POPULARITY
Categories
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) The beautiful World War II Memorial in the nation’s capital was dedicated in 2004, honorin... More...
Life and Art both exist as battlefields. IN the fiend of human development, there is a battle between the OLD patterns and the NEW patterns. WE have habits, and ruts, we have patterns and traditions of men, we have growth and we have stagnation. This is the process of living life- LIKE IT MATTERS. Everyone is unique and created for something unique. Just as our fingerprints, DNA, our gate, our voice, our trauma, drama and family of origin issues are different- so too is our understanding of our GOOD FIGHT. We all have a unique purpose. Today, on Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black wants to get listeners stirred up in a fighting spirit. Not to fight against people, or with Guns or hardware, but to FIGHT our GOOD FIGHT. Who are you? Why are you here? How will you know if you have been successful on this part of your journey? How do you want people to remember you? ON today’s Hour of Power, Mr. Black is going to remind you that you are a soldier, and you have a good fight. On September 30th, the FDA quietly approved a new generic version of the Abortion Kill Pill mifepristone. It blocks progesterone which starves the baby to death inside the mother’s womb. The drug is produced by Evita Solutions, a company that describes its mission as being to “normalize abortion” and make it “accessible to all.” Join Mr. Black as he is joined by Kelsey Pritchard, the Director of Political Communications for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, as they lay the foundation for a basic concept; What is worth fighting for? Listeners will also hear from Todd Nettleton host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio. Todd serves as a voice for persecuted Christians, inspiring Christians with the faithfulness of Christ’s followers in 70+ nations where they face persecution for wearing the name of JESUS. What is your Good Fight? Listen in and be moved to make a difference, like IT MATTERS! Be sure to Like and Follow us on our facebook page!www.facebook.com/limradio Instagram @likeitmattersradioTwitter @likeitmatters Get daily inspiration from our blog www.wayofwarrior.blog Learn about our non profit work at www.givelikeitmatters.com Check out our training website www.LikeItMatters.Net Always available online at www.likeitmattersradio.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Even with Christmas approaching, it's easy to lose focus on the Son of God who took on flesh to save us. Today, Nathan W. Bingham is joined by Stephen Nichols to discuss his book Peace, created to rekindle wonder at the Savior's incarnation. For your donation of any amount, get Stephen Nichols' heirloom book, Peace: Classic Readings for Christmas: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4398/offer Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Peace ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Are you prepared for the spiritual battle unfolding before us? Register today for Ligonier's free online event, Fighting the Good Fight of Faith, streaming November 18: https://www.ligonier.org/goodfight Meet Today's Speakers: Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
: Kicking Open the Audiobook Narration Studio Door with Dina Perlman Guest Spotlight: Dina Perlman Dina Perlman is an Audie Award nominated narrator with more than three hundred audiobooks to her name; she trained at Carnegie Mellon University and built a dynamic career as an actress, comedian, and storyteller in New York City. On screen she is known for Sex and the City as Ruby Rosen the jeweler; Spike Lee's Bamboozled as Myrna Goldfarb; and guest turns across prestige television including The Good Fight; Blue Bloods; The Sopranos; Law and Order; Law and Order Criminal Intent; Third Watch; FBI; New Amsterdam; and Harlem. On stage and in clubs she has honed a sharp stand up voice and brings that timing and character sense to the booth. Audiobook Highlights We Know Dina from her beautiful Narration of Sunday Edition Collaborator and Friend Barb Hinske novels including Coming to Rosemont Epic fantasy listeners know Dina for Polgara the Sorceress by David Eddings and Leigh Eddings; science fiction fans have followed her command performances through Mike Shepherd's universes including Kris Longknife Redoubtable and the Vicky Peterwald series like Rebel; contemporary mystery and thriller fans will recognize her from multi narrator projects such as Wicked Wanted Widows as well as stand alone titles ranging from Christmas Moon by J R Rain to timely nonfiction and essay collections. Across genres Dina blends crisp pacing with vivid character work and emotional nuance. Inside the Studio We open the door on process; preparing a script; marking breaths and beats; choosing character anchors; and protecting the voice during long sessions. Dina shares practical notes on building stamina; tracking continuity and adapting to remote workflows. We also get real about auditions; rejection; and resilience; how to navigate rates; rights; and realistic timelines; and how to advocate for accessibility and inclusion in casting and production. Ambition; Balance; and the Filter of Love A through line in our conversation is ambition guided by values. Dina talks about choosing projects that resonate; saying no when the calendar is already full; and using love and family as the filter for major life choices. We explore how that compass steadies a creative career through feast and famine; how boundaries protect both the art and the human; and how making room for relationships and rest actually sharpens the work. pisode Notes Notes go here Support Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/acb-sunday-edition This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Mike joins Yascha Mounk's Good Fight Club to debate the mid-midterm results: Democrats' surprisingly strong showings in Virginia and New Jersey, Zoran Mamdani's charisma-vs-governance problem in New York, and whether moderates like Abigail Spanberger can still carry a national coalition. Also: the Seattle mayoral race tightens, and the "Dems in disarray" narrative hits a wall. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow The Gist List at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack
In this conversation, Sam Kahn, Mike Pesca, Christine Rosen, and Yascha Mounk discuss what the election results mean for the direction of the Democrats, what the Heritage Foundation scandal shows about anti-Semitism on the right, and Dick Cheney's mixed legacy. Sam Kahn is associate editor at Persuasion and writes the Substack Castalia. Mike is the host of The Gist, the longest-running daily news and analysis podcast in existence. Christine Rosen is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. She is also a monthly columnist for Commentary magazine, one of the cohosts of The Commentary Magazine Daily Podcast, a fellow at the University of Virginia's Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, and senior editor at The New Atlantis. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard Aldous, Sabina Ćudić, and Damon Linker join Yascha Mounk to dissect this week's news. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk, Richard Aldous, Sabina Ćudić, and Damon Linker explore the future of the Democratic Party, from midterm predictions to the unstoppable rise of Zohran Mamdani, the impact of the ongoing government shutdown, and the recent meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Richard Aldous is Eugene Meyer Distinguished Professor of History at Bard. His latest books are The Dillon Era and Schlesinger. He hosts Persuasion's books and ideas podcast, Bookstack. Sabina Ćudić is elected member of the National Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina, vice president of the Foreign Relations Committee, vice president of the European liberals in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, and the president of Naša stranka, a progressive, social-liberal political party. Damon Linker is a senior lecturer in political science at the University of Pennsylvania and writes the subscription newsletter “Notes from the Middleground” at Substack. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Jack Shields and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Michelle Rogers shares the powerful story of a mom who's ready to “fight the good fight” after insurance denied her autistic daughter's speech therapy — and how that same fight can quietly steal what matters most: our child's progress.Michelle unpacks the emotional trap so many autism parents fall into — battling systems that aren't invested in their child's outcome — while their child sits waiting to be taught. With her signature blend of compassion and tough love, Michelle reveals how redirecting that same fire inward can change everything.If you've ever found yourself exhausted by advocacy, overwhelmed by denials, or feeling like the system doesn't care, this episode will reframe everything. You'll walk away ready to take radical responsibility, become your child's best teacher, and fight the real good fight — the one that leads to independence.
"Fight the Good Fight, Finish the Race" Rev. Joe Evans, Senior Pastor
Series: UnashamedSermon Title: The Good FightScripture: 2 Timothy 4: 6-8Preaching: Pastor MikeDate: 10/26/25
The writers of the New Testament consistently pointed out that Jesus' primary role was a king who had come to establish God's Kingdom here on earth — and everyone is invited to participate in it. If we re-center our faith around the arrival of a King, rather than simply a ticket to heaven, we will discover why his arrival — and his Kingdom — is good news for all people! • Westbridge Church is people helping people FIND and FOLLOW JESUS! We believe that no matter where you are in your faith, there's always a next step you can take to grow in your relationship with God. As a church, we are committed to continually growing and encouraging others to grow in their faith, connect in community, share God's grace, serve others, live generously, and have serious fun along the way. Learn more: https://westbridgechurch.com/ Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/westbridgechurchmn Current worship: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lpxmpwwtzhkeebpp8frhihttp://spotify.com/playlist/2lpxmpwwtzhkeebpp8frhi
Recorded at the 10:15am Contemporary Service
The post The Good Fight | 1 Timothy 6:11-16 appeared first on Immanuel Baptist Church - Wausau, WI.
In the final week of The Good Fight series, Pastor Nick Newman reminded us that families are under spiritual attack, and like Joshua, we must choose daily whom our households will serve. Building a God-honoring home happens one decision at a time—brick by brick—as we lead with faith, stand firm in truth, and fight for our families to follow the Lord. This message was recorded live on October 26th, 2025.
Francis Fukuyama, Mona Charen, and Yascha Mounk dissect this week's news. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk, Francis Fukuyama and Mona Charen discuss Trump's latest actions, from demolishing the East Wing of the White House to demanding compensation from the Justice Department; whether the Trump administration's bombing boats in Venezuela might lead to further military action; and the link between social media and populism. Francis Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford University. His latest book is Liberalism and Its Discontents. He is also the author of the “Frankly Fukuyama” column, carried forward from American Purpose, at Persuasion. Mona Charen, syndicated columnist and author, is Policy Editor of The Bulwark and host of two weekly podcasts: The Mona Charen Show and Just Between Us. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#acting #LynneJebens #NewYorkOne of the most important goals in this podcast is to have some kind of eclecticism, variety or diversity in the kind of artistic and cultural matters we try and cover. Lynne Jebens' episode certainly is a paramount example of this. Going into this episode, the first with a talent agent on our sows I had no idea we would be discussing being on the road with a Southern Rock band, the musical stylings of Bix Beiderbick, and the Joseph Mankiewicz masterpiece All About Eve all in the same episode! But this is an inevitability when you spend anytime at all with Lynne Jebens. With close to 40 years in the talent industry, Lynne Jebens gives the essentials on what an Actor must do in order to be successful in the business. Lynne is one of NYC's most respected agents who gives truly usable, incisive critiques. She works in all legit areas (film, TV and theater) as well as commercials.I certainly hope you enjoy listening to us at least as much as we enjoyed creating this episode. Lynne's BioAn agent for over 30 years who was a former actor and director, Lynne is one of NYC's most respected agents who gives truly usable, incisive critiques. She works in all legit areas (Film, TV and Theater) as well as commercials.Recent or Upcoming Broadway/Tours: & Juliet, A Beautiful Noise, Ain't Too Proud, Aladdin, Annie, Back to the Future, Beauty and the Beast, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Boop!, Cabaret, Chicago, Clue, Come From Away, Dolly, Floyd Collins, Funny Girl, The Great Gatsby, Hadestown, Hamilton, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Hell's Kitchen, Les Misérables, Life of Pi, The Lost Boys, Mean Girls, MJ, Moulin Rouge, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Notebook, The Outsiders, Peter Pan, Pirates: The Penzance Musical, Redwood, Shucked, Six, Smash, Some Like it Hot, Wicked, The Wiz.Recent Film/TV: American Horror Story, And Just Like That, Beth and Don, The Blacklist, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Blue Bloods, Brass Tactics, Bull, Chicago Med, Christmas With You, City on a Hill, Daredevil: Born Again, Dear Edward, Dexter: Resurrection, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Eleanor the Great, Elsbeth, The Endgame, The Equalizer, Etoile, Ever's Blueberry, Evil, FBI, Feud: Capote and the Women, The Friend, Full Circle, Genie, The Gilded Age, The Girls on the Bus, Godfather of Harlem, The Good Fight, Goosebumps: The Vanishing, Gossip Girl, Happy Gilmore 2, The History of Sound, The Holdovers, Hondo, Imaginary Friends, Jigsaw, Kaleidoscope, The Knowing, Law & Order (all of them), Let the Right One In, Manifest, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, New Amsterdam, Notice to Quit, Only Murders in the Building, The Other Two, Poker Face, Power: Raising Kanan, Queens of Christmas, Random Acts of Flyness, Servant, Severance, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Succession, Summer of 69, The Watcher, Your Friends & Neighbors and Zero Day.Besides Broadway and Tour, this office also books clients in numerous NY and Off-Broadway shows and every AEA regional theatre in the country.A truly caring agent who LOVES her actors.With close to 40 years in the talent industry, Lynne Jebens gives the essentials on what an Actor must do in order to be successful in the business. Lynne is one of NYC's most respected agents who gives truly usable, incisive critiques. She works in all legit areas (film, TV and theater) as well as commercials.I certainly hope you enjoy listening to us at least as much as we enjoyed creating this episode.Links to wonderful interviews on Lynne's works: https://www.nycastings.com/being-professional-and-prepared-an-interview-with-talent-agent-lynne-jebens/
Blue Bloods is dead, but its spirit lives on (along with however many actors don't have anything better to do) in Boston Blue, CBS's new Beantown-set spinoff. How authentic is it to the Boston a Bostonian would know? Boston's own Margaret H. Willison returns to talk about it. Around The Dial takes us through Downey Wrote That, The Good Wife, The Good Fight, Love Is Blind, and Task. Never Not Mike pitches the Mad Men episode "The Suitcase" for induction into The Canon -- because no, it wasn't in there already, and we were surprised about that too. Then, after naming the week's Winner and Loser, it's on to a Game Time that only has a little bit to say. Park yourself at the Green Monster and join us! GUESTS
Sermon By Pastor Tom,"The Good Institution"
Episode Notes S6E36 Join us as we get down and dirty with Actor Jeremy Holm. H'll be in the house talking about House of Cards to Redux Redux and much more. Jeremy Holm is best known for portraying 'Nathan Green' on the Golden Globe© nominated Netflix series "House of Cards" and as 'Mr. Sutherland' on the Golden Globe© winning USA series "Mr. Robot," as well as the title role in the horror favorite The Ranger. Jeremy was raised in the Rocky Mountains where he received a B.A. from Colorado State University, and later earned an M.F.A from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Since then, he has performed onstage at BAM, Cherry Lane Theatre and Mint Theatre in New York City, internationally at The Shanghai Theatre Center in China, and in major regional houses like Arena Stage, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Clarence Brown Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and The Cleveland Play House to name a few. He has appeared on multiple television shows including "The Good Fight" (CBS All Access), "Prodigal Son" (FOX), "Madam Secretary" (CBS), "The Code" (CBS), "Deception" (ABC), "Blue Bloods" (CBS), "Limitless" (CBS) "The Blacklist" (NBC) "Unforgettable" (CBS), "Happyish" (Showtime), "The Americans" (FX), "American Odyssey" (NBC), "Law & Order" (NBC), and five seasons of "Primetime: What Would You Do?" (ABC). His feature film, The Judge, is available on Blu-Ray and features an all-star cast including Robert Downey, Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Billy Bob Thornton and others. known for The Ranger (dir. Jenn Wexler) Brooklyn 45 (dir. Ted Geoghegan) and Redux Redux (dir. Kevin McManus & Matthew McManus) VETERANS: https://www.va.gov/.../mental-health/suicide-prevention/ ADDICTION: https://lp.recoverycentersofamerica.com/.../continuum-of.../ Due you know someone that has lost their lives due to addiction? Or even someone that has made a full recovery? Reach out to Johnny Whitaker so they can help to celebrate the lives lost/ lives recovered at overdoseawareness0831@gmail.com Follow our guest https://www.jeremyholm.com/biography https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3124435/ https://www.facebook.com/ActorJeremyH/ Toking with the Dead: https://www.stilltoking.com/ ————————————— Follow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 ————————————— Produced by Leo Pond and The Dorkening Podcast Network MORE ABOUT THE GUEST: Jeremy also appears in numerous other feature films including HERD (dir. Steven Pierce), Blackout (dir. Larry Fessenden), Black Mold (dir. John Pata), Among the Beasts (dir. Matthew Newton), Still Here (dir. Vlad Feier), The Block Island Sound (dir. Kevin McManus & Matthew McManus), and Don't Look Back (dir. Jeffrey Reddick). Proud Member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA. Find out more at https://still-toking-with.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/still-toking-with/16d7349c-7e15-48a1-b613-8366af207492
In this week's episode of The Good Fight Club, Yascha Mounk, Garry Kasparov, Russ Muirhead, and Quico Toro discuss the ceasefire in Gaza, the impact of the U.S. government shutdown, and the extent to which America under Trump mirrors Russia and Venezuela. Garry Kasparov is the chairman and founder of the Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI), which publishes The Next Move. Russell Muirhead teaches Government at Dartmouth College. He is the author, with Nancy Rosenblum, of Ungoverning: The Attack on the Administrative State and the Politics of Chaos. He serves in the New Hampshire House of Representatives where he focuses on election law. Quico Toro is a contributing editor at Persuasion, Director of Climate Repair at the Anthropocene Institute, and writes the Substack One Percent Brighter. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Jack Shields and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the final week of The Good Fight, Pastor Brent challenges us to keep running the race with endurance—laying aside distractions, holding tightly to truth, and keeping our eyes on Jesus. When life gets hard, our perseverance in both faith and obedience becomes our greatest witness to the world.
Sermon by Pastor Tom,"The Good Word"
The Brett Allan Show | Exclusive Interview with Actor Erik King (Dexter, Oz, Homeland) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgXVD9W9Pxg&t=550s` Today's guest is the incredible Erik King, best known for his iconic role as Sergeant James Doakes on Showtime's Dexter. Erik opens up about his journey as an actor, his time on Dexter, and why the show remains a cult favorite. We also dive into his powerful performances on HBO's Oz, and more.
In 2 Timothy 4, Paul, facing death, tells Timothy he has fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith, urging believers to stay true, endure hardship, and look forward to the crown of righteousness promised to all who love Christ's appearing.
In this episode of The Good Fight Club, Yascha Mounk, Renée DiResta, Jacob Mchangama, and Jonathan Rauch discuss threats to free speech under Joe Biden vs Donald Trump, how to protect free speech, and the administration's new compact for universities. Renée DiResta is an Associate Research Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown and author of Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality. Jacob Mchangama is the Executive Director of The Future of Free Speech and a research professor at Vanderbilt University. He is also a Senior Fellow at The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and the author of Free Speech: A History From Socrates to Social Media. Jonathan Rauch is a senior fellow in the Governance Studies program at the Brookings Institution, and a member of the Persuasion Board of Advisors. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Elsbeth” star Carrie Preston joins the show. Over a swordfish melt, Carrie reflects on building a career defined by versatility — from her Emmy-winning turn as Elsbeth Tascioni in “The Good Wife" and “The Good Fight” to her starring role in the hit CBS spinoff “Elsbeth.” She gives me the backstory of Elsbeth's iconic display of handbags, and discuss working with Julia Roberts – twice. Plus, we get into her marriage to fellow actor Michael Emerson (Ben in “Lost”), and what Alan Ball told her “True Blood” is actually about. This episode was recorded at San Sabino in the West Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sermon by Pastor Tom,"The Good Deposit"
God's people and prepare to fight the good fight of faith because they know it is God Who will fight for them. Be Prepared to Fight the Good Fight, and Often Your Enemies' Fearful Threats will Fizzle. Because Our God Shall Fight for Us.
Mike Johnson, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac make their picks against the spread, and then close out hour two by playing a round of Fair or Foul!
In this special question & answer episode, Pastor Parsley and Ashton Blaire tackle some of the most pressing inquiries you've sent in across our social media platforms. No fluff. Just raw, real conversation about personal renewal, the “Going Through” mentality, and staying strong in your convictions in a culture that wants to cancel truth. This Q&A is filled with wisdom, laughter, practical tips for staying encouraged, keeping up the Good Fight of Faith, and allowing your Holy Ghost fire to burn bright. Whether you're in ministry, a young leader, experiencing a season of tribulation, feeling discouraged, or just hungry for more of God — this episode is for you.
Sunday Sermon | September 28, 2025: The Good Fight by Harrisburg BIC Church
As part of our Good Fight series, Pastor Brent takes on the battle against temptation with a creative twist—using live drawings to bring the message to life. Through both inner strength and the support of others, we can find freedom and victory in Christ.
Sermon by Pastor Tom,"The Good Foundation"
In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk, Francis Fukuyama, Sabina Ćudić, and Dan Williams discuss Donald Trump's firing of a federal prosecutor and what this means for democracy in the United States, what the discussions around the assasination of Charlie Kirk tell us about misinformation, and the impact of RFK Jr.'s recent autism announcement. Francis Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford University. His latest book is Liberalism and Its Discontents. He is also the author of the “Frankly Fukuyama” column, carried forward from American Purpose, at Persuasion. Sabina Ćudić is a member of the National Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she is the president of the Naša stranka political party club. Ćudić also serves as vice president of the Foreign Relations Committee, and is a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, where she is a vice president of the European Liberals. Daniel Williams is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sussex. He writes the Conspicuous Cognition newsletter, which brings together philosophical insights and scientific research to examine the forces shaping contemporary society and politics. Note: This episode was recorded on September 23, 2025. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
II Timothy: I Have Fought the Good Fight
Yascha is a professor at Johns Hopkins University, the Founder of Persuasion and the host of The Good Fight podcast, known for his work on democracy, identity, and polarization. In this conversation with Amanda, he describes how growing up between cultures shaped his obsession with belonging and freedom, why personal resilience matters just as much as political resilience and how finding your voice in a world that wants to define you can illuminate the fight for democracy itself. Reach out to us at www.amandaknox.com or amandaknox.substack.com X: @amandaknox IG: @amamaknox Bluesky: @amandaknox.com Free: My Search for Meaning Waking Up Meditation App https://www.wakingup.com/Amandaknox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A live recording of The Good Fight Club in London! In this week's episode of The Good Fight Club, Yascha Mounk is joined by Fraser Nelson, Helen Joyce, and Shashank Joshi to discuss the global fallout from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the different ways free speech is under attack in the United Kingdom and the United States, and the future of Israel's war in Gaza. Fraser Nelson is a British political journalist who was editor of The Spectator from 2009 to 2024. Nelson is also a columnist for The Times. Helen Joyce is an Irish journalist and the Director of Advocacy at Sex Matters. She is the author of Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality. Shashank Joshi is Defence Editor at The Economist, where he writes on a wide range of national security, defence and intelligence issues. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Jack Shields and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lambs Camp
Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com Ever get into a good fight. A good old fashion butt kicking, arse whooping fisticuffs. It isn't necessarily an enemy just someone you are at odds with you both throw down. At the end of the fight even if you lost you can shake their hand and say well done my friend, I underestimated you. My last one was with my wife… just kidding, but thats where we are going today. I love watching the UFC, I truly appreciate it when two men start banging and they both stop once and awhile tap gloves as if to say… heck of a fight, nice kick, nice hit… it shows respect. Why in todays world do we as Christians shy away from a good fight? 1 Tim. 6:12 Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. Fight in the Greek 1. to struggle 2. (literally) to compete for a prize 3. (figuratively) to contend with an adversary 4. (genitive case) to endeavor to accomplish something Fight in the Greek 1. (properly) beautiful 2. (chiefly, figuratively) good 3. (literally) valuable 4. (morally) virtuous worthy {for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from G18, which is properly intrinsic} The one thing this verse reminds us of is we are in a fight, so if we choose not to fight, we choose to lose. Its not a choice as a follower of Christ. You love Jesus, you fight the fight of faith. We have confused peace with being a pacifist. It is true, Jesus is the prince of peace, but he is also King and as King he leads us into spiritual battle…and that spiritual battle is against other people. We can love them, but still fight them. 1 Timothy says we are fighting for eternal life… I don't believe that is our eternal life but rather the eternal life of those who do not know Christ. Having a "good fight" might seem like a contradiction, but it's a great way to think about how to handle conflict constructively. The goal isn't to win or dominate the other person, but rather to understand each other better and find a resolution that works for both of you. Here's a breakdown of how to approach a conflict in a healthy and productive way: Before the Fight 1. Pick the right time and place. Avoid bringing up a serious issue when one or both of you are tired, hungry, or stressed. Don't try to have a serious conversation in a public place or when you're in a hurry. Choose a private, quiet setting where you can talk without interruption. 2. State your intent. Start the conversation by explaining why you want to talk. This sets a collaborative tone. Try saying something like, "Hey, I've been feeling a little disconnected from you lately, and I'd like to talk about it. Is now a good time?" During the Fight 1. Stay calm and focused. It's easy for emotions to take over, but try to keep your voice calm and your mind clear. Stick to the topic at hand. If the conversation starts to veer off into old arguments or other issues, gently guide it back. Avoid using aggressive or accusatory language, like "You always..." or "You never..." 2. Listen to understand, not just to respond. The most crucial part of a good fight is active listening. Put down your defenses and genuinely try to see the situation from the other person's perspective. Ask questions to clarify what they're saying and show that you're hearing them. You can use phrases like, "What I hear you saying is..." or "Can you tell me more about how that made you feel?" 3. Use "I" statements. Instead of pointing fingers, focus on your own feelings. For example, instead of saying, "You make me so angry when you leave your dirty dishes everywhere," try saying, "I feel frustrated when I see dirty dishes on the counter because it makes the kitchen feel messy." This shifts the focus from an accusation to an expression of your personal experience. 4. Take a break if needed. If the conversation gets too heated, it's perfectly okay to pause. Acknowledge the tension and suggest a break. Say something like, "I'm feeling really overwhelmed right now. Can we take a 15-minute break and come back to this?" This prevents things from escalating and gives both of you time to cool down. After the Fight 1. Find common ground. Once you've both had a chance to speak and be heard, look for a solution together. This isn't about one person winning and the other losing. It's about finding a compromise that you can both agree on. It might be a small step, like agreeing to a trial run of a new behavior, or a bigger one, like seeking out couples counseling. 2. End with an apology and a hug. Even if you've done everything right, a fight can still be draining. A sincere apology for any hurt caused—even if it was unintentional—and a physical act of connection like a hug can help reconnect you and reinforce your bond. 3. Reflect and learn. After the conflict is over, take some time to think about what happened. What went well? What could you have done better? Learning from each fight will make the next one easier and more productive. Think of a good fight as a team effort to solve a problem. It's an opportunity to strengthen your relationship, not weaken it.
Today on The Gist, we air some of Mikes appearence on The Good Fight Club Podcast. Please note that this was recorded on September 10th, before the shooting of Charlie Kirk. You can listen to the rest of the podcast using the link below. The Good Fight Club: Russian Drones in Poland, Low Literacy in Schools, and Can Anyone Rein in Trump? Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow The Gist List at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack
In this week's episode of The Good Fight Club, Yascha Mounk, Ivan Krastev, Amanda Ripley, and Mike Pesca discuss what the Russian drones shot down in Poland mean for NATO, the impact of the Supreme Court's recent decision on immigration, how the Democrats can hold Donald Trump to account, and declining reading rates in U.S. schools. Ivan Krastev is the chairman of the Centre for Liberal Strategies and Albert Hirschman Permanent Fellow at the Institute for Human Sciences, IWM Vienna. Amanda Ripley is the co-founder of Good Conflict, a media and training company that helps people reimagine conflict, and the author of High Conflict, The Smartest Kids in the World, and The Unthinkable. Mike is the host of The Gist, the longest-running daily news and analysis podcast in existence. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kadia Saraf stars as Detective Claudette Wallace in Showtime and Paramount+'s Dexter: Resurrection and has also appeared as U.S. Attorney Anya Avital in Law & Order: SVU. Her additional credits include The Better Sister, Blue Bloods, FBI: International, and The Good Fight. Fluent in four languages and conversant in ASL, Kadia is also a martial artist and amateur boxer. She volunteers at the Animal Care Center, fostering and caring for cats and neonatal kittens. Dominic Fumusa currently plays “Detective Melvin Oliva” on the hit Paramount / Showtime series “Dexter: Resurrection.” Fumusa is best known for playing "Kevin Peyton" opposite Edie Falco on Showtime's acclaimed show "Nurse Jackie" which ran for seven seasons from 2009-2015. Fumusa's film work includes playing the real life hero John "Tig" Tiegen in "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" directed by Michael Bay. Fumusa appeared opposite Will Smith and Margot Robbie in the romantic comedy "Focus." Other film work includes "The Report," "Allegiance," "Helena from the Wedding," "Management" and "Little New York." Fumusa plays opposite Luke Evans and Michiel Huisman on Apple TV's "Echo 3" written and directed by Mark Boal. Additional television work includes major season-long arcs on "Homeland," "Godfather of Harlem," "Divorce," "Goliath," and "The Purge," as well as guest starring roles on "Damages," "Sex and the City," "The Sopranos," and many others. Fumusa's extensive stage experience includes originating roles in the New York premieres of Sarah Ruhl's plays "Stage Kiss" and "Passion Play", Richard Greenberg's Tony Award winning "Take Me Out" (NY and London), Melissa James Gibson's Obie Award winning "[sic]" and Stephen Belber's plays "The Power of Duff," "Fault Lines," and "Tape" (NY, London and Los Angeles). His Broadway debut came in the 1998 revival of "Wait Until Dark" opposite Marisa Tomei and Quentin Tarantino. Select regional theater credits include numerous plays at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, the Stratford Festival in Canada, the Huntington Theater in Boston, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and the Humana Festival at the Actors Theater of Louisville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's episode of The Good Fight Club, Yascha Mounk, Francis Fukuyama, Mona Charen, and Russell Muirhead explore why the “Trump is dead” conspiracy took hold, the recent summit between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi, and what the latest developments at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us about the fate of public health in America. Francis Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford University. His latest book is Liberalism and Its Discontents. He is also the author of the “Frankly Fukuyama” column, carried forward from American Purpose, at Persuasion. Mona Charen, syndicated columnist and author, is Policy Editor of The Bulwark and host of two weekly podcasts: The Mona Charen Show and Just Between Us. Russell Muirhead teaches Government at Dartmouth College. He is the author, with Nancy Rosenblum, of Ungoverning: The Attack on the Administrative State and the Politics of Chaos. He serves in the NH House of Representatives where he focuses on election law. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices