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Jenna Free is a counselor who specializes in ADHD, and she doesn't teach it from a textbook, she lives it, having been diagnosed herself at 32. Her work zeroes in on the piece she says the field keeps missing: dysregulation. Through her ADHD regulation groups and her training for mental health professionals, she teaches a method built around regulating the nervous system, thoughts, and behaviors, and she's put it all into her bestselling book The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation, a Toronto Star and Globe and Mail bestseller. The core idea here reframes almost everything men think they know about ADHD. Jenna argues that most of what gets labeled ADHD is actually an ADHD brain stuck in chronic fight or flight, and that it's fixable. She and Larry get into what's happening in the brain during dysregulation, the four survival responses, why potential keeps you stuck, and how simply refusing to fight with reality can change your whole day. If you or your kids have ever felt like putting on socks is a full body assignment, this one explains why. Timeline Summary [1:58] – Getting diagnosed at 32 and finally making sense to herself [3:28] – Four careers by 35, from marketing to modeling in South Africa to teaching [9:14] – Two kids under a year and a half apart and max fight or flight [9:57] – Your mess becomes your message [10:16] – The full bio: the ADHD regulation method and a bestselling book [13:16] – What's actually happening in an ADHD brain stuck in fight or flight [14:43] – Why the fight or flight symptom list looks almost identical to the ADHD one [15:49] – The socks story and how different life feels once you're regulated [18:58] – Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, and how each one shows up [20:39] – Why your body can't tell a to-do list from a bear [22:01] – Which survival response dominates, and whether gender or age matters [24:41] – Why this work is hard for kids and lands better with bought-in adults [25:28] – Hyperactive, inattentive, and combination types across the lifespan [26:28] – Where regulation actually starts, and why buy-in comes first [27:43] – Putting on your dysregulation goggles to see symptoms differently [29:26] – Giving yourself permission to regulate when survival mode resists it [32:44] – Physical regulation first: slowing down to signal safety to the body [35:14] – Potential versus reality and the shoulds that pull you back into panic [36:50] – The spilled box of gems and dropping the fight with reality in five seconds [38:27] – Larry's disputed parking charge and staying calm while everyone else panicked [43:12] – Do people with ADHD have less energy, or is it pouring onto the floor? [45:13] – Why Jenna's calming tone regulates her own body in real time [48:14] – How fawning and people pleasing trace back to the amygdala 5 Key Takeaways It's Often Fight or Flight, Not Just ADHD — Many of the symptoms people write off as permanent ADHD traits, the overwhelm, paralysis, and procrastination, are actually a nervous system stuck in survival mode. That part is treatable. Your Body Can't Tell a To-Do List From a Bear — Under chronic stress, blood flow leaves the prefrontal cortex so you can fight or run, which is exactly why you can't think clearly when you sit down to work. Buy-In Comes Before Any Technique — Regulation work is uncomfortable because your system thinks its old patterns are keeping you alive. You have to genuinely want the change to push through the resistance. Start by Physically Slowing Down — Walking instead of rushing, dropping your shoulders, and typing at a reasonable pace all signal safety to the body. Small shifts over time retrain the nervous system far better than fast, intense change. Stop Fighting With Reality — Shoulds, what-ifs, and "this shshouldn't have happened" throw you straight back into panic. Naming what is real and asking "now what" is one of the fastest ways to calm the system down. Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1512 Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals (November 15, Cardinals vs Rams, State Farm Stadium): https://thedadedge.com/nfl Enjoyed This Episode? If Jenna's reframing of dysregulation gave you a new way to understand your own brain or your kid's, put one piece of it to work. Catch yourself the next time you're rushing and physically slow down, and notice how quickly your body follows. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations. This episode discusses ADHD, disordered eating, and mental health. If any of it resonates personally, consider reaching out to a licensed professional who can offer support tailored to you.
Check out The Fight: www.thecontractorfight.comIs Your Contracting Business Actually Worth Having?Most contractors are chasing more revenue, more trucks, more employees, and more jobs.Wrong scoreboard.You can build a $3M company and still be broke, stressed, overweight, disconnected from your family, and chained to the business you created.In this video, Tom Reber breaks down the real test:Is your business actually worth having?A business worth having should:Make real profitGive you more choicesFunction without you being the heroMake your life better—not consume itRevenue matters. Growth matters. But if the business owns your ass, you're not winning.Strong You. Strong Home. Strong Business.The first fight is always with yourself.Chapters0:00 Is Your Business Worth Having?0:29 When “Successful” Contractors Are Miserable1:16 Bigger Doesn't Fix Broken2:27 Test #1: Does It Make Real Money?3:41 Test #2: Does It Give You Choices?4:39 Test #3: Can It Run Without You?5:35 The Biggest Test: Who Are You Becoming?6:20 Strong You. Strong Home. Strong Business.6:36 Ask Better Questions About Your Business7:27 The Five-Year Gut Check7:42 Start Fixing the Next Thing8:05 Build a Business Worth HavingTom Reber is the founder of The Contractor Fight, host of Contractor Fight TV, entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and former HGTV host.For over 20 years, Tom has helped hundreds of thousands of contractors build businesses worth having by becoming the kind of people capable of building them.On this channel you'll find straight-talk training on sales, pricing, profit, leadership, marketing, mindset, and what it really takes to build a Strong You, Strong Home, and Strong Business.The first fight is always with yourself.Join The Fight.
Titus 3:1-2 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss Paul's reminders to Titus and the Cretan Christians about how to live as citizens and neighbors among the Cretans. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here. Thanks for talking about the text with us today. ________________________________________________ If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26371The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheText Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalk Michael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/
It is a privilege to welcome Hilary Roberts to the Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Hilary is a singer-songwriter who is a phoenix rising from the ashes. After suffering many years of trauma and abuse, Hilary made the decision that she could no longer deal with those demons alone. On May 9, 1997, she reached out to a mentor who offered her solutions and a way of life to help her recover one day at a time. She has been sober ever since. Hilary is not only a trauma survivor but also survived open-heart surgery after being diagnosed with a very rare congenital heart defect, to which she was only given a 50% chance of success.After the surgery, she lost her voice but eventually got it back after a year and a half. All these situations led her to focus on a life of giving back and spreading the message of hope wherever she goes. She now dedicates her life and talents to making a positive impact on society through her music. Her goal with her music is to be a beacon of hope and empowerment to all.In 2018, she released her debut single “There For You” under her self-owned label, Red Songbird, which charted No.10 on the Billboard Dance-Club Chart. She followed up that chart-topping single with a second one, an upbeat rendition of Soul II Soul's “Back to Life,” which spent 13 weeks on the Top 50 chart before claiming No.1 in 2019. She also released “Fight to the Other Side,” which was dedicated to her beautiful friend who was there for her during the depths of her deepest pain. Following her chart-topping success, she released her single, “Good Man,” which is all about celebrating men who make a positive difference in our lives.On this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Hilary Roberts spoke about starting the Red Songbird Foundation and her latest single, “Never Too Late,” which she co-wrote with the iconic Justin Tranter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.
Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo, also known as “Crypto Dad,” joins Crypto 101 live from the Out East Summit to discuss crypto regulation, stablecoins, prediction markets, tokenization, perpetual futures, the future of finance, and why the future of digital assets may move forward whether or not the Clarity Act passes.Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.comCheck out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Check out ShipStation and use my code crypto for a great deal: https://www.shipstation.comCheck out NPR: https://npr.orgGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters0:00 Intro: Chris Giancarlo Joins from Out East Summit1:00 From CFTC Chairman to “Crypto Dad”2:27 The Fight for the Future of Money4:48 Stablecoins, Financial Access & Global Money7:22 Inside Crypto Regulation During Biden vs Trump10:45 Prediction Markets and the CFTC's Role16:01 Does the Clarity Act Actually Matter?18:55 Wall Street, Tokenization & Digital Assets20:55 Self-Custody vs Choosing Your Middleman23:45 Perpetual Futures and the Future of DerivativesSubscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out ShipStation and use my code crypto for a great deal: https://www.shipstation.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
“When times get hard and people crumble, it shows you who they are.”Army veteran, public speaker, and author, Mr. Greg Archbold, was headed down a rough path in life until a couple of veterans saw his potential and convinced him to enlist. The desire to improve his life led Greg to a career of more than three decades and from an enlisted medic to a Military Police officer.He treated POWs during Operation Desert Storm, commanded the only US military prison in Europe, and spent nearly a decade in Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). From driving an ambulance in Georgia to parachute mishaps in Italy and from running his own Troop Medical Clinic to losing weapons in Afghanistan, Greg's story is as incredible as it is inspiring. Plus, rules for card games, beers with General McChrystal, a waiver for everything, and so much more!Over those many years, Greg was constantly reminded, by word and deed, of the importance of good leadership. So much so that, after retirement, he wrote a book about it called Fail, Fight, Finish: Leadership Lessons You Don't Learn in the Classroom. He also is available for speaking engagements and leadership training.In the Free Fire Area, the guys talk about some of their habits that other people might find odd, even freakish perhaps.Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay.Support the showhttps://tracerburnout.com/
Suenan pajaritos en Twiggy, pero lo que la artista de Los Ángeles tiene que contar no es nada agradable, ni bucólico. Dos años después de su disco Big Ideas, Remi Wolf vuelve con un tema de absoluto desgarro emocional. Vuestro Rayito de luz: 'Maybe tomorrow' de Stereophonics Lecturas Pendientes: 'La vegetariana' de Han Kang Refugio Climático: "Lectura, arte, silencio y tú" del Centro Botín en SantanderBlack Country, New Road - StrangersArctic Monkeys - Opening NightOasis - Fade AwayAlabama Shakes - Don't Wanna FightThe Black Keys - Howlin' for YouThe White Stripes - Blue OrchidCate Le Bon - Home to YouRufus Wainwright - Imaginary LoveThe Divine Comedy - The Best MistakesThe Smiths - I Know It's OverWilco - I'll FightRodrigo Cuevas, Mala Rodríguez - BLZADellafuente - El Baile del AguaC. Tangana - Nunca EstoyBlanco Palamera - EsoesartePaula Cendejas - CafeínaRomy - Enjoy Your LifeEthel Cain - Fuck My EyesSara Zozaya - BluArca - FXCKMadonna - I Feel So FreeChico Blanco - Special PlaceHaute & Freddy - Dance the Pain AwaySt. Vincent - Fast Slow DiscoRobyn, Zara Larsson - Talk to MeTove Lo - DNHDJ Seinfeld, Confidence Man - The RightNinajirachi, Porter Robinson - WannacryWet Leg - PokémonPJ Harvey - The Last Living RosePJ Harvey - The Colour of the EarthRemi Wolf - TwiggyOklou - Blade BirdRosalía, Ralphie Choo - OmegaLa 126 - Alguien EspecialShego - AmiamigaCharli xcx - PersonaSan Tosielo - Soy un AviónMala Gestión - Morir Lejos de AquíCarolina Durante - HamburguesasEscuchar audio
In 63 BC, Rome faced a conspiracy that threatened to tear the Roman Republic apart. At its centre stood two figures: Marcus Tullius Cicero, the grand old orator of Rome and Lucius Sergius Catilina, accused of plotting violence, rebellion and the overthrow of Rome's political order. But was the danger as great as Cicero claimed?In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Catharine Edwards to uncover the truth behind the Catiline Conspiracy. Did Cicero save the Roman Republic in his finest hour, or did he exaggerate the threat to destroy a political rival? Join us to discover the story behind one of ancient Rome's most notorious political crises.MORE:CiceroListen on AppleListen on Spotify Battle of Mutina: Cicero's Fight for the Roman RepublicListen on AppleListen on SpotifyThe Ancients is now on YouTube! Watch here: @TheAncientsPodcastPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Tim Astall. Produced by Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week, PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Slash fans, rise up! (Sorry.) This week, V and Emily look at a triple-shot of '90s slash goodness: the multifandom zine "Nothing to Hide," the STIFfie Awards of 1998, and STIFfie founder Mary Urhausen. We're wading deeper into a pool that we thought we knew the depths of but boy, were we wrong, because there are shows that got slashed that we NEVER thought had slashy sexiness content. Plus, a look at the 1997 MediaWest controversy regarding slash content ~not being family-friendly enough~ (blegh) and our first toe in the waters of Beauty & the Beast (TV) fandom. Come splash with us, the pool's big enough for everyone! Sources Fanlore: Nothing to Hide Fanlore: Mary Urhausen Zine Recommendations & Reviews, 1998 Fanlore: STIFfie Awards The Official STIFfie FAQ Fanlore: STIFfie Awards 1998 Promo Virtual TGIF/F - Our friends at TGI Femslash have just announced a brand-new, online fan con happening this summer. On August 29–30, Virtual TGIF/F will bring femslash fans from around the world together for discussion panels, online events, and more. Registration opens June 1st. Find out more at tgifemslash.com/virtualcon Rebel Ever After - As we face down a second Trump Presidency, we need the escapism of a good romance novel more than ever. But romance isn't a fluffy distraction from politics — from its first transgressive pages, the romance genre centered the needs, desires and ambitions of women. Now more than ever, we need romances that envision a world where everyone can live their happily ever after. Fight fascism and fall in love with Rebel Ever After. Join sex & culture critic and author Ella Dawson, as she interviews her favorite romance authors about writing swoony, sexy and progressive romance novels. Plus: Has the internet ruined media literacy? Will the "smut" discourse ever end? Why is the Mothman so hot? Follow the show on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @brosandprose. Support the show by subscribing at patreon.com/brosandprose. It's A Lot - It's a Lot is full of real stories and messy feelings, empathy and hilarity. In one episode they analyze a campy, queer, dystopian graphic novel and in another they share what it's like when your kid comes out to you as trans. Whether you're curious why mom influencers share their kids' lives online, what it's like living with a rare genetic disease, or you just want to hear from relatable parents who actually go to therapy, It's a Lot is a great listen! Find it wherever you get your podcasts – just look for the pink logo with a skeleton hand holding a phone. Psychotronic Sisters - Psychotronic Sisters is for fans of offbeat, genre, and cult cinema, classic to current. Every other week we do deep dive analysis, appreciation and background on a movie, person, or theme. Recent topics include: The Substance and similar classic films about women and aging, Men losing control in 3 1980s horror classics, Urban siege films of the 1980s, a tribute to German icon Udo Kier, female giallo thrillers, backstage horror, and more. Check out the show on YouTube. Aim High Brooch Designs - For 25% off any order on Aim High Brooch Designs on Etsy, including a custom brooch, bag charm, keychain, or magnet design, use the promo code TWIFH. This Week In Fandom History is a fandom-centric podcast that tells you… what happened this week in fandom history! Follow This Week in Fandom History on Tumblr at @thisweekinfandomhistory We're now on Instagram! @thisweekinfandomhistory Check out our Fandom Primer playlist via linktr.ee/twifh You can support the show via our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/thisweekinfandomhistory Please remember to rate the show 5 stars on your listening platform of choice!
Dana and Tom with special guest, Reed Arnold (Writer, Director, and Star of Do Us Part (2026)) discuss Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) for its 15th Anniversary: directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, written by Dan Fogelman, cinematography by Andrew Dunn, music by Christophe Beck and Nick Urata, editing by Lee Haxall, starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei, and Kevin Bacon.Plot Summary: Up next is a film from 2011 that takes the age-old Hollywood trope of the cinematic makeover and turns it completely on its ear. It's Crazy, Stupid, Love.Now, when we meet Cal Weaver—played with a wonderful, understated desperation by Steve Carell—he is a man whose comfortable, suburban life has just evaporated over dessert. His high school sweetheart and wife of twenty-five years, played by a luminous Julianne Moore, announces she wants a divorce. Suddenly, Cal finds himself cast adrift in the unfamiliar and deeply hostile waters of the modern dating scene.Enter Jacob Palmer, a suave, cynical, and impossibly sharp-dressed bachelor who treats the local lounge like his own personal kingdom. He's played by Ryan Gosling, channeling the kind of effortless, magnetic charisma that would make Cary Grant proud. Jacob takes pity on our broken-hearted protagonist, deciding to mentor Cal in the fine arts of tailored suits, confident posture, and the precise chemistry of the pickup line.But what makes Dan Fogelman's screenplay so compelling isn't just the transformation of Cal. It is how the film expertly weaves multiple generations of romance into a single, chaotic tapestry. We see Cal's teenage son harboring a fierce, agonizing crush on his older babysitter, who in turn harbors her own secret affection. Meanwhile, Jacob—the ultimate, uncatchable playboy—finds his own defenses completely dismantled by a sharp-witted law student, played with incredible comic timing by Emma Stone.It's a film that balances the slick, sophisticated banter of classic 1930s screwball comedies with a raw, very contemporary vulnerability. It reminds us that no matter our age, experience, or wardrobe, love has a way of making fools out of all of us.Chapters00:12 Introduction to Crazy, Stupid, Love06:06 Exploring the Plot and Themes12:05 Character Relationships and Development18:10 Masculinity and Love in the Film24:05 The Makeover Trope and Its Implications33:14 Navigating Relationships and Growth34:38 The Evolution of Long-Term Relationships36:20 Understanding Relationship Dynamics38:16 Stereotypes and Relationship Expectations39:09 Behind the Scenes of Filmmaking42:15 Foreshadowing and Directorial Choices48:45 Cultural Moments in Film52:11 Influences and Inspirations in Filmmaking01:00:49 Antagonists and Character Dynamics01:04:27 Nostalgia and College Experiences01:06:48 Navigating the Film Festival Circuit01:09:23 The Fight for Attention in Film01:11:45 Personal Experiences in Storytelling01:20:11 Choosing Between Writing, Directing, and Acting01:37:01 Best Scene(s)01:45:21 Best Line(s)01:51:14 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy02:02:16 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty02:15:46 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness02:22:31 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability02:29:01 Final Questions and ThoughtsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/crazy-stupid-love-2011-ft-reed-arnoldFor the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:Crazy Stupid Love, movie review, film analysis, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, romantic comedy, anniversary, movie discussion, film critique, best rom-coms, Emma Stone, discussion, romantic, comedy, film discussion, movie scenes, Hollywood, Crazy, Stupid, Love movie, podcast, podcast discussion, podcast episode, movie podcast, film podcast, rom-com, legacy, classic, rewatch, novelty, audience scoreRonny Duncan Studios
THE FINAL BELLMost people spend their lives trying to avoid getting knocked down. The ones who leave a legacy learn how to get back up. This episode is about leadership when nobody is watching, discipline when life takes your kneecaps, and refusing to quit when the scorecards say you're finished. From a fourteen-year-old kid getting lapped in a BMX race to the lessons hidden inside Rocky's fifteen rounds, this isn't about winning every fight. It's about answering the bell one more time. Because champions aren't remembered for perfect records. They're remembered for refusing to stay on the canvas. Pedal. Fight. Finish.
Connect with me here in text… tell me where you are listening. Some choices don't just change your schedule, they change your story. When you think back to your biggest crossroads, what actually pushed you over the edge into a decision: logic, fear, counsel, a sentence someone once said, your own inner voice, or a quiet nudge you could not ignore?We walk through how different kinds of decision makers operate, why pros and cons can still leave you stuck, and how “voices” compete for authority in your mind every day. Along the way, we share a personal turning point that exposed something deeper than strategy: every major choice eventually reveals what we trust most. That insight reframes the way we talk about guidance, certainty, and faith, especially when the future feels like a half-finished puzzle.Then we slow down with Proverbs 3:5-6 and the life changing emphasis inside it. God doesn't start by handing us directions. He starts by inviting us to trust him, because the greatest gift is not a map but a guide who walks with us. If you're wrestling with a relationship decision, career change, financial pressure, a step of obedience, or just the anxiety of not knowing what's next, this conversation will help you name the voices, quiet the noise, and take the next step with a trustworthy Shepherd.If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend at a crossroads, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showwww.Turning180.com
Connect with me here in text… tell me where you are listening. The hardest part of a big decision is not the lack of options, it is the flood of voices. Fear talks. Comfort talks. Old failures talk. Culture talks. Even our own understanding can sound convincing when we are tired, anxious, or desperate to control the outcome. We start by asking you to remember a crossroads moment that changed your life and to look closely at how you made that choice. Was it quick or slow? Logical or relational? Driven by risk or the need for certainty? Then we follow the trail of influence behind every major decision: parents, friends, mentors, a sentence someone spoke years ago, a painful season, and sometimes a verse of Scripture that will not leave you alone. Along the way, we admit a surprising reality: the loudest voice shaping you may be the one inside your own head. From there, we dig into Proverbs 3:5-6 and discover the order we often miss. God does not begin with “Here's the path.” He begins with “Trust.” The promise of direction comes after relationship. We explore the difference between a map and a guide, why God's presence can matter more than certainty, and how John 17:3 defines eternal life as knowing the Father and the Son. The takeaway is practical and personal: the biggest decision under every decision is which voice you trust enough to follow. If you are standing at a crossroads, listen and take the next step with a trustworthy guide. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review with the voice you are trying to tune out and the voice you want to follow.Support the showwww.Turning180.com
In this episode of Bring the Pain, Dan and I are back and ready to talk fight theory while winning some money. We'll be covering UFC Belgrade from Serbia, which features Uros Medic versus Daniel Rodriguez, for the main event. That means we'll have free bets, parlays, and DFS lineups to help you slay the slates this week. So get ready to buckle up because we're about to get take off. Have a great day, everyone, and may the fights be with you. Time Stamps: What's Cooking: Fantasy Football Expo Review (4:20) Fight 1: Aleksandar Rakic vs. Marcin Tybura (10:25) Co-Main Event: Jan Blachowich vs. Navajo Stirling (19:10) Main Event: Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez (32:14) Fight Card Recap (47:10) The Sheriff's Corral | 3-Leg Parlay (49:56) Soup Can of the Week: Kyle Prepolec (53:00) DFS Lineups and Rankings (55:27) The Parlay of Pain and Song Reveal (57:27) Saddle up Cowboy: Ending Thoughts (1:03:07) Thank you for the support and contributions all of you make for my podcasts and articles each week. Y'all the real #Painbringers! Follow me at.... *Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Bring... *Twitterhttps://twitter.com/HeatOverid... *Spreaker Podcastshttps://spreaker.page.link/VS5... *Dr Roto Sports Websitehttps://drroto.com/author/robe... *You Tubehttps://youtube.com/@Heat00veride05?si=cVb49FjQD-Y6fKjT *Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/... *Spotify Podcastshttps://open.spotify.com/show/... *Podchaser Podcastshttps://www.podchaser.com/podc... *Iheart Podcastshttps://www.iheart.com/podcast... #drroto #fightclubofpain #ufcsheriffs #ufc #ufcabelgrade #mma #sportsbetting #dojoofpain #dfsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bring-the-pain--3659369/support.
The culture of the Yurok tribe in Northern California is deeply intertwined with the Klamath river's salmon. So, when toxic conditions caused by the dams on the river resulted in a massive fish kill, the Yurok people sprang into action and secured the historic removal of four dams, a story captured in The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family's Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life. Also, on July 13, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation reducing the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in southern Utah by about 90 percent, to remove almost 3 million acres from monument status. We discuss the significance of these places to several local tribes who co-manage them, and why in their view the President lacks the authority to slash monuments. And on Mars, our planet's rocky twin, NASA's Perseverance Rover is seeking signs of past life, and now scientists say they may have uncovered some of the most compelling evidence yet, in the form of complex carbon molecules in Martian mudstones. That and more, next time on Living on Earth from PRX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ex-Special Forces commando Tim Thomas on why elite soldiers break — and the 10 minutes a day that fix every exhausted man. From down under, Tim joins Ted Phaeton on The Modern Man Podcast to unpack the Performance Pyramid, the Two Golden 5-Minute Windows, and the warfare tactic he learned in Afghanistan that maps directly to how modern men are burning themselves out. Tim served with Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan, competed as a pro MMA fighter, survived PTSD, and has spent the last decade in the veteran recovery space. He's the founder of Breathwork in Bed (an app, a method, and a movement), author of Fight, Flight, Feel, and has raised over $1M for veteran mental health research. His message is simple — most men are trying to fix their life while exhausted. Fix the sleep first, everything else follows. In this conversation: the Performance Pyramid (outcomes → actions → rest/recovery/healing art forms — and why most men build only the top two), the bow-and-arrow reframe for rest days ("bow days"), self-worth as our real center of gravity, how pain transforms into loneliness and isolation and what breaks it, the "energetic millionaire" metaphor, Tim's own path through the crushing weight of defeat, and the tactical spine — the 5 minutes before sleep + 5 minutes upon waking that determine the shape of your entire day. Plus: why breath outranks thinking, why the presence of oxygen is the absence of disease, and Tim's invitation to Ted (and to you) — the Breathwork in Bed 28-day challenge. Chapters: 00:00 Elite soldiers break — not from lack of strength, from lack of recovery 01:42 Welcome brother — Ted's intro 02:12 The performance question no training manual prepares you for 02:55 The 20s vs. the rest of your life 03:15 The Performance Pyramid (outcomes → actions → rest) 05:22 Warfare tactic — attack the enemy's sleep, better than a bullet 05:53 Our center of gravity is self-worth 08:16 Ted on peace in the home 10:36 The bow-and-arrow reframe — bow days over rest days 14:02 Solitude vs. isolation 16:38 The danger age for men — 38 to 42 17:20 Tim's veteran suicide-prevention work — 40 lives in one year 21:23 The Noble Knights + the isolation break 23:14 The question that changes everything — how many other people? 26:04 The firefighter story — the problem wasn't my own 27:33 The Energetic Millionaire metaphor 30:37 The research on sleep + testosterone + performance 32:51 Speaking to the stubborn version of yourself 35:31 The pyramid vs. pyramid — the competitor's edge 38:24 THE TWO GOLDEN 5-MINUTE WINDOWS 40:41 Breath outranks thinking 42:30 What the breath work actually looks like 45:22 Sleep is the soil from which everything grows 46:27 The Breathwork in Bed 28-day challenge 49:13 The crushing weight of defeat — Tim's vision 51:25 Ted's recap Connect with Tim Thomas: Breathwork in Bed app: Search "Breathwork in Bed" in your app store — 28-day free trial Book: Fight, Flight, Feel Web: breathworkinbed.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed
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This is a bonus episode. Back on Juneteenth, we shared Episode 1 of Angela Glover Blackwell's Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life. Last Wednesday, you heard our full conversation with Angela. Today, we're closing that loop with Chapter 6, the final episode of Season 1: Hope Is a Discipline. Angela and choreographer Ana Maria Alvarez explore how art moves a place, and a country, from resistance to creation, with stops along the way for joy, honest pushback on whether LA is really "the model," and a reminder from Mariame Kaba that hope has to be practiced, not just felt. Season 2, focused on Georgia, is out now. Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life is a podcast created by PolicyLink in partnership with Pineapple Street Studios. Chapter Markers 00:00 — Cold open: Charles White's mural and Angela's reflection on Black artists in the fight for democracy 03:32 — Show intro: welcome to Chapter 6, Hope Is a Discipline 07:17 — Ana Maria Alvarez on Contra-Tiempo Activist Dance Theater and art as resistance 09:15 — Intergenerational organizing: Ana Maria's parents and the village that built PolicyLink 10:33 — Resistance as a healthy democratic practice, the salsa metaphor 12:53 — Joy as fuel for the movement, adrienne maree brown and Pleasure Activism 15:25 — Is LA the model? Denise Fairchild's honest pushback 16:31 — Manuel Pastor: "a thing of beauty with our friends" 17:35 — Anthony Thigpen: standing at the brink 18:30 — 2024, the biggest global election year in history 21:00 — Hope is a discipline, the Mariame Kaba idea 22:07 — Justin Jones and Justin Pearson: expelled, reinstated, undeterred 23:17 — Fight for 15, ROC United, and the New Georgia Project with Nse Ufot 25:58 — Closing reflection and Shanaka Hodge's poem 27:22 — Angela's closing charge, credits, and a call to vote Resources & Links Follow Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life: wherever you listen to podcasts! Season 2: Georgia is available now: https://www.policylink.org/resources/podcasts Learn more about PolicyLink: https://www.policylink.org/ Listen to our full interview with Angela Glover Blackwell (Episode 294): https://caremorebebetter.com/reimagining-democracy-with-angela-glover-blackwell/ Revisit our Juneteenth share of Episode 1: Los Angeles: https://caremorebebetter.com/juneteenth-feature-angela-glover-blackwells-reimagining-democracy-for-a-good-life-episode-1-los-angeles/ Questions or reflections? Email hello@caremorebebetter.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
As the 2026 football season draws closer, excitement continues to build around Iowa Athletics. The weekend of the Hawkeyes' season opener against Northern Illinois will also celebrate some of the greatest student-athletes in school history as seven Hawkeye legends are inducted into the Iowa Letterwinners Hall of Fame.This week's Fight for Iowa Podcast shines the spotlight on one of the most decorated wrestlers to ever wear the Black and Gold, Matt McDonough. A two-time NCAA Champion at 125 pounds, three-time Big Ten Champion, and four-time All-American, McDonough finished his remarkable career with a 122-9 record while becoming one of the defining competitors of the Tom Brands era.In a candid conversation with Gary Dolphin, McDonough reflects on the work ethic and discipline that fueled his success, the values instilled by his parents, balancing excellence in the classroom with elite competition, and why consistency—not talent—became the foundation of his career. He also shares what it means to be recognized with induction into the Iowa Letterwinners Hall of Fame.Listen as one of Iowa wrestling's all-time greats looks back on the journey that earned him a lasting place in Hawkeye history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode DescriptionTen years to the day, JD travels back to July 30, 2016 and the second of two Edmonton nights on the Man Machine Poem Tour. He's joined by two Edmontonians who were in the building — Kirsten and Chris — for a conversation about scalped tickets and Ticketmaster nightmares, the last concert ever held in Rexall Place, a set list that dug deeper than anyone expected, and the two encores that sent a city home in pieces.It's a night of firsts and lasts: 'Scared' heard live for the first time and the last time in the same breath, a room full of strangers crying through 'Courage,' and a final 'Bobcaygeon' with the whole barn lit up. Fair warning — the waterworks come up more than once.Around the TableJD — host, Your Hipster's Reflections from the Final TourKirsten (Edmonton) — roughly 20 Hip shows deep; attended both Edmonton nights and Calgary night one. First saw the band on the third Another Roadside Attraction tour.Chris (Edmonton) — about half a dozen shows, going back to an Up to Here–era gig at the old Edmonton Convention Centre. Brought his brother to night two.In This EpisodeThe Icebreaker: One Song That Puts You Back in the RoomKirsten picks "Scared" — she was up in the stands when the lights came down and the neon tubes took over. The song and the staging landed at exactly the right moment.Chris picks "Ahead by a Century," and explains why the line "disappointing news getting me down" hit like a freight train that night. He also names "Scared" as a shock — a deep cut he had never heard live and never expected to.A running theme starts here: how far into the catalogue the band was willing to reach on this tour.Hearing the News, and the Fight for TicketsKirsten on the diagnosis: devastating, and immediately followed by a desperate need to be in the room to honour the band.Her Ticketmaster ordeal — bounced three separate times — and a side story about how organizing an unplugged Headstones gig for a Pledge Music drive led to a friendship with Courtney, from the Hip's management side. Shout out to Courtney for the patience and the eventual tickets to Edmonton night one and Calgary night one.Chris rewinds much further: his first Hip show at the old Shaw/Edmonton Convention Centre, when his buddy won the last pair of tickets on the radio and took someone else. Chris went down anyway, watched people offer $200 for a $20 ticket, walked back toward the LRT station, and got face value from the fifteenth person he asked.The beer jug legend — paying a bouncer $20 to work the beer gardens, selling jugs at a markup, and Gord reaching down, taking a swig from Chris's jug, and hurling it into the crowd.The Fully Completely tour show he almost missed: hungover off a flight home from Mexico, picked up at the airport by his dad, who happened to have tickets. They caught it from about song four.For the final tour, a coworker — Kathy Thompson, ticket savant — tipped him off about the presale three days early. He landed what he calls the worst seats of his life and has never been happier about bad seats.Who They Went WithKirsten took her friend Natasha to night two, up in section 201; she had been on the floor for night one with her now-wife, who had never seen the Hip before.Seeing the tour from two different vantage points meant two different shows — and from the upper level she could suddenly see the teleprompters on stage.Chris invited both of the buddies from that very first show — one in Victoria, one living in France — and both had to bow out. His brother got the ticket, and the two of them have a lot of Hip history together.The Set ListOpens with "Blow at High Dough."Chris on the run of Courage / At the Hundredth Meridian / Wheat Kings / Fifty Mission Cap — four of his all-time favourites back to back. He told his brother he could have walked out happy right there.The deep-album slot that night: We Are the Same. Kirsten singles out "Now the Struggle Has a Name" — she still remembers the notes Gord hit — and talks about the mood of "Coffee Girl" and "Morning Moon."Chris is candid that the later records don't sit with him the way the early ones do, and names "An Inch an Hour" as the one that got away.Both were set-list watching night to night, trying to guess which album would get pulled next — and Kirsten notes what it meant for Gord to rotate the set at all, given how well known his struggles with lyrics were (see: "Cordelia" quietly disappearing from set lists for years).The EncoresEncore 1: Greasy Jungle → Scared → Grace, TooEncore 2: Fireworks → BobcaygeonKirsten on closing with "Bobcaygeon" instead of the usual barn-burner — phones and lighters up across the building, and Gord taking long moments to look out and take it in.Chris connects the "checkerboard floors" line to the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, and reads the closer as the band pointing back at where they started. He still goes to the Horseshoe every time he's in Toronto.Gord on StageThe eye contact — a recurring observation across this series. Kirsten notes Gord historically avoided looking at people because singing faces threw him off, and that on this tour the fourth wall came down.Her impression of him off stage from a brief meeting: quiet, soft-spoken, very funny, extremely thoughtful.Chris was struck by how minimalist the production was — no big screens, just five guys, a silver suit, the feather hat and the Jaws shirt.The honest part: Gord was visibly struggling in places, missing notes, with the band filling the gaps — and getting noticeably stronger night over night. Kirsten describes a collective will from the crowd pushing him through.The Last Night in the BarnThis was the final concert at Rexall Place / Northlands Coliseum before the move to Rogers Place — so the night carried a second goodbye.Chris and his brother started at the Vinyl Needle downtown (dinner, beers, and a Hip tribute band playing to a very envious crowd), then rode the LRT through pouring rain.Walking into a building he had been going to since 1980 and finding it stripped and sterile — memorabilia pulled down, replaced with deep-cut oddities like an old Edmonton Drillers photo.Kirsten on saying goodbye to a venue where she had seen Oilers playoffs, countless bands, and the Hip many times over.When It Hit"Courage." Chris looked left, looked right, looked down, looked at his brother — everyone was crying. First time he had ever cried at a concert.Kirsten describes it coming in waves, every night, over and over: this is it, this is the final tour.Chris screaming himself hoarse for one more encore — and getting it.Walking out: heavy, but joyful. The same line over and over on the way to the train — "I can't believe I was here."August 20: The CBC National BroadcastKirsten missed it live — Edmonton Fringe obligations with her wife — caught what she could on CBC Radio in the car, then watched her recording that night and lost it.Her take on Gord's address to Trudeau and the reconciliation focus of his final chapter, and on the optimism she thinks the country still needs.Chris hosted a house party for 15 or so, most of them less invested than he was, and had to explain to a room of nieces and nephews why Uncle Chris was crying on the couch.Both reflect on the outdoor watch parties across the country — and Chris floats the idea of doing one for the 10th anniversary.What They'd Tell Someone Who Wasn't ThereChris on the Hip as Canadiana nobody else has matched — the loon call in "Wheat Kings," getting away with naming an album Road Apples, the reflexive "Jacques Cartier, right this way" he and his buddy blurted out at a statue in France — and on being unabashedly proud to be Canadian.Kirsten remembers a spotlit banner behind the stage reading "Canada Loves the Hip," and lands on the privilege of witnessing it: great musicianship, great ambassadors, good people making good art.Notable Quotes“He didn't just sing it. He poured everything into that lyric — the only way he can.” — Chris, on "Ahead by a Century"“I was in the building. And that was what was important. I don't think I've ever been so happy to get such crappy tickets in my life.” — Chris“You just kind of willing him. There was a collective will, just like — you can do this.” — Kirsten“I looked to my left, looked to my right, looked down, and then I looked at my brother, and everybody was crying.” — Chris, on "Courage"“It came in waves. Each night it would come in waves — this is it. This is the final tour.” — Kirsten“I can't believe I was here. That was the thing we kept hearing over and over again as we got on the train.” — Chris“To be a witness of such great musicianship, such great ambassadors to Canada. Just good people doing good art.” — KirstenMentioned in This EpisodeVenues: Rexall Place / Northlands Coliseum · Rogers Place · Edmonton (Shaw) Convention Centre · the Vinyl Needle · the Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto · K-Rock Centre, KingstonSongs: Blow at High Dough · Courage · At the Hundredth Meridian · Wheat Kings · Fifty Mission Cap · Now the Struggle Has a Name · Coffee Girl · Morning Moon · New Orleans Is Sinking · Cordelia · An Inch an Hour · Greasy Jungle · Scared · Grace, Too · Fireworks · Bobcaygeon · Ahead by a CenturyAlbums & tours: Up to Here · Road Apples · Fully Completely · Live Between Us · Music @ Work · We Are the Same · Man Machine Poem · Another Roadside AttractionPeople: Gord Downie · Paul, Rob, Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay · Courtney (Hip management) · Kathy Thompson · the Headstones · Robert Plant & Alison Krauss at the Edmonton Folk Music FestivalPlugs & Next TimeKirsten and Chris both used their plug on this podcast. Take your flowers, JD.Next episode: Calgary, Night 1 — August 1, 2016.For more information and to follow the series, visit home.tthpods.com. To reach JD, email jd@tthpods.com.This has been a presentation of the Tragically Hip Podcast Series.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Send us Fan MailSplash City is a crime drama based in San Francisco about two brothers on different paths struggling to survive amidst the pressure of their community. We chat with co-writer/co-director/Executive Producer and San Franciscan Berner about filming in the City, bipping (and how many car windows they went through), the nerves and excitement during their first screening in Oakland, and his pride in telling Bay Area stories.Click HERE for more information on the Splash City Theater Tour!Follow Splash City on IGFollow Berner on IGSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you!--Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. Fuck ice.--Support Bitch Talk here!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and SubstackListen every Monday at 7 am on BFF.FM
This week on the KPL podcast we spoke with authors David Levithan and Gabriel Duckels about their new book, The Fight of Our Lives: Aids in America. A moving book that chronicles the Aids crisis of the 80's and 90's. A portrait of a group of people that fought to be heard even when countless doors were shut for them.
An unexpected day off turns into an unexpectedly thoughtful (and hilarious) episode. In Episode 203 of Play It by Ear, the hosts kick things off with a warm welcome and a quick catch-up—then dive into the “serious part,” unpacking how easy it is to judge people without knowing what they're dealing with. Just when it gets a little too real, they flip the switch into pure fun, complete with a cheeky Taylor Swift moment and a reminder to follow along on social. A surprise day off and where the conversation goes from there. Why judging others' circumstances is almost always missing key context. The intentional tone shift from deep to delightfully unserious. A playful Taylor Swift mention you'll hear coming (and still laugh at). Social media plugs, banter, and classic Play It by Ear energy. If you're into laughs with a side of perspective—and you care about podcast growth and podcast growth SEO—hit follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a quick review to help more listeners find the show.Highlights:0:18-1:08 50 sec1. Podcast Welcome and Host GreetingsThe hosts welcome listeners and introduce themselves, setting a casual tone.1:08-3:37 2 min 29 sec2. Initial Snow Day Discussion & Decision-MakingThe hosts discuss snow conditions and the difficulty of school cancellation decisions.3:37-7:37 4 min3. Public Complaints on School Cancellations. The conversation shifts to public reactions and the complexities behind school closure decisions.7:37-11:07 3 min 30 sec4. Multifaceted School Cancellation Issues. They explore broader impacts of school closures, including student meals and teacher reporting.11:07-15:364 min 29 sec5. Transition to Lighter Chat & Podcast Promotion. The discussion lightens, welcoming guests and promoting podcast platforms.15:36-27:20 11 min 44 sec6. Vegetable Bracket: Beets vs. Pumpkin. The first vegetable bracket matchup is introduced, debating preferences and appearance.27:20-39:03 11 min 43 sec7. Vegetable Bracket: Green Beans vs. Cherry Tomatoes. The second matchup sparks discussion on bean types, tomato classification, and cooking.39:03-50:56 11 min 53 sec8. Vegetable Bracket: Sugar Snap Peas vs. Kohlrabi. The hosts delve into pea varieties and the unfamiliar kohlrabi's appearance and taste.50:56-61:4210 min 46 sec9. Vegetable Bracket: Sweet Peppers vs. Hyacinth Beans. This matchup introduces toxic beans and leads to a discussion on sweet peppers and pickles.61:42-70:228 min 40 sec10. Vegetable Bracket: Purple Potato vs. Carrot. The discussion explores unusual potato colors and preferences for cooked versus raw carrots.70:22-82:03 11 min 41 sec11. Vegetable Bracket: Broccolini vs. Sweet Potato. The hosts debate broccolini's structure and various sweet potato dishes and preparations.82:03-96:41 14 min 38 sec12. Vegetable Bracket: Lettuce vs. Cucumbers & Pickles. This segment covers lettuce as a utility vegetable, cucumber burps, and a detailed discussion on pickles.96:41-106:53 10 min 12 sec13. Vegetable Bracket: Hot Peppers vs. Swiss Chard & Summary. The final vegetable matchup is debated, followed by a summary of the bracket winners.106:53-134:00 27 min 7 sec14. Fight or Flight" Game: Scenarios 1-5: The new game is introduced, covering scenarios like line cutting, spoilers, backhanded compliments, loud phone calls, and gym grunting.134:00-152:35 18 min 35 sec15. "Fight or Flight" Game: Scenarios 6-7 & Outro: The final scenarios on double-dipping and grocery line etiquette are discussed, concluding with podcast wrap-up.#earbudsunite!
Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for July 31, 2026!Planned Parenthood of Michigan announced three more clinic closures in the state on Thursday, making it a total of 14 closures in the last couple of years.While The Trump Regime and the MAGA Republican Congress are to blame for their massive cuts to Planned Parenthood (since punishing women is one of the hallmarks of the White Christian Nationalist agenda), Michigan's Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer shares some of the blame as well.Whitmer refused to "Fight like Hell" to keep those clinics opened as she refused Planned Parenthood of Michigan's request to unleash emergency funding.It's just another in the long line of betrayal from the former "Big Gretch," who's now just called, Gretchen.Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Vote on this week's LOL Poll!!!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/join#podcast #politics #progressives #Michigan #Democrats #Trump #MAGA #Republicans #Election #Primary #DemocraticSocialism #Senate #AbdulElSayed #WorkingClass #unions #HaleyStevens # AbortionRights #PlannedParenthood #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Populism #GretchenWhitmer #CorporateClass #DemocraticSocialism #Fascism #EpsteinClass #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing
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Jim Norton and Matt Serra look ahead to Saturday's UFC Belgrade card while catching up with two fighters coming off statement finishes in Abu Dhabi.First, 10th-ranked heavyweight Valter Walker joins the show after tying Demian Maia's UFC record with his fifth straight submission victory. Fresh off a first-round calf slicer win over Thomas Petersen, Walker discusses his historic leg-lock streak, the heavyweight names hovering around the title picture, and what could be next as “The Clean Monster” continues climbing the rankings.Then, Sam Patterson makes his UFC Unfiltered debut fresh off his knockout win over Santiago Ponzinibbio. Successful in his mission to deliver a fan-friendly fights on the heels of his frustrating setback against Michael “Venom” Page, Patterson reflects on his MMA beginnings and how it's set him on a path for success in the UFC's welterweight division.Finally, Jim and Matt wrap up the show by previewing and predicting a few fights from Saturday's UFC Belgrade card in Serbia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if the shame you've been carrying is the very thing God wants to use to set others free?In this powerful episode, Lisa sits down with Tori Masters, who shares her story of hidden pain, unplanned pregnancy, and years of silent shame—until one moment of vulnerable confession unlocked layers of healing. If you or someone you love is carrying a hidden burden, this conversation will show you what God's love really looks like.Don't wait—watch now!Additional Resources
Leadership failures rarely happen overnight. More often, they begin with unseen pressures, unresolved pain, and unhealthy patterns that slowly erode a leader from the inside out. In this special compilation episode, we bring together four candid conversations with experienced church leaders who openly share the personal struggles that nearly derailed their ministries. Rather than focusing on leadership strategies or organizational systems, this episode explores the inner life of church leaders. From burnout and unprocessed grief to stress management, character formation, and radical honesty before God, don’t miss the lessons that can help you build healthier, more sustainable ministries. Use these conversations as discussion starters with your teams, asking not simply how the ministry is doing, but how the leaders themselves are doing. Unprocessed Loss Eventually Takes Its Toll Bob Riedy reflects on the burnout that brought his ministry to a halt and the painful realization that decades of accumulated loss had never been properly grieved. The death of a family member, staff transitions, declining attendance after COVID, fractured relationships, and personal shame all compounded over time because he kept pushing forward instead of processing what he had experienced. His story is a powerful reminder that even successful leaders are vulnerable when they ignore the emotional weight of ministry. Key Takeaway // Pastors experience constant loss, but simply “moving on” isn’t resilience. Healthy leaders intentionally process grief with God before it silently grows into burnout, anxiety, or shame. Listen to the Full Episode // Burnout, Breakthrough, and the Road to a Healthier Ministry with Bob Riedy (May 29, 2025) Simple Practices Build Long-Term Resilience Charles Stone shares practical neuroscience-backed habits that help leaders reduce stress and remain emotionally healthy. Rather than offering complicated solutions, he begins with something every leader can practice immediately: intentional breathing. By slowing the body’s stress response through simple breathing exercises, pastors can create space to think clearly, regulate emotions, and respond wisely during difficult seasons. Key Takeaway // Resilience isn’t built during a crisis. It’s developed through consistent daily practices. Simple rhythms like intentional breathing can help pastors lower stress before it becomes overwhelming. Listen to the Full Episode // Leading Through Stress Without Burning Out with Charles Stone (July 3, 2025) Crisis Reveals Character Allen Holmes explains that gifted leaders often reach a defining crossroads when crisis exposes weaknesses beneath their talent and experience. Every leader eventually faces a moment when they must decide whether to hide behind their abilities or allow God to shape their character through hardship. Churches that embrace this perspective create cultures where leaders remain, grow, and mature instead of running from difficult seasons. Key Takeaway // Leadership development isn’t primarily about improving skills. Rather, it’s about allowing God to form character. Crisis often becomes the catalyst that moves leaders toward deeper maturity and lasting influence. Listen to the Full Episode // Why Gifted Leaders Still Fail: Lessons from 25 Years of Ministry with Allen Holmes (March 5, 2026) Honesty Before God Leads to Healing Scott Landry vulnerably recounts one of the darkest moments of his life after personal failure left him isolated, angry, and questioning God. Rather than meeting condemnation, he encountered God’s presence in the middle of his raw honesty. His story illustrates that true healing begins when leaders stop pretending, acknowledge what’s really happening inside, and allow God to meet them in their deepest pain. Key Takeaway // God doesn’t meet the version of us we project to others—He meets the person we truly are. Healing begins when leaders stop hiding and bring their deepest struggles honestly before Him. Listen to the Full Episode // Leading After You Lose Everything: Redemption, Honesty & The Fight with Scott Landry (December 18, 2025) This compilation reminds us that leadership health begins long before visible success or failure. Healthy churches are built by healthy leaders, and healthy leaders cultivate habits that address the condition of their hearts, not just the effectiveness of their ministries. Whether you’re leading through growth, challenge, or personal struggle, these conversations invite you to slow down, examine your inner life, and take intentional steps toward long-term faithfulness in ministry. Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose unSeminary, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the left hand side of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Episode Transcript Rich Birch — Hey friends, welcome to the unSeminary Podcast. So glad that you’ve decided to tune in. You know, the subtitle of our podcast is Stuff You Wish They Taught in Seminary. Rich Birch — And today I wish there was like a big underline under that word wish. I wish this conversation was a robust conversation when I was in school. Today we’re listening in on four senior leaders talking about really stuff that was going on on the inside when nobody was watching. Rich Birch — This is a good time of year for you and I as executive leaders to pull back and to think deeply about the kind of structures we’re building as an organization that really create a flourishing environment for our people. You know, we asked earlier in the year what your greatest fears were for this year and 24.8% of you indicated that staff health, structure, morale, succession were your top fear this year. And so today’s conversation, what we’re doing is listening in on four senior pastors who get really honest on the show about what was happening on the inside of them. Rich Birch — One of the churches that I was an executive pastor at, about a decade after I left, the senior leader made tragic decisions in their own personal life that ended up burning the church down, literally to the place where that organization doesn’t exist anymore. And from my understanding, actually the building is going to be demolished. Literally there’s nothing left. Rich Birch — A ministry that impacted tens of thousands of people doesn’t exist today because of the decisions of a senior leader. And so at this time of year, in the summertime, I want to challenge us to listen carefully to some leaders that have been through some horrific moments and have come out the other side more healthy. And I want us to learn from these moments and say, hey, what can we do to structure our ministry so that we can be the healthiest possible environments we can possibly be? Rich Birch — So up first, we’ve got Bob Riedy at Church of the Open Door, who hit a wall on a Sunday morning a few years ago, and he learned about ungrieved losses that took 40 years of ministry to see. So let’s listen in to Bob and see what you and I can learn as we think about the future. [Clip 1 Begins] Bob Riedy — I really do think that loss, and especially not properly processing and grieving loss, was a big part of what was behind all of this. In 2018, I lost my brother, my younger brother, who was really my wingman in so many ways. That was a loss that I think in some ways I’m still wrestling with. Bob Riedy — During the pandemic, we lost, pick a number, a lot of loss as far as attendance and stuff. At first, we were off for about four months, but then when we came back, people began to trickle in, and it was clear to me that we lost hundreds of people as well from our church during that time. That was probably a profound thing for me. Bob Riedy — We lost some key staff members as well during that time. We lost some friends because of the politics and some of the difficulty of that. And so I think loss was a big part of that. Bob Riedy — My counselor has really helped me a lot with that, not properly grieving loss. Terry Wardle is one who said that ministry is a series of ungrieved losses. And I found that I really wasn’t doing that good. I was shaking it off and just moving forward, shaking it off and moving forward, and not really grieving it and bringing God into it and surrendering it to Him. Bob Riedy — And I think part of what happened with that as well was I was concerned about what people thought. We were this powerhouse of a church, growing like crazy, and all of a sudden, like every other church, we were struggling. Bob Riedy — And I remember the day that I burned out. That afternoon my children all came to our apartment. My wife and I were living downtown, and my daughter reminded me of this the other day. And she said, Dad, do you know what you said to me that day? And I said, no. She said, Dad, you said to me, what are people going to think of me that this happened to me? Bob Riedy — And that was a loss that I wasn’t able to really properly wrap my head around. I was more concerned about how this was going to look with me as a Christian leader in our community. And then I think one of the places that the anxiety came from as well was shame. Bob Riedy — One of the things the enemy, I think, came after me with was like, you’ve been telling people here in York how to live for the last 15 years, and you let this happen to you. And wow, I wrestled with that as well. So I think that loss and worrying what people were concerned about or what they were thinking of me, and then the shame of wrestling through that as a senior pastor whose church had been top 100 churches. Bob Riedy — I taught church leadership and biblical preaching at Lancaster Bible College, and this happened to me. And so I really wrestled with just the fallout of all that. [Clip 1 Ends] Rich Birch — What are people going to think? Bob’s daughter quoting him back to him is a part of this thing I just will not shake. Ungrieved loss, it compounds. Rich Birch — Loss is a part of your role. It’s a part of my role. But what Bob learned the hard way is that shaking it off and just kind of moving on will cost you more in the long run than sitting with it and processing it. Rich Birch — Charles Stone is up next. He’s a friend, a pastor, a counselor, and did his PhD on stress while he got diagnosed with three serious conditions in the same year. And we’re going to focus on an easy kind of habit that he has installed or practiced that he has installed that I think you could use in the midst of your processing, of dealing with even those kinds of ungrieved losses. Let’s listen in on what Charles has to say today. [Clip 2 Begins] Charles Stone — Well, I kind of get thematically. One involves how we breathe. These are practices that can help us develop resilience. Charles Stone — One has to do with how we breathe. Two have to deal with our emotions. One has to do with our thinking. One has to do with contemplative practices, spiritual practices. Charles Stone — One has to do with something called certainty. One has to do with gratitude. One has to do with relationships. And one has to do with sleep. So any of those, I’m game for any of those that you feel like we ought to touch on one or two of them. Rich Birch — Well, what about maybe breathing? Why don’t we start right at the top where you started? And then, you know, we’ll scratch the surface. There’s a ton we could, obviously, we want people to pick up a copy of the book, but let me start with breathing. That might be kind of interesting. Charles Stone — Yeah. Well, actually, this ended up being the first one because it’s very easy to do. Now, I think around 75 times plus, you’ll find the word breath or breathe in the scripture. Charles Stone — And Genesis, God breathed into Adam. He became a living being. I think his early part of Acts, Jesus breathed on the early church, the Holy Spirit came. Charles Stone — And then David, the psalmist wrote, let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Now, here is the interesting neuroscience insight. Deep breathing activates a key set of nerves that come directly from my brain, just come from my spinal cord. But these are these are key nerves that they’re in pairs. Charles Stone — One of them is called the vagus nerve, comes from the word vagrant. What does a vagrant do? He wanders around. So this nerve wanders around our hollow organs, our heart, our lungs, our stomach. So there’s a lot of communication back and forth. Charles Stone — Scientists have found that deep breathing, especially on the exhale, when you exhale a little longer, it actually engages this nerve, which lowers the stress response. And here’s here’s why you practice it. I call it the sniff breath. Charles Stone — Now, the actual term is “a psychological sigh”, but here’s how it would work when you’re facing some stress. Just breathe in, you know, a little more and then breathe out through your mouth. Now on the out breath, you want to be a little longer than the in breath, doing that three or four or five times. Charles Stone — Labs all around the country found it lowers the stress response. So that is a simple, a portable tool you can take. Anybody can use anywhere. Charles Stone — So yeah. [Clip 2 Ends] Rich Birch — I love Charles. He’s such a practical leader. Listen, I’d pick one of those practices this week and really try to install it. Rich Birch — I love that he started with breath work because it’s really the easiest one to start with. You can install it today. Literally, he gave you everything you need, but maybe look at the other ones. Pick up his book, “Stress Less”. Got a bunch in there. Rich Birch — Well, coming up next, we’ve got Allen Holmes. He’s been the senior pastor at Definition Church in Greensboro for 25 years. He has watched gifted leaders crash long enough that he’s built a framework around this to understand it. Let’s listen in to what Allen has to bring to this conversation. [Clip 3 Begins] Allen Holmes — It’s interesting when I, one of the other real key moments for me is I went back to do my doctorate of ministry degree at Gordon Conwell in redemptive leadership. And so much of what we were studying is how God works in the crisis, in these pressure moments to expose the unfinished places in our character so that we can grow and become more like Jesus and therefore maximize our kingdom impact in the world. Allen Holmes — And one of my professors, Dr. Powers, he actually wrote a book called Redemptive Leadership. It’s a simple little book, but profound, where he describes leadership development in five stages. And stage one is a skilled leader where you get a leadership role just based on your skill. So maybe the ability to preach. And so they call you to be the pastor. Allen Holmes — That’s how I became the pastor of my first church. I could preach. I hadn’t done anything else, but they let me be a pastor because I could preach. Allen Holmes — And then the second stage is a principal leader where you begin to understand why you do what you do. But the third stage, which is so important, is the character stage. And in order for a leader to go through the character stage, God always uses a crisis to bring him into that stage. But when he comes into that stage, he has a choice. In that stage, he can open his heart and allow God to do that deeper work, or he can go back and hide behind his skills and principle. Allen Holmes — And that’s what pastors do. A lot of times the reason you see this turnover every, you know, depending on what statistic you read, every two to four years, pastors are leaving churches is because they come into a church and they have this honeymoon season. And then all of a sudden there’s a crisis that exposes some things and they start floating their resume and hiding behind their skill rather than allowing God to deal with their character so that they can advance and become a transformative, redemptive leader. Allen Holmes — So I think one of the things that’s been so true for us is we’ve just tried to say to people when there’s a crisis, don’t panic, don’t run away. See it as an opportunity. Allen Holmes — In fact, I ended up doing my dissertation on the idea that if we could teach this model to leaders, that it would cause them to respond differently in the crisis instead of running from it, they would run to it and open their heart. And God could use that to really propel them into their redemptive future. And the research said that was true. Allen Holmes — And so we’ve tried to really work that in our culture to understand when something goes wrong, don’t run away and don’t hide. Let’s run into it and trust God to meet us there so that this thing God works redemptively to use it for your benefit and to launch you into your future. Allen Holmes — And because that’s been our culture, people have stuck around. I mean, my lead team, Rick has been here 25 years. He was he’s actually here two Sundays longer than I’ve been here. Eric’s been here 24 years. Jonathan’s been here 19 years. Chelsea’s been here almost this year will be 14 years. Steve’s been here 10 years. Allen Holmes — I mean, so they’ve just been here a long, long, long time. And that but that’s why they’ve seen these moments and we’ve helped them to find God in it so that it actually works for us instead of against us. [Clip 3 Ends] Rich Birch — Allen walked us through the five stages. The third one he talked about is character. And that’s really where I think you and I, our greatest test is at. And this is where we meet our crisis. You should go back and listen to Allen’s episode. Super helpful. Rich Birch — Coming up next for our last part of the conversation today is a friend of mine, Scott Landry. He’s the senior pastor of The Bridge near Ottawa. He’s been on the podcast before. Rich Birch — Next is a clip from a book that was coming out or that has come out called “The Fight”. And it’s the moment that he lost everything and that he was alone in a house in the Northwest Territory. The reason why I wanted this on is because I think Scott models for you and models for me an open transparency with ourselves, with our people. Rich Birch — That is something that I think you and I should live with our live with and should think through. How can we be this transparent with the people around us? Heads up. This is a heavy clip and it’s worth every second of your attention to lean in and hear what Scott shares. [Clip 4 Begins] Scott Landry — I hope that’s a powerful moment in the book because it was it’s genuinely the most powerful moment in my life. And this was this was kind of at the crescendo of my my breaking point. So after my marriage and my life specifically falling apart and I kind of lived in a place of isolation. Scott Landry — I was living in the North, Canadian North, and I was yeah, I was lost. I was I was angry like I had so much anger. And it was so, yeah, I talk about in the book and I was angry and ultimately I was angry at myself, but I was also angry at God. Scott Landry — And because even after, again, making a mess of my own life, he didn’t make a mess of my life. Nobody made the mess in my life. I made the mess in my life. Scott Landry — And but then after that, I was trying to do everything right. And I was trying to do the right thing, do the right thing. And I was like, God, when are you going to start intervening on my behalf? Scott Landry — And so, you know, being the preacher that I am, I was like, I got all the Bible verses that tell me that you’re going to like now is you’re going to do the redemptive thing. You’re going to show up. You’re going to move. Scott Landry — You’re going to fix. You’re going to redeem. You’re going to restore. Scott Landry — You’re going to repair. You can do all the R words. And and nothing was happening like it was like and it was almost as if I and I literally heard nothing. And I’d like to say I didn’t feel anything, but I did. Scott Landry — It was just this this anger that was welling up inside of me like a like a pot boiling and eventually it just I just became unhinged. Like I was alone and I was completely isolated. I was in this empty house and I just started crying out like and yelling out and I threw through things. Scott Landry — I I used words I’ve I’m ashamed to admit I used. Like I mean, I was as unhinged as could possibly. I was like, I God, if I saw you face to face, I would give you the…like I told him all this stuff. Scott Landry — And and what I found in that moment was like and I again, I talk about in the book, but like I yelled, God, I don’t even believe in you anymore. I’m done. Like I like I don’t I don’t believe. You’ve promised me that you would never leave me. You would never forsake me. And that’s exactly what you’ve done. I’ve told people that you would never leave them and forsake them. And yet you’ve done that to me. You are you are dead to me. I don’t believe in you anymore. Scott Landry — And I even now I still feel this and I’m just talking about it. But like this is and this is I know some people are going to roll their eyes at this. But like genuinely, when I heard myself say that, I felt this…like over me, over my house. It was like this eerie like pause. Scott Landry — And I heard if I’ve ever heard the voice of God, I heard a voice say, well, then who are you yelling at? And it was like this, like… Rich Birch — Beautiful. Scott Landry — And in that moment, it was like my anger was it wasn’t my degree. It wasn’t my Bible. It was it was my anger was my evidence that God was present right then and right there. And because my anger was directed at him. Scott Landry — And he knew that I was angry with him and he met me at the place of my anger and he was waiting. And this is the part that I still, I can’t do this, what’s in my head and in my heart justice. But it was God was saying, I’ve been waiting for you at this place your whole life. Rich Birch — Wow. Scott Landry — You you have been hiding from this anger from your childhood, from your young adulthood. And I’ve been waiting for you to meet me here at your anger. And I’ve I’ve wanted you to know that I would be here waiting for you. Scott Landry — And if you met me on the top of the tallest mountain and if you look me face to face and if you were to give me the finger, you would find me there waiting because I am waiting at who you really are, not who you’re pretending to be. Scott Landry — And everyone around you, you’ve got them fooled. And you’re a used car salesman and you can spin the Bible verses and you can do all that other stuff. But I know who you really are. And I’m waiting for you to finally be honest with yourself about who you really are. Scott Landry — And now that you finally are, now we can do something about that together. And that was the moment that God truly revealed himself to me. And that’s when I, for the first time in my life, truly discovered who I was. Scott Landry — And yeah, that’s the moment that I hope anybody who ever meets me or talks to me or listens to me or reads it, like that’s the part that I long for people to have before it costs them, like it cost me. [Clip 4 Ends] Rich Birch — I love that moment when Scott said he heard, who are you yelling at? Man, that sticks with you. Rich Birch — Listen, four different stories. What I’m trying to do is raise for you the question about the inner life of what’s going on at your church with the senior leaders around you. Rich Birch — What if you were to go back and look at these four conversations and maybe say, OK, this one might be the best for us to lead a conversation with, and send them one of those, send your team one of those episodes. And say, hey, I’d love for us to take some time this summer. Rich Birch — Maybe you go and relax on a back deck somewhere or jump in somebody’s boat or spend a little extra time at the office. Because there is a little bit of slack at this time of year. And ask the question, hey, what’s going on on the inside of us as leaders at the church? How are we developing and how could this conversation help us ask some different questions than we normally do in our team meetings? Rich Birch — All the links to those four conversations are down below. Thanks for sticking through this this entire conversation. I know there was a lot today, but we’ll see you next week with our regularly scheduled programs, kind of back to what we normally do here at unSeminary. Rich Birch — Thanks for being a part of the podcast. Thanks for doing what you’re doing, including the hard work of the inner life to lead your people in a way that makes a huge difference. Thanks for being engaged in the local church. Take care, friends.
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Leadership is built through conversations, trust, and the willingness to learn from failure. In this episode, author Gregory Archbold discusses the lessons behind his book, Fail, Fight, Finish. From the power of listening first to creating buy-in during change, he shares practical leadership strategies that every manager, mentor, and learning professional can put into practice. Show Notes:Author Gregory Archbold discusses trust, mentorship, communication, and leading through change. His key points include:Leadership begins with listening. Great leaders ask questions, create space for others to contribute, and speak last to build trust and develop future leaders.Mentorship is earned, not assigned. Strong mentoring relationships grow over time through curiosity, consistency, and a genuine commitment to learning.Create shared ownership during change. Leaders gain buy-in by involving people in developing solutions rather than presenting fully formed decisions.Challenge processes that no longer serve a purpose. Don't continue doing something simply because "we've always done it that way." Regularly evaluate whether processes still create value.Never become "content lazy." Leadership growth requires continuous learning through reading, mentoring, reflection, and seeking feedback—especially after receiving a promotion. Learn more about Gregory Archbold's book, Fail, Fight, Finish: Leadership Lessons You Don't Learn in the Classroom.Powered by Learning earned Awards of Distinction in the Podcast/Audio and Business Podcast categories from The Communicator Awards and a Gold and Silver Davey Award. The podcast is also named to Feedspot's Top 40 L&D podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide. Learn more about d'Vinci at www.dvinci.com. Follow us on LinkedInLike us on Facebook
Small pipes, Border pipes, Uilleann pipes, Northumbrian, Galician and of course, Highland pipes. Smoke 'em if you got 'em! This hour has plenty o' pipes and fiddles, banjos and some spicy zydeco accordion. Homegrown Celtic too from Haggis X-1, The Mahones and The McDades.Come get your weekly hit of Celtivity with Celt In A Twist! Broom Bezzums - Stanhope In Weardale Trouz Bras - Rainy Day Bourree/Courtship Bourree Haggis X-1 - Arthur's Gold (Any Means Of Persuasion) CANCON The Mahones - The Hunger, The Fight (ft. Tara Slone) CANCON Annbjorg Lien - Needles Eye Drones & Bellows - Song Of The Hammers Carlos Nunez - Danza De Espadas The McDades - Gardener's Child CANCON Dervish - Tobar an t'Saoil (ft. Mya Brennan) The Hackensaw Boys - Content Not Seeking Thrills Corey Arceneaux & The Zydeco Fusion Band - Washboard Zydeco Valtos - S.T.W. (ft. Gary Innes) Basco - Down In The Greenwood The Ollam - With Pure Crystal Teeth 59:32
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Will you finish the race described in Hebrews 12, or will weariness tempt you to give up? In this episode, Charlyne encourages you to keep running the race with the Lord and toward marriage restoration. She understands that there will be days when you feel weary, question your stand, or wonder whether following God's will for your life and marriage is too difficult. Through this Bible study, Charlyne will remind you to fix your eyes on Jesus, seek Him for strength, and continue trusting Him for His best in your marriage. Support the work of Rejoice Marriage Ministries Follow on Instagram - @rejoicemarriageministries Follow on Facebook - @rejoicemarriageministries Every day, you can receive encouragement straight to your inbox through our Fight for Your Marriage Devotional and find free resources and prayers to pray over your marriage. To take advantage of these resources and others, visit https://rejoiceministries.org We appreciate your feedback. If this episode touches you, please leave us a five-star rating and review, helping us reach new listeners with hope for their marriage. You can also subscribe to our show on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes.
Welcome back to Aquarium Drunkard Transmissions with Jason P. Woodbury. This week on the show, we welcome Nashville-based music journalist, critic and author Erin Osmon, to discuss her tremendous book, Won't Back Down: Heartland Rock and the Fight for America, which chronicles how heartland rock, typified by artists like Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, Bob Seger, and more, brought a populist, Americana-inspired sound to the airwaves of the radio and MTV. Along the way, Osmon shines a light on lesser heralded artists in the heartland canon, including Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, and Tracy Chapman, explores the impact of the shift from vinyl and tape to compact discs, the ubiquity of synthesizer technology, and the progressive undercurrent that propels this music. Osmon's writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, and the New York Times, and she's the author of a 33 ⅓ book on John Prine and Jason Molina: Riding with the Ghost. With Won't Back Down, she traces the origins of heartland rock and its influence on artists like The War on Drugs and The Hold Steady, and best of all, offers deep insight into the complex characters of its most notable figures. Especially intriguing is the Indiana-born Osmon's focus on fellow Hoosier John “Cougar” Mellencamp, who emerges as one of the most fascinating characters, a hothead with a leftist heart and punk rock verve. This year marks the 250th birthday of America, and this conversation was taped this conversation just a few days before the 4th of July. We haven't been feeling all that patriotic—maybe it has something to do with the fascists governing our country and their endless commitment to foreign wars and environmental destruction—but Osmon's book reminds us that this country has at its core something more noble, some promise that has not been stamped out just yet. As the Boss once sang: “Everything dies, baby, that's a fact/But maybe everything that dies someday comes back.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does it take to visit 192 countries, work alongside democracy activists on the front lines of history, and build a career around adventure and purpose? In this episode of the Agents of Innovation Podcast, host Francisco Gonzalez sits down with longtime friend Jess Yescalis, President of Yescalis Campaign Strategies, political strategist, fundraiser, and one of the most well-traveled people in the world. Jess has spent decades helping raise hundreds of millions of dollars for free-market causes while advising political leaders and pro-democracy movements across the globe. Along the way, he's worked with dissidents in Myanmar, trained parliamentary candidates in Egypt after the Arab Spring, navigated some of the world's most dangerous places, and pursued a personal goal of doing something fun or meaningful in every country on Earth. This conversation goes far beyond travel. It's about freedom, gratitude, leadership, courage, and the remarkable people Jess has met from every corner of the world. In this episode, you'll learn: * How Jess intentionally built a career that enables a life of global travel * What it's like working with democracy activists risking their lives for freedom * Stories from Egypt, Myanmar, Somalia, Central African Republic, and beyond * The biggest misconceptions about visiting nearly every country in the world * Why travel can change the way we see America—and ourselves * Lessons about human nature after meeting people from virtually every culture * Why most people, regardless of where they live, want the same basic things: freedom, opportunity, and hope The final five countries remaining on Jess's quest—and why two may have to wait Whether you're an entrepreneur, traveler, student of politics, or simply curious about the world, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on living with purpose, embracing adventure, and appreciating the freedoms many of us take for granted. You can also watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RdEpXCxXuzs If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the Agents of Innovation Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves travel, entrepreneurship, or stories that inspire. Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, philanthropists, and artists who are shaping the future. Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: / / innovationradio X: / https://x.com/agentinnovation Facebook: / / agentsofinnovationpodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org and subscribe to our free newsletter at: https://fearlessjourneys.substack.com Learn more:
https://mfbpodcast.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/MFB+SHOW+545+JOHN+CLUBB.mp3Subscribe: Email | TuneIn | RSSInterview With John Mark ClubbBoys Cry Too — A Navy Commander's Fight to End Child Abuse and Its Silence#BoysCryToo #JohnClubbHi, and welcome to the show!On today's show I have the pleasure of welcoming retired U.S. Navy Commander and Marine John Mark Clubb, author of the memoir Boys Cry Too, to talk about childhood sexual abuse, survivors' rights, and the push to make it a federal crime with no statute of limitations.From the outside, John Clubb's life reads like a success story built on discipline and grit. Underneath it was a secret he carried for nearly fifty years. John enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at seventeen, straight out of a childhood in segregated Louisville, Kentucky. The military gave him what home never had: structure, purpose, and a way out. He went on to attend Aviation Officer Candidate School, earned his wings as a Naval Aviator, and rose all the way to the rank of Commander in the U.S. Navy. On paper, it's a career most people would call remarkable.The turning point came slowly, then all at once. In his twenties, fragmented memories of childhood sexual abuse by his father, and physical abuse by his mother, both devout Southern Baptists, started surfacing. He pushed them down for years inside a military culture that had no room for vulnerability. Then, on a flight to San Diego with his own children for his fiftieth birthday, an overwhelming body memory forced him to finally face what had happened to him as a boy.What John built from that moment is Boys Cry Too, a memoir written with Jacqueline Robotham and published by Palmetto Publishing. The book doesn't just tell his story. It makes the case that male survivors of childhood sexual abuse have been left out of the conversation for too long, and it's become the foundation of his advocacy for two concrete changes: making child sexual abuse a federal crime, and eliminating the statute of limitations that still lets many abusers run out the clock before their victims ever get a shot at justice. Kentucky, his birth state, is one of only a handful that has already abolished that time limit. John wants the rest of the country to catch up.Boys Cry Too speaks directly to men who've built successful, high-achieving lives while privately carrying shame and self-doubt they've never said out loud. It's also for the families and partners of survivors who've watched someone they love struggle without understanding why. John isn't a therapist or a policy wonk. He's a retired Commander who spent decades proving himself in rooms that didn't allow for weakness, and who's now using that same discipline to fight for survivors who don't have his platform.His story has already reached readers through Boys Cry Too, available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and his advocacy is building momentum around a cause that affects far more families than most people realize.To learn more about the topics discussed, click the link below.Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a sponsored post. My Future Business is disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Welcome to Arc 1 episode 3 of Project Infinite.Friend of the show Erica Lowe guests stars to run her game RagnaBorg, a post-apocalyptic Viking game based off the Mork Borg Game System.The Setting overview from the kickstarter page:Broken Midgard: You will slay no gods. Fight to survive and pray that when your death comes it is a worthy one. Inhospitable cold temperatures as Fimbulvetr winter blankets Midgard. Fenrir is released upon the world. Kings fall. Monster rule.Jake plays Trigg the ChamoisBrit plays Herger the ReindeerShane plays Barney the BearChris plays Sir Jeppy the Red SquirrelRagnaborg Kickstarter linkFind us onOur NEW Discord Server! Crittalkers CommunityHit us up with any questions or comments:Insta @crittalkerspodcastFacebook: crittalkerspodcastor drop us an emailthecast@crittalkerspodcast.comMusic/Sound Effects Include:Recap voice acting by Jennifer Millard, written by Jake PrewittFrey is played by Britt H.Uther is played by Shane FStynexx is played by Chris A."Camera Flash" by MalarBrush"The Details Intro" by Ryan S."The Details Long" by Ryan S."Rest of The Fallen" by GuilhermeBernardes via Pixabay"Comedy - Detective" by Onoychenkomusic via Pixabay"Chamber Strings" by SigmaMusicArt via Pixabay"Dizzy ellectric bolt spell 1" by FxProSound via PixabayAdditional Royalty Free SFX and Music via Pixabay:Riser Manifest by SoundRealityHorror Braam 2 by SoundRealityLow Rumble New.2freesound_communityMysterious Walking (Comedy) by Monument_MusicHorror Rumble Winds by SoundRealityHorror Stinger by freesound_communityGrowl and Roar by freesound_communityHorror Impact Hit by UniversfieldSFX 3|Horror| Suspense | Mysterious |Thriller by SFX_LIBRARYFabric pats by OxidVideosThis Heavy Metal by MrClaps_Bear Growl by UniversfieldPunch 03 by UniversfieldHorror Body Fall Hitting Dirt 02 by imagne_impossibleThe Tournament by EmmraanHoly Spell Cast by DRAGON-STUDIOElemental Spell Impact (Light) by DRAGON-STUDIOGhost Horror Sound by DRAGON-STUDIOBlock by freesound_communitySwing Whoosh Weapon 5 by floraphonicSfx16 - Beam by Data_pionUI Hologram Interface Blip by SoundShelfStudioMagic Aura Resonance 02 – Mystic Pulse by CoghezziFalling Pebbles, Rocks and Boulders by VoiceBoschFalling Tree by DRAGON-STUDIOBurning air by kauasilbershlachparodesrecord_scratch by freesound_communityMetal Opener by Alex_BesssScratching by freesound_communityMedieval Funeral by mavopixTense Suspense Rising Dread by alex-morganSuccess Fanfare Trumpets by freesound_communitymetal shovel into icy snow by freesound_community
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Christians who are paying attention can easily discern the season we are in...the Last Days. At this point, we must choose who we will serve each day. Will we serve the god of convenience, the god of comfort, or the God of the Bible? Time to Lady Up! Enough sloppy Christianity. Eternity is near and God wants to work through us to reach the lost. Will you let Him? Support Lady Up America: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamericaLearn more about Lady Up America and Diane Canada: https://ladyupamerica.comLearn more about Steve Gill and TriStar Daily: https://tristardaily.com Join the Mission:If you feel called to reach your neighborhood with grace and truth, I would love to see you become a MEMBER: https://ko-fi.com/ladyupamerica
Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today's episode with a full-fledged recap of Saturday's UFC Abu Dhabi card, breaking things down from Magomed Ankalaev's main event win over late-replacement opponent Bogdan Guskov all the way down to the opening fights of the night.After assessing Ankalaev's bounce-back performance and Ramazan Temirov's statement knockout of Steve Erceg in the co-main event, the guys dish out takeaways from the rest of the card — including what to make of heel-hook specialist Valter Walker adding a calf slicer submission to his growing highlight reel.Then, undefeated featherweight Ezra Elliott joins the show following a successful UFC debut on just five days' notice last week at UFC Oklahoma City. Elliott reflects on setting a featherweight record with 12 takedowns, explains why going the distance may have been valuable after seven straight first-round finishes to begin his career, and discusses his wrestling background, jiu-jitsu development and life at Red Hawk Academy alongside Sean O'Malley, Tommy McMillen, Jose Miguel Delgado and Marcus McGhee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Step back into the Danger Room! X-Men 97 season 2 is on the air and our beloved mutatns are bigger and badder than ever. Apocalypse is scary! Psylocke is leading a team! Storm is the goddess we've aways needed! Are you as worried for these X-Men as we are? Fight your way back from the Age of Apocalypse as we present you these episodes from the archives for this MEGA EPISODE:GHL 502: X-Men 97s JP Karliak Talks Voicing Morph - hear the reorigin story direct from Morph's mouthGHL 262: Storm - celebrate the weather witch who leads the X-MenGHL 258: Best X-Men Stories - discover 10 of the most important X-Men story in comic book historyGHL 115: Psylocke - dive down into the psychic powers of X-Force's powerhouseGHL 114: Apocalypse with comic book writer Cullen Bunn - learn how evil En Sabah Nur really is from the mouth of someone who was written himLearn what it takes to build the next generation of X-Men in a pocket of the Marvel Comics Universe. Can Apocalypse be defeated? Why does Psylocke glow? We have all the answer news viewers and new Xavier students are asking!Follow Cullen Bunn on BlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/cullenbunn.bsky.socialFor more exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, our Teen Titans Podcast, and our GHL Exclusive Discord, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.socialThanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!
UFC Belgrade: Uros Medic vs Daniel Rodriguez full UFC fight card picks, predictions, bets, & straight forward analysis with Host Daniel Levi - Get an 100% deposit match up to $100 on Bracco using code HALFTHEBATTLE: https://bit.ly/HALFTHEBATTLExBRACCO - Get 50% off your first month of Narcocop's Discord using code HTB50: https://www.oddsshopper.com/experts/narcocopmma/subscribe?packageId=96&priceId=216&code=HTB50 - Home of Fight Picks 1 week FREE premium Discord, picks & parlays: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1363223394291568749?pid=1363223394304151662&a=061311&c=battle - Bet 105 Bonus (deposit $100 & get a $50 free bet) using code HALFTHEBATTLE: http://bit.ly/halfthebattle1 - Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Uros Medic vs Daniel Rodriguez 4:29 - Navajo Stirling vs Jan Blachowicz 10:40 - Aleksandar Rakic vs Marcin Tybura 15:05 - Robert Valentin vs Dusko Todorovic 18:33 - Vlasto Cepo vs Gilbert Urbina 21:02 - Milos Janicic vs Noah Gugnon 25:14 - Ludovit Klein vs Tofiq Musayev 29:49 - Michael Oliveira vs Oban Elliott 33:10 - Bracco Super Boosted Parlay 35:16 - Borislav Nikolic vs Mark Vologdin 39:04 - Bogdan Grad vs Dennis Buzukja 41:43 - Mateusz Rebecki vs Kyle Prepolec 43:43 - Nina Milosevic vs Hailey Cowan 48:26 - Jovan Leka vs Alexander Poppeck 51:05 - Stephanie Luciano vs Marina Spasic 54:04 - Fight & Fighter to Watch - FOLLOW/CONTACT ME: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/HalfTheBattlePod TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/BestFightPicks, https://www.twitter.com/HalfTheBattleHQ - Help/Support The Show: PAYPAL: BestFightPicks @ gmail.com VENMO: @Daniel-Levi CASHAPP: $DFLonDrums All donations are incredibly appreciated and go directly to paying for the show & improving the quality of the channel. Thank you so much for your support! - Graphics, Artwork, Highlights & Thumbnail Credit: https://www.twitter.com/Meticulous_X - SUBSCRIBE TO HALF THE BATTLE PODCAST: - ITUNES: https://www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/half-the-battle/id1040391940 - SOUNDCLOUD: http://www.soundcloud.com/bestfightpicks - YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@UC53xhP8WNDA1g4prjHTm58w - SPOTIFY: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/1R7NuoyetaVaPbsRMStE5f - STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/half-the-battle - Also available everywhere else podcasts are found. Thank you so much!
Is the Democratic Party moving toward the center, or further to the left? Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins react to President Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner, his continuing feud with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, and how the night was a huge flop before diving into one of the biggest questions facing Democrats ahead of 2028. Then bestselling political journalist Amie Parnes, senior political correspondent at The Hill and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Fight and Shattered, joins the show to discuss Haley Stevens' Senate campaign, the Democratic Party's decision to make South Carolina its first presidential primary, the growing influence of democratic socialism, and what the early 2028 presidential landscape could look like. Plus: Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner performance The continuing Trump and Kaitlan Collins feud Haley Stevens embraces her viral moment Is socialism helping or hurting Democrats? The Democratic Socialists' most controversial platform positions Marco Rubio closing the gap on JD Vance The incredible story of a passenger who survived being partially sucked out of an airplane window Miranda's big move into her new home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
God will keep every promise He ever made to you. He will not fulfill your potential. That part is on you.If that makes you uncomfortable, good.We've been handed a soft version of faith. Just believe, and God does the rest. Sit back. Let go and let God. It sounds humble. It sounds spiritual. And it's leaving good men stranded.Because there's a difference between a promise and your potential, and almost nobody teaches it.In this episode I walk through:Why the Bible reads like a graveyard of men who had the calling and still died short. Moses on the mountain, looking at a Promised Land he never entered. A whole generation that died in the desert. The servant who buried what he was given and got called wicked and lazy.The line that changes everything: God's promises are guaranteed. Your potential is not.Why Paul says work out your salvation with fear and trembling, and in the same breath, for it is God who works in you. Both. Take out God's part and it's self-help. Take out yours and it's wishful thinking.The two ways a man forfeits his potential. Passive, waiting on a feeling and calling it faith. Or presumptuous, grinding in his own strength and calling it ambition. Both die short of the land.This is not a call to strive harder on your own steam. It's a call to move with God, and to move now. He made you for dominion. To cross the river and take the territory with His hand on your shoulder.The version of you on the other side of that river gets a little further away every year you don't cross. Someday is where potential goes to die.New episodes every week on biblical masculinity, Christian manhood, calling, and what it takes to become a Kingdom Driven Man.FREE DOWNLOAD: Built to Dominate breaks down the 3 lies that keep driven Christian men stranded on the wrong side of the river. Get it here: https://www.standard59.com/freeSubscribe if you refuse to die in the desert.Lead. Fight. Win.
Yeah, well, our teams killed each other's streaks so we're moving on to the trade deadline.While the Mead/Early trade got things kicked off, the big target is Skubal. Grady and the Rays set a record for a HS draft pick, but sometimes a water gun will do. Salvy sets a Royals franchise record, Kaz sets a Japanese rookie record, and Drake does his job. Pottymouth talks about Caleb like Patti talked PCA last year. José goes to Broadway, Pookie and Kiké did not go to the White House. Johan Sandoval talks about his very real ICE arrest because of paperwork. The US Women roll through the Women's Baseball World Cup group round. And Tori Penso, one of six women referees in the just-concluded Men's World Cup reminds girls and women to “‘Put your shoulders up. Take up space. Own the moment.'”We say, “He put his face on a can of beer and now I'm going to drink that can of beer.” “It's already a little f*c&ed an then it'll be a lot f*c&ed,” and, “Nick Kurtz, Nick hurts, Nick not hurts?” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available! They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/miccheckwaifuwaifu Subscribe to gaming podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@respecgames Show of the week: A Livid Lady's Guide, Victoria of Many Faces Episode of The Week: Though I am an Inept Villainess, Duke's Son Rich Girl Caretaker Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects The Ghost in The Shell Telliano's Sleeper Hanaori-San Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Polow's Sleeper Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her Viewers Keep,Drops,Maybe's Bleach Talk Jobless Reincarnation
The Lord leaves two option for those messes in our families...bless or curse. Fight with Him or against Him. Join Dr. Charli as she addresses the joy and the art of blessing the mess in a messy family situation. It's the best and your newest way to use the power of Heaven to heal your family! Active-Faith.org Charli@active-faith.com
A federal appeals court has ruled that Christian schools in Maine must comply with the state's LGBT policies if they want to participate in the tuition assistance program. Is this an isolated case—or part of a much larger pattern? In this episode of Fearless with Mark & Amber, we revisit themes from our documentary Title IX: Demoralizing America and explain why this legal battle is about far more than sports or education. It's ultimately a conflict between two competing worldviews: God's design versus man's ever-changing definitions of truth. We discuss: - Why government funding always comes with strings attached - How this mirrors warnings we've shared for years - The growing pressure on Christian schools and churches - Why biblical identity matters more than ever - How parents can prepare their families before another school year begins Our prayer is not to create fear—but to equip Christians to stand firm, think biblically, and disciple the next generation. "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..." — Romans 12:2 LINKS ➡️ Watch Title IX: Demoralizing America (Podcast Series) PART 1: https://youtu.be/F8NfogCGsZ4?si=NGOMtB1xYMn2CUd1 PART 2: https://youtu.be/mCdCtWntgX0?si=bQ_c-feO_rwlmdhS ➡️ Watch or rent the full documentary: https://fearlessfeatures2.vhx.tv/ ➡️ Read the Christian Post article discussed: https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-schools-must-follow-lgbt-policies-for-tuition-program.html ➡️ Support Fearless Features: https://www.fearlessfeatures.org/partner Scriptures Mentioned Romans 12:2 Genesis 1 Ephesians 6:12 John 8:32 2 Timothy 3:13 Subscribe for more biblical worldview conversations each week. 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Ministry update & supporting Fearless Features 02:00 Why parents need to hear this before school starts 03:05 How Title IX: Demoralizing America predicted this battle 04:09 The hidden cost of school voucher programs 06:15 Government funding and the loss of educational independence 08:05 How churches can become financially dependent on the system 08:59 Is this how Christian schools could be silenced? 09:25 The recent Supreme Court and legal landscape 11:09 Why we chose to homeschool our daughters 12:00 Maine appeals court ruling explained 14:27 The legal argument: religious liberty vs. discrimination claims 15:24 Why redefining language changes culture 17:20 God is not the author of confusion 18:14 Two competing worldviews at war 19:37 What does it actually mean to find your identity in Christ? 23:23 Why Christians often feel overwhelmed by these cultural battles 24:53 Parents: disciple your children intentionally 25:37 Don't retreat—the Church should grow bolder 26:35 Final encouragement: Fight faithfully for the next generation
In 1986, Cleveland made history by releasing 1.5 million balloons into the sky—a world record that still stands today. But what was supposed to be a harmless spectacle quickly turned into something far more complicated. For decades, we've been told this event was an unmitigated disaster. The balloons allegedly choked Lake Erie, spooked horses, caused car accidents, and even interfered with a Coast Guard rescue mission. But what if the story we've been told isn't the full picture? What if the "disaster" narrative was exaggerated—or worse, manufactured? Watch the podcast Fight me at war of the barons Check out my trips with me here Check out my merch here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it perimenopause or autoimmunity? The symptoms are similar, and most women don't ask. Mickey Trescott, founder of the Autoimmune Protocol movement, explains the overlap between hormonal changes and immune dysfunction in midlife.