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Jesus shows up in humility and meets humanity in the place of greatest need. Unlike every other religion requiring human effort to reach the divine, the God of the Bible reaches down. Luke 2:1-20 reveals the story of the Savior, Messiah, and Lord born in a humble manger. This message from Christian Life Center explores how God chooses the least expected to witness the birth of Christ. Following the example of Jesus, thousands in Dayton Ohio packed over 10 million meals to serve children in need. Hope remains in the eternal kingdom and the promise of the resurrection for all who believe.   Pastor: Jordan Hansen Series: The Gospel Of Luke: Spirit Led Jesus (4) Title: Unlike Every Other Religion (Luke 2:1-20) Date: 2026.03.07+08   LINKS:

◇ We chat with Tristan Zimmerman our Indie designer of the month, Jeff asks about TTRPG designer support groups, From the archive 2021: Forlornhope22 wants to know how many plot threads is too many | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja & Tristan ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:24◇ Announcements – Our next Game Daze will be on March 21st! 03:18◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Tristan Zimmerman (he/him) of Molten Sulfur Press https://moltensulfur.com/ 06:04◇ Mailbag 1 – We chat with Tristan Zimmerman our Indie designer of the month! 47:07◇ Mailbag 2 – Jeff asks about TTRPG designer support groups 76:22◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2021: Forlornhope22 wants to know how many plot threads is too many 89:34◇ Episode Closing 92:22◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

Many men struggle silently with grief, loneliness, identity loss, and moral injury. Social expectations often teach men to stay strong, stay productive, and stay quiet about pain.In this episode of Hope Illuminated, I speak with meaning-centered psychotherapist and logotherapist Baruch HaLevi (“Dr. B”) about how men's groups help men transform suffering into purpose, connection, and resilience.Drawing from Viktor Frankl's logotherapy, lived experience with suicide loss, and years of guiding men's peer groups, Dr. B explains how meaning helps men move through life's darkest chapters. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/161

Conflicting reports have circulated in recent days about Iranian Kurdish groups possibly being armed by the US to launch a ground offensive in Iran. Many of these factions have long been exiled to the Kurdistan region of Iraq near Iran's north-western border and have felt oppressed by the regime. The US-Israeli war has already killed many of Tehran's top political and military leaders, presenting the opposition Kurdish groups with a window of opportunity, if they do decide to take action. But the question is, would Washington back them and with what guarantees? Defence secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington's objectives are not centred on arming any particular group. But President Donald Trump said a Kurdish ground offensive would be “wonderful” without confirming whether or not the US would support it. In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, guest host Ban Barkawi looks at the possibility and risks of Iranian Kurds entering the conflict. We hear from The National's correspondent Lizzie Porter and HA Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies.

Representatives of indigenous tribes and conservation groups are voicing concern about an effort to eliminate the resource management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah.

The FAIRtax would be a godsend for the individual taxpayer. No more withholding, no more payroll taxes, no more tax returns, no more IRS and a tax refund every month. But for those making their living off the income tax system, the FAIRtax would require some lifestyle adjustments. Check it all out in this week's Chairman's Report.

Bushcare program supports residents' passion for tree planting, new parking meters coming to Ipswich Central, newly released council archives reveal the first years of running the new municipality, find your career at West Moreton Health, indigenous author Thomas Mayo booked for a talk at Springfield Central library, and major repair works finally underway on the Warrego Highway westbound Bremer River bridge.Published: 6 March 2026.Image: Ipswich councillor Jim Madden with Bundamba Creek Bushcare group leader Alana Klupfel (supplied)Just in case you need help: https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/live/our-community/domestic-and-family-violence/documents/just-in-case-card-november-2025.pdfIpswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Bushcare groups: Ipswich.qld.gov.au/bushcarePicture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/West Moreton Health: https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/careers Ipswich City Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVIpswich Planning Scheme: https://bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Shape Your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Ipswich Festivals: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/Black Swan Art (David Pearce): https://www.blackswanart.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Ipswich Community Gallery: https://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/community/ipswich-community-galleryDiscover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Discover Ipswich what's on: https://whatson.discoveripswich.com.au/Workshops Rail Museum: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/rail-workshopsIpswich Showgrounds: https://ipswichshow.com.au/upcoming-eventsIpswich Libraries: www.ipswichlibraries.com.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/The Leads music: https://theleadsmusic.bandcamp.com/Lost Ipswich Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pLLBwNc Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/ 

Carlos Alvarez-Aranyos- Founder of American Opposition talks about this weekend's march.

Peter Berkowitz traces the current conflict to the October 7 atrocities, emphasizing the Islamic Republic of Iran's long-term funding and coordination of its proxy groups. (5)1909 CAIRO MUSEUM

Send a textWant to see a kid light up after nailing a steep climb? We sat down with pros Joseph Gray, Annie Hughes, and Dreama Walton to unpack how a three-day Colorado Springs Trail Running Camp turns second through eighth graders into confident movers and thoughtful trail stewards. Set in the shade of North Cheyenne Canyon, the camp blends short runs, hands-on drills, and creek-side cool-downs with simple lessons on leave no trace, hydration, sunscreen, and gear that actually fits the terrain.We dig into why starting young matters. While many U.S. runners first meet endurance on the track, this camp gives kids a feel for real trails: how to lean into climbs, place their feet on descents, pass safely on tight corners, and choose lines that build control. The coaches demonstrate good and bad form so kids see it before they try it. A nutritionist stops by to explain fueling on hot days, and a gear segment demystifies tread, traction, and midsoles. Groups split by ability so smaller kids stay close and older athletes can stretch out; everyone circles back for obstacle courses, stretching, and yoga.Race day ties it together. A relay format teaches pacing, teamwork, and confidence, with mantras written on the back of bibs to meet the tough moments head-on. Thanks to sponsors and community support, the registration stays family-friendly and often includes shoes, shirts, bottles, snacks, and electrolytes—lowering the barrier to a sport that can change a child's life. We also share dates, location, capacity, and how volunteers can help keep kids safe, stoked, and seen.If you know a young runner—or a curious newbie—send them this and help them register. Subscribe for more stories from the trail community, share this episode with a parent or coach, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Who's the first kid you'd bring to the canyon?REGISTRATION - @COS-TRCK_RegistrationVOLUNTEER - @COS-TRCK_VolunteerFollow COS-TRCK on Instagram - @COS_TRCKFollow COS-TRCK on Youtube - @COS_TRCKFollow the Coaches Follow Dreama Walton - @dreamawaltonFollow Joseph Gray - @joegeeziFollow Annie Hughes - @annie.a.hughesFollow James on IG - @jameslauriello Follow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_pod

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Bill Roggio reports that escalating border clashes result in the destruction of former US equipment, while Pakistanpressures the Afghan Taliban to restrain extremist groups attacking inside Pakistani territory. 13.1638

Groups like the "ANSWER Coalition,” “Code Pink,” and “The People's Forum,” have become a common sight at protests, but they also share a dark secret, and we're not just talking about Left wing ideals. Senior Editor of Investigations for FOX News Digital, Asra Nomani joins Will to unpack the sprawling network of “activist” organizations funding protests across the U.S., explaining how a select few wealthy benefactors with ties to the Chinese Communist Party have astroturfed outrage on our streets for decades, and how they continue to do so today.Plus, Will and The Crew discuss whether your average liberal would even care that these protests are paid, before reacting to Rep. Jasmine Crockett's (D-TX) tragic loss in the Texas primary election and Democratic Nominee for Senate in Texas James Talarico's (D-TX) timid political and religious beliefs.Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠⁠@willcainnews⁠⁠⁠)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that helps you stop performing in social situations and start connecting,  even when anxiety comes along for the ride. If social situations leave you replaying conversations for hours afterward, this episode is going to give you a completely different way to respond.

What if your next stream of real estate leads didn't come from cold calling, paid ads, or chasing the latest trend, but from building a local online community people genuinely love? In this episode, I'm joined by Tina Beliveau of Baltimore, MD, a 21-year real estate veteran, team leader, and coach who rebuilt and scaled her business using a hyper-local Facebook community group. Tina breaks down exactly how she runs a group that serves her community, grows consistently, and quietly turns into a reliable lead generator. You'll hear how she: Built a 10,000-member Facebook group in a single zip code Systematized the content so it does not require constant effort Set clear rules to keep the community positive (and not turn into "Nextdoor") Uses simple lead capture methods like join questions, DM templates, and quarterly giveaways Turns group members into email subscribers and nurtures them long-term Protects the integrity of the group while still staying visible as the local go-to agent If you've been thinking about starting a community group but feel overwhelmed by the "how," this conversation will give you a practical path forward.   Tina's FREE Bootcamp (starts March 10) Tina is hosting a free bootcamp to help agents actually launch their Facebook group with a plan for content, growth, and lead capture. Join here: https://tinabeliveau.myflodesk.com/bootcamp Connect with Tina Instagram: @highperformanceagent Email: tina@tinabeliveau.com   Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 40,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/

Earlier this week, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced his government had entered a new phase in the fight against organized crime. The United States is now part of that effort. AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez has more.

Welcome to the Health Marketing Collective, where strong leadership meets marketing excellence.On today's episode, Carrie Maurer joins Sara Payne for the second conversation in a powerful two-part series dedicated to the realities of high-stakes, consensus-driven B2B buying environments. With over 25 years of experience as a senior marketing and growth leader, former CMO, and advisor to CEOs across industries, Carrie Maurer brings deep expertise in guiding leadership teams to unlock market expansion and position marketing as a true partner in revenue growth.This episode centers on the inside story of how major B2B buying decisions are really made—and why even the most innovative solutions and persuasive pitches can still stall or slip through the cracks. Sara and Carrie zoom in on two critical, often misunderstood concepts: the group dynamics behind big-ticket buying choices, and the pivotal role trust and risk management play in moving opportunities through complex sales cycles. More than exploring marketing tactics, they tackle structural and cultural barriers that can either empower—or hinder—marketing from being a genuine driver of business decisions and deal velocity.Key Takeaways:In High-Stakes B2B, Inaction Is the Real CompetitorCarrie Maurer points out that B2B deals most often stall not because a buyer doesn't like a solution, but because taking action feels risky—and the default, safest choice is to do nothing. Buyers hesitate when they cannot fully defend their decision internally, meaning trust and risk reduction are more impactful than even the best innovations.Decisions Are Made by Groups, Not IndividualsThe notion that marketing and sales can win over a single ‘key decision maker' is fundamentally flawed. Meaningful B2B decisions are nearly always made by buying groups—informal or formal clusters with varied priorities, concerns, and veto power. Effective marketing strategies must look beyond personas to understand and support the group dynamics and internal politics that shape consensus.Marketing's Role Is to Help Decisions ‘Travel'Success isn't just about generating interest. Marketing must help opportunities move from initial clarity (awareness) through confidence (defensibility) to consensus (organizational alignment). This means anticipating objections, aiding internal champions, and providing tools and narratives that enable buyers to ‘sell' the decision internally.Operating Models Can Be Hidden Constraints or Force MultipliersA major cause of stalling is not creative failure but structural misalignment within marketing teams. When internal processes and shared services slow marketing's responsiveness, opportunities slip and trust erodes—both with buyers and inside the business. Organizations that prioritize impact (speed, alignment, proximity to buyer needs) over efficiency (queues, rigid processes) empower marketing to be a genuine growth driver.Trust Is Built Through Defensibility, Not Just Brand WarmthIn B2B, trust isn't about likability or soft sentiment. It's about creating ‘safety' for buyers: Are you enabling them to defend and own the buying decision with confidence in front of skeptical stakeholders? Marketing must provide proof points, support, and responsiveness at exactly the right moment to reduce the personal and emotional risk involved in high-profile buying decisions.This episode provides both a mirror and a map for marketing leaders: If your team is only focused on personas, lead generation, or creative campaigns, you're missing the real leverage point. True marketing excellence requires architecting cultures, systems, and models that enable decisions to move with confidence, speed, and group consensus—because when decisions move, revenue follows.For more insights or to connect with Carrie Maurer directly, reach out via LinkedIn, and stay tuned to the Health Marketing Collective for the best in leadership-driven marketing strategy.Mentioned in this episode:Health Marketing Collective is Powered by InprelaThe Health Marketing Collective is powered by Inprela: a communications firm built for health brands determined to lead, not follow. We partner with marketing innovators who aren't just chasing attention—they're building movements. Connect with the audiences shaping the future of care and lead the conversations that move your market. Ready to rise above the noise? Visit inprela.com. Let's create something that moves the market.Inprela Communications

The year keeps on rolling along! It's time to be reminded about all the things that need to happen in the springtime. Listen in as Ginger briefly touches on searching for and joining co-ops or support groups, fulfilling the testing requirement, preparing for evaluations, signing your secondary student up for dual enrollment, and coordinating graduations. All these topics have also been discussed in detail in other podcasts, so feel free to search CHAP's channel for more detailed information!Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.comGot PA Homeschool law questions? Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion.Don't miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today's episode is with two guests whom I met online, but who didn't know each other before we got together to record our episode.Both are involved in interesting projects that help others to learn. Both are bringing people together to learn more about their language and culture.Carla runs a weekly Italian reading group online, where she brings people together to discover Italian literature. At the same time, they have the opportunity to refine their language skills, give opinions, and understand more about the language through reading the books.Margarida runs a fortnightly Portuguese conversation group, primarily in Lisbon. Participants can develop their speaking skills, ask questions about the Portuguese language and culture, receive feedback on their writing, and make new friends.We discussed how each of the groups works, who would most benefit from each one, the value that comes from learning as part of a guided group, and at the end there's some advice for people who might feel anxious about signing up to new language practice groups.Here's the show notes page: https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode303

In recent months Governor Hochul has indicated that she wants to weaken the state's climate law (CLCPA). The state is not on track to meet the goals for using renewable energy for electricity or cutting greenhouse gas emissions. She claims that the world has changed since the climate law was adopted, including the impact of COVID. Her administration last week issued a 3 page memo citing significant cost increases to comply with the climate law. The memo has been harshly criticized by environmental groups who called it purposely misleading and contradictory to the state's previous statements. Groups are holding press conferences around the state to urge lawmakers not to give in to Hochul., including one at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 4. Eric Wood of NYPIRG discusses the situation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Episode 202 -Don and Syn - What need does this FILL! - In this episode of Kinky Frame of Mind podcast Don and Syn hit the studio. Don and syn both talk about what they have been up to. Syn talks about going skying and Don talks about the micro maiden's strip show. Then they dive into the topic. in this episode we look at what needs need to be filled in our lifestyle journey and how we fill them. Then we talk about what needs do groups and events fill. Are we just doing the same old or starting a new group because we got mad or are we looking to do events or start groups that fill needs.  

Goals don't fail because you're lazy; they fail because you're alone with them. We sat down with Natalie, a veteran coach and community builder from New Zealand, to unpack why accountability works, how to make it feel supportive instead of pushy, and what happens when you choose partners who match your values and season of life. If you've ever swung between overstuffed weeks and quiet procrastination, this conversation gives you a humane system for steady progress.We start by demystifying accountability and tackling the myths that it's joyless or rigid. Natalie shares the numbers that change the game: writing a goal helps a little, telling someone boosts it to 65 percent, and showing up for regular check-ins pushes success to 95 percent. From there, we dig into motivation styles—why revenue isn't always the right carrot, how service and impact can fuel deeper commitment, and how a thoughtful partner will adapt their approach to what actually moves you. You'll learn to spot the “overwhelm spiral,” break work into realistic steps, and use weekly top threes to ship what matters.We also get practical about finding the right people. Paid masterminds and memberships offer structure and peer alignment, while conferences and online communities spark organic matches. Fit matters: look for integrity, follow-through, and complementary strengths rather than identical personalities. Groups can outperform pairs by giving you a mix of strategist, challenger, and encourager—so you get the push you need on some days and the lift you need on others. We touch on the unique power of retreats to reset energy and sharpen plans, then introduce Natalie's life audit to align health, relationships, and business goals so you're building with real capacity, not fumes.Ready to stop ghosting your goals? Tune in, choose a partner, and commit to a simple cadence. Want to take it to the next level?  Apply for a mastermind today!Read more HEREIf you want deeper coaching, more transparency, and the episodes that actually help you make decisions faster in your business, then subscribe to Unhinged.Support the show

Episode 236 NPTEFF The Power of Study Groups: How to Make Them Work

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. CIA map of Iran US officials justify war on Iran as United Nations, Dems criticize attacks; Iranian Americans in LA protest wars for regime change, say US has no role in MidEast but to exit; Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) official discusses “unnecessary, unconstitutional” attacks on Iran with KPFA; Doctors Without Borders challenging Israeli policy ending permission to work in Gaza; Homeland Security Secretary Noem to testify to congress Wednesday, live broadcast at 6am The post United Nations, Dems criticize attacks on Iran as US officials justify war; Doctors Without Borders, other aid groups lose permission to work in Gaza – March 2, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Finding the way forward when life feels out of control starts with the promises of God. Pastor Jordan Hansen explores Luke 1:57-80 at Christian Life Center, focusing on the miraculous birth of John the Baptist and the faithfulness of Zechariah. Discover strength through obedience, pointing others toward Jesus, and depending on the Holy Spirit. Even in the valley, a shepherd leads with peace and light. This community in Dayton Ohio invites all to lean into the Word and experience the tender mercy of a Savior who makes a way. Pastor: Jordan Hansen Series: The Gospel Of Luke: Spirit Led Jesus (3) Title: The Way Forward (Luke 1:57-80) Date: 2026.02.28+3.01   LINKS:

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We're in a radical shift in how we understand relationships, and it's bigger than romance: the same reflex lives everywhere we attach, the hope that if you do it right, someone will keep you safe, approve of you, choose you, or tell you who to be. In this episode, Vanessa explores how we outsource our center to partners, groups, institutions, and algorithms, and why certainty becomes addictive when the world feels chaotic. This new model of intimacy isn't rescue, it's witness, and it asks for personal responsibility, self-regulation, and the capacity to stay in truth even when you're afraid. Take this question with you: What do you want someone else to provide for you right now that you're avoiding providing for yourself?Additional ResourcesExplore: VanessaBennett.comBook: The Motherhood MythCommunity: Inner Compass CollectiveTraining: Inner Compass AcademyConnect with Inner CompassFollow on InstagramConnect with Vanessa Bennett:Follow on InstagramFollow on TikTokLearn more on SubstackConnect with Vanessa Bennett on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

--{ "Alan Watt on Midnight Rider with Mike Chambers"}-- Remembering Alan - Scotland, pipe and drums - War - Why is the U.S. birthrate plummeting? - What is Anthropic and why did Trump order agencies and companies with military contracts to stop using their technology? US and Israel strike Iran and kill their Supreme Leader. What is Chabad Lubavitch? - Culture creation - Science of empire making - Global Empire based on Free Trade - Rosicrucians - John Dee - King James. Hegelian Dialectic - Psychopath: runs on pure ego, will save ego at all costs, will rationalize everything - Deindustrialization of Britain - Amalgamation of Europe - Dominant Minority - Guardian class, Helpers, and “Its”. Television conditioning - Cartoons; loss of attention span. - American integration - CFR, Agenda 21 - Waking Up; authorized groups for followers, fronts, plants - Expectation of conflict and head-on resistance - Change is done in an Individual, not Groups. “Love” - Hollywood, Music - Getting above emotion to compassion - Stopping blaming ourselves - Eternal truths - Holy books, religion; Islam, Christianity - Good Shepherds, Sheep - Hinduism, Brahmanism; Creator and Destroyer. Blue to black police uniforms - Multi-Jurisdictional Task Forces - Advanced weaponry - Drug trade; Opium in China; Poppies in Afghanistan; Heroin in Marseilles, France - World Federation - Internationalism - Overpopulation Theory (from Elite) - Falling Birth-rates in Western countries.

Reading groups… we love the idea of them. But let's be honest, sometimes they feel overwhelming, noisy, and just plain stressful.In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about the challenges teachers face during reading groups!If reading groups feel chaotic instead of calm in your classroom, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and rebuild with systems that actually work.We're sharing practical strategies to help you feel organised, confident, and back in control, without adding more to your plate.What We Cover in This Episode:• The biggest frustrations teachers face during reading groups (and why you're not alone)• How clear routines and expectations can completely transform your sessions• Why a consistent, predictable timetable reduces stress for you and your students• The power of starting with a “top five” set of independent activities• How a dress rehearsal can set your groups up for long-term success• Planning tips like batching, reusing resources, and using simple templates• Tools like The Hive platform to streamline your reading group organisation• A practical guide to help you transform your reading groups step by stepReading groups don't have to feel chaotic. With the right systems, routines, and ready-to-go resources, they can become one of the most powerful parts of your literacy block.You don't need more ideas - you need a foolproof system. Let's work smarter, not harder, together!Rainbows ahead,Alisha and AshleighResources mentioned in this episode:Transform your Reading Groups (course for teachers)The Hive - Use the code ASHLEIGH15 for a 15% discountReady to print reading group activities for:KindergartenGrade 1-2Grade 3-4Grade 5-6*Note: These activities are included in Transform your Reading GroupsAPPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY  | AMAZONLet's hear from you! Text us!

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Samantha Rux joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about broken heart syndrome, reverse dieting to maintain weight loss, and the importance of male friendships for men. OSF Healthcare is highlighting topics vital to community health this month. As February marks Heart Month, OSF St. Luke is urging people to recognize symptoms of “broken heart syndrome,” which can be triggered by intense emotional or physical stress. The hospital's cardiology experts are available for consultation and diagnostic testing, including outpatient exams. OSF is also releasing features on reverse dieting to support sustained weight management after weight loss, with guidance from local dietitians. Another focus is the importance of male friendships in overall well-being, addressed through OSF's behavioral health experts. Further details and stories are available on the OSF Healthcare website and Facebook page.

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Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). Can changing how men relate to one another reduce gender-based violence?In this powerful international conversation, Boysen sits down with South African researchers Nicola Lazenby and Thaakirah Dollie, who conducted an in-depth qualitative study exploring how men's relationships with other men influence their understanding of masculinity and mental health.Set against the backdrop of South Africa's gender-based violence crisis—where femicide rates are among the highest in the world—their research examines two distinct patterns of male bonding:

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AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Israel has ruled aid groups can keep operating in Gaza.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on a change of Israel policy regarding aid groups work in Gaza.

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A coalition of historical groups, parks advocacy organizations and scientists are suing the National Park Service for removing signs about climate change, Indigenous history, slavery and other historical topics. The litigants say the removals erase history and undermine science.

The Cybercrime Magazine Podcast brings you daily cybercrime news on WCYB Digital Radio, the first and only 7x24x365 internet radio station devoted to cybersecurity. Stay updated on the latest cyberattacks, hacks, data breaches, and more with our host. Don't miss an episode, airing every half-hour on WCYB Digital Radio and daily on our podcast. Listen to today's news at https://soundcloud.com/cybercrimemagazine/sets/cybercrime-daily-news. Brought to you by our Partner, Evolution Equity Partners, an international venture capital investor partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs to develop market leading cyber-security and enterprise software companies. Learn more at https://evolutionequity.com

You know how most D&D characters are born fully formed at level one — parents dead, personality optional, and a backstory written five minutes before initiative? Yeah — not today. Today we're rolling childhood trauma on random tables, getting adopted by gnomes after fatal alchemy accidents, committing crimes we didn't commit, and possibly dying before Session One even starts. Because life path character creation doesn't just ask: "Who are you?" It asks: "What if your wizard got fired, drafted, divorced, marooned, or eaten by bureaucracy before the campaign began?" So grab some dice — we're not building characters. We're speedrunning their entire existential crisis. Show Notes This episode explores life path character creation systems — an alternative to traditional menu-driven D&D character building — examining how different RPGs integrate backstory directly into mechanics and narrative identity. The hosts contrast standard Dungeons & Dragons character creation, where mechanics and story can exist independently, with life path approaches that embed history into character structure and development. Instead of assembling a build from selectable options, lifepath systems simulate formative experiences through randomized or semi-structured progression. Life path creation is framed as a form of "session negative one" — a prologue where the character's life unfolds before play begins. Characters might be recruited, drafted, fired, injured, or otherwise transformed during creation, sometimes even dying before gameplay begins (famously in Traveller). This approach produces characters with rich histories and emotional weight while removing optimization control — emphasizing emergent narrative over build efficiency. The conversation examines multiple implementations: D&D (Xanathar's Guide) Random tables generate birthplace, family structure, and life events. These tools help players — especially newcomers — construct organic backstories and roleplaying hooks without mechanical impact. Pathfinder (Ultimate Campaign) A background generator integrates story and mechanics through traits, flaws, and narrative modifiers tied to ancestry, upbringing, and experiences — encouraging characters built from story outward rather than optimization inward. Traveller Presented as the canonical lifepath system, characters advance through four-year career terms determined by rolls and stats. Players attempt education, military service, or careers and face survival checks, advancement, injury, debt, or social gain — producing veterans shaped by experience rather than archetype selection. Across systems, the hosts emphasize that lifepath creation trades predictability for storytelling power — generating flawed, surprising, and memorable characters that feel lived-in before session one begins. The episode ultimately frames lifepaths as a creativity engine: Excellent for players who struggle with backstories Great for emergent storytelling Occasionally traumatic for min-maxers Because sometimes you wanted to be an astronaut — and instead you lost a leg in character creation. Key Takeaways Life path character creation vs traditional D&D character creation Menu-driven builds separate mechanics from narrative, while lifepaths integrate backstory-driven RPG character generation into mechanics and identity "Session Negative One" storytelling approach Lifepaths act as playable prologues generating history through simulated events Randomization encourages emergent roleplay Tables and rolls produce unexpected backgrounds that spark creativity and character depth Optimization vs storytelling tension Lifepaths prioritize narrative authenticity over build control, often frustrating min-max players D&D Xanathar's system — narrative only Useful for generating flavor and roleplay hooks without mechanical changes Pathfinder background generator — mechanical integration Traits, flaws, and story feats connect upbringing to gameplay bonuses Traveller — full simulation lifepath model Career progression, survival checks, and aging create veteran characters with lived histories Ideal use cases Players struggling with creative backstories Groups seeking collaborative storytelling depth Campaigns emphasizing narrative immersion Core philosophical takeaway Characters don't begin at Level One — they arrive shaped by experience Lifepaths transform character creation from assembly to biography Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. 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Episode 110 – BTG Listener-Favorite Series: A past conversation with national speaker and author, Julie Fisk, and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. In this episode, they discuss how every woman is a potential leader. Regardless of whether we as women are leading teams at work, volunteering, or caring for mini-me's in the home, we are influencing those around us! Julie and Mykelti unpack perspectives for why some women may not believe they are leader, as well as how to embrace the opportunities of leadership within your spheres of influence. Whether you’re newer to the podcast or have been listening for a while, our hope is that you will be encouraged in a fresh way by this past conversation, as it contains rich biblical wisdom and practical application for your life today! Find out more about Julie Fisk and her co-contributors at onestorywell.com and follow @onestorywellcollective on social media. Register for presale tickets for the 2027 BTG Leadership Conference with Lisa Seaton. Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2026 Single Moms Retreat  May 29-30, 2026 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Brooke Maxwell, Kevin Ramsby, and Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2026 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 3, 2026, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker and emcee), & Amber Gerstmann (emcee) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More! Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email info@mnbtg.org to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join a 2026 BTG Missions Trip to Prague or Budapest: mnbtg.org/trips. 2027 BTG Leadership Conference February 19-20 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Lisa Seaton and more! Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More!  Register for Presale by March 1: mnbtg.org/leadership. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Private truth and public acceptance are not the same thing. In this episode, I break down the gap between what you know is true and what you're allowed to say in certain spaces. There are things you could defend all day long, but you stay quiet because you understand how the room will react. Being correct does not mean you'll be accepted. Groups care more about feelings and permission than they care about facts. I explain why people confuse what is socially approved with what is actually true, and how that confusion can cost you if you're not paying attention. Show Notes: [02:35]#1 Being correct and private does not require consensus.  [07:26]#2 Public acceptance gets paid for.  [14:06]#3 If you choose acceptance over accuracy, you lose authority without even knowing it.   [19:24]#Recap Episodes Mentioned: 2806: The Law Of Entropy Next Steps: --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind  This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com 

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Clarity means I know exactly what I'm doing. No confusion. No guessing. Just clear steps and action. But when I bring that same clarity into a group, it can feel threatening because now someone has to decide, take responsibility, and be seen. Groups often survive on comfort, not precision. They like options open and roles blurry because that keeps everyone safe. The moment I make things clear, options close, accountability shows up, and the hiding stops. That's why groups sometimes push back on the very thing that would actually move them forward. Show Notes: [08:40]#1 Clarity forces accountability.  [16:54]#2 Clarity collapses plausible deniability. [21:44]#3 Clarity accelerates decision making before the group may be ready. [26:29] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 3382: Clarity Is A Revenue Strategy 2196: How To Create Clarity 1729: Are You Experiencing Growth -- Or Just In The Wrong Place? How To Know With Clarity 112: Key To Success: Clarity 3541: Why I Don't Speak At Colleges Next Steps: --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind  This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com