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You've built the capital. You know how to make money. And you've been doing everything you think you should be doing to build wealth. But have you ever stopped to ask: am I driving a Honda Civic or a Lamborghini? Most women measure their portfolio by how much gasoline they keep putting into the tank - $20K here, $50K there, without ever stopping to ask what kind of car they're actually driving. And putting premium gas into a '92 Honda Civic does not turn it into a Lamborghini. Tune in to learn: The scoreboard most women are measuring vs. the one that actually dictates the speed of your wealth. The anatomy of a Lamborghini portfolio and why more is not better. How a Lamborghini portfolio is very different from a Honda portfolio. How to think about outsourcing your wealth in a way that completely flips everything you've been taught on its head.

Race to the Shear Switch is exactly what it sounds like. You either cut the cable, or the cable decides your night for you. On Episode 224, retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot Larry Hall makes that call for real. Actually, this episode opens rough. Co-host Fig joins fresh off a highway wreck, rear-ended by a Peterbilt into another rig. However, he’s already cracking jokes about mistaking himself for Captain Kirk on the anesthesia. Furthermore, guest Larry Hall isn’t new to chaos. The retired Coast Guard aviator flew H-52s off cutters, once herding a boat home with rotor wash. He calls it the Border Collie technique, and it’s exactly as wild as it sounds. Race to the Shear Switch: Inside Episode 224 Consequently, the real drama shows up at 2 a.m. Larry is flying a night check ride with a young JG named Charlie Ray. They’re trying to pump out a sinking trawler offshore. The hoist cable snags on the boat’s outrigger, and it turns into a straight-up race to the shear switch. Both pilots reach for it at once. Once you shear the cable, the helicopter turns back into a slow, sad observation platform that can’t do much. Luckily, a Coast Guard boat crew from Station Tybee reaches the trawler first, and everyone gets to go home. Years later, Larry runs into Charlie again, only now Charlie’s a four-star admiral who remembers every second of that night, calling it the only shear of his entire career. Not a bad story to swap with the Vice Commandant. Larry also digs into Coast Guard history between stories. He’s a volunteer at the service’s historian’s office, and he name-drops everything from the Cuban boat lift to Douglas Munro’s Medal of Honor at Guadalcanal. It’s a deep well, and he knows exactly where the good stuff is buried. And that race to the shear switch from decades ago still comes up whenever these two cross paths. Stay Connected

Have over six figures in the bank… but still sometimes feel kind of broke? This episode is for my high earners who have a bunch of cash sitting there, investments and assets already—but still feel little threads of scarcity.  One minute everything is amazing and you're flying high, and the next it's,  is this actually okay? Can I repeat this? Tune in to learn: What actually causes the oscillation between “everything is amazing” and “ is this actually okay?” Why you can have plenty of cash, investments and assets—and still feel little threads of scarcity. What you think the problem is vs. what it actually is. The three very simple solutions to solve this for good.

Your host for the evening FiG brings you an interesting set plagued by technical issues but historic nonetheless as later that night the Dead would go on to be

How long does it actually take to turn $300K into $1M? It sounds like the question everyone wants answered, but it's the completely wrong place to focus. In this episode, I break down what real market returns say, why most people underestimate the power of compounding, and the one "secret accelerator" that can dramatically speed up your wealth without taking on more risk. Tune in to learn: How long it really takes to turn $300k into $1M using actual market returns. Why this is actually the wrong question to be asking. The "secret accelerator" that nobody realizes can 5-10x your investment growth. How one client used this to grow her net worth from $92K to $700K in just 3.5 years.

REVELATION EP7 THE MILLNNIUM THE FIG TREE AND OLIVE TREE AND VINE NOTES The Divine Strategist When we study the past and possible future of our planet, the sheer volume of global disruption often makes biblical prophecy feel like a chaotic sequence of stops and starts, failed drafts and last-minute divine corrections. But if we step back and view history through the word of God as the Divine Strategist, an amazing scriptural picture begins to emerge. At the centre of this divine/human earthly drama is the single glowing seed of Jesus, highlighted as the promised olive tree seed of faith made to one man called Abraham four thousand years ago - a master stroke, that through one lineage every family on earth would receive an eternal inheritance. And Jesus is also called the vine, and his followers are the branches So history is not drifting. It is an organised, predestined, calculated movement toward a specific and perfect goal. And by understanding God's Divine Countdown, we are taken out of confusion into a dazzling and daring clarity. To recognise what God is doing, and where we are standing in this countdown, we need to understand the roles of Abraham, Israel and the Gentile nations under their codenames as God's plant life. Abraham's plant codename is the root of the olive tree. Israel is both an olive tree and a fig tree. And then you have the Gentiles, the wild olive branches that are grafted into that olive tree. Now before we go any further, let's separate two of those trees, because they are not doing the same thing. Both the olive and the fig relate to Israel, but they operate in different spheres of God's administration. One is spiritual and covenantal - that's the olive tree. The other is national and geographical - that's the fig tree spoken of by Jesus in Matthew 24 and the national fig tree provides the historical stage upon which the wider spiritual strategy of the olive tree unfolds. When Jesus first came to his people the nation of Israel was also the olive tree of spiritual Israel, and he was rejected by both. Let's keep that fact in mind as we go because both the fig tree and the olive tree went through catastrophic change both spiritually and geographically. So we must first understand the nature of the olive tree we are compelled to read what Paul wrote in Romans - Romans 1I:1  ask, then, has God rejected his own people, the nation of Israel? Of course not! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham and a member of the tribe of Benjamin. No, God has not rejected his own people, whom he chose from the very beginning. Do you realise what the Scriptures say about this? Elijah the prophet complained to God about the people of Israel and said, "LORD, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too." And do you remember God's reply? He said, "No, I have 7,000 others who have never bowed down to Baal!" It is the same today, for a few of the people of Israel have remained faithful (to Jesus) because of God's grace… And since it is through God's kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God's grace would not be what it really is - free and undeserved. Did God's people stumble and fall beyond recovery? Of course not! They were disobedient, so God made salvation available to the Gentiles - the rest of the world. But he chose to have his own people become jealous and claim (his covenant favour) their own way for themselves. Now if the Gentiles were enriched because the people of Israel rejected God's offer of salvation through Jesus, think how much greater a blessing the world will share when they finally accept it. The Olive Tree So I want to ask some questions here.  What does the olive tree speak of? Spiritual covenant Israel.  What is the root? Abraham - one man.  What is the seed? Jesus.  And who are his fruit? All who live a new covenant life with Jesus by grace and faith. So that's the olive tree picture: Jesus the seed, Abraham the root, some branches get broken off and others get grafted in. I'll read those verses from Romans 11 shortly. But first look at The Fig Tree: the 1948 Prophetic Countdown Remember the fig tree speaks of National Israel now, not spiritual Israel, not the olive tree. Now in Matthew 24, as we discussed in the preceding episode 6 last week, Jesus gave us a specific marker for the end-of-the-age - when the fig tree begins to "put forth its leaves," the end is imminent. For two thousand years this tree was dormant -. But in 1948 things changed in the global landscape. When the Israeli flag was raised and the nation was physically restored to its land, the fig tree officially blossomed. So that historical event speaks of a ticking countdown clock. Jesus explicitly stated that the generation alive to witness this blossoming would not pass away before the fulfilment of all things. We are not just living in "interesting times." We are living in the final movement of a strategic timeline that began with that blossoming in 1948. The Divine Strategy: How Stumbling Led to Reconciliation So let's see how the stumbling of the original olive tree branches led to reconciliation. Israel's temporary fall was not a failure of God's plan. It became part of a larger strategy of judgement and mercy, and the hardening of their hearts was sovereignly repurposed to facilitate a wider reconciliation, not just for Israel but for the entire kosmos.  The original olive branches lost faith in Jesus as God, and the fig tree lost its identity as a nation and was dispersed, and the wild olive branches of us as humanity were grafted in through Jesus into a new covenant that Israel had rejected. A note on replacement theology Now I want to make a note on what's called replacement theology. Gentiles do not replace Israel. There is only one olive tree, with branches temporarily taken off and other branches grafted in, and we Gentile believers are wild branches sustained by the original Abrahamic root of faith. Paul says it very plainly, and he says it as a warning: Romans 11:16 If the roots of this olive tree are holy, the branches will be, too. But some of these branches from Abraham's olive tree (elaia) - some people of Israel - have been broken off. And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree (agrielaios - earthy/Adamic), have been grafted in. So now you also receive the Abrahamic covenant blessing God promised Abraham and his children, to share in the rich nourishment from the root of God's special olive tree. But you must not brag that you were grafted in to replace the branches that were broken off. You are just branches, not the root. Those branches were broken off because they didn't believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don't think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen. For if God did not spare the original branches, he won't spare you either. Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off. And if the people of Israel turn from their unbelief, they will be grafted in again, for God has the power to graft them back into the tree. You, by nature, were a branch cut from a wild olive tree. So if God was willing to do something contrary to nature by grafting you into his cultivated tree, he will be far more eager to graft the original branches back into the tree where they belong. So remember, the root is Abraham and we are the branches. And this grafting is tied to a physical timeline. The Unripe Figs of current national Israel Now that fig tree nation has had good times and bad times. And the good times are not good anymore, and the bad times are getting worse. And many of them may think they are a covenant olive tree - but they're not – not yet. And the book of Revelation makes this clear, because it speaks of the figs on the current fig tree in Israel, in Jerusalem, right now as unripe, immature figs at this present time since 1948. Revelation 6:12-17; 7:1-8 I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its untimely figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind. Right now, let's look at that picture. The falling stars speak of believers losing their position with Christ through immaturity, lack of faith and compromise with the world, and the mighty wind shakes everything that can be shaken. That's the sixth seal. And we also have untimely figs, which speaks of the current National Israel - the figs are there, but they have not ripened. So the fig tree is not yet ready to occupy its promised land because it has maintained its rejection of the promised new covenant – and the olive branches are still broken off. And that promise was not vague. Let's hear what it was they turned down: Jeremiah 31:33 I will put My law in their minds and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Ezekiel 36:26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; A new heart, and the law written on the inside of the mind. That is the new covenant fulfilled through Christ and foretold in the Abrahamic covenant of faith. So the immature believers and the unripe figs both face that fierce wind, which speaks of spiritual forces of darkness drawing them into the world's corrupt. And Hebrews tells us what the shaking is for: Hebrews 12:27 ...the removal of those things that are being shaken, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain. The Catalyst for Restoration: The Two Witnesses Now all of this loops around at the end, because Scripture says God will save all Israel. How? Who is going to come and preach to Israel? Well, two men called the two witnesses. They are actually called the two olive trees, which is very interesting, and their ministry brings National Israel back into the olive tree, the new covenant in Christ. Revelation 11:4 These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth. It's a legal necessity. These figures are prophetically linked to Moses, who represents the Law, and Elijah, who represents the Prophets. And they met with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. I wonder what they said to him at that time. Israel's national, legal and spiritual identity is bound to the Law and the Prophets, and en masse the nation will only respond to a testimony that validates those foundational scriptures through these two witnesses. There is already a remnant that has accepted Jesus, and there are many people bringing Jewish people to the Lord, and that's fine. But these two have to come back and give their gospel testimony. I'll say more about them in later sessions. And through that testimony the fig tree is brought into olive tree ripeness. Israel hears, believes, and is provoked to reconciliation with their Messiah. Paul calls this a mystery and states it plainly: Romans 11 I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. God chose to allow the heart of Israel to be partly hardened and blinded, but this will last only until the full number of all the nations comes to Christ at the end. And then all Israel will be saved. As the Scriptures say, "The one who rescues will come from Zion, and he will turn Israel away from ungodliness. And this is my covenant with them, that I will take away their sins." Many of the people of Israel are now enemies of the Good News, and this benefits you Gentiles. Yet they are still the people he loves because he chose their ancestors Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. For God's gifts and his call can never be withdrawn. So that's where the loop closes. The original branches are grafted back in, and the fig tree nation gets to share, finally, not just Canaan but the entire world with all believers in Jesus. Paul says that this brings life from the dead. And this final reconciliation sets the stage for the literal, physical return of Christ and the inauguration of a new era of governance - a thousand-year Millennium governance. So that leaves us with one question, and the rest of this message is about answering it.  The Millennial Bridge: a thousand-year governance Revelation 20:4 They lived and reigned with him for a thousand years. Upon his return, Christ inaugurates a visible, physical reign on the earth for a literal thousand years. God's people live and reign with him, and this becomes the public vindication of God's word on the very earth that humanity fractured. The question is When? Because God has not left that vague either. And to get at it, we have to go all the way back - back past Abraham, and past the flood, to the seven days of creation So back to the days of creation because we have to go back to creation, particularly the sixth day of man and woman and the seventh day of sabbath rest. Because God foretold the millennium when he rested on the seventh day. Why did he rest – he wasn't fatigued – he wanted to enjoy his loving relationship with his beautiful and spectacular creation especially his human family. Genesis 1:27 So God created human beings in his own image; male and female he created them. Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! ... And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day. Genesis 2:1 So the creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them was completed. On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy - set apart. There is an amazing parallel between the events of God's creative week and the six thousand years of God's plan of redemption since Adam fell - which brings us finally to the one thousand-year reign of Christ on earth with his people 2 Peter 3:8 But beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.  When those redemptive days are seen as periods of a thousand years, the pattern begins to unfold. 3. The Seven-Day Blueprint: Comparing Creation and Redemption The foundation of the Divine Countdown is the "Law of Inversion" established in 2 Peter 3:8: “One day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” By this divine logic, the six days of creation and the seventh day of rest (the Week of Creation) serve as the literal blueprint for 7,000 years of human history (the Week of Redemption). The Week of Creation and the Week of Redemption So now we chart the week of redemption: seven thousand-year days laid across history. Six have run since Adam fell, and the seventh has not begun.   Day The Week of Creation (Genesis 1-2) The Week of Redemption (Human History) Day 1 Separation of Light from Darkness. Man's sin and darkness separate him from God's light. Day 2 The Waters Divided. The Flood: Waters divide the old world from the new; 8 souls saved. Day 3 Plant Life Created. Abraham is called: The Father of the Olive, Fig, and Vine. Day 4 Sun, Moon, and Stars for signs/seasons. Elijah to Jesus: Era of signs; Jesus as the "Sun" and full Godhead. Day 5 Birds and Fish: "Be fruitful and multiply." Pentecost: The "Fishers of Men" and the Holy Spirit (Dove). No longer earthbound in life form. Day 6 Creation of Eve (Adam's Bride). Preparation of the Bride of Christ. Believers "eat of the truths of Israel" (1 Cor 10:11) to mature. Day 7 Sabbath Rest: God enjoys His creation. The 1,000-Year Millennium: Earth's rest and the visible reign of Christ. This blueprint allows us to discern with absolute precision where we currently stand on the timeline. The clock is no longer silent.   And now the inversion Now somebody is going to say, what if the millennium is only one day and not a thousand years? Because Peter gives it both ways in the same verse: one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. So take it either way and you get the same result. That's the divine law of inversion. And the prophet Hosea does exactly that: he talks in days, but he is actually talking in one thousand year spans of time, speaking of the span from the time Jesus came too the earth the first time until he comes the second timeascension to the restoration. Hosea 5:15; 6:1-3 I will return again to My place till they acknowledge their offense. Then they will seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me. Come, and let us return to the LORD; for He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His sight. Let us know, let us pursue the knowledge of the LORD. His going forth is established as the morning; He will come to us like the rain, like the former and latter rain to the earth. Now look at the verses. "I will return again to My place." That speaks of Jesus returning to his place at the ascension, and it gives us the starting point of the clock from inside the text itself, not from a date we have chosen. He says, "till they acknowledge their offense," so the condition of his return is their acknowledgement. And then, "In their affliction they will earnestly seek Me."  "After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up." One day is with the Lord as a thousand years. So after two days - two thousand years - He will revive us, and on the third day (the Millennium) He will raise us up. This third day is also God's Millennial rest - Revelation 20:2-7 - to enjoy his creation in loving relationship and in redemption. Six days of work, and then a day that is blessed and set apart. So that seventh thousand-year day is still in front of us. Let us have a look at what the Millennium Will Actually Look Like (Isaiah chapters 11 and 12 and Isaiah 65 Isaiah 65:21-22 They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit...  Socioeconomic Stability: Citizens will build their own houses and plant their own vineyards, enjoying the fruit of their labor without fear of loss. Absolute Justice: Governance will be perfect, with absolute justice executed instantly, removing the corruption that plagues modern systems. Natural Pacification: The "curse" of the fall is reversed; the natural world is pacified, with the wolf living alongside the lamb So there is restoration even in the ordinary things of life - work, longevity, justice and creation itself. So that's the millennium. But the promise to Abraham doesn't finish there. The Final Transition: from Canaan to the Cosmos The Bible says in Romans 8 that the whole creation is waiting for this. It's groaning: Romans 8:19, 22 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God... For we know that the whole creation groans and labours with birth pangs together until now. And Paul makes the expansion very clear in Romans 4:13 when he describes Abraham as the heir of the world - kosmos. So the promise was never going to finish with one piece of land. In Christ it opens out until the inheritance is the renewed creation itself. That is why Jesus can say, "the meek shall inherit the earth." He is not cancelling the promise to Abraham; he is showing us where it was ultimately going. After the Millennium the heavenly Jerusalem descends to the earth and the new heavens and new Earth are forever established to flourish from age to age The Living Connection: the Olive Tree and the Vine Now I just want to come back to the vine before we close. The olive tree tells us where we belong in God's covenant story. But the vine speaks of intimacy - abiding, menō, in Christ and his life flowing through us. The olive tree gives us a share in the promises; the vine speaks of how we live in that inheritance and bear its fruit. When you're abiding in the vine, you're flowing in the life. And just notice Joel before we finish. The fig tree and the vine are stripped and then restored, the former and latter rain comes, and finally the language changes from an untimely fig to a harvest that is ripe. So the same pattern is there again - the trees, the rain, the ripening and the harvest. So just in closing, let's go back to where we started. One man, in a desert, and a promise about a seed. Everything since has been the working out of that one promise - the branches broken off and grafted in again, the fig tree revived, and finally the restoration of all things. It is not a sequence of corrections. It is a strategy. And it ends with the same picture made whole: the fig tree ripened, the original branches grafted back into the olive tree, and both drawing from the promise that began with Abraham. And Paul finishes Romans 11 by saying: Romans 11 For God has imprisoned all humanity in their disobedience so he could have mercy on everyone and give them all his pardon of freedom. Oh, how great are God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the LORD's thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back? For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory in the Church. Mercy on everyone. That's the final climax of the grand design - the triumph of divine mercy over human disobedience and the restoration of all things in the new creation. So when you look out at a world marked by division and shifting borders, can you see the powerful, quiet triumph of a mercy that intends to restore the entire world?  

Fig and Dish discuss the mysterious Loretto staircase that was built by an unknown carpenter in a chapel that to this day can't be explained.

In December 2021, Racer and Race Director Shawn Lemaster sat down with us for Dark Zone #16. He was building races through 361 Adventures and putting in his own long days planning race courses and personal adventures. This year, we hit five years of the show, so we're running it back with some of those early voices, and Shawn was first in the chair.A lot has happened. 361 Adventures continues to grow, this spring he ran his first hundred-miler, and connects even more with his community through racing, directing, and adventures both near and far.That's the thread running through the whole hour. Triathlon, then AR, then bikepacking, now ultras. Every time Sean moved to a new sport, what he was really looking for was his people. We also get into 361 going all in for 2026, their signature event The Fig growing to twenty-four hours for its twenty-fourth year, and a mountain bike race that broke his social media. The Dark Zone is delighted to welcome Shawn Lemaster back to the show. Shownotes:361 Adventures - https://361adventures.com/361 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/361.Adventures/361 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/361adventures/Stagecoach 400 Documentary - Click Here

Shannon and Figs are joined by comedian Lil Mo Mozzarella to discuss the new Odyssey movie, Fig's crazy Australian offer to pay $7k for Shannon's socks, crowd work comedy and moreAir Date 7/28/26Support our sponsors⁠⁠⁠https://bodybraincoffee.com⁠⁠⁠ - use the code DING20 to get 20% off!⁠⁠⁠https://yokratom.com/ ⁠⁠⁠- Home of the $60 Kilo*Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...* ⁠⁠⁠thethingispodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ The Thing Is...Podcast Merch available at⁠⁠⁠https://gasdigitalmerch.com/collections/the-thing-is⁠⁠⁠The Thing Is... Airs every Tuesday, at 4:00pm ET on the GaS Digital Network! The newest 20 episodes are always free, but if you want access to all the archives, watch live, chat live, access to the forums, and get the show five days before it comes out everywhere else - you can subscribe now at ⁠gasdigital.com⁠ and use the code TTI to get a one week free trial.Follow the show on social media!Mike Figs - Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@comicmikefigs⁠⁠⁠Shannon Lee - Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@shannonlee6982 ⁠⁠⁠Shannon's Amazon Wishlist⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3Q05PR2JFBE6T?ref_=wl_share⁠⁠⁠To advertise your product on GaS Digital podcasts please email ⁠⁠⁠jimmy@gasdigitalmarketing.com⁠⁠⁠ with a brief description about your product and any shows you may be interested in advertising onSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you the kind of woman who likes to swing big? The exact mindset that helps you build a successful business could be the very thing holding you back as an investor. In this episode, I unpack the subtle—but ultimately HUGE—difference between thinking like an entrepreneur and thinking like an investor, and why mastering both could completely change your wealth-building journey. Tune in to learn: The subtle difference between an entrepreneurial mindset and an investor mindset. How, where, and why to leverage both. Why women, on average, get 1.8% better investment returns than men. The expensive lesson I learned after making a risky investment bet.

How can God work around moments of pain for His glory and our growth? In this episode Kate shares her story of fighting through pain, shame and struggle and finding Jesus in the midst of it.Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & welcome02:30 – Kate's story: missionary kid to rock bottom14:00 – The prayer room moment that changed everything19:00 – Loving God vs. liking God32:00 – Fig leaves: what are you really hiding behind?Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

An update on Fig's serious crash and injuries and an AMAZING story of heroism under fire in Vietnam!

Which generation will be alive when Christ returns? In this episode, Pastor Brian Gunter continues his study of the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24:32–35, examining Jesus' teaching about the fig tree, "all these things," and the meaning of "this generation." From a Historic Premillennial perspective, Brian argues that while the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 provides important background, Jesus ultimately points forward to the future generation that will witness the events immediately preceding His visible Second Coming. Learn why this passage remains one of the most debated texts in biblical prophecy and how it calls believers to watch, endure, and remain faithful. Subscribe for more biblical teaching on eschatology, the kingdom of God, and the return of Christ.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

Today, on the 235th episode of the As The Raven Dreams podcast, we have 17 True Chilling Paranormal stories. These stories come from the shadowy corners of reality, where everyday life takes an eerie twist & ordinary people experience the extraordinary. Would you like to participate in the postcard exchange? It comes with a free ATRD Sticker! Just Send a post card to the following... Lucas PO BOX 8198 Rochester, MN 55903 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like or rate the podcast, and leave me a comment with your thoughts if the platform your on supports it! I upload episodes every 3 days, so there are 2 days between new uploads. The podcast consists of new scary story collections, Glitch in the matrix collections, and also what I call the "Dark Dreams" collections (which are older stories, remastered and layered with rain sounds). If you have a story to submit, would like to find where to listen to the podcast, or want to find me on social media platforms, all of that info can be found at https://www.astheravendreams.com You can also send stories into my subreddit (r/theravensdream) or email them to me at AsTheRavenDreams@gmail.com Want to check out some ATRD Podcast Merch? ➤ https://teechip.com/stores/astheravendreams Or for signed merch ➤ https://ko-fi.com/AsTheRavenDreams I wrote a novel, "The Insomniac's Experiment" by Raven Adams! Check it out on amazon (Or you can email me for a signed copy!) Join Patreon to get early access and support the Podcast! ➤ https://www.patreon.com/AsTheRavenDreams Check out my gaming channel with my pal Ghost_Ink ➤ @superNefariousBros On YouTube Thank you to all of the authors that have stories in todays episode... Debbie Hickmanm Jessamy, Ankit, Serenthia, Ryan T, Monrick C, Fig, Karen, Amarilis R., Anne B., James C, Loranda, Vanessa, Kieran, Alexis As Well As Any Author That Has Requested Anonymity. TimeStamps… Ad breaks after Story 1 & Story 7 1 ➤ 1:06 2 ➤ 6:51 3 ➤ 13:54 4 ➤ 17:06 5 ➤ 19:11 6 ➤ 23:16 7 ➤ 25:00 8 ➤ 28:03 9 ➤ 30:42 10 ➤ 40:39 11 ➤ 44:19 12 ➤ 47:00 13 ➤ 58:21 14 ➤ 1:00:46 15 ➤ 1:03:18 16 ➤ 1:05:23 17 ➤ 1:07:51 ----- Disclaimer ➤ Episodes include a content warning for language and sensitive/disturbing content. Listener discretion is always advised. ALL Audio and visuals on this podcast are copyright of AS THE RAVEN DREAMS / RAVEN ADAMS and may not be duplicated, in any format. Bless This Mess. None of my audio is AI Generated, I am a real person reading real stories into a real microphone. Note: The podcast nor the host endorses any advertisements played during the podcast, ads are not chosen by ATRD or Raven Adams, they are chosen automatically by the advertisement systems by the platforms that host the podcast. I do not endorse, support, or promote any opinions or statements made in any adverts played during the show. #ScaryStories #UnexplainedMysteries #GlitchInTheMatrix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RePete opens the show and a call with Sticks about buying an airplane. Apparently, Sticks needed an airplane-shaped hole in his finances! Before that, two quick health check-ins: Fig is nursing an eye injury (prescription: beach time, not flight time). Meanwhile, Bago is recovering from a pathologic knee fracture, mistaken for arthritis for weeks. Good news — the lesion’s benign, and he’ll be back producing the show soon. Then things get properly ridiculous. Naval aviator “Vegas” (aka Lieutenant Jones) joins the show. First there’s a reference to a sword salute in his Dress Blues behind a hangar… the full story about that can be heard in our “Blues Brothers Episode 90” then takes the opportunity to relive his Harrier ejection over the Neuse River. During a training hop at VMAT-203, an electronic fuel control failure sparked two engine fires on approach. Buck’s play-by-play (“Vegas, you’re on fire, eject, eject…”) barely finished before Vegas was through the canopy. He landed on a golf course, no green fees required. Finally, Porky swings by to reminisce about the last public USMC Harrier demo. The guys wrap up with “Get Better Fig.” Thanks to One Skin and DC Artworks for keeping the lights (and occasionally the jets) on.

There are only 2 numbers that define the speed of your wealth. Dive into the episode to get the goods.  You'll discover why not all dollars are created equal. And the secret to financial freedom 10X faster than anyone else. Inside you'll find: The two numbers that define the speed of your wealth and why your income isn't one of them Why some dollars are worth nearly 200X more than others--and which ones are more important How to collapse your financial freedom timeline from 30 years to as little as 3 Why your portfolio, not your business revenue, is the real measure of your wealth And the danger of celebrating cash flow (what you're missing)

Fig was involved in a serious crash on Thursday - 16 July. A Short update on his condition.

AI news: Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 is a big AI model and Moonshot's early benchmarks put it surprisingly close to GPT-5.6 Sol and Claude Fable 5. And… Kevin's Opus 5 SCOOP!! Also: OpenAI's reported screenless AI speaker, a Seedance 2.5 preview, the Suno hack, robot fights and AI-built games in Unreal Engine and Blender. On today's AI For Humans, Kevin Pereira and Gavin Purcell unpack Kimi K3's benchmarks, pricing, Flappy Bird and Minecraft tests, and giant-model economics. Then, Kevin DRIPS Opus 5 alpha and says it's VERY good and blows the doors off of Fable but it's… slow.  Plus Demis Hassabis's AI-governance proposal, AI 2040's Plan A, OpenAI's reported screenless speaker, Codex Keyboard, a Seedance 2.5 preview, the alleged sources exposed by the Suno hack, spectacular robot violence, polite office-robot dabbing, and what happens when GPT-5.6 Sol meets Unreal Engine, Blender and two hosts with free time. THE AI FRONTIER IS MOVING AGAIN—AND CHINA IS RIGHT THERE WITH IT. // Show Links // AI FOR HUMANS Survey https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/forms/b7c77287-2cfd-4b64-a278-eb1a2ccb5744 Official Moonshot AI Kimi K3 launch video https://x.com/Kimi_Moonshot/status/2077521842080817296 Official Kimi K3 launch and benchmark thread https://x.com/Kimi_Moonshot/status/2077830229968683203 Official Kimi K3 technical launch article https://kimi.com/blog/kimi-k3 Kimi K3 head-to-head with GPT-5.6 Sol https://x.com/chetaslua/status/2077701096924229744 Kimi K3 Flappy Bird test https://x.com/jun_song/status/2077396996865003739 Demis Hassabis on a new framework for AI governance https://x.com/demishassabis/status/2076957440109625718 AI 2040: Plan A https://ai-2040.com/ Bloomberg's report on OpenAI's first device https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-14/openai-s-first-device-will-be-moveable-screenless-speaker-built-as-ai-companion OpenAI Developers' Codex Keyboard post https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/2077425991790870644 BytePlus Seedance 2.5 World Cup preview https://x.com/BytePlusGlobal/status/2077321849806234080 Variety's report on the Suno hack and training data https://variety.com/2026/music/news/suno-hack-youtube-music-deezer-genius-data-trained-ai-music-1236811772/ Ultimate Robot Knockout Legend (UKRL) Fight https://x.com/ErenChenAI/status/2077750358302921029 Soft floating robot demo https://x.com/clankrmedia/status/2076593164744376707 Two NEO robots talk to each other—and then one dabs https://x.com/BerntBornich/status/2077749438630805648 GPT-5.6 Sol plus Unreal Engine experiment https://x.com/NomadsVagabonds/status/2077577815684202960 Gavin's first GPT-5.6 Sol plus Blender attempt https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2076736788320927925 Kevin's Find The Cursor Game: CURSED https://us-lax-8710957c.colyseus.cloud/ Gavin's Fig + Moss Watch autonomous studio https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2077155825274229122 Fig's stand-up set https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2076382092842475948   // Join the AI For Humans community // Join the AI For Humans Discord https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Support AI For Humans on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow Subscribe to the AI For Humans newsletter https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow AI For Humans on X: @AIForHumansShow https://x.com/AIForHumansShow Follow AI For Humans on TikTok: @aiforhumansshow https://www.tiktok.com/@aiforhumansshow Speaking and booking https://www.aiforhumans.show/  

One of the biggest mistakes women make with investing is believing that waiting a few more months won't make much of a difference.   In this throwback episode, I break down why waiting is one of the most expensive financial decisions you'll ever make. We unpack the hidden cost of delaying your investments, the power of compound growth, and why every month you put off optimizing your portfolio could be costing you tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in future wealth.   Tune in to learn: Why waiting to optimize your investments is one of the most expensive financial decisions you'll ever make How compound interest means you're not losing today's growth, you're cutting off future growth Why every month you delay investing could cost you tens or even hundreds of thousands in future wealth The hidden opportunity cost of leaving an underperforming portfolio untouched Why optimizing your current investments is often the easiest money you'll ever make - without another launch, sales call, or new client

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The biggest mistake women make when thinking about optimizing their investments is believing they have to pay for it out of their monthly cash flow. In this episode, I share why that isn't the real comparison you should be making. We unpack the hidden cost of an underperforming portfolio, why invisible losses are often far greater than visible expenses, and how using your investment money strategically can actually put you years ahead on your path to financial freedom.   Tune in to learn Why you can use your investment money to optimize your portfolio instead of pulling from your monthly cash flow The mindset shift around invisible costs and why a leaky portfolio is often far more expensive than you realize How to create a plan if you're drawing down from your investments after a divorce, business sale, or other transition Why optimizing your portfolio is like reinvesting in your business not creating another expense How having a clear long-term investment plan allows you to spend with confidence while staying on track for financial freedom  

Marine Corps aviator Maui (call sign Cobra-31) joins RePete and Fig for stories spanning three decades of naval aviation: serving under Colonel Don Conroy — the real-life inspiration for The Great Santini — flying Huey gunships out of Marble Mountain, a hair-raising New Year's Eve medevac, training Iranian pilots before the Tehran evacuation, and flying CH-46s in Desert Storm.

Claude Fable 5 survives on subscriptions until July 12 after Anthropic's latest extension, and the model access rollercoaster is not over yet. This week on AI For Humans, Gavin Purcell and Kevin Pereira get into the strangest and most fascinating AI story in a while: Anthropic's new research on the J-Space, an interpretability breakthrough that lets researchers read, audit, and shape what Claude is actively thinking about, and suggests surprising parallels between language models and our own minds. Gavin even had Fig, his Claude Code, make an episode of his weird little series about it.  Meanwhile the Fable 5 rollercoaster continues: it came back July 1, was set to leave subscription plans, and in a late update we cover, Anthropic extended included access through July 12 with plans to restore it fully as capacity allows. Plus GPT-5.6 Sol is rumored to be great but still is not here, Bidi-1 got renamed GPT LIVE 1, Reuters reports Beijing may restrict overseas access to China's most advanced AI models, Seedance 2.5 might arrive sooner than expected, Gavin's microdrama hits episode two, and the insanely cool thing of the week is a live, playable demo of AI-generated Rocket League. AI FOR HUMANS BREAKS DOWN THE BIGGEST NEWS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EVERY WEEK WITH ZERO DOOM AND MAXIMUM FUN   // Show Links // Anthropic's paper and video on the J-Space, reading and shaping what Claude is actively thinking about (official) https://x.com/AnthropicAI/status/2074185348142280912 Gavin's Claude Code series: the episode Fig made from the J-Space paper https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2074510080477925548 Anthropic extends Fable 5 on all paid plans through July 12 (official) https://x.com/claudeai/status/2074548242386178258 Anthropic's Claude Code lead on Fable leaving subscriptions and returning as capacity allows https://x.com/trq212/status/2072814903170408784 Fable 5 is leaving subscriptions, but maybe not for good (Yahoo Tech) https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/claude/articles/claude-fable-5-leaving-subscriptions-153244723.html GPT-5.6 Sol rumors: gonna be great, but not here yet https://x.com/AndrewCurran_/status/2074525651890250017 Ben Hylak: spoiled by 5.6 https://x.com/benhylak/status/2074200425562251485 Bidi-1 renamed to GPT LIVE 1 (testingcatalog) https://x.com/testingcatalog/status/2074404297618415626 Porting Command and Conquer to iPad with Fable 5 https://x.com/ammaar/status/2073501877753323772 The 3js toymaker from mrdoob https://x.com/mrdoob/status/2073666517783458071 Reuters via Yahoo Finance: Beijing weighs restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI models https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/exclusive-beijing-looking-curbing-overseas-101644780.html Seedance 2.5 may be coming sooner than expected (rumor, single source) https://x.com/capcutapp/status/2073261464065122562 Gavin's microdrama, episode two https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2073200219786019214 Explaining the tung tung tung sahur legal battle via old cartoons in Seedance 2 https://x.com/FabianMosele/status/2072799719286354363 Insanely cool thing of the week: a live, playable demo of generated Rocket League https://x.com/gen_intuitczion/status/2074104524596457706   Join our Discord https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow Subscribe to the AI For Humans Newsletter https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us on X @AIForHumansShow https://x.com/AIForHumansShow Find us on TikTok @aiforhumansshow https://www.tiktok.com/@aiforhumansshow Book us for speaking or consultation https://www.aiforhumans.show/  

Many enterprise brand strategies face dropping engagement rates because their visual messages are broken apart and altered across highly fragmented media channels. Mark Figliulo, founder and Creative Chairman at FIG, breaks down how to build high-performance creative databases to analyze visual, textual, and musical components across millions of assets.He shares his operational framework for navigating the branding battles between leading AI platforms, unifying creative execution with programmatic media planning networks, and sourcing custom data foundations to prevent repetitive campaign insights during client pitches.Key tactical themes covered:Tracking and correcting layout alterations across fragmented vertical environments.Tagging design assets with unique IDs to track performance across distribution pipelines.Aligning creative agency design directly with programmatic media network buying.Analyzing the long-term corporate value of humor, transparency, and moral foundations.Mixing automated workflows with custom data pools to avoid repetitive strategy layouts.Mark Figliulo is the founder and Creative Chairman at FIG, directing creative data tracking and asset architecture pipelines for premier consumer accounts.Connect & Protect Your Creative Assets:Follow Mark Figliulo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-figliulo-2817b19/Explore FIG: https://www.figagency.com/Automate Performance Marketing Budgets with Strike Social: https://strikesocial.com/guaranteed-paid-social-media-ads-outcomes/Connect with Host Dylan Conroy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanconroy/

Get in losers, let's go to the movies. We're saddling up and strutting our way through the Messed Up mall of Forbidden Fruits - the latest Shudder original that's part Mean Girls, part The Craft and part Mallrats? That last one is debatable, especially for high school Griffey. In this episode, Sam reveals his new approach to reviewing movies by going totally method and stepping into the mind of a teenage mall girl from Texas. Meanwhile, Griffey and Heath grapple with whether they are aging out of stories intended for Gen Z. By the way, were there supposed to be witches in this movie? Logline: At a mall store, Apple leads a secret witch cult with coworkers Cherry and Fig. New hire Pumpkin questions their sisterhood, forcing them to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends. Director: Meredith Alloway  Starring: Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, Gabrielle Union

Most women say they want "more money" but that's not a financial goal. In this episode, I break down the six levels of FU Money so you can identify exactly where you are on your wealth journey, what each stage looks like, and the specific shifts you need to make to move to the next level.  When you know where you're going, building wealth becomes a whole lot simpler ;)   Tune in to learn The six levels of FU Money—and how to identify exactly where you are today What keeps women stuck at each stage, from survival through to financial sovereignty The specific mindset shifts and financial skills required to move to the next level Why simply wanting "more money" isn't enough to build real wealth How to create a portfolio that pays for your lifestyle and gives you true financial freedom

In Episode 218 of So There I Was, Fig & RePete bring listeners two stories recorded live at the Harrier Sundown gathering in North Carolina. First up is “Monster,” one of the earliest Marine aviators selected for the AV-8B Harrier program back in 1984. He recounts the chaos of being handed the first-ever heavyweight VSTOL launch off an LPH — no computers, no test pilot, just a junior lieutenant, a hazy horizon, and a velocity vector that refused to move. Monster also shares the bookend of his career: selected first to fly the Harrier, and years later, the Marine to retire the Corps’ last A-4. Next, “Rizzo” takes listeners to Fallujah and Al-Amariyah during the height of the Iraq War. What started as a routine night of illumination runs turned into a low-altitude gun run that blew straight through the 2,000-foot floor — down to 60 feet, right in the alley. The story closes two decades later, when one of the kids who scavenged his spent shell casings tracked him down on Facebook and sent them back as shot glasses. Two pilots, two eras, one wild ride!

Marine Cobra pilot X-Man flew combat in both Grenada and Beirut — in the same month. He walks RePete and Fig through his path from a test pilot neighbor in Northern Virginia to the cockpit of an AH-1, the Grand Anse campus rescue operation, and a Beirut rules-of-engagement situation where the pilot in command was asked to apologize for returning fire. He declined. At 69, X-Man is still logging AH-1 time with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation. This one's got range.

In the Crossover event of the year the TMNT run into some Major Kaiju problems and see that Godzilla is attacking Japan, but to make matters worse King Gidorah attacks New York City!Master Splinter divulges the secret history of the Foot Clan and Odo Island where he, Yamato Yoshi and the Shredder once tried to repel the Mighty Godzilla and failed.Krang's new invention the Kaigutagen creates bigger problems for the turtles with giant sized Rocksteady and Bebop, but it's The Kaiju Turtles and Jet Jaguar Donatello (Jet-atello) to the rescue.Join us as we walk in the footsteps of the King of the Monsters himself and fight the Foot Clan! Special Guest stars Mondo Gecko, Rocksteady, Bebop, Krang, Jet Jaguar, Rodan and Ankyrus.A Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza Time with Fig, Proschutto, Gorgonzola Cheese and Arugula Pizza!

The biggest misconception about building wealth is that you simply need to make more money. The truth is that high net worth wealth is built through mastering a specific set of skills, many of which have nothing to do with your income. In this episode, I break down the four skills every wealthy woman must develop, what it looks like when they're missing, how to know when you've nailed them, and the results that become possible when all four are working together. Tune in to learn: The four skills you must master if you want to create a very high net worth How to create and communicate value in a way that allows you to make significantly more money What it actually means to manage money well and why many high earners still struggle with this How understanding risk and return helps you multiply your wealth with confidence What each skill looks like when it's missing, how to know when you've nailed it, and the results you'll create once they're in place

Louis est libre. Et paradoxalement, c'est en prison qu'il a rencontré la liberté pour ce qu'elle a de plus profond. C'est dans l'immobilité qu'il a touché à toute la sagesse du monde, en explorant la pensée humaine, nos prisons mentales, nos assujettissements et nos tourments infinis. Figé, réduit à l'état d'animal, Louis Arnaud s'est libéré intérieurement avant qu'on ne le libère physiquement.Notre rencontre est probablement l'une de celles qui m'a le plus marquée depuis 6 années à tendre un micro jaune au monde.Avec Louis dans cet épisode, on parle de prison mentale, de liberté intérieure et de l'Iran.Je te souhaite d'aller au bout de cette écoute si riche, et j'espère que cet épisode te guidera vers la liberté intérieure.Belle écoute ! ☀️ Merci à l'Académie du Climat d'avoir permis d'enregistrer cet épisode dans leur studio.---Pour retrouver la Regen School, c'est ici.

This episode is sponsored by Fig.This episode features a conversation with Nir Loya Dahan, Co-Founder and CPO at Fig, recorded at RSAC 2026. Our discussion covers telemetry health and SOC infrastructure resilience: what breaks in a log pipeline, why silent failures are so hard to catch, and how detection teams can build more confidence in their data foundation.Resources:Nir's Email: nir@fig.securityFig Website: https://www.fig.securityContact, Courses, and More:For feedback, reviews, guest pitches, or to get in contact with me for any other reason, head to blueprintpodcast.live!Check out John's SOC Training Courses for SOC Analysts and Leaders:SEC450: SOC Analyst Training - Applied Skills for Cyber Defense OperationsLDR551: Building and Leader Security Operations CentersFollow and Connect with John:  LinkedIn

The SpaceX IPO has generated a huge amount of excitement, but before you rush to invest, it's important to understand how IPOs actually work and what most headlines aren't telling you.   In this episode, I break down the full lifecycle of an IPO, the risks and opportunities that come with investing in newly public companies, and how I'm personally thinking about SpaceX. You'll learn the key dates to be aware of, what typically happens after a company goes public, and the framework I use to evaluate whether an IPO deserves a place in my portfolio.Tune in to learn: How IPOs actually work and what happens before a company becomes publicly available The key dates and considerations to know if you're thinking about investing in SpaceX Why early investors and public investors are taking on very different levels of risk What the headlines about SpaceX aren't telling you Whether I've added SpaceX to my portfolio and how I think about opportunities like this

We start off with Frank Crist presents, They're Fine, Just Fine and Kerry has the latest Geek News for us. Then we award the Boner of the Day and Victoria joins us with her Secret Lives of Mormon Wives updates. After that, we get to meet Fig, the sweetest yorkie up for adoption at the Humane Society, just before we challenge a listener to Beat Nick. And as always, we finish with Boner Recap and news!

If investing has ever felt confusing, overwhelming, or like everyone else got a manual you somehow missed, this episode is for you. In this episode, I break down how investing actually works from the ground up. We cover what an investment really is, how compound interest creates wealth, why diversification matters, and the biggest mistakes that cause people to lose money. Most importantly, I want you to see that investing isn't complicated. It's simply a skill that nobody taught us. When you understand the foundations, investing stops feeling intimidating and starts feeling empowering. Tune in to learn: What an investment actually is (+ why things like cars, boats, and even some houses aren't necessarily investments) How compound interest really works using a simple apple orchard analogy Why the second decade of investing is exponentially more valuable than the first The biggest investing mistakes people make, from stock picking and crypto concentration to relying on underperforming advisors How to set up investments properly, know your financial freedom numbers, and build a portfolio that grows wealth predictably over time

Why can two women learn the exact same business strategy, the exact same investing strategy, and still create wildly different results? In this episode, I take you deeper than tactics, habits, beliefs, and even traditional identity work to uncover the invisible forces that are quietly driving your relationship with money, wealth, and success. I'm sharing what I've observed from women with 8 and 9 figure net worths, why high-net-worth women operate in an entirely different way, and the hidden patterns that shape your financial reality without you even realizing it. Tune in to learn: Why two women can learn the exact same strategy and create wildly different financial results The mysterious reason money seems to move effortlessly to some women and feel hard for others What sits deeper than beliefs, habits, energetics, and identity work Eight invisible forces that are driving your entire paradigm with wealth How ultra high-net-worth women view money, time, themselves, and the allocation of capital differently than everyone else

By Randy Urwiller - What do we mean “fig leaves”? “Fig leaves” can symbolize our futile efforts in trying to cover up our sins from ourselves and from God. Why should we put away our fig leaves? Because hiding or ignoring sin does us no good. “Fig leaves” do not allow us to see ourselves better – even as God sees us!

What if the reason you feel stuck with investing has nothing to do with the investments themselves and everything to do with how you're thinking about them? In this episode, I challenge one of the most common stories I hear from women: “I've been burned by a bad investment before.” I share some of my biggest investing losses, including investments that went all the way to zero, and why those experiences never stopped me from continuing to grow my wealth. You'll learn a completely different way to think about investing, risk, losses, and returns that will change how you relate to money forever. Tune in to learn: Why the story “I've been burned by a bad investment” is keeping so many women stuck How I think about making investments in my business and in my portfolio Why I've had investments go to zero and investments that didn't pay off + still grown my money exponentially Some of my biggest investing losses and the lessons they taught me The mindset shift that will completely change how you relate to investing, risk, and wealth building

What did Jesus mean when He said, “this generation will not pass away”?In this episode of Down to Earth Theology, Matt Plett examines one of the most debated passages in Matthew 24 and the Olivet Discourse.Did Jesus primarily predict the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, or was He speaking about the end of the world?Matt explores the fig tree generation, common futurist interpretations, the 1948 Israel theory, failed date-setting, and how the judgment on Jerusalem points forward to Christ's final return.If you've struggled to understand Matthew 24, Bible prophecy, A.D. 70, or the Olivet Discourse, this episode provides historical context and biblical analysis to help make sense of one of Jesus' most controversial teachings.Subscribe to Eschatology Matters for more content on biblical prophecy, covenant theology, church history, and the victorious kingdom of Christ.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

This week on Cultivating Place, public gardens as living classrooms, the quiet power of trees in city life, and how tending landscapes can cultivate resilience, curiosity, and belonging. Host Abra Lee is in conversation with Brent “Fig” Figlestahler, horticulturist, landscape architect, educator, and devoted steward of public green spaces from the cultivated collections and urban woodlands of Cylburn Arboretum Friends, to classrooms, community gardens, and neighborhoods across the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Fig shows what it means to care deeply for plants — and for the people and places connected to them. Listen in! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF Brent Figlestahler, All Rights Reserved.

If you've ever lost money investing, or felt terrified to start because investing feels “too risky”, this episode is going to completely reframe how you think about risk, wealth, and building a powerful portfolio. In this episode, I break down what uneducated investors are always missing, why all investments are not created equal, and how great investors actually think about taking on risk strategically. I'm also walking you through different asset classes, why diversification matters so much, and how to build a portfolio that creates higher returns without taking on reckless risk. Tune in to learn: The two biggest reasons women lose money investing in the first place What all great investors understand about risk that uneducated investors miss Why all investments and asset classes carry different levels of risk How to build a high-performing portfolio with higher returns and less unnecessary risk Why chasing the highest returns often leads women to take on way more risk than they realize  

Fig & RePete go over several aviation topics - including the F/A-18 Growler Mid Air collision in Mountain Home Idaho, last week.

Presenting Sponsor Thirdzy!  https://thirdzy.com/JAZZYPromotion Code for 15% off: JAZZYSupport Carolyne with the purchase of your CrossFit Games Tickets, Use Code cfgprevost10 at checkoutEveryday we take a break from the busy work day to catch our breath, hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about Sweets, TV, being a Wedding DJ, the Torian Pro and Fig and Isaac Newton.

Financiers are classic French almond cakes made with brown butter, eggs, almond flour, and almond paste. Traditionally baked in small rectangular molds that resemble gold bars, they're prized for their rich, nutty flavor, moist crumb, and delicately crisp edges. Chloe Hodgman, pastry chef at The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma, California, shows how to make financiers elevated with two seasonal variations: chai and Anjou pear. These refined yet simple cakes are perfect for dessert, afternoon tea, or an elegant addition to any pastry spread. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almonds/financiers

These fluffy almond brioche tarts are a delicious combination of buttery brioche, creamy almond frangipane, and sweet pear, finished with a sprinkle of crunchy sliced almonds. Perfectly warm and comforting, they're ideal for brunch, dessert, or anytime you want a little indulgence. Pastry Chef Chloe Hodgman from The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma shows us how to make these mini almond brioche tarts. The rich, custard-like frangipane adds depth and elegance, while the almond aroma makes these tarts truly irresistible. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almonds/briochetart

Choux au craquelin is a classic French pastry—think of it as an elevated cream puff, finished with a thin, sweet, cookie-like crust that bakes up crisp and crackly. Its name translates roughly to “cracker cream puff,” a nod to its signature crunch. Chloe Hodgman, pastry chef at The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma, shares her recipe for this elegant dessert. The choux is topped with an espresso almond flour craquelin before baking, then filled with a decadent chocolate stracciatella espresso mascarpone mousse. The result is a showstopping, special-occasion dessert—crispy on the outside, light and airy on the inside, with rich espresso and chocolate flavors in every bite. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almonds/chouxaucraquelin

Crisp and dunkable, almond biscotti are classic Italian cookies beloved for their crunchy texture and nutty flavor. One of the best things about biscotti is how customizable they are—once you master the base dough, the variations are endless. Pastry Chef Chloe Hodgman of The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma, California, walks us through how to make almond biscotti three delicious ways: fragrant Earl Grey, sweet-tart White Chocolate Cranberry, and a bold, unexpected Savory Hot Honey version. Whether you're baking to gift, to entertain, or just to dunk into your morning coffee, these biscotti have a flavor for every occasion. Find the recipe at: https://www.ciaprochef.com/almonds/biscotti

Most women think the answer to making more money is working harder, longer, or squeezing more into an already packed schedule. In this episode, I break down why that is one of the biggest wealth traps I see, and how the real game is learning to create more output with the exact same input. I'm sharing the identity shift that helped me turn a $54K cash week into over $1M in long-term wealth, why Tony Robbins earns hundreds of millions in the same 24 hours we all have, and how to stop optimizing for cash… and start optimizing for true wealth. Tune in to learn: The one reason people like Tony Robbins make millions with the exact same hours you have The difference between optimizing for cash versus optimizing for wealth The identity shift that can help you create 20X more wealth with the exact same time and money you have right now What leverage actually is + how to create more output for the same input in your business, money, and life Why working harder is not what creates the biggest financial results + what high-net-worth women do instead

Coming into a large sum of money whether through an inheritance or divorce, can feel overwhelming, emotional, and even a little scary. In this episode, I walk you through how to actually think about that money so you don't avoid it, mismanage it, or leave massive growth on the table. The way you handle this moment will determine whether this becomes a missed opportunity… or one of the most powerful wealth-building decisions you ever make. Tune in to learn: Why fear is one of the first things that comes up with a lump sum and why women tend to go “head in the sand” about it Why a large amount of money sitting unoptimized is actually costing you money every single day Why it doesn't matter how investments performed in the past, but whether they're the best place for your money going forward Why holding onto losing investments to avoid capital gains taxes doesn't make logical sense How to simplify and confidently rebuild your portfolio in a way that actually supports your goals

Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories On an otherwise ordinary Tuesday night, a very sensible nine-year-old named Stella hears a small tap on her bedroom window — and discovers a tiny, glowing star named Fig, hopelessly lost after his navigation chart got soaked in a cloud. Over a warm cup of tea and a well-worn star atlas, Stella sets out to help her unexpected visitor find his way home. Together they climb to the rooftop, where the whole sky opens up above them, and Fig finally spots the Pleiades — his cluster of seven sisters — glimmering near the horizon. Before he rises back into the night, he makes Stella a quiet promise: look for the second star from the left, and he'll blink twice, just for her. Every Lauren's Little Bedtime Story includes: Calming Relaxation: Gentle breathing exercises to help your body relax. Original Bedtime Lullaby: Wind-down time as Lauren sings you to sleep. A Full Original Bedtime Story: A whimsical story read aloud by Lauren.