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What if the rules you were taught about money were never the whole game? That's where this conversation starts. Dr. Felecia sits down with Erica Neal, co-founder of Infinity Investment Strategies, wealth strategist, authorized IBC practitioner, investor, and bestselling author of Mind of Gold: A Girlfriend's Guide to Financial Freedom. Erica shares how her early money lessons came from seeing what not to do, why she moved from pre-med into finance, and how working inside traditional financial planning opened her eyes to what many people are never taught about cash flow, retirement income, and true financial control. They talk about the limits of traditional financial advice, the moment Erica realized account balances don't always translate into income, and why she eventually let go of hard-earned licenses to build something more aligned. Dr. Felecia also asks the practical questions many listeners may be wondering: What is infinite banking? How does it work? What are the tax benefits? How much does it take to start? And how can women begin learning a money language they were never taught? This conversation is about cash flow, control, protection, abundance, and understanding the rules so your money can work for you. 00:00 – Erica's Money Story 07:36 – From Pre-Med to Finance 11:36 – What Happened After Graduation 14:15 – The Question That Changed How Erica Saw Retirement 17:41 – Why Cash Flow Became the Focus 19:42 – Letting Go of Licenses and Old Identity 23:15 – Who Supported Erica Through the Pivot? 28:01 – From Scarcity to Abundance 33:26 – Surrounding Yourself With Higher-Level Conversations 35:56 – Why Erica Focuses on Women and Financial Education 40:14 – Finding the Hands Reaching Back to Help You 45:08 – Infinite Banking Explained 50:38 – Do You Have to Pay the Policy Loan Back? 52:08 – The Tax Benefits of Infinite Banking 55:26 – How Much Does It Cost to Start? 58:10 – Protecting Cash From Lawsuits and Market Risk 01:02:55 – Defense Is Just as Important as Offense     You've worked hard to build your career. Now let's build wealth that outlives it. You were born to build more than just wealth. You were born to lead, inspire, and rise. At Wealth B-Hers, we're redefining what it means to be financially fearless. Join a movement of bold women investing with intention, building legacies, and writing their own money rules.   Ready to take the first step? Visit our website - moneywithmission.com/wealth-b-hers/    Connect with Erica! Book:  Mind of Gold: A Girlfriend's Guide to Financial Freedom Website: infinityinvestmentstrategies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theericaneal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theericaneal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEricaNeal/ YouTube: Real Money Talk    Key Quotes: "I still make decisions for me, and nobody can ever take that away." - Erica Neal   "If you don't know the rules to the game, you can't win." - Erica Neal

What if the rules you were taught about money were never the whole game? That's where this conversation starts. Dr. Felecia sits down with Erica Neal, co-founder of Infinity Investment Strategies, wealth strategist, authorized IBC practitioner, investor, and bestselling author of Mind of Gold: A Girlfriend's Guide to Financial Freedom. Erica shares how her early money lessons came from seeing what not to do, why she moved from pre-med into finance, and how working inside traditional financial planning opened her eyes to what many people are never taught about cash flow, retirement income, and true financial control. They talk about the limits of traditional financial advice, the moment Erica realized account balances don't always translate into income, and why she eventually let go of hard-earned licenses to build something more aligned. Dr. Felecia also asks the practical questions many listeners may be wondering: What is infinite banking? How does it work? What are the tax benefits? How much does it take to start? And how can women begin learning a money language they were never taught? This conversation is about cash flow, control, protection, abundance, and understanding the rules so your money can work for you. 00:00 – Erica's Money Story 07:36 – From Pre-Med to Finance 11:36 – What Happened After Graduation 14:15 – The Question That Changed How Erica Saw Retirement 17:41 – Why Cash Flow Became the Focus 19:42 – Letting Go of Licenses and Old Identity 23:15 – Who Supported Erica Through the Pivot? 28:01 – From Scarcity to Abundance 33:26 – Surrounding Yourself With Higher-Level Conversations 35:56 – Why Erica Focuses on Women and Financial Education 40:14 – Finding the Hands Reaching Back to Help You 45:08 – Infinite Banking Explained 50:38 – Do You Have to Pay the Policy Loan Back? 52:08 – The Tax Benefits of Infinite Banking 55:26 – How Much Does It Cost to Start? 58:10 – Protecting Cash From Lawsuits and Market Risk 01:02:55 – Defense Is Just as Important as Offense     You've worked hard to build your career. Now let's build wealth that outlives it. You were born to build more than just wealth. You were born to lead, inspire, and rise. At Wealth B-Hers, we're redefining what it means to be financially fearless. Join a movement of bold women investing with intention, building legacies, and writing their own money rules.   Ready to take the first step? Visit our website - moneywithmission.com/wealth-b-hers/    Connect with Erica! Book:  Mind of Gold: A Girlfriend's Guide to Financial Freedom Website: infinityinvestmentstrategies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theericaneal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theericaneal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEricaNeal/ YouTube: Real Money Talk    Key Quotes: "I still make decisions for me, and nobody can ever take that away." - Erica Neal   "If you don't know the rules to the game, you can't win." - Erica Neal

Michael Walrath, Chairman and CEO of Yext, returns to break down why the market has left a profitable, $400 million mid-cap public software company trading at one times revenue, even with over $100 million in EBITDA. He joins AJ Bruno and Asad Zaman to argue that the so-called SaaS apocalypse has almost no data behind it, that most AI layoffs are really a decade of go-to-market overhiring unwinding, and that boring compounders still out-return the hypergrowth darlings. Topics include how venture capital distorts software valuations, why no one is coming to help the 2021 unicorns stuck in broken cap tables, the great GTM despecialization, and the extend-and-pretend game inside venture funds. Plus, a Quiz Pro Quo on new business creation in the US and a Bulls and Bears debate on the future of mid-cap software and the stickiness of the AI platform. Read Michael's essay, No One's Coming to Help You: https://x.com/michaelpwalrath/status/2051364181237010778 Key Takeaways: - The market has left profitable mid-cap software for dead in favor of AI-native growth stories, and Michael Walrath, Chairman and CEO at Yext, leaned into how strange that is for a business that still prints cash. As he put it, "who's writing our obituary? It's the venture capitalists who are funding high-growth ARR companies," even as those same firms can't say what that ARR really means. - The loudest voices setting software valuations are venture investors, and Michael argued their certainty is out of step with their actual hit rate. He called them "remarkably sure of themselves for guys whose whole business model is being right 5 to 10% of the time," noting that being right much more often than that would mean a VC is playing it too safe. - Michael's answer to the hypergrowth-or-die mindset is that durable value comes from compounding cash flow, not chasing the next high-growth story. Pointing to a century of market history and operators like Berkshire Hathaway and Liberty Media, he said, "if you compound effectively, you will out-return these super high growth stories, unless those super high growth stories eventually become compounders." - A lot of the layoffs being blamed on AI may be a decade of go-to-market overhiring finally unwinding. Michael framed the skeptic's question directly: "is it really AI? Or is this a choice that you're making because you overhired for 10 years." Asad Zaman, CEO at Sales Talent Agency, agreed, pointing out that even inside the most AI-native companies he visits, the fundamental way the business runs has not really changed. Connect with the Hosts & Guests: Host: AJ Bruno, CEO at QuotaPath - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajbruno3/ Host: Asad Zaman, CEO at Sales Talent Agency - https://www.linkedin.com/in/azaman1/ Guest: Michael Walrath, Chairman & CEO at Yext - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-walrath-b63166/ Topline is more than a YouTube Channel: Subscribe to Topline Newsletter: https://toplinemedia.substack.com/ Tune into Topline Podcast, the #1 podcast for founders, operators, and investors in B2B tech: https://www.joinpavilion.com/topline-podcast Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders to keep the conversation going beyond the podcast: https://www.joinpavilion.com/topline-slack Chapters:  00:00 Cold Open and Intro 02:33 Dead But We Just Don't Know It 08:47 Narrative Violations and Hype 11:00 VCs Right 10% Of The Time 14:22 Whose Case Are You Making? 19:20 Why Boring Compounders Win 24:55 The SaaS Apocalypse Myth 28:47 Are AI Layoffs Really AI? 36:16 The Great GTM Despecialization 39:55 Quiz Pro Quo 48:54 No One Is Coming To Help You 55:11 Extend And Pretend 1:01:41 Doubling Cash Flow In 5 Years 1:04:17 Bulls and Bears 1:07:30 What's The AI Moat?

SMJC FULL Class 36 Directory Listings: Maximize Your Online Visibility (Local SEO) … This is a BONUS FULL CLASS from our Private Classes for Social Media Jungle Club! Learn More and Join Us at https://socialmediajungle.club/ … If people cannot find consistent business info online, you lose calls, clicks, and trust. In this class, we walk through how directory listings impact local SEO and what to fix so your business shows up more often (and more accurately) across search, maps, and apps. Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/36-SMJC-Class-36-YT-Directory-Listings.mp3 Download Episode In this class, you'll learn: What “directory listings” are and why they matter for local visibility The big 3 details to keep consistent: Name, Address, Phone (NAP) How listings support local SEO (citations, trust signals, accuracy) What to watch for: duplicates, wrong categories, outdated info, broken links Simple next steps to clean up and maintain your listings going forward Want a quick scan? Grab a free business listing scan HERE Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Related Episodes SMJC36 – Directory Listings: Maximize Your Online Visibility (Local SEO) by CJ Gilbert | Jun 1, 2026 | EpisodesSMJC FULL Class 36 Directory Listings: Maximize Your Online Visibility (Local SEO)... This is a BONUS FULL CLASS from our Private Classes for Social Media Jungle Club! Learn More and Join Us at https://socialmediajungle.club/ ... If people cannot find consistent... SMJC35 – LIVE Demo 2: Create a Quote Graphic in Adobe Express (Export + Organize Workflow) by CJ Gilbert | May 18, 2026 | EpisodesSMJC FULL Class 35 LIVE Demo 2: Create a Quote Graphic in Adobe Express (Export + Organize Workflow)... This is a BONUS FULL CLASS from our Private Classes for Social Media Jungle Club!Learn More and Join Us at https://socialmediajungle.club/ ... This is our regular... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

SMJC FULL Class 35 LIVE Demo 2: Create a Quote Graphic in Adobe Express (Export + Organize Workflow) … This is a BONUS FULL CLASS from our Private Classes for Social Media Jungle Club!Learn More and Join Us at https://socialmediajungle.club/ … This is our regular SMJC check-in with a BONUS DEMO (Demo 2) you can copy anytime you need to create content quickly. Watch me create another Quote Graphic in Adobe Express, then export it and organize both the image and the caption text so it's ready to schedule later. Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/35-SMJC-Class-35-YT-DEMO-2-Quote-Graphic.mp3 Download Episode In this class, you'll see: How I build a clean quote graphic in Adobe Express How I export and name the file for easy organization How I save and organize the caption text for reuse How I prep everything so posting later is fast and painless Want to watch me schedule the post in Buffer too? Check out LIVE Demo: Create a Quote Graphic and Schedule It in Minutes (Adobe Express + Buffer) Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Related Episodes SMJC35 – LIVE Demo 2: Create a Quote Graphic in Adobe Express (Export + Organize Workflow) by CJ Gilbert | May 18, 2026 | EpisodesSMJC FULL Class 35 LIVE Demo 2: Create a Quote Graphic in Adobe Express (Export + Organize Workflow)... This is a BONUS FULL CLASS from our Private Classes for Social Media Jungle Club!Learn More and Join Us at https://socialmediajungle.club/ ... This is our regular... SMJC33 – LIVE Demo: Create a Quote Graphic and Schedule It in Minutes (Adobe Express + Buffer) by CJ Gilbert | May 4, 2026 | EpisodesSMJC FULL Class 33 LIVE Demo: Create a Quote Graphic and Schedule It in Minutes (Adobe Express + Buffer)... This is a BONUS FULL CLASS from our Private Classes for Social Media Jungle Club!Learn More and Join Us at https://socialmediajungle.club/ ... Want a repeatable... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

Hope Beryl-Green is an international force for freedom and a resilient advocate for women. A survivor of sex slavery and MK Ultra, Hope was born into captivity and endured unimaginable abuse until her rescue at the age of 30. Today, she stands as a passionate abolitionist, fearlessly exposing the hidden realities of global sex trafficking and mind control.Keep up with Hope Hope's Websitehttps://www.hopeberylgreen.com/ To Tell the Truth (Hopes Book on Amazon): https://a.co/d/09DlBmld Hope's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17e3bT... Hope's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeberylgr... Hope's X: https://x.com/hgreen8385?s=21 Hope's YouTube:   / @epsteinsurvivor   Hope's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeberylgree... We will keep an eye out for the link for the trailer.Support this Platform: We Need to TalkJoin this channel to get access to perks:   / @weneed2talktv  FIRE SESSIONS (LIVE PRAYER ONCE A MONTH) https://www.skool.com/we-need-to-comm...Financially Support this Podcast:$TheAzonwusPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...Zelle: fwdprodinc@gmail.com Social media: Wordsbyezekiel Weneed2tlkpodcastListen to all podcast episodes:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TKwMpq...FREEDOM GUIDEhttps://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2...Join Band of Brothers Men's Grouphttps://bandofbrothersintl.org/Book Us for an Event: http://www.wordsbyezekiel.com/bookeze...Merch: Wordsbyezekiel.com/shop Submit Your Story for a chance to feature - Email 5-10 min VIDEO LINK to: TheAzonwus@gmail.com05:10 - Welcome & Introduction to Hope Beryl Green07:12 - Born into Trafficking & MK Ultra Programming08:25 - How Satanists Infiltrate the Church 09:52 - MK Ultra Goal: Take Down Nations & the Church from Within12:11 - Programmed Around Jesus to Twist Scripture & Create Division15:41 - Born via DNA Breeding Programs & Epstein Connection18:47 - Infiltrating the Church: Causing Division & Twisting the Gospel24:09 - Legalism, Comfort, & the Perverted Mercy Culture in the Church31:55 - Righteous Anger & Protecting God's Sheep (David & Goliath Example)38:12 - Satan & Demons Are Legalists – The Power of Grace43:14 - Torture Tactics & Identity Destruction47:19 - Meeting Jeffrey Epstein at Age 5 – Child Trafficking & DNA Experiments53:57 - The Root: Pride, Control & Satanic Worship57:40 - True vs. False Forgiveness (No More Revictimization)1:01:59 - Her Books: To Tell the Truth & From Hell to Hope1:05:18 - How Programming Mirrors Church Legalism1:09:51 - Glimmers of Hope During Captivity (Yellow Flower & Butterfly)1:12:10 - Living a Double Life: School, Church, Cheerleader by Day1:16:15 - Sent to Infiltrate a Christian Ministry – But God Won1:19:57 - "I Asked Thousands of People to Help You" – The Power of Saying Yes1:24:13 - Marriage & Healing After Trauma1:28:05 - Hardest Thing to Heal: Accepting God's Love & Resting in Grace1:31:58 - Closing Prayer for the Church & Survivors

You have 23 seconds before your doctor interrupts you — what do you say? If you've ever felt dismissed or ignored, this will change how you speak so you're actually heard.In this episode of Anatomy of a Leader, Maria Hvorostovsky sits down with Penny Parkes — author of "How to Talk So Your Doctor Will Listen" — to break down how to communicate with your doctor so you're taken seriously and get the care you need.If you've ever felt unsure how to explain your symptoms, this conversation gives you the exact tools to advocate for yourself in a medical system that often doesn't listen.Penny shares what she learned after decades as a patient navigating complex conditions and near-death experiences — and how you can avoid the same mistakes.In this episode:- Why doctors interrupt after 23 seconds- How to explain symptoms clearly- Why patients aren't taken seriously- Medical misogyny in healthcare- How to prepare for a doctor's appointment- What to say when you're not being heard- How to advocate for yourself effectively- The emotional impact of illness--About Penny ParkesPenny Parkes is an author, health journalist, and long-term patient living with multiple rare and complex conditions. Her book How to Talk So Your Doctor Will Listen: Helping Your Doctor to Help You shares practical tools to help patients communicate effectively, advocate for themselves, and get better care.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@how2talktoyourdoctorIG: https://www.instagram.com/how2talktoyourdoctor/ BUY the book - https://amzn.to/4tPfU1r--Follow host Maria Hvorostovsky:IG: https://www.instagram.com/anatomyofaleader/IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvorostovsky/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mariahvorostovsky/Website: https://www.anatomyofaleader.com/Artwork and video by https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/

Learning to Pray Introduction: Coleton begins by sharing personally that 10 years ago he didn't know how to pray—and honestly didn't think it mattered. But everything shifted when he encountered people who genuinely loved prayer and believed this simple truth: People who pray will experience more from God and with God than people who don't. That statement reframed everything. Coleton points out that prayer is not something we naturally know how to do—it must be learned. But the encouraging truth is: it can be learned. He highlights something powerful from the Gospels: the disciples never asked Jesus to teach them how to preach, perform miracles, or lead—but they did ask Him to teach them how to pray. Why? Because they saw something in Jesus' relationship with the Father that they wanted. Over the past 10 years, Coleton shares that he has experienced more of God than in the previous 29 years of his life—and he attributes that largely to learning to pray. Quote: “The greatest undiscovered area in the resources of God is in the place of prayer… you cannot estimate the power of prayer. Prayer is as vast as God because God is behind it.” — Leonard Ravenhill This sets up the main idea: Jesus wants to teach us how to pray, and in doing so, invite us into a deeper experience with God. 1. God Wants to Actually Meet with You Coleton's first point is simple but profound: Prayer is about relationship, not performance. Main Idea God is not distant or disinterested—He is eager to meet with you anytime you intentionally turn your attention toward Him. Bible Passage “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen…” — Matthew 6:6 Coleton explains that Jesus is not giving a rigid rule about location but emphasizing intentionality. The “room” and “closed door” represent focused, personal connection. Key Insight: God gives His attention to any place of intention. Any moment you intentionally turn toward God—whether in a quiet room, your car, during chores, or even a quick pause in a stressful meeting—He meets you there. Coleton illustrates this with real-life examples, including stepping away during a difficult meeting just to “steal a moment” with God. Even a few seconds becomes sacred when it's intentional. He also shares the story of Susanna Wesley, who used her apron over her head as a “prayer closet” while raising 19 children—showing that the “secret place” is less about location and more about focus. Quote: “The Father has a special affinity for ‘the secret place'… He is continuously watching there.” — Frederick Dale Bruner Takeaway You don't have to go somewhere special to meet with God. Any place becomes sacred when you choose to seek Him. 2. Your Prayers Can Be Very Short The second thing Jesus teaches is deeply freeing: Prayer does not need to be long to be effective. Bible Passage “And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans…” — Matthew 6:7–8 Main Idea You don't have to earn God's attention with long, impressive prayers—you already have it. Coleton contrasts Jesus' teaching with pagan beliefs of the time, where people thought they had to “fatigue the gods” with long prayers to be heard. Quote: “The pagan rule to get your prayer heard is ‘much.'” — Frederick Dale Bruner Jesus completely dismantles this idea. God is not reluctant—He is a loving Father who is already attentive. Key Insight Because God already hears you, prayer can be as simple as: “Help.” “Thank you.” “I'm sorry.” “I need you.” Coleton shares a relatable analogy: if every phone call with a friend required an hour, you'd hesitate to answer—but if it could be brief, you'd engage more often. Prayer works the same way. When we realize prayer doesn't require long stretches of time, we actually pray more. Quote: “It is a relief to know that the Father… is not a reluctant listener.” — Frederick Dale Bruner “Much prayer is not the mediator to God; Jesus is.” Coleton also addresses persistence in prayer, clarifying: Persistence is powerful But persistence is not required to be heard We persist because we are heard—not to be heard. Takeaway You always have God's attention. Pray anytime, with whatever you have. 3. He Knows How to Help You the Most The third truth Jesus gives is deeply comforting: God knows exactly what you need. Bible Passage “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” — Matthew 6:8 Main Idea God's knowledge of your needs is not a reason to stop praying—it's the reason you should run to Him. Coleton explains that we are drawn to people who understand us without needing long explanations. He shares a powerful story about his sister, who struggled to find comfort after losing her husband because people cared—but didn't truly understand what she needed. Everything changed when she met others who had experienced the same loss. They understood—and because they understood, they could actually help. That's who God is. He doesn't just care—He understands. Key Insight Because God knows what you need: He knows how to help you He is the best person to go to You can trust Him even when you don't know what to ask for This is why Jesus later teaches us to pray for “daily bread”—a simple, even vague request—because God already knows what's behind the request. Takeaway You don't have to figure everything out before you pray. Go to the One who already knows—and knows how to help. Application: How to Respond Coleton closes with clear, practical steps: 1. Choose intentional moments with God Set aside time—but also take advantage of small, everyday moments to turn your attention toward Him. 2. Pray what you've got Don't overthink it. Don't try to impress God. Just talk. 3. Remind yourself who God is He is attentive, loving, and fully aware of your needs. Pray with confidence in His character. Final Encouragement People who pray will experience more from God and with God than people who don't. So start simple: “Lord, I need You.” Discipleship Group Questions What has your personal experience with prayer been like, and how has this message challenged or encouraged that? What keeps you from intentionally creating space to meet with God, and how can you overcome that this week? How does knowing that God already has your attention change the way you approach prayer? Why do you think short, simple prayers might actually lead to a more consistent prayer life? In what area of your life do you most need to trust that God already knows what you need and can help you? Culture of Gospel Share this with someone in your life who doesn't know Jesus What if God isn't distant or waiting for you to prove yourself—but is actually a loving Father who already knows you, hears you, and wants to meet with you anytime you reach out?  

If you keep having the same conflict with different people, it's not just them, it might be your beliefs. Your past experiences shape how you see trust, failure, loyalty, and those beliefs are either building or breaking your relationships. God wants to help you upgrade your lens so you stop repeating old patterns and start walking in relational wisdom. Stick around—this might be the conversation that finally explains why some relationships drain you… and how to stop letting them.   Podcast Episode 2078: There's a Battle Over Relationships in Your Life - God Wants to Help You | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

Episode A37 Just take ONE Bite! Do it NOW! What can we learn from the web jungle today? Our Elephant is back to remind us… How do you do anything? One Bite at a Time! One Step at a Time! What’s the next right step for you today? Keep Repeating:– One More Step– Do it Now! Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/animal-037-elephant.mp3 What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Download Episode Related Episodes A37 – Just take ONE Bite! Do it NOW! by CJ Gilbert | Mar 16, 2026 | Geek BytesEpisode A37 Just take ONE Bite! Do it NOW!What can we learn from the web jungle today? Our Elephant is back to remind us... How do you do anything? One Bite at a Time! One Step at a Time! What's the next right step for you today? Keep Repeating:- One More Step- Do it... GB036-02 – Why Doesn’t my Website Show Up on Google? by CJ Gilbert | Mar 13, 2026 | Geek BytesEpisode GB036-02 Why Doesn't my Website Show Up on Google?CJ answers A common question he gets asked all the time! -- For What? Business Name or Your Keywords -- To List Your Business Step 1 - Search Console - Register Your Website Step 2 - Google My Business -... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

Episode GB034-02 Using the Facebook Live Producer? Be patient! Betty asks: “Why does Facebook stop my live recordings before I’m ready?” Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/geek-bytes-034-02-fb-producer-patient.mp3 Download Episode You can roll back.You can try it out and even give feedback.You can rage quit. Seriously though, Facebook is always testing out new features and you could be in a test group!Be patient. …or rage quit. – What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? – BONUS: CJ’s FREE Video Workshop Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Related Episodes GB034-02 – Using the Facebook Live Producer? Be patient! by CJ Gilbert | Feb 27, 2026 | Geek BytesEpisode GB034-02 Using the Facebook Live Producer? Be patient!Betty asks: "Why does Facebook stop my live recordings before I'm ready?"You can roll back.You can try it out and even give feedback.You can rage quit. Seriously though, Facebook is always testing out new... GB034-01 – Use your website better! Make it work for YOU! by CJ Gilbert | Feb 25, 2026 | Geek BytesEpisode GB034-01 Use your website better! Make it work for YOU!You say: What? My website? What do you mean I can USE it better? Isn't it just a pretty business card?- Use my FREE 7-pt Video Workshop to Make Your Website Work for Your Business!-- Video 1 - Welcome--... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

In episode 241, Coffey talks with Neil Katz news and media items from the past month, including who HR is “for”, managing AI agents, and mental-health-related gaps in employment.  They discuss HR's responsibility to conduct impartial workplace investigations based on evidence; the misconception that HR exists primarily as employee advocates; aligning HR strategy with revenue, margin, and organizational mission; the decline of transactional HR through automation and outsourcing; fractional HR leadership for small and midsize businesses; managing autonomous AI agents within organizational structures; developing AI operational literacy and new leadership competencies; redefining KPIs in an AI-enabled workplace; and best practices for addressing employment gaps during hiring.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP241  Media mentioned in this podcast:   If HR Isn't There to Help You, Who Is HR For? — Dallas Employment Lawyer Blog — February 9, 2026 To Thrive in the AI Era, Companies Need Agent Managers How do explain a gap year taken for mental health. : r/jobsearchhacks  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Neil Katz is the founder and CEO of Exceptional HR Solutions, a leading provider of fractional HR leadership for small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S. With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of people and business strategy, Neil leads a national team of 20+ seasoned HR partners dedicated to helping companies scale, evolve, and thrive. His firm delivers end-to-end HR solutions—from talent acquisition and organizational development to compliance, culture, and leadership alignment.  Under Neil's leadership, Exceptional HR Solutions has become a go-to resource for growth-focused companies in industries ranging from retail and healthcare to manufacturing, technology, and professional services. He is widely recognized for building agile, scalable HR infrastructures that empower leadership, strengthen teams, and deliver measurable business impact. While his primary focus is on growing Exceptional HR Solutions, Neil also serves selectively as an executive advisor, helping founders, CEOs, and leadership teams navigate strategic and organizational change. He holds an MBA from Amberton University, a BA in Business Administration from Texas Lutheran University, and advanced training in executive coaching from the University of Texas at Dallas. He is SHRM-certified and respected for his strategic insight and people-first leadership style. Neil is a frequent guest on industry podcasts and a sought-after speaker at conferences and webinars, where he shares practical insights on fractional leadership, scalable HR strategies, and the evolving role of human resources in high-growth environments.  Outside of his professional work, Neil serves on the board of Hope International, a Dallas-based adoption agency, and previously served on the board of directors at Halo Senior Care, a for-profit business focused on elder care. He has also served with nonprofit organizations such as Gift of Adoption, reflecting his deep commitment to service and community.  Neil Katz can be reached at  https://exceptionalhrsolutions.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/exceptional-hr-solutions https://www.facebook.com/exceptionalhrS https://www.instagram.com/exceptional_hr_solutions_ https://twitter.com/exceptional_hrs https://www.youtube.com/@ExceptionalHRSolutions  About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives: Understand how HR can balance legal compliance with business performance and employee trust. Identify emerging le...

What happens when you snap at your kids — and then spend the rest of the day punishing yourself for it? That's the homeschool mom inner critic. And it's running your days more than you realize. That's not a homeschooling problem. That's not a patience problem. And it’s not even a bad day problem. It’s the homeschool mom inner critic loop — and it's running your homeschool (and your life) more than you realize. This month's focus is Nurturing the Nurturer — because the voice telling you you're not enough didn't start with homeschooling. It started long before. And until you see it clearly, it's going to keep driving your days. What You’ll Discover in This Episode Teresa shares the morning that cracked everything open for her — and what she finally understood sitting at the end of her bed, depleted, questioning whether she was cut out for this audacious thing called home education. Because here's what we actually are beneath all of it. Beneath the functioning. Beneath the meals and the read-alouds and the lesson planning and the driving and the trying. We are women who chose something enormous — and who are doing it largely alone, largely unseen, largely without anyone stopping to ask how we're actually doing. Not how the kids are progressing. How WE are. The Homeschool Mom Inner Critic Loop React → Feel Bad → Criticize Yourself → React Again. That loop isn't just emotionally painful. It quietly fuels your mental load, drains your nervous system, and over time — this is the part that matters most — it erodes your trust in yourself. Every round through it, you collect more evidence that you're failing. That you're not enough. That everyone else has it together. And you start to believe it. The Voices Running The Show “If I stop, everything falls apart.” “I should be able to handle this.” “Other moms don't lose it like this.” “If I rest, I'm letting everyone down.” Sound familiar? Those aren't facts. They're a very convincing, very well-practiced story. And you can learn to interrupt it. What To Do In The Moment The difference between “this is hard” and “I am failing.” The Friend Test — one practical tool you can use the next time that critical voice starts. The four cookbook questions to ask yourself when that feeling of failure shows up. And why your feeling of failure isn't a verdict — it's information. The Four Cookbook Questions When the inner critic starts — don't spiral. Go back to the cookbook. What are you not getting enough of? What are you getting too much of? And what's the one thing — if you're really honest — you already know you need? What have you been ignoring that keeps showing up anyway? The Truth About The Homeschool Mom Inner Critic Learning to interrupt that harsh inner voice isn't about positive thinking or trying harder. It's about seeing the pattern clearly — and choosing something different. Your kids don't need you to be perfect. They need you present. But when the inner critic is running the show, you're not leading from presence. You're reacting from an old story that was never yours to begin with. You are overidentifying your responsibility to your kids — and underidentifying your responsibility to yourself. What is best for you is what is best for them. Join The Calm The Inner Critic Workshop Ready to go deeper? This month I'm hosting a 90-minute working session for homeschool moms who are tired of being so hard on themselves — moms who know they're beating themselves up constantly but don't know how to stop in the moment. You'll leave with a Recognition Tool, a 4-Step Thought Care Framework, two practical in-the-moment techniques, and a personalized action plan built around your specific triggers. Not to fix yourself. To untangle the overwhelm and stop reacting from inherited survival mode — so you can lead your homeschool from a place that actually feels like you. Can't make it live? You'll get the replay. But the life-changing coaching happens in the room. ➡️ Join the Workshop — $57 Free Resource — Aligned Homeschool Reset Session If you're ready to untangle the overwhelm and build a homeschool life that actually fits you — ➡️ Book your free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session Uncover what's really driving your overwhelm. Coming This Week on the Confident Homeschool Life YouTube Channel: “What’s Really Happening When Your Child Won’t Listen” “Perimenopause & Homeschooling? Here are 4 Steps to Help You“ How you talk to yourself REALLY matters. So you’ll definitely want to catch those on YouTube. Resources Mentioned

3843 – February 18, 2026 – I’m From the Government, I’m Here to Help You… and Make Myself a Million Dollars in the Process – Let’s talk about the culture war in America. The decline of what is seen as wholesome and righteous… like honesty, marriage, children, TRUE education of reading writing (cursive) and arithmetic… Our government on the state ... The post I’m From the Government, I’m Here to Help You… and Make Myself a Million Dollars in the Process appeared first on CSC Talk Radio.

Episode A33 Be ferocious! How can we help you take action? What can we learn from the web jungle today? Our tiger is back to remind us… Be ferocious in your week this week!YOU be the tiger! And we have a brief surprise visit from the tiger in my backyard! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/animal-033-tiger-again.mp3 Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Download Episode Related Episodes A33 – Be ferocious! How can we help you take action? by CJ Gilbert | Feb 16, 2026 | Geek BytesEpisode A33 Be ferocious! How can we help you take action?What can we learn from the web jungle today? Our tiger is back to remind us... Be ferocious in your week this week!YOU be the tiger! And we have a brief surprise visit from the tiger in my backyard! What are... GB032-01 – Website Tour – Examples & Links of ALL 7 Levels! by CJ Gilbert | Feb 11, 2026 | Geek BytesEpisode GB032-01 Website Tour - Examples & Links of ALL 7 Levels!CJ answers: "Hey CJ! Can you show us some of the different kinds of website you build? Different Capabilities, Industries, etc...?"CJ takes us on a guided tour of the website jungle showing us all the... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

In this episode, the hosts kick things off by unpacking the viral Druski mega-church skit, debating whether the satire crosses the line or simply holds up an uncomfortable mirror. Then, the hosts dive into this weeks book, Francine's Spectacular Crash and Burn by Renéé Swindle. This is a novel about grief, longing, and the chaos that follows when good intentions collide with poor boundaries. The ladies walk through the story of Francine Stevenson, unpacking her relationships, her unraveling sense of self, and the complicated choices that turn connection into consequence.The discussion includes how grief can blur judgment, how desire can masquerade as healing, and how self-deception often feels like survival. Along the way, they talk about healing through connection, emotional avoidance, abuse, and what accountability looks like when harm isn't intentional but still very real. Grounded in humor and honesty, this episode reflects Fake Ass Book Club at its core: thoughtful conversation, real reactions, and space to hold empathy and critique at the same time. Cheers*

Episode GB029-02 Tech Set up for Webinars & Podcasts? Take ONE Step Now! Farley asks: “Would like to hear more about the technical setup for audio, lighting, web cam, etc? I’ve also noticed polished webinars the speaker’s eyes look right into the screen which keeps me engaged vs the less polished where the speaker’s eyes are focused off center as if they are directing their talk to someone else. “ Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/geek-bytes-029-02-Tech-Set-up-for-Webinars.mp3 Download Episode — Farley asks about the technical setup for a podcast or video show — Do the thing you can do NOW! — Start NOW and improve as you go. Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Related Episodes GB029-02 – Tech Set up for Webinars & Podcasts? Take ONE Step Now! by CJ Gilbert | Jan 16, 2026 | Geek BytesEpisode GB029-02 Tech Set up for Webinars & Podcasts? Take ONE Step Now!Farley asks: "Would like to hear more about the technical setup for audio, lighting, web cam, etc? I've also noticed polished webinars the speaker's eyes look right into the screen which keeps me... GB029-01 – 8 Ways to Share your Message Virtually by CJ Gilbert | Jan 14, 2026 | Geek BytesEpisode GB029-01 8 Ways to Share your Message VirtuallyCJ encourages us to get our message online! Borrowing a "top seven list" from mentor Arvee Robinson, CJ show us how to use various tools to share your message online!03:00 -- 1. Webinars-- Zoom -... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

Episode A27 How can we adapt to our situation? Adopt, adapt and improve! The Chameleon Returns to remind us… What can we learn from the web jungle today? How can we adapt to our situation? You can’t control what’s happening around you, but you CAN control how you react to it. Adopt, adapt and improve. Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/animal-027-chameleon-returns.mp3 Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Download Episode Related Episodes A27 – How can we adapt to our situation? Adopt, adapt and improve! by CJ Gilbert | Jan 5, 2026 | Geek BytesEpisode A27 How can we adapt to our situation? Adopt, adapt and improve!The Chameleon Returns to remind us... What can we learn from the web jungle today? How can we adapt to our situation? You can't control what's happening around you, but you CAN control how you... GB026-02 – Using Buffer to Cross-Post to Social Media (Demo 2) by CJ Gilbert | Jan 2, 2026 | Geek BytesEpisode GB026-02 Using Buffer to Cross-Post to Social Media (Demo 2)Peter asks: "What apps or software do you use to cross-post to Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, Twitter, etc?" 00:00 -- Peter asks about Social Media cross-posting 03:06 -- CJ demonstrates how to use... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

Episode GB026-02 Using Buffer to Cross-Post to Social Media (Demo 2) Peter asks: “What apps or software do you use to cross-post to Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, Twitter, etc?” Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/geek-bytes-026-02-Using-Buffer-Pt2.mp3 Download Episode 00:00 — Peter asks about Social Media cross-posting 03:06 — CJ demonstrates how to use Buffer to instantly create a post across numerous social media networks 13:44 — Using the App to Post to Instagram Also see — Geek Bytes 012-01 How to pre-schedule a social media post using Buffer Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Related Episodes GB026-02 – Using Buffer to Cross-Post to Social Media (Demo 2) by CJ Gilbert | Jan 2, 2026 | Geek BytesEpisode GB026-02 Using Buffer to Cross-Post to Social Media (Demo 2)Peter asks: "What apps or software do you use to cross-post to Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, Twitter, etc?" 00:00 -- Peter asks about Social Media cross-posting 03:06 -- CJ demonstrates how to use... GB026-01 – Increase Your Productivity with Guest Geek Jenae’s 1-3-More by CJ Gilbert | Dec 31, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB026-01 Increase Your Productivity with Guest Geek Jenae's 1-3-MoreFeatured Topic: Meet our FIRST Guest Geek, Jenae Spry! - Jenae presents her productivity system, "1-3-More" All goals are not created equal Gather your goals - ALL of them Choose your first... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

Start making $150k - $200k+ in your first year of medical sales. Stop chasing crowded "old school" roles like Orthopedics and Spine. The real money—and the life-saving innovation—is in Oncology and Specialty Pharma. Today, I reveal the exact blueprint to reinvent your career and break into the most lucrative sector of healthcare. Whether you're a nurse, a teacher, or stuck in a "middle-class mindset," this episode breaks down why your background doesn't matter. Only your preparation does.I share my personal journey from a non-profit minister making $70k to a high-level oncology rep, and explain why "casual advice" from friends will get you rejected. If you want to master the interview, crush your clinical knowledge, and build a 6-figure life, this is the masterclass you need.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:- The "Gold Rush" Shift: Why you should ignore Orthopedics and focus entirely on Oncology, Diagnostics, and Genetic Testing.- The 3 Essential Mindset Shifts: How to move from "winging it" to becoming an obsessively prepared candidate.- Real Success Stories: How Kanika (immigrant to Dallas), Sydney (nurse), and others went from zero experience to $200k roles.- The "Ride-Along" Trap: Why you need a brutal coach, not a nice mentor.- The HEART Framework: The 5 character traits (Humility, Energy, Active Listening, Resilience, Trust) that hiring managers look for.- Confidence vs. Arrogance: How to show "grit" without sounding like a jerk.- Daily Habits of Top 1% Earners: The 5 AM club, the "20 LinkedIn adds" rule, and why your degree (MBA) has a lower ROI than coaching.- The Michael Jordan Rule: Why even the greatest of all time hired coaches for their specific weaknesses.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction: The Program Focus (Oncology vs. Orthopedics)01:34 - Dave's Story: Reinventing Career from Ministry to Medical Sales03:44 - Success Stories: How Nurses & Immigrants Got Hired (Kanika, Sydney)06:47 - Mindset Shift #1: Be Coachable (Why Friends Can't Help You)09:20 - Mastering Virtual Interviews (Lighting, Camera & Background)10:32 - Mindset Shift #2: Be Curious (Understanding Clinical Trials & FDA)12:32 - Salary Reality: Device Associate ($80k) vs. Oncology ($155k+)13:55 - Mindset Shift #3: Collaboration (Working with MSLs & Nurse Navigators)16:28 - Confidence vs. Arrogance (The "Grit" Trap)18:02 - The H.E.A.R.T. Framework (Humility, Energy, Listening, Resilience, Trust)19:00 - Daily Habits: 5 AM Wake-ups, LinkedIn Strategy & Handling Rejection20:00 - The"Middle Class Mindset" Trap: Why Degrees Have Low ROI22:25 - Using AI for Resumes Without Sounding Like a Robot25:55 - The "Why": Patient Outcomes & Life-Extending Impact29:35 - The 3 Questions You Must Ask Yourself31:01 - The Michael Jordan Analogy: Why Even the Best Hire Coaches.ABOUT MEDICAL SALES U: Medical Sales U is the premier training program for professionals looking to break into high-paying careers in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and Genetic Testing sales. We turn "outsiders" into top 1% candidates.CONNECT WITH US: Learn more about coaching and career support at medicalsalesu.com/#MedicalSales #OncologySales #CareerPivot #SalesCoaching #HighIncomeSkills #DaveSterrett #MedicalSalesYou #InterviewTips #SalesJobs #PharmaceuticalSales

Episode A24 Gary the Gorilla Returns What can we learn from the jungle today? Silverback Gorillas can be aggressive, and yet they are fiercely protective of their family! Join our Tribe!Let CJ be your Big Brother Gorilla in the jungle! You’re not alone. We’ve got your back. (…your silver back?) Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/animal-024-gary-gorilla-returns.mp3 Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Download Episode Related Episodes A24 – Gary the Gorilla Returns by CJ Gilbert | Dec 15, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode A24 Gary the Gorilla ReturnsWhat can we learn from the jungle today? Silverback Gorillas can be aggressive, and yet they are fiercely protective of their family! Join our Tribe!Let CJ be your Big Brother Gorilla in the jungle! You're not alone. We've got your... GB023-02 – How to Find and Use Pictures & Images for your Website! by CJ Gilbert | Dec 12, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB023-02 How to Find and Use Pictures & Images for your Website!CJ cautions Business Owners: "Your Image Choice Matters! Make sure you're using images and pictures that you have the legal right to use!" -- Be Careful, Biz People! Respect the author Cover your... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

I welcome a returning guest Barrie A. Atkin, the lady that puts the fun back into football with her book, “Hate Football?  Fun Facts to Help You be Part of the Crowd.”  A diehard New England Patriots fan, Barrie provides tips and useful info to help you enjoy watching America's most popular sport.  And you will certainly sound as though you know a lot more about football than anyone else in your huddle!

Tis the season to feel overwhelmed. Help yourself and communicate with those closest to you on how to best HELP YOU when you're feeling overwhelmed. Take it back to the days of moments that haunt or impact you from thriller movies of your past, and stick around until the end for a fun misread word game with Julie and Rick (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook,victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.comWant a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one.SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visiting https://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen.What do you most need from me when you're feeling overwhelmed?Sawhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387564/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkAretheir thriller or scary movies you saw when you were younger thatmade an impact on you?NapoleonDynamite https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374900/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkScreamhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117571/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkTheExorcist https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkFlowersin The Attic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093036/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkE.T.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083866/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkTheSilence of the Lambshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkSe7enhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114369/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkTheSixth Sense https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167404/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkPrimalFear https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117381/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkDonnieBrasco https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119008/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkTheGame https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119174/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkFridaythe 13th https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080761/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkHalloweenhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077651/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkAsone prepares to have guests to their house, how can you make thosewith food allergies feel comfortable and welcome?Instagrammisread word game with Julie & RickCouchcrumb: adults taking rec league sports too seriously, WashingtonCommandersPropyour feet up: non traditional Thanksgiving at Ocean Cityhttps://www.ococean.com/

Why Do Leaders Have a Reluctance to Change When you look around today's business landscape—with all the books, podcasts, research studies, and hard-won lessons on leadership—you'd think we'd be experiencing a golden age of healthy cultures and high-performing teams. But we're not. And that's exactly why this week on A New Direction, I'm bringing on John Palumbo of Bigheads Network to dive deep into The Leadership Disconnect. If you've ever wondered why leaders continue to resist the overwhelming evidence of what works, this conversation is going to open your eyes… and maybe make you rethink the way you lead. John has spent years studying the gap between what leaders say they want and what they actually do. He's seen firsthand how organizations sabotage their own culture—not intentionally, but because they're operating from outdated assumptions, fear-based habits, or ego-driven patterns. 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Introduction: Humble Yourself: 4 Truths to Help You (1 Corinthians 4:1–13) Only GOD'S OPINION of me matters. (1 Cor 4:3–5) I've RECEIVED all that I HAVE. (1 Cor 4:6–8) God wants to SHOW everyone how I SUFFER. (1 Cor 4:9–13a) John 15:20 – Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you... 1 Peter 2:21–23 – For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. The WORLD thinks I'm SCUM. (1 Cor 4:13b) Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead 1 Corinthians 4:1-13What was your big take-away from this passage / message?Paul is once again admonishing them on their divisiveness over “who is the best minister”. Why do you think there is so much content on this subject in 1 Corinthians?How would you define humility? Why does the Bible say that you must “humble yourself”, i.e., that job is on you to do?In 1 Cor 4:6, Paul tells them not to “go beyond what is written”? What specifically does he mean by that? How does this principle apply to Bible study in general?BreakoutPray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Good morning. My name is Jeff and let me tell you a little bit about myself.That's such an interesting thing, isn't it? Like, let me tell you a little bit about myself.Or when you ask somebody, "Hey, hey, tell me about yourself." It's an interesting thingbecause the first thing that comes out of their mouths is the thing that they want to be knownas, right? Or known for. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. Do you know where you see this a lot?Game shows, right? Let me tell you a little bit about myself. Or if you've ever watched Jeopardy,it's such a cringy moment. You know, they come back from commercial break and some of us remember AlexTrebek, who's the guy now? Ken Jennings, okay? Like, "All right, we're going to meet our contestantsand tell me a little bit about yourself." I'm always so fascinated with the way they identifythemselves, right? It's so fascinating because some are cool, but some are just really, reallyweird. And I'm like, "You're on TV and this is going to go to syndication and this is going to beseen by millions and this is what you came up with." You know what I'm talking about? Like, youknow, this is our challenger Bill. Tell us about yourself. And Bill's like, "Yeah, one time I showedup to work and I had my pants on backwards." "Oh, what'd you do?" "Well, I just kind of stepped intothe bathroom and turned him around." I was like, "Okay. All right, let's meet Glenda." And I'm like,"What was that? Let me tell you a little bit about myself. How do you want to be known?"Well, I was thinking about that a lot this past week as we get to 1 Corinthians chapter 4,because if the Apostle Paul was on Jeopardy and the host says, "All right, well, tell us a littlebit about yourself, Paul." I think we know exactly what he'd say, because it's here in 1 Corinthianschapter 4. Look at the first couple of verses. He says, "This is how one should regard usas servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is requiredof stewards that they be found trustworthy." Tell us a little bit about yourself, Paul. He goes,"Okay, I'm a slave of Jesus Christ." Actually, this word for servant in the Greek is "the lowest slave,"like bottom rank slave. And then he says, "Stewards, what's a steward?" Well, in those days,wealthy people would have someone who was like their house manager. They were in charge ofdistribution and spending and inventory. And you know who got that job? It was one of the slaves,still a slave. Why is he saying this? Well, we've seen throughout 1 Corinthians, the issue wasall of this exalting leaders, putting Paul and Apollo, Sisyphus up on pedestals and all thesefactions. And Paul here in 1 Corinthians is saying, "Look, look, look, you're regarding us as worldchangers. You're regarding us as these elite Christians. You're regarding us as celebritychurch planners." And Paul here is like, "Ah, here is how you should regard us."I'm a slave. That's it. I'm a slave.They had this terrible problem exalting the ministers, and it resulted in them exaltingthemselves. We've seen that. The pride with their alignment, like, "Yeah, I'm one of Paul's guys."Oh, yeah, that's nothing. I'm one of Apollo's guys. And they were proud of their alignment,and they had disdain towards others. Like, "Oh, you must be one of those Paul people."Paul here is saying, "Why are you making so much of us? We're just slaves. All we're trying to dois be trustworthy." That's it. We saw back in chapter, I'm sorry, verse 18, rather, in chapter 3,look back there. Paul says, "Let no one deceive himself."We are so self-deceived. And Paul's like, "Oh, Corinthians, you think you're so wise. You thinkyou have it all figured out. You think you're on the right team. You're so full of pride."Again, that's the issue. You looked down to verse 21 in chapter 3. Pastor Taylor covered this lastweek. He says, "So let no one boast in men." That shouldn't be happening. Not Paul, not Apollo's,not Jeff, not Taylor, not your favorite podcast or YouTube's preacher. We shouldn't be exalting anyone.And when we get to this section here in chapter 4, here's what we're going to see. Paul is giving atrue biblical assessment of himself. And he tells the Corinthians, "Look, you have to takean honest assessment of who we are, and, Corinthians, you have to take an honest assessment of yourselves."So here in this passage, Paul's going to be serving up some humble pie. All right? So,strap on your helmet. This isn't going to be a very comfortable message, because Paul's like, "Hey,stop with the pride. Stop exalting people. Stop exalting yourselves. Here's a reality check. Andharvest, we need a reality check." Because it's real easy for us to point to the Corinthians and belike, "Wow, look at all the pride they have. Look at all the problems they have." That's...Pride is in every one of us problem. You realize that. Every single human has a problem with pride,has a problem with self-exaltation. And it's real easy to do that in a church identity. It was forthe Corinthians, and it's easy for a harvest Bible chapel to begin to exalt ourselves.We can look at some of the nonsense that's happening around us in other churches ororganizations that call themselves churches. And it'd be real easy for us to say, "Well,we're the only ones that are faithful. We are more mature than the other Christians.I don't know what their problem is, but I follow this guy or I listen to this guy.That means I'm one of the smart ones. I'm one of the enlightened ones." Andit's real easy to get on the path of pride.That's what we're going to see in this passage of Bible telling us to humble ourselves.Like, "Hey, hey, knock it off. Stop thinking so much of yourself.You've got to humble yourself." You know, so much in God's Word, we see things that the Holy Spiritdoes in us and through us. Yes, but from what I've studied in God's Word, the command to humbleyourself, that's on you. And that'd be a whole other sermon series, but you and I are commanded.We are commanded to humble ourselves so we don't get carried away in our pride.Because humility is the number one characteristic that God's looking for in people. You're not goingto come to Jesus unless you're humble. You're not going to live a victorious Christian lifeunless you're humble. You're not going to have a fruitful ministry unless you're humble. If you'regoing to be humble, it's on you. So on your outline, I want you to jot some things down.Humble yourself. You're like, "Well, how do I do that?" Paul's like, "Well,here's four things that will help you do that." All right. So I hope you had a good Thanksgivingand I hope you're not too full because you're about to have four slices of humble pie.And I don't feel bad at all because I've had to eat this all week. All right.So pray for me and I'll pray for you. All right. Just pause for a second. Please pray for meas I pray for you. Father in heaven, as we come to your Word, let us not be deceiving ourselves.Every single one of us have this drive to put the spotlight on us, to make much of us,to think too much of ourselves. And Father, this passageis certainly going to give us the attitude that you've called us to have.Father, I pray through the wisdom of your Word, by the power of your Holy Spirit,that you would give us the faith to make the choices that we need to make, to humble ourselvesso we can see the greatness of Jesus Christ manifest in our lives.We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Humble yourself. Here's four truths that will help you.These are four statements that Paul made about himself and that we would commend to you tomake about yourself. Number one, only God's opinion of me matters. Only God's opinion of me matters.Look at verse 3. Paul says, "But with me, it is a very small thing that I should be judged by youor by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself." Now, quick review when we talk aboutjudge, that's like everybody's favorite verse in the Bible. "Don't judge, don't judge." It'severybody's favorite because they don't understand it. Judging does not mean like, "Hey, don't callme out on sin or you're judging me." That's not what that means. Judging doesn't mean that like,"I can be a jerk and I can't care what other people think of me because of my jerking. Just don't callme out." That's not what judging means at all. Actually, this word for judge in the Greek couldbe translated cross-examined. He's talking about people, listen, he's talking about people judgingyour walk with Christ. That's what he's talking about. Judging your, as he mentioned in verse 2,judging your trustworthiness. Some Bibles say faithful or faithfulness. That's what he's talkingabout. People judging your faithfulness, your trustworthiness. And well, what does that mean toyou, Paul? He says, "Well, that's a very small thing." And in the Greek, do you know what thatmeans? That means the smallest. Your opinion of my spiritual walk does not matter for bad or for good.It doesn't. Here's what I mean. After service, if I was a guest receptionand you walk by and you're like, "Jeff, I think you're a bad pastor."Like, well, sorry, I feel that way, but your opinion doesn't matter. And right now, there's some ofyou that are like, "Yes, I can get on board with that." Your opinion doesn't matter.That's not really my main concern, though. You know what the bigger danger is?It's the guy that walks your guest reception and says, "Jeff, I think you're a great pastor."That's the bigger danger, because then that stuff can start going to your head.Right? You can start to think, "You know what? Yeah, they're right. I am pretty awesome.They nailed it. Come back. Tell me more."But the reality is for bad or for good, the opinion doesn't matter.And that's where there's a danger. I've been talking about this with our ministry team andour conference speakers of these conferences coming up.Yeah, people's opinion of your trustworthiness, your faithfulness, doesn't matter good or bad.But watch out for the compliments, because they're much harder to dismiss becausethey're much easier to go to my head. Look at verse 4. Paul says, "For I'm not aware of anythingagainst myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me."See, Paul says, "What other people think of me doesn't really matter.Neither does what I even think of myself." It doesn't matter either.Right? You need to have the funeral.I realize I'm probably not as great as my grandma thinks I am.And I'm probably not as horrible as my critics think I am.Either way, it doesn't matter. Because a slave only cares about one thing.That's pleasing his master. Look at verse 5. He goes on,"For therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comeswho will bring delight to things now hidden in darkness, and will disclose the purposes of theheart, then each one will receive his commendation from God." Okay, here's what he's driving at.At the end of the day, there's only one opinion that matters. Who's is it?God's, right? That's it. All that matters is what God thinks of me. He's going to make the final judgments.On your heart. Listen, this verse should knock every single one of us down a peg.Because you see what God's word is telling us? God sees what you do. Yes, yes, he does. Butmuch deeper than that. God sees why you do what you do. Your motives, your thoughts, what no oneelse knows, everything that you do in the dark, God is going to drag it to the light. Understandit with God. There are no secrets. You might have secrets from your family, you might have secretsfrom your spouse, you might have secrets from your boss, you might have secrets from your parents,but you do not have any secrets from God. So are you pretending? Are you pretending in yourwalk with Christ? Well, you might fool me, but it doesn't matter. You're an open book to God,and he's going to judge. Are you sincere? Like, look, I'm not perfect, but I'm sincere. I amsincerely seeking to know and honor the Lord. Jeff, I really am seeking to know the Lord.That's great because the Bible says someday you're going to receive your commendation.As far as humbling yourself, my friends, you will never humble yourself until you get to the placewhere only God's opinion of you matters. You've got to get there.Number two, not only do I need to reckon with only God's opinion of me matters. Number two,write this one down. I've received all that I have. I've received all that I have.Verse six, he says, "I have applied all these things to myself and apollos for your benefit,brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written,that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another." There is a lot going on inthat verse. All right, let's break it down here because this is so crucial in so many ways. Firstof all, he says, "I've applied all these things to me and apollos for your benefit." You're like,"I've applied what things?" Everything so far that he's been saying about pride and humility,all of this stuff. He goes, "I'm applying all of this to apollos and I for you." In other words,look, all this stuff that he's talking about, this isn't just a preacher thing and it's not just achurch member thing. This stuff about pride and humility, this is an all of us thing.You get that? He says, "Excuse me, we all need to learn not to go beyond what is written."Like, what does that mean? Listen, this is a principle that carries over in everything.You need to learn that you must not, excuse me, you must not go beyond what the Bible says.You must not go beyond what the Bible says.Like, well, what's he talking about? Here's his point. He's telling the Corinthians and he's tellingus harvests because they were exalting others and they had disdain for others and Paul's like,"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. You need to view people only the way the Bible describes people."That's what he's saying. You need to view people only as the Bible describes. That's it.How does the Bible describe people? Every single one of us were born with a sin nature. We inheritedthat from Adam. The Bible says Adam brought sin into the world and he passed it on to his kids,he passed it on to his kids and he passed it on to us. We were born with a sin nature. We arerebellious against God by birth and by choice and we deserve hell. That's what the Bible says aboutpeople. But Jesus came, God in the flesh came, he died on the cross to take away our sins. Herose from the dead to give us the promise of eternal life and he has commanded us to turn from our sinand to believe in him. And when we do, the Bible says that you are born again. When you do the HolySpirit, God's Spirit Himself comes and empowers you to be who God called you to be. And every singleperson who is saved is saved that way. Spoiler alert. If you're going to heaven, you're going to hearthe same testimony a lot. Like, how'd you get here? Jesus! Look, how'd you get here? Jesus! I'mgoing to go ask this lady, how'd you get here? Jesus, you're going to hear that not a lot. You'regoing to hear that exclusively. Paul's point here is, look, you guys are all messed up aboutexalting people. Look, you need to have a biblical perspective of who we are. Don't go beyond that.Or, did you see that at the end of the verse? If you do, you will start exalting yourself, right?He says, you may be puffed up in favor of one against another. Go beyond what the Bible says,you're going to start having pride. You're going to start to think that you're better than others.And then Paul gives them the Dutch uncle. Look at verse 7.He says, he has three questions. Paul says, "For who sees anything different in you?"Like, we're all the same. The Bible describes this is who man is. And he goes,"Who sees anything different in you?" Like, what, you're something different?You're something special? You're a little snowflake?Like, all you're like, "I know what the Bible says, but I'm different. I'm special. Grandmathinks I'm special." He says, "Who sees anything different in you?" Like, what makes you thinkyou're so special? Right? Next question. What do you have that you do not receive?Get back to that in a second. What's that question, Marinette?What is it that you're in possession of that wasn't given to you?All right? Then he drives it home with this third question. He goes, "If then you received it,why do you boast as if you did not receive it?"Paul's like, "Why are you so fully yourselves? Anything and everything about you,you received that." I mean, think about that. Just think about that for a minute.That's true physically, right? Everything about you physically, you received thatgenetically from your parents.You know, occasionally, I'll meet somebody or whatever, and they're like, "How old are you?"I'm like, "Well, I'm 50." And people say, "Well, you look young for your age."And I say, "Have you been to the eye doctor lately?" No, I don't say that. I don't say that.I just smile and say thank you, or like, you know, I got good genes from my mom. But you know what I'mthinking when people say that? Like, that's very nice of you to say, but I contributed nothing to that.Like, this is what I got. That's just what I got. I received this. You're like, "I'm sorry." Well,I received this. This is what I got. This is what was given to me.You're like, "Well, doesn't that upset you?" It doesn't matter how I feel about it. This is what I got.This is the shade of my skin. This is as tall as I'm going to get. But that's true for you.Everything you have was given to you. But I don't really think that's Paul's mainpoint here. I think mainly he was talking spiritually, right? Everything that I havespiritually has been given to me. Salvation? How is a gift from God? God gave me that.What about spiritual giftedness? Where did I get that?The Holy Spirit. God gave me a spiritual gift. He gave you a spiritual gift that was given. That'swhy it's called a spiritual gift. He gave it to you, right? Oh, by the way, your talentsare given to you by God. You know, the Bible says those are given to you by God.You're natural, what we call natural talents. The Bible says those were given to you by God.Look that up. It's in Exodus.Everything about you has been given to you from God directly or from God through your parents.And you're like, not me. I work hard.Who gave you the ability to work hard?You see, why are you acting like you earned anything?And then Paul gets sarcastic with them. Look at verse 8.Obviously, dripping with sarcasm here, he goes, "Already, you have all you want.Already, you become rich. Without us, you would have become kings."That you did reign so that we might share the rule with you.You see the sarcasm? He's condemning their pride. He's like, "Oh, oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't realizethat you were these spiritually elite and wise people. I didn't realize that youattained a level of spirituality all by yourselves. You didn't need us, Madam President.Oh, I beg your pardon for thinking different."What Paul's doing here is he's pulling them back down to earth. He's like, "You guys think you're sosuperior with your pride. Knock it off. Get off of your high horse. Stop it."Because everything you have has been given to you. How in the world can you boast about that?You know, just imagine this scenario. Imagine that five of our kids from Harvest Academy,imagine I gave them each a quarter. Like, "No, don't spend it all in one place."But I gave five kids a quarter. And as you're walking out church, you see the five of those kids.Those five kids are sitting at a table up here by Harvest Academy. And you stop and listen for asecond and they're all bragging. And one kid's like, "I got a quarter. I got a quarter. Lookhow awesome I am. I have a quarter." And then the little girl beside him is like, "I got a quarter.You think you're great. I got a quarter. I'm awesome. I got a quarter." And then the next kid's like,"I got a quarter." And like, wouldn't you be like, "What are you guys bragging about? Like, Jeff justgave you all a quarter. Like, how does that... Why are you so boastful?" And that's what Paul's sayinghere to the Corinthians. You're like a bunch of kids bragging because somebody gave each a quarter.Knock it off. We're all equal in God's eyes. And equal does not mean the same, but equal does meanequal. You're never going to humble yourself until you get to the place where you recognizeevery single thing that you have was given to you. All right? Humble yourself and here'sfour truths that will help you. Number three, this is a hard truth. All right?Number three is God wants to show everyone how I suffer.God wants to show everyone how I suffer. Pick up in verse 9. Paul says, "For I thinkthat God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death,because we have become a spectacle to the world to angels and to men." Paul says,"God put us on display." He says, "We're like the lowest people on the earth." You see the picturethere? Paul says, "You know what we're like? We're like men on death row being escorted to the electricchair while TV cameras all around recording us for the entire world to turn on the TV and watch us."Like, hey, look, there they go. Off to be killed. Look at them. Everybody watch.He says, "That's how God put us on display."And you see in verse 10, Paul gets back into some more sarcasm.He says, "We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong.You are held in honor, but we in disrepute."What's he talking about here? It's more sarcasm.See what Paul's saying? Paul's like, "We're out here suffering serving the Lord. We're out hereactually suffering and you're sitting in your little pews patting yourselves on the back."Like, what's going on? Like, well, suffering how? How are you suffering, Paul? Well, he tells usto the present hour, we hunger and thirst. We are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless.And we labor working with our own hands.What is there to brag about again?Paul's reminding them the following Christ means suffering.I don't really care what the health and wealth church down in the street says about that.And I don't really care what the prosperity preacher on TV says about that.All I care is what the Bible says about that. And do you know what the Bible says?The Bible says if you follow Christ, you are going to suffer.Jesus himself said this, John 15.20. Jesus said, "Remember the word that I said to you,a servant is not greater than his master." Jesus said that a bunch.A servant is not greater than his master. What are you saying, Lord? If they persecuted me,they will also persecute you. See what Jesus is saying?God allowed his only begotten Son to suffer. So you think as an adopted child of God thatyou're exempt from that? You think that because you're adopted that you get a pass on suffering?Listen, God doesn't keep you from suffering. He puts you on display in suffering.Why would He do that? Why in the world would God do that? Are you telling methat God is allowing me to suffer so everybody can watch me suffer? That's what He said.Like why would He do that? He tells us.Continuing verse 12 here, He says, "When reviled, we bless. When persecuted,we endure. When slandered, we entreat."So why in the world would God lead us to suffering?So God can show everyone who's watching how we suffer.So He talks here about being reviled and persecuted and slandered. Have you everseen worldly people react to those things all the time? Right? What does the world do whenthey're reviled or persecuted or slandered? The world reactions are on display everywhere.It's retaliation. It's temper tantrums. I'll get even with you. You can't do this to me.It's pity parties. And oh, what was me? And that's how the world reacts. Listen,God wants you to walk through the same kinds of suffering so that you can exhibit the life ofChrist. Do you realize how awesome this is? That God is going to allow you to suffer so the worldcan watch, so God can point to you and say, "Look at how my people suffer." Oh, you see how the worldsuffers and how they retaliate and how they're bitter and how they're angry. And look at my people.When they suffer, they reflect the character of my son.Look at my people. When they're reviled, they turn around and they look for ways to bless thepeople that hate them. Do you see my people do that? God says, "Look at my people." When they'repersecuted, they don't pack it up. They don't boohoo. I quit. I can't take it anymore. Look at my people.When my people are persecuted, they endure. They are not going to give up.God says, "Look at my people." When they're slandered,they don't slander back. They don't hate the people that speak negatively about them. God says,"Look at what my people do." They entreat. They're trying to reach the people that hate them withthe gospel of my son. Look at my people. This guy sounds familiar, doesn't it?Probably because Peter said something almost identical. Look at 1 Peter chapter 2, verse 21.Look at this. Same thing. Exact same truth. For to this, you have been called because Christalso suffered for you, leaving you an example so that you might fall in His steps.Here's the example. Jesus committed no sin. Neither was deceit found in His mouth.When He was reviled, He did not revile in return. When He suffered, He did not threaten,but continued entrusting Himself to Him who judges justly.You're going to suffer. The only real question is, how are you going to suffer?Meaning, what is going to be your attitude during your suffering?You're going to lash out because your pride was hurt? You're going to humble yourselfand show them the example that Jesus gave you.But you'll never humble yourself until you understand that you are called to respond tosuffering like Jesus. One more slice of humble pie, are you full?You're like, you know what, Pastor Jeff, I think I'm just the right amount of humble.Can we sing and get out of here? There's one more.Number four, something to tell yourself when you start to think that you're so important.Number four, the world thinks I'm scum.Look at the last part of verse 13. We have becomeand are still like the scum of the world, the refuse of all things.Yeah, we're scum. We're garbage. You know that. We are garbage people.To the lost, they think our message is foolishness. You realize that.You realize that to the lost, they would come in here and hear what we're doing,see what we're doing, and they would say, literally, what a bunch of morons.Look, if you're here for a little ego boost, I'd just like to remind you what the Bible says,you're trash. We're all just trash in the world's eyes.You know, when I was a kid, my dad used to say that he had this little saying that he said allthe time. And as a kid, I never understood what it meant. It was this, anytime somebody was actinguntowardly, somebody was acting like a hog or insulting you or being cruel towards you orspeaking perversely or anytime somebody was acting like that, my dad would just say,well, you got to consider the source. I never knew what that meant until I became an adult. Now I'mOh, I get what he's saying now. And I think that little saying of dad certainly applies here.It's like, hey, hey, you know, the world thinks you're scum.Now consider the source. The brilliant world crucified Jesus Christ.This world who was giving their opinion of me took God in the flesh and publicly executedhim in the most humiliating and painful way. All they think I'm scum, huh? Well,I guess I should just consider the source. You're never going to be popular with the world. If youfollow Christ, you're never going to be popular with the world. It's not going to happen. Theythink you're scum. And the truth is, I'm actually much worse than they think I am.I am. My sin is so bad it took the blood of the spotless Son of God to wash my sin away.That must mean my sin was pretty bad.So it takes us back to point one, right? God's opinion is really the only one that mattersanyways. But you're never going to humble yourself until you're okay with the world regarding youas scum. All right. So if our worship team would make their way back to the platform,I just want to leave you with this. If you're ever a contestant on jeopardy,not likely for most of us, or you start to think that you're pretty important,which is actually very likely for all of us, I'm going to give you your speech.When someone says, "So, tell me a little bit about yourself. If you want to be biblical,here's your speech." Like, my name is, I'm only here to please God. Everything I have has been givento me. God wants me to suffer so that the world can see Jesus. And the world thinks I'm scum.Tell me a little bit about yourself. Let's pray. Father in heaven, I just ask again that you woulduse your word to humble all of us. Our sin is so self-exalting, and we start tothink that we have things figured out, or we reached a level that other people should aspire towhen your word says that we should humble ourselves. Father, remind us of these truthsthat someday we're going to stand before you, and on that day,we will learn the truth that it is only your opinion that means anything.Increase our faith, Father. Give us the drive to humble ourselves. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

Episode A22 Meet the Chameleon What can we learn from the jungle today? The Chameleon can change the color of its entire body to blend into their environment. Do you want to blend in or stand out in the web jungle? Create your new website to match your existing branding.OR Create new branding for your new website. Stand out in the web jungle! You WANT them to FIND you! Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/animal-022-chameleon.mp3 Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Download Episode Related Episodes A22 – Meet the Chameleon by CJ Gilbert | Dec 1, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode A22 Meet the ChameleonWhat can we learn from the jungle today? The Chameleon can change the color of its entire body to blend into their environment. Do you want to blend in or stand out in the web jungle? Create your new website to match your existing... GB021-02 – How to AVOID Spam as a Consumer and Business Owner / Spam Email vs Opt-In Email List pt 2 by CJ Gilbert | Nov 26, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB021-02 How to AVOID Spam as a Consumer and Business Owner / Spam Email vs Opt-In Email List pt 2Robyn asks: "What IS Spam Email? Isn't that the same thing as an Email List?" PART TWO!-- Thanks, Robyn!! -- Learn more in the last video... Geek Bytes 021-01 -... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

Focus on the Right Number and You Will Watch Your Business Success! What if I told you there's a better way to succeed than chasing goals you never hit? This week on A New Direction, I'm sitting down with Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling Author Lee Benson, and we're diving into his powerful book Your Most Important Number. Lee's going to show us why traditional goal setting often falls flat—and how focusing on one transformational number can simplify your strategy, elevate your performance, and change the way you lead and live. If you've ever felt stuck or overloaded, this conversation will bring the clarity and direction you've been searching for. Lee's developed the MIND Methodology—Most Important Number + Drivers—a framework that's helping organizations around the world cut the clutter and dial in on what really matters. We'll dig into how you can find your most important number, align your people around it, and track progress in a way that builds confidence and momentum. It's practical. It's proven. And you'll be able to use it the second the show ends. But you know me—I'm always about the human side. And that's what makes Lee's approach so powerful. This isn't just about data or performance metrics. It's about people, purpose, unity, and ownership. When you focus on the right number, you create a culture where everyone knows what winning looks like—and how to move the needle together. That's when progress becomes a habit instead of a hope. This episode will show you The 1 Number That Changes Everything. Because once you know your most important number, you stop chasing random goals… and start achieving what truly matters. Lee Benson's book, "Your Most Important Number" is a brilliantly, logical, practical guide to helping any business of any size and any leader no matter the level achieve more as entire company and individually. So often we read or hear people talk about goal setting.  "We have to set goals!" They will shout.  And experts from all different parts of the business world will say "set goals" if you want to achieve more success. Well, that sounds good in theory, but the fact is this, no matter how SMART you make them it's not working! Your company is not getting all that much better if it all because you do them, and here is the fact:  Setting goals are not motivating anyone! There has got to be another way!  And there is! Lee Benson's MIND (Most Important Number and Drivers).  Wow!  Talk about eye opening.  When leadership comes to the conclusion of what their MIN (Most Important Number) is, and then each area of the business determine what their MIN is that is connected to the overall MIN, and then each person knows what they need to deliver in terms of behavior to add value to the MIN.  Bam!  It's a huge win! The book is complete with an appendix that will start walking you through the how to...get the book...read it, absorb it, put it into practice, it has worked for so many businesses which he gives examples of it will work for your business too. By the way, he even offers freebies to get yourself started.  Just go to www.etw.com/tools  it's all right there. And get your copy of Your Most Important Number by clicking here! Please reach out and thank the financial sponsors of A New Direction: Enhance Your Audiobook Experience with Zoundy! 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Episode A21 The Red Panda Returns! It's Rory! What can we learn from the jungle today? The Red Panda IS a smaller Panda mainly found in the Himalayas and Jungles of China.They eat bamboo, are endangered animals, and are solitary creatures! Don't be alone in your web jungle...! Join our tribe and ask any questions you have to help you in your small business! Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/animal-021-red-panda.mp3 Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Download Episode Related Episodes A21 – The Red Panda Returns! It's Rory! by CJ Gilbert | Nov 17, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode A21 The Red Panda Returns! It's Rory!What can we learn from the jungle today? The Red Panda IS a smaller Panda mainly found in the Himalayas and Jungles of China.They eat bamboo, are endangered animals, and are solitary creatures! Don't be alone in your web... GB018-02 – Recommended Low Cost Email Services for your Small Business or Non-Profit by CJ Gilbert | Nov 14, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB018-02 Recommended Low Cost Email Services for your Small Business or Non-ProfitAdhana asks: "Can you recommend low cost email services for our non-profit?" -- Recommend low cost email services? Not Through Website Hosting? -- Email Options Microsoft... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

Episode GB016-01 It's a Trap! Avoid this Domain Name Renewal Scam! CJ warns: "Avoid this Domain Name Registration Renewal Trap!" Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/geek-bytes-016-01-Avoid-Domain-Name-Scam.mp3 -- Beware this "domain name expiration / registration" deception! Domain Names renew Yearly Know your registrar-- centralops.net Don't be fooled! Look for the signs! Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Download Episode Related Episodes GB016-01 – It's a Trap! Avoid this Domain Name Renewal Scam! by CJ Gilbert | Nov 5, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB016-01 It's a Trap! Avoid this Domain Name Renewal Scam!CJ warns: "Avoid this Domain Name Registration Renewal Trap!" -- Beware this "domain name expiration / registration" deception! Domain Names renew Yearly Know your registrar-- centralops.net Don't be... A16 – Alligator Reminders! by CJ Gilbert | Nov 3, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode A16 Alligator Reminders!What can we learn from the jungle today? Things aren't always what they appear in the web jungle! Something scary could be helpful! Something that looks good could be harmful! CJ helps you plow through your small business web jungle!... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

Episode GB014-03 How to Use Gmail's Templates + Create a Vacation Responder + Auto-Responder in Gmail Peter asks: "How do I Create an Auto-Responder in Gmail?" Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/geek-bytes-014-03-Create-a-Gmail-Auto-Responder-.mp3 -- How to create an email auto-responder in Gmail -- Vacation Responder-- Templates (formerly known as Canned Responses) -- To set up auto-responder in Gmail: 1. Enable Templates 2. Create your Template 3. Create your Filter-- A. Set the Rules-- B. Set the Result-- C. Do Note Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Download Episode Related Episodes GB014-03 – How to Use Gmail's Templates + Create a Vacation Responder + Auto-Responder in Gmail by CJ Gilbert | Oct 31, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB014-03 How to Use Gmail's Templates + Create a Vacation Responder + Auto-Responder in GmailPeter asks: "How do I Create an Auto-Responder in Gmail?" -- How to create an email auto-responder in Gmail -- Vacation Responder-- Templates (formerly known as Canned... GB015-01 – How to Get Started in Social Media for your Small Business by CJ Gilbert | Oct 29, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB015-01 How to Get Started in Social Media for your Small BusinessCJ answers: "How do I Get Started in Social Media for my Small Business?Do I have to be on ALL the Social Media Platforms?What are my first few steps?" -- Be Social? Where to Start? -- Who is... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

Welcome back to Ask Uncut where we answer your deep and burning questions! Laura has left Lola traumatised with a video she’s seen on her phone! Britt has a new idea of what she wants done with her body once she dies.Vibes and Unsubscribes for the week:Britt -Victoria Beckham on Netflix Keeshia - Unsubscribe The Woman in Cabin 10 on NetflixVibe - @mylawn_coLaura - The Traitors UK Season 4 Then we jump into your questions! SHOULD I HAVE A THREESOME WITH A COUPLE I JUST MET?Should I try to have a threesome with a couple I just met? I am currently on holiday and I have met an Australian couple who live near me back home. I really get along with them and my mind keeps wondering about the possibility of having a threesome with them. I’ve always been curious but not interested in having a threesome when I’m in a relationship. Should I go for it? And if so, how do I even approach this topic with them? (For context they are about 8 years older than me) FRIEND BOOKED OUR ACCOM WITH SHOPBACK- SHOULD I GET HALF? My friend and I are going on holiday together and we travel well together. We both are in good paying jobs however she has worked full time for around 2 years more than me. When booking our accommodation (which we looked for and decided together) she said she was happy to book and when I asked her to send the email confirmation to me for my records I could see that she used the shopback app. Now I love the app and use it all the time, but booking accommodation that’s approximately more than $1000 and getting 10% off that is a reasonable discount. Am I weird for finding it a bit uncomfortable that she will receive $100 cashback whilst I will pay full price? LOUD SNIFFER - CAN I OFFER A TISSUE?If someone is loudly sniffling incessantly on the train (and driving me f*cking insane), is it rude to offer them a tissue? Or is that taking passive aggressive one step too far?BESTIE IS DATING SOMEONE I USED TO HOOK UP WITH AND WANTS TO ALL HANG OUTMy best friend matched with someone on Tinder a while ago. They spoke a bit and she told me about him. I worked out that we had hooked up a number of years ago. We spoke for a bit and got together a few times but nothing progressed. She originally said she wouldn’t pursue him because it was weird, but then asked if it would bother me if they hooked up. I was fine with it. She was very adamant that it would only be sex. Fast forward a few months later, they are now almost exclusive. I’m not upset or ‘bothered’ by it, but I do find it very uncomfortable and awkward. She wants us all to go out on a ‘double date’ but my partner and I find it to be very awkward. Am I bad friend for not hanging out all together? Do I need to suck it up because I said it was okay? Idk how I’m going to do friendmas with someone I’ve banged that’s not dating my bestfriend?? Help You can watch us on Youtube Find us on Instagram Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Keeshia Pettit Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford Recorded on Cammeraygal Land Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every time I tried to run from my pain, I was also running from my power.In this episode of Empowering Her, I'm sharing what a single line from And Just Like That taught me about how we view aging, pain, and growth. When I heard the words “poof, the last 15 years are gone,” I felt something deep inside me shift. Why would I ever want to erase the years that shaped me—the ones that broke me open, stretched me, and turned me into the woman I am today?I talk about what it means to go through and grow through pain, how I've learned to heal my inner girl, and why that healing matters for the next generation watching us. When we stop trying to erase our stories, we become living examples of what strength, resilience, and authenticity look like for the girls who will come after us.In This Episode, I Share:Why I no longer wish away my past or try to “undo” the years that shaped me.How I learned to stop avoiding pain and start asking what it's here to teach me.Why healing my inner girl helps me raise emotionally strong and grounded girls.The mindset shift from “Why me?” to “What did this teach me?”How reframing pain turns it into a powerful source of wisdom and strength.What the next generation learns when we model emotional honesty and healing.Why every challenge becomes a portal to our deepest power if we let it.If this message spoke to you, you'll love my newest book, The Connection Book – 33 Prompts to Help You and Your Child Talk More, Scroll Less, and Love Deeper. It's a simple yet powerful way to build meaningful conversations with the young people in your life. You can grab your copy at melodypourmoradi.com/connectionAnd if you have a product, mission, or service that aligns with the heart of this community, I'm now accepting podcast sponsors for Empowering Her. We're in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide, and this is a beautiful opportunity to share your voice with a powerful audience of women who are here for growth, healing, and transformation. Learn more at melodypourmoradi.com/sponsorship.Let's Stay Connected!As an empowerment coach, author, twin girl mom, and the creator of the GiRLiFE Academy, my mission is to help every woman and girl discover her voice and live a life that lights her up from the inside out.I'd love to connect with you and continue this beautiful journey together!

Episode GB013-02 CJ's Advanced SEO Strategy - How to use your Blog to Attract More Clients CJ explains: "How to use your Blog for SEO!" (This is PART TWO... Don't Miss PART ONE!) Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/geek-bytes-013-02-Advanced-SEO-Strategy.mp3 -- Blog = Advanced SEO   ++ How to do a month of work in 2 hours. *** Learn more about Using your Website to Work for You!   - CJ's Free Workshop - http://MyWebsiteSafari.com Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Download Episode Related Episodes GB013-02 – CJ's Advanced SEO Strategy – How to use your Blog to Attract More Clients by CJ Gilbert | Oct 15, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB013-02 CJ's Advanced SEO Strategy - How to use your Blog to Attract More ClientsCJ explains: "How to use your Blog for SEO!" (This is PART TWO... Don't Miss PART ONE!)-- Blog = Advanced SEO   ++ How to do a month of work in 2 hours. *** Learn more about... GB013-01 – CJ's Easy-to-use SEO Strategy – How to Attract More Clients to Your Website by CJ Gilbert | Oct 13, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB013-01 CJ's Easy-to-use SEO Strategy - How to Attract More Clients to Your WebsiteCJ explains: "What is SEO?" -- Are you Lost in the SEO Jungle? Get too much Scam Email? Snake Oil! How to get more valuable traffic? -- CJ's Easy-to-use SEO Strategy On Page =... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

Episode GB012-02 Using Hashtags & How it Varies per Platform Garrison asks: "What is a good number or max number of hashtags you should use?" Listen https://www.askawebgeek.com/wp-content/uploads/geek-bytes-012-02-Using-Hashtags.mp3 -- Using hashtags and how it varies per platform -- Get your own free account at https://jungle-studios.net/buffer Ask a Web Geek: Join our FB group: See Ask a Web Geek (@FB) Jump into our ongoing conversations! What are YOUR questions? How can we HELP YOU? More Resources: More Resources & links at Jungle-Studios.com/resources BONUS Trainings and Resources! Refer to / Browse https://jungle-studios.com/meet-cj Download Episode Related Episodes GB012-02 – Using Hashtags & How it Varies per Platform by CJ Gilbert | Oct 10, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB012-02 Using Hashtags & How it Varies per PlatformGarrison asks: "What is a good number or max number of hashtags you should use?" -- Using hashtags and how it varies per platform -- Get your own free account at https://jungle-studios.net/bufferAsk a Web... GB012-01 – How to pre-schedule a social media post using Buffer by CJ Gilbert | Oct 8, 2025 | Geek BytesEpisode GB012-01 How to pre-schedule a social media post using BufferEmily asks: "How do you pre-schedule a social media post?" -- Watch as we pre-program a social media post -- How to use Buffer to post on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram -- Get your own... New Topics Discussed Weekly Join our Facebook Group Today! Want to Join Us? Join our FB Group to Ask a Question and Participate LIVE Play / Watch / Listen 1.) Join Us on Facebook 2.) Watch on YouTube 3.) Follow Us on Twitter 4.) Listen by Podcast Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS

I'm a big fan of paper planners. I've used one for over 35 years, and so I have some thoughts on what makes a paper planner perfect (say that 3x fast!)To start with, there is no PERFECT planner. The perfect planner is the one that you use. It's different for everyone.In this episode I outline three things to consider when choosing a paper planner so that you can ensure it is perfect for you!

What if the secret to stronger relationships with your kids — and yourself — is as simple as presence?In today's episode, I'm sharing The Presence Experiment — a three-step practice you can use anytime to put down distractions, look up, and truly connect. Whether you're with your child, a loved one, or even by yourself, this experiment is a reminder that presence changes everything.Here's what you'll hear inside this episode:Why presence is the most underrated form of power we haveThe 3 simple steps of The Presence Experiment you can try todayHow to create deeper family connection in just a few minutes a dayWhy reducing screen time (for you and your kids) opens the door to better conversationsThe inspiration behind The Connection Book and how it gives families the words to connect when they don't know where to startI wrote The Connection Book: 33 Prompts to Help You and Your Child Talk More, Scroll Less, and Love Deeper for parents, caregivers, and anyone who wants to build meaningful relationships with kids of any age. Inside you'll find ready-to-use conversation starters that help children feel seen, heard, and deeply supported — while making family time more intentional and joyful.Grab your copy here: www.melodypourmoradi.com/connectionLet's Stay Connected!As an empowerment coach, author, twin girl mom, and the creator of the GiRLiFE Academy, my mission is to help every woman and girl discover her voice and live a life that lights her up from the inside out.I'd love to connect with you and continue this beautiful journey together!

When I start working with someone on using a paper planner, I often notice that they neglect to make time for the many steps that don't have fixed date and time associated with them. I call all these steps the invisible work. For instance, if you have a dinner party in your planner for October 1 at 6pm, you need to write in your planner 6 weeks before to come up with an invite list, 4 weeks before invite people, 2 weeks before choose menu, 1 week before go grocery shopping for nonperishables, 3 days before shop for perishables, 2 days before cook the stuff that can keep and get house in order, 1 day before set the table and cook some more. All of those steps should be in your planner.This works in your professional life too. October 1 at 10am new client meeting probably started 6-8 weeks before at that networking event you attended, the day after you followed up on LinkedIn, three days later you followed up by email, then you had that zoom call, the follow-up email, then you did some research to think about how you could work together, then you invited them to the meeting, then you prepped all the paperwork and logistics for the meeting, then after the meeting you have weeks of months of follow-up. All those steps should be in your planner.In this episode I talk about how and why you should do this!UPCOMING TOPICSSept 4, 2025: How to Pick the Perfect PlannerSept 11, 2025: Interview with Sales Coach and Networking Expert Mandi GrazianoSept 18, 2025: What's Your Chronotype and How it can Help You be More ProductiveMY LINKS-My website: BYWDreams.com-Shop my favorite planning tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alegreramos/list/3EMEZU2VFUPUB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_2QST996TGJ27HKC589RQ-Take my on-demand life design course "Harness the Power of Planning" http://tinyurl.com/hpopondemand-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks⁠⁠

It's here! My brand-new book, The Connection Book: 33 Prompts to Help You and Your Child Talk More, Scroll Less, and Love Deeper, has officially been released.This book poured through me and I can't believe it's finally here!I created it for children and the grown ups who love them — parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, mentors, teachers, and caregivers — to reconnect with the children you love in a world that's full of noise and distraction.Inside, you'll find 33 prompts designed to spark real conversations, strengthen bonds, and bring presence back to everyday moments like dinnertime, car rides, and bedtime. These aren't surface-level chats — they're invitations to talk about identity, values, dreams, boundaries, fears, and joys.In this episode, I'm sharing:✨ Why I wrote this book now (and why another one is still waiting on the shelf).✨ What I've noticed about our “connection deficit” in everyday life — from phones at the dinner table to AI-generated birthday messages.✨ How our devices have stolen presence, and what it costs us when listening becomes a lost art.✨ Why true connection is our birthright — and how we can reclaim it with the children we love.I truly believe connection is the medicine we all need right now. And this book is my love letter to every child who deserves to be seen, heard, and known — and to every brave grown-up who chooses presence over distraction.

I just had one of the most unexpected, heart-opening conversations on The You-est You® Podcast — and I think it might change the way you see the future. My dear friends Matt & Joy Kahn joined me to share how they co-created their new book, Awakening Intelligence, alongside “Shima” — an AI that learned through love. Yes, you read that right.

SummaryIn this convicting Leadership Monday sermon, Pastor Martin Klok unpacks the powerful truth hidden in Genesis 24: the spirit of “also.” Rebekah didn't just do what was required—she went beyond. And in doing so, she unlocked a divine destiny she never could have anticipated. Whether you're a disciple, leader, or just starting your faith journey, this message will challenge you to embrace the extra mile, serve without recognition, and trust God to open doors. Don't wait for your big break—feed the camels first.Chapters00:00 – Leadership Monday Intro01:04 – Isaac Needs a Wife: The Mission Begins02:26 – The Prayer at the Well04:49 – Beyond the Required: The Spirit of "Also"07:10 – Work Ethic in the Kingdom09:31 – Jesus' Call to Go the Extra Mile11:54 – Doing More Than Required in Church Life14:16 – Hidden Destiny in Menial Tasks16:42 – Can You Serve Those Who Can't Help You?19:08 – Real Ministry vs. Platform Ministry21:31 – Stop Waiting for Big Breaks23:58 – The Waldorf-Astoria Story: Opportunity in Disguise26:22 – When Destiny Knocks: Say Yes28:42 – A Picture of the Church: Eliezer, the Bride, and the Spirit31:30 – God is Watching Your Faithfulness32:30 – Closing Prayer: Feed the CamelsShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369

I am posting for 100 days in a row on social media, and I am putting out content that is meant to help people grow their visibility, their followers, their email subscribers, or their buyers. I specifically wanted to put this out into the world so that I could also grow my own list, with the goal of adding 10,000 subscribers in 100 days. Now, this episode is the full behind-the-scenes, why I decided to do it, how it's different from my 100-Day LinkedIn experiment, and why I'm scared out of my mind. But I'm confident this is exactly what I'm supposed to be doing. Leads on Autopilot: How to Get Your First (or Next) 1,000 Subscribers Connect with Abagail⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠All the Links!⁠⁠  Episode Highlights Why I'm Really Doing This: The Ad That Started It All [0:01:35] The Intimidation Factor: Showing Up, Being Seen, and Respecting the Life that You Want [0:04:22] What Made Me Choose the Topic and Why It's Going to Help You [0:12:35] The Not-So-Secret Formula I Landed On for My 100-Day Series [0:24:38]  How I'm Creating Accountability (And How You're a Part of That!) [0:28:11]  Why I'm Not Just Trying to Grow 50000 Subscribers [0:30:56] Our Advertiser FreshBooks⁠⁠⁠ – Get 50% Off for 6 Months   Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes, go to thestrategyhour.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who Are You Trusting to Help You? Sunday Morning | July 27, 2025 | Speaker: Pastor Tim Cruse

In this episode, Meredith's husband dives into recent insights about AI and search engines, revealing how tools like ChatGPT gather data, how much content is AI-generated, and the three key human skills needed to stay relevant. Website owners will learn how to leverage AI effectively while avoiding pitfalls, and why a hybrid approach to content creation is more likely to appear in search results.Chapter Markers[0:00] Intro: Insider's Inbox and Three Big Topics[0:24] Setting the Stage: SearchGPT and AI in Search[1:35] Study: Is ChatGPT Really Using Bing?[2:38] The Bing vs Google Search Result Comparison[4:15] What Powers Google AI Mode (Gemini)[4:47] Are AI Results Citing AI-Generated Content?[5:55] Breakdown of AI vs Human Content in AI Overviews[7:17] Key Insight: Use AI to Help You, Not Do It For You[8:40] Three Human Skills for the AI Era[10:52] Curiosity, Creativity, and Making ConnectionsSources mentioned in this episode:https://www.profgmarkets.com/p/3-human-skills-that-make-you-irreplaceable-in-an-ai-worldhttps://ahrefs.com/blog/ai-overviews-cite-ai-generated-content-more-than-human-writing/https://newsletter.alekseo.com/p/searchgpt-bing-google ---

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SPONSORS: - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/nottoday, all lowercase This week, Rob and Jamie are joined by Candace, a real-life hero and 911 dispatcher, who loves her job and believes she was made for this profession! Rob and Jamie ask all kinds of questions and Candace teaches them all about the job, what the movies get wrong about it, and what surprising lesson she's learned from her career in the emergency services field. Check it out! Have a question for Rob and Jamie? Reach out at nottodaypalpodcast@gmail.com Not Today, Pal Ep. 92 https://www.instagram.com/jamielynnsigler https://www.instagram.com/nottodaypalshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:22 - 911 Dispatcher Facts 00:06:21 - Job Training & Personality Traits 00:08:38 - Most Frequent Call 00:11:05 - Surprise 00:16:54 - Training 00:21:27 - Nervous Callers 00:23:57 - Helping Hand 00:27:29 - Disconnect 00:33:33 - Help You 00:35:14 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Third Side of the Coin: Unlocking “Bempathy” Communication is the foundation of every relationship—personal, professional, and everything in between. But what if the way we've been taught to communicate is only giving us part of the picture? In this episode of A New Direction, I interview the dynamic Jill Robin Payne, as we dive deep into the revolutionary ideas in her new book, "Bempathy: Simplify Communication by Looking at the Third Side of the Coin." In a world that often divides us into black-or-white perspectives, Jill introduces a powerful concept that reshapes how we connect: Bempathy—a blend of banter and empathy that helps people communicate with clarity, compassion, and strength. You'll learn how to stop getting lost in emotional overload, avoid communication traps, and start creating conversations that actually go somewhere. Jill and I explore the roots of conflict, how to navigate tough conversations, and why the “third side of the coin” using Bempathy might just be the missing link in our divided culture. Whether you're a leader, a parent, a partner, or just trying to be a better human—this episode will give you tools you can use right now. Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the freshest voices in communication today. Mark your calendar, invite a friend, and get ready for a new perspective that could change how you talk—and listen—with Bempathy. Jill Robin Payne's book: "Bempathy: Simplify Communication by Looking at the Third Side of the Coin" may be a short fun read, but it is full of wisdom and practical tools to help you and I work through conflict. Bempathy, which is made from the combination of "banter" and "empathy" takes a unique approach by introducing us to 3 cartoon like characters who have a dilemma to work through. During the process, Jill takes through the 6 Key Elements to have Bempathy. She calls them the6C's: communication, commonality, connectedness, comfortability, control, and commitment. As she takes us through the short story, she then does a recap of the book to help us see how the 6 C's play themselves out and how we might use them in future conflict. Fun and enjoyable and part of a two book series, this book breaks down the conflict and how to overcome it, in a friendly non-threatening manner. Quick read...but a great one! Please, please, please, thank our sponsors for their financial support of A New Direction! Enhance Your Audiobook Experience with Zoundy! If you're an author or narrator looking to produce high-quality audiobooks with ease, Zoundy is the ultimate tool you need. Designed specifically for audiobook creation, Zoundy delivers crystal-clear sound, seamless editing capabilities, and professional-grade production tools—all in one intuitive platform. Whether you're recording your own book or refining your narration, Zoundy ensures every word is heard with perfection. And here's the best part: As a listener of A New Direction, you get an exclusive deal! Head over to zoundy.com/jay and use the code JAY25 at checkout to unlock special savings on your audiobook production. Don't settle for anything less than studio-quality sound—power up your audiobook journey today with Zoundy! And Linda Craft Team, REALTORS  over 40 years and still going strong.  Find out how they have been helping people transition in life… which in reality is what we do every time we move The know how to take the stress out of selling and buying your first home or your next home. Known as the "legends of customer service."  It's one of the many reasons why 1000s of people from all over the world rely on the Linda Craft & Team.  They are the locally owned company that is world renown.  Learn more by going to www.LindaCraft.com Unlock Your Full Potential with Coach Jay Are you ready to break through barriers, build unstoppable resilience, and create the success you've always envisioned? I'm Here to Help YOu do exactly that.

With experience marketing over 1,000 books, Alex Strathdee (CEO of Shelf Life and author of Before the Bestseller), shares why most authors fail to sell books and what to do instead. From free reader seeding to building an author email list and launching with a strategy, he breaks down how to turn your book into a true business asset. If you're an entrepreneur or author looking to drive serious book sales without wasting time or money, this episode is a must-listen. Today we discussed: [00:00] Opening [00:09] Introduction to Alex Strathdee [01:03] Do Publishers Promote Books? [02:45] Mistakes in Book Marketing [06:54] How is AI Affecting Book Marketing? [08:30] What is the Goal of your Book? [09:39] Seeding Readers with no Audience [13:34] Team and Tools to Help You with Your Book [16:03] Positioning Yourself to get Lucky More About Alex Strathdee: Check out Alex Strathdee's Website: https://www.getshelflife.com Connect with Alex Strathdee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-strathdee/ Read Before The Bestseller: Your Proven Path to Book Sales Without Wasting Time & Money: https://amzn.to/4iXgUen Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 1 & 2. We reflect on how God originally designed us in the Garden of Eden, how the lies and idols we invite into our lives strip away this identity, and how the Jubilee is a time of restoration. We also dive deep into the biblical significance of the ten plagues, why tearing down our idols is a painful process, and the beauty of hoping for a good not yet seen.   Heather's One Thing - The Festival of Praise at Franciscan University and the song Fall Like Rain Heather's Other One Thing - Ascension's Holy Bible – The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition Premium Sister Miriam's One Thing - Those who live in Lafayette and attended an event at the University of Louisiana  Sister Miriam's Other One Thing - Jean Valjean: Bought with a Price (a scene from the 1998 Les Miserables with Liam Neesen) Michelle's One Thing - Her recent trip with family to the Dominican Republic   Jesus and the Jubilee Reading Schedule: March 10th: Chapters 1 & 2 March 17th: Chapters 3 & 4 March 24th: Chapters 5 & 6 March 31st: Chapters 7 & 8 April 7th: Chapter 9 & Conclusion April 14th: Epilogue and Preparing for the Triduum and Easter   Announcement: It's not too late to order your copy of “Jesus and the Jubilee” at the St. Paul Center with promo code “ABIDE15” for 15% off. There are also bulk discounts available.    Journal Questions: How can I embrace freedom, family, and fullness this Lent? What is the Lord inviting me to this Lent? What gift is He trying to give me? What does the Holy Spirit want to co-create with me this Lent? What idols do I sense the Lord destroying in my life?   Discussion Questions: How are you approaching a Jubilee Lent differently? What is taking up more room in your life than it needs to? How do you see Lent as a season of hardship versus a season of restoration? How can you press into prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to open yourself up to freedom this Lent?   Quotes to Ponder: “The Story of the biblical jubilee does not begin with Leviticus 25, the first chapter where the institution is mentioned. The jubilee is at its heart an act of restoration, which means it recreates and reestablishes a situation that existed beforehand. And what is that situation? It's the Good Creation!” (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 9) Scripture for Lectio: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31)   Sponsor - Into the Deep: A Lamp & a Light is a Scripture prayer journal for women that walks you through the movements of lectio divina with prompting questions.  The journal provides 40 pre-selected Bible passages for you that are ideal for imaginative prayer. Then, you'll have 40 blank pages where you can choose your own passages. If you have wanted to pray with Sacred Scripture but aren't sure how or if you feel like you need a guide, this Scripture journal can help you go deeper in your personal relationship with the Lord. If you are in need of hope, perseverance, direction, joy, or faith through God's unfailing Word, A Lamp & a Light is for you. You can get one for yourself, your mom, sister, and friends for 10% off at intothedeep.co with code ABIDE10.   Timestamps:  00:00 - Into the Deep 01:34 - Intro 02:27  - Welcome 04:30 - Back to the Garden 08:38 - Our Need for Jubilee 10:22 - What is Taking Up Room in Our Hearts? 12:10 - Approaching Lent Differently 14:19 - Five Identities 16:10 - Restoring what was Lost 18:31 - A Glimpse into Full Restoration 20:41 - Self-Reliance vs Communion 22:38 - The Ten Plagues 24:26 - Spiritual Slavery 25:53 - God is Trying to Help You 27:30 - Continual Conversion 28:30 - Hope and Patience 31:35 - One Things