Podcasts about First Friday

Mountain Trails sits nestled on Winchester's Old Town walking mall at 115 North Loudoun Street, where owner Garry Green has cultivated something rare in retail: a store that feels like a community. After 34 years in business—the last 13 at this location—Garry has discovered what he calls "the Loudoun Street Magic," especially on Saturday evenings when the mall comes alive. He shares his passion during this episode of The Valley Today, with host Janet Michael and cohost Brady Cloven, executive director of Friends of Old Town. Mountain Trails' move from its original Cork Street location transformed the business entirely. "The demographic literally went from climbers, backpackers, and travelers to just everyone," Garry explains. The visibility proved phenomenal, and the store has become an integral part of Winchester's identity, appearing regularly in social media posts and drawing visitors from states away. Education Over Sales: A Revolutionary Approach What sets Mountain Trails apart isn't just their inventory—it's their philosophy. Garry's mission statement centers on creating "a safer, more enjoyable wilderness or travel experience," which means the staff focuses on qualifying customer needs rather than pushing products. "We are not here to sell things to you," Garry emphasizes. "We try to qualify your needs and provide for those needs." This approach resonates deeply in a business where equipment failures can have serious consequences. Whether customers are paddling the Shenandoah River for the first time or heading to Mount Everest base camp, their concerns receive equal validation. Garry recalls outfitting a gentleman for climbing Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak at nearly 20,000 feet. When the climber returned, he shared a remarkable moment: "I was at 16,000 feet and I heard you talking to me." The boots and backpack performed exactly as Garry had promised—the ultimate validation for the staff. Curating the Right Gear for Every Adventure Every single item in Mountain Trails serves a purpose. "Everything in Mountain Trails other than, let's just say a t-shirt, needs to function," Garry explains. "It has a job. And it needs to do that when you need it to do it." From rain gear to sock structure—yes, even socks matter—the curation process ensures customers receive appropriate equipment for their specific adventures. The store's tagline captures this breadth: "hiking, climbing, trekking, travel." However, their secondary motto, "Quality Outdoor Outfitters," opens the door wider. International travelers heading to Peru or around the world find the education and experience they need. Summer canoeists discover dry bags and quick-drying clothing. Skiers find bibs and cross-country equipment. Technical rock climbers locate harnesses and safety gear. Meeting Customers Where They Are Understanding the customer's experience level proves crucial to Garry's approach. The outdoor industry's biggest emerging demographic is what he calls "the casual adventurer"—people who want to hike two miles to a waterfall with trail runners, trekking poles, and a day pack, then return to town for lunch. These customers have vastly different needs from long-distance trekkers carrying their "house on their back" for multiple days. "Not everybody needs a $400 three-layer Gore-Tex rain jacket," Garry points out. While climbers heading to Mount Everest might need that level of protection, an $80 waterproof jacket works perfectly for someone's golf bag. This honesty builds trust. Moreover, the relationship continues as customers grow in their outdoor pursuits, returning to upgrade their gear as they tackle more challenging adventures. The Power of Kindness and Experience When hiring staff, Garry's number one criterion isn't outdoor expertise—it's kindness. "You have to put that customer's best interest at heart above anything else," he insists. This philosophy creates what international visitors have called "the feel" of Mountain Trails, something that distinguishes it from sterile big-box retailers. The staff's personal experience matters tremendously. "They've been wet, cold, hungry, tired," Garry notes. "They're here to help you suffer better." Garry himself spent years guiding in Alaska and running outdoor adventure programs for the U.S. Air Force, helping service members decompress after deployment. He recalls a winter camping trip where a participant thought she wouldn't survive the night because her "butt was cold"—she hadn't inflated her sleeping pad. After inflating it and adding hand warmers, she proclaimed he'd saved her life. "You passed through a window," he told her, referring to those challenging moments all outdoor enthusiasts eventually face. Beyond the Hardcore: Everyday Customers Welcome While Mountain Trails caters to serious adventurers, everyday shoppers find unexpected value. Janet shares how the store helps her buy gifts for her mother-in-law who bikes the C&O Canal—despite Janet's self-proclaimed lack of outdoor interests. "I can come in here and just say, she does this and you can help me find the perfect gift for her," she explains. The store even welcomes those who simply want to look the part. "I love this store even though I am not an outdoors person," Janet admits. Garry laughs, acknowledging that sometimes "it's all about the look." This inclusive approach means everyone feels welcome, whether they're heading into the wilderness or just want quality gear for weekend activities. A Global Reputation Built on Local Service The store's reputation extends far beyond Winchester. Visitors from Syracuse, Cleveland, and even international locations make Mountain Trails a regular stop. Garry recalls a family from Israel who declared it their favorite outdoor store globally. "We go into these stores all over the world, and this one is our favorite so far," they told him. What impressed them? The feel of the place—something intangible that staff members hear about regularly. This atmosphere stems from Garry's operating principle: "Everybody's welcome until they're not." The staff genuinely cares, creating an environment that feels more like a community gathering space than a transaction-focused retail outlet. Social media serves not primarily as a sales tool but as "an instrument of familiarity," sharing articles about climbing, skiing, and outdoor adventures that customers want to read over their morning coffee. Connecting with Mountain Trails In mid-March, Mountain Trails will transition from their winter hours into regular hours: Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 7 PM, Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM to 8 PM, and Sundays noon to 5 PM. Customers can find them on Facebook and Instagram or visit mountain-trails.com for basic information, though the real experience requires stepping through their door on the walking mall. Old Town Winchester: Building Community Through Events Chocolate Escape Perseveres Through Arctic Conditions The second half of the conversation shifts focus to Brady Claven, executive director of Friends of Old Town Winchester, who shares updates on recent events and upcoming attractions. February's Chocolate Escape faced brutal weather—17-degree temperatures with windchill predictions of negative 10 degrees—yet determined participants still filled the walking mall with their maps, hitting every participating location. Approximately 30 merchants participated in the event, which aims not just to distribute chocolate but to drive foot traffic into stores during cold months. The strategy worked. Faire Isles, for instance, welcomed numerous first-time visitors, and overall feedback indicated people discovered stores they'd never visited before. "The point of it is to get people into stores," Brady explains, noting that participants might not linger outside as long in freezing weather, but they spent more time browsing inside. Celebrating Black History Month Through Partnership Friends of Old Town partnered with NAACP Winchester and secured generous sponsorship from Valley Health to present three Black History Month events. Typewriter Studio hosted a spoken word and art gallery night featuring Monica James and representatives from Selah Theater. Bright Box presented "History and Cocktails" with Nick Powers from the MSV delivering an outstanding historical talk about the Valley's Black history, tying into the upcoming VA250 celebration. Finally, Bistro Sojo offered a small plates and jazz night with a $35-per-person special menu and live performance by SU. Spin to Winchester: Pedaling for Progress Friends of Old Town's second annual Spin to Winchester fundraiser brought participants together inside Valley Health for a 45-minute stationary bike class. Each rider crowd-funded their participation, raising a minimum of $250, with prizes awarded for most funds raised, sweatiest rider, and highest mileage. The event exceeded expectations, hitting 120% of its goal and attracting 20 more individual donors than the previous year. "It's very apparent by the end of this 45-minute class, certain people are, myself included, just dripping with sweat," Brady admits, describing the intense workout led by instructor Pam from Valley Health. Despite the physical challenge—including what seemed like endless "last hills"—the fundraiser's success directly supports Old Town programs and events throughout the year. Taylor Pavilion: A Transformation Underway Ground has broken on the Taylor Pavilion renovation, with completion targeted for before WineFest during Apple Blossom season. The transformation will create a social gathering space that addresses a common community need. "We do hear a lot from people that say, well, you know, there's really not a space if I don't wanna drink or if I don't want to eat," Brady notes. The new pavilion will offer a place where people can grab a bagel and sit, play chess, listen to music, or simply enjoy being on the mall. It will serve as a meeting point before art classes at Typewriter Studio or ShenArts—a place for friends to gather with coffee and catch up before heading to other destinations. Notably, the infamous "ping pong table on an incline" from the conceptual rendering will not materialize, though Brady jokes they should install a commemorative statue. Celtic Fest Returns March 14th Looking ahead to March, Celtic Fest promises to be a highlight. Scheduled for Saturday, March 14th from noon to 5 PM, the event will feature approximately 35 vendors lining the mall from the south end near Hideaway northward. Partners include Ravenwood Foundation, which brings expertise in outdoor Highland games. City Pipes and Drums will perform throughout the day. Faire Isles plans Irish dancers in their alcove, while other merchants prepare special attractions. Piper Dan's and Union Jack's—recently reopened after flooding—will participate, with Brady hoping to coordinate a special menu. Additionally, Brady plans to transform the museum lawn into a kids' Highland games zone, where children ages four to ten can throw foam logs, compete in disc throwing, and win prizes. Staying Connected Those interested in Old Town Winchester events can follow Friends of Old Town on Facebook and Instagram (@FriendsOfOldTownWINC) or visit friendsofoldtown.org for a complete calendar. First Friday events return in June with a "Summer of Covers" theme featuring cover bands, including a special August event partnering with River House. A Community That Cares Whether discussing Mountain Trails' dedication to customer safety and satisfaction or Friends of Old Town's commitment to creating community experiences, this conversation reveals Winchester's character: a city where businesses and organizations prioritize people over profit, relationships over transactions, and community over convenience. From outdoor gear to outdoor festivals, the message remains consistent—everyone's welcome, expertise matters, and kindness forms the foundation of everything worthwhile.

Msgr. Roger J. Landry Sacred Heart Minor Seminary, Akure, Nigeria Friday of the First Week of Lent February 27, 2026 Ezek 18:21-18, Ps 130, Mt 5:20-26   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/2.27.26_Homily_Sacred_Heart_Seminary_Akure_1.mp3   The outline of the homily was:  The significance of the seminary’s motto, Adveniat Regnum […] The post Striving for Surpassing Righteousness, First Friday of Lent, February 27, 2026 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

What do Italians eat on the first Friday of Lent?No meat—but definitely no shortage of flavor. In this episode, we explore Italy's meatless traditions, from classic fish dishes like baccalà to the plant-based brilliance of cucina povera. Long before the words “vegetarian” or “vegan” existed, Italian kitchens were creating simple, seasonal meals rooted in necessity, faith, and culture.A short reflection on how tradition shaped some of Italy's most timeless dishes.

AP's Sam Metz explains why some Muslims are prevented from Friday prayers as Tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered under heavy Israeli restrictions at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

On a "First Friday" edition of the program, Beau Bishop returns! The guys continue their position reviews breaking down the Browns QB room heading into the offseason (27:52). That plus Hall of Fame Writer D. Orlando Ledbetter from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the guys to talk reported new Browns DC Mike Rutenberg (50:56).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's First Friday miracle edition of the program, Emory Hunt Jr. joins the guys (1:14:16) to discuss positional value in the NFL Draft, preview the NFL Scouting Combine, and much more. We also continue our Position Reviews in the safety room (28:08) ahead of the 2026 season. You'll also get our first Mock Draft Roundup of the offseason (52:05)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fur Foxen on Van Sessions at The Monarch   Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL   Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah.   ARTIST | Fur Foxen                                                                                                                                                                                             FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Murders & Metaphors Track 2 - Where You Are Track 3 - Beats Uncertain Track 4 - Leave The Cane Track 5 - You Want Love   ARTIST LINKS   WEBSITE: https://www.furfoxen.com/music  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6In9P4kDaRgsRq4LwtdNeT?si=FzZ0q7QSSJ-SgGKVtx-TPg YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYUqPyplfAzbftk8QF_j5jw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/furfoxenmusic/   PRESENTING SPONSORS   The Monarch Building: https://themonarchogden.com/ The Banyan Collective: http://www.thebanyancollective.com/   GRANTING SPONSOR   Ogden City Arts: https://ogdencity.com/707/Arts   CREDITS   Producer: The Banyan Collective Host: R. Brandon Long, brandon@thebanyancollective.com Bookings: Todd Oberndorfer, todd@thebanyancollective.com Audio Mix: Scott Rogers, The Proper Way https://theproperwayband.com/studio DOP: Dixon Stoddard, https://www.instagram.com/studios_d21/ Photography: Dylan Totaro: https://www.instagram.com/dylantotaro/   FOLLOW // SUBSCRIBE   Van Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vansessions/ Van Sessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevansessions Van Sessions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vansessionspod   Tip Jar:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   The drive behind Van Sessions is to create a music discovery community for Northern Utah musicians to share their work, refine their craft, and network with other artists.   Van Sessions helps support local musicians, photographers, and videographers through our project. Show your support for local artists by subscribing to Van Sessions on YouTube @vansessionspod or search "Van Sessions Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.   Join us live at the Monarch in Ogden every First Friday to be a part of the free concert and video podcast recording.   Bookings: todd@thebanyancollective.com   #vansessions #musicdiscovery #localmusic #podcast #music #ogden #firstfriday 

Fur Foxen on Van Sessions at The Monarch   Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL   Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah.   ARTIST | Fur Foxen                                                                                                                                                                                             FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Murders & Metaphors Track 2 - Where You Are Track 3 - Beats Uncertain Track 4 - Leave The Cane Track 5 - You Want Love   ARTIST LINKS   WEBSITE: https://www.furfoxen.com/music  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6In9P4kDaRgsRq4LwtdNeT?si=FzZ0q7QSSJ-SgGKVtx-TPg YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYUqPyplfAzbftk8QF_j5jw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/furfoxenmusic/   PRESENTING SPONSORS   The Monarch Building: https://themonarchogden.com/ The Banyan Collective: http://www.thebanyancollective.com/   GRANTING SPONSOR   Ogden City Arts: https://ogdencity.com/707/Arts   CREDITS   Producer: The Banyan Collective Host: R. Brandon Long, brandon@thebanyancollective.com Bookings: Todd Oberndorfer, todd@thebanyancollective.com Audio Mix: Scott Rogers, The Proper Way https://theproperwayband.com/studio DOP: Dixon Stoddard, https://www.instagram.com/studios_d21/ Photography: Dylan Totaro: https://www.instagram.com/dylantotaro/   FOLLOW // SUBSCRIBE   Van Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vansessions/ Van Sessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevansessions Van Sessions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vansessionspod   Tip Jar:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   The drive behind Van Sessions is to create a music discovery community for Northern Utah musicians to share their work, refine their craft, and network with other artists.   Van Sessions helps support local musicians, photographers, and videographers through our project. Show your support for local artists by subscribing to Van Sessions on YouTube @vansessionspod or search "Van Sessions Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.   Join us live at the Monarch in Ogden every First Friday to be a part of the free concert and video podcast recording.   Bookings: todd@thebanyancollective.com

“I remember the first summer I noticed the trees shriveling, turning grey, eaten from the inside out. The air was hot and the rain never came. The swing tree and the joy it brought, lives now only in my mind. more.

#687: Your tax refund might be $300 to $1,000 bigger this year, and that's just the beginning of what's changing with your money. The Tax Foundation estimates most Americans will see significantly larger refunds thanks to seven major tax cuts. The child tax credit increased by $200. The standard deduction jumped by $750 for individuals or $1,500 for couples. The state and local tax deduction cap now sits at $40,000. Seniors get an extra $6,000 deduction, and deductions for auto loan interest, tips, and overtime work all increased. Retirement accounts saw major changes too. Catch-up contributions for high earners now must go into Roth accounts, which pushed thousands of employers to add Roth options to their 401k plans between 2024 and 2026. Kevin Warsh, the new Fed chair nominee, thinks the Federal Reserve has been doing it all wrong. The former Fed governor and Wall Street banker believes the Fed focuses too much on backward-looking data and reacts too slowly. He wants strategic, forward-thinking policy instead of chasing lagging indicators. President Trump clarified he never asked Warsh to lower interest rates and wanted to "keep it pure." The labor market shows serious cracks. Job openings dropped by nearly one million year over year to 6.5 million. Unemployment claims jumped to 231,000 last week. January layoffs hit 108,435 people — up 118 percent from last year and the worst January since 2009 during the Great Recession. Big Tech continues its massive AI spending spree. Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Oracle will collectively spend over $500 billion on AI infrastructure this year. Google's spending alone doubled from 2025, reaching up to $185 billion focused on data centers and Gemini development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it mean when society begins to fear the very technology it creates? In this Free-Text First Friday episode, we examine artificial intelligence through a distinctly Lutheran lens. God's Word provides a framework for understanding our relationship to the tools we make, from the creation mandate to subdue the earth, through the fall and its effects on human work, to the redemption found in Christ. Along the way, we discover that AI is less a new problem and more a mirror reflecting the human heart back to itself. And Luther's explanation of the First Commandment reminds us that both excessive fear of AI and excessive trust in it can become forms of idolatry.  The Rev. A. Trevor Sutton, senior pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing, MI and author of Redeeming Technology, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe for this First Friday Free-Text edition of Thy Strong Word.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

It's the First Friday of February and that means it's a Roadmap Roundup on-air! Cory Grizzle and Gabe Jones join Adam in studio and Dan VonderHaar joins from Chicago. The panel discusses how to get ready for Lent, how to celebrate the vocation of marriage beyond Valentine's Day, and how both Lent and marriage train us to lay down our lives for Jesus. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

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On this First Friday edition of the program, NFL Network's Chris Rose joins the show (50:40) to give his take on the state of the Browns following the hiring of Todd Monken as head coach. We also start our position reviews with the interior offensive line (43:09) as we break down every position leading up to the NFL Scouting Combine. Plus, hear from Owner Jimmy Haslam (31:23).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Modern Speed on Van Sessions at The Monarch   Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL   Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah.   ARTIST | Modern Speed                                                                                                                                                                                             FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Canoe Track 2 - Say Hello Track 3 -  Modern Reasons for Crying Track 4 - River Track 5 - Peace of Mind     ARTIST LINKS   LINKS: https://linktr.ee/modernspeed ITUNES: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/modern-speed/1572744361 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UEPKJeKKKhfQDNhpPqdm5?si=C69eUJ2oSsOJU09kQqwAJQ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/channel/UCuV77qFOoqT8nJ5rkUdOK1A INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/modernspeedgram/   PRESENTING SPONSORS   The Monarch Building: https://themonarchogden.com/ The Banyan Collective: http://www.thebanyancollective.com/   GRANTING SPONSOR   Ogden City Arts: https://ogdencity.com/707/Arts   CREDITS   Producer: The Banyan Collective Host: R. Brandon Long, brandon@thebanyancollective.com Bookings: Todd Oberndorfer, todd@thebanyancollective.com Audio Mix: Scott Rogers, The Proper Way https://theproperwayband.com/studio DOP: Dixon Stoddard, https://www.instagram.com/studios_d21/ Photography: Avery Atkinson: https://www.instagram.com/avery_atkinson_/   FOLLOW // SUBSCRIBE   Van Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vansessions/ Van Sessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevansessions Van Sessions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vansessionspod   Tip Jar:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   The drive behind Van Sessions is to create a music discovery community for Northern Utah musicians to share their work, refine their craft, and network with other artists.   Van Sessions helps support local musicians, photographers, and videographers through our project. Show your support for local artists by subscribing to Van Sessions on YouTube @vansessionspod or search "Van Sessions Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.   Join us live at the Monarch in Ogden every First Friday to be a part of the free concert and video podcast recording.   Bookings: todd@thebanyancollective.com

Modern Speed on Van Sessions at The Monarch   Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL   Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah.   ARTIST | Modern Speed                                                                                                                                                                                             FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Canoe Track 2 - Say Hello Track 3 - Modern Reasons for Crying Track 4 - River Track 5 - Peace of Mind     ARTIST LINKS   LINKS: https://linktr.ee/modernspeed ITUNES: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/modern-speed/1572744361 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UEPKJeKKKhfQDNhpPqdm5?si=C69eUJ2oSsOJU09kQqwAJQ YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/channel/UCuV77qFOoqT8nJ5rkUdOK1A INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/modernspeedgram/   PRESENTING SPONSORS   The Monarch Building: https://themonarchogden.com/ The Banyan Collective: http://www.thebanyancollective.com/   GRANTING SPONSOR   Ogden City Arts: https://ogdencity.com/707/Arts   CREDITS   Producer: The Banyan Collective Host: R. Brandon Long, brandon@thebanyancollective.com Bookings: Todd Oberndorfer, todd@thebanyancollective.com Audio Mix: Scott Rogers, The Proper Way https://theproperwayband.com/studio DOP: Dixon Stoddard, https://www.instagram.com/studios_d21/ Photography: Avery Atkinson: https://www.instagram.com/avery_atkinson_/   FOLLOW // SUBSCRIBE   Van Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vansessions/ Van Sessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevansessions Van Sessions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vansessionspod   Tip Jar:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   The drive behind Van Sessions is to create a music discovery community for Northern Utah musicians to share their work, refine their craft, and network with other artists.   Van Sessions helps support local musicians, photographers, and videographers through our project. Show your support for local artists by subscribing to Van Sessions on YouTube @vansessionspod or search "Van Sessions Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.   Join us live at the Monarch in Ogden every First Friday to be a part of the free concert and video podcast recording.   Bookings: todd@thebanyancollective.com

Erin Harkes, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Metroland Now, joins us this morning for a new regular arts segment where she will talk about what's in the pages of Metroland Now and preview each month's events for First Friday in Albany.

Indulgences can sound like scorekeeping. They're not. Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks unpack indulgences in plain relational terms: the Church's “treasury of merit” is like trusted relational credit you can lean on—the saints' friendship with God helping you deepen your own. We connect First Fridays/Saturdays, rosaries, Scripture, adoration, and pilgrim practices to one aim: better spiritual health, i.e., a stronger, freer relationship of trusting love with God.Key IdeasIndulgence = relational help, not a magic pass: you “tap” the Church's treasury of merit (the saints' lived friendship with God) through concrete practices.Always personal: you still act (prayer, Scripture, adoration, works of mercy); grace perfects, doesn't replace, effort.Apply to self or the dead: love shares its credit—our bonds in Christ extend beyond death.Keep the frame human: think “street cred” or a trainer's plan—habits that restore and strengthen relationship, not accounting tricks.Sin harms relationships; practices heal: less “temporal punishment” math, more repair, trust, and re-ordering of love.Helpful ParallelsTrainer plan → spiritual plan:30 min Scripture reading (indulgenced)Rosary in common30 min Eucharistic adorationStations of the CrossPilgrimage/holy door (in jubilee years)Works of mercy + usual conditions (state of grace, confession, Eucharist, prayer for the Pope's intentions)Scripture touchpoints“Whatever you bind on earth…” (Mt 16:19; 18:18)“The communion of saints” (cf. Heb 12:1; Eph 2:19)Reconciliation and restoration (Jn 20:21–23; 2 Cor 5:18–20)One-week Spiritual Health Tune-up (simple, doable)Pick one indulgenced practice above and do it twice.Go to confession (once).Add one concrete act of mercy (call, visit, forgive, give).Close each day with a 2-minute examen (gratitude → review → ask help for tomorrow).CTAIf this clarified indulgences, share the episode and leave a written review—helps others find us.TagsFather and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, indulgence, treasury of merit, communion of saints, First Friday, First Saturday, adoration, rosary, Scripture, pilgrimage, spiritual health, confession, temporal punishment, works of mercy, Catholic podcast, practical spirituality, relationship with God

On this “First Friday” edition of the program, Beau and Z are joined by voice of the Chargers Matt “Money” Smith (52:08) to discuss the Mike McDaniel hiring in LA and current Chargers DC Jesse Minter, who is a popular head coaching candidate around the league. Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano also joins the show (1:12:55) to give his lay of the land on the league's coaching searches. The guys also go through Mel Kiper Jr's first mock draft (41:32) and give an update on our Playoff Fantasy Challenge (1:06:04)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ar Lewi on Van Sessions at The Monarch   Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL   Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah.   ARTIST | Ar Lewi                                                                                                                                                                                             FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Blue Palace Track 2 - What We Do For Fun Around Here Track 3 - Oh, So Madly Track 4 - I Won't Lay Down And Die Track 5 - Rum Shaker Track 6 - What's One More Heartbreak   ARTIST LINKS   WEBSITE: https://arlewi.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1aHrVUxFCfaVRk89G5HL4Q?si=35y-HHZpQL29pePx5D6Agw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ar.lewi/   PRESENTING SPONSORS   The Monarch Building: https://themonarchogden.com/ The Banyan Collective: http://www.thebanyancollective.com/   GRANTING SPONSOR   Ogden City Arts: https://ogdencity.com/707/Arts   CREDITS   Producer: The Banyan Collective Host: R. Brandon Long, brandon@thebanyancollective.com Bookings: Todd Oberndorfer, todd@thebanyancollective.com Audio Mix: Scott Rogers, The Proper Way https://theproperwayband.com/studio DOP: Dixon Stoddard, https://www.instagram.com/studios_d21/ Photography: Avery Atkinson: https://www.instagram.com/avery_atkinson_/   FOLLOW // SUBSCRIBE   Van Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vansessions/ Van Sessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevansessions Van Sessions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vansessionspod   Tip Jar:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   The drive behind Van Sessions is to create a music discovery community for Northern Utah musicians to share their work, refine their craft, and network with other artists.   Van Sessions helps support local musicians, photographers, and videographers through our project. Show your support for local artists by subscribing to Van Sessions on YouTube @vansessionspod or search "Van Sessions Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.   Join us live at the Monarch in Ogden every First Friday to be a part of the free concert and video podcast recording.   Bookings: todd@thebanyancollective.com   #vansessions #musicdiscovery #localmusic #podcast #music #ogden #firstfriday 

Ar Lewi on Van Sessions at The Monarch   Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL   Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah.   ARTIST | Ar Lewi                                                                                                                                                                                             FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Blue Palace Track 2 - What We Do For Fun Around Here Track 3 - Oh, So Madly Track 4 - I Won't Lay Down And Die Track 5 - Rum Shaker Track 6 - What's One More Heartbreak   ARTIST LINKS   WEBSITE: https://arlewi.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1aHrVUxFCfaVRk89G5HL4Q?si=35y-HHZpQL29pePx5D6Agw INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ar.lewi/   PRESENTING SPONSORS   The Monarch Building: https://themonarchogden.com/ The Banyan Collective: http://www.thebanyancollective.com/   GRANTING SPONSOR   Ogden City Arts: https://ogdencity.com/707/Arts   CREDITS   Producer: The Banyan Collective Host: R. Brandon Long, brandon@thebanyancollective.com Bookings: Todd Oberndorfer, todd@thebanyancollective.com Audio Mix: Scott Rogers, The Proper Way https://theproperwayband.com/studio DOP: Dixon Stoddard, https://www.instagram.com/studios_d21/ Photography: Avery Atkinson: https://www.instagram.com/avery_atkinson_/   FOLLOW // SUBSCRIBE   Van Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vansessions/ Van Sessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevansessions Van Sessions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vansessionspod   Tip Jar:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   The drive behind Van Sessions is to create a music discovery community for Northern Utah musicians to share their work, refine their craft, and network with other artists.   Van Sessions helps support local musicians, photographers, and videographers through our project. Show your support for local artists by subscribing to Van Sessions on YouTube @vansessionspod or search "Van Sessions Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.   Join us live at the Monarch in Ogden every First Friday to be a part of the free concert and video podcast recording.   Bookings: todd@thebanyancollective.com

Rob Black takes a closer look at Costco and where Artificial Intelligence is heading in 2026 as well as buying a home in 2026 and where the markets are at the beginning of the year, More on the next Pints and Portolios on Saturday February 7th from 12 noon to 2pm with EP Wealth Advisors and Rob Black in Pleasant Hill with exact location given once you register

Rob Black takes a closer look at Costco and where Artificial Intelligence is heading in 2026 as well as buying a home in 2026 and where the markets are at the beginning of the year, More on the next Pints and Portolios on Saturday February 7th from 12 noon to 2pm with EP Wealth Advisors and Rob Black in Pleasant Hill with exact location given once you registerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this “First Friday” edition of the program, The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec joins Beau and Z (46:22) to break down John Harbaugh's road ahead and the ongoing coach search in Baltimore. Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano also joins the show (1:10:07) to discuss the NFL coaching carousel as a whole. You'll also get the guys' confidence ratings for the remaining QBs in the postseason (1:01:58) and an NFL announcer power rankings (29:44)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philly has no shortage of after-hours events, but it can be tricky to find alcohol-free spaces—especially affordable ones. So whether you're giving dry January a try, or you've been sober for years, there's plenty of fun events - minus the booze - here in the city. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by senior producer Abby Fritz and newsletter editor Siani Colón to give recommendations for the best cheap, late-night, and spirit-free activities.  Here's the episode with Bar Palmina, the only non-alcoholic bar in Philly, and the First Friday guide.  Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: PA Preferred Delaware River Waterfront Corporation  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

It's the first “First Friday” of 2026! Today, the HOF Joe Thomas joins Beau and Z for the Joe Thomas HOF Hour (56:12) to break down the 2025 Browns season and give his thoughts on the coaching search. You'll also go Around the League to hear about other job searches in the NFL (32:22) and get the guys' NFC playoff power rankings (46:47).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't Apologize on Van Sessions at The Monarch   Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL   Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah.   ARTIST | Don't Apologize                                                                                                                                                                                             FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Ethereal Track 2 - Catharsis Track 3 - Worth It  Track 4 - American Dream Track 5 - Expectations   ARTIST LINKS   LINKS:  WEBSITE: https://dontapologizeband.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pOdXmLvjCjUbUVl7TYm8J?si=O6nGhfgnSYyLXaAWdSpMUQ  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dontapologize.band/    PRESENTING SPONSORS   The Monarch Building: https://themonarchogden.com/ The Banyan Collective: http://www.thebanyancollective.com/   GRANTING SPONSOR   Ogden City Arts: https://ogdencity.com/707/Arts   CREDITS   Producer: The Banyan Collective Host: R. Brandon Long, brandon@thebanyancollective.com Bookings: Todd Oberndorfer, todd@thebanyancollective.com Audio Mix: Scott Rogers, The Proper Way https://theproperwayband.com/studio DOP: Dixon Stoddard, https://www.instagram.com/studios_d21/ Photography: Avery Atkinson: https://www.instagram.com/avery_atkinson_/   FOLLOW // SUBSCRIBE   Van Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vansessions/ Van Sessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevansessions Van Sessions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vansessionspod   Tip Jar:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   The drive behind Van Sessions is to create a music discovery community for Northern Utah musicians to share their work, refine their craft, and network with other artists.   Van Sessions helps support local musicians, photographers, and videographers through our project. Show your support for local artists by subscribing to Van Sessions on YouTube @vansessionspod or search "Van Sessions Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.   Join us live at the Monarch in Ogden every First Friday to be a part of the free concert and video podcast recording.   Bookings: todd@thebanyancollective.com

#677: Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2026 with a reality check on where your money stands right now. The Good News: Gas prices dropped below $3/gallon. Inflation cooled to 2.7%. The Fed cut rates again. GDP grew 4.3% (surprisingly strong). Gold hit $4,500 an ounce. And 19 states raised minimum wages. The Not-So-Good: Health insurance jumped 10-18%. Unemployment ticked up. Mortgage rates are stuck around 6.2%. And 80% of homeowners are unlikely to sell because they locked in rates below 6%. The Big Picture: The stock market is outperforming the economy. How It Affects You: I call it "millionaire malaise." Your 401k looks great. Your home equity is through the roof (no pun intended). If you bought before 2022, your assets look good on paper. Yet you're stressed out at the grocery store. Everything costs more – insurance, groceries, everything except gas. Jobs are stagnant. People are stuck. We're experiencing the difference between wealth and income. This is 2026: Wealthy on paper. Broke at the checkout line. Whether you're new to money management or a long-timer looking for clarity, this episode cuts through the noise to tell you what actually matters for your finances this year. Download the free resource: AffordAnything.com/financialgoals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't Apologize on Van Sessions at The Monarch   Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL   Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah.   ARTIST | Don't Apologize                                                                                                                                                                                             FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Ethereal Track 2 - Catharsis Track 3 - Worth It  Track 4 - American Dream Track 5 - Expectations   ARTIST LINKS   LINKS:  WEBSITE: https://dontapologizeband.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pOdXmLvjCjUbUVl7TYm8J?si=O6nGhfgnSYyLXaAWdSpMUQ  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dontapologize.band/    PRESENTING SPONSORS   The Monarch Building: https://themonarchogden.com/ The Banyan Collective: http://www.thebanyancollective.com/   GRANTING SPONSOR   Ogden City Arts: https://ogdencity.com/707/Arts   CREDITS   Producer: The Banyan Collective Host: R. Brandon Long, brandon@thebanyancollective.com Bookings: Todd Oberndorfer, todd@thebanyancollective.com Audio Mix: Scott Rogers, The Proper Way https://theproperwayband.com/studio DOP: Dixon Stoddard, https://www.instagram.com/studios_d21/ Photography: Avery Atkinson: https://www.instagram.com/avery_atkinson_/   FOLLOW // SUBSCRIBE   Van Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vansessions/ Van Sessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevansessions Van Sessions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vansessionspod   Tip Jar:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   The drive behind Van Sessions is to create a music discovery community for Northern Utah musicians to share their work, refine their craft, and network with other artists.   Van Sessions helps support local musicians, photographers, and videographers through our project. Show your support for local artists by subscribing to Van Sessions on YouTube @vansessionspod or search "Van Sessions Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.   Join us live at the Monarch in Ogden every First Friday to be a part of the free concert and video podcast recording.   Bookings: todd@thebanyancollective.com

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Michael Russo following Team U.S.A.'s Olympic roster selection. Then, they discuss the tough decisions that Bill Guerin and co. were forced to make, how the Women's national team stacks up and if Canada will have a chance, who will get the starting nod for the American's on the Men's side, why Brock Faber was a lock to make the roster over other established defenders, and more. Then, they discuss how Quinn Hughes has fit in so far in Minnesota and discuss what Bill Guerin has up his sleeve to further bolster his roster. Next, it's the Friday free for all! Ailish and Justin go through the Olympic rosters, the latest reports surrounding the Blue Jays and the top free agents still available, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sunny Daze on Van Sessions at The Monarch   Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL   Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah.   ARTIST | Sunny Daze                                                                                                                                                                                             FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Little Chocolate Piece Track 2 - Coming Home  Track 3 - Seven, Seven, Seven   ARTIST LINKS   LINKS: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sunnydazeandkhay/float SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NZgdphK0VcsK27RzmDIOU?si=dorSHgw_SOy5SvEXbBKdNg APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/us/album/float-single/1842607446?uo=4 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sunnyd_aze/ YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bxyMEAiEMSI?si=NkOSTT6pfwJQ0MzO   PRESENTING SPONSORS   The Monarch Building: https://themonarchogden.com/ The Banyan Collective: http://www.thebanyancollective.com/   GRANTING SPONSOR   Ogden City Arts: https://ogdencity.com/707/Arts   CREDITS   Producer: The Banyan Collective Host: R. Brandon Long, brandon@thebanyancollective.com Bookings: Todd Oberndorfer, todd@thebanyancollective.com Audio Mix: Scott Rogers, The Proper Way https://theproperwayband.com/studio DOP: Dixon Stoddard, https://www.instagram.com/studios_d21/ Photography: Avery Atkinson: https://www.instagram.com/avery_atkinson_/   FOLLOW // SUBSCRIBE   Van Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vansessions/ Van Sessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevansessions Van Sessions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vansessionspod   Tip Jar:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   The drive behind Van Sessions is to create a music discovery community for Northern Utah musicians to share their work, refine their craft, and network with other artists.   Van Sessions helps support local musicians, photographers, and videographers through our project. Show your support for local artists by subscribing to Van Sessions on YouTube @vansessionspod or search "Van Sessions Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.   Join us live at the Monarch in Ogden every First Friday to be a part of the free concert and video podcast recording.   Bookings: todd@thebanyancollective.com

Sunny Daze on Van Sessions at The Monarch   Support the program: https://t.ly/KsrVL   Van Sessions is Recorded at The Monarch in Ogden, Utah.   ARTIST | Sunny Daze                                                                                                                                                                                             FULL SET LIST Track 1 - Little Chocolate Piece Track 2 - Coming Home  Track 3 - Seven, Seven, Seven   ARTIST LINKS   LINKS: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sunnydazeandkhay/float SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NZgdphK0VcsK27RzmDIOU?si=dorSHgw_SOy5SvEXbBKdNg APPLE MUSIC: https://music.apple.com/us/album/float-single/1842607446?uo=4 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sunnyd_aze/ YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bxyMEAiEMSI?si=NkOSTT6pfwJQ0MzO   PRESENTING SPONSORS   The Monarch Building: https://themonarchogden.com/ The Banyan Collective: http://www.thebanyancollective.com/   GRANTING SPONSOR   Ogden City Arts: https://ogdencity.com/707/Arts   CREDITS   Producer: The Banyan Collective Host: R. Brandon Long, brandon@thebanyancollective.com Bookings: Todd Oberndorfer, todd@thebanyancollective.com Audio Mix: Scott Rogers, The Proper Way https://theproperwayband.com/studio DOP: Dixon Stoddard, https://www.instagram.com/studios_d21/ Photography: Avery Atkinson: https://www.instagram.com/avery_atkinson_/   FOLLOW // SUBSCRIBE   Van Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vansessions/ Van Sessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevansessions Van Sessions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vansessionspod   Tip Jar:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/banyanmedia   The drive behind Van Sessions is to create a music discovery community for Northern Utah musicians to share their work, refine their craft, and network with other artists.   Van Sessions helps support local musicians, photographers, and videographers through our project. Show your support for local artists by subscribing to Van Sessions on YouTube @vansessionspod or search "Van Sessions Podcast" on your favorite podcast platform.   Join us live at the Monarch in Ogden every First Friday to be a part of the free concert and video podcast recording.   Bookings: todd@thebanyancollective.com

Our Christmas gift to you Browns Daily nation!  Meet the Steelers (19:10) Higher or Lower Xmas Movie List (29:59) Over/Unders (44:58) Xmas Dinner Matchup (53:09) Keys (1:11:45) And...scores. Have a great holiday from all of us at Cleveland Browns Daily!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the holiday cheer permeates our day-to-day, know that that same kind of energy and excitement can be found in your practice year-round! Kiera talks traditions, countdowns, and culture from a dentistry perspective. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and it's Christmas Eve. You guys know that I'm obsessed with holidays. I'm obsessed with this time of year. I'm obsessed with just so many fun things. And I hope you guys are like, yes, listen to the podcast. Sure. But I hope that more than that, you're hanging out with your families. And if you don't celebrate the holidays, I hope you're taking this time to celebrate you and to just be there with you. guys, I just love the holidays. think that Christmas is more than just about   present and like those traditions and all of that. I think it's just like the anticipation of what's coming next. And I think one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is like the excitement that we feel leading up to it. My husband and I were on a really fun trip this year, but we had to plan the trip in like two weeks and I actually missed the anticipation leading up to it. So with the holidays, I feel like every single year we get this anticipation, we get this gift, we get this same excitement that   I really do hope that you guys are feeling that same excitement that hopefully you're feeling for Christmas Eve tonight, going into the excitement into your dental offices for 2026. Like just think about it, you guys, we are about to wrap a bow on 2025, roll into 2026. And I think that energy, that excitement, that fun, that zest, this is really what brings the magic of the season. This is why the holidays are so special. It's time for us to sit back. It's time for us to reflect. It's time to get out of our routines. And I really just hope that you guys are giving yourself the greatest gift of anticipation.   but I hope that it's anticipation with a thought out plan. I know there can be anticipation for Christmas when I have not thought about family and it is a frantic scramble. And if you are that office for 2026, I would encourage you to not be that office. There are better ways where I actually like to have our entire year gets wrapped up by December 15th so I can go into the holidays, have a good time. ⁓ I like to have my Christmas gifts all bought usually around.   Halloween. I like to just have it done and out of the way. And I would hope that the anticipation of how great the year is going to be how great the holidays will be how excited you are for people to get this rather than in the frantic scramble because both can be anticipation both can be great gifts. But I hope that you're giving yourself the gift of like true joy and anticipation of the excitement of the year to come rather than the frantic frazzles. So guys, if you don't know me, I'm Kiera Dent. ⁓   founder and CEO of Dental A Team. love all things dentistry. I love helping dentists and their teams find happiness. Life is my passion, dentistry is my platform, and truly to positively impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible. Like this is something where I just hope that teams and doctors have excitement for what's ahead and that your team and you feel energized and not exhausted. And if you feel exhausted, that's okay. We've got solutions for you and I'm here to help you with that ⁓ because   I really do believe that you and your team can crush it. And as we're on Christmas Eve, you guys, my family is so fun. Jason said when he joined our family that Christmas and the holidays were just a good time. Like it has always been so magical. ⁓ Christmas Eve, we're going to be hanging out with family. And it's been fun because we shifted it up. I was selfish. And for the first several years of our marriage, I was with my siblings because my little sister is 15 years younger than me. And so   I really want to be a part of my siblings' lives. I wanted to be there and be close to them. And Jason was so accommodating. He was the youngest of his family. And so all of his siblings were grown, that we went to my family for so many years. So Christmas Eve with his family is very different. And the anticipation and the excitement, I was a little disappointed last year when we were with his family versus my family, but it was so fun. And we were able to make new traditions and...   we were able to create fun things and his dad, I made his parents who are much older, they Jason has a complete accident, ⁓ do family Christmas pajamas and matching with us and to be able to create new memories and new holidays. And I really do think that the energy and excitement and the love that we feel at this time of year can be something that you can also do with your own practices. So ⁓ I think that like,   getting anticipation with clear goals is going to be super, super beneficial for you guys. just like when we were kids and counting down the Christmas, teams also can get excited with this countdown to goals and to what's coming up and what the vision for 2026 is. And so I just really would encourage you right now, if you haven't done it or it's in the process, create goals and topics and conversations that your team can get super jazzed and excited about. Having a vision, having a fun year.   Every year I theme my year and you guys it's not too late. Like we're only on December 24th. You still have like a week before this year is over. So take the time, give yourself a theme, something to look forward to, something that you and your team can anticipate with excitement and counting down ⁓ of clear annual goals, clear quarterly goals, and then like celebrate those milestones as they come up. Like when we hit them, what are we doing to celebrate?   and have countdowns and visual trackers just like we have advent calendars. In my family, my mom was awesome. There were seven kids in my family and each of us had an advent calendar where we'd count down the days to Christmas. And I think, why don't we bring that fun, that zest, that excitement into our teams? Why are we sitting here like, hey, we hit production. No, like let's add the spice, let's add the fun. I think teams get really excited. People are like, what is different about Dental A Team over other consulting companies? And I'm like, what's different is we bring fun and excitement and get results.   That's what's different. Like why not make your practice a little more fun? So I think that you guys could build like a gold tree in December where every like scheduled case you get is an ornament and it can be super, super fun. Like you guys don't want to bear Christmas tree. So maybe consider that. Maybe we have something that kicks off in January where we have snowflakes and or we donate and we give back. Like we talked about at Thanksgiving time. Could you create visual countdowns for Thanksgiving where it's like   for all the number of cases we do, we're gonna donate to a family in need. I don't know. There's so many ways you can do it. And I don't think doctors, is for you. This is why it's a Dental A Team and dentist and team podcast. Team members, like let's get your ideas. Let's get you on the podcast. Listen to this episode, share this with your team. But like, how can we build visual countdowns and have a fun time? Because again, the anticipation with clear goals is what's gonna help you guys this season. So number two, I think something that you guys can do is like,   just like on Christmas Eve, like build traditions that fuel culture. I was talking to an office and they were dressing up as wicked. And I said, my gosh, are you guys gonna go to the wicked opening? And they hadn't thought about that, like wicked part two. And like, that's the fun stuff that fuels culture. So like, what can we do just like at the holidays? Like we all get excited for the charcuterie boards or for the matching pajamas or for stockings or in my family, we did baby stockings on the tree in addition to regular stockings.   We had countdown chains, had advent calendars. The holidays are so special because of the traditions. And so what traditions can you guys put into place in your practice? So could we have our tradition at like end of quarters when we crush it, we do X, Y, Z that people can look forward to it. We can get excited for it, that our goals are leading us to these like fun ideas. Could we do annual CE trips or retreats that everybody looks forward to? Our company cut them and then they got sad about it. And then we like, I get it.   There can be pieces, but like this is culture. Our team all gets excited for fun Friday on morning huddle. We all get excited for ⁓ Wednesday is core value shout out days. Like all these little things drive and thrive with culture. And so what can you guys do that can make it fun? Can we have a shout out jar that everybody gets gifts? Can we do like, I don't know, once a quarter, we do a, our favorite things, gift swap. So many little things that are going to just building traditions that are going to fuel your culture because   We have the countdown of anticipation of goals, but goals are not met with crummy cultures. A lot of times when I look at offices, I'm like, how is the culture? How was the leader? Those things are going to impact you far more than anything else. And so what is the tradition of culture that you guys can do? And I have a practice and they started celebrating their team. So every single month they had shout out jars and we shifted a whole culture who used to be like mean girls status. They were actually just women. There were men too, but like the movie mean girls.   to being this team of loyalty, of camaraderie, my team was even that way. I remember saying like, I felt like I used to be on Johnny Depp's ship. I was in the middle of the ocean, my boat was burning. My team was not a great culture. And when you start to do these little culture burns, so for us it's Friday five, it's the shout outs every single Wednesday, it's annual retreats, it's two events in person, it's our holiday party, everybody gets excited for it. Live to give is a part of our company.   First Friday of the month in our team is half day Fridays. Those of you who work on Fridays, you know that's a big deal. Those of you who don't work Fridays, pretend it's a half day Thursday. But just things that your team can really just get excited about. And so I'd say like, pick maybe one team tradition that you can start in January and carry all year long. And this does not mean doctors, have to do it. Luckily in every quarter, there are three months and there are usually three departments in a practice. We've got our front office team. We've got our dental assistants and our hygienists. If we wanna do...   front office, clinical team, dental assistants and hygienists and doctors. You can do that too, but you can rotate. So that way there's traditions, there's things that we look forward to. There's an office who does Dip Tuesday and they bring all sorts of dips, ⁓ vegetable dip, chip dip, you name it. And they just have a ton of fun. And I think that's what makes work not feel like work. That's what makes us, ⁓ holidays to me are the sprinkles on a cupcake. The cupcakes nice, but when I get sprinkles added, it's more fun.   And so traditions and anticipation and countdown, just like the holidays, that's what's more fun. Those are the sprinkles. Those are the sparkles. Those are the excitement. ⁓ And then I think step three on this of like, how can we build this anticipation within our practices is for you to truly like giving a gift of growth. And that is oftentimes like we talked about the anticipation, the excitement. And so growth is going to be what helps your team thrive.   I remember Tony Robbins, you guys know I love Tony. He said that progress equals happiness. And so in your team, what is the progress for each team member? What are the things that they can grow towards? How are we growing as a team? So are we doing new systems? Are we doing new processes? Are we going to expand the roles? Are we going to have consulting or CE that's gonna open doors and help us see things differently? My team was so excited. Like they weren't thrilled when I hired ⁓ a consultant.   But I will tell you, it's been one of the greatest things that we have ever done for our team. Like, of course, they're excited, they're consultants, but they also thought they knew everything. They knew what we needed to do. ⁓ to have somebody come in with new perspectives, new ideas, how are you gonna be able to help grow your team? And I would also say, in addition to this, not just growing them professionally, but personally. So every year I do meet with my team, I wanna find out what are their personal goals, what are their professional goals, and how can I look for little ways   to help them achieve those goals. So when I know someone wants to pay off student debt, or I know somebody wants to buy a house, or I know they want to learn about something, Dave Ramsey's got a class. ⁓ This person wants to buy a house. I help connect them with realtors. Like whatever you can do to make dreams and wishes come true for your team. I think as business owners, as leaders, this is honestly one of the greatest gifts that we're able to give our team. And so just recognizing the gift and the responsibility, just to be able to help your team.   to grow them, to elevate them and to help them. So I really do believe that when you invest in your team, you give them growth opportunities, you're able to establish them into these incredible humans, not just employees. This is when we get excited. looking at this, like, you can even talk to your team, like, what's a skill you wanna learn this year? What's your personal goals you wanna learn? And then invest in them. ⁓ Brittany Stone, no BS, Britt has said it to me many times, to me and to our clients.   do you look at your team as an asset or a liability? And I think about that often, and if you see them as an asset, you treat them differently than you do if they're a liability. And so when we look at this and we get excited about it, like there's so much anticipation today of all the days of the year. think Christmas Eve is probably one of the most anticipated days of the whole year. There's such a beautiful space. And so for this, how can we get anticipation, tradition and growth?   and bring this magic into your practice. I think that's a beautiful gift that you guys can give. so really it's like, bonuses are nice, growth is nice, but it's anticipation that I think is a secret sauce of it. Like I said, and there's the anticipation of knowing where we're going, where we're headed and having those direct goals versus the anticipation and the terror. Both are anticipation, but anticipation that's exciting, anticipation that's fun, anticipation that's predictable, anticipation that creates spice and magic for your team.   And I think this is how you build a team of flourishing people. This is how you build a team that wants to flourish. This is how you build a team that's bought in. This is how you build a culture that's raving team member fans. This is how you build a culture that people want to be a part of. And then you start to post about these things. You share, you talk about it. This is what we do. This is who we are. Your team thrives. You thrive. And so today, tonight, as you're dreaming about what you're going to get tomorrow morning, I also hope you dream about what your practice is going to get next year.   ⁓ What are the little fun traditions that you can put into place? What are the different little pieces that you can do for your team? What is the anticipation that we can put in place? I love the ideas of like having countdowns to things like how do get these fun countdowns? How do we build traditions that will be so fun? How do we give the gift of growth to our entire team? How can you truly flourish and grow your team? I think is something that you deserve to have. And so your practice can be as exciting.   as Christmas Eve, Christmas morning. And I'm not here to say that it's every single day, but it doesn't have to be draining. It can be fun. And I think this is how we add spice, energy, and fuel to our businesses and to our lives is by doing the unexpected, by doing the things that bring joy and happiness to all of us. So I hope that you guys take this on. I hope that you know that at Dental A Team, we help you guys build goals and traditions and systems that really do create magic all year long.   that help create aha moments to give support and strength to your teams. So doctors, you don't have to do this alone. You don't have to carry the whole sleigh by yourself. You can actually have other people help you with this and to inspire and to change your team, I think is one of the greatest gifts I gave my team. And if you're thinking about it, I'd encourage you to give that gift to your team as well. So if you guys want that, if you want to feel energized and not burn out next year, if you want to unwrap the gift of growth and excitement for 2026, reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com   I want to help you. want to make sure that you guys are flourishing and thriving and not just surviving. And I hope you guys have the happiest Christmas, the happiest holidays that you think about this, that you get excited to create little traditions. Pass this along. If you're not creative, pass this on to a team member. Have them listen to it. Share this with a colleague. Have it where it's a competition between you and another person. We've got to make things fun in life. And I hope that you guys just know that I'm cheering for you. I'm rooting for you. And I'm here to serve you. I'm here to support with you. And I'm here to grow with you.   because I do believe that you deserve magic and you deserve ease in your practice. You're worth it. You deserve it. So reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.  

On this “First Friday” edition of the program, Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano joins Beau and Z (1:17:27) to preview this weekend's game against the Buffalo Bills. You'll also hear from Browns HC Kevin Stefanski (20:20) and meet the Bills. Plus, get your weekly fix of college football with CFB Nate and Uncle Beau (43:44) and hear from QB Shedeur Sanders (54:28).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this “First Friday” miracle edition of the program, Z sits down with Browns starting QB Shedeur Sanders for an exclusive interview (53:20) which covers several topics - such as his rookie season and how he's grown since his first preseason start in Carolina. Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano also joins Beau and Z (1:13:40) to preview this Sunday's game in Chicago against the Bears. You'll also Meet the Bears (21:42) and go Around the League (1:05:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#666: In this First Friday economic update, we explore the paradox defining our current economy: record-breaking retail numbers alongside plummeting consumer confidence. In this First Friday economic update, we explore the paradox defining our current economy: we're spending more than ever, while feeling worse about money than we have in years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics hasn't released jobs data for two consecutive months. The Federal Reserve must make a critical interest rate decision flying blind. Meanwhile, private sector data reveals troubling trends. Small businesses are hemorrhaging jobs while discount chains like Dollar General see their stock prices soar 44%. Americans are spending differently this holiday season. They're shopping earlier, using AI to find deals, and turning to buy-now-pay-later options. Households are spending less than last year, yet total spending increases because more people are participating. This K-shaped recovery benefits luxury retailers and bargain stores while crushing the middle market. We also cover essential year-end financial moves. From maximizing retirement contributions to tax-loss harvesting strategies, we help you navigate your personal finances amid economic uncertainty. The disconnect between what the numbers say – and how people feel – reveals deeper truths about an economy that's technically growing while leaving many behind. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (0:00) Spotify Wrapped and podcast listener data (2:05) Jobs report missing, BLS delays (5:01) ADP shows 32,000 job losses (8:00) Youth unemployment over 10% (10:32) Fed meeting without data (12:24) Mortgage rates might drop below 6% (20:06) Holiday spending hits $1 trillion (23:43) Consumers spend less individually (26:36) Discount stores outperform market (28:29) Shopping starts in October now (30:22) AI helps holiday shopping (36:09) Giving Tuesday up 11% (38:28) Year-end money moves (45:00) Charity and gift tax limits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This special Advent edition of “Headlines” features three rounds of Advent and Christmas-themed news stories, with two fabricated by the host and one real headline. The guest's challenge is to identify the real story, which serves as a springboard for a deeper theological discussion. The conversation weaves together humor, insight, and reflections on Christ's incarnation and return.  The Rev. Matthew Kusch, pastor of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to be quizzed on and unpack holiday headlines.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

It's a First Friday miracle edition of the program. Today, Beau and Z are joined by Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano (1:16:50) to preview this week's game against the Tennessee Titans. You'll hear from HC Kevin Stefanski on the Titans (29:05) and get the latest in college football with CFB Nate and Uncle Beau (45:30). Plus, get the guys' final thoughts on the Niners game on the Microsoft Minute (22:43).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've made it to THE “First Friday!” On this LOADED episode, Z sits down with rookie WR Isaiah Bond for an exclusive interview (50:31) on how he's adapted to the NFL. You'll also Meet this week's opponent, the 49ers (19:10) and get this week's Fantasy Minute (1:02:50). You'll also get your weekly college football fix with CFB Nate and Uncle Beau (28:10) and hear from QB Shedeur Sanders (12:32). All that, PLUS a special recipe from Uncle Beau (1:27:12) and… The Scores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The day before THE “First Friday,” Shelby Harris joins Beau and Z to recap the defense's 10-sack game in Vegas on Sunday (1:15:20). You'll also get One Thought on every game from the NFL in Week 12 (48:33). Plus, Sugardale VP of Marketing Rob Hite joins the guys to recap this year's Thanksgiving food drive (42:12). All that, AND your Microsoft Minute (1:25:55) plus Guess the Scores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this “First Friday” edition of the program, Z sits down with Browns WR Jerry Jeudy for an exclusive interviews (56:20). Beau and Z are also joined by Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano to preview this week's game against the Baltimore Ravens (1:16:12). You'll also meet the Ravens (23:55) and get your weekly college football roundup (36:47).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#658: An unusual First Friday episode because we don't have a jobs report. However, we do know that in October, U.S. companies announced more job cuts in a single month than they have over any single month of the last 20 years. In other words, October was peak job cut month. By contrast, private payrolls, as reported by ADP, rose by 42,000 in October, so we have a little bit of conflicting data. Some pessimistic, some optimistic. We're going to take a deeper look at that in today's episode. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising segments. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (00:00) Conflicting Job Market Data (03:40) Youth Unemployment and AI's Impact (10:16) Fed Rate Cuts and Housing Market (20:23) New Job Postings Lowest in 4 Years (20:54) Consumer Sentiment (22:04) Social Security Payments Increase in 2026 (23:33) Rising Car Costs and Repossessions (24:46) Good News for Prescription Drug Prices (31:50) Government Shutdown Impacts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices