Podcasts about Grass valley

In Part 2 of the Habits series, April continues the powerful conversation on how to design your day (and life) through the lens of high-performance habits. While Part 1 focused on tools and awareness, this episode takes it further with implementation strategies that help you automate your success—no extra motivation required. Key Takeaways: Discover how environment design can make or break your habits. Learn to stack habits effectively and create powerful daily routines. Replace “decision fatigue” with automated excellence. Understand the neurological patterns that lock in habits for good. Learn the mindset shift that keeps you consistent even on low-energy days. Action Items: Do a habit audit: What's automated? What requires too much mental load? Apply habit stacking: Anchor a new habit to something you already do. Adjust your physical and digital environments to support success. Practice grace but also discipline—remind yourself why you started. Featured Quotes: “Don't rely on discipline alone—build systems that do the heavy lifting.” “Your habits are creating your future, whether you realize it or not.” What's Next: You've got the tools. You've got the awareness. Now take action. Design your habits, and you'll design your results. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes that build on high-performance routines, mindset shifts, and behavior hacks that move the needle.   --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders?

A 35 year old man was arrested on Monday after trying to run over another man with his vehicle following a heated argument.

By some estimates, 4000 people took the streets in Grass Valley on Saturday to show their displeasure with the Trump administration.   

In this first installment of the Habits series, April debunks the myth that motivation is the key to achieving your goals. Whether you're launching a business, writing a book, or committing to your health, the secret isn't motivation—it's habits. April dives into how to build better habits that stick, eliminate the ones that derail your progress, and use simple tools to drive long-term success. Key Takeaways: Identify your current habits—good and bad—and evaluate the true payoff of each. Learn why Keystone Habits like making your bed set the tone for the day. Decrease the friction around good habits and increase it around bad ones. Use easy, powerful tools like phone alarms and reward systems to stay consistent. Understand how "temptation bundling" can make positive habits more enjoyable. Action Items: Reflect on a time when you had a great habit that worked. What made it effective? Name your bad habits and recognize the hidden reward behind them. Start creating Keystone Habits with small wins every morning. Label phone alarms with inspiring phrases that cue your new behaviors. Set up a reward system so your brain wants to keep showing up. Featured Quotes: “You don't need more motivation. You need better systems and consistent habits.” “If we can identify it, we can rewire it.” Recommended Reading: Atomic Habits by James Clear — Buy here The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg — Buy here Stay Tuned: Don't miss Part 2, where we build on this foundation and dig deeper into how to automate success and master long-term behavior change. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders?

The Center for the Arts' most recent Executive Director Amber Jo Manuel left in February and the position has remained vacant ever since. Curtain Call hosts Joyce Miller and Cy Musiker sat down with Center Board Chair Martin Polt to ask how the search for new leadership is going.

You can read the official proclamation on the city's website.

Recent information sent to the Sheriff's Crime Tip form led to the arrest of two Grass Valley residents on multiple drug charges. 

If you've ever found yourself panicking over a slow sales month and spiraling into self-doubt—this episode is for you. April takes us behind the scenes of a real coaching conversation with a business owner convinced her business was falling apart... only to discover, it was just a predictable cycle. In this episode, you'll learn how to stop reacting emotionally to every dip, zoom out to see your patterns, and plan your growth accordingly. Because your business isn't broken—it might just be winter. What You'll Learn: Why most small business owners are blind to their own business cycles The difference in mindset between a $3M company and a $10M+ company How to track patterns to reduce panic and plan more strategically What to stop doing when things get slow How your emotional state is tied to your P&L (and how to cut that cord) Golden Quotes: “Profits up? I'm a genius. Profits down? I should've gone to law school.” “You're not screwing up your business. You're just in a cycle. Don't burn the house down.” “Strong marketing makes for easy sales. Weak marketing makes for hard sales.” “Don't try to fix everything from street view. Step back—look from the satellite view.” Action Steps: Zoom Out: Review your sales and lead data from the past 2–3 years. Spot trends—your slow seasons, your peaks. Plan With the Cycle: Use slow months for R&D, training, or backend projects. Don't launch major systems when you're in a sales sprint. Know Your Triggers: Recognize when you start to spiral emotionally. Your business isn't broken—your expectations might just be misaligned. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders?

The Honey Hills Fest takes place June 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th at multiple venues throughout Nevada City and Grass Valley. Learn more on Instagram: @TheHoneyHillsFest.In cannabis news, local cannabis researcher, mentor, educator, advocate and CBD pioneer Wade Laughter passed away on Wednesday, June 4th. 

“That thing that made you weird? It's your superpower now.” In this episode, Michael Dargie chats with illustrator, animator, and all-around macabre misfit Ben Walker-Storey. From his spooky spot in Grass Valley, California—known for gold rushes and now monster sketches—Ben opens up about his life as a creator navigating ADHD, artistic reinvention, and DIY horror storytelling. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. Ben is the creative force behind Cheap Chills Fan Club, an online brand that's part creepy, part kitsch, and fully him. He draws, designs, animates, curates, and riffs on everything from vintage goths to B-movie monsters, often through alter ego “Roman Candelabra”—a persona born out of pandemic-era content making and camera anxiety. Together, they explore Ben's childhood obsession with He-Man and horror flicks, the joyful weirdness of mid-century design, and how his awkward 14-year-old self inspired his favourite character, Grigor. From live-streamed sketch sessions to animated shorts and a newly rebooted podcast, Ben's doing it all on his own freaky, funny terms. Whether it's making weird T-shirts, studying bad transfers of Day of the Triffids, or drawing 80s goths from yearbook photos, Ben is a creative rebel worth watching (and listening to). You'll laugh, you'll nod, you'll probably want to draw something after. Quotable quotes “The world doesn't care about you—and that's a good thing.”  “I can't do things another way. I literally can't.” “Roman Candelabra just popped into my head. It was perfect.” “Grigor is me at my most awkward—he's my most honest character.” “That thing that made you weird? It's your superpower now.” Episode highlights Gold Country Life | Ben lives where the gold rush began—jeans might be the new treasure What's Ben Up To? | Goths, monsters, T-shirts, and animated dreams Clip Studio Love | Why Ben left Procreate for a better creative workflow ADHD & Art | Why rebellion and creative obsession go hand-in-hand He-Man Changed Everything | Where Ben's character obsession began Enter Grigor | The awkward devil-boy mascot of Ben's empire Under the Skin | The horror movie that broke Ben (in a good way) Seagull Baby | Imagining how parenthood affects horror response What the World Should Know | No one's watching you—do your weird thing Advice for Rebels | Patience, authenticity, and leaning into the awkward Roman Candelabra | The goth alter ego that gave Ben creative freedom Where to Find Ben | Cheap Chills Fan Club, Instagram, YouTube, and more Links from the episode Ben Walker-Storey on Instagram (https://instagram.com/cheapchillsfanclub) Cheap Chills Fanclub Website (https://cheapchillsfanclub.com) Cheap Chills Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cheap-chills-on-art-and-monsters/id1322125727) Hosted by: Michael Dargie THEREBELREBELPODCAST.COM | LINKEDIN.COM Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com

Music photographer Henry Diltz's pictures of popular musicians of the sixties and seventies defined the musical landscape of that time. Now he brings his show Behind the Lens to Grass Valley. Sherrie Cunningham spoke to Diltz while he set up for his Friday evening show.

Jeff Spies is organizing The Solar Roots Party in Grass Valley California on October 24-26 at the Grass Valley Fairgrounds. This will be the fun event of the decade for the solar industry, and all are invited. Party with the solar legends that helped start the solar industry. There will be 2 viewings of the Solar Roots – The Pioneers of PV movie which was produced by Jeff Spies. Jeff is my favorite Solar historian, and he knows the history. Become part of history and have a great time doing it at this party.   Topics covered: Overview of the documentary film, Solar Roots: The Pioneers of PV AEE Solar www.test-shop.aeesolar.com Birth of Solar Pioneer party Filming the Solar Pioneers Purpose of the film Early PV Panel Costs Origins of Solar Industry and Culture Hippies and their solar story Electrochemical Reaction ARCO Solar Module Cell Evolution ARCO 16-2000 ARCO 16-2300 Charge controller Self regulating system Lead acid battery Edmond Becquerel Albert Einstein Solar Energy Wisdom Hippie Magic Solar Roots Party Details Importance of solar educators RE+ in Vegas www.re-plus.com Solar Industry Market Solar tax credit risk Tax credit restrictions Jeff's Commitment to the Industry Sean's Book Gets a Strong Endorsement   Find out more on: Planet Plan Sets Website: www.planetplansets.com Solar-Roots Website: www.solar-roots.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean

In this raw and hilarious episode of PivotMe, April shares an intensely personal story—her tattoo horror story. But beneath the ink and regret lies a powerful message about people-pleasing, distraction, and the cost of staying silent in critical moments. From battling through a brutal year to permanently marking her comeback on her body, April takes us through a decision made during emotional exhaustion and what it taught her about boundaries, voice, and recovery. Key Takeaways:

In this powerful episode of PivotMe, April unpacks the concept of "Touching the Dream"—inspired by Ed Mylett—and what it really means to live into your future life now. Sharing stories from her own life, from paddleboarding in Lake Tahoe to watching her kids play on a private beach, April walks us through how visualizing success and brushing up against it in small, tangible ways actually rewires our belief system. You don't need to wait until you've “made it” to feel what your dream life is like—you can live part of it now. Key Takeaways:

EVERYDAY DISCIPLES S1:E5Following the way of Jesus in everything, everywhere, every day. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” - Mark 1:17 Welcome to the Everyday Disciples podcast, where we discuss what it means to follow Jesus's example in everything, everywhere, and every day. This month, we are talking with Steve Dang about what it means to be connected in community. SHOW NOTESWHAT IS COMMUNITY?The working definition we are going off of for community is: following in the way of Jesus together. We see community as disciples of Jesus following in the way of Jesus together. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”  Acts 2:42  WHERE CAN WE START?Who are people already in your life that you can be intentional about pursuing and doing life together?Be the friend you wish you had.Build trust by giving trust.Communicate what you are counting on someone for.Keep Jesus at the center.PRACTICES FOR THE MONTH:START WHERE YOU ARE.  - Invest in the friendships and connections you already haveSHARE A MEAL/COFFEE AND YOUR STORY WITH SOMEONEFIND A WAY TO SERVE ALONGSIDE OTHERSRESOURCES:“One Another” Passages - https://tpcc.secure2.agroup.com/files/uploads/59OneAnothers.pdf Everyday Disciples is a production of Crossroads Church located in Grass Valley, California. 

On May 19th, demolition of the 24 year old Condon Skatepark began, paving the way for a new park. But it didn't happen quietly or without fanfare. A group of skate locals, morose over the destruction of what they view as the better park, gathered to partake in a collective mourning for the place many call home. KVMR's Kelley Rees shared this report from the scene.

Life's always on TAP! And the last month has been filled with adventures, some BS, and other things that need venting and opinion sharing from yours truly. A quickie of an episode, but I go over my hatred for the Final Destination franchise, an epic visit to the Celtic Festival in Grass Valley, Trash Bag basketball, the Warriors blundering, and a start to a new SANDWICH RELIGION. Figure out what the hell I mean by all this by TAPing in at trialandaaron.com, Apple Podcasts, and YoutTube. . . . #thetap #trialandaaronpodcast #celticfestival #celtic #basketball #warriors #life #lifeontap

Most people live in the "just enough" zone—asking for the bare minimum they think they can get. But what if the key to extraordinary success lies in making unreasonable asks? In this electrifying episode, April dismantles the fear holding you back from demanding what you truly deserve, sharing jaw-dropping stories of bold requests that changed lives (like Siri Lindley training with Olympians, or Mike securing a $50M loan). You'll learn why someone half as qualified as you will outearn you today simply because they asked for more, and how to reframe rejection as a stepping stone. Key Takeaways:

Skaters of all ages showed up to Tuesday night's Grass Valley City Council meeting hoping to convince the council to halt the demolition of the Condon Skatepark. KVMR's Lydia Thomas shared this report. 

Marketing agencies are begging you to run LinkedIn ads. Here's why that might be the worst $5,000 you'll ever spend. April breaks down the exact conversation where she stopped a client from blowing his ad budget—and the 3 foundational fixes he needed first. Key Takeaways:

Last week we had a fatal accident at KGOO. We have no information yet but I was planning to meet the pilot to begin instrument training and I think there are some valuable initial takeaways. Let's discuss them for the sake of learning.  Fly Your Best! Jason

What if your $5 could plant the seed for the next great community leader? In this deeply personal episode, April Garcia shares the beer-with-Mike story that sparked ElevateUs—a 501(c)(3) turning small actions into generational change. Discover how mentorship + opportunity create chain reactions that transform entire communities. Key Moments:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and our local library is marking the occasion by organizing an event highlighting all the mental health resources available locally. KVMR News Correspondent Kelley Rees spoke with Brittany Blake, the Adult Programming Coordinator at the Grass Valley library to get the details. 

Welcome to Lunacy; where we discern the sacred from the insane and admit that whether we like it or not, we are all profoundly affected by the cycles of the moon.Today on LUNACY, I interview my dear friend Jordan Trujillo on the importance of Men's Work.  We dive into the current need for men to relate to each other in different age brackets coming out of the industrial revolution, the need for men's initiations, and the importance of healing wounds so as not to pass them on.  Much of our conversation is around building brotherhood and how necessary that is to combat isolation and depression.  We discuss the pitfalls of material success without purpose.  Jordan talks about the miracle of being a new Dad.  Finally, there's an invitation to join the Sacred Sons Embodied Masculine Experience in the Grass Valley, CA area May 1st-4th.   I welcome your thoughts on this episode! Comment on Youtube or find me on Instagram!***********************I'm Geoff Eido. Join me each week for interviews and insights intended to shine a light on the darkness, like the full moon in the forest.   • "Lunacy" Podcast  ***********************Explore our other video content here on YouTube, where you'll find more insights into what is the truth about Mary Magdalene, along with relevant social media links.YouTube:    / @geoffeido3155  website: www.geoffeido.comSoundCloud:   / geoff-eido  Spotify: https://open.spotify.c...Bandcamp: https://geoffeido.band...Instagram: @geoffeido   Facebook:   / geoffeido   info@geoffeido.com Geoff Eido. Join me each week for interviews and insights intended to shine a light on the darkness, like the full moon in the forest.Support the show

NCSO deputies discovered the body of 63-year-old Patrick McCaffree buried on a Grass Valley property while conducting a welfare check. 

Mark Twain famously said, "Eat a live frog first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day." In this episode, April Garcia dives into why tackling your hardest task first is the ultimate productivity hack—and how to stop letting procrastination drain your mental energy. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Frog Theory – Your "frog" is the task you dread most. Avoiding it costs more energy than doing it. ✅ Fear vs. Reality – Most frogs take less than 20 minutes to complete (but feel massive in your mind). ✅ Frogs Multiply – Ignored tasks breed mental clutter and distraction. High performers eat theirs fast. ✅ The 20-Minute Rule – If it feels overwhelming, start with just 20 minutes. Momentum kills resistance. Action Steps:

That "pretty good" hire you just made? It could be costing you 3X their salary in hidden losses. April reveals why most businesses accidentally hire for failure, and the exact framework she uses to build teams that 10X company value. Key Insights:

Cynthia Levesque and Abby Richards have organized a place where local queer youth can go to that isn't home, school or work. 

Today on KPFA Radio's Women's Magazine Lisa Dettmer  talks to three Queer farmers of color, Oriana Bolden, Loa Niumeitolu and Kellee Matsushita-Tseng about how we can create alternative spaces to sustain us during this newest round of fascism.  While  Trump is orchestrating a neoliberal collapse  and we weather  the constant barrage of attacks on our lives we need to create alternative communities rooted in the land.   But our capitalist  industrial model of growing and consuming food is contributing to both climate change and social inequity and unfortunately large agro industrial farming is not that  different than plantation farming. industrial capitalism is undermining our ability to build sustainable food systems for all.  98% of Farm Land is controlled by white people and  many  argue that alternative economies—including alternative food networks—continue to benefit middle class white folks, while further marginalizing communities of color and low-income folks.  So today I am going to talk to 3 Queer farmers who are  creating  farms and gardens farming for BIPOC and low income and Queer people which is so important to  creating a truly just movement for food sovereignty and  is so important right now to help create alternative communities that can sustain us when we can not count on government grants or financial support reminding us that  we will need to create   independent grassroots movements rooted in the land  where we can be sustained with food and well being and   where we can create our  own systems for  mutual aid and an alternative non extractive non exploitive economic and eco system.  Today we talk  to 3 farmers who are doing that.   Oriana Bolden  is a Black, queer, filmmaking farmer located in Grass Valley, CA, where Oriana  stewards medicinal herbs, edible flowers and long-celebrated, but “forgotten” herbs, spices and indigenous foods that are local and ecologically and culturally important.  And we talk to Loa Niumeitolu, who  is a Tongan poet, community organizer, educator and urban farmer. She is the director of Planting Oceania, a Pacific Islander collective that plants their ancestral foods and medicine for self determination and to heal from the destructions of colonization.. planting Oceania plants on the unceded territories of Lisjan and Raymatush tribes.”    And lastly we talk to Kellee Matsushita-Tseng who  is a yonsei, 4th generation queer japanese-chinese american, living and farming on unceded territory of the  Uypi-tribe   in Santa Cruz. Kellee joined the Food, What?! team in 2023 with over a decade of both farming and education experience, with special love for connecting people to seed stewardship. In addition to their work with youth at Food What?!, Kellee works to build seed sovereignty movements as a means of cultivating community power and organizes with a collective of AAPI farmers and organizers across the country, called Second Generation Seeds, which preserves, improves, and breeds crops significant to communities of the Asian diaspora.  Kellee is also a founding member of Bitter Cotyledons, a collective of queer and trans asian Americans that cultivates creative resilience through ancestral foodways and community. The post Queers of Color Farmers appeared first on KPFA.

3pm: You can now apply for WA's e-bike rebate program. Here's what to know // Guest - Kyle Chittock - Owner of Area 13 E-Bikes in Grass Valley, CA // I Stand Corrected - Ask, Tell, Correct or Yell at John about Anything // Public Schools VS Private Schools / “Hate speech” // San Francisco launches “Equity Speed Cameras” //  Finnish businessman hit with nearly $200k speeding fine // The Barry Manilow Segment

6pm: You can now apply for WA's e-bike rebate program. Here's what to know // Guest - Kyle Chittock - Owner of Area 13 E-Bikes in Grass Valley, CA // I Stand Corrected - Ask, Tell, Correct or Yell at John about Anything // Public Schools VS Private Schools / “Hate speech” // San Francisco launches “Equity Speed Cameras” //  Finnish businessman hit with nearly $200k speeding fine // The Barry Manilow Segment

What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn't your circumstances... but the story you keep telling yourself about them? In this eye-opening episode, April reveals how the narratives we unconsciously repeat shape our reality - and how to reclaim authorship of your life. Key Revelations:

KVMR News Correspondent Lydia Thomas brings us a tale of two cities with a look at how Nevada City and Grass Valley's respective city councils broached the passing of ceasefire resolutions. Lydia brings us an examination of the symbolic nature and history of small towns weighing in on global conflicts.

On this week's Friday Evening News Magazine, KVMR News Correspondent Lydia Thomas brings us a tale of two cities with a look at how Nevada City and Grass Valley's respective city councils broached the passing of ceasefire resolutions. Lydia brings us an examination of the symbolic nature and history of small towns weighing in on global conflicts. Then an excerpt from the second episode of the new series, “Fresh Voices of the Foothills”, spearheaded by Graham Gardemeyer, a 2024 KVMR Youth News Corps graduate and current junior at Nevada Union High School. He's joined by two fellow NU students to discuss this week's topic tobacco and nicotine use. And to close it all out, an essay by Nevada City poet Molly Fisk in her ongoing Observations from a Working Poet series. This week, some strong words about Molly's feelings towards a particular condiment.

"Show me your calendar and bank account, and I'll tell you what's important to you." This brutal truth is about to confront every busy professional, entrepreneur and leader listening today. April takes you through a revealing audit of your last 30 days and next 30 days to expose the gap between what you say matters and where you actually spend your time. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Calendar-Bank Account Truth Test: Why these two documents don't lie about your real priorities ✅ The Priority Paradox: How we defend "important" things that never make our schedule ✅ Decade-End Reckoning: Why this audit matters more as we close out this decade ✅ The Ownership Audit: Spotting how much of your calendar is hijacked by others' agendas ✅ Scheduled Goals vs. Wishful Thinking: The shocking reality of how many goals actually get time blocks Powerful Questions: What recurring meetings/events would you NEVER put on a fresh calendar today? Where are the "invisible priorities" you claim matter but never schedule? What percentage of your calendar represents YOUR priorities vs. others'? Action Steps: ✔ Conduct the 30/30 Audit (review last 30 days/next 30 days) ✔ Color-code entries: Green = aligned with goals, Red = someone else's priority ✔ Cancel/Delegate 3 "Red" items within 48 hours ✔ Schedule 3 "Missing Priority" blocks before year-end Quote: "Your calendar is your priorities in ink - stop lying to yourself in pencil." --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders?

Fair to Others But Not Yourself? Why You Need That +10% Are you charging what's "fair" but forgetting to be fair to yourself? In this episode, April exposes the dangerous habit of undercharging that's sinking businesses and nonprofits – and why you need to add that critical +10% to protect your legacy.

The Rotary Club of Grass Valley was officially granted Charter No. 1,938 in 1925. Now, 100 years later, the board of supervisors of Nevada County has recognized the local club for their decades of service. KVMR's Lydia Thomas brings us the details. 

Are you measuring your life against your past instead of your future? Do you find yourself saying, “I've endured worse, so I can handle this”—even when you know deep down you deserve better? In this episode of PivotMe, April challenges you to stop using your past as a benchmark and start measuring your life against the future you're creating. She shares why comparing your current situation to past struggles can hold you back and how to shift your mindset to focus on what's truly good enough for Future You. It's time to stop settling for “better than before” and start striving for what's truly aligned with the life you're building. Let's redefine your measuring stick and set a higher standard for your future.

Two Grass Valley residents were arrested after a routine probation search uncovered 18 dogs of various breeds and ages living in inhumane conditions. 

EVERYDAY DISCIPLES S1:E3 Following the way of Jesus in everything, everywhere, every day. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” - Mark 1:17 SHOW NOTES Welcome to the Everyday Disciples podcast, where we talk about what it means to follow the way of Jesus in everything, everywhere, every day. This month, we are talking about what it means to be steeped in Scripture. WHAT IS THE BIBLE? We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God. We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament as being verbally and completely inerrant in the original writings and of supreme and final authority in faith and life. We believe that God has not added to, deleted from, or altered the canon of the Bible with subsequent writings and revelations. [2 Timothy 3:15-17, 2 Peter 1:21] The Bible is a unified story that leads us to Jesus. It is unique in that it is historical and divine, meaning it was written by real people at real points in History over a 1000-year period by over 40 authors in 3 different languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek). But most importantly, it is the Word of God.  5 WAYS TO INTERACT WITH SCRIPTURE Hear the word Read the word Study the word Memorize the word Meditate on the word H.E.A.R. The WordWhen we read through Scripture, we want to go at a pace that allows it to read us. Below is a simple acronym that will help guide our time as we read Scripture and seek to live it out. Each day, we will follow the pattern of HEAR. H - Highlight Read through the passage for the day. As you read, pay attention to what stands out. Maybe highlight or underline a word or phrase that catches your attention. E – Examine it Examine what the passage has to teach you. Study words and their root meaning, and/or study the context of the passage. Pay attention to the Holy Spirit's prompting as you read and press into what you can learn from scripture. A – Apply it Ask yourself how you might apply what you have read to your day and ask the Holy Spirit what you should take away from the passage. Write down what you want to apply, or make note of it some other way. R – Respond in prayer Close your time by using scripture and what you have read to lead your prayer time. Invite the Lord to continue speaking to you through the day on what you've studied.  PRACTICES FOR THE MONTH: 1. BEGIN EACH DAY WITH SCRIPTURE Start every day with the Word. Scripture before your phone, TV, or emails. Scripture before everything. If you are unsure where to start, we have a Bible reading plan here: Crossroads Bible Reading Plan 2025 2. READ A WHOLE BOOK IN ONE SITTING We have become a culture of soundbites and short attention spans. Many of the letters of the New Testament were written to be read aloud in one sitting. At some point, this month, read or listen to an entire book straight through. See the attached graphic to help you choose. 3. MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE Over this next month, memorize two passages of scripture. Psalm 1:1-2, Romans 15:13  RESOURCES: Books: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Fee and Stuart The Visual Guide to the Bible by Tim Challies How We Got the Bible by Neil R. Lightfoot The Cannon of Scripture by F.F. Bruce ESV Study Bible (articles on how we got the books we got) Websites: https://bibleproject.com/ Videos, podcasts, articles, and classes to help you better understand the Bible. https://enduringword.com/ A whole commentary on the Bible by David Gutzik https://www.blueletterbible.org/ A free bible study tool Apps Youversion Free bible app ESV Bible Free bible app with available add-ons Dwell Audio bible (subscription-based)  Everyday Disciples is a production of Crossroads Church located in Grass Valley, California. 

This week on Breaking Bread the hilarious Retta joins us at the table! She shares about getting her start in stand up, transitioning into acting, and hosting her show on HGTV. We even get the behind the scenes scoop of some crazy houses she's filmed at. As fellow New Jerseyans Tom & Retta also bond over home cooked meals growing up. Enjoy! For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/PAPA to start your subscription. Get 40% off your first order with Trade at https://www.drinktrade.com/papa Check out Retta's show, Ugliest House in America, on HGTV. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00:00 Intro Song 0:00:15 Wild Grain Ad 0:01:05 Tompapa.com 0:01:47 Welcome & eating bread 0:02:49 Traveling shows 0:03:44 Funky smells in houses 0:06:20 Pressure of Hosting & Ugliest House in America 0:09:44 Retta's personality & navigating HGTV 0:12:30 Standup into acting 0:14:28 Grass Valley, CA house & SangRETTA 0:17:04 New Jersey & moving out 0:19:45 Singing, religion, and musicals 0:24:45 Family & brother who is a sneaker head 0:27:15 Handbag obsession 0:32:29 Wild Grain Ad 0:34:08 Trade Coffee Ad 0:36:04 Liberian food growing up 0:38:00 North Carolina open mics 0:42:00 Moving to LA 0:43:38 Moesha 0:45:42 Stand up & creativity 0:49:47 Slackers audition 0:52:00 LA & the industry 0:56:57 Uncomfortable moment 0:58:29 Proud parents & cooking 1:02:49 New season of Ugliest House in America 1:05:30 Crazy house story ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Papa is a celebrated stand-up comedian with over 20 years in the industry. Watch Tom's new special "Home Free" out NOW on Netflix! Radio, Podcasts and more: https://linktr.ee/tompapa/ Website - http://tompapa.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tompapa Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tompapa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/comediantompapa Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/tompapa #tompapa #breakingbread #comedy #standup #standupcomedy #bread #retta #parksandrec #newjersey #housedesign

In this episode of PivotMe, April shares two simple yet powerful strategies to help you stop answering emails at home. Too often, we blur the lines between work and personal life, keeping ourselves in "work mode" even when we're supposed to be present with our loved ones. These small but effective changes can make a big impact on your work-life balance, helping you reclaim your evenings and improve your relationships. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

KVMR News Correspondent Sherrie Cunningham looks into the potential for new housing options in downtown Grass Valley. 

On this week's Friday Evening News Magazine, KVMR News Correspondent Sherrie Cunningham looks into the potential for new housing options in downtown Grass Valley. Paul Emery and retired Federal Reserve Economist Gary Zimmerman examine some interesting decisions U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is making when it comes to data. Nevada City poet Molly Fisk shares poems for when sorrow prohibits you from writing your own.

Are you ready to create a bigger impact than what you're doing now? Have you been stuck in the "Starfish Story"—helping one person at a time—while knowing you're capable of so much more? In this episode of PivotMe, April dives into how you can expand your influence, reach more people, and create lasting change on a larger scale. She shares her own journey of feeling exhausted from one-on-one impact and how she intentionally shifted to a bigger audience to make a greater difference. It's time to stop playing small. Let's amplify your reach and magnify your influence.

Matt Dibenedetto, or Matt D, as many fans call him, is a long-time veteran of NASCAR, coming onto the scene in 2009. Matt has nearly 250 starts in NASCAR's top series and is currently racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Viking Motorsports, driving the #99 Chevrolet Camaro. A native of Grass Valley, CA, Matt began the journey to a professional racing career at the age of 7 by competing in outlaw kart racing. Matt is a man of great faith, a huge car enthusiast, animal lover of their adopted dog “Brian”, and married to his high school sweetheart, his better half, Taylor or Tay, as most everyone calls her.

In this episode of PivotMe, April Garcia challenges the mindset that being new in an industry, company, or business means you should charge less or offer less value. The truth? Your value is not based on tenure—it's based on impact.

David Craig is one of those guys that is behind the scenes most of the time. Originally starting as Volkswagen shop bugs for you in grass Valley California. David went on to partner with people like Rich Kimball on some of the early treasure hunts with him. Together they went through Mexico at old VW shops going through vintage inventory bagging it all up and bringing it back to the states. With a background in the garment industry, he started making T-shirts with cool, logos and sayings like endangered species and what's your type 12 or three. Eventually to getting into Battles with Volkswagen legal team he decided it was too big of a risk eventually getting into licensing business and manufacturing products for people with being connected with manufactures overseas. He was able to make lots of cool things that some of those are pretty collectible today it's a cool story to hear from a guy behind the scenes, but it's been responsible for a lot of stuff in the 80s and 90s that you saw or put on your Volkswagen.   Check out his website for some really cool products https://motorsportscreations.com www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use promo code LTD10 for a disocunt   

In this episode of PivotMe, April gets real about the power of the stories we tell ourselves—and how retelling old hurts is keeping us stuck. Whether it's a bad business deal, a job you didn't get, or a personal betrayal, continuously rehashing that pain gives it more power than it deserves.

In this episode of PivotMe, April dives into a powerful concept that might be holding you back more than you realize—your past limp. Whether it's a physical limp from an old injury or a mental one from past setbacks, we often adjust our behavior in ways that linger long after the pain is gone. April shares a personal story of how she unconsciously kept limping even after healing and connects this to how we carry past hurts into our present lives. It's time to recognize these outdated adjustments, release them, and step forward with confidence.