Podcasts about Heartbeat

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Lyndsay Dowd, founder of Heartbeat for Hire, leadership strategist, speaker, coach, podcast host, and two-time author, for a powerful conversation about human-centered leadership, workplace culture, trust, accountability, and positive influence. After more than 23 years at IBM, where she built and led high-performing sales teams, Lyndsay experienced a major career disruption that forced her to rethink leadership, purpose, and how she could help people most. That moment became the foundation for Heartbeat for Hire, where she now helps leaders build cultures people actually want to be part of. Throughout the conversation, Lyndsay shares why leadership is not just about results, quotas, or titles. It is about how people feel, whether they trust their leaders, and whether they are given the clarity, autonomy, and support needed to grow. She explains how trust becomes a leader's most important currency, why broken trust must be repaired with accountability, and why consistent one-on-one conversations are essential to strong leadership. Lyndsay also shares practical strategies for building a stronger workplace culture, including going on a listening tour, asking better questions, making people feel seen, giving credit freely, and modeling the behavior leaders want their teams to follow. She reminds listeners that culture is not a slogan. It is the experience people have every day under a leader's influence. This episode is ideal for business owners, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, coaches, and community leaders who want to lead with both performance and heart while creating a more positive, responsible influence in the lives of others. Connect with Lyndsay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsaydowdh4h/ https://heartbeatforhire.com/

Episode 4186 │ July 20, 2026 Iran built a strategy to outlast any empire. The average American is doing the same — not with missiles, but with a food truck and a refusal to quit. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Scott Kesterson opens Monday by naming the duality the week demands: empires are spending trillions on a war with Iran they structurally cannot win, and the surveillance state is tightening around every transaction and conversation — while in food trucks, home kitchens, and parking lot pickups across America, ordinary people are building something the machine cannot algorithm, bomb, or buy. The analytical center of the episode is Iran's Mosaic Defense Strategy — 28 autonomous provinces engineered over 20-30 years to survive a decapitation strike without a unified command signal, which is why the Ayatollah's declaration that Trump's MOU is worthless is the only statement that actually matters, and why no ceasefire negotiated with anyone below the Ayatollah has structural validity — alongside the Andrew Tate arrest in Miami, which Scott reads not as a deep state attack on a MAGA ally but as a distraction from the 33 million child abuse images being downloaded globally and the absence of any unified institutional response to trafficking at scale. The episode closes with the ground truth Scott has been finding on YouTube: food trucks, home kitchen entrepreneurs, a New York reviewer saving small restaurants one visit at a time — a decentralized, apolitical, cross-cultural movement of people making things with their hands and their hearts, living out life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness beneath the noise, and proving that the thing the elites cannot take from you is the stubborn refusal to quit. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What is Iran's Mosaic Defense Strategy — and why does its architecture of 28 autonomous provinces operating without a unified command signal mean that no MOU, no ceasefire, and no deal negotiated with anyone other than the Ayatollah has any structural validity regardless of what the administration claims? What is the difference between arresting two high-profile influencers and actually dismantling the global child sex trafficking network — and why does Scott argue that the Tate arrest, however warranted, is functioning as a distraction from 33 million abuse images being downloaded and the institutional silence of the church on the front lines where it matters most? What do Iranian provinces engineered to outlast any empire and a food truck operator in a parking lot have in common — and why does Scott argue that the decentralized, apolitical movement of ordinary Americans building things with their hands and their hearts is the same endurance strategy, just without the missiles? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Spatial Terra Intelligence Methodology (STIM v5) — the analytical framework built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. BardsFM's faith archive includes hundreds of episodes on prayer, scripture, and walking the Way of Christ — available free in the full episode catalog. AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

Tara Kangarlou, global affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran, discusses the latest developments in the Iran-US conflict.

Jim Field visits with Jean Voege about the Wall That Heals as it comes to Manning.

Central Christian Church is a non-denominational church in Wichita, KS. We are happy to share the teaching of our pastors and friends with you through this podcast. If you have any questions or want to know more about us, visit https://www.ccc.org/ Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49637924 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Jim Field visits with our new staff addition, Bradyn Burmeister.

What if the worst professional moment of your life turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to you? Lyndsay Dowd spent nearly 30 years in leadership — 23 of them at IBM — before leaving on her own terms for a new opportunity. Six months in, she was fired. No warning, no explanation. The shame and embarrassment took her out… until she asked herself three questions that changed everything: What am I really good at? What do I love to do? How can I help people the most? The answers became Heartbeat for Hire, a company that helps brands ditch toxic, top-down leadership and build cultures people actually want to work in. In this episode, Wendy and Lyndsay — a speaker, founder, 2X bestselling author (Top Down Culture and Voices of Women), Harvard guest lecturer, and globally ranked podcast host — talk about reinvention at 50+, betting on yourself, the “power skills” every leader needs, why trust is your currency, and the permission slip every woman at a crossroads deserves to hear. Fierce, funny, and full of heart.

Does your budget feel like it's fighting your calendar? Most financial advice tells us to plan in 30-day blocks, but your life happens paycheck to paycheck.In this episode, we dive into Chapter 2 of SpendFirst to explore the Paycheck Rhythm, the simple but transformative shift that turns your budget from a chore into the heartbeat of your financial system.You'll learn:The Monthly Myth: Why traditional calendar budgeting creates unnecessary stress.Finding Your Rhythm: How to sync your money with your actual payday.Diane's Story: How one woman moved from constant anxiety to total control.The Heartbeat: Why this specific rhythm is the secret to making the SpendFirst system work for you.Start the SpendFirst Journey: If you're new here, start at the beginning to see 3 months into your money future: https://spendfirst.com/startResources Mentioned:Why Traditional Budgeting Keeps Failing You (Chapter 1)See 3 Months Into Your Money Future (Introduction)Join the Conversation: New episodes drop every Thursday. If this helped you find your rhythm, subscribe to Money Made Human and leave us a review!

How do you make people care about your documentary?Facts alone rarely make an audience care. The emotional core of a documentary lives somewhere else. In this episode of Documentary First, filmmaker Christian Taylor tells the story of how she found the heartbeat her film about the Battle of Carentan was missing. It was not in the archives. It was in the memories of a man who was six years old when the war came for his town.For months, Christian's film Heroes of Carentan felt stuck in what one WWII veteran called the “data of history,” the maps, the dates, and the military maneuvers. Everything shifted when she met Yves Marchais. In June 1944, Yves was a small boy living under German occupation in Carentan, France. This year he sent Christian thirteen letters recording what he remembered, and those letters gave the historical record a soul.It comes down to a lesson every documentary filmmaker learns the hard way: audiences do not connect to issues or information, they connect to people. Anchored by a line from Pfc. John E. Fitzgerald, a runner for Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Robert Cole, this episode argues that the essence of history is not its record but its heartbeat. Yves calls his own account his “hummingbird's share,” not the whole war, but the small, vivid pieces that passed before a child's eyes. His story becomes a lesson in telling a big historical event through one small, personal one.In this episode, you'll learn:Why facts and figures alone rarely move an audienceHow to find the emotional core, or heartbeat, of a documentaryWhy audiences connect to people, not to issues or informationHow to tell a big historical story through one small, personal oneWhat Pfc. John E. Fitzgerald meant when he warned that history can lose its heartbeatWhy one person's story can carry an entire historical eventWhat the “hummingbird's share” is, and why small memories matter more than big onesHow the Battle of Carentan looked through the eyes of a six-year-old boyHow Yves Marchais and his family survived the occupation and liberation of CarentanWhy the story a filmmaker starts with is often not the story worth tellingWhat the series Band of Brothers has to do with the real Battle of CarentanHow to know when your film has finally found its emotional coreChapters:00:00 Meeting a survivor of Carentan01:15 13 letters and Band of Brothers02:26 Life under German occupation04:01 D-Day and the kitchen sink05:27 Fleeing an empty Carentan06:59 The trench and liberation08:45 Colonel Cole and the runner10:57 The lesson: find your heartbeatFrequently Asked Questions:How do you find the emotional core of a documentary?Facts and chronology rarely move an audience on their own. The emotional core, what host Christian Taylor calls the heartbeat, usually lives in one person's specific, lived experience rather than in the broad historical record. In this episode she describes finding it in the memories of Yves Marchais, a French civilian who was six during the Battle of Carentan, and building the film's meaning around his point of view.How do you make an audience care about a documentary subject?Audiences connect to people far more than to issues or information. The most reliable way to make viewers care about a large subject, a war, a movement, a crisis, is to tell it through one specific person whose experience makes the bigger story personal. In this episode, Christian Taylor builds her film about the Battle of Carentan around a single child's memories rather than the broad military record.What was the Battle of Carentan?The Battle of Carentan was a June 1944 fight for the town of Carentan in Normandy, France, a key objective linking the American forces landing at Utah and Omaha beaches. The 101st Airborne Division, including units later made famous by Band of Brothers, fought to take the town, which was liberated on June 12, 1944.Who is Yves Marchais?Yves Marchais is a French man who, as a six-year-old boy, lived through the German occupation and the 1944 liberation of Carentan. Decades later he recorded his childhood memories of the war in a series of letters, which became the emotional core of Christian Taylor's documentary. He calls his account his “hummingbird's share,” the small, true pieces of history he witnessed firsthand.What did Pfc. John Fitzgerald mean about history losing its heartbeat?Pfc. John E. Fitzgerald, who served as a runner for Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Robert Cole, wrote that the data of history should not lose its heartbeat as it becomes information, or all that remains is the record without the essence. Christian Taylor uses that idea as the key to her film: the facts of a battle matter, but the human story is what makes people care.About the Film and the Story:Heroes of Carentan is Christian Taylor's in-production documentary about the 1944 liberation of Carentan, Normandy, told through the people who lived it. Yves Marchais was six years old during the battle. His firsthand account of the occupation, the bombing, his family's escape through a deserted town, and the moment of liberation forms the emotional center of the film. This episode is the second part of Christian's story about finding that center.About Documentary First:Documentary First is a weekly podcast about the craft, business, and truth of documentary filmmaking. Host Christian Taylor is a documentary filmmaker (The Girl Who Wore Freedom), actor, voice actor, and podcast host based in the United States. Each week she explores what it takes to tell true stories that move people, through interviews with filmmakers and solo episodes drawn from her own work.Resources Mentioned:The Colonel and the Runner, by Pfc. John E. Fitzgerald (a recollection of Lt. Col. Robert G. Cole, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division)Band of Brothers (Episode 3 follows the Battle of Carentan)The Girl Who Wore Freedom, Christian Taylor's award-winning D-Day documentaryWatch or Listen to Part 1:https://pod.fo/e/4405a5Listen and Follow:Documentary First: https://podfollow.com/documentary-firstYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@documentaryfirstSupport the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/DocumentaryFirstConnect:Documentary First on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/doc1stConnect with Christian Taylor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetchristiantaylor

Your girlfriend is literally a giant woman, you only need one peanut a day to feel completely full, all your wants and needs are taken care of... so, why do you feel so anxious?Oh, well. Nothing a good cuddle with said giant girlfriend can't cure, right? You can nestle right against her chest, listen to her heartbeat, and drift to sleep...(heartbeat sounds start at 7:49)- - -Full spicy version of this audio will be uploaded to my Patreon tonight. Join now for access to this and all past audios:https://www.patreon.com/charleymooasmr- - -LINKS: ⁠https://linktr.ee/lottiemooBusiness email (serious inquiries only please!): charleymoobiz@hotmail.com

Jim Field visits with Jill Kadel about the Pottawattamie County Fair.

Jim Field visits with Sadie Lingdren about the Montgomery County Fair.

After watching this entire recording of the Study Group #186 please register the Matrix Code NCRADIO4.42 in your free account at StartOver.xyz: login.startover.xyz. This Experiment is worth 1 Matrix Point. ------------ After a year's pause we are opening up the space for a renewed study group. We stand on the shoulders of the Radiant Joy Brilliant Love Study Group (2020-23) and the Building Love That Lasts (2023-24) weekly Study Groups, which became the Heartbeat of the Global Village of Possibility Management. The Heartbeat has returned. We meet every week, to unfold and discover how it goes to live in Archiarchy. Some calls will have texts and other resources to draw from, others new and wild questions to unfold together. If you have not attended any of the past Study Groups, we recommend watching the first episode of RJBL (Radiant Joy Brilliant Love - Study Group) and the first episode of BLTL (Building Love That Lasts - Study Group) as context for your participation. ------------ We invite you to go liquid with us, and discover more of Archiarchy. When: Tuesdays 7-9pm CET Spaceholders: Anne-Chloé, Clinton Callahan, Vera Franco Cost: Free! Zoom: Meeting ID: 870 2606 5139 Passcode: 472683 Related Websites: https://archiarchy.mystrikingly.com https://buildinglovethatlasts.mystrikingly.com https://buildinglovethatlasts101.mystrikingly.com https://studygroup.mystrikingly.com https://possibilitymanagement.mystrikingly.com https://howtoplay.mystrikingly.com https://startoverxyz.mystrikingly.com https://spaceport.mystrikingly.com

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Art in the Heartbeat of Shuk Machaneh Yehuda Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-14-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: בית פתוח במרכז ירושלים, שוק מחנה יהודה היה מלא חיים.En: An open house in the center of Yerushalayim, Shuk Machaneh Yehuda was full of life.He: השמש של הקיץ חיממה את הרחובות וריחות התבלינים נסחפו עם הרוח.En: The summer sun warmed the streets and the scents of spices wafted with the wind.He: עמית, אמן ביישן עם מחברת סקיצות בידו, הסתובב בין הדוכנים.En: Amit, a shy artist with a sketchbook in his hand, wandered among the stalls.He: הוא חיפש השראה לפרויקט האמנות החדש שלו - משהו ייחודי שיכבוש את לב התרבות המקומית.En: He was searching for inspiration for his new art project—something unique that would capture the heart of the local culture.He: בינתיים, יעל טיילה בין הדוכנים המוכרים שלה.En: Meanwhile, Yael strolled among her familiar stalls.He: היא ידעה כל פינה בשוק הזה.En: She knew every corner of this market.He: צחוקה המתוק וכישרון השיחה שלה הפכו אותה לפופולרית בין המוכרים והקונים כאחד.En: Her sweet laughter and conversational talent made her popular among both vendors and customers alike.He: היא ניגשה לדוכן של אליאור, סוחר מנוסה עם סיפור לכל לקוח.En: She approached Elior's stall, an experienced trader with a story for every customer.He: "מה אתה מחפש, איש צעיר?En: "What are you looking for, young man?"He: " שאל אליאור בחיוך כשהבחין בעמית מתבונן בשקט בדוכנים המלאים.En: asked Elior with a smile, noticing Amit quietly observing the full stalls.He: "אני.En: "I...He: אני מחפש משהו שיפתיע אותי," ענה עמית בשקט.En: I'm looking for something that will surprise me," replied Amit quietly.He: "יש מישהי שיכולה לעזור לך בזה דווקא," אמר אליאור בתבונה והצביע לעבר יעל.En: "There's someone who can help you with that," said Elior wisely, pointing towards Yael.He: "היא יכולה להראות לך את המחנה מזווית שלא הכרת.En: "She can show you the market from an angle you haven't seen before."He: "יעל התקרבה בהתלהבות.En: Yael approached with enthusiasm.He: "שלום!En: "Hello!He: אתה חדש כאן?En: Are you new here?"He: " היא שאלה בעיניים נוצצות מסקרנות.En: she asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.He: "כן," אִמר עמית, "אני רוצה למצוא משהו מיוחד לאמנות שלי.En: "Yes," said Amit, "I want to find something special for my art."He: ""אלה סוג הדפדופים שאני אוהבת!En: "Those are the kind of forays I love!"He: " צחקה יעל, "בוא איתי, נדאג שתנסה לראות את השוק בעיניים אחרות.En: laughed Yael, "Come with me, we'll make sure you see the market through different eyes."He: "השניים החלו להסתובב בין בדוכנים, מדברים וצוחקים.En: The two began wandering among the stalls, talking and laughing.He: הקולות, הצבעים והטעמים שהקיפו אותם הציתו ניצוץ של הרפתקה בלבו של עמית, משהו שמעולם לא הרגיש קודם לכן.En: The sounds, colors, and flavors surrounding them sparked a sense of adventure in Amit's heart, something he had never felt before.He: אמנם לעיתים חש אי נוחות מההמון, הוא ניסה להתמסר לעומס ולזרום עם יעל.En: Although he occasionally felt discomfort from the crowd, he tried to embrace the hustle and flow with Yael.He: במהלך ההליכה, הם הגיעו לפינה נסתרת בה קבוצת מוזיקאים רחוב ניגנה.En: During their walk, they reached a hidden corner where a group of street musicians was playing.He: הצלילים והריקודים פתחו את דמיונו של עמית.En: The sounds and dances opened Amit's imagination.He: הוא התיישב והחל לצייר.En: He sat down and started drawing.He: יעל הביטה בו, מחייכת.En: Yael watched him, smiling.He: הנגן הראשי, שהבחין בעמית מצייר, התקרב אליו ועודד אותו: "אמנות זה כמו המוזיקה שלנו.En: The lead musician, noticing Amit drawing, approached him and encouraged him: "Art is like our music.He: זה מחבר אותנו.En: It connects us."He: "ברגע סוער זה, עמית הבין כיצד ההמולה מסביב מעניקה תחכום ולב ליצירותיו.En: In this intense moment, Amit realized how the bustle around gave sophistication and heart to his creations.He: הוא הפך פתוח יותר, מתלהב להכיר את האנשים ולספר את סיפורם באמצעות אומנותו.En: He became more open, eager to meet the people and tell their stories through his art.He: יעל, מצידה, התרגשה לגלות שקופה לא פחות מדהימה של השוק עצמה נגלתה בפניה דרך עיניו של עמית.En: Yael, on her part, was thrilled to discover that a window no less amazing of the market itself was revealed to her through Amit's eyes.He: כשחזרו לדוכנים הראשיים, עמית ידע שמצא לא רק השראה אומנותית אלא גם ידידה חדשה עם תשוקה דומה לחיי השוק.En: When they returned to the main stalls, Amit knew he had found not only artistic inspiration but also a new friend with a similar passion for market life.He: השוק התברר רבהם כקשור לא רק בתבלינים ובמאכלים - אלא גם בחיבורים חדשים ומשמעותיים.En: The market turned out to be connected not only through spices and foods—but also through new and meaningful connections. Vocabulary Words:wafted: נסחפוsketchbook: מחברת סקיצותinspiration: השראהunique: ייחודיcapture: לכבושheart: לבstrolled: טיילהconversational: כישרון השיחהpopular: פופולריתvendors: מוכריםobserving: מתבונןsurprise: שיפתיעenthusiasm: התלהבותcuriosity: סקרנותforays: דפדופיםsparked: הציתוadventure: הרפתקהdiscomfort: אי נוחותembrace: להתמסרhustle: עומסflow: לזרוםhidden: נסתרתimagination: דמיוןencouraged: עודדsophistication: תחכוםeager: מתלהבconnections: חיבוריםmeaningful: משמעותייםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Jim Field visits with Stacey Wedemeyer about Casey Fun Days.

Você confiaria um agente de IA para gerenciar seus e-mails, sua agenda e até se passar por você em conversas de trabalho? Neste episódio, recebemos Hammer Lage, Head de Tecnologia na dti digital, para falar sobre o OpenClaw, o agente autônomo que viralizou na comunidade dev e reabriu o debate sobre até onde a IA deveria ter acesso à nossa vida. Ele conta o experimento que fez conectando o OpenClaw ao seu Teams e e-mail, explica o mecanismo de heartbeat que faz o agente agir sem comando humano, e também revela os riscos envolvidos. Dê o play e ouça agora!Assuntos abordados:Experimento com OpenClaw;Heartbeat dos agentes;Múltiplos agentes especializados;Skills maliciosas;Riscos de segurança;Comparação com LangGraph;Governança corporativa.Links importantes:Vagas disponíveisNewsletterDúvidas? Nos mande pelo LinkedinContato:  entrechaves@dtidigital.com.brO Entre Chaves é uma iniciativa da dti digital, uma empresa WPP #inteligenciaartificial

It's Monday, July 13th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Texas police officers vs. Christian preachers at “pride” event Today, our persecution of Christians story comes surprisingly from Texas. On June 27th, Rich Penkoski and like-minded believers spoke the truth and preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a bullhorn at the Trinity Homosexual Pride Fest in Fort Worth, Texas.  Not surprisingly, homosexual activists and nearby business owners complained to police about both his message and the amplification. When police responded, the officers threatened to arrest and cite the preachers, telling them that phrases like “homosexuality is a sin” were offensive. Listen to a portion of one video posted by preacher Penkoski of his interaction with a female officer. POLICE OFFICER: “If someone is offended by your talking, then we have a problem.” PREACHER: “That's a constitutional violation of our rights. If you shut us down for talking or speech …” (crosstalk) POLICE OFFICER: “No. If they are offended by speech, …” PREACHER: “I don't care if they're offended.” POLICE OFFICER:  “Okay, then I'll write you a ticket, and we'll go from there.” PREACHER: “Wait, you're going to ticket us for offensive speech?” POLICE OFFICER: “Yes, absolutely.” PREACHER: “Are you serious? You're going to cite us for offensive speech.” POLICE OFFICER: “It's called disorderly conduct.” Plus, according to another video, a male police officer also said if the preacher used biologically accurate pronouns for someone pretending to be the opposite gender that also could be considered an offense. The preacher was warned that continued use of the bullhorn would violate the city's noise ordinance before ultimately receiving a disorderly conduct citation after continuing to use the device. Subsequently, the Fort Worth Police Department acknowledged that an officer made "certain statements that were not accurate," reports Fox News. In last Thursday post on X, Penkoski wrote, "Police officers have been violating preachers' 1st amendment rights for years. This isn't new, we just got it on video, and they can't walk it back or deny it.” He added, “As a street preacher, it is not my job to coddle anyone or go soft on sin. People are dying and going to hell every day and we have to warn them. ​… Christians need to wake up. We have got to stop sitting in the safety and comfort of our church pews and start taking the Gospel back to the streets. If we refuse to exercise our constitutional rights, we are going to lose them." In Matthew 5:13, Jesus said, “You are the salt of the Earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” Homosexual couple sues surrogate who refused to abort baby with cleft lip A homosexual male couple in Canada has sued a surrogate mother who believes she is being punished because she refused a request to abort the baby after doctors detected a cleft lip and a possible heart defect, reports The Christian Post. They used a donor egg and sperm from each of the intended fathers. In a suit filed in Ontario Superior Court in May, the homosexuals allege the surrogate mother failed to keep them informed about the baby's health, caused them emotional distress, and violated their confidentiality, reports The National Post. The lawsuit came two years after the perverted couple asked her to abort the baby at 22 weeks — a request she refused. Specialists at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto later determined that the baby was otherwise healthy, except for the cosmetically fixable cleft lip. The couple accepted this assessment, agreed to continue the pregnancy, and took the baby boy home after birth. The surrogate unsuccessfully sought repayment of about $10,000 in out-of-pocket costs. Ironically, the couple filed a lawsuit for $600,000 in damages against the single mother for her failure to abort their now living son. More than 50 countries prohibit both commercial and altruistic surrogacy. And here in the United States, surrogacy laws vary by state. New video: Senator Mitch McConnell loaded into ambulance New video posted on July 10th shows Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky being loaded into an ambulance after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest at his Capitol Hill home last month, reports the New York Post. McConnell has been absent from the Senate for nearly a month as he continues to recover in the hospital. The 84-year-old lawmaker is not seeking re-election this November and will retire when his term ends in January. California puts abortion pill reversal on trial Heartbeat International, a pro-life group, is on trial in a California court for daring to inform women that the effects of the Abortion Kill Pill can sometimes be reversed, reports The Washington Stand. Their attorney, Danielle White, said, “Women deserve to know all of their options. They don't lose that right after beginning a chemical abortion.” In 2023, Democratic California Attorney General Rob Bonta  sued Heartbeat and a pro-life pregnancy center for “advertising Abortion Pill Reversal as safe and effective.”  Factually speaking, the abortion pill reversal protocol simply requires the use of the natural hormone progesterone which is both safe and helps save 65% of the babies. Bonta asked the court to impose a penalty of more than $20 million against Heartbeat and $600,000 against the pregnancy center. That would amount to a financial death sentence for the pro-life non-profits. The case went to a bench trial on June 24, 2026, and the trial may continue for another three weeks. Thomas More Society's Paul Jonna said, “A ruling in California's favor would hand attorneys general across the country a roadmap to penalize any non-profit organization that provides women with information the state disagrees with. If the [California] Attorney General prevails and our clients cannot deliver free, truthful, and lifesaving information to women who request it, then countless babies that could survive may not — and countless women may never meet the children that they wanted to carry to term.” Marriage advocate Mike McManus entered Heaven On a personal note, my father, Mike McManus, entered the gates of Heaven on July 5th at the age of 85 in Nashville, Tennessee.  Standing at 6'8” tall, he might have had to duck to walk through. To be sure, Dad had a God-sized vision to make a difference. After graduating from Duke University, he was employed at Time Magazine where he was stationed in Bueno Aires, Argentina and later covered President Lyndon Johnson at the White House, writing two cover stories. In 1973, my Dad organized a public participation campaign, “Choices for ‘76” to engage 10 percent of the 20 million people of the New York Metropolitan region in policy issues as the U.S. approached its Bicentennial. The project aimed to spark public debate through a series of television town meetings on issues like housing, transportation, the environment, poverty and urban growth. After becoming informed, citizens were invited to express their opinion on possible public policy tradeoffs, using ballots available in newspapers, banks and libraries. Then, he wrote two self-syndicated weekly newspaper columns which appeared in 100 newspapers.  The first, called “Solutions,” was politically focused and offered practical public policy suggestions. The second, “Ethics & Religion,” was inspired by the preaching of Pastor Terry Fullam of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Darien, Connecticut. It grappled with church news and moral issues like abortion, pornography, and the homosexual agenda. I remember helping him copy, collate, stuff, stamp, address, and seal the envelopes to send out his weekly columns to newspaper editors across the country before the advent of the internet and email. We were always racing to the post office to get there before the deadline at 11pm at night. In 1993, he published his first book Marriage Savers: Helping Your Friends and Family Stay Married. Other books included 50 Practical Ways to Take Our Kids Back from the World and Living Together: Myths, Risks and  Answers. In a 2013 phone interview on American Family Radio, Dad talked about the major myth that women believe about living together. MIKE McMANUS: “One of the myths, believed widely by women, is that ‘'If I live with him, he's going to see how wonderful I am, and he'll ask me to marry him.' But he knows that this woman would marry him if he asked her. He's living together with her because he doesn't want to get married. He wants the sex, he wants the companionship, and the shared rent. But he doesn't want to get married. “She believes this myth until about a year and a half, two years into the relationship, when she realizes he's not going to ask her to marry him, and she sadly walks away. Unfortunately, by that time they may have already had a child. The unwed birth rate has risen right along with cohabitation. “This is an unbiblical position, of course. I mean, the church has been silent on the problem, and it's part of the problem.” Cognizant of the clarity of Malachi 2:16 in which God says He “hates divorce,” my father's passion on the issue led to his founding of the non-profit Marriage Savers with my mother, Harriet, to whom he was married for 61 years and whom he simply adored.  He said, “Most divorces are filed by one person who alleges incompatibility, while the other spouse wants to save the marriage. Sadly, divorce is always granted. When adultery or abuse is not alleged, divorce should only be granted if there is 'mutual consent' by husband and wife. What was entered into by two people, should not be ended, unless both people agree." They organized 10,000 pastors in 229 cities in 43 states to sign a Community Marriage Policy agreement that established rigorous premarital preparation for engaged couples and trained volunteer mentor couples to help people in troubled marriages. The Baptist Press reported that the divorce rate in those cities dropped by 17.5%. Think about the heartache that saved untold families and children! Their work led to appearances on ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, CBN News, The O'Reilly Factor, The Ricki Lake Show, Breakpoint with Chuck Colson, Focus on the Family with Dr. James Dobson, Truths that Transform with D. James Kennedy, and Moody Radio's Janet Parshall. I treasure the books that Dr. Dobson personally inscribed to my father as a fellow warrior for the family that are now in my library. And Chuck Colson, President Richard Nixon's former hatchet man who was gloriously saved on his way to prison over Watergate and founded Prison Fellowship, wrote the forward to one of Dad's books after their friendship blossomed. Having always aspired to live on the water, he eventually moved into his dream home with his bride in Kilmarnock, Virginia, just 50 feet from Indian Creek that fed into the Chesapeake Bay.  A great day for him was enjoying the view from his leather chair, reading the paper, listening to classical music, and talking with my mother, who was his great joy. My father taught me how to write clearly and think Biblically. I remember him quizzing us three boys at the dining room table about current events. And he was a faithful husband who pointed the family to faith in Jesus Christ, His legacy lives on in my two younger brothers, John and Tim, and in me, as I strive, with my bride Amy, to disciple Honor, Mercy, and Valor in the ways of the Lord, urging them not to be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds in the Word of God, as Romans 12:2 articulates. 9 Worldview listeners gave $2,055 And finally, toward our $30,875 goal during the first full week of our month-long fundraiser, 9 listeners stepped up to the plate by 10:30pm Central on Saturday and invested their treasure to fund the six-member team behind The Worldview for another 365 days. Our thanks to 12-year-old Halen in Blum, Texas who gave $5 as well as Mark in Newark, Ohio and Brigitte in Brookings, South Dakota – both of whom gave $25. We're grateful to God for Julie in Victoria, Texas who gave $50, Dirk in Englewood, Colorado who gave $100, and Twyla in Ellensburg, Washington who gave $150. And we were touched by the generosity of Jason in Calhoun, Georgia who gave $200, Elaine here in San Antonio, Texas who gave $500, and Stephen in California, Maryland who gave $1,000. Those 9 gifts add up to $2,055. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $23,098 (sound effect of people cheering) That means, in all candor, we missed last Friday's goal by $7,777. Please, do not wait until the last minute.  Every gift gets us closer to our $123,500 goal by July 31st.  So far, out of our tens of thousands of listeners, the most people who have donated in a single day is 15 people. Help us double that.  Will you be one of 30 to step up? Make a donation today to help us hit our $56,565 goal by this Friday, July 17th.  We need to find 7 Worldview listeners who will pledge $100/month for 12 months or give a one-time gift of $1,200, 20 folks who will pledge $50/month or give a one-time gift of $600 and 40 listeners who will pledge $25/month or give a one-time gift of $300. Go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  What has the Lord placed on your heart to give? Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, July 13th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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Jim Field visits with Amanda Buck about the Audubon County Fair.

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On this episode of Community Capital, Rob sits down with Chijioke "CJ" Nwabuike, founder of Malachi's House of Hope and iPrecari Fingerprinting. CJ shares the story of his son Malachi, born with a rare and complex cardiac condition, and how a week-long trip to Chicago during COVID turned into a year away from home. That experience became the foundation for a nonprofit that helps families navigate the financial and emotional weight of caring for a medically fragile child. In less than a year, Malachi's House of Hope has already helped over ten families and is just getting started. This one is worth your time. Guest Links:  Malachi's House of Hope: https://www.malachishouseofhope.org/ iPrecari Fingerprinting: https://www.iprecari.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Introducing CJ Nwabuike & iPrecari 03:35 Malachi's House of Hope: Mission and Origin 07:23 Impact and Surprises 11:09 Navigating Challenges and Fraud 14:45 How to Support Malachi's House of Hope Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/

Jim Field visits with Bill Backhaus about the Griswold Old Soldier's Reunion.

Jim Field visits with Ava Rechtenbaugh about the Adams County Fair.

Throughout the summer, we're revisiting some of our most meaningful conversations - stories of hope, healing, and life-changing collisions with Jesus that continue to encourage women year after year.This episode originally aired in June 2023 and we're grateful to share it again with you.Whether you're listening for the first time or returning to it again, we pray it meets you right where you are and reminds you of God's faithfulness, grace, and redeeming love.Have you ever wondered if God is speaking, but you're just missing it?Maybe you've prayed, waited, and wondered why God feels silent. Or perhaps you've convinced yourself that hearing from God is something reserved for pastors, "super spiritual" Christians, or people with extraordinary faith.What if the biggest obstacle isn't that God isn't speaking...but that fear, shame, or old wounds have made it difficult to recognize His voice?In this deeply encouraging conversation, Willow sits down with author and pastor Mike Neelley to explore how healing our hearts often becomes the doorway to hearing God's heart.Show NotesDoes God really speak today?If you've ever questioned whether God still communicates—or wondered why He seems silent when you need Him most—this conversation will breathe fresh hope into your faith.Author and pastor Mike Neelley joins Willow to discuss his book, Hearing the Heartbeat of God, and shares how years of ministry, inner healing, and learning to recognize God's love transformed the way he experiences prayer.Together they unpack the misconceptions many Christians carry about hearing God's voice, why fear often keeps us from intimacy with God, and the surprising ways God is already communicating with us every single day.Rather than focusing on simply hearing God's voice, Mike invites us to discover something even deeper: learning to hear God's heart.Whether you're longing for deeper intimacy with Jesus, wrestling with spiritual silence, or simply wondering where to begin, this episode offers practical encouragement and hope for your journey.In This Episode You'll Learn:How childhood wounds and past experiences shape the way we hear (or don't hear) GodWhy healing often precedes hearing God's voiceThe many unexpected ways God communicates—including through friends, books, nature, music, and everyday momentsHow to discern God's invitations in ordinary lifeResources MentionedNew Book: A Longing for More: Deeper, Wider, Further With the Holy Spirit by Michael NeelleyHearing the Heartbeat of God by Michael NeelleyCan You Hear Me? Tuning Into the God Who Speaks by Brad JersakThe Bondage Breaker by Neil AndersonReading the Bible with the Damned by Bob EkbladThe Deeply Formed Life by Rich VillodasConnect with CollideIf today's conversation encouraged you, we'd love to hear from you! Share this episode with a friend who longs to experience a deeper relationship with Jesus, and let us know what stood out to you.Subscribe to The Collide Podcast so you never miss an episode, and explore more resources designed to help women find healing, hope, and freedom in Christ.Connect with Willow - Website | Instagram | FacebookOrder Willow's New Book! National Bestseller | Collide: Running into Healing When Life Hands You HurtFollow and Support Collide

Jim Field visits with Cass County Community Wellness Coordinator Grace McAfee about the Mobile Food Pantries.

After watching this entire recording of the Study Group #185 please register the Matrix Code NCRADIO4.41 in your free account at StartOver.xyz: login.startover.xyz. This Experiment is worth 1 Matrix Point. ------------ After a year's pause we are opening up the space for a renewed study group. We stand on the shoulders of the Radiant Joy Brilliant Love Study Group (2020-23) and the Building Love That Lasts (2023-24) weekly Study Groups, which became the Heartbeat of the Global Village of Possibility Management. The Heartbeat has returned. We meet every week, to unfold and discover how it goes to live in Archiarchy. Some calls will have texts and other resources to draw from, others new and wild questions to unfold together. If you have not attended any of the past Study Groups, we recommend watching the first episode of RJBL (Radiant Joy Brilliant Love - Study Group) and the first episode of BLTL (Building Love That Lasts - Study Group) as context for your participation. ------------ We invite you to go liquid with us, and discover more of Archiarchy. When: Tuesdays 7-9pm CET Spaceholders: Anne-Chloé, Clinton Callahan, Vera Franco Cost: Free! Zoom: Meeting ID: 870 2606 5139 Passcode: 472683 Related Websites: https://archiarchy.mystrikingly.com https://buildinglovethatlasts.mystrikingly.com https://buildinglovethatlasts101.mystrikingly.com https://studygroup.mystrikingly.com https://possibilitymanagement.mystrikingly.com https://howtoplay.mystrikingly.com https://startoverxyz.mystrikingly.com https://spaceport.mystrikingly.com

Jim Field visits with Doug Wallace about the Adair County Fair.

Jim Field visits with Shelby County ISU Extension Youth Coordinator Jennifer Sellner about the Shelby County Fair.

Jim Field visits with Ali Pieken about the Freedom Festival Saturday in Atlantic.

Jim Field visits with Kari Rose about the Riverside Oakland 4th of July Celebration.

Keren Eldad (Coach Keren), Executive Coach to elite performers, Bestselling Author of GILDED, and Host of COACHED Keren Eldad is not just an executive coach—she is someone who climbed the highest rungs of ambition, lost everything she thought mattered, and rebuilt a life that finally felt like her own. Before becoming one of the most recognized voices in high-performance transformation, Keren was a picture of outward success—married, living in Zurich, running a career that sparkled on paper. From the outside, she had "made it."   Socials:   Website: https://kereneldad.com/ Instagram: @coachkeren   Episode Summary:   Keren Eldad returns to Heartbeat for Hire as a repeat guest to dive deep into what happens after the breakthrough. While doing the personal work is essential, the real challenge is sustaining who you become and not slipping back into old patterns. Keren explores the concept of "identity dissolution"—breaking free from the patterns and identities that have defined you throughout your life. She reveals why success is actually harder to survive than failure, why insight alone isn't enough without identity-level change, and why high performers unconsciously rebuild their own cages even after doing transformational work. This episode is for anyone who's had breakthroughs but struggled to make them stick.   Key Takeaways:   - Breaking free requires resolving underlying patterns - Success is harder to survive than failure - Insight without identity integration is just borrowed confidence - Overachievers are addicts - High performers rebuild their cages - Find your reference group   Episode Chapters:   00:00 Introduction: The Three Things You'll Learn Today 00:55 Welcome to Heartbeat for Hire & Keren's Credentials 01:28 The Real Assignment: Sustaining Who You Become 02:00 Keren's Background: Corporate Overachiever to Coach 04:45 What It Means to Be an Overachiever 07:15 Overachievers Are Addicts, Not Just High Performers 10:30 Why Success Is Harder to Survive Than Failure 14:00 The Possum on Your Chest: Suffocation & Misalignment 16:45 Keren's Reckoning: Divorce, Grief, and Awakening 19:20 Building an Overachiever's Recovery Guide 21:30 Insight Without Identity Integration Is Just Borrowed Confidence 23:45 The Choice We're Making: Saving Our Own Lives 24:45 What's Next: Book Tour, VIP Day in Austin, Turning 50 25:30 Life Transition: Kids Graduating & New Chapters 26:00 Where to Find Keren & Resources 27:00 Closing & Call to Action

Jo Holmes is our resident expert on all things communication (and put together this recast series). Blogger at Mummy Vs AAC,  Speech and Language Therapist and parent of a daughter with complex needs. In this conversation she opens up about her relationship with laminators and gets real about the how she had to rediscover how to really connect with her daughter. TRIGGER WARNING – Please note – right from the start, we have discussions around end of life care plans and DNACPR. IF this is something that will be upsetting and triggering to you please skip this episode, or fast forward to 7 minutes.  To find out more about Jo, and the resources she's passionate about please go to:  Mummy Vs AAC About Jo  Resource Bank  HOP | Hanging Out Program Interaction for People at Risk of Isolation  Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community. It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.     For questions, disability hacks or to share your story, you can email TSWUpodcast@gmail.com - we would love to hear from you. If you have any ideas or resources might support us being able to continue the podcast we would also love to hear from you.  We'd love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly.      You can leave a message with us in a number of ways:     Firstly you can leave a message using Speakpipe here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TSWUpodcast   (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds)      You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com   Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick', then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) .      ‘The Skies We're Under' continues to go from strength to strength with almost 130 episodes already. There's still so much to discuss and share with our wonderful listeners, the families of people with complex disabilities and the many practitioners that support us. Moving forward we need your help to keep producing new episodes. Email us to find out more  tswupodcast@gmail.com.   

Jim Field visits with Steph Petersen about the 161st Exira 4th of July Celebration.

Morocco's World Cup journey reaches another historic milestone with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands. A stoppage-time equalizer and unwavering belief keep the dream alive against one of Europe's traditional powers. The defining moments reveal how resilience and composure carried the Atlas Lions into the Round of 16. This is no longer a story of surprises—it's the rise of a genuine contender.⚽

Join KP as he chats with Joth Hunt from Planet Shakers. Joth shares his journey in music ministry, the culture of excellence and discipleship at Planet Shakers, as well as insights into worship music and leadership. Discover how faith, love, and unity shape their impactful ministry and music. Connect with Joth: Instagram: @jothhunt Planet Shakers music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5A0SFJQSdSjFHGcndiGT1s?si=d3vwSoKqTGaMOp1LkJXT1g +++++ Worshipology with Kurtis Parks is a part of the Worship Leader Magazine Podcast Network. WL Mag exists to equip Spirit-led worship leaders with practical tools, theological insight, and encouragement for the local church. This episode was brought to you by PraiseCharts. If you are a Worship leader or musician, when it comes to leading in church or playing worship music, you need reliable, high-quality music resources. Check out PraiseCharts.com today and see how it can transform your worship ministry!  ++++++++++ To learn more about Kurtis and his book Worshipology: www.worshipologybook.com or www.kurtisparks.com 

When we align our heart to be like Christ’s then we find we have a heart for others. In this chat Emma and Rosemary focus on looking at our own hearts to reflect on whether we have a heart like Christ’s and whether we have a heart for others.

Jim Field visits with Brooke Bissell about the Massena 4th of July celebration.

I don't have to remind my heart to beat. God is sustaining me in ways I don't even think about... and if He can be trusted with every heartbeat, He can be trusted with every worry, too.

In this episode, we explore a powerful energetic practice: tuning into Earth's resonance—her true heartbeat—and how connecting with this long-game rhythm transforms the way we live, age, and interact with the physical world. We dive into the Schumann resonance, the sustainability of consciousness, and how to infuse simple daily acts with multidimensional magic.You'll learn how Earth's timeless rhythm can shift your perspective on aging, presence, and purpose.  This conversation explores:-  What the Schumann resonance truly represents from an energetic perspective-  Understanding Earth's “long game” and how it impacts human rhythms-  How to embody sustainability by aligning with Earth's ancient heartbeat-  Practical ways to bring multidimensional magic into everyday actionsThis is a segment from Aleya's coaching sessions. To join her live online coaching sessions, click on the link below: https://www.aleyadao.com/catalog/products/Live-Coaching-Sessions/721/Get a free month of the Cups of Consciousness meditations at:https://www.7cupsofconsciousness.com/ Follow along on social media for more insights and updates!

Jim Field visits with Brian Ortner of AAA about Independence Day travel.

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If we are truly a Christ follower then our heart should want to be like Christ’s heart. In this Heartbeat Rosemary shares some beautiful prayers that help us to focus on Christ living in our hearts.

In this special episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we're continuing our series featuring highlights from Bill Vanderbush's message at the CIM Conference.What if healing isn't something you're trying to get from God, but something you're becoming aware of? What if spiritual authority looks more like confidence in Christ's victory than striving against darkness? And what if the greatest key to seeing God's power flow through your life is simply learning to let yourself be loved?In this message, Bill shares powerful stories of healing, explores the victory of Christ over fear and darkness, and unpacks a beautiful vision of union with God rooted in the early church fathers. Along the way, he challenges achievement-based spirituality and invites us into a life of rest, wholeness, and awareness of God's presence.00:00 - Introduction to Bill Vanderbush02:21 - Healing Begins with Wholeness04:24 - St. Anthony and Spiritual Authority08:13 - Stories of Extraordinary Healing11:40 - The Healing Service That Needed No Sermon15:48 - The Secret of Unhindered Power17:45 - Nine Months Without a Miracle19:40 - Get Your Eyes Off the Problem21:36 - When They Forgot About the Sick23:48 - The Sound and Frequency of God25:37 - Why God Speaks26:48 - Chasing the Wind and Finding Rest27:25 - The Heartbeat of God29:30 - Creator Becomes Creation30:03 - Athanasius vs. Arius33:27 - Grace vs. Achievement34:17 - The Problem with Distance Theology35:45 - Christ in You, Union Within37:05 - Inviting God In vs. Living in Union38:05 - Falling Into Grace

Mark Peters is the Chief Executive Officer of Butterball Farms, Inc., which was nationally recognized as one of The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® from 2018 to 2025. Most recently, named a Top 101 Companies to Work For® in the nation. The second-generation family business, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is America's leading producer of culinary butter and margarine and creates custom butter flavors for some of America's biggest brands. Peters began as a factory worker in his father's company at the age of 12: an experience that taught him first-hand about the challenges that frontline workers face. At 30, he took over the company determined to lead a financially successful business that would also enrich the lives of its workers.   Socials: Website: https://butterballfarms.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpetersbutterball/ Instagram: @markpetersbutterball   Episode Summary:   In this episode of the Heartbeat for Hire Podcast, host Lyndsay Dowd sits down with returning guest Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms, author of The Retention Trap, and founder of a nonprofit workforce support model that has generated a reported 300% ROI for participating organizations.   Mark shares how starting on the factory floor at age 12 shaped his leadership philosophy, why traditional retention strategies often miss the mark, and how employers can create environments where employees genuinely thrive. The conversation explores leadership, employee well-being, workforce development, and practical ways businesses can support workers beyond the workplace.   Key Takeaways:   - Great leaders understand the realities of frontline employees. - Retention should be a byproduct of employee success, not the primary objective. - Financial stability is often a bigger challenge for employees than employers realize. - Building trust requires support systems outside traditional HR structures. - Organizations that invest in employee well-being can create measurable business returns. - Leadership is most effective when it focuses on enriching lives, not just improving performance metrics.   Episode Chapters:   00:00 – Introduction & What You'll Learn 00:59 – Meet Mark Peters 02:30 – Starting on the Factory Floor at Age 12 05:00 – Understanding Employees' Real-Life Challenges 08:00 – Building Better Workplace Support Systems 10:00 – The Source: A Different Employee Assistance Model 15:00 – The Business Impact of Employee Support 18:00 – Why Retention Is the Wrong Goal 24:00 – Financial Barriers Facing Workers 27:00 – A New Model for Employer Collaboration 30:00 – The Future of Leadership 34:00 – Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks

Send us Fan MailFrom backyard grills to kitchen tables across St. Louis, barbecue isn't just food—it's family, memory, and pride. This week on Barbecue Radio Network, meet Shadid Stewart, the creator behind Big Don's Collections, a sauce born from Chicago roots, St. Louis flavor, and a whole lot of heart. Hear how a TV show, a father's legacy, and a passion for grilling sparked a Midwest original. Don't miss the story behind the sauce—only on Barbecue Radio Network.www.bbqradionetwork.com

Josh Kosnick is a Bridge Builder—a leader forged through fire and guided by faith. As the founder of Kairos Coaching and an EOS Implementer, he empowers individuals and organizations to align vision with execution, transforming struggles into stepping stones toward fulfillment.   With firsthand experience in building and exiting three successful businesses, Josh brings a unique perspective on creating sustainable value and long-term impact. Through his masterminds and mentorship, he inspires others to embrace their calling, overcome adversity, and build legacies rooted in authenticity, resilience, and generosity of spirit.   Website: www.joshkosnick.com   Episode Summary:   In this episode of Heartbeat for Hire, Josh Kosnick shares his journey from being denied a raise at Best Buy to building, scaling, and exiting multiple businesses. He opens up about leading a 250-person financial services firm, navigating one of the most difficult seasons of his life after organizational betrayal and career loss, and how faith helped him rebuild his identity and purpose.   Key Takeaways:   - Success in business doesn't eliminate hardship; every growth story includes setbacks. - Your identity should never be tied solely to your career or business. - Difficult seasons can become the foundation for stronger leadership. - Great businesses should be able to operate without constant founder involvement. - Men's mental health deserves open and honest conversation. - Relationships, community, and real human connection matter more than ever. - Retirement is not the end of purpose—it's an opportunity to redirect it. - Leadership is ultimately about serving others with your unique gifts.   Episode Chapters:   00:00 – Introduction & What You'll Learn 01:44 – From Best Buy to Entrepreneurship 02:45 – Building Businesses & Early Exits 03:23 – Scaling a Financial Firm 04:16 – Thriving Through COVID 05:35 – Career Crisis & Leadership Betrayal 08:02 – Faith, Loss, and Rebuilding Identity 10:01 – Discovering a New Purpose 12:15 – The Mission Behind Kairos Coaching 13:46 – Personal Loss & Men's Mental Health 15:01 – The Crisis Facing Young Men 18:03 – Human Connection Matters 21:01 – Leading by Example 26:18 – Life's Three Core Priorities 27:01 – Entrepreneurship, Exits & Purpose After Success 30:01 – Using Your Gifts to Serve Others

Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee as they deep dive into the profound impact of Oscar award-winning composer John Williams' infamous film score on the Star Wars saga and beyond, revealing how the powerful language of music shapes beautiful and timeless storytelling full of emotional resonance across generations. When recounting these divine score masterpieces, what's the nostalgia of your heart tell you? Let's Caramel dive in! Which of the timeless anthems baked within Star Wars saga was your favorite musical memories of legendary composer John Williams? - The Force Thene - Princess Leia's Theme - The Imperial March - Duel of Fates - Binary Sunset - Rey's Theme - If you like what we do in the way of caramelicious nostalgia, drop by and show us some support at Buy Me a Coffee dot com… (go to link below), we so appreciate you! Thanks a latte!!

Carl and Mike weigh the pros and cons of a potential blockbuster trade to bring Jaylen Brown to the Atlanta Hawks. They break down Spencer Strider's injury recovery timeline and how Alex Anthopoulos might navigate the trade deadline for pitching help. The conversation also explores the impact of private equity on college sports and analyzes the latest NBA mock drafts for the Hawks. 02:35 - Strider Injury Timeline 09:55 - Trade Deadline Strategy 16:41 - Jaylen Brown Rumors 23:14 - NBA Experience Analysis 32:29 - Braves Trade Targets 37:10 - J Batt To Kentucky 40:44 - Hawks Mock Draft

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas react to the Phillies' disappointing series against the Milwaukee Brewers, centering the discussion on Trea Turner's ongoing slump. Giglio expresses a desire to undo the $300 million contract after another weekend of poor defense and offensive futility. They evaluate Don Mattingly's feedback and consider if it is time to drop the shortstop in the batting order or even bench him 01:00 - Philly Knicks Fandom Debate 02:05 - Weekend Recap vs Brewers 03:45 - Turner Contract Magic Wand 08:12 - Mattingly Considering Benching Turner