Podcasts about First Friday

On this First Friday edition of the program, Z goes one-on-one with Browns LB Coach Jason Tarver (1:19:47) to break down the linebacker room and preview tomorrow's preseason finale against the New England Patriots. Former Browns LB Christian Kirksey (42:40) also joins the program to preview Browns Fan Travel's trip to Nashville, powered by TrueFan Travel. Plus, Browns play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano joins the guys at the top of the show, and the guys choose their teams in the NFL who are most likely to improve and most likely to take a step back (56:55).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Friday comes once more on a hot August afternoon to reveal what's up for a new month at many galleries around the area. Thanks to Platte Collections, Shutter & Strum, Auric Gallery, True North and Eden Oaks for having us around!BNLO is an independent show/opinion piece/podcast about Colorado Springs. Support it on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheBNLOShow Check out Nicole Ashley's book of poetry "Why the Willows Weep" on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Willows-Weep-collection-poems/dp/B0H96X6NB1

"...Words can hurt or words can heal. Now more than ever, it's important that we use the #powerofwords to create and connect, rather than to divide and destroy...".-- Gail Dixon,  #Leader, #Speaker, #BestSellingAuthor, & #Founder of Heart's Voice Movement.    In this deeply meaningful conversation, Gail Dixon, founder of the Hearts Voice Movement, explores how to reconnect with your #innertruth, use language as a sacred tool, and move through life from #love rather than fear, anger, lack, or division.We talk about the power of #SelfTalk, #emotionalwounds, #difficultconversations, silence, boundaries, and what it really means to communicate #fromtheheart. Gail also shares why she believes there are “no others, only us” — and how living from this perspective can move us toward a more #compassionate, #connected, and #winwin world.If you've ever struggled with negative self-talk, painful words from others, #difficultrelationships, or knowing how to respond when someone comes at you with anger, this conversation offers a powerful invitation to pause, listen inward, and return to what your #heart knows to be true.  Learn more and connect with Gail now at: https://heartsvoicemovement.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaildixonmessaging/FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsvoicemovementYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gaildixon6843 Plus, you can join Gail's FREE online "Gathering of Hearts" on the First Friday of each month at 12 pm EST by registering at:https://heartsvoicemovement.com/monthly#HeartVoice #HeartLedLiving #InnerVoice #ListenToYourHeart #PositiveSelfTalk #selftalkmatters #EmotionalHealing #HealingJourney #HeartLedCommunication #ConsciousCommunication #SpiritualAwakening #SpiritualGrowth #DivineGuidance #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthyBoundaries #LoveOverFear #InnerHealing #PersonalGrowth #MindfulCommunication #AuthenticLiving #ConsciousLiving #FindingYourPurpose #SpiritualJourney #GailDixon #wordsofwisdom _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness. Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

"...Words can hurt or words can heal. Now more than ever, it's important that we use the #powerofwords to create and connect, rather than to divide and destroy...".-- Gail Dixon,  #Leader, #Speaker, #BestSellingAuthor, & #Founder of Heart's Voice Movement.    In this deeply meaningful conversation, Gail Dixon, founder of the Hearts Voice Movement, explores how to reconnect with your #innertruth, use language as a sacred tool, and move through life from #love rather than fear, anger, lack, or division.We talk about the power of #SelfTalk, #emotionalwounds, #difficultconversations, silence, boundaries, and what it really means to communicate #fromtheheart. Gail also shares why she believes there are “no others, only us” — and how living from this perspective can move us toward a more #compassionate, #connected, and #winwin world.If you've ever struggled with negative self-talk, painful words from others, #difficultrelationships, or knowing how to respond when someone comes at you with anger, this conversation offers a powerful invitation to pause, listen inward, and return to what your #heart knows to be true.  Learn more and connect with Gail now at: https://heartsvoicemovement.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaildixonmessaging/FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsvoicemovementYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gaildixon6843 Plus, you can join Gail's FREE online "Gathering of Hearts" on the First Friday of each month at 12 pm EST by registering at:https://heartsvoicemovement.com/monthly#HeartVoice #HeartLedLiving #InnerVoice #ListenToYourHeart #PositiveSelfTalk #selftalkmatters #EmotionalHealing #HealingJourney #HeartLedCommunication #ConsciousCommunication #SpiritualAwakening #SpiritualGrowth #DivineGuidance #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthyBoundaries #LoveOverFear #InnerHealing #PersonalGrowth #MindfulCommunication #AuthenticLiving #ConsciousLiving #FindingYourPurpose #SpiritualJourney #GailDixon #wordsofwisdom _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness. Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

“When I'm mindfully moving through nature my senses are alive to color, pattern, shapes, movement, flow, and contrasts. Being in nature while fully present to the experience is a spiritual and life giving experience for me. I feel more deeply connected to myself and to God….My style of painting could be described as a painterly realism. I try to reproduce the particularity of light, color and shapes but I want the energy and movement of the brushwork to still be there. That's what gives life to a landscape in my opinion. It is my hope that my paintings would help the view to re-experience the life-giving energy of God's creation.”   Learn more.

#739: The U.S. just lost 23,000 jobs — and unemployment fell anyway. The numbers were strange enough that Paula broke a years-long, all-stocks habit and bought her first bond, ever. In this month's First Friday economic roundup, Paula breaks down the jobs report, the bond market, mortgage rates, gold, and a new kind of account for kids. Topics include: How to make sense of a jobs report that seems to contradict itself What actually happens when you buy a 30-year Treasury bond Why bond yields hitting a two-decade high matters for your money Why mortgage rates are climbing again, and what that means for housing Why home prices are surging in some states while crashing in others Why gold is quietly staging a comeback What the new government-seeded kids' accounts actually do Whether you're deciding where your next dollar should go, watching mortgage rates before a purchase, or wondering if your kid needs a new account this year, this episode gives you the full economic picture in one sitting. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS Note: Timestamps may vary slightly depending on dynamic ad placements. (00:00) Why the jobs report shocked economists this month (03:24) How jobs can drop while unemployment drops too (08:03) Why Paula just bought her first bond ever (09:35) A crash course on why bond yields are spiking (25:34) Why unemployment claims just hit a 55-year low (27:57) Why young job seekers have it harder than everyone else (35:23) Why mortgage rates just hit a one-year high (51:28) Why gold is rebounding, and who's buying it (57:47) What the new 530A investment accounts mean for your kids

On this Free-Text First Friday we take up translation and the teaching of Scripture, with Nehemiah 8 as our guide. Ezra reads the Torah aloud, and thirteen Levites go out into the crowd to give the sense so the people understand. That same work continues today through the Lutheran Heritage Foundation, which puts the books of our confession into the languages people actually pray in. And all of it is aimed at one end: the multitude of Revelation 7, out of every nation and tribe and people and language, standing before the throne.    The Rev. Mark Moss, mission engagement associate with the Lutheran Heritage Foundation in Macomb, MI, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to discuss biblical translation.  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.

This is the very last residential retreat of 2026 — and it begins tomorrow. If part of you has been circling it, this is the moment.  After tomorrow, there won't be another chance to gather like this — overnight, in one house, at the wild edge of the continent. Fear to Freedom Retreat · Olympic Peninsula · begins tomorrow, Saturday 7pm. One bed remains, in a shared room. $1,760 covers everything, meals and all. Take the last bed → workwithgrace.com (The next retreat after this is women-only, October 29–November 1 in Seattle — a four-day Day of the Dead/Samhain gathering on loss, grief, and anger, where you'll stay nearby or commute daily. So this one tomorrow is the last residential one of the year.) Here's what came up this morning. It was First Friday — our open inquiry session, you can watch it below — and we looked at a concept that lives at the center of the human condition:  I need life to go a certain way. And I need it not to go a painful way. One inquirer had found two job listings. Both look great. She sees herself as an ideal candidate for each. Interviews are coming. Will she get one? What will it be like? Wouldn't that be amazing, says the mind. And everyone found their own version: A 43rd anniversary that needs to be romantic. A kid being delivered to college — packing, finances, logistics, all of it in order first. An event to attend, with no clear way to get there. A spouse who leaves things out instead of putting them away. Agreement, please, on the internet. It's incredible how fast the mind offers up the ideal version and the terrible version.  Avoid the terrible. Pray for the fabulous. Why question this at all? Because it's stressful to grip what we hope will happen, and stressful to meet what we don't want.  And underneath it all sits what I want — is that really where I want to live?  Referenced entirely from Me, Myself, and I and this personal life navigating through the world? Who am I without the story of needing it to go "my" favorable way? Willing. Open. Curious.  Genuinely interested in finding out however it goes. We've all watched something "terrible" turn out to open a door, right?  A new direction, a change we'd never have chosen that turned out to be deeply good.  So how can we ever be sure the threatening thing is bad? We don't even know that about death itself! Who are we without our stories? That's the whole invitation of this retreat. Come find out — in a small circle, with a lake and an ocean and a week of unhurried time to actually look. It starts tomorrow. There's one bed left. Join us by taking the very last bed at the retreat →workwithgrace.com And even if you never attend retreat....isn't it profound to consider your mind is not the conductor of the universe, that it may not have all the answers, that it doesn't NEED to know?  Wow. How fun. How amazing. 

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! It's First Friday, and that means Spike Lou and Rich are joined by David Swett Jr. This time, David brought along a special guest: Don Hardin, veteran construction executive, entrepreneur, and founder of the Don Hardin Group. From leading major construction projects across Nashville and throughout the country to developing leaders, Don shares lessons that extend far beyond construction. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom on entrepreneurship, leadership, legacy, decision-making, and what it takes to build something that lasts. Don can easily narrate 20 more chapters. What's the best piece of business or life advice you've ever received? Let us know in the comments. We'd love to hear your perspective and continue the conversation. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who could benefit from the discussion. Let's get better this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Bible still relevant today? In this First Friday teaching, Carol McLeod explores why God's Word has remained powerful through every generation. Discover how Scripture equips us for life's challenges, transforms our hearts, and reveals the unchanging character of God. Whether you've read the Bible for decades or are just beginning, this encouraging message will inspire you to treasure God's Word and experience its life changing power every day.   Meanwhile: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop/p/meanwhile Timeless: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/timeless Overflowing: https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop/p/overflowing-living-abundantly-in-a-broken-culture Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: carol@carolmcleodministries.comShe and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.

Janet Michael sits down with Lauren Fleming, Tap Room Manager for Dividing Creek Beer Co., and Friends of Old Town's Brady Cloven, for a bonus Old Town Winchester conversation about how a brewery became a full-blown community living room. Lauren shares the winding path that brought her back to Winchester, the chaos of a surprise opening day in the middle of the pandemic, and why she fought (and lost) a battle over a crab on the logo. The three also dig into the tap list — including a purple ube lager and a crab-seasoned summer gose — First Friday plans, and why the best breweries these days are as much about art, trivia, and thrifting as they are about beer. FIRST FRIDAY EVENT DETAILS  DORA in Effect / Sip & Stroll: 5:00–10:00 PM — grab a drink to go from Dividing Creek or other participating spots and walk the mall Community Open Mic Night with The River House: Taylor Pavilion, 5:00–9:00 PM, performers roughly every 15–20 minutes — spoken word, poetry, and singer-songwriter acts Artist Alley: led by Shen Arts, set up on Boscawen; additional vendors from Moon Phased near the south end Friends of Old Town table (Taylor Pavilion): info on The River House nonprofit, kids' arts & activities, new Friends of Old Town shirts, pre-order Dawg Days of Summer shirts (design by Valerie Burgess of Big Fog), and remaining ornaments At Dividing Creek specifically: Lauren will be on-site that evening as the featured local artist, showcasing/selling framed photography, prints, and mixed-media work LINKS & RESOURCES Dividing Creek Beer Co. - dividingcreekbeerco.com Dividing Creek Beer Co. on Facebook and Instagram Friends of Old Town - friendsofoldtown.org    Friends of Old Town on Facebook and Instagram Dawg Days of Summer: Get tickets Wasteland Winchester (Thrift on Tap vintage markets) on Facebook THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. New podcast episodes drop weekdays at 11 AM. Catch the show on The River 95.3 and Fox Sports 1450 AM weekdays just after noon. Subscribe and listen at thevalleytodaypodcast.com — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a rating or review — it helps more listeners find us. Connect with us: Facebook — facebook.com/ValleyTodayFanPage Instagram — instagram.com/thevalleytoday

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, explore musical wandering and printmaking. Hear from printmakers Karen Kunc and Janine Wong about the craft, as well as what is going on at Constellation Studios and the LUX for First Friday, and don't miss an update from Americana band The Midnight Wanderers.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, explore musical wandering and printmaking. Hear from printmakers Karen Kunc and Janine Wong about the craft, as well as what is going on at Constellation Studios and the LUX for First Friday, and don't miss an update from Americana band The Midnight Wanderers.

Erin Harkes, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Metroland Now, joins us this morning for our 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.Erin is a local musician, comedian and Metroland publisher and has a brand-new album of music, just out, it's called "Blue."

On this First Friday edition, ESPN's Jake Trotter joins the show (31:18) to preview Browns training camp and discuss the Browns exciting rookie class. Andrew Siciliano also sits down with rookie WR Denzel Boston (1:19:48) ahead of training camp to discuss his transition to the NFL. You'll also get NFL Scouts' and Executives' rankings of the league's top tight ends (57:26) and get a special Wednesday edition of the Mailbag (1:11:25). Plus, you'll hear What to Watch in this week of television (1:10:06).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this First Friday, the guys take a look at NFL Scouts' and Executives' top wide receivers for the 2026 season (52:31). You'll also hear a debate on the greatest college football quarterbacks of all time (1:13:47) and take a look at the best offensive pairings for the upcoming NFL season (31:48). Plus, get a preview of The Open Championship this week (1:08:28).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#729: The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June. Economists expected 115,000. Meanwhile, inflation hit a three-year high. The Personal Consumption Expenditures index - the Fed's favorite inflation gauge - jumped 4.1 percent year-over-year. That combination creates a problem. Weak jobs usually push the Fed to cut rates. Hot inflation pushes them to hike. In this First Friday episode, we break down which way the Fed might lean at its September meeting, and why traders see an 80 percent chance rates stay frozen for now. We also dig into Kevin Warsh's debut as Fed Chairman. His first official statement ran only 132 words, one of the shortest in Fed history. He cut forward guidance – the practice of making guesses about what the Fed will do next. He removed the names of dissenting voters. His statement mentioned price stability but skipped maximum employment, and we explain why that omission matters. Central banks around the world moved in the opposite direction. The European Central Bank raised rates for the first time since 2023, responding to a 10.9 percent surge in energy prices. The Bank of Japan hiked rates to their highest level in 31 years. Australia, Norway, Indonesia, the Philippines and Israel joined in. Brazil was the only country to cut rates – down to 14.25 percent. We cover China's consumer spending decline, the first since the pandemic ended, driven by a 16.1 percent drop in auto sales and a real estate crash that drained middle-class wealth. We end the episode with a deep dive into NYC's rent freeze – who gets the benefit, and who pays the price? ⏱️ Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising segments. (00:00) US Job Market Cooling Off (04:52) Fed's Stance on Interest Rates (07:29) New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Priorities (17:21) Global Interest Rate Hikes (21:47) Impact of Stable US Rates & Global Trends (26:24) Inflation Data and Predictions (30:38) Consumer Sentiment: US vs. China (40:00) NYC Rent Freeze: History, Policies, and Today Share this episode with a friend, colleagues, and your landlord: https://affordanything.com/episode729 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the nation marks its 250th birthday, we take up the word at the heart of the celebration: freedom. Civil freedom is a genuine, God-given good, worth our gratitude and our protection. But the freedom Christ won for us is a profoundly different thing, and confusing the two can obscure the Gospel. This episode explores the distinction between civil freedom and Christian freedom through the lens of the Lutheran two-kingdoms/realms teaching.   The Rev. Graham Glover, pastor of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Gainesville, Fl, Army Reserve Chaplain serving the Chief of Chaplain's Office at the Pentagon in the policy and government affairs section, and Senior Chaplain Fellow at the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington, D.C., joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study civil and spiritual freedom. 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 First Friday, and with Spike Lou out traveling, Rich is joined by special guest David Swett, Jr. for a powerful conversation you don't want to miss. This week, the guys discuss: ✅ The impact that Another Week in the Books has had on Dave's life✅ Why being fully present is changing the way he approaches life✅ His intentional parenting style and lessons from fatherhood✅ Financial conversations and building a better future Thank you for rocking with us every week! Please be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to help us continue building this community. Let's get better this week!

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, Erica D'Eramo welcomes back author, creative coach, and facilitator GG Renee Hill for a conversation about writing, creativity, identity, and the stories we carry.GG's latest book, Story Work: Field Notes on Self Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative, explores how inherited beliefs and limiting stories shape the way we see ourselves, make decisions, and move through the world. Together, Erica and GG discuss how writing can help us uncover those stories, examine whether they still serve us, and reconnect with our own voice and values.In this episode, they explore:How writing can support healing, self-understanding, and personal clarityThe stories we inherit from family, culture, and earlier experiencesHow limiting beliefs become embedded in our behaviorThe three sections of Story Work: Roots and Origins, Truth and Lies, and Voice and VisionCreativity as something much broader than traditional artistic expressionHow perfectionism and the inner critic can interfere with journaling and creative workThe value of practicing imperfection and allowing work to remain messy or unfinishedWhy the process of creating can matter more than the final resultGG also shares her own path from corporate America into writing, coaching, and facilitation. She reflects on how therapy and journaling helped her discover “the story beneath the story” and eventually led her toward work centered on creative expression, self-discovery, and community.One of the central takeaways from the episode is that writing does not need to be polished, impressive, or intended for anyone else. It can simply be a place to witness yourself more honestly.As Erica puts it: don't deprive the world of your imperfect mess.About GG Renee HillGG Renee Hill is an author, creative coach, and facilitator whose work explores writing as a pathway to wellness, personal clarity, creativity, and collective growth.She is the author of:Story Work: Field Notes on Self Discovery and Reclaiming Your NarrativeThe Self-Care Check-InA Year of Self-ReflectionGG also facilitates writing workshops, creative writing cohorts, monthly writing prompts, and free public writing sessions designed to help people reconnect with their voices in a supportive, low-pressure environment.Connect with GG Renee HillVisit All the Many Layers: https://www.allthemanylayers.com/Subscribe to GG's weekly newsletter and Substack, Writing the Layers: https://thelayers.substack.com/Follow GG on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggreneewritesConnect with GG on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-gg-renee-hill-28686762/Through All the Many Layers, you can also learn more about GG's monthly writing prompts, First Friday free-writing sessions, workshops, creative writing cohorts, and other resources for writers and anyone interested in reflective creative practice.More from Two PiersLearn more about Two Piers Consulting: https://www.twopiersconsulting.comBrowse podcast episodes, summaries, and transcripts: https://www.twopiersconsulting.com/podcastAffiliate disclosure: Some book links in this post are Bookshop.org affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, Two Piers may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the work we do at Two Piers.

Thursday, July 2 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) comments on WSDOT's revised Small Business Program that complies with the anti DEI initiatives that allows for participation of women and minority owned firms seeking to do business with WSDOT. He is on the agenda later Thursday afternoon for the Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractor's (NAMC) monthly meeting.*Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) talks about some of the barriers facing his members and minority and women businesses seeking to do business in the state. He's paying attention to one of the largest contracts that WSDOT will undertake soon, the bridge form Vancouver WA to Portland OR that will cost over five billion dollars. Contractors interested in getting more information can go to NAMCWA.COM at 5:00 pm Thursday afternoon.*Elmer Dixon, Owner, Executive Diversity Services and Co Founder, Seattle Black Panther Party talks about the legacy of the party and the current projects that have been completed and others that are in the works. Completed projects include, the Black Panther Park in Skyway, the mural in front of the old Panther office, the Interpretative Center that will be housed in the Metropole Building on Second and Yesler. And the Carolyn Downs Medical Clinic on East Yesler Way is the last standing Black Panther Party medical clinic in the country..*Jazmyn Scott, Director, ARTE NOIR her organization celebrates and sustains Black art, artists, and culture by cultivating inclusive spaces, fostering opportunities and honoring community alongside the diversity and vitality of Black creativity. This past Sunday she hosted the Seattle King County Branch NAACP Afro Cultural Scientific Olympics (ACTSO) winners that will compete at the NAACP National Convention on July 17 & 18 in Chicago.*Randolph Cross of Seattle's Royal Esquire Club comments on the activities from the past month and invites you to the club's very popular First Friday. The members of the Royal Esquire Club raise money for scholarships are engaged in a number of community organizations that help uplift the community.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kkknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this First Friday miracle edition of the program, Z sits down with Browns WR Coach Christian Jones (1:21:20) for an exclusive interview on the rookie receivers and the room as a whole. Plus, hear from Browns WR KC Concepcion (43:19) from his appearance on The Insiders. The guys also give their 2026 NFL quarterback tiers (30:46) and try to build the best quarterback of all time (49:53).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy a conversation on how a bill becomes a law, Ukraine just making the Russians looks bad, and First Friday. Exec. produced by Cyrus Poe

Fun in Lancaster CountyLancaster Central Market (Ann), located at 23 North Market Street in downtown Lancaster, is the oldest continuously operating farmer's market in the United States. It is open year-round on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and offers everything from local produce and meats to cheeses, crafts, and handmade items.Walking Tours of Downtown Lancaster (Tom): The visitor center near the Central Market offers guided walking tours that explore the area's architecture and history.First Friday (Dale), held in downtown Lancaster on the first Friday of each month, celebrates art, culture, and community. This vibrant event draws locals and visitors to explore the city's creative scene.Fulton Opera House (Ann), located at 12 North Prince Street in downtown Lancaster, is the oldest operating theater in the United States. Its Broadway-caliber shows have become an institution in the County, home to many other theater groups and venues.Gallery Row (Tom), located in the 100 block of North Prince Street, is a vibrant arts district that showcases the city's rich creative culture. Home to numerous art galleries, studios, and shops, it's a hub for local and regional artists.Long's Park Summer Music Series (Dale) offers free concerts on Sunday evenings from June through August in Long's Park, located on Harrisburg Pike next to Park City Center. This popular community event attracts several thousand music fans each week. The park is also a delightful place for walking.County Park (Ann) is located just outside downtown Lancaster. It is a massive park with wooded trails, picnic areas, covered bridges, and beautiful streams and rivers—a wonderful oasis in the city.Root's Country Market and Auction (Tom), located at 705 Graystone Road in Manheim, is open every Tuesday year-round and offers a similar collection of goods as the Green Dragon Market. It's a truly unique experience.Strasburg Railroad (Dale), located at 300 Gap Road in Strasburg, invites visitors to ride an antique steam engine through Lancaster County's picturesque farmland. It also features a museum of classic trains.Village Green Mini-Golf (Ann), located at 1444 Village Road in Strasburg, offers a family-friendly mini-golf experience in the heart of Lancaster County. Set in a picturesque rural location, the course features beautiful landscaping, colorful flowers, ponds, and whimsical decorations, making it a relaxing yet challenging spot for golfers of all ages.Adamstown (Tom), located north of Ephrata on Route 272, is known as the Antique Capital of the USA. It boasts a concentration of antique shops, malls, and markets, attracting collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts nationwide.BB's Grocery Outlet (Dale), located at 581 Camargo Road in Quarryville, offers deeply discounted groceries, bulk items, and household goods. It often features closeouts, overstock, or slightly damaged packaging—a quintessential Lancaster experience.The Corn Wagon (Ann), located at 2169 Millersville Road, is a legendary produce stand in the area. It's a local favorite because it offers the freshest fruits and vegetables at incredible prices. There are many fruit and vegetable stands throughout the County.Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area (Tom), located near Lebanon, PA, is famous for attracting over 100,000 migratory snow geese every spring, making it a must-see for bird watchers.Ice Cream Dairies (Dale): Pine View, Lapps, and Down on the Farm are a few of the top places for ice cream in the County.Kitchen Kettle Shops (Ann) is located in downtown Intercourse, PA, at the heart of the Amish "tourist" area. Here, visitors can see many Amish buggies and Mennonite visitors.Covered Bridges (Tom), Lancaster County is home to 29 covered bridges, one of the largest concentrations in the United States. These iconic structures are an essential part of the County's history and a popular attraction for visitors.Clinic for Special Children Auction (Dale), held at the Leola auction grounds, raises money for a clinic specializing in genetic diseases among the Amish. This event is supported by the Amish and Mennonite communities and offers a great way to experience their culture.Amish Farmland (Ann): The beautiful Amish and Mennonite farms in Lancaster County, particularly around Quarryville, Strasburg, Bird-In-Hand, Paradise, Intercourse, and Leola, showcase preserved farmland that remains a testament to traditional farming methods.One-Room Schoolhouse (Tom): Many one-room schoolhouses still operate throughout the Amish and Mennonite areas, especially near Strasburg.Amish Dinner (Ann): you can check the Internet to find Amish households that provide group Amish dinners in an Amish home.Mandros Market, located at the corner of Lemon and Charlotte Streets in Lancaster City, is known for its exceptional selection of Mediterranean and European imported goods. This Mom-and-Pop Store exudes old-world charm, drawing food lovers seeking authentic ingredients for cooking and entertaining.Hammond Pretzels, situated on South West End Avenue in Lancaster City, is a small, historic family-owned business that has been in the family for three generations. Embodying Lancaster's rich pretzel-making tradition, it's a must-visit for anyone who appreciates classic snacks.Cherry Hill Orchards, located at 400 Long Lane in New Danville, is a family-owned farm that grows its own produce. In season, the produce is sold to customers or available for pick-your-own. The farm also offers homemade baked goods and fresh apple cider.Lancaster Breweries, Lancaster, is home to several local breweries that serve exceptional beers and food. Check out popular spots like Iron Hill Brewery, Lancaster Brewing Company, Old Town Brewery, and Spring House Brewery.Amish Stand, located on Kendig Road in Willow Street, is open year-round. Offering eggs, baked goods, seasonal produce, and flowers, it's a great spot for fresh, locally grown items.Isaac's Restaurant, located in Strasburg and other locations across the County, is famous for its delicious sandwiches, all named after birds.Green Dragon Farmer's Market and Auction, located at 955 North State Street in Ephrata, is open every Friday year-round. The market offers a wide range of items, from local produce and meats to livestock, clothing, and home décor.The 300-Block Shops, located in the 300 block of North Queen Street in Lancaster City, features a variety of intriguing shops, including art galleries.Wheatland, located at 230 North President Avenue in Lancaster, is a historic mansion once the home of James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States. Built in 1828, this beautifully preserved Federal-style house offers visitors a glimpse into the mid-19th-century life of one of the most controversial U.S. presidents.Third Friday, like First Friday, but focused on Lancaster's music scene, highlights local musical talent in various venues across the city.Whoopie Pie Festival held every September at 240 Hartman Bridge Road in Ronks, celebrates the beloved Pennsylvania Dutch dessert—a soft, cake-like sandwich with creamy filling. The festival draws thousands of visitors each year.Turkey Hill Experience, located in Columbia, PA, offers museum tours where visitors can enjoy homemade beverages (teas and lemonade) and ice cream—known for allowing guests to create their own unique ice cream flavors.Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, located at 510 Centerville Road in Lancaster, offers a full buffet-style dinner paired with a stage show. It is open year-round.Wolf Sanctuary of PA, located at 465 Speedwell Forge Road in Lititz, is home to real wolves and offers a unique opportunity to observe these majestic creatures up close.The Jigger Shop, located at 202 Gettysburg Avenue in Mount Gretna, offers delicious snacks, ice cream, and musical events throughout the summer.Lititz Springs Park is a beautiful downtown park in the heart of Lititz. It is known for its old-fashioned Fourth of July festivities.The Hospice Auction, held on Labor Day Weekend at the Solanco Fair Grounds in Quarryville, features food prepared by the local Amish community and items like handmade quilts that are auctioned to raise funds for Hospice of Lancaster County.Good's Store, located at 334 West 4th Street in downtown Quarryville, is a Mennonite-owned store that sells almost everything. It functions as an actual "general store" in the traditional sense.Strasburg Scooters, located at 246 North Decatur Street in Strasburg, offers little motorized car rides through the stunning Amish countryside and past covered bridges.The National Clock and Watch Museum is located at 514 Poplar Street, Columbia, PA. This fascinating museum has a huge exhibit of clocks and watches covering the history of timekeeping.Northwest River Trail, Columbia to Falmouth, PA. This wonderful trail runs for miles along the Susquehanna River and offers incredible scenery.Susquehannock State Park is a scenic 224-acre park overlooking the Susquehanna River in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It offers stunning river views, especially from the Pinnacle Overlook, one of its most popular spots.American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Hwy E, is a premier live entertainment venue that opened in 1997. It is known for its high-quality, family-friendly shows and for hosting diverse performances, from live concerts to original musical productions.Sight & Sound Theatres, 300 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks, PA, is one of the country's most renowned live theater experiences. Known for its Bible-based, Broadway-style productions, the theater brings biblical stories to life with jaw-dropping sets, live animals, and unforgettable special effects.

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On this First Friday edition of the program, ESPN NFL Draft and college football analyst Jordan Reid joins the guys (50:00) to break down quarterback prospects in the 2027 NFL Draft. The Baltimore Sun's Brian Wacker also joins the show (19:18) to recap his one-on-one sit down with Browns HC Todd Monken and Monken's journey to Cleveland. Plus, hear from Browns CB coach/PGC Brandon Lynch (1:21:11) and play higher or lower with 2026 NFL QB Power Rankings (1:11:11).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really take to build a local business in downtown Colorado Springs right now?In this roundtable episode of the Colorado Business Podcast, Clay Ross of Yobel and The Look Up Gallery joins David “Nova” Nowakowski of The Brit Pub and NovaMeets for a real conversation about resilience, risk, community, and the changing landscape of downtown business.Clay shares the story of rebuilding after the fire, searching through 23 possible spaces, and creating a home for artists, ethical fashion, drinks, galleries, and First Friday community.Nova opens up about leaving morning television, stepping into hospitality, helping build The Brit Pub, bringing football culture to downtown Colorado Springs, and learning just how hard the restaurant and pub business really is.This episode goes deeper than business updates. It is a conversation about what downtown needs, why local businesses need support, how community spaces are built, and why the future of Colorado Springs depends on people actually showing up.If you care about Colorado Springs, downtown business, local art, hospitality, entrepreneurship, or the future of the city, this episode is worth watching.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to the Roundtable02:00 Clay Ross on Rebuilding Yobel and The Look Up Gallery06:22 Resilience After the Fire09:56 Working with Your Spouse in Business11:07 First Fridays and Building an Art Community13:07 David “Nova” Nowakowski and The Brit Pub Story21:26 The Reality of the Hospitality Industry27:45 What a Weekend at The Brit Pub Looks Like30:33 Football, Regulars, and Building Community38:05 First Friday at The Look Up Gallery47:37 What Downtown Colorado Springs Needs Next58:52 Why People Need to Show Up Locally01:11:25 Supporting Independent Businesses Downtown01:19:11 Nova's New TV Show Inside The PubFeatured Guests:Clay RossYobelThe Look Up GalleryDavid “Nova” NowakowskiThe Brit PubNovaMeets

On this First Friday edition of the program, play-by-play voice of the Cincinnati Bengals Dan Hoard joins the guys (51:02) to break down the Bengals' offseason and how the Browns roster matches up with the rest of the division. You'll also play Higher or Lower with quarterback legacies (31:47), hear from Browns S Coach/pass game coordinator Ephraim Banda (1:18:47), and get your US Open preview (1:12:55)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailA heart crowned with thorns, wounded, and still on fire with love is not just a striking Catholic image. For us, the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a doorway into the mercy of Christ, a reminder that his love is personal, costly, and still open to anyone who feels weary, distant, or ready to begin again.We trace the devotion from its biblical foundation in John 19:34, where blood and water flow from Christ's pierced side, to the way the early Church Fathers connected that moment to the sacraments of the Eucharist and baptism. From there, we follow the historical thread through St Margaret Mary Alacoque's Sacred Heart revelations, the call to reparation and Eucharistic adoration, and the First Friday devotion that has shaped generations of Catholic spirituality. We also highlight St John Eudes and how he helped bring this devotion into the Church's public worship and preaching.Then we slow down and make it practical: we explain the Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart, what they mean, and why they are best received as an invitation to trust rather than a checklist. We also unpack the symbolism in the classic image, from the flames to the wound to the cross, so you can pray with it more intentionally at home, in your parish, or during adoration. If you're looking for deeper Catholic devotion, consecration, and a clearer path back to hope, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...

On a big football "First Friday" of the show Browns QB Deshaun Watson sits down with Nathan Zegura for a Cleveland Browns Daily exclusive interview (1:10:31). You'll also hear from Watson (42:35) and QB Shedeur Sanders (18:46) at the podium and Play by Play Voice Andrew Siciliano joins the guys to give us his thoughts on day two of minicamp (1:15:16).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bishop Gruss explains devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and connects the upcoming consecration of the U.S. and the Diocese of Saginaw to the Sacred Heart with the nation's need for healing. Bishop Gruss emphasizes how Christ's love is the antidote for wounds, division and anxiety.

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#721: The US economy showed robust job growth in May, adding 172,000 new jobs, exceeding expectations. This suggests a broadening of economic recovery beyond essential services. Treasury yields have climbed significantly, reflecting investor concerns about inflation. Inflation remains a significant concern, driven largely by surging energy costs. And there's good news emerging in prescription drug prices. We're going to discuss all of this and more in the June 2026 First Friday 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. (0:00) May jobs surge (04:31) Fed rate hike outlook (06:08) Bond yields and stocks (11:57) Home prices keep falling (16:15) Austin housing correction (17:18) Inflation and energy costs (21:21) Gas prices hit budgets (23:05) Consumer sentiment weakens (28:11) JPMorgan market outlook (29:14) Mag Seven loses dominance (33:04) Prescription drug prices drop (39:24) SpaceX IPO plans and demand Resources: JP Morgan article: https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/adv/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets Free download: Asset Location Made Simple https://affordanything.com/assetlocation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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You own a Bible. You have probably started reading it more than once. And somewhere along the way, you wondered whether you were doing it right. On this Free-Text First Friday, we walk through the basic rules that help Christians read Scripture faithfully: why context matters, how Law and Gospel shape everything, why the whole book points to Christ, and how these tools belong to every Christian in the pew, not just the pastor in the study.  The Rev. Robert Smith, pastor emeritus in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to discuss hermeneutics and reading the Bible. 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.

Your next dollar is not hiding in a new ad campaign. It is hiding inside the business you already built. In this episode, Jimmy Nicholas and Dr. Dustin Burleson pick up where Episode 65 left off. Once you have decided what stays in your business based on principle, the next question is how to make what stays more efficient. The answer: 15 to 30 percent of additional revenue is usually already there, with no new customer required. They walk through five profit levers you can pull this month. LEVER 1 — Database Reactivation Rekindling a relationship costs a fraction of buying a new one. A short, personal "are you still interested" message can restart conversations that ad spend cannot touch. Dustin shares why customers reactivate as far out as 24 months, a pattern visible in public filings from a large direct-to-consumer brand, and why "they are not coming back" is almost always an excuse. The deeper point: reactivated buyers often want to buy differently, so listen to what they are actually asking for. LEVER 2 — Missed Calls and Speed to Lead Almost no one leaves a voicemail anymore, so a missed call is usually a lost sale. The hosts cover AI receptionists, instant text-back, and after-hours coverage, with client examples discussed in the episode including a multi-location group that recovered tens of thousands in a single month from previously ignored missed calls. The principle stays simple: answer the phone, and answer it like a human whenever you can. LEVER 3 — No-Shows and Schedule Gaps You often do not have a lead problem. You have a scheduling problem. Dustin explains how opening hours competitors do not offer, and staggering the team, turned slow days into the busiest ones. Jimmy contrasts that with a real customer experience of a gate coming down at lunch, and how availability alone can win the business. LEVER 4 — Pricing and Case Acceptance Competing on price alone is fragile. Offering good, better, and best tiers reveals price elasticity you did not know you had. The hosts also cover how AI can audit billing and coding to surface revenue that was being left on the table. LEVER 5 — Referral Systems People do not refer good-enough service. Give them an experience worth talking about, and know exactly who your referral sources are. The episode covers why most referrals go untracked, and what changes the moment you start tracking them. The throughline: AI now does in minutes what used to take data scientists and months. The operators who win ask a better question of the customers they already have. Pick one lever. Whichever one makes you lose a little sleep is probably the one to start with. RESOURCES Get the tools referenced in this episode at MomentumInsiders.com: the Hidden Profit Finder and the 5-Word Text Template. Complimentary. Log in and they are waiting for you. COMING NEXT EP 67: Your Team Is the Bottleneck. Why headcount is not the same as capacity, and the one number that tells you which one you actually have. First Friday of next month. ABOUT THE SHOW The Wealthy Momentum Podcast is a monthly first-Friday show where Jimmy Nicholas and Dr. Dustin Burleson go deep on one topic per episode for practice owners and service business operators, with tactical patterns you can implement before the next episode drops. New episodes the first Friday of every month.   To your momentum, Jimmy and Dustin. Get additional resources, scorecards, and working frameworks at WealthyMomentumPodcast.comSubscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@WealthyEntrepreneurHQLearn more: WealthyEntrepreneur.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to Another Week in the Books! Rich is out of town this week at a film festival but Dave is back with Spike Lou for his First Friday appearance! We appreciate you tuning in, remember to subscribe, comment, like and share. Let's get better this week! Contact Us: 470-318-5034 E-mail: awitb2022@gmail.com Instagram: @anotherweekinthebooks @iamspikelou @krich513See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Time for another episode of Starlight Thursdays! Sorry this one's a little late tonight, but boy howdy is it gonna be worth it! Tonight we have the pleasure of featuring once again, Missoula Legend and Badlander Resident, DJ SUKA! This Mix was recorded live at Blimp Fest 2026; a Rail Jam/Music Festival held every spring in Lolo Hotsprings, Montana. SUKA expertly blends deep cuts and high energy with her own creations. Some artists included in the mix are: Mau P, Deeper Purpose, Volkoder, and OMRI. A few words from the Artist: "I opened the set with my original called 'No Lies', and the energy for the set and inspiration incorporated moments from my building man set in Utah." - SUKA For More SUKA: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rayannah-wargaski Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_suka_mt/ You can catch her playing at the Badlander every First Friday of the month in Missoula, and keep an eye out for more of her appearances this June!

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OTA #8 and new DL Jared Verse's first day as a Brown are in the books and Beau and Z are breaking down everything on a "First Friday" edition of the show. Hear from Verse (start of the show), HC Todd Monken (1:16:18) and get a complete recap of practice from "Docta Z" (16:02). All that plus the voice of the Rams J.B. Long joins the guys to react to the trade from the Rams point of view (49:57).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just Ryan and Tom today, bringing you some awesome restaurant shoutouts from Ryan's night at the Drink Red Wear Red event. Also, we're gearing up for a huge First Friday this week, with pride kicking off and two days worth of chalk art that you've gotta see!   As always, we're also going over the best news and events on our radar this week as well.   We're looking for an Intern! Reach out to tell us how you can help!   Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver   Do you have a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation that you want to share with us? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com. We're opening up early access to a custom Denver job alert program through our newsletter thanks to https://www.jobstreamai.com/. Sign up at realgooddenver.com to be the first to know when it's ready!! Check out our new Community Events Page: https://realgooddenver.com/events   Events Red Rocks Schedule Denver Chalk Art Festival Denver Pride Kickoff @ Levitt Pavillion   Shoutouts Best of Denver Series Sol Mexican Cocina Bistro Mariposa Leven Boombat Pasta Shop Carne RiNo STK Salt Water Social Kona Grill Welton Street Cafe British Bulldog Celtic on Market ​​Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

During the First Friday gathering in Saginaw on May 1, Bishop Gruss quoted Pope Francis and reminded listeners that every baptized person is called to be a missionary disciple.“A missionary disciple is someone who knows Jesus personally, loves Him deeply, follows Him faithfully, and shares Him boldly,” he said in his talk. (View the video below or watch it HERE.)He stressed that evangelization is not about having all the answers, but about sharing one's encounter with Christ.“A witness is someone who says, ‘I have met the Lord and He has changed my life,'” Bishop Gruss said.Bishop Gruss reflected on the Sacrament of Confirmation and missionary discipleship, and encouraged Catholics to rediscover the power of the Holy Spirit already at work within them through the Sacraments. He emphasized that Confirmation is inseparable from missionary discipleship. “The Spirit was poured upon the Church for one reason,” he said. “To evangelize.”“Wake Up the Sleeping Giant”Bishop Gruss encouraged Catholics to develop a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit and rely less on self-sufficiency. “The Holy Spirit is already in you,” he said. “But perhaps He's dormant. Wake up the sleeping giant in your life. You have everything you need to live as a disciple of Jesus in the world today.”First Friday attendees were encouraged to pray simple prayers each day asking the Holy Spirit to become more active in their lives.He also encouraged young people preparing for Confirmation to approach the Sacrament with openness and courage. The Sacrament of Confirmation is meant to be a life-changing moment in one's life and call to discipleship, as it was for the disciples of the early church."“Don't be afraid to live an extraordinary life in Christ,” he said. “Christ is calling all of us to be saints.”Speaking during the Diocese's confirmation season, Bishop Gruss reflected on visiting parishes across the Diocese to celebrate Confirmation with young people. “Confirmation is not an ending. It doesn't complete anything. It's a beginning,” Bishop Gruss said.He explained that Catholics often reduce the Sacraments to events they attend rather than encounters with Jesus Christ himself. “When we look at the Sacramental life merely as events, then we have diminished them by 99.9%,” he said.Instead of saying, “I'm going to Mass,” Bishop Gruss suggested Catholics think differently: “I'm going for an encounter with the risen Lord Jesus.”Jesus Is the One Who ConfirmsBishop Gruss reminded attendees that Jesus himself is the minister of every Sacrament. “Jesus baptized you. He confirmed you. He gave himself to you in Holy Communion,” he said. “In the Sacrament of Confirmation, he uses my thumb.”Reflecting on his own Confirmation and Baptism dates, Bishop Gruss encouraged Catholics to learn and celebrate those dates as important milestones in their lives of faith. “These are two of the most important dates,” he said, “more important than your birthday.”He urged Catholics to contact the parish where they were baptized to obtain their Sacramental records and reflect more intentionally on those moments of grace.Confirmation and the Holy SpiritDrawing from the Acts of the Apostles, Bishop Gruss compared Confirmation to the transformation experienced by the apostles at Pentecost. Before receiving the Holy Spirit, the apostles hid in fear. Afterward, they boldly proclaimed the Gospel.“Peter went from fear and denial of Jesus to being a strong, faithful witness of the Gospel,” Bishop Gruss said. “Everything changed.”"That same Holy Spirit is given to the disciples is given to each person in the Sacrament of Confirmation, not diminished in any way. This is why it should be a profound life-changing experience."Bishop Gruss encouraged Catholics to ask the Lord to “bring alive the grace” of Confirmation again in their lives.“The Spirit is never dead,” he said. “Ask the Holy Spirit to ignite your faith.”

Beau and Nathan break down all of OTA practice #5 on a huge "First Friday" football edition of the show! LB Carson Schwesinger joins the show to break down the offseason (52:46) and the guys hear from DC Mike Rutenberg and Special Teams Coordinator Byron Storer (1:21:38).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this First Friday miracle edition of the program, Z sits down with Browns OC Travis Switzer for an exclusive interview (54:04) following Wednesday's OTA practice. You'll also hear from Browns HC Todd Monken (39:59) and LB Quincy Williams (1:23:29) following practice. Plus, go Around the AFC North (1:02:14)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming up on a "First Friday" edition of the program with Beau Bishop and Nathan Zegura: * Breaking down the NFL's 2026 International games (beginning of the show) * A visit from the U.S. Navy (30:08) * College Football Nate (46:51) * NFL Head Coach rankings and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this “First Friday” rookie minicamp eve edition of the program, NFL on CBS analyst Ross Tucker joins the guys (1:09:22) to give his take on the Browns' draft class and offseason. You'll also get profiles on some of the undrafted free agents the Browns will reportedly be bringing in (40:09). You'll also go Around the Sports world (1:21:42) and have a debate on some of the best wideouts of all time (56:27).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's "First Friday" edition of Cleveland Browns Daily the guys go through NFL.com's post draft power rankings and give their own rankings for all 32 teams (28:16). Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein joins the show to talk about her experience and the article she wrote about being in the Browns war room on night one (50:34) plus from the Browns Draft Review Show, Z goes one on one with Browns GM Andrew Berry (1:13:59).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.