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Joe Queer, frontman of the iconic punk band The Queers, joins the podcast to talk about four decades of making unapologetic, Ramones-inspired punk rock. From the early DIY days to their cult following, Joe gets candid about music, culture, personal growth. From his close relationship to Joey Ramone to his drive to always put out great music. Joe is an inspiration to us all. 

Introduction: John 4:23–24 - But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. Why Should I Sing on Sundays? (Colossians 3:16) Because singing works the WORD INTO MY HEART. (Col 3:16a) Because singing encourages the HEARTS OF EVERYONE WHO HEARS ME. (Col 3:16b) Ephesians 5:19 - ...addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart... Psalm 34:3 - Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! Psalm 107:32 - Let them extol him in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders. Psalm 100:1 - Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Because singing voices my HEARTFELT THANKFULNESS TO GOD. (Col 3:16c) Ephesians 5:19 - ...addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart... Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead Colossians 3:16What was your big take-away from this passage / message and the entire series?What are your biggest barriers to passionately singing on Sunday mornings? How can you begin to overcome these barriers and be a more faithful worshiper?How does singing help the Word dwell in you richly?How does singing on Sundays encourage others around you? What does their singing teach you?What did Taylor mean that your greatest instrument is your heart? How is your mouth like an amplifier?BreakoutPray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Open your Bibles to Colossians chapter 3 verse 16.Colossians chapter 3 verse 16.Have you ever gone to someone else's houseand witnessed family traditions that didn't make sense to you?You had a friend in college, I went to visit his family onceand he's a part of a family that kisses each other on the lipswhenever they say hello or goodbye.And that's not my experience at all in my family.And to be clear, I'm not judging you,that's how your family does greeting time.You are loved and we're moving on from that, okay?I also had another friend I grew up with,his family drank milk with every single meal they ate.Three meals a day, three glasses of milk a day.And they thought it was really weirdthat I didn't want to drink milk with my pizza.And I thought it was really weird that they wanted meto drink milk with my pizza.Have you ever visited a different countryand been surprised and thrown off by the customs they have?In Netherlands, the person who's throwing a birthday partycongratulates every single person in the room,not just the person having the birthday.In Japan, it is not customary to tip.If you try to leave a tip,the server will probably be very offended by that.I've talked to a lot of people who've visitedor immigrated to America,who are really thrown off that we use,how are you, not as a genuine question,but as a throwaway hello.I've been to Kenya twice,and the first time I was there, I was surprisedthat as I walked from village to village,talking to a certain man,he would hold my hand as we walked.Now guys, will we do that in America?That's never happened to me, stateside.But in Kenya, it's a sign of friendship.It's a sign that person is really listeningto what you have to say.Many traditions and customs seem to be a bit randomand mysterious.When you press people on why they carry out these traditions,they usually don't know why.They don't know the origin or rationale.I don't know, it's what we've always done.We've always had milk with our pizza.We've always eaten funyons at Thanksgiving.One tradition that doesn't really make that much sense,but I'm glad you enjoy it, Pastor Jeff.Traditions and customs can become mechanical,can become rote.If you don't know why you're doing them,it can become a mechanical processof going through the motions.And the saying can be said for Christians in the church.If you pull many professing believersas they exit a Sunday morning serviceand ask them to provide the biblical rationalefor why they did what they just did,I think you'd receive a lot of blank stares.You'd hear a lot of us and ums.You'd hear a lot of hemming and hawing.Why is that?Because they are engaging in worshipwithout thought or intention.They are going through the motions.The traditions and customs that God has laid downin His word for the family gatherings of His peoplemay seem strange.Hard to explain and a bit random.I mean, think about it.Why do we gather once a week to listen to a guy like metalk about the Bible for 30 to 45 minutes?Every few months, why do we watch people get dunked in water?At the end of this service,why will we eat a cup of bread and a thimble full of juice?Why do we do that?Why do we spend almost half of the service singing together?And that final question is particularly hardfor some Christians to answerbecause they don't like to sing on Sundays.They don't want to sing on Sundaysand they don't even know why we sing on Sundays.They don't always see the point.And maybe you were a part of the demographicthat isn't really down with singing.Maybe this biblical tradition seems odd to you.It seems mysterious.You don't know why you have to do it.So what do you do?As Pastor Jeff and Pastor Rich have said in previous sermons,you barely sing above a whisper.You tune out.You mouth the words until you're told to sit down.Or maybe you arrive intentionally lateto skip the singing portions of the service.So you slip out early to skip the final song.You just don't get singing, so you just don't sing.This is the final sermon in a series calledGod is Seeking Worshipers.In John chapter four verses 23 through 24,Jesus makes it clear what kind of worshipis God's on the lookout for.Let's listen to what Jesus has to say.He says, "But the hour is coming and is now here"when the true worshipers will worship the Father"in spirit and truth,"for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him."God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship"in spirit and truth."God is seeking those who will worship Him"in spirit and in truth."Two weeks ago, Pastor Rich dug into what it looks liketo worship God according to the truth of His word.And last week, Pastor Jeff focused on worshiping Godin spirit, you were to have passionand not cold detachment.And this morning, we're gonna focus in particularon the importance of congregational singing.Whether you can't wait to sing or you can't stand to sing,I wanna help you answer one question this morning,just one question.Why should I sing on Sundays?Why should I sing on Sundays?There are a lot of places to turn to answer this question,but there is no place that is clearer and more concisethan Colossians 3/16, just one verse.Before we continue any further,let's go to Lord and ask for His help.Please pray for me, that I'll faithfully proclaim God's wordand I will pray for you, that you will faithfully receive it.Father, we come to you and we thank youfor this most important appointment of the week.This isn't the throwaway time that we can take or leave,Lord, it is the time we come togetherto worship your holy name.Come around your word to be challenged, to be convicted,to be encouraged, to be lifted up,to be pointed to your Son, Jesus Christ.We thank you in advance for what you will doand we pray more than anythingthat you would be pleased with what we do today,that you would be worshiped in spirit and in truth.And we ask all this in Jesus' name, amen.So Colossians is a New Testament letterwritten by the Apostle Pauland it is focused on the supremacy of Christ in all things.Christ is better than anything or anyone.Life is from Him, life is through Him, and life is for Him.In chapter three of Colossians,Paul calls the Colossians to live in light of who Christ isand where He is seated.Christ is Lord and He is seated in heaven,so we are called to submit to His heavenly standards.To be able to put on new clothes,you have to take off your old clothes.Or to put on the new self, you are to put off the old self.You are to put off old, ungodly attitudes and behaviorsso you can put on new and godly behaviors.In verse 12, Paul says the Colossiansare to put on compassionate hearts.And in verse 15, he says, "Let the peace of Christrule in your hearts."Then in verse 16, our passage for today,Paul says there to have worshipful and thankful hearts.And you and I are called to have these worshipful hearts as well.Why is that?What's the result?Well, worshipful and thankful hearts bless God.It blesses others, and it will bless you as well.Now that we have that background in mind,let's answer our main question.Why should I sing on Sundays?Why should I sing on Sundays?Number one, because singing works the word into my heart.Because singing works the word into my heart.Let's read Colossians chapter 3 verse 16."Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom,singing psalms and hymns and spiritual psalmswith thankfulness in your hearts to God."Let's focus on that beginning chunk."Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."What does that mean?It means that your copy of God's word doesn't gather duston your bedside table.The words on these pages, don't just stay on these pages.The word of God finds a place in your heart.It lives within you.Scripture digs down deep into the very core of your beingto change how you think, how you feel, how you love,how you act, and how you react.How does this happen?It happens by reading the word.It happens by studying the word, meditating upon the word.I'm packing what it means and how it applies to your life.It involves writing notes in the margins,jotting down questions, highlighting verses,becoming a student of God's word.But according to Paul, this also happens through singing.And that may surprise you because you don't see the connection just yet.How does singing work the word into your heart?How does singing cause the word of Christ to dwell in you richly?Because lyrics set to music is the most effective methodof memorization and internalization.We all know this to be the case, right?In other areas of life.How did you learn the ABCs?Through your song, right?Prove it to me.ABCD.Very good. Very good.Wow. As a kid, how did you learn the basics of anatomy?Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees, and toes.Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees, and toes.Eyes and ears and mouth and nose.Head, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees, and toes.We're all cleaning up.Clean up, clean up.Everybody everywhere.Look at you guys.Those lessons are dwelling in you richly to this day.Do you see the point?Growing up in the church, I learned a lot of important biblical factsthrough songs.If you know the song I'm going to sing, please sing it with me.Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he.He climbed up the ladder in the country,the Lord he called to see, and the Savior asked him to pray.He looked up in the street, and the Lord said,"Zacchaeus, you come down, for I'm going to your house today,for I'm going to your house today."The B-I-B-L-E. Yes, that's the book for me.I stand alone on the word of God, the B-I-B-L-E.Isn't it astounding how much biblical truth can be containedin such simple and childlike songs?I sang these songs 30 years ago, and they still dwell in my heart richly.They worked the word into my heart.How arrogant we can be as adults by believing that we maturepast the need to learn and love the word of God through song.Do you feel that way right now?Do you think that the sermon is the only aspect of the Sunday servicethat teaches you something?That's just not true.Every single aspect of the service teaches you God's word.At harvest, we read the word, we preach the word, we pray the word,we see the word in baptism in the Lord's Supper, and we sing the word.All of these elements cause the word of Christ to dwell in you richly.All of these elements work the word into your heart.This is why it's important that we only sing what God's word says.And thankfully, Paul tells us what to sing in this verse.He gives us three types of songs, Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.Psalms are self-explanatory, right?He's talking about the 150 songs and prayers in the Old Testament book of Psalms.When you sing the Psalms, you're singing God's own word back to him.It's like you're speaking God's language.You're using his own divine vocabulary.And when Paul references hymns in this verse, he's not talking about the hymnsas we understand them in 2026.Remember Paul's writing about 2,000 years ago.He's not commanding us to buy old dusty hymns off eBaythat have this singing sheet and all the parts for men and women.But what is he saying?Well, back in his day, hymns were a pagan practice.Hymns were sung to a false God, a famous hero, or a military leader.These hymns were focused on a particular person.Paul is Christianizing and retrofitting this pagan practice for the church.He's saying instead of singing to that lame guy who's not as cool as you think he is,instead of singing to that bloodthirsty general,instead of singing to that false God, praise the Lord God Almighty.Praise him for who he is.Praise him for his sovereignty.Praise him for his glory.Praise him for his majesty.Praise him for his majesty.Praise God for who he is.And most likely spiritual songs were songs of personal testimony.If hymns mainly emphasize who God is,spiritual songs focus on what God has done for you,what he is doing for you, and what he will do for you in the future.Praise God that he gave you another day to worship him and to serve him.How many of us woke up today going, "Ugh, today's going to be terrible.I don't want to do this."Instead of doing that, praise him that he gave you breath in your lungs.Praise him that he has forgiven all of your sin past, present, and future.Praise him that he delivered you from the domain of darknessand has transferred you to the kingdom of his beloved Son.Praise him that he will never, ever let go of you, no matter what you do.Praise God for all the good gifts he has given to you.That is Psalms and hymns in spiritual songs.Why does Paul give us this breakdown of songs?In the past, did you ever make someone a mixtape?Did you ever burn someone a CD?Or for you teenagers who have no idea what I'm talking about?Have you ever made a playlist and shared it with someone else?Why did you do that?Because you wanted that person to experience the songs that you love.You wanted that person to get out of the rut of listening to that same kind of songover and over and over again.That's what Paul is doing here.He's giving the Colossians a godly mixtape, a CD.He's sharing a heavenly playlist with them.He wants to keep them from singing the same type of song over and over and over again.It's often said that variety is a spice of life.Variety is also the spice of worship.God wants to be worshiped by the inspired classics of the Psalms.He also wants to be worshiped as Pastor Jeff just read to us from Psalm 96 with a new song.He wants to be worshiped for who he is.But he also wants to be worshiped for what he does, what he has done, and what he will do.Singing these types of songs will keep us from only emphasizing the truth and missing spiritor only emphasizing spirit and missing the truth.Sticking to this list of songs will cause you to worship in spirit and in truthbecause both are needed to truly worship God.So much damage can be done.If the sermons we hear on Sundays get an A+ in theology,but the songs we sing receive a failing grade.Well, why is that?Because you'll remember the words you sing on Sundayfar longer than the words you hear from the pastor's mouth.If you don't believe me, have you ever been with a Christian on their deathbed?I gotta tell you, they don't invite their pastors then to repreach their favorite sermons.What do they do instead?They sing worship songs that are lodged in their brains and stuck in their hearts.As tired and as feeble as these saints feel, they belt out amazing grace in Christ alone.Crown Him with many crowns.It is well, blessed assurance.Biblically rich songs have the power to instruct your intellect.Spark your passions, engage your emotions, and involve your body.When the Word of Christ dwells in you richly, it will flow out of your mouth freely.Do you begrudgingly sing?Do you barely sing?Do you refuse to sing?If you've answered any of those questions with a yes,I want you to come to grips with what you're truly sacrificing.You are laying aside the blessing of knowing and loving the Word of Godon every single level of who you are as a person, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.You are cutting your spiritual growth off at the knees.You're saying, "I'm going to mature this far and no farther."You are cutting yourself off from a major source of the Word of Christ dwelling in you richly.Of the Word being worked into your heart.You are hurting yourself.But the damage doesn't just end with you.If you have a negative view of singing, you will negatively affect others around you.But in Colossians 3, 16, Paul shows us the opposite as well.If you have a positive view of singing, you will positively affect others around you.Let's read verse 16 for a second time."Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom,singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God."Why should I sing on Sundays?Second reason, because singing encourages the hearts of everyone who hears me.Because singing encourages the hearts of everyone who hears me.Paul says that we as a church should be teaching and admonishing who?One another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.He shares an almost identical truth in Ephesians 519.He says the believer should be addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.Pastor Rich and Pastor Jeff have made it clear over the past few weeks that the primary audienceof our worship is who?God, first and foremost, our worship is for and before the Lord.Again, He is the primary audience.But according to Paul, there is a secondary audience of our singing.And who is that secondary audience?One another.Every single person in this room, that person in front of you, those people behind you,those people next to you.To be clear, you're not worshiping other people as you sing.You are only worshiping God, but you are instructing and teaching others as you sing.The goal isn't to impress, the goal is to instruct.By singing, you are reinforcing the glorious truths of God's Word.By singing, you are warning, admonishing others to avoid the consequences of disobeying God's Word.You are playing an important role of the working of the Word into their hearts.You are playing an important role of the Word of Christ dwelling in their hearts, richly.Do you understand that Sunday morning is not your private worship time with God?Yes, it is personal, but it's by no means private.You are commanded to have your private worship time with God throughout the week.As you read the Bible, as you pray, as you fast,Sunday morning is the corporate worship time of God's people.It's not just about you and Jesus, it's about us and Jesus.Why is it so important that we gather together and we sing together?Why do we do that?Well, one pastor puts it this way.The people of God sing together because they have been saved together.And we see this truth in the book of Exodus.In Exodus 12 and 13, the Israelites are let go from slavery in Egypt.They're guided by the very presence of God.But then what happens?Pharaoh changed his mind to the armies of Egypt.Go after the Israelites.But God rescues them.He makes the Red Sea's part.He takes them through the water.Then those waters drown the Egyptian army.The Israelites are saved together by God.How do they respond to being saved together?According to Exodus 15, they sing together.Their voices become one communal voice to their God and their Savior.And we see this in the Psalms.There is a ton of "I," "me," "my," and "my" language in the Psalms.But there are 346 appearances of "we," "our," "us," as well.Again, it's not just private.It's corporate.In Psalm 343, David gives this command,"O magnify the Lord with me.Let us exalt his name together."Psalm 107.32."Let them extol him in the congregation of the people,and praise him in the assembly of the elders."Paul commands the Colossians and the Ephesiansto sing to the Lord together because they have been savedby the blood of Jesus Christ together.You and I are commanded to sing together because we have been savedby the blood of Jesus Christ together.You were not rescued and redeemed from your sinto be your own spiritual island by yourself.You were rescued and redeemed to be a part of the holy people of God,to be adopted into the family of God.You are not an only child.You have a countless number of brothers and sisters across this globeand throughout human history.But let's focus on our church for a minute.If you are a member at harvest,you have committed yourself to the holiness and maturityof the brothers and sisters you have in this roomand in the other service.By becoming a member,you have acknowledged that your faithful attendance,your active participation contributes to the unity and purity of this church.You have chosen to link arms with these peopleand marched through this evil world towards heaven together.You have agreed that I'm going to build up and encourage these peoplebecause they are my family.Do you realize that this service isn't just something you can slip in and slip out of?This is your family.This is a family gathering and you are here to encourage others,not just to be encouraged yourself.So how do you encourage others around you?You sing with passionate enthusiasm.You cannot teach and admonish other people around you with their singingif other people around you cannot hear your singing.You know what this means?This means that you do not have the biblical right to opt out of singing.You do not have God's permission to mumble or mouth the words you see on the screens.You are not given a hall pass from God to come late or to leave early.You are not allowed to be a conscientious objector during the worship set.I know exactly what some of you are thinking right now.I know you are internally sweating and thinking,"Pastor Taylor, you just don't get it.I have a horrible singing voice and I don't want anybody to hear me."Does God expect you to be a trained musician or a world-class vocalist to sing?I sure hope not because you all just heard my voice a few minutes agoand I fall way short of that standard.Does God command you to sing well in Scripture?He calls you to sing, period.Psalm 100 verse 1, "Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth."Can your mouth make noise?Make noise to your mouth by saying yes.Can your mouth make noise?Can you make that noise sound joyful?Even better than you are the perfect person to sing to the Lordto encourage other people in this room with your singing.All of you are not expected to stand on stage and lead the worship time,but you are expected to instruct others during the worship timeas you sing from where you stand.How many of you watched Elf last month before Christmas?Very few of you.Wow, okay, this may be harder for you than I thought.What is Buddy the Elf's singing advice for Christmas?The best way to spread Christmas cheer is..."Lose your mouth for all of the years."I'm going to steal that quote and use it for corporate worship.The best way to spread Christian cheer is..."Lose your mouth for all of the years."I read a study recently that laid out two markers of a healthy church.They're obviously way more than just two,but these two were the focus of the study.The first one was children.Children are being born.Children are being discipled.That discipleship is being reinforced in the life of the church,as Pastor Jeff often says, "Children are a sign of life."How are we doing with that first marker here at Harvest?If you're wondering, just count how many kids almost knock you over after the service is over.Here's the second mark.The second mark is "Men who sing."How are we doing with that one?I got to tell you, not as well as the first.I know what some of you might be thinking."Taylor, singing on Sundays just seems a little feminine.It doesn't seem very masculine to me."That's interesting.You didn't seem to have that same objectionwhen you were singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"at the pirate game this past summer.So let me understand this.It's masculine to sing about going to a baseball game,but it's feminine to sing to the Lord God Almighty.You didn't seem to have that same objectionwhen you were singing in the shower this morning,or singing in the car the way to work last week.You didn't seem to have this objectionwhen you were singing at the top of your lungswhen you saw your favorite band in concert.So let me get it straight.All those things are masculine,but singing to Jesus Christ,who laid down his own life to save yours, that's feminine.Do you see how ridiculous that objection iswhen you really think about it?Moses sang, "Are you more masculine than Moses?When was the last time you were used by Godto defeat the mightiest army on the planetand to lead a bunch of complaining people to the wilderness?"David sang to the Lord and even danced to himas we saw last week."Are you more masculine than David?You were killed a giantor ruled over God's chosen nation?Jesus sang in the Gospels.Are you more masculine than Jesus?Your entire life cannot compare to one secondof the masculinity Jesus displayedduring his time on this earth."Men, please stop making excuses for why you can't sing.Sing for the sake of your wife.Sing for the sake of your kids.Sing for the sake of the church.Your silence is deafening and destructive.Harvest, we should be teaching and admonishing one anotherand all wisdom by singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.We should be instructing and encouraging one anotherby how we sing.This starts at an individual leveland it has corporate ramifications.You have no idea how big of an impactyour singing has on the people around you.And you have no idea how much their singinghas an impact on you.Imagine that there is a woman in the seat in front of youwho is fighting a losing battle with a serious illness.Yet every single Sunday she is worshiping the Lordwith hands lifted high.Does that teach you something?That teaches you that God is worthy of your praiseeven when your physical strength is being sapped from your body.Imagine that there is a dad down the aisle from youwho just lost his son.Yet he is still worshiping the Lord with tears in his eyesand sorrow in his heart.Doesn't that teach you something?That teaches you that the Lord gives and the Lord takes away.Blessed be the name of the Lord.That group of teenagers in the intersectionis rejecting the worldly desire to look coolby worshiping God with reckless abandon.Doesn't that teach you something?That teaches you that age doesn't always equal maturityand they can set you an example to follow.Please sing.Sing to encourage your own heartbut also sing to encourage the hearts of other people around you.Why should I sing on Sundays?Final reason.Because singing voices my heart felt thankfulness to God.Because singing voices my heart felt thankfulness to God.Singing blesses you.Singing blesses others.But most importantly, singing blesses God.Let's read verse 16 and a third and final time.Let the word of Christ dwell in you richlyteaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom.Singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songswith thankfulness in your hearts to God.Once again, Paul shares a very similar truth in Ephesians 519.He says that you should sing and address other Christians in songwhile making melody to the Lord with your heart.You realize that your mouth isn't your primary instrument of praise.It's your heart.Your heart is where everything starts.Your heart is where your passions live.Your heart is where your emotions reside.What is in your heart will come out of your mouth.Your heart is like a guitar or a keyboard.While your mouth is a speaker.Your mouth amplifies what is inside.Your mouth amplifies what is in your heart.If your heart is full of negativity and complaining,what will come out of your mouth?Negativity and complaining.If your heart is full of love and praise to the Lord,what will be amplified by your mouth?Love and praise to the Lord.You were made to worship God.And God has revealed that he loves to be sung to.And if you refuse to sing to him,you were refusing to give him the love and thanks that he deserves.At this point, you may be waving the white flag.Okay, Taylor, I get it.I get it.You and other pastors can stop selling me.These sermons have convinced me.I just sing a little bit louder.Fine, I guess I'll sing.Is that honoring to the Lord?You know, my wife has revealed to me that she loves flowers.And she feels loved by me whenever I give her flowers.But imagine that she loves flowers.But imagine I come home after service with a frown on my faceand shove some flowers in her arms and say, "There you go.Will you stop bugging me about the stupid flowers?I did what you wanted.You're not getting more until your birthday.Hope you enjoy it."Would my wife feel very loved by that?I shouldn't buy my wife flowers because I have to.I should buy my wife flowers because I love her and I want to.And the same way, singing to the Lord shouldn't be viewed as something you have to do.It should be viewed as something you want to do.It should be your greatest joy to verbally and physically express the love you feel for him on the inside.And if that's not how you feel, there's a problem going on that you should address.The worship team can make their way forward.God is seeking worshipers.God is seeking those who will worship him in truth.God is seeking those who will worship him in spirit.God is seeking those who will worship him in song.How do you feel about this job description?How do you feel about being a full-time worshiper of God?Some of you in this room are not a worshiper of God.You have not yet trusted in Christ.You are worshiping yourself.You are living for yourself.Let me ask you something.How is that working out for you?I'm guessing not very well.You may think you're happy.You may act happy, but you know something is missing.You know something is wrong.You know there is someone far greater than you who deserves the glory and honor that you're hogging for yourself.This person is God who reveals himself most clearly to the person and work of his Son.Jesus came to this earth to serve sinners.Choose to serve him for all of eternity.Jesus humbled himself by dying on the cross to pay the penalty for sin,even though he was and still is fully perfect and sinless.Choose to exalt him forever and ever.Jesus will not turn you away if you come to him with genuine faith and repentance.Choose to believe in him.Stop believing in yourself.Choose to worship him.Stop worshiping yourself.The role of a full-time worshiper is being offered to you.Accept that job offer.Others of you have accepted that job offer in the past,but you haven't been carrying out your responsibilities lately.Maybe you've been making excuses for why you can't sing.Maybe you've been distracted by a million other things you sit in this service and you're not focusing on Jesus Christ.Maybe you're not truly singing with passionate enthusiasm.If you're honest, you would say, "I've been lazy in my worship."If that's true, let me give you one final exhortation.If Jesus Christ rose from the dead on a Sunday morning, 2000 years ago,you can get up bright and early every Sunday to worship his holy namewith every ounce of energy and passion that you have.It's not too late.You can do it right now.You can do it today.Others of you have been faithful and you've been consistent in your worship.Obviously, it's not perfect, but you have been consistent.If that's you, keep it up.Keep up the good work.Do not waver in the job that God has saved you to carry out.We spend a lot of time talking about singing.Let's actually stand.Let's actually sing.Stand and do what you are made to do.Do what you are saved to do.Do what you should want to do.Let's sing to the Lord.

ہندستان میں ہونے والے حالیہ مناظرہ میں وجود باری تعالی کےثبوت کے لئے حدوث (contingency) لامتناہی تسلسل (infinite regress) اور مستحیل عقلا (rational fallacy) جیسی اصطلاحات کے استعمال کے تعلّق سے کہا جارہا ہے کہ جب جاوید اختر خود (contingency, infinite regress and logical fallacy) کے تصّور کو سمجھ نہیں پارہے تھے (جسکا اعتراف انہوں نے مناظرے میں بار بار کیا) تو مناظرہ دیکھنے والے عوام الناس تو مزید شکوک وشبہات کا شکار ہو سکتے ہیں. اس مختصرلیکچر میں ان ابحاث کے ذریعے وجود باری تعالی کو ثابت کرنے کا طریقہ انتہای آسان مثالوں کے ساتھ سمجھایا گیا ہے جس سے ہرعام و خاص استفادہ کر سکتا ہے.?If everything must have a creator, then who created GodIn a recent public debate in India, arguments based on concepts like contingency, infinite regress, and logical impossibility were presented to support the existence of God. However, it was widely observed that Javed Akhtar himself openly admitted that he did not fully understand these philosophical ideas. This raises a broader concern: if debaters find these concepts difficult, then members of the general audience are even more likely to feel confused or uncertain after watching such debates.This discourse clarifies concepts that many may have found difficult to grasp and demonstrates how the existence of God can be established using the same arguments in a simplified form, making the reasoning accessible to both laypeople and educated audiences alike.

Comment traduire cette année 2025 en un poème ? Quatre auteur·e·s de poésie relèvent le défi : Marc Alexandre Oho Bambe, Rachel Cholz, Soline de Laveleye et Kiyémis. Alors, qu'est-ce qui reste de 2025 ? Comment l'énoncer, le formuler, le singulariser ? Et si, comme l'affirme le poète Jean-Pierre Siméon, la poésie allait sauver le monde ? « 2025 en poésie ! », c'est notre cadeau de Noël ! Ce numéro spécial est réalisé en collaboration avec Les Midis de la Poésie (et avec la participation de la directrice Mélanie Godin) et avec le soutien de la Scam. Quelques éléments à propos de nos invité·e·s : Marc Alexandre Oho Bambe est écrivain, poète et slameur camerounais. Il est connu aussi sous le nom de Capitaine Alexandre. Il est l'auteur de plusieurs recueils de poèmes. Récemment est sorti « Carnet de vertiges. Anthologie à fleur d'encre » (Points). Rachel Cholz est née en 1991 en France. Elle vit aujourd'hui à Bruxelles. Son premier roman, « Pipeline », est paru en 2024 aux Éditions du Seuil. Et elle vient de signer un texte poétique intitulé « Trois pour cent sauvages » et publié à La Lettre volée. Soline de Laveleye est née à Bruxelles. Diplômée en lettres et en anthropologie, elle tisse des liens entre la poésie, le vivant et l'imagination. « Par les baleines », c'est le titre de son livre de poésie publié cette année chez Gallimard. Kiyémis est autrice, poétesse et afroféministe franco-camerounaise. Dans son travail, elle explore la joie comme acte politique, la mémoire comme matière poétique et la parole comme espace de réparation. Elle a coordonné l'anthologie « Pour la joie » aux éditions Les Liens qui Libèrent. Merci pour votre écoute Dans quel Monde on vit, c'est également en direct tous les samedi de 10h à 11h sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes de Dans quel Monde on vit sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/8524 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The giftsand offices to the early church in order that the people of the church, thebelievers, would grow to spiritual maturity and display to the world what itreally means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. Acts11:26 tells us that the believers, the disciples, were “first calledChristians at Antioch” of Syria. Remember that this was a church made up believersfrom various nationalities and backgrounds. There were Gentile believers. Therewere Jewish believers. And no doubt, some were there from other nationalities. Itwas a mixed group of believers but we find that these people worked together insuch a way they were called Christians, which means they were Christlike. Thespiritual life is not a destination that we finally arrive at, and we are now spirituallymature. No, my friend, the real spiritual mature believer's life is a journey,it is a daily walk in the right direction. Yesterday we talked about the wascalled “a perfect man” in these verses. What it means to be “perfect”.Christ tells us that we should be perfect even as our Father in heaven isperfect. That means we are like Christ. Which means that we are in a placewhere we are being obedient to the Lord and the Holy Spirit's leading and doingand living out the will of God moment by moment in our daily lives.  Ilike what Oswald Chambers says about this. When we really have grown to a placeof spiritual maturity, on our journey, “we are walking by faith, not by sight”.He said, that it is not a matter of trying to figure out and doing the will ofGod, but “we are the will of God”.  Wesee that in these verses. We're not like children any longer, walking accordingto the lust of the flesh, walking according to the desires of our heart, doingwhat we want to do. No, we're living in the Holy Spirit, walking by faith, inthe Word of God. Again notice, that the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastorsand teachers were given for the equipping of the saints for the work of theministry and for the edifying of the body of Christ. Paul,as awesome as he was as an Apostle and disciple and follower of Christ andchurch planter, he said, "I've not yet arrived. I still reach forth."(Philippians 3:12-14).  We're alwaysreaching forth. We are still every day coming to the knowledge that I have somuch more to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. It's a growthevery day. It is a daily going in the right direction!The“work of the ministry” also includes the edifying of the body of Christ. Thisproduces unity in the church. That's why they were called Christians first atAntioch. There was that unity of believers despite their background, despitetheir culture, despite where they came from, rich and poor, etc. They worktogether in love displaying the characteristics of Christlikeness in theiractions and attitudes. Paulgoes on to say that we have come to the “unity of the faith”. Which is based onthat body of truth concerning the person of Jesus. What do you believe aboutJesus. That's why he goes on to say and of the knowledge of the Son of God. Whois Jesus? If someone doesn't believe that Jesus is Christ, the Son of God, Godin the flesh, He is deity, and that He is divine, the apostle John and otherwriters of the New Testament make it very clear, they are antichrist. They are nota true follower of Christ. (Read 1 and 2 John). TheChristian life is a walk of faith. “We walk by faith not by sight” (2 Corinthians5:7). And “We are no longer children tossed to and fro” (v. 14).Children are selfish. Children live on their emotions. They feel good and theyshow in their attitude and actions that they feel good. But then when they feelbad, in their actions and attitude they act bad and they treat others wrong. Theylive by their feelings. There are too many people in the church like that. Godwants us to always be growing spiritually where we're displaying thecharacteristics of Jesus Christ in our attitude and in everything we say and do. 

durée : 00:08:56 - Nouvelles têtes - par : Mathilde Serrell - À seulement 14 ans, Lubin Godin s'impose comme un photographe animalier de talent. Ce jeune collégien a déjà remporté des prix internationaux pour ses clichés saisissants de la faune sauvage. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Je suis très heureuse de vous proposer cet épisode hors-série sur ls angles morts RH, né d'une conversation que j'ai eue en juin dernier avec plusieurs DRH pour préparer la nouvelle saison du podcast.Comme toujours, mon objectif est d'aller chercher des sujets que l'on n'aborde pas ailleurs et d'éviter de répéter ce qui existe déjà.J'ai donc voulu comprendre avec eux quels étaient les angles morts RH, ces points qui traversent les organisations sans être véritablement nommés.J'ai souhaité partager plus largement ces échanges, les prolonger et en faire un débat ouvert.Dans cet épisode, nous mettons en lumière ces angles morts RH, non pas pour en dresser la liste, mais pour comprendre ce qu'ils disent des organisations aujourd'hui.Nous avons été accueillis chez Chateauform, dans la maison des Jardins de Saint-Dominique, avec toute la chaleur qui fait partie de leur culture.Ce cadre a permis d'installer un climat propice à un échange simple et direct. Ce choix n'était pas anodin : j'ai un lien particulier avec Chateauform, depuis mes débuts professionnels. Ce sont des lieux propices aux conversations qui comptent, des conversations sincères et profondes, exactement ce que je voulais installer ce jour-là.J'ai eu la joie et l'honneur de recevoir pour cet épisode inédit :• Magali Charlin Gaudin, responsable des richesses humaines, talents et cultures – Chateauform• Claire Gathier-Caillaud, DRH – Safran Electronics & Defense• Jean-Yves Chameyrat, DRH – STEFEnsemble, ils mettent en mots ce qui circule réellement dans les équipes : des sujets du quotidien, parfois isolés, qui dessinent pourtant des lignes de fond dans le travail des collaborateurs, des managers et des RH.Ils évoquent notamment :• des signaux faibles liés à la santé au travail, difficiles à catégoriser ;• la charge portée par les managers face à des situations nouvelles ;• la contrainte du temps, entre rythme opérationnel et disponibilité ;• la circulation des responsabilités et la question de “qui fait quoi” ;• le rôle du collectif et des relais internes ;• des décisions qui engagent plusieurs prismes (talent, entreprise, planète).Ces angles morts révèlent aussi une dynamique plus large :un cadre de fonctionnement sous tension, des responsabilités qui se déplacent, des situations qui débordent les repères habituels, et un manque de temps qui fragilise la capacité à réguler.Cet échange apporte un éclairage différent sur la transformation du management, les dynamiques de confiance et le défi RH dans l'accompagnement des équipes.Un épisode utile pour comprendre ce qui se joue réellement dans les organisations.Bonne écoute!

Dr. Michael Godin is a facial plastic surgeon with a passion for storytelling.He also has a passion for storytelling. While he loves the world of plastic surgery, he has a passion for storytelling. His creative side had been nurtured as a child, he became an avid reader while growing up in Los Angeles San Fernando Valley.What Godin didn't know at the time was how much learning to write persuasively would help him in his medical career. He has written over 20 scientific articles and a bestselling surgical textbook.While he always found time to write, his ultimate goal was to create works of fiction. He survived surgical training during the 1980's at the beginning of the HIV pandemic, experiences that inspired his debut novel, The Big Prick. Learning to operate and surf, he continued to write, and took good care of his patients.The year's experiences culminated in his writing of Surgery Survival Guide: A Manual for International Precocious Medical Students, which sold at medical bookstores throughout the US and Canada.His debut novel, the Big Prick; received critical acclaim and reader response, he then went on to write his second novel, Fighting Gravity. This romantic comedy explores challenges of midlife, divorce and modern dating through the eyes of a New Orleans plastic surgeon.Drawing from his decades of experience in medicine and his understanding of human nature, Godin brings authenticity and heart to his stories about second chances and personal transformation.Dr. Godin practices facial plastic surgery in Richmond, Virginia and Southern California.

Oké, laten we het eens hebben over het helperssyndroom in spiriland en de dark guru in ons. En ja — ik zeg dit als iemand die zélf jarenlang als een verlichte Godin rondliep, mezelf echt beter vond dat de rest. Ik heb diep gezeten in het healer zijn, het 'hou de vibratie hoog' zijn, het ik-ben-één-met-alles-en-ik-ben-hier-om-te-dienen.Ik heb een jaar lang in een opperstaat van extase geleefd. Bliss.Ik zweefde. En toen — pats — viel ik er keihard weer af.Want surprise: ook deze healer was zelf nog niet geheeld.En weet je? Dat is precies waar deze podcast over gaat.Over die schaduwkant van het healen.Over de dark guru in ons allemaal — de subtiele machtsdynamiek, de spirituele ego's, de verlichte maskers en het stille lijden daarachter.Ik zie het overal gebeuren: de tantra-, temple- en alternatieve free love scene. Maar ook bij turnen, hockey, politiek, etc. Overal duikt de dark guru/redderscomplex op. Iedereen mag die “foutjes” maken, oké, dat hoort erbij.Maar als iemand compleet doorslaat in dark-guru-modus, macht misbruikt of mensen beschadigd achterlaat, dan is het tijd om de bel te luiden. En vooral naar jezelf te kijken. Dus in deze aflevering ga ik een stevig gesprek aan — met mezelf en de wereldjes waar ik jarenlang heb rondgelopen. Het is een rauwe bekentenis, een momentopname, een blik in mijn eigen schaduw en de schaduw van het veld waar ik in werk.De meningen die je hoort, zijn van dát moment.Misschien ben ik morgen weer milder. Of feller.Zie het als een snapshot van bewustwording in real time.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, SHANDIES!!! And what better way to celebrate thanks than with a double date?? That's right: It's Love Fest time!

What if the biggest shift in your career is happening right now—and you're not prepared? In this riveting conversation, marketing legend and best-selling author Seth Godin joins Dr. Diane Hamilton to unpack the seismic changes reshaping the future of work. From the disruptive force of AI—“the biggest change since electricity,” as Godin puts it—to the urgent need for real upskilling, this discussion is essential for anyone navigating modern business. Godin challenges the way marketing is taught, explains why Google's miracle business model is under threat, and offers powerful insights on overcoming the fear that cripples both creativity and curiosity. Discover why embracing innovation at the smallest level is your best defense against becoming obsolete in the age of algorithms.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Take The Lead community today:DrDianeHamilton.comDr. Diane Hamilton FacebookDr. Diane Hamilton TwitterDr. Diane Hamilton LinkedInDr. Diane Hamilton YouTubeDr. Diane Hamilton Instagram

durée : 01:03:30 - Club Jazzafip - Avant d'offrir une version symphonique de "Moon Safari" au Grand Palais à Paris avec son duo Air, le compositeur et producteur français prend les rênes de notre programmation musicale. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Send us a textRHOSLC Teased Roots and Shaky RelationshipsPodcast Summary RHOSLC Season 6 Episode 10 The Bigger the Hair the Closer to GodIn this episode, Whitney organizes a surprise “High Body Count” hair party in honor of Britani, turning a controversial nickname into a celebratory moment. The women tease up their hair for her, and a somewhat playful, emotional tone takes over as they share kind words. But the festivity gets complicated when Jared confronts Britani about rumors he heard during their break, questioning her stability and commitment — a deeply hurtful moment for her.Meanwhile, Bronwyn is grappling with marital issues, revealing that she's removed her wedding ring and is reconsidering her relationship with Todd after seeing signs of distance and disconnection. She admits feeling insecure, especially after tweets and reports implied infidelity, and wonders if they need a formal agreement to move forward. In another corner, Lisa and her husband John have a tense discussion about their communication breakdown; Lisa expresses feeling invisible in their relationship, while John feels she doesn't truly listen.On the spiritual front, Mary Cosby reopens her newly renovated church and invites the group as a gesture of unity and healing. She gives a heartfelt sermon, calling on the women to reflect, make amends, and lean on faith in this tumultuous season. Her sermon resonates with several cast members, offering a moment of peace, but it also underscores how much work remains in repairing broken relationships and finding genuine connection. TakeawaysMary's son is facing serious struggles that affect the family.The potluck was a heartfelt surprise for Brittany.Mary's honesty stands out among the group dynamics.Meredith's eavesdropping incident raises questions about loyalty.Bronwyn and Todd's relationship is filled with confusion and drama.Real conversations about relationships are highlighted in this episode.Mary's church renovation reflects her family's history and struggles.Lisa and John's parenting styles clash, revealing deeper issues.Brittany and Jared's relationship feels performative and cringy.The Pentecostal church experience is lively and expressive.Support the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/

What if the key to thriving in business, health, and life wasn't working harder but training smarter? In today's episode of the "Money" Market Podcast, Owen LaFave and Jim Godin of EXOS uncover how the same science used to train NFL stars can transform the way executives, parents, and professionals perform every day. From hydration hacks to mental resilience, recovery strategies to avoiding burnout, Jim shares the playbook for unlocking peak performance. He also highlights how EXOS collaborates with the Eagle Fund, a program dedicated to rehabilitating and training special operations forces and first responders, helping America's toughest recover, rebuild, and return stronger. Whether you're leading a company, raising a family, serving your country, or chasing personal goals, this episode will change how you think about your body, your mindset, and your potential.    WATCH NEXT: POURED TO PERFECTION: THE CANDLE POUR STORY FOUNDERS DENNIS & MISTY AKERS https://youtu.be/ewGGiWB1fyo SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_7yNs7dOuyKApAkohqJIQ   Follow The ""Money"" Market Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6e7E0DaJZQkuw339G7nGI4?si=27d047641a1d4b17 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-money-market-podcast/id1733948143 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneymarketpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneymarketpodcast Website: https://moneymarketpodcast.com   The Bank of Tampa | Member FDIC   Visit Team Exos: https://www.teamexos.com

Aprender sobre nuestros derechos, el dinero, y a aprender a cuidarnos mejor, es lo que veremos en el episodio de hoy.Te presentamos a Lucía Herrera, “La princesa Godín”, experta en recursos humanos. Una mujer que ha logrado volver lo difícil fácil y lo complejo sencillo, con un lenguaje cercano y cotidiano.En este episodio conversamos sobre:•⁠ ⁠Sus inicios educando a las personas sobre nóminas.•⁠ ⁠Las creencias sobre los roles femenino y masculino en relación con el dinero.•⁠ ⁠Los tres errores más comunes de las mujeres en finanzas.•⁠ ⁠Educación e inversiones.Un episodio para mirar de frente nuestra relación con el dinero, entender cómo se forma y aprender a transformarla con conciencia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too Busy for GodIn a world that celebrates busyness, it's easy to fill our schedules with things for God while rarely slowing down to simply be with God. This message from Romans 12 challenges us to shift from a works-based, approval-driven faith to a grace-filled life rooted in Christ.Discover how true difference-making flows from who we are in Jesus, not just what we do. Learn practical ways to abide in Him daily, renew your mind, and serve out of love instead of guilt. Whether you feel spiritually overextended, burned out, or just longing for a deeper walk with God, this sermon will help you reconnect to the Source so your life and service overflow with joy, peace, and purpose.DATE: 08/10/2025SPEAKER: Brad Goode

Ever felt like something in your life looked right but turned out wrong?This message from Pastor Joe Moss II will wake you up to the subtle ways the enemy plants deception in your heart, your habits, and your relationships.Drawing from Jesus' Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds (Matthew 13:24–30) and the fascinating behavior of the cuckoo bird, Pastor Joe shows how to identify spiritual imposters — the thoughts and opportunities that masquerade as blessings but were never from GodIn this first episode of The War Within series, Pastor Joe Moss II uncovers how spiritual deception hides in plain sight — replacing what's real with what only looks right.Just like the cuckoo bird that lays its egg in another bird's nest, the enemy plants thoughts, desires, and distractions that push out what God truly planted in your life.Through the story of the cuckoo bird and Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds (Matthew 13:24–30), you'll learn how to:✅ Recognize deception before it develops✅ Sharpen your spiritual discernment✅ Guard your heart and your purpose✅ Trust God's timing as He separates wheat from weedsBecause the enemy doesn't need to destroy you… if he can quietly deceive you.

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Rob Greene, a U.S. Navy veteran, shares the life-altering story of how surviving an attempted suicide became the unexpected turning point in his journey toward peace, purpose, and true happiness. We dive into the everyday struggles that so many of us silently face — and Rob opens up about what it really takes to dig deep, heal, and start living with intention. From his experiences abroad to the lessons learned from diverse cultures and communities, Rob brings a raw honesty that's both grounding and inspiring. If you're navigating hard times, battling inner demons, or simply searching for something more — this is the episode you need to hear.

FALL TOUR TICKETS > www.barstoolsports.com/events/bestshowonearth. Intro (00:00-9:42). Victoria's Secret Fashion Show roundup (10:28-25:48). Interview with Andrew Spencer & Alexe Godin - talking winning 'Bachelor in Paradise,' life since and what's next, Andrew's controversial 'TSITP' take + more! (26:53-1:37:38). Beat Ria & Fran game 193 with Colleen & Kelly Anne (1:38:13-2:04:17). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office

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Marketing visionary Seth Godin explains how the Internet got hijacked by an attention-stealing spam economy that keeps us in an endless loop of badly targeted marketing. Godin's anti-spam playbook: demand companies earn your attention with awesomeness, and break the digital slop loop that broke the Internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

218 -Cory Marks in episode 218 of “Have Guitar Will Travel” presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Canadian singer and guitarist Cory Marks. In their conversation Cory talks about his home in upper Ontario and his 3 and half hour drive to Toronto. Cory tells us about his career path as a singer after growing up playing hockey and going to the Royal Academy to become a fighter pilot. Cory describes starting on drums and moving to guitar playing clubs at a young age and he tells us about his love of hard rock and his love of country which is apparent on his new album “Sorry For Nothing Volume 2” produced by Kevin Churko Cory tells us about his guitars: Stonebridge acoustic and a Gretsch and Godin electrics through an strymon iridium pedal. Cory describes having both a U.S. and a Canadian based band and his tour schedule including coming up supporting Sevendust just him and an acoustic guitar. Finally Cory talks about getting engaged his love of flying and hockey and his love of fellow Canadian Brian Adams. To find out more about Cory you can go to his website: CoryMarks.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #CoryMarks #SorryforNothing #StonebridgeAcousticGuitars #JamesPatrickRegan #GretschGuitars #BrianAdams #KevinChurko #GodinGuitars #theDeadlies #Ontario#haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #Toronto #tourlife Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Entre science, sensations et intuition, la data est partout dans le sport. Mais est-elle vraiment la clé de la performance ou un piège pour les athlètes ?

In this episode, Dr. Oord discusses the theme of divine hiddenness in conversation with a new book by Tim Miller entitled The Silence of the Lamb: Exploring the Hiddenness of Christ and GodIn the book, Tim Miller highlights a variety of explanations over the centuries for why a God of love might exist yet seem so silent and hidden, giving particular attention to Process and Open and Relational ideas as well as proposing novel ideas for reconciling a God of love with the divine hiddenness so many experience.

Aaron Carnes joins the podcast to talk about his mission to reframe the conversation around ska music and his writing career. As a veteran journalist and former ska-punk drummer, Aaron brings firsthand knowledge and critical insight to his book, "In Defense of Ska." We discuss the genre's rich history, its cultural significance, and what it tells us about how we frame music history and some of the politics around it. We also talk about Aaron's new book centered around death and dealing with the inevitability of it. Whether you're a ska fan or a skeptic, this episode will make you rethink what you know.

Ben talks with Bachelor in Paradise winners - and official couple Andrew and Alexe. They're talking about taking their relationship to the next level...could an engagement be soon? Ben is finding out!Ben's also getting into the internet backlash, and how the couple feels now about their decision not to tell Bailey the information they knew in Paradise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many rich images used to depict the nature of the Church in the New Testament. The Body of Christ, the Salt of the Earth, etc... One scholar notes as many as 96 of them! Part of the picture this gives us is that the church is so glorious, and the wonderful truths about it are so myriad, that it requires many different images to draw out all of its beauty. Sort of like the way in which the luster of a diamond is drawn out when examined from different angles and in different lighting. In Ephesians 2:19-22, the Apostle Paul gives 3 different images of what the Church is.The Church is the Citizenry of the Kingdom of HeavenThe Church is the Family of GodThe Church is the Temple of GodIn contrast to the low opinions that many people in the world today have of the Church of Jesus Christ, these images draw out remarkable truths about the Church. One of these glorious truths is that the Church is essentially a manifestation of heaven on earth! Now that's a remarkable thought! Members of the true Church (all genuine Christians) are people who are citizens and ambassadors of the Kingdom of Heaven. Not only so, but all true local churches are also like embassies or outposts of the Kingdom of Heaven. They are the place where the values, the power, and the authority of the Kingdom of Heaven show up on the earth.Furthermore, to say that the Church is the temple of God, is to say that it is in the Church where God is most uniquely present. It is in the Church where God dwells and where his presence is to be sought!Listen to this episode to hear more about the implications of these great truths. This episode was originally a sermon given by Jackson Hankey at River City Church on Thursday, Aug. 14th, 2025.

À 7 000 km de l'archipel des Comores*, loin de l'océan Indien et de la côte sud-est du continent africain, voyage dans la cité portuaire surnommée « la cinquième île des Comores ».  On connaît d'abord Marseille la Phocéenne fondée il y a 2 600 ans, Marseille la Méditerranéenne, la Corse, l'Italienne, l'Arménienne ou encore l'Algérienne, mais beaucoup moins la Comorienne ! Pourtant, selon une légende tenace, Marseille serait la plus grande ville comorienne au monde, devant même Moroni, la capitale de l'archipel ! Aujourd'hui, on estime que la population comorienne -d'origine ou de nationalité- atteint les 100 000 personnes et représente donc 10% des habitants de Marseille. En arrivant Gare Saint-Charles ou sur le Vieux-Port, dans les rues de la deuxième ville de France, si le métissage ne fait pas l'ombre d'un doute, pour ce qui est de la présence comorienne, il faut aller vers les quartiers Nord pour en saisir vraiment l'importance. C'est là que se concentre la communauté comorienne de Marseille, une communauté récente à l'échelle de la longue histoire de la ville, ouverte quoique réputée discrète, mais surtout fière de partager sa culture et son identité à la fois comorienne et marseillaise. Un reportage de Benoît Godin initialement diffusé en septembre 2024. * : « L'archipel des Comores, situé dans l'océan Indien, est composé de quatre îles. Trois d'entre elles font partie de l'État indépendant de l'Union des Comores. Mayotte est un département français. »   À lire : Les Comoriens à Marseille : d'une mémoire à l'autre, de Karima Direche-Slimani et Fabienne Le Houérou. Éditions Autrement, 2002. Bien peu de choses à lire sur la vaste communauté marseillo-comorienne en dehors de cet ouvrage datant de 2002. Forcément daté, il reste malgré tout le livre le plus complet à ce jour sur ce sujet.  La cinquième île : les Comoriens de Marseille, de Luc Saïd Mohamed Cheikh. Éditions Pragmatic, 2019. Un livre de photographies qui donne à voir quelques aspects de la vie des Comoriens de la cité phocéenne – prière du vendredi, figures politiques, cuisine... À voir : Le documentaire Planète Marseille, enfants des Comores, de Charlotte Penchenier, 2016. Le parcours de trois Marseillais d'origine comorienne (dont Fatima Ahmed, que l'on entend dans notre reportage) qui tentent de concilier leurs différentes parts d'identité. Sur Marseille, n'hésitez pas à vous rendre chez Marie-Rose Said, « présidente » et cuisinière des « Terrasses de Moroni Mamoudzou », une bonne table comorienne. À écouter : La série en deux épisodes de Vladimir Cagnolari pour Si loin si proche en 2018 : Je viens de Marseille et je vais à Ouellah, suivi de Je viens de Ouellah et je vais à Marseille. On y suit Chebli Msaïdié, chanteur et producteur de musique de retour au pays. Et on y découvre une tradition comorienne essentielle : le Anda, ou « grand mariage ».

La hora de la salida Godin.

Hustle Culture vs. Diligence with GodIn today's world, we are constantly bombarded with messages about the importance of hustle. We are told that we need to work harder, longer, and faster in order to be successful. This can lead to a culture of burnout and exhaustion, as we try to keep up with the demands of our jobs, our families, and our social lives.However, there is another way to live: a life of diligence with God. This means working hard, but not at the expense of our health, our relationships, or our faith. It means being intentional about our work and using our time wisely. It means trusting in God's plan for our lives and knowing that He will provide for us.Here are some of the benefits of living a life of diligence with God: Reduced stress: When we trust in God, we don't have to worry about everything. We can rest assured that He is in control. Increased focus: When we are not constantly stressed about work, we are able to focus more on the task at hand. Improved relationships: When we are not always working, we have more time to spend with our loved ones. Greater peace of mind: Knowing that God is with us gives us a sense of peace and security.Come along for the journey!

What if franchise ownership didn't require six figures up front—or running the business yourself? Kenny Rose, founder and CEO of Franshares.com, is flipping the script on how people invest and build wealth. His platform is making franchise ownership accessible through fractional investing, allowing everyday people to co-own real, cash-flowing businesses—without the traditional barriers. In this episode, Kenny breaks down how Franshares gives aspiring business owners—and even those who couldn't previously qualify for a franchise—the opportunity to get in the game by partnering with investors.

Seth Godin is a true visionary thinker and renaissance man. He is the author of 21 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work, and his books have been translated into 38 languages. Godin also writes one of the most popular marketing blogs in the world at ⁠seths.blog⁠, and two of his TED talks are among the most popular of all time. Seth is a serial entrepreneur—the founder of the altMBA, the social media pioneer Squidoo, and Yoyodyne, one of the first internet companies. Seth joined host Robert Glazer on ⁠the Elevate Podcast⁠ to discuss the rise of AI, the need for education disruption, and his new book, ⁠The Song of Significance⁠. This episode of the Elevate Podcast is sponsored by: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠framer.com⁠⁠⁠ BambooHR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboohr.com/freedemo⁠⁠⁠ IDEO U: ⁠⁠⁠ideou.com/elevate⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your old leads were actually your best leads? In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Popple, CFC at Paradigm Franchising, who used Clienttether to close three franchise deals—in under a year. How'd he do it? Spoiler: it wasn't magic… it was automation, consistency, and a willingness to learn. Here's what we break down: ✅ How Daniel reengaged cold leads using simple automation—and why consistency made all the difference ✅ Why you don't need to be a tech wizard to win (just willing to dive in) ✅ Why more consultants are ditching other CRMs for Clienttether—and what makes it the go-to platform for franchise pros If you're a franchise consultant looking for that edge, this episode is your playbook.

How do you build a home service business that doesn't depend on you? In this episode, I'm joined by Frank Dew with Adversity Consultants, an expert in scaling lean home service operations, to explore how solo operators and small teams can grow without burning out. We cover the exact tools and systems that allow you to create the appearance and efficiency of a much larger company, all while freeing up your time as the owner. From smart automation (Clienttether) to mindset shifts, this episode is packed with actionable strategies for anyone looking to scale with efficiency, not chaos. Whether you're still on the truck or already growing a team, Frank shares the roadmap to building a business that thrives without your constant involvement.

This short episode is designed to help franchise consultants, franchisors, and even small business owners learn how Clienttether can really help them grow their business. We dive into several distinct elements that factor into your business success and how Clienttether enables them.  To learn more visit: clienttether.com

Thinking about buying a franchise—but not sure where to start? Franchise consultant Alex Monteiro from RevRatel joins the show to share how he helps franchise candidates navigate the process with confidence. From evaluating franchise models to avoiding costly missteps, Alex offers a candid look at what it really takes to choose the right franchise and build a business that fits your goals and lifestyle.

This six minute "Deep Dive" will help you better understand the rules and regulations around text message compliance for businesses enforced by the US Government. Getting caught in violation could cost your business thousands of dollars, if not more.  If you found this helpful, please share with someone else you could benefit from it.  *Disclaimer: This was recorded in July 2025 and these rules are subject to change.  Click here for more information. 

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In this episode, I sit down with Philip Delgado, the founder of Apex Board & Ride Co. and Brian Kuhlman, CFC, to explore how they're reshaping the skate and surf retail experience. Apex isn't just selling scooters, skateboards, and more—they're curating high-performance gear for athletes and hobbyists that deserve more. Brian shares the story behind this "first of it's kind" brand, the culture, and how their refining the customer service experience. Buckle up, this an amazing brand and they're just getting started. 

Aprille Noble is a veteran with a passion for helping people live the American Dream of owning their own home. With the "4th of July" Holiday right around the corner, I thought it was fitting to bring Aprille on to share her story and how she is inspiring others to own a home, build wealth, and thrive despite the "doom and gloom" news of economic uncertainty out there.  Aprille shares how she empowers first-time buyers — through education, credit guidance, and transparency in the lending process. She shares tips and real-life success stories to help those achieve what they otherwise may think impossible.  You can reach Aprille through her website: https://aprilletheloanofficer.com/

In this episode, I sit down with Amy and Will Seben, the dynamic duo behind Seben Franchise Consulting. With a combined background in franchise ownership and corporate leadership, Amy and Will now help aspiring entrepreneurs find the perfect franchise opportunity aligned with their lifestyle, values, and financial goals. We explore the myths and truths of franchising, how they guide clients through the process, and what traits shape successful franchisees. Whether you're franchise-curious or ready to take the leap, this conversation offers expert advice and inspiring real-world stories.

Seth Godin is a bestselling author of “Purple Cow” and “This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans”. Godin is a member of the Marketing Hall of Fame and the Coordinator of The Carbon Almanac. Godin joined chief Rule Breaker David Gardner joined TMF CIO Andy Cross to discuss: - If AI has a branding problem. - How the needs for status and affiliation drive human behavior. - Alphabet's strategy problem. Companies mentioned: NKE, H, GOOG, GOOGL Hosts: David Gardner, Andy Cross Guest: Seth Godin Engineer: Dan Boyd Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. [The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period.] or [The product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF.] [Advertiser] paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with Chad Fullmer, a driven entrepreneur and proud franchisee of Crisp & Green, the fast-growing healthy fast-casual brand redefining how communities eat. Chad shares his journey from employee to franchise ownership, offering valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in the competitive health food and restaurant space. From navigating brand alignment to building a loyal customer base, Chad's story is packed with real-world advice for aspiring franchise owners, health-conscious entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about wellness-driven business.

In this episode, I sit down with Loana Perez, the founder of TeaCupFuls, to explore how she turned her love for boba tea into a vibrant and visually stunning brand. Loana shares how she's crafted unique drink experiences, built a loyal customer base through positivity and fun, and navigated the challenges of standing out in the rapidly growing boba industry. Get ready to sip on some serious business and branding insights!

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Tracy McCubbin, Founder of dClutterfly and author of Making Space, Clutter-Free, to unpack the emotional roots of clutter and how to break free from it. With over a decade of experience helping people transform their homes and lives, Tracy shares practical strategies, surprising truths about our attachment to stuff, and how creating space can lead to greater happiness. Whether you're a maximalist or minimalist, this conversation will change the way you think about your things. If you want to look into this amazing brand as a business opportunity visit Tracy's website and mention this episode today! 

This is a special edition "Deep Dive" audio version of my Franchise Consultant Survival guide. If reading eBooks is not your thing, this audio version will give you some ideas and tactics to take your franchise consulting practice to the next level. Get ready to save time, shorten your deal cycle, and create more efficiency in your business.  I'm here to help you exceed your goals and not feel "overworked" at the same time!  For more info visit clienttether.com

For episode 102 of the podcast, I talk with Michel Pellerin, an inspiring guitar maker from Québec. Michel shares his journey, from teaching guitarmaking at lutherie schools to his time at the Godin factory, to developing and teaching his own advanced finishing course. We also dive into his current line of guitars — from parlor to harp — and how he continues to evolve his work through collaboration with musicians and colleagues. Michel explains his method of building two nearly identical instruments, changing just one feature between them to push the boundaries of design and sound. Stick around after the main episode for a bonus segment: I catch up with Mario Beauregard at the Sound Messe Guitar Show in Osaka for a quick conversation on what's new. Links: https://www.guitarespellerin.com/en/

I used this amazing tool called "Google Notebook LM" to generate this podcast from our Clienttether "Speed 2 Lead" eBook! If you'd rather listen than read, this episode is full of actionable steps to help your franchise consulting business get to the next level.  If you want the eBook shoot me an email at ryan@clienttether.com! Here's a link to check out Google Notebook LM too! Thanks for your continued support! 

Today's guest is someone who turned sweet success into a passion for helping others launch their dream businesses. Marc Cole is a Senior Consultant with The You Network, and he's on a mission to guide aspiring entrepreneurs toward the right franchise fit. From B2B gifting to franchise matchmaking, Marc brings heart, clarity, and a deep belief in knowing your ‘why' before making any major move. If you're thinking about business ownership, don't miss this one."

Things Discussed: Signing Day: Got the most talent on offense since…1998? Down the list: OL: Two of the highest-ranked OTs in the history of the program, Gach was a Priority 1 for the program, Strayhorn is a center. RB: Jasper Parker the sites just missed; poorer man's Adrian Peterson. M thinks DJ is healthy. WR: Marsh was a big pull vs heavy hitters, Year 1 player. Browder needs development but Junior Hemingway upside. Washington is tall and can move well. TE: Owens is a Bredeson, really hurts that they missed on Olesh. DL: We love the heavy-handed build-a-bears that Esposito recruits. Remember his WMU guys? Moten and Patterson are going to be those guys too. Lou is convinced Benny Patterson is the guy. Kanka is a Godin. Marshall was a Priority and a big win. Can't expect them to get the scouting coup of the century with Graham and Grant every year but they can scout and now they can win the guys they scouted. Basketball: Every guy is good with a tradeoff, and that tradeoff is turnovers, e.g. look at the defense that Roddy Gayle (and Pippen) played on Ace Bailey. Rutgers: We got a break by missing Harper, who just shredded Illinois. Oregon game: the mental errors are baked in at this point, like they're not going to score at the rim as well as you want them to. Also baked in is the fact that they switch everything and play drop coverage, so your Shelstad types who make 50%+ of other twos after attacking a Goldin or Wolf are going to score. Sugarplum vision of a top-3 seed and winning the B10 is probably gone. All but one of their remaining games (all but Rutgers at home) are Kenpom A (top-50) tier, IE Q1 opportunities.