Podcasts about Greed

Ralph welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, Gretchen Morgenson, co-author of “These Are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs – And Wrecks – America,” where they name names in this “heads we win, tails you lose” system of predatory capitalism.Gretchen Morgenson is the senior financial reporter for the NBC News Investigative Unit. A former stockbroker, she won the Pulitzer Prize in 2002 for her “trenchant and incisive” reporting on Wall Street. Previously at the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal,” she and coauthor Joshua Rosner wrote the bestseller Reckless Endangerment: How Outsized Ambition, Greed, and Corruption Led to Economic Armageddon about the mortgage crisis. Their latest book is These Are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs—and Wrecks—America.The way corporate criminals get their way is by trying to make things too complex and too abstract for your daily lives. But when Gretchen [Morgenson] talks about these plunderers, and let's call them “predatory capitalists”, don't think that you're not being affected— whether your loved ones are patients in nursing homes, whether you're workers being laid off, whether you're consumers being gouged for drug or healthcare prices, whether your community's going to be hollowed out because the company that was doing okay was taken over by these vultures and closed down after they extracted the wealth.Ralph NaderIt's interesting now that David Rubenstein is retired [from the Carlyle Group], he's a philanthropist. This is what these wealthy people do once they've finished their careers and made so much money. They become philanthropists… We've all read about David Rubenstein and Steve Schwarzman and Leon Black and Henry Kravis. We read about them constantly. They are always lauded for their brilliance and their billionaire status. What we just don't hear about are the people on the other side of their transactions.Gretchen Morgenson, co-author of “These Are The Plunderers.”The disappointing thing about the Justice Department is that when they bring these cases against the companies that are doing Medicare fraud (like in the Manor Care situation), they don't move up the corporate ladder to the owner of the company. The Justice Department does the work on the particular company that is owned by private equity, but they don't go up the ladder. And that has a way of allowing the firms—like Carlyle in the Manor Care case— to escape scrutiny and to escape accountability. So that would be an ideal thing to change.Gretchen Morgenson co-author of “These Are The Plunderers.”In Case You Haven't Heard 1. Amid the debt limit fight, progressives are calling for President Biden to invoke the 14th amendment, which they believe would allow Biden to bypass the Republican House and raise the debt limit without concessions like adding further work requirements to public benefits. In a press conference by the Senate progressives, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said "This is the whole reason why the 14th Amendment exists, & we need to be prepared to use it. And, if our unelected Supreme Court Justices try to block the use of the 14th amendment and blow up our economy, that's on them.” However, POLITICO reports that the administration is privately telling progressives to stand down. Instead, the White House seems more interested in negotiating with Speaker McCarthy, even if that means caving to outrageous Republican demands.2. As the Writers Guild strike grinds on – at a cost of $30 million per day according to Deadline – the  Screen Actors Guild is now on the verge of their own strike. Last week, SAG-AFTRA's National Board voted unanimously to ask members for strike authorization, and the Daily Beast reported that SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher urged members to “make three a charm with an emphatic ‘yes' for a strike authorization vote!” adding that to do so would be “an unprecedented show of solidarity.” An actor's strike against the studios has not happened since 1980.3. Last week, Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the Healthy Families Act of 2023, which would guarantee 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave. This bill features a companion in the House, led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, and carries the support of 122 members of the House and Senate. Sanders is quoted saying “It is time to end this absurdity...It is time Congress passed this legislation to ensure workers receive the basic dignity and benefits that they deserve.” The introduction of this legislation comes on the heels of the reintroduction of a Medicare for All bill in this Congress.4. A damning new report in the Wall Street Journal indicates that “Jeffrey Epstein discovered that Bill Gates had an affair with a Russian bridge player” and later used this knowledge to attempt to threaten the Microsoft co-founder. The report goes on to say that “at the time, Epstein was trying to set up a multibillion-dollar charitable fund with JPMorgan...[which] hinged on securing support from Gates.” When this money was not forthcoming, Epstein resorted to blackmail. This gives the public our clearest idea yet as to the nuts and bolts of the Epstein criminal enterprise.5. POLITICO is reporting on a rumor concerning Senator Dianne Feinstein, Representative Adam Schiff, and the Pelosi family. The former Speaker herself has endorsed Schiff in the upcoming California Senate primary and has long groomed him as a political protege. He currently holds a $15 million advantage over his nearest opponent. Yet, if Feinstein – who has appeared deeply addled in recent public appearances – were to resign, Governor Newsom would have the opportunity to appoint a Senator to the vacant seat, and has pledged to appoint a Black woman. Rep. Barbara Lee, a progressive Black congresswoman representing the Bay Area, is among the candidates to replace Feinstein, and would therefore have a strong chance of being appointed. Per the report, Nancy Corinne Prowda, Pelosi's eldest child, is a top aide to Senator Feinstien, and a “Pelosi family confidant” insinuated that she is angling to keep Feinstein in her seat, not for the benefit of Californians, but for the benefit of Adam Schiff.  6. The LA Times reports that “Nearly three dozen deputies have been ordered to come in for questioning, show their tattoos and give up the names of any other deputies similarly sporting ink connecting them to…the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's…deputy gangs.” This demand came in a letter from county Inspector General Max Huntsman to 35 deputies suspected of being members of either the Executioners or the Banditos, two of the most notorious among these police gangs. Huntsman is quoted saying “The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department conducted incomplete internal affairs investigations into the Banditos and Executioners, failing to identify all members…California's new gang law addresses discrimination based on race and gender and gives inspectors general enhanced authority to collect evidence. We're using that authority to complete the investigations by directing deputies to show their tattoos and tell us who else has them.”7. The Sierra Club is currently in the midst of a labor battle. The New Republic reports that, in an attempt to resolve their budget shortfall, the group has announced “massive layoffs,” the scale of which still remains unclear.  This announcement set off a “fractious battle” between the top leadership and the Progressive Workers Union, which has two bargaining units representing nearly 400 Sierra Club employees around the country. Thus far union has filed two unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board; the first “accuses the Club of failing to provide necessary information for bargaining,” and another alleging that “management is violating its collective bargaining agreement and is bargaining in bad faith.”8. Democracy Now! reports that conservative, US-backed Ecuadoran president Guillermo Lasso has “dissolved the opposition-led National Assembly in a move widely seen as an effort to block efforts to impeach him.” Lasso dissolved the assembly as it held its first hearing on corruption and embezzlement allegations against Lasso. Lasso invoked a never-before-used constitutional power allowing him to “rule by decree” until new elections are held.9. In an almost unbelievable story, Live Science is reporting that Orcas have “sunk 3 boats in Europe and appear to be teaching others to do the same.” The piece goes on to say that scientists believe the attacks are coordinated, and began following an orca experiencing a "critical moment of agony." Further, they believe “the behavior is spreading among the population through social learning.” This is a stark reminder that we as a species impact our environment and that, sometimes, there are consequences. 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If you don't already know Elise Loehnen, here's all you need to know – every time Elise speaks, we understand ourselves better. The powerhouse thinker, author, and podcaster is back on the Expanded Pod with some things to say that you've probably been waiting a long time to hear. The energetics of “cringe”, the endless quest for validation from our parents, the reason our culture takes some sick joy in watching women get “taken down a peg”, the power of alchemizing envy into expansion. It gets real juicy. And obviously, we went into Elise's new book, On Our Best Behavior, in which talks about the seven deadly sins and how these deeply embedded cultural “rules” have us stuck in a place where we are psychologically denying our own needs?… Yeah – if you're already mindblown just reading this, know that this is BUT A SAMPLE of how you will feel listening to this convo between Jess and Elise. Hearing Elise, especially through the lens of TBM, reminds us that we are all on this path together – as a TBM community, as women, as a society at large – striving for self-awareness and full self-acceptance at the highest degree. Thank you for sharing your well of intellect with us, Elise. You are a gift.  Find the Complete Show Notes Here -> https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast In This Episode We Talk About:All things femininity and power with return guest author Elise Loehnen!The seven deadly sins and how to navigate them in everyday lifeCelebrating, supporting and uplifting womenThe power of turning envy into expansionElise's new life updates and what inspired her new bookThe balance between feminine and masculine energyNurturance, self-care, creativity!The energetics of “cringe” and how it can give insight into yourselfSocietal programming, social media, patriarchyInner child work, why we seek validation from our parentsNarcissism, how to spot it and navigate throughThe creative process and embracing being an artistic vessel  THEMES / TIME STAMPS:How to turn envy into expansion! (00:19:15)The importance of celebrating and supporting women (00:28:25)A breakdown of the deadly sins and how to navigate them (01:03:30)TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions around sexual abuse: (00:45:55 - 00:46:15) Resources: Start Your Manifestation Process with the Pathway Membership? - Use code MAGNETIC for $20 off your first month of The Pathway or $20 off any a la carte workshop. Ned -15% off with code TBM15Magnesium Superblends LavenderberryNaked Blend Bon Charge - 15% off with code MAGNETICRed Light Face Mask Find all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Monthly Check-in Live Calls)Expanded x Ep. 176 - Elise Loehnen - Getting Back into Balance & Finding ExpansionOn Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins And The Price Women Pay To Be Good - Elise Loehnen (book)Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen (podcast)Goop Podcast - Craig MalkinCaste - The Origins Of Our Discontents - Isabel Wilkerson (book)In A Different Voice - Carol Gilligan (book)Why Does Patriarchy Persist? - Carol Gilligan & Naomi Snyder (book) Where To Find Elise!EliseLoehnen.comOrder Elise's Book@eliseloehnenPulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen PodcastElise's Blog Other ResourcesSubmit to Be a Process GuestText Us: +1-213-423-5226 - (texting is only for US, Canada, & Puerto Rico)Alexis Smart x TBM EXPANDED Flower RemedyTBM Manifestation JournalDid you finish the Manifestation Challenge? Share your experience with us! Free Offerings to Get You StartedLearn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial LibraryUnblock with us! Wanna find out why you're not manifesting? - Take our Free mini-workshop!

When we live our lives being rich toward ourselves instead of being rich toward God we miss out on the best kind of life. Greed can overcome and overwhelm our thinking and living if we don't aggressively fight against it.

A Senate hearing on recent bank failures turned into a prickly confrontation between bank executives and lawmakers. Former leadership for Silicon Valley, Signature, and First Republic Banks were hammered by lawmakers about why their banks collapsed. And there wasn't a lot of agreement on the cause. Bank executives blamed the government and the media, while lawmakers blamed mismanagement and greed.   Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. Please remember to subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review.   Silicon Valley Bank made the biggest splash as the first bank to fall with about $210 billion in assets. Signature bank had about $110 billion when it was seized by regulators. They were the third and fourth largest banks in the U.S. so their failures raised huge concerns about the impact on the entire financial system. First Republic went south and teetered for a few months after it lost billions in deposits, and was largely taken over by JPMorgan.   SVB CEO Blamed a Series of “Unprecedented Events”   In a joint session before the Senate Banking Committee, former Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker pointed a finger at the federal government, saying the bank's failure was the result of a series of “unprecedented events.” He testified that: “With near zero-percent interest rates and the largest government sponsored economic stimulus in history, more than $5 trillion in new deposits flooded into commercial banks. By the end of 2020, SBV had grown 63 percent over the prior year, and in 2021, SVB's assets grew another 83 percent to $212 billion.” (1)   He also pointed out that during the pandemic, when inflation started to become an issue, the Federal Reserve insisted that inflation was “transitory” and that interest rates would remain low.   Massive Bank Run at SVB   The bank's collapse largely happened after a decision to invest more than half of the bank's loan portfolio into fixed-income Treasury securities, when interest rates were low. They are considered “low risk” but they are also impacted by interest rate hikes. When interest rates blew up to fight inflation, the value of SVB's portfolio shrank and that forced the bank to sell at a $2 billion loss. When news spread about the bank's situation, depositors became concerned about accessing their funds and the bank experienced a massive bank run.    Media Misconceptions   Becker also blamed the media for comparing the March 8th failure of Silvergate Bank to Silicon Valley Bank. He told lawmakers that the two banks had completely different business models, and said: “Rumors and misconceptions quickly spread online, culminating on March 9th with the first-ever social media bank run leading to more than $42 billion in deposits being withdrawn from SVB in 10 hours, or $1 million every second.”   Two More Dominoes to Fall   Former Signature Bank Chairman Scott Shay was miffed that his bank was seized by New York State regulators on March 12th. He insisted that the bank would have survived that bank run. He argued: “We were at all times solvent and well-capitalized, and even with the sale of our available-for-sale securities, we still would have remained well capitalized.”   Former First Republic CEO Mike Roffler also blamed social media and news stories for inciting panic among depositors along with technology that allows for fast-paced digital withdrawals. Roffler told lawmakers: “The contagion spread very quickly and panic is very hard to control.” (2)   Lawmakers Blame Mismanagement, Greed   But lawmakers also took the conversation in a different direction, criticizing bank leaders for millions of dollars in bonuses and personal stock sales ahead of the failures. Senator Sherrod Brown ripped into Becker saying: “Workers face consequences, executives ride off into the sunset. Only in corporate boardrooms can you run your business into the ground, take the whole economy along with you and come out ahead. We can't let that happen again.”   Some lawmakers said that bank executives could have reduced the risk by hedging their portfolios, but that they, instead, placed profits ahead of safety. As explained in a Washington Post article, Silicon Valley Bank had financed short-term liabilities with long-term debt. It seemed like a no-brainer when interest rates were low, and to be fair, there was a lot of talk about interest rates remaining low for a very long time. But when the Fed started hiking rates, the value of those Treasurys went down. Lawmakers say the bank could have swapped those longer-term notes for one with shorter-terms that match the duration of the bank's liabilities. But they say the banks didn't do that because it would have been more expensive. (3)   Sharp Words from Some Senators   The session became downright nasty at times. Senator John Kenney of Louisiana had sharp words for what he called SVB's “stupidity.” He told Becker: “You made a really stupid bet that went bad, didn't ya? And the taxpayers of America had to pick up the tab for your stupidity, didn't they?” (4)   He continued saying: “No, this wasn't unprecedented. This was bone-deep, down-to-the-marrow stupid. You put all your eggs in one basket and unless you lived on the International Space Station you could see that interest rates were rising and that you weren't hedged.”   Let's hope we've seen the last of this kind of banking madness. You can read more about this by following links in the show notes at newsforinvestors.com.    I always encourage listeners to hedge their own financial empire with real estate. You can learn how to invest in rental properties at RealWealth. Becoming a member is free and will give you access to all our educational material as well as our investor portal with valuable data on rental markets, sample properties, and help from our investment counselors who can answer your questions. Just hit the “Join for Free” button.   And please remember to subscribe to this podcast!    Thanks for listening! Kathy Fettke   If you're a RealWealth member, just sign into the portal and look for DealCheck under the Resources tab. If you aren't a member, it's free and easy to sign up. And, please remember to subscribe to this podcast!   Thanks for listening! Kathy    Links:   1 - https://commercialobserver.com/2023/05/svb-signature-ceos-blame-federal-govt-media-bank-failures/   2 - https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2023/05/17/lawmaker-blasts-first-republic-chief-you-were-one-of-3-worst-run-banks-in-us/?sh=256ad3e18d07   3 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/03/15/svb-s-fateful-mistake-could-be-lurking-in-your-401-k/0f139944-c31b-11ed-82a7-6a87555c1878_story.html 4 - https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/17/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/index.html

Plus, more on Bitcoin's BRC-20, GREED token and Pepe.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news.[1:28] Inside the Desk: Cheyenne Ligon, CoinDesk regulatory reporter, provides updates on insider trading cases at Coinbase and OpenSea.[11:00] We asked, you answered: Listeners chime in on the BRC-20 debate.[15:54] Danny's Dungeon: Updates to Aragon and the latest crypto social experiment, GREED. Will crypto learn its lesson, or continue to be greedy?[23:30] Cam's Corner: The mighty Pepe has returned in time for S**tcoin Spring.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy goes viral after inadvertently touting Biden's border wins vs Trump. The ugly truth behind “we buy ugly houses.” A monthly fee for heated seats? Car subscriptions are coming — whether Americans like them or not. Ex-Rep. Kurt Schrader goes to K Street. The New Republic has learned that with little fanfare and less explanation, the White House has stopped requesting that American think tanks disclose funding from foreign governments. HOST: Ana Kasparian (@AnaKasparian)SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturksFACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturksTWITTER: ☞ https://www.twitter.com/theyoungturksINSTAGRAM: ☞ https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturksTIKTOK: ☞ https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, May 16, 2023.This episode is sponsored by Ciphertrace."The Hash" hosts break down some of the top stories shaping the crypto industry today, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifying before Congress on artificial intelligence oversight. Separately, Bitcoin technology and financial services company River has raised $35 million in a Series B round, with participation from billionaire investor Peter Thiel. Plus, lessons learned from a social experiment called GREED.See also:OpenAI CEO Testifies Before Congress on AI OversightPeter Thiel Backs Bitcoin Startup River in $35M RoundGREED Token Is Not a Crypto Scam, but a Lesson on How to Get Scammed Amid Meme Coin ManiaCiphertrace, a Mastercard company, helps banks, governments, regulators, exchanges and VASPs to trace the movement and risk of crypto funds, uncover illicit activity, and help comply with global regulations. Get in touch today to find out more at Ciphertrace.com.-This episode has been edited by senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Independence, Missouri has never seen much crime, let alone against middle-class churchgoers. When 42-year-old Randy Stone was found dead in his insurance office in 2010, the list of possibilities was endless. Ultimately, a ripped up note in the trash can would lead detectives down a promising path.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Solomon and Amanda Head host ‘Just the News, No Noise' delivering the pressing news of the day and giving you Information without indoctrination while rising above the rhetoric. Interviews this week with North Carolina GOP Congressman Ralph Norman, North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, Michigan Congresswoman Lisa McClain, CMT & Director of U.S. Equities at ScotiaBank, and Campus Reform Higher Education Fellow and ‘The P.A.S. Report Podcast' Host Nick Giordano. To see the daily show, go to americasvoice.news each Monday through Friday at 6pm Eastern or watch any time at JustTheViews.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Morning: 2 Kings 4–5 2 Kings 4–5 (Listen) Elisha and the Widow's Oil 4 Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD, but the creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves.” 2 And Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me; what have you in the house?” And she said, “Your servant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.” 3 Then he said, “Go outside, borrow vessels from all your neighbors, empty vessels and not too few. 4 Then go in and shut the door behind yourself and your sons and pour into all these vessels. And when one is full, set it aside.” 5 So she went from him and shut the door behind herself and her sons. And as she poured they brought the vessels to her. 6 When the vessels were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another vessel.” And he said to her, “There is not another.” Then the oil stopped flowing. 7 She came and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts, and you and your sons can live on the rest.” Elisha and the Shunammite Woman 8 One day Elisha went on to Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to eat some food. So whenever he passed that way, he would turn in there to eat food. 9 And she said to her husband, “Behold now, I know that this is a holy man of God who is continually passing our way. 10 Let us make a small room on the roof with walls and put there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp, so that whenever he comes to us, he can go in there.” 11 One day he came there, and he turned into the chamber and rested there. 12 And he said to Gehazi his servant, “Call this Shunammite.” When he had called her, she stood before him. 13 And he said to him, “Say now to her, ‘See, you have taken all this trouble for us; what is to be done for you? Would you have a word spoken on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army?'” She answered, “I dwell among my own people.” 14 And he said, “What then is to be done for her?” Gehazi answered, “Well, she has no son, and her husband is old.” 15 He said, “Call her.” And when he had called her, she stood in the doorway. 16 And he said, “At this season, about this time next year, you shall embrace a son.” And she said, “No, my lord, O man of God; do not lie to your servant.” 17 But the woman conceived, and she bore a son about that time the following spring, as Elisha had said to her. Elisha Raises the Shunammite's Son 18 When the child had grown, he went out one day to his father among the reapers. 19 And he said to his father, “Oh, my head, my head!” The father said to his servant, “Carry him to his mother.” 20 And when he had lifted him and brought him to his mother, the child sat on her lap till noon, and then he died. 21 And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God and shut the door behind him and went out. 22 Then she called to her husband and said, “Send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, that I may quickly go to the man of God and come back again.” 23 And he said, “Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath.” She said, “All is well.” 24 Then she saddled the donkey, and she said to her servant, “Urge the animal on; do not slacken the pace for me unless I tell you.” 25 So she set out and came to the man of God at Mount Carmel. When the man of God saw her coming, he said to Gehazi his servant, “Look, there is the Shunammite. 26 Run at once to meet her and say to her, ‘Is all well with you? Is all well with your husband? Is all well with the child?'” And she answered, “All is well.” 27 And when she came to the mountain to the man of God, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came to push her away. But the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for she is in bitter distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” 28 Then she said, “Did I ask my lord for a son? Did I not say, ‘Do not deceive me?'” 29 He said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment and take my staff in your hand and go. If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not reply. And lay my staff on the face of the child.” 30 Then the mother of the child said, “As the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So he arose and followed her. 31 Gehazi went on ahead and laid the staff on the face of the child, but there was no sound or sign of life. Therefore he returned to meet him and told him, “The child has not awakened.” 32 When Elisha came into the house, he saw the child lying dead on his bed. 33 So he went in and shut the door behind the two of them and prayed to the LORD. 34 Then he went up and lay on the child, putting his mouth on his mouth, his eyes on his eyes, and his hands on his hands. And as he stretched himself upon him, the flesh of the child became warm. 35 Then he got up again and walked once back and forth in the house, and went up and stretched himself upon him. The child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes. 36 Then he summoned Gehazi and said, “Call this Shunammite.” So he called her. And when she came to him, he said, “Pick up your son.” 37 She came and fell at his feet, bowing to the ground. Then she picked up her son and went out. Elisha Purifies the Deadly Stew 38 And Elisha came again to Gilgal when there was a famine in the land. And as the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, he said to his servant, “Set on the large pot, and boil stew for the sons of the prophets.” 39 One of them went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine and gathered from it his lap full of wild gourds, and came and cut them up into the pot of stew, not knowing what they were. 40 And they poured out some for the men to eat. But while they were eating of the stew, they cried out, “O man of God, there is death in the pot!” And they could not eat it. 41 He said, “Then bring flour.” And he threw it into the pot and said, “Pour some out for the men, that they may eat.” And there was no harm in the pot. 42 A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. And Elisha said, “Give to the men, that they may eat.” 43 But his servant said, “How can I set this before a hundred men?” So he repeated, “Give them to the men, that they may eat, for thus says the LORD, ‘They shall eat and have some left.'” 44 So he set it before them. And they ate and had some left, according to the word of the LORD. Naaman Healed of Leprosy 5 Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master and in high favor, because by him the LORD had given victory to Syria. He was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper.1 2 Now the Syrians on one of their raids had carried off a little girl from the land of Israel, and she worked in the service of Naaman's wife. 3 She said to her mistress, “Would that my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” 4 So Naaman went in and told his lord, “Thus and so spoke the girl from the land of Israel.” 5 And the king of Syria said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So he went, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels2 of gold, and ten changes of clothing. 6 And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, which read, “When this letter reaches you, know that I have sent to you Naaman my servant, that you may cure him of his leprosy.” 7 And when the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man sends word to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Only consider, and see how he is seeking a quarrel with me.” 8 But when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent to the king, saying, “Why have you torn your clothes? Let him come now to me, that he may know that there is a prophet in Israel.” 9 So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha's house. 10 And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.” 11 But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, “Behold, I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call upon the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the leper. 12 Are not Abana3 and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?” So he turned and went away in a rage. 13 But his servants came near and said to him, “My father, it is a great word the prophet has spoken to you; will you not do it? Has he actually said to you, ‘Wash, and be clean'?” 14 So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Gehazi's Greed and Punishment 15 Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and he came and stood before him. And he said, “Behold, I know that there is no God in all the earth but in Israel; so accept now a present from your servant.” 16 But he said, “As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none.” And he urged him to take it, but he refused. 17 Then Naaman said, “If not, please let there be given to your servant two mule loads of earth, for from now on your servant will not offer burnt offering or sacrifice to any god but the LORD. 18 In this matter may the LORD pardon your servant: when my master goes into the house of Rimmon to worship there, leaning on my arm, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon, when I bow myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon your servant in this matter.” 19 He said to him, “Go in peace.” But when Naaman had gone from him a short distance, 20 Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “See, my master has spared this Naaman the Syrian, in not accepting from his hand what he brought. As the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.” 21 So Gehazi followed Naaman. And when Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and said, “Is all well?” 22 And he said, “All is well. My master has sent me to say, ‘There have just now come to me from the hill country of Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets. Please give them a talent of silver and two changes of clothing.'” 23 And Naaman said, “Be pleased to accept two talents.” And he urged him and tied up two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of clothing, and laid them on two of his servants. And they carried them before Gehazi. 24 And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and put them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed. 25 He went in and stood before his master, and Elisha said to him, “Where have you been, Gehazi?” And he said, “Your servant went nowhere.” 26 But he said to him, “Did not my heart go when the man turned from his chariot to meet you? Was it a time to accept money and garments, olive orchards and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male servants and female servants? 27 Therefore the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you and to your descendants forever.” So he went out from his presence a leper, like snow. Footnotes [1] 5:1 Leprosy was a term for several skin diseases; see Leviticus 13 [2] 5:5 A talent was about 75 pounds or 34 kilograms; a shekel was about 2/5 ounce or 11 grams [3] 5:12 Or Amana (ESV) Evening: John 4:1–30 John 4:1–30 (Listen) Jesus and the Woman of Samaria 4 Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples), 3 he left Judea and departed again for Galilee. 4 And he had to pass through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob's well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour.1 7 A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” 8 (For his disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.) 9 The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?” (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.) 10 Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” 11 The woman said to him, “Sir, you have nothing to draw water with, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water? 12 Are you greater than our father Jacob? He gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock.” 13 Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again.2 The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” 15 The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I will not be thirsty or have to come here to draw water.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” 17 The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right in saying, ‘I have no husband'; 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband. What you have said is true.” 19 The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” 25 The woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming (he who is called Christ). When he comes, he will tell us all things.” 26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am he.” 27 Just then his disciples came back. They marveled that he was talking with a woman, but no one said, “What do you seek?” or, “Why are you talking with her?” 28 So the woman left her water jar and went away into town and said to the people, 29 “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?” 30 They went out of the town and were coming to him. Footnotes [1] 4:6 That is, about noon [2] 4:14 Greek forever (ESV)

On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro focuses on something we encounter every day—the sin of greed. It's an insatiable desire for more and more, and it's all around us, wreaking havoc in our personal and professional lives and society at large. Discover the cause and the cure!

In this episode, Kiera reviews the March book selection: The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel. Check out the full list of DAT's 2023 book club here. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

False vs. Watered-Down: Insights on Teachers and the Critical SpiritDo you long to deepen your understanding of biblical truth and sharpen your spiritual focus on Jesus? Join pastors Drew and Tim as they tackle the timely topic of false teachers, delving into scripture, personal experiences, and the difficult task of discernment in a world of mixed messages.In this episode, we discuss how you can:- Enhance your discernment capabilities to detect false teachings and uphold biblical truth.- Overcome toxic criticism and promote unity within your church community.- Strike the perfect balance between love and truth during Bible discussions.- Maintain your focus on Jesus, despite the inevitable distractions that may arise.- Build a faith community through intentional engagement and collective action.Quotes from this episode-"We've got to be aware of false teachers and discern through, pray through, and be really careful about ultimately calling someone a false teacher.""Does a false teaching make someone a false teacher? There are levels to it, and that's what makes it so challenging.""We need to be intentional about keeping our eyes on Jesus through the busyness of life and clutter of our schedules."False TeachersIn recent times, it has become increasingly important to be aware of false teachers and their impact on faith communities. With the rise of social media and easy access to information, it's easier than ever for these individuals to reach and deceive a large audience. False teachers typically promote destructive heresies, denying fundamental truths and leading others astray. However, it is vital not to jump to conclusions and label someone as a false teacher without proper discernment and prayerful consideration. Though false teachers have always existed and will continue to do so, a gentle and balanced approach is essential in addressing and identifying falsehoods. Both hosts agree that small differences in opinion should not cause division or lead to accusations of false teaching. They emphasize the need for a careful examination of a person's teachings and alignment with Scripture before making any judgments. Join our Group on Facebook with the podcast community https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast/Email questions or show topic ideas to discerningdad@outlook.comBe sure to connect with the hosts! For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drewsbarker/For more information on Tim Ferrara:Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more https://linktr.ee/discerning_dadCheck out his website!  https://discerning-dad.com/ The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:49 - False Teachers00:08:15 - Examples of False Teachers00:10:30 - Defining False Teachers00:12:46 - Regrets in Preaching00:13:41 - The Pressure of Preaching to the World00:15:03 - Context is Key00:18:50 - The Personal Life of Preachers00:21:24 - The Importance of Consistency00:25:23 - Essentials Unity, Nonessentials Liberty00:28:28 - Parents' Influence on Faith00:32:19 - Toxic Criticism in Church Culture00:37:01 - Balancing Truth and Love00:38:48 - The Power of Specific Encouragement 00:40:34 - Respecting Different Beliefs within Christianity00:41:24 - Conclusion and Call to Action 

Greed has a straightforward definition: not being content with what one has. Are we greedy? Do we find ourselves afflicted with this traitorous attitude? And what does the Bible say about greed?Dr. Bruce Becker dives into what the Bible says about greed, looking at its traitorous threats as well as some people whose lives were ruined because of greed. Traitors—More Than Just the 7 Deadly Sins looks at the attitudes that can turn us into actual traitors—when we can end up betraying God, others, and ourselves. Included in these traitorous attitudes are the seven deadly sins—but there are far more in number. Dr. Becker will include three additional traitorous attitudes for this ten-part series.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your day, would you consider helping us with your support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming an ongoing supporter through our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastCheck out all our resources to help you on your walk of faith! Videos, devotions, books, podcasts, and our blog are available at timeofgrace.org. Enjoy our other Time of Grace podcasts. Search for these on your favorite podcast app:—Time of Grace With Pastor Mike Novotny—Grace Talks Daily Devotionals—Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson—Bible Breath, with Pastor Jeremy—Evening Encouragements, with Pastor Jeremy—The Non-Microwaved Truth, with C.L. Whiteside —The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny: God. You. Jesus. Faith.

Lust, Greed, Pride, Envy, Sloth, Gluttony, WrathThe seven deadly sins are a neat sort of concept. They are the "major vices." Perhaps because they are diabolical they are easier to remember than the cardinal virtues: Justice, Prudence, Temperance, and Fortitude.But the list is a bit old school no? In today's solution, Braus proposes that we should have an updated list of deadly sins for the modern world. The old list is built for a world of material scarcity, and the new list is built for material abundance.  What sins would you put on that list?Here's Braus's initial proposal:1. Waste 2. Ignorance3. Snobbery4. Abandonment5. Narcissism6. Philistinism7. Cruelty/PusillanimityHelp these new solutions spread by ... Subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts Leaving a 5-star review Sharing your favorite solution with your friends and network (this makes a BIG difference) Comments? Feedback? Questions? Solutions? Message us! We will do a mailbag episodes.Email: solutionsfromthemultiverse@gmail.comAdam: braus@eltoncollege.orgScot: @scotmaupin Thanks to Jonah Burns for the SFM music.

Ezekiel 14:1-6 - Speaker: Dave Kush - We live in an amazing age of unprecedented wealth here in the USA! Our culture is one of extreme materialism and along with that comes greed and covetousness. But, there is a warning here for all of us to be careful that we don't fall into alignment with our culture in the way we think about money and possessions. The biggest danger for us as Christians is serving the wrong master, setting up idols on the throne of our hearts in the place of the one true God of the Bible.

David Bailey is the CEO of BTC Inc, and apparently, he is the man behind the largest Bitcoin conference - Bitcoin Miami. In the first part of this episode David and I discuss GBTC: what has happened and how to get money back. David has a large position invested in the fund and has started a community website to help investors get out. In the second part, we talk everything about Bitcoin, the conference, and the stupidity and greed of the crypto industry. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidFBailey Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bailey-btc/ ►►THE DAILY CLOSE BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER! INSTITUTIONAL GRADE INDICATORS AND DATA DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO YOUR INBOX, EVERY DAY AT THE DAILY CLOSE. TRADE LIKE THE BIG BOYS.

Episode #163: Jack Jenkins Hill, a PhD student at the University College London, joins the show to discuss the state of capitalism and the deteriorating environment in Myanmar. Hill has spent the last decade studying such issues as deforestation, mining, and natural resource governance, as well as how indigenous communities have been impacted in Myanmar.Since the colonial era, Burma has had a sorry history of exploitation of its natural resources. The British engaged in massive logging, while in the last decade, deforestation has largely come in the guise of agribusiness, such as palm oil and rubber plantations. There are also smaller, illegal logging operations whose lumber is smuggled across the border. The widespread clear-cutting—both legal and illegal—has led mass displacement of communities.Gold, silver, tin and jade mining operations are also rampant, and more recently rare earth metals have been mined, all with no regard for the environment. The toxic processes used poison the surrounding area, displacing many communities.Greed and lawlessness in post-coup Myanmar exacerbates the problems now being faced by those in the country, but may even give rise to more far-reaching implications, since this destructive cycle in Myanmar impacts worldwide climate change. For example, Myanmar is home to some of the largest contiguous rain forests in Southeast Asia, so their destruction would have a domino effect for both climate change, and also species extinctions. Hill describes his outlook on the future as bleak. “I don't know when a breaking point or a critical point will come… But unless something changes quickly, I'm sure we'll reach it, probably sooner than we expect.”

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Continuing in our G3 series, talking about 3 easily overlooked sins in our daily lives. Today Pastor Mike and Connor are talking about Greed, and how how quickly we can find ourselves in a precarious situation if left unchecked.

“Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life in our day. You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life… There is nothing else.” (Dallas Willard)Do you feel like you're always in a hurry? Like you're constantly running from one thing to the next, never having a moment to slow down and enjoy life? If so, you're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of everyday life. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode of the Jacob Sheriff Podcast, we'll share some tips on how to “Ruthlessly” eliminate hurry from your life and start living a more fulfilled and healthy life.Here are a few things you can do to eliminate hurry from your life:We must begin to see Hurry as an enemy of our soul, just like Lust, Greed, or Pride. Hurry is an absolute enemy to our spiritual lives.Slow down. Develop habits that help you to quiet your mind and cultivate awareness of God's Presence. Try setting aside time for silence and stillness.Set boundaries. It's important to set boundaries with your time and energy. Don't be afraid to say no to things that you don't have time for or that don't serve you.Sabbath. This is one of the Ten Commandments for a reason! God knows that we need this in our lives and it is His gift to humanity, we can't continue to ignore it expecting everything to be fine!Eliminating hurry from your life won't happen overnight, but it is possible. We hope this conversation helps you get a vision of how you can start to slow down, relax, and enjoy life more.Episode LinksVideo with Pastor Zach and Jesse Andersen on Sabbath: https://youtu.be/2kZ2DAsv2lMBook Recommendation: Emotionally Healthy Leader https://a.co/d/i7Xu00qBook Recommendation: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry https://a.co/d/11PUWt4Donate to the Podcast: bit.ly/41Sgk9fThe Rescue Mission PodcastThis podcast discuses real topics that affect real people. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Kerygma Ventures Podcast with Dudley HallJoin Dudley Hall each week as he talks about transformational grace and Christian living.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showIf this content was a blessing to you and you'd like to help support this podcast directly, visit this link.FacebookInstagramYoutube Channel

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Kirk Wallace Johnson talking about fishermen, immigrants, bigotry, justice and environmental pollution. It's all in “The Fishermen and the Dragon … Fear, Greed, and a Fight for Justice on the Gulf Coast”. Then on BioTech Nation, Dr. Hernan Bazan, the Co-Founder & CEO of South Rampart Pharma in New Orleans. They're working on the next generation of pain relief – non-opioid pain relief. The goal is to be equally powerful without the addiction.

What was the first sin that showed up in the early church? Let's talk about the secret to contentment and happiness found in living generously. We are walking through the book of Acts in chapter 5:1-11 where we see the destructive results of greed. Grab your Bible and take some notes as we journey together and grow in our faith. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cole-phillips2/support

Our guest today is the John Paul Stevens Professor of Law at Northwestern University, and author of the book “Burning Down the House,” How Libertarian Philosophy Was Corrupted by Delusion and Greed.” https://andrewkoppelman.com/bio/ https://andrewkoppelman.com/books/burning-down-the-house/ The Future of Privacy is Here™ https://conversoapp.com/download-converso-gml/ Text us anything from your CONVERSO app (555 184 3042) Links: Good Morning Liberty This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.  Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/gml and get on your way to being your best self.  Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com   Like our intro song? https://www.3pillmorning.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode we're talking about the genre of Economics! We discuss economic philosophy, Excel spreadsheets, micro vs macro, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards Things We Read (or tried to…) Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World by Ha-Joon Chang Poisoned Wells: The Dirty Politics of African Oil by Nicholas Shaxson Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Siddharth Kara Communism for Kids by Bini Adamczak Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: or, How Capitalism Works—and How It Fails by Yanis Varoufakis, translated by Jacob Moe Other Media We Mentioned Soccernomics by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power by Shoshana Zuboff Utopia for Realists: How We Can Build the Ideal World by Rutger Bregman King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa  Adam Hochschild The Colour of Magic by Terry Prachett “Perhaps there is something in this reflected-sound-of-underground-spirits? It was a cumbersome phrase. Rincewind tried to get his tongue around the thick syllables that were the word in Twoflower's own language. What Is to Be Done? Burning Questions of Our Movement by Vladimir Lenin (Wikipedia) Links, Articles, and Things If Books Could Kill - Freakonomics Fear the Boom and Bust: Keynes vs. Hayek (YouTube) Fight of the Century: Keynes vs. Hayek - Economics Rap Battle Round Two Peter Singer (Wikipedia) Unspeakable Conversations: Harriet McBryde Johnson on debating Peter Singer “He insists he doesn't want to kill me. He simply thinks it would have been better, all things considered, to have given my parents the option of killing the baby I once was.” If Books Could Kill - Rich Dad Poor Dad Saltwater and freshwater economics (Wikipedia) Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (Wikipedia) Another normal day of mining in Africa (Reddit) Belt and Road Initiative (Wikipedia) Report exposes solar panel industry Uyghur forced labour links Ouija (Wikipedia) Chinchilla (Wikipedia) Social media is doomed to die (The Verge) Reddit: Antiwork Reddit: Late Stage Capitalism 25 Economics books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) Authors Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers' Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here. Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World by Liaquat Ahamed Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole by Tiffany Aliche Good Economics for Hard Times: Better Answers to Our Biggest Problems by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo Consumed: On Colonialism, Climate Change, Consumerism, and the Need for Collective Change by Aja Barber The Whiteness of Wealth: How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans—And How We Can Fix It by Dorothy A. Brown 23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism by Ha-Joon Chang Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World by Ha-Joon Chang Extreme Money: Masters of the Universe and the Cult of Risk by Satyajit Das The Reconciliation Manifesto: Recovering the Land, Rebuilding the Economy by Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson and Arthur Manuel Wolf Hustle: A Black Woman on Wall Street by Cin Fabré Build the Damn Thing: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy by Kathryn Finney Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table by Carol Anne Hilton The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex edited by Incite! Women of Colour Against Violence Upholding Indigenous Economic Relationships: Nehiyawak Narratives by Shalene Wuttunee Jobin How We Can Win: Race, History and Changing the Money Game That's Rigged by Kimberly Jones The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice by Jessica Gordon Nembhard Can't We Just Print More Money? Economics in Ten Simple Questions by Rupal Patel The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America by Shawn D. Rochester Karl Marx's Ecosocialism: Capital, Nature, and the Unfinished Critique of Political Economy by Kohei Saito The Wisdom of Sustainability: Buddist Economics for the 21st Century by Sulak Sivaraksa Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance by Edgar Villanueva The Great Economists: How Their Ideas Can Help Us Today by Linda Yueh Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism by Muhammad Yunus Give us feedback! Fill out the form to ask for a recommendation or suggest a genre or title for us to read! Check out our Tumblr, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, May 16th we'll be talking about some old genres we've covered and whether we'd read them again. Then on Tuesday, June 6th we'll be discussing the genre of Fantasy! 

God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Self pride is the highest insult against the glory of God. It is lived out by worshiping “the God in the mirror,“ while becoming self-reliant, hedonistic, and building our own materialistic, empire, for which we take full credit. It is living as if God doesn't exist, or is irrelevant. Satan's goal is to get us to manipulate others to worship and follow us rather than Jesus Christ as Lord.Key Scriptures on Pride and GreedEzekiel 28:15-17Isaiah 14:13-14Proverbs 16:5Daniel 4:28-37James 4:6-71 Peter 5:5-91 John 2:15-17Key Scriptures on Humility and a Contrite Heart2 Chronicles 7:13-18Isaiah 55:6-12Isaiah 57:15Isaiah 66:1-2James 4:4-101 Peter 5:5-111 John 2:15-17Prayer for Repentance from Pride and GreedFather, I stand in the gap and repent for my ancestors on both sides of my family back over three, four, and seven and ten generations and even back over forty and one hundred generations for our great pride and our pride in all its forms.Father I repent of all my stiff necked pride and stubbornness (Acts 7:51) with rebellion;I repent of all religious and denominational pride, all ambitious pride and the iniquity of a critical spirit with cutting words and actions and even wanting and seeking vengeance.I also repent where I cannot be told anything for I have thought that I knew it all and I repent of my haughtiness and loftiness.I ask where I am listening but never hearing to change my heart and open my ears to understand Your Word and Your ways for I repent for not being teachable and for being judgmental.I repent of my over exaggerated opinion of myself, my conceit, my haughty behavior, my arrogance and even where I am delighted in my own achievements and think very little of others or have no time for those who do not have my 'stature'and brilliance.Father, I repent where I have become intolerant of others because they lack my understanding, intelligence and capabilities and even where I have isolated myself because people are just not what I want them to be and they are just not like me.I repent where I have wanted to change others and even taken their roles because they are not as perfect as me.I repent of the fruits of suspicion and mistrust and self deception and where I have become legalist reveal to me and bring to death this legalism.Father, I repent where rejection has caused me to become a perfectionist and where I have become puffed up with pride and rebellion.I repent of myself righteousness and where I have rejected you and not obeyed Your command of love of the brethren and acceptance of the beloved and not walking in love.I repent also where I have justified my own rebellion and disobedience to Your Word and ways because of a stronghold of the transgression of pride.I repent also of my pride of prosperity, my furniture, my belongings, my car, my income, my business, my career and even my calling and position in the church. Also the pride of my heritage, my ancestry, my parent's lineage and achievements and even where they have instilled in me pride because of all this.Father, I repent of my hardness of heart and my stony heart because of all my pride.I repent where I have refused subjection and dependence upon you because of my rebellious pride. I repent where I have given honor and glory to myself instead of You because of my pride.I repent of all mockery and scorn and foolishness, my proud looks of contempt and haughtiness and proud heart.I repent of all disrespect, dishonor to parent and elders and disrespect for authority with arrogance and all lying.I repent of envy, shame, strife, blasphemy and arguing. I repent of all greed, gluttony, slothfulness,...

What can hobbits teach us about power, violence, greed, and climate change? Pastor Adam talks with Matthew Distefano about his latest book, "The Wisdom of Hobbits: Unearthing Our Humanity at 3 Bagshot Row".

Greg and Ed the Protestant discuss greed, how deceptive it can be, and what generosity means.

Fire fighters responded to calls leading them to Chattaroy Road in Colbert, Washington during the early morning of May 26, 2015. Rushing to the blazing scene, they quickly learned this was no ordinary fire. A deceased female had to be dragged from a hole cut into the home, but where were the other three family members who lived there? One answer was found in a fire fighter's helmet lying on the ground, and it didn't belong to anyone on the current force. Instead it belonged to Lieutenant Terry Canfield. Everyone loved Terry, and no one would believe he was wanted dead - except for one person. His daughter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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God wants to give us a free and full life, if we surrender our all to him. We can live in his blessing when we give him the best of all we have, including our money. Join us as Pastor Justin Miller dives into freedom from greed and money, continuing in our “Free Me” series.↔️ CONNECT WITH US ↔️:Web: https://real.life/connectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reallifeflInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallifefl/Online Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RLCCOnlinePastor Justin Miller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinmillertv/____▶️ PODCASTListen and Subscribe to our Podcast

Possessions are great, but peace is better. In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how we can overcome greed. 1 John 2:16 "For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure (lust of the flesh), a craving for everything we see (thelust of the eyes), and pride in our achievements and possessions (the prideof life). These are not from the Father but are from this world."Lust, Greed, and Pride are the three traps the enemy has set for us in this world. Or, feel more, have more, be more. But God is saying "I am more than enough."  Greed is an unhealthy pursuit of money, wealth and possessions. Greed is more than you need. The world says you have "money problems" when you don't have money.The Bible says you have "money problems" when money has you.Three things the bible says about greed:Greed can derail your walk with Christ.1 Tim 6:9-10 "But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows."How do you know if you love money? If you're willing to depart from your convictions to get it. Greed focuses your heart on the wrong thing.Luke 12:15,21 "... Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God."It's foolish to save money and not save your soul.Greed changes our focus from the eternal to the temporary.You don't want to have a full living room, but an empty life. Greed will never be satisfied, and greed will never satisfy you.Ecclesiastes 5:10Once created, an appetite doesn't go away, it grows stronger. How to defeat greed:1 Timothy 6:17-19 1. Don't be proud.Psalm 49:6-7"They trust in their wealth and boast of great riches. Yet they cannot redeemthemselves from death by paying a ransom to God." 2. Don't trust in money.Psalm 20:7"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." 3. Enjoy!Ecclesiastes 5:19A greedy person can't enjoy anything because they always have their eye on the next thing. The cure for greed is not less stuff, but more Jesus. 4. Do good.2 Corinthians 9:8Be a helper, not a hoarder. 5. Store up treasure in heaven.Luke 12:33If you gather here, you store up here; if you give it here, you store up there. Your home in heaven will be furnished with what you gave on earth.Instead of accumulating more stuff, accumulate good works.Are you caught in the world's trap of greed?

We are going through a mini-series titled, “The Faithful Family” on our journey through Ephesians! Shepherd's House is a Bible Church located in Chandler, AZ.  At Shepherd's House, we are a people following Jesus, being transformed by the Spirit, living all of life for the glory of God.Stay connected with us by visiting our website and following us on socials._________Costi Hinn is a church planter and pastor at The Shepherd's House Bible Church in Chandler, Arizona. He is the president and founder of For the Gospel. He has authored multiple books including God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel [Zondervan, 2019], More Than a Healer [Zondervan, 2021], and a children's book releasing in the Fall of 2022. Costi and his wife, Christyne, live in Gilbert, Arizona with their five children.Website: shepherdsaz.orgInstagram: @shepherdshouseazFacebook: /shepherdshouseazTiktok: @shepherdshouseazYoutube: /shepherdshouseaz

Crowdfunded charities are a modern way to raise funds for a good cause, but do you know where the money really goes? (Original television broadcast: 02-22-2021) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/

Pastor Cymbala uses the story of the corrupt sons of Eli the priest in 1 Samuel 2:12-17 to warn against greed and the love of money.

In this final installment of his story, Harry Levant brings us up to date on the current fight for education and reform regarding the gambling industry's rapid ingestion and prolific supply. He uses a well-known understanding of nicotine addiction and the effectiveness of its second-hand smoke campaign to illustrate how pervasive gambling marketing is and how we must address the multiple elephants in the room if we wish, as a society, to support the millions in need of help.This episode was eye-opening for me, as I hope it is for you, on the outright false advertising prolific in national marketing, sports arenas, and more. Recently thanks to having these conversations where Harry opened my eyes to gambling advertisements, I saw my first  gambling ad on Hulu while watching Alaska Daily. I offer myself grace, as I do my clients when I meet them, "what we know is what we know, until we learn more."Join us as we learn more about the damaging state of gambling advertising and how we can support each other in recovery. Here are some valuable resources Harry shared:Ethos Treatment https://www.ethostreatment.comTo read more about Stop Predatory Gambling. https://www.stoppredatorygambling.orgGambling With Lives.https://www.gamblingwithlives.orgFind a counselor through the Directory for International Gambler Certification Boardhttps://www.igccb.org/counselor-directory/Gamblers Anonymoushttps://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/Gam-Anonhttps://www.gam-anon.org#embracefamilyrecovery #podcast  #gamblingaddiction #HarryLevant #NUdoctoratestudent #recovery #addiction #ethostreatment #gamblersanonymous #gamanon #stoppredatorygambling #gamblingwithlives  #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservicesClick here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction and receive my weekly newsletter. Click the links below to follow me on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

2 Kings 4–5 2 Kings 4–5 (Listen) Elisha and the Widow's Oil 4 Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD, but the creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves.” 2 And Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me; what have you in the house?” And she said, “Your servant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.” 3 Then he said, “Go outside, borrow vessels from all your neighbors, empty vessels and not too few. 4 Then go in and shut the door behind yourself and your sons and pour into all these vessels. And when one is full, set it aside.” 5 So she went from him and shut the door behind herself and her sons. And as she poured they brought the vessels to her. 6 When the vessels were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another vessel.” And he said to her, “There is not another.” Then the oil stopped flowing. 7 She came and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts, and you and your sons can live on the rest.” Elisha and the Shunammite Woman 8 One day Elisha went on to Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to eat some food. So whenever he passed that way, he would turn in there to eat food. 9 And she said to her husband, “Behold now, I know that this is a holy man of God who is continually passing our way. 10 Let us make a small room on the roof with walls and put there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp, so that whenever he comes to us, he can go in there.” 11 One day he came there, and he turned into the chamber and rested there. 12 And he said to Gehazi his servant, “Call this Shunammite.” When he had called her, she stood before him. 13 And he said to him, “Say now to her, ‘See, you have taken all this trouble for us; what is to be done for you? Would you have a word spoken on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army?'” She answered, “I dwell among my own people.” 14 And he said, “What then is to be done for her?” Gehazi answered, “Well, she has no son, and her husband is old.” 15 He said, “Call her.” And when he had called her, she stood in the doorway. 16 And he said, “At this season, about this time next year, you shall embrace a son.” And she said, “No, my lord, O man of God; do not lie to your servant.” 17 But the woman conceived, and she bore a son about that time the following spring, as Elisha had said to her. Elisha Raises the Shunammite's Son 18 When the child had grown, he went out one day to his father among the reapers. 19 And he said to his father, “Oh, my head, my head!” The father said to his servant, “Carry him to his mother.” 20 And when he had lifted him and brought him to his mother, the child sat on her lap till noon, and then he died. 21 And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God and shut the door behind him and went out. 22 Then she called to her husband and said, “Send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, that I may quickly go to the man of God and come back again.” 23 And he said, “Why will you go to him today? It is neither new moon nor Sabbath.” She said, “All is well.” 24 Then she saddled the donkey, and she said to her servant, “Urge the animal on; do not slacken the pace for me unless I tell you.” 25 So she set out and came to the man of God at Mount Carmel. When the man of God saw her coming, he said to Gehazi his servant, “Look, there is the Shunammite. 26 Run at once to meet her and say to her, ‘Is all well with you? Is all well with your husband? Is all well with the child?'” And she answered, “All is well.” 27 And when she came to the mountain to the man of God, she caught hold of his feet. And Gehazi came to push her away. But the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for she is in bitter distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” 28 Then she said, “Did I ask my lord for a son? Did I not say, ‘Do not deceive me?'” 29 He said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment and take my staff in your hand and go. If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not reply. And lay my staff on the face of the child.” 30 Then the mother of the child said, “As the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So he arose and followed her. 31 Gehazi went on ahead and laid the staff on the face of the child, but there was no sound or sign of life. Therefore he returned to meet him and told him, “The child has not awakened.” 32 When Elisha came into the house, he saw the child lying dead on his bed. 33 So he went in and shut the door behind the two of them and prayed to the LORD. 34 Then he went up and lay on the child, putting his mouth on his mouth, his eyes on his eyes, and his hands on his hands. And as he stretched himself upon him, the flesh of the child became warm. 35 Then he got up again and walked once back and forth in the house, and went up and stretched himself upon him. The child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes. 36 Then he summoned Gehazi and said, “Call this Shunammite.” So he called her. And when she came to him, he said, “Pick up your son.” 37 She came and fell at his feet, bowing to the ground. Then she picked up her son and went out. Elisha Purifies the Deadly Stew 38 And Elisha came again to Gilgal when there was a famine in the land. And as the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, he said to his servant, “Set on the large pot, and boil stew for the sons of the prophets.” 39 One of them went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine and gathered from it his lap full of wild gourds, and came and cut them up into the pot of stew, not knowing what they were. 40 And they poured out some for the men to eat. But while they were eating of the stew, they cried out, “O man of God, there is death in the pot!” And they could not eat it. 41 He said, “Then bring flour.” And he threw it into the pot and said, “Pour some out for the men, that they may eat.” And there was no harm in the pot. 42 A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley and fresh ears of grain in his sack. And Elisha said, “Give to the men, that they may eat.” 43 But his servant said, “How can I set this before a hundred men?” So he repeated, “Give them to the men, that they may eat, for thus says the LORD, ‘They shall eat and have some left.'” 44 So he set it before them. And they ate and had some left, according to the word of the LORD. Naaman Healed of Leprosy 5 Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master and in high favor, because by him the LORD had given victory to Syria. He was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper.1 2 Now the Syrians on one of their raids had carried off a little girl from the land of Israel, and she worked in the service of Naaman's wife. 3 She said to her mistress, “Would that my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” 4 So Naaman went in and told his lord, “Thus and so spoke the girl from the land of Israel.” 5 And the king of Syria said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So he went, taking with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels2 of gold, and ten changes of clothing. 6 And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, which read, “When this letter reaches you, know that I have sent to you Naaman my servant, that you may cure him of his leprosy.” 7 And when the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man sends word to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Only consider, and see how he is seeking a quarrel with me.” 8 But when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent to the king, saying, “Why have you torn your clothes? Let him come now to me, that he may know that there is a prophet in Israel.” 9 So Naaman came with his horses and chariots and stood at the door of Elisha's house. 10 And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.” 11 But Naaman was angry and went away, saying, “Behold, I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call upon the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place and cure the leper. 12 Are not Abana3 and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?” So he turned and went away in a rage. 13 But his servants came near and said to him, “My father, it is a great word the prophet has spoken to you; will you not do it? Has he actually said to you, ‘Wash, and be clean'?” 14 So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Gehazi's Greed and Punishment 15 Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and he came and stood before him. And he said, “Behold, I know that there is no God in all the earth but in Israel; so accept now a present from your servant.” 16 But he said, “As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none.” And he urged him to take it, but he refused. 17 Then Naaman said, “If not, please let there be given to your servant two mule loads of earth, for from now on your servant will not offer burnt offering or sacrifice to any god but the LORD. 18 In this matter may the LORD pardon your servant: when my master goes into the house of Rimmon to worship there, leaning on my arm, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon, when I bow myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon your servant in this matter.” 19 He said to him, “Go in peace.” But when Naaman had gone from him a short distance, 20 Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “See, my master has spared this Naaman the Syrian, in not accepting from his hand what he brought. As the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.” 21 So Gehazi followed Naaman. And when Naaman saw someone running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and said, “Is all well?” 22 And he said, “All is well. My master has sent me to say, ‘There have just now come to me from the hill country of Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets. Please give them a talent of silver and two changes of clothing.'” 23 And Naaman said, “Be pleased to accept two talents.” And he urged him and tied up two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of clothing, and laid them on two of his servants. And they carried them before Gehazi. 24 And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hand and put them in the house, and he sent the men away, and they departed. 25 He went in and stood before his master, and Elisha said to him, “Where have you been, Gehazi?” And he said, “Your servant went nowhere.” 26 But he said to him, “Did not my heart go when the man turned from his chariot to meet you? Was it a time to accept money and garments, olive orchards and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male servants and female servants? 27 Therefore the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you and to your descendants forever.” So he went out from his presence a leper, like snow. Footnotes [1] 5:1 Leprosy was a term for several skin diseases; see Leviticus 13 [2] 5:5 A talent was about 75 pounds or 34 kilograms; a shekel was about 2/5 ounce or 11 grams [3] 5:12 Or Amana (ESV)