Podcasts about Goliath

November 23, 2025 The life we live determines the legacy we leave. Listen in as Pastor Jared Johnson inspires us to become a living testimony of God's faithfulness as we close out this sermon series on the life of David.  About this Sermon Series: In this series, we'll journey through the remarkable life of David — shepherd, poet, warrior, king, and wholehearted worshiper of God. From humble beginnings in obscurity to the heights of leading a nation, David's story is one of both triumphs and trials. We'll see him dodge javelins hurled by a jealous king, hide in caves as a fugitive, and stand boldly before giants like Goliath — and through it all, God's faithfulness shaping a man after His own heart and showing us what He can do through a willing life.

November 16, 2025  No one in their right mind wakes up with a plan to ruin their life. And neither did David the night he made a choice that led to his great demise. But even our sinful choices don't have to be the end of the story. Listen in as Pastor Brayden Brookshier inspires us to see the heart of God in the midst of our confrontation with our sin. About this Sermon Series: In this series, we'll journey through the remarkable life of David — shepherd, poet, warrior, king, and wholehearted worshiper of God. From humble beginnings in obscurity to the heights of leading a nation, David's story is one of both triumphs and trials. We'll see him dodge javelins hurled by a jealous king, hide in caves as a fugitive, and stand boldly before giants like Goliath — and through it all, God's faithfulness shaping a man after His own heart and showing us what He can do through a willing life.

On today's episode of Nattering With E, Eric goes down memory lane as he takes the Delorean from the garage and travels back to the 1990s and early 2000s to investigate, just who was Larry Walker. Famous Canadian outfielder and MLB Hall of Fame member, Walker played for three teams in his career and met a Goliath in the 2004 World Series. This week's Top 5 is Men At Work songs taken from the band's 2003 album Men At Work Essentials 1. Who Can It Be Now? 2. Down Under 3. Underground 4. I Can See It In Your Eyes 5. Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive Sources: Spotify - Essential Men At Work Album Wikipedia - Men At Work Page As always, you can catch this and all my podcasts on the Nattering With E and Visionaries Global Media Networks

In this episode of the C-Suite for Christ podcast, we're calling out the silent killer of the modern church: cowardice. We live in a world where standing for biblical truth can cost you everything, and too many believers have traded courage for comfort, conviction for convenience, and the cross for a couch.The world doesn't need more cautious Christians; it needs courageous ones. Courage isn't a personality trait; it's a biblical command. From David facing Goliath to the apostles facing execution, every generation has been called to pick up a stone and stand firm.This episode is a spiritual boot camp designed to expose the fears that keep us silent and reignite the holy boldness required to be a warrior for Christ.Buckle up. We're not here to be safe; we're here to be soldiers."Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." – Joshua 1:9Episode Highlights:07:55 - Satan loves silent Christians. He doesn't need to make you evil. He just needs to make you quiet. A 2023 Barna Group study found that 64% of Christians say they avoid sharing their faith at work out of fear of offending others or facing a backlash. Nearly two-thirds of believers admit they self-censor because they're afraid of what people might think about them.13:06 - Courage is what turns conviction into conduct. It's what transforms belief into boldness. Because without it, Christianity becomes nothing more than words, a bumper sticker, a slogan, heck, even a quaint little social club.56:28 - Courage will cost you something. Comfort, reputation, popularity, maybe even relationships. But the cross always costs. Courage doesn't mean you won't lose. It means you're willing to lose. And here's the paradox: what you lose for Christ, you never really lose.Connect with Paul M. NeubergerWebsite 

Due to sickness, we can't record this week so here is part 2 of Randy's sermon from November 9 on David and Goliath. We will return to 2 Timothy next week! God bless and thank you for watching, listening, and sharing the GRINDIT Podcast!

Nous avons souvent beaucoup trop peur des épreuves et des ennuis. Nous tremblons à la moindre difficulté. Les croyants des siècles passés semblaient animés d'une autre force que la plupart d'entre nous aujourd'hui. Nous sommes habitués à la facilité et en règle générale, nous supportons mal la sou rance quelle qu'elle soit ; elle nous fait peur. Souvenons-nous de l'attitude de David face au géant Goliath et soyons heureux et reconnaissants de ce que nous pouvons nous aussi vaincre nos ennemis. Nous pouvons affronter la peur au lieu de nous laisser gouverner par elle. Vous êtes beaucoup plus que vos sentiments. Vous êtes un enfant de Dieu puissant, sage, bien-aimé et, par Christ qui est votre force, vous êtes capable de faire face à tout ce qui se présente (voir Philippiens 4:13). Merci, Père, pour la force que me donne ta présence. Quelque insurmontable que me paraisse un défi, je veux y faire face avec courage, parce que je sais que rien n'est impossible pour toi. — Êtes-vous prêt à aller plus loin ?

Graham Cooke reveals why intimacy with Jesus is our greatest weapon in spiritual warfare, how David's worship on hillsides created the shield that protected him against Goliath, and why we need to seriously upgrade our rejoicing, thanksgiving, and exultant worship. Discover why worship isn't optional and how Jesus' greatest miracle wasn't His signs and wonders, but His unwavering dedication to the Father's will.**Key Scriptures:**+ Romans 8:16-17. "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together."+ 1 Samuel 17:34-37. "But David said to Saul, 'Your servant used to keep his father's sheep, and when a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock, I went out after it and struck it, and delivered the lamb from its mouth; and when it arose against me, I caught it by its beard, and struck and killed it. Your servant has killed both lion and bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God.' Moreover David said, 'The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.'"+ Psalm 23:1-4. "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."+ John 5:19. "Then Jesus answered and said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.'"**Want to explore more?**

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Ilika CEO Graeme Purdy joined Steve Darling from Proactive to deliver a trading update for the six months ended 31 October, outlining significant operational progress across the company's Stereax and Goliath solid-state battery platforms. The update comes ahead of Ilika's full interim results, scheduled for release in January. Purdy reported that the Stereax M300 micro-battery production line—now operated at Cirtec Medical's facility in Massachusetts—has successfully completed process qualification, a major milestone that clears the path toward commercial output. With this achievement in place, Ilika is targeting initial deliveries to lead customers in Q4 2025, marking the first commercial rollout of the next-generation M300 product. On the large-format battery side, Ilika confirmed that customer testing has validated its Goliath 2Ah P1 cells, demonstrating performance that aligns with expectations for early-stage prototypes. The company remains on track to ship 10Ah Goliath prototypes in December, with 50Ah prototypes to follow based on market demand. Financially, Purdy noted that Ilika expects revenue of £0.6 million for the period, largely reflecting activity associated with the DRIVE35 automotive programme. The company anticipates an EBITDA loss of £3.2 million, which Purdy attributed to increased development expenses and prototype manufacturing costs as Ilika accelerates its transition toward commercialisation. Overall, the company said it remains encouraged by customer engagement and the ongoing validation of its solid-state battery technologies, positioning Ilika for meaningful technical and commercial milestones in 2026 and beyond. #proactiveinvestors #ilika #aim #ika #goliathautomatedline #SolidStateBatteries #Stereax #GoliathBattery #BatteryTech #GraemePurdy #EVBatteries #EnergyStorage #CirtecMedical #JaguarLandRover #UniversityOfOxford #ProactiveInvestors

Episode 412 — 2025 3C2A (CCCAA) Cross Country State Championship Preview | Hartnell, Cuyamaca & Moorpark at Woodward ParkEpisode Description (Airey Bros Radio – Special Report)Ladies & gentlemen — Howdy & Aloha!Episode 412 is a special Airey Bros Radio JUCO XC State Championship Preview as we head to Woodward Park in Fresno, CA for the 2025 3C2A / CCCAA Cross Country State Championships.We sit down with three of the top California community college cross country programs to break down NorCal & SoCal regionals, Woodward Park strategy, key athletes, and what it really takes to win a 3C2A state title at the JUCO level.Guests & Programs Featured:

In this powerful message, guest speaker Frankie Mazzapica reveals a truth every believer needs to hear: the battles that nearly broke you are the same battles God used to form you. Drawing from David's encounters with the lion, the bear, and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17, Frankie unpacks how each fight represents a different kind of spiritual pressure we face today. Some battles silence your voice. Some battles crush you with weight. Some battles attack your identity. But in every one of them, God is shaping you, strengthening you, and preparing you for the assignment He's placed on your life. Whether you're walking through discouragement, feeling spiritually muted, or wrestling with who God says you are, this message will help you recognize God's hand at work in your story. You'll be reminded that you aren't fighting alone—and that what the enemy meant to use against you, God is using to build you. Listen in and be encouraged: God formed you through battles you thought would break you Your voice matters in the fight Pressure isn't a sign of defeat—it's a place where God carries you Your identity in Christ is stronger than any attack against you Every victory prepares you for the next step in your calling If you need hope, strength, or a fresh reminder of who you are in Christ, this message will breathe courage into your heart. The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

In this powerful message from 1 Samuel 17–18, we follow David—from slaying Goliath to forming a God-ordained soul tie with Jonathan. But we also confront the reality that not every connection in our lives is from God. Some soul ties bless us, and some soul ties bind us. Some relationships push us toward purpose, and some pull us into bondage. In this series, CUT THE CORD, we expose ungodly soul ties, relational hunger, emotional entanglement, and the spiritual influence that keeps believers stuck even after salvation. If your soul feels infected… suffocated… divided… or controlled by the wrong voices—It's time to CUT THE CORD. For more information about Bishop Gallardo or Lifegate Church visit www.briangallardo.com or www.lifegatekc.org.

Due to sickness, we can't record this week so here is part 1 of Randy's sermon from November 9 on David and Goliath. We will return to 2 Timothy next week! God bless and thank you for watching, listening, and sharing the GRINDIT Podcast!

The period of Judges and Ruth was dark. God raised up Samuel as a prophet, priest, and judge when He answered childless Hannah's fervent prayer. Samuel was committed to doing what was right in God's sight, sadly Eli, the current priest, and sons were not. Eli's dealings with his erring sons teaches us we have to do more than just talk. From Samuel, the last judge, to Saul, the first king, is a tumultuous time. Fear becomes Saul's focus trumping growth in his relationship with God. Amazingly, Saul's son, Jonathan, shines because he does put God first. Fearless faith enables Jonathan to humbly embrace David as the next king instead of himself.David was anointed king before his famous fight with Goliath in chapter 17. We notice the timeline between David's anointing as king and him actually becoming king was quite a gap. David's brothers were about as encouraging as Joseph's. Was it jealousy? Brothers can be a blessing or a burden, this is true in all relationships, let's choose to be a Johnathan not an Eliab! The end of the first book of Samuel gets ugly for  King Saul, he's blinded by jealousy and cannot stop chasing David, he's not listening to Samuel, and he's not obeying God. After Samuel dies, Saul decides to have a medium bring him up. Sad picture of lost opportunities, we can learn much for Saul. Carpe Diem - Seize the Day!2 Samuel depicts the ups and downs of King David's life. We learn that sin separates and that no one sins in a vacuum, we can get forgiveness most assuredly sin has consequences. David's children suffered. Kudos to Nathan, who had the hard talk with David using the vehicle of story!Through it all, David is a man after God's own heart. Are we following his example as we meet the ups and downs of our earthly walk? Please join Kate and Sheila as they recap these two insightful books in God's Holy Word! Blessings to you dear listeners, may we all GROW closer to God each day!

In Week 3 of our Home Improvement series, Pastor Maria shares how the power of words can shape your home, your faith, and your future. The Bible shows us that impossible situations such as Ezekiel's valley of dry bones, David facing Goliath, or Paul and Silas in prison were transformed when God's people spoke His Word with boldness.

This episode originally aired on July 10, 2023. The story of David and Goliath is well known in and out of church circles. In popular culture, it is used to highlight the underdog and how people can overcome great odds. Within the biblical context, the story of David and Goliath is also about trusting God to provide victory, and having a willingness to fight in your unique style. Ultimately, God gives David the victory. Join Mike and Ken for the third episode of their mini-season focused on The Life and Times of David. If the guys are talking about David, shouldn't they have a Did You Know segment about the statue of David? And did Ken have a previous run in with the statue of David?Passage: 1 Samuel 17Support the show

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . How should AI change democracy? That's the topic of Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship, and I am talking today with its authors. Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist and the bestselling author of fourteen books, including Data and Goliath and A Hacker's Mind. He is a lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School, and a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Chief of Security Architecture at Inrupt. Nathan Sanders is a data scientist researching machine learning, astrophysics, public health, environmental justice, and more. He has served in fellowships and the Massachusetts legislature and the Berkman-Klein Center at Harvard. He writes on AI and democracy in The New York Times and The Atlantic. We talk about this fascinating and scary intersection of AI and government, of AI being used in making legislation, the concept of democracy as an information system, ways AI can transform how citizens engage their governments, regulatory responses to AI from the US and around the world, and how the judicial branch can use AI.  All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines. Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.        

In this episode, we sit down with Joe Yurick, U.S. Army Veteran and host of This Sober Vet Podcast. Joe served in the Air Defense Artillery, working with the PATRIOT Missile System and deploying during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. After years of self-medicating with alcohol and nearly losing everything, Joe made the life-changing decision to get sober — and has now been sober for over three years.Today, he's on a mission to normalize sobriety among Veterans who struggle with substance use and the hidden wounds of service. Through his podcast, This Sober Vet, Joe provides honest conversations, community, and hope for those ready to break free from self-medication and find purpose in recovery.Tune in to hear Joe's powerful story, his insights on the challenges Veterans face with addiction and recovery, and how he's using his platform to help others live sober, strong, and connected.???? Connect with Joe Yurick: ✅ Website: https://thissobervet.com/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/This-Sober-Vet-Podcast/61567537590503/ ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thissobervetpodcast/  ✅ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thissobervetpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Thank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. ???? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net ➡️ Get your FREE copy of Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo's book - "Sleep Better" https://gardnersmattressandmore.com/sleep-betterLIVE SHOW PODCAST & REPLAYS: ???? Connect with Lancaster Connects:✅ Official: https://lancasterconnects.com/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConnects ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lancaster-connects✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterConnectsLancaster Connects is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:  https://CastAhead.net

Pastor Jordan will preach about choosing your champion.To win the right battles, you must listen to the right voice, not one of fear, discouragement, or limitation, but the still, small voice of the Spirit that leads to victory====================

Welcome back! We're in week three of our David series, and today we'll be talking about the trap of comparison that plagues humanity, and we'll be using David's troubled relationship with King Saul as an example!--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --DAVID: THE COMPARISON TRAPComparison is the silent killer of joy. It slowly steals your confidence, shifts your focus, and leaves you spiritually drained. In 1 Samuel 18, we see this clearly in the lives of Saul and David. David's moment of victory should have united Israel—but instead, it exposed the dangerous power of comparison in Saul's heart. His story warns us that comparison doesn't just affect how we feel; it affects who we become.The Celebration That Turned Into JealousyWhen David returned from defeating Goliath, the nation erupted with music, dancing, and praise. The women sang:“Saul has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands!” (1 Samuel 18:7, NLT)This wasn't a protest song or a political statement—it was a celebration of God's deliverance. But Saul heard something different. Instead of hearing gratitude, he heard threat. Instead of celebrating God's victory, he fixated on David's recognition.“So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David.” (1 Samuel 18:9, NLT)Comparison took a moment of unity and turned it into a moment of insecurity.1. Comparison Strangles Your JoySaul had every reason to be joyful—his nation was safe, his army victorious, and his reputation still strong. But when he looked sideways at David, his joy collapsed.The same thing happens to us. Social media has made comparison effortless. Studies show people—especially Gen Z—often feel worse after scrolling, not better. We see what others have and suddenly forget what God has given us.Scripture reminds us:“Those who seek the Lord will lack no good thing.” (Psalm 34:10, NLT)If God hasn't given it, we don't need it—not yet, and maybe not ever. Joy isn't rooted in what others have; it's rooted in who God is.Joy grows in gratitude, not in comparison.2. Comparison Stunts Your GrowthSaul's jealousy didn't just affect his emotions—it affected his leadership. The day after the celebration, he tried to kill David (1 Samuel 18:10–11). Instead of mentoring the young man God had raised up, Saul made him an enemy.Proverbs warns us:“A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.”(Proverbs 14:30, NLT)Jealousy slowly eats away at your capacity to grow. Jesus had to correct Peter on this very issue. When Peter asked about John's future, Jesus answered:“What is that to you? As for you, follow me.” (John 21:22, NLT)You can't follow Jesus while watching someone else's calling.You can't grow while...

Have you ever faced a challenge that felt impossible — a situation so overwhelming that fear seemed louder than your faith? In this message, Pastor Steven Staton walks us through 1 Samuel 17 and reminds us that the story of David and Goliath is not ultimately about our strength, our courage, or “facing our giants.” It's about God's glory, God's power, and God's Champion.While Israel trembled before Goliath, God raised up an unlikely deliverer in David — a shepherd boy armed not with skill or size, but with confidence in the Lord. Yet this moment points to something far greater: Jesus, the true and better David, who stepped onto the battlefield of sin and death and won the victory we never could.This message will challenge and encourage you to shift your focus from the size of your battles to the greatness of your God. You'll discover why we don't fight for victory but from victory — because our Champion has already won.Key Scriptures:1 Samuel 17Colossians 2:13–151 John 4:4Watch, reflect, and share:• Desire God's glory above everything else.• Trust God's power over every challenge.• Look to Jesus — the ultimate Champion who never leaves you.

When trying to grow your property management business, have you ever thought to yourself, "Man, it would be great if I just had more leads?" In this episode of the #DoorGrowShow, property management growth experts Jason and Sarah Hull discuss the Leads Myth and how "just having more leads" will not actually help you grow your business. You'll Learn [02:06] The Myth of Needing More Leads [11:39] Leaks in Your Sales Pipeline [22:41] The Future of SEO with AI Quotables "Why do we call it the leads myth? Well, the myth is this lie that we believe that you just need more leads. And the assumption in that is that all leads are the same." "The more clarity you have, the less wrong stuff you're going to be doing." "Not all clients are equal, right? Which means not all leads you get are equal. You need to qualify them." Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive Transcript Jason Hull (00:00) Most of the industry is trapped in a cycle of suck. This is why most property managers suck in most markets. Maybe even you that's listening. We are Jason and Sarah Hull, the owners of DoorGrow, the world's leading and most comprehensive coaching and consulting firm for long-term residential property management entrepreneurs. For over a decade and a half, we have brought innovative strategies and optimization to the property management industry. We help people grow their property management businesses quickly. And our mission is to transform property management business owners and their businesses. We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. Now let's get into the show. All right. So today we're going to be chatting a little bit about the leads myth that a lot of people believe. So if you have ever thought to yourself, I just need more leads. If I just had more leads, everything else would be great in my business. What do you have to say about that? Well, I think that is not the case. Okay. It's definitely not the case. And I also think almost kind of be careful what you ask for a little bit. getting a whole bunch of leads was never really the best. strategy anyway, unless you have people who are just picking up the phone and calling you and saying hey, I Would love for you to just manage my property. I don't have any questions. Here's my money. I just had a contract Those are leads I want but cold leads that are Not ready to go that need to be warmed up that have a bajillion questions That might not even understand why they want to work with you Specifically, yeah, I'm just not interested in those leads. And the other thing I think we need to discuss on this episode specifically is the changes that we're seeing because of AI. So AI is really great and also it's changing things very rapidly and leads and SEO that's very effective by this too. Okay. So. Let's get into this. So a lot of people believe they just need more leads. And the danger in that is if you really just think you need more leads, you're going to go out to the marketplace and talk to marketers and they're going to go, cool, I'll give you leads. And they will sell you leads basically. So why do we call it the leads myth? Well, the myth is this lie that we believe that you just need more leads. And the assumption in that is that all leads are the same. And they're not, they're not even remotely the same. So there's a couple of different frameworks that we usually talk about to kind of destroy the leads myth. One is the four Ds to revenue. Another is the cycle of suck we talk about and how people get stuck in growth. We talk sometimes about the pipeline leaks that you have in your pipeline. And we talk about the myth of SEO or internet marketing. And then we often talk about any others warm versus cold leads and then David versus Goliath. Okay. So we can tackle these all really quickly and go through each of these and maybe some other things will pop up as we go. Cool. Let's talk about all of that and then we'll talk about why AI has changed all of, really all of those things. Okay. That'll be in conjunction with SEO. All right, so let's go through these. And so for those following along, if you stack all these concepts, each one compounds your speed of growth. They're all related. And so these are frameworks that I love to share with clients to help them understand so that they don't make the mistake of doing the wrong stuff. The more clarity you have, the less wrong stuff you're going to be doing. The less you're going to be experimenting, the less you're going to be wasting time. And if you really wanna collapse time, the easiest hack is reach out to us and we can help you with all of this. We've been doing this for over a decade and a half. We have had hundreds of guinea pigs to figure this all out and we have over 100. case studies and testimonials more than anyone else in the industry. All right. Let's get into this. let's talk about the four D's to revenue. So these are four numbers when multiplied equal the gross revenue in your business. And I sometimes call them the four doors to revenue. And I showed four doors with a little multiplication X next to each of them equals your money. Right? So not all leads are equal. So the, these D's are, if you want to write them down, they each start with a D. It is Deals, doors, duration, and dollars. Okay? So the first is like how many deals is this client going to bring you? Not all clients are equal, right? Which means not all leads you get are equal. You need to qualify them. And how many doors are they bringing to the table? Or how many doors per deal are they bringing? And then the third D is duration. How long are they going to stick around or be involved in property management? is are they an accidental investor that's going to stick around for maybe a year, or are they in the buy and hold game and they'll be around for 10? And then the last D is revenue or is dollars. And so are they a cheapo? Are they a premium buyer? Where do they kind of fit? Or are they somewhere in the middle, like the normals as I call them? So we've got these four Ds. So let's play a quick example. Let's take the accidental investor. They couldn't sell their property. They wanna get it rented out. How does this play out in the 4Ds? done one deal. They didn't mean to do a deal, but they did. And it's usually just one door. Maybe sometimes they have two, but very often we just see one door and they're not looking to... to do more deals because as soon as the market spikes and the market is hot, they're going to bail. They're going to sell, which means the duration is questionable. Let's say it's like one year, like if they can just get it rented. but it might be a few months because if the market spikes three months from now, they're probably going to dump that property pretty quick. And then. than the dollars, they're not your premium buyers. They're not looking to do a lot of improvements. They're not looking to spend a lot of money. They're the people who, they have this property, they aren't quite sure what to do with it. They figure, let's just see if I can get it rented. They want it well taken care of, but they're not generally looking to spend a lot of money or invest a lot of money in either the property or maintenance or repairs or improvements or a property manager. So they're just trying to... Do what they need to do. It's like the bare minimum in order to get a tenant. All right, so one, one, one, right? Like one deal, one door, one year duration, for example, if this is worst case scenario and you sign a one year agreement with them and they're a cheapo, right? Now let's take a really great scenario. What would be maybe an opposite scenario or a really great opportunity? Like my, I will say my second largest client. He had 42 doors I think was the right answer but I was looking to buy more. So when I took him on he had 42 by the time I sold the business he had 60 something. So he was always doing multiple deals. Yeah. The doors that he had came out of multiple deals. So since he did multiple deals he also had multiple doors. was consistently looking to grow. He didn't want to just stop, you know, at a certain point he was always looking. He also was a buy and hold investor. He wasn't trying to buy these things and then wait, you know, until the market spiked and then try to sell them and make a profit. He wasn't up for the long term. And he was not a cheapo. He wasn't trying to cut corners. He wasn't trying to cut costs. You he wanted to work with. a property manager, wanted to take care of the properties and make sure that they were being maintained properly. Yeah. Okay. So that's a great example that previous client that you had. So let's just say like on each of these fees, we use tens instead of ones, right? Like let's say they do 10 deals over the life of being with you. They've got 10 doors. Maybe sometimes it's 10 doors per deal if they're doing small multis or something like this, right? And then you've got a 10 year buy and hold duration. In this hypothetical example that I just threw out, it would be 10 times 10 times 10. This would be over a thousand times greater lifetime value than that accidental investor in our previous hypothetical. Does that make sense? So are these even remotely equal? No, not even remotely equal. Should you then spend the same amount of time trying to cultivate both of those type of leads? Probably not. Would you spend the same amount of time following up or giving them attention? Probably not. And the great investor clients probably are easier to deal with, less emotional, have a much higher margin and operational cost is lower, right? And so there's a lot of benefits. so this is, we're just talking about the revenue piece, but when we look at the cost side of things as well, everybody knows having a really bad owner that's really needy and difficult and emotional about the property. can be a big headache and a big challenge and you may be losing money on some of those doors. So, four D's to revenue, that's one concept. One quick thing I wanna add to that is where do you think these owners hang out? So, if you've got an accidental landlord and they are looking for a property manager, where might that lead come from? Versus where might the lead of a client that has 42 doors come from? There's a lot higher probability that an online lead is going to be an accidental landlord. It's not impossible to get an online lead that has 42 doors. It's just probably not your norm because the ones that have 42 doors, they aren't really dabbling. They aren't going, oh, geez, I wonder if I should get a property manager to maybe help me with these. They are just a little bit more savvy. A lot of times those aren't going to be the leads that you're getting if you're buying leads. Although those are the leads that you want, it's not going to be the norm that you get. All right, so we're 10 minutes into this. We're going to crank through some of the rest of these. So cycle of suck. Cycle of suck, real simple. If you take on any client, it leads to you having some bad clients. So if you take on bad clients, that leads to you having bad properties, which leads to having bad. Residents or tenants which leads to having a bad reputation or reviews which leads to you attracting more bad clients. So not all leads are good. You don't want to take on every client and you definitely don't want to attract or get more bad leads. And so this is a framework that if you understand you can reverse it and focus on a cycle of success where you're picky about the owners you take on, you're picky about the properties you take on, you're picky about the tenants which everybody tries to do anyway. but those first two steps are supremely important. And then you're going to have a methodology for getting more positive reviews. These are things we help our clients with. And so then you create a cycle of success. Most of the industry is trapped in a cycle of suck. This is why most property managers suck in most markets. Maybe even you that's listening. We want you to get out of the cycle of suck. All right, let's talk about the pipeline leaks. Okay. So usually if I were drawing, I would draw a spigot or a faucet or whatever you attach a hose to, and then I would draw a hose, and then I would draw a little plant or tree that you're trying to grow at the end of the yard that this hose is trying to get water to. Most of you listening think, I just need more leads. This is where the lead Smith becomes really obvious, trying to turn on that faucet even more. I just need more water flowing through the hose. That would make sense, that would be true unless there's a problem with the hose, right? Like the hose has some leaks. And if the hose has some major holes in it, there's not going to be a lot coming out the other end. Sometimes very little at all. And so it's not about how many leads you're getting, sometimes it's just how good is your pipeline? How tight is your product? And so we need to make sure that we get those leaks shored up. And we'll just mention what they are real quick, but. One of the earliest ones that affects you is just awareness. It's going to be your perception and reputation online. It's going to be your website. It's going to be your branding. So they can tell that you are in this industry and that it's clear that that's your focus and it's not real estate or something else. And what else? Your culture and purpose. This is the actual product that you sell. So that is another one. And there are two more. Pricing. Pricing, which everybody's trying to price the same way, 10 % or worse, pure percentage, or they're doing flat fee. We have a different innovative pricing model. If you're curious about that, set up a call with our team. We can tell you about it. That allows you to close more deals more easily at a higher price point. And the last is the pitch, right? Selling. And so if you can dial in each of these leaks, what we've noticed over the years is we can double a company's close rate without changing the amount of leads or lead sources that they're getting currently if we can get those things dialed in. And that's significant. Maybe you don't need more leads. Maybe you just need less leakage in your pipeline. Cool. All right, the next one, you had mentioned warm versus cold leads. Do you wanna explain the difference? Yeah, we can talk about warm versus cold. So when I had my property management business, Yeah. what is a cold lead? So cold lead is someone who really has almost zero, very little familiarity with who you are in your company and your brand and what you do. They don't. they should work with you. That's the big thing is why they should work with you. So they don't know you, trust you or like you. That's a cold lead. And a warm lead. Warm lead would be something like a referral or some sort of recommendation. hey, Sarah is the best, I work with her and you should too. Now they're coming in already feeling like, somebody that I know that I trust recommended this person, so therefore I should also trust this person. So those obviously have a much different close rate. And there are things that you can do to increase your close rate or to warm up deals, of course. But if you're spending all of your time trying to close a bunch of cold leads, which generally is going to be what happens when you're purchasing leads, you really don't get to buy warm leads. Right. They're all cold. I mean, that would be great if you could, but when you're buying leads, you're usually buying a lead that is very cold. They don't know you at all. And oftentimes that same lead is being sold to multiple different companies. There's a lot of blood in the water there. So warm leads versus cold leads, the close rate on warm leads will be really high, like 90 % or higher. Cold leads, like the opposite, 10 % or worse. And so I would rather a client get five warm leads and maybe close four of them than 10 cold leads and maybe get one. The hidden pain point or secret with warm versus cold lead generation. or cold lead strategies is time. Cold leads take a massive amount of time because you have to nurture them and warm them up and build the trust and create the relationship. And even after all of that, and all of sudden done, the conversion rate's really low. So all of you know how high the close rate is if you get a really great word of mouth referral. We love those, right? That's a warm lead. So we have strategies and methods that we focus on with clients to increase the warm leads. while avoiding and doing cold lead advertising and avoiding worrying about cold leads. Once you start getting some growth engines installed for your business that give you warm leads, you're not going to want the cold leads. They feel like garbage in comparison, and you're not going to have time for them. And you're not going to wanna waste time on those because those are often the worst owners. All right. What I would say is as far as getting leads in, if you give me three warm leads, I will take three warm leads over even 100 cold leads. Sure. don't, I don't, I'm not really interested because even if I close, let's say two out of the three warm leads, that's great. What's the close rate on 100 cold leads? If it's about 10%, you might close 10. And some of you might be going, Sarah, 10 is better than two. Yeah, you're right. But how much work did it take for me to close the two versus how much work? did it take for me to close the 10? I would rather close two very easy warmed up leads because I can do that again and again and again. So in the same amount of time, I can close way more warm leads than I can cold leads. So I would rather take three warm leads than a hundred cold leads any day of the week. We have a sponsor for this episode. Many of you tell me that maintenance is probably the least enjoyable part of being a property manager and definitely the most time consuming. But what if you could cut that workload by up to 85 %? That's exactly what Vendero has achieved. They've leveraged cutting edge AI technology to handle nearly all your maintenance tasks from initiating work orders and troubleshooting to coordinating with vendors and reporting. This AI doesn't just automate, it becomes your ideal employee, learning your preferences and executing tasks flawlessly, never needing a day off and never quitting. This frees you up to focus on the critical tasks that really move the needle for your business, whether that's refining operations, expanding your portfolio, or even just taking a well deserved break. Over half of the room last year at DoorGroad Live, our conference signed up with Vendero right there. And then a year later, they're not just satisfied, they're raving about how Vendero has transformed their business, don't let maintenance drag you down. Step up your property management game with Vendoroo. Visit Vendoroo.ai slash door grow today and make this the last maintenance hire you'll ever need. All right. I thought it was a good time because it was a good time. Waste of time and I don't like to waste time and maintenance coordination can be a huge waste of time. Yes. All right. Let's talk about David versus Goliath. So I'll give you an example. We've got a client. that has, so this is dumb David versus smart David, right? The story of David and Goliath, if you're not familiar with the Bible. David goes to fight Goliath. These two warring nations send out their best person and David decides he is not going to wear the armor, the sword, the shield, all the heavy stuff. He's just bringing out his slingshot. He's got his sling, he's got some rock and he goes out to fight Goliath and he's like, I don't need all that stuff. What most property managers do is David basically brought a superior technology. He brought a gun to a sword fight and he was good at this. He trusted himself. He had skill. He had a better tech to beat this giant. He flung the rock right into the guy's head. I had knocked him unconscious or killed him, I don't know. And then he chopped the guy's head off with his own sword. Right. And so that's the story of David and Goliath. So let's talk about the dumb version of David. Like if David wasn't smart. And he said, I'm going to do all the same stuff. I'm going to use the sword of SEO and the shield of pay per click and the helmet of content marketing and the breastplate of social media marketing. And I'm going to do all the same stuff, digital marketing that all the other big companies are doing that are spending two to $3,000 a month or greater. I'm going to go compete with them as a small startup or a small pro. two to 400 unit property management business and try and compete with these big companies that have thousands of doors. One of our clients, as an example, came to us has 6,000 doors. They were spending $30,000 a month doing these strategies to try to grow and it wasn't even working for them. So why would you go and do what the big guys are doing and lose the battle with them and it's not even working for them, right? So that's the idea of David and Goliath. Don't go do what the big guys are doing, find a better way to compete, especially if you're smaller than them. You don't wanna try to outspend them, because that's not going to be possible. right, myth of SEO. All right, and we'll talk a little bit about the future and AI, all right, to wrap things up. So, all of you can go check this out for yourself. This is not me making stuff up. You can go on trends.google.com. You can go look up property management. date it, the time period, to the current time back to 2004, to the present. And you can filter by the US if you want to. What you'll see is that property management search volume, the amount of people searching for property management on Google has not increased since they started tracking data back in 2004. What has increased? The Goliaths, right? The companies spending a lot of money on digital marketing trying to do all this stuff. And so it's created a lot more competition. So this is where we get into another framework that we share, which is the blue ocean versus the red ocean. There's this small little area of the ocean that's red bloody water where all the sharks are fighting over the worst fish, which are these terrible property management business owners that are at the end of the sales cycle. Basically the crappy scraps that fell off the word of mouth table that the warm lead stuff has captured. They're what's left over. And so there's these ugly gross fish and the sharks are all fighting over the worst stuff. And there's this huge ocean full of fish in the U.S. 60 % are self-managing. There's tons of business out there. And so the myth of SEO is basically this, that in order to win the game, you need to have the top spot on Google. Not true. You don't even have to show up on Google in order to go out and be able to create business. Because there aren't really people searching for property management. It's very small. So you don't need to be found on Google. You need to go find owners because the best clients are offline and they're not looking for you and they don't like doing property management and they need you, but they're not looking for property management actively right now. And you can figure out how to go make that happen and we can teach you, right? So let's talk about the future of AI. What are we noticing? Well, I don't think it's any surprise. messed up a lot of Yeah, it's changing everything. AI is going to change everything. And if you haven't noticed it yet, just hold on because you will. It's crazy if you haven't even seen it yet. But it's it's going to flip everything you know upside down, including SEO. Yeah, including SEO. So everyone that is like, no, I don't care. I'm still going to do SEO. That's the only way to go. Like we made a video about this. specifically for this reason, but even the ones who are still clinging to SEO and you just can't let it go and you don't know that there's another way and maybe you don't believe it and you're like, no, I'm no, this is the only thing I'm going to do and I'm going to do this and that's the only way I can grow the business. That is all right and SEO is going to force you to look at that. Okay, yeah, so what we're seeing is search volume on Google is going down. There's less people using Google. More people are now going to LLMs like ChatGPT, Clod, Perplexity, Google's Gemini. So people are using tools now, sometimes within software, and they're using these tools to ask questions, to figure things out, figure out who they should use or who they should choose or what they need. And so Is it still relevant to have good reviews? Yes. Is it still relevant to maybe have some SEO stuff going? Probably, but it's certainly on the down slope and it's certainly decreasing. The game is changing. Even if you search on Google now, the AI at the top will respond to your search request anyway. And a lot of people are just reading that and not really looking at the results below. And so this is the new future. It's changing very quickly. and some are calling it AEO, some are calling it LLM, SEO, there's all these different phrases that are coming out. If you want to do a quick experiment, open up one of these LLMs like ChatGBT. Don't be in your own. It's a large language model. It's basically all these different AI chat tools. So go into ChatGBT. Everybody should be familiar with that by now if you're not. and go to ChatGPT open that up, but make sure you're not logged in or you use a different account and just, or say don't use any of my previous data or open a private window and say don't use any of my previous information or data and say who's the best property manager or what property manager should I choose in X market, right? And see if it comes up. See if your business comes up and see what shows up. And so this is... how people are kind of doing some of their research, but all the stuff we just talked about still applies. Don't think your whole goal needs to be LLM SEO, where you need to start getting these chat tools to tell people. Why? Because most people are not looking for a property manager. They're not looking. They are not trying to find you. That's the mistake most people make. The majority of people that are self-managing, the potential business, are not looking for a property manager. It's really rare that somebody has a property manager that they're looking actively for a new one unless they've really done a bad job or stolen money or done something really obvious. The people that need your services are not looking for you. You need to be looking for them. And so this is where you can skip all of the cold lead marketing. You don't need to spend money on SEO or AI SEO or Google Ads or pay-per-click or any of these marketing agencies, you don't need to spend any money and you can actually grow faster if you use our strategies and it costs you nothing to do the strategies that we give you. It costs time and action, but it actually takes less time because warm leads and focusing on more effective strategies give you a much greater result in less time. So less time, less money, more results. And that's why we call it the Leadsmith. A lot of people think I just need leads. Cool. there's better ways. Not all leads are equal and we can help you out. Cool. Anything else we should add in wrapping up? I don't think so. I think we covered everything. Okay. I think we got it. So cool. Well, if you are wanting to figure out how do I grow this business? How do I finally get out of the rut that I've been in? How do I scale this? Maybe adding more doors is creating you grief and pain and you want freedom from your business. These are the things we help clients with. We'll help you figure out how to grow dramatically faster and we'll help you figure out how to make your business scalable while getting you out of the day to day and getting you to exit the business in various ways so that you get more freedom. So if you felt stuck or stagnant, you want to take it to the next level, reach out to us at doorgrow.com. Also join our free Facebook community just for property management business owners at doorgrowclub.com if you would like to get the best ideas in property management, join our newsletter at where? doorgrow.com/subscribe And if you found this even a little bit helpful, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review. We'd really appreciate it. And until next time, remember the slowest path to growth is to do it alone. So let's grow together. Bye everyone.

Wie David gegen Goliath kämpften die Schweizer Urkantone Uri, Schwyz und Unterwalden für ihre Rechte gegen die Habsburger. Bis heute ranken sich viele Sagen um den Treueschwur auf der Rütliwiese.**********Ihr hört in dieser Folge "Eine Stunde History":10:24 - Regula Schmied erklärt, was über die Schlacht am Morgarten bekannt ist und was nicht19:03 - Valentin Groebner beschäftigt sich mit den Mythen, die sich um die Gründung der Schweiz ranken28:02 - Volker Reinhardt erläutert, welchen Stellenwert die Mythen aus der Gründerzeit in der modernen Schweiz noch haben**********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Die Habsburger: Rudolf I. wird römisch-deutscher KönigVia Reggia: Handel im MittelalterKapitulation der Wehrmacht im Mai 1945: Das Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********In dieser Folge mit: Moderation: Markus Dichmann Gesprächspartner: Dr. Matthias von Hellfeld, Deutschlandfunk-Nova-Geschichtsexperte Gesprächspartnerin: Regula Schmid-Keeling, Historikerin Gesprächspartner: Valentin Groebner, Historiker Gesprächspartner: Volker Reinhardt, Historiker Autorin: Luisa Filip, Deutschlandfunk Nova

Friday, 14 November 2025   And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. Matthew 14:11   “And his head, it was carried upon a platter, and it was given to the damsel, and she carried to her mother” (CG).   In the previous verse, it was noted that Herod sent and he beheaded John in prison. It next says, “And his head, it was borne upon a platter.”   The word pheró, to bear, is introduced here. HELPS Word Studies says, “properly, to bear, carry (bring) along, especially temporarily or to a definite (prescribed) conclusion (defined by the individual context).”   Once John was beheaded, it was placed upon a platter, being carried to its now rightful owner according to the oath made by Herod. It next says, “and it was given to the damsel.”   Something new concerning Herodias' daughter is seen here. She is called a damsel, a little girl. It explains why she went to her mother (as recorded in Mark) to determine what she should ask for when the oath and offer were extended to her by Herod.   From the prison where John was beheaded, it was borne by an attendant and taken to Herodias' daughter. She was the one who had pleased Herod in the dance and to whom the promise was made. Therefore, the burden of carrying it to its final destination was accomplished by her. As it says, “and she bore to her mother.”   Nothing beyond this is recorded concerning what happened to the head. Some extra-biblical comments about it have been made, but the Bible itself is silent on the matter.   Life application: In the story of the life of King David, the account of David encountering Goliath on the battlefield is recorded. There it says –   “So it was, when the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, that David hurried and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. 49 Then David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone; and he slung it and struck the Philistine in his forehead, so that the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth. 50 So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, and struck the Philistine and killed him. But there was no sword in the hand of David. 51 Therefore David ran and stood over the Philistine, took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him, and cut off his head with it.” 1 Samuel 17:48-51   A bit later, it says, “And David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem, but he put his armor in his tent” (1 Samuel 17:54).   To understand the significance of what occurred in that account, sermons from the Superior Word detail the events and their typological significance in detail. One thing that can be deduced about the beheading of John is connected to that account concerning Goliath.   Everything about the law is associated with death. God gave Adam a law in the Garden of Eden. Adam violated that law, and it brought about his death (Genesis 2:17), and it also brought about death in humanity (Romans 5:12). Even Jesus, who was under the Law of Moses, died in fulfillment of it. It was a necessary death for grace to be bestowed.   John the Immerser was the final prophet under the law. He was the herald of the coming of Christ. As such, he was destined to die as an example of the law's power of death over life. Only in coming to Christ's completed work is the matter reversed, and life, meaning life in Christ, prevails over death.   As terrible as the account concerning John the Baptist is, we are being instructed in the difference set forth between Adam's failure and Christ's victory. This includes the death of John, who proclaimed law to the world.   The law had to come to an end for grace to be bestowed. John is the one who brought it to that point. Jesus is the One who then acted, completing the task and offering something far more glorious to the people of the world. Let us never forget the lesson of law vs. grace. Hold fast to the grace of God as it is revealed in the Person and work of Jesus Christ, our Lord.   Lord God, in the end, it is all about what You are doing in Christ Jesus for the people of the world. Help us to remember this and to hold fast to this truth. We don't need more law! What we need is grace. Thank You for the grace offered through His completed work. Amen.

The World Tour is finally over! Jennifer, Greg, and Greg reunite to dig into the fallout — from family gatherings on Avalon and the Eyrie Building, to emotional homecomings at the Clock Tower. We explore why Odin falls under Oberon's authority, the birth of Alexander and the significance of both his and Fox's heritage, the long-awaited reunion of the Manhattan Clan, and Xanatos's… evolving karma. We also break down that heartbreaking moment between Goliath and Elisa, Hudson's renewed sense of hope, and—fair warning—we may ruffle a few feathers with our thoughts on Oberon himself. And take a look at this... Continue reading

The Bloody Sign of the Bloody Covenant | Genesis 17 In this powerful sermon, Pastor Zach Terry teaches the significance of God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 17. God changes Abram's name, promises descendants, nations, and kings, and seals it with a bloody sign—circumcision. This shows us that God's covenant is not casual, but costly, pointing forward to the greater covenant fulfilled in Christ, whose blood secures our eternal salvation. From Abraham's call to walk blamelessly, to David's courage against Goliath, to Moses' near-death encounter on the way to Egypt, the message is clear: the covenant is serious, it is sacred, and it is sealed in blood.

The November 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour hit home for farmers across California as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Dusty Ference, Executive Director of the Kings County Farm Bureau, to discuss his ongoing lawsuit against the California State Water Resources Control Board. Ference and his team are challenging what they call “unfair and inconsistent enforcement” of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) — a battle that could reshape how water is managed across the state. Ference explained that the Kings County Farm Bureau filed the lawsuit last year after the Tulare Lake Subbasin was placed on probation by the State Water Board. “We're not fighting SGMA itself,” he said. “We're fighting how the board applied it — selectively, inconsistently, and without transparency.” Initially, the Bureau won a temporary restraining order and injunction preventing the state from requiring groundwater meters and pumping reports. But in October, an appellate court overturned that injunction. Ference said the setback won't stop them. “We've still got a lot of fight left in us,” he said. “We're preparing to take part of the appeal to the California Supreme Court.” The case has already had statewide impact. Ference said that because of their legal challenge, other subbasins have avoided probation or been granted “good actor” status, protecting them from costly state fees. “We're seeing positive results beyond Kings County,” he said. “This fight is for every farmer in California.” Papagni praised the move, calling Ference “a modern-day David taking on the Goliath of Sacramento.” McGill agreed, saying, “This is what we need — people standing up to these unelected boards that make rules without understanding farming.” Ference described the fight as one for fairness and common sense. “If you're going to regulate, do it evenly and transparently,” he said. “We can't comply if the rules keep changing.” He added that the state's heavy-handed approach would devastate rural economies. “They're not going to build recharge projects or incentivize groundwater storage,” he said. “They're just going to cut pumping and leave communities high and dry.” The Kings County Farm Bureau represents growers in Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran, and Kettleman City, but Ference emphasized that the issue extends far beyond county lines. “Agriculture is a billion-dollar industry here, supporting 15% of our jobs,” he said. “If we can't keep farmers farming, this county turns into a ghost town.” He also highlighted the importance of education, partnerships, and outreach. “We've got to keep kids connected to farming — through 4-H, FFA, and farm days,” he said. “That's how we grow the next generation of ag leaders.” Papagni ended the show by applauding Ference's leadership. “Dusty's the kind of guy California needs — someone who's not afraid to fight for farmers,” he said. “Water isn't just an issue; it's survival.” Listeners interested in supporting the Kings County Farm Bureau's legal efforts can visit kcfb.org or contact their office directly.

Send us a textRestaurant value is not a price point. It is the experience. In this episode, Zack sits down with Jay Bandy, President at Goliath Consulting Group, to unpack what guests really buy and how teams can deliver it consistently. With nearly four decades in foodservice, Jay shares the practical foundations that still work: hire for warmth, train relentlessly, and build a culture guests can feel.Zack and Jay discuss:Why value equals price plus experienceHiring signals that predict great front-of-house performanceTraining first, then hospitalityDaily “drip” habits that shape cultureTurning B players into A players through service vs. hospitalityThanks, Jay!Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaybandy/https://www.linkedin.com/company/goliath-consulting-group/https://jaybandy.com/

Today, on Undercurrent Stories, we turn our attention to the grand sweep of human history — from the hunter-gatherers of the Paleolithic to the great empires of Egypt and Rome, and onward to our interconnected, fragile world of today.At the heart of our discussion lies a question as old as civilisation itself: why do societies rise — and why do they fall?My guest is Dr Luke Kemp, a researcher at the University of Cambridge's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk and author of Goliath's Curse. In it, he challenges many of the stories we tell ourselves about progress and civilisation — arguing that the very forces that built our modern world may also contain the seeds of its undoing.We'll explore the archaeological and historical evidence for collapse, the myths of Hobbesian human nature, and whether our global, technological Goliath can be restrained before it destroys itself.So join us, as we ask: what can the past teach us about surviving the future?Links:Book: Goliath's CurseQuestion or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

Do you walk by faith or by sight? When big problems come up in your life, it's important to see them as opportunities for God to work a miracle, just like David did in 1 Samuel 17 as he courageously stood up to Goliath. In this message from Pastor Jeff Schreve called, GOING UP AGAINST GOLIATH, discover how you can be victorious over the Goliath's in your life. This message is from the series, STRONG AND COURAGEOUS.

The Bloody Sign of the Bloody Covenant | Genesis 17 In this powerful sermon, Pastor Zach Terry teaches the significance of God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 17. God changes Abram's name, promises descendants, nations, and kings, and seals it with a bloody sign—circumcision. This shows us that God's covenant is not casual, but costly, pointing forward to the greater covenant fulfilled in Christ, whose blood secures our eternal salvation. From Abraham's call to walk blamelessly, to David's courage against Goliath, to Moses' near-death encounter on the way to Egypt, the message is clear: the covenant is serious, it is sacred, and it is sealed in blood.

"What happens is when we trip and fall, we start acting like who we used to be rather than who we are. It's so important for us to recognize who God says we are and to proclaim that."  Every man faces giants—habits, fears, and doubts that keep him from living with conviction. The Goliath Code lays out a battle plan rooted in spiritual warfare: knowing who you are, where you stand, and what armor you carry. The fight isn't against people; it's against the unseen forces trying to pull you back into bondage and away from your mission.  Blake Watkins reveals how David's confrontation with Goliath holds a timeless roadmap for men today. Through his "G.O.L.I.A.T.H." acrostic—Geography, Opponent, Labels, Intrepid, Aim, Truth, Hardware—he breaks down the mindset and spiritual posture required to face modern giants like addiction, fear, and passivity. His message reminds men that courage begins in identity, and victory begins in Christ.  Blake is a professional engineer turned minister, author, and teacher. After decades in both corporate life and ministry, he now helps men reclaim their purpose through faith, discipline, and unwavering spiritual strength.  Learn more & connect:   Book: The Goliath Code: A Biblical Battle Plan For Defeating Any Giant https://a.co/d/29xaFmy  Website: www.GoliathCode.com  Video Course: Available at LeadershipBooks.com (search for blake watkins)    You're invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you're there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books. 

#1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci's latest hero, Walter Nash. On the night of his father's funeral, family man Walter Nash is recruited by the FBI to help bring down a global crime network through his own inside connections…but what will this David and Goliath battle cost him? Nash is an intelligent man; tough but fair-minded. He has a wife and a daughter, and a very high-level position at Sybaritic Investments where his innate skills and dogged tenacity have carried him to the top of the pyramid. Despite never going on grand adventures and always working too many hours, he has a happy and privileged life with his family. But following his estranged Vietnam-veteran father's funeral, Nash is unexpectedly approached by the FBI in the middle of the night. They have an urgent request: become their inside man to expose an enterprise that is laundering large sums of money through Sybaritic. At the top of this illegal operation is Victoria Steers—an international criminal mastermind that the FBI has been trying to bring down for years. Nash has no choice but to accept the FBI's demands and try to bring Steers and her partners to justice. But when Steers discovers that Nash is working with the FBI, she turns the tables on him in a way he never could have imagined—forcing Nash to take the ultimate step both to survive and to take his revenge. To succeed, he must become the exact opposite of who he has always been, and even that may not be enough.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Whenever we face big problems in our lives, it's important to see it as an opportunity for God to work a miracle, which is exactly what David did in 1 Samuel 17 as he courageously stood up to Goliath. In this message from Pastor Jeff Schreve, discover how, like David, you can be victorious over the Goliath's in your life by standing on the truth, and believing that nothing is too difficult for God. It's called, Going Up Against Goliath, and it's from the series, STRONG AND COURAGEOUS.

Theme: The War for Souls — Understanding the Battle Between God and Satan Pastor Matthew preached from Isaiah 53, Ephesians 6, and Romans 8, unfolding the reality of the spiritual war between God and Satan that began in heaven and now continues on earth for the souls of men. The sermon traced the war's origin, its impact on humanity, and the believer's call to stand and fight through Christ's victory. The Origin of the War Pastor began by explaining from Hebrew tradition that Lucifer's rebellion may have occurred after Adam was created, not before. When God gave Adam dominion over the earth, Lucifer resented being subject to a being made in God's image and likeness. “Lucifer didn't like that he had to come under Adam's authority if he came to earth. That's why he rebelled.” The war began in heaven and extended to humanity when Satan deceived Adam and Eve in the garden. Humanity retained God's image but lost His likeness — becoming earthly instead of heavenly. The goal of the Christian life, Pastor said, is to regain the likeness of God through Christ. “Your goal isn't to be the best preacher, singer, or worker — your goal is to be like Him.” Jesus: The Warrior Who Fought for Us (Isaiah 53) Reading from Isaiah 53, Pastor described the suffering of Christ as the battle for our redemption. “He went to war — and He was wounded, bruised, and pierced for us.” Every wound Jesus took was a war wound, proof of victory through sacrifice. “By His stripes we are healed” means that the war Jesus fought reconciled us to God — our peace (shalom) restored. Pastor explained shalom as “the cessation of againstness” — the end of hostility between God and man. “When I say ‘Shalom,' I'm saying everything's right between me and you, and between me and God.” The war Jesus fought was not symbolic — it was a real, violent confrontation for our souls. “He went to war for us, and He won. Now He's enlisted us in that same war.” The Nature of Our Battle (Ephesians 6:10–18) Pastor reminded the congregation that we are still in the middle of the war — a spiritual one. We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, and rulers of darkness. Satan's primary weapon is deception — “He caused me to forget” (the Hebrew meaning of beguiled). “Temptation works when we forget — just for a moment — the consequences, our love for God, and who we are.” The solution: Put on the full armor of God — truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word. Pastor emphasized the danger of modern distractions: “We've got a league for everything, a device for everything, but few remember the war we're in. Don't get lulled to sleep.” Key call: “You belong to God before you belong to anybody. Drop what you're doing when He calls. You owe Him that.” The Mind — The Battlefield (2 Corinthians 10:3–5) The war begins in the mind. “That's where Satan got Eve — he distorted her thinking before she took the fruit.” The enemy still works through arguments, imaginations, and lies that exalt themselves against God's truth. Pastor warned that many people are angry at God because Satan deceived them into believing God failed or took something from them. “The devil's best work is making people mad at God — blaming Him for what sin caused.” Believers must bring every thought into captivity to Christ and refuse carnal conflicts with others. “The war isn't in here (the church) — it's out there. Don't fight one another. Prefer one another.” The Call to Spiritual Endurance (2 Timothy 2:3–4) “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” Pastor explained that soldiers suffer wounds, hunger, frostbite, and exhaustion — yet stay committed to the mission. Likewise, Christians must endure hardship without getting entangled in worldly distractions. “If you've got too much going on to spend time with God, you've got too much going on.” Our goal is not comfort, but to please Him who enlisted us. Victory Assured (Romans 8:18–39) The war may be fierce, but the outcome is already settled. Jesus' death and resurrection guarantee victory for those who remain faithful. “The game's fixed. If we die, we go straight to be with the Lord.” Creation itself is groaning for redemption, waiting for the full restoration of God's sons. The Holy Spirit helps us in battle — interceding when we don't know how to pray. “When you pray ‘Thy will be done,' you're asking God to realign lives, rescue souls, and tear down sin. That's warfare prayer.” Nothing can separate believers from God's love: Not tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, or death. “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” The War's End — The Crushing of the Serpent Pastor closed with the prophetic image of David placing Goliath's head on Golgotha, “the place of the skull.” “David was declaring to the world that another is coming to this hill — One who will crush the serpent's head and set you free.” The victory Jesus won at the cross fulfilled that prophecy: “He went to war for us, and now we fight under His banner until the final victory.” Core Message The war began in heaven but now rages on earth for the souls of men. Jesus fought and won at Calvary — His wounds are our peace. We are enlisted soldiers called to fight with faith, prayer, and perseverance. Nothing can separate us from the love of God — the victory is already ours.

November 9, 2025  What if the kindness you need is already searching for you? This  Don't miss how God's covenant kindness could change everything for you—pull up a chair and listen in as Pastor Markus Witherspoon helps us discover what happens when grace finds you right where you are. About this Sermon Series: In this series, we'll journey through the remarkable life of David — shepherd, poet, warrior, king, and wholehearted worshiper of God. From humble beginnings in obscurity to the heights of leading a nation, David's story is one of both triumphs and trials. We'll see him dodge javelins hurled by a jealous king, hide in caves as a fugitive, and stand boldly before giants like Goliath — and through it all, God's faithfulness shaping a man after His own heart and showing us what He can do through a willing life.

Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime w/ Coop" as we dive into a thrilling game of "Start, Bench, Cut" featuring some of the NBA's greatest legends! In this week's discussion, we analyze the careers of iconic players like LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and Reggie Miller, making tough choices based on their current performance and historical impact. We also explore the fierce rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics, highlighting the skills of James Worthy and Jason Tatum. Plus, we tackle the legacies of Allen Iverson, Moses Malone, and more, culminating in a debate over the greatness of Patrick Ewing, Bill Russell, and Tim Duncan. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that not only celebrates these athletes but also connects their stories to the evolution of the NBA—be sure to check out the documentary "Goliath" for even more insights! 0:10 - Introduction to SBC segment 2:49 - Starting James Worthy, benching Tatum 5:01 - Discussing Iverson, Moses, Dr. J 5:50 - Starting Moses, benching Doc 6:30 - Discussing Clyde, Gervin, Jaylen Brown 8:20 - Clyde Drexler's impact on the game 10:24 - Starting Bird, benching Tatum 11:44 - Discussing Bill Russell's impact 15:01 - Insights from the documentary Goliath 16:38 - Wilt Chamberlain's legacy and conspiracy theories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Kapp Brown, Owner of Newly Restored, a fast-growing service business based in Elizabethtown. What began in 2014 as a small, two-person operation focused on tile, grout, and concrete cleaning has expanded into a thriving company offering a full range of services — including carpet cleaning, power washing, window cleaning, and even Christmas light installation.From humble beginnings in a home and rented barn to a 5,500-square-foot shop and office, Kapp shares the story of steady growth, team building, and community impact. Tune in to hear how a commitment to quality, adaptability, and customer care helped transform Newly Restored into a trusted name — and what's next for this dynamic local business.???? Connect with Kapp Brown: ✅ Website: https://newlyrestored.com/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Newlyrestoredhscr/ ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newly-restored ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWKAwNs0-4H4Z96m3BQob5g Thank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. ???? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net ➡️ Get your FREE copy of Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo's book - "Sleep Better" https://gardnersmattressandmore.com/sleep-betterLIVE SHOW PODCAST & REPLAYS: ???? Connect with Lancaster Connects:✅ Official: https://lancasterconnects.com/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConnects ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lancaster-connects✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterConnectsLancaster Connects is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:  https://CastAhead.net 

When fear takes over, we instinctively reach for emotional armor to protect ourselves - control, people-pleasing, self-victimization, or withdrawal. Like David removing Saul's ill-fitting armor before facing Goliath, we must recognize that our defensive mechanisms often don't work and leave us exhausted. The armor of control makes us micromanage everything, believing we'll be safe if we stay in charge. People-pleasing armor drives us to keep everyone happy to avoid rejection. Self-victimization armor tears us down before others can. Withdrawal armor keeps us isolated to prevent hurt. Instead of relying on these faulty protections, God calls us to trust His strength and put on His armor of truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and His Word.

“Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us…” (II Corinthians 7:6). When life seems more than you can bear, remember “But God.” Join us in this broadcast of Woman at the Well Ministries as Kim walks us through the scriptures displaying the power of the presence of God in any situation.   Do you want to connect with Kim and Erika? Visit us on our website, on Facebook, or on Instagram.  Mentioned in this Episode Jeremiah 29:11 – "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+29%3A11&version=KJV Hebrews 13:5 – "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+13%3A5&version=KJV 1 Samuel 17:47 – "The battle is the Lord's..." (David and Goliath) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+17%3A47&version=KJV Philippians 4:13 – "I can do all things through Christ..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A13&version=KJV Philippians 4:19 – "But my God shall supply all your need..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A19&version=KJV Exodus 3:14 – "I AM THAT I AM" www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+3%3A14&version=KJV Matthew 11:28-30 – "Come unto me, all ye that labour..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-30&version=KJV 1 Peter 5:7 – "Casting all your care upon him..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+5%3A7&version=KJV John 14:1 – "Let not your heart be troubled..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A1&version=KJV Galatians 6:9 – "Let us not be weary in well doing..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+6%3A9&version=KJV 1 John 4:4 – "Greater is he that is in you..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4%3A4&version=KJV Psalm 37:25 – "I have been young, and now am old..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+37%3A25&version=KJV Hebrews 4:16 – "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+4%3A16&version=KJV Isaiah 43:2 – "When thou passest through the waters..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+43%3A2&version=KJV Psalm 139:3 – "Thou compassest my path..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+139%3A3&version=KJV John 14:6 – "I am the way, the truth, and the life..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A6&version=KJV Romans 6:14 – "For sin shall not have dominion over you..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+6%3A14&version=KJV Romans 8:37 – "We are more than conquerors..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A37&version=KJV 2 Peter 3:8 – "One day is with the Lord as a thousand years..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Peter+3%3A8&version=KJV Daniel 3:25 – "The form of the fourth is like the Son of God." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel+3%3A25&version=KJV Mark 9:23 – "All things are possible to him that believeth." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+9%3A23&version=KJV Psalm 139:7-8 – "Whither shall I go from thy spirit..." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+139%3A7-8&version=KJV Zechariah 2:8 – "He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye." www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+2%3A8&version=KJV Psalm 8:4 – "What is man, that thou art mindful of him?" www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+8%3A4&version=KJV Did you enjoy this podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can listen to us on all major podcasting platforms like Apple Podcasts,  Spotify,  Google Podcasts,  YouTube, and Podbean. Check out Kim's latest Bible Bit book on Amazon! Do you want to bring Kim Miller to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us! This podcast is brought to you by Woman at the Well Ministries and is supported by our faithful listeners. To support this podcast, please visit our support page.  

818 He Belonged to the House And Line of David, A Guided Christian Meditation on Luke 2:4-6 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in  and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.  You can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tense or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation Luke 2  NASB 4 Now Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, 5 in order to register along with Mary, who was rbetrothed to him, and was pregnant. 6 While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. NIV 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, Reflection on Scripture: As we mentioned last week, Jesus was born in Bethlehem. This fulfills the prophecy in  Micah 5:2  "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,     though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me     one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old,     from ancient times." As we read in Micah The one who will rule over Israel will come from Bethlehem. This is the city in which David was born. David was anointed to become the King and as a child fought Goliath. God chose his leader in David. Jesus came to Bethlehem in order to have a mirroring of the role of King of Israel, just as its most famous king. Jesus was to be the eternal King of Israel. He is the prophesied Messiah. The chosen one who would come to rule We recognize that Jesus is the savior of the world. Who took upon him our Sin, yet also he is the eternal King. He is the King of Kings. Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. As we honor God, let us never forget that Jesus is our King, our true ruler in heaven and for all eternity. For this reason we celebrate His birth. We celebrate the coming of the King. He is the fulfilment of prophecy. He was destined to do what he did, from the very beginning. You can trust a God who designed the universe and then after he was Done with that, created us, and also created a plan. God is way ahead of you. What is happening in your life is not a surprise to Him and it will not derail your path of sanctification if you turn to Him.  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod  

David brought five stones with him as he faced Goliath. Pastor Mike Haman encourages us with the five stones that we can carry with us as our weapons of warfare.

Welcome back to the truth podcast! We're in week two of our Davis series, and this week we look at how God led David from boyhood toward his most famous moment: his battle with Goliath, and how that shaped his future.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Big Idea: God's promises always come with a process. The making of a man or woman of God happens long before the moment of recognition — in hidden places, through faithful obedience, and in God's perfect timing.The Development ProcessAfter Saul's rejection as king in 1 Samuel 15:23, God sent Samuel to anoint David. But even though David was chosen, it would take over 20 years before he would sit on the throne. That gap between promise and fulfillment was the development process — the “darkroom” where God forms character away from the spotlight.David's story reminds us that God develops His people like a photograph. There's an image already imprinted — His image — but if exposed too soon, it's ruined. God's kingdom grows through faithfulness in little things, not instant promotion. “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:21)David's great moment began with a simple errand: “Take this basket of grain and these ten loaves of bread” (1 Samuel 17:17-20). Before Goliath, before the crown, there was cheese delivery. God often tests us in ordinary moments to see if we'll serve before we shine.If you're too big to serve, you're too small to lead.Faithfulness in obscurity prepares us for influence in the open. Private obedience shapes public impact.Private Victories Protect Public CallingsDavid's courage before Goliath wasn't random; it was rehearsed in the field. When he fought lions and bears to protect his sheep (1 Samuel 17:34–37), he learned that God rescues and sustains His people even when no one is watching. His confidence wasn't arrogance — it was built through history with God.Every believer faces “lions and bears”: private temptations, hidden sins, and heart battles that no one else sees. Conquering them is how faith matures. Private compromise, on the other hand, always leads to public downfall. (James 1:15; Proverbs 28:13)Life doesn't change that much — the stakes just get higher.So deal with sin in secret before it grows. Confess it to a trusted believer (James 5:16; 1 John 1:7). Every hidden victory builds strength for your future battles.Learn to Walk in Your Own ArmorWhen Saul offered David his armor (1 Samuel 17:38–40), it didn't fit. David had to fight with what God had already given him — his shepherd's tools. Likewise, we must resist the urge to imitate others. The gifts, skills, and experiences God has given you are exactly what He intends to use.If you...

David's life teaches us about facing two types of giants: the obvious ones like Goliath that paralyze us with fear, and the hidden ones within our hearts that can destroy us from within. When David faced Goliath as a teenager, he trusted in God's power rather than his own strength, declaring that the battle belonged to the Lord. Years later as king, David faced a different giant when he allowed boredom and desire to lead him into adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband Uriah. External giants require faith in God's power to overcome impossible circumstances. Internal giants require surrendered hearts that allow God to create purity within us. Victory over both types of giants comes through Jesus Christ alone.https://www.ankenyfree.church

We're obsessed with apocalypses, big and small. We fantasize about what the future might look like after the fall of society and fear the coming tribulation. Rome fretted about decline until its end. Stories of the Sea Peoples terrified the monarchs of the Late Bronze Age. During the 30 Years' War, Europeans imagined Armageddon had finally begun.But a funny thing happens after the collapse: things tend to get a little better for everyone.Luke Kemp is here to hold our hands through the end of the world as we know it. Kemp is a researcher at Cambridge's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk and the author of the book Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse.Beauty in collapseMatthew's AI testThe Doctor Doom mask“Collapse was good for most people.”Sea People's mentionedWhy a Goliath and not a Leviathan?Down with Thomas HobbesFear of a mass panic driving collapse“Emergency powers have a very funny tendency to stick around”The problem with guns, germs, and steelThe Tree of EvilOn the purpose of human sacrificeDoctor Doom is the belle of the ballAre we ending on a high note?Buy Goliath's CurseCentre for the Study of Existential RiskThe rewards of ruinSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philip welcomes Luke Kemp, the author of the bestselling work, Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse. In their conversation they dissect Luke's thesis on what collapse means and how its impact is unevenly distributed and how it has changed over the centuries now we live in a “global goliath”. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip's Drop: https://www.scottmccloud.com/2-print/4-zot/index.html Luke's Drop: Merhcants of Doubt – Naomi Oreskes/Erik Conway (https://www.merchantsofdoubt.org/) Against the Grain – James C. Scott (https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300240214/against-the-grain/) Gangster States: Organized Crime, Kleptocracy and Political Collapse – Katherine Hirschfeld (https://humansandnature.org/katherine-hirschfeld/) Special Guest: Luke Kemp.

This powerful clip from THINK Business LIVE with Jon Dwoskin and Nigel Thomas, Founder of David to Goliath, identifies and provides insight into overcoming "stuck" points in business. Get real-time, relatable coaching and practical advice for navigating hurdles to boost business growth. Watch the full episode Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Nigel Thomas: Website: https://davidtogoliath.beehiiv.com/subscribe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelthomas-ai Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NigelThomasA *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

(00:00) - Chris Kerber joins the show to talk all things Blues and breakdown the 7 straight losses for the Note. Kerbs discusses his perspective from the broadcast booth, including the slow starts and the goaltending. Kerbs emphasizes optimism while understanding fans frustrations. Injury updates. Puck luck. Oilers tonight (15:00) - Boyz 2 Men. Bad beats this weekend in CFB. Blue Jays manager John Schneider was cursing following the loss. Was that World Series really David vs. Goliath? Did the Blue Jays mishandle the 11th? MLB power rankings for next season. Where are the Redbirds? Drops fiesta. Will Drinkwitz sign an extension? (30:00) - Gabe DeArmond joins the program to talk all things Missouri Tigers. Gabe talks about the significance of the Texas A&M game and the season being on the line Saturday. Win and it's playoff talk, lose and it's coaching carousel talk. Will Mizzou try to extend Drink this week and if so, will he sign? Gabe talks Matt Zollers and the outlook for Saturday. Gabe's thoughts on the coaching chaos going on right now in College Football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ralph welcomes infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm to discuss his new book “The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics.” Then, Ralph shares some quick takes on current events.Dr. Michael Osterholm is a professor and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. In November 2020, Dr. Osterholm was appointed to President-elect Joe Biden's 13-member Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. He is the author of Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs, and he has a weekly podcast called The Osterholm Update which offers discussion and analysis on the latest infectious disease developments. His latest book (co-authored with Mark Olshaker) is The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics.What we're concerned about now is we're primed for an influenza pandemic someday where a new influenza virus will emerge. And when it takes off, it'll rapidly spread through the people. And wherever it came from (whether a bird species or another animal) will not be that important because now it's transmitted among humans.Dr. Michael OsterholmI want to be really clear about one thing: There will be an influenza virus that will cause a pandemic in the future. And the pandemic clock is ticking, we just don't know what time it is.Dr. Michael OsterholmInstead of building from a base of modest preparedness from the prior administration (and I emphasize “modest”), they're going backwards. Also, with quackery positions on a whole variety of issues that is dividing the population, feeding the misinformation on the internet, and general chaos of information transmission.Ralph NaderI will just make one prediction here today: There is going to be a large, huge, overwhelming crisis that is going to occur eventually around an infectious disease issue in this country. And it's going to happen because Mother Nature herself does that to us—just like hurricanes are not optional, these large outbreaks are not optional. What's optional is how well we respond to them and limit their impact. And we are at a point right now where we have very, very limited impact on these things. So I think the public needs to be aware, we're in a very different setting today for public health response to a crisis than we've ever been in my 50 years in the business.Dr. Michael OsterholmNews 10/31/25* Our top stories this week concern U.S. saber rattling in Venezuela. First, a new piece in published Drop Site news, coauthored by Ryan Grim, Jack Poulson and Saagar Enjeti of Breaking Points, takes readers “Inside Marco Rubio's Push for Regime Change in Venezuela.” This piece deconstructs the Trump administration claims tying the Maduro government to fentanyl trafficking, quoting a senior U.S. official who unequivocally states that “U.S. intelligence has assessed that little to none of the fentanyl trafficked to the United States is being produced in Venezuela.” Another key point is that the Maduro government apparently offered to turn over oil resources to the United States in exchange for cessation of hostilities. Instead, in an echo of the Iraq War, Trump has apparently been, “swayed by arguments from Rubio that the best way to secure Venezuela's oil reserves was to facilitate regime change in Venezuela and make a better deal with a new government.” As with Iraq, regime change in Venezuela is likely to end up with a chaotic power vacuum in the country, destabilizing Latin America in turn. One would have hoped the U.S. had learned its lesson. Apparently not.* The administration does however seem to favor covert schemes to oust Maduro as opposed to an outright U.S. invasion. Back in 2020, the Trump administration backed Operation Gideon, which utilized American mercenaries and Venezuelan dissidents to try to capture Maduro. This week, Venezuela claims to have foiled another such attempt. Democracy Now! reports “Venezuelan officials say they've captured a group of mercenaries tied to the [CIA]. In a statement, the government of Venezuela said, ‘This is a colonial operation of military aggression that seeks to turn the Caribbean into a space for lethal violence and US imperial domination.'” This report goes on to state, “Earlier this month, President Trump acknowledged that he authorized the CIA to secretly conduct operations in Venezuela.” Meanwhile AP reports that over the past 16 months, a now-retired federal agent named Edwin Lopez sought to turn Maduro's personal pilot – Venezuelan General Bitner Villegas – and have the aviator deliver Maduro into U.S. custody. In exchange, Lopez promised to make the pilot a “very rich man.” This plot, hatched under President Biden and continuing under Trump, ultimately failed. Yet, as these half-baked covert ops go up in flames, it seems increasingly likely that the administration will resort to brute force. That same Democracy Now! piece reports that on Sunday, a U.S. warship arrived in Trinidad and Tobago. With no diplomatic solution on the horizon, it seems only a matter of time before the shelling begins.* As all of this unfolds, Congressional Republicans are shirking their oversight responsibilities. On October 23rd, Axios reported that Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch of Idaho said the committee will not hold hearings regarding the lawless strikes on Venezuelan boats “at this time,” adding that he has been “briefed on it and feel[s] comfortable with where we are.” As if mocking the Legislative Branch, that same day Semafor reported a quote from “a person close to the White House” who said Trump won't coordinate with Congress until “Maduro's corpse is in US custody.”* Turning to the federal government, reclusive billionaire Timothy Mellon, heir to the Mellon fortune, has donated $130 million to the Pentagon to offset military staff salaries during the government shutdown. While $130 million is a drop in the bucket for the American Military-Industrial Complex – this donation will amount to about $50 per troop this pay cycle – it would appear to be blatantly illegal under the Antideficiency Act. The Hill explains that under this statute, “federal agencies are barred from ‘obligating or expending federal funds in advance or in excess of an appropriation, and from accepting voluntary services.'” In part, this statute was adopted to avoid just such a scenario – the president circumventing the Congressional Power of the Purse by soliciting outside donations. Unfortunately, Trump's subservient Congressional allies are unlikely to do anything about this outrageous usurpation of their power.* On the regulatory side, the Trump administration is putting its thumb on the scales in favor of David Ellison's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. A New York Post report quotes a senior administration official who says “Who owns Warner Bros. Discovery is very important to the administration…The Warner board needs to think very seriously not just on the price competition but which player in the suitor pool has been successful getting a deal done.” The Post adds that “rival bidders are likely to face stiff hurdles from US regulators.” Ellison, son of Trump billionaire ally Larry Ellison, has had his eye on Warner Bros. Discovery – which owns CNN – since his recent acquisition of Paramount and its subsidiary CBS News. Critics have long warned of the dangers of consolidation in the media sphere, particularly news, but this would truly be an unprecedented upset of the media landscape.* Turning to consumer news, a new article in the Lever focuses on the fast food chain Shake Shack. According to this piece, the chain, “recently updated its terms of use agreement to include a binding arbitration agreement and class-action waiver denying customers their legal right to take companies to court.” Now, corporations sneaking binding arbitration agreements into their terms of service is not a new phenomenon, but this method is novel. This article explains that Shake Shack, and other fast food chains, are “extending restrictive contracts to consumers through the rapid expansion of online services such as websites, mobile apps, and automated self-service kiosks.” In other words, these automated services are becoming a ‘triple-threat' for these companies to exploit, simultaneously cutting labor costs, harvesting consumer data, and now forcing customers into these restrictive legal agreements. When will regulators take action to protect consumers from such rampant abuse?* One bright spot, so to speak, for consumer protection is emerging in the United Kingdom. The BBC reports the British Department for Transport will begin a review of the increasingly bright, bordering on blinding, LED headlights that have become commonplace in automobiles. The new guidelines are to be unveiled in the forthcoming Road Safety Strategy document being prepared by the government. Many drivers in the United States have complained about this issue as well – noting how dangerous it is for drivers to be blinded by oncoming headlights while on the road – and certain states like Hawaii and Massachusetts have taken action, though there has yet to be a federal response.* In more positive news from abroad, the Economic Times reports China has enacted an anti-misinformation law dictating that, “if you are an influencer and… want to discuss ‘serious' topics - such as finance, health, medicine, law or education - you must provide proof of relevant professional credentials.” This law will also ban “advertising for medical products and services,” which also covers supplements and health foods. Other reports indicate that the fines for violating this law could be as high as ¥100,000. The proliferation of medical misinformation has become a major issue for governments the world over and in the U.S. has incubated a vast underworld of medical conspiracy theories and dubious health products. It is heartening to see something being done to protect consumers' health and safety.* Speaking of someone doing something, Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh made headlines a month ago for blocking vehicles outside of an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, where she is running for office. Now, NBC reports she has been indicted by a special federal grand jury, “alongside five other people, including two other political candidates.” Abughazaleh responded to the indictment, writing “This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I'm not backing down, and we're going to win.” Her lawyer, Josh Herman, added, “This is a political prosecution that tries to turn dissent and First Amendment opposition to the Trump administration's cruel policies into a conspiracy…Kat has steadfastly opposed those policies and she will fight these charges with the same principled determination.” The defendants have not been arrested but will surrender to the court next week.* Finally, Palestine Legal has scored a major victory. The group reports that “The First Circuit…[has] ruled that pro-Palestinian slogans, encampments and criticism of Zionism is protected by the First Amendment -- tossing out a Zionist complaint targeting pro-Palestinian organizing at @MIT.” Furthermore, the court found that “Slogans such as From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free, intifada revolution, and calling Israel's actions a genocide -- and more -- do not target Jewish or Israeli students on the basis of their identity… but target Israel over its treatment of Palestinians.” This is a win for the David side of the David and Goliath struggle between pro-Palestine student groups and the universities where they are organizing – which are themselves under immense pressure from the Trump administration to stifle pro-Palestinian speech. Hopefully, this gives organizers the necessary breathing room they need to regroup as the Trump-brokered ceasefire grows ever shakier.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Jonas Knox, LaVar Arrington, and Brady Quinn react to the Blue Jays taking Game 5 of the World Series, putting them in the driver's seat against the Dodgers. The guys dive into the Lions decision to give Aiden Hutchinson a massive extension. Plus, was Carson Wentz pressured to play through his injury?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.