in Stephen's prayer is significant. He is “calling on the name of the Lord” fulfilling the words of Peter's speech (quoting the prophet Joel).And then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Acts 2:21Moreover, notice that in the gospels Jesus addressed the Father. Stephen call out to “Lord Jesus.” This is highly significant. Stephen thought of Jesus as God.The climax of the scene of Stephen's martyrdom (before his death) is his prayer for his persecutors. Jesus taught prayer for one's oppressors.But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:27-28You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor” and “hate your enemy.” But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be like your Father in heaven, since he causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors do the same, don't they? And if you only greet your brothers, what more do you do? Even the Gentiles do the same, don't they? Matthew 5:43-47Stephen's prayer for his accusers is particularly shocking if we understand their culture. Jewish people believed in confessing sins before God as a form of atonement. Normally death was considered sufficient suffering to atone for a Jewish person, if coupled with repentance. Thus one in danger might pray for safety and add, as a precaution, “May my death atone for all my sins.” People condemned to capital punishment were invited to make confession a few feet from the site of execution so that they could share in the coming world.So, imagine the shock when Stephen confesses not his own sins but those of his opponents. Also shocking is the fact that unlike most martyrs who prayed for vindication, Stephen's prayer was for mercy rather than justice. This is Christ's love. This is Christian love.

In this episode, David Fitch and I reckon with power in this conversation. We talk about worldly power versus Godly power. What's the difference? Why do we need a new relationship with power? We talk about mutual submission, engaging the table for reconciliation and justice, non-coercive evangelism. We even engage in a conversation around power dynamics and the Middle East. It's a fantastic conversation that is much needed as we continue to encounter abuse of power in the church. So join us as we reckon with power and hand over the reigns to God. David Fitch (Ph.D Northwestern University) is a professor at Northern Seminary and a pastor at Mission Renew Church in Westmont, IL. He is married to Rae Ann and they have one son named Max. He's coached hockey for the YMCA USA Hockey program for seven years. David teaches, speaks, and writes within the fields of Neo-Anabaptist theology, missiology, culture studies, political theory, and ethics. He writes from time to time on his own page at Missio Alliance, on his own substack,  for Christianity Today, Outreach Magazine, ChurchLeaders.com, EthicsDaily, and multiple other sites, magazines and journals. He is co-host of the Theology of Mission podcast. His latest book is Reckoning with Power from Brazos press.David's Book:Reckoning with PowerConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show

In today's episode we explore how the conflicting urges within a Beinoni act as judges or lawyers, but the final arbitrator is G-d who is biased towards one of them. Music by Shoshannah.   Follow us on:  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGGTknXIYx1DScUYJe2nupwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/It-Is-Taught-101805165658211Twitter: https://twitter.com/itistaughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itistaughtpodcast/Support the show

2023-11-19 | Dharma Talk | A Reading from 'Seeds for a Boundless Life | with Ann Lipscomb 00:01:56 - P.p 63. Ann reads an Exert from ‘Seeds for a Boundless Life' by Blanche Hartman ‘Free from Thoughts of Yourself' 00:14:51 - Ann's Reflections 00:19:52 - Ann Invites any comments/Reflections

We are looking at all of our spiritual life and have divided it into 5 key area to help us consider how we are made and where to apply effort and energy for change. Let's review.   Spiritual Life – The life lived in Jesus, in communion with God. Basics – prayer, spiritual community, bible knowledge. Or three areas of spirituality – doctrine, affection (love) and experience.   Mental Life - Mental life includes emotional, psychological, and social aspects. It is how we think, feel, and act, and determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Includes education.   Physical Life – From conception to our last breathe we are physical beings. We don't have control over much of our physical life but our choices do influence our health and ability. Exercise and diet are key.   Relational Life - Humans are interconnected. The family and community play an important role in our lives. Humans are meant to connect with others on a personal and emotional level and strong, fulfilling relationships help people build and maintain emotional health. We need people. Mentors, coworkers, friends.   Emotional Life - There are many types of emotional skills (aka emotional intelligence). These skills: like emotion regulation, gratitude, empathy, and kindness — help you relate better to others and yourself. Feelings don't lead us but they do impact us greatly.       Mental Growth - Proverbs 23:7, 1 Corinthians 13:11 The Christian life is an incredible challenge and adventure that requires us to commit everything we are and have to the task. As Christians, we are leaders wherever God takes us, leading the way among lost sheep looking for direction. Through the study of God's Word, we will examine the life of a spiritual leader; through the activities of the summer we will have opportunities to practice what we learn. Everyone will receive training to prepare devotionals as well as practical ministry training, like how to lead a meeting or plan a strategy for ministry. Teamwork initiatives, Japanese language study, reading assignments, and times of discussion will all help us to challenge our thinking and stimulate mental growth. Weekly challenges in the form of rock climbing, rappelling, airsoft scenarios, and team competitions are designed to take each of us to our personal limits, facing our fears and overcoming them as a team. Following the Way requires new thinking. Tips for mental well-being. Notice how much overlap there is with the other 5 area we are considering. We are not divided beings but unified. All areas of life impact all other areas. 1. Learn to understand and manage your emotions. Name the emotion you feel and identify the root cause if you can. Journaling can help. Don't let your emotions control your thoughts. 2. Stay connected to others and regularly talk through things with a friend. Strengthens relationship and steadies emotions. Allow you to learn from your mistakes as well as others. 3. Get enough sleep. 4. Exercise! Reduces stress, improves sleep, gets your blood moving and can make you sharper mentally. Great for problem solving. 5. Eat healthy. Impacts your mood, ability to think clearly, tiredness, irritability, etc. 6. Plan things to do that are positive and move you forward. Projects, personal and with family/ friends. Things to try help you grow spiritually, spiritual disciplines,etc. 7. Pray. 1 Thess 5:18 – 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Keep your eyes on Jesus in the midst of every trial. Be thankful and learn to express gratitude daily as a natural response to God daily mercies. Psalm 118:24 - This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Choose Joy! 8. Be a Life-Long Learner. Learn to ask questions. When you meet new people – be curious. Explore the Bible as a traveler to another country, look for the differences and ask WHY? Research – deeper bible study, practical applications – the “How To” Make a list of potential skills that would be useful to you or that you would like to know. Pick one and begin! 9. Choose to give your thoughts direction. Phil. 4:8-9 - 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Don't let your thought lead you down paths you don't want to follow. Make choices about what you allow into your mind and be proactive about giving yourself positive things to think about. Choices – books, music, movies, even friendships, will fill your mind with potential avenues your mind will explore. Choose wisely. Exert self-control and discipline. Reference; https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/our-best-mental-health-tips The question we all must ask ourselves is not “Where will I be when I face the most difficult challenge in my life?”, but “Who will I be? Thanks for joining me today. If you have thoughts or questions about your spiritual life, write me at norman@runwithhorses.net I would love to hear from you.

In the News with Mike Dakkakwww.itnshow.comCyrus Nooriala joins ITN to discuss the undue influence big tech firms try to exert over companies trying to leverage cloud computing to grow their business.Learn more about CyWest at www.cywest.com and edge.cywest.com.

Aug 20, 2023  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead Pastor2 Peter 1:1-15Making the Most of The Moment1. Increase your understanding of God, v. 1-3Notice the consequential nature of two things…a) the righteousness of God“For our sake he (God) made him to be sin who knew no sin (Jesus), so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”        -2 Corinthians 5:21b) the knowledge of GodFour things we experience through a right knowledge of God… 1) grace, v. 2 2) peace, v. 2 3) life, v. 3Zoe refers to the absolute fullness of life, both essential and ethical, the kind of life only God can provide. Life real and genuine, a life active and vigorous, devoted to God, blessed, in the portion even in this world of those who put their trust in Christ, but after the resurrection to be consummated by new experiences (among them a more perfect body), and to last for ever. 4) godliness, v. 3“Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, 24 but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”                 - Jeremiah 9:23-242. Put yourself in spiritually formative environments, v. 4.   A spiritually formative environment is any environment that increases your understanding of and experience with the truth of the Gospel. 3. Exert yourself spiritually, v. 5 “We have been taught that grace means “you can do nothing to be saved.” Such thinking has been extended to “you can do nothing to have spiritual growth.” So spiritual transformation occurs, according to this thinking, in one of two ways – inspiration or information. Inspiration means that in one golden moment, one great experience, you will be transformed. I don't want to criticize experience. I have had many wonderful experiences with God, but they don't transform you. The other view, information, is the means whereby you pour truth into your head and suddenly you are transformed. Inspiration isn't going to do it and information isn't going to do it. The only way human character is transformed with grace is by discipline and activity.”                  Dallas WillardVirtueKnowledgeSelf-controlSteadfastnessGodlinessBrother affectionLoveIneffectiveUnproductive4. Be around spiritually consequential people, v. 12-15Mental worship…      1.   Do you experience the fullness of the Zoe life Jesus came to give?       2.   Is your experience with Christianity more about partaking or escaping?      3.   How are you currently exerting yourself spiritually?       4.   Who do you have in your life that stirs you up spiritually?

All that was to be redeemed had also then to be assumed in the Incarnation. All that is human and all that is part of the human experience must be embraced by Christ in order that it might be healed by his grace.  We are shown this in a very simple way in regards to one of our basic appetites as human beings - sleep. Like any other appetite, it must be ordered rightly; otherwise, it can end up stealing half of our life. Rather than being drawn into the rest of contemplation, we are often pulled into something much less helpful. Instead of engaging He who is Reality, Life and Love, we often seek to escape these things and enter into sleep or the myriad of ways that we can escape reality.  Therefore, when it comes to prayer, we are often embattled. Sleep can come upon us quickly or we can be drawn to direct or attention to the work of our hands. The Evil One can stimulate the mind at just the right time to pull us away from the comfort and consolation of God into conversation, food, sleep, etc. We must understand that we are engaged in a spiritual battle. When the devil sees us engaging in spiritual warfare, when he sees us developing the discipline of prayer, he will immediately seek to afflicted us with temptations and fantasies the moment the prayer is finished. He will try to snatch away from us the first fruits of the soul.  We can understand, then, why John tells us that bodily vigil leads to spiritual vigil or alertness. We need to be alert not to protect ourselves from the things of this world, but from the darkness that would enter into our hearts if we do not guard them. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:08:28 FrDavid Abernethy: page 162 para 10   00:09:06 angelo: Reacted to "page 162 para 10" with

APAC stocks headed into month-end mostly on the front foot as participants digested the latest support efforts from China and mixed PMI data.Chinese headline Manufacturing PMI slightly topped forecasts but remained in contraction territory and Non-Manufacturing PMI disappointed with the slowest pace of increase since December 2022.European equity futures are indicative of a lower open with the Euro Stoxx 50 -0.5% after the cash market closed up by 0.4% on Friday.In FX, DXY is firmer, JPY lags across the majors, antipodeans lead, EUR/USD hovers just above the 1.10 mark. Looking ahead, highlights include German Retail Sales, ECB Survey of Monetary Analysts, EZ Flash CPI, US Chicago PMI.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Episode 1864. Exertion, solution. Watch what happens when you tell your team the answer is exertion. You know it's true. It's always the solution to every team and individual problem. Exert more in mind, body and soul. Problem solved. Then watch what happens to you; whether you're in charge or not. They call it complacency, comfort zone and all the internet BS they use to describe outcomes. How many times do you have to hear it, see it, share it, post it, comment on it? All you're really doing is describing the outcome. You're not telling anybody how to do it. I've got to face adversity, but how about you teach me how to do it? You got to take some risks. SHOW ME HOW TO DO IT. …They use all the leadership words, but avoid the truth. Next-level work, exertion, training, is what is required to face hell.  Blunt Talk Podcast is guaranteed TO LIFT. X Fitness is committed to lifting in body, mind, and soul. There is enough depressing news. We won't add to it. Good Inspirational News Only. Free, permanently-archived downloads compliments of X Fitness. Blessings & all good things. #peace

Constitutional law expert Harold Krent, a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses the final decisions of the Supreme Court term where the court's conservative majority threw out President Joe Biden's student-loan relief plan and ruled that a Christian website designer has a free-speech right to refuse to create wedding pages for same-sex couples. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the frontlines of technological leaps are often people in power - governments, police, intelligence agencies and militaries - trying to use new research to advance the ways in which they operate. But what happens when these powers aren't used for good? Who can keep the powerful in check in a global digital age?In this episode of The Big Picture, we sit down with architect and investigator Eyal Weizman to talk about how Israel uses urban planning to expand its control of the West Bank and why he decided to start a crime-fighting team of architects, journalists, and coders called Forensic Architecture to hold governments to account.Producer & Audio Editing:  Houda Fansa JawadiFilming & Recording: Hossam SarhanGFX: Anas Alaa www.middlleeasteye.net We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and any guests you'd like us to have on our show. Reach us by email at mh@middleeasteye.org or find us on instagram @BigPictureMee.You can also watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMyaP73Ho1ySj3cO0OSOHZAOgD1WTDixG

2023-04-07 | April Integrated Intensive | Peg Syverson Reads An Exert From 'Not Two' 00:00:53 - Peg Continues to Read from 'Not Two - The Appamada Story - By Peg Syverson, with Flint Sparks and the Appamada Sangha MB

This section covers the day of January 5 from Chapter 5.2: January 5, 2021: Eastman Pressures Pence's Staff in a Private Meeting While President Trump Tweets January 5, 2021: President Trump Again Pressures Vice President Pence in a One-On-One Meeting at the White House and Another Phone Call With Eastman January 5, 2021: An Accurate New York Times Article About the Vice President Prompts a False Statement in Response by President Trump January 5, 2021: Bannon Publicly Amplifies the Pressure on Vice President Pence These episodes are created based on the value-for-value model - if you find value in the effort to provide an open and available reading of this document, please support the podcast at governmentunfiltered.com or patreon.com/timberlanemedia. If you'd like to provide an anonymous donation, you can go to glow.fm/insider. Follow the show on Twitter @GovUnfiltered or on Facebook at facebook.com/governmentunfiltered.

This section covers the day of January 4 from Chapter 5.2: January 4, 2021: President Trump and Eastman Meet with Pence and His Staff in the Oval Office. January 4, 2021: President Trump Publicly Pressures the Vice President During a Rally Speech in Georgia These episodes are created based on the value-for-value model - if you find value in the effort to provide an open and available reading of this document, please support the podcast at governmentunfiltered.com or patreon.com/timberlanemedia. If you'd like to provide an anonymous donation, you can go to glow.fm/insider. Follow the show on Twitter @GovUnfiltered or on Facebook at facebook.com/governmentunfiltered.

This section covers the days of January 2 & 3 from Chapter 5.2: January 2, 2021: The Vice President Meets With His Advisors, Cementing His Intended Path for the Joint Session January 2, 2021: Eastman and Bannon Question the “Courage and Spine” of Vice President Pence January 3, 2021: Eastman Drafts Another “January 6 Scenario” Memo “Wargaming” the Ways That Vice President Pence Could Change the Outcome of the Election. These episodes are created based on the value-for-value model - if you find value in the effort to provide an open and available reading of this document, please support the podcast at governmentunfiltered.com or patreon.com/timberlanemedia. If you'd like to provide an anonymous donation, you can go to glow.fm/insider. Follow the show on Twitter @GovUnfiltered or on Facebook at facebook.com/governmentunfiltered.

5.2 - President Trump and His Allies Exert Intense Public and Private Pressure on the Vice President in Advance of the Joint Session of Congress on January 6th January 2, 2021: The Vice President Meets With His Advisors, Cementing His Intended Path for the Joint Session January 2, 2021: Eastman and Bannon Question the “Courage and Spine” of Vice President Pence January 3, 2021: Eastman Drafts Another “January 6 Scenario” Memo “Wargaming” the Ways That Vice President Pence Could Change the Outcome of the Election. January 4, 2021: President Trump and Eastman Meet with Pence and His Staff in the Oval Office. January 4, 2021: President Trump Publicly Pressures the Vice President During a Rally Speech in Georgia January 5, 2021: Eastman Pressures Pence's Staff in a Private Meeting While President Trump Tweets January 5, 2021: President Trump Again Pressures Vice President Pence in a One-On-One Meeting at the White House and Another Phone Call With Eastman January 5, 2021: An Accurate New York Times Article About the Vice President Prompts a False Statement in Response by President Trump January 5, 2021: Bannon Publicly Amplifies the Pressure on Vice President Pence These episodes are created based on the value-for-value model - if you find value in the effort to provide an open and available reading of this document, please support the podcast at governmentunfiltered.com or patreon.com/timberlanemedia. If you'd like to provide an anonymous donation, you can go to glow.fm/insider. Follow the show on Twitter @GovUnfiltered or on Facebook at facebook.com/governmentunfiltered.

Transfiguration - track 9 - In the tossing of Nations Swedish Folksong (arranged by Francis Cummings) From the heights of Mount Hermon, the Lord Jesus looked down across the nation, knowing His disciples were soon to embark on the greatest mission of transformation the world has ever known. The Transfiguration reminds us that the final seat of authority resides in the courts of heaven. But Scripture also teaches us to pray for earthly seats of power, imperfect though they are. In the tossing of the nations and the pride of earthly kingdoms, we confess that we have set up laws that challenge the decrees of Heaven. Our guilt towers to the skies, and Your judgement rests heavily upon us. May lawmakers, politicians and reporters catch the echo of Your heart for the world, and reflect the principles of Your love and justice. Exert and establish Your will, in Westminster, Brussels, Strasbourg, and in all centres of power. From the storehouses of heaven, we ask You to champion the plans of godly men and women as they seek to impact society for You. Unblock hearts; resolve deadlocked situations, and release souls from oppression. Power that is above every power, shine Your light into the darkest places. restrain evil's tyranny; thwart and rebuke ungodly plans. Overthrow the reign of lies and terror and usher in the day of hope and truth. Impart courage and resilience to all who suffer for their faith today. Protect and preserve both victims and their families. For all who are in confinement or enduring torture – the nearness of Your presence. and resilience of body soul and mind. For all who labour to see great wrongs put right, and loved ones set free from spite and injustice, Your comfort and empowering. For all who scour the rubbish tips for food, Your daily manna, Lord. For those carrying HIV and Aids, and the widows and orphans, that where the darkness is at its most intense, You will send the greatest strengthening; the care and comfort of a Father's strength and the tenderness of a mother's soothing. Inspire and guide them by Your Spirit with the knowledge of the Most High, the nearness of Your love and the friendship of Your Son Prosper Your work today, in Iran and Iraq; Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the Yemen; in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Liberia, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia and the heartlands of Pakistan and Bangladesh – let people hear and receive the good news in all its fullness. Ignite faith in many hearts and homes and disciple those who respond to You. Keep the airwaves free in Jesus' name, and bless all who prepare and transmit broadcasts, and the churches that form as a result of them. Send the convicting and converting power of Your Spirit who knows no limit, Let souls be snatched from Mammon's grasping ways, and embrace the Saviour of the World. Jesus, bring many millions of souls to Yourself in Russia, Restore the nation to be all that You envisaged it could be in the Redeemer, Shed Your love abroad in the former nations of the Soviet Union: Ukraine and Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Send Your convicting and converting Spirit to protect precious souls from crushing and despotic powers. Touch a thousand million souls in China. Let the blood of the martyrs and the tears of Your saints, water this great work of Your Spirit. and propel the work of Christ in province after province. Let your Church spring forth in the midst of the millions who dwell in the Hindu heartlands of India and Sri Lanka. Bless all who seek to advance Your kingdom there and raise a mighty harvest to Your glory.

exertion. insecurity. waiting for invitations. inviting others. thanks for listening -consciouswes find the video version on Youtube @consciouswes or on Spotify. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/consciouswes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/consciouswes/support

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A wide look across issues before the 88th Texas Legislature from casino gambling and gun control to election security and leaking from courts.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas Attorney General Paxton has been busy: Pax­ton Sues Biden's Depart­ment of Health and Human Ser­vices to Pre­vent the WHO from Exert­ing Alarm­ing Author­i­ty Over the Unit­ed States Pax­ton Files Law­suit to Strike Down the Biden Administration's Unlaw­ful Waters of the Unit­ed States Rule Paxton Files Brief Against Facebook's Effort to Move ‘Texit' Censorship Lawsuit to California And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Financial Advisors are in the middle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/321bizdevelopment/message

In this episode, I share my own beginning of the new year goals! Why am I beginning a cut? Where am I at on my journey? Learn all about it here! And then we discuss how to NOT over-exert your fat loss efforts too soon. Interested in applying for 1:1 coaching? Apply here: https://www.kryssweet.com/coaching-application Find me on IG: @thesweetlifeof_krys --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/krystina-sweet/message

It is a sad fact that divorce, so widespread in secular society and other religions, has become a rising problem in our Orthodox Church, as well. People seek divorce for many reasons, but the underlying reason is usually the same: a belief that there is no hope of saving the marriage. We often hear statements such as: “My husband will never change”, or: “My wife is incapable of improving”, or: “There is no point in continuing the marriage.” Tragically, some clergymen have a similar attitude, which only encourages divorce.In this talk, drawing on the letters of the famous Russian spiritual father Archimandrite John Krestiankin, Father Kosmas strongly denounces this incorrect attitude. Such statements are blasphemous, he explains, because they deny God's power to change circumstances and people. The saints and elders teach that with prayer, struggle, and the many church services available to all Orthodox Christians, marriages can be saved from the disaster of divorce.The following questions are also discussed: how can religion be a reason for divorce? What advice has been given to people whose spouses are out of control? What advice does Saint John Chrysostom give those whose spouses are trying to force them into immorality or unbelief? How do children react to the parent who instigated the divorce? What is meant by “praying out” someone close to you? Is it always advisable to stay in a marriage no matter what the circumstances?Other points covered in this talk include: an instructive story about a priest who was tormented by his wife; advice for people contemplating divorce; how divorce should not be considered a personal matter, but something which affects others; how the many divorces and remarriages in the Orthodox Church have become a joke; and an account of a man whose wife threw him out and divorced him because of his addiction.Duration: 3hrs 48minsVisit our website: www.OrthodoxTalks.com

“The headlines that may or may not be impacting your financial plan and portfolio.” https://youtu.be/BIjuR1wGoVU Week In Review Articles The WSJ: Inflation Sits at 8.2% as Core Prices Hit Four-Decade High The WSJ: Dow Closes More Than 800 Points Higher in Volatile Day The WSJ: Mortgage Rates Hit 6.92%, a 20-Year High The WSJ: Inflation Pushes Social Security COLA to 8.7% in 2023, Highest Increase in Four Decades https://twitter.com/jayclouse/status/1580535354343686145 ☝️You can replace creators with everyone ☝️ Weekly Mixtape Morgan Housel: Little Rules About Big Things "People have vastly different desires, except for three things: Respect, feeling useful, and control over their time. Those are nearly universal." Casey Grisez: Resistance "I resorted to writing "STS = LTS" at the top of all my notes and papers: Short-Term Sacrifice equals Long-Term Success. (No, I was not one of the cool kids.) I wanted to remind myself to work through the hard classes, long days of homework, late nights, and endless frustration because it would pay off in the end" Andrew Zaro: Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain "While inside of those negative periods, our brains turn on their “pessimism bias,” where our thoughts tend to skew towards the negative, insinuating things will never get better and we are doomed. The truth is rather somewhere in between - as it always seems to happen." Dr. Joy Lere: Fault Lines "The times we choose blame are when we need nuance the most. Blame is easy, but it won't get you where you want to go. Exert the cognitive effort to practice self-awareness and take a fuller perspective. It's much more likely to pay off. Pointing fingers rarely leads to productive outcomes." The Reformed Broker: You Weren't Supposed To See That "When some people have prosperity and the American Dream is still a brass ring for the masses to reach for, the system works. Everyone stays in line. When the American Dream is actually attained – by everyone all at once – the system buckles. That's what you're living through today." A Wealth Of Common Sense: What The Worst Case Scenario For Stocks "But when it comes to investing, you also have to balance being optimistic with being realistic. For me that means being a long-term rational optimist with the understanding that things can and will get really bad in the short-term on occasion." Pragmatic Capital: There's No Fed Pivot Coming "Many people these days are talking about a Fed “pivot”. This idea that they will alter their rate of change in interest rates and manage the “soft landing” they desire. But this implies that they're in control and still moving the ball towards scoring. No. The Fed has already turned the ball over and they don't realize it yet. And when they do they'll have to backpedal. There will be no pivot because you can't pivot when you've already committed a turnover." The Irrelevant Investor: Bad News Is Good News "Stocks go up over time, but they can experience brutal setbacks that make you question everything you once thought to be true. The key to harvesting that long-term return is patience, a strong stomach, and proper risk management, which can vary wildly from investor to investor." PRST: On Our PRST with Austin Keen--The Grinder PRST: The PRST--Why You Need To Keep Your Mind Positive https://youtu.be/Trmxq5xhyxQ Disclaimer: Nothing on this blog should be considered advice, or recommendations. If you have questions pertaining to your individual situation you should consult your financial advisor. For all of the disclaimers, please see my disclaimers page.

“5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE THE PLANET” with Hugh Montgomery (w. Liz Crowe)   SCIENTIST & CLIMATE EXPERT HUGH MONTGOMERY DISCUSSES THE CONCERNING STATE OF THE PLANET & OUTLINES WHY WE NEED TO BEGIN TAKING REAL, IMMEDIATE ACTION TO SAVE IT.   In this chat with wellbeing specialist Liz Crowe, Hugh begins by addressing the satirical Netflix film “Don't Look Up” and pointing out that it may not be as far from reality as people think. We've been sitting on our hands & ignoring warnings in terms of greenhouse gases for too long, and Hugh warns that the “asteroid is about to strike”.   HUGH CITES REPORTS WHICH CLAIM WE HAVE JUST A FEW YEARS TO TURN AROUND THE CLIMATE CRISIS. HE DETAILS WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF THINGS DON'T CHANGE.   Extreme weather will be one of the most notable signs. Global sea levels will also rise noticeably and temperatures across the world will reach record highs. These will be “colossal changes” according to Hugh. This will lead to up to 2/3 of the world's population needing to move to try and escape these extreme changes. There is a “rapidly closing window to secure a liveable future”.   BUT WHAT CAN WE DO? HUGH SAYS WE NEED TO BEGIN TAKING RADICAL ACTION.   For those wanting to take greater steps toward saving the planet, Hugh recommends starting with the following ways:   Buddy up with like-minded people who want to make a change Exert your influence to get family & friends to also begin taking action Find a good carbon calculator to measure your personal footprint Make improvements in whichever areas you can, with emphasis on the more damaging areas like heating, food & transport. After making personal changes, shift your focus to your workplace   To finish on a lighter note, Hugh states that “we are the only generation that has ever had the chance to save humanity” and reminds us that yes, we CAN do it.     Tune in to this eye-opening assessment of our ever-changing climate with Hugh Montgomery & Liz Crowe.   For more like this, head to our podcast page #CodaPodcast

The World Economic Forum's oligarchs are using the threat of climate change to increase their global power. And though the WEF claims to hold “moral and intellectual integrity is at the heart of everything it does”, many of the policies, and in particular, the ones related to greenhouse gas emissions reduction will result in untold human suffering, energy poverty and even death. The WEF laments the war in Ukraine as an inconvenient obstruction to a green energy transition and whines about the war causing an increase in carbon emissions. The WEF has “ambitious” initiatives to force the transportation, aviation and shipping industries to pursue net-zero emissions which will drive up the cost of consumer goods, travel and flights for the average person, leaving the skies and the seas only for the rich people to use. Climate change is a means to an end, and the goal is control. Joining me tonight to discuss the intersection of the WEF and the radical, anti-human agenda of the environmentalist movement is Michelle Stirling from Friends of Science.

Ready to uplevel your practices and live a more shining and fulfilling life? This is your podcast!  Today: Recognizing old friendship patterns and how to break them Letting go of feeling “boring” when you don't talk problems anymore What ‘rigorous honesty' means What I did when I “needed” to lie Positive control vs. negative control My S.T.A.R.T. acronym for exerting positive control This week's Affirmation Find a quick graphic for more positive control on my Instagram, HERE!   And YES! We have Monday shows now! Subscribe to the newsletter to keep up, and stay tuned for the inspiring conversations coming every Thursday!    And catch our newly revamped YouTube with easy clips to share HERE!   Subscribe, rate, review, and sign up for the newsletter crew! You are an overcoming badass….. remember that! I love you!   Follow me for more: Instagram/Twitter/FB @realamyedwards   And sign up for my twice-weekly newsletter at amyedwards.com!   Get to your healthiest self, live your best life, and better your relationships! This show is here to make that happen in the most efficient way, through simple and effective strategies and habits that help us overcome fear and shift your mindset into the best it can be, at any age.   Host Amy Edwards is a life coach, Reiki master, author, and rock musician who delivers a return on your time investment with every episode. Amy and her guests give real talk with pragmatic life hacks that will have you living to your full potential and self-examining your way to a shinier you. She draws from her personal experiences and from inspirations like Brene Brown, Jen Sincero, and Mel Robbins, and conversations with guests like Justin Wren, East Forest, Rafael Lovato Jr., Aaron Alexander, Kimi Inch, That Sex Chick Alexa Bowditch, Suzy Batiz, and other certified badasses. Transformation can be intimidating, but Amy Edwards's humor and realness make it approachable. The Amy Edwards Show is life coaching, personal development, sexual development, spirituality, self-love, and fun, all in one place!    Ready to be happier, healthier, and feel like you're living your best life? Then this is your show!    Subscribe, rate, review, and sign up for the newsletter crew!    You are an overcoming badass….. remember that! I love you!    instagram/twitter/FB: @realamyedwards TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe www.amyedwards.com    “Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, & go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Justin Wren   “The way we approach sex is the way we approach life.” Kimi Inch   “Listen to the voices inside your own head as your true guidance.” - Aaron Alexander   “The journey never stops, there's always more layers to peel.” - Aaron Alexander   “With adversity comes growth & deeper realization of self & purpose.” - Rafael Lovato Jr.   “Give your best everyday. Be present. Be grateful. Be a forever student.” - Rafael Lovato Jr.   “We are spiritual beings visiting humanity.” - East Forest   Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant, and entertaining podcasts. Learn more at hotpiemedia.com.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people rely on daily habits to make their day more productive and fruitful. What habits can you add in without taking up too much time out of your day? In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I share the habits and routines that I do every day and how these have positively impacted my life in the past few months. Listen to this podcast, and together, let's build the habits that could help us transform into our better selves. Episode Timeline [1:57] Emily shares her first daily habit. [4:00] Emily reveals her second daily habit. [7:21] Emily talks about her third daily habit. [8:54] Emily tells her fourth daily habit. [11:36] Emily describes her fifth daily habit. Key Takeaways Overbooking yourself could help get things done but in a stressful way. Instead of overbooking, day blocking for specific tasks could help you manage your schedule better. Getting tasks done in one chunk could make you more productive and take back control of your life. Looking to be purposely inspired could help you be more motivated every day.  Immerse yourself in things that you believe could help you inspire you in your day-to-day life. Exert more effort in getting yourself inspired because it's within your control. Listening to music after you wake up could provide you with the energy boost you'll need for the rest of the day. Zoom in by assessing if what you're doing right now makes you happy. Plan your rest to avoid decision fatigue. It could help you lighten up your mind. Quotes You don't always have to look at the bigger picture. - Emily 10:58 Take a day off. Take a Saturday to yourself. - Emily 14:11 Make sure to subscribe for more weekly episodes! And you can follow along the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/liveyourpb/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices