Podcasts about foursquare

Today our Foursquare Associate Supervisor for the Western District, Pastor Grace Kladnik, visits to talk about “Praying Honest Prayers”. Teaching that God doesn't need me to edit my heart before I bring it to Him. Jesus made a way for us to approach freely and confidently and honestly. Key Scriptures:1 Samuel 1:1-20, Luke 22:42, Hebrews 4:15-16

Sermon Series: What Does God Want?Sunday morning sermon with Pastor Ryan Clouse from Valley Community Church in El Monte, CA.Note: This message is available in both audio and video formats on our website. Notes are also available in PDF format.

Welcome to North Church! Our mission is to inspire others to say “Yes” to God! We are located here in Spokane, WA, and we are a part of the Foursquare denomination. We meet both digitally & in-person every Sunday at 9am & 11am! To find out more about who we are as a church, visit our website at www.northchurch.net! We're so excited to have you join us today!

Let's talk acquisitions! The WarnerMount merger is close to being in the clear, after California and 11 other states dropped their antitrust lawsuit against the merger. Plus: Taboola bought Dianomi. Infillion bought Foursquare. We get into what all three of these companies will look like post-acquisition.

Patrick has been in pain this week, and he might not be around this Christmas. Say your final goodbyes now, or forever just talk mad ish on Foursquare about it. Mersh versus Icedancer is getting nuts, and while Patrick is not completely caught up, the way this is unfolding might turn on really bad for everyone involved. Kevin Brennan is taking his shirt off on screen for money. New badges! New friends! New Fun!

In today's MadTech Daily, we cover Infillion acquiring Foursquare in a location data deal, McCann merging FP7 and MullenLowe in MENA, and OpenAI rolling out a youth safety plan for Australia.

Not By Might: A Study in the Minor Prophets In Zechariah 4, God gives His people a powerful picture of a lamp that no longer depends on constant human effort—the oil flows continually. When God calls us to rebuild, persevere, and finish what we started, success does not come through our strength or ability, but through His Spirit. “Not By Might” is an invitation to become a conduit for what only God can produce and to make “I will finish what I started” both a courageous decision and a dependent prayer. ABOUT US Welcome to Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, Illinois! We're a vibrant, diverse community of believers who are passionate about our core purpose: Love God. Love People. Make Jesus Known. We believe church is more than a Sunday—it's a family. Whether you're joining in person or online, you belong here! We'd love to hear how God is working in your life through this service. Share your story, prayer requests, or simply connect with us at office@visitlife.org . NEXT STEPS Did you say “yes” to Jesus today?

A former Costco NZ boss is mostly on-board with National's election Foodstuff break-up plan to drive down grocery prices, but he likes some Labour ideas, too. National and NZ First want to split Pak'n Save from New World and Four Square. Labour's pledging to split Foodstuffs' and Woolworths' retail and wholesale interests. Patrick Noone says he'd add some Labour policies to National's. "The unfair contracts should be ended, I think that's straightforward common sense. Junk fees - banned, that should be done as well. And smaller supermarkets can have guaranteed access to wholesale supply, absolutely." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Costco NZ boss is mostly on-board with National's election Foodstuff break-up plan to drive down grocery prices, but he likes some Labour ideas, too. National and NZ First want to split Pak'n Save from New World and Four Square. Labour's pledging to split Foodstuffs' and Woolworths' retail and wholesale interests. Patrick Noone says he'd add some Labour policies to National's. "The unfair contracts should be ended, I think that's straightforward common sense. Junk fees - banned, that should be done as well. And smaller supermarkets can have guaranteed access to wholesale supply, absolutely." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing with our series “Cutting Thru The Noise”, today Joe Nettleton teaches on “What's Love Got To Do With It?”.  Love comes in many forms. Love, or the lack of it can bring great blessing but also bring hurt. As we study 1 Corinthians Ch. 13 (the love chapter) we will identify the markers of what real love is and what it's not, along with how this love looks in action.Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 13:7, John 13:34-35, John 15:17, John 15:9-12, 1 John 4:19, Romans 5:5, Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:10

Sermon Series: What Does God Want?Sunday morning sermon with Pastor Ryan Clouse from Valley Community Church in El Monte, CA.Note: This message is available in both audio and video formats on our website. Notes are also available in PDF format.

Title: Taste & See Text: Galatians 5:13-25 (NIV) Date: September 27, 2026 Speaker: Clint Nelson

Labour says it will tackle the supermarket duopoly in its first 100 days, if it forms the next government. The party will force Foodstuffs and Woolworths to break their wholesale and retail arms up into separate businesses. It says it will also crack down on big companies ripping people off - by making price gouging illegal. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Spokesperson Arena Williams told Ryan Bridge the idea for a wholesale-retail split comes from the Commerce Commission's work. She says National could have done this in 2025 - when Woolworths brought a credible plan to transition the industry to separate wholesalers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to North Church! Our mission is to inspire others to say “Yes” to God! We are located here in Spokane, WA, and we are a part of the Foursquare denomination. We meet both digitally & in-person every Sunday at 9am & 11am! To find out more about who we are as a church, visit our website at www.northchurch.net! We're so excited to have you join us today!

Title: So That Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 (NIV) Date: September 20, 2026 Speaker: Clint Nelson

The supermarket competition debate continues on, with National indicating they'll make changes if re-elected. The party's proposing to increase competition by splitting Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square - as long as the Commerce Commission agrees. Kai Co founder and operations director Ethan Vickery says it's hard to tell how this proposed change will impact Kiwi consumers. "It's really complicated, but I think you have to look at it and be like - why is New World's everyday prices more expensive than Pak'nSave's? Why is Four Square's everyday prices more expensive than New World's? And yet, they all buy from the same DC and they're all part of the same co-op." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The supermarket competition debate continues on, with National indicating they'll make changes if re-elected. The party's proposing to increase competition by splitting Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square - as long as the Commerce Commission agrees. Kai Co founder and operations director Ethan Vickery says it's hard to tell how this proposed change will impact Kiwi consumers. "It's really complicated, but I think you have to look at it and be like - why is New World's everyday prices more expensive than Pak'nSave's? Why is Four Square's everyday prices more expensive than New World's? And yet, they all buy from the same DC and they're all part of the same co-op." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supermarket owners all over the country have raised concerns over National's election promise to split up Foodstuffs. The party wants to create a third player by separating Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square, subject to Commerce Commission agreement. New World owner-operator Eric Rush says he's been working in this business for 16 years and putting 'long, hard' hours in - and he's raised doubts over this campaign promise. "That just goes to show that they have no understanding of actually how it works. We'll find a way if we have to, but it's not going to be the same." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supermarket owners all over the country have raised concerns over National's election promise to split up Foodstuffs. The party wants to create a third player by separating Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square, subject to Commerce Commission agreement. New World owner-operator Eric Rush says he's been working in this business for 16 years and putting 'long, hard' hours in - and he's raised doubts over this campaign promise. "That just goes to show that they have no understanding of actually how it works. We'll find a way if we have to, but it's not going to be the same." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What on earth has happened to National being the party for business? The party that encourages people to take risks, start businesses, work hard and enjoy the rewards? I never would have imagined National, of all parties, coming up with this idea of forcing Foodstuffs to split its supermarket operations. Business NZ feels the same. Saying today that it's just like Labour banning oil and gas exploration. It says the National Party's plan to use legislation to separate Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square is alarming and sends a chilling signal. And I couldn't agree more. Because, unlike the oil and gas ban, which makes it very clear to oil and gas exploration companies that they're not welcome here, National's supermarket idea tells the world that they can still come here, but the rules might change once they set up shop. Which is why Catherine Beard from Business NZ says it's not just the local supermarket operators who are going to be worried. She says all businesses, here in New Zealand and elsewhere, will be too. National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis, though, isn't having a bar of that. She says no current supermarket owners would be forced to sell. They'd just be part of the Pak'nSave chain, or they'd be part of the New World/Four Square chain. She says we're being ripped off by the supermarkets and something has to change. But using legislation to fundamentally change the structure of a business, that is not a centre-right policy. It's an anti-business policy. Another weird part of this is that National wants to force change on Foodstuffs, which is a New Zealand outfit. But isn't touching Woolworths, which is an Australian outfit. Nicola Willis told Newstalk ZB this morning that that's got nothing to do with Woolworths being publicly listed on the stock exchange over in Australia. But she did say that Woolworths shouldn't be complacent and will be expected to offer lower prices as well. But I'm with Business NZ. This is an anti-business policy from the dark ages. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Morrinsville grocer is disheartened by National's plan to split up Foodstuffs. The party's campaigning on splitting Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square in a bid to increase competition. It would give the Commerce Commission six months after the election to make the final decision. New World Morrinsville Owner-operator Kym Samuels told Kerre Woodham this is heartbreaking, especially coming from National, who is a party that's meant to stand up for business. She says if the Government actually wants to bring down prices, they should look at reducing or removing GST on products like meat and seasonal produce that are impacted by inflation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Party has vowed to break-up supermarket giant Foodstuffs if it's re-elected. It would mean separating New World and Four Square into one nationwide chain and Pak'nSave into another. Political reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Lisa Owen.

If re-elected National says it will look at separating the Foodstuff brand into two groups. New World and Four Square would be one nationwide chain and Pak'nSave another. It's contingent on the Commerce Commission carrying out an independent review and agreeing it's the right move. Chief executive at Consumer NZ, Jon Duffy spoke to Lisa Owen.

National wants to pursue the structural separation of Foodstuffs, which would see New World and Four Square as one nationwide chain, and PAK'nSAVE as another. Dean Waddell, owner of Pak'nSave Tauranga, and chairperson of Foodstuffs North Island spoke to Guyon Espiner.

National's finance spokesperson is holding firm that breaking up Foodstuffs is the best solution. If approved by the Commerce Commission, the party would carve off Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square to compete with each other and Woolworths. Foodstuffs is promising to fight the plan, saying it could increase food prices by making business less efficient. But Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking it's been a lengthy, analytical process. She says there's no doubt this restructure would benefit the Kiwi shopper given how unusual our grocery sector is. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A warning from Foodstuffs that splitting it in two could increase prices. If re-elected, and if the Commerce Commission agrees, National would separate Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square to drive competition. The party says independent analysis shows prices could fall 3.5% a year after restructuring and 5% after six years. But Foodstuffs North Island Chair Dean Waddell told Mike Hosking the supermarket industry is already one of the most regulated. He says this policy would make business less efficient, with higher prices potentially passed onto consumers. Waddell says they plan to fight the policy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If my reaction to the National Party's supermarket policy was an emoji, it would be the one with the brains blowing out the top of its head. It would be WTF. It would be: Was the Greens' policy not nutty enough for you? Did you have to find something even more cooked and release it? Because that's what's just happened. The National Party has announced, completely unexpectedly, with nobody getting a heads-up that this was coming, that it wants to break up Foodstuffs into two separately owned businesses. One would be Pak'n'Save and the other would combine New World and Four Square. It won't be forcing any owners to sell their businesses because, by the way, these businesses are owned by Kiwi owner-operators. They're not going to be forced to sell. But they are going to be forced to move with their chosen brand. Now, if what the National Party wanted was a water-cooler announcement, you know, the kind that gets so much attention everybody ends up talking about it at the water cooler, then they got it. And for all the wrong reasons. Because this is completely bonkers. Especially because it comes from a party that should know better: the National Party. Now, I'm not defending supermarket prices here. I'm not saying it's okay that you're paying $300 to $400 a week just to feed your family. But what I am saying is that the Nats pushing the red button and going nuclear here may actually be worse. Think about what this is going to do to confidence in investing in this country. Who is going to put serious money into business in New Zealand if this is the kind of country that just goes around splitting up corporates? And it's not theoretical to say this is going to have a chilling effect. We know it will. We're still trying to convince oil and gas companies to bring their money back into this country and back into the gas sector after Jacinda Ardern announced the oil and gas exploration ban. That was eight years ago and there is still no sign that confidence is returning. It takes decades to undo this kind of damage. Even having the so-called business-friendly party in New Zealand discussing a policy like this is damaging our international reputation right now. And is it worth it? Is it worth it? Have a guess how much money this is going to save you each week when it's finally baked in at the end of the process. Maybe $3.80. $3.80 a week. For all of this. Is it worth it? No. Of course it's not. This is an incredibly damaging idea for apparently very little gain. As you can imagine, I've had countless texts and conversations about this since it was announced. And the one that sums it up best is this: "New Zealand is not a serious country anymore." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Finance Minister says the National's bid to break up Foodstuffs would be the most low-cost measure to ensure Kiwis can get cheaper groceries. National is campaigning on separating Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square - if the Commerce Commission believes it stacks up. Nicola Willis says there's less benefits and more costs around restructuring Woolworths, as the retailer would have to set up an entirely new operator and brands. "Whereas, Foodstuffs already has two different brands, it already has Pak'nSave vs New World. So the costs of that restructure are lower - and once you add in all of the extra costs of the Woolworths restructure, you end up with lower net benefits." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blowback from a business advocate on National's plan to break up Foodstuffs. If elected, and if the Commerce Commission agrees, the party would separate Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square to create more competition. But Foodstuffs warns there'd be significant implications and would affect more than 500 locally owned and operated stores. Business NZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard told Ryan Bridge threatening to split up private property is hugely alarming. She says it sends a terrible signal to overseas investors – that the government could essentially take away business. Beard also says there's a lack of evidence to suggest our food is more expensive than other countries. She told Bridge that while food prices have gone up, they're no higher than Australia and the UK. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blowback from a business advocate on National's plan to break up Foodstuffs. If elected, and if the Commerce Commission agrees, the party would separate Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square to create more competition. But Foodstuffs warns there'd be significant implications and would affect more than 500 locally owned and operated stores. Business NZ Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard told Ryan Bridge threatening to split up private property is hugely alarming. She says it sends a terrible signal to overseas investors – that the government could essentially take away business. Beard also says there's a lack of evidence to suggest our food is more expensive than other countries. She told Bridge that while food prices have gone up, they're no higher than Australia and the UK. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACT's Leader is furious at the idea of breaking-up Foodstuffs. If re-elected, and if the Commerce Commission agrees, National would separate Pak'nSave from New World and Four Square to compete with each other and Woolworths. David Seymour told Kerre Woodham it'll make the problem worse, but his party is standing alone. He says just because the focus group polling says people are upset, doesn't mean you do something simple and wrong. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing with our series “Cutting Thru The Noise”, today Pastor Ira teaches on “Just the Way He Wants ”. When you know who God created you to be and what you were made to do, it impacts the whole quality of your life not just your job. Some people never find this out and miss the quality of life that God hopes for each one of us. You are “fearfully and wonderfully made”. Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 11:33a–12:31

Sermon Series: What Does God Want?Sunday morning sermon with Pastor Ryan Clouse from Valley Community Church in El Monte, CA.Note: This message is available in both audio and video formats on our website. Notes are also available in PDF format.

Welcome to North Church! Our mission is to inspire others to say “Yes” to God! We are located here in Spokane, WA, and we are a part of the Foursquare denomination. We meet both digitally & in-person every Sunday at 9am & 11am! To find out more about who we are as a church, visit our website at www.northchurch.net! We're so excited to have you join us today!

Title: Let's Grow! Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 (NIV) Date: September 13, 2026 Speaker: Clint Nelson

Got Grit This week, Pastor Mark looks at the persistent faith found in Matthew 15 and challenges us to become people who refuse to give up in prayer. When the answer doesn't come immediately, faith keeps pressing in. Rather than allowing silence, disappointment, or delay to cause us to quit, we can dig deep, trust the heart of Jesus, and continue praying with perseverance. Sometimes faith looks like having the grit to keep asking, keep believing, and keep pursuing Jesus. ABOUT US Welcome to Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, Illinois! We're a vibrant, diverse community of believers who are passionate about our core purpose: Love God. Love People. Make Jesus Known. We believe church is more than a Sunday—it's a family. Whether you're joining in person or online, you belong here! We'd love to hear how God is working in your life through this service. Share your story, prayer requests, or simply connect with us at office@visitlife.org . NEXT STEPS Did you say “yes” to Jesus today?

Continuing with our series “Cutting Thru The Noise”, today Pastor Ira teaches on “My Big Fat Rehearsal Dinner”. As we study 1 Cor. 11:17-34 we come upon an important correction Paul brings to the church. With all the diversity of the believers, it is easy to not honor and care for each other. Paul uses the Lord's Supper to show us His Kingdom way of Loving God and Loving People. Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 11:17–34, Luke 20:46, Romans 12:16, Acts 20:35, Jeremiah 31:31–32, Psalm 139:23–24, Matthew 5:23–24

Sermon Series: The Kings of BabylonSunday morning sermon with Pastor Gary Clouse from Valley Community Church in El Monte, CA.Note: This message is available in both audio and video formats on our website. Notes are also available in PDF format.

Today Pastor Jodi teaches on “Resting In The Secret Place”. In a stressful and anxiety-laden environment, Jesus gives us His promise that we can find true REST in His presence. Key Scriptures:Matthew 11:27-30, 1 John 5:13,3, Exodus 20:8,11, Genesis 2:1, Psalm 62:5

Sermon Series: The Kings of BabylonSunday morning sermon with Pastor Gary Clouse from Valley Community Church in El Monte, CA.Note: This message is available in both audio and video formats on our website. Notes are also available in PDF format.

The Egypt Project  Join us as we welcome guest speakers Hanny and Diana Assaad as they talk about their ongoing mission in Egypt. ABOUT US Welcome to Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, Illinois! We're a vibrant, diverse community of believers who are passionate about our core purpose: Love God. Love People. Make Jesus Known. We believe church is more than a Sunday—it's a family. Whether you're joining in person or online, you belong here! We'd love to hear how God is working in your life through this service. Share your story, prayer requests, or simply connect with us at office@visitlife.org . NEXT STEPS Did you say “yes” to Jesus today?

Continuing with our series “Cutting Thru The Noise”, today Pastor Ira teaches on “Undivided Devotion”. When you come to faith in Christ, there is a very special process of surrendering the old ways that bring death and adopting the new ways that bring life. What are your questions for God on how to live and are you willing to live them out in undivided devotion to Jesus?Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 7:1-40, 2 Chronicles 16:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Matthew 19:4-6,8, 22:37-40, Galatians 5:14,3:28, 1 John 4:20, Ephesians 5:28, 2 Corinthians 6:14

Sermon Series: The Kings of BabylonSunday morning sermon with Pastor Gary Clouse from Valley Community Church in El Monte, CA.Note: This message is available in both audio and video formats on our website. Notes are also available in PDF format.

Continuing with our series “Cutting Thru The Noise”, today Pastor Chase teaches on “The Vanishing Line”. How do we find the Holiness that Paul is challenging the church at Corinth to have, and the Holiness God wants from us? We have to STOP walking so close to the Line between a life in God through his SPIRIT and a life living for ourselves in this world. I need to realize that I can't do it on my own and cry out to God for his Spirit to live within me.Key Scriptures:I Corinthians 6:9-12, Romans 8:38-39,12:2,14:13, I Corinthians 5:6-8,6:12,18,10:23,31, II Timothy 1:7,2:22, I Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-11,3:16-21, Matthew 6:19, Luke 11:28, James 1:21-25, I John 2:6,15-17,19-20,4:4, Hebrews 12:1, Colossians 4:5, Zechariah 4:6, Galatians 5:16, Philippians 4:13, Deuteronomy 31:6

Sermon Series: The Kings of BabylonSunday morning sermon with Pastor Gary Clouse from Valley Community Church in El Monte, CA.Note: This message is available in both audio and video formats on our website. Notes are also available in PDF format.

Continuing with our new series “Cutting Thru The Noise”, today Pastor Kuulei teaches on “Growing Up in Christ”. Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 3:1-13,4:1-4, Hebrews 5:12-14, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 27:2

Sermon Series: The Blessed FamilySunday morning sermon with Pastor Gary Clouse from Valley Community Church in El Monte, CA.Note: This message is available in both audio and video formats on our website. Notes are also available in PDF format.

What if the things keeping you stuck—procrastination, self-doubt, and repeating patterns aren't flaws, but formulas waiting to be understood?In this episode, Joyan sits down with Billy Seol, a former software engineer at Apple, Disney, and Foursquare who left the tech world to become a Buddhist life coach.Billy shares how he combines engineering, behavioural psychology, and Buddhist principles to create practical frameworks for understanding change, from why we struggle to take action to how our Karma shapes our identity.In this episode, you'll discover:Why knowing what to do doesn't always lead to changeThe math behind why you can't changeThe one variable that keeps most people stuckUnderstanding karma in a practical wayEpisode Resources:⁠⁠⁠⁠Billy Website: https://www.billyseol.com/Billy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/july_lifecoach/

Continuing with our new series “Cutting Thru The Noise”, today Pastor Chase teaches on “A Cross Centered Life”. In an age of shrinking attention spans, the CROSS still works on HEARTS when it is embodied in lives.  When our WORDS and our WALK line up, people hear something different.  What looks like foolish to the world is, for us, freedom, hope, and a holy calling to serve.  Through his death and resurrection, Jesus offers eternal life; in the meantime, he trains us to live CROSS-SHAPED LIVES.Key Scriptures:I Corinthians 1:17-18,27-31, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 15:13,12:2, Hebrews 6:19, Romans 8:28, I Corinthians 2:2, I Corinthians 15:1-3, II Corinthians 5:21

Sermon Series: The Blessed FamilySunday morning sermon with Pastor Gary Clouse from Valley Community Church in El Monte, CA.Note: This message is available in both audio and video formats on our website. Notes are also available in PDF format.