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Christian; Follower of GOD Servant of CHRIST       Patreon https://bit.ly/3jcLDuZBio:Combat Veteran; U.S. Marine Corps Urban Warfare Instructor;       S.R.T. Commander Active Shooter Response Team Law Enforcement Los Angeles Police (L.A.P.D.) Police Officer / Fugitive RecoveryF.B.I. Instructor N.R.A Instructor Competition Shooter; Multi Time State Rifle Pistol Champion Hunting; Life Long Hunter Professional Hunter and Guide Private Security Contractor; Several Agencies,  Current.Patreon https://bit.ly/3jcLDuZBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gunfighter-life-survival-guns-ammo-hunting-defense-tactics--4187306/support.Have a Blessed Day 

Send us Fan MailApple finally introduced its first foldable phone with the brand new $2,000 iPhone Duo, which would be incredibly impressive if Samsung hadn't started selling the Galaxy Z Fold series seven years ago. This week on Mike and Blaine, we're talking about the launch of the iPhone Duo, Samsung's extremely entertaining reaction, and why apparently every tech trend from 2004 eventually comes back if you make it out of titanium. We argue about whether Apple is embarrassingly late to the party or whether Samsung just spent seven years doing Apple's R&D, product testing, and market education for free.  Somewhere between Foldgate, $3,200 top-spec phones, and the return of the satisfying flip, there is a masterclass business strategy lesson on First-Mover Advantage versus the Fast-Follower Strategy. We analyze market entry timing, risk mitigation tactics, premium pricing psychology, and brand moats. Did Apple hesitate, or did they strategically let a competitor absorb the early hardware failures and customer friction before stepping in to capture high-margin market share? Whether you are evaluating when to launch a new service or watching massive tech brands battle for dominance, this episode offers actionable insights into business tactics, product positioning, and competitive edge. Grab a beer, unfold whatever device you're watching us on, and join us for an unfiltered breakdown!Enjoying the podcast? Visit mikeandblaine.com to buy us a beer!We want to hear from you! beer@mikeandblaine.comListen to all our episodes at mikeandblaine.comCash Flow Mike who trains CPAs to provide effective advisory to their clients at cashflowmike.comDryrun Cash Flow Forecasting for the office of the CFO where they get finance teams out of spreadsheets at dryrun.comThanks to our Beer Sponsors:"Baltimore Mike"Karen Hairston from 3S Smart ConsultingCPA Larry Weinstein, the Cash Flow Cowboy from Houston TexasNeighbor PatTrey Milton#iPhoneDuo #iPhone #Apple #AppleEvent #FoldablePhone #Foldable #Samsung #GalaxyZFold8 #TechNews #AppleVsSamsung #Google #TechCrunch #MKBHD #MarquesBrownlee #TheVerge #WallStreetJournal #Forbes #BusinessStrategy #FastFollower #Entrepreneurship #BusinessTactics #MikeAndBlaine #CashFlowSupport the showCatch more episodes, see our sponsors and get in touch at https://mikeandblaine.com/

Jonathan Chanti is the Founder and CEO of Reign Maker Group, a modern media, talent, and marketing company built at the intersection of culture, creators, sports, entertainment, and brand innovation. Through its portfolio of companies, Reign Maker Group represents top creators, athletes, entertainers, and brands while helping them build scalable businesses beyond traditional endorsement and content opportunities.Prior to founding Reign Maker Group, Jonathan was an early executive at Viral Nation, where he played a key role in helping grow the company into one of the leading creator and influencer marketing agencies in the world. Throughout his career, he has worked alongside some of the most influential creators, athletes, entertainers, and brands, helping structure partnerships, drive revenue growth, and create long-term business opportunities across the digital landscape.As an entrepreneur and industry leader, Jonathan has been at the forefront of the rapidly evolving creator economy, helping talent navigate the shift from content creators to business owners. His experience spans talent management, creator monetization, brand partnerships, media, marketing, and business development, with involvement in major creator-led ventures, strategic brand partnerships, and talent-driven businesses across sports, entertainment, and technology.Jonathan is a sought-after voice on topics including the creator economy, entrepreneurship, talent representation, personal branding, creator-led businesses, digital media trends, and the convergence of entertainment, commerce, and technology. Under his leadership, Reign Maker Group has emerged as a leading force helping creators and talent transform audiences into sustainable businesses and lasting brands.

Christian; Follower of GOD Servant of CHRIST       Patreon https://bit.ly/3jcLDuZBio:Combat Veteran; U.S. Marine Corps Urban Warfare Instructor;       S.R.T. Commander Active Shooter Response Team Law Enforcement Los Angeles Police (L.A.P.D.) Police Officer / Fugitive RecoveryF.B.I. Instructor N.R.A Instructor Competition Shooter; Multi Time State Rifle Pistol Champion Hunting; Life Long Hunter Professional Hunter and Guide Private Security Contractor; Several Agencies,  Current.Patreon https://bit.ly/3jcLDuZBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gunfighter-life-survival-guns-ammo-hunting-defense-tactics--4187306/support.Have a Blessed Day 

What would you do if God asked you to walk away from everything you'd worked for? Nellah Kunzwa was a successful YouTuber, doctor and founder of Biblical Boss Babe, with around 100,000 followers and a thriving online ministry. But at the height of her influence, she felt God tell her to step away from social media and learn to be ‘famous at home'. Speaking to Premier Woman Alive commissioning editor, Jemimah Wright, Nellah shares her extraordinary journey of faith – from a life-changing encounter with God at 17 to building an online ministry reaching thousands of women – and why she discovered that obedience matters more than influence. Follow Nellah Grace: Instagram: @nellahgrace

On this episode Tim & Ian are joined by Dr. Ron Elfenbein to discuss Sydney Sweeney losing 200,000 followers following a racy photo shoot Ed Sheeran's tour in jeopardy after multiple artists drop out over Macklemore Palestine controversy Liberals lying and accusing Kash Patel of defending beastiality  Thomas Massie moving to impeach Pete Hegseth Trump rejecting claims to slow down AI advancement & saying the sentiment is a hoax Leftists vandalizing a newly unveiled statue of Charlie Kirk at the TPUSA HQ Leftist comedians calling for killing billionaires Hosts:  Tim @Timcast (everywhere) | https://www.shoutout.fans/timpool Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) | https://allthatremains.komi.io/ Tate @realTateBrown (everywhere) |  @TimcastTateBrown  (YT) Producer: Carter @carterbanks (X) |  @trashhouserecords  (YT) https://carterbanks.komi.io Guest: Dr. Ron Elfenbein @RonElfenbeinmd (X) | https://dropthecase.com/ Dr. Ron Elfenbein is a Maryland physician specializing in emergency medicine who trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital and has also been involved in politics, including running as a Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in 2006.

Christian; Follower of GOD Servant of CHRIST       Patreon https://bit.ly/3jcLDuZBio:Combat Veteran; U.S. Marine Corps Urban Warfare Instructor;       S.R.T. Commander Active Shooter Response Team Law Enforcement Los Angeles Police (L.A.P.D.) Police Officer / Fugitive RecoveryF.B.I. Instructor N.R.A Instructor Competition Shooter; Multi Time State Rifle Pistol Champion Hunting; Life Long Hunter Professional Hunter and Guide Private Security Contractor; Several Agencies,  Current.Patreon https://bit.ly/3jcLDuZBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gunfighter-life-survival-guns-ammo-hunting-defense-tactics--4187306/support.Have a Blessed Day 

How do you build a multi-million pound ecommerce brand  without white-labelling, without forcing subscriptions, and without a big ad budget?Tariq Kazemi, co-founder of BLD BRO, did it by building a community before he had a product. What started as an Instagram page to change the narrative around hair loss has become a 7-figure skincare brand for bald men, stocked in their own warehouse, funded by the community that asked for it.Check our BLD BRO via https://bldbro.com/This episode of Building The Brand goes beyond inspiration to break down how success is actually built.Want more from Building The Brand? Connect here: https://buildingthebrand.co.uk/newsletterIn this tactical breakdown, Tariq reveals:How to build a brand community that validates your product before you manufacture (the 90% matte vs shiny test)Why BLD BRO refused to white-label and built a bespoke formula from scratchHow to launch a DTC brand building strategy on a 1,000-unit self-funded first orderThe retention playbook: Why 50% repeat customers beats forced subscriptionsHow a £1K budget Christmas ad ended up being a high-performing TV campaign that drove direct attribution This is a masterclass in brand building strategy, how to build a community around an underserved niche, how to start a business uk  the community-led way and business growth strategy for a physical product brand.Questions answered in this episode: How did Bald Bros build a community-led skincare brand?How a to validate a product idea with your audience before launching?How to build an ecommerce brand without paid advertising?What is a community to commerce strategy for DTC brands?Key Moments: 0:00 - Why This Bald Skincare Brand Became a 7-Figure Community00:18 - How to Build a Brand From Community: The Bald Bros Origin Story 02:22 - From Hair Loss Anxiety to Brand Purpose: Tariq's 10-Year Journey07:40 - Shaving His Head: The Moment That Built Bald Confidence12:48 - The £8 Billion Hair Loss Industry Lie Every Founder Should Know 14:36 - Finding a Market Gap: Why No Skincare Existed for Bald Men18:55 - App vs Physical Product: How to Choose Your First Business Idea20:22 - How to Validate Your Product Idea With Your Community (The 90% Matte Test) 23:29 - Why We Didn't White Label: Building a Bespoke DTC Product34:06 - Launch Day to Sold Out: How to Launch an Ecommerce Brand on 1,000 Units 47:31 - The Content Hire That Scaled Us: Hiring Jake Massey (Ex-LADbible) 53:01 - Bald Fest: How Community Events Build Brand Better Than Ads57:36 - The £1K TV Advert That Drove Real Brand Awareness

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Ever opened the app excited to post — then saw someone else's win and quietly closed it without sharing? That's comparison. And it's stopping more women from building their personal brand than a lack of talent ever will. In this episode, Erika breaks down why comparison is biological (not a character flaw), and the reframe that changes everything: comparison isn't a wound — it's data pointing you toward what you actually want. She also dismantles the three lies comparison tells you:  – "They're the expert, not me" (spoiler: in the age of AI, your lived experience beats expertise)  – "Their life is interesting, mine's boring" (you're comparing your behind-the-scenes to their highlight reel)  – "I'm too late, it's saturated" (97% of people only watch — the room is nearly empty) Plus: the Spotlight shift that makes posting feel easy, how to break the scroll-compare-shrink loop, and why someone else's win is proof yours is coming. Mentioned in this episode:

A dragon suit doesn't make you memorable. The work does. I'm sitting down with Piff the Magic Dragon in the Flamingo's basement studio to get brutally honest about what it actually takes to build a successful comedy magic career and keep a Las Vegas residency alive in a town packed with legendary competition.We talk about the leap from a tight 10 to 20 minutes to a real 72 to 90-minute show, and why “we had to do it” often means the first version is rough. Piff breaks down how material is built the unromantic way: try it, fail, adjust, repeat, and cut. We get into crowd work as a designed system, not a vibe, including the infamous jello routine where the audience ends up cheering for decisions that make no sense until they suddenly do.Then we rewind to the turning points: the Vegas Nocturne collapse, scraping by, the complicated decision to do America's Got Talent, and how a Golden Buzzer can change the timeline overnight. We also hit the deeper craft: why comedy magic is rare, why strong gimmicks make people suspicious, how to protect your “game” on TV, and what authenticity looks like when the audience only sees clips, from Fool Us to Queer Eye.If you care about showmanship, stagecraft, and building work that lasts, listen through and let me know what lesson lands hardest. Subscribe, share with a friend, and please leave a review so more performers can find the show.Support the show...After a long abscence our Merch Shop is back! Check out t-shirts, hoddies, and hats! Show yourself as a Follower of the Way of the Showman.You can also "listen" to the Way of the Showman at youtube.If you want to help support this podcast it would be tremendous if you wrote a glowing review on iTunes or Spotify.If you want to  contact me about anyhthing ou can reach me on thewayoftheshowman@gmail.comYou can find out more on the Way of the Showman website.Follow the Way of the Showman on Instagram.If you're compelled to suport the showes and have the means to do so, you can suport the podcast financially at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/captainfrodo

If you've ever had a reel go viral with thousands of views, but you didn't really gain any new followers from it, this happens more often than you think. Just because a reel goes viral, doesn't mean all those views suddenly convert into new followers. I have found two types of reels that consistently bring in new followers, a signature series and what I like to call a “that's me!” reel. We'll talk about why I love these two types of reels so much and I'll share how my new signature series is doing. If you've been on the fence about creating either of these types of reels, or if you're looking for more followers on Instagram or TikTok, take this as your sign to turn those views into follows!In this episode we'll be covering:What to do when your reel goes viral, but those views don't turn into new followers.Recap of what a “That's Me!” reel looks like and my favorite hooks that tend to attract and convert really well for this type of reel.Creating a signature series that works for your account and we'll chat about what my new signature series looks like right now!Continue posting regularly, testing and using trial reels to reach your ideal audience, sometimes all it takes is a little tweak to find the right people. How to discover what series your audience wants to see from you so your new viewers want to stay for more. Featured content in this episode:Content Playdate: Episode 1Fall Signature Series IdeasRecommended episodes:Episode 19: Convert Viewers to Followers with the “That's Me” ReelEpisode 26: Start a Signature Series That People Keep Coming Back ForEpisode 118: Identity Maxxing Will Help You Find Your Ideal AudienceEpisode 120: Three Things To Set Up Before Your Content Goes ViralEpisode 127: Create Trial Reels that Turn Viewers into Followers with Personalized ContentEpisode 130: Feeling Excited About Content Creation Changes EverythingSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response)Join me in the Reels Lab!Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Connect with me on Instagram!

Amy's amassed over 1 million followers across her platforms as a full-time content creator for the past 2 years, but it's time for a big change. In this episode, we go over her journey to becoming a full-time creator, why and how she's beginning this new chapter, and what's actually going to happen to those platforms she's built.Join the newsletter: https://wamy.kit.com/richFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS

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To continue our series, Followers, a study through Luke, Pastor Ben Kaempfer teaches on the different expectations we have of Jesus and what those can mean for us when we're following Him. Pastor Ben left us with some key questions to consider as we go into our week continuing our walk with Him.In what ways have your expectations of Jesus differed from your experiences with Jesus?In what ways have those expectations caused you to reject Jesus?When we have our own expectations of Jesus and what he is like and it's easy to then reject him when he shows up in an unexpected way. Yet, there is good news! We get to love a God that forgives us and loves us anyway.Support the show

Everyone's bracing for AI to take marketing jobs. Daniel Murray thinks the opposite is happening — and he's got a clear line on which marketers are actually at risk.Daniel built Marketing Millennials into a 1.4M-follower LinkedIn page, which isn't supposed to be possible for a company page. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he did it: the tweet-screenshot play he started in 2020, why he posts in dark mode, the meme bank and hook bank he's been building for years, and what's actually working on LinkedIn right now that nobody's talking about yet.We also get into where AI fits — he uses it constantly, but not for the thing most people use it for. His take: AI gives you breadth; humans still own depth. The best information in marketing is still trapped in the heads of people doing the work, and it's never been posted online.Plus: how to make a B2B company page not feel like a slog, the evangelist hiring play, and what to actually do with a conference booth if you don't want to be the brand giving away pens.Connect with Daniel MurrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing/The Marketing Millennials: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-marketing-millennials/Beyond Social is brought to you by Vista SocialManage every social channel from one place: https://vistasocial.comHosts: Barry Weston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-weston/Chris Cunningham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisclickup/✅ Visit our blog: https://bit.ly/3vXy3C2 ============================================================Follow us! Instagram: https://bit.ly/4aNFladFacebook: https://bit.ly/3vzDxmsLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/43TaEOHX: https://bit.ly/3vNfmRyTry Vista Social for FREE todayBook a Demo Follow us on InstagramFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on Youtube

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Introduction: To Support the Church, Each of You Give Something (1 Corinthians 16:1-4) To SUPPORT THE CHURCH , each of you give something. (1 Cor 16:1-4) To support the church, EACH OF YOU give something . (1 Cor 16:2) To support the church, each of you GIVE SOMETHING . (1 Cor 16:2) Give Something. You Have to Consider: Am I giving INTENTIONALLY ? Am I giving PROPORTIONALLY ? Am I giving EXPECTANTLY ? Luke 6:38 - give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Unified and Purified: Giving an Offering Jeff Miller Download Audio Transcript 00:05Let's open up your Bibles to the passage that Max just read. 1 Corinthians chapter 16. While you're turning there, let's just pause for a moment and I'm going to ask that you would please pray for me to communicate God's Word clearly and accurately as I should. And I will pray for you to have a heart open to receive what it is the Lord is teaching us in our passage today. Let's pray.00:34Our Father in Heaven, as Bob said just a few moments ago, this is Your book. We believe that You wrote this book. And I pray that we would give it the attention and the obedience and just the high regard that it deserves because it is Your communication to us.01:04We believe that, Father, and we believe that it is through Your Word and Your Spirit working together in our hearts that transformation happens. I pray, God, that today would be a day of transformation. To Your glory and honor, we pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, and all of God's people said, Amen.01:351 Corinthians chapter 16.01:36Are you there?01:39Last week when I was preaching, I had a suit jacket on.01:47And right in the middle of the sermon, the top button just broke off.01:54Nothing makes you feel more like a fatty McButter pants than your button bursting right in the middle of just talking.02:04No jacket today.02:08You know, I was sharing this with Pastor Taylor, and he seemed genuinely surprised when I told him that I was able to sew the button back on.02:18I'll probably have to use reinforced thread or something stretchy.02:23But I think he was genuinely surprised that I was able to sew the button back on.02:28It's not complicated, right?02:31It's not complicated.02:34At our house, we have a hyperbaric chamber.02:39It's one of the portable deals.02:40Just imagine like a seven-foot-long, like indestructible balloon.02:45It's a pressurized chamber that you get inside.02:49And the whole deal works because it has these valves, right?02:53And the valves know when to kick on to regulate the pressure.02:57Well, years ago, one of the valves broke. And I called the company and I said, I need to get new valves. And they took my order and they said they're going to send them out. And I said, well, I don't know how to put the valves on. And the guy on the phone talked to me like I was an idiot. He goes, you just take the old ones off and you put the new ones on. And I'm like, Look, I'm a pastor. I went to Bible college because it was just one book that you needed to buy. I am not a hyperbaric chamber repair technician. They did not cover that in Bible college. I don't know how to do this. I'm like stressing. I told the guy, I'm like, I don't know how to do this. Like, what kind of tools I need. I mean, my parents were both bankers. I didn't come from a long line of, hyperbaric chamber repair people. Like, I don't know how to do this. And he goes, you just take the old ones off. You put the new ones on. He goes, we'll send them out. And if you need help, just give us a call. And I got to tell you, I was so stressed about this. Like, I don't know how to do this. Do you know how to do this? Like, who do I even call? Who do I call? Who do I call? I didn't know Krauss at the time. I mean, does he have experience? Who do I call? I was so stressing about this. And I got the valves in the and I grabbed a bunch of tools and I went down and when I took the valves out of the box they were just threaded at the end. And I said no it can't be. And I took the old ones and unscrewed it off and I screwed the new one. It was almost, almost, almost as hard as changing a light bulb.04:57It wasn't complicated.05:00The button on my jacket.05:02The valve.05:04Important stuff.05:05Not denying.05:05Important stuff.05:06It's not complicated.05:08It's not complicated.05:10And today, we're going to talk about how to give in the church.05:18And I've got to tell you, I spent a lot of time studying this passage this week.05:24And here's the conclusion I think we'll all come up with after we study it together.05:29When it comes to giving, it's not complicated.05:34Now, this message, it's about giving.05:37Okay, this isn't a guilt trip.05:39We're not in crisis as a church.05:41Pastor Rich is going to give us an update later.05:45Why are we talking about giving?05:46Because we go straight through the text.05:48We go where the text goes, right?05:50That's what we do.05:51And that is the subject of this passage.05:53We get to the end of 1 Corinthians. We've been going through this. We had the resurrection chapter, chapter 15. And now when we get to the home stretch here, chapter 16, over the next few weeks, Pastor Taylor and I are going to be looking at, it's just some business items. Paul's closing up the letter because we have a few items of business we've got to discuss. All right? First up, look at verse 1. He says, Now concerning. That's a key phrase in 1 Corinthians. I don't know if you noticed that. Chapter 7, chapter 8, chapter 12. Paul keeps using that phrase, and it seems like when he uses that phrase, he's addressing their questions. Right? Like, you ask me some questions, and I'm answering them.06:48Okay, now concerning this. Okay, now concerning this. And apparently, they had asked about giving. And he's like, all right, here's how to give. And if you were with us last week, the last few weeks, you might think, wow, giving? Like, that's kind of a hard left turn from talking about the resurrection, right? I mean, there was no smooth transition there.07:18That's a really hard turn from talking about something as lofty as resurrection. And I would say, not really. Because if you understand eternity and all the promises that God has for you, that should motivate how we give now. And I have to say this. He's talking about this collection and how he instructed the churches of Galatia.07:47In Paul's day, poverty was a real issue. Okay? It's not an issue for us here today. In this country, in this area, there is not a poor person among you. All right? But Paul was collecting from the churches over a year.08:17to take to the poor Christians in Jerusalem. There were people in Jerusalem that were destitute. Some Christians that were poor. So Paul was taking this collection for them, and that's what he's talking about here. This is how to give. This is how to give, and it's not complicated. All right? So on the top of your outline, here's your heading. To support the church, Each of you give something. To support the church, each of you give something. Okay? Point number one, jot this down. To support the church, each of you give something. Look again at verse one. It's not complicated. Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatians, so you also are to do. All right? For the saints. Giving is for the Now listen, be clear. We're not saying you never give outside of the church. We're not saying that. We're not saying that you don't give to a person you see in need, like the story of the Good Samaritan that Jesus told. We're not saying that. The point is just simply this. The church should fund its own needs. That's all. The church should be taking care of its own people.09:45The people of God give to the work of God. You're like, for what? Well, we talked about this back in 1 Corinthians 9, paying the ministers to support those who are in need in our church, to pay bills here. Everything from Bibles to snacks for the littles back there to the AV equipment to all of it. The people of God give to the work of God.10:15The money that's given should support the church. And Paul says, this is what I directed to churches in Galatia. This isn't just a Corinth thing. It's actually been a practice since the very beginning. Read the book of Acts. Read Acts chapters 2, 3, 4, 5. You see it's the pattern. The people of God give to the work of God. Like, alright, it's not complicated. What's it look like? Well, look at verse 2. He says, On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up as he may prosper so that there will be no collecting when I come. First day of every week. What's he saying? He's saying when you come to church on Sunday to worship, part of worship is giving.11:14That's just part of worship. We sing, we pray, we fellowship, we're in the Word. Part of worship is giving. He says, so there's no collecting when I come. I think that's kind of funny. Paul knew the Corinthians. They didn't exactly have their act together, right? Have you been with us on this study? So there'd be no collecting when I come. Paul was already like ahead of it, right? That he was already anticipating the possibility that like he was going to show up. He goes, okay, do you have that collection? Like, was that today? Like, let's hurry up and scramble and gather stuff up. And he goes, no, no, no, no, no. You should already be doing this. All right? You should already be doing this. But why give every week? Why should we give every week? Why not just once a year? Why not just once every quarter? Why do Why does Paul instruct very clearly on the first day of the week? Why do we do it weekly? It's about being consistent. It's an act of faith that should be done regularly. As God gives to me, I thank God by giving back to Him. And right now some of you might be like, well actually Pastor Jeff, I get paid monthly.12:43I only get paid every two weeks. Look, we're not being legalistic here, okay? We're not being legalistic. It's not complicated. Give as God gives to you. Giving should be a constant practice. Like, why? Why should it be a constant practice? Why should it be on the regular? Because that's the very nature of faith itself. It's an act of faith. It's an act of And the nature of faith is constant practice and expression. Here's what I mean. The gospel of Jesus Christ is, you know, we're all born sinners, rebellious against God. And we deserve His judgment, but God sent His Son to die on the cross for our sins, to raise from the dead so that we could have eternal life.13:43and believe and receive his gift of grace in Jesus Christ.13:50That's the gospel.13:52And if I were talking to you and you said, I put my faith in Jesus Christ, and I said, when did you do that?14:00You say, 1995.14:05I'm like, hey, me too.14:06That's when I received Christ, 95.14:10But then my follow-up question is, okay.14:13Your faith in Jesus, you put your faith in Jesus in 95. Was that just a one-time thing? Was that 31 years ago? Was that a one-time thing you put your faith in Jesus? What about today? Did you put your faith in Jesus today? What about next week? Are you going to put your faith in Jesus next week? You're like, well, I guess when I put I'm always putting my faith in Jesus. 95 was just the beginning of that, you see? And the point is, it's the same with giving. It's the same with giving. If you're like, I thank God with what He gave me by giving back to Him. And I'm like, when do you do that? And you're like, well, I did it in 1995. I'm like, oh? Well, Did you just do it once back then and that's it? You're done giving? What about today? Are you thankful today? What about next week? Do you anticipate that you were going to be thankful for God's provision next week? You're like, well, I imagine I'm going to be thankful for God's provision always. Yeah, and that's why giving is a constant practice. We are constantly expressing thanks and trust by giving.15:42And part of that faith in giving is trusting the leaders. Look at verses 3 and 4. Paul says, When I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. Keep in mind they didn't, like, wire the money back then, all right? They had to have people, like, carry the money. Paul says, I'll send them.16:11Or, verse 4, he says, if it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me. We give to the church to support the church and the leaders distribute the money. That's the way it works. Why? Why do we give to the church and ask the leaders to distribute the money? Because the just objective truth is this. The leaders are better equipped to know what the needs are. That's it.16:43Do you know what all the needs are of the church? Do you know what our budget looks like? Do you know when it comes to missions and staffing and supplies for the kids? Are you in the know on all that where our leaders are? That's why when you bring the offering, the leaders distribute that. Oh, so if you're one of the leaders here, this is a good place to remind you you better be trustworthy because you have people here that are giving money to God, but they're trusting you.17:11to be faithful to use it appropriately.17:16So, it's not complicated.17:20To support the church, each of you give something.17:26Alright?17:28Point number two.17:29Write this down.17:31To support the church, each of you give something.17:39Look again at verse two.17:42I want you to see this. He says, on the first day of every week, what's the next phrase? Say it loud. Come on, say it.17:52Each of you. Is that in your Bible?17:55That's in my Bible. I think your Bible says the same thing that my Bible says.17:59On the first day of the week, each of you.18:03Each of you.18:05You know what that means in the Greek?18:08It means every Every one of us, Andrew. Every one of us. That's what that means. Every one of us can give something. Every one of us can. Now look, I want to remind you, I don't know who gives what in this church. I don't know. I get a bottom line of the numbers. I don't know who gives what. Why? Why don't I know that? It's a conviction.18:39to help me avoid favoritism. So I don't cater to the people who are financially supporting the church. I don't know who gives what. But if you are one of those faithful givers of our church, and there are many of you here, if you are faithfully supporting this ministry, the missions we support, if that is one of you, you know, if that's you, I just want to sincerely say thank you for your generosity. But giving, is for people who call Harvest Bible Chapel their home. Okay, if you're a guest here today, you're not obligated to give. We're not expecting you to give. If you want to, whatever, that's between you and the Lord. You're not expected if you're a guest, but if you're a member, if this is your home, you are expected. You are commanded. Who's commanded? Each of you. Each of you.19:39But you know I hear it all the time. Because we can say, it's not complicated. Each of you, put something aside. But people are so quick to excuse themselves. And I've heard this so many times. People say, well, Pastor Jeff, if I had more, I'd give more. Have you ever heard that? Oh, if I had more, I'd give more. And I would lovingly respond to that.20:09No, you wouldn't.20:13If you had more, you would not give more.20:19Get this idea out of your head that having more means I'm going to be faithful because did you know the opposite is actually true?20:29The opposite is true.20:30I can prove that very easily.20:33Let's just, we're going to talk about tithing in a minute.20:35Let's just talk about a 10% tithe.20:41If you had a dollar, let's say that's all you have to your name.20:44You have one dollar. Would you give God a dime?20:49Would you give God a dime?20:51And some of you are like, I think I'd give God a dime if I had a dollar.20:56If you had $100, would you give God $10?21:03$10.21:06Yeah. Yeah. Harder than a dime though, isn't it? Let me ask you this. If you had $10,000, would you give God $1,000? Like, whoa, whoa, $1,000? Give God $1,000? It's the same. It's 10%. It's exact same. But do you see how the higher you get in dollar amount, it gets harder? Listen to me very closely.21:35Having more money will not suddenly make you a generous person because generosity is a hard thing. Faithfulness is never about dollar amount. It's about character. And here's what I mean. If you really believe God's Word commands you to give and He rewards you when you do, if you really believe that, you're going to give no matter what you have. You're going to give. Because that's who you are. And if you don't really believe, then you won't give. If you have a little, or if you have a lot, you won't give because that's who you are. And I want to encourage the parents here, Train your children now. Parents, you need to train your children now.22:44Because a child, a little child who gives to God a portion of his allowance is going to become a teenager who's going to give to God a portion of his part-time job earnings.22:57and he is going to become an adult who gives to God because he's been discipled to faithfully obey God's word when it comes to giving. It has to start now. You have to teach your kids now. Everything's God's. Everything that you have, it was God's. And you're just giving back to him as a way of saying, thank you and I trust you for the rest. Teach your kids that now. So to support the church, each of you, Give something.23:30It's not complicated.23:33And our last point.23:35Number three.23:36Write this down.23:37To support the church.23:40Each of you.23:41Give something.23:44This is where it gets complicated.23:48Give.23:49Something.23:53But it gets complicated.23:54Because you say.23:54Alright.23:55Give something.23:56So is that a tithe? Is that 10%? Do I give 10%? Is that a tithe? And when I give 10%, do I tithe on my gross income? Or do I just tithe on the net income? Or do I just tithe on that? What if tithe is 10%. Literally, that's what the word is. But today, we use the word generically. It's a term incorrectly slapped on all giving no matter the amount. Some people give like 1%. They're like, I tithe. No, that's mathematically not a tithe. That's what a tithe of a tithe, right? This idea of tithing comes from the Old Testament law, but Many people don't understand how it really worked for Israel. Did you know in Israel there were three tithes? Did you know that? There were three tithes. Numbers 18 says the first tithe was for the Levites. It was to pay the priests. The second tithe, Deuteronomy 14, was for the annual festivals. And then every three years, according to Deuteronomy 26, every three years there was another tithe, a third tithe taken.25:26that was to support the poor. So that means annually Israel was tithing 23 and a third percent. And I want you to understand this. Listen very closely. Israel, Old Testament Israel, was obligated to tithe. It was required giving in order to support their government. So you have to see the Old Testament Israel tithe.25:56It was the equivalent of us today paying our taxes. It's what kept the government going. That was how God designed it. But Old Testament giving went beyond the tithe. There was free will giving on top of the tithe. That's 1 Chronicles 29. That's Deuteronomy 16. That's Exodus 35. So free will giving had nothing to do with the tithe because they had to pay that just like you were supposed to pay your taxes.26:27And you're like, whatever. The question is, is tithing for today? And I would answer it this way. The Bible says the Old Testament law is the tutor. The Old Testament law is to teach us the ways of God. And tithing is the tutor for the subject of giving. There is value in the principles of tithing. Here's what I mean. We're so quick to dismiss Old Testament things that we don't think about the value that the Lord is teaching us through that. Like, for example, the Sabbath. As New Testament Christians, are we obligated, required to keep the Sabbath? No. But is it a good idea to set a day aside to rest? Isn't that still a good idea?27:25Well, yeah. And tithing is sort of the same thing. Even though we're not obligated to tithe as they were in the Old Testament, isn't it still a good idea to put a percentage aside to give back to God? Okay, this is where it gets complicated because you're like, all right, all right, all right, whatever. Just tell me, Pastor Jeff, just tell me, How much should I give? Is there a dollar amount? Is there a percentage? How much should I give? It's right here in the text. You ready? Look at it again. Each of you is to, what's your Bible say? I'm going to give you another run at that, verse 2. I'll even start at the beginning, and then I want everybody to say it together.28:24is to say it.28:29I'm just going to tell you.28:32How much should I give?28:35Give something.28:41Put something aside.28:44So here's the answer.28:45Are you ready for this?28:46Are you ready for this?28:47Because the TV preacher ain't going to tell you this.28:50But this is biblical.28:52Are you ready?28:53Give whatever you want to give. You give whatever you want to give. But give something. Maybe this isn't so complicated. Something. Something. So, I know, we need a little direction here. That's a little broad.29:22That's a little vague, right? I don't think so. Give something. But I do want to give you some things you have to consider. Right? Give whatever you want. That's what the Bible says, right? Give something. Whatever you want. But consider some things. Consider some things when you give. Letter A, am I giving intentionally? The first thing you have to consider is, am I, You have to ask yourself, am I giving intentionally? He says put something aside. Emphasis now on the word put. That's intentional. Put something aside. That's intentional giving. That makes us think of another beautiful Old Testament concept when it comes to giving. It's the concept of first fruits. Study your Old Testament. It's all through Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers. It's all through Proverbs.30:22This idea, first fruits, when I get from God, when I get anything from God, the first thing I do is I give back to God the first and the best. That's the first thing I do. Thank you, God. I'm worshiping you with this, and I'm trusting that you're going to keep providing. Everything is yours, God. Everything is from you, so I'm going to give you the first and the best. So I would encourage you, when you get paid, You should give to God first. First fruits. God, I'm giving you first and best. Before you're paying your cell phone bill or your electric bill or whatever, your Netflix bill, whatever, the first thing you should do is give back to God. God, you've given me so much. Thank you for this. I'm giving back to you first. First fruits. First fruits tells us that giving, shouldn't be an afterthought, which it is for a lot of Christians. We pay all our bills, we buy all our toys, and then we're like, oh, do we have anything left over to give to God? That is so not first fruits. You have to be intentional, church. You have to be intentional. Last week we talked about time. This week we're talking about money. Do you know what time and money have in common?31:52If you're not deliberate in how you spend them, they're going to be gone, and you're going to wonder where it went.32:01True or false?32:06Am I giving intentionally?32:07Letter B, am I giving proportionately?32:10Look again.32:14He says, put something aside and store it up.32:18Talking about the church collecting.32:20But look at this next phrase.32:21as he may prosper. Am I giving proportionately? Give from what God has given you. Give from what God has given you. It's not complicated. God is not expecting you to give in proportion to what someone else makes. God isn't expecting me to give on the level like a professional athlete would be able to give. He's not expecting that from me because I don't make that kind of a salary.32:54And that's why I think tithing is a principle that gives you a great start. Gives you a great start. 10% of whatever it is that we make, that's a great start. You know why that's a great start? Because there's really only one way that you can't give 10% of what God's given you. There's only one way that it's impossible for you to give 10%. Do you know what that is? If you make zero.33:21Anybody make a zero paycheck? You're like, no, they direct deposit that into my account. Every two weeks, zero. Listen, if that's you, if you're making zero on your paycheck, please, I'm begging you to come and see me after service. We will get you help. But if you make anything north of zero, that means you have something to give. And what does God say? Give something.33:53Right? Give proportionately. Give according to how God's given you. And then number C. This is getting complicated. Letter C. Am I giving expectantly? Am I giving expectantly? You know there's promises attached to giving. I thought it was so interesting that in this passage, Paul doesn't mention the promise And I'm wondering if the Corinthians were still sort of getting all wiggy about this giving thing because Paul did talk about the blessings attached to giving in the sequel to 1 Corinthians, right?34:392 Corinthians.34:41He talks about it in 2 Corinthians 9.6 that there is a glorious promise attached to giving.34:48And it's the same promise that comes with sowing and reaping.34:52The more seed you sow, the bigger your harvest. That's how it is. Out in your field farmer, that's how it is in your garden. The more seed you sow, the bigger your harvest. And the Bible says, listen, the Bible says that's true with money. The more money you give God, the more money God gives you. That's just what the Bible says.35:21God sees that you're giving and you're faithful. And God's like, wow, look at her. She's giving it away. I'm going to make sure that she gets more because she's obviously got a heart to be generous. So I'm going to make sure she is well-funded. That's how God works. You're like, really? Yeah, really. Jesus talked about this. Look at Luke 6, verse 38. Jesus said, give and it will be given to you. Good measure. Press down. Shaken together.35:50running over will be put into your lap.35:56For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.36:03So if you're sitting here today and you're like, how much should I give? How much should I give?36:09How much do you want to return on?36:12If you're like, well, how generous should I be with God?36:18How generous do you want God to be with you?36:20because he said he's going to match you. Generosity for generosity. Give expectantly. You will never outgive God. To support the church, each of you, give something. Our worship team would make their way up. So, Follower of Christ. Member of the Harvest Bible Chapel family. What does the Bible say about giving? All of this was the introduction. Here's the sermon. You ready for it? Who said that? Who was that? Okay. Talking to you. Here's the sermon.37:20You ready? To support the church. Each of you. Give something. Let's pray. Father in heaven, we just thank you for the, just how clear your word is. It's baffling to me that people say that your word is so hard to understand. It's really not. You've communicated so clearly, and when we don't understand, It's a spiritual issue, not an intellectual one. Father, You've told us that we are, as a family, we are to support this ministry and the missions that are supported by this ministry. You've called us all to be a part of this. You've called us all to give something. And Father, You have so lavishly blessed every single one of us in this room and the people that will be at the next service and the people that watch the stream or listen to the podcast.38:19We are so abundantly blessed. Father, let us reflect a heart of gratitude and worship by giving to you as you move our hearts, Father. Let our worship not just be in song, not just be in service. You have called us to worship with what you give us. And you didn't have to promise us a return on anything. It's all yours.38:48You could demand that we give everything back and get nothing in return, but You have graciously, graciously given us the promise that You will match our generosity by giving back to us. Thank You, Father, for that grace, and give us the faith to believe that. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Small Group DiscussionRead 1 Corinthians 16:1-4What was your big take-away from this passage / message?Why is giving to be done every week? Why not just save up and give once a year?What would you say to someone who says “I just don't have any money to give to the church.”?Is tithing a New Testament command? Why or why not? What does New Testament giving look like?BreakoutPray for one another.

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Pastor Ben Kaempfer launched our new series, Followers, with a message from Luke 4. This passage follows Jesus into the wilderness, where He is tempted by the enemy. With every attempt to deceive Him, Jesus stands firm by answering with the truth of Scripture.Throughout the message, Pastor Ben emphasized a powerful reality: God's truth confronts the enemy's lies and reveals them for what they are.We can easily overlook the seriousness of sin or assume we are prepared to resist temptation through our own strength. But when we fail to take temptation seriously, we leave ourselves vulnerable to the enemy's deception. Jesus offers a different example, one of knowing God's Word, trusting His character, and relying on His strength.Support the show

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From Performer to Business Owner One of the most interesting parts of the episode is Cherie's explanation of how the economics of the industry have changed. When she began, performers largely worked for production companies. Those companies controlled the production, including the crew, wardrobe, makeup, locations, distribution, and marketing. Today, the barrier to becoming an independent creator is dramatically lower. Cherie explains that creators can now produce and distribute their own material with minimal equipment and infrastructure. The result is an industry where performers can increasingly operate as their own companies rather than simply working for someone else's production. How OnlyFans Changed the Game Cherie believes OnlyFans fundamentally changed the relationship between creators and audiences. The important innovation wasn't simply selling videos online. It was creating a system where fans could interact directly with performers. 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That idea fits directly into the philosophy of Screw the Clout: understanding attention, personal branding, entrepreneurship, and what happens when you turn an audience into a business. Cherie vs. The Character Perhaps the biggest misconception about Cherie is that her on-screen personality represents who she is privately. She explains that “Cherie DeVille” is essentially a brand and character designed around a particular fantasy and audience expectation. Off camera, she's much more introverted and nerdy than people might expect. She enjoys: Video games Dungeons & Dragons Puzzles Books Tea Spending time at home Her cat That contrast between the public persona and the private individual is one of the most revealing parts of the conversation. Fame or Money? During the rapid-fire segment, Cherie chooses money over fame. Her reasoning is surprisingly practical: money can create security and generational wealth, while excessive fame can eliminate the ability to live a normal life. She says she would actually prefer maintaining enough anonymity to be able to go grocery shopping without constantly being recognized. The Final Message The episode ends with one of Cherie's strongest answers. When Steve asks what she would say to someone who is ready to quit pursuing their dream, Cherie argues that people shouldn't abandon their passions simply because those passions aren't immediately profitable. You may need a conventional job to pay the bills, but that doesn't mean you have to stop creating, performing, painting, dancing, making music, doing comedy, or pursuing whatever genuinely gives you purpose. Her underlying message is simple: Money is necessary, but passion is necessary too. And you don't need anyone else's validation to keep pursuing something that matters to you. Guest Cherie DeVille Adult entertainer, creator, entrepreneur, and social-media personality. 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Today I'm talking to Daniel Faggella, who built and sold a $2 million ecommerce business so he could go all-in on artificial intelligence years before the rest of the business world caught up. Daniel is now the founder of Emerj, an AI research and media company that works with companies like NVIDIA, Google Cloud, and Salesforce. He also hosts the AI in Business podcast, where he's spent years building relationships with the executives responsible for some of the biggest AI investments inside enterprise. What makes his business especially interesting is that its value has very little to do with how many people download the podcast. Daniel built a network around people who had relatively little influence when he first started talking to them, but would eventually control massive budgets as AI became a priority. We get into where AI actually stands inside large companies today, why smaller businesses may have an advantage over enterprise, and how Daniel thinks about positioning yourself around a market before the money and attention arrive.   Watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/jyZf8woo2aU     Let's Connect: Website | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook

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Episode Description: On Week 4, the finale of What is a Follower of The Way?, host Matt Summers and pastor Phil EuBank sit down to confront an uncomfortable reality: the illusion of control. Building on our year of Reclaiming The Way of Jesus, this final conversation moves from the "junk drawer" to the "spray bottle"—a simple illustration that shifts our perspective on life, time, and stewardship. Phil and Matt unpack James 4 and 5, exploring why we so often try to edit ourselves into the hero of our own stories and how we can stop treating our lives as possessions to be managed, and start seeing them as gifts to be invested. Tune in as they break down: The tension between our drive for ambition and the biblical reality of providence. What it actually means to be a "Sacrificial Developer" on an ordinary Tuesday. The difference between adding a religious disclaimer to our plans and truly holding a decision open before God. Why we should pay attention to the people our lives "run on"—and why attention often costs more than money. Grab your Reclaiming Journal, ask yourself the question: "Who does my life actually run on?" and join us for a conversation on why your life—like a vapor—is meant to be invested well. Get Connected We'd love to connect with you and help you get plugged into Menlo Church. Visit http://menlo.church/connect and fill out a quick form so we can reach out.

Joe Daly left a decade of church staff work to build a leather goods company, and he treats the business as ministry, not a step away from it. Have you ever wondered if your regular job matters to God as much as "real" ministry does? Hear how Joe Daly, founder of Daly Goods, went from 10 years on church staff to running a faith-driven leather company, and what he learned about worshiping God through everyday work. KEY DISCUSSION POINTS How Joe moved from finding his identity in sports and performance to resting in what Christ already did The three Ps he uses to run Daly Goods: quality products, people treated as image-bearers, and profit set aside to give away Why materialism is the modern idol he fears most, and how he guards against it as a business owner What servant leadership looks like day to day, including a recent season of humbling with his wife and employees His case for radical community, where a few people know your finances, marriage, and struggles with nothing off limits ABOUT THE GUEST Joe Daly is the founder of Daly Goods, a custom leather goods company in Waco, Texas, known for handcrafted bison leather journals and custom B2B gifts. He served on local church staff for 10 years before taking his kitchen-table hobby full time in 2024. His path from church work to the marketplace gives him a grounded view of living out faith on the job, driven by a message of biblical generosity. RESOURCES MENTIONED The Sacredness of Secular Work by Jordan Raynor: https://www.amazon.com/Sacredness-Secular-Work-Matters-Eternity/dp/0593193091 Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller: https://timothykeller.com/books/every-good-endeavor Daly Goods: https://dalygoods.com/ Connect with Joe Daly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-daly-67b31928/ *Connect With Follower Of One* Join us in our Online Community (http://community.followerofone.org) *Get social with us* https://www.facebook.com/followerofone  https://instagram.com/followerofone1 https://twitter.com/followerofone1  https://www.linkedin.com/company/follower-of-one  https://plinkhq.com/i/1482955686  ====

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You did everything right. The degree. The job everyone told you to want. The boxes, checked. And still — there's that quiet voice asking, okay… when does the good part start? Here's the truth: we never stop evolving. New desires aren't a sign you're ungrateful. They're a sign you're growing. In this episode, I'm taking you inside my actual manifestation process — the mindset AND the strategy. Because the woo without the work is a wish… but the work without the belief burns you out. You need both. We get into: What manifestation actually is (spoiler: the universe is not Amazon — it's not delivering your dream life to your couch) The four moves: decide, think, feel, and become the version of you who already has it Why your thoughts and feelings are either speeding up your manifestation or quietly blocking it A future-self journaling exercise you can do tonight (I walk you through it with my real example) The one action that attracted opportunities I didn't even know were possible — the New York Times, Harvard, Telemundo, CNN — all without chasing Why building a personal brand is the biggest manifestation hack of 2026 You don't manifest what you want. You manifest who you're being. Ready to take the action? I'm teaching you exactly how I did it — for free. Join my live training, Three Secrets to Grow 5,000 Followers in 90 Days, so you can build a personal brand that makes an impact AND gets you paid — without living on your phone.

Your comment section is full and your inbox is empty. In this episode, Jodie breaks down why an engaged audience and a buying audience are not the same thing, and the four specific things missing from almost every art post that keep followers from ever becoming collectors. Jodie walks through the psychology of familiarity and parasocial trust, why price transparency matters more than most artists think, and the story behind a painting she sold called Finding the Way, using it to show the difference between a making story and a becoming story. In this episode Jodie talks about: Why an engaged following and a buying audience are not the same thing The four things missing from almost every art post that stops a sale Why no price means no sale, and what the data says about affordability Resources Mentioned Studio Elite Mastermind, fall cohort begins September 21st: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite Episode 06: How to Use Social Media to Sell Your Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-06-how-to-use-social-media-to-sell-your-art/ Episode 14: How to Price Your Art (So It Sells!): https://jodieking.com/episode-14-how-to-price-your-art-so-it-sells/ Episode 51: Why Your Art Social Media Account Isn't Growing: https://jodieking.com/episode-51-why-your-art-social-media-account-isnt-growing/ Episode 105: How to Craft an Artist Statement That Drives Sales: https://jodieking.com/episode-105-how-to-craft-an-artist-statement-that-drives-sales/ Episode 126: From Scrolls to Sales: Attracting Real Art Collectors on Instagram: https://jodieking.com/episode-126-from-scrolls-to-sales-attracting-real-art-collectors-on-instagram/ Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6  How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know! Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast If you loved this episode, subscribe so you never miss one, and if you have a guest suggestion or a question for Jodie, reach out anytime at amy@jodieking.com. This episode is for educational purposes and reflects Jodie King's personal experience building her own art career. Results vary by artist.

If you've ever wondered about going viral on Instagram and what it really takes to grow your business through content creation, I'm sharing stories about how I recently helped two different accounts skyrocket over 30,000 followers using a simple, strategic reel with a powerful hook and how you can prepare if something similar happens to you. We'll talk about the importance of having systems in place to capture and communicate with your new audience, and how I use tools like ManyChat to build my email list. I'm also taking a moment to reflect on my own business journey, including the recent explosion of my new content series that earned me thousands of new followers in just days, and why slow, steady growth can be just as valuable as an overnight viral moment. Remember, every growth journey looks a little different, so experiment a little and have fun creating! In this episode we'll be covering:How finding success always looks a little different for everyone and a quick look at two different accounts that gained 30K followers from one reel. Preparation for going viral by having systems and tools in place to manage the influx of followers and messages, especially important for new creators!Having fun with content creation will help you create better content, and most often the simplest content performs the best!Overnight growth vs. slow and steady, a reflection of my own business journey (spoiler: I wouldn't change a thing!)Featured content in this episode:Chelsea ExplainsBitter BuildsRecommended episodes:Episode 120: Three Things To Set Up Before Your Content Goes ViralEpisode 126: Make More Sales by Building Trust with Your AudienceEpisode 127: Create Trial Reels that Turn Viewers into Followers with Personalized ContentEpisode 128: The Rise of the Conversational ExpertEpisode 129: Start Thinking Outside Your NicheSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response)Join me in the Reels Lab!Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Connect with me on Instagram!

Your Instagram bio has 150 characters to make the right mother think:Oh shit. She's for me.And most doulas are wasting them.Not because their bios are “bad.” They're professional. They list the certifications, the services, the location, maybe throw in a cute emoji and point to the link below.But they could belong to literally 100 other doulas.In this episode, I'm breaking down what actually makes an Instagram bio stop the right woman, build trust quickly, and move her toward becoming a client—without sounding like a robotic marketing formula or trying to cram your entire résumé into 150 characters.I'm also taking you behind the scenes of an exercise we recently did inside Six Figure Doula that reminded me why the first draft is almost NEVER the answer—and why the room you're building your business inside matters more than you might realize.Because this next chapter of Six Figure Doula has a theme:Together. And if your Instagram profile is getting visitors but not creating enough inquiries, conversations, or clients, start here.Then join me LIVE on September 22 for my free Six Figure Doula Booking Engine masterclass, where we're going much deeper into building a predictable client-generating system instead of sitting around hoping referrals come through.And when you register, you're getting a bonus I've never offered alongside a free masterclass before. Check it out here

In part three of this five-part series, Travis Chappell and Eric Skwarczynski expand on a key creator-economy principle: follower count is not financial security. Through examples ranging from a pizza-maker creator who embraces his day job to Surreal's clever low-budget celebrity marketing, they explore why meaningful work, owned audiences, repeatable customer acquisition, and resourceful creativity matter more than hype. On this episode we talk about: Why no honest work should be dismissed as “not a real job” The value of maintaining work you enjoy while building toward larger goals How creators can use a day job as stability rather than seeing it as a limitation Why follower count alone does not make a creator business sustainable The importance of moving an audience from social platforms to assets you control, such as an email list, text list, or community How platform algorithm shifts and monetization changes can abruptly disrupt creator income Why traditional businesses also need a proven, repeatable customer-acquisition channel before going full time Surreal's marketing campaign featuring ordinary people with celebrity names, including Ronaldo, Dwayne Johnson, Serena Williams, and Michael Jordan How a clever idea can earn attention without an expensive celebrity endorsement The tradeoff between healthier high-protein alternatives and food people genuinely enjoy Top 3 Takeaways Respect work that creates value and moves you toward your goals. A job title, social status, or perceived prestige does not determine whether someone's work is meaningful; consistent effort and how people treat others matter more. Build a business around controllable distribution and repeatable demand. Creators should develop owned channels—such as email, SMS, or a community—while businesses need a reliable acquisition method that is not limited to friends, referrals, or a single algorithm. Creativity can outperform budget. Surreal's “official cereal of Ronaldo” concept demonstrates how a strong insight, precise wording, and a well-executed joke can generate attention that expensive celebrity marketing might otherwise buy. Notable Quotes “You should never feel embarrassed about working hard for something. A title and a description doesn't make you who you are.” “If you're making money and working towards your goals, that's all that matters.” “Follower count just does not matter at all.” “If it's not up to you, you should be trying to move the audience over to something that you control.” “The brand didn't buy attention, it earned it. A clever idea beat a celebrity-sized budget.” Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ Website: https://travischappell.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through September 13, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James closes with a warning to the arrogant planner and the hoarder of wealth. He calls our life a "vapor" (mist). The "Sacrificial Developer" understands that because time is short, we must invest in the future—not just build our own empires. We look at patience in suffering and the power of prayer. We move from asking "How can I accumulate?" to "How can I develop others before my mist evaporates?" Text Our Team (650) 600-0402 | Connect With Us

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Welcome to Day 2941 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain and today is Day 2941 – Theology Thursday – Not a Binary Choice: Recovering the Full Picture of the Atonement Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2941 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2941 of our Trek.   The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons are available on his website, theologyinfive.com.  Not a Binary Choice: Recovering the Full Picture of the Atonement. Many believers raised in traditional evangelical settings were taught a single dominant explanation of the cross, usually Penal Substitutionary Atonement. It became the framework through which sin, salvation, prayer, and even God's character were understood. When people later encounter Christus Victor or other historic atonement models, the shift can feel disorienting, like choosing between competing versions of Christianity. But the Bible never asks us to make that choice. It presents the atonement as a multifaceted work that cannot be confined to a single model. The problem was never that PSA existed. The problem was that it became the whole story. The first segment is: The Bible Uses Many Images for a Reason. The New Testament describes the work of Christ through several metaphors. It uses sacrificial language, legal language, military imagery, temple imagery, ransom themes, and the language of liberation and deliverance. Each of these highlights a different aspect of one unified event. The atonement is too large and too complex to be captured by a single metaphor. When one model becomes dominant, the others are pushed to the margins, even though the biblical writers freely used all of them. Christus Victor does not contradict sacrificial or substitutionary language. It restores the cosmic dimension of the cross that was central to the early church. Christ defeats the powers that enslaved humanity, breaks the dominion of death, and disarms the hostile spiritual beings that opposed God's creation. The second segment is: How the Early Church Understood the Cross. For the earliest generations of Christians, the cross was first and foremost a victory. Their world was steeped in the reality of hostile spiritual powers, cosmic rulers, and the rebellion of the nations. When they spoke of the atonement, they spoke primarily of liberation, triumph, and the overthrow of death. This is the framework behind Paul's language about principalities, rulers, and the powers of darkness. It is the worldview behind Hebrews and the imagery of Revelation. Christus Victor was not a novel theory. It was the assumed backdrop of the biblical authors and the earliest church. The later Western emphasis on legal atonement did not replace this view, but it did overshadow it. Recovering it brings believers back into the thought world of the first and second-century church. The Third segment is: Why It Is Not a Binary Choice. Some assume that embracing Christus Victor requires rejecting PSA, or that acknowledging courtroom imagery requires minimizing the victory theme. This creates a false choice. The early church held multiple models without difficulty. They saw each as a window into the same event. They understood that sin is both guilt and bondage, and that the cross addresses both realities. When believers rediscover a neglected dimension of the atonement, they are not abandoning the faith they grew up with. They are recovering the fuller biblical picture. The fourth segment is: Why PSA Became Dominant in the Western Church. The rise of PSA dominance was historical rather than biblical. During the Reformation, the legal metaphors of scripture resonated deeply with a culture shaped by law courts, civic reform, and disputes with medieval abuses. Protestants emphasized the forensic side of the cross because it addressed the controversies of their era. Over time, this legal framework became the default lens for many Western Christians. But its dominance was shaped by history, not theological necessity. Recognizing this frees believers to receive the other biblical images without feeling that they are abandoning their tradition. The sixth segment is: Substitution Still Matters. Shifting emphasis does not mean losing substitution. Christ stands in our place. He gives Himself for His people. In Christus Victor, substitution takes on a different focus. Christ acts on behalf of humanity to defeat the powers we could not defeat and to break a curse we could not break. It is still substitution, but it is framed within liberation rather than divine retribution. The question is not whether substitution is biblical. The question is how the Bible applies it within the larger story of rebellion, bondage, and redemption. The seventh segment is: How This Shift Changes Faith and Prayer. For many believers, the shift begins with a new understanding of God's posture toward them. PSA can subtly create the impression that God accepts believers only after His wrath has been satisfied. Christus Victor reorients that picture. God has always been for His people. The cross is not the moment God becomes loving. It is the moment God defeats the forces that held humanity captive and demonstrates His commitment to restoring His creation. Prayer also takes on a different character. Instead of approaching God as a judge whose anger has been appeased, believers speak with a King who has already won and who invites them to share in His authority. Spiritual conflict becomes clearer. The New Testament's emphasis on hostile powers, principalities, and the dominion of death gains renewed weight. Faith becomes participation in the ongoing victory of Christ rather than a purely legal transaction. The eighth segment is: The Divine Council and the Cosmic Victory of Christ. A fuller understanding of the atonement also illuminates the Divine Council worldview woven through scripture. The cross is the moment when the hostile elohim who rebelled were judged, disarmed, and stripped of their authority over the nations. The rebellion of Genesis 6, the division of the nations in Deuteronomy 32, and the judgment of the gods in Psalm 82 form the backdrop to the work of Christ. Christus Victor situates the cross within this cosmic story and makes sense of the biblical claim that Christ triumphed openly over the rulers of this age. The ninth segment is: Salvation Has Always Been About Loyalty to Yahweh. Understanding the atonement also requires recovering a central biblical truth. From Genesis to Revelation, salvation is about covenant loyalty to Yahweh. Sin matters because it is an act of disloyalty. It aligns humanity with rival powers and hostile elohim who seek to rule the nations. Scripture consistently describes redemption as turning, returning, or giving allegiance to the one true God. The legal dimension of sin explains the guilt that must be forgiven, but guilt is not the center of the story. The deeper issue is misplaced loyalty. Humanity's rebellion in Eden, the cosmic rebellion of the sons of God, and the division of the nations all revolve around people drifting toward other rulers. The cross addresses this at the root. Christ breaks the power of those hostile beings, removes the guilt of disloyalty, and restores people to the God they were created to serve. The tenth segment is: A Biblical Example: David's Loyalty. David provides a clear example of the centrality of loyalty. Scripture never hides his sins. They were serious, and they carried real consequences. Yet he is consistently described as a man after God's own heart. The reason is not moral flawlessness, but unwavering allegiance. David never gave himself to another god. Even in failure, he returned to Yahweh, recognizing that sin was disloyalty rather than mere moral error. Psalm 51 shows that his repentance was a restoration of covenant faithfulness. This distinguishes David from Saul and Solomon, whose compromises involved divided allegiance, not isolated moral lapses. His life demonstrates that loyalty to Yahweh has always been the heart of salvation. The eleventh segment is: How This Deepens Daily Discipleship. A broader view of the atonement changes how believers understand temptation, suffering, and mission. Followers of Christ are not simply forgiven people waiting for heaven. They are participants in the restoration of creation. The powers have been defeated, but not yet removed. Believers live in the...