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We live in a world that constantly tells us to look inward — to follow our heart, trust our feelings, and find our identity within ourselves. But Christians are called to a completely different posture. In this episode, host Elizabeth Pittman sits down with Rev. Joshua Pfeiffer, author of Lift Your Eyes: How to Live Outside Yourself. Pastor Pfeiffer draws on Lutheran theology and cultural analysis to help us understand what it means to lift our eyes up to God and out to our neighbor — and why that posture changes everything about how we live the Christian life.Episode Timestamps1:51 — Introduction — Welcome & book overview2:00 — The spiritual posture of looking: how the Nicene Creed sparked the idea for the book5:00 — Expressive individualism: what it is and how it shapes both culture and the church9:30 — Pastoral approach: helping people find their identity in Christ rather than in self-expression12:30 — Two realms and two kinds of righteousness: the Lutheran theological foundation of the book16:00 — Looking up — faith, worship, and lifting our eyes to Christ in the divine service20:30 — Looking out — love within the Christian community and why it has a special priority27:00 — Looking inward rightly — self-examination, mortification, and avoiding the downward spiral32:00 — Looking forward — the resurrection hope and living with one eye on the horizon35:30 — How Pastor Pfeiffer hopes readers and congregations will use the bookAbout the GuestRev. Joshua Pfeiffer is pastor of the Tarrington Lutheran Parish in the southeastern state of Victoria in Australia, where he lives with his wife, Kimberley, and their four children. He served various congregations in Australia before moving to the United States for graduate studies. He hosts a YouTube channel and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, golf, and other outdoor activities. Resources MentionedLift Your Eyes: How to Live Outside Yourself by Rev. Joshua Pfeiffer — cph.orgConcordia Publishing HouseBringing you God's enduring Word in a changing world.

A serene beach. The classroom of an elite private school. The still nights in an upscale residential neighborhood. An acclaimed poet with a quiet, dignified mode of address. The sonic etiquette and experience of quiet is integral to each of these scenes. The Quiet Zone: Caribbean Expressive Cultures and the Feminist Aesthetics of Disturbance (Rutgers UP, 2026) examines what the emergence of quiet as an elite aesthetic, privilege, and entitlement means for minoritized people who are often narrated as loud, disruptive, and disturbing, sonically, visually, and otherwise. Taking the Caribbean and its diasporas as its key sites of study, the book explores what we can learn from efforts to transform the region into the quintessential site of quiet leisure, in part, through the enactment of regimes of sonic discipline and surveillance directed against its majority Black population. Analyzing the work of Afro-Caribbean artists that catalog and critique sonic surveillance, the book questions the ways that quiet gets produced both as a regulatory ideal of racial, gender, sexual, national, and civilizational belonging and as a universal object of desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A serene beach. The classroom of an elite private school. The still nights in an upscale residential neighborhood. An acclaimed poet with a quiet, dignified mode of address. The sonic etiquette and experience of quiet is integral to each of these scenes. The Quiet Zone: Caribbean Expressive Cultures and the Feminist Aesthetics of Disturbance (Rutgers UP, 2026) examines what the emergence of quiet as an elite aesthetic, privilege, and entitlement means for minoritized people who are often narrated as loud, disruptive, and disturbing, sonically, visually, and otherwise. Taking the Caribbean and its diasporas as its key sites of study, the book explores what we can learn from efforts to transform the region into the quintessential site of quiet leisure, in part, through the enactment of regimes of sonic discipline and surveillance directed against its majority Black population. Analyzing the work of Afro-Caribbean artists that catalog and critique sonic surveillance, the book questions the ways that quiet gets produced both as a regulatory ideal of racial, gender, sexual, national, and civilizational belonging and as a universal object of desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

A serene beach. The classroom of an elite private school. The still nights in an upscale residential neighborhood. An acclaimed poet with a quiet, dignified mode of address. The sonic etiquette and experience of quiet is integral to each of these scenes. The Quiet Zone: Caribbean Expressive Cultures and the Feminist Aesthetics of Disturbance (Rutgers UP, 2026) examines what the emergence of quiet as an elite aesthetic, privilege, and entitlement means for minoritized people who are often narrated as loud, disruptive, and disturbing, sonically, visually, and otherwise. Taking the Caribbean and its diasporas as its key sites of study, the book explores what we can learn from efforts to transform the region into the quintessential site of quiet leisure, in part, through the enactment of regimes of sonic discipline and surveillance directed against its majority Black population. Analyzing the work of Afro-Caribbean artists that catalog and critique sonic surveillance, the book questions the ways that quiet gets produced both as a regulatory ideal of racial, gender, sexual, national, and civilizational belonging and as a universal object of desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

A serene beach. The classroom of an elite private school. The still nights in an upscale residential neighborhood. An acclaimed poet with a quiet, dignified mode of address. The sonic etiquette and experience of quiet is integral to each of these scenes. The Quiet Zone: Caribbean Expressive Cultures and the Feminist Aesthetics of Disturbance (Rutgers UP, 2026) examines what the emergence of quiet as an elite aesthetic, privilege, and entitlement means for minoritized people who are often narrated as loud, disruptive, and disturbing, sonically, visually, and otherwise. Taking the Caribbean and its diasporas as its key sites of study, the book explores what we can learn from efforts to transform the region into the quintessential site of quiet leisure, in part, through the enactment of regimes of sonic discipline and surveillance directed against its majority Black population. Analyzing the work of Afro-Caribbean artists that catalog and critique sonic surveillance, the book questions the ways that quiet gets produced both as a regulatory ideal of racial, gender, sexual, national, and civilizational belonging and as a universal object of desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/caribbean-studies

A serene beach. The classroom of an elite private school. The still nights in an upscale residential neighborhood. An acclaimed poet with a quiet, dignified mode of address. The sonic etiquette and experience of quiet is integral to each of these scenes. The Quiet Zone: Caribbean Expressive Cultures and the Feminist Aesthetics of Disturbance (Rutgers UP, 2026) examines what the emergence of quiet as an elite aesthetic, privilege, and entitlement means for minoritized people who are often narrated as loud, disruptive, and disturbing, sonically, visually, and otherwise. Taking the Caribbean and its diasporas as its key sites of study, the book explores what we can learn from efforts to transform the region into the quintessential site of quiet leisure, in part, through the enactment of regimes of sonic discipline and surveillance directed against its majority Black population. Analyzing the work of Afro-Caribbean artists that catalog and critique sonic surveillance, the book questions the ways that quiet gets produced both as a regulatory ideal of racial, gender, sexual, national, and civilizational belonging and as a universal object of desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

A serene beach. The classroom of an elite private school. The still nights in an upscale residential neighborhood. An acclaimed poet with a quiet, dignified mode of address. The sonic etiquette and experience of quiet is integral to each of these scenes. The Quiet Zone: Caribbean Expressive Cultures and the Feminist Aesthetics of Disturbance (Rutgers UP, 2026) examines what the emergence of quiet as an elite aesthetic, privilege, and entitlement means for minoritized people who are often narrated as loud, disruptive, and disturbing, sonically, visually, and otherwise. Taking the Caribbean and its diasporas as its key sites of study, the book explores what we can learn from efforts to transform the region into the quintessential site of quiet leisure, in part, through the enactment of regimes of sonic discipline and surveillance directed against its majority Black population. Analyzing the work of Afro-Caribbean artists that catalog and critique sonic surveillance, the book questions the ways that quiet gets produced both as a regulatory ideal of racial, gender, sexual, national, and civilizational belonging and as a universal object of desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sound-studies

Worship was never meant to be passive. Throughout Scripture, we see people clapping, shouting, singing, bowing, lifting hands, dancing, and praising God with passion and freedom. In John 4:23, Jesus says the Father is seeking worshipers who will worship Him in spirit and truth. Worship is more than music—it's a response to who God is and what He has done.From the celebration of Psalm 47, to the call to bow before God in Psalm 95, to the all-out praise of Psalm 150, the Bible paints a picture of worship that is alive, expressive, and full of faith. And in Acts 16:26, we see worship become a weapon as Paul and Silas praise God in prison and chains begin to break.This message, “Expressive Worship,” explores both the how and the why behind biblical worship and challenges us to move beyond spectatorship into wholehearted praise.

What if the anxiety, overthinking, people pleasing, emotional shutdown, hypervigilance, burnout, and relationship struggles you experience today… were never actually "you" to begin with? In this deeply personal and profoundly eye-opening solo episode, Darin Olien dives into the hidden nervous system programming formed between the ages of 0 and 8 that silently shapes our adult lives. Drawing from neuroscience, trauma research, attachment theory, epigenetics, somatic healing, and his own emotional breakthroughs, Darin explores how childhood experiences become subconscious operating systems that influence everything from relationships and stress responses to chronic disease and self-worth. This episode is a powerful roadmap toward healing. Darin breaks down the science behind trauma, the ACE study, nervous system dysregulation, emotional patterning, and neuroplasticity, while also sharing practical tools like somatic experiencing, expressive writing, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems to help listeners begin rewiring their emotional lives from the inside out. What You'll Learn How childhood experiences program the nervous system Why most adult emotional reactions are subconscious survival patterns The connection between trauma, stress hormones, and chronic disease How the nervous system stores emotional experiences in the body Why people pleasing, hypervigilance, burnout, and emotional shutdown develop The science behind neuroplasticity and rewiring the brain What the ACE Study revealed about childhood trauma and adult health How trauma impacts the amygdala, hippocampus, and stress-response systems Why emotional patterns are adaptations, not character flaws How epigenetics can pass trauma responses across generations The role of somatic experiencing in trauma healing Practical tools for emotional regulation and nervous system repair Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Bite Toothpaste and eliminating toxic plastic exposure 00:02:47 – Darin introduces emotional reactions and nervous system triggers 00:03:15 – A personal story about reacting vs responding in conflict 00:03:50 – Emotional shutdowns, rage, withdrawal, people pleasing, and overcorrection 00:04:19 – Darin's physical pain journey and emotional discoveries in 2025 00:04:42 – Birth trauma, childhood conditioning, and nervous system programming 00:05:04 – Why the ages of 0–8 are the most neurologically influential years 00:05:18 – Theta and delta brainwave states during childhood 00:05:55 – How children absorb emotional patterns without filters 00:06:22 – Childhood experiences becoming subconscious operating systems 00:06:44 – Adults unknowingly living through a 5-year-old nervous system 00:07:12 – Why this episode became deeply personal for Darin 00:07:35 – The neuroscience behind stress responses and emotional conditioning 00:08:17 – Brain development, neuroplasticity, and subconscious programming 00:09:13 – How the HPA axis, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex are shaped early in life 00:09:45 – Core childhood questions that program the nervous system 00:10:29 – Why adult stress responses originate in childhood environments 00:11:05 – Research showing childhood adversity alters brain structure and chemistry 00:11:18 – The ACE Study explained 00:11:49 – Why patients losing weight became emotionally overwhelmed 00:12:18 – The ten categories of adverse childhood experiences 00:13:02 – "The health crisis of America begins in childhood" 00:13:36 – How adverse childhood experiences increase disease risk 00:14:03 – Suicide, alcoholism, autoimmune disease, depression, and trauma correlations 00:14:37 – Chronic disease as a nervous system issue 00:15:04 – Survival mode, inflammation, hormonal dysregulation, and emotional scarcity 00:15:42 – Self-sabotage and emotional coping patterns explained 00:16:02 – Why your emotional patterns are not character flaws 00:16:22 – Childhood survival adaptations and nervous system intelligence 00:16:52 – Hypervigilance, people pleasing, rage, emotional shutdown, and fear 00:17:05 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality and frequency-based wellness 00:18:59 – Epigenetics and inherited trauma responses 00:19:22 – Cortisol regulation genes and hyperactive stress responses 00:19:51 – Holocaust survivors, inherited trauma, and generational nervous systems 00:20:19 – Why healing requires nervous system awareness—not just intellectual understanding 00:20:45 – "You were never supposed to get over it—you were supposed to heal from it" 00:21:01 – Real-life examples of subconscious nervous system programming 00:21:16 – Why receiving compliments can feel unsafe 00:21:30 – Darin's personal struggle with overachievement and scarcity programming 00:22:03 – Emotional neglect, chronic striving, and feeling "not enough" 00:22:16 – The nervous system roots of burnout and exhaustion 00:22:23 – Hair-trigger emotional reactions and hyperactive amygdala responses 00:22:38 – Chronic self-abandonment and losing personal boundaries 00:22:52 – Fear of intimacy, trust issues, and emotional safety 00:23:02 – "The body keeps the score" explained 00:23:22 – Trauma stored in posture, breath, digestion, immunity, and emotional regulation 00:23:43 – Harvard research on trauma-related brain changes 00:24:19 – The radical power of neuroplasticity and nervous system rewiring 00:24:48 – Why healing requires conscious participation 00:25:01 – Darin shares how healing changed decades of emotional pain 00:25:33 – Somatic Experiencing and Peter Levine's trauma work 00:25:57 – How animals discharge stress naturally 00:26:23 – Trauma as incomplete physiological responses frozen in the body 00:26:42 – Why humans suppress emotional discharge 00:27:16 – PTSD research and the effectiveness of somatic experiencing 00:27:41 – A step-by-step somatic grounding practice 00:28:14 – Why healing is more powerful with a regulated person beside you 00:28:38 – EMDR and reprocessing traumatic experiences 00:28:55 – Internal Family Systems and the "parts" inside the psyche 00:29:13 – Inner critics, overachievers, and nervous system adaptations 00:29:39 – Compassionately listening to emotional parts instead of suppressing them 00:29:51 – Expressive writing as a trauma healing practice 00:30:22 – The neuroscience behind emotional journaling 00:30:48 – A four-day expressive writing protocol for healing 00:31:05 – "You are not broken" 00:31:16 – Reprogramming the nervous system through love and safety 00:31:37 – Why deep healing happens in the presence of another regulated person 00:31:52 – Darin considers creating a future healing workshop 00:32:04 – Final reflections: "You are not what happened to you" 00:32:12 – Peace. Love. SuperLife. Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order. Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "The emotional patterns, fears, reactions, and coping mechanisms that run your adult life are often survival adaptations created by your nervous system during childhood. They are not your identity. They are not permanent. And through awareness, somatic healing, emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and conscious repetition, those deeply rooted patterns can be rewritten into something healthier, freer, and more aligned with who you truly are." Bibliography/Sources Neuroscience & Early Programming Agorastos, A., Pervanidou, P., Chrousos, G. P., & Baker, D. G. (2019). Developmental trajectories of early life stress and trauma: A narrative review on neurobiological aspects beyond stress system dysregulation. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 10, Article 118. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00118 Bolton, J. L., Short, A. K., Simeone, K. A., Daglian, J., & Baram, T. Z. (2019). Programming of stress-sensitive neurons and circuits by early-life experiences. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 13, Article 30. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2019.00030 Shonkoff, J. P., & Boyce, W. T. (2024). Toxic stress and developmental programming of the HPA axis. 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Pain (Eds.), The impact of early life trauma on health and disease (pp. 77–87). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511777042 Hillis, S., Mercy, J., Amobi, A., & Kress, H. (2023). Economic burden of health conditions associated with adverse childhood experiences among U.S. adults. JAMA Network Open, 6(12). https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen Liu, Y., Croft, J. B., Chapman, D. P., et al. (2013). Associations between adverse childhood experiences and health outcomes in adults aged 18–59 years. PLOS ONE, 8(3), e58625. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0058625 Epigenetics & Trauma Baratta, M. V., et al. (2021). Epigenetics of childhood trauma: Long term sequelae and potential for treatment. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 132, 1049–1063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.09.043 Jiang, S., Postovit, L., Cattaneo, A., Binder, E. B., & Aitchison, K. J. (2019). Epigenetic modifications in stress response genes associated with childhood trauma. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 10, Article 808. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00808 Provençal, N., & Binder, E. B. (2015). The effects of early life stress on the epigenome: From the womb to adulthood and even before. Experimental Neurology, 268, 10–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expneurol.2014.12.001 Healing Modalities — Research Brom, D., Stokar, Y., Lawi, C., et al. (2017). Somatic experiencing for posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized controlled outcome study. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 30(3), 304–312. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22189 Fratarolli, J. (2006). Experimental disclosure and its moderators: A meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin, 132(6), 823–865. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.132.6.823 Gilbert, P. (2009). The compassionate mind: A new approach to life's challenges. 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Throughout human history, stories have been a way for people to share the concerns and ideas of their time. I think we can all agree that books and films are often shaped by the social, political, and cultural contexts in which they were created, whether deliberately or not. Readers and viewers will usually be able to see reflections of real-world anxieties, hopes, and tensions within them. Board games, while also being a form of entertainment, alongside books and films, work differently. In this article, I want to look at whether they still reflect the times in which they were designed.Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2026/05/12/expressive-entertainment-board-games-and-social-commentary-topic-discussion/Useful LinksPandemic review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/01/18/pandemic-saturday-review/Brass: Birmingham review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/04/01/brass-birmingham-deluxe-saturday-review/Stasi Raus, Es Ist Aus! review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2021/01/16/stasi-raus-es-ist-aus-saturday-review/MusicIntro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Music: "Become a Legend" and "Autumn" by AShamaluevMusic.Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.comMusic: "Web of Conspiracy Loop" from Purple Planet MusicWebsite: https://www.purple-planet.com/SupportIf you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below:Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash)

We got hold of Tor Khan to find out how she first started Ceroc, how she got into blues dancing and who her biggest influencers were. Listen out for "blue fox", "treacle jive", "bugg" and "practicas"!   Chapters: How did Tor first get started in dancing? [0:50] Some women not keen with Tor leading in the intermediate class [4:23] Listen to what got Tor into the Blues room for the first time [7:20] What is "treacle jive"? [10:02] Blues not having moves, but movements [12:30] Becoming a demo then teacher with Sara White [15:10] What is "fox"? [17:53] What is "blue box"? [20:35] Teaching blue fox at weekenders [25:35] Tor becomes a Ceroc teacher [28:20] How did the free expression classes come about at Burton Town Hall freestyles? [30:55] Tor explains the Inspire and Evolve workshop events [33:25] Summary [36:38] Up next [37:53]   Book on the next Inspire and Evolve workshop on 17th May 2026 at https://facebook.com/events/s/inspire-and-evolve-workshop-an/798823416204742/    What did you think? Add your comments at https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cg2EMs3ta/   Go to our Facebook page and hit our Follow button at https://www.facebook.com/jivebuddiespodcast so you get the links to every new episode.

Do you tend to keep your feelings to yourself… especially when you’re upset?Maybe you tell yourself nothing will change, or you don’t want to affect others—so you stay quiet and carry it on your own. But even when you try to move on, something still feels heavy inside.In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal moment of how she learned to express difficult emotions to release hidden stress she's been carrying.You’ll discover why holding in your emotions can leave you feeling stuck—and how sharing what you feel, even quietly with God, can help calm your body, bring emotional relief, and remind you that you’re not alone.If you’ve been feeling “off,” this episode will help you gently release stress you're carrying and experience God’s comfort in a real, personal way. Key Takeaways Why unexpressed emotions can leave you feeling stuck and overwhelmed How sharing your emotions helps your body and mind feel calmer What science says about putting feelings verbally into words and emotional regulation How God meets you with compassion when you open your heart to Him A simple practice to release hidden stresses and help you feel better Breath PrayerInhale: Turn to me and be gracious to meExhale: for I am lonely and afflicted Scripture“Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distresses.” Psalm 25:16–17 Research Referenced in This Episode • Affect labeling reduces emotional distress (Lieberman et al.)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17576282/ • Expressive writing and emotional health (APA overview)https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/expressive-writing• The health benefits of spirituality and prayer (Harvard Health)https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/spirituality-better-health-outcomes-patient-care/ Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses: Praying the Psalms for Wellness:A Lifegiving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace & Find Rest for Your HeartRegister at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/ Breathe Joy with Jesus:Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's PromisesRegister at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/ Breathe Rest with Jesus:A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God’s Promises Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/ Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most. → Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe Watch YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hey everyone, welcome back to FitTalk. Namaste, Terima kasih, Ham samnida, Maraming salamat po, Shukran Jazilan, Shukria, Merci, Arigato, muito obrigado, y gracias a toda mi familia que esta escuchando donde quiera que se enquentren. I'm Coach Luis, and today we're talking about something a lot of people are quietly struggling with… burnout.Not “I'm tired.” Not “work is busy.” I mean that deep, heavy exhaustion that makes everything feel harder than it should. If you've been feeling drained, unfocused, or like you're running on fumes… you're not broken. You're burned out. And today, I want to show you how simple movement, not workouts, not routines, just movement can help you feel human again.SECTION 1: WHAT BURNOUT REALLY IS  Burnout isn't a personality flaw. It's not laziness. It's not a lack of discipline.Burnout is what happens when your body and mind have been in “go mode” for too long without a real chance to recover.Here's what burnout often looks like: You wake up tired, even after sleeping. You feel irritable or numb. Your brain feels foggy. You're doing the bare minimum just to get through the day and things you used to enjoy… don't hit the same anymore.Burnout is your body saying, “I can't keep running at this pace.”And the truth is most people don't realize burnout is a physiological state, not just an emotional one. Your nervous system gets stuck in fight‑or‑flight. Your stress hormones stay elevated. Your brain stops processing things clearly.This is why you can't “think” your way out of burnout.You have to move your way out of it.SECTION 2: WHY MOVEMENT HELPSNow, when I say movement helps burnout, I'm not talking about crushing a workout or pushing yourself harder.I'm talking about movement as a tool to regulate your nervous system.Here's what movement does:1. Movement completes the stress cycle.  When you're stressed, your body prepares for action, heart rate up, muscles tense, breathing shallow.Movement gives your body a way to release that built‑up tension.2. Movement increases oxygen and blood flow to the brain.  That's why even a short walk can clear your mind better than staring at your screen for another hour.3. Movement reconnects you with your body.  Burnout makes you feel disconnected like you're living from the neck up.Movement brings you back into yourself.4. Movement creates micro‑wins.  When work feels overwhelming, small physical wins rebuild confidence and momentum.And here's the key:Movement doesn't have to be intense to be effective.It just has to be intentional.SECTION 3: REFRAMING EXERCISE DURING BURNOUT When you're burned out, the goal is not to get stronger, faster, or leaner. The goal is relief.So let's reframe movement into three simple categories:Restorative movement:Walking, Stretching, Mobility, Slow yoga. This is movement that calms your system.Regulating movement:Light strength training, Cycling, Swimming. This is movement that helps you feel steady and grounded.Expressive movement:Dancing, Shadowboxing, Playing a sport. This is movement that lets emotion move through you.Pick the one your body needs today... not the one you think you “should” do.SECTION 4: 60‑SECOND RESET  Let's do a quick reset together, wherever you are.Sit tall.Unclench your jaw.Drop your shoulders.Place your feet on the ground.Take a slow inhale for 4…And exhale for 6…Roll your shoulders back.Relax your hands.Take one more slow breath... in… and out…That's it. That's your nervous system shifting gears.SECTION 5: LISTENER CHALLENGE Here's your challenge for the week:Five minutes of movement a day. Not to burn calories. Not to “work out.” Just to reset your brain.Walk around the block. Stretch your back. Do 10 squats. Dance to one song. Step outside and breathe.Five minutes. Every day. That's it. Burnout doesn't mean you're weak.It means you've been strong for too long without support.Movement is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to help your body feel safe again.You don't have to fix everything today. Just move a little, your body will meet you halfway.Thank you for taking time out of your day to spend it with me and I really do hope you enjoyed today's Monday morning brew series. If today's message helped you, share it with someone who might need it. Stay present, stay consistent, and keep building the identity you want to live in. Remember that You're capable, you're resilient, and you're not alone in this journey.Be a kind human, let us continue to help, let us continue to lift each-other up whenever possible... and remember that when it seems really dark when things are really tough... look for the helpers and always strive to be the change you want to see in the world... As always, take care of yourself, take care of your body, take care of your mind... I'll see you in the next episode!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fittalk-with-coach-luis--3261827/support.TEAM LTP:My IG: @livetoprogressVoice-over credits

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 "Fillers are actually crazy because with Sydney's acting, you can literally see that Cassie doesn't care in her facial expressions, but the other lady's face doesn't move at all," one TikTok creator said. Another user argued, "Actors shouldn't have Botox; the whole point of their career is to depict emotion," while a third praised Sweeney's performance: "Her facial expressions were everything, I'll have to give it to Sydney.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Ryan and Mike explore the real reason children with ADHD struggle with reading comprehension and written expression—working memory issues, not laziness or oppositional behavior. They explain the role of nonverbal working memory (mental movies) and verbal working memory (inner voice) , share key research findings, and offer practical strategies to support children at home and school.Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠{{chapters}}[00:00:00] Start[01:38] The real problem is working memory, not laziness[06:14] The mental movie that never gets made (nonverbal working memory)[13:36] The inner voice goes quiet during writing (verbal working memory)[17:29] The blank page: oppositional behavior or working memory failure?[20:06] What actually helps: make external what other kids do internally[23:00] Closing takeawaysEpisode 56 Citations:Gray, C., Rogers, M., London, K., et al. (2016). Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and reading disability: A review of the efficacy of medication treatments. Frontiers in Psychology, 7, 988.Miller, A. C., Keenan, J. M., Betjemann, R. S., et al. (2013). Reading comprehension in children with ADHD: Cognitive underpinnings of the centrality deficit. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 41, 473–483.Soto, E. F., Kofler, M. J., Irwin, L. N., et al. (2021). Executive functions and writing skills in children with ADHD. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology.Molitor, S. J., Langberg, J. M., Evans, S. W., et al. (2016). The written expression abilities of adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 51–52, 49–59.Re, A. M., Pedron, M., & Cornoldi, C. (2007). Expressive writing difficulties in children described as exhibiting ADHD symptoms. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 40(3), 244–255.

"Why the Church?"Matthew 16:15-19; Proverbs 29:18 ESVThe Church Series - Part 1 Why does Oasis Church exist?Pastor Nate ClarkeApril 26, 2026Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwASERMON NOTES:- Matthew 16:15-19- Proverbs 29:18 ESV- Why The Church?- "If the church is central to God's purpose, as seen in both history and the gospel, it must surely also be central to our lives." John Stott- Philippians 2:1-2- 1 Corinthians 12:4-6- "The bible knows nothing of solitary religion." John Wesley - Our Vision: Worship God, Equip the believers, Reach the lost- Worship God- Worship: 'worth-ship'; to attribute the highest worth, honor, or value.- Worship God     - Lift up God's son, Jesus- John 12:32     - Sensitive to God's Spirit- John 14:16-18- Acts 2:17-18     - Weekly rhythm- Hebrews 10:25- "Church attendance is as vital to a disciple as a transfusion of rich, healthy blood to a sick man." DL Moody     - Finances- Proverbs 3:9     - Expressive praise (sub point 5, and this sub point has 4 sub points of its own lol)- Psalm 29:2          - Voices lifted- Psalm 95:1          - Clapping and shouting- Psalm 47:1- Psalm 98:4          - Lifting hands- Psalm 134:2- Psalm 63:4          - Dancing- Psalm 149:3- Equip the believers- Ephesians 4:11-15- Equip the believers     - Through the preaching of the Word- 2 Timothy 3:16-17     - Through Bible studies, group gatherings     - Through prayer     - Through fellowship- Proverbs 27:17     - Through serving one another- Galatians 5:13- 1 Peter 4:10- Reach the lost- Matthew 28:19-20- Luke 19:10- Reach the lost     - By witnessing     - By giving and sending     - By inviting and making room- Worship God, Equip the believers, Reach the lost- Church Responses     - Critic: stands outside and judges the church     - Cynic: hands holded at the back with suspicion about everything     - Curious: open to explore and see     - Consumer: takes and takes from the church      - Creator: serves to make it what Jesus intended it to beOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/Website: https://oasischurch.online

Buyer Style Knowledge Is Key Why is buyer personality style more important than national culture in Japan business communication? When many of us think about doing business in Japan, we immediately focus on cultural differences between Japan and the West. That makes sense, because Japan does have distinct cultural patterns. However, buyer personality style often matters more in the actual communication moment than broad national culture. Cultural factors create the base layer. On top of that, there are individual differences in how Japanese buyers think, decide, communicate, and respond. Because those personality-style differences directly affect meetings, negotiations, and relationship building, they often have a greater impact on business outcomes than general cultural assumptions. If we rely only on "Japanese culture" as our guide, we can miss what is really driving the buyer's behaviour. The practical implication is simple. We are unlikely to change our own core personality style, and we are certainly not going to change the buyer's style. What we can change is our communication style. Because communication is flexible, we can adjust our approach to fit the person in front of us. Mini-summary: National culture matters, but personality style often has more influence in real business conversations. Because of that, flexible communication becomes a major advantage. How can we understand buyer personality styles through a simple two-axis model? Buyer style can be understood through two intersecting axes. The first is a horizontal axis based on assertion. On one side are people who are low in assertion. They speak quietly, keep a low profile, do not openly state strong opinions, and spend more time observing than acting. On the other side are highly assertive people. They express opinions strongly, speak with vigour, and can come across as pushy, loud, or aggressive. This horizontal axis helps us quickly estimate how directly someone is likely to communicate. In first meetings, this is often one of the easiest signals to notice. Tone, pace, volume, and directness all reveal where the person may sit. The second is a vertical axis based on people focus versus outcome focus. At the top are people who care strongly about others, feelings, and human considerations. They refer to the impact on people when making decisions. At the bottom are individuals who are highly outcome-driven. They focus on results, numbers, and key performance indicators. For them, performance matters more than how people feel during the process. Because these two axes cross, they create a practical way to interpret buyer behaviour. A person may be assertive and outcome-driven, or quiet and people-oriented, or assertive and highly social. This matters because each pattern requires a different communication style. Mini-summary: The model uses assertion and people-versus-outcome focus to explain buyer behaviour. Because these dimensions are easy to observe, they give us a practical guide for adapting our communication. What is a Driver personality type in Japan business? A Driver sits high on assertion and high on outcome orientation. This style often cuts across typical expectations about indirect Japanese communication. These buyers are more direct than many other Japanese counterparts. Drivers are often founders or business owners. They treat time as extremely valuable, so they do not want extended small talk or ceremony before getting into business. They want to move quickly, get to the core issue, and make decisions without delay. Because they are busy and time-poor, they respond well to efficiency and decisiveness. This style can be a major advantage for speed. A Driver may decide on the spot without consulting others, which is different from the slower consensus-building process that many people associate with decision-making in Japan. However, there is also a risk. If they say no, that decision can be final. There may be little room to revisit or reopen the discussion later. This means the communication burden is on us to be sharp, relevant, and outcome-focused from the beginning. If we waste time or wander into relationship talk that does not serve their goal, we may lose momentum and credibility. Mini-summary: Drivers are assertive, direct, and strongly focused on results. Because they value speed and outcomes, they often make quick decisions, but their rejection can also be final. How should we communicate with Driver buyers? We need to make a clear behavioural adjustment when speaking with Drivers. We should raise our vocal energy and increase the strength of our body language. A flat or hesitant presentation will not match their pace. They expect confidence. We should also get straight to the point. Rather than circling around the topic, we should tell them what they should do and give three good reasons why that course of action makes sense. Because they care about outcomes, our message should focus on results, delivery, and practical gain. What should we avoid? Drivers do not want relationship-building for its own sake. They do not want tea, extended rapport rituals, or unnecessary detail that delays action. They want to know whether we can produce the result they need. If the answer is yes, they are ready to move. If the answer is unclear, interest drops quickly. Because of this, clarity matters more than charm. Speed matters more than ceremony. Strong recommendations matter more than vague discussion. Mini-summary: With Drivers, increase energy, be direct, and focus on results. Because they prioritise speed and outcomes, communication should be concise, confident, and commercially relevant. What is an Amiable personality type and why does it require a different approach? The Amiable style sits low on assertion and high on people orientation. This is almost the opposite of the Driver. Amiables want warmth, trust, and relationship comfort before they commit to business. That is why it makes sense to start with a cup of tea and get to know each other first. These individuals tend to speak quietly, use less energetic body language, and prefer listening to dominating the conversation. Their communication is softer and more considered. They are also slower to decide, because they want to make sure everyone will be comfortable with what happens next. In organisational settings, Amiables often play an important stabilising role. They are the glue of the organisation. After a difficult meeting, especially one dominated by hard-driving personalities, they may be the ones who check on others and restore harmony. Because their focus is on people, emotional safety and group acceptance matter. A hard push for action may create resistance. A human-centred explanation works better. Mini-summary: Amiables are quiet, relationship-oriented, and careful decision-makers. Because they care about harmony and people's feelings, trust-building becomes essential. How should we communicate with Amiable buyers? When speaking with Amiables, we need to do almost the reverse of what we would do with a Driver. We should lower our voice, reduce our visible energy, and create a calmer atmosphere. Fast, forceful communication may feel overwhelming to them. We should also emphasise how people will feel about the decision we are proposing. That means explaining the human benefits, not only the commercial outcome. If a decision will support the team, make people more comfortable, or reduce internal friction, those points should be highlighted. This approach works because Amiables do not separate decision-making from relationships. Trust and comfort are part of the decision. If they do not feel secure with us, progress slows. If they do feel understood, cooperation becomes much easier. Mini-summary: With Amiables, speak more softly, reduce pressure, and stress the people impact. Because trust and harmony shape their decisions, the relationship matters before the transaction. What is an Expressive personality type and how do they respond? The Expressive style is assertive like the Driver, but more people-oriented. These individuals often tell jokes, smile frequently, bring a lot of energy, and enjoy social settings. They are commonly found in roles such as sales, training, or acting, where energy and interaction are part of success. Expressives love the macro view. They are future-focused, idea-rich, and excited by possibility. In a meeting, they may grab a marker and start brainstorming on the whiteboard immediately. They are interested in vision, momentum, and what could be achieved next. Because they are enthusiastic and socially engaged, they often invite others into dinners, parties, and events. Relationship-building is important to them, but not in the careful, quiet way of the Amiable. For Expressives, connection is energetic, expansive, and imaginative. The challenge is detail. They tend to dislike petty detail, and for them much of the detail feels petty. Salespeople often dislike post-call CRM updates even when marketing wants precise data. That captures the style well: the big idea excites them, but the administrative detail drains them. Mini-summary: Expressives are energetic, social, and future-focused. Because they care more about vision and momentum than detail, communication should be lively and big-picture. How should we communicate with Expressive buyers? To connect with Expressives, we should increase our own energy and be ready for a more social rhythm. These buyers respond well to enthusiasm, spontaneity, and broad directional thinking. A stiff, over-structured approach can lose them. We should talk about the big picture, the future, and the exciting possibilities ahead. Rather than drowning them in evidence and data, we should give them a compelling overview that matches how they process information. Detail-heavy communication can reduce engagement quickly. This does not mean facts are irrelevant. It means the order matters. With Expressives, interest usually comes first through vision and connection. Technical detail may need to come later, or in a lighter form. Mini-summary: With Expressives, lift the energy and focus on vision rather than detail. Because they engage through ideas and people, an upbeat big-picture style works best. About the Author Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー).

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to Jay Oldendorf from Blair, WI. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is 1 Corinthians 12:1-3. Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit. — 1 Corinthians 12:1–3 Can something feel spiritual—and still lead you away from Jesus? The answer is yes. Not every felt spiritual experience comes from the Holy Spirit. Remember, before the Corinthians became believers in Christ, they were not irreligious. They were deeply spiritual. Passionate. Expressive. Immersed in worship. But Paul reminds them where all that felt spirituality once led them — to mute idols. Mute or dumb idols. Gods that could not speak. Gods who could not reveal truth. Gods who could not command allegiance. These gods stirred emotion but offered no revelation. They moved people, gave them goosebumps and emotional jolts, but those reactions were generated by human psychology and cultural pressure—not by the living, speaking God. Spiritual sensationalism does not always equate to spiritual truth. I have seen spiritual sensationalism, and sometimes it is unsettling because it leads to individual manifestations that drive groups into disunity rather than unity. Notice Paul's correction. He does not say, "True spirituality feels different." He says true spirituality says something: "Jesus is Lord." That confession declares allegiance. Submission. Public identification. But it also makes a further claim—that we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. This is not simply a declaration; it is an identification. It declares our regeneration. The Spirit does not merely rouse enthusiasm — he produces allegiance. He opens blind eyes (2 Corinthians 4:6). He reveals the things of God (1 Corinthians 2:10–12). He bears witness to Christ (John 15:26). This Trinitarian thread runs quietly under the chapter. The Spirit's primary work is not sensationalism based on feeling; it's the exaltation of Jesus based on fact. And this may come with some good feelings. So here is Paul's test for every spiritual experience: Is Christ being exalted? Is this experience leading me (and others) toward deeper submission to Christ — or merely toward a heightened internal sensation? Is the voice I believe I am hearing aligned with the revealed Word of God — or is it untethered from Scripture and fueled primarily by emotional intensity? This is where discernment becomes difficult. Emotional responses are real. They can be powerful. But not every powerful emotion is produced by the Holy Spirit. Some are stirred by personality, atmosphere, repetition, or group momentum. Mute idols stir emotion without anchoring it in divine authority or revealed truth. The Holy Spirit, by contrast, never operates independently of the Word he inspired. He does not contradict Scripture, bypass Scripture, or add revelation that competes with Scripture. He speaks through it, reveals its meaning, convicts by its truth, and leads us to confess and live under the lordship of Jesus. Spiritual maturity is not measured by volume, novelty, or emotional intensity. It is measured by truth-rooted allegiance to Christ. So the next time something feels spiritual, test it by the Word—and bow your heart to Christ, not the feeling. DO THIS: Pay attention to the voices shaping your spiritual life. Ask whether they consistently lead you to deeper submission to Christ — or merely stir emotional intensity. ASK THIS: How do I discern the difference between being emotionally moved and being spiritually led? What spiritual influences most shape my thinking — and do they magnify Christ? What does it practically mean for me to live as though "Jesus is Lord" this week? PRAY THIS: Holy Spirit, guard me from being impressed by what feels spiritual but is disconnected from Christ. Lead me into truth that exalts Jesus and deepens my obedience to him. Amen. PLAY THIS: "I Speak Jesus"

Please let us know what you think of this podcast.In this podcast we chat with Hannah Waine and Sally Bates about their research which looks at how UK speech and language therapists assess children's expressive language, in particular looking at whether their practices reflect  recommendations from the CATALISE consensus statements (published 2016/17). (CATALISE redefined Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and emphasised the importance of assessing functional impairment and real‑life impact, not just test scores.)The paper is:UK speech and language therapists' assessment of children's expressive language, and functional impairment and impact, following the CATALISE publications https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1460-6984.12883Hannah Waine, Sally Bates, Pauline Frizelle, Tomasina M. OhPlease be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.

Hey Friends~  “My child understands everything but doesn't talk much.”  “My child talks, but I can't always tell what they mean.” If those worries sound familiar, this episode is for you!  This is Episode 4 in the series When Communication Is Hard, and today we're exploring expressive and receptive language delays. We'll untangle what these differences look like so you can better understand what's happening in your child's communication, and how everyday moments can become powerful opportunities for language growth.  And of course, you'll walk away with strategies you can start using today - so grab your pen and paper… and let's get started! Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com COMMENT? QUESTION?  Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play WORK WITH Dinalynn:  Let's talk:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   YOUR NEXT STEPS:   5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 “Play is…” downloadable:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/94b4e662 Newsletter Sign up:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, SPONSOR, DONATE:  Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Subscribe & Follow in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play   OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:   253 When Communication Is Hard: An Overview for Parents of Children with Speech or Language Struggles, part 1 254 When Communication Is Hard: Childhood Apraxia of Speech CAS & Motor Speech Disorders, part 2 255 When Communication Is Hard: Speech Sound Disorders & Phonological Delays, part 3 189 Your Child Is A Gestalt Language Learner? Uses Echolalia? 4 Tips To Help Expand Interactive Skills   Other Resources:  Free this week: the Lucky Find Bundle through March 17.  https://bit.ly/luckyfindbundle “When Behavior Is Communication: 21 Days to Feel More Steady” — my reflection journal for parents who want to move from pressure and self-doubt toward curiosity, confidence, and calm - is available inside the bundle.  Financial Freedom 101:  with Penelope Jane Smith Build simple, family-friendly money systems at the Financial Freedom 101 Virtual Event. To learn more or reserve a spot, you can find the details here: https://realprosperity.isrefer.com/go/scholarship/dinalynn Podapalooza:  https://dinalynn--checkingout.thrivecart.com/podapalooza/  Have you ever wanted to learn about podcasting?  Attend a podcasting event?  Be interviewed on a podcast?  This event is for you!  

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.‘Touching Two Worlds: Reality'Koreen Valdovinos runs Open Minds Fusion Studio. She met Sherry Walling when they were both training to be aerial arts instructors 10 years ago, and Valdovinos is looking forward to seeing Walling's next circus production, “Touching Two Worlds: Reality.” Walling, who is also a clinical psychologist and author, partners with circus performer Lynn Lunny to create circus shows whose narratives focus on mental wellbeing. Shows are March 13 and 14 at Luminary Arts in Minneapolis, with a Circus Experience option that allows ticketholders to try out some circus arts for themselves on Sunday.Koreen says this circus show revolves around themes of loss, embodiment, and healing through movement.Koreen says: One of the greatest parts about watching good aerial dance performances is the shared feeling--almost like co-regulating with the people in the audience and the performers.— Koreen ValdovinosWorld premiere of “Abuelita”Theater artist Tinia Moulder is a big fan of Prime Productions, which mounts plays featuring roles for women over 50. She's looking forward to the world premiere of Nathan Yungerberg's play “Abuelita.” Directed by Shá Cage, the show runs at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis March 14-29 (preview night March 13).Tinia says: I'm drawn to this show because not only is it featuring, four women of different races over the age of 50, but it's also a story of a multiracial family, and it's written by a man who is part of a multiracial family through adoption himself and through raising his own children. And that reflects my own family as well. [The play takes us] to Spanish Harlem, summer of 1983, and there is a white Midwestern grandmother who wants to expose her mixed-race grandson to his Puerto Rican culture. So we have women that are trading wisdom and laughs and trauma and reflections from the past and looking forward to the future.— Tinia MoulderEric A. Johnson's “Periphery: Paintings + Reduction Relief Prints”D'Mitry Lewman is an artist in Fargo, North Dakota, where he partners with Ted Martin at Ted Martin Art. He recommends seeing Eric A. Johnson's exhibit “Periphery: Paintings + Reduction Relief Prints” at the Rourke Art Gallery and Museum in Moorhead, Minn. The show is on view through April 12 with an artist talk March 22 at 2 p.m.D'Mitry says the wavy lines and clever titling of Johnson's work invokes Vincent Van Gogh. To make reduction relief prints, Lewman says, “You take the initial block of wood and you carve away at it, you print on that, and then you continue to reduce it down into basically nothing.”D'Mitry says: I just really feel like I connect with his work through his colors and his expressive lines. On display will be not only his printmaking, but his experiments within abstract art. There are these beautiful, intricate gradients that almost look like squares of quilts and really engaging pieces all around.— D'Mitry Lewman

Most business owners assume plateaus are strategy problems. Wrong market. Wrong model. Wrong team. Wrong timing. But the most common plateau Tom Foxley sees in high-performing business owners has nothing to do with strategy. It's an identity problem — and it's one of the hardest to see, because the identity causing the ceiling is the same one that built the business in the first place. In this episode, Tom breaks down a real coaching case — a business owner coming off his best month ever, who kept finding himself drawn back to the work he'd built his identity around, even as the business needed something different from him entirely. The craftsman who needs to become the CEO. The coach who needs to become the leader. The expert who needs to step back and orchestrate instead of play. It's not a promotion. It's a death and a rebirth. And most people avoid it. Tom unpacks the three layers underneath the pattern, introduces a research-backed tool for navigating identity-level transitions, and closes with the one question every business owner needs to sit with when growth stalls. Topics covered: - Why identity plateaus are more stubborn than strategy plateaus - The hidden grief underneath every major business transition - The military 30,000 foot view — leading from elevation, not from the weeds - Expressive writing — what it is, why it works, and when to use it - One action this week to start identifying your own ceiling

Travel, Landscape, and Bird Photography with Deborah Sandidge.Deborah Sandidge is an American Travel, Landscape, and Wildlife Photographer, a Nikon USA Ambassador, and KelbyOne Instructor. Deborah is the author of Digital Infrared Photography and has collaborated with the Nikon Learn and Explore site demonstrating star and star trail photography, along with long exposure photography.In this episode, Deborah and Richard explore the creative tension between still photography and video, how to find emotional resonance in birds as a photography subject, why technical mastery is the price of admission for genuine creative freedom, and what does it take to be a professional photographer in 2026. Deborah also shares how she reads animal behavior to anticipate moments before they happen and what it really takes to become a brand ambassador.Notable Links:Deborah Sandidge WebsiteDeborah Sandidge Instagram*****This episode is brought to you by Luminar Neo, an AI powered photo editor.Try Luminar Neo today at skylum.com, and use promo code "RICHARD" for a 15% discount, just for my listeners.*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Revolution Plus Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, Ultra-Low Reflectivity, zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.Follow Richard Bernabe: Substack: https://richardbernabe.substack.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernabephoto/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/bernabephoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernabephoto

Gratitude shows up in a lot of productivity conversations—but rarely as a practice that changes how we relate to others. In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Joel Zuckerman, author of Gratitude Tiger, to explore gratitude as something we actively express, not just quietly feel.Joel has written more than 300 Letters of Gratitude over the past twelve years, and what began as a simple exercise has evolved into a life-shaping practice. We dig into why handwritten letters matter, how gratitude can move from introspection to expression, and why this practice benefits the writer just as much as the recipient.Six Discussion PointsWhy “Gratitude Tiger” is more than a catchy title—and what TIGER actually stands forThe difference between a thank-you note and a true Letter of GratitudeWhy writing letters of gratitude is a creative process, not an obligationThe seven pillars of expressive gratitude—and where most people get stuckDopamine, reflection, and why gratitude creates lasting satisfactionLegacy, ripple effects, and why you should never wait to write the letterThree Connection PointsGratitude Tiger: Creating Joy Through the Art of Impactful LettersJoel's WebsiteThe Productivity Diet Gratitude doesn't need to be complicated to be powerful. This conversation reminded me that one letter—written with intention—can deepen relationships, shift perspective, and leave a legacy that outlasts the moment. If you've ever thought about reaching out to someone who mattered in your life, this episode might be the nudge you need.

Our 233rd episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!Recorded on 01/30/2026Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie HarrisFeel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.aiRead out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/In this episode:Google introduces Gemini AI agent in Chrome for advanced browser functionality, including auto-browsing for pro and ultra subscribers.OpenAI releases ChatGPT Translator and Prism, expanding its applications beyond core business to language translation and scientific research assistance.Significant funding rounds and valuations achieved by startups Recursive and New Rofo, focusing on specialized AI chips and optical processors respectively.Political and social issues, including violence in Minnesota, prompt tech leaders in AI like Ade from Anthropic and Jeff Dean from Google to express concerns about the current administration's actions.Timestamps:(00:00:10) Intro / BanterTools & Apps(00:04:09) Google adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse' to Chrome | The Verge(00:07:11) Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks - Ars Technica(00:13:25) Google Brings Genie 3 'World Building' Experiment to AI Ultra Subscribers - CNET(00:16:17) OpenAI's ChatGPT translator challenges Google Translate | The Verge(00:18:27) OpenAI launches Prism, a new AI workspace for scientists | TechCrunchApplications & Business(00:19:49) Exclusive: China gives nod to ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent to buy Nvidia's H200 chips - sources | Reuters(00:22:55) AI chip startup Ricursive hits $4B valuation 2 months after launch(00:24:38) AI Startup Recursive in Funding Talks at $4 Billion Valuation - Bloomberg(00:27:30) Flapping Airplanes and the promise of research-driven AI | TechCrunch(00:31:54) From invisibility cloaks to AI chips: Neurophos raises $110M to build tiny optical processors for inferencing | TechCrunchProjects & Open Source(00:35:34) Qwen3-Max-Thinking debuts with focus on hard math, code(00:38:26) China's Moonshot releases a new open-source model Kimi K2.5 and a coding agent | TechCrunch(00:46:00) Ai2 launches family of open-source AI developer agents that adapt to any codebase - SiliconANGLE(00:47:46) Tiny startup Arcee AI built a 400B-parameter open source LLM from scratch to best Meta's LlamaResearch & Advancements(00:52:53) Post-LayerNorm Is Back: Stable, ExpressivE, and Deep(00:58:00) [2601.19897] Self-Distillation Enables Continual Learning(01:03:04) [2601.20802] Reinforcement Learning via Self-Distillation(01:05:58) Teaching Models to Teach Themselves: Reasoning at the Edge of LearnabilityPolicy & Safety(01:09:13) Amodei, Hoffman Join Tech Workers Decrying Minnesota Violence - BloombergSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are thrilled to welcome Ray Booth back to the podcast! Ray is an acclaimed interior designer, a partner at the award-winning firm McALPINE, and the author of the beautiful new book, The Expressive Home. Ray sits down with Caroline, Taryn, and Liz to discuss how his background in architecture shapes every interior decision he makes. He shares why he views drapery as "punctuation," the optical illusion of black window mullions, and why he believes "editing is the key to happiness." Quick Decorating Takeaways: Drapery is Punctuation: Ray uses drapery not just for windows, but as "commas" in a room—creating pauses, dividing large spaces, and softening the acoustics to create intimacy in an otherwise "hard" architectural box. The "Eyeliner" Effect: When painting window mullions (the strips between glass panes), Ray prefers dark colors (black or bronze) over white. Dark mullions act like eyeliner—they frame the view and disappear to let the eye focus on the landscape, whereas white mullions stop the eye right at the glass. Hang Lighting for Humans, Not Ceilings: In rooms with double-height ceilings, resist the urge to hang chandeliers too high. Ray suggests hanging them lower—within the "human scale"—so they feel touchable and help ground people in a cavernous space. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 01:30 Ray's architectural background and his "biased" approach to interiors 04:00 How to choose materials based on your personal story 10:00 Why Ray uses drapery as "punctuation" and acoustic softening 16:00 Building a neutral palette: Using contrast to create harmony 21:00 Window Mullions: Why dark paint makes the view clearer 25:00 The Art of Editing: "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should" 28:00 Ray's take on AI in design (featuring a nod to Steve & Brooke Giannetti) 34:00 Human Scale: How to make grand rooms feel intimate 40:00 Lighting tips for high ceilings 44:00 The "Deconstructed Sectional": How to improve flow around large furniture 48:00 Closing notes & where to find Ray Also Mentioned: The Expressive Home by Ray Booth (New Book) Evocative Interiors by Ray Booth (Previous Book) McALPINE | Website Ray Booth Design | Instagram Steve & Brooke Giannetti Shop Ballard Designs Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bubsy 4D & Demon Tides developer Fabian Rastorfer (Fabraz) and Big Hops developer Chris Wade (Luckshot Games) join this week to discuss the new and exciting world of "expressive platformers." With flashy movement built for speedrunning and player expression, these new games bring a fresh energy to the 3D platformer genre... we talk about what makes them work, how complicated it can be to playtest, and what we see for the future of the genre and the games industry at large. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Nintendo Direct rumors and presentations for the Mario Galaxy Movie & Tomodachi Life, major players retiring from Nintendo after 40 years, free updates for Donkey Kong Returns HD, Mario Kart World, Splatoon and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:04 News and Rumors 0:44:12 Expressive Platformers 1:24:05 Games We're Playing Big Hops on Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/big-hops-switch/ Wishlist Bubsy 4D: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3237970/Bubsy_4D/ Wishlist Demon Tides: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2585890/Demon_Tides/  Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: https://www.switchheadz.com/ Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchHeadzClips 

durée : 01:29:06 - Frédéric Lodéon, naturel et chaleur expressive - par : Aurélie Moreau - Avant ses années de radio et de direction d'orchestre, Frédéric Lodéon a été un violoncelliste exceptionnel, admiré pour « la chaleur de sa sonorité, le soyeux de son legato, la fraîcheur, le jaillissement de son inspiration ». (Ph. Cassard, L'Obs). Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

A toy many of us grew up with is reflecting more kids’ real lives.  Mattel is expanding its Barbie lineup with a new doll designed to represent autism.  Holly and Greg explain how the doll is designed and discuss how this type of representation helps more kids see themselves in the toys they love.

On this episode of One Indescribable Podcast… Adam H, Todd the Librarian, and TV Lindy continue their journey through every episode of Everwood by recapping Season 2 Episode 17: Unfinished Business. "You can't be a VCR man forever." Thank you for joining us in beautiful Everwood, we can tell we'll get on just fine! Follow the podcast on Twitter @oneCXGpodcast! Find us @pianomanadam1 (Adam), @librariantodd (Todd), and @tvlindy (Lindy)! Follow Whirlwind Podcasts on social media @WhirlwindPods" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc's final episode recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth show, they welcome two visionary leaders from Tapestry, the global house of brands that includes Coach and Kate Spade: Pooja Chandiramani, VP Global Media Strategy & Planning, Marketing Analytics, Operations and Transformation, and Avinash Kaushik, Brand Strategy & Marketing Transformation.Pooja and Avinash unpack Tapestry's ongoing transformation, which embeds analytics as a core pillar of brand growth. For Coach in particular, analytics isn't just incremental—it's a complete transformation journey. By using data to generate insights that directly drive business impact, Tapestry ensures marketing investments are accountable, measurable, and tied to outcomes.Avinash, a globally recognized thought leader and author, explains how Tapestry embraces intent-centric marketing to connect authentically with consumers. Moving beyond the outdated “accessible luxury” positioning, the company has shifted toward "expressive luxury"—a modern framework that reflects values-driven, authentic consumer engagement, particularly resonant with younger audiences.The conversation dives into the cultural foundations necessary for analytics to thrive. Avinash emphasizes that “culture is more important than data,” crediting Tapestry's CEO Joanne Crevoiserat and senior leadership for creating an environment where data can challenge assumptions and guide decisions. This culture enables bold experiments, including measuring the incrementality of brand marketing—one of the toughest questions in retail.Pooja highlights how creative pre-testing has become a critical unlock. By partnering with Human Made Machine, Tapestry tests campaigns with real audiences before investing media spend. This approach ensures that creative—responsible for up to 70% of marketing impact—delivers measurable results in driving brand awareness and incremental sales. It's a cultural shift, moving from subjective opinions about creative to decisions grounded in data.The episode also explores the role of AI and machine learning in accelerating agility, simplifying decision-making frameworks, and enabling global scalability. Both leaders stress that outcomes-based planning—rather than activity-based planning—keeps Tapestry aligned with its ambitious growth goals.  About UsJennifer MarloHead of Content, CommerceNextJennifer Marlo drives industry-leading programming at CommerceNext, drawing on experience from Ascendant Network and iMedia Connection, where she spearheaded content strategies to inspire retail, brand and agency marketing leaders. Guided by the belief that “a rising tide lifts all boats,” Jennifer uses in-person and digital platforms to educate and foster industry collaboration. Steve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, top retail influencer, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

Courts are increasingly allowing employers to invoke the First Amendment's expressive association doctrine — originally crafted for civic and membership organizations — to avoid antidiscrimination laws in the workplace.  In this episode, we speak with our Toni Rembe Lecture speaker, Professor Elizabeth Sepper, who is known for her work on religious liberty, health law, equality and emerging questions about how public and private institutions are asserting religious or expressive identities. She recently visited UW Law to unpack her forthcoming article in the Michigan Law Review, "Expressive Association at Work," which she co-authored with James Nelson and Charlotte Garden.     Professor Sepper explores how courts are beginning to treat the workplace like a membership organization — sometimes without acknowledging the profound differences between civil associations and hierarchical employment structures. Her work shows why this shift matters for workers, for employers and for the future of antidiscrimination law. 

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Italian exclamations like "Che bello! and "Accidenti!" make your reactions sound more expressive. They help you respond to both positive and negative situations in everyday conversations.Start learning Italian today!1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/2172. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThis week on the Less Stressed Life, Dr. David Hanscom joins me for his 4th appearance to explain why anxiety isn't psychological—it's physiological—a survival response that we can learn to regulate, not control. We talk about how unprocessed emotions and repetitive thoughts get stored in the body as pain and how tools like expressive writing, calming the body, and softening the ego help break those loops.You'll walk away with a new way to think about anxiety, pain, and healing—one that focuses on awareness, compassion, and creating safety in your body so your mind can follow. It's about rewiring your nervous system, not forcing it.Dr. Hanscom's past episodes: • Ep 71: Roadmap out of Anxiety and Chronic Pain • Ep 72: Anger & Anxiety in the Family • Ep 325: Overwhelm & PainKEY TAKEAWAYS: • Anxiety and anger are body states, not character flaws • Calm the physiology first; thoughts will follow • Expressive writing helps separate from looping thoughts • Awareness and compassion are core to lasting changeFree resource: Try Dr. Hanscom's Expressive Writing Exercise (PDF), a foundational tool from The DOC Journey to help calm the nervous system and release looping thoughts. ABOUT GUEST:David Hanscom, MD is a former complex spine surgeon who left his 32-year Seattle practice to help people heal from chronic physical and emotional pain. After overcoming his own 15-year struggle with anxiety and pain, he developed the Dynamic Healing approach, which focuses on calming the body's threat physiology and rewiring the nervous system for lasting relief.He's the author of Back in Control: A Surgeon's Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain and the upcoming Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind: Transcend Pain, Anxiety, Anger, and Repetitive Unwanted Thoughts (June 2026).WHERE TO GUEST:Websites: https://backincontrol.com/ and https://thedocjourney.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidhanscom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidhanscomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDavidHanscomWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/linksSPONSOR:Thank you to our friends at Jigsaw Health for being such an incredible sponsor and partner.

Roman Cyganov is the Founder and Co-CEO of Antix, a pioneering AI-powered platform that enables users to mint, create, and deploy hyper-realistic digital humans, powering the new wave of applications for digital identities. With over a decade of experience in creative-technology leadership, Roman brings a strong background in creating creator-led and creative-first tech ventures. Under Roman's leadership, Antix launched its proprietary AIGE platform, which fuses digital identity with the security and functionality of blockchain technology, as well as raising almost $9 million to date to realise its vision of deploying emotionally intelligent digital twins on a large scale.  In this conversation, we discuss:- The future of digital avatars and expressive AI - Deepfakes vs. real selves: The ethical path forward for avatars  - How tokenised identity could reshape the internet - Ethics and transparency in the digital creator economy - The evolution of digital twins from tools to trusted companions - How AI-powered identity will transform communication and creativity - The new frontier of ownership: protecting your likeness in the age of AI - Building emotional intelligence into the next generation of digital humans AntixX: @antix_inWebsite: antix.inTelegram: t.me/antix_inRoman CyganovX: @cyganovromanLinkedIn: Roman Cyganov---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicRSS FeedSee All

One of the arguments often made for why we should memorize music, is that performing from memory facilitates more expressive performances. But is that really true?There's not a lot of direct data that speaks to this question, but there are some clues here and there, suggesting that the answer might be a little more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Get all the nerdy details right here:Can Memorizing Music Make You a More Expressive Performer?A course on how to develop “bulletproof” memory (registration ends 10/26/25)Most of us never learn how, but memorizing music is actually a concrete skill that can be learned. Discover a step-by-step, 3-phase, research-based framework for memorizing music that draws from the strategies that expert musicians and effective memorizers use to memorize music efficiently, and perform more confidently from memory - even under pressure.Get the Bulletproof Memory course (Public release ends October 26, 2025)ReferencesChaffin, R., Gerling, C. C., & Demos, A. P. (2024). How secure memorization promotes expression: A longitudinal case study of performing Chopin's Barcarolle, Op. 60. Musicae Scientiae, 28(4), 703-722. https://doi.org/10.1177/10298649241241405Williamon, A. (1999). The Value of Performing from Memory. Psychology of Music, 27(1), 84-95. https://doi.org/10.1177/0305735699271008Woody, R. H. (2006). The effect of various instructional conditions on expressive music performance. Journal of Research in Music Education, 54(1), 21–36. https://doi.org/10.1177/002242940605400103More from The Bulletproof Musician Get the free weekly newsletter, for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only content. Pressure Proof: A free 7-day performance practice crash course that will help you shrink the gap between the practice room and the stage. Learning Lab: A continuing education community where musicians and learners are putting research into practice. Live and self-paced courses

In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Doug Lemov,  former teacher and school principal, to discuss how teachers can identify when disfluency is actually the root cause for students' struggles with comprehension—and what they can do about it. Using his new book, The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading, to guide the discussion, Susan and Doug address building attention stamina, the argument for reading whole books, and the value of expressive read-alouds. Finally, Doug ends the episode asserting that humans are meant to live in community, and that a deeper level of comprehension is unlocked through deep empathic connection to text and the experience of reading with others.Show notes: Listen to Season 2 of the Beyond My Years podcast for solutions to common teaching challenges directly from seasoned educators.Connect with Doug Lemov:X: @Doug_Lemov Resources:Read: The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of ReadingWatch: Gabby Woolf's Dr. Jekyll Lesson and the Power of Reading FluencyListen: ”Phonology as a settled science”Listen: ”The plea to preserve deep reading, with Maryanne Wolf, Ed.D.”Listen: ”Writing the way to better reading, with Judith Hochman, Ed.D.”Listen: ”The joy of reading aloud, with Molly Ness”Download: cComprehension 101 BundleSubmit your questions on comprehension! Join our community Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/scienceofreadingConnect with Susan Lambert: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lambert-b1512761/Quotes:  “If you're not a fluent reader, you can't be a deep reader.”—Doug Lemov“The research is clear that when you start to read expressively externally, then your internal reading voice while reading silently is much more expressive and therefore infused with more meaning.”—Doug Lemov Episode Timestamps03:00 Introduction: Doug Lemov05:00 The importance of the middle grades07:00 Book: The Teach like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading13:00 How to build attention stamina16:00 Background knowledge and vocabulary19:00 Writing's impact on memory and reading22:00 The value in reading whole books25:00 Embracing smaller writing assignments27:00 Fluency deep dive30:00 Working memory35:00 Troubleshooting fluency39:00 Expressive reading41:00 Read-alouds44:00 Reading as a social act52:00 The argument for books*Timestamps are approximate, rounded to nearest minute

Windows 11 • Patch Tuesday arrives with several new features for all Windows 11 users • A few new features added for Copilot+ PCs • This may be the last cumulative update before 25H2 Windows Insider • New Canary build includes features we've seen before • Copilot+ PCs bring Windows Studio Effects to secondary cameras in Dev and Beta channels Hardware • 40-year Intel veteran now leads PC chips business • Paul's continued criticism of Lunar Lake problems • Lenovo's three IFA concept devices should become shipping products Apps • Atlassian acquires The Browser Company, potentially threatening the Dia browser Microsoft • Microsoft mandates employees return to office three days per week • Microsoft accused of "gross cybersecurity negligence" Dev • Microsoft open sources 6502 BASIC • First Visual Studio 2026 preview now available • Individual developers can register for Microsoft Store for free Mobile • Google ships Android 16 QPR1 with Material 3 Expressive on Pixel devices plus September Pixel Drop • Apple announces iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and new Apple Watches • Comparison of OS updating styles between Apple, Google, and Microsoft and their impact on hardware upgrades AI • Microsoft to pay almost $20 billion for third-party AI infrastructure • Microsoft may turn to Anthropic for Office apps • Anthropic settles with book authors, then judge rejects the settlement (Apple faces similar lawsuit) • Google details all Gemini tier offerings • Firefox will use Apple Intelligence on iPhones with iOS 26 Xbox and Games • Lenovo Legion Go 2 coming in October with new Xbox Ally OS in early 2026 • Xbox to announce games at Tokyo Game Show on September 25 • Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to select cars • PlayStation 6 will be modular Tips and Picks • Something to read: iWar by Tim Higgins • Something to watch: New Dave Plumber interview on YouTube • Something to get for free: Microsoft 365 free for US students for one year • Something to plan for: Proton offers emergency access on accounts • RunAs Radio this week: Training for AI with Stephanie Donahue • Brown liquor pick of the week: Boplaas 8 Single Grain Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit

Windows 11 just dropped one of its biggest updates yet, but new features and relentless AI integrations are making right-click menus bigger—and more confusing—than ever. Is Windows getting better, or just busier? Windows 11 • Patch Tuesday arrives with several new features for all Windows 11 users • A few new features added for Copilot+ PCs • This may be the last cumulative update before 25H2 Windows Insider • New Canary build includes features we've seen before • Copilot+ PCs bring Windows Studio Effects to secondary cameras in Dev and Beta channels Hardware • 40-year Intel veteran now leads PC chips business • Paul's continued criticism of Lunar Lake problems • Lenovo's three IFA concept devices should become shipping products Apps • Atlassian acquires The Browser Company, potentially threatening the Dia browser Microsoft • Microsoft mandates employees return to office three days per week • Microsoft accused of "gross cybersecurity negligence" Dev • Microsoft open sources 6502 BASIC • First Visual Studio 2026 preview now available • Individual developers can register for Microsoft Store for free Mobile • Google ships Android 16 QPR1 with Material 3 Expressive on Pixel devices plus September Pixel Drop • Apple announces iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and new Apple Watches • Comparison of OS updating styles between Apple, Google, and Microsoft and their impact on hardware upgrades AI • Microsoft to pay almost $20 billion for third-party AI infrastructure • Microsoft may turn to Anthropic for Office apps • Anthropic settles with book authors, then judge rejects the settlement (Apple faces similar lawsuit) • Google details all Gemini tier offerings • Firefox will use Apple Intelligence on iPhones with iOS 26 Xbox and Games • Lenovo Legion Go 2 coming in October with new Xbox Ally OS in early 2026 • Xbox to announce games at Tokyo Game Show on September 25 • Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to select cars • PlayStation 6 will be modular Tips and Picks • Something to read: iWar by Tim Higgins • Something to watch: New Dave Plumber interview on YouTube • Something to get for free: Microsoft 365 free for US students for one year • Something to plan for: Proton offers emergency access on accounts • RunAs Radio this week: Training for AI with Stephanie Donahue • Brown liquor pick of the week: Boplaas 8 Single Grain Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit

Windows 11 just dropped one of its biggest updates yet, but new features and relentless AI integrations are making right-click menus bigger—and more confusing—than ever. Is Windows getting better, or just busier? Windows 11 • Patch Tuesday arrives with several new features for all Windows 11 users • A few new features added for Copilot+ PCs • This may be the last cumulative update before 25H2 Windows Insider • New Canary build includes features we've seen before • Copilot+ PCs bring Windows Studio Effects to secondary cameras in Dev and Beta channels Hardware • 40-year Intel veteran now leads PC chips business • Paul's continued criticism of Lunar Lake problems • Lenovo's three IFA concept devices should become shipping products Apps • Atlassian acquires The Browser Company, potentially threatening the Dia browser Microsoft • Microsoft mandates employees return to office three days per week • Microsoft accused of "gross cybersecurity negligence" Dev • Microsoft open sources 6502 BASIC • First Visual Studio 2026 preview now available • Individual developers can register for Microsoft Store for free Mobile • Google ships Android 16 QPR1 with Material 3 Expressive on Pixel devices plus September Pixel Drop • Apple announces iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and new Apple Watches • Comparison of OS updating styles between Apple, Google, and Microsoft and their impact on hardware upgrades AI • Microsoft to pay almost $20 billion for third-party AI infrastructure • Microsoft may turn to Anthropic for Office apps • Anthropic settles with book authors, then judge rejects the settlement (Apple faces similar lawsuit) • Google details all Gemini tier offerings • Firefox will use Apple Intelligence on iPhones with iOS 26 Xbox and Games • Lenovo Legion Go 2 coming in October with new Xbox Ally OS in early 2026 • Xbox to announce games at Tokyo Game Show on September 25 • Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to select cars • PlayStation 6 will be modular Tips and Picks • Something to read: iWar by Tim Higgins • Something to watch: New Dave Plumber interview on YouTube • Something to get for free: Microsoft 365 free for US students for one year • Something to plan for: Proton offers emergency access on accounts • RunAs Radio this week: Training for AI with Stephanie Donahue • Brown liquor pick of the week: Boplaas 8 Single Grain Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit

Windows 11 • Patch Tuesday arrives with several new features for all Windows 11 users • A few new features added for Copilot+ PCs • This may be the last cumulative update before 25H2 Windows Insider • New Canary build includes features we've seen before • Copilot+ PCs bring Windows Studio Effects to secondary cameras in Dev and Beta channels Hardware • 40-year Intel veteran now leads PC chips business • Paul's continued criticism of Lunar Lake problems • Lenovo's three IFA concept devices should become shipping products Apps • Atlassian acquires The Browser Company, potentially threatening the Dia browser Microsoft • Microsoft mandates employees return to office three days per week • Microsoft accused of "gross cybersecurity negligence" Dev • Microsoft open sources 6502 BASIC • First Visual Studio 2026 preview now available • Individual developers can register for Microsoft Store for free Mobile • Google ships Android 16 QPR1 with Material 3 Expressive on Pixel devices plus September Pixel Drop • Apple announces iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and new Apple Watches • Comparison of OS updating styles between Apple, Google, and Microsoft and their impact on hardware upgrades AI • Microsoft to pay almost $20 billion for third-party AI infrastructure • Microsoft may turn to Anthropic for Office apps • Anthropic settles with book authors, then judge rejects the settlement (Apple faces similar lawsuit) • Google details all Gemini tier offerings • Firefox will use Apple Intelligence on iPhones with iOS 26 Xbox and Games • Lenovo Legion Go 2 coming in October with new Xbox Ally OS in early 2026 • Xbox to announce games at Tokyo Game Show on September 25 • Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to select cars • PlayStation 6 will be modular Tips and Picks • Something to read: iWar by Tim Higgins • Something to watch: New Dave Plumber interview on YouTube • Something to get for free: Microsoft 365 free for US students for one year • Something to plan for: Proton offers emergency access on accounts • RunAs Radio this week: Training for AI with Stephanie Donahue • Brown liquor pick of the week: Boplaas 8 Single Grain Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/twit bitwarden.com/twit

Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen and his trio, featuring new bassist Sigurd Hole and long-time collaborator, drummer Jarle Vespestad, combine together folk influences and church music for unhurried embraces of melody. Expressive and reflective, Gustavsen's ‘Nordic blues' slowly unfurls passages of delicate lyricism, with enough space for contemplation, and only the notes that are needed from all players in the trio.On the 2018 release, The Other Side, the trio effortlessly injects old Norwegian lullabies and dance forms into original works, and develops haunting and riveting responses to both Scandinavian hymns and Bach Chorales. The Tord Gustavsen Trio joins us to play some of these compositions in-studio. (From the Archives, 2018) - Caryn HavlikSet List: 1. The Tunnel 2. O Traurigkeit 3.Schlafes Bruder

For our final episode recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth show, we welcome two visionary leaders from Tapestry, the global house of brands that includes Coach and Kate Spade: Pooja Chandiramani, VP Global Media Strategy & Planning, Marketing Analytics, Operations and Transformation, and Avinash Kaushik, Brand Strategy & Marketing Transformation.Pooja and Avinash unpack Tapestry's ongoing transformation, which embeds analytics as a core pillar of brand growth. For Coach in particular, analytics isn't just incremental—it's a complete transformation journey. By using data to generate insights that directly drive business impact, Tapestry ensures marketing investments are accountable, measurable, and tied to outcomes.Avinash, a globally recognized thought leader and author, explains how Tapestry embraces intent-centric marketing to connect authentically with consumers. Moving beyond the outdated “accessible luxury” positioning, the company has shifted toward "expressive luxury"—a modern framework that reflects values-driven, authentic consumer engagement, particularly resonant with younger audiences.The conversation dives into the cultural foundations necessary for analytics to thrive. Avinash emphasizes that “culture is more important than data,” crediting Tapestry's CEO Joanne Crevoiserat and senior leadership for creating an environment where data can challenge assumptions and guide decisions. This culture enables bold experiments, including measuring the incrementality of brand marketing—one of the toughest questions in retail.Pooja highlights how creative pre-testing has become a critical unlock. By partnering with Human Made Machine, Tapestry tests campaigns with real audiences before investing media spend. This approach ensures that creative—responsible for up to 70% of marketing impact—delivers measurable results in driving brand awareness and incremental sales. It's a cultural shift, moving from subjective opinions about creative to decisions grounded in data.The episode also explores the role of AI and machine learning in accelerating agility, simplifying decision-making frameworks, and enabling global scalability. Both leaders stress that outcomes-based planning—rather than activity-based planning—keeps Tapestry aligned with its ambitious growth goals. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Have you ever noticed how some people light up when they give, while others treat it like just another transaction?Maybe the difference isn't in the amount they give—but in how God designed them to give. What if discovering your God-given giving style is the key to finding joy in generosity? Today, Chris Gabriel joins us to unpack the idea of W.I.S.E. Generosity.Chris Gabriel is a philanthropic leader and financial advisor with over 30 years of experience. A Yale and Oxford graduate, he created the WISEgenerosity framework to help individuals and institutions give well. Chris leads a thriving wealth management practice and is the author of WISEgenerosity: A Guide for Purposeful and Practical Living and Giving.From Inspiration to ApplicationGenerosity isn't just about giving money—it's about connecting your giving to your God-given identity and calling. Generosity is an essential virtue of a life well lived. It's also perhaps the aspect of God's nature that's closest to our own. We're made in His image, and that means we're made to give.While many Christians feel a tug toward generosity, few know how to give in a way that aligns with their values, financial situation, or spiritual identity.God plants seeds in our hearts, but we also have a responsibility to be wise stewards of our resources. WISEgenerosity is designed to help people take those seeds and apply them intentionally based on their unique circumstances.The W.I.S.E. FrameworkThe heart of the book is captured in the acronym W.I.S.E., which stands for:Well-Grounded – Giving that is both spiritually rooted and practically planned. It's based on God's truth, but also on the real resources and capabilities you have.Inspired – This is where giving intersects with personal identity. We each have a unique calling from God, and when our giving aligns with that, it becomes deeply meaningful.Satisfying – Generosity brings joy when it flows from being grounded and inspired. The blessings are bountiful, not just for others, but for the giver.Effective – This is about wise stewardship—giving in a way that meets real needs and aligns with God's purposes in the world.Discovering Your Personal Giving Identity (PGI)One of the most powerful tools is the Personal Giving Identity (PGI). Much like a personality test, the PGI helps individuals uncover their unique generosity “type” and how it connects to biblical truths.There are four generosity personalities:Focused Givers – Like Joseph, they're results-driven and strategic.Expressive Givers – Like David, they're creative and people-oriented.Considerate Givers – Like Ruth, they're relational and emotionally attuned.Disciplined Givers – Like Daniel, they're measured, analytical, and intentional.Each of these biblical characters reflects traits we see in modern givers. When we understand our PGI, we can give in a way that's aligned, impactful, and joyful.The PGI tool doesn't stop with individuals. Couples can benefit from it too. The spousal comparison tool helps partners understand each other's giving styles and how to complement one another in shared generosity.God brings couples together to align their capabilities and calling. Understanding how we each approach giving can deepen unity and effectiveness in our marriages.Strategic and Systematic GivingWhile spontaneous giving is beautiful, we also should embrace strategic and systematic generosity.Just like with other areas of life, awareness and planning elevate our impact. Some givers are driven by their hearts, while others are more analytical. Both are needed—but what matters is that we give with intention and trust.Coming this fall is Advance, a new toolkit designed for churches, ministries, and financial advisors to help others walk through the WISEgenerosity framework in community.Whether you're an individual, a couple, a ministry leader, or a financial professional, this resource will provide practical tools, spiritual insight, and relational wisdom to guide your giving.Ready to Take the Next Step?If you're ready to explore your personal giving identity or learn how to make your generosity more purposeful, visit WiseGenerosity.com. You'll find:A free PGI assessmentBible study toolsTeaching resources for churches and ministriesInformation on Chris's book and upcoming toolkitsIn a culture that often views giving as transactional or occasional, WISEgenerosity reminds us that giving is a deeply spiritual act—one that reflects the heart of God, shapes our identity, and brings lasting joy.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm the legal guardian for my 97-year-old father. I recently sold his property and now need to complete a Medicaid spend-down. Where should I direct his remaining funds?I've been studying the Bible for over a year and now have a better understanding of tithing. I want to make sure I'm doing it biblically—who should receive my tithe according to Scripture?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)WISEgenerosityWISEgenerosity: A Guide for Purposeful and Practical Living and Giving by Chris GabrielWISEgenerosity Personality Types QuizWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

There was a bunch of news this week! Marques, Andrew, and David dive right into all of the new things we learned about Material 3 Expressive from the Android Show. After that, they go over whether the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the rumored iPhone 17 Air are actually impressive just because they're thin. It's a fun one! Links: Android show livestream MKBHD - Galaxy S25 Edge Impressions Verge - Whoop 5.0 upgrade news Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David start things off by talking about how Apple might be switching up iPhone releases! They also talk about the new changes coming to Google devices with the Material 3 Expressive leak and also some Android desktop-mode improvements that were found. After that, David gives us a breakdown on the Epic vs Apple court case. They close it out debating whether they're more excited for Google I/O in May or Apple WWDC later in the summer. Links: The Information - ⁠Apple iPhone releases 9to5Google - Material 3 Expressive leak Android Authority - Google building its own DeX Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Socials: Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices