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Can you prove that God exists? Is that even something we can possibly prove? Today, R.C. Sproul equips Christians to defend their faith as he explains the necessity of a Creator to account for the world. Request a Christian apologetics bundle with your donation. We'll send you the book A Field Guide on False Teaching, plus R.C. Sproul's video teaching series Defending Your Faith. You'll also get digital access to all 32 messages, the study guide, and his 4-message series Christian Evidences: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook, both digital teaching series, and the digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
This is the Full-Debate between Christian apologist and presuppositionalist Eli Ayala and atheist Dan Barker. This is a great resource to see the presuppositional apologetic approach in action. Enjoy!
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Did you know that the chilling tale of the Yorkshire Witch is one of the most infamous cases of witchcraft, murder, and deception in England's history? In this video, we dive deep into the true story of Mary Bateman, a woman who earned her terrifying nickname through cunning lies, dark magic, and ruthless crimes in 18th-century Yorkshire. From her rise as a so-called fortune teller and healer to her shocking downfall as a manipulative criminal, Mary Bateman blurred the line between witchcraft, superstition, and cold-blooded murder. Was she truly a witch dabbling in the occult—or just a con artist who exploited the fears of her time? Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales and I hope you enjoy learning about The Deadliest Scam. In this video we'll explore: The chilling origins of the Yorkshire Witch How Mary Bateman used curses, potions, and spells to manipulate victims The gruesome crimes that sealed her fate Her infamous execution and the dark legend that still haunts Yorkshire today If you're fascinated by true crime, witch trials, folklore, or the supernatural, this is one story you don't want to miss. The tale of the Yorkshire Witch combines history, horror, and mystery in a way that still captures imaginations to this day. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RoanokeTalesPatreon Merch: Roanokemerch.com ⚡ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more deep dives into dark history, witchcraft legends, and the science behind superstition! #YorkshireWitch #MaryBateman #TrueCrime #Witchcraft #Folklore #DarkHistory #Occult #Execution
Some artifacts don't just belong to history… they challenge it.This week on Juxtaposition, we examine objects that shouldn't exist — from an ancient device that behaves like a battery, to a map that may preserve knowledge from lost civilizations, to a medieval book so massive and mysterious it spawned legends of the supernatural… and a modern artifact that may have been explained away far too quickly.Are these simply misunderstood relics… or evidence that knowledge can appear, disappear, and survive in ways history isn't comfortable admitting? Join us as we explore the places where certainty breaks down — and mystery refuses to die.
In this powerful episode, Brother Jim continues the series exploring the Pharisees and challenges facing the modern church. Preaching from Matthew 23:1–14, he digs deep into Jesus' warning against religious hypocrisy, legalism, and ego-driven faith—reminding us that correct words mean nothing without a Christlike life behind them. With humor, honesty, and conviction, Brother Jim unpacks what it truly means to serve God with humility. He warns against the dangers of self-righteousness, spiritual pride, and placing heavy burdens on others while lifting none ourselves. From “religion as performance” to the traps of titles, social media validation, and rule-based righteousness, this message invites every listener to look in the mirror and ask: Am I walking the walk—or just talking the talk? This episode calls believers back to the heart of the Gospel: Grace over legalism. Compassion over control. Servant leadership over status. Jesus exalts the humble and humbles the self-exalting—and Brother Jim challenges us to ensure our faith matches our actions. If you're ready for a convicting, uplifting, and eye-opening message that speaks directly to the state of today's church, this episode will bless you, stretch you, and point you back to Christ.
Today's guest is Stephen Wolfram, Founder and CEO of Wolfram Research. Wolfram is a pioneering computer scientist and physicist, best known for creating Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha, and for decades of work on complexity, computation, and the foundations of how systems evolve. Stephen joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to explore how simple computational rules can give rise to complex, unpredictable systems, and what that means for the future of intelligence beyond biological life. The conversation examines concepts like computational irreducibility, adaptive evolution, and "bulk orchestration" at the molecular and digital level, framing how AI systems, biological organisms, and even physical processes can be understood as part of a broader computational universe. Stephen also shares practical perspectives on how these ideas translate into real-world AI development, including why coarse, outcome-driven objectives often outperform overly rigid design in machine learning, how enterprises can think about building systems that evolve rather than simply execute, and what leaders should understand about the limits of predictability, governance, and control as AI becomes more deeply embedded in business workflows. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the 'AI in Business' podcast! If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
Another new episode of our new series (this episode was recorded before the first one...and like 5 months ago oops) about Todd Hayne's masterpiece (not using that word lightly) May December; a movie that unfortunately came and went and feels largely forgotten now! However, does this movie exist? Our links: YouTube Channels: - https://www.youtube.com/@colorlesswonderland - https://www.youtube.com/@mattsbookshelf4084 Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/matts.bookshelf - https://www.instagram.com/colorlesswonderlandd Letterboxd: - https://letterboxd.com/TylerColorless/ - https://letterboxd.com/mattsbookshelf/ Intro music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGMQbVfYVmI
Is there a dating crisis for Christians? When is it right to "break off" an engagement? And how much should we listen to our heart vs our head to discern a significant other? Today, we have a great panel of guests (including my brother!) to discuss all things dating, marriage, and faith. Emily: https://instagram.com/emwilss/ Paul: https://www.youtube.com/c/SingtheHoursNoelle: https://www.instagram.com/noelle.fitchett/John: https://www.instagram.com/john_girone/NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA.
Avem confirmarea. Carrefour pleacă din România, după o prezență de 25 de ani, după ce a format piața de retail modern și după ce a dat încredere și altor mari investitori străini să vină în România. Carrefour vinde rețeaua către oameni de afaceri români, specializați în sectorul de retail, însă, în cel nealimentar. Este de remarcat transparența de care a dat dovadă compania franceză precizând și suma tranzacției, respectiv 832 milioane de euro. Dar, conform unor surse media, Carrefour România are datorii de 308 milioane de euro, probabil către furnizorii de produse. În acest caz, este foarte probabil ca suma care va fi plătită efectiv de cumpărător să fie redusă cu nivelul datoriilor urmând ca holdingul Pavăl, entitatea care va prelua efectiv retailerul francez, să achite restul datoriilor. O tranzacție de acest nivel atrage atenția și naște o serie de întrebări. Așadar, de ce a plecat Carrefour din România? Se poate spune că sunt cauze interne și externe. Cele interne au legătură cu profitabilitatea companiei și nivelul fiscalității din România. Concret, în anul 2024, cifra de afaceri a fost de 12,5 miliarde de lei, profitul brut a fost de aproximativ 180 milioane de lei, iar profitul net de numai 52,4 milioane de lei. Aceste cifre înseamnă o rată a profitului brut de 1,4%, o rată a profitului net de doar 0,4% și o rată a impozitării profitului brut de 70%. Se ajunge la acest procentaj aberant din cauza impozitului minim pe cifra de afaceri. Este adevărat că profitul Carrefour România a fost fluctuant în ultimii 15 ani, dar în 2024 a ajuns la cel mai scăzut nivel din 2010 până astăzi. Există și o cauză externă României, respectiv, anul trecut, la nivel de grup au apărut rezultate dezamăgitoare. La jumătatea anului trecut, banca de investiții americană JP Morgan a recomandat clienților să vândă acțiunile companiei franceze anticipând rezultate financiare slabe în anul 2023, la nivel global. Ceea ce s-a confirmat, iar Carrefour a anunțat un plan de reducere a cheltuielilor și de continuare a procesului de digitalizare. Grupul francez a vândut rețeaua de magazine pe care o deținea în Italia. Tranzacția de ieri din România nu face decât să continue ceea ce grupul Carrefour a început anul trecut, adică să se concentreze pe unele piețe (de exemplu, America Latină și în special Brazilia) și să renunțe la altele. Astăzi, este vorba despre ieșirea din România. Valoarea tranzacției este mare sau mică? De fiecare dată, tema este discutată, iar în cazul achiziției Carrefour de către holdingul Pavăl am auzit deja păreri care spun că suma tranzacției este prea mică. Dimpotrivă, eu cred că este mare. Aceste tranzacții se fac pe baza multiplilor de evaluare, iar dacă ne raportăm la anul 2024 multiplul de evaluare calculat ca raport între suma vânzării și profitul brut (EBITDA) este 22, ceea ce înseamnă o valoare extrem de mare. În cazul EBITDA estimată pentru anul trecut multiplul scade vertiginos. Dacă, însă, facem un calcul estimativ referitor la perioada în care se va recupera investiția ajungem la concluzia că va fi nevoie de 10-15 ani. O ultimă întrebare: pentru consumatori și producătorii locali va fi mai bine sau mai rău? Fără îndoială, frații Pavăl au construit un business de succes, Dedeman, însă între retailul de materiale de construcții și cel preponderent alimentar sunt și asemănări, dar și diferențe. Deci, noul proprietar va avea nevoie de o serie de ajustări manageriale. Apoi, este vizibil un soi de entuziasm referitor la faptul că un investitor român va susține necondiționat producătorii locali. Sunt așteptări hazardate. Retailul modern este extrem de concurențial și noii investitori vor fi obligați să se uite atent la raportul preț-calitate, indiferent dacă produsele vin din import sau din țară. Rețeaua Dedeman s-a dezvoltat pe principiul eficienței și nu pe cel al originii mărfurilor, iar proprietarii nu au ezitat să aducă produse din afara Uniunii Europene. În fine, există și speranța că preluarea Carrefour de către holdingul Pavăl va opri externalizarea agresivă a profitului. Vom vedea. Dacă nivelul profitului va rămâne în parametrii anilor trecuți teoria scoaterii profitului din țară se prăbușește. În concluzie, avem o tranzacție care aduce în retail un grup românesc. Vom vedea dacă va fi vorba și despre o schimbare de substanță sau doar una de acționariat.
Islands are usually associated with sand, beaches, vacation and relaxation. But what if I tell you there're some islands on our planet you'd never wanna visit? For example, an island full of venomous snakes... or an island with creepy dolls hiding in the trees. There's even an island that only a few people get the permission to visit. Here're 5 islands with terrifying and amazing histories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/jqGw3RLBxw0 In this Case Brief, we break down the latest, most critical updates in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of morning show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home on Sunday, February 1st. We analyze the shocking release of surveillance photos and video by the FBI showing a potential subject tampering with the front door camera. This footage was recovered from residual data in the backend system, despite earlier reports that "no video" was available due to the device being removed and a lack of subscription. The story of how Nancy Guthrie was discovered missing has changed. We detail how initial reports of her missing in-person church were incorrect, and that she actually missed her regular live-streamed New York church service with a small group of friends at one of their homes. Her concerned friends alerted her local daughter, Annie Guthrie. RESOURCES Nancy Guthrie Disappearance - The Emily Show - https://youtu.be/00ZoV-7GpDM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Would we be great at these extinct Olympic sports? Join Intern John, Sos, and Rose as we look at some of the most popular Olympic sports that went away and more! Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL of our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Send a textMost organizations have documented processes. SOPs exist, ownership is defined, and work keeps moving. Yet ask different teams how work actually flows — and you'll hear very different answers.In this episode of Lean by Design, Oscar Gonzalez and Lawrence Wong explore why operational friction persists even in organizations with mature processes. They examine how workarounds become normalized, why improvements often fail to stick, and how effort can mask deeper workflow misalignment.The conversation reframes a common misdiagnosis: the issue isn't that people don't follow the process — it's that the process doesn't reflect how work actually happens. As organizations grow, this gap creates variability, hidden risk, and confusion around ownership, even while productivity appears high.Rather than offering best practices or quick fixes, the episode focuses on recognizing where workflows lose shared understanding and why diagnosing that gap requires more than documentation. It's a debrief-style discussion for leaders and operators who sense that work gets done — but doesn't truly flow. Order Predictably Broken Now! https://books2read.com/predictablybroken Learn more about us by visiting: https://sigmalabconsulting.com/ Check out video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@LeanByDesignPodcastWant our thoughts on a specific topic? Looking to sponsor this podcast to continue to generate content? Or maybe you have an idea and want to be on our show. Fill out our Interest Form and share your thoughts.
There's this wild mystery about an island called Sandy Island—it doesn't exist, but it keeps showing up on maps. For years, people thought it was real because early explorers reported it, and mapmakers just went with it. Even Google Maps had it at one point! Then, in 2012, a research team sailed to where it was supposed to be and found… nothing but open ocean. Turns out, it was probably a mix-up with pumice stones floating on the water or just plain human error. Now it's a reminder that not everything on a map is true, and even cartographers can get it wrong! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are still some places on Earth that remain a total mystery, and we're not even sure if they really exist! For example, there's the legendary city of Atlantis, which people have been searching for forever—some say it's hidden beneath the ocean. Then there's the Eye of the Sahara, a massive spiral formation in the desert that might have been a meteor crash site or even the ruins of an ancient city. The Amazon rainforest is another mystery; deep inside, there are rumored to be uncontacted tribes and hidden temples. Even in modern times, places like Mount Roraima in South America seem like they belong to another world, with their flat-topped peaks shrouded in mist. So, even with all our technology, some places still keep their secrets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Part 1, we looked at the TikToks that turned a community against a grieving teenager. But is there a darker side to this story? Today, we're digging into the 'mountains of evidence' the state claims to have—and the shocking details about the Brock family's past that the investigators might have overlooked. Was Sarah Grace Patrick a master manipulator, or is she the victim of a rush to judgment? The second half of this investigation starts now. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com #skimspartner Chewy: Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to chewpanions.chewy.com/killerqueenspod. © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Look, I'm not anti-private school. You want your kid to learn in an environment that matches your beliefs? Cool. To each their own. But should your neighbors be paying for it? North Carolina is funneling half a billion dollars into private schools with almost zero oversight. 87% of new voucher money is going to families who were already paying for private school. Meanwhile, public schools are losing funding and teachers are getting paid near the bottom in the country. In this episode, I talk to a former student, a policy researcher, and a reporter who couldn't find a school that was cashing state checks. Spoiler: it took her seven addresses to track it down. Stephen Cordes — Former student at the Word of Faith Christian School in Spindale, NC Kris Nordstrom — Senior Policy Analyst, NC Justice Center Education & Law Project https://www.ncjustice.org/author/kris-nordstrom/ Blair Reeves — Executive Director, Carolina Forward https://carolinaforward.org/about/ Ann Doss Helms — Former Education Reporter, WFAE (Charlotte's NPR station). 22 years covering education in Charlotte. https://www.wfae.org/people/ann-doss-helms Kris Nordstrom's voucher discrepancy analysis (NC Justice Center) https://www.ncjustice.org/analysis-nc-private-school-voucher-program/ Ann Doss Helms' reporting on TAS Academy (WFAE): Charlotte private school had more vouchers than students: https://www.wfae.org/education/2023-06-27/charlotte-private-school-had-more-vouchers-than-students-and-wheres-the-building The elusive voucher school — some answers and lingering questions: https://www.wfae.org/education/2023-08-01/charlottes-elusive-voucher-school-some-answers-and-lingering-questions Elusive voucher school has a new address in Harrisburg: https://www.wfae.org/education/2024-03-07/elusive-voucher-school-has-a-new-address-in-harrisburg-and-students-are-there Carolina Forward https://carolinaforward.org NC Justice Center — Education & Law Project https://www.ncjustice.org PRETEND Season 3 — Word of Faith Fellowship https://www.pretendradio.org If you live in North Carolina and you have an opinion about how your tax dollars are being spent on private school vouchers, let your legislators know. They work for you. Find your NC state representative and senator: https://www.ncleg.gov/findyourlegislators Call the NC General Assembly directly: 919-733-4111 (ask to speak to your representative or senator) Public Schools First NC also has a full contact list with emails for every member of the General Assembly, including education committee members: https://publicschoolsfirstnc.org/engage/contact-elected-officials/ You don't have to live in North Carolina to care about this. If your state has a voucher program, find out where the money's going. Ask the questions nobody else is asking. Got a story idea? Hit me up: javier@pretendradio.org GuestsResources & Further ReadingMake Your Voice HeardContact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When you have a big vision but zero “formal” experience in the space, do you move forward anyway? In this powerful episode of She Believed She Could Podcast, host Allison Walsh sits down with serial entrepreneur Rebecca Matchett to talk about how she has repeatedly built successful companies by trusting her instincts, solving real problems, and building the right team around her.From co-founding iconic fashion brand Alice + Olivia, to reinventing women's sizing with TrioFit, to now launching Synchrony, an AI guided social app designed specifically for neurodivergent adults, Rebecca's journey is a masterclass in mission driven entrepreneurship. She shares how she moved from fashion to tech, why she believes lack of “traditional” experience can actually be an advantage, and what it really takes to bring a vision to life in a totally new industry.You will hear a candid conversation about trusting others with your ideas, navigating app development as a non technical founder, handling missteps as learning experiences, and staying anchored in your why when the path ahead feels unclear. If you have a mission on your heart but feel intimidated by everything you do not know yet, this episode will encourage you to take the next right step.In this episode, you will learn:How Rebecca went from co founding Alice + Olivia to building tech and AI enabled solutionsThe story behind Synchrony and how it supports neurodivergent adults who struggle with isolation and lonelinessWhy not having prior experience in an industry can help you see fresh solutions and gaps in the marketPractical ways to move through perfectionism and analysis paralysis so you can actually launchHow to build a trustworthy team around your vision and navigate the risk of outsourcing developmentWhy mission, focus, and taking one small step at a time matter more than a perfect long term planWhat confidence really means when the outcome is not guaranteed Connect with Rebecca:LinkedIn: @joinsynchronyWebsite: joinsynchrony.com
Aujourd'hui, Abel Boyi, éducateur, Barbara Lefebvre, professeur d'histoire-géographie, et Didier Giraud, agriculteur de Saône-et-Loire, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.
Speaker: Pastor Brad GrayTitle: Apologetics 101, Part 3: Does God exist?Text: Psalm 19:1Date: 2026-02-08, Sunday eveningFor more information about our church, visit www.stoningtonbaptist.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stoningtonbaptist.substack.com
In this episode of Insects for Fun, we investigate species that survive conditions that seem lethal—freezing solid, near-total dehydration, oxygen starvation, and dangerously small, isolated populations. These insects persist through unique physiological tricks and extreme life-history strategies. Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsectsforFun IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6 Music by Blue Wednesday.
Questions That Should Not Exist | TORAH FOUNDATION (17)https://youtu.be/DDTRKemHrC8What is your goal when you're learning Torah? Is it to accumulate knowledge? become a Rabbi or Torah Scholar? To ask questions that no one ever thought of? The Chovot HaLevavot takes us into a few real life situations that are all too relevant for both the Rabbi's that answer the public's questions, and the people that never miss an opportunity to ask the Rabbi a question. This along with some amazing stories will certainly help you grow closer to HaShem in the perfect path to the truth. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.#QuestionsThatShouldNotExist #StumpTheRabbi #ChatamSofer #BaruchMordechai #ChovotHalevavot #RabbiAlfandary #RabbeinuBachya #GoodQuestions #LamedVavTzadikim #LamedVavnik #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #mustwatch
After a year away from dating while building two businesses and rebranding a podcast, Krysta jumped back into the apps with fresh energy and clearer standards. What followed were two first dates that taught more about trusting your gut than any relationship ever could. When a guy texted "I'll let you decide where we sit" after failing to secure a spot at the bar he knew about in advance, she clocked the red flag but stayed for the drink anyway. What happened next—and the date that followed with someone else—revealed something crucial about standards, nervous system regulation, and why "being too picky" early on is actually just paying attention. In this episode we dive into:• Why your married friends might be giving you terrible dating advice (and what they're missing about modern dating)• The exact moment your gut is screaming at you—and why being in a rush makes you ignore it• How the standards you accept on a first date show up everywhere else in your life• The nervous system regulation technique that helps you make aligned decisions in dating, food choices, and businessWhen Your Gut Starts Screaming (But You're Too Rushed to Listen)• You're running late, texting fast, physically hurrying—and simultaneously asking friends "should I feel some type of way about this?"• The same energy that makes you ignore fullness cues or push through obvious burnout is what keeps you walking toward a date your intuition is rejecting• Your grandmother's five-minute rule before getting seconds applies to every decision: pause, breathe, drop your shoulders, plant your feet, and regulate before you decide• When you're in fight-or-flight while texting, you override the exact instinct that would protect you from wasting your eveningThe "Let You Decide" Text That Changed Everything• He asks you to text when you're two minutes away, then admits he's been waiting in his car instead of securing a table at the crowded bar you picked (at his request)• "I'll let you decide where we sit" immediately pushes you out of feminine energy and into masculine—you've now planned the date, picked the spot, AND have to find the table• This is information, not overthinking: if this is his best foot forward on a first date, what does month three look like?• The universe has your back—people will see themselves out without you needing to explicitly call them out (spoiler: he did)What Your Married Friends Get Wrong About "Being Too Picky"• When married people say "I could never date today," they think they're validating your strength but they're actually making dating feel like a punishment you have to endure• Every person who voted "think nothing of it and enjoy the date" was married—and when pressed, admitted they'd been out of the game for 10+ years• Leading with the assumption that dating is bad guarantees bad dating experiences—your words are spells, and you're casting the wrong ones• A "bad date" is actually a win because it gets you clearer on what you don't want, and removing yourself quickly is how you weed through to what you do wantThis conversation reminds us that standards aren't pickiness—they're self-trust in action. Whether you're navigating dating apps, deciding if you're actually still hungry, or evaluating a potential business partnership, the ability to pause and regulate your nervous system before making decisions is what separates aligned choices from rushed reactions. The person you're meant to build a life with won't make you question your gut on date one.Follow Krysta:Instagram: @thekrystahuberInstagram: @thespreadmktgInstagram: @thefitnessfyx
In this message, Brother Jim opens a new sermon series on the dangers of self-righteousness and how it damages people, churches, and trust. Beginning with Romans 10:3–4, he explains how self-righteous attitudes create walls, kill empathy, and turn faith into performance rather than transformation. Using the Pharisees as a biblical example, he highlights how focusing on rules, appearances, and outward behavior can blind believers to humility, compassion, and authentic relationship with Jesus. Throughout the sermon, he challenges the church to examine how pride, hypocrisy, and judgment push people away from Christ—sometimes even causing deep hurt. He calls believers to pursue inner transformation, sincere faith, humility, and genuine love rather than legalism. The message urges listeners to lay aside religious superiority, rebuild trust, and reflect the heart of Jesus to a world desperate for hope.
It's time for another episode of Ask Rachel. Today's show brings with it a beautiful mix of deep questions from listeners. How can we handle the intense anxiety, fear and intrusive thoughts that come with having a new child and thinking something bad may happen to them? Is there anything we can do to lessen the burden of losing our pets? In a world filled with so many horrible things, how can we regulate our nervous systems and make it through the day feeling somewhat whole? It's an episode that will help you meet your dreams, live fully, and most of all: love as deeply as you can possibly love. Tune in to hear it. If you have a question for Rachel, call her at +1(720) 443-1771. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a miracle the Olympic Games continued after the absolute clusterf*ck that was its early history. From near-death marathons to shady organizers and displays of human cruelty like no other, the Olympics of the early 1900's were chaotic to say the least. When it looked like the Olympic Games would be canceled, the 1906 Olympics forever showed up to save the day, but they're just one problem... they technically don't exist.
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> The difference between the red and blue states are clear now. Those states that follow the green new scam are failing and those that are not are succeeding. Fuel prices are coming down except those states that are following the green new scam. ADP has revised its employment numbers back to 2010, the illusion is being exposed. The [DS] is now in a deep panic, they know that without their cheating system they will not be able to win the midterms. This is why in the end they will push another event to try to stop the elections and try to blame it on Trump, this will fail, they did this in 2020 and they cheated to overthrow the US government. All of the D’s crimes are being exposed, and in the end the D party will cease to exist. Economy (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/StephenMoore/status/2019051853380514002?s=20 Trump’s Energy Agenda Lowers Gas Costs – Most Places a new report notes that gasoline prices are dropping thanks to increased development under the Trump administration – but not everywhere. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, on Wednesday, took to his X account to share the news. https://twitter.com/SecretaryBurgum/status/2019070174779801671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2019070174779801671%7Ctwgr%5E101bbd02c2c262b0bab597b657ae92b4f4696b9b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fwardclark%2F2026%2F02%2F04%2Ftrumps-energy-agenda-lowers-gas-costs-most-places-n2198829 Source:redstate.com ADP Employment Report Massively Revised to 2010 with Huge Erratic Differences in Month-to-Month Job Creation & Losses The ADP National Employment Report data, released today by payroll processor ADP, was massively revised going back to 2010, For example: In 2025, the new version (red) shows job declines in March, April, and May, when the old version showed substantial job gains (blue). Then for the second half of 2025, the new version (red) shows much bigger job gains of 345,000 for June through December, than the old version (131,000). For 2024, the new version shows big job losses in February and March (red), while the old version showed moderate gains (blue). And then again in September and October 2024, the new version showed job losses (red), when the old version showed massive job gains (blue). For 2023, the new version shows huge job gains for May, June, and July, while the old version showed much smaller job gains. These massive differences go back all the way back to 2010. The entire data set was massively revised. ADP's entire data series going back to 2010 was heavily revised, and shifted down by about 2.5 million jobs across the entire period. I Source: wolfstreet.com https://twitter.com/pete_rizzo_/status/2019085379178029264?s=20 Political/Rights One-Third of Washington Post's Entire Staff Is Being Laid Off Today they cut one-third of their staff. One-third of the Washington Post's staff is being laid off. Over 300 employees were let go today. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/2019070303112962269?s=20 https://twitter.com/OliLondonTV/status/2019021331728040047?s=20 served.” https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2018768203003170933?s=20 illegals arrest power. The braindead police chief says she didn't know he was illegal. NO CHANCE this is an accident. https://twitter.com/StephenM/status/2018170822762823946?s=20 border fit that criteria. No one in Mexico or Ecuador or Honduras etc live in nations where there is any state persecution of any protected class. It's all fake, all the way down. 2. All non-Mexican illegals have transited through additional countries on the way to America where there are no forms of state persecution, thereby further disproving any hypothetical claim 3. As yet further proof the claims are fake, aliens turn down the opportunity to avoid this fabricated persecution by being safely resettled in another nation 4. Illegal aliens receive free and functionally unlimited legal services. When facing deportation, they and their lawyers (as a matter of course) automatically file fake asylum applications. It's a multibillion dollar fraudulent industry. It's gross, unethical, and deeply immoral. Everyone involved in this system understands and knows these claims are false. Adjudicating these knowingly false claims is a full-time job for thousands of people. 5. Federal law requires illegal aliens to be detained pending a hearing for their (fake) asylum claim. These are not prisons. They are not being punished. No one is being sentenced. Civil detention and removal is not part of the Article III justice system (in fact, Congress stripped Article III of jurisdiction over civil immigration procedure). The goal of the US government is to send aliens home immediately (they get cash and a free plane ticket) with the fewest days in custody as logistically possible. Any delay is caused by the fake asylum claim. 6. When the fake asylum claim is heard on the “non-detained” docket the illegal aliens rarely show for their hearings. Those few who do show stay in the country regardless after losing (unless placed into detention). Removal orders are ignored as a matter of course. If and when absconders are eventually found (at great time and expense) they still have to be detained to actually effectuate the removal. At this point in time their lawyers will file a motion to reopen their asylum claim or otherwise appeal the finding and seek release again. Regardless, no removal of any alien anywhere can occur unless in a detained setting. If the alien has children they are, by law, supposed to stay in a family residential center (that costs more per night than a high-end hotel, and includes full medical, dental, scholastic and other services) 7. Biden officials did not even bother with the pretext of performing intake interviews for the millions and millions and millions they released into the US. The aliens were simply released on sight, no questions asked, with court dates years away, in the hope and expectation that by the time their fake asylum claims were adjudicated and rejected years later, Democrats would be able to scream that these illegals have now lived here for X years and they and their children must be allowed to stay at our permanent expense. No one in the prior Administration responsible for these decisions actually believed the or now this has anything to do with asylum. To them, it is just useful propaganda in service of infinite mass migration. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2019043492899725395?s=20 DOJ Files Show Jeffrey Epstein Was Reportedly About To Cooperate With Federal Prosecutors Just Weeks Before He Was Found Dead in Jail Epstein was going to flip? Today we learned that Jeffrey Epstein was ‘set to potentially cooperate with the feds' in his sex-trafficking case. The bombshell revelation comes after it was known that his lawyers and prosecutors met just two weeks before he was found dead in jail. The New York Post reported: https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/2017678803896836343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2017678803896836343%7Ctwgr%5Ecf86d4f223327c36358f06870502d78d212d1ac7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Fdoj-files-show-jeffrey-epstein-was-reportedly-about%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/Wallstreet2024/status/2018911171869356233?s=20 https://twitter.com/HansMahncke/status/2019027407429382358?s=20 screws on Acosta to understand exactly how this was allowed to happen. It's hard to believe he made that decision on his own. There's a story there, and maybe it even explains how, 10 years later, he ended up as Trump's Labor Secretary. How does something like that happen? https://twitter.com/KatieMiller/status/2019019126006505788?s=20 Epstein was arrested and jailed. In his second, he's released the files. It's curious why didn't these Democrats want Justice before? https://twitter.com/C_3C_3/status/2018723390710858221?s=20 DOGE Geopolitical Soybean count to 20 Million Tons for the current season (They have committed to 25 Million Tons for next season!), Airplane engine deliveries, and numerous other subjects, all very positive! The relationship with China, and my personal relationship with President Xi, is an extremely good one, and we both realize how important it is to keep it that way. I believe that there will be many positive results achieved over the next three years of my Presidency having to do with President Xi, and the People's Republic of China! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP War/Peace https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2018803094432502143?s=20 https://twitter.com/araghchi/status/2019135910881947914?s=20 Putin ‘Kept His Word’ On Ceasefire, Trump Says, As Large Attacks On Kiev Resume President Trump has praised his Russian counterpart for keeping his word on the brief winter freeze ceasefire. Last week Trump had picked up the phone and urged President Putin to refrain from attacking Kiev and other major cities. Trump said of the surprise pause that Putin had agreed to halt strikes for one week. Trump has newly told reporters that the agreement expired on Sunday, and that Russia kept its word. “It was Sunday to Sunday, and it opened up and he hit them hard last night,” Trump explained at the White House on Tuesday. “He kept his word on that… we'll take anything, because it's really, really cold over there.” And then as Reuters reported: Source: zerohedge.com Medical/False Flags [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2019073176588919068?s=20 Chairman @SenRickScott 's letter & EXPOSING the rampant fraud in our health care system. https://twitter.com/susancrabtree/status/2019043192688042099?s=20 “HomeKey” housing program, which lacked basic verification systems. Shangri-La Industries, the ill-named homeless housing construction firm at the center of California’s fraud scandal, showered Newsom and L.A. County Democrats, as well as Rep. Robert Garcia with political donations. But so far, Newsom and the Dems are keeping the donations and didn’t respond to numerous RCP questions about whether they would give them back. The construction firm is STILL touting a Newsom endorsement and quote praising it on its Instagram account. Shangri-La Industries’ indicted and arrested CFO, Cody Holmes, is accused of looting taxpayer funding to convert seven motels to homeless housing. Holmes allegedly used the money to pay for a $46,000 a month rent for a Beverly Hills mansion, private jets, a Bentley and Ferrari, a gold diamond watch + Birken bags for his girlfriend, Madeleine Witt, plus 20 VIP passes to Coachella worth more than $50K. https://twitter.com/RebeccaTucker85/status/2018784027289993438?s=20 https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/2019056005997383836?s=20 implicitly condones those who try to kill his political enemies. It starts as implicit, then it becomes explicit. Like all marxists throughout history. https://twitter.com/Bubblebathgirl/status/2018747974663143563?s=20 https://twitter.com/NateFriedman97/status/2018770880931717299?s=20 https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2019091187462979705?s=20 https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2019060617257042222?s=20 https://twitter.com/TonyDGianino/status/2018802512586002723?s=20 of the people peaceably to assemble (U.S. Const. amend. I). You have the legal right to gather in public spaces for lawful purposes- – -like protesting, petitioning the government, or observing events—as long as it’s peaceful and doesn’t break other laws (e.g., no trespassing, no interfering with federal operations, no violence). Supreme Court cases like De Jonge v. Oregon (1937) made it clear: peaceable assembly is a fundamental right, cognate to free speech, and can’t be banned just because officials dislike the message. Governments can impose reasonable, content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions (e.g., permits for large crowds, no blocking traffic) to protect public safety/order, but they can’t outright prohibit lawful gatherings or use force against peaceful participants. Bottom line: True peaceful assembly is 100% protected. Fake titles don’t create extra rights or shields for illegal interference. Stay lawful – – – stay peaceful—that’s the line. President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2019059790593376473?s=20 https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/2019056233177657425?s=20 https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/2019059608271171723?s=20 Ryan Routh To Be Sentenced For Trump Assassination Attempt Today A federal judge is set to sentence Ryan Routh on Feb. 4 for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. Prosecutors are seeking a life sentence while the defense is arguing for leniency. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon sentenced Ryan Routh to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Trump during the 2024 presidential election cycle, according to AP News.Federal prosecutors said Routh spent months planning the attack, showed willingness to kill anyone who interfered, and expressed zero remorse during the trial. They asked the judge to impose a life sentence on Routh to “send a message that seeking to assassinate a Presidential candidate will result in the most severe punishment.” Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/RedWave_Press/status/2019092540578807934?s=20 agency)—serving as vice chairman, according to CBS News. “President Trump intends to sign an executive order in coming days naming Vice President JD Vance as chairman of the task force, a move that’s meant to signal the importance of the effort to the president.” “The plan calls for Colin McDonald, who has been nominated by Mr. Trump for a newly created fraud investigator role at the Justice Department, to fall within the DOJ’s management structure – reporting to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche – but to work closely with Vance and Ferguson.” https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2019122766570496512?s=20 Raskin: Trump ‘Has One Objective in Mind Which Is Trying to Steal the Election' Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said President Donald Trump has one objective in mind: “trying to steal” the midterm election. Raskin said, “We know it's not as simple as just turning the clock back to, the time before Donald Trump, because obviously, those were the conditions that allowed for Donald Trump and MAGA to penetrate our society and take over our government. We're going to have to fortify democracy and freedom to make them much stronger going forward. And having been through this nightmare together and with the heroic resistance and opposition that we're seeing all over the country, we are going to make it through.” ” Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2018765587359412584?s=20 https://twitter.com/AndrewKolvet/status/2018899622945771837?s=20 https://twitter.com/daily_romania/status/2019033991333265491?s=20 https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2019024377862394140?s=20 https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2018740338689441821?s=20 try to cheat in the election again via harvesting mass mail-in ballots. The only election the Dems have “won” was in 2020 when there were mass mail-in ballots due to the man-made virus that “leaked” from a US-funded lab, via a CIA/USAID-funded project. The only thing that could save the Dems now, is some sort of catastrophe that they can leverage to their advantage. https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2018851005069226185?s=20 American People will see that the Dems are not actually all that popular. The Dems' perceived support is all one giant ruse. If we pass the SAVE Act, the 2026 election will serve as incontrovertible evidence that the Dems have been engaged in election fraud and treason. The public will have witnessed the sharp contrast with their own eyes. After the People see that the Dems are frauds that can only win by cheating, the public will not only be more willing to accept the reckoning, they will be cheering for it. 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Read Drug Cartels Do Not Exist here: https://a.co/d/00YPWyr7 Through political and cultural analysis of representations of the so-called war on drugs, Oswaldo Zavala makes the case that the very terms we use to describe drug traffickers are a constructed subterfuge for the real narcos: politicians, corporations, and the military. Immigration has endured as a prevailing news topic, but it is a fixture of modern society in the neoliberal era; the future will be one of exile brought on by state violence and the plundering of our natural resources to sate capitalist greed. Yet the realities of violence in Mexico and along the border are obscured by the books, films, and TV series we consume. In truth, works like Sicario, The Queen of the South, and Narcos hide Mexico's political realities. Alongside these examples, Zavala discusses Charles Bowden, 2666 by Roberto Bolaño, and other important Latin American writers as examples of those who do capture the realities of the drug war. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!) THANKS Y'ALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll... Read Jason Myles in Current Affairs Here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/donald-trump-is-a-pro-wrestling-villain Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/
The 94 WIP Morning Show continues their reactions to the departure of legendary offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. James Seltzer says that there is no positive way to spin this situation. Rhea Hughes emphasizes that there is a leadership problem with the Eagles and that it is crazy that Nick Sirianni demoted Stoutland before he fired Kevin Patullo. Stoutland not thanking the Eagles in his farewell message is also worth noting.
Patrick McKenzie (patio11) reads an essay about the business of check cashing, a misunderstood industry. He explains why cashing a check is actually a "new credit extension" where the bank bets on both the writer and the payee, and why profit-maximizing institutions often decline to bank individuals who represent even a "material risk" of a single bounced check. From the manual "rituals" of endorsement to the way fintechs like Ingo Money and Cash App use persistent identity to narrow the risk envelope, Patrick examines the technical and social reasons why some people pay to access their own wages, others don't, and whether we can do anything about that.–Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/check-cashing/–Presenting Sponsor: Mercury Complex Systems is presented by Mercury—radically better banking for founders. Mercury offers the best wire experience anywhere: fast, reliable, and free for domestic U.S. wires, so you can stay focused on growing your business. Apply online in minutes at mercury.com.Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.–Links:Bits about Money: www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/the-business-of-check-cashing/ –Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction(2:15) Check cashing(2:57) An oversimplified explanation of check presentment(5:48) Depositing a check requires an extension of credit(10:47) How cashing a check works if you're not banked(12:16) A brief aside about endorsement(14:39) Many people hate check cashing and everything about it(17:06) The internal logic behind that pricing grid(19:59) Sponsor: Mercury(21:36) The internal logic behind that pricing grid (continued)(23:10) Persistent identities as a KYC possibility(25:12) A brief discussion about class distinctions in America(30:45) Check cashing on phones(34:28) Outro
Also, we talk some local ties to the Puppy Bowl, and which dogs to root for from the STL area, while also covering much more important issues like Trump's Rx Pilot plan, and a Rat Pilot, but that's different.
A British filmmaker says a Trump insider leaked plans for a historic UFO disclosure speech timed to the Roswell anniversary — but the claim has more red flags than evidence.READ or SHARE: https://weirddarkness.com/trump-ufo-julyWeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarkNEWS #UFO #UFOs #UAP #Aliens #Disclosure #Trump #Roswell #UFOdisclosure #Extraterrestrial #GovernmentCoverup #UFOnews #DavidGrusch #Whistleblower #AgeOfDisclosure #RendleshamForest #FlyingSaucer #NonHumanIntelligence #Pentagon
The NFL is about being a TEAM and sacrificing for the greater good of the TEAM. JSN and Seattle get that.
Jim Edward and Stew Smith discuss the steps of getting big content marketing projects done, then walk you through a CopyandContent.ai Genie that does it all for you! Is there a time in the daily schedule when you have your best work? These are some ways to refocus your energy to have the best production in your day. Check out the Facebook Group – Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks and for more information on the wizards used to make outstanding sales copy check out https://www.CopyandContent.ai.
It's time for a refresher about why it's harmful when therapists put on a front of "neutrality". Especially during this time in history, people need therapists to be a place to land, to meet a real person, to talk about their completely understandable fears and have those validated and held. Heads up: this conversation is a little messy and unfinished. We're curious about what you think.We're taking the couch on the road! Join us between May 9th and May 24th, we'll be heading to 8 Canadian cities for a LIVE episode recording and a chance to connect with other therapists in your area. We hope to see you there! We are going on a cross-Canada tour in May 2026! Keep an eye out for dates! Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch or share your thoughts and questions via DM on Instagram @edgeofthecouchpod, email at connect@edgeofthecouch.com, or voice note at speakpipe.com/edgeofthecouch.We have partnered with Janeapp, an all-in-one practice management software. You can learn more at Jane.app/mentalhealth. Or, if you are ready to get started, mention Edge of the Couch in the note during sign up.Alison McClearywww.alpenglowcounselling.com@alpenglow_counselling on InstagramJordan Pickellwww.jordanpickellcounselling.ca@jordanpickellcounselling on InstagramEdge of the Couchwww.edgeofthecouch.com@edgeofthecouchpod on Instagram
If you struggle with health anxiety or body hyper-focus, you know how quickly a sensation can turn into fear.A tight muscle, a flutter, a strange feeling and suddenly your mind is scanning, analyzing, and reacting as if something is wrong. This guided meditation is designed to interrupt that cycle. Rather than trying to calm yourself through reassurance or distraction, this practice helps you do something more effective: learn to notice physical sensations without reacting to them. Using principles from nervous system regulation, interoceptive exposure, and cognitive defusion, this meditation teaches your body and brain a new association, that sensations can exist without meaning danger. In this meditation, you'll practice: Observing physical sensations without labeling them as threats Separating sensations from anxious thoughts Reducing body hyper-monitoring Allowing discomfort without resistance Teaching your nervous system safety through experience, not reassurance This is not a relaxation only meditation.It's a skill-building practice meant to retrain your response to bodily sensations over time. Listen when you feel stuck in your body, hyper-aware of sensations, or caught in the fear → reaction loop.The goal isn't to make sensations disappear, it's to change how you respond to them. Don't forget to rate and review The Chicks!
We open this evening's proceedings with ‘The Grand Mausoleum', an original story by KeyDeeDee, kindly shared directly with me for the express purpose of having me exclusively narrate it here for you all.. https://www.reddit.com/user/KeyDeeDee/ Our second scary story is ‘There's Something Between the Gears', an original work by Whitix; a story shared with me via the Creepypasta Wiki and read here under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA license: https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/User:Whitix We continue with ‘The Treatment of Aaron Nelms', an original work by Carlos Pandiella; Shared directly with me for the express purpose of having me read it here for you all: https://www.reddit.com/user/Panda_Tech_Support/Today's next offering is ‘Why Vera Doesn't Jog at Night Anymore', an original story by Scribaphobia, kindly shared directly with me for the express purpose of having me exclusively narrate it here for you all. https://www.reddit.com/user/scribaphobia/ Tonight's fifth story is ‘To the Future Buyer of This House, You Need to Know Why The Closet Door is Boarded Shut.', an original story by J.P. Marley, again kindly shared with me for the express purpose of having me exclusively narrate it here for you all. https://www.reddit.com/user/jpmarley/ Today's fantastic penultimate offering is ‘Killing My Childhood Monster Was Easier Than I Thought', an original work by nerdxcorexneal, once morekindly shared directly with me for the express purpose of having me exclusively narrate it here for you all. https://www.reddit.com/user/nerdxcorexneal/ Today's final phenomenal story is ‘I Painted Something That Shouldn't Exist', an original work by Amelie C. Langlois, again kindly shared directly with me for the express purpose of having me exclusively narrate it here for you all. https://www.reddit.com/user/AmelieCLanglois/
We dive deep into the structure and incentives behind Major League Soccer in this episode. We explain why MLS academies exist primarily to maintain monopoly control over the elite youth pipeline rather than to develop first-team talent, how homegrown rules provide cheap labor while designated players serve as the real attraction for casual fans, and […]
Capitalism may be heading toward an “event horizon,” where a handful of firms become so entrenched they're effectively the last companies standing. We break down the four “Infinity Gauntlet” pillars: intelligence, energy, capital, and labor. And why collapsing costs in AI and robotics could make abundance, and monopolies, the default outcome. From Google's data + compute flywheel to the Tesla/SpaceX/xAI convergence and even space-based energy/data centers, we map the new battlefield and what it means for building a future-proof portfolio (not investment advice). Josh Kale https://x.com/JoshKale ------
Could life exist as plasma or lightning? Explore plasma-based aliens, fire creatures, and exotic physics beyond chemistry.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video The Future of Interstellar Communication: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-chronoengineering-manipulating-time-as-technology
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This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.
On today's Flyover Conservatives Show, we sat down to examine the widespread belief that the world is spiraling downward — and whether Christians have been misled into thinking we're losing when the evidence may show otherwise. We break down global trends in faith, culture, health, conflict, and human flourishing, comparing media-driven fear narratives with historical data, scripture, and church history. The discussion also explores whether modern end-times teaching — including the rapture theory, the Antichrist, and the Beast of Revelation — has shaped a mindset of inevitable decline within the Church. We look at how constant exposure to crisis headlines and fear-based theology can produce passivity, while a kingdom-focused perspective calls believers to responsibility, legacy, and cultural impact. This conversation challenges viewers to rethink the “doom narrative,” reconsider how Revelation is understood, and reflect on what it truly means to “occupy until He comes.”TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.theflyoverapp.comFollow and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFlyoverConservativesShow JD KingWEBSITE: www.jdking.netYou've Been Duped Book: https://christospublishing.com/products/why-youve-been-duped-into-believing-that-the-world-is-getting-worse-book-j-d-king?_pos=1&_sid=d6a76c02a&_ss=r The Beast of Revelation Book: https://christospublishing.com/products/the-beast-of-revelation-unraveling-the-mystery-j-d-king?_pos=3&_sid=878c439d6&_ss=r J.D. King is an author, speaker, and researcher with more than three decades of ministry experience. He is widely known for his work in church history, revival movements, biblical theology, and healing ministry. His writings and teachings have reached millions, and his research on the history of healing in Christianity is regarded as a significant contribution in the field. J.D. brings a unique blend of historical scholarship and practical faith, helping believers rethink modern assumptions about revival, the kingdom of God, and end-times beliefs. Through his books and teaching, he challenges fear-based narratives and calls the Church back to a hope-filled, responsibility-centered view of its role in history.
More than two decades ago, a Civil War reenactor took part in a large, meticulously organized event on private land once touched by real conflict. The weekend followed strict historical detail: period tents, posted guards, officers on duty, and routines meant to mirror life on campaign.As daylight faded and evening settled in, the reenactor walked a short distance from camp to take care of a simple task. The atmosphere shifted almost immediately. Familiar sounds dropped away. The air felt unnaturally still.What he encountered near a large barn was brief, silent, and deeply unsettling — something that didn't behave the way it should have, given the number of people nearby and the structure of the encampment.Nothing overtly threatening occurred. No explanation was ever found. But the moment left behind a question that still lingers: whether he witnessed a ghost, a misperception… or something that didn't belong entirely in the present.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #CivilWarGhost #BattlefieldHaunting #ReenactorStory #TimeSlip #ParanormalEncounter #GhostOfficer #TrueGhostStory #UnexplainedEncounter #HauntedHistoryLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story: