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Bennett Borden is the founder of Clarion AI Partners. In this conversation, he tells Dov what three years on the streets installed in him that no law degree ever could, what it felt like to watch the definition of good and bad guys keep shifting over eight years at the CIA, and what it was like to stand at the Berlin Wall the night it came down, because he had gone there deliberately.He also delivers the most practical thing any leader deploying AI needs to hear: transforming your organization with AI is twenty percent technological and eighty percent psychological. Most leaders are getting both wrong.The question Dov asks at the end, about what that boy on the streets would think of the man Bennett became, produces the most honest and unexpected answer in this series. Bennett says he couldn't have answered it two years ago. What changed, and what he says he now feels for the first time in his career, is worth staying for.Connect with Bennett:LinkedIn: Bennett Borden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennett-borden/Website: https://clarionai.comEmail: bennett.borden@clarionailaw.comConnect with Dov:Website: https://DovBaron.comApply to work with Dov: dovbaron.com Email: dov@dovbaron.comWe sincerely appreciate it; please rate, review, and subscribe. It makes a significant difference. Connect with Dov Baron:https://DovBaron.comdov@dovbaron.comRate, review, and send this episode to the most thoughtful builder you know. That is how the algorithm finds the people who still ask why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”Romans 8:6 NIV
Weirdly Magical with Jen and Lou - Astrology - Numerology - Weird Magic - Akashic Records
Before We Dive InWriting and Recording this on September 10th — the day of the new moon, in the dark. I have absolutely no get-up-and-go. The aspects this week are going to pick that up. But right now: very on-brand for the dark moon that I am recording in it.A few important things before we get to a week that is genuinely significant.Venus Retrograde: Heroine's Journey — I need to say something I've been sitting with. This is the seventh time I've run this class since 2017. Seven Saturn squares, seven chakras. It feels like a completion cycle, and there's a real possibility this is the last time I run it in this form. I feel immense shifts happening within me and within my work. If you have been thinking about joining, please do not wait. This one is particularly potent. I am working on the slides right now. The last time we had a Retrograde in Scorpio was 2028. That was my second class and I remember it as life changing for me and attendees. louiseedington.com/VenusRetrograde2026What you get: seven weeks, eight calls (all recorded), a course portal with pre-work videos, slides in color and black-and-white, materials you can keep. And the class itself is not just astrology — it's a heroine's journey, guided meditations that retrieve lost parts of yourself, a regeneration journey, healing tools. We follow the myth of Persephone, Demeter, and Hades, alongside Inanna, through the Venus cycle. This is the last Scorpio Venus Star Point in our lifetimes. We start October 1st.Dragon Rider tier adds a year's membership in my Spiral Codex community (beginning after the class), a 30-minute one-on-one session with me, and a personalized gift from Otter Spirit chosen based on your chart energy.Price stays at $397. I had been considering raising it — I'm not.For other presentations please see the end of the email. The Overall EnergyWe are in the week following the Virgo New Moon, the Venus sign change, the Mercury sign change, and Uranus stationing retrograde — all of which happened on September 10th. The nodes are still parked at 29° Leo/Aquarius until October 9th. The entire Aries stellium remains retrograde: Neptune, Manwë, Saturn, Pallas Athena, Eris, and Vesta. And Chiron — who has been visiting Taurus — returns to Aries on Thursday.Venus has passed the Star Point degree of 0° Scorpio that she will return to at the Cazimi on October 23rd. She is heading into the underworld, and this week's occultation — the last Moon-Venus gate before she goes retrograde — is the pivotal moment.The Cards — A First GlanceFrom the Red Seeds Tarot by Linda Hill (Etsy, UK) and the Witch Oracle by Angie Sullins: Death (I Am Transition), Three of Torches, Seer of Torches reversed, and Lady of Perpetual Rebirth.The Death card and the Lady of Perpetual Rebirth bookending the week, with the Three of Torches (enthusiasm picking up) and the Seer reversed (not yet feeling your inner divinity, but the reminder to look) in between. Perfect for a week whose centrepiece is a Venus occultation at 2° Scorpio conjunct Haumea. More at the end.Day by DaySunday, September 13 — Moon in Libra. Air Grand Trine. Pallas Athena and Asteroid Lilith Square Off.We open the week with the Moon in Libra — balance, justice, how we relate, the scales.The Moon sextiles Jupiter in Leo. Jupiter was occulted by the Moon just last week at 15° Leo — the king hidden behind closed doors for transformation. Now the Moon, having moved all the way to Libra, reaches back with this fire-and-air sextile. A few more leaders with overblown egos will fall. It's time to rule from the heart. Jupiter will go retrograde in Leo and pass back over that territory. The transformation of what Jupiter represents is ongoing.The Moon squares Asteroid Lilith — who is being overtaken by Mars (in Cancer, moving forward) but is not finished. She is saying clearly: we are not going back. We are starting to move into the new paradigm. Things are starting to change.The Moon opposes Pallas Athena — the pattern-seer, the wise strategist, whose grey eyes see everything and nothing escapes them. We are starting to see the patterns more clearly now. And then Pallas Athena squares Asteroid Lilith directly — these two warriors in conversation. Pallas Athena with her strategy, Asteroid Lilith with her original equality: I was created from the same dirt. Equal. And it's time we worked from that. Restore balance.The Moon squares Mars in Cancer (more things falling or collapsing, the Libra Moon pressing for action and balance through cardinal signs) and then Ceres is opposed by Black Moon Lilith — the Great Mother and the shamed, hidden, elemental feminine in tension. Ceres is saying: move within. Take care of all your needs, met and unmet. Find what genuinely feeds you. Restore wholeness. And from that wholeness, you are more able to help create the new paradigm we're moving into.The Moon then makes a beautiful air grand trine to Hekate and Chariklo in Aquarius — the torchbearer and the cosmic doula, the way-shower and the grace-spinner, both in the sign of the future, the collective, the innovative. Ideas, new patterns, communication, social interaction — all of these weaving the new story. The path forward is through integration, through the Aquarian future, through humanitarianism and genuine care for each other.The Moon squares Juno (about to station direct — more on that Wednesday) and opposes Eris and Vesta — table-flipping and inner flame in tension with the scales of balance. Flip the inner tables first. And finally: Mars in Cancer trines Nessus — a water trine, leaching out the ancestral poisons, the old toxic patterns. Like bloodletting: get rid of them. They are holding us back.Mercury in Libra trines Uranus — an air trine at degrees very close to the first basket peak in July. Innovative new ideas. New thought, new inventions, aha moments. We are having collective awakenings in multiple ways simultaneously.I've been reading Nietzsche — Thus Spoke Zarathustra. His “God is dead” was not triumphalism; he meant that we, collectively, have killed the concept. And I find I'm glad we're moving away from the monotheistic, external, patriarchal God toward finding divinity within — moving away from intercessories. Which connects directly to the Hierophant reversed we had last week. The contracting is happening at every level.Monday, September 14 — The Venus Occultation. The Last Gate. The House-Raising Party.This is the day I most want to give space to.The Moon enters Scorpio and first opposes Chiron in Taurus before Chiron returns to Aries on Thursday. Scorpio digs deep; Chiron shows where the light gets in — the wounds around greed, materialism, our severed relationship with the senses and the earth. What does it mean to restore that balance? This is an ongoing excavation.The Sun in Virgo sextiles Mars in Cancer — Earth and water together, an opportunity for the guardian energy, the protective energy, the slow-and-meaningful energy to align with the Sun's call to purposeful, humble, stewardship-oriented action.And then: the Moon occults Venus.An occultation is like an eclipse — the Moon passes directly across the face of a planet, hiding it from view. We had the Jupiter occultation last week. Now Venus. And this is the last Moon-Venus conjunction (gate) before Venus goes retrograde — the last gate of this descent cycle.It happens at 2° Scorpio. Two is the number of the divine feminine: grace, cooperation, the receptive, the relational, the most powerful intuitive energy.Venus is conjunct Haumea — the Hawaiian creatrix goddess, the handle of Barbault's Basket, pure regeneration and rebirth. The Death card arrived in the cards this week. This is why.Venus is also square Pluto — death and rebirth energy, the shadow excavated for the buried treasure — and quincunx Neptune retrograde in Aries, making an aspect of adjustment: how have we lost connection with something essential in this long Martian-dominated era?That last point matters. The last Venus Star Point was at 2° Aries. This one is at 0° Scorpio. These are both Mars signs. And after this Scorpio Star Point — the last in our lifetimes — the Venus Star Point moves into Libra for over a hundred years, and then Pisces. Both Venusian signs. We are genuinely leaving a Martian era and entering a Venusian one. This occultation is a massive reset right at that threshold.The occultation runs from approximately 9:26am to 1:42pm Universal Time — check your local time equivalent, or simply look for when Moon and Venus are conjunct in your app.The Sabian symbol for 3° Scorpio (rounding up from 2°):A house-raising party in a small village. The village gathers not for entertainment but for the practical work of creating shelter. Many hands apply themselves to a single essential task, and the structure rises through coordinated effort. The image is purposeful and warm — a portrait of community focused on something that genuinely matters.The theme of this degree is collaborative intensity. The capacity to mobilize shared energy around a genuine need. The recognition that some structures require more than one person to build. There is a maturity here — in accepting support, and in offering it — so that what gets made is sturdy enough to last.Think of that in collective terms. Think of the Venus class. Think of community and what we're building together.The Omega symbol (Sandbach): A mysterious food, a small piece of which will satisfy hunger for days. Governed by the angel Rochel — lost and found, restitution. This degree possesses innate knowledge of what is needed to sustain life, versus what may be desired based on fantasies or addictive needs. There is something highly concentrated about this energy, so that what it may seem to be at first may be quite different from how it's experienced as it unfolds over time. It's hard to get to know, hard to assimilate, but any attempts to do so are well worth the effort.The Chandra symbol: Pigs being fed. Scorpio is the sign of desire. Overeating is often an attempt to fill what has been denied in other areas. At its best, this degree revels in what is taken in — love, a beautiful painting, a sunset, a bowl of mac and cheese. If not in deep and sincere touch with its true soul desires, it may binge chronically in an attempt to get something it never quite gets.This is the invitation of this occultation: what do you truly desire? What genuinely feeds your deepest needs? Not the addictive filling, not the binge seeking what it never quite gets — but the mysterious food, a small piece of which satisfies for days.I've been speaking with a friend about integrating Internal Family Systems work with astrology. The 8 C's of the Self: compassion, creativity, curiosity, confidence, courage, calm, connectedness, and clarity. And 5 P's: presence, persistence, perspective, playfulness, and patience. All of these are about coming into the Self — understanding yourself, accepting yourself, loving yourself — and from that place, bringing a completely different energy into the world. Rather than filling the hole. Rather than seeking from the outside what can only be found inside.After the occultation: the Moon conjuncts Haumea and squares Pluto. Then Venus conjuncts Haumea directly — the goddess of love meeting the goddess of regeneration at this threshold degree, in the deep water sign.We are being reborn.Tuesday, September 15 — Moon Gaining Light. Water Grand Trine. Neptune-Pluto Sextile.The Moon in Scorpio is gaining light now — we are past the new moon and entering the action phase. The Moon makes a water trine to Ceres — feeling our deepest needs, going very deep into our emotional world. Intense, but real.Venus at 3° Scorpio squares Pluto — she is moving into the underworld journey now. This is exactly what we'll track together in the class: Venus descending, confronting the shadow, finding the inner gold.A water grand trine forms: Moon in Scorpio, Asteroid Lilith in Cancer, Mars in Cancer, and Nessus in Pisces all in flowing conversation. Step into the interconnectedness. Wash away the old toxic patterns. These inherited poisons have been holding us back, and the water is dissolving them.Neptune and Pluto perfect another exact sextile — this ongoing aspect of collective transformation toward something more spiritual and interconnected. The building of something genuinely different is happening at the largest possible timescale, whether or not it's visible from inside the noise.The Moon squares Chariklo (helping write the new story) and sextiles the Sun — the first major Moon-Sun aspect since the new moon on the 10th. Earth and water. Creative energy coming from the depths.Wednesday, September 16 — Juno Stations Direct. Moon into Sagittarius. Hekate at the Crossroads.Venus is sextiled by Black Moon Lilith — the goddess of love and desire receiving support from the energy of the shamed and hidden wild feminine. Do the shame-and-vulnerability work. Brené Brown territory. What has been hidden in you? What has been shamed? That's what we're starting to surface as Venus approaches her retrograde.The Moon in Scorpio squares Hekate — so much retrograde energy in Aries, Hekate saying: we're not quite ready yet. The path forward involves the retrogrades. Venus and Mercury are both about to go retrograde through the same territory. After that, things will start to change in a big way — next year. But this is quite the process.The Moon reaches the anaretic 29° Scorpio and squares the Nodes at 11:48am Eastern — activating both eclipse points simultaneously. Purging more of the old attachments: to rules, to people, places, things, to the way things were. We cannot create the new until we've let go of a lot of the old.And then: the Moon enters Sagittarius. You may start to feel the shift — a little more get-up-and-go, a little more vision, a little more optimism. About time. The Sagittarius Moon shoots its arrows toward the future.Right after the ingress: Mercury in Libra squares Pholus — more things being revealed, the Pandora's box of our institutions still open. All the infighting globally, all the extremes — I genuinely believe we had to see all of this before we could create the new. The new is coming up underneath. It's just not visible from inside the chaos.The Sagittarius Moon opposes Sedna in Gemini (adapt or transform; communities renegotiating how they survive), trines Neptune, sextiles Pluto — the big agents of change, activated again.Juno stations direct. Her retrograde back into Capricorn has been reviewing our contracts with man-made laws, institutions, and structures — looking at what's out of balance, what needs to change. Now she starts moving back into Aquarius. New contracts. More meaningful ones. This is actually a significant shift.Thursday, September 17 — Chiron Returns to Aries. Moon Gains Light. Few Aspects.A quieter day in terms of number of aspects — but not in weight.Asteroid Lilith activates the water grand trine that has been building through the week — still washing out, still leaching the poisons, still saying we are not going back.The Moon in Sagittarius sextiles Mercury — opportunity for new ideas, new ways of thinking and communicating. The Moon is gaining light fast now.The Moon trines Saturn retrograde in Aries — what more old structures and self-limiting beliefs need to be released?And then, at 9:52pm Eastern: Chiron goes back into Aries. He'll be there until early 2027, revisiting territory he needs to complete before returning to Taurus for the longer stay.What does Chiron in Aries re-excavate? Wounds around the individual self, around identity, around who we are in ourselves. The message we received from the culture about what strength and individuality mean — rugged, power-over, domination — and the medicine of finding what genuine individual power actually looks like: coming from within, not over. We've been starting to find it. Chiron is going back to gather whatever bits need to be dug out before Taurus calls him back.Friday, September 18 — Venus Day. Ceres Squares Saturn. First Quarter Moon. Venus at the Basket Degree.Venus Day. And it delivers.Black Moon Lilith oscillates back into Sagittarius — freedom-restriction-freedom. The oscillating tension between the institutions' grip on us and the wild elemental self.Mercury in Libra squares Ceres in Cancer — what genuinely feeds us? What are our needs, and how do we take responsibility for meeting them? Not waiting for others to do it. This is the thesis of my Ceres book.Vesta and Eris meet again — devotion and focus meeting the original table-flipper. The most important place to flip the tables first is within. Those attachments to old rules, to needing someone else to tell you what to do or what to believe. You can have support. But being told what to think is different from being helped to understand.Mercury opposes Saturn — words and thoughts facing the structures and rules. The mythology of rugged individualism, manifest destiny, the hero's journey as the only journey. Write something new. Something more harmonious for everyone.Ceres squares Saturn at 13° Aries/Cancer — and this is an echo worth noting. When Ceres was discovered on January 1st, 1801, she was square Saturn in Leo — the sign of kings. I have always felt that her discovery chart encoded the eventual fall of kings and dominant leaders: Ceres, the Great Mother, at odds with the rules of the king. Now they square each other again, in cardinal signs. Ceres in Cancer: family, home, ancestors, the needs of the people. Saturn in Aries: rugged individualism, the old rules. Cardinals square: initiating something new. You may see another fall from grace around this day. The echo aspects are potent.The Sun in Virgo trines Juno at her station point — the Virgo Sun, wanting to do the right thing, in flowing conversation with our sacred contracts. More meaningful contracts are possible. This is the energy of building something sturdy.And: Venus is at 4° Scorpio — the first peak degree of Barbault's Basket. She is exactly at the degree where all four outer planets gathered in July. Venus leading the way, as always, into what's next.The day closes with the First Quarter Moon at 25° Sagittarius, squaring the Sun in Virgo. The action phase beginning in earnest. The crossroads.The Sabian symbol (26° Sagittarius): A flag-bearer in battle. This degree represents courageous dedication to principles bigger than yourself. The flag is not a tool of devastation — it's a symbol of shared values. Immutable signs with the Sun in Virgo: what is more meaningful? What is more useful? How do we create the future together around these bigger principles? Courage under pressure. Commitment to values. And the oxygen-mask wisdom: put yours on first, then put some personal wants aside for the greater good.The Omega symbol: A candle mysteriously undisturbed by wind. Sandbach titles this degree Beyond Mind. Thoughts are like wind — they push against everything and create turbulence. When you gain the power to detach from busy mind, there is an increasing steadiness that brings you closer to spiritual clarity. This degree carries a creative vision that is impervious to the agitations of inner voices.The Chandra symbol: Climbing the steps of the Pyramid of the Sun. To ascend — not by flying, but in a more substantial way, with something solid under your feet. This is about finding meaning and purpose and following the highest and clearest vision of it. Getting beyond what is shallow, superficial, and trivial can be arduous — but this meets the challenge with steadiness and purpose.Steadiness. Solid ground. A vision impervious to wind. A commitment to something bigger than yourself.That is your First Quarter Moon.Saturday, September 19 — Moon into Capricorn. Venus Receives the Moon's Grace. The Week Closes.The Moon moves into Capricorn overnight and closes the week with its early morning aspects.After the First Quarter, the Moon makes a fire trine to Chiron in Aries — just returned. Visionary, purposeful, the Sagittarius spirit meeting the medicine. What medicine do you need to create this vision? What healing is required for the steadfast purpose beginning to form?Juno has moved exactly one minute forward from her station — barely, but she's moving. New contracts are beginning.The Moon squares Eris and Vesta early — the tables are being flipped again, the inner flame is being tended. We are creating new structures. More revelations may surface today, including possibly the Epstein files re-emerging.In Capricorn, the Moon squares Neptune (retrograde in Aries) early in the morning — Neptune saying let go of the me-first attitude, the power-over energy. Create something genuinely new from here. And then the Moon makes a lovely unbroken flow trine to Venus — the Moon and Venus in earth and water, in gentle supportive conversation. All of this moving toward the retrograde. All of it connected.The Cards in DetailDeath — I Am Transition:A time of endings. Old lives, shared and beloved, are changing or gone. There may be some loss and pain this week — personally, culturally, collectively. Death and mourning is a process. Acceptance builds slowly as we lament and grieve for what was. But transformation beckons.Soon, you will start to feel the blood in your veins, and know that you are alive and have this big life journey to complete. In these extraordinary times that we are in.The Death card arrived at the same time as the Venus occultation conjunct Haumea. Regeneration, rebirth, the creatrix goddess. One cannot be separated from the other.Three of Torches (Wands) — I Am Enthusiasm:The Sagittarius energy is coming. You can feel it building from Wednesday onward — the arrow being drawn back, the vision beginning to form. The Three of Torches is that moment: enthusiasm. Grabbing it by the horns. You may feel less like lying on the mat in a quiet room — the life force returning.Seer of Torches, reversed — Reminder of Inner Radiance:Upright, the Seer of Torches is I Am Divine — the knowing that you are a divine being having a human experience, the natural inner radiance that doesn't need external validation. Reversed this week: you're probably not quite feeling this inner selfhood yet. You're not quite there yet with that inner divinity. That's okay. This is just a reminder: it's there. Look within. Notice your inner radiance, even just briefly. It hasn't gone anywhere.Lady of Perpetual Rebirth (Witch Oracle by Angie Sullins):Death comes for all of us — but this isn't a death card. It's a rebirth card.It's an invitation to clean and clear what needs to end, in order to welcome the new. What ideas or beliefs have become weighty, overwhelming, outdated? What thoughts no longer fit you? What convictions cause exhaustion or even illness when you embody them?Our Lady of Perpetual Rebirth is here to usher out the old and midwife the new.Pay special attention to your dreams. There are signs and symbols showing themselves to you right now that will indicate what wants to be loosened and released. The new vision, new awareness, new life that is circling you will also send out strong signals. Pay attention. Listen. Watch. Observe.This is the time to let go of what no longer serves.A witch can welcome death with the same enthusiasm a moth displays when flying into fire. She hurls herself towards her own endings, knowing her next beginnings live inside the fire of her passion — the heat of longing, calling her forward.Summing UpThe last Venus Gate before the retrograde — an occultation at 2° Scorpio, the divine feminine number, conjunct Haumea the regeneratrix, square Pluto, adjustment to Neptune. A house-raising party. A mysterious food that satisfies for days. Pigs being fed, or not, depending on whether they're in touch with their true soul desires.Juno stations direct. Chiron returns to Aries. Ceres and Saturn square at the echo of her discovery chart. The First Quarter Moon at the flag-bearer degree, the candle undisturbed by wind, the climbing of the pyramid with solid ground underfoot.And four cards that say: something is ending. The enthusiasm is coming back. Your inner radiance is there, even if you can't feel it yet. And the witch hurls herself toward her own endings, because she knows her next beginnings are already inside the fire.See you at the retrograde. Join me in the Heroine's Journey. You will not regret it. https://www.louiseedington.com/VenusRetrograde2026— LouiseAtlanta Astrology Association (MAAS) — September 17th: I'm presenting on Ceres and my book. First-time attendees can come free. Email me at louise@louiseedington.com if you'd like to attend.OPA Live — September 20th: A panel of three astrologers on the Venus retrograde. A wonderful preview if you're deciding whether to join the class.London School of Astrology Chiron Weekend — October 17th–18th: On Zoom, $99 (mostly to charity), recommended by Melanie Reinhart and Brian Clarke. I'll be covering Chariklo as part of my Chiron presentation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cosmicowlastrology.substack.com/subscribe
Share a commentTemptation doesn't walk into your life carrying a warning label. It shows you the highlight reel, then asks you to decide fast. We start with that brutal reality and follow it straight into one of the most sobering moments in Scripture: King David, at the peak of success, choosing comfort over duty, boredom over vigilance, and desire over wisdom, until one look becomes a chain of choices he can't control.We slow down in 2 Samuel 11 and connect the dots: why idleness makes us vulnerable, how lust escalates, and why David's private compromises set the stage for public collapse. The details matter, including the warnings he receives, the cold, transactional way the encounter is recorded, and the two-word message that forces consequences into the open. Along the way we talk plainly about adultery, sexual integrity, and the way our culture normalizes “no strings attached” while ignoring relational wreckage, financial loss, emotional despair, and even physical realities like sexually transmitted diseases.But we don't leave you with fear. We end with a hopeful strategy rooted in Christian discipleship: one passion may feel irresistible until a greater passion arrives. Drawing from Paul's words, we explore what it looks like to put off the old self, renew your mind, and put on the new self through a deeper love for Christ, God's Word, the church, and the people who are also thirsty for something real. If you want practical spiritual growth that doesn't sugarcoat temptation, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with what hit you hardest.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
Share a commentTemptation doesn't walk into your life carrying a warning label. It shows you the highlight reel, then asks you to decide fast. We start with that brutal reality and follow it straight into one of the most sobering moments in Scripture: King David, at the peak of success, choosing comfort over duty, boredom over vigilance, and desire over wisdom, until one look becomes a chain of choices he can't control.We slow down in 2 Samuel 11 and connect the dots: why idleness makes us vulnerable, how lust escalates, and why David's private compromises set the stage for public collapse. The details matter, including the warnings he receives, the cold, transactional way the encounter is recorded, and the two-word message that forces consequences into the open. Along the way we talk plainly about adultery, sexual integrity, and the way our culture normalizes “no strings attached” while ignoring relational wreckage, financial loss, emotional despair, and even physical realities like sexually transmitted diseases.But we don't leave you with fear. We end with a hopeful strategy rooted in Christian discipleship: one passion may feel irresistible until a greater passion arrives. Drawing from Paul's words, we explore what it looks like to put off the old self, renew your mind, and put on the new self through a deeper love for Christ, God's Word, the church, and the people who are also thirsty for something real. If you want practical spiritual growth that doesn't sugarcoat temptation, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with what hit you hardest.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
Share a commentA single line can expose an entire life: “Forbidden lust is like someone dying of thirst while begging for salt.” We start there, then zoom out to a headline-worthy cautionary tale, Marcus Antony and Cleopatra, where desire doesn't stay personal. It rewrites priorities, fractures trust, and leaves empires and families paying the bill long after the thrill is gone. Then we turn to the story that still grabs readers thousands of years later: King David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. One reason this passage hits so hard is that the Bible suddenly shifts into slow motion, almost forcing us to watch each choice. We talk through why David is most vulnerable when life is easy, why staying home from battle matters, and how a second look becomes a settled craving. Along the way we connect the dots back to Deuteronomy 17, where God warned kings not to multiply power, wealth, or wives, and we name the uncomfortable truth that compromise often looks “fine” right up until it isn't. We also unpack the messenger's built-in alarms: Bathsheba is someone's daughter, tied to David's inner circle, and the wife of Uriah, one of David's mighty men. When desire takes the wheel, logic, worship, and friendship get pushed aside. A sobering quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer helps frame what's happening: temptation thrives not only on rebellion, but on forgetfulness of God. If you want a clearer view of how temptation actually works, how integrity erodes, and what leadership failure teaches all of us, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who values honesty, and leave a review, then tell us: what early warning sign do you most need to take seriously?Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
Share a commentA single line can expose an entire life: “Forbidden lust is like someone dying of thirst while begging for salt.” We start there, then zoom out to a headline-worthy cautionary tale, Marcus Antony and Cleopatra, where desire doesn't stay personal. It rewrites priorities, fractures trust, and leaves empires and families paying the bill long after the thrill is gone. Then we turn to the story that still grabs readers thousands of years later: King David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. One reason this passage hits so hard is that the Bible suddenly shifts into slow motion, almost forcing us to watch each choice. We talk through why David is most vulnerable when life is easy, why staying home from battle matters, and how a second look becomes a settled craving. Along the way we connect the dots back to Deuteronomy 17, where God warned kings not to multiply power, wealth, or wives, and we name the uncomfortable truth that compromise often looks “fine” right up until it isn't. We also unpack the messenger's built-in alarms: Bathsheba is someone's daughter, tied to David's inner circle, and the wife of Uriah, one of David's mighty men. When desire takes the wheel, logic, worship, and friendship get pushed aside. A sobering quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer helps frame what's happening: temptation thrives not only on rebellion, but on forgetfulness of God. If you want a clearer view of how temptation actually works, how integrity erodes, and what leadership failure teaches all of us, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who values honesty, and leave a review, then tell us: what early warning sign do you most need to take seriously?Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
As we conclude the series of the Harvest, Pastor Greg invites us to consider the types of workers that Jesus is confident to send into the His harvest. They aren't the gifted ones - nor the more intelligent ones - or the ones who are the most willing and responsible. The workers that Jesus is confident to sent out are those who are governed by His spirit. Join us as we talk about living GOVERNED by the presence of God.
With the midterm elections on the horizon, will voters overcome a fraught electoral battlefield to show up at the polls? Threats to the electoral system such as polarization, misinformation, campaign finance, redistricting, and limits to the Voting Rights Act are reducing voters' trust. How can the system be rebuilt in a way that inspires confidence across the political spectrum? Heather Gerken leads a conversation with Rick Hasen, Janai Nelson, Sarah Isgur, and Ben Ginsburg. Gerken is president of the Ford Foundation; Hasen is a professor of law at UCLA; Nelson is President and Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund; Isgur is editor of SCOTUSblog; and Ginsburg is a political law advocate.
"Governed By Your Giving" taught by Pastor Alex PinedaScripture References:Exodus 25:1, 2, 8, 92 Corinthians 6:161 Corinthians 3:7-9James 1:3, 4 Jeremiah 17:5-7Fellowship recorded August 23, 2026The KHOW Podcast is a Christian podcast, focused on reading the Word of God (the Bible) and living out its principles. The KHOW Podcast is an extension of Kingdom House Of Worship Global. To find out more, visit khowglobal.com
20260823 Prophetic - Governed by Love (Kerry) by Melkbos Fellowship
Sunday August 9th, 2026: What does it actually mean for the Holy Spirit to be Lord—not simply present in our lives, but the governing presence of our entire existence?In this message, we trace the human desire for autonomy back to Eden and discover that the Kingdom offers a radically different kind of freedom. The first Adam reached for independence; Jesus revealed the surrendered life: “I can do nothing on My own.” True freedom is not the absence of lordship—it is life beneath the right Lord.Then, beginning in Romans 8, we explore the first two realities of a Spirit-governed life: no condemnation and freedom. His light is safe. The Holy Spirit does not expose what is hidden in order to shame us; He exposes what He intends to liberate. And where the Spirit is Lord, surrender does not diminish our humanity—it restores it.“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” — 2 Corinthians 3:17
[Verse 1]They built another website overnight,Put Wall Street pictures underneath the lights,A shiny little logo, a certificate too,A man you've never met says, “I've got something for you.”“Don't worry about trading, we've got experts inside,Just follow the signals, come along for the ride,Deposit your crypto, we'll handle the rest,Our artificial genius only picks the best.”They've got SEC written all over the screen,FINRA and FinCEN to make it look clean,But registration doesn't mean what they say,And somehow that detail gets hidden away.[Pre-Chorus]If the money was easy,If the profits were free,Why would some strangerNeed an investment from me?[Chorus]Wake up before you pay up,Learn before you lose,A fancy little dashboardDoesn't make the numbers true.Wake up before you pay up,Ask who holds the cash,Because the next amazing opportunityCould be the same old scam.New logo, new website,New professor with a plan,But education is the weaponThat can stop it where it stands.[Verse 2]“Follow our analysts — easy profits!” they say,“Unlimited potential!” — what could go astray?Professional traders with incredible gains,But ask for their credentials and nobody explains.Your balance keeps climbing, you're feeling alive,Ten becomes twenty, then twenty becomes five—Hundred thousand dollars glowing on your phone,But try taking it out and suddenly you're alone.“Pay another tax.”“Your account has been frozen.”“Upgrade to VIP.”“Your withdrawal wasn't chosen.”Funny how the problems only start to appearWhen you stop sending money and try getting it here.[Chorus]Wake up before you pay up,Learn before you lose,A fancy little dashboardDoesn't make the numbers true.Wake up before you pay up,Ask who holds the cash,Because the next amazing opportunityCould be the same old scam.New logo, new website,New professor with a plan,But education is the weaponThat can stop it where it stands.[Verse 3]They show you a certificate, framed up nice,Because official-looking paper has a psychological price,Colorado corporation — “See, we're legitimate!”But registering a company doesn't validate an investment.Then comes the alphabet marching in line:SEC, FINRA, MSB — everything looks fine,Until somebody bothers to check what they mean,And the regulatory story isn't quite what it seemed.One page says they're regulated,Another says “underway,”One says leverage comes tomorrow,Another sells it today.And buried in the contract, for everyone to see:“Governed by the laws of...[for example: Delaware], maybe?”[Breakdown]Wait.They forgot to finish the template.But you want me to send them my Bitcoin?[Heavy Chorus]WAKE UP BEFORE YOU PAY UP!CHECK BEFORE YOU SEND!DON'T LET A WHATSAPP STRANGERBECOME YOUR FINANCIAL FRIEND!WAKE UP BEFORE YOU PAY UP!QUESTION EVERY CLAIM!THE WEBSITE MAY BE DIFFERENT,BUT WE'VE SEEN THIS BLOODY GAME!Different company!Different coin!Different “expert”!Different name!Same greed.Same pressure.Same bloody game.[Bridge]Stop asking,“How much can I make?”Start asking,“How can I verify it?”Who owns the company?Who holds the funds?Who executes the trades?Where does the crypto run?Can I verify the broker?Can I verify the shares?Can I withdraw my moneyWithout paying something else?Don't show me screenshots.Don't show me your mate got paid.Don't show me numbers on an appThat somebody else has made.Show me evidence.[Verse 4]Because yesterday was BG Wealth,Tomorrow something new,Same promises recycledFor another trusting crew.They'll change the website address,They'll change the token name,They'll find another “professor”And restart the bloody game.And every time it collapses,Someone says, “How could we know?”But the warning signs were screamingLong before the money flowed.We cannot stop every scammer,We cannot close every door,But we can make their job much harderThan it ever was before.[Final Chorus]Wake up before you pay up,Learn before you lose,Nobody gets to pressure youInto something you can't prove.**Wake up before you pay up,Teach your family too,Because scammers lose their powerWhen their victims know the clues.New logo, new website,Let them dress it how they can—An educated investorIs a nightmare for a scam.[Outro]Before you invest...Check the company.Check the regulator.Check the people.Check the money.And if somebody promiseseasy profits with almost no effort...Don't ask how quickly you can get in.Ask why they're so desperate to get you in.Support the show
AI can hand you a polished outline, a full course draft, and a dozen “best practice” scenarios in seconds. The hard part is deciding whether any of it is worth a learner's time. Jackie sat down with James Gildrist, founder of Lighthouse L&D Consulting, to talk about the real work behind AI in learning and development: protecting meaning, judgment, and instructional quality when speed is the loudest promise in the room.James brings a simple, memorable framework from his iSpring Days 2026 session: DDQ, Discernment, Direction, and Quality. We unpack how discernment helps us separate what's truly needed from content bloat, how direction clarifies what AI should do versus what must remain human-led, and how quality standards keep eLearning and training experiences grounded in learner context, practice, feedback, and trust. Along the way, we connect the dots to a problem many instructional designers and educators are seeing right now: AI makes it easy to generate “everything,” while learners are scanning faster and burning out sooner.We also get real about the emotional side of adoption. A thoughtful audience question opens up the guilt and pressure people feel when AI is pushed top-down without time, resources, or support. We talk systems, collaboration, and why learning AI through a fun personal project can be the fastest way to build confidence that actually transfers back to work.If you care about human-centered learning design, AI guardrails, and keeping critical thinking alive in corporate training and education, you'll get practical language and next steps here. Subscribe, share this with a teammate, and leave a review so more L&D pros can find the conversation.
Today is Monday, Aug. 3. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
Today on the show, Joe breaks down Dr. Anthony Fauci's explosive appearance on Capitol Hill, where visible nerves and shaking hands told the real story before he even uttered a word. From Senator Josh Hawley calling out systemic obstruction to Senator Rand Paul delivering a searing indictment on how arrogance, secrecy, and censorship destroyed public trust, we expose the deep state's crumbling defense. Plus, we dig into the bizarre paper trail surrounding Fauci's federal pardon—specifically why it traces back to 2014, the exact same year the NIH approved grant funding for bat coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. As questions mount, we ask the hard question: a federal pardon might shield him from Washington, but are state prosecutors ready to step up?Former FBI agent, whistleblower, and podcaster Kyle Seraphin joins Joe in the studio to pull back the curtain on bureaucratic warfare and institutional decay. Seraphin reacts to Fauci's testimony, dissects the lingering skepticism surrounding Senator Mitch McConnell's staged "proof of life" photo ops, and dives into shocking CIA whistleblower allegations revealing illegal surveillance against current leaders like Tulsi Gabbard. Furthermore, Kyle brings his tactical background to the table to analyze the Charlie Kirk assassination attempt, questioning official narratives and breaking down the physical real-world capabilities required for such an operation.Joe confronts the glaring double standards reshaping American life. While everyday families struggle to get basic life-saving medications approved by insurance, taxpayer dollars across dozens of states are quietly funding 100% free gender-affirming surgeries through Medicaid. Meanwhile in New York, socialist policy takes center stage as Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushes government-run grocery stores—threatening small business survival while imposing selective, government-controlled product restrictions. Finally, as TPS expires for Haitian migrants and ICE agents face daily hostility on the ground, Joe takes a hard look at the reality of federal deportations and where the country heads next.
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Chris Hinkle, is a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent who served as a federal agent for 25 years. He led the FBI's Civil Rights Program in Mississippi.
Trump tried to steal the limelight and the valor of Spain at the World Cup, even as more troops died overseas; Stephen Miller regularly encourages ICE to be violent while Pete Hegseth pushes soldiers to be macho bullies. The leaders in this country are men with no center and no core. Now with the arrest of the Tate brothers in Miami, Trump gets a chance to extend his record of standing by sex pests and assaulters. Plus: Iran and the U.S. are dangerously escalating the war, ICE is going even more rogue, Maine Dems have a replacement for Platner, and generic ballot polling suggests voters aren't necessarily gravitating to Democrats—and the noisy DSA may have a lot to do with that.Bill Kristol joins special guest host Sarah Longwell.Show notes: Monday's "Morning Shots" Sam and Mark Hertling on the Iran strikes on an air base in Jordan Umberto Eco's "Ur-Fascism" piece Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code THEBULWARK at https://www.Ridge.com/THEBULWARK #Ridgepod
Donald Bowser helped set up the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and works as an international security and law enforcement advisor. “You want to fight Russia? Then what you need to do is fight corruption in Ukraine. Russia's greatest fear is to have a well-governed country next to it,” he told me. We also discussed the bombing in Monte Carlo targeting oligarch Vadym Iermolaiev, the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, and the appointment of a highly controversial figure, Oleksandr Poklad, who is now the acting chief of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). And how did he answer my question about whether President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is clean when it comes to corruption? Listen to our conversation. And if you enjoy what I do, please support me on Ko-fi! Thank you. https://ko-fi.com/amatisak
In today's Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart conclude their five-week journey through Proverbs 25 with a chapter-wide review of its most important lessons. From the king's court to the home, from our relationships with others to the condition of our own hearts, Solomon teaches that wisdom is living the right way, in the right measure, at the right time. Rick and Doc revisit the chapter's three great themes—measured living, skillful speech and relationships, and the disciplined inner life—showing how every proverb points to the formation of godly character. This summary brings together the practical wisdom of Proverbs 25 and reminds believers that the strongest life is built on humility, self-control, faithful obedience, and unwavering trust in God. Lesson 139-2026 Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart You can partner with us by visiting MannaNation.com, calling 1-888-519-4935, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961 MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today! www.megafire.world Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves! www.AmericanReserves.com It's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today! www.Amazon.com/Final-Day Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! www.books.apple.com/final-day Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. www.Sacrificingliberty.com
The American Radicals Podcast covers hereditary government, proposed legislation to end birthright citizenship, Americans using layaway for groceries, and tariff renewal to combat "forced labor." Check us out on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/09AZ2WuYnWbZ2941wsb6jW?si=76c005605dc64dc1 https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lindsey-graham-replacement-senate-south-carolina-governor/ https://www.banks.senate.gov/news/press-releases/banks-takes-action-on-supreme-courts-birthright-citizenship-ruling-introduces-citizenship-act-of-2026/ https://mcguire.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-john-mcguire-introduces-birthright-citizenship-clarification-act-2026 https://babin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=14088 https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/569/text https://www.cbsnews.com/news/americans-credit-card-debt-buy-groceries/ https://www.npr.org/2026/07/14/nx-s1-5892498/national-guard-deployment-dc-2029 https://thehighwire.com/editorial/eyes-on-the-road-camera-in-your-face-europes-surveillance-cars-are-coming-for-america/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/07/14/tariffs-are-still-taxes-americans/
The "consent of the governed" -- a phrase you have probably heard many times in America. Where did this concept first appear? We're going way back today on the program. Tune in for a brief history lesson here on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Why are the words and concept of the "consent of the governed" so important to America? Where do these words originate from? Tune in today to learn more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
What does the "consent of the governed" mean? Why do these words make America unique? Tune in today for a two minute history lesson right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
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Scripture defines the Christian life as governed by control—either by the flesh or by the Spirit. There is no neutral condition. Galatians 5 establishes this conflict. The flesh and the Spirit are not cooperative forces. They are opposing controls. Galatians 5:17 "For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh…" Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference.
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Brandon Waltens, is a Senior Editor at Texas Scorecard. He is the host of the essential, Daily Headlines at Texas Scorecard.
Why did America actually vote for independence on July 2nd, and who was the forgotten Italian patriot behind the words "all men are created equal"? Discover what most Americans were never taught about the Declaration of Independence as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. Why did fifty-six men lock themselves inside a sweltering room in Philadelphia, shut the windows to keep out royal spies, and sign a document that could have cost them everything? Most people believe the Declaration of Independence simply announced America's separation from Great Britain. It didn't. The Declaration answered one of the most important questions in political history: What gives any government the legitimate authority to rule? In this special America 250 episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the revolutionary philosophy that turned thousands of years of political thought upside down. Explore the timeless principles that became the American Creed, discover why the Declaration is far more than America's birth certificate, and learn why its ideas remain the foundation of liberty, constitutional government, and the American experiment 250 years later. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why America voted for independence on July 2nd and the real purpose behind the Declaration of Independence The forgotten story of Filippo Mazzei and how an Italian patriot helped inspire one of the most famous phrases in American history The true meaning of "all men are created equal," unalienable rights, and the American Creed Why liberty and freedom are not the same thing and why understanding the difference changes how we think about rights and government What truly binds Americans together and why the Declaration of Independence remains America's operating manual 250 years later The P.A.S. Report's America's Founding Series goes beyond the dates, names, and battles to uncover the ideas, philosophy, and sacrifices that gave birth to the United States. If this episode challenges the way America is understood, share it with family and friends because the principles of the Declaration have endured for 250 years only because each generation has chosen to preserve and pass them on. Topics Covered: Declaration of Independence, July 4th, Independence Day, America 250, American Creed, Thomas Jefferson, Filippo Mazzei, Natural Rights, Liberty vs Freedom, Founding Fathers Episode Chapters 01:30 The Declaration of Independence: What Most Americans Never Learned 02:30 The Revolutionary Idea That Changed Human History 05:39 The Real Purpose of the Declaration of Independence 11:18 Natural Rights, Natural Law & the American Creed 15:47 "We Hold These Truths": What Jefferson Really Meant 19:45 Liberty vs. Freedom: The Difference That Changes Everything 23:06 Consent of the Governed & the Right to Alter Government 25:06 Lives, Fortunes & Sacred Honor: What It Means to Be American
Discover the truth about faith! Andrew reveals that God doesn't need to approve your request. His power is already available to you today!
Episode Topic: Justice, Beneficence, and the "Well-Governed Society" How do individual actions harmonize to produce widespread prosperity? Examine the moral and economic frameworks defining a well-governed society to build a robust foundation for understanding civilization. Featured Speakers:James Otteson, University of Notre Dame Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/11bd6e. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled 1776: The Ideas that Made the Modern World.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.
Any time I hear anyone claim the Declaration of Independence is the greatest thing ever written, I got to wonder.... Has anyone read this pack of lies?
────────────────────────────────────────[00:43:07:15]SPLC Intel Director Funneled Donor Money to Her Neo-Nazi Lover for Years$140K flowed into accounts with a National Alliance leader; SPLC revived the dying group.────────────────────────────────────────[00:27:25:25]White House Ballroom Hits $600M in March 2025 Paperwork — Triple Public Quotes293M private, 155M Secret Service, 149M military; separate $1B sought for security.────────────────────────────────────────[00:44:04:07]Nonprofit Wins SCOTUS Case Striking Trump's Tariffs — Then Loses All Its DonorsLiberty Justice Center spent $3.5M on the case; firms like Costco wouldn't help, fearing retaliation.────────────────────────────────────────[00:56:50:19]Leaked 14-Point MOU Reportedly Drafted by US, Not IranAl Arabiya published it pre-signing; Knight cites the same trick used on Panama's MOU.────────────────────────────────────────[01:06:15:24]Trump Claims Authority to Hand Iran $300B: "I Have the Right to If I Want"No congressional authorization cited; figure traced to a disputed pre-revolution debt.────────────────────────────────────────[01:09:01:15]Israel Rejects Being Bound by Ceasefire, Vows to Keep Pushing Regime ChangeSmotrich calls the MOU bad for Israel; Lebanon strikes continue despite it.────────────────────────────────────────[01:18:05:08]Cotton Bill Subordinates US Intel-Sharing to Israel, Timed to Liberty AnniversaryPresident must disclose withheld intel to Senate; introduced on USS Liberty's 59th anniversary.────────────────────────────────────────[01:29:13:24]Trump's Iran Embargo Pulls 20% of World Oil Supply, Dwarfing 1973's Crisis1973 cut only 15% of US supply yet caused a decade of fallout; this one is global from day one.────────────────────────────────────────[01:32:50:15]National Debt Nears $40 Trillion — Interest Approaches Pentagon Budget SizeSalente: Trump can't risk rate hikes since debt service rivals defense spending.────────────────────────────────────────[01:35:38:03]Central Banks Repatriate Gold From US/UK, Accumulating at Dollar's ExpenseMost plan to raise gold holdings, hold steady on euros/yuan, pull away from dollar reserves. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
────────────────────────────────────────[00:43:07:15]SPLC Intel Director Funneled Donor Money to Her Neo-Nazi Lover for Years$140K flowed into accounts with a National Alliance leader; SPLC revived the dying group.────────────────────────────────────────[00:27:25:25]White House Ballroom Hits $600M in March 2025 Paperwork — Triple Public Quotes293M private, 155M Secret Service, 149M military; separate $1B sought for security.────────────────────────────────────────[00:44:04:07]Nonprofit Wins SCOTUS Case Striking Trump's Tariffs — Then Loses All Its DonorsLiberty Justice Center spent $3.5M on the case; firms like Costco wouldn't help, fearing retaliation.────────────────────────────────────────[00:56:50:19]Leaked 14-Point MOU Reportedly Drafted by US, Not IranAl Arabiya published it pre-signing; Knight cites the same trick used on Panama's MOU.────────────────────────────────────────[01:06:15:24]Trump Claims Authority to Hand Iran $300B: "I Have the Right to If I Want"No congressional authorization cited; figure traced to a disputed pre-revolution debt.────────────────────────────────────────[01:09:01:15]Israel Rejects Being Bound by Ceasefire, Vows to Keep Pushing Regime ChangeSmotrich calls the MOU bad for Israel; Lebanon strikes continue despite it.────────────────────────────────────────[01:18:05:08]Cotton Bill Subordinates US Intel-Sharing to Israel, Timed to Liberty AnniversaryPresident must disclose withheld intel to Senate; introduced on USS Liberty's 59th anniversary.────────────────────────────────────────[01:29:13:24]Trump's Iran Embargo Pulls 20% of World Oil Supply, Dwarfing 1973's Crisis1973 cut only 15% of US supply yet caused a decade of fallout; this one is global from day one.────────────────────────────────────────[01:32:50:15]National Debt Nears $40 Trillion — Interest Approaches Pentagon Budget SizeSalente: Trump can't risk rate hikes since debt service rivals defense spending.────────────────────────────────────────[01:35:38:03]Central Banks Repatriate Gold From US/UK, Accumulating at Dollar's ExpenseMost plan to raise gold holdings, hold steady on euros/yuan, pull away from dollar reserves. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
I have three guests joining me on the podcast this week: Hayden and Jackson Paul, the creators behind The Stick of Joseph, a popular YouTube channel dedicated to exploring the ancient roots and cultural impact of the Book of Mormon and David J. Butler (D. John Butler), an accomplished author, attorney, and entrepreneur who serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Plain & Precious Publishing.Hayden, Jackson, and Dave were in the UK to interview biblical scholar Margaret Barker, and I had the chance to catch up with them. We dive into the true purpose of scripture, the pitfalls of living in a hyper-digital world, and how to transition from a casual religious life into a deeply prayerful, authentic relationship with God.Some highlights from this episode include:The Lens of the Book of Mormon: The guys share their perspective on why the Book of Mormon shouldn't be viewed as the "Robin to the Bible's Batman," but rather as the foundational lens through which all other scripture should be read.The Digital "Portal to Hell": A candid conversation on how the hyper-fast context shifts of modern social media are actively eroding our memory, destroying sacred time, and cheapening real-world human relationships."Be Sufficiently Humble to Aim Sufficiently Low": Practical, brick-by-brick advice on how to revive a hollow or struggling religious life using incremental improvements rather than burning out on short-lived religious fervor.An Answer to Someone's Prayer: Jackson shares a powerful, raw experience from their studio parking lot about the exact moment he chose to stop trying to "wiggle out" of the Spirit's promptings and humanized his faith for a total stranger.Governed by Ten or Ruled by a Thousand: A breakdown of how society's shift toward secularism removes self-governance, inevitably leading toward a more heavily mandated and totalitarian world.You can find more of their work at the following links:The Stick of Joseph: https://thestickofjoseph.com/ and www.youtube.com/@thestickofjoseph Latter Daily Saints: www.youtube.com/@LatterDailySaints Plain & Precious Publishing: https://plainandpreciouspublishing.comFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.
From cracked data foundations to multi-agent AI, Starburst Data's co-founder shares hard-won lessons on getting the right data, not just more of it.Topics Include:Matthew Fuller, co-founder and VP of Product at Starburst Data, joins the show.Starburst is built on Trino, a fast SQL engine for federated data queries.Their platform lets users query data across lakes, stores, and databases seamlessly.Governed "data products" give organizations access to their full data estate in context.A strong data foundation is essential before any AI use case can succeed.AI doesn't create data problems — it exposes the cracks already there.Common mistake: assuming everyone in an org defines "customer" or "revenue" the same way.More data isn't always better — getting the right data is what matters.Customers include HSBC, Comcast, Zalando, ZoomInfo, and DBS, many running on AWS.AWS partnership spans technical support, SLA reliability, and proactive product briefings.Advice for product leaders: always anchor new technology back to the customer problem.2026 will be defined by specialized multi-agents working together autonomously.Participants:Matt Fuller – Co-Founder, Vice President of Product, Starburst DataSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
Ensure your tenant configuration doesn't drift from defined security and compliance requirements with Microsoft Entra Tenant Governance. Capture configuration as code across 200+ resource types in Entra, Intune, Exchange, Teams, Defender, and Purview. Turn that snapshot into a Monitor. It scans for drift every six hours and flags every policy change. Extend control to the tenants you don't fully see today. Entra Tenant Governance surfaces them automatically through B2B, multi-tenant app, and billing signals. Request governance with role-based templates. Complete the secure approval handshake in the Entra admin center, then administer the governed tenant from a single browser using the roles forged in that handshake. Jeff Staiman, Microsoft Entra Principal Product Manager, shares how to bring every tenant under one governance model. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Prevent tenant configuration drift 00:57 - Create a configuration baseline 02:23 - Detect configuration drifts 03:08 - Identify related tenants to govern 04:05 - Governed tenants 05:01 - Incoming request 06:17 - Set up monitoring 07:40 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started at https://aka.ms/EntraTenantGovernance Restrict tenant's connections at https://aka.ms/TenantQuarantine ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Recently, the Department of Justice has been suing states for not turning over voter registration data that the feds have no legal authority to. Several federal courts have told the DOJ to go pound sand. How many states have simply handed over their data rather than protect the rights of their citizens? Based on what I've seen, the USA is barely a republic anymore...
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Recently, the Department of Justice has been suing states for not turning over voter registration data that the feds have no legal authority to. Several federal courts have told the DOJ to go pound sand. How many states have simply handed over their data rather than protect the rights of their citizens? Based on what I've seen, the USA is barely a republic anymore...
Pastor Wayne Van Gelderen shares biblical truth that will bring hope and comfort in these uncertain days. May we draw closer to God through this time and impact those around us for eternity. https://fallsbaptist.org https://baptistcollege.org https://www.theegeneration.org https://ontovictorypress.com If you'd like to support this ministry - https://fallsbaptist.org/give/
Share a commentA list of rules can feel like relief. You can measure yourself, compare yourself, and quiet the anxiety of not knowing where you stand. But that same checklist can quietly hollow out the Christian life, replacing prayerful wisdom with box-ticking and swapping dependence on the Holy Spirit for a craving for clearer boundaries.We walk through Paul's explosive line from Romans 6: you are not under law but under grace. We break down what that actually means in everyday discipleship: we are no longer chasing God's approval through law-keeping, we are no longer living under the law's eternal penalty, and we are no longer driven by law as our core motivation. Grace is not moral laziness. Grace is the dynamic power of God that saves and instructs, shaping holiness from the inside out.From there we contrast legalism and grace in practical terms. Legalism obsesses over external compliance while grace aims at internal character. Legalism is built on rules while grace is built on relationship with Jesus Christ. Legalism settles for conformity while grace pursues real transformation. We also offer simple guidelines for navigating gray areas where Scripture is silent, and we name the danger of “boundary markers” that masquerade as spiritual maturity.We close with the difference that matters most: legalism produces fear and more guilt, while grace produces fellowship with God and gratitude that fuels obedience, illustrated by Matthew Henry's unforgettable response to being robbed. If you've ever felt trapped between harsh rule-keeping and careless freedom, this conversation will help you find the better way. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with one area where you want to live more from grace.Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
Share a commentA list of rules can feel like relief. You can measure yourself, compare yourself, and quiet the anxiety of not knowing where you stand. But that same checklist can quietly hollow out the Christian life, replacing prayerful wisdom with box-ticking and swapping dependence on the Holy Spirit for a craving for clearer boundaries.We walk through Paul's explosive line from Romans 6: you are not under law but under grace. We break down what that actually means in everyday discipleship: we are no longer chasing God's approval through law-keeping, we are no longer living under the law's eternal penalty, and we are no longer driven by law as our core motivation. Grace is not moral laziness. Grace is the dynamic power of God that saves and instructs, shaping holiness from the inside out.From there we contrast legalism and grace in practical terms. Legalism obsesses over external compliance while grace aims at internal character. Legalism is built on rules while grace is built on relationship with Jesus Christ. Legalism settles for conformity while grace pursues real transformation. We also offer simple guidelines for navigating gray areas where Scripture is silent, and we name the danger of “boundary markers” that masquerade as spiritual maturity.We close with the difference that matters most: legalism produces fear and more guilt, while grace produces fellowship with God and gratitude that fuels obedience, illustrated by Matthew Henry's unforgettable response to being robbed. If you've ever felt trapped between harsh rule-keeping and careless freedom, this conversation will help you find the better way. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with one area where you want to live more from grace.Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Every kingdom in the ancient Near East had a king. The Philistines said no thanks. Instead, they brought something from the Aegean: five cities, five lords, collective rule. Their rulers weren't called kings. They were called seranim, a word linguists connect to the Greek tyrannos. They met in council, argued, voted, and overruled each other. When the people of Ekron disagreed with their king's pro-Assyrian policy, they put him in chains and mailed him to Jerusalem. When a commoner whose name literally meant "the Greek" seized the throne of Ashdod through popular uprising, the old Aegean identity was still alive after five centuries. But that happened even though their DNA had become completely local. We explore the paradox. NEW PODCAST: American Evangelicals - A History PodcastA thoughtful, deep dive into one of the most talked-about movements in American history.Support the show
We can often feel like we're living as hypocrites. We want to live in a righteous way, but something in us keeps pulling us towards sin. In this second sermon of the Romans 8 series, we hone in on verses 5-13 as we look at this hidden battle raging within us. We will also explore what it means for us to be under the full governance of the Spirit.
We can often feel like we're living as hypocrites. We want to live in a righteous way, but something in us keeps pulling us towards sin. In this second sermon of the Romans 8 series, we hone in on verses 5-13 as we look at this hidden battle raging within us. We will also explore what it means for us to be under the full governance of the Spirit.
If Only YPF's Bylaws Had Been Governed by Texas Law And… poof! The sound of a $16 billion judgment going up in smoke. We talk about the Second Circuit's decision in the YPF case, which we read largely as a way to make an excessively large judgment disappear without ruling on any difficult (and recurring) issues of US law. YPF's shareholders got screwed, but then again their rights were governed by Argentine law. Even in foreign courts, it is hard to win when the sovereign gets to set the rules. We also talk about those fun-lovin' Texas legislators. Pardner, everything's bigger in Texas. Except the pre-judgment interest rate. That there is just a whole lot smaller. Has been for 30 some years. Producer: Leanna Doty
Vibe coding: give AI a description of what you want, the model writes the code, you ship it, and then you hope for the best. It works great for side projects, but it can fall apart the moment you point an AI agent at production infrastructure. Today, William and Eyvonne sit down with John Capobianco,... Read more »
Vibe coding: give AI a description of what you want, the model writes the code, you ship it, and then you hope for the best. It works great for side projects, but it can fall apart the moment you point an AI agent at production infrastructure. Today, William and Eyvonne sit down with John Capobianco,... Read more »
The episode identifies a structural shift in the evaluation and deployment of AI within organizations: decision-making is now driven by governance, control, and auditability rather than by features or capabilities of AI tools. This mechanism is anchored in the need for defendable practices amidst heightened scrutiny from institutions, regulators, and insurers. The change is observable in companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI, as well as in regulatory and procurement activities tracked by outlets like The New York Times and Business Insider, signaling that market adoption is tightly coupled to liability, enforcement, and institutional risk visibility. A primary area of evidence is cybersecurity, where state-sponsored attackers have leveraged AI to automate infiltration attempts, according to reporting on Anthropic's disclosures concerning Chinese actors targeting dozens of companies and agencies. The same sources note that Anthropic's AI identified over 500 previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities in open-source software, demonstrating increased operational tempo and automation on both sides of the cybersecurity equation. In procurement, declining app download metrics for Claude, following its involvement in U.S. security policy narratives, showcase how reputational and geopolitical risk can quickly alter adoption patterns. Additional developments reinforce this trend. Machine learning conferences have systematically audited and penalized the use of AI-generated peer review, leading to hundreds of paper rejections and mass article retractions, according to Semaphore and Nature. On the hardware front, HP, AMD, and Intel are collaborating to address BitLocker vulnerabilities via an industry standard rather than proprietary features, illustrating how vendors are responding to systemic risk through structural controls and standards. Channelholic's references to workforce limitations underscore that automation's workload cannot be absorbed by labor alone. For MSPs and IT service providers, these developments mean the core value proposition shifts from offering AI tools to governing their use, ensuring full documentation, traceability, and defensibility. Failure to treat this as a governance issue leads to underpricing, overlooked controls, and transfer of liability for autonomously executed actions. Providers must now develop acceptable use policies, audit AI agent activity logs, and systematically vet vendors on audit trail, policy, and breach notification—otherwise risking exclusion from regulated deals and exposure to contractual and compliance penalties. 00:00 The Visibility Problem 03:45 Platform Lock-In 06:30 Governed or Liable 09:35 Why Do We Care? Supported by: CometBackUp and TimeZest