Podcasts about FDM

I denne uges Bilradio handler det især om BMW, der både har danske priser på den nye i3, en elektrisk iX5 på vej og en rigtig M-udgave af i3 i støbeskeen. BMW har fart på, og den nye BMW i3 kan nu bestilles i Danmark. Første udgave bliver i3 50 xDrive First Edition, og den lægger hårdt fra land med 469 hk, firehjulstræk og 800 volt-teknik. Pakken er også tung på udstyr. BMW har blandt andet lagt M Sportpakke, M-bremser, head-up display og 22 kW AC-opladning med i standardudstyret. Dermed rammer bilen direkte ind i Mercedes-Benz’ nye elektriske C-Klasse, som på papiret har kortere rækkevidde og fremstår mere nøgternt udstyret. Det mest interessante ved BMW’s pris er dog ikke kun First Edition-udgaven i sig selv. Det er, hvad den lover for de billigere udgaver af i3. Når BMW kan lægge en så veludstyret topversion på et niveau, der ikke virker afskrækkende i klassen, peger det på, at de kommende standardversioner kan blive særdeles skarpt prissat. Og BMW stopper ikke ved i3. Mærket har også en ny fuldelektrisk iX5 på vej med et enormt batteri, og samtidig arbejder tyskerne på en rigtig M-udgave af den nye i3. Den skal vise, om fremtidens M3 kan overleve skiftet fra benzin til strøm uden at miste nerven. Resten af ugens Bilradio: Leapmotor presser prisen i Danmark Kia PV5 får syv sæder til under 300.000 kr. Dacia Spring rykker tættere på Renault Twingo Porsche Taycan får falske gearskift FDM og ADAC advarer om ladekøer sydpå NAF-test viser enorme forskelle på lynladning LEGO og Koenigsegg sætter rekord på Goodwood Hill Testgaragen: Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ Lytterspørgsmål. Vært: Christian Schacht Redaktør: Jacob Grosen Klip og produktion: Cecilie Aagaard HansenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist.     Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører i FDM. Medværter: Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent i FDMs rådgivning og Dennis Lange, chefkonsulent i Public Affairs og Analyse. ---   Vil du være medlem af FDM, så kan du finde vores aktuelle tilbud her:   https://fdm.dk/bliv-medlem  ---   01:05 Nyhed: FDM fraråder langsom ladning på offentlige ladepladser til elbiler. 07:10 Nyhed: 3 korte bilnyheder. 10:15 Nyhed: Bilferie: Sådan gør du bilen klar. 31:55 Nyhed: Bilferie: Sådan kommer du lettest gennem Europa. 36:35 Nyhed: Bilferie: Disse miljømærkater og andre registeringer skal du bruge. 48:15 Ugens bil: Biltest af BMW iX3 50 xDrive Supercharged. 56:55 Lytterspørgsmål: Jørn synes vi er for hårde ved Tesla, og vil gerne have Frigear vender tre punkter som han mener gør Teslas biler til noget særligt. Har du et lytterspørgsmål, et hot take eller en kommentar, er du velkommen til at skrive til os på podcast@fdm.dk   Links til artiklerne vi taler om i denne uges podcast: --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/update-korte-og-hurtige-nyheder-om-biler-og-trafik-i-2026 --- https://fdm.dk/guides/koer-selv-ferie/goer-bilen-klar-til-koer-selv-ferien --- https://fdm.dk/guides/koer-selv-ferie/koeprognose-for-den-kommende-weekend --- https://fdm.dk/guides/koer-selv-ferie/motorvejsmaerkater-europa --- https://fdm.dk/tests/biltest/test-bmw-ix3-med-imponerende-assistenter-og-lynladning

Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist.     Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører i FDM. Medværter: Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent i FDMs rådgivning og Dennis Lange, chefkonsulent i Public Affairs og Analyse. ---   Vil du være medlem af FDM, så kan du finde vores aktuelle tilbud her:   https://fdm.dk/bliv-medlem  ---   00:40 Nyhed: Tesla har fået foreløbig dansk godkendelse af deres FSD Supervised assistentsystem. 07:10 Nyhed: Norsk rækkeviddetest (NAF Elprix) i sommervarmen. Hvem kommer længst op i fjeldet? 10:15 Nyhed: Tilbagekaldelse af Jaguar E-Pace. 31:55 Nyhed: København fjerner hver tredje dedikeret p-plads til elektriske delebiler. 36:35 Nyhed: Korte nyheder – Audi lancerer superbil med 1.001 hk, historisk dansk bro lukker, Kias lille SUV EV2 er forsinket og lidt om udrykningskøretøjer på el og diesel. 45:05 Nyhed: Nu er der fire elbiler blandt de 20 mest udbredte biler i Danmark. 48:15 Ugens bil: Årets Brugtbil 2026 og de fem øvrige finalister. 56:55 Lytterspørgsmål: Ole har fået en sms vedrørende en p-afgift. Men er det ikke bare endnu et scam? Har du et lytterspørgsmål, et hot take eller en kommentar, er du velkommen til at skrive til os på podcast@fdm.dk   Links til artiklerne vi taler om i denne uges podcast: --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/tesla-ejere-i-danmark-faar-lov-at-slippe-rattet --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/store-biler-topper-i-norsk-raekkeviddetest --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/fdm-oversigt-tilbagekaldelser-serviceaktioner-og-fejl-paa-biler --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/hver-tredje-deleplads-til-elbiler-nedlaegges-i-koebenhavn --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/update-korte-og-hurtige-nyheder-om-biler-og-trafik-i-2026

Dänemark hat in den vergangenen Jahren ein Tempo bei der Elektromobilität vorgelegt, das aus deutscher Perspektive fast unwirklich wirkt. Vor acht Jahren waren weniger als 10.000 E-Autos auf dänischen Straßen unterwegs, heute sind es mehr als 600.000. Jedes fünfte Auto im Land fährt vollelektrisch, es gibt inzwischen mehr Stromer als Diesel-Pkw, und der Branchenverband Mobility Denmark rechnet damit, dass Dänemark die Marke von einer Million E-Autos bereits in den kommenden Jahren überschreitet. Wie konnte das gelingen? Genau dieser Frage gehe ich in der aktuellen Folge des Elektroauto-News-Podcasts gemeinsam mit Ilyas Dogru nach. Ilyas ist Chefberater und Verbraucherökonom beim FDM, dem dänischen Pendant zum ADAC. Seit acht Jahren beobachtet und kommentiert er den dänischen Markt rund um Elektromobilität, Steuerpolitik und Ladeinfrastruktur. Wir treffen uns für das Gespräch in Kopenhagen und fahren anschließend gemeinsam zu mehreren Ladepunkten, um nicht nur über den dänischen Markt zu reden, sondern ihn direkt zu sehen. Im Gespräch arbeiten wir die Bausteine des dänischen Erfolgs heraus. Wir sprechen über die Zulassungssteuer, die fossile Pkw mit bis zu 150 Prozent belegt und Stromer im Gegenzug spürbar entlastet. Wir schauen auf die Stromsteuer-Erstattung beim Heimladen, die das Fahren zusätzlich verbilligt. Wir diskutieren den dänischen Lademarkt mit über 60.000 öffentlichen Ladepunkten, mehr als 7000 Schnellladern und Marktpreisen von rund 47 Cent ad hoc – und werfen einen Blick zurück auf eine Zeit, die Ilyas selbst als Wilden Westen bezeichnet, bevor klare Regulierung Ordnung in den Markt brachte. Zentral ist unser Gespräch über die digitale Infrastruktur. Jeder dänische Haushalt verfügt über einen Smart Meter, dynamische Tarife sind Standard, und das Heimladen lässt sich automatisiert in günstige Zeitfenster verschieben. Genau hier sieht Ilyas die größte deutsche Schwäche – und er sagt es offen. Zum Schluss schauen wir auf die Baustellen, die auch Dänemark noch bewältigen muss: das Recht auf Laden in Mehrfamilienhäusern, die anstehende politische Entscheidung zur künftigen E-Auto-Besteuerung und den Sprung zum bidirektionalen Laden, mit dem das E-Auto zur mobilen Batterie für das Stromnetz wird. Eine Folge mit vielen konkreten Zahlen, klaren Einordnungen und einem ehrlichen Blick darauf, was Deutschland aus dem dänischen Vorgehen mitnehmen kann. Viel Spaß beim Hören.

Text Me Your QuestionsAre you considering sending your dog to a board-and-train program?Before you do, listen to this episode.In this episode of Dog Training Today, Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, explains why board-and-train programs often fail to create lasting behavior change, especially for dogs struggling with aggression, reactivity, anxiety, fears, phobias, and separation anxiety.Many board-and-train programs promise fast results, but are those results true behavior modification or simply behavior suppression?You'll learn why aggression is not an obedience problem, why reactivity is not an obedience problem, why fear and anxiety are not obedience problems, and why the pet parent is often the person who needs training the most.Topics discussed in this episode include:• The difference between obedience training and behavior modification• Why emotional problems cannot be solved through obedience alone• How punishment can suppress behavior without changing emotions• Why many board-and-train programs rely on electronic collars, prong collars, and other aversive methods• The hidden risks of behavioral suppression• Why pet parent education is critical for long-term success• When board-and-train may be appropriate and when it may notFor more than 35 years, Will Bangura has helped pet parents resolve severe dog behavior problems, including aggression, reactivity, anxiety, fears, phobias, separation anxiety, resource guarding, compulsive behaviors, and dog-to-dog conflict.Will Bangura is Arizona's only CAB-ICB Certified Canine Behaviorist and provides in-home behavior consultations throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, and Glendale, as well as virtual consultations worldwide.Read the complete companion article and access all resources related to this episode:https://phoenixdogtraining.com/board-and-train-dog-training-phoenix/Watch the companion YouTube video:https://youtu.be/gsvpSTkejgQThe article includes both the podcast episode and YouTube video, along with additional information about board-and-train programs, dog aggression, reactivity, anxiety, separation anxiety, behavior modification, and what pet parents should know before sending their dog away for training.Schedule a behavior consultation:https://phoenixdogtraining.comLearn more about Will Bangura:https://dogbehaviorist.comSubscribe to Dog Training Today for evidence-based discussions on dog behavior, canine psychology, aggression, reactivity, anxiety, behavior modification, and humane dog training.#PhoenixDogTraining #DogBehaviorist #DogTrainingPhoenix #WillBanguraSupport the showIf you need professional help please visit my Dog Behaviorist website.Go here for Free Dog Training Articles

Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist.     Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører. Medværter: Dennis Lange, chefkonsulent i Public Affairs & Analyse og Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent i FDMs rådgivning ---   Vil du være medlem af FDM, så kan du finde vores aktuelle tilbud her:   https://fdm.dk/bliv-medlem  ---   01:05 Nyhed: FDMs grundlovstale til den nye regering – her er bilisternes ønsker. 07:10 Nyhed: Priser på Alpine, Opel Grandland og en billigere BMW iX3! 10:15 Nyhed: Test af lynladere viser du betaler lidt for meget for strømmen. 31:55 Nyhed: 3-4 kulørte historier fra Politiets døgnrapporter. 36:35 Nyhed: Korte nyheder - Politiet får nye skilte, elbilssalget stiger i Europa, Tesla introducerer faste priser på lynladning i Danmark og en flyvende Renault. 45:05 Nyhed: Tesla toppper igen salgslisterne i Danmark. 48:15 Ugens bil: Biltest af Xpeng G6. 56:55 Lytterspørgsmål: Peter er i tvivl om batteriet i hans elbil har godt af sjatladning. Og så taler vi også om opladning til 100 procent er dårligt for batteriet. Har du et lytterspørgsmål, et hot take eller en kommentar, er du velkommen til at skrive til os på podcast@fdm.dk   Links til artiklerne vi taler om i denne uges podcast: --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/kaempe-2026-oversigt-se-alle-leasingtilbud-rabatter-og-kampagner-paa-nye-biler --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/betryggende-kilowatt-timerne-pumpes-praecist-ud --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/politiets-doegnrapporter-store-og-smaa-forseelser-i-trafikken --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/update-korte-og-hurtige-nyheder-om-biler-og-trafik-i-2026 --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/toyota-og-tesla-skubber-vw-af-banen --- https://fdm.dk/tests/biltest/test-xpeng-g6-har-vild-lynladning-ellers-er-den-lidt-tam

Text Me Your QuestionsFireworks can turn the Fourth of July into a terrifying experience for many dogs. Trembling, hiding, pacing, excessive panting, drooling, escape attempts, and panic are not signs of stubbornness or disobedience. They are signs of genuine fear, anxiety, and, in many cases, noise phobia.In this episode of Dog Training Today, Certified Canine Behaviorist Will Bangura explains the science behind fireworks anxiety in dogs and why so many dogs struggle during Independence Day celebrations. You'll learn what happens inside the canine brain during fear and panic, why obedience training alone does not solve noise sensitivity, and how evidence-based behavior modification can help dogs feel safer and more confident.Will discusses the gold-standard behavior modification techniques of desensitization and counterconditioning, how to create a safe refuge room during fireworks events, common myths about fearful dogs, the role of veterinary behavioral medicine, and when professional help may be necessary.Topics Covered:• Fireworks anxiety in dogs• Noise phobia and sound sensitivity• Understanding the canine fear response• Desensitization and counterconditioning• Creating a safe room for fireworks season• Why punishment makes fear worse• Common myths about comforting fearful dogs• Veterinary behaviorists and behavioral medication• When to seek professional help• Evidence-based dog behavior modificationRead the complete guide:https://phoenixdogtraining.com/dogs-scared-of-fireworks/Need professional help?Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP is a Certified Canine Behaviorist with more than 35 years of experience helping pet parents resolve dog aggression, anxiety, fears, phobias, reactivity, separation anxiety, and other serious behavior problems through science-based, force-free methods.Phoenix Dog Training:https://phoenixdogtraining.comDogBehaviorist.com:https://dogbehaviorist.comSchedule a behavior consultation:https://phoenixdogtraining.com/dog-behavior-consultations/Hosted by Will Bangura, Certified Canine Behaviorist and host of the Dog Training Today Podcast.Support the showIf you need professional help please visit my Dog Behaviorist website.Go here for Free Dog Training Articles

Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist. Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører og Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent i FDMs rådgivning --- Vil du være medlem af FDM, så kan du finde vores aktuelle tilbud her: https://fdm.dk/bliv-medlem --- 00:35 Nyhed: Fusk med online vignetter til Østrig. 03:30 Nyhed: Sådan sparer du 1.000 kr. på elbilsferien sydpå! 10:15 Nyhed: Korte nyheder med bl.a. Citroën 2CV, Nissan Leaf, Mercedes-AMG og den nye elektriske Ferrari. Dertil lidt nyt om infrastrukturen samt billigere færgebilletter i sommerferien. 31:55 Nyhed: 3 kulørte historier fra Politiets døgnrapporter. 36:35 Nyhed: Første tur i den endelige udgave af Cupra Raval. 45:05 Nyhed: Tilbagekaldelse på Peugeot 208 – hornet er ikke kraftigt nok! 48:15 Ugens bil: Prøvekørsel af Volvo EX-60. 56:55 Lytterspørgsmål: Martin overvejer en elbil, men er bekymret for, om der er strøm nok til, at danskere kan få ladere hjemme, og om det bliver begrænset, hvor mange lynladere der bliver sat op. Har du et lytterspørgsmål, et hot take eller en kommentar, er du velkommen til at skrive til os på podcast@fdm.dk Links til artiklerne vi taler om i denne uges podcast: --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/pas-paa-bilister-foeler-sig-snydt-af-onlinetjeneste --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/spar-over-1000-kr-paa-elbilferien-sydpaa --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/update-korte-og-hurtige-nyheder-om-biler-og-trafik-i-2026 --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/politiets-doegnrapporter-store-og-smaa-forseelser-i-trafikken --- https://fdm.dk/tests/proevekoersel/cupra-raval-vild-vogn-med-billig-plastik --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/fdm-oversigt-tilbagekaldelser-serviceaktioner-og-fejl-paa-biler --- https://fdm.dk/tests/proevekoersel/foerste-svenske-elbil-byder-paa-hjemlig-hygge

Ich spreche darüber, warum Auslastung im 3D‑Druck nichts mit Wirtschaftlichkeit zu tun hat und wie falsches Mindset ganze Technologien entwertet. Ich zeige, weshalb es nicht darum geht, möglichst viel zu drucken, sondern die richtigen Bauteile mit der richtigen Technologie - ob FDM, SLS oder Dienstleister. Und ich erkläre, warum Ego, "Shiny Objects" und falsch verstandene Innovation viele Unternehmen davon abhalten, 3D‑Druck als echtes, profitables Werkzeug zu nutzen.

Text Me Your QuestionsWill Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, internationally certified canine behaviorist and dog aggression expert, discusses what modern neuroscience reveals about low-level e-collars, shock collars, punishment-based dog training, canine stress responses, emotional learning, fear conditioning, and behavior suppression.In this episode, Will explains the difference between outward obedience and true emotional rehabilitation, why suppressed behavior is not the same as emotional safety, and how modern evidence-based dog training and force-free behavior modification address the underlying emotional state driving aggression, anxiety, reactivity, and fear-based behaviors in dogs.Topics include: • low-level e-collar stimulation • canine neuroscience • dog aggression • reactive dogs • fear and anxiety in dogs • punishment vs positive reinforcement • canine stress physiology • behavior suppression • conditioned emotional responses • humane dog training • force-free behavior modification • evidence-based dog training To read the full article and learn more about the neuroscience behind low-level e-collars, canine stress responses, emotional learning, and humane behavior modification, visit https://phoenixdogtraining.com/are-low-level-e-collars-safe/Learn more at: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/Work with Will Bangura virtually or in Phoenix, Arizona: https://phoenixdogtraining.com/phoenix-dog-behaviorist/Support the showIf you need professional help please visit my Dog Behaviorist website.Go here for Free Dog Training Articles

Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist. Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører og Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent i FDMs rådgivning --- Vil du være medlem af FDM, så kan du finde vores aktuelle tilbud her: https://fdm.dk/bliv-medlem --- 03:00 Nyhed: Denne uges tilbud på køb og privatleasing. 07:45 Nyhed: Vi gennemgår vindere og tabere i Autoindex 2026. 16:25 Nyhed: Skoda Epiq vist frem i endelige udgave + priser på alle modeller. 25:25 Nyhed: Tilbagekaldelse af MG3 pga. løse sæder i crashtest. 28:15 Nyhed: Ugens korte nyheder. 35:05 Nyhed: FDM forsikring tilbyder 10 procent samlerabat. 37:25 Ugens bil: Forpremiere på Toyota bZ4X Touring. 52:35 Lytterspørgsmål: Janus er usikker på om hans bil har en fejl. Nu overvejer han at sælge bilen, men hvad skal han gøre? Har du et lytterspørgsmål, et hot take eller en kommentar, er du velkommen til at skrive til os på podcast@fdm.dk Links til artiklerne vi taler om i denne uges podcast: --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/kaempe-2026-oversigt-se-alle-leasingtilbud-rabatter-og-kampagner-paa-nye-biler --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/autoindex-2026-her-er-bilmaerket-med-de-gladeste-ejere --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/nu-uden-omsvoeb-her-er-skodas-billige-el-suv --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/efter-grim-crashtest-nu-retter-mg-kritisk-fejl --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/update-korte-og-hurtige-nyheder-om-biler-og-trafik-i-2026 --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/medlemsnyt/fdm-forsikringer-saenker-priserne-med-68-mio-kr-nu-faar-du-10-procent-samlerabat --- https://fdm.dk/tests/proevekoersel/populaer-elbil-faas-nu-som-vellykket-stationcar

Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist. Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører og Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent i FDMs rådgivning --- Vil du være medlem af FDM, så kan du finde vores aktuelle tilbud her: https://fdm.dk/bliv-medlem --- 00:35 Nyhed: Vi gennemgår Politiets rapporter om . 12:25 Nyhed: Vi gennemgår fire-fem korte bil- og vejnyheder. 16:40 Nyhed: Garantien dækkede selvom et serviceeftersyn var foretaget lidt for sent. 22:40 Nyhed: Rapport viser: Bilister vil ikke skifte til cykel i hverdagen. 29:15 Nyhed: Prisnyheder på JAC E30X, Citroën ë-C3 og Fiat Grande Panda. Privatleasingtilbud på Mini, Renault Twingo, Citroën ë-C3 Aircross, Opel Frontera, Skoda Elroq og Skoda Enyaq. 40:55 Nyhed: De kinesiske bilmærker stormer frem i 2026. 47:10 Ugens bil: Biltest af BYD Atto 3 Evo. 55:55 Lytterspørgsmål: Christian vil vide hvem der får skylden, hvis en bil med aktive assistentsystemer bremser pludseligt, og den bliver påkørt bagfra af en bilist, der ikke holder tilstrækkelig afstand? Har du et lytterspørgsmål, et hot take eller en kommentar, er du velkommen til at skrive til os på podcast@fdm.dk Links til artiklerne vi taler om i denne uges podcast: --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/politiets-doegnrapporter-store-og-smaa-forseelser-i-trafikken --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/update-korte-og-hurtige-nyheder-om-biler-og-trafik-i-2026 --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/for-sen-service-var-ikke-skyld-i-motorhavari --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/derfor-fravaelger-bilister-cyklen-selv-paa-korte-ture --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/kaempe-2026-oversigt-se-alle-leasingtilbud-rabatter-og-kampagner-paa-nye-biler --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/kinesiske-biler-buldrer-frem-men-kampen-er-ulige --- https://fdm.dk/tests/biltest/test-byd-atto-3-evo-er-forbedret-men-imponerer-ikke

Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist. Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører og Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent i FDMs rådgivning --- Vil du være medlem af FDM, så kan du finde vores aktuelle tilbud her: https://fdm.dk/bliv-medlem --- 00:35 Nyhed: FDM stævner parkeringsselskabet Oparko. 02:45 Nyhed: Vi gennemgår fire-fem korte nyheder – primært omkring infrastruktur. 08:55 Nyhed: Vand og is slog hul på motoren. 13:15 Nyhed: Manglende konkurrence på tankstationer koster bilister dyrt. 18:35 Nyhed: Prisnyheder på Renault Twingo, Mercedes-Benz C-klasse og privatleasing på VW ID. Polo. 23:55 Nyhed: 96 pct. af private bilkøbere vælger elbil – vi ser på bilsalget i årets første fire måneder. 29:55 Ugens bil: Biltest af Mercedes-Benz GLB. 41:45 Lytterspørgsmål: Thomas vil skifte sin Renault Twingo fra 2016 ud med en elbil. Men hvad skal han vælge? Har du et lytterspørgsmål, et hot take eller en kommentar, er du velkommen til at skrive til os på podcast@fdm.dk Links til artiklerne vi taler om i denne uges podcast: --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/fdm-staevner-det-private-p-selskab-oparko --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/update-korte-og-hurtige-nyheder-om-biler-og-trafik-i-2026 --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/kendt-problem-vand-og-is-slog-hul-paa-motoren --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/manglende-konkurrence-koster-bilister-dyrt-paa-tankstationen --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/kaempe-2026-oversigt-se-alle-leasingtilbud-rabatter-og-kampagner-paa-nye-biler --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/vildt-danskerne-er-stoppet-med-at-koebe-benzinbiler --- https://fdm.dk/tests/biltest/test-mercedes-glb-er-en-familiebil-med-masser-af-det-hele

Choosing a certified dog trainer in New Jersey can feel overwhelming—but the right credentials and methodology make all the difference. Discover what CPDT-KA, FDM, and LIMA really mean, and why in-home training beats group classes for lasting results.https://www.rosedogtraining.com/blog/how-to-find-a-good-dog-trainer-in-nj Rose Dog Training LLC City: Washington Address: 2 West Washington Avenue #204 Website: https://www.rosedogtraining.com/

Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist. Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører og Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent i FDMs rådgivning --- Vil du være medlem af FDM, så kan du finde vores aktuelle tilbud her: https://fdm.dk/bliv-medlem --- 00:35 Nyhed: Klagenævn afviser at de har anerkendt ulovlige p-afgifter. 03:00 Nyhed: Benzinselskaberne reserverer penge på dit dankort og det kan begrænse din økonomiske frihed. 06:40 Nyhed: Derfor er det vigtigt at servicere klimaanlægget på elbiler. 15:10 Nyhed: Elektriske delebiler har masser af p-pladser men bruger dem sjældent. 18:45 Nyhed: Et væld af nye priser inkl. den nye VW ID. Polo. 36:20 Nyhed: Kø til værkstedet kan blive dyrt for dig! 40:10 Ugens bil finalefeltet til Årets Brugtbil 2026. 59:30 Lytterspørgsmål: Jan overvejer en VW ID. Polo. Men er bange for om rækkevidden er for optimistisk angivet fra VW's side. Har du et lytterspørgsmål, et hot take eller en kommentar, er du velkommen til at skrive til os på podcast@fdm.dk Links til artiklerne vi taler om i denne uges podcast: --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/klagenaevn-afviser-p-selskab-har-ikke-anerkendt-ugyldige-p-afgifter --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/forbrugerombudsmanden-banker-tankstationer-paa-plads --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/delebilspladser-til-elbiler-staar-gabende-tomme --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/kaempe-2026-oversigt-se-alle-leasingtilbud-rabatter-og-kampagner-paa-nye-biler --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/efter-langt-tilloeb-her-er-vw-id-polo --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/koe-til-vaerkstedet-kan-koste-dig-dyrt

What's Crack-a-Lack'n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 122 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  In this episode, the Modelgeeks give the usual run down on what is going on in their respective model worlds.  The Geeks run through the listener email. Frilldo completed the Privateer and it even made it out to the Model Classic in Fairfax Va. If you were curious about getting into 3-D printing then this episode is for you.  Listen as Frilldo and El Presidente' give their journey as they started dabbling in 3-D printing. Frilldo and El Presidente' tell the geeks the pros and cons of both resin and FDM printers The Geeks run through the listener email and discuss their favorite listener gallery submissions. We can't thank our listeners and sponsors enough, thank you guys! Be sure to keep the emails and gallery pics coming ! Out from the Geeks, Later! You can still interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.comEP 122 PATRON Winners:ProGeek: Jada Whitaker (Airfix 1/144 Artemis rocket")Beginner/Novice: Jared Nuss (D&S book of your choice) Be sure to check out our website: www.modelgeekspodcast.com.  Make sure you check out our new group / community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model Shack Jeremy Moore's club page: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=lehigh%20valley%20scale%20modelers We also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors: Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USABases by BillLionHeart HobbyHypersonic ModelsMatters of ScaleKotare ModelsSquadron Also, if you're interested in the model shows, click the link below!IPMS USA Events Page We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we'll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets Model Airplane MakerSupport the showModel Geeks Podcast

Jaguar XJ Coupe: I dette afsnit af Bilsnobbernes Top 100 tager Stefan Kaas og Adam Estrup tråden op fra afsnittet om Sir William Lyons, Jaguars grundlægger. Ikke fordi det er nemt, men fordi Jaguar XJ Coupé er på deres liste over Top 100 biler for bilsnobber.Fra podcaststudiet i Gentofte, med en flaske roséchampagne indenfor rækkevidde, dissekerer vi denne kortlivede 1970'er-klassiker. Vi kigger på datidens brochurer, der på alle måder afspejler en bedre tid. Pænere biler, pænere farver og generelt mere velklædenhed – Jaguar XJ Coupe er tæt på at være et indbegreb af britisk elegance.I virkeligheden var bilen snarere et mindre mirakel, rundet af "går-den-så-går-den" ingeniørkunst. Det står i alle fald klart, at Jaguar sandsynligvis betragtede effektive produktionsmetoder som en vulgær tysk opfindelse. Hvorfor lave en ny dør, når man kan tage to små, skære dem over med en vinkelsliber og svejse dem sammen til en tung, monstrøs en af slagsen, hvor man næsten kan se svejsesømmen bag beklædningen?Det er ikke bare bilproduktion; det er kunsthåndværk af den mest uøkonomiske slags.Samtalen runder naturligvis også XJ Coupés obligatoriske vinyltag. Var det en æstetisk genistreg, eller blot en praktisk lappeløsning, fordi bilen uden B-stolpe vred sig så meget, at lakken på taget sprang af som skæl fra en tør hovedbund?Sidst i udsendelsen kommer det spændende segment, hvor der bliver kastet med 12-sidede terninger for at finde ud af, hvilken bil næste Bilsnobbernes Top 100 næste udsendelse skal handle om. (Spoiler: det bliver ikke en bil for generte gniere, med hang til FDM-test, rabatkort og pant returnering) Alt dette – og en del mere – får du ved at lytte med til denne podcast.

______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations  along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media.  Family Disciple Me  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org 

______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations  along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media.  Family Disciple Me  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org 

In this episode, host Josh interviews Corey Apirian, a seasoned supply chain leader, about innovative e-commerce supply chain strategies. Corey explains how Davinci enables brands to create virtual product bundles, optimize inventory, and improve profitability across channels like Walmart and direct-to-consumer platforms. They discuss the limitations of relying solely on Amazon's fulfillment, the benefits of diversified fulfillment strategies, and the importance of data-driven merchandising. Corey also shares advice on global supply chain resilience, emphasizing hybrid inventory approaches and multi-sourcing. The episode concludes with actionable tips for brands to enhance agility and succeed in today's evolving e-commerce landscape.Chapters:Introduction to Corey Apirian and His Expertise (00:00:00)Josh introduces Corey Apirian, highlighting his 19+ years in supply chain, e-commerce, and channel merchandising.Product Bundling Without Physical Kitting (00:00:49)Discussion on creating product bundles and differentiated SKUs without pre-kitting, optimizing inventory and channel profitability.Market Basket Analysis and Channel Merchandising (00:03:00)Explains how market basket analysis informs merchandising, bundle creation, and channel-specific assortment strategies.Optimizing Multi-Channel Fulfillment Beyond Amazon (00:06:42)Debate on Amazon's multi-channel fulfillment versus direct integrations, control, and agility for brands.Limitations of Amazon's Fulfillment Ecosystem (00:07:44)Details the drawbacks of relying solely on Amazon FBA and multi-channel fulfillment, including cost, control, and data limitations.Direct Integrations and Fulfillment Strategy Recommendations (00:09:50)Advice for larger brands to use direct integrations and diversified fulfillment for better control and profitability.Global Supply Chain Challenges and Recommendations (00:11:07)Corey's advice on hybrid inventory strategies, multi-sourcing, and supply chain agility in a changing global landscape.Actionable Takeaways for E-commerce Brands (00:13:17)Josh summarizes three key action items: hire a supply chain manager, diversify beyond Amazon, and leverage expert partners like DaVinci.Closing Remarks and Contact Recommendation (00:15:43)Josh encourages listeners to connect with Corey for tailored supply chain and merchandising insights.Links and Mentions:Tools and Services"Davinci": "00:06:22"Key Concepts"Market Basket Analysis": "00:03:16"Actionable Takeaways"Hire a Supply Chain Manager": "00:13:17""Diversify Beyond Amazon": "00:14:29""Reach Out to Experts": "00:15:43"General Advice"Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case Inventory": "00:11:19"Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I'm super excited to introduce you all to Corey Apirian, a seasoned supply chain and operations leader with over 19 years of experience. A key to his success was his ability to develop and execute strategies that drove significant growth, cost savings, and exceptional customer service. Specifically, he specializes in e-commerce and channel merchandising, aligning operational initiatives with corporate objectives and building and leading high performing teams through inclusion, collaboration and engagement. His experience includes product management, contract negotiations, continuous improvement, and implementing emerging technologies as well as cultivating key relationships. So with that, welcome to the podcast, Corey.Corey 00:00:46  Thanks for having me, Josh. Excited to be here.Josh 00:00:49  A seller could essentially come to you or a brand and say, hey, I've got here's a bunch of different products. I think some of these could be bundled really well together. I don't know which ones which, but obviously if you're doing that on Amazon FBA. You have to kit them together first and send them in before you can collect data. In your example, you don't actually have to have them kidded to actually create that skew and at least merchandise it on different sites.Josh 00:01:15  Is that correct?Corey 00:01:15  Yeah, it's exactly right. And like the cooler part about it is that all the excess inventory was then utilized on your merchant field, on your Walmart Marketplace and so on and so forth, so that you can create two packs, four packs, six packs of all the different core components. And really, you have no more waste, right? So you're utilizing now you can't force bundles onto consumers. I think we all know that. But by creating a different skew set a washcloth that's sold in a, in a in a traditional merchant store, you know, it might be $2 or $4, right? But when you when you bundle that as a four pack of washcloths, you know, I have two, two young boys, I don't just buy one washcloth like we buy a bunch of them at once. Right. And, you know, by able to have that differentiated assortment that's core to that demographic Online. You know, it really gives a fresh look at assortment and profitability and channel management.Corey 00:02:09  And those are really important things. And then, you know, the efficiency of manufacturing those sets now in ships and in containers, reducing waste, creating efficiencies at the warehouse level also and profitability on freight and top line. I mean, those are all amazing things and all great success stories. And yeah, our tech allows that infinite permutation in a very targeted way, but also looking at the market baskets and suggesting what should be sold in a very targeted way. And that's the piece that I think people are really missing out there is combining the FDM, that front end merchandising with this concept of network optimization and inventory control, and how do you place goods and merchandise them on differentiated channel sets so that they're available for same day one day fulfillment, 1 to 2 day fulfillment, you know, through a physical location network. And again, that's exactly the problem that DaVinci is solving together.Josh 00:03:00  That's amazing. Tell me a little bit more about that market basket analysis, right. That DaVinci is is doing some of the I, you know, to determine how you're going to merchandise different products or how to come up with the correct type of bundles.Corey 00:03:16  Yeah, I mean, there's a lot of core principles of channel management and merchandising. You know, when you look at your club channels and having larger pack sizes, your mass channels having smaller, lower price point channels that interoperate also with what's in store? You know, a beauty manufacturer might have a 6.9oz bottle of shampoo. That's a proven bottle of shampoo and price point and cubic foot that has sat on a Walmart and Target shelf for the past 30 years and might have new updated packaging, new formula, ingredients. You know, that's the merchandising side of it. But like that, cubic foot turns and creates X number of dollars with the amount of profitability and cash flow turns that that has on shelf all the time. But when you when you ship that to target, they're going to merchandise that online and target in Walmart. You can have a buy in line pick up and store optionality to that. And they may offer it to ship to the end consumer in a myriad of different ways. But that same consumer might be adding two of those to their shopping cart.Corey 00:04:14  They might be adding a 33 point ounce of the shampoo. Or at least, you know, five different bottles of that shampoo. That adds up to a 33.8oz and a 16.9 of conditioner, right? Maybe their ratios are different. So if you're a brand that's operating in that space, you now have the ability to directly merchandise som...

Host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Japan-based additive manufacturing consultant Peter Rogers about the state of additive manufacturing across Asia Pacific. Rogers contrasts Japan's advanced but risk-averse manufacturing culture - strong in incremental optimization, with slower certification (notably medical) and limited defense budgets - with faster-moving but smaller markets like Australia/New Zealand, where mining drives demand for rapid, remote part supply. They discuss China's manufacturing scale and government support, its growing dominance in desktop FDM, and how low-cost Chinese metal PBF machines can win and retain service-bureau business despite Western strengths in quality and productivity. Singapore is highlighted for academia and MRO, while Korea spans shipbuilding, semicon, automotive, and defense. Southeast Asia is still production-focused with limited local R&D, whereas India is rising as an English-speaking engineering and R&D hub for global OEMs. Both see lowering costs and AI enabling broader, consumer-facing AM applications.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:49 Peter Rogers Background03:32 Moving to Japan05:12 APAC Additive Overview09:23 China Manufacturing Dynamics13:27 Reshoring and Kaizen Mindset18:45 Traditional Skills vs Additive20:57 Japan Nearing Inflection Point25:06 Top APAC Applications29:02 Japan Korea Industry Mix30:31 China Scale And Funding33:18 FDM Race To Bottom34:27 Bambu Ecosystem Advantage36:53 Metal AM Price Expansion38:23 Chinese Metal Machines Case40:30 Competing On Productivity44:10 Southeast Asia Adoption47:06 India RnD Powerhouse49:46 Future Consumer Breakthroughs52:40 Japan Pushing DED Limits55:30 AI Lowers Barriers57:13 Wrap Up And Farewell

(03:00): Hvordan er chokoladevirksomhedernes situation anderledes end alle mulige andres? Medvirkende: Martin Ågerup, direktør for interesseorganisationen Skattebetalerne og tidligere direktør for den borgerlige tænketank CEPOS (10:00): Er det ulovligt at tjene mange penge? Medvirkende: Ilyas Dogru, forbrugerøkonom hos FDM. (30:00): Hvorfor kan Allan Lauenblad stadig have en plads i bestyrelsen i Socialdemokratiet Vejen? Medvirkende: Hans Kristian Skaarup, kommuneformand for Socialdemokratiet Vejen. (38:00): Er medlemmerne enige i Borgenes Partis vedtægter? Medvirkende: Allan Holm Nielsen, folketingskandidat for Borgernes Parti. (50:00): Skal Troels Lund Poulsen skiftes ud? Medvirkende: Iben Krog, regionsrådsmedlem for Venstre. Louise Elholm, tidligere kirkeminister for Venstre. Thorbern Alexander Klingert, folketingskandidat for Venstre. Marcus Danielsson, folketingskandidat for Venstre. Frederik Houmann Thuesen, kommunalbestyrelsesmedlem for Venstre. Jarl Mathiessen, folketingskandidat for Venstre. Gert Bækgaard, folketingskandidat for Venstre. Værter: Peter Marstal og Nicolai Dandanell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad's out this week, so Norman Chan takes the guest chair to talk us through the current state of the art in 3D printing. We cover the latest in FDM printers, whether resin printers are right for you, the best places to find 3D models to print, how you can edit and adjust the models you want to print, and a whole lot more!  Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, a monthly bonus episode, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

Good Friday has a way of stripping the air out of a room. It's the day when the story looks like it's falling apart: the King isn't crowned, He's crucified, and what should feel like victory feels like loss. If you've ever stared at your own life and thought, “This can't be how it ends,” you'll recognize the tension we're sitting in here. I'm Tosha Williams, founder of Family Disciple Me Ministry and co-founder of Vanguard Church in Colorado Springs, and I want to slow down during Holy Week instead of rushing to the celebration. I share why I turn to poetry when plain teaching can't carry the weight, and I read a Good Friday poem I wrote called “The Great Instead.” Line by line, it traces the exchanges of the cross: throne replaced by wood, honor replaced by mockery, light replaced by darkness, hope laid in a tomb. Then it turns, showing the deeper Christian theology of atonement and reversal, where God breaks sin's curse and brings light through what looks like defeat. This is a reflective, prayerful Good Friday meditation for anyone seeking a deeper walk with Jesus, a clearer view of the crucifixion, and language for suffering that still makes room for hope. After you listen, share it with someone who needs steady hope and subscribe for more faith-based discipleship. What “instead” do you most need God to write into your story right now? Spend time with Jesus this week. Listen and linger with Him, then lead someone else in His Presence this Easter!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations  along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media.  Family Disciple Me  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org 

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with Andre Oliveira, founder of Splash N Color, a bootstrapped 3D printing e-commerce business selling consumer goods on Amazon. The two cover a lot of ground — from how Andre went from running 40 FDM printers out of South Florida to offshoring manufacturing to China, to how he's using Claude Code to automate inventory management and generate supplier RFQs across 200+ SKUs. The conversation stretches into bigger territory too: the San Francisco AI scene, the rise of AI agents and what they mean for the future of the internet, whether local on-device AI will eventually replace cloud-based tools, and why building physical products will stay hard long after software becomes easy. It's a candid, wide-ranging conversation between two self-taught builders figuring things out in real time. Follow Andre on X: @AndreBaach.Timestamps00:00 — Andre introduces Splash N Color, his Amazon-based 3D printing e-commerce business and explains the grind of running 40 FDM machines in South Florida.05:00 — The conversation shifts to Claude Code and how Andre built an inventory automation system to manage sales velocity and RFQs across 200+ SKUs.10:00 — Stewart and Andre compare notes on Opus 4.6, debate Codex vs Claude, and Andre breaks down the new Agent Teams feature in Claude Code.15:00 — Discussion turns to the San Francisco AI scene, the viral OpenClaw launch event that drew 700 people, and what's capturing the city's imagination right now.20:00 — The pair wrestle with data privacy, the illusion of it since 2000, and whether full transparency of personal data might actually serve people better.25:00 — Stewart pitches his vision of local on-device AI replacing cloud tools entirely, and they debate the 10–15 year timeline for mainstream societal adoption.30:00 — Andre traces his origin story: a high school dropout from Brazil who spotted a 3D printing opportunity on Facebook Marketplace and got lucky timing with COVID.35:00 — They explore whether AI-generated 3D models and DfAM will automate physical manufacturing, and why proprietary specs keep the space stubbornly hard.Key InsightsLifestyle businesses deserve more respect. Andre spent months feeling inadequate scrolling through Twitter watching founders announce funding rounds, before realizing his cash-flowing, location-independent business was already the goal. The social media version of entrepreneurial success warped his perception of what he actually had built.Claude Code is becoming an operating system. Stewart describes running Claude Code as having a second OS on top of MacOS — one that makes the underlying machine legible in ways it never was before. Both guests use it not just for coding but as a primary interface for understanding and operating their businesses.Agent Teams changes how work gets done. Andre explains that Claude's new multi-agent feature lets you assign a team lead and specialized roles that communicate with each other in parallel, essentially running an autonomous task force inside your terminal — a meaningful leap beyond single-instance prompting.Physical manufacturing will stay hard. Even as AI-generated 3D models improve, tolerances of 0.5 millimeters can mean the difference between a product working or not. Design for manufacturing is a separate discipline from design itself, and proprietary specs mean open source models rarely hit commercial quality.The internet is heading toward agents. Both guests agree that AI agents will increasingly handle tasks humans currently do manually online — booking services, making payments, coordinating logistics — with the human internet potentially becoming secondary to a machine-to-machine layer.Iteration is the real value of 3D printing. Andre pushes back on 3D printing as a business unto itself, framing it instead as a prototyping tool. The true value is rapid iteration on housing, tolerances, and fit — not the printer, but the speed of the feedback loop it enables.Technology compounds in layers. Andre closes with a tech-tree analogy: each generation normalizes the tools of the previous one and builds the next layer on top. Agentic coding today is what the internet was in the 90s — the foundation for something we can't yet fully see.

You're not standing still; you're already on a path, and every decision you make is taking you somewhere. This is true for you and for every person entrusted to you. If every decision is a step, then where are your steps taking you?In this opening conversation of "Destination Decisions," we turn to the wisdom of our theme verse Proverbs 4:18–19, where Scripture draws a clear contrast between two paths: one bright and increasingly clear, the other dark and disorienting. Every day, whether we realize it or not, we are choosing which path to walk—and every choice is moving us somewhere.This episode invites listeners to slow down and consider how daily decisions shape spiritual direction. Through the Seek Him Speak Him framework, we begin by meeting with God in His Word, asking three simple but powerful questions: What is God saying? Why does it matter? How should we respond? Scripture becomes more than something we read—it becomes a lamp for our feet and a light for our path.Jesus said He is the Light of the world, and following Him changes how we walk. Instead of stumbling forward in uncertainty, we learn how to choose a well-lit path marked by truth, wisdom, and faithfulness. These conversations are designed to be practical, repeatable, and accessible—meant to move easily from personal devotion into meaningful discipleship moments with kids, grandkids, students, or friends.As we consider our own direction, we're also invited to bring others along. Discipleship begins with a conversation, and every path is an invitation.The question isn't whether you're on a path. The question is: which destination are your decisions leading you toward?Share this episode with someone navigating an important choice, and start walking the bright path—one faithful step at a time. The devotion-driven discipleship conversation guide that goes along with this episode can be found in the Family Disciple Me app.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Lies don't usually start loud—they start convenient. A small bend of the truth. A quiet omission. A moment that feels easier than honesty. But every step is taking us somewhere.In this Destination Decisions conversation, Lies or Truth?, we press into the tension we all recognize:  how quickly “little lies” become normal, and why Scripture treats truth not as a preference, but a path. Rooted in Proverbs 12:22, we explore what it means that the Lord delights in people who are trustworthy, and how repeated choices slowly train the heart toward either clarity or confusion.This episode helps families name what's really at stake. Lies don't just damage trust; they make us vulnerable to deception. Truth, practiced consistently, forms discernment, confidence, and freedom. We contrast the enemy's aim as the father of lies with Jesus' own words: “I am the Way and the Truth.” Direction matters—and so does destination.You'll hear a simple, disarming visual that changes the tone at home: a "Destinations Chart" that pairs Lies with deception and Truth with Jesus' character. Instead of shaming kids for mistakes, parents learn to ask a better question: Which direction is this choice taking you?We also introduce a powerful habit—quarterly “truth dates”—creating intentional space for honest conversation through consistent, grace-filled questions that invite confession without fear.Real change starts with modeling. When parents own their missteps, ask forgiveness, and return quickly to the light, truth becomes the family default.This isn't about perfection. It's about direction.And remember, discipleship starts with a conversation.The devotion-driven discipleship guide that accompanies this conversation is available in the Family Disciple Me app.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

What if your daily habits are quietly deciding your destination—long before you ever notice the outcome?In DESTINATION DECISIONS: Bad Habits or Good Health, we step into a Scripture that often surprises people: God cares about your body, not just your soul. Rooted in 3 John 1:2, this conversation explores the idea of life as a “prosperous journey” - - - one shaped by the small, repeated choices we make every day.This episode doesn't preach perfection or promote a one-size-fits-all health plan. Instead, it invites an honest look at how our habits—food, sleep, substances, sexuality, rest, and movement—either support the life God desires for us or slowly pull us off course. We talk candidly about how easy it is to squander good health through unexamined routines, and why Scripture consistently connects holiness, wisdom, and embodied living.You'll hear a real-life story of chronic health struggle that led to a humble pivot: fewer extremes, more prayer, and simple, sustainable habits practiced over time. From a short sugar fast that became a family rhythm to small changes that produced surprising clarity and consistency, this episode highlights how direction matters more than intensity.We also name what must be held with care: not all illness is preventable, and suffering always deserves compassion, prayer, and community—not judgment. Still, God invites us to steward what He has given us, using His resources for both His glory and our good.If you're ready to take a gracious inventory—without shame—and make one small change that aligns your body and soul, this conversation is for you. Because every habit is a decision… and every decision leads somewhere.The devotion-driven discipleship guide that goes along with this conversation can be found in the Family Disciple Me app. ______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

A tiny shift in trajectory can change everything. We take that idea out of the abstract and make it practical by mapping every choice to a simple question: does this create debt I'll pay later, or an investment that pays me later? From the way GPA decimals tilt scholarship offers to how entry-level jobs build a resilient work ethic, we connect money, character, and faith into one clear framework you can use with your family in meaningful, intentional conversations today.We break down the “character economy” in plain language: selfishness, deception, impurity, and laziness accrue hidden interest that shows up as conflict, stress, and lost trust. Generosity, truthfulness, purity, and hard work compound like good savings—quietly at first, then powerfully over time. With Ephesians 5 guiding the conversation, we explore how wise living means making the most of every opportunity and considering where each step leads. Proverbs and Haggai echo the call to think about our paths, not just our moments.You'll hear practical prompts to spark conversations with kids and teens: how will this choice work out next week, next year, or twenty years from now? What habits are we planting that we actually want to harvest? We also highlight prayer as a high-yield investment that steadies our decisions and aligns our desires. By the end, you'll have a simple, repeatable way to help your family evaluate decisions, adjust course, and aim for a destination marked by freedom, integrity, and peace.You can find the devotion-driven discipleship guide that goes along with this episode at the Family Disciple Me app.If this conversation collection resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who's shaping young lives, and leave a podcast review!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Every day, you and your kids are offering something—your words, your hands, your screens, your habits. The question isn't if you're being used, but how. Tool… or weapon?In this episode of "Destination Decisions," we dig into Romans 6:13, where the apostle Paul uses a word that can mean weapon or tool. That tension lands close to home. Tools build, repair, and bless when they're trained and guided. Weapons tear down when they're misused—or aimed the wrong direction. Scripture doesn't let us stay neutral: “Offer every part of yourself to God as an instrument of righteousness.” Every part. Every day.A flooded basement forced host Tosha Williams and her family to strip everything back—and that's when the deeper lesson surfaced. With friends lending tools and teaching safe technique, dangerous equipment became instruments of repair. That same shift—from risk to restoration—frames our conversation about how every part of us can build or break. We explore a simple yet piercing idea from Romans 6:13: your body, voice, and choices can play the role of weapon or tool, and the difference comes down to who you offer them to and what story you serve.We unpack what this looks like in real life, from the words we speak to the posts we publish. Parents, mentors, and caring adults get practical steps to train kids with the same patience and clarity you'd use with a saw: model, coach, supervise, and celebrate growth. We connect the dots to 2 Timothy 2, where moving from common to special use means becoming holy, useful, and ready for good work. Expect examples you can try today—pausing before you text, choosing to bless when you could bite, and setting rhythms that make purpose feel normal.We also address a rising pressure that can't be ignored: teens turning weapons inward. We name the lies, offer language for hard conversations, and share a steady path forward—presence, wise escalation, and practices that honor both God and the person he loves. By the end, you'll have a simple inventory to guide your week: where did my feet go, what did my tongue choose, and how did my hands serve? Join us, reflect with your family, and take one step toward being a tool in the Master's hands.Join the conversation, and find the devotion-driven discipleship guide at the Family Disciple Me app.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

In this episode, we explore the pointer-finger truth of "The Five Finger Gospel":  Jesus knows you. As we point to those entrusted to us, we are personally reminded of how being known by the Good Shepherd changes how we parent, mentor, and lead the next generation. From childhood memories of church members who remembered her name, to the warm, earthy picture of a pastor-farmer who greets a newborn calf with joy, host Tosha Williams traces the thread of John 10 and Psalm 139 through real life.In this episode, we walk through a quick recap of "The Five Finger Gospel" and then camp on the fourth truth: the Good Shepherd knows His sheep and calls them by name. That means kids don't have to earn God's attention, impress Him with perfect behavior, or hide when they fail. It means we're invited into a relationship where we hear His voice, respond in trust, and follow with confidence. Along the way, we make it practical with a simple habit you can try today: hold up your left hand, point your finger, and say out loud, “Jesus knows you.” Pair it with a short reading of John 10:14 - “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me” or Psalm 139, and let that small moment carry big weight.We also encourage the devotion-driven discipleship framework. Seek Him leads to Speak Him, keeping our hearts grounded in truth as we guide our kids toward Jesus. When we let God's knowledge of us soak in, we stop performing and start abiding. When we speak that truth to a child, we offer a pathway to courage, honesty, and hope. Ready to share your faith using the simple tool that goes with you everywhere you go? Let "The Five Finger Gospel" be part of a meaningful, intentional conversation in your life today! The coordinating devotion-driven discipleship guide for this episode can be found on the Family Disciple Me app! Coming soon!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Ever felt invisible, even in the midst of a crowd? In this episode, we lean into the next truth from Psalm 139:  "I Am On God's Mind." A vivid beach-side picture reminds us that are never off God's radar. Think warm sand slipping through your fingers, then multiply that beyond counting. That's how Scripture describes God's thoughts toward you: constant, precious, and purposeful.Hosts Tosha Williams and Wendy Hickox unpack how this reality reshapes identity for overwhelmed parents, curious kids, and anyone feeling small in a loud world. Drawing from Psalm 121, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 1:6, and Jeremiah 31:3, we trace a thread of care, plans, perseverance, and everlasting love. The result is practical: simple moments become teaching moments. At the table, on a walk, or on the shore, we can point to the ordinary and tell the deeper story:  God is thinking about you right now. In this episode, we also share one more time the short identity poem that works both as a personal confession and a blessing you can speak over your family: "I am fully known, I am never alone, I am wonderfully designed, and, I am on God's mind." Amen!!!Grounded in our Seek Him Speak Him rhythm, we encourage you to use the accompanying devotion-driven discipleship guide (found in the Family Disciple Me app). Start with Scripture first, let God's word steady your heart, then pass on what you've received in to those God has entrusted to you. We close with the prayer of Psalm 139:23–24, inviting God to search us, quiet our anxious thoughts, and lead us in the way everlasting. If you're craving a fresh reminder of your worth and a simple path to disciple the next generation, this conversation offers handles you can use today.If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs this reminder, and leave a review to help others find these hope-filled conversations.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

What if the most freeing words for your family are hiding in plain sight? We open Psalm 139:13–16 and let its language about being fearfully and wonderfully made cut through the noise that says you must measure up, fit in, or become someone else. From the knitting metaphor that reveals God's patient craftsmanship to the promise that our days are written with care, we explore how biblical identity reshapes the way we parent, perform, and perceive our worth.Together Tosha and Wendy name the “not enough” lie and trade it for truth you can hand to your kids. We talk candidly about sibling comparison on the field, body image, and the constant scoreboard of modern life. You'll hear practical ways to affirm a child's unique strengths without turning affirmation into flattery, and how to point each gift back to the Designer. We also widen the lens: if God saw us when we were unformed, then every life holds inherent value from the very beginning, a conviction that changes how we speak and how we act.We share a simple listening practice: ask God, “What do You see in me?” then make space for an answer that aligns with Scripture. Write it down. Model it for your kids. Pair it with Ephesians 2:10 to connect design with purpose—God's handiwork ready for good works prepared in advance. By the end, you'll have language to replace comparison with gratitude, stories to spark conversations at home, and steps to help your family live from identity rather than chasing it.If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a quick review to help more families find these conversations. What unique gift is God highlighting in you today?Follow this episode with diving into the devotion-driven discipleship guide, which can be found at the Family Disciple Me app!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Loneliness sneaks into playgrounds, quiet offices, and crowded airplanes—and it doesn't spare parents or kids. Hosts Wendy Hickox and Tosha Williams open Psalm 139:7–12 and let it speak plainly: there is no corner of life beyond God's presence. From a tiny “cloffice” (read: office in a closet) to a frightening flight with failing hydraulics, we share how peace arrived not because the circumstances were easy, but because God was near and held us fast.We also get practical about parenting. Instead of promising what we can't guarantee (i.e. "I'll always be with you") we offer what is always true: even when we can't be there, God is. You'll hear how years of simple discipleship prepared a young adult traveling abroad to face deep loneliness with courage, and how short scripts and rituals can help children remember God's nearness at bedtime, in classrooms, and during anxious moments. We unpack why “darkness is as light” to God, and how that truth reframes fear, isolation, and the pressure to hold everything together.Our rhythm is simple: Seek Him Speak Him. We model how to read Psalm 139 with kids, ask reflective questions, and build a weekly practice anchored in Joshua 1:9:  be strong and courageous because the Lord goes with you. Then we widen the circle, inviting families to notice those sitting alone, to reach out with kindness, and to become steady voices of hope. If loneliness is an epidemic, presence is a remedy that spreads one conversation at a time.Subscribe to this podcast for more faith-forward conversations, share this episode with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review to help others find these stories of courage and comfort.You can find the devotion-driven discipleship guide that goes along with this conversation at the Family Disciple Me app. Use it to encourage and equip you to begin a meaningful, biblical conversation with someone in your life today!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Ever watched a child wear a bright smile that doesn't match what's going on inside? We've been there too. This conversation centers on Psalm 139:1–6 and the freeing truth that "I Am Completely Known."Yes, God knows us completely—our thoughts, habits, words, and worries—yet delights in us. We share the comfort and awe that comes with being fully seen, then move from inspiration to practice with simple ways to make identity talk a daily rhythm.Hosts Tosha Williams and Wendy Hickox open the Scripture and let it speak: You have searched me, Lord, and You know me. From there, we unpack how this shifts the way kids handle loneliness, rejection, and performance pressure. Tosha tells a vulnerable story about her daughter feeling unknown and how Scripture reframed that moment without dismissing the pain. Wendy reflects as a teacher and parent, noting how often students mask struggle. Together, we map out a calm, repeatable habit—short blessings at bedtime, a verse in the car line, a check-in question at dinner—that anchors kids in a steady identity: completely known, deeply loved, and safely guided.You'll hear practical prompts you can use today, whether your kids are little, in middle school, or grown and navigating adult storms. The episode closes with a spoken blessing rooted in Scripture, offering peace for anyone feeling stretched thin or unseen. If you're ready to replace anxious scripts with a stronger one—God knows me and delights in me—this is your next listen.If this encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs that reminder, subscribe for the rest of the Psalm 139 series, and leave a review telling us where you'll start the conversation today.You can find the devotion-driven discipleship guide in the Family Disciple Me app! Be sure to check it out and use it as a conversation starter with someone God has entrusted to YOU!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Start here if you want a clear, practical way to ground your kids' identity in something stronger than trends and peer pressure. We're kicking off this series in Psalm 139 with a simple poem your family can memorize and a Scriptural prayer that helps kids name their anxious thoughts and invite God to lead them. Along the way, we talk about why identity language matters, how to make Scripture portable in everyday life, and what it looks like to stand on truth in a hard social moment.Four lines frame this journey: I am completely known / I am never alone I am wonderfully designed / I am on God's mindThis simple poem maps to the big themes of Psalm 139. As hosts Wendy Hickox and Tosha Williams share, you'll hear how carpool and bedtime became discipleship touch points in their families. You'll also be encouraged to turn Psalm 139:23–24 into a prayer: search me, know me, test me, see me, lead me. You can give YOUR kids what they most need: steady words from Scripture and a pathway to bring their real worries to God.Whether you're parenting little ones, texting a college student, or mentoring kids at church, this conversation and the ensuing collection of conversations offers language, stories, and steps you can use today. If we don't disciple our children, the world will—and its version of “truth” won't match God's. Let's make this week intentional: speak identity, pray boldly, and keep the door open for ongoing faith conversations.The devotion-driven discipleship guide that goes along with this conversation can be found in the Family Disciple Me app. Spend some time in that guide, as encouragement in your journey to Seek Him Speak Him.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

A tiny voice in the back seat of a car asks for prayer, and a lifelong journey with Jesus begins. Host Tosha Williams opens with a vivid childhood memory to show how clearly a child can grasp the gospel—and how a simple tool, "The Five Finger Gospel," can help anyone understand and respond to Jesus. Each finger holds a truth you can carry anywhere: Jesus sees you, Jesus loves you, Jesus died for you, Jesus knows you, and Jesus chose you. It's tactile, memorable, and grounded in Scripture, making it ideal for parents, mentors, and ministry leaders who want to share the good news with clarity and warmth.In this final episode in this collection of conversations, we revisit the tender honesty of small sins and big grace, then turn to the thumb as a picture of salvation: God's thumbs up to us and our thumbs up back to Him. With Jeremiah 1:5 and John 1:12 as anchors, we make the invitation plain without pressure—He has already said yes to you; will you say yes to Him? You'll hear how a preschool decision matured into decades of discipleship and how the same truths can spark conversations at the dinner table, in the car, or at a hospital bedside. Along the way, we highlight the shift from Seek Him to Speak Him, echoing Titus 1:1: helping God's chosen people believe in Christ more and more.If you're guiding a child, mentoring a teen, or reexamining your own faith, this conversation gives you language, confidence, and next steps. Try the hand motions, ask the heart-questions, and encourage simple, sincere prayer in a person's own words. Then take the next faithful step into devotion-driven discipleship, where meeting with God overflows into making Him known. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope today, and leave a review to help others find "The Five Finger Gospel." Who will you lift a thumbs up with this week?The devotion-driven discipleship guide that goes along with this episode can be found in the Family Disciple Me app. Coming soon!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Start with a small motion that reminds us of a big truth: wiggle your ring finger. In the world, this finger reminds us of committed human love, and in "The Five Finger Gospel", this finger reminds us of Jesus' love. The truth of the ring finger is "Jesus Loves You!" With this, we continue in this series of conversations by centering the ring finger and building from Scripture that  God's love for us is lavish, personal, and eternal. Host Tosha Williams shares how, when she was a little girl, adults repeated this truth to her, helping her understand Jesus' love from a very young age. She calls parents, grandparents, family members and Christians of all ages to do the same for those entrusted to them. We open 1 John 3:1 to see what great love the Father has lavished on us, naming us His children. Then we anchor our security in Romans 8:39, which promises that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ. From there, Ephesians 3:18–19 stretches our imagination for how wide and long and high and deep Christ's love really is. This isn't abstract theology; it's a daily lifeline for parents, mentors, and leaders who want to ground kids in something stronger than moods, grades, or social feeds.You'll hear practical ways to make love memorable at every age: a hand cue that becomes family shorthand, short verses for little hearts, honest talks for teens, and simple blessings that speak value by name. We model Seek Him Speak Him as a rhythm—first receiving God's love for ourselves, then sharing it with those entrusted to us. If you've felt weary, unseen, or unsure how to start faith talks at home, this conversation gives you language, Scripture, and a next step you can try today.If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a reminder of God's nearness, and leave a quick review to help others find these conversations. Then pick someone you love, lift your left hand, wiggle that ring finger, and tell them the truest thing you can say: Jesus loves you.The devotion-driven discipleship guide that goes along with this episode may be found on the soon-to-be-released Family Disciple Me app!!! Stay tuned!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

The middle finger often gets a bad rap in our culture, and for good reason. It's used to express anger, disrespect, and even hate. But what if we could redeem it? In this episode of "The Five Finger Gospel," we take what's often seen as negative and reframe it as a powerful symbol of love: our tallest finger reminds us of the tall, tall cross where Jesus died for us. What looked like a moment of defeat became the foundation of our hope.Romans 5:8 declares, “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Jesus didn't wait for us to be good enough—He took our place, paid our debt, and made a way. This conversation equips parents and mentors to talk honestly and gently with kids about sin, death, forgiveness, and eternal life without shame or fear.Host Tosha Williams shares personal stories of spiritual awareness in young children—including a toddler's surprising understanding of death—and offers gospel-centered conversation guides for everyday discipleship moments: around the table, during car rides, or at bedtime.Whether you're just beginning or ready to grow deeper, this episode gives you a hand full of truths about the Gospel. The devotion-driven discipleship guide that accompanies this episode is available on the soon-to-be-released Family Disciple Me app!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

A tiny pinky can carry a giant truth: Jesus sees you. We kick off our "Five Finger Gospel" conversations by anchoring a child's faith—and our own—by starting with the smallest finger to remember that no one is too small or too little to be significant to God. We wiggle our pinky finger to remind us:  "Jesus Sees Me!"Host Tosha Williams shares a tender childhood memory of an elderly man with a weekly pack of chocolate-covered raisins and how that small act taught her the dignity of being noticed. From there, we open Matthew 19:14—echoed in Mark 10 and Luke 18—to show how Jesus rebuked those who sidelined kids and welcomed them as central to His kingdom. We connect this to 1 Samuel 16:7, reminding ourselves that God sees beyond labels and performance into the heart. If you've ever felt overlooked, this conversation offers a way to receive God's gaze as love, not scrutiny, and to pass that assurance to the next generation.You'll hear practical, low-friction ways to weave discipleship into everyday moments: a hand signal kids remember, a spoken refrain—“Jesus sees me”—and habits that make eye contact, names, and presence normal in homes, classrooms, and church hallways. We explore how welcoming children is welcoming Jesus Himself (Mark 9:37), why attention is a form of blessing, and how leaders, parents, and mentors can replace pressure with presence. By the end, you'll have language, Scripture, and simple steps to help kids know they are seen by God now, not someday.This episode goes along with an accompanying devotion-driven discipleship guide which can be found on the Family Disciple Me app - - - - soon to be released! Be sure to subscribe, so you can be "First to Know" when the app is launched!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

A crowded church gym, a sea of bright eyes, and a whisper that changed everything. That's where "The Five Finger Gospel" began—not as a program, but as a moment of clarity: we are called to lead. When you raise your left hand and notice the simple L made by your thumb and pointer finger, you're holding a mission statement you can carry anywhere. We walk through the heart behind this tool, why simplicity honors the depth of the gospel, and how Psalm 78:4 charges us to tell the next generation about God's power and the wonders he has done.Host Tosha Williams shares why making profound truths simple enough for a child is not dumbing down faith; it's opening the door. With this practical framework, you'll hear how each finger becomes a step in the story of salvation—clear, memorable, and ready for real life. This conversation speaks to parents, grandparents, teachers, youth leaders, and any follower of Jesus who wants a portable, pressure-free way to begin. You'll find language that fits little hearts, space for questions, and a warm invitation to keep the focus on Jesus.Then we get specific: who are your five? Naming five kids in your world turns intention into action and builds a ripple that can reach far beyond your home or church. We close with a commitment to lead, to welcome, and to speak the truth we will not hide. If you're ready to wave a welcome to the next generation and walk with them toward Christ, raise your left hand and join us. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who leads kids, and leave a review to help more families find these conversations. Will you lead them with us?The devotion-driven discipleship guide that goes along with this podcast episode will be available on our soon-to-be-released FDM app! Stay tuned!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Ever notice how we can gush about a great meal or a new show, yet freeze when it's time to talk about Jesus? We open that tension with a straight path forward: boldness doesn't start with a megaphone, it starts with presence. Walking through Acts 4, we sit with Peter and John as they heal a man, face arrest, and announce the line that still shakes timid hearts today: we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.We share how this kind of courage grows from a simple, repeatable rhythm: Seek Him Speak Him. That means leaning into Scripture with practical prompts, lingering long enough to hear God's voice, and letting that overflow spill into natural conversations with the people entrusted to us. You'll hear why boldness is leadership, not loudness, and how everyday discipleship can move from forced to fluent. We also tackle common barriers—fear of awkwardness, not knowing enough, or worrying about pushback—and offer clear steps that make faith talk feel honest and inviting.Along the way, we connect key passages like Psalm 107:2 and 1 John 1:3, show how presence produces clarity, and how clarity makes courage reasonable. You'll leave with language you can use today, from simple questions that turn reading into dialogue to ideas for sharing your story with a child, spouse, friend, or neighbor. Ready to be known for time with Jesus and to make Him known in your world? Press play, try the companion conversation guide, and tell us who you'll speak with this week. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

What are you known for—your job, your strengths, your quirks? In this episode, we dig into a different kind of reputation, the kind Acts 4:13 highlights when leaders recognized Peter and John had been with Jesus. Their courage didn't come from status or training; it flowed from their relationship with Him. As we walk through Acts 3–4, we follow the moment a lame man stood, a crowd gathered, and two ordinary fishermen stood firm before the Sanhedrin with Spirit-given clarity.We share a simple, life-giving rhythm that anchors everything we do at Family Disciple Me: Seek Him Speak Him. Seek Him means opening Scripture, asking honest questions, and lingering with God until His Word meets your life. Speak Him means letting that fresh encounter overflow into conversations with the people God has entrusted to you—kids, friends, roommates, neighbors. No scripts. No pressure. Just the natural spillover of time with Jesus. Along the way, we connect this rhythm with Philippians 1:20, naming a vision for unashamed boldness that holds steady under pressure and shines in ordinary moments.If you've ever felt too common, too busy, or too underqualified to make a spiritual impact, this conversation reframes the story. God uses ordinary people. Presence becomes courage. Devotion becomes discipleship. By the end, you'll have practical next steps for opening the Bible, listening for God's voice, and carrying that truth into simple, meaningful conversations that shape homes, friendships, and communities.Ready to be known for time with Jesus—and to make Him known? Listen now, share this with someone who needs courage today, and subscribe for more devotion-driven discipleship. If this encouraged you, leave a review and tell us the one step you'll take this week to seek Him and speak Him.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Send us a textWe trace how affordable, reliable material extrusion is changing prosthetics and orthotics—from student labs to jungle clinics—and why toolpaths, not just materials, will drive the next gains in comfort, strength and cost. Real patient stories show the economics and ethics of access at scale.• season launch and mission to improve patient outcomes• shift from tinkering to reliable, prosumer 3D printers• material extrusion vs FDM and why terminology matters• nonplanar layers, multimaterial potential, pellet economics• toward truly digital extrusion with better sensing and AI• application focus over generalization in O&P innovation• case study on low-cost pediatric prosthesis with reuse of CAD data• orthoses workflows moving toward “toaster-like” simplicity• education pathways as students learn on clinic-grade printers• materials outlook: TPU, TPE, silicone prospects, polycarbonate tradeoffs• variable density, air pockets, and hybrid fill strategies for comfort• polar kinematics and toolpath planning as the next frontier• print farms, software orchestration, and scaling productionSpecial thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.Support the show

Have you ever questioned your purpose or wondered why you're here? You're not alone. For centuries, people have searched for meaning in their work, relationships, and achievements—yet many still struggle to understand their reason for being.Psalm 138:8 offers a powerful perspective: "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me." This isn't wishful thinking but a promise anchored in God's steadfast love. As King David declared, God doesn't abandon the work of His hands—He has established a purpose for each of us and works through us to fulfill it. Your life isn't random; you weren't sent into chaos. You were intentionally created with a divine calling.When we immerse ourselves in Scripture, God often highlights verses that become life verses—passages that frame our calling and purpose. I discovered mine in June 1985 when Philippians 1:20 leaped from the page: "I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death." This verse has guided me through decades, providing direction even in uncomfortable situations. Over time, God expanded my understanding to include "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." These words continue to shape my purpose to live boldly for Christ regardless of circumstances.We can also speak purpose into others who question their value. Share scriptures like Psalm 20:5—"May he give you what your heart desires and fulfill your whole purpose"—with those around you, especially the next generation. Help them understand they're here by divine appointment with a meaningful purpose. Finding your God-given purpose begins with spending time in His Word, asking what He's saying to you and how He wants you to respond. I encourage you to discover the Scripture that speaks to your calling and let it guide your journey. Remember, the Lord will fulfill His purpose for you because His steadfast love endures forever. Will you open your heart to discover it today?The accompanying devotion-driven discipleship guide that goes along with this podcast episode will be available on the Family Disciple Me app (SOON TO BE RELEASED!!!)______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, desperately needing a reset button? Tosha Williams reveals the transformative power of praise that has repeatedly carried her through difficult seasons. "When I praise God, my life is empowered like nothing else," she shares, offering a spiritual practice that lifts our eyes from problems and refuels depleted souls.Drawing from the rich tradition of biblical praise—particularly Psalm 118—Williams unpacks how worship isn't merely religious duty but spiritual renewal. The psalm's intimate declaration "You are my God, and I will praise you" becomes a personal touchstone for finding strength amid struggle. Williams vulnerably shares how her own family has leaned on the refrain "God is good and His love endures through all generations" during their hardest moments, demonstrating how praise provides perspective when circumstances feel overwhelming.Beyond personal transformation, Williams explores how praise profoundly impacts our relationships. When we vocalize gratitude and worship, people notice what anchors our hope. She shares her family's beautiful Thanksgiving tradition where everyone responds to shared blessings with "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His faithful love endures forever"—creating a chorus of praise that unites them in gratitude. These practical examples show how weaving worship into everyday moments creates contagious faith communities.Whether you're running on empty or seeking deeper spiritual practices, this episode offers both encouragement and practical steps. Access the conversation guide in the Family Disciple Me app (SOON TO BE RELEASED!!!) to continue this journey personally and with others. Remember Williams' powerful challenge: "You can choose to pout or praise." Which will you choose today?______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Moving beyond the world of "oughts" and "shoulds," we discover the transformative power of saying "I will" to God. The determination to fulfill our sacred pledges stands at the heart of authentic faith, creating a testimony that impacts not just our lives, but those around us.The Psalmist declares, "I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people" (Psalm 116:17-18), showing us that our commitments aren't meant to be private matters, but powerful witnesses. Throughout Scripture, we find God's people making bold declarations—"I will give thanks," "I will sing," "I will fear no evil," "I will walk in your truth." These aren't casual statements but expressions of holy determination that shape their stories.What's your pledge to God? Perhaps it's "I will trust you in this difficult season" or "I will teach my kids your word" or "I will praise you in the valleys." Whatever God impresses on your heart becomes not just a personal commitment but a living testimony. When we fall short—as we all do—God doesn't demand perfection but invites us back to devotion, allowing His grace to sustain our "I will" statements.This devotion-driven discipleship forms the foundation of a life transformed by Scripture. We seek God in His Word, finding those verses that speak deeply to our hearts, and then we speak those truths to others. Our personal pledges become the bridge between our devotional life and our discipleship influence.As we conclude this series on finding life verses that shape our story, remember to look for the promises, prayers, purposes, praises, and pledges in Scripture that God can use to transform your journey. Don't settle for good intentions—rise up with strength and say "I will" to the Lord, allowing His Word to shape your story every day for the rest of your life.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Ever felt your mind wander during prayer, losing focus and direction just when you need to connect with God most deeply? You're not alone. While quick "stoplight prayers" have their place, there's a profound difference when we learn to pray with laser focus and genuine depth.The secret lies in an ancient practice modeled by spiritual giants throughout history – praying Scripture. When we examine the prayer lives of Moses, David, Daniel, and Paul, we discover they consistently wove God's own words into their conversations with Him. Most powerfully, Jesus Himself turned to Scripture in His darkest hour on the cross, quoting from Psalms even as He suffered.This episode reveals how Scripture-focused prayer transforms our scattered thoughts into powerful spiritual conversations. Think of it as spiritual breathing – inhaling God's Word as you seek Him, then exhaling it back in focused prayer. The beautiful simplicity of this approach means you don't need to craft perfect words; you can borrow God's perfect words instead.Beyond personal growth, Scripture-focused prayer becomes a powerful discipleship tool. When you ask "Can I pray for you?" and then pray God's Word over someone, you're giving them the gift of divine truth wrapped in compassion. Imagine praying Psalm 23 over a friend facing fear, Ephesians 3:14-21 for someone needing strength, or the blessing from Numbers 6:24-26 over your children before school.Ready to transform your prayer life? This week, open your Bible to a passage – perhaps a psalm, one of Paul's prayers, or the Lord's Prayer. Pray it aloud for yourself, then pray it for someone else. Visit the Family Disciple Me app for the accompanying Discipleship Conversation Guide (SOON TO BE RELEASED!!!!) to take this journey deeper. Remember, discipleship starts with a conversation, and the most meaningful conversations are shaped by God's own words.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Ever notice how many people navigate life guided by simple mottos like "follow your heart" or "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger"? While these sayings shape decisions and relationships, followers of Jesus have something infinitely more powerful – God's Word. Out of thousands OF verses in the Bible, certain Scriptures become deeply personal, transforming into what I call "LIFE VERSES" that guide our journey for decades.This episode launches a series exploring how God uses specific scriptures to direct our paths. I share my own story of discovering a life verse at 14 years old, recording it in a green spiral notebook I still have today. That single verse has provided direction throughout my life, demonstrating how God can use scripture to shape us from youth through every season. Looking at Psalm 119:35 – "Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it" – we find both a prayer for guidance and a declaration of joy that perfectly captures our relationship with God's Word.Throughout this series, we'll explore five types of Scriptures that make powerful LIFE VERSES: promises, prayers, purposes, praises, and pledges. I candidly acknowledge that Bible reading sometimes feels like duty or drudgery, but consistent engagement transforms that duty into discipline and eventually into delight. I encourage you to mark meaningful verses in your Bible, journal about them, and share them with others. When you point someone else toward a verse that shaped your story, you're inviting them to experience God's Word personally. Download the Family Disciple Me app (SOON TO BE RELEASED!!!!) for conversation guides that help facilitate these meaningful discussions. As we discover the joy of life verses together, may God use His Word for His glory, our good, and the good of those He's entrusted to us.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Season 5 Episode 7 Chad gets a new printer & Nerd Christmas gifts. Today we talk about Chad's  new FDM printer and what you should get the Nerd in your life for Christmas. Send us a textGrab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | TeespringSupport the showThe Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebookhttps://www.youtube.com/@nerdyoldmenpodcast2973/streams