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Heaven is Shaking the Bear Iran in Prophecy Crumbling Bear Walls Good news! Transcripts of Heaven Shaking the Bear are still coming thanks to a volunteer. Click here to view Transcript 1. Click here to view Transcript 2. Click here to view Transcript 3. Click here to view Transcript 4. Click here to view Transcript 5. Click here to view Transcript 6. Click here to view Transcript 7. Click here to view Transcript 8. Click here to view Transcript 9. Click here to view Transcript 10. Click here to view Transcript 11. Click here to view Transcript 12. Click here to view Transcript 13. Click here to view Transcript 14. Click here to view Transcript 15. There is a Heaven Shaking the Bear playlist to make it easier to find the videos. Click if you missed past livestreams: Heaven is Shaking the Bear Playlist The Shabbat livestream is the next installment of Heaven Shaking the Persian Bear. We’ll take a final look at another Bear kings of the East drawn into the river as well as the cost of the repairs needed to break the walls of the beast kingdoms. Please join us. Shabbat Shalom! YouTube livestream at 4:00 pm Eastern on Shabbat News, news, news… Although we have over 1,000 videos on YouTube, recent shenanigans with other “conservative” ministries and news outlets have resulted in removal of channels. We have backed up most of our videos just in case, and the more so since we embarked on Heaven Shaking the Persian Bear. We pray this series will be secreted in an ark for those earnestly seeking The Holy One and His Word for today. Should our YouTube channel ever be suspended, you can continue on another platform. Scroll to the bottom of the page to click on links to other platforms where you can find us, like Podbean, Substack, Odysee, and Hebrew Nation Radio. The website tab for the Arava articles has been improved! Please SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to get new teachings.
For years, he believed he had found the explanation for the shadow figure beside his bed. Sleep paralysis accounted for almost everything: the frozen body, the sense of being watched, the dark shape moving closer, even the terror that stayed with him afterward.So eventually, he let himself move on.Then, six years later, strange things began happening in a house hundreds of miles away. Footsteps moved through empty rooms. Bedroom doors rattled at night. Guests woke convinced someone was standing nearby.None of it proved the shadow had been real.But every time someone else described the feeling of being watched, he found himself thinking about that night in Queens—and the laugh he had spent years trying to explain away.#RealGhostStories #SleepParalysis #ShadowFigure #HauntedHouse #ParanormalExperience #FeelingWatched #GhostlyFootsteps #TrueGhostStory #UnexplainedActivity #ShadowPersonLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
For years, he believed he had found the explanation for the shadow figure beside his bed. Sleep paralysis accounted for almost everything: the frozen body, the sense of being watched, the dark shape moving closer, even the terror that stayed with him afterward.So eventually, he let himself move on.Then, six years later, strange things began happening in a house hundreds of miles away. Footsteps moved through empty rooms. Bedroom doors rattled at night. Guests woke convinced someone was standing nearby.None of it proved the shadow had been real.But every time someone else described the feeling of being watched, he found himself thinking about that night in Queens—and the laugh he had spent years trying to explain away.#RealGhostStories #SleepParalysis #ShadowFigure #HauntedHouse #ParanormalExperience #FeelingWatched #GhostlyFootsteps #TrueGhostStory #UnexplainedActivity #ShadowPersonLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
The family home had stood in rural Ireland for generations, passing from one branch of the family to the next. Like many old houses, it came with stories. Footsteps in empty rooms. Doors that seemed to move on their own. A lingering sense that someone else might still be there.Most of the family disagreed on whether any of it was truly paranormal.Then one night, while staying alone in the house and watching the family dogs, he experienced something he couldn't explain away.What happened in the living room lasted less than a minute, but it left a lasting impression. Years later, after keeping the story to himself, a chance conversation at a family wedding would reveal something even stranger: he wasn't the only person who had experienced it.And the similarities were far too specific to ignore. #RealGhostStories #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedIreland #IrishGhostStory #ShadowFigure #HauntedHouse #TrueGhostStory #ParanormalEncounter #UnexplainedMysteryLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
The great London freeze of January had turned the River Thames into a magnificent highway of solid ice. Merchants had erected a bustling "Frost Fair" directly over the frozen tides, filling the air with the scents of roasting chestnuts, hot gin, and boiling tallow. Inside 221B Baker Street, the cold pressed hard against our windows, but Sherlock Holmes was utterly absorbed. He sat at his chemical table, using a pipette to drop a reagent onto a tray of ice crystals.
The Victorian house seemed perfect for five college students. It was affordable, close to campus, and large enough that everyone finally had room to breathe.Then they started hearing someone else.Not a ghostly apparition. Not a shadow figure. Just the ordinary sounds of another person moving through the house. Footsteps in empty hallways. Doors opening and closing. Someone arriving home when nobody had arrived at all.At first, they assumed it was one of their roommates. Then they started keeping track.The longer they lived there, the more one strange pattern emerged: nearly every experience began when someone believed another person should be nearby.And after learning the house had once operated as a busy boarding house, they began wondering whether the building itself had simply never gotten used to being empty. #RealGhostStories #HauntedCollegeHouse #TheSixthRoommate #ParanormalExperience #HauntedBoardingHouse #GhostStory #TrueGhostStories #ResidualHaunting #CollegeGhostStory #UnexplainedEncountersLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
The Victorian house seemed perfect for five college students. It was affordable, close to campus, and large enough that everyone finally had room to breathe.Then they started hearing someone else.Not a ghostly apparition. Not a shadow figure. Just the ordinary sounds of another person moving through the house. Footsteps in empty hallways. Doors opening and closing. Someone arriving home when nobody had arrived at all.At first, they assumed it was one of their roommates. Then they started keeping track.The longer they lived there, the more one strange pattern emerged: nearly every experience began when someone believed another person should be nearby.And after learning the house had once operated as a busy boarding house, they began wondering whether the building itself had simply never gotten used to being empty. #RealGhostStories #HauntedCollegeHouse #TheSixthRoommate #ParanormalExperience #HauntedBoardingHouse #GhostStory #TrueGhostStories #ResidualHaunting #CollegeGhostStory #UnexplainedEncountersLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
As Catholics, we treat Mary with a particular sense of reverence and honor. But sometimes it's hard to know how to relate to her, and how to open ourselves up to a relationship with her without feeling like we're somehow taking time away from her Son. The truth is that she always brings us closer to Jesus, so the time we spend with her is time spent with Him. That's what my friend John Heinen, executive director of The Catholic Gentleman, joins us in the pew to talk about. Today, we're going to talk about:
God did not create us to have a mediocre marriage. My good friend Paul George, the author of Rethink Happiness and Holy Grit, joins us today to discuss common ways our marriages get put on the back burner and how to make sure that our union is treated like the sacrament that it is. In this episode we're talking about:
In this week's podcast of Heaven Shaking the Persian Bear, we'll take a look at another Bear king of the East who was drawn into the river as a pattern for the future triumph of the virtuous woman and Messiah Yeshua in Revelation. Hint: the Bear gets torched.
When nine-year-old Michael received a Ouija board for his birthday, nobody thought much of it. The board sat on the kitchen table, the family treated it like a game, and the name "Jimmy" appeared among the answers.Soon afterward, strange things began happening. Nightmares. Footsteps in the hallway. An overwhelming sense that something was watching from the basement.For years, the family believed the explanation was obvious. Jimmy had arrived through the Ouija board, and the haunting followed.Then, decades later, Michael revealed something he had never told anyone about his final conversations with Jimmy. And for the first time, the family was forced to consider a far more unsettling possibility:What if Jimmy wasn't the thing haunting the house at all? #RealGhostStories #OuijaBoard #HauntedHouse #ParanormalExperience #BasementHaunting #SpiritCommunication #GhostStory #TrueParanormal #SupernaturalEncounter #OuijaBoardStoriesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
When nine-year-old Michael received a Ouija board for his birthday, nobody thought much of it. The board sat on the kitchen table, the family treated it like a game, and the name "Jimmy" appeared among the answers.Soon afterward, strange things began happening. Nightmares. Footsteps in the hallway. An overwhelming sense that something was watching from the basement.For years, the family believed the explanation was obvious. Jimmy had arrived through the Ouija board, and the haunting followed.Then, decades later, Michael revealed something he had never told anyone about his final conversations with Jimmy. And for the first time, the family was forced to consider a far more unsettling possibility:What if Jimmy wasn't the thing haunting the house at all? #RealGhostStories #OuijaBoard #HauntedHouse #ParanormalExperience #BasementHaunting #SpiritCommunication #GhostStory #TrueParanormal #SupernaturalEncounter #OuijaBoardStoriesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
This is a CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOOn March 3rd, 1928, the town of Williamson, West Virginia, celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art facility: the Williamson Hospital. For 60 years, it served as the heart of the community. Within its walls, countless lives began, countless lives ended, and unthinkable traumas unfolded. Generations of families were touched by its legacy.In 1988, the hospital closed its doors for good. The patients left. The staff moved on. The hallways fell silent. Or so it seemed.Today, the building is known as The Old Hospital on College Hill, and while its days as a functioning medical facility are over, the energy of the past has never truly gone away. Visitors, paranormal investigators, and staff all report that the hospital remains active—just not in the way it once was. Spirits of doctors, nurses, and patients are said to still roam the halls, carrying out their duties as if time never stopped.Footsteps echo in empty corridors. Disembodied voices whisper through examination rooms. Some claim to have seen figures in white coats moving through the wards, still working to “help the sick.” Others feel an oppressive sadness in the rooms where trauma unfolded, or hear faint cries of patients long gone.Now open to the public, The Old Hospital on College Hill offers both historical tours and paranormal investigations, giving visitors a chance to experience firsthand what lingers in this haunted landmark.On this episode of The Grave Talks, we speak with Tonya Webb, co-owner and manager of the hospital, to uncover its history, its hauntings, and why so many believe the building never truly closed its doors.Some hospitals heal the living. This one serves both the living and the dead.#TrueGhostStory #RealHaunting #Hauntings #HauntedHospital #ParanormalActivity #GhostEncounters #ParanormalInvestigations #DisembodiedVoices #SupernaturalEncounter #TheGraveTalks #HauntedHistoryLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
This is a CLASSIC EPISODE!On March 3rd, 1928, the town of Williamson, West Virginia, celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art facility: the Williamson Hospital. For 60 years, it served as the heart of the community. Within its walls, countless lives began, countless lives ended, and unthinkable traumas unfolded. Generations of families were touched by its legacy.In 1988, the hospital closed its doors for good. The patients left. The staff moved on. The hallways fell silent. Or so it seemed.Today, the building is known as The Old Hospital on College Hill, and while its days as a functioning medical facility are over, the energy of the past has never truly gone away. Visitors, paranormal investigators, and staff all report that the hospital remains active—just not in the way it once was. Spirits of doctors, nurses, and patients are said to still roam the halls, carrying out their duties as if time never stopped.Footsteps echo in empty corridors. Disembodied voices whisper through examination rooms. Some claim to have seen figures in white coats moving through the wards, still working to “help the sick.” Others feel an oppressive sadness in the rooms where trauma unfolded, or hear faint cries of patients long gone.Now open to the public, The Old Hospital on College Hill offers both historical tours and paranormal investigations, giving visitors a chance to experience firsthand what lingers in this haunted landmark.On this episode of The Grave Talks, we speak with Tonya Webb, co-owner and manager of the hospital, to uncover its history, its hauntings, and why so many believe the building never truly closed its doors.Some hospitals heal the living. This one serves both the living and the dead.#TrueGhostStory #RealHaunting #Hauntings #HauntedHospital #ParanormalActivity #GhostEncounters #ParanormalInvestigations #DisembodiedVoices #SupernaturalEncounter #TheGraveTalks #HauntedHistoryLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
Nagasiddhi invites us to experience the dharma imaginatively: through art and heart. He outlines the turning points or 'rites of passage' in the Buddha's mythic life story as he introduces the In the Footsteps of the Buddha home retreat offered by the Triratna Buddhist Community. In this excerpt from the talk entitled Rites of Passage, he speaks about the numerous perspectives the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas take. Visit 'In the Footsteps of the Buddha' for more resources from this retreat: https://thebuddhistcentre.com/footsteps *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
For nearly twelve years, nothing about the old house ever felt unusual. No ghost stories. No strange noises. No reason to believe anything paranormal had ever happened there.Then the family replaced the backyard fence.What began as a normal weekend project slowly turned into something none of them could explain after they uncovered a weathered child's headstone buried beneath the property line. Soon afterward, the atmosphere inside the house began changing. Footsteps crossed the laundry room late at night. The dogs refused to go near the fence after dark. And somewhere outside near the disturbed dirt, a little girl could occasionally be seen standing silently beside the alley.But the deeper the family looked into the history of the marker, the stranger the story became. #RealGhostStories #HauntedHouse #BuriedSecrets #GhostChild #ParanormalExperience #HauntedBackyard #TrueGhostStory #SupernaturalEncounter #CreepyDiscoveries #HauntedPropertyLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
For nearly twelve years, nothing about the old house ever felt unusual. No ghost stories. No strange noises. No reason to believe anything paranormal had ever happened there.Then the family replaced the backyard fence.What began as a normal weekend project slowly turned into something none of them could explain after they uncovered a weathered child's headstone buried beneath the property line. Soon afterward, the atmosphere inside the house began changing. Footsteps crossed the laundry room late at night. The dogs refused to go near the fence after dark. And somewhere outside near the disturbed dirt, a little girl could occasionally be seen standing silently beside the alley.But the deeper the family looked into the history of the marker, the stranger the story became. #RealGhostStories #HauntedHouse #BuriedSecrets #GhostChild #ParanormalExperience #HauntedBackyard #TrueGhostStory #SupernaturalEncounter #CreepyDiscoveries #HauntedPropertyLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
Please join us for the next installment of Heaven Shaking the Persian Bear, as we discuss "Bear Bones."
Episode 204 is here and we are back! We return to talk about Brian Boru, how games influence other designs, and we tell you what's on the horizon for Malthaus Games. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game: 10:48 Topic: 25:56 Question: 42:24 Game Mentions: Arcs, Sagrada, Azul, Azul: Summer Pavilion, Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra, Lisboa, Terraforming Mars, Ark Nova, Dominion, Trains Support: If you would like to help us improve our product, here's where you can do that! www.patreon.com/MalthausGames podpledge.com?p=3D8L1M1V4S7F8... ko-fi.com/malthausgames Sound Attributions: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Downloaded from freemusicarchive.org/music/Bro... Edits: Cut to length and Faded in. Heavy Happy With Drums by Ryan Cullinane, Downloaded from freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan Cullinane/Heavy Happy With Drums – Beat Driven Productions – Heavy Happy With Drums Edits: Cut to length and faded out. Crowd in a bar (LCR recording) by Leandros.Ntounis, downloaded from freesound.org/people/Leandros... Edits: Cut to length, added vocals and own recorded drink making sounds. Vinyl_record_needle_static_01.wav by joedeshon, downloaded from freesound.org/people/joedesho... Edits: Cut to length, added to music and raised volume level. Hidden Wall Opening by ertfelda, downloaded from freesound.org/people/ertfelda... Edits: Adjust volume and cut to length added jungle sound and voice. Yucatan jungle.mp3 by folkart films, downloaded from freesound.org/people/folkart%... Edits: Adjust volume, cut to length, added door sound and voice. Footsteps, Concretem A.wav by InspectorJ, downloaded from freesound.org/people/Inspecto... Edits: Cut to length, adjusted volume, added jungle sounds and voice. Fantasy Sounds Effects Library, Ambience_Cave_00.wav by LittleRobotSoundFactory, downloaded from freesound.org/people/LittleRo... Edits: Cut to length, faded in, adjusted volume and added footsteps, jungle sounds, stone door, and voice. Game Show Theme Tune by FoolBoyMedia, downloaded from freesound.org/people/FoolBoyM... Edits: Cut to length, added vocals, adjusted volume. Audience, Theatre Applause.wav by makosan, downloaded from freesound.org/people/makosan/... Edits: Added music, added voice, cut to length and adjusted volumemalthousma
April 25, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 3 - 1:15 PM Session In this episode we unpack Hebrews 11 and ask the question: why is Abraham called the father of our faith? Using Genesis, Romans, and Hebrews as touchstones, the speaker explores Abraham not only as a literal progenitor but as a spiritual model whose life teaches us how to live by faith. Guests Jett and Luke deliver reflections that frame Abraham's life as a pattern to follow — three specific “footprints” are highlighted: the footprint of trust (obeying God without a blueprint), the footprint of a traveler (living as temporary residents in tents while seeking a heavenly city), and the footprint of sacrifice (willingness to surrender what we love most, exemplified by Abraham's offering of Isaac). The episode references key scriptures (Hebrews 11:8–19, Romans 4, Genesis 12 & 15, John 14:3, Philippians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 15:58) and translates those passages into practical application: examining modern “Isaacs” (idols like phones, social media, jobs, hobbies), reconsidering where we set our roots, and embracing baptism and a pilgrim mentality. The sermon challenges listeners to trade earthly certainty for God's presence and to live visibly as people seeking a better country. Listeners can expect pastoral teaching, personal illustrations, and a clear invitation to evaluate their spiritual residency. The episode closes with gratitude to Jett, Luke, their parents and congregations, and a reminder of upcoming small-group sessions and panels for further discussion. Duration 11:06
For years, his friends thought he had simply drifted away. He stopped answering calls, stopped inviting people over, and slowly disappeared from the group without ever really explaining why.Then one stormy night, they finally ended up inside his house again.At first, the strange sounds upstairs felt easy to dismiss. Old houses make noise during storms. Footsteps. Doors shifting. Creaking floors. But the longer the night went on, the more unsettling the house became—and the more disturbing his reaction to it felt.Because while everyone else was frightened by the footsteps moving through empty rooms, he acted like someone who had been listening to them for years.And by the end of the night, his friends realized something worse than the haunting itself: He had already learned how to live with it. #RealGhostStories #HauntedHouse #GhostlyFootsteps #ParanormalExperience #TrueGhostStory #SupernaturalEncounter #HauntedHallway #ScaryStories #StormyNight #HauntedHome Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
For years, his friends thought he had simply drifted away. He stopped answering calls, stopped inviting people over, and slowly disappeared from the group without ever really explaining why.Then one stormy night, they finally ended up inside his house again.At first, the strange sounds upstairs felt easy to dismiss. Old houses make noise during storms. Footsteps. Doors shifting. Creaking floors. But the longer the night went on, the more unsettling the house became—and the more disturbing his reaction to it felt.Because while everyone else was frightened by the footsteps moving through empty rooms, he acted like someone who had been listening to them for years.And by the end of the night, his friends realized something worse than the haunting itself: He had already learned how to live with it. #RealGhostStories #HauntedHouse #GhostlyFootsteps #ParanormalExperience #TrueGhostStory #SupernaturalEncounter #HauntedHallway #ScaryStories #StormyNight #HauntedHomeLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
I have noticed that in the Kali Yuga, although the last pillar supposedly is truthfulness, that seems to have been eroding quite quickly. I have noticed, however, that oftentimes people make public statements in a political setting, but then, when they're under deposition, they completely change their story because they know that in deposition under oath, you're liable for telling the truth and can be held accountable for it. Well, those brave souls who are accepting initiation are putting themselves under scrutiny. Freedom requires responsibility. rāga-dveṣa-vimuktais tu viṣayān indriyaiś caran ātma-vaśyair vidheyātmā prasādam adhigacchati Kṛṣṇa says in the Bhagavad Gītā (BG 2.64), "If you want to be free, you have to take responsibility. You have to be vigilant to maintain freedom." Supposedly, one of our statesmen—although it may be apocryphal—said this about maintaining freedom in democracy: It requires vigilance. So today, as you take your vows, you're making a stand against the eons of living in darkness and prevaricating in speech, and taking the path of the saints. mahat-sevāṁ dvāram āhur vimuktes tamo-dvāraṁ yoṣitāṁ saṅgi-saṅgam mahāntas te sama-cittāḥ praśāntā vimanyavaḥ suhṛdaḥ sādhavo ye Those who follow the saints, Ṛṣabhadeva (SB 5.5.2) says can enter into the door of liberation by following the footsteps of the great souls. So the chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa is what the great liberated souls do and what they advocate for. And today, when you take vows in front of the devotees, in front of Śrīla Prabhupāda and Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta, in front of your guru-varga, then you're taking responsibility for your advancement. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
Pastor Dana continues to look at Jesus' life in the Gospels. Luke 7:1-10 shows a centurion coming to Jesus to heal his servant, though believing his home was unworthy, his faith was such that only by Jesus' words the servant was healed. Then, in Mark 2:3-12, a group of friends fight through a crowd to get their paralyzed friend to Jesus by lowering him from the roof of the house and by His words, the man was healed. Jesus did not just come to heal our ailments temporarily, but our deepest brokenness that separates humanity from God.
This week's show was recorded using an improvised audio recording setup while the podcast team was on pilgrimage through India. Thank you for your understanding.
A man living alone who woke up to what sounded like someone trying to break into his home is in for a paranormal encounter. Then, we head to Vermont, where a quiet morning walk around a fog-covered pond turns into something unsettling. Then, two tales from the same person, separated by twenty five years makes you wonder if this is a paranormal fire warning. Lastly, one of the very best, most undeniable encounter claims we have ever had. Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp 2026: Have you heard?! We have some amazing friends joining us at camp! Astonishing Legends and True Crime Campfire will both be bringing their shows to the live stage this summer! If you want to see them and us, get your tickets at badmagicproductions.com Do you want to get all of our episodes a WEEK early, ad free? Want to help us support amazing charities? Join us on Patreon! Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast. Send stories to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.com Send everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.com Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thank you for listening! Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TT Website: https://www.badmagicproductions.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5 Mailing Address: Scared to Death PO Box 3891 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted): "Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH." Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"What happens when young Catholics stop sitting on the sidelines? Today Fr. Jacob Dumont, a local superior for the Legionaries of Christ in Cincinnati and my spiritual director, joins us in the pew to talk about the explosion of faith happening in the Church right now. This is happening in particular among younger people, and so many of them are searching for truth, purpose, and something real, and are finding it exactly where we'd hope: in the Catholic Church, which contains the fullness of truth. In this episode, we're talking about: - Why young people are hungry for real faith and relationships - How accompaniment keeps people from falling away - What it means to trust God enough to step out of your comfort zone Fr. Jacob shares stories from campus ministry and from his own priesthood that show how powerful one “yes” can be. If you've been feeling called to go deeper or wondering where God is calling you, I hope this episode is a reminder that renewal starts with you." Many of us live in the past or in the future, and we're not present to anything. The devil loves to use this tactic to rob us, to get us listening to the wrong voice and pulling us away from the one thing we can do something about: the present moment. We talked last week about some of those voices and who they're coming from. Today Victor and I follow this theme some more and talk about what happens when we listen to those voices and focus on the things we can't change. We can't change the past, and the future is unknown. But to God, everything is present. He's present. And with Him is where He wants you to be. So be present with us for a little while, and then go and be present with your friends, your family, and with God. “Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.” (Matthew 6:34) Check out the Legionaries of Christ: https://rcohiovalley.org/legionaries Follow this link to order your signed copy today: https://store.justaguyinthepew.com/ Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John
The house should have felt safe. It was brand new, sitting in a freshly built subdivision filled with unfinished homes, construction dust, and empty lots waiting for families to move in. But the moment she first walked through the front door at twelve years old, something inside her knew the house was wrong.At first, the strange experiences seemed explainable. Footsteps upstairs. Doors slamming. Objects moving. Then the atmosphere inside the home began changing. Fear seemed to spread through the rooms themselves. Her stepfather became increasingly paranoid and unstable, convinced people were living inside the walls and attic. The children started sharing identical nightmares. And underneath everything was what the family simply called “the noise”—a heavy pressure inside the house that seemed to grow louder whenever anger or fear filled the rooms.Years later, the family still debates what really happened there.But every single one of them remembers the same thing: the moment they finally left the house… the noise stopped. #RealGhostStories #HauntedHouse #ParanormalExperience #ShadowPeople #TrueGhostStory #SupernaturalEncounter #HauntedHome #ParanormalActivity #ScaryStories #PsychologicalHorrorLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
The house should have felt safe. It was brand new, sitting in a freshly built subdivision filled with unfinished homes, construction dust, and empty lots waiting for families to move in. But the moment she first walked through the front door at twelve years old, something inside her knew the house was wrong.At first, the strange experiences seemed explainable. Footsteps upstairs. Doors slamming. Objects moving. Then the atmosphere inside the home began changing. Fear seemed to spread through the rooms themselves. Her stepfather became increasingly paranoid and unstable, convinced people were living inside the walls and attic. The children started sharing identical nightmares. And underneath everything was what the family simply called “the noise”—a heavy pressure inside the house that seemed to grow louder whenever anger or fear filled the rooms.Years later, the family still debates what really happened there.But every single one of them remembers the same thing: the moment they finally left the house… the noise stopped. #RealGhostStories #HauntedHouse #ParanormalExperience #ShadowPeople #TrueGhostStory #SupernaturalEncounter #HauntedHome #ParanormalActivity #ScaryStories #PsychologicalHorrorLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
In this next installment of Heaven Shaking the Persian Bear, we'll take a closer look at the Bear kings of the East who were drawn into the Euphrates in the past as a pattern for the future. Please join us.
For a long time, the strange activity in the house was easy to dismiss. Footsteps upstairs. Toys moving around. The feeling that someone else was in the room. Creepy, sure—but manageable.Then they saw the little boy.Not a shadow. Not a vague figure in the corner of a room. A child. Running through the upstairs bedrooms while the family's daughters were outside playing in the yard. After that, everything in the house started to feel different.The shared closet between the girls' bedrooms became the center of the activity. Toys appeared where no one had left them. Footsteps crossed the upstairs landing at all hours. And the family slowly began to wonder if whatever was in the house wasn't trying to scare the children at all. Maybe it was trying to join them.#RealGhostStories #GhostChild #HauntedHouse #ParanormalPodcast #TrueGhostStory #HauntedCloset #ChildSpirit #ThingsInTheDark #ParanormalEncounter #UnexplainedMysteryLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
On this episode of SWAB Podcast Side Talk, Billy talks about some of the most haunted locations tied to American history in “Memorial Day Ghost Stories II.” From the blood-soaked fields of Antietam and Perryville to the dark corridors of the USS Hornet, Billy dives into the real history behind these legendary locations — and the terrifying paranormal encounters still reported there today.Phantom soldiers. Voices in empty battlefields. Footsteps echoing through abandoned ship corridors. Are these places truly haunted… or are people witnessing moments of tragedy that somehow never faded away? Tune into the SWAB Podcast wherever you get your podcasts from and hear the chilling stories connected to these infamous paranormal hotspots.
They rented the cabin for the isolation. After months of stress and noise, a few quiet days beside a remote mountain lake sounded perfect.Then the sounds started after dark.Music drifted faintly through the trees while voices carried somewhere beyond the lake. Sometimes the sounds felt distant. Other times, it seemed like people were standing just outside the cabin itself. Footsteps crossed the gravel around the porch. Car doors slammed nearby. Quiet conversations moved through the woods.But every time they looked outside, the forest was completely empty The next day, they discovered the remains of an abandoned campground hidden deeper along the lake—one that had supposedly been closed for years.#RealGhostStories #CabinInTheWoods #ParanormalEncounter #VoicesInTheDark #AbandonedCampground #UnexplainedSounds #SomethingInTheWoods #GhostStory #HauntedLake #TrueParanormalLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
They rented the cabin for the isolation. After months of stress and noise, a few quiet days beside a remote mountain lake sounded perfect.Then the sounds started after dark.Music drifted faintly through the trees while voices carried somewhere beyond the lake. Sometimes the sounds felt distant. Other times, it seemed like people were standing just outside the cabin itself. Footsteps crossed the gravel around the porch. Car doors slammed nearby. Quiet conversations moved through the woods.But every time they looked outside, the forest was completely empty The next day, they discovered the remains of an abandoned campground hidden deeper along the lake—one that had supposedly been closed for years.#RealGhostStories #CabinInTheWoods #ParanormalEncounter #VoicesInTheDark #AbandonedCampground #UnexplainedSounds #SomethingInTheWoods #GhostStory #HauntedLake #TrueParanormalLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
Mysterious Footsteps In My Room & Something Evil In The CornerEpisode 479 | May 19, 2026INFO & CONTACTWebsite: https://paranormalmysteriespodcast.comTell Your Story: https://paranormalmysteriespodcast.com/tell-your-storySUPPORT THE SHOWPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/paranormalmysteriesBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/paranormalPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MG24QCZBAWRRNFOLLOW & SUBSCRIBEYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParanormalMysteriesPodcastPodcast Source: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-mysteries--2321086
Folks, today is a huge day for the ministry. My new book, Power Made Perfect: Finding True Strength in Christ launches today, and I am so excited for you to read it. This whole episode is dedicated to telling you what this book is about, how it came together, and how grateful I am that the Lord brought each one of you here - whether to the podcast, to a pilgrimage, to a mission, or anything else - so that He could make this happen. This book is all about power: - The power we lost in the Garden of Eden - The power we mistakenly chase in the world that leads us to feel powerless - The power of God made perfect in our weakness that is sufficient for us If you've ever felt like you had to go it alone, this is a book I really hope you'll read. And if you get a copy through our store, I'll sign your copy. Whether you've been with us in the pew for years or you just found us today, you're not alone. Follow this link to order your signed copy today: https://store.justaguyinthepew.com/ Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John
In this next installment of Heaven Shaking the Persian Bear, we'll take a closer look at the dawn demise of the bear in the River Euphrates per John's account in Revelation and the first Exodus as well as take a look at a pattern in the feasts that call the righteous out of Babylon before the opening/closing of the Euphrates River event.
What does it take to rebuild a broken nation?In Part 2 of this conversation on Nehemiah, Bunni Pounds and Ben Quine unpack the strategy, opposition, revival, and leadership lessons behind rebuilding a nation. From inspecting the walls to mobilizing the people, Nehemiah's story is a powerful reminder that godly leadership requires prayer, courage, wisdom, and perseverance.Bunni also shares from her new book, Stepping Up to Lead: Rebuilding a Nation in the Footsteps of Nehemiah, and why God is still raising up leaders willing to pray, build, disciple, and stand firm for truth in America today.Resources & Links: Get Bunni's new book Stepping Up to Lead: https://www.bunnipounds.com/books/stepping-up-to-lead Christians Engaged Academy: https://christiansengaged.org/ce-academy More podcasts: https://christiansengaged.org/podcasts America Reads the Bible: https://www.americareadsthebible.com Take the Christians Engaged Pledge: https://www.christiansengaged.org#ChristiansEngaged #Nehemiah #Leadership #PrayVoteEngage #ChristianLeadership
Paul vanEngelenhoven preaches on 2 Timothy 3:10-17
In this session the Dharma talk was given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha, May 17, 2026. Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music.
If you wish to support our podcast, please visit this link. Thank you! Welcome to a new episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. The fifth in a series of six episodes recorded during the In the Footsteps of the Buddha pilgrimage, this instalment was made in Kushinagar, India, in February 2026. In it, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach Jo Confino are joined by Zen Buddhist nun Sister Tam Muoi and Dharma teacher Shantum Seth to reflect on the Buddha's final days and the legacy and continuation of his teachings. They also discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's passing and how Plum Village responded to his transition; the responsibility of current and future generations to continue his work and teachings; and the importance of the multi-fold community in preserving and spreading the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is relevant and accessible to the modern world. Furthermore, Shantum Seth provides historical context about the Buddha’s final journey and the events after his passing, including the first Buddhist council and the spread of Buddhism; Brother Phap Huu draws parallels between the Buddha’s and Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings and legacies; and Sister Tam Muoi discusses the importance of the monastic order in continuing the Buddha’s teachings – as well as Thich Nhat Hanh’s vision for the Plum Village tradition to evolve and adapt while staying true to its core principles. About the pilgrimage: In 1988, Shantum Seth was invited by Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) to organize a pilgrimage to the sacred sites associated with the Buddha's life across India. Subsequently, Thay encouraged Shantum to continue guiding such journeys each year, offering pilgrimage itself as a mindfulness practice – one that the Buddha had suggested. Shantum has been leading these transformative journeys ever since, offering people from around the world the opportunity to follow In the Footsteps of the Buddha with awareness and insight. After 15 years at the United Nations, Shantum left to volunteer with the Ahimsa Trust, which represents Thay's work in India and promotes the practice of “peace in oneself and peace in the world”. Through Buddhapath, his expression of Right Livelihood, Shantum continues to guide pilgrimages and share the wisdom and culture of the places he visits in India and across Buddhist Asia, cultivating community through these deeply meaningful journeys.To learn more about upcoming pilgrimages, visit www.buddhapath.com, or follow Shantum on Facebook and Instagram at @eleven_directions. Shantum Seth, an ordained Dharmacharya (Dharma teacher) in the Buddhist Mindfulness lineage of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, teaches in India and across the world. A co-founder of Ahimsa Trust, he has been a student of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings for the past 35 years, and, since 1988, has led pilgrimages and other multi-faith, educational, cultural, spiritual, and transformative journeys across diverse regions of India and Asia. He is actively involved in educational, social, and ecological programmes, including work on cultivating mindfulness in society, including with educators, the Indian Central Reserve Police Force, and the corporate sector. Across various Indian sanghas, Dharmacharya Shantum is the primary teacher of different practices of mindfulness from Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition. Sister Tam Muoi (Sister Samadhi) is from the UK and was ordained in 2012, becoming a Dharma teacher in 2022. Having encountered the practice whilst living in France, she became engaged in the French lay sangha and was ordained into the Order of Interbeing in 2004. She is actively supporting the recently created Being Peace Practice Centre in the UK and is deeply committed to the work of healing ancestral harm, participating in trainings and retreats exploring White Awareness. Read more here. Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/ And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ Recordist: Ann Nguyenhttps://ann.earthSound editor: Joe Holtawayhttps://joeholtaway.comPublisher: Anca RusuProducer: Clay Carnillhttps://claycarnill.comExecutive Producer: Catalin Zorzini List of resources The Way Out Is In: ‘In the Footsteps of the Buddha (3/6) | The Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings (Episode #104)’https://plumvillage.org/podcast/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha-3-6-the-heart-of-the-buddhas-teachings-episode-104 The Way Out Is In: ‘In the Footsteps of the Buddha (2/6) | Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree (Episode #103)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha-2-6-enlightenment-under-the-bodhi-tree-episode-103 The Way Out Is In: ‘In the Footsteps of the Buddha (1/6) | The Buddha: Down to Earth (Episode #102)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha-1-6-the-buddha-down-to-earth-episode-102Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing Plum Village Traditionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum_Village_Tradition Kushinagarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kushinagar Blue Cliff Monasteryhttps://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/ No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Sufferinghttps://www.parallax.org/product/no-mud-no-lotus/ The Order of Interbeinghttps://plumvillage.org/community/order-of-interbeing The Way Out Is In: ‘The Three Jewels (Episode #89)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/the-three-jewels-episode-89 Mahāyāna Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mah%C4%81y%C4%81na_Mah%C4%81parinirv%C4%81%E1%B9%87a_S%C5%ABtra Vinayahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinaya Ashokahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashoka Stephen Batchelorhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Batchelor_(author) Bodhicittahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhicitta Sister Dao Nghiemhttps://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sr-dao-nghiem Letters from Thich Nhat Hanhhttps://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/letters Dharma Talks: ‘Redefining the Four Noble Truths'https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/redefining-the-four-noble-truths Dharma Talks: ‘The Noble Eightfold Path'https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/the-noble-eightfold-path Vasubandhuhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasubandhu Sunyatahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C5%ABnyat%C4%81 King Prasenajithttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasenadi Kapilavastuhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapilavastu_(ancient_city) Mahākāśyapahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mah%C4%81k%C4%81%C5%9Byapa Quotes “Thay really practiced the present moment, because in the present you’re also practicing impermanence. There’s only one moment to live and to touch life, and that is the very here and now.”“All conditioned reality is subject to decay. Strive on diligently – essentially meaning, Everything is impermanent; keep up the practice.” “Dwelling happily in the present moment is the insight of meditation. But dwelling happily in the present moment doesn’t mean that suffering doesn’t exist; doesn’t mean that our anger and our frustration is not there. But, no matter what the situation is – whether it is loss, grief, frustration, chaos – as a practitioner, we have to have the ability to dwell in the very here and now, and allow ourselves to see that wonder, because that wonder is the light that shines through the darkness, the fog, the chaos.” “When we’re reaching the end of our lives, we want to declutter. We want to put our affairs in order. We want to make sure, to the best of our abilities, that we leave life clean, that we don’t leave arguments, resentments, and suffering behind for the next generation to have to deal with.” “I have never met an individual. I meet the entire lineage of that person stretching back to the beginning of time – because, if there’d been an interruption, then you wouldn’t exist.” “The Buddha said, ‘I’ve never taught with a clenched fist, I have offered all the teachings for you to be calm, peaceful, transform your emotions, and be liberated. And so keep the Dharma as your island and be a light unto yourself, and keep the Dharma as your island.' So he’s very clear that the Dharma is his continuation; the teachings and practice are his continuation.” “In a country like India, the Buddha exists at a very ambient level, in the way we live our lives and feel the interconnectedness of everything, with nature, with other people.” “If we know how to suffer, we’re going to suffer a whole lot less.” “Thay would always include our lay friends. Whenever he was teaching in any ceremony he would always add, ‘And our lay friends, our sisters and our brothers from the lay community, the multi-fold community.' He would always correct the language as he went along, even if it wasn’t written down, to include everybody. And this was such a teaching for us that we want to continue it. We do not want to be a monastic community where the monastics are the privileged ones. Instead, we are all practicing together and all have different capacities and different things that we can offer.” “Thay once shared that his vision is that, one day, we’re all walking in the marketplace and see a monk walking by with peace and grace. And that monk is a bell of mindfulness. You see that monk and you stop and just breathe, connecting back to your spiritual dimension. And then you go on.” “Thay empowered us, each of us, and now we can empower so many other people. And I think it’s a reminder that we don’t need to look for the teachers and what impact they had; instead, we can look at the impact we are having every day, in all the interactions we have, in all the people we meet, in all of the thoughts we have and all the words we speak, in all the actions. We, each of us, are a continuation. And we’re not a continuation to one other person; we’re a continuation to all of life. The way we are present in nature is the way that nature can be present for us. The way that we are available to other people then gives people the opportunity to be available to others.” “Everything Thay did, he always reflected back to the Buddha. The Buddha’s whole way of teaching was also to empower everyone he met, to water the seeds of mindfulness and awakening in every person.”
Many of us live in the past or in the future, and we're not present to anything. The devil loves to use this tactic to rob us, to get us listening to the wrong voice and pulling us away from the one thing we can do something about: the present moment. We talked last week about some of those voices and who they're coming from. Today Victor and I follow this theme some more and talk about what happens when we listen to those voices and focus on the things we can't change. We can't change the past, and the future is unknown. But to God, everything is present. He's present. And with Him is where He wants you to be. So be present with us for a little while, and then go and be present with your friends, your family, and with God. “Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.” (Matthew 6:34) Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John
In this episode, Laura shares how to handle milestones after child loss, gently walking grieving parents through the moments that can feel the hardest to face. From birthdays and holidays to unexpected reminders that take your breath away, these “milestones” are not celebrations, but the tender and often painful markers of grief. With compassion and understanding, Laura reframes what milestones mean, reminding listeners that while we never get over them, we do get through them, and over time, they become part of how we learn to live again. Drawing from personal experience and the shared journey of other bereaved parents, this episode offers practical and heartfelt encouragement for coping with grief milestones after losing a child. With a faith-centered perspective, she reminds listeners that they are not alone, and that even in the most difficult moments, there is growth, grace, and the steady presence of God walking with them. Links Mentioned in this episode: Click here to get Footsteps of Hope by Sara Nelson. (Affiliate link: GPS Hope may earn a small commission from your purchase.) Click here for information on the GPS Hope & Healing Cruise. Click here to find out more about the word pareavor. Birthdays: We lovingly remember and celebrate the lives of: Leah Van Emmerik was born on May 13 and is forever 39. Visit gpshope.org/birthdays to submit your child's name and date so we can honor them, too. The special song written for our children's birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at office@gpshope.org. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.
Most insurance producers spend their entire careers trying to fit in. They use the same scripts, wear the same suits, and pitch the same spreadsheets. But here is the hard truth: if you look like everybody else, you will be overlooked. In a crowded market, people pay a premium for scarcity.In this solo episode, I share my personal journey from being a "fat kid" in Size Husky jeans to a pro baseball player and, ultimately, a founder. I break down the mental trap of how the fear of judgment, comparison, and failure kills more insurance books than the competition ever could. We discuss the 20-60-20 Rule of prospect psychology, the four pillars of the Brand Authority Blueprint, and why elite producers measure themselves against the best version of themselves rather than their peers. If you're ready to leave the masses behind and recreate the future of your career, this episode is your wake-up call.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callcompletegameu.com/agaKEY MOMENTS(00:00) Growing Up as the "Chunky Kid" in the 80s(01:14) The Enemy: The Annual Presidential Fitness Test and the Fear of Judgment(02:20) Standing Out: How Baseball Turned Me into a One-of-One Athlete(03:08) The Mental Trap: How the "Fat Kid" Came Back During Pro Ball(03:47) The Clear Message: If You Look Like Everyone Else, You Will Be Overlooked(04:22) Scarcity Wins: Why People Pay a Premium for the Unique Advisor(05:49) Why We Are Afraid: Overcoming the Fear of Standing Out(06:16) The 20-60-20 Rule: Winning the Undecided 60% of Your Market(08:01) Stop People-Pleasing the 20%: Why You Shouldn't Fear Sharing Your "Good Stuff"(09:34) The Brand Authority Blueprint: Four Pillars to Becoming a One-of-One(11:09) Traits of the Elite: Why One-of-Ones Invest in Themselves and Crave Feedback(12:34) Lions Don't Compare Themselves To Donkeys(13:27) The Usain Bolt Standard: Chasing Personal Records, Not World Records(14:35) Recreating the Future: Following the Footsteps of Gates, Jobs, and Huang(15:50) The Challenge: Four Questions to Rewrite Your Professional FutureCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Galveston has seen more than its share of history—but some believe it's also held onto more than it should.From the devastation of the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 to the echoes of war, disease, and loss, the island carries a past that never fully settled. Entire sections of the city were rebuilt over what came before, leaving behind layers of memory that some say can still be felt.Historic buildings that survived the worst of it all now hold stories that don't always stay quiet. Footsteps in empty halls. Unexplained voices. Moments that feel less like imagination—and more like something still present.For Eddy Specter and January Wilson of Eddy Specter's Ghost Tours, these encounters aren't just stories—they're part of what draws people back, again and again.So what is it about Galveston? Is it the history itself… or something the island never let go of?#Galveston #HauntedGalveston #GalvestonGhosts #1900Storm #ParanormalTexas #GhostTours #HauntedHistory #SpiritsRemain #IslandHauntings #TheGraveTalks #Hauntings #Paranormal #GhostStoriesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOGalveston has seen more than its share of history—but some believe it's also held onto more than it should.From the devastation of the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 to the echoes of war, disease, and loss, the island carries a past that never fully settled. Entire sections of the city were rebuilt over what came before, leaving behind layers of memory that some say can still be felt.Historic buildings that survived the worst of it all now hold stories that don't always stay quiet. Footsteps in empty halls. Unexplained voices. Moments that feel less like imagination—and more like something still present.For Eddy Specter and January Wilson of Eddy Specter's Ghost Tours, these encounters aren't just stories—they're part of what draws people back, again and again.So what is it about Galveston? Is it the history itself… or something the island never let go of?#Galveston #HauntedGalveston #GalvestonGhosts #1900Storm #ParanormalTexas #GhostTours #HauntedHistory #SpiritsRemain #IslandHauntings #TheGraveTalks #Hauntings #Paranormal #GhostStoriesLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
If you want to support our podcast please visit this link. Thank you! Welcome to a new episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. The fourth in a series of six episodes recorded during the In the Footsteps of the Buddha pilgrimage, this instalment was made in Vaishali, India, in February 2026. In it, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach Jo Confino are joined by Zen Buddhist nun Sister Tam Muoi and Dharma teacher Shantum Seth to discuss new steps in the pilgrimage, like their visit to Nalanda University, an ancient seat of Buddhist learning, and Vulture Peak, where the Buddha gave some of his most important teachings. In Vaishali, the Buddha made the revolutionary decision to ordain the first nuns, which was a significant step towards gender equality in Buddhism.Shantum Seth discusses the historical context and significance of these events and places, the importance of adapting Buddhist teachings to the present day, and a vision for Plum Village India to be a multifold community that embraces diversity and continues the legacy of the Buddha and Thich Nhat Hanh in a way relevant to the current times. Sister Tam Muoi and Brother Phap Huu share their personal experiences and reflections on the role of nuns and the evolution of the Plum Village community, emphasizing the importance of embodying Buddhist teachings, skillfully navigating change, and continuing Thich Nhat Hanh's legacy of inclusivity and gender equality. About the pilgrimage: In 1988, Shantum Seth was invited by Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) to organize a pilgrimage to the sacred sites associated with the Buddha's life across India. Subsequently, Thay encouraged Shantum to continue guiding such journeys each year, offering pilgrimage itself as a mindfulness practice—one that the Buddha had suggested. Shantum has been leading these transformative journeys ever since, offering people from around the world the opportunity to follow In the Footsteps of the Buddha with awareness and insight. After 15 years at the United Nations, Shantum left to volunteer with the Ahimsa Trust, which represents Thay's work in India and promotes the practice of “peace in oneself and peace in the world”. Through Buddhapath, his expression of Right Livelihood, Shantum continues to guide pilgrimages and share the wisdom and culture of the places he visits in India and across Buddhist Asia, cultivating community through these deeply meaningful journeys.To learn more about upcoming pilgrimages, visit www.buddhapath.com, or follow Shantum on Facebook and Instagram at @eleven_directions. Shantum Seth, an ordained Dharmacharya (Dharma teacher) in the Buddhist Mindfulness lineage of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, teaches in India and across the world. A co-founder of Ahimsa Trust, he has been a student of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings for the past 35 years, and, since 1988, has led pilgrimages and other multi-faith, educational, cultural, spiritual, and transformative journeys across diverse regions of India and Asia. He is actively involved in educational, social, and ecological programmes, including work on cultivating mindfulness in society, including with educators, the Indian Central Reserve Police Force, and the corporate sector. Across various Indian sanghas, Dharmacharya Shantum is the primary teacher of different practices of mindfulness from Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition. Sister Tam Muoi (Sister Samadhi) is from the UK and was ordained in 2012, becoming a Dharma teacher in 2022. Having encountered the practice whilst living in France, she became engaged in the French lay sangha and was ordained into the Order of Interbeing in 2004. She is actively supporting the recently created Being Peace Practice Centre in the UK and is deeply committed to the work of healing ancestral harm, participating in trainings and retreats exploring White Awareness. Read more here. Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/ And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ Recordist: Ann Nguyenhttps://ann.earthSound editor: Joe Holtawayhttps://joeholtaway.comPublisher: Anca RusuProducer: Clay Carnill:https://claycarnill.comExecutive Producer: Catalin Zorzini List of resources The Way Out Is In: ‘In the Footsteps of the Buddha (3/6) | The Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings (Episode #104)’ https://plumvillage.org/podcast/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha-3-6-the-heart-of-the-buddhas-teachings-episode-104 The Way Out Is In: ‘In the Footsteps of the Buddha (2/6) | Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree (Episode #103)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha-2-6-enlightenment-under-the-bodhi-tree-episode-103 The Way Out Is In: ‘In the Footsteps of the Buddha (1/6) | The Buddha: Down to Earth (Episode #102)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/in-the-footsteps-of-the-buddha-1-6-the-buddha-down-to-earth-episode-102Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing Plum Village Traditionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum_Village_Tradition Nalanda Universityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nalanda_University‘Female Buddhas: A Revolution for Nuns in the Plum Village Tradition'https://plumvillage.org/articles/female-buddhas-a-revolution-for-nuns-in-the-plum-village-tradition Mahayanahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahayana Flower Sermonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_Sermon New Heart Sutra translation by Thich Nhat Hanhhttps://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/letters/thich-nhat-hanh-new-heart-sutra-translation Sister Chan Duchttps://plumvillage.org/people/dharma-teachers/sr-chan-duc Sister Chan Khonghttps://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khong The Way Out Is In: ‘The Three Jewels (Episode #89)'https://plumvillage.org/podcast/the-three-jewels-episode-89 Pratimokṣahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratimok%E1%B9%A3a Joan Halifaxhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_HalifaxSutras: ‘The Ten Great Aspirations of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva'https://plumvillage.org/library/sutras/the-ten-great-aspirations-of-samantabhadra-bodhisattva Vaishalihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaishali_(ancient_city)Notre Dame Academy, Patnahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notre_Dame_Academy,_Patna Theravadahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TheravadaKapilavastuhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapilavastu_(ancient_city) The Order of Interbeinghttps://plumvillage.org/community/order-of-interbeingSujatahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sujata_(milkmaid) Kisa Gotamihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kisa_Gotami Patacarahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PatacaraKhemahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khema King Prasenajithttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasenadi Bodhi treehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_tree Brahmajala Sutrahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmaj%C4%81la_S%C5%ABtra Sariputrahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C4%81riputra Nagarjunahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NagarjunaVasubandhuhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasubandhu Padmasambhavahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padmasambhava Xuanzanhhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xuanzang Visakhahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VisakhaTheragathahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theragatha Dharma Talks: ‘Redefining the Four Noble Truths'https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/redefining-the-four-noble-truths Vinayahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinaya Dharma Talks: ‘The Noble Eightfold Path'https://plumvillage.org/library/dharma-talks/the-noble-eightfold-path Quotes “Thay knew that the harmony of energies is so important to success, as well as to creation and to living organisms. You need all the elements. You can’t cut one off, because that’s discrimination. Thay continues to keep pushing boundaries in the context of Buddhism, of traditions. In very traditional monasteries and temples, the nuns can’t teach the monks. Even today, in 2026. In some of the institutes in Vietnam, in China, the nuns are still on one side, the monks on the other side. The nuns have to wear one color, the monks another. But Thay unifies all in brown.” “‘If, ten years after I’ve transitioned, Plum Village looks exactly the same, Thay will be very disappointed.' I really took that as his empowerment. We need to keep moving forward. We’re in a river. We cannot stop the river. The river needs to carry on flowing.” “The precepts are your teachers. And when the time comes, keep renewing the precepts to make them relevant.” “I can make change by embodying my practice.” “The full inclusion of everyone can bring balance to a community.” “Plum Village is not just monks and nuns; Plum Village is a multifold sangha.” “If we don’t adapt to the current generation, even if we have all the amazing teachings, if they’re not relevant to people then the tradition will die.” “Buddhism is very inclusive; there’s a lineage for everyone.” “A great reminder is to embody the change – and not just to have a sign or shout about it, because that doesn’t have the impact of harmony.”
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