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Every Bitcoin transaction needs to be verified on the blockchain. There is no central authority that does this, but Bitcoin's blockchain has run uninterrupted since 2009 and now carries a market capitalisation of $1.3 trillion, roughly 4% of US GDP. Its original promise was more radical: that we do not need a trusted intermediary to spend money, write contracts, or create finance. In the fifth LTI report, published today, Yackolley Amoussou-Guenou, Bruno Biais, and Sara Tucci-Piergiovanni ask how much of that promise has held. Bruno talks to Tim Phillips about blockchain's potential, its flaws, and its future.  It is a Nash equilibrium: if you believe others will follow the rules, it is in your interest to follow them too. On that foundation Bitcoin's ledger has been running continuously for 16 years. Smart contracts, pioneered by Vitalik Buterin's Ethereum, extend the logic to financial agreements. Decentralised finance promised to cut out rent-seeking intermediaries. Cryptocurrencies can step in where banks are broken or currencies have collapsed; in Lebanon, when bank accounts were frozen and payments stopped, businesses switched to crypto and kept operating. But the technology's libertarian origins may need to be sacrificed: As Bruno says, without transparency there is no trust, and transparency in this market may require regulation.The research behind this episode:Amoussou-Guenou, Yackolley, Bruno Biais, and Sara Tucci-Piergiovanni. 2026. "Can Blockchain Decentralize Money, Contracts, and Finance?" LTI Report 5. CEPR and Long-Term Investors@UniTo. Freely available to download at cepr.org. To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim, and Bruno Biais. 2025. "Can Blockchain Decentralize Money, Contracts, and Finance?" VoxTalks Economics (podcast). Assign this as extra listening. The citation above is formatted and ready for a reading list or VLE.About the guestBruno Biais is Professor of Finance at HEC Paris and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). His research spanning financial market microstructure, corporate finance, and the economics of blockchain has made him one of the leading economists working at the intersection of finance and decentralised technology. He has studied blockchain and cryptocurrency markets since their early years, and his theoretical models of consensus mechanisms and cryptocurrency valuation have shaped how economists understand the conditions under which decentralised systems can and cannot sustain themselves.Research cited in this episodeThe blockchain is a distributed ledger maintained by a network of nodes, each holding an identical copy of the record of ownership. When a transaction is submitted, all nodes verify it against the existing ledger and update their copies to reach consensus on the new state. No central authority manages this process; its stability rests entirely on the incentive structure built into the protocol.Nash equilibrium is a concept from game theory, named for the mathematician John Nash, describing a situation in which each participant's strategy is the best response to the strategies of all others; no individual has an incentive to deviate unilaterally. Biais and co-authors identify the Bitcoin protocol as a Nash equilibrium: if you believe others will follow the rules, it is in your own interest to follow them too. That self-reinforcing alignment of incentives, rather than goodwill or central enforcement, is why the blockchain has remained valid since 2009.Smart contracts are lines of code deposited on a blockchain that execute automatically when specified conditions are met: if X, then Y. Vitalik Buterin introduced them through the Ethereum platform, which offers a richer programming language than Bitcoin and allows users to hold collateral on-chain to guarantee the contract will pay out. Smart contracts underpin automated market makers, decentralised lending, and a wide range of financial applications that require no counterparty or intermediary to enforce the agreement.Oracles are third-party services that transmit data about real-world events to a blockchain, allowing smart contracts to respond to things that happen off-chain. A contract that pays out when a house burns, for example, requires an oracle to report that event to the network. Oracles introduce a point of fragility: the authenticity and accuracy of off-chain information must be established before the network accepts it, and that verification is more vulnerable to error and manipulation than the on-chain consensus mechanism itself.Front-running and miner extractable value (MEV) describe the practice by which technically sophisticated actors exploit the public visibility of pending transactions to extract profits at the expense of ordinary users. Because transactions on public blockchains are broadcast to all nodes before they are confirmed, an actor who sees a large pending purchase can execute the same trade first, drive the price up, and then sell at a profit once the original transaction goes through. The cost falls on the smaller trader. Biais notes that the barriers to entry and economies of scale in this activity have concentrated power in the hands of a small, technically skilled group, recreating the kind of intermediary rents that decentralised finance was designed to eliminate.Automated market makers are smart contracts that provide continuous liquidity for trading between two assets by holding reserves of both in a pool and setting prices according to the ratio of the reserves. A large purchase of one asset depletes that side of the pool and raises its price; a large sale depresses it. Automated market makers have become a central mechanism of decentralised finance, replacing the order-book systems used in traditional exchanges.Stablecoins are cryptocurrency tokens designed to maintain a fixed value relative to a conventional currency, typically the US dollar. They are issued by private entities that hold reserves intended to back the peg. Tether, the largest stablecoin by market capitalisation, holds its reserves in a mix of Treasury bills, Bitcoin, and precious metals; in 2021, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission fined Tether for misrepresenting those reserves and required it to disclose their composition, making this information publicly available for the first time. Dai is an algorithmically managed stablecoin that maintains its peg through over-collateralisation in cryptocurrency rather than conventional reserves.The Diamond-Dybvig model is a theoretical framework developed by Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig explaining why financial intermediaries that hold illiquid assets while issuing liquid claims are inherently vulnerable to runs. When enough depositors demand withdrawal simultaneously, the institution is forced to sell assets at a loss, making further withdrawals impossible and confirming the fears that triggered the run. Biais applies this logic to stablecoins: if enough holders attempt to redeem simultaneously, the issuer must sell its reserves in volume, driving down their price and potentially breaking the peg.Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are digital tokens issued and managed by central banks, distinct from both commercial bank deposits and private stablecoins. Biais distinguishes two potential use cases: retail CBDCs, which would allow individuals to hold central bank money directly, and wholesale CBDCs, which would facilitate settlement between large financial institutions. He regards the wholesale application as the more promising; a wholesale CBDC could enable fast, low-cost atomic settlement of cross-currency transactions between banks under central bank oversight, a significant improvement on current interbank settlement systems.MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) is the European Union's regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers, which came fully into force in December 2024. It requires licensing for issuers and service providers operating within the EU and imposes disclosure, reserve, and conduct requirements intended to align the sector more closely with the standards applied in traditional financial markets.Hayek's currency competition refers to the argument by Friedrich Hayek that competition between privately issued currencies would discipline monetary policy: users would switch away from currencies managed irresponsibly, and that threat would encourage better central bank behaviour. Biais applies this argument to cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in countries where the domestic currency has been mismanaged. He cites Nigeria, where sharp depreciation of the naira was accompanied by rising crypto adoption; over the following period, Nigeria's central bank raised interest rates and created a more transparent foreign exchange market. Biais suggests, tentatively, that the competitive pressure from crypto alternatives may have contributed to that improvement.More VoxTalks EconomicsDo stablecoins threaten financial stability? Stablecoins are digital tokens, pegged to a fiat currency. What could possibly go wrong? For one type of stablecoin the answer is: plenty, according to Richard Portes. In coin we trust Crypto investors make a lot of noise, but who are they, and do they behave differently to other retail investors?Do cryptocurrencies matter? Can cryptocurrencies be useful? Not just for crypto bro speculators, but as a shield against the depreciation of the official currency if a government is determined to pursue inflationary policies.

Send a textIn this pre-field training episode (also featured in Missions Academia), host Jesse Schreck provides an essential overview of short-term mission cohorts with Practical Missions Cohort (PMc) in Italy. He explains why Italy—a spiritually barren land with less than 1% evangelicals—needs biblical evangelism, discipleship, and church planting, and how short-term teams play a vital supporting role in "biblical missions proper."Jesse covers the typical daily schedule (morning literature distribution and town saturation, afternoon park ministry with puppets/stories/games for kids, evening Piazza outreach with tracts/mimes/drama), logistics (application process, fundraising, packing, costs ~$1,200–$1,500 excluding flights), cultural adjustments (including riposo breaks), and the unique gospel-focused nature of PMc trips compared to common service-oriented trips elsewhere.He emphasizes key principles for participants: expecting spiritual opposition and staying watchful/united (with book recommendation), trusting in God's sovereignty for salvation, avoiding pride or despair, striving for humility and unity (Philippians 2, 1 Peter 5), sacrificial serving as a living sacrifice (Romans 12), and relying on prayer while proclaiming the gospel boldly (Romans 10, Psalm 127).Ideal for those preparing for summer cohorts, considering future involvement, or simply wanting to understand PMc's work in reaching the lost in Italy. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC  or support the PMc Mission directly.Links:Jesse's SubstackBecome a PMc AmbassadorPMc Short-term CohortsMission FacilityVision TripPMc Missions BlogPartnerLong-Term MissionsMissionary InternshipPMc AcademiaThe Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPodcast Producer - Available PositionLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

In this episode of RAW Recovery — a Trudging Together podcast, Dion sits down with comedian, author, and recovery speaker Mark Lundholm for a wide-ranging conversation about addiction, recovery, honesty, and the power of humor in difficult places. Mark shares stories from decades in recovery and on the road speaking to treatment centers, prisons, and recovery communities across the country. Together they talk about the realities of early sobriety, the importance of being challenged in recovery, and why “first thought wrong” is something many recovering people continue to live with long after putting down the drink or drug. The conversation moves through topics like sponsorship, codependency, relapse prevention, and the difference between trying to look good and actually getting better. Mark also shares insights from his work helping people navigate recovery, including the idea that “the more truth you tell, the more help you'll get,” and why recovery often comes down to simple but powerful actions like honesty, willingness, and staying connected to others. Along the way there's plenty of humor, honesty, and the kind of real talk that happens when two people in recovery sit down and speak openly about the journey. You can learn more about Mark Lundholm, find his upcoming show dates, and explore his work at marklundholm.com. His book “Shortcuts: Better Ways to Better Days” is also available on Amazon. As always, this show is freely offered in the spirit of recovery: Freely received, freely given.

Thursday, 5 March 2026   Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” Matthew 17:19   “Then, the disciples having come to Jesus off alone, they said, ‘Through what we – not we could eject it?'” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus admonished the demon, and it came out of the boy, curing the boy immediately. Matthew next records, “Then, the disciples having come to Jesus off alone.”   Matthew's gospel does not give the location of this verse, as if it could have been right there where the boy was cured. However, Mark says, “And when He had come into the house, His disciples asked Him privately...”   It appears they were embarrassed about their public failure, and probably timid because of His admonishment of them. As such, they departed to a house, at which time they could readdress the matter without any pokes of laughter or ridicule from the people. With them gathered in the house, “they said, ‘Through what we – not we could eject it?'”   It is an obvious question. The twelve had been sent out to tend to the ministry in Matthew 10 with the words, “Being feeble – you cure, leprous – you cleanse, dead – you rouse, demons – you eject. Freely you received, freely you give” (CG). In Luke 10, at the return of the seventy, it said, “Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, ‘Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.'”   So this was a part of the ministry they participated in. Despite this, they were collectively unable to cast out this boy's demon, and they didn't know why.   Life application: As noted, it seems the disciples were ashamed of their inability to do what they had previously been charged to do. And yet, some of these same men either wrote or were certainly consulted about the events regarding their time with Jesus.   This is common among people. We don't want to look dumb in front of others. However, with the passing of time, we openly speak about how stupid, naive, etc., we were in the past. It is as if the past gives us a buffer from the state we once were in, allowing us to convey things that we wouldn't have dreamt of mentioning when the event occurred.   Time is both a teacher and a healer. As we get older, we gain more experience in matters (well, if we are willing to learn from our mistakes and those we see in others), and we also mature in our ability to let go of things that we once held close.   Time allows us to process events and resolve them in our minds. It is common after a war for soldiers to come home and refuse to mention any of the horrors they experienced. And yet, after considering the events over months or years, it normally becomes easier to open up and share what happened with others.   The disciples took in the things that happened and were able to convey them to us with notes concerning their own imperfections to teach us that it is ok to accept our own failings. This is true with the events of those in the Old Testament as well.   David's failings, along with his victories, times of anger, and so forth, were put into psalms. He was able to express to us how those events affected his life. From there, God chose these recorded events to place in His word, having inspired them for us to learn from.   Keep reading the Bible. As events in our lives occur, we can see similar events occurring in the lives of others from the past. From there, we can see how God used those events to reveal many things to us, if we are willing to learn what He is telling us.   The Bible is an ever-relevant manual on how we can more perfectly run our lives if we will take advantage of its contents.   Lord God, thank You that Your word is so open and frank about human activity. We can learn so much about our own lives and how to deal with our personal circumstances by knowing what Your word says about such things. What a great life manual You have given to us. Thank You for this wonderful word. Amen.

Even if you're Christian — even if your spouse is a genuinely good person — you can still feel deeply unfulfilled. In this episode, Dr. Greg explores how asking another person to carry your identity, security, and worth turns love into survival — and leaves both people depleted. Key Topics: How misplaced dependence slowly erodes love Why identity collapses when relationships become sources of self-worth The difference between free self-gift and anxious attachment How to properly order your love Learn More: Pilgrimage to Poland - Learn more about this interior journey with St. John Paul II Summit of Integration 2026 - Sign up to learn more about this year's event! Healing Retreat in Wyoming - Learn more about our upcoming retreat experience. Being Human episodes on the Dependent Defense Pattern: Ep. #267: Not All Satisfaction Is Good: Understanding Codependency As Relationship Cancer Ep. #266: You're Giving Too Much! Uncovering How Anxiety Disguises Itself as Holiness Ep. #265: Jerry Maguire, Gollum, and the Fear of Not Existing Gaudium et Spes - Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World by Pope Paul VI Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment Follow Us on Socials:   Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn

Introduction: "possibly the most important single paragraph ever written." Summary: where we're at in Romans and where we're going in this passage. Relevance Bridge: What does this have to do with me? We've all fallen short of God's righteous standard—therefore God justifies freely, by grace, through Christ's redemption. THE UNIVERSAL PROBLEM (V. 23) THE FREE VERDICT (V. 24A) THE MEANING OF JUSTIFICATION: ACCEPTANCE YOU CAN'T EARN (V. 24A) THE GROUND OF THE GIFT (V. 24B) Gospel Bridge: Conclusion: You fall short—but in Christ, God justifies freely, by grace, as a gift

Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body.  Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.

Send a textIn today's episode, Jesse shares about this summer's short-term cohorts and various volunteer positions. Then he shares some highlights, encouragement, and takeaways from the recent trip to the Global Impact Celebration at McGregor Baptist in Fort Myers. From Acts 14, Jesse unpacks the unique work of Biblical Missions Proper. The episode closes with the reading of an important blog post on education and missions.Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC  or support the PMc Mission directly.Links:Jesse's SubstackBecome a PMc AmbassadorPMc Short-term CohortsMission FacilityVision TripPMc Missions BlogPartnerLong-Term MissionsMissionary InternshipPMc AcademiaThe Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPodcast Producer - Available PositionLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

In Matthew 10:7–8, Jesus commissions His followers to proclaim the kingdom and live out its reality: “Freely you have received; freely give.” This passage reveals that the gospel not only restores our relationship with God but transforms how we see and love others.In this message from our Freely Given series, we explore:• How fear hardens the human heart• Why perfect love casts out fear• What Jesus teaches through radical welcome and table fellowship• How the cross becomes the pathway to real peaceIn a world shaped by division and suspicion, Jesus invites us into a better way. When we receive His grace, we are freed to live with open hands and open hearts—bringing kingdom life into everyday spaces.

Dear friends,Is pride a virtue or a vice? Is it right or even wise to boast of oneself? Traditionally, modesty has long been commended and pride decried. But today, we encourage the young to be proud of themselves, and we hear celebrities of all kinds proclaiming pride in themselves and their achievements. What place, then, does pride have in the Christian life? Should we be proud to be Christians?The ancient world, as with the modern, places great emphasis on learning, education and wisdom. The human ability to think deeply is one of the great distinctive characteristics of our species. But does God set limits on human wisdom? Can we judge God or even know him by our wisdom?The gospel always undermines human pride in ways we never expect, and so I hope you enjoy our discussion in this episode. Thank you to those who have inspired conversations by contacting us and providing feedback; if you want to do the same, please write to us at respond@twm.email.Yours,PhillipScripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Freely available, supported by generosity.If you enjoy Two Ways News, why not lend us a hand? Consider joining our Supporters Club—friends who make it possible for us to keep producing this article/podcast.To join the Supporters Club, follow the link to the ‘subscribe' page. You'll see that there's:* a number of ‘paid options'. To join the Supporters Club take out one of the paid ‘subscription plans' and know we are deeply grateful for your support!* also the free option (on the far right hand side) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twoways.news/subscribe

It's Saturday morning — coffee in hand, sunlight through the window, and that familiar creak in yourshoulders reminding you that your staircase isn't the only thing aging. Sound familiar? We're not talking about medicine, pain, or pills — we're talking about possibility. This hour is your wake‑up call torediscover movement, energy, and longevity — to bring back the you that loves to move, to stretch, toswing a racket without reaching for an ice pack afterward.Special Guest: Grant Townsend, Founder and CEO of NuvoCellBiologics.com

----- Worship Times Sunday – 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Monday – 6:30 p.m. https://trinitysheboygan.org https://facebook.com/trinitysheboygan We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Join us as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. --- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService

February 15, 2026As a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for God's own possession (1 Peter 2:9), the Church has an incredible identity! We are also called “servants of God” (1 Peter 2:16). This Sunday, we will explore what this means for us. We will discover that the Christian life is a constrained life; a life lived in submission to God, regardless of our circumstances or the government authorities over us.1 Peter 2:13-17

What happens after jaw surgery—and how can airway health change your life?In this "where are they now" episode of Gums & Gossip, Jen returns to share how jaw surgery transformed more than her breathing—it reshaped her sleep, confidence, and sense of safety in her own body. We talk honestly about dental fear, medical anxiety, and the emotional side of healing that often goes unspoken.You'll hear about:The fears Jen faced before jaw surgeryThe link between airway health, anxiety, and sleepWhat recovery was really likeWhy airway issues are often overlookedHow learning to breathe better changed daily lifeTips for advocating for yourself in dental and medical settingsThis episode is for anyone who has delayed care because of fear, felt dismissed by providers, or wants to better understand airway health and jaw surgery without the overwhelm.

Hey friend, Jody Agard here. You know that feeling when your emotions get stuck and you just can't seem to shake them loose? This is your space to do that — to breathe, to move, to let it all flow through you. No rules, no judgment. Just freedom. Xo Jody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Matthew 10:7–8, Jesus tells His disciples, “Freely you have received; freely give.” In 2 Corinthians 9:6–15, Paul teaches that generosity works like a seed—you don't reap what you store, only what you sow. Together, these passages reveal that generosity is not about money first—it's about trust, grace, and living in the story of God.In this message from our Freely Given series, we explore:• Why generosity is part of God's restoration strategy• The difference between scarcity and grace• How open-handed living reshapes our hearts• Why the early church changed the world through generosityWe wake up every day into a story—one that tells us to clench our fists and protect what we have. But Jesus invites us into a better story, where open hands lead to freedom, joy, and lasting fruit.

Pastor Joe Baker continues the "A Good, Messy, Beautiful Life" series with a powerful message from Ecclesiastes 6 titled “How Can I Be Satisfied?” In this sermon, Joe explores King Solomon's search for meaning and exposes the emptiness of chasing wealth, success, possessions, and “more” without God. Through biblical insight, relatable stories, and practical challenges, he calls listeners to examine their appetites, practice gratitude, and discover true contentment as a gift from God. Ultimately, this message points to Jesus as the only source of lasting satisfaction and eternal life in a restless, consumer-driven world. If you're wrestling with purpose, comparison, or materialism, this teaching invites you to reorient your life around what truly matters. Watch, reflect, and join the conversation as we learn what it means to live fully satisfied in Christ.We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Dear friends,Church division dishonours our Lord and creates great pain amongst his people. Sadly, it is all too frequent in our experience. But what is the nature of church unity, and what level of priority should we give to it? Clarity of thought and expression is very important when painful disagreements are being addressed; this is particularly true when we discuss the nature of unity and the church.In Corinth was the disunited church of God. This is the issue that Paul discusses in his first letter to the Corinthians. However, we must remember that he not only addresses the particular situation of the Corinthian church, but also “all those who in every place call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.”Yours,PhillipLinks & RecommendationsFor more on this topic, listen to this talk…Freely available, supported by generosity.If you enjoy Two Ways News, why not lend us a hand? Consider joining our Supporters Club—friends who make it possible for us to keep producing this article/podcast.To join the Supporters Club, follow the link to the ‘subscribe' page. You'll see that there's:* a number of ‘paid options'. To join the Supporters Club take out one of the paid ‘subscription plans' and know we are deeply grateful for your support!* also the free option (on the far right hand side) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twoways.news/subscribe

-There was absolutely zero shame in either of the 2 losses coming into Saturday's game---at Michigan and home vs. Illinois----butHusker fans don't know what a successful basketball team looks like and had some trepidation-That fear was eased by a 14-point halftime lead and a comfortable lead the entire 2 nd half….and Rienk Mast looked great, scoring 26points on 11/20 shooting. That's a real reason for a sigh of relief. Up next: Purdue at PBA tomorrow night at 6pmOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Nic and Amy explore non-duality. Bringing non-dual realisation into life: http://reclaimingwholenesstraining.comNic Higham: https://nisargayoga.orgAmy Ward: http://nondualpsychology.com

Bethany and Kara welcome in Ericka Andersen, author of the new book Freely Sober, how a former “Wine Mom” came to the realization that she needed a way out of a habitual and destructive relationship with alcohol.

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.02.03 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24410/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.02.03 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24410/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

LOVE starts HERE 1 Thessalonians 3:12 NLT“And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.”Matthew 10:8 NLT“Freely you have received; freely you should give.” KEY #1 - God Made the First MoveEphesians 1:4–5 NLT“Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.” KEY #2 - Receive It then Release It1 John 4:10 NLT“This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.”Romans 5:5 NLT“God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”KEY #3 - Love Is Fearless1 John 4:18 NLT“Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.”Matthew 5:16 NLT“Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”

Albannach shakes the walls. Adam Agee & Jon Sousa fly through reels. Heather Dale summons the fair folk. From ancient pipes to fresh voices, this episode is pure Celtic power on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #744  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Adam Agee & Jon Sousa, Albannach, Alex Sturbaum, Tradify, Dan Possumato, Low Power Trio, Heather Dale, Low Lily, Stephen MacDonald, Tony Christie & Ranagri, Brad The Piper, Mary Frances Leahy, The Crazy Rogues, The McDades GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:02 - Intro  -  Na Geocaigh 0:10 - Adam Agee & Jon Sousa "The Maids of Holywell / Cor Pheait Uí Thuathaigh (Pat Tuohey's Reel) / Moneymusk" from Ceol na gCarad 3:55 - WELCOME 6:04 - Albannach "Auld Nick's A Piper" from Eye Of The Storm 8:43 - Alex Sturbaum "Gulls Of Invergordon" from River Run Wide 12:11 - Tradify "Waterman's, Waterman's Jig & Superfly" from Take Flight 16:36 - Dan Possumato "The Boys of Mullaghbawn (feat. Mick Mulcrone, Dan Possumato, Teresa Baker & Kevin Burke)" from An Teachín Gorm 20:13 - FEEDBACK 26:04 - Low Power Trio "Jug of Punch" from Dirty Old Town 28:55 - Heather Dale "Fair Folk" from Fairytale 31:44 - Low Lily "Night Lament" from single 35:46 - Stephen MacDonald "Chapter One  -  Hold Me Close" from The Legend of John Lally 39:13 - THANKS 41:01 - Tony Christie & Ranagri "Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore" from The Great Irish Songbook Volume ll 46:17 - Brad The Piper "The Truth" from The Forgotten Game 52:19 - Mary Frances Leahy "Celticumbia" from First Light 56:16 - The Crazy Rogues "Lady With a Lily Crown" from Advanced Roguery 59:36 - CLOSING 1:00:52 - The McDades "Peggy - O" from single 1:05:29 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We're here to build a strong and welcoming Celtic community. One that lifts up artists. One that shares great music. These musicians give their music to you. Freely. With heart. If you hear a song you love, please tell the artist. Send them an email. Let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These artists are not part of big companies. They are indie musicians. Small bands. Real people. They rely on fans like you. Your support helps them keep making music. If you can, please be generous.  Buy a CD. Grab an Album Pin or a shirt.  Download the music.  Or join their Patreon. You'll find links to every artist in the show notes. Plus show times and more. Just visit us at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST AND ARTS MARKET This is a one  -  day music festival and arts market that will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA, 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta. There are four bands performing at the festival. I am performing one show solo and one show with May Will Bloom, where my daughter takes the lead. Kinnfolk will join us as well as I mentioned last week. But the final band performing at the festival is a 3  -  piece version of The Muckers, our local Celtic punk band. That will complete our lineup. Follow our event page on Facebook for more details. Or Follow us for Free on our Patreon page. Now my next goal is to raise $2500 so that all of the bands are paid a decent wage and to promote our first  -  ever Celtic festival. To that end, I added three new rewards for Kickstarter. Each is a chance to sponsor individual bands at the festival. When you do, you'll get one of the first album pins from each of these amazing Celtic bands. That's because we are highlighting album pins at the festival as well, as another means to promote the music of bands. Our album pins are wooden lapel pins themed to a particular album released by a band. The buyer gets a digital download of the album, then they can wear their album! There's just 8 days left on this Kickstarter. So please make a pledge to support Celtic culture through music. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of you, this podcast exists. Because of your generosity, we release new episodes almost every week. You make that possible. Truly. Your support does more than pay the bills. It keeps Celtic music moving forward. It helps us share this music with listeners all over the world. It helps grow a global Celtic community. Your patronage covers everything behind the scenes. Audio editing.  Artwork. Weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine. Promotion. And most important of all. It helps us buy music from indie Celtic artists. So they can keep creating. And we can keep sharing it. If you are already a patron, thank you. You are the heart of this show. And if you're not yet a patron, you are always welcome.  Patrons get early access to episodes. Music - only editions. Free MP3 downloads. Exclusive stories and artist interviews. And a vote in the Celtic Top 20. Join us today. Help keep this music alive. Independent. And full of magic.

January 29 | Genesis 30:25-31:16; Matthew 10:5-23; Psalm 13:1-4; Proverbs 6:1-5 // If you enjoy this podcast and would like more Bible based resources to help you reach your full potential in your life in Jesus, go to lifereachresources.com/.   

Happy St Brigit's day! This year's celebration of Ireland's most beloved female icon comes a bit earlier to the podcast, but keep tuned as we have prepared a surprise for you to be published this Friday!This week we are joined by the amazing linguist and historian Jean-Michel Picard, Professor Emeritus at University College Dublin, whose work has inspired generations of scholars studying medieval Ireland and Irish saints. In this episode, Prof. Picard tells us all about the transmission of the cult of St Brigit to the Continent, the various sources containing a wealth of information about the saint. Prof. Picard also shares the difficulties of tracking down manuscripts when the internet was still in its infancy and offers us a glimpse of medieval Irish scholarship in Ireland in the 1980s. Suggested Readings:Connolly, Sean, and J.-M. Picard. 'Cogitosus's ‘Life of St Brigit' Content and Value', The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland , 117 (1987), pp 5-27. Freely available at http://www.jstor.org/stable/25508920.Picard, J.M. Aquitaine and Ireland in the Middle Ages (Dublin, 1995).Picard, J.-M. 'In platea monasterii: the layout of ecclesiastical settlements in early medieval Ireland (7th-9th C.)', in Flavia De Rubeis & Federico Marazzi (eds). Monasteri in Europa occidentale (secoli VIII-XI): topografia e strutture (Rome, 2008), pp.67-82.Picard, J.-M. 'Omnes sancti chori Hiberniae sanctorum orate pro nobis: Manuscript Evidence for the Cult of Irish Saints in Medieval Europe', in Ann Buckley Music, Liturgy, and the Veneration of Saints of the Medieval Irish Church in a European Context (2017), pp. 67-77.Regular episodes every two weeks (on a Friday)Email: medievalirishhistory@gmail.comProducer: Tiago Veloso SilvaSupported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University & Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland.Views expressed are the speakers' own.Logo design: Matheus de Paula CostaMusic: Lexin_Music

This podcast is a guided meditation and mindfulness reading that accompanies the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Come Follow Me curriculum. This podcast is broken up into 3 parts. The first 5 min. is a guided meditation followed by a mindful reading of the Come Follow Me lesson from the manual with pauses for pondering. And a 10 min. self guided meditation... or in other words, time for you to ponder, pray and reflect...or drift into much needed restful sleep. You can use the timestamps to  listen to it all at once, or focus on one section at a time! This is not an official Podcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints.  Please email Me at ldsguidedmeditation@gmail.com for comments, questions, or suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!

There is a lot of all-or-nothing approaches in the health community on social media and I've noticed that the nuanced conversation around alcohol consumption is no exception. In this episode I talk about what alcohol gets converted into as it travels through our body, how it affects the gut and liver, alcohol's effects on our brain, and how the two enzymes that we use to metabolize it are dependent upon NAD+. I focus primarily on a multitude of solutions that vary in cost: why I prefer niacinamide to raise NAD, the study that showed how inhaling controlled amounts of carbon dioxide can increase alcohol clearance threefold, the complex relationship between alcohol and melatonin and why I don't agree with all of the internet articles saying to not mix them, how ascorbic acid/vitamin C mitigates many of the effects of alcohol including the changes in brain chemistry, the role of vitamin E in protecting from alcohol consumption, my favorite electrolytes to take before and after drinking, and the genetically modified bacteria shot I take everytime I drink, and why I love the Botanist dry gin. My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by Ryan Parr: www.huemanpictures.com  

On this episode of RAW Recovery — a Trudging Together podcast, Dion Miller sits down with comedian and author Jeff Allen for a raw, honest, and often hilarious conversation about recovery, marriage, anger, faith, and service. Jeff talks about writing his critically acclaimed book Are We There Yet?—including how emotional it was to revisit the early chapters—and shares that a pilot based on the book is set to film in March. From “living amends” and picking up trash to the concept of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Jeff breaks down what it looks like to stay sober, stay useful, and keep growing. They also discuss clean comedy, parenting, and the moment Jeff got called out for calling himself an atheist without ever reading the Bible—one of the funniest and most honest turning points of the episode.

Some seasons feel beautiful. Others feel brutal.The hardest part is realizing you can't fast-forward your life.In Ecclesiastes 3, Solomon reminds us there is a time for everything—and God is not absent in the waiting, the loss, the change, or the unknown. In this message from A Wild, Messy, Beautiful Life, we talk about learning how to live where you are, trust God with your timing, and believe that He really can “make everything beautiful in its time.”If you're in a season you didn't choose… this sermon is for you.1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:2 a time to be born, and a time to die;a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;3 a time to kill, and a time to heal;a time to break down, and a time to build up;4 a time to weep, and a time to laugh;a time to mourn, and a time to dance;5 a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;6 a time to seek, and a time to lose;a time to keep, and a time to cast away;7 a time to tear, and a time to sew;a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;8 a time to love, and a time to hate;a time for war, and a time for peace.9 What gain has the worker from his toil? 10 I have seen the business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. 12 I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; 13 also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man.Ecclesiastes 3:1-13We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Send us a textA heartfelt end-of-year mission report looking back on 2025 and forward to 2026. Jesse shares honest reflections on family life, evangelism efforts, housing challenges, gospel literature distribution, summer teams, media growth, and the deep encouragement found in 2 Corinthians 1:9 — learning not to trust in ourselves but in the God who raises the dead. Perfect for ministry partners who want the real, behind-the-scenes update and specific ways to pray and get involved.Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC  or support the PMc Mission directly.Links:Jesse's SubstackBecome a PMc AmbassadorPMc Short-term CohortsMission FacilityVision TripPMc Missions BlogPartnerLong-Term MissionsMissionary InternshipPMc AcademiaThe Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPodcast Producer - Available PositionLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

In today's MadTech Daily, we cover Wikimedia expanding AI partnerships across tech giants, Alibaba's Qwen app topping 100m users, and Freely surpassing 1m weekly users.

Looking for new Celtic music to love? This week is packed with fresh trad, pub songs, and modern folk from indie artists around the world. It's all on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #742  --  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane, Lane to the Glen, Tony Christie & Ranagri, Michael Joseph Ulery, Kyle Carey, The Druids Irish Folk Band, Carroll Sisters Trio, Kinnfolk, Whiskey Bay Rovers, Poitin, The Langer's Ball, Callán, The Crazy Rogues, Julien LOko Irish Band, Possibly Irish GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Aisling Drost Byrne, Brendan McCarthy & Conal O'Kane "The Girl That Broke my Heart / Máire na Sop / The Dear Tobacco" from JUMP OUT OF IT 3:14 - WELCOME 5:57 - Lane to the Glen "O'Kelly's Fancy : The Fiddlers' Contest (Hornpipes)" from Lane to the Glen 8:45 - Tony Christie & Ranagri "The Rocky Road to Dublin" from The Great Irish Songbook Volume ll 14:12 - Michael Joseph Ulery "Biscuit Tin" from Mild November 23:42 - Kyle Carey "Bà i ù o hò" from The Last Bough 28:12 - FEEDBACK 31:05 - The Druids Irish Folk Band "The Druids Mix" from The Starry Plough 35:27 - Carroll Sisters Trio "Neck Belly  -  Ivy Rose" from Radiance 39:23 - Kinnfolk "The Water's Rising/Gwendal" from Star Above The Mountain 45:04 - Whiskey Bay Rovers "Welcome Poor Paddy Home" from Taverns and Tides 48:23 - Poitin "Bar Eye" from Simple Pleasures 52:05 - THANKS 54:42 - The Langer's Ball "The Wild Rover Polka" from Drinking Song Sing - A - Long (2025) 57:48 - Callán "Drown In A Bottle" from Bloody Colleen 1:01:29 - The Crazy Rogues "Fight You (2021 Remastered Version)" from Advanced Roguery 1:04:30 - Julien LOko Irish Band "John Walsh" from Storms 1:06:57 - CLOSING 1:08:45 - Possibly Irish "Oh Are Ye Sleeping Maggie" from Voyage Home 1:12:46 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. The 2026 season of stories, Celtic and folk songwriters and the Celtic pub scene is back in February. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We're here to build a strong and welcoming Celtic community. One that lifts up artists. One that shares great music. These musicians give their music to you. Freely. With heart. If you hear a song you love, please tell the artist. Send them an email. Let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These artists are not part of big companies. They are indie musicians. Small bands. Real people. They rely on fans like you. Your support helps them keep making music. If you can, please be generous.  Buy a CD. Grab an Album Pin or a shirt.  Download the music.  Or join their Patreon. You'll find links to every artist in the show notes. Plus show times and more. Just visit us at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today's show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest and Arts Market. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. Join us on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. Follow our event page on Facebook for more details. Or even better, Follow us for Free on our Patreon page. If you can or cannot come out to enjoy the music, please consider supporting the festival. We are now running a Kickstarter for a compilation of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. But we are also funding the Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. We need about $5000 more than our current total to both adequately fund the compilation AND fund this first - ever festival. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of you, this podcast exists. Because of your generosity, we release new episodes almost every week. You make that possible. Truly. Your support does more than pay the bills. It keeps Celtic music moving forward. It helps us share this music with listeners all over the world. It helps grow a global Celtic community. Your patronage covers everything behind the scenes. Audio editing.  Artwork. Weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine. Promotion. And most important of all. It helps us buy music from indie Celtic artists. So they can keep creating. And we can keep sharing it. If you are already a patron, thank you. You are the heart of this show. And if you're not yet a patron, you are always welcome.  Patrons get early access to episodes. Music - only editions. Free MP3 downloads. Exclusive stories and artist interviews. And a vote in the Celtic Top 20. Join us today. Help keep this music alive. Independent. And full of magic.

After three decades working to deliver easy, fast and cost-effective patient experiences through technology, Ryan Howells is more optimistic about the future than he's ever been before.At a time when healthcare has been at the center of polarizing and partisan politics, Ryan is focused on an area foundational to digital health that he says draws consensus across party lines: data exchange and interoperability. Freely moving data can unlock innovation in technology, payment models, and regulation to make healthcare work better for everyone, and Ryan is extremely encouraged by the openness to ideas and volume of activity he's seeing from the second Trump Administration in these areas.As Principal at Leavitt Partners since 2015, Ryan collaborates with the private sector, the White House, Congress, HHS, and the VHA to improve health care nationwide. For the past ten years, he has also led the CARIN Alliance, a bi-partisan, multi-sector alliance uniting industry leaders to advance the adoption of consumer-directed exchange across the U.S.In January 2023, Ryan joined Keith Figlioli on the podcast to discuss the myriad of new possibilities emerging in healthcare as a result of better access to data. In this episode, he recounts the progress and obstacles since that conversation, but more importantly, helps unpack the flurry of new activity.Topics Ryan and Keith covered include:ACCESS & TEMPO. These are the latest examples of two new government programs that Ryan believes will remove barriers to innovation. ACCESS is a CMS initiative that now makes it possible for technology companies to bill Medicare directly for digital health services – and get paid only when patients achieve specific, measurable clinical outcomes. Ryan explains how ACCESS is a breakthrough for transparency and has the potential to change contracting for digital health vendors as health system may now ask to share risk. TEMPO is a program from the FDA that complements ACCESS by allowing participating companies to bypass traditional device clearance processes through “enforcement discretion,” provided they share real time data with the FDA. Ryan explains how this oversight lowers cost and complexity for startups and accelerates the path to market for new digital health solutions.Removing administrative roadblocks. In early 2025, Ryan's team at Leavitt Partners published a paper titled, “Kill the Clipboard” that offered recommendations to cut administrative costs, lower the burden on consumers and providers, and modernize the health care data exchange ecosystem. Ryan discussed recommendations like the need for stronger enforcement of information blocking rules and suggestions for the government to change its certification program to focus on APIs, versus functionality of EHRs. He explained how these things would allow health systems to control their own data, build cloud-based workflows, and integrate with payers and innovative companies more easily.Linchpins for data liquidity. Ryan believes that achieving true data liquidity in healthcare requires three foundational elements: a cloud-based data store, an API endpoint, and robust digital identity credentials. With these in place, he says organizations can exchange data securely and efficiently, supporting everything from public health to quality measurement and pharmacy exchange. He says these are the linchpins to finally achieve the data liquidity needed for innovation, interoperability, and improved patient outcomes.To hear Ryan and Keith discuss these topics and more, listen to this episode of Healthcare is Hard: A Podcast for

Ecclesiastes 2 gives language to what many of us feel but rarely say out loud: You can have everything you wanted and still feel unsatisfied.In this message from A Wild, Messy, Beautiful Life, we look at Solomon's honest search for meaning—and discover why joy was never meant to be found in achievement alone.In Ecclesiastes 2, Solomon runs the experiment we're all living—pleasure, achievement, and nonstop effort—and calls it what it is: a chasing after the wind.Ecclesiastes 21 I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But behold, this also was vanity. 2 I said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?” 3 I searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine—my heart still guiding me with wisdom—and how to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was good for the children of man to do under heaven during the few days of their life. 4 I made great works. I built houses and planted vineyards for myself. 5 I made myself gardens and parks, and planted in them all kinds of fruit trees. 6 I made myself pools from which to water the forest of growing trees. 7 I bought male and female slaves, and had slaves who were born in my house. I had also great possessions of herds and flocks, more than any who had been before me in Jerusalem. 8 I also gathered for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and provinces. I got singers, both men and women, and many concubines, the delight of the sons of man.9 So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me. 10 And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all my toil, and this was my reward for all my toil. 11 Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it, and behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind, and there was nothing to be gained under the sun...24 There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, Ix saw, is from the hand of God, 25 for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment? 26 For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

We are back with a new episode in the new year! In our main topic, we debate a list of what 5 artists/groups would be in our next induction group into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame! Pop Culture Headlines includes a story of a family finding a grocery receipt from the late 90's who shared it to create a social media buzz + our thoughts on rising prices; The U.S. Government wants to make drinking alcohol great again and a lawsuit against McDonald's if the McRib sandwich contains actual rib meat!Warning as usual for some explicit language & content from us Idiots!Have a drink with us and listen weekly for pop culture talk, nerdy debates, personal insults & questionable jokes on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Vurbl, Goodpods, Podvine & more! Watch us on our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@convincingidiots?si=SWpsPG0wUhBwr-UkShow info can be found on our website: https://convincingidiots.wordpress.com/Find show links on our Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/ConvincingIdiotsEmail us at ConvincingIdiots@gmail.com. Main Podcast Page:https://open.spotify.com/show/6reEtw2dnPBsoAwu6ANYIxYouTube Music Channel:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxinIkXJOlSnvTMpiZo86x0kjPUqI3VBe&si=V9Z2XYXkWSQDfA-tEnjoying the show? Consider becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ConvincingIdiots Show merch store here:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/convincing-idiots?ref_id=33680Come be dumb with us! Listen and subscribe!

Send us a textIn this episode (339), we examine Hebrews 5: 11–6: 3, where the author pauses his teaching on Christ's high priesthood to deliver a loving rebuke: the believers have become "dull of hearing" from spiritual laziness and comfort, still needing milk when they should be on solid food and teaching others. Exploring what true discipleship means—entering the School of Christ, total surrender, making disciples, and living for Him—we're challenged to leave elementary foundations behind, grow in grace, excel still more, and pursue maturity through discipline, applying God's living Word, and fellowship. Avoid stagnation; embrace the vibrant, purposeful life Christ calls us to!Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC  or support the PMc Mission directly.Links:Jesse's SubstackBecome a PMc AmbassadorPMc Short-term CohortsMission FacilityVision TripPMc Missions BlogPartnerLong-Term MissionsMissionary InternshipPMc AcademiaThe Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPodcast Producer - Available PositionLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

Elliott takes his co-hosts on a tour of properties entering the public domain this year, and leads a brainstorming session about how we might revamp or reboot them, now that we don't have to pay anyone for the privilege.Tickets for Flop TV Season 3 are ON SALE! Also, we'll be back at San Francisco Sketchfest on January 25! Get tickets now! We'll be discussing legendary flop THE MASTER OF DISGUISE!Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets! It's got fun stuff in it!

Are you life to the fullest? Everywhere that you're going to look there's going to be another advertisement, resolution, product, or work out plan offering you the "good life". The life that you've always wanted, the life that you've always dreamed of, the life that makes you feel alive. What if the good life isn't found where we think that we'd find it but what if the good life is actually found in the art of finding beauty in the mess of the everyday?Journey with us at Elevate City through the ancient book of Ecclesiastes and learn how to find beauty in the chaos of life! We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

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Kat Miller, MA, is a TEDx and event speaker, counselor, and self-described Aging Enthusiast and Wonderment Catalyst. She's the founder of Age Freely and co-creator of the conversational card game “Older: A Renewable Life”. Kat helps people and culture break free from ageist narratives and shows how impermanence, along with the dynamic interplay of decline and expansion in aging, can open the door to the relationship with ourselves we've always longed for. To learn more about Kat, check out the following links: Kat's Website, TedX Talk, & Card Game: https://www.agefreely.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kat.miller.7370/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katagefreely/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-miller-8b72a1365/

In our previous video, we left with a beautiful image of jumping on the bed for 1 ½ hours straight.  Today, we have another vision worth considering: "Offer yourself freely to God."God does not compel belief.  He offers us the opportunity to offer ourselves. If we do so, on the day of His power and wrath, we will find ourselves jumping on the bed. Watch. Share. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/bGeqM4J14DM

Central to the Christmas Story is the arrival of the Munus Triplex, a theological term referring to Jesus's three roles: The Prophet who reveals, The Priest who reconciles, King who reigns. Having this view of Jesus changes everything for how we see the Christmas Story.In this sermon, Pastor Joe Baker unpacks the compassion, love, shepherd Heard of our Holy Priest forever -- Jesus. Not only is Jesus our great high priest who is able to care for our hearts in a way only He can, he calls us to be His priests here on Earth to usher in His Kingdom and dominion. We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

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