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If your dog barks or whines relentlessly at you, it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and anything but calm. In this episode, I'm sharing five practical (and slightly unconventional!) ways to help you stay consistent, even when your dog's demand barking is pushing every button you've got.If this episode hit a little too close to home, you'll love my workshop, A Fresh Look at Demand Barking. I'll help you understand what's really driving your dog's behaviour and show you practical, effective ways to break the cycle. The workshop is currently reduced from £55 to £35 until 21st August. Just use the code BARK at checkout.Register here: https://pawsupdogs.samcart.com/products/specialised-workshop-a-fresh-look-at-demand-barking-----------------------------------------1. If you'd like my support on your journey with your dog, please visit www.pawsupdogs.comI offer:- Self-paced online courses and a membership for dog guardians and trainers-  Digital 1:1 Trauma informed dog assessments for dog guardians and business assessments for dog trainers- Higher level mentorship for dog guardians and trainers2. To Join Canine Connection (my training and support membership for BOTH ends of the lead, please click here3. I love answering your listener questions so if you have a question for me, please click here to submit it and I might just answer it on the podcast!------------------------------------------------------------------------Here are some other resources available for you and your dog:1. To register for one of our behavioural workshops (for in depth support on everything from reactivity, recall, separation anxiety, leash walking, car travel, vet visits, puppies and more) please click here2. To join our free facebook group click here3. Are you a dog professional? Check out our podcast for pet pros here** Come and see us at www.pawsupdogs.com** Join our private facebook group. Click here** Follow us on instagram @pawsupdogstraining

Rules can easily become outdated in a community … or in a home. That’s why forward-thinking parents take a fresh look at their household rules. Jim Daly tells you how.Support Family MinistryIf you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Your next car might not be chosen by you or even by the dealer, and that's just one of the wild threads we pull this week. We kick things off with a fast, practical run through key automotive recalls, including a massive RAM pickup recall tied to a seat belt anchor issue, plus Jeep wheel concerns, Land Rover rearview camera trouble, and a Ford Bronco fire-risk note. If you like staying ahead of safety issues, this is the kind of recap that can save real headaches.Then we have some fun with our sold car roundup guessing game, and it turns into an unexpected lesson in classic car values. We throw out guesses, compare notes with our regulars, and react in real time as everything from a 1964 Buick Wildcat convertible to a rare Volvo 1800 finds its number. The moment that really flips the table is the 2001 Aston Martin DB7 V12, because the badge says “big money,” but the final price says “welcome to the cost of ownership.”We also share our take on the 2026 Lexus IS350 F Sport, from the styling tweaks to the upgraded infotainment and why a naturally aspirated V6 still feels like the right kind of “proven” in a daily driver sports sedan. We wrap with quick hits on the racing calendar, this week in auto history, and headlines that shape the future of the auto industry: AI shopping agents, tariff-driven supply chain pressure, and new interest in emergency door egress rules. If you enjoy smart car talk that stays grounded in real-world ownership, subscribe, share the show with a car friend, and leave us a review.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything looked good... but something just felt off? You were getting things done. The calendar was full. The projects were moving. From the outside, everything looked fine. But underneath the surface? Your patience was wearing thin. Your peace was harder to find. Your joy had quietly been replaced by pressure. If you've ever been there... you're not alone. In this special solo episode, Mitch shares a fresh insight from one of the Bible's most familiar passages, Galatians 5, that completely changed how he thinks about spiritual growth. For years, many of us have unknowingly treated the Fruit of the Spirit like a spiritual report card, believing we're supposed to manufacture more love, more joy, more patience, and more peace through sheer effort. But what if we've been reading it backwards? What if those qualities aren't measuring your relationship with God... but inviting you deeper into it? This simple shift brought Mitch freedom during a week when he needed it most. His hope is that it brings you the same encouragement.     What You'll Learn Why We Lose Joy Even When Life Looks Good Why high achievers often mistake pressure for progress The surprising reason "trying harder" usually doesn't produce more peace How to recognize the "dashboard lights" of your soul before burnout sets in A Fresh Look at the Fruit of the Spirit Why Paul intentionally uses the singular word "fruit" Why the Fruit of the Spirit was never meant to be a spiritual report card How walking with God naturally produces what we often try to manufacture ourselves Practical Ways to Reconnect With God Throughout Your Day Mitch's four favorite "dashboard prayers" How simple conversations with God can shift your perspective in the middle of a busy day Why functioning from love changes everything Kindness That Changes More Than Your Mood The richer biblical meaning behind kindness Real-life stories where choosing kindness completely changed the outcome Why kindness, usefulness, gentleness, and excellence are more connected than most people realize     Why This Episode Matters Many DREAM THINK DO listeners are leading teams, running businesses, raising families, serving their communities, and asking God what their next chapter looks like. Sometimes the answer isn't to work harder. Sometimes the invitation is simply to walk closer. This episode offers a practical, hope-filled reminder that the qualities we long for most aren't manufactured through effort. They're produced through relationship.     Resources Mentioned Galatians 5:22-23 Psalm 23:6 Mia Morris' America's Got Talent performance: click here!      This Week's Challenge This week, don't treat the Fruit of the Spirit like a checklist. Treat it like a dashboard. If one of those lights comes on... Pause. Take a breath. Ask God: What do You want me to know right now? Where do You want to meet me today? How can I walk with You in this moment? Then remember: You don't have to manufacture the fruit. You simply stay connected to the source.     Let's Keep the Conversation Going Which "dashboard light" has been flashing for you lately? Joy? Peace? Patience? Kindness? We'd love to hear what's resonating with you. Share this episode with a friend, then grab coffee and talk about it together. Sometimes one honest conversation is exactly what someone needs to remember... They're not climbing the mountain alone.

What if better data did not have to mean more paperwork? In this episode of Manager Minute, Sarah Leonard from the South Carolina Commission for the Blind and Pamela Clayton-Johnson from Maryland DORS join Carol Pankow to talk about their National Rehabilitation Leadership Institute research on the RSA-911. Their project takes a hard look at the growing administrative burden of federal reporting and asks a timely question: Are we collecting the right data for the right reasons? Sarah and Pamela discuss their recommendation to remove 71 data elements they believe exceed statutory requirements, while still maintaining accountability and protecting the integrity of VR data. The conversation also explores the importance of involving frontline staff, using data to improve services, and creating space for counselors to spend more time doing what matters most: helping individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful employment. Tune in for a thoughtful, practical, and refreshingly candid conversation about smarter data, stronger services, and leadership that challenges the field to think differently. Listen Here   Full Transcript {Music} Sarah: That's kind of my whole philosophy of who I am as a person. I'm always looking for how we can do things better and questioning, like why we're doing things like, why are we reporting this? Why are we doing that? And so I think that kind of shows up in the paper. Pamela: I think we chose to focus on streamlining the RSA nine over 11 report, because we recognize how much time and energy staff spend on administrative tasks and reporting requirements. Sarah: Were spending all this time to report this data. It must be important. It must be being used somewhere. but, I am not seeing that for some of this. Intro voice: Manager minute, brought to you by the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center. Conversations powered by VR. One manager at a time, one minute at a time. Here is your host, Carol Pankow. Carol: Welcome to the Manager Minute. Today, we're joined by Sarah Leonard, planning and reporting director from South Carolina Commission for the Blind, and Pamela Clayton-Johnson, program manager for the Eligibility Unit at Maryland DORS. So how are you doing today, Sarah? Sarah: Good. I'm doing great. How are you? Carol: Awesome. And Pamela, how about you? Pamela: I'm good. Enjoying all this rain that we had within the last week. Carol: Oh, nice. Well, we're in a heat wave. I'm in Minnesota, and, boy, it's been smoking hot. Sarah: It's been hot here. Carol: So Sarah and Pamela recently published a cohort project through the National Rehabilitation Leadership Institute that takes a thoughtful and timely look at the RSA 911. Their paper, Smarter Data, Better Outcomes, explores how reporting requirements have evolved over time, and the growing administrative burden on agencies, and what it would mean to streamline data collection in a way that would better support the core mission of vocational rehabilitation, which is helping individuals achieve employment and strengthening America's workforce. Their work raises important questions for the field about the balance between compliance, data, and outcomes, and offers practical ideas for rethinking how we can approach federal reporting moving forward. So let's dig in. So let's start with each of you. How did you get into vocational rehabilitation and what drew you to this work. And Pamela, I'm going to go to you first. Pamela: Okay. My interest in vocational rehabilitation began in 1999, after one of my close friends sustained a gunshot wound and became a quadriplegic. He was no longer able to do the work he had done before, but he still had a strong desire to work and remain independent. I began to help him research for programs and resources that could support him. And during that process, I discovered the Division of Rehabilitation Services DORS. So that experience changed my life and inspired me to pursue a career helping individuals with disabilities achieve their goal and match their full potential. I later earned my graduate degree in adult Education with a minor in Rehabilitation counseling, which allowed me to combine my passion for education, advocacy and services to others. Carol: That is an amazing story. You are the first person I've heard with like a story like that. And how is your friend doing today? Pamela: He is doing great. He is living independently. He has services in place for him. It's been so many years and he is doing well and he's thriving. So oh. Pamela: Yes. Carol: He's lucky to have a friend like you. I think that's awesome. Pamela: Yes. Carol: Sarah, how about you?How'd you get involved in VR? Sarah: My journey to VR is a recent one. I just started in VR in 2023, and I actually started my career as a public education teacher. And when I was looking to kind of make a career change, I was looking to kind of stay in the public service realm and ended up finding some job openings with the Commission for the blind and kind of my experience as an educator and everything. It just was kind of a natural fit. So I really enjoyed kind of the past three years now, and I'm excited for what's to come. Carol: Very cool. I remember when you first started, I feel like it was longer ago than three years. Time passes really fast. Sarah: It does. Carol: You both participated in NRLI live, and I just want to know a little bit about what that experience was like. And how did it shape your thinking as an emerging leader? And Sarah, I'll ping you first on that. Sarah: NRLI was an amazing experience and I learned so much from the staff from NRLI, but also just from connecting with so many VR professionals across the US. The way it's structured, you meet four times over the course of almost a year. And I think kind of as the year progresses, you are in different places in like kind of what you're doing at work. So when you come together each time as a group, you're kind of experiencing something different and everyone else kind of brings their own experiences and their different kind of situations currently occurring in their agencies to those conversations. So as like an emerging leader. It's just really helped me kind of see the bigger picture of VR on the national scale and how I kind of fit into that on the state level. Carol: Yeah, I love that so much because you see people from start to end because I get to help participate, at least in one of the weeks with doing some of the training, but really seeing how kind of the light bulbs are going on for you guys with that whole bigger national picture. I think that's awesome. Sarah: Yeah. Pamela: Right. Carol: How about you, Pamela? Pamela: Well, participating in the National Rehabilitation Leadership Institute was a very rewarding and eye opening experience for me. It gave me the opportunity to connect with rehabilitation professionals across the country, and who all share the same passion for helping individuals with disabilities succeed. The experience helped shape my thinking as an emerging leader by teaching me the importance of collaboration, advocacy and being servant leadership. I learned that leadership is not just about managing people, it's about listening and supporting others, creating positive change of course, and making sure the voice of the people we serve are heard. The institute also encouraged me to think bigger about the future of vocational rehabilitation and the impact we have in helping individuals achieve independency, employment and a better quality of life. It strengthened my confidence as a leader, and it also reminded me that growth happens when you are willing to learn from others and step outside of your comfort zone, and being a part of the group really helped me step outside my comfort zone. So it was an amazing experience for me. Carol: I love that, and I know they have that coaching component. And so you each get a like a mentor coach that is with you throughout the whole time. And that I just think adds an extra element, like a personal touch for you specifically and all of that. So it really is a great, great program. NRLI is about building leadership capacity and driving change. How did that show up in this project that you chose to take on? And I'll throw that to either of you. Sarah: I mean, that's our whole project. Pamela: right. Sarah: Our whole goal was to kind of advocate for some changes in terms of reporting, specifically the 911. So I think that's kind of my whole philosophy of who I am as a person. I'm always looking for how we can do things better and questioning like why we're doing things like, why are we reporting this? Why are we doing that? And so I think that kind of shows up in the paper. Carol: So what led you guys specifically to go after the RSA 911 for your project? I know you went through some iterations of different topics you were going to pick. Pamela: Yes. I think we chose to focus on streamlining the RSA 911 report because we recognize how much time and energy staff spend on administrative tasks and reporting requirements. Our goal was basically to look at ways to reduce the burden, so vocational rehabilitation staff could spend more time focusing on what truly matters, which is helping individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. We wanted to help shift the focus to building America's workforce and improving outcomes for the people we serve. This project taught me that leadership is about identifying the challenges and working together to find solutions, and being willing to advocate for meaningful change that benefit both the staff and consumers. It also showed me the importance, of course, of innovation and thinking about how systems and processes can work more effectively while still meeting federal requirements. So we ponder over a lot of different topics, and this is the one that we end up with. So I'm happy with all that we did with this particular paper and all that I have learned in this process. Carol: So Sarah, you specifically, I know have lived this burden of the RSA 911 every day. How would you describe it to other folks that may not understand? Like, what's the big deal about that? Sarah: I think what people don't realize is how much that report really drives like agency processes, just like day to day. The data that we collect as VR agencies as a part of the intake process, the closure process, all of that that gets reported on the 911. And then for those who aren't kind of in it every day, kind of one of the biggest shocks when they start kind of looking at what is all involved, especially, I think Pamela did this. She went to her person in Maryland who oversees the 911 and asked to see kind of the whole data file that gets submitted up to RSA. And I think that's kind of what puts it into perspective. So for those that haven't seen that, there's a line for every single consumer at your agency who has an open case or was applying for services that quarter or who has closed within the past six quarters. And they stay on that report for those six quarters after they close. And for each of those participants, those individual people, there's a ton of columns of data that gets reported for each of those consumers. And those are the data elements of the 911. And so for those that haven't seen that, I would really encourage them to just ask the person at their agency who is in charge of the 911 just to kind of it puts things in perspective. I think that all of those entries into the case management system, like all of that gets reported out in some sort of fashion on that 911. And so there's stuff that has to go on in the background too. Like our field staff, of course have to collect the data, but most agencies have a whole case management system team who kind of keeps their case management system running. And those data elements all have to be maintained with coding in the back of the system, so that it can get reported out correctly on that report. So there's field staff hours that go into this report. There's technical staff hours that go into this report. And then of course there's data collection that may be involved as well that has to go into the report. So that's a collaboration between technical and people in positions like myself, but then also the field staff to make corrections if those are needed on the 911. So. Carol: And how many data elements are there exactly? Sarah: Over 300. Yeah. Pamela: Yes, it was over 300. And we understand how important that report is for the vocational rehabilitation industry. So we recognize that the counselors and employees spend a large amount of time entering and reviewing data, which can sometimes take away from the direct services to consumers. So we just wanted to explore ways to make the process more efficient. Carol: Well, you guys make the point because you say in your paper the reporting requirements expanded beyond what's required in statute. And so why does that matter to the field right now? Sarah: Well, it's just extra work. Like if we're going to expand the requirements beyond what is like actually legally required, there should be a reason for that. And some of these data elements that are beyond kind of legal requirements, you know, like with the rehab act and everything, some of those data elements, I don't see them being used by RSA. I don't see them being used by Congress in any way. So RSA puts out an annual report to Congress every year, and the amount of data that actually goes into that report is very small, compared to the over 300 data elements that are reported for each consumer at every VR agency in the country. Pamela: And it just increased the workload for staffing agencies. You know, when reporting requirements continue to grow for the counselors and staff, they can spend more time focusing on paperwork instead of the data entry and working directly with the consumers and employees. You know, this can impact, of course, you know, the efficiency, staff morale and overall ability to provide timely services. So it's especially important because the VR agencies, which is us, are focused on helping build America's workforce by supporting individuals with disabilities in reaching their employment goals. So the field wants to make sure that the focus stays on serving people. That's the main goal, creating opportunities and improving employment outcomes, not becoming overwhelmed by administrative tasks, you know? So that was our main focus. Carol: Yeah, I hear that a lot. You know, people are like, I'm just pushing paper now. Pamela: Right? Carol: I'm the data collector. Instead of having time to actually talk to the people. So was that like your biggest realization that all that data wasn't actually going into the reported to Congress? Sarah: That was one of them for me. I think because I just would expect, if we're giving this data out, it would be being used in some sort of way. We're spending all this time to report this data. It must be important. It must be being used somewhere. But I'm not seeing that for some of this. When I kind of came to that realization, I was like, well, then why are we doing all this work? Why are we doing this to ourselves? Yeah, that for me, it was. Pamela: Yeah, we still understand that equity and good data are important, but there also needs to be balanced so agencies can effectively carry out the mission and the best support the people that we serve. So that's our main focus. We want to make sure that we're providing, you know, services to consumers instead of spending a lot of time on paperwork and things that, you know, they're not even looking at or is not meaningful. So it's just like, we're just trying to focus on what matters and balance out the workload. Carol: You did a really thorough job on being super specific on the data elements you recommended that got removed. I mean, it was like, I'm like, holy cow, because it was like you went through the whole entire directory and there were a lot, I don't even know how many, but how did you guys go about doing that to decide the elements that you were recommending to remove? Sarah: We spent a lot of time reading the laws and the regulations. I read the Rehab Act and spent time kind of analyzing that to determine like, what is actually required by the Rehab Act for us to report on. And after doing that review, I came to the conclusion that these 71 data elements that we proposed in our paper. There's no kind of legal requirement for those to be reported in the way that they're currently asking us to report them. Pamela: Right. Sarah: So most of the data elements that we propose to remove are related to service provider type. And the Rehab Act stipulates that only aggregate data on the types of providers and agency uses needs to be reported in some sort of fashion, but it does not stipulate that it needs to be reported on an individual case level for each of the services every quarter, which is what we're essentially doing right now through the 911. Pamela: And Sarah has so much experience because this is what she does every single day. So she was very, very helpful in teaching me about all the different data elements and what is used and things like that. So it was very informative. I had learned so much throughout the process when we were researching this paper and just trying to make sure that we're accurate on what we're reporting. Carol: Yeah, I liked it because I felt like you guys were very thoughtful and you approached this in a really good way and did an extremely thorough job. I would think RSA would be super interested in what you did. Have you spoken to RSA and maybe if you did, like what was that conversation like? You're kind of calling their baby ugly, you know? Pamela: We actually met with them. We met with Michael Quinn and he provided great insight and was very open to hearing our ideas and concerns regarding the RSA 911 report process. One of the biggest things that we learned was the importance of collaboration and having honest conversations about the challenges VR agencies face. It was encouraging also to hear that he believed our paper and research were realistic and thoughtfully developed. He also shared that his team will review our paper and take our recommendations into consideration, which showed us that there's value in bringing forth ideas that could improve processes within the vocational rehabilitation system. For me, it reinforced the idea that meaningful change starts with research, communication, and a willingness to work together to find practical solutions. Of course, that benefits both agencies and the individuals we serve. So meeting with his team was very informative and he was very realistic with the expectations and things like that. It was good. Sarah: We actually met with him twice, so we met with him once while we were kind of developing the paper. And that's what really shaped kind of our approach to writing the paper and research that we did. He told us in a bit of a cryptic way. He told us that we needed to think inside the box first and then think outside of it. So he encouraged us to read the laws, read the regulations. So that's kind of what shaped our method to collecting all of the research and the knowledge that we needed in order to be able to propose these changes. And then just meeting with him and his team kind of after the paper was done, when we went to DC for the final session of NRLI, It was really encouraging because him and his team were really open to the recommendations that we were making. And also, they said it was like getting public comment before the public comment period. So as everyone knows, the RSA 911 is up for renewal and was recently posted for public comment through the OMB. So they, I think, genuinely are looking for feedback on their reports and things like that. And I would really encourage agencies to take advantage of the public comment period on these reports, not just on the 911, but on the RSA 17, the 15, all of those different reports that we have to do, because RSA genuinely, I think, wants our feedback and wants to know the burden that it's putting on agencies and our ideas for streamlining. Carol: So I'm sure you're quoting this paper in the public comment, correct? Pamela: Yes. Sarah: Yes. Carol: Yeah, that's great. Well, you both bring up a really good point about being able to like do the research and speak up because I have heard for years people complaining about the 911, but I have never seen anyone do the job that you two did to dig in deep, do your research, do all the homework, and I'm glad Michael steered you down that path. Like read the rehab act... Pamela: right. Carol: ...look at the things, what's required, and then going back and meticulously, like coming up with 71 data elements. Wasn't 78 or 69. You came up with 71. You go, these are the ones. We don't need them. And I think a lot of times in VR, we kind of complain about things, but we don't always bring it up to the source that could do something about it because they just hear us anecdotally like, oh, you know, it's too much. But what exactly and what exactly could be removed? I think you did the work. People are going to be super happy about this if you get some success with that. Pamela: Yes. Carol: So if your recommendations were implemented. What do you think would be the biggest shift agencies would feel in their day to day operations? Pamela: I believe the biggest shift for VR agencies will feel is having more time and flexibility to focus on serving consumers, instead of spending so much time on administrative tasks and data entry. You know, counselors and staff will likely experience a reduction in paperwork as well and reporting burden, which could improve efficiency, reduce stress and allow more attention to be placed on counseling, job placement, employee engagement, and consumer support. I think agencies will still be able to collect important data and maintain accountability, because that's still important, but the process could become more streamlined and meaningful. The goal is not to remove the reporting, but to make sure the information being collected truly adds value and support that better outcomes. So overall, the biggest change will be shifting more time and energy back to the mission of vocational rehabilitation, which is helping individuals with disabilities prepared for, obtain and maintain meaningful employment while supporting America's workforce. Sarah: I think as well, like we call for removing those 71 data elements, but we also call for RSA to take a genuine look at the number of burden hours through the Paperwork Reduction Act and determine a more accurate estimate of those hours. And then also, we call for them to explore some opportunities to develop some centralized federal databases and data sharing systems, so that information on other WIOA program involvement and things like post-exit wages and credential data, that data could be more easily obtained by agencies. So a lot of agencies right now, they have to kind of manage these individual agreements with these... Carol: Right. Pamela: Right. Sarah: ...different entities to obtain some of this data. And so if we could in some way centralize that, so that whole process is easier. Agencies wouldn't have to kind of independently maintain these agreements with separate Agencies or organizations. Pamela: Right. Carol: Yeah, I thought that was a very interesting point. Thinking about that centralized data collection, I know like DDS, Pamela, you worked in that, you know, Pamela: yes. Carol: There is our centralized system. I used to manage DDS. And so thinking about kind of that nationwide database or whatever that you could possibly have. Now, I suppose people would say it's a little easier said than done, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. Was there any traction? Did you get to talk to Michael about that concept at all? Sarah: We did, and his comments back were kind of similar to what you just said, that it's easier said than done. But, you know, we have things like the Swiss data right now for wages. So I think it could be done. It just wouldn't be, you know, at the snap of your fingers, it would take some time to develop those. Carol: Well, you guys can be part of something like magnificently great. That could happen with your recommendations. I love it. Pamela: Yes. Carol: So stepping back as emerging leaders, what advice would you give others about like balancing compliance, data collection and achieving those real employment outcomes? What advice would you give agencies as they're facing all this? Pamela: I would say that it's important to remember that compliance data collection and employment outcomes all matter, but the mission should always stay centered on the people we serve. Data reporting are important because they help show accountability, measure progress, and tell the story of the work being done. However, we have to be careful that the process does not become overwhelming, that it takes away from direct services and meaningful engagement with consumers. My advice would be to focus on balance, use data as a tool to improve services and outcomes, not just a task to complete. Encourage teamwork, open communication and innovation when looking at processes and systems. It is also important for leaders to listen to frontline staff because they often understand where the biggest challenges exist and most importantly, never lose sight of the ultimate goal, which is helping individuals with disabilities achieve independency, meaningful employment, and success in their lives. Sarah: Pamela, I think you summed that up beautifully. Pamela: Thank you. Sarah: Yeah. I think my biggest advice to agencies is to start looking at your data and looking at your data with your front line workers who are in it every day and doing the job. They deserve to see that data and be involved in conversations surrounding that data. And it's a culture shift to kind of get your agency talking about that data, especially if you've not done it before. Some field staff, I'm sure, have never heard of the RSA 911 before in some agencies. So I think they deserve to be in those conversations and those conversations. I think it equips them to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively. Carol: I think people get so exhausted. I feel like sometimes with the collection of the data and making sure it's accurate, and then you submit it. And then on the other end, I know when we go on and do TA and you ask people about like the data or the observations, this isn't everywhere, but I think sometimes it gets so exhausted by the process, you forget to, on the other end, actually like use it and take a look at what the data is telling you. And I love that you said, you know, to involve your frontline staff because there have been different times we have like, say we look at the data dashboards and we're doing a little training with an agency and we have the field staff in there. They've never seen any of it. They don't know where this goes. They just know they have to do this thing where they're collecting all this stuff and it goes to some mysterious place, but they have no idea what it says. And it really is the story of your agency that does get communicated to Congress. Otherwise, they don't have any way to know about the anecdotal, awesome, wonderful things that are happening and getting people into employment unless you have something you can share. So we don't want to fall down at the very last minute and go, okay, we did all the thing, but we're not letting anybody know internally about what's going on with our data and then making changes as a result of it. You know, when you see different trends or things happening, being able to go in and go like, hey, what's up? You guys and the frontline people are sometimes, well, not sometimes they are the best people to talk to. They see what's happening and it comes out in the data. And everybody's sitting in central office like, mm, what's going on in that region? Go talk to that region and find out what's happening. Pamela: Exactly. The frontline staff, we need them. We need to get feedback from them because they are important in the decision making regarding things that, you know, the input and things like that for the different data elements. And I had a conversation with some of my staff because I work, you know, on the front line, just getting answers regarding, you know, different data entries at the time that they spend gathering information. So it was a lot of information that I learned. And just looking at the RSA 911 for the first time, it was overwhelming because I didn't even know all that information was being collected and used. So it was eye opening for me. Carol: And bless her heart, she does it all day, every day, I know. Are you sure you're happy you left public to do this? Sarah: And I think talking with our field staff about like the 911 data, for instance, like that, like just like NRLI, how we kind of came to this realization of how we fit into this bigger kind of national picture. I think for our staff, having conversations around our data and things like that can help them see that as well. Carol: Yeah. That's cool. So one last thing for you all. What about a little plug for NRLI, is there any like if we have listeners out there going like, what's this thing you all participated in? Do you have any kind of little plug you want to tell them about why they should do that program? Pamela: It was a leadership program, a leadership program where all people from all over the world, different walks in their career path participated. And I learned so much from people networking in itself. We still stay in contact, and their system sometimes may be a little different from how we do our things in Maryland. But just being around those folks that we are passionate about, the vocational rehabilitation process was just amazing and very fulfilling for me, and I think it will be an amazing experience for anyone that wants to be a part of this career path to participate. It was an awesome experience for me. Carol: I love that. Sarah: I really appreciated how, I guess intentional the whole entire experience like is designed like. So I think it's really intentional that it happens over the course of like basically a whole year. And then the different sessions or each week has kind of like a different almost like theme, I guess, or concept that you're learning that week. And then by the time you get to the final session in DC, it's kind of the culmination of everything that you've learned. But since time has passed and it's not just kind of like a one and  done thing, you have also kind of matured in your career. At least that's kind of how I felt as I went through it. I also started supervising two new people during that time period. So it was all very relevant and very, I guess, eye opening. But then also there's something I think, really important about it being a leadership program that's also in the lens of VR, right? Like there's tons of leadership programs out there, but they're not kind of tailored towards being a leader in VR. And so I think that's what makes NRLI so unique and different. Pamela: Most definitely. Carol: Yeah, I've seen over time, you know, those cohorts, you make those networks of friends, you guys have, you know, chat groups and all different things and getting together when you're at a conference or, you know, just people to call on and get ideas. If you run into trouble at your agency. You're like, oh, I'm gonna pick up the phone, I'm calling Pamela now, or I'm calling Sarah because they might have a different perspective on that. And I just love that transplanting of ideas across the country. There's such great benefit in that. I'm so glad you guys had a great experience. Pamela: I did, it was amazing. Carol: Thank you both today for this conversation. I'm expecting great things from your paper. I'm really hoping that it is the start of some cool changes. And thank you for joining me. Appreciate you both. Sarah: Thank you. Pamela: Thank you so much. {Music} Outro Voice: Conversations powered by VR, one manager at a time. One minute at a time. Brought to you by the VRTAC. Catch all of our podcast episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening.

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Hello everyone! Classroom management has never been more important in schools. Study after study cites one of the biggest reasons for teachers leaving the classroom has to do with student behavior. While we can't control everything, we can come together and think about how to create classrooms that support the best behavior students can have and cultivate a great learning environment. To help with this, I have brought on Claire English — a fellow podcaster, classroom management trainer, and all around fantastic educator. In this episode, we discuss what modern classroom management looks like, how to reframe to focus on the key factors that lead to effective classroom management, and so much more.

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier break down the All Blacks' five changes for Saturday's test against Italy and ask the big question: has Dave Rennie gone too far with his selections? The boys also look ahead to the second test of 2026, discussing what the changes mean for the All Blacks and what fans can expect when they take the field this weekend. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Over the past year, our Woven Bible studies have journeyed through all 150 psalms together. In light of that focus, our leadership team has been reading through Open and Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life by W. David O. Taylor. Today, he joins us from Austin, where he serves as a priest, author, and seminary professor with his wife Phaedra and their 2 kids. In this conversation, David reflects on how Eugene Peterson encouraged him nearly 30 years ago to immerse himself in the Psalms, a practice that deeply shaped his spiritual formation. He shares the heart behind his book, highlighting the remarkable gift of the Psalms: they free us to approach God vulnerably, inviting us to bring our raw emotions ranging from anger to grief, joy to sadness. He points us to the movement from lament to praise throughout the book  — a movement that mirrors both the grand story of Scripture and the direction of our lives in Christ.David and Phaedra have also created several beautiful and practical resources to help you and I engage more deeply with the Psalms. You can find more information about those in the show notes below.Memorable Quotes:“There is a theological purpose to the psalms, and a devotional, or doxological purpose to the psalms. The theological purpose of the psalms is to teach us how to talk to God and how to listen to God.”“The doxological or devotional purpose of the psalter is to counter the effects of original sin.”“The Psalms are helping us to stay pliable and gentle and humble and open so that the grace of God has a fighting chance as it were to continue to attune our hearts to the things of God.”“We have to be retrained in the grammar of prayer.”“God is giving us this language to be able to be fully sad and fully mad, righteously sad, righteously mad, but not move to bad, in a manner of speaking.”“God comes to us in the psalms more so than any other part of the Bible or book of the Bible, at least in the Old Testament, as a shepherd.”“A lot of the gift of these poets is that they're helping us to re-see, and to re-feel, and re-perceive our own lives.”“But these very visceral, bodily, sensory things, are actually God's designed provision to bring us to healing…God has made us with bodies that have bodily needs and our bodies are aids to our movement towards a place of peace and equanimity and a settledness…God wants us to yell, God wants us to howl, God wants us to have these ugly cries.”“It seems impudent, but it's not. It's God ordained holy language to let it all out, and to let it all out in faithful ways.”“God knows that His people will always need language to tell Him how mad they are when they are in experiences suffering from physical abuse, spiritual abuse, economic abuse, political abuse, legal abuse, any kind of abuse.”“Other scholars helpfully come along and tell us that the reason we have this revenge language is to deliver us from acting upon our revenge fantasies.” “Bonhoeffer, the German theologian of the mid-20th Century, who was hung for his Christian convictions by the Nazis, he said that no Christian has any right to pray the imprecatory Psalms until and unless he has stood before the cross of Christ and reckoned with his own sin, his own brokenness, his own tendencies to want to dash the babies of others against the rocks.” “The other gift that the psalms give us is the invitation to practice joy, so I might not be feeling it, and the psalms aren't wanting us to fake it, but they are inviting us to practice joy.”“I think what I would hope is that folks would allow the psalms to become a lifelong companion.”Show Notes:www.wdavidotaylor.comOpen and Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to LifeOpen and Unafraid: Prayer CardsPrayer for Life CardsBono & Eugene Peterson: The Psalms Substack (@wdavidotaylor) and Instagram (@davidtaylor_theologian)

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What if the prodigal son story isn't about a lost boy, but about a Father who never stopped running toward him? In this episode we explore Luke 15 through the lens of grace, compassion, and unconditional love. Catherine unpacks the heart of God as revealed in the parable of the prodigal son, the lost sheep, and the lost coin. You'll discover how God doesn't wait for you to clean up before He embraces you. He runs toward you in your mess, clothes you in His identity, and throws a party just because you're home. In this episode: - Why God is the one who seeks, not the one who waits - The difference between the younger son's rebellion and the older son's bitterness - How your behavior doesn't define your identity as a son or daughter of God - What it means to be clothed in the Father's robe, ring, and shoes - Why grace always celebrates, even when religion condemns If you've ever felt too far gone, too broken, or too bitter to come home, this message is for you. God's love is bigger than your mess. Need a fresh encounter with God? Register for Pursued By Love: https://catherinetoon.com/pursuedbylove To support the ministry with tax-deductible donations: https://catherinetoon.com/support/ Marked by Love, Revised & Expanded Edition is here:
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She became famous for her work that said trees communicate through a forest web. But Suzanne Simard's research also faced backlash. Not only is she defending her work as a scientist, she's back with a new book expanding on it. Together with Tsimshian scientist Teresa Ryan, Kwakwaka'wakw artist and hereditary chief Rande Cook, and lawyer Chris Rusnak, she takes to the stage at UBC with our own Laura Lynch to talk about forests, trees and how to combine western and Indigenous science, along with the law, to make the case for change that helps the climate.

Welcome to Bond Investment Mentor! In this episode, Chris explores why most investment policies are built to fight the last crisis and how that reactive approach leaves institutions exposed to emerging risks. He shares a practical six-step approach for transforming your investment policy into a forward-looking strategic tool. In this episode: Market & Rate Update (1:37) NEW! Sub-Debt Reference Guide (LEARN MORE) (6:09) Taking a Fresh Look at Your Investment Policy Statement (8:18) Looking Backward - The Reactive Approach What an Effective IPS Actually Is 6 Steps to Building a Forward-Looking IPS Working with Nelson Capital Advisors (29:23) If you have questions about anything covered in this episode, please email me at Chris @ BondInvestmentMentor.com. Do you know someone who could benefit from this information? Please share this episode and podcast with them! You will find more articles, tips, and resources about fixed-income investing and portfolio management at BondInvestmentMentor.com. Check it out! Let's Connect via Social Media! LinkedIn: Christopher Nelson, CFA Connect with Nelson Capital Advisors Interested in discussing how these concepts apply to your institution? I'd welcome the conversation. Email: Chris@NelsonCapitalAdvisors.com Phone: 207-420-2442 Website: NelsonCapitalAdvisors.com About Nelson Capital Advisors Nelson Capital Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, specializing in serving community banks and credit unions. We provide investment advisory services, portfolio management consulting, investment policy development, and fixed-income strategy guidance. Bond Investment Mentor LLC and Nelson Capital Advisors are commonly owned entities. For detailed information about Nelson Capital Advisors' services, fees, and potential conflicts of interest, please review our Form ADV Part 2A brochure. Important Disclaimer The content in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice for your specific situation. For advice tailored to your institution's needs, please contact Nelson Capital Advisors directly.

Planned giving is often seen as complex and intimidating, but is it really that complicated?  Today's conversation takes a closer look at what planned giving truly involves and why many organizations may be approaching it the wrong way. This episode uncovers simple yet powerful ideas that can transform how fundraisers think about long-term giving! Tess Conrad is the Founder & Principal Consultant at Full Potential Fundraising. She helps small fundraising teams build and grow effective planned giving programs. The discussion covers key myths, strategies, and practical insights on planned giving. Tess explains that planned giving is often overcomplicated by focusing too much on tax and estate planning, when the real role of fundraisers is to inspire donors. She emphasizes that planned giving is not limited to wealthy donors, but includes loyal supporters with long-term potential.  The conversation also highlights the importance of a strong base of loyal donors, a long-term mindset, and meaningful engagement rather than just pledges. Tess further shares insights about using simple tools such as interest checkboxes, maintaining consistent communication, and aligning giving opportunities with donors' values. Overall, she presents planned giving as a trust-based, relationship-driven strategy that can significantly strengthen overall fundraising efforts. In this episode, you will be able to:  Understand planned giving beyond technical details. Recognize common myths in planned giving. Identify loyal donors as key prospects. Assess readiness for planned giving. Adopt a long-term fundraising mindset. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point

Join Pastor Keith and Pastor Chris as they talk about having a Fresh Look on Easter.----Send your questions to 315@jacksonfbc.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram @jacksonfbcFor more information on our podcast or our church, go to jacksonfbc.com

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In this episode of Redemption Talks, we discuss common questions about how to read the Bible and which translation to choose, especially for people new to church or faith. We look at how chapters and verses function, what cross-references are, and why different translations exist, ranging from more literal to more readable and paraphrased options. Let's find out which Bible translation is best!

Outdoor adventurer, Bear Grylls, shares his faith journey, overcoming challenges, and about the most exciting and difficult project of his life - writing about The Greatest Story Ever Told - the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Receive a copy of The Greatest Story Ever Told and an audio download of "A Fresh Look at Faith and the Gospel with Bear Grylls" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

In today's episode: Magic Kingdom'S Massive Transformation Haunted Mansion Getting A Fresh Look Avengers Campus Construction Milestone At Dca Theme Park Shark Daily is your morning rundown of everything happening at Disney and Universal theme parks. Follow us: @ThemeParkShark on Instagram and Threads Full coverage: themeparkshark.com

Datshiane Navanayagam talks to two women who changed paths to design and manufacture their own shoes in their own countries. A former environmental engineer in India and former interior designer from Egypt explain how they found their passion.Anita Soundar was a chemical engineer before deciding to follow her need for self-expression and footwear design. While working at her father's small factory in Chenai she studied footwear design from Italy to the Netherlands to China, learning about design to pattern making, hand crafting to mass production. In 2023 she won a global footwear award for natural material vegan footwear and an International Design Award in 2025. Her quirky designs for her company The Disobedience are made from natural materials like cotton, tomato and banana skins, have featured in high-fashion magazines like Elle India.Reem Hamed is Egyptian. She trained as an architect and set up an interior design company before turning to shoe design and manufacture. Her shoes are handcrafted and embroidered by artisanal Egyptian women. She says “comfort is not just about the way they make your feet feel… Comfort is a state of mind.” She's wants to ensure the craftswomen that make shoes for her company, Ramla, are valued, working in good conditions and passionate about what they do.Produced by Jane Thurlow(Image: (L) Reem Hamed, credit Malak Hammouda. (R) Anita Soundar credit Team Disobedience.)

The Go Radio Football Show: 19th of January 2026. Don't miss it, PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Join Paul Cooney, Mark Guidi and Barry Ferguson as they tear into a packed weekend of Scottish Cup action, transfer window urgency, and two clubs heading in very different directions. Listeners get instant value with rapid‑fire insights, strong opinions, and inside‑track info on what's brewing behind the scenes at Celtic and Rangers. Rangers: Excitement, Expectations & A Growing Identity Rangers' new signings take centre stage — especially Skov Olsen, whose pedigree and style have Barry buzzing. Miovski's hat‑trick sparks debate: is this the turning point for a striker fans nearly wrote off? Squad trimming starts. Who's next out the door? Who should be? Danny Röhl's message is clear: confidence is building, physicality is returning, and silverware is the target. Celtic: Winning — but wobbling Despite three straight wins under Martin O'Neill, concern dominates the fan conversation. Transfer frustrations reaching boiling point — still no No.9, just 14 days left. Maswanhise from Motherwell? Fofana? Are these realistic? Are they good enough? O'Neill's calm exterior hides a pressing truth: Celtic must strengthen fast. Hearts up next — a season‑defining test. Hearts: Contenders or Under Pressure? Shankland's injury is a hammer blow — what does this mean for their title push? Devlin's absence compounds the issue. Remaining fixtures look brutal… and massively important. Scottish Cup Weekend Recap No seismic shocks… but Dunfermline knocking out Hibs definitely raised eyebrows. Falkirk's big moment, Airdrie's gritty progress, and Stenhousemuir's superb statement. Dundee's resurgence continues under Presley. Standout Caller Moments Fans deliver some of the episode's sharpest talking points: Requests for more Scottish players at Rangers spark debate about balancing pedigree with league know‑how. Celtic fan frustration peaks: "What's the transfer strategy?!” Is the board stuck in the past? Is Celtic's model outdated? The panel pull no punches. Beyond the SPFL AFCON chaos with Morocco and Senegal walking off — dissected and debated. Scotland confirmed for glamour friendlies vs Japan and Curaçao ahead of the World Cup. Lewis Ferguson vs Celtic on Thursday — family pride meets European pressure. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, YouTube, Smart Speaker - launch Go Radio - and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

Rethinking Scripture Podcast - Episode 99 - Matthew 10 - The Lost Sheep of the House of Israel: A Fresh Look at Jesus' Mission InstructionsJanuary 12, 2026 - Host: Dr. Gregory HallIn this episode we continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew. This episode discusses Matthew  chapter 10—Jesus' second major discourse. It's where Jesus commissions His twelve disciples. We discuss the list of apostles, the true meaning of the 'lost sheep of the house of Israel,' and the challenging instructions on freely giving, expecting persecution, and taking up the cross. Readers often adopt Jesus' instructions as their own, but what if the instructions in chapter 10 were only for the original 12 disciples?Referenced Resources:Carson, D. A. (1991). The Gospel according to John (p. 159). Inter-Varsity Press; W.B. Eerdmans."Certainly the other disciples mentioned in these verses belonged to the band of the twelve apostles. The most likely suggestion is that Nathanael is the personal name of ‘Bartholomew', (i.e. identifying the person as the son of someone: ‘the son of Tholomaeus' or the like). In three of the four lists of apostles, this Bartholomew is linked with Philip (Mt. 10:3; Mk. 3:18; Lk. 6:14; but not Acts 1:13)".Show Music:Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos SantosTransition Music - produced by Jacob A. HallPodcast Website:The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.comMy New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/Sister site: RethinkingRest.comRethinking Rest... the Book is now available. The Rethinking Rest audiobook is available only on Audible: More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture Twitter: @RethinkingStuffInstagram: Rethinking_ScriptureYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLAPowered and distributed by Simplecast.

THE MACKINTOSH MAN (1973) rarely gets top billing in Cold War spy cinema—but should it? In this episode of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, Dan and Tom take a fresh, clear-eyed look at John Huston's subdued espionage thriller starring Paul Newman and James Mason. Overshadowed by flashier spy movies, THE MACKINTOSH MAN instead leans into bureaucracy, moral ambiguity, and procedural realism. The question is simple: does that restraint elevate the movie—or drain it of tension? We break down the movie's place in the evolution of spy cinema, tracing its DNA back to genre heavyweights like THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD, THE IPCRESS FILE, and FUNERAL IN BERLIN. Rather than gadgets and glamour, this movie focuses on tradecraft, false defections, institutional mistrust, and information as the true weapon. Loyalty is provisional, romance is transactional, and victory feels administrative rather than triumphant. Dan and Tom explore the movie's acting performances in detail, from Paul Newman's restrained and often criticized lead turn to James Mason's quietly menacing antagonist, whose civilized threat anchors the movie. They also examine Dominique Sanda's enigmatic role, the strong supporting British character actors, and how John Huston's classical storytelling style "borrows and defangs" familiar spy tropes. The episode contrasts THE MACKINTOSH MAN sharply with James Bond movies, highlighting fundamental differences in ideology, structure, and tone. Where Bond offers agency, clarity, and spectacle, Huston delivers opacity, manipulation, and unease. The discussion also covers reception, pacing issues, production trivia, and real-world influences behind the prison escape and defection plot. Whether you love slow-burn espionage or find it frustratingly opaque, this episode digs deep into what THE MACKINTOSH MAN gets right—and where it loses its edge. A must-listen for fans of serious spy movies and Cold War cinema history. Tell us what you think about our fresh look at THE MACKINTOSH MAN Finally, do you agree with our assessment here?  Are you a fan of this movie?    Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   You can check out all our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.   Episode Webpage:  https://bit.ly/4jrIWAl

Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/12/27/highs-and-lows-of-2025/ IN THIS EPISODE... Mark W, Ally and Rasmus take a look back at the 2025 Finnish football season. This is not just a highlights show, they take a fresh look at their own experiences of the past year and invite some regular contributors to join them. So, we also hear from Jules (SJK Seinäjoki), Joe (Musan Salama), Seppo (FC Lahti & international tournaments) and Keke & Mark H (Huuhkjat under Jacob Friis). 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:34 Ally on HJK's 2025 ‘Lyons-Foster scored a lovely goal' 00:11:05 Rasmus - last-minute heartbreak for Ilves 00:20:21 Jules & Mark W - exciting season for SJK but the end of Grieveball 00:30:57 Sebastian has nothing to say about VPS, so Rasmus helps him out 00:33:31 Joe on Musan Salama and Seppo on Lahti and an international summer 00:46:08 Keke and Mark H's tough season watching the Huuhkajat ------------------------------------------------------------------ SUPPORT THE SHOW

Mitzvat Chanuka | A Fresh Look at the "Beraitot" of Chanuka, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why is "Sugyat Chanuka" the only place in the Bavli where a Mitzva is presented with a tiered system of fulfillment?  (BT Shabbat 21b) Most students are familiar with the Beraitot defining the Mitzvah of Ner Chanuka, found near the beginning of the 2nd chapter of Masekhet Shabbat - including the tri-level performance schedule (basic, 'Mehadrin' and 'Mehadrin min haMehadrin'). We analyze this Beraita and the attendant discussion, identifying difficulties in the text along the way and then share the approach taken by several contemporary scholars as to the background of the discussion and thereby arriving at a solution to the conundrum of this multi-layered Sugya. Source sheet >>

The Outer Space Treaty was negotiated during the Cold War, as space suddenly became a strategic war frontier. The treaty, signed by over 100 signatories, is the backbone of current space law and polity. Ely Sandler, a fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, believes the treaty doesn't keep up with the times.

This episode takes a fresh look at the Christmas story through a lens many overlook: God's ongoing plan for Israel. Bucky explains why the birth of Jesus is inseparable from Israel's story—rooted in its prophets, its promises, and the hope carried through the Gospel writers. Learn why understanding Israel deepens your appreciation of Christmas—and why, without the Jewish people, there would be no Christianity. Set aside today's political filters and rediscover the Christmas story as the Bible actually tells it.

During this episode, I plan to discuss the latest in cannabis policy news. I also plan to roll out a fresh new look for the show. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2025/12/11/e240/

Rebecca Heun is Managing Director of Aksia LLC where she is a senior leader in their Operational Due Diligence function. She has spent 18 years at Aksia and prior to that held a series of other financial roles. We met during a recent trip to Omaha, and what followed was a fascinating fresh look at the process of operational due diligence as well as a deep dive into financial sector start up life.Our conversation starts with Rebecca's aspirations to be on Broadway, and how some practical realities led to a detour into initially fraud investigations and other back office financial roles. A move to NYC followed and some assertive moves that led to Rebecca ultimately interviewing to be one of the early employees at Aksia, then a bare start up. She helped build the operational due diligence function there and later led Aksia's expansion into London. We dig in to the craft of operational due diligence and the importance of psychology, studying human behavior, the desire to present everything in a glowing and positive light and the importance of both reading between the lines and digging in to motivations and the reasons for certain disclosures. This gets to the essence of fraud, and we learn about the fraud triangle and the circumstances that often have to be in place for fraud to take place.Moving then to the recent phase of her career, we hear about pivots, dialing up and dialing down intensity when necessary, as well as other entrepreneurial urges that she has occasionally listened to. Her latest passion is a focus on health, and the importance of modulating stress so as to focus on the body's balance and resilience.This is a fascinating discussion about a less well understood aspect of the due diligence process.Series 5 of 2025 is kindly sponsored by Diamond Hill. Diamond Hill invests on behalf of clients through a shared commitment to its valuation-driven investment principles, long-term perspective, capacity discipline and client alignment. An independent active asset manager with significant employee ownership, Diamond Hill's investment strategies include differentiated US and non-US equity, alternative long-short equity and fixed income.

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In this solo episode of Challenge Accepted, Frank finally sits down with the iconic animated film Batman Mask of the Phantasm after years of calling it a major Batman blind spot. He shares his deep love for Batman The Animated Series, breaks down Bruce Timm's distinctive art style, and explores why Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill's performances still define Batman and Joker for entire generations. After watching the movie for the first time, Frank gives his immediate reaction, digging into Gotham's timeless look, the horror-inspired presentation of the Phantasm, and the emotional core of Bruce Wayne's struggle between vengeance and happiness. He connects the film to noir storytelling, classic Batman comics, and the larger DC animated universe, then closes with a fun run of trivia and behind the scenes facts that expand the appreciation for this fan favorite. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Intro, Challenge Accepted format, and Frank's Batman blind spots 02:30 Bruce Timm's animation philosophy and the look of Batman The Animated Series 04:30 Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill casting stories and why their performances are iconic 06:30 Why the animated series villains work so well and why Phantasm is so intriguing 07:30 First time reaction right after watching Mask of the Phantasm 09:00 Gotham's design, red skies, and Shirley Walker's orchestral score 11:30 Phantasm as a horror figure, camera angles, and visual storytelling 18:30 Bruce Wayne at his parents' grave, the split between Bruce and Batman, and the film's central theme 25:00 Joker's reveal, color palette, and his connection to Gotham's decay 31:00 Phantasm as Batman's dark mirror and what happens when you lose yourself in the mask 34:45 Trivia, comic influences, and fun behind the scenes details Key Takeaways Batman Mask of the Phantasm fills a huge Batman blind spot for Frank and instantly earns a place alongside the best stories from Batman The Animated Series. Bruce Timm's simple musculature, straight line and curved line design, and heavy use of shading create a timeless, stylized Gotham that still holds up today. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill's performances as Batman and Joker remain definitive, from Batman's grounded intensity to Joker's legendary, unsettling laugh. The film uses horror language for Phantasm, with low angles, unstoppable pacing, and ghostlike presence that make the character feel more like a slasher villain. Gotham's red skies, bold silhouettes, and Shirley Walker's orchestral score combine into a powerful atmosphere that instantly recalls 90s DC animation. The emotional core of the story is Bruce asking his parents' permission to be happy, showing how tied his mission is to their memory and how fragile that balance is. Phantasm works as a dark mirror of Batman, showing what happens when someone loses the "Bruce Wayne" part of themselves and falls fully into vengeance. Joker could technically be removed from the plot, yet his presence elevates the movie by contrasting with Gotham's world and quietly proving how smart and observant he really is. The film leans heavily into classic noir structure, complete with twists, flashbacks, and a tragic love story that feels very early 90s yet still emotionally sharp. Behind the scenes, the movie draws from comics like Batman Year One and Year Two, and includes fun sound and design Easter eggs that reward longtime fans. Quotes "That laugh is iconic. That is my childhood." "You forget how good this show is, and the movie by extension, until you see it again." "Phantasm is Batman. Phantasm is Batman." "If he didn't have that alley moment, we would have a villain, not a hero." "It's okay to love Batman. He is a great superhero, and we're so lucky they keep finding new ways to tell his story." Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, follow and subscribe to Challenge Accepted on your favorite podcast app so you never miss a new movie or TV challenge. Ratings and reviews help more geeks find the show, so drop a review and tell us your favorite Batman story. Share the episode on social media with the hashtag #ChallengeAcceptedPodcast and let people know why Mask of the Phantasm still hits so hard today. Links and Resources Geek Freaks Network site and news hub: GeekFreaksPodcast.com All news discussed across our podcasts comes from GeekFreaksPodcast.com. Follow Us Stay connected with Challenge Accepted and the Geek Freaks Network: Challenge Accepted Instagram @challengeacceptedlive Challenge Accepted TikTok @challengeacceptedlive Challenge Accepted Twitter @CAPodcastLive Frank on Instagram @franklourence79 Listener Questions Have a movie or TV blind spot you want Frank to tackle next? Want more Batman animated content or other DC deep cuts? Send your questions, episode ideas, and recommendations to the show through our socials, and we may feature your suggestion in a future challenge. Apple Podcast Tags Batman Mask of the Phantasm, Challenge Accepted, Batman The Animated Series, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill Joker, Bruce Timm, DC animated movies, Batman movie review, Geek Freaks Network, Shirley Walker score

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On today's episode, we're joined by Jeff Keckley and Ron Rosenthal, both Partners at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC.Jeff and Ron break down the purpose of stock ownership guidelines, how they support alignment with shareholders and why companies should revisit these policies as their compensation programs evolve. They outline how guidelines are typically structured, what counts as ownership, how external stakeholders evaluate them and the growing use of holding requirements as a complement or alternative to traditional ownership timelines.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:02 Ownership guidelines encourage executives to think and act like owners.04:17 Tiered ownership levels help clarify expectations across the leadership team.07:11 Pay mix influences how quickly executives can reach ownership requirements.11:16 Ownership guidelines focus on vested value while holding power focuses on unvested awards.13:07 Participation decisions reflect the company's culture and overall pay philosophy.15:58 Companies make judgment calls on which share types to count toward ownership.24:30 Holding requirements help executives build and maintain ownership over time.28:01 Periodic reviews keep guidelines aligned with market practice and business needs.Resources Mentioned:Jeff Keckleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkeckley/Ron Rosenthalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-rosenthal-a48ab5ab/Meridian Compensation Partners, LLChttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting MeridianCP.com. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC

Last week, we dove into the beauty devices that are actually worth buying — and you all went crazy for it. So this week, we're shifting gears to your daily essentials: skincare. Because while those devices deliver the power, your products do the everyday work that keeps your skin glowing, firm, and healthy. Black Friday skincare sales are officially rolling in — and with so many options, it can feel impossible to know what's truly worth it. So today, I'm walking you through the exact products I personally stock up on and recommend to my clients — from calming masks and peptides to growth-factor serums, lip care, and dermarolling sets. These are brands I use, love, and trust — plus a few new ones I'm testing and watching closely this season. And yes — I'll tell you exactly where to find the best discounts and updated codes, because the deals are changing fast. If you're ready to simplify your skincare shopping and focus on what actually gives results, this episode is for you. Let's get started.    XX, Lindsey Next Steps: Book a ONE on ONE Skincare Routine coaching call with me to get you Radiant skin!  LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE PODCAST CONTENT and Download our FREE Esthetician led Skincare app: Apple IOS  Here OR Google Play Here Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: Here   If you liked this episode, you will also like this one : Discover Your Skin type: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE ONESKIN | Os-01 Lip Mask ONESKIN | OS-01 LIP SPF Buff-N-Stuff Active Facial Scrub - Use Code LAPREE15 Pretty In Peptide - Use Code LAPREE15 Arctic Breeze Rescue Mask Gua Sha Hair & Scalp Brush: Premium Wooden Edition Volume Cream Anteage Home Microneedling Solution MEDIK8 | Liquid Peptides MEDIK8 | C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Antioxidant Serum (PLATED) SKIN SCIENCE | Intense Serum DUBOSE | Re-Du Serum BAREFACED | Shaving Kit Paleovalley Black Friday Sale Nov 21 – Nov 27: BOGO Organ Complex - Buy Now! Connect with me:  @lindseyrholder and @spaskinandbeauty    Leave a review and get instant access to my  48 Hour Skincare Makeover Guide: HERE Listen to related episodes:  The ONLY Beauty Devices Worth Buying This Black Friday 14 Tiny Beauty Tips That Transform Your Skin Lash Extensions & Brow Tips: Kelley's Guide to Fall's Fresh Look  

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Hey friends — it's Lindsey, your Master Online Esthetician  Before we dive into today's episode, I've got a little teaser for you… The next two weeks are going to be ALL Black Friday focused — and I am so excited. I'm dividing them into two special episodes: one all about skincare and beauty devices, and another possibly on wellness favorites — because who doesn't love a good glow-from-within deal? Right now, I'm gathering alllll the best items so you are definitely not going to want to miss those episodes. And don't worry — I'm not about to overwhelm you. My goal is to keep your Black Friday list super simple, focused on the real best finds. Because honestly, life's already busy enough around the holidays — am I right? Alright, let's get into this week's fun one  Stay glowy my friends! XX, Lindsey Next Steps: Book a ONE on ONE Skincare Routine coaching call with me to get you Radiant skin!  LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE PODCAST CONTENT and Download our FREE Esthetician led Skincare app: Apple IOS  Here OR Google Play Here Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: Here   If you liked this episode, you will also like this one : Discover Your Skin type: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE CYMBIOTIKA | Topical Magnesium Oil Spray NERRĀ | Dry Body Oil CURRENTBODY | LED Hand Perfector: (use code: LAPREE10 for 10% off) GARNIER | Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Sensitive Skin ONESKIN | OS-1 EYE Topical Supplement LA ROCHE-POSAY | Thermal Spring Water Spray Frownies Rose Water Hydrator Spray - Hydrating Face Mist KITSCH | King Pillowcase The Original Coop Home Goods Pillow KITSCH | Satin Pillow Eye Mask Neckbone Chiropractic Pillow By Original Bones MEDIK8 | Liquid Peptides EIGHTH DAY SKINCARE | Regenerative Serum Os-01 Lip Duo Paleovalley Black Friday Sale Nov 7 – Nov 13: BOGO Bone Broth Protein - Buy Now! Connect with me:  @lindseyrholder and @spaskinandbeauty  Leave a review and get instant access to my  48 Hour Skincare Makeover Guide: HERE Listen to related episodes:  Will Shaving My Face Make It Grow Back Thicker? Setting the Record Straight on Face Shaving Ask Brad! 10 ChatGPT Prompts to Glow This Fall Lash Extensions & Brow Tips: Kelley's Guide to Fall's Fresh Look  

Thinking about shaving your face? Here's what you need to know! Why should you shave your face? Is it just for smooth skin, or does it do more? Who should avoid shaving? Could it worsen skin conditions or irritate sensitive areas? How often should you shave? Is once a week enough or should you do it more often? Shave with or against the grain? What's the safest technique to avoid irritation and ingrown hairs? Tune in to find out the answers and all the tips you need to get the best shave! Stay glowy my friends! XX, Lindsey Next Steps: Book a ONE on ONE Skincare Routine coaching call with me to get you Radiant skin! LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE PODCAST CONTENT and Download our FREE Esthetician led Skincare app: Apple IOS Here OR Google Play Here Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: Here If you liked this episode, you will also like this one : Discover Your Skin type: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE CURRENTBODY | Skin Led Mask Series 2: (use code: LAPREE10 for 10% off) GILLETTE | Daisy Women's Disposable Razors KORA ORGANICS | Noni Glow Face Oil: (use code: LAPREE15 for 15% off) THE SKINNY CONFIDENTIAL | Hot Mess Ice Roller: (use code: LAPREE15 for 15% off) VETTED DERMLAB | C - Cleanser: (use code: lapreebeauty25 for 25% off) THE OUTSET | Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser THE OUTSET | Nourishing Squalane Daily Moisturizer BAREFACED | Clean Slate Spritz BAREFACED | Shaving Kit BAREFACED | Facial Razor BAREFACED | Perfectionist Facial Shave Oil BAREFACED | Facial Razor Refills Paleovalley Black Friday Sale Oct 31 – Nov 6: BOGO Beef Sticks - Buy Now! Connect with me: @lindseyrholder and @spaskinandbeauty Leave a review and get instant access to my 48 Hour Skincare Makeover Guide: HERE Listen to related episodes: Why I Choose Thermography + Ultrasound for Breast Prevention (No Radiation, Just Results) Ask Brad! 10 ChatGPT Prompts to Glow This Fall Lash Extensions & Brow Tips: Kelley's Guide to Fall's Fresh Look

Fall is here, and so is the season of cozy sweaters, glowing skin, and new beauty rituals. But what if you had your very own personal beauty assistant—one that helps you plan routines, tweak products, and even find sales? Today, I'm sharing 10 ChatGPT prompts you can ask this fall to upgrade your skincare, haircare, makeup, and self-care routines. And yes… my assistant has a name. Meet Brad—my ChatGPT sidekick! Let's dive in. Hey friends, welcome back to Spa Skin & Beauty! I'm Lindsey, your online esthetician and skincare Mentor . As the seasons change, so does our skin—and fall brings cooler temps, lower humidity, and that cozy urge to reset everything from our routine to our mindset. If you haven't tried using ChatGPT for beauty yet, this episode will change that. Think of it like your digital esthetician friend that helps you brainstorm and organize your skincare life. Let's jump into 10 ChatGPT prompts to ask this fall—each one will help you personalize your beauty routine for this season. Let's dive in.   XX, Lindsey Next Steps: Book a ONE on ONE Skincare Routine coaching call with me to get you Radiant skin!  LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE PODCAST CONTENT and Download our FREE Esthetician led Skincare app: Apple IOS  Here OR Google Play Here Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: Here   If you liked this episode, you will also like this one : Discover Your Skin type: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/lindseyr Connect with me:  @lindseyrholder and @spaskinandbeauty    Leave a review and get instant access to my  48 Hour Skincare Makeover Guide: HERE Listen to related episodes: Hollywood Hair Secrets: Kelley's Red Carpet Styles You Can Steal at Home Lash Extensions & Brow Tips: Kelley's Guide to Fall's Fresh Look 7 Skincare Secrets Every Esthetician Knows (But Won't Tell You for Free)  

What does Scripture really say about tithing—and does it still apply to Christians today?For some, the tithe feels like a doorway to trusting God's provision. For others, it's a source of guilt, confusion, or even division in the church. John Cortines joins us today to help us take a fresh, biblical look at this ancient practice.John Cortines is the Director of Grantmaking at The Maclellan Foundation. He is the author of our new study on the book of Ecclesiastes, Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money, as well as the co-author of God and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School and True Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money and Your Heart.When Giving Becomes a Math ProblemWhat starts as a simple question—“How much should I give?”—can easily become a spiritual trap. When our focus shifts to calculating the exact percentage, we risk turning generosity into a math problem instead of an act of worship. The joy of giving fades when we treat it like a transaction rather than a response of gratitude.For some believers, tithing has been a beautiful first step toward trusting God with their finances. But for others, it's become a burden—tied to fear, guilt, or even manipulative teaching. Some have been told that unless they give precisely ten percent, they'll miss out on God's blessing or fall under His curse. That kind of legalism replaces grace with anxiety.True biblical giving isn't about hitting the right number—it's about having the right heart. When we give freely and joyfully, we reflect the generosity of the God who first gave everything to us.Tithing in the Old TestamentEven before the law, Abraham gave a tenth to Melchizedek as an act of honor to God's priesthood. Jacob vowed to give a tenth as well, though his promise was conditional—“If You do this, God, then I'll do that.”Under the Mosaic law, the tithe became more formalized. In fact, there were three tithes in ancient Israel:The Levitical Tithe – to support priests and temple service.The Festival Tithe – to fund feasts and communal worship.The Charity Tithe – to support the poor and vulnerable.When combined, these amounted to roughly 23% annually, far more than the simple 10% most people imagine. A clear-cut 10% tithe wasn't exactly what it looked like in Scripture.What About the New Testament?Here's where things get interesting. The tithe is central in modern Christian stewardship, but in the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles never use it as a framework for giving.The word tithe does appear four times—but only incidentally. Jesus even rebukes those who tithe meticulously while neglecting “justice and mercy and faithfulness” (Matthew 23:23).Instead, the New Testament presents a new model: gospel generosity. Giving becomes voluntary, sacrificial, joyful, and regularly practiced—not a legalistic percentage, but a reflection of the heart transformed by grace.Five Timeless Principles From the TitheAlthough Old Testament tithing laws don't bind Christians today, there are five beautiful principles we can carry forward:Give to Christ as Priest and King. Just as Abraham honored Melchizedek, we honor Christ by offering our first and best to Him.Give faithfully to the local church. Supporting the ministry and those who shepherd us reflects the heart behind the Levitical tithe.Celebrate God's goodness. The festival tithe reminds us to set aside resources for joyful remembrance—not funded by debt, but by gratitude.Care for the poor. The charity tithe points us toward compassion and generosity for those in need.Use 10% as an ancient benchmark—not a rigid rule. Ten percent may not be a legal requirement, but it remains a helpful starting point for generosity. It's simple math, and maybe that's why God made it easy to remember.The Heart of True GenerosityHere is a striking contrast between two real-life givers.Jack tithes confidently, convinced that God guarantees material blessing in return. “My income will never go down,” he insists.Cindy, meanwhile, gives 9% and feels guilty for “falling short.” Yet her home is open to foster children, and she serves faithfully at church.If Jesus were in the conversation, it's clear who He'd affirm. The heart of giving isn't about a perfectly calculated percentage—it's about love, humility, and faithfulness.Ultimately, tithing isn't about meeting a quota but recognizing that everything belongs to God. The Old Testament giving system was complex, and if anyone claims you'll be ‘blessed or cursed' based on a fixed percentage, be cautious—that leans toward prosperity teaching.Instead, New Testament passages such as 2 Corinthians 8–9 and 1 Timothy 6, as well as Jesus' own words in Matthew 23 and Luke 11, emphasize grace, humility, and joy in giving.The truth is that every dollar belongs to God. We don't give to get a blessing—we give because we've already received the greatest one: salvation and adoption into God's family. That's the essence of biblical stewardship. It's not about meeting a percentage—it's about meeting the Person who gave everything for us.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm 56 and hoping to retire in about four years. I have a 401(k) worth approximately $150,000, around $50,000–$60,000 in savings, and one rental property that generates a small monthly income. My home and vehicles are paid off, and most of my income now goes into savings. I want to make smart financial decisions for the next few years—especially when it comes to investing for retirement. I don't want to work forever and miss out on enjoying life. What steps should I take to prepare for this?I would like to follow up on the question the last caller had. My relatives typically live into their mid-70s or 80s. Given that, do I really need to build up a large IRA to have a comfortable retirement?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. 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What is said in Scripture about tithing—and does it still apply to Christians today? For some, the tithe feels like a doorway to trusting God to provide. For others, it’s a source of guilt, confusion, or even division in the church. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and John Cortines help us take a fresh, biblical look at this ancient practice. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live—biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here.To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.To learn more about Rob West, click here. To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, attention is focused on the relevance of the American Revolution to our country today. The new episode of Us & Them spotlights a recent community event at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, W.Va  with host Trey Kay and three top historians to talk about the realities of our revolutionary past. Ken Burns' upcoming PBS series The American Revolution shines a light on the war that transformed 13 colonies into a nation. This timely episode of Us & Them revisits America's origin story with fresh eyes, probing what we remember, what we forget, and why it matters now.

In This Hour:-- In a stunning come-from-behind finish American rifle shooter Brandon Green claimed the King's Prize at the historic Bisley shooting competition -- the first American to win in the 156-year history of a match marked by Queen Victoria firing the first shot in 1860!--  It's time to take a fresh look at .380 pistols for defense.--  Was there really a proposal to ban trans from owning guns? The gun rights community rallied to oppose that idea.Gun Talk 09.07.25 Hour 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

Nearly 200 years ago, Joseph Smith gave us a holistic code of health called the Word of Wisdom. But over the next century, we largely reduced that revelation to a list of don'ts—one that came to define us as a church and serve as a kind of status marker within the Church. As we look ahead to the next hundred years, we're asking: is it time to rethink how we see this revelation? Today, we face an overwhelming number of choices about what we put into our bodies—some deeply harmful, others profoundly nourishing—and we now understand far more about health, nutrition, and the body itself. Are there principles in section 89 that transcend the context in which it was given? What did we miss when we transformed it from a principle with promise to a set list of prohibitions that defined worthiness? Is our current approach a stumbling block as we take the gospel to people in other cultures? And what about that curious issue of hot drinks? That's the conversation we're having today with Bill Turnbull, one of the founders of Faith Matters, and Ali Essig, a nutritionist and founder of PlantWhys. Ali's journey with the Word of Wisdom began after her husband suffered a stroke at age 37—a moment that launched her into a deep study of Section 89 and a reimagining of what it really means to nourish the body. We'll also be studying this section in Come Follow Me in just a couple of weeks, and so we hope this conversation adds some depth and energy into your personal study and that you see not a list of rules, but a radical invitation into a path of wisdom and wholeness. In an era in which technology and media seem determined to disconnect us from embodied experience and presence, maybe it's time to take a fresh look at a 200 year old revelation that challenges us to do exactly the opposite.*The Word of Wisdom in Its First DecadeThe Word of Wisdom: From Principle to RequirementAssociation Between Dietary Fiber and Lower Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Meta-Analysis of Cohort StudiesHigher-fiber diet linked to lower risk of death