Podcasts about helpful

What can Bible translations from around the world teach us about Scripture that we might miss in English? In this episode of The Biblical Mind, Dru Johnson talks with Bible translation scholar Dr. Jost Zetzsche about the power of language, translation, and the global Christian community.Zetzsche introduces Translation Insights and Perspectives (TIPs), a free online resource that allows pastors, students, and Bible readers to explore how biblical passages have been translated into hundreds of languages. Rather than treating translation as a necessary compromise, the conversation explores how different languages can reveal unique perspectives on biblical words, concepts, grammar, and meaning.The discussion examines why the Bible is “made to be translated,” how cultural context shapes language, and what sign-language translations can reveal about Jesus and biblical characters. They also explore fascinating examples involving forgiveness, pronouns, John the Baptist, and the meaning of logos in John 1:1.The episode also considers how global Bible translations challenge the assumption that there is always one simple interpretation of a biblical passage, while still affirming that interpretation is grounded in the biblical text. Ultimately, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on Bible translation, biblical interpretation, language, theology, and the global church.Helpful resources:CT article about sign languages https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/sign-language-bible-translations-matthew-15-mark-2/ TIPs - Johns the Baptist: https://tips.translation.bible/tip_verse/matt-412/TIPs - current lectionary illustrations: https://tips.translation.bible/lectionary/current/We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/giveFor more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/Social Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThoughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthoughtThreads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthoughtX: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThoughtBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.orgChapters:00:00 Introduction to Bible translation and Jost Zetzsche02:22 The problem with exclusive reliance on original languages04:10 The global church and the richness of translation06:00 Language as a reflection of cultural reality08:23 The translatability of the Bible and the act of translation10:38 The significance of making the Bible made to be translated12:02 The translatability of Jesus and the significance for Christianity14:06 Translations into media and depictions of Jesus17:07 Sign language as a rich expressive language22:17 The expressive power of sign language in biblical stories28:22 The diversity of sign languages and their biblical translations35:40 Understanding grammatical nuances and context in translation42:23 The importance of multiple translations for biblical interpretation47:10 The significance of different biblical canons and texts50:41 Using translation data to enrich preaching and teaching53:20 Practical applications of translation tools in ministrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Researching ways to improve your sleep has been popular for years but now it's evolved and there's a whole new genre of social media content called ‘Sleepmaxxing'. It shows ways you can build your perfect night's sleep, by taking magnesium supplements, using black-out curtains or white noise machines. Experts say the popularity has boomed thanks to the accessibility of smart watches which give users sleep scores. We hear from Ollie, who tracks his sleep and is aiming for the perfect score.BBC reporter Ashitha Nagesh who's been reporting on the trend, tells us why some experts advise against multi-layered sleep routines and an obsessive fixation with sleep called orthosomnia.Plus, sleep expert Sophie Bostock tells us how reliable popular sleep trackers are and what they are really measuring.Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Iqra Farooq Producers: Mollie Perella, Emily Horler and Benita Barden Editor: Verity Wilde

​Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of Ventura County with special guest Barry Funkhouser. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show Mike Talks to Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.

More than 1,300 feet below the surface of Lake Superior, scientists are investigating a fisheries mystery: siscowet lake trout that should be fat and robust are turning up strikingly thin. Researchers call them “zombie fish,” but the real story is less sensational—and still unresolved. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with returning guest Shawn Sitar, a Michigan DNR fisheries research biologist and science officer aboard the RV Lake Char, about what the team is learning from Lake Superior's deepest waters. From possible food shortages and disease testing to lake trout recovery and long-term monitoring, Shawn takes us into the science behind one of Lake Superior's most unusual recent findings and how long-term fisheries research helps scientists track the health of the lake.Notable quotes:“There's a famine event going on out there…they actually kind of look like zombies.”“We're not alarmed, we're concerned.”“Overall, Lake Superior is in a really good place…We have abundant populations of fish. We have a lot of biodiversity also.”“Recently we declared that lean lake trout, the one that's utilized by humans, has been recovered or in a rehabilitated state. That's a good sign.”“I'm glad to work on a system that is basically the most natural of the Great Lakes. Things are in good shape.”“Part of my duty is to communicate the science to everyone so that they have a better understanding and appreciation of everything around us.”Helpful links:Michigan DNR – Researchers Head to Superior Maximus to Investigate “Zombie” Fishhttps://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2026/06/08/researchers-head-to-superior-maximus-to-investigate-zombie-fishMichigan DNR – Fisheries Researchhttps://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/fisheries/researchThe Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mysteryhttps://www.thefishthief.com/Lake Superior Podcast – Shawn Sitar's previous lake trout recovery episodehttps://podcast.nplsf.org/1756982/episodes/16661302-s6-e3-the-lake-trout-resurgence-in-lake-superior-a-conservation-success-story-an-interview-with-shawn-sitarConnect with us:Lake Superior Podcast Page: https://nplsf.org/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalParksOfLakeSuperiorFoundationSponsors:Cafe Imports – Minneapolis-based importers of specialty green coffees since 1993, focused on sustainability. Learn more: cafeimports.comNational Parks of Lake Superior Foundation – Donate to protect Lake Superior's five national parks: nplsf.org/donate

​Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week so far and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of amusement parks. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show Mike Talks to Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.

​Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week so far and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of amusement parks. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show Mike Talks to Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.

Most leaders who carry everything already know they're doing it. Alli Murphy did. Four years ago on this show, she named her own patterns, from perfectionism to finding it easier to advocate for her team than for herself. She had a coach. It still nearly broke her. Alli is back to talk about what finally changed. She describes becoming what she calls the Chief Everything Officer, the leader that every decision and fire drill runs through. Then came the weekend a friend joked to her husband on a chairlift that Alli must be a figment of his imagination, since nobody had ever met her. She explains why "just say no" advice falls flat for leaders who were rewarded for the opposite, and why she runs mini-experiments instead, such as a week with no Slack or email in the first hour of the day. She also shares the question her coach asked that she couldn't answer: "What's your definition of enough for a workday?" For HR leaders who are a one-person department, Alli gets practical. List everything you own and question what's only there out of habit. Decide what enough looks like. Use a shutdown ritual so tomorrow starts with a plan instead of an inbox. About our guest Alli Murphy is a leadership coach and speaker who helps women directors and above step out of the Chief Everything Officer role. Through her business, Work & Thrive HQ, she runs The Elevate Lab, a 90-day coaching program, and a free community called the Non-Negotiables Club. Before going out on her own, Alli was a managing director and podcast host at Engage for Good, where she spoke on 700-person stages, led a corporate mastermind, and partnered with brands like Subaru, Hasbro, and Disney. She's a former collegiate athlete, grew up in Mexico City, and lives in Bend, Oregon. She's currently writing a book. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:15 Why Alli walked away from her managing director title 05:00 Why the ambition gap is really a support gap 06:10 How an acquisition made her the Chief Everything Officer 07:20 The chairlift joke that pushed her to get help 11:15 What's your definition of enough for a workday? 15:00 Where the pattern started 18:45 Process integrity vs. outcome integrity 21:05 How you still help when you stop doing it yourself 23:05 Why knowing your patterns isn't enough 25:55 What an HR department of one can do 29:10 Coach the leader or change the company? 30:20 What kept her from leaving sooner 32:05 Where to start A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: "The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders." About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR. Whether managing employee relations, payroll processing, or implementing impactful training programs, Xenium is the trusted partner businesses rely on to elevate their workplace experience. Discover how Xenium can transform your workplace: Learn more Connect with Alli Murphy: Website LinkedIn Instagram Newsletter The Elevate Lab Connect with Brandon Laws: LinkedIn Instagram About Connect with Xenium HR: Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

A listener once told me they hoped I'd quit teaching altogether. Another told me, in the nicest way possible, that the curmudgeon was showing up a little too early these days. Only one of those helped my show. This month's Question of the Month was all about feedback: what's the most constructive feedback you've ever received, and what's the most destructive? A few listeners sent in their answers, I share mine, and to prove how much feedback matters, I dig up some embarrassing basement recordings from a much younger Dave Jackson. Let's get into it.Why Aren't You Getting Feedback?It honestly boggles my mind how many podcasters never ask for feedback and then wonder why their show isn't growing. Think of it like making someone a sandwich. You can ask, "I've got baloney, smoked turkey, or salami. Which do you want?" and make something they'll actually eat. Or you can hand everyone salami and say "tell your friends," while half of them are quietly thinking, "I hate salami."Ralph Estep Jr.: "Go Hire a Speaking Coach"Ralph, the content creator's accountant, says the best feedback he ever got was to hire a speaking coach. People (me included) told him he sounded robotic on his show, nothing like the Ralph you meet on a Zoom call or in person. He found a coach, and it changed the way he does everything. On the other side, he's had people tell him they hope he gets hit by a bus or struck by lightning over his religious views. He's not taking that advice. His point: when you get feedback, consider who it's coming from and whether it makes sense to act on it.York Campbell: The Name Was the ProblemYork's show used to be called Poetic Earthlings, and people kept assuming it was about poetry. It's actually short sci-fi stories: time travel, alien worlds, hyperdimensional creatures, and a few conspiracy theories. A fellow podcaster suggested Welcome to Earth Stories, and once he made the change, the attention and downloads followed. As York put it, sometimes you fall in love with a clever name because of what it means to you, and never stop to ask whether anyone else will understand it.Timothy Kimo Brien: "You Called My Baby Ugly"Tim submitted his old show, KDOI Podcasting (Kimo's Den of Iniquity), to the Podcast Rodeo Show. I said it sounded like a radio station, and the full name sounded like... something else entirely. Tim was not a happy camper. Later, sitting at a podcast conference and hearing someone talk about making your show's title clear, he asked himself what his show actually does: it's about creating art. Hello, Create Art Podcast. He's gone from roughly 200–300 downloads a month to between 1,000 and 1,500. He says it's not necessarily because of the name change. I say probably. Either way, it helped him focus on what the show is really about.My Best Feedback: The Curmudgeon Is ShowingBefore Podfest even started, my buddy Steve Stewart asked me to lunch and asked if I was open to notes. I grew up professionally with "constant improvement" on the walls of my first job, so of course I was. He told me the curmudgeon was coming out a little quicker than it used to. That was gold, because it was something I could control and fix. And it came from someone whose opinion I value, someone who'll tell me when something's good and when it isn't. Knowledge is only power when you act on it.My First Bad Review (and What Good Feedback Looks Like)In 2010, five years into podcasting, I got my first negative review: basically "not good, not enough thought, it's a commercial for bad services." It knocked me back on my heels, but there was nothing I could fix, because it never said why. (This is why I now say you're not a real podcaster until you get a one-star review.)Compare that to a 2017 review from a listener who wanted to hear the show but said the mix had a hiss or too much treble. That's great feedback. It's specific, and I could have adjusted it (I was using the Electro-Voice RE320 back then and liked my S's and T's crisp). The only problem is he should have sent it to me directly.A few things to keep in mind:The person might be having a bad day. After decades in customer support, I've seen people apologize later once they calmed down.Ask yourself: do they have a point? If so, can you fix it?Make it easy for feedback to reach you. A review isn't a direct line.Save the nice messages. On days you don't feel like recording, they remind you people are listening.Reviews are social proof, but they don't help you get found. Apple has said so.When Feedback Goes Wrong: The Podcast Rodeo ShowIn 2017 I launched the Podcast Rodeo Show, where I'd grab a random podcast and give a real first impression. (Half of YouTube is reaction videos now. I'm taking credit for inventing it. I didn't.)One episode, a host opened by sharing a string of genuinely awful personal experiences, all within the first few minutes, and never said what the show was about, who it was for, or even that it was an interview. My feedback was all logic: what's in it for the listener? As Erik K. Johnson says, nobody gets on a bus if they don't know where it's going. Don't bury the lead. People don't care about you until you give them a reason to care.She emailed and attacked me personally, said I was cruel and should never call myself a teacher. It hit me hard enough that I worried the show was hurting my brand, and it's part of why the show eventually ended. Listening back now, I could have been more compassionate. But when I asked my audience whether they wanted a kinder, gentler version, they very loudly said no. So the show evolved (a little less "listen and react," a little more "what do we want them to learn") and got rebranded, first to Podcast Hot Seat (people said that sounded painful) and now to Fix My Podcast.Scott Orr: How to Take Hard FeedbackNow compare that to Scott Orr, an award-winning journalist and host of Code 3 – The Firefighters Podcast. Before one review, I reached out and said, respectfully, "Scott, you sound like you're drunk." He replied that he didn't have a drinking problem. He has Parkinson's. Instead of getting angry, Scott took the feedback and now opens every episode by saying he won't let Parkinson's stop him.When Scott later came on the Podcast Review Show, Erik K. Johnson pointed out that addressing it up front is disarming. Listeners stop wondering what's going on and focus on what Scott's saying, not how he's saying it. Honest? Yes. Awkward? Yes. Helpful? Absolutely.You Can't See Your Own TyposMy favorite example: I once had a typo in the School of Podcasting's own tagline ("plan, launch, grow, and monetize") and didn't catch it. Sometimes you just don't see it.Young Dave Jackson's Basement TapesAt School of Podcasting we hold listener parties, where members listen to an episode together and give feedback in real time. Some people cringe at the idea. So here's my confession: in my twenties I was basically Ross from Friends, recording angry '80s rock in my basement. Guitar, bass, keys, drum machine, and, unfortunately, all the vocals. I'd hit play and leave the room while friends listened.Their feedback? "Who's playing the piano?" Me. "Who's on bass?" Me. Nobody said a word about the music. Just recently, my brother found that CD and told me the songs and singing weren't that bad, but the mix was horrendous. Thirty years later. A little late.Here's the scary part: you're going to be judged anyway. Wouldn't it make more sense to be judged in a way where you can capture the feedback and make changes before you publish?The Sidewalk LessonA few years ago on the Fourth of July, I fell on an uneven sidewalk while looking at my phone and still have the scars on my knees. That was feedback too, just the painful kind. If someone had warned me about that raised block of cement ahead of time, I'd have saved myself a lot of trouble. That's what good feedback does.Give me feedback on this show: head to schoolofpodcasting.com/survey and tell me how I can make it better. I'm doing this show for you.Want help growing your show? Go to schoolofpodcasting.com and use the coupon code LISTENER for a monthly, quarterly, or yearly subscription, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.Next week: one thing I did in under five minutes that put me directly in front of my target audience. Follow at schoolofpodcasting.com/follow so you get it the minute it drops.Contributors & LinksRalph Estep Jr., the Content Creator's Accountant: https://ralphestepjr.comBecoming Financially Confident (live weekdays, 11:30 a.m. ET):

An alien arrives and ends war, famine + poverty. Everyone's delighted. But is it actually benevolent? Kandas Rodarte of the Sci-Fi Book Pod is back for a Fiction Pop-Up. We're sharing faves about worlds where the machines have solved everything + the knock on effects for humanity. There's also a murder by mushroom, a book Kandas loved and hated at the same time + the series I've been re-reading since 1987. Look for more Fiction Pop-Ups roughly every month. Books discussed in this episode: Rejoice! A Knife to the Heart - Stephen Erickson Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir Omega Force series - Joshua Dalzelle The Tainted Cup - Robert Jackson Bennett A Drop of Corruption - Robert Jackson Bennett A Trade in Blood - Robert Jackson Bennett Death of the Author - Nnedi Okorafor The Blind Assassin - Margaret Atwood Consider Phlebas - Iain M. Banks The Culture series - Iain M. Banks The Wasp Factory - Iain Banks Running Man - Stephen King (as Richard Bachman) To Like the Lightning - Ada Palmer Kandas' Website: kandasrodarte.com Kandas' Podcast: Gratitude Geek Kandas' YouTube: Gratitude Geek Podcast on YouTube  Kandas's Sci Fi Book Podcast: Sci Fi Book Pod  ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

An agent asked to build a service found an Argo CD repository and deployed it to a cluster. Helpful automation gets harder to trust when a request leaves room for actions nobody intended. Mattias Hemmingsson and Paulina Dubas discuss AI-assisted compliance checks, unexpected deployments, evolving guardrails, company AI bans and whether regulation improves transparency or prices smaller competitors out. What you will learn How Claude turned AWS database checks into reusable audit evidence How an agent found a deployment path through Argo CD Why vague instructions and guardrail edge cases cause unwanted actions Why approving a hosted assistant does not make it local Where the hosts see benefits and competitive risks in regulation Full article and show notes: https://devsecops.fm/episodes/111/ Discuss the episode on LinkedIn DevSecOps Talks on YouTube

​Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of self unaware people. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show Mike Talks to Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Big meeting coming. A mountain of documents to get through first. AI can help here, but not in the way most people assume. Chris Fenning is back for part three of our mini series. He explains why the executive summary will quietly let you down + what to ask instead - including the question that surfaces the problem nobody in the room is mentioning. There's also the reason Chris now leaves his typos in. Look for previous episodes with Chris. Books discussed in this episode: The First Minute - Chris Fenning Effective Meetings - Chris Fenning The One Page Keynote - Brian Miller Chris's Website: chrisfenning.com Chris on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

​Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of self unaware people. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show Mike Talks to Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.

In this episode of the Yoga Medicine Podcast, host Rachel speaks with Yoga Medicine Therapeutic Specialist Stephanie Ketter about her 1,000-hour research project. Inspired by her own experiences with sleep disruption and forgetfulness, Stephanie's project examined the effects of a yoga-based intervention on menopause symptoms related to sleep, mood, and concentration.  Stephanie walks through the eight-week group intervention, which combined live online lectures, yoga, pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and acupressure with short at-home on-demand video practices, sharing the challenges she faced and what she learned along the way. The episode ultimately highlights how complex and varied this life phase can be, and the importance of giving people practical tools they can use to respond to their symptoms. "I can definitely talk about sleep problems and not falling asleep and staying awake, and I met so many women who reported the same, like...being awake every night, impossible to fall back asleep for weeks or a month, and it takes a toll on your health, on your well-being, and also on the concentration." - Stephanie Ketter. — What You'll Learn: What inspired Stephanie's 1,000-hour research project [03:49] The eight-week intervention: lecture, yoga, acupressure, pranayama, mindfulness [08:22] Measuring outcomes, improvements in nighttime waking & forgetfulness [15:15] Project challenges, including finding participants [18:40] Stress and self-compassion emerged as important themes [24:41] Increased awareness of symptoms can result in them feeling worse [26:47] Most helpful acupressure and mindfulness practices [32:51] Active morning practices versus calming evening practices [39:20] Mindfulness tools change the experience of waking during the night [42:50] Shedding societal expectations: findings related to mood [46:36]  Helpful tools from the Yoga Medicine Menopause Live Online Teacher Training [55:48] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Yoga Medicine Live Online Menopause Teacher Training Connect with Stephanie Ketter: Instagram | YouTube | Asana und Achtsamkeit — Learn More: Find the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-176. Learn more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Our story friends brought BIG imaginations, kind hearts, and more than a few hilarious “OOPS!” moments this time!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of consultants. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show Mike Talks to Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.

Are they really refusing—or are we expecting their brain to do something it can't reliably access in that moment? Executive functioning differences can look like laziness, carelessness, defiance, lack of motivation, "not listening," forgotten homework, unfinished assignments, meltdowns, or complete shutdown after school. But those "behaviors" may be telling us a very different story. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "try harder" often misses the real problem How working memory affects classroom performance Why multi-step verbal instructions can fall apart Why kids may complete assignments but never turn them in Why some neurodivergent kids are completely depleted after school How visual directions, checklists, chunking, routines, and external supports can help Why accommodations are about access—not special treatment Helpful ways to think about support in IEP and 504 meetings The goal isn't to make neurodivergent kids try harder. It's to give their brain what it needs.

Fear can take over your body before you even have time to think—so what can you actually do when it happens? In our last episode, we looked at the roots of fear and how the fears you carry from the past can shape your reactions and decisions in the present. But understanding where fear comes from is the first part of the story. In the second half of our two-part conversation on fear from our new series, Uncovering Your Hidden Motives, Lynn Roush, LPC, and Austin Conner, PLPC, want to help you move into managing your fears rather than being controlled by them. As therapists, we've spent a lot of time reading, studying, working with clients, and doing our own internal work around emotional regulation. We've discovered that a tangible, experiential sense of safety can help calm your nervous system and give you the space you need to respond rather than simply react. Helpful strategies for managing fear and finding safety include noticing and naming what's happening in your body, breathing, grounding, and responding to the scared parts of yourself with compassion. We'll also talk about what to do after the fearful moment has passed: how to explore where your fear came from, develop a plan for future situations, find safety in relationships, and draw on the promises and wisdom of Scripture. We'll even discuss therapeutic tools and the role of medication in managing overwhelming anxiety.  Most importantly, we'll end where we always want to end—with Jesus. As you continue to take an honest look at your hidden motivations, he invites you to come with all your burdens, fears, and anxieties, and find rest in him. Resources:  Christian Meditation for a Bigger Life Altogether You: Experiencing personal and spiritual transformation with Internal Family Systems therapy  Connect with us:  Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Website: withyouintheweeds.com

Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional   Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $15) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   Climbing Coach Joy Black joins to discuss: How to make a 30-min session count Removing friction to start workouts faster Being strong doesn't mean being good Her groundbreaking study on climbing while pregnant How dangerous is falling while pregnant? Helpful signs to know when to end a session Postpartum training and climbing I HAVE A PELVIC FLOOR (and so do you) Listener Q&A   Follow joy on IG, @climbingwithjoy, and email her for a copy of the study: joy@trainedbyjoy.com - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Arc'teryx: Inspired by and tested in the Coast Mountains of BC, Arc'teryx makes gear to go the distance! If you're out adventuring in the elements, Arc'teryx has got you covered. Shop their full collection at Arcteryx.com  Intentional Climber: Stop spinning your wheels. Start making real progress. Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for climbers. Download on Google Play or the App Store and use code STRUGGLE to unlock Kris Hampton's 6-week Stronger Fingers program. And check out ALL the show's awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Why This Paper Matters 00:48 Meet Joy Black 05:01 Small Talk and Cold Plunges 08:07 Parenting and Training Consistency 13:08 Beating Perfectionism 16:56 Joy's Current Struggle 21:12 Coaching Pregnant Climbers 24:52 Sponsor Break 27:45 Replacing Opinion With Data 33:14 Study Methods and Fall Risk 36:24 Risk Rates In Context 37:29 Talking With Providers 40:01 Bouldering Falls Breakdown 41:38 How Climbers Self Modify 44:03 Misconceptions About Falling 45:50 Miscarriage And Birth Outcomes 46:48 Natural Taper And Guardrails 50:45 Pregnancy Not Performance Season 54:12 Intentional Climber Ad Break 56:04 Mental Health Benefits 58:18 Relaxin And Finger Training 01:03:21 Defining Postpartum Timeline 01:06:13 Breastfeeding Vs Recovery 01:08:11 Pelvic Floor Explained 01:12:55 Postpartum Pelvic Floor Rehab 01:16:04 Pelvic Floor Progression 01:17:04 Coaching Lessons for All 01:19:41 Consistency and Intentional Training 01:20:55 Finger Training Focus 01:22:31 Overcoming Iso Repeaters Setup 01:25:52 Overhead vs Ground Repeaters 01:28:32 Stacking Sessions and Block Pulls 01:30:22 Rapid Fire Listener Q&A 01:30:36 Kids at the Gym Tips 01:32:53 Caffeine During Pregnancy 01:34:05 Two Years Postpartum Rebuild 01:37:41 Where to Find Joy 01:39:06 Wrap Up and Next Pro Clinic 01:41:11 Host Updates and Upcoming Events 01:47:48 Final Thanks and Sign Off - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega!  - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that's done. But hey, if you're a human that's actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I'll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

​Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week so far and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of longevity in the workplace. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show Mike Talks to Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mike-s-daily-podcast--609595/support.

What if your suffering is not a curse on your children, but instead an inheritance of breathtaking value?In this deeply personal conversation, I sat down with my son James the day before he left for college. James opened up about the reality of growing up with a mom who has disabilities and how the experience has formed him into a person who shows up helpful and grateful. I reflected on one of the heaviest questions of my life: has my suffering been a burden to the people I love, especially my children? I also got to offer James the truths I wish someone had given me at his age—about God, about pain, and about the story he gets to write with his own life.Mentioned in this episode:Hope Heals Camp - https://hopeheals.com/campMEND Coffee & Goods - https://www.mendcoffee.com/Samford University Micah Fellows Program - https://www.samford.edu/programs/undergraduate/micah-fellows/Micah 6:8More from Katherine:Follow @hopeheals on InstagramReceive monthly reflections from Katherine - http://hopeheals.com/hopenoteWatch this conversation on YouTube

If you're constantly asking how to decide what to work on during your planning period, this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast is for you. Secondary teacher tips can help with today's problem, but the bigger win comes from building a system that keeps you from solving the same problem again tomorrow.Helpful links mentioned in this episode:Grab the Secondary Teacher Systems Toolkit here: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/systemstoolkit/?ref=pod Planning for the next school year? If your day is organized by class period, your planning calendar should be too. Grab my Editable Class Period Calendar here: https://khristenmassic.com/secondarycalendarpodGet the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/resetShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachThe problem isn't a lack of ideas. Most secondary teachers, especially those managing several preps, already have plenty of ideas saved, downloaded, screenshot, or filed away for later. The problem is that a tip usually arrives as an answer to one specific situation. Try this bell ringer. Use this activity when students finish early. Here's a faster way to give feedback. The advice may be good, but the next time you sit down to plan a different course, you're back at the beginning.That cycle gets expensive when you teach three, four, or five different preps. You can have a strong activity for engineering design and still spend the next planning period wondering how to start robotics. You can have an efficient way to organize absent work and still lose time deciding what deserves attention before tomorrow. This episode looks at the difference between collecting more teacher tips and learning how to recognize the structure underneath the tip.One of the clearest examples comes from the opening routine used in an engineering design class. The content was Kickstarter videos. Students looked closely at a design, noticed its features, wondered how it worked, and questioned whether it solved the problem its creator claimed to solve. The routine used “I notice, I wonder” with a think-write-pair-share structure. Students thought about what they saw, wrote observations and questions, discussed their thinking with a partner, and brought ideas into a larger conversation.That routine worked. The mistake was assuming that reusing the bell ringer meant reusing the same video. When the same students appeared in both engineering design and robotics, showing the same video again wasn't a good option. Some videos that fit engineering design didn't connect to robotics. The better insight came later: the video didn't need to stay the same. The structure did.For robotics, the input could have been a robotics video, a photo of a mechanism, or an article about new technology. Students could still notice and wonder. They could still write, talk, and share. The content would change to fit the course, while the classroom routine remained familiar. That is the practical difference between reusing a resource and reusing a repeatable classroom structure.This matters for any secondary classroom where the content changes from prep to prep. Welding students need different content from manufacturing students. An introductory course and a capstone course are working toward different goals. If students are enrolled in more than one of those classes, the exact same resource may not work twice. But the way students interact with a resource may transfer beautifully.When evaluating secondary teacher strategies, the useful question isn't only, “Could I use this activity?” Ask what students are actually doing. Are they observing? Comparing? Questioning? Explaining? Practicing? Giving feedback? Talking through a decision? Once the student action is clear, it becomes easier to see whether the same structure could work with a different text, image, demonstration, problem, or piece of equipment.That shift reduces the number of decisions waiting for you during planning time. You still have to choose content that fits the course. That work doesn't disappear. But you don't have to invent a brand-new process for every class, every lesson, and every prep. Students can learn how a familiar routine works, and you can spend more of your attention on the material that matters for that particular course.The episode also pushes back on a common misunderstanding about systems. A system is not a giant collection of perfectly organized folders. It isn't color-coding every document or creating an elaborate setup that takes longer to maintain than the original problem. The 4S framework discussed here begins with Set in order, Schedule, Systemize, and Sustain. Each part addresses a different layer of teaching that needs to keep working across a full school year with multiple preps.Set in order means getting honest about the teaching day you actually have and what stands between you and the day you want. Schedule means giving important work a real place in the time available, not an imaginary block of ideal planning time. Systemize means creating repeatable processes so you stop rebuilding everything from scratch each year. Sustain means checking what works and making small adjustments before the system quietly falls apart by November.That sequence is especially relevant to middle and high school teachers whose planning periods are crowded from several directions. Grading competes with email. Meetings compete with lesson preparation. Equipment setup competes with finding materials. Student support competes with tomorrow's unfinished lesson. If you teach multiple preps, those demands arrive at the same time, but they don't all deserve equal attention.The question becomes more precise than “What can I get done?” It becomes: What needs my attention now? When will I work on it? Which part can become repeatable? What needs to change for this course? What can remain familiar for students? Those questions turn planning from a frantic response to the loudest task into a decision-making process you can return to.The Planning Period Reset Toolkit is introduced as a way to sort through the work competing for your planning period and identify the next thing that needs attention. The situation it addresses is familiar: forty-five minutes available and roughly three hours' worth of possible tasks. Losing the first ten minutes just trying to decide where to start makes an already short planning period feel even shorter. A process can't create more minutes, but it can support a more intentional decision about the minutes already available.The strongest teacher tips in this episode are the ones that help you see beyond the immediate material. Reusing bell ringers does not have to mean repeating the same video. A discussion structure does not have to belong to one unit. A feedback process does not have to be rebuilt for every assignment. The resource may change. The student work may change. The structure can often stay stable.That idea also protects students from unnecessary confusion. A familiar routine gives students a known way to enter the work, even when the content is new. They may be looking at a mechanism in robotics, a design in engineering, or a new technology described in an article. The subject shifts, but the process of noticing, questioning, writing, discussing, and sharing remains recognizable.For teachers, the benefit is just as concrete. You can build a toolbox of structures that move between preps instead of a pile of disconnected activities that only work in one setting. A structure becomes more useful when it can travel. It gives you something to return to when a different course, different students, or different lesson demands a new version of the same kind of thinking.That doesn't mean every activity should be forced into the same format. The episode makes room for the fact that some approaches genuinely need to change. Content, course goals, student experience, and the resources available all matter. The goal isn't to make every class identical. The goal is to stop treating every planning decision as if it has never been made before.This is where “reusing the structure” becomes more useful than “reusing the activity.” An activity is often tied to a particular resource. A structure describes the pattern underneath it. The Kickstarter video was one input. Notice and wonder was the thinking move. Think-write-pair-share was the interaction pattern. That pattern could be used with different course content without pretending that engineering design and robotics are the same class.The episode is made for secondary teachers who are tired of starting from scratch, especially CTE and elective teachers balancing multiple preps. It speaks to the teacher who has a folder full of promising ideas but still spends planning periods making the same kinds of decisions again and again. It also speaks to anyone who has found one classroom routine that works and wants to understand why it works well enough to carry the useful part somewhere else.A simple place to begin is to examine something you already do successfully. Don't change it yet. Look closely at how class starts, how a discussion

Our sponsor today is BETTERHELP. 10% off online therapy at betterhelp.com/aitapod(0:00) - Banter(3:57) - AITA for telling my sister to dress professionally for an interview?(22:15) - AITA for telling my boyfriend his way of comforting me wasn't helpful?(35:13) - AITA for talking normally in my apartment after 10 p.m., despite my landlord's demands?(45:10) - AITA for using a water park table where someone left their bags and towels?BEST way to Submit a sitch or comment: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITApod/Email - amitheahole@gmail.com Join Patreon! https://patreon.com/aitapodWhat's on Patreon?- 250+ Bonus eps- NO ADS and accurate timestamps- Complain and comment DIRECTLY to Danny :D TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aitapodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/aita_pod/

Show Notes Arriving at a team meeting with a solution already worked out can feel like you're helping everyone get ahead. When the work needs several people's perspectives, leaving the solution open gives the team a chance to develop something together that none of them could have created alone. Sarah discusses when preparing a solution before a meeting can get in the way of collaboration, drawing on her experience helping teams create something new together. In This Episode, You'll Learn What to consider before working out a solution ahead of a meeting Why doing extra work can feel like the right thing to do What your approach to meeting preparation might be teaching your team How to make more room for leadership across your organization What Sarah's one-sentence definition of leadership asks us to reconsider Who This Episode Is For • Nonprofit leaders who want more people on their team taking initiative. • Teams who want meetings that draw on everyone's ideas and experience. • Executive directors who want to share the responsibility for moving their organization forward. • Leadership teams who want to develop solutions they couldn't create on their own. About Your Host, Sarah Olivieri Bold, strategic, and refreshingly human… Sarah Olivieri is the go-to expert for conversations on aligned leadership, outcome delegation, and sustainable growth.She brings wit, warmth, and real-world wisdom to mission-driven founders, visionary CEOs, and change-makers who want more clarity, more joy, and more results. Most leaders hit a wall when success depends on them holding it all together. Sarah helps them change that by redefining leadership around outcomes instead of activity, empowering teams to own results that scale and freeing leaders to focus on the vision that drives them. A former director of three nonprofits and founder of five businesses, she has a rare ability to spot opportunity where others see chaos, shift stuck patterns, and build organizations that support both legacy and life. Sarah leads with the same mindset that made her an award-winning sailor: iterate on what works, stay focused in the storm, and never forget the joy of the journey. Links Join the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit. Resources mentioned: • Apply to talk with Sarah about working together • Explore ways to work with Sarah • Email Sarah about your experience Connect with Sarah: • Sarah Olivieri's website • Sarah Olivieri on LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsor Donorbox. More than a suite of helpful fundraising tools, Donorbox is a partner that helps you raise more money and supports you in retaining your donors.

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week, we're joined by Virginia Servies and Phil Boots and we're talking about voting and the importance of participating in local elections. We'll walk through the voting process, important election dates, how to check your registration and ballot, what to expect at the polls, and how you can become an informed voter. Whether you're a first-time voter or just need a refresher, this episode has the information you need to be ready for Election Day. Helpful resources: • IndianaVoters.gov: https://indianavoters.in.gov/ • Indiana Citizen: https://indianacitizen.org/ Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

On this episode of the The Member Engagement Show, our guest is Sahil Kapadia, Founder of AMSNow. Sahil has 20 years of experience leading technology and organizational transformation across associations and other industries. Today his work involves helping organizations assess their AI readiness, establish governance, and turn AI opportunities into practical projects. Topics covered include: What are association leaders saying about AI and how they're approaching it? The importance of leadership listening to frontline staff about real bottlenecks. How AI is a utility that needs to be deployed with organizational cohesion. What scares associations about AI adoption? What to do before implementation. Identifying roadblocks and where AI can help improve workflows. Moving from planning to action. Why an association needs AI governance and what it should cover. Why policy reviews should be done annually. When AI policies get too strict and limiting. What to do if you can't have a dedicated AI guardian. How leadership can help team members leaning into AI. How to decide which AI projects are worth pursuing. What a good AI project plan looks like. Where to start for the overwhelmed.   Helpful links: AMSnow.io Elizabeth Engel's episode

Brendan talks a bit about what games people born under the zodiac sign Virgo might like best. Join us, won't you?Previous Astrology Files episodesAllure.com's “12 Zodiac Signs: Dates and Personality Traits”Farming and WheatThe Canadian Potato MuseumAgricola (2007)Pick Up & Deliver 229: Duel – Agricola vs. EverdellLogical, Practical, and SystemicTrickerion: Legends of Illusion (2015)Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar (2012)Messina 1347 (2021)Meticulous, DeductiveSherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases (1981)Got Five! (2026)Helpful to othersThe Big Book of Madness (2015)Daybreak (2023)What other games do you think represent Virgo gamers well? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Some books promise you one thing and hand you another. That breaks the trust of the reader.  I've read three of them recently + I'm still furious.  Ron Tester is back + he's brought a multi-million bestseller filled with a promise it can't really keep. I've brought two that made me squeak with rage, including one that does something unforgivable to the most beloved character in all of Dickens.  If you're a book purist, become irked by inconsistencies or enjoy hearing me having a proper rant, this one's for you.  If you're writing a book, this whole show is what to avoid lest your readers loathe you (quite the warning). Look for more in the Book Huddle strand. Books discussed in this episode: Motherland - Julia Yoffe The 4-Hour Workweek - Tim Ferriss Great Expectations - Charles Dickens Havisham - L. Macrae Sense and Sensibility + Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Seth Grahame-Smith Ron's Website: rontestercoaching.com ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

What if one of the most powerful ways to build trust, influence, and lasting business relationships is to stop treating every interaction like a transaction?In this episode, Sherry Winn explores the business and leadership power of being “relentlessly helpful” with Susan Baier, founder and CEO of Audience Audit and a marketing veteran with more than 40 years of experience.Susan shares the personal experience that inspired her philosophy and explains why giving your time, knowledge, connections, and expertise can create memorable experiences that strengthen reputation and trust. Sherry also shares a powerful story from her Olympic journey about a teammate who stood beside her during an incredibly difficult moment, an experience that permanently changed her understanding of support, connection, and leadership.Together, Sherry and Susan explore thought leadership, authenticity, vulnerability, trust, generosity, and the growing challenge of building credibility in an era of AI and increasing skepticism.Key takeaways:• Why trust is becoming harder to establish and why leaders may need to overcome distrust before they can build credibility.• How generosity and helpfulness create stronger professional relationships without turning every interaction into a sales transaction.• Why vulnerability and authenticity can strengthen executive leadership rather than weaken it.• How thought leadership becomes more powerful when you share what you know instead of constantly selling what you do.• Why reputation and third-party trust can matter more than what you say about yourself.Tune in to discover how leaders can build stronger relationships by focusing less on what they can get and more on what they can genuinely give. Listen, subscribe, and share the episode with another leader who needs to hear this conversation.#ExecutiveLeadership #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #HighPerformanceTeams #ThoughtLeadership #LeadershipMindset #Trust #CLevelLeadership #BusinessLeadership

Asst. Pastor Melvin Gaines Worship Service Message (Pre-Recorded) Sunday, September 20, 2026 Here is my list of four "H" words of character attributes with one important addition that will guide us in living our lives for Jesus and help us to be effective witnesses and disciples for Jesus.

Asst. Pastor Melvin Gaines Worship Service Message (Pre-Recorded) Sunday, September 20, 2026 Here is my list of four "H" words of character attributes with one important addition that will guide us in living our lives for Jesus and help us to be effective witnesses and disciples for Jesus.

Show Notes Arriving at a team meeting with a solution already worked out can feel like you're helping everyone get ahead. When the work needs several people's perspectives, leaving the solution open gives the team a chance to develop something together that none of them could have created alone. Sarah discusses when preparing a solution before a meeting can get in the way of collaboration, drawing on her experience helping teams create something new together. In This Episode, You'll Learn What to consider before working out a solution ahead of a meeting Why doing extra work can feel like the right thing to do What your approach to meeting preparation might be teaching your team How to make more room for leadership across your organization What Sarah's one-sentence definition of leadership asks us to reconsider Who This Episode Is For • Nonprofit leaders who want more people on their team taking initiative. • Teams who want meetings that draw on everyone's ideas and experience. • Executive directors who want to share the responsibility for moving their organization forward. • Leadership teams who want to develop solutions they couldn't create on their own. About Your Host, Sarah Olivieri Bold, strategic, and refreshingly human… Sarah Olivieri is the go-to expert for conversations on aligned leadership, outcome delegation, and sustainable growth.She brings wit, warmth, and real-world wisdom to mission-driven founders, visionary CEOs, and change-makers who want more clarity, more joy, and more results. Most leaders hit a wall when success depends on them holding it all together. Sarah helps them change that by redefining leadership around outcomes instead of activity, empowering teams to own results that scale and freeing leaders to focus on the vision that drives them. A former director of three nonprofits and founder of five businesses, she has a rare ability to spot opportunity where others see chaos, shift stuck patterns, and build organizations that support both legacy and life. Sarah leads with the same mindset that made her an award-winning sailor: iterate on what works, stay focused in the storm, and never forget the joy of the journey. Links Join the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit. Resources mentioned: • Apply to talk with Sarah about working together • Explore ways to work with Sarah • Email Sarah about your experience Connect with Sarah: • Sarah Olivieri's website • Sarah Olivieri on LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsor Donorbox. More than a suite of helpful fundraising tools, Donorbox is a partner that helps you raise more money and supports you in retaining your donors.

Every once in a while we stumble upon a song that opens up a fascinating world that we have never before visited. Dan Hartman was not just the creator of a memorable guilt-free pleasure from 1984, but an accomplished singer-songwriter-producer who found success in rock with The Edgar Winter Group, in disco as a solo artist, and in soundtrack work throughout the 1980s. It was a thrill to not only dive into "I Can Dream About You," but also to find out how special Dan Hartman was. It's a crime that he's not discussed more in pop music history. Helpful links: Our mixtape The official video featuring Dan Hartman as the bartender The scene from the movie featuring Winston Ford on vocals The first video with alternate Dan Hartman vocal over The Sorels Live version of "Free Ride" from the Edgar Winter Group Video for "Instant Replay" You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mastodon, and our website. You can email us at BandFGuiltFree@gmail.com, too. Feel free to rate and review us wherever you listen! Here is our Spotify playlist featuring every song we've featured. Our theme music is by the incredibly talented Ian McGlynn.

CFO Karen Gordon is back for a Classics episode + we're taking The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods entirely seriously as a business proposition. Magical or not - sadly, it does not hold up. We discuss the many issues of which not having a business plan is only the start - what happens when your only customer pays in gold? And that's before we get into the hygiene issues of magical creatures. This is a Classics episode, where we treat a book that is absolutely not a business book as though it were. Books discussed in this episode: The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods - Mikey Please The Cave Downwind from the Cafe - Mikey Please Karen's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karengordongowmm Karen's Website: gordon-organization.com ==== If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

This week, we're sitting down with UNT Vice President of Research and Innovation Pamela Padilla to learn more about 2026 University Research Day coming up Oct. 1 and the importance of UNT's status as a Carnegie R1 public research university. Learn more about University Research Day. This week's story:UNT researchers developing next-gen solar cells for space exploration Helpful links:Follow our Podcast⁠Transcripts⁠Join the ConversationEmail us at podcast@unt.eduCall us at 940-565-4341Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

We all want our lives to mean something. We want to accomplish something, make an impact, and know that what we're doing matters.  But what does success actually look like when you follow Jesus? In this episode of the Gen Z Series, Lina talks about why biblical success is rooted in faithfulness, not achievement.  She explores what Kingdom success really looks like, why our accomplishments were never meant to validate us, and how following Jesus' example changes the way we define a successful life.   Helpful resources: 

Written version below.Venus Retrograde: Heroine's Journey — I'm keeping the price as it is. I was going to raise it, and then I listened to my intuition, which said no. Start date is October 1st, and Venus stations retrograde on October 3rd — there was a timezone error on my sales page that said the 2nd; the 3rd is correct.I've already started uploading new content to the portal — video guides, aspect breakdowns for the lead-in to the retrograde. And I want to say something I've been sitting with: I called this possibly my last run, and I don't know that's true. It's my favourite thing I do. Things are changing in my life and work, and I don't know exactly what form future iterations will take. But this one — this one — is ready, and I'm genuinely excited about it.Two tiers: the basic Journey at $397 (seven weeks, eight calls, all recorded, full course portal, pre-work videos, slides in colour and black-and-white), and the Dragon Rider add-on (an extra $500) which includes a private 30-minute one-on-one ($175 value), a year's membership in the Spiral Codex community ($600 value, beginning after the class), and a personalized gift I'll mail to you.louiseedington.com/VenusRetrograde2026Before We Dive InComing up: Cathy and I are recording on Friday, likely looking at the Aries Full Moon chart alongside the US Sibley chart — the DC chart for the full moon has exactly the same angles as the Sibley. We'll see what that means.Subscribe free on Substack for weekly posts and everything else. Spiral Weave on my website louiseedington.com — $10/month or $90/year.The Week at a GlanceThis is a week of building intensity, heading toward the Aries Full Moon on Saturday September 26th at 12:49pm Eastern. I've done a full separate video on that — go watch it for the depth. The week is the lead-in.The cards open at the end of your tether and build to fire. The astrology opens with a grinding cardinal T-square and builds to a kite configuration pointing at justice and transformation. By Saturday, the pieces come together.Key events:* Equinox — Sun enters 0° Libra — September 22nd* Pholus stations direct at 9° Capricorn — Friday September 25th* Aries Full Moon at 3° — Saturday September 26th at 12:49pm EasternOne note to carry all week: only Venus, the Sun, and Mercury have crossed the South Node and Regulus at 0° Virgo. The rest are still coming. Mars, Jupiter, Juno, Hygieia — all heading there eventually. For now, the direction is set, but the journey is ongoing.The Cards — A First GlanceFrom the Red Seeds Tarot (Linda Hill, Etsy UK) and the Witch Oracle by Angie Sullins: Seven of Torches reversed, King of Torches, Ace of Torches reversed, She of the Invisible Ally.Three fire cards and one water card — and all of them, in their different ways, saying the same thing: the answer is within. The fire is within. The magic is within. The allies you've forgotten about are within.More at the end. But hold that thread.Day by DaySunday, September 20 — Moon in Capricorn. Cardinal T-Square. The Goddess Archetypes Are Screaming.We open the week with the Moon out of bounds in Capricorn — and Pluto also out of bounds, as it will be until early December each year through 2035. More erratic, more beyond the pale, more heightened. The usual advice: more self-care than you think you need, more boundaries, more kindness to yourself.The Moon squares Saturn retrograde (the guide for Capricorn, going back over the structures and rules) and opposes Ceres in Cancer — forming a cardinal T-square at 12°–13°. Cardinals push for action. This T-square is asking, again, loudly: how are our needs being met? How are the people's needs being met? How are the needs of the most vulnerable people being met?The outer expression of this energy keeps showing up in the news. Congress being sent home until November 9th — after the midterms, before Venus and Mercury station direct — while essential legislation is pending. A building in Gaza that had been bombed collapsed further, killing twenty people and trapping nearly a hundred. These are the literal expressions of the Moon opposing Ceres: needs not being met, structures not holding, the people saying enough.Mars in Cancer squares Vesta and Eris — both in Aries, both retrograde. Mars and Eris are siblings in the mythology, and this square is in some ways the two of them working together despite the friction. Mars (assertive drive, protective instincts, cooling its jets in Cancer) squares Eris (the truth-teller for the outsiders, sharply aware of exclusion and hierarchy). Together: there's a push to assert and claim space. And there's a deep fear of being controlled or sidelined. But the square is a cardinal square — initiating. Things have to change, and Mars is moving forward toward them.Mars then opposes Juno — now direct and heading back into Aquarius. The sacred contracts of our collective life are being confronted: none of this is working. We're seeing it everywhere.The Moon opposes Asteroid Lilith — and every goddess archetype in the chart this week seems to be screaming: we need to be heard. The Divine Feminine — not just women, but that whole energy of care, reciprocity, interconnection — needs to be heard.Black Moon Lilith at 25° Sagittarius makes a fire trine to the whole Aries retrograde cluster and to Hygieia and the South Node. The answer is to burn off the old, rise up, create the new. Tune into the spirit of fire — which I experience as the fire of inspiration. That whooshing feeling when something unlocks.The Moon closes the day by trining the Sun (last major Ptolemaic aspect before the full moon, Earth-to-Earth saying we are going to build a more meaningful world) while simultaneously squaring Chiron back in Aries. There is still work to finish. Every one of us is playing a part in building what comes next — in tight community, in broader collectives, in the most private inner work. All of it matters.Jupiter in Leo trines Pallas Athena — the expander meeting the wise strategist and pattern-seer. Strategies to rise up like phoenixes. To lead from the heart rather than from the throne.Monday, September 21 — Moon Into Aquarius. Mercury Opposes Pallas Athena. Hygieia and Hekate.The Moon finishes its Capricorn passage still carrying all those T-square themes, then enters Aquarius at 1:14pm Eastern — the sign of the people, the future, the collective. Things shift slightly: from the weight of structures collapsing to the vision of what we want to build instead.Mercury in Libra opposes Pallas Athena in Aries — big new ideas for justice. New strategies being assembled. In what feels like a surreal indicator of the astrology: Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders were reported on the same stage (not at the same time) making the same argument: the future of AI must be decided by the people, not the oligarchs. I had to read that twice. Mercury opposing Pallas Athena in the sign of justice, pulling pieces together from unexpected places, finding new strategies to challenge concentrated power.AI is part of this week's conversation. The founders are fighting amongst themselves. Companies are finding that replacing workers with AI is not delivering what was promised. The data centre heat problem remains unsolved. And amid all of it, the argument about who gets to decide the future of this technology — whether it's the few or the many — is getting louder. Hekate has her torch. The way forward is being shown.Hygieia opposes Hekate in this same cluster — holistic, preventative health in all its forms (not just physical; the health of our collective mind and leadership) facing the torchbearer at the crossroads. Which way do we go? Hekate knows. The answers are within.Mercury forms a sextile to Jupiter in Leo — big new ideas, big new plans, a real expansiveness in how we speak and think about what's possible.Tuesday, September 22 — Equinox. Sun Enters 0° Libra. The People Are Rising.The Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, Spring in the Southern — the Sun enters 0° Libra, a world point, beginning a new season and seeding new things.I took a quick look at the equinox chart set for Washington DC, and a few things caught my eye. Venus retrograde is in the 7th house of others and open enemies. The Aries retrograde cluster is in the 12th house of hidden enemies. Uranus is in the 2nd house of values, waking people up to what isn't feeding them. Ceres sits at the base of the chart — the IC, the foundation — and she is saying: this system is not working for the people's needs. Jupiter is moving into the 5th house of joy, creativity, self-expression, and the inner child — people beginning to find that.And the Aquarius Moon is on the cusp of the 11th house — the house of causes, politics, humanitarian concerns, and the collective voice. The Moon is the people. And the people are rising.Happy equinox.The Aquarius Moon meanwhile squares Haumea (regeneration at 2° Scorpio, the exact degree where Venus and the Moon met in their occultation gate), then sextiles Neptune (let go of who you thought you were; step into interconnection), then trines Uranus — ahas, pattern-shifts, those head-explodey moments of seeing things differently. We're going to have quite a few of those this week as we build toward the full moon.The Moon squares Venus in Scorpio — digging into the shared values and power relationships that Venus is about to take us through in her retrograde. Who has power over us? Who have we given our power away to? These are not rhetorical questions this week.Hygieia trines Vesta and Eris — the holistic health of the collective in flowing conversation with the inner flame and the truth-teller. The answers are within. Tune in.The Moon closes the day by conjuncting Pluto — the shadow to the light, the buried treasure beginning to emerge. Pluto and Haumea are heading toward another of their 13 squares (which run 2022–2028), and the Moon is activating that approach. Three more squares after this one. The transformation is not done.Wednesday, September 23 — Moon Opposes Jupiter. Moon Meets Hekate and Chariklo. Moon Into Pisces.The Aquarius Moon opposes Jupiter in Leo — the people looking directly at the expanded king energy and saying: your time is limited. Jupiter is heading toward the South Node in Leo. Leaders, in the astrology world and in the wider world, are being taken down or called to account. Not necessarily the ones we want yet — but the motion is real.The Moon trines Mercury (air to air: the collective mind, speaking out, ideas flowing) and then makes what I find genuinely beautiful: the Moon meets Hekate and Chariklo, both retrograde in Aquarius, both quietly holding space and weaving the new story from the pieces that are simultaneously falling apart and falling into place.The Moon opposes Hygieia — everything heading down the South Node drain that is not for our genuine holistic flourishing, individually and collectively. Circling the drain of what's not working. And the Moon conjuncts the North Node at 29° — still that eclipse charge, still that pull toward the future. Still at the threshold.Change is coming. 29°. The anaretic degree of the liminal space.And at the very end of the day, the Moon enters Pisces — things get very emotional as we build toward the full moon. But also: clouds clearing. The feeling quality of the coming days is going to be intense and also somehow clarifying.Thursday, September 24 — Quiet Build. Lightning Hitting Water.Not a huge number of aspects — a day to let things settle and integrate as the energy builds.The Pisces Moon squares Sedna (adapt; change is coming; mutable signs pressing) then trines Haumea (ready to create from our feelings and our right brain; intuition and balance coming together) and then squares Uranus — and Louise described this perfectly: lightning hitting water. Uranus in Gemini, all those electrical awakenings and flashing ideas, square the Pisces Moon's deep emotionality and flow. Shocking. Potentially beautiful. Possibly a few jarring revelations.The Moon then trines Venus — seeing clearly about values, self-worth, how power has been given away. This is Venus retrograde territory, and we're already starting to feel it from the outside in.Asteroid Lilith squares Vesta — the original equality and the inner flame in friction, both asking the same question from different angles: what are you devoted to at the deepest level of who you are? With Chiron back in Aries, this is about healing the core self — finding the medicine of genuine individuality (not rugged power-over, but power from within) and healing the inner masculine while we're at it.Mercury trines Hekate and Chariklo — the messenger in flowing conversation with the torchbearer and the cosmic doula. The mind is starting to catch up with what the soul already knows.Friday, September 25 — Venus Day. Pholus Stations Direct. The Kite Forms. Sun Enters Libra Season Fully.Pholus stations direct at 9° Capricorn. Nine — the number of endings. Pholus is the Pandora's Box centaur — the lid-comes-off energy, the things that get out that can't be put back in. He has been retrograde in Capricorn for a long time, going back over what has been out of integrity in our institutions and structures. And now he stations direct.More things are going to come out of the box. More revelations about the structures we've been living under. More things that, once seen, cannot be unseen. This station coincides directly with the full moon approaching and the Sun making exact aspects to the basket/cradle planets.The Sun trines Pluto and Uranus, and opposes Neptune exactly — forming a kite in fire and air, with the Aries retrograde cluster as the focal point and Neptune (dissolving the old, birthing the spiritual warrior) as the tail. Big ideas for justice. New people rising up. New alliances forming in unexpected places.The Sun at 3°–4° Libra is now past the equinox and building power in the sign of balance, harmony, and — often forgotten — justice. Libra is also traditionally associated with war (as the scales of battle), and the resistance to injustice is very much Libran at its highest.New lawsuits. New strategies. New coalitions. Some of them surprising.Mercury in Libra opposes Vesta and Eris — speaking up for the inner flame, speaking up for the outsiders. Mercury past 22° Libra means it's now in the territory where Venus will station direct on November 13th. The mercury mind is already walking the ground Venus will return to.Saturday, September 26 — The Aries Full Moon. 12:49pm Eastern.Go and watch the full moon video. It's all there.What I'll say here: the Moon in Pisces makes a water trine to Mars in Cancer (finally cooling its jets, the guardian energy settling into water) before entering Aries at 6:23am Eastern — and look at what it steps into. The whole retrograde Aries pileup. Chiron, Eris, Vesta, Pallas Athena, Saturn, Manwë, Neptune. The Moon as the focal point of this kite, as the people meeting all those planets going within, reviewing, reflecting.The Moon meets Neptune (spiritual warrior; releasing who we thought we were), sextiles Sedna (adapt), sextiles Pluto (transformation), sextiles Uranus (radical awakening) — the mini grand trine activated right at the full moon.Full Moon exact at 12:49pm Eastern at 3° Aries. Fulfillment. Illumination. Something completing.Right after the full moon, the Moon conjuncts Manwë — the Law of Grace. Spontaneous resolution through internal alignment and correct action. Without external intervention. This is what the class does: guide you to take that self-directed, inner journey.Then the Moon squares Pholus — facing what we see as the lid comes off, some people extending more grace to each other than before.And one date to hold: Venus and Mercury station direct on November 13th. Congress is due back on November 9th — four days before. Mars crosses the South Node the day after that, on November 14th, alongside Jupiter. Watch this space.The Cards in DetailSeven of Torches (Wands), reversed — Lacking Courage:You may start the week feeling this. A lack of faith in yourself. Like it's all too much. Like quitting would be easier. The upright Seven of Torches is I Am Courage — and the reversal doesn't remove the courage. It asks you to look within for it rather than expecting it to come from outside. The fire is in there. It always was.King of Torches — I Am Dynamic:The more you go within — even if you begin the week feeling defeated — the more this dynamism starts to build as the full moon approaches. Things are being ignited. The King of Torches doesn't wait for permission. He knows he carries his fire within him. The full moon is the ignition point.Ace of Torches, reversed — I Am Inspired (from within):The Ace reversed is still the Ace — pure creative fire, the beginning of something. Reversed, the invitation is to find the inspiration within, not to look for the external spark. This is where the three fire cards are pointing together: defeat, then dynamism, then inspiration — all sourced from the interior. This is the Red Seeds Tarot, the deck of the Eleusinian Mysteries and the descent and return. Perfectly placed for the week Venus is about to take us underground.She of the Invisible Ally (Witch Oracle):“There are unseen forces guiding you right now. They rarely let themselves be seen, but that doesn't mean they're not there. While it's true that you often name and number your resources, you forget about the unseen ones. The invisibles are available to you always, but they tend to dwell in the higher places — energies of wonder, curiosity, and hope.Petition them. A witch will reach into these energies and swim with them through the cosmos. This is a good time for dreaming and journeying. Take a walk in nature. Seek out a credible plant shaman who can help you access the gifts of the green world. Spend time in the liminal realm with active imagination. Put yourself in the way of magic. Helpful spirits are ready to guide you, and now is the time to summon them to show themselves.”We do exactly this in the Venus Retrograde class — the active imagination, the guided journeys, the liminal realm work. Not coincidentally.And: find your inner dragon.The planets don't make anything happen. Everything is happening within you. Stuff happens, challenges happen — but how you respond to them, and how you work with them, is what matters.You are the cosmos. The invisible ally is you.Summing UpA cardinal T-square pressing on the structures that aren't working. Mars and Eris, siblings, asserting and claiming space. The equinox — a new season, a world point, a chart that says the people are rising. Pholus stationing direct with more things coming out of the box. The fire and air kite forming as the Aries Full Moon approaches. Manwë, the Law of Grace, right after the full moon. And four cards — three of them fire — that move from defeat, through dynamism, to inner inspiration, held by the unseen allies that have never left.Start the week however you need to start it. Look within. Find the fire.It was always there.— LouiseVenus Retrograde: Heroine's Journey — starts October 1st, Venus retrogrades October 3rd. $397 basic Journey; Dragon Rider add-on $500 extra. louiseedington.com/VenusRetrograde2026Cathy and I are recording on Friday — check the channel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cosmicowlastrology.substack.com/subscribe

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of spending lots of money on experiences. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show Mike Talks to Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

With all the turmoil surrounding healthcare and artificial intelligence, the Fixing Healthcare team is revisiting one of its most provocative conversations: an interview with entrepreneur, investor and technology visionary Vinod Khosla. When Khosla appeared on the show in November 2024, he made a claim that drew immediate criticism from many in medicine: “The most expensive part of the healthcare system is expertise. And expertise can be tamed with AI.” At the time, many listeners and social media commenters saw the statement as overly optimistic, even dismissive of the complexity of clinical care. Today, it sounds less like provocation and more like a prediction medicine is still struggling to absorb. In this rerun episode, co-hosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr invite listeners to hear Khosla's remarks again in light of today's rapidly changing AI landscape. He does not argue that technology should replace the human elements of medicine. Rather, he argues that AI can expand access to expertise, reduce the cost of routine clinical knowledge and make high-quality guidance available to more people in more places. For rural communities, patients with chronic disease and individuals waiting weeks or months for care, that possibility remains deeply consequential. The episode also asks a larger question: What happens if healthcare moves too slowly? Listen again to this timely conversation with Vinod Khosla, and decide for yourself: Was he too optimistic about AI in medicine, or too cautious? Helpful links: Vinod Khosla: How venture-backed tech is transforming U.S. healthcare (FHC #153) ChatGPT, MD: How AI-Empowered Patients & Doctors Can Take Back Control of American Medicine (Pearl's newest book) Khosla Ventures (Official Site) * * * Fixing Healthcare is a co-production of Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr. Subscribe to the show via Apple, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find podcasts. Join the conversation or suggest a guest by following the show on Twitter and LinkedIn. The post Revisiting Vinod Khosla’s vision for AI-powered healthcare appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

More than a century after the 1913–14 Copper Country Strike, one of its most prominent leaders now has a permanent place in downtown Calumet, Michigan. Anna Klobuchar Clemenc, better known as “Big Annie,” was born in Calumet to Slovenian immigrant parents and became a leader in the strike, founding and serving as president of the Women's Auxiliary No. 15 of the Western Federation of Miners. In this episode of the Lake Superior Podcast, Walt Lindala and Frida Waara talk with Team Big Annie chairperson Vada Riederich about the years-long community effort to raise $150,000 to create a bronze statue honoring her legacy and the August 2026 unveiling. Vada about how a Facebook post grew into a years-long campaign, the people who helped make the monument possible, and what Big Annie's legacy can teach new generations about labor history in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula.Notable Quotes:“She was driven and she would not give up on what should be fair and right.”“At that time when women had no voice and no vote, that's quite an undertaking for a young woman of 25 years old.”“I hope that young people will be inspired to learn more about our amazing history and be proud to share it.”“We're still a young nation and we're still growing and learning from our mistakes…history gives you that information so we can figure a path to correct those mistakes”“So she spoke up at that time, and it led to good things in the future.”Helpful links:Big Annie Statue Projecthttps://www.biganniestatue.com/Keweenaw National Historical Parkhttps://www.nps.gov/kewe/Coppertown Mining Museumhttps://www.nps.gov/places/coppertown-mining-museum.htmKeweenaw Community Foundation – Big Annie Statue Fundhttps://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/big-annie-statue-fundConnect with us:Lake Superior Podcast Page: https://nplsf.org/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalParksOfLakeSuperiorFoundationSponsors:Cafe Imports – Minneapolis-based importers of specialty green coffees since 1993, focused on sustainability. Learn more: cafeimports.comNational Parks of Lake Superior Foundation – Donate to protect Lake Superior's five national parks: nplsf.org/donate

Anxiety Is Never a Helpful Lens for Your Life's Focus – “Do not be anxious about your life . . . seek his kingdom” MESSAGE SUMMARY: Put a name on the cause of your anxiety and offer it to the Lord in prayer. Anxiety is never a helpful lens though which to focus your life. As Jesus tells you, in Luke 12:22,31, that you should not be anxious and to seek first the Kingdom of God: “And he said to his disciples, ‘Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on . . . Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you . . .'”. Also, Paul tells us, in Philippians 4:14, that: “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”. As a follower of Jesus today, why are you anxious? Remember, you have a personal relationship with God, the Creator of the Universe.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, everything in me resists following you into the garden of Gethsemane to fall on my face to the ground before you. Grant me the courage to follow you all the way to the cross, whatever that might mean for my life. And then, by your grace, lead me to resurrection life and power. In Jesus' name, amen.   Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 100). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, I press on toward His goal for me. (Philippians 3:12f). “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”. (Philippians 4:14). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Luke 12:22-34; Matthew 6:31; Isaiah 35:4; Philippians 4:4-9; Psalms 78c:25-36. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon:  “Some Christians Easily Walk Away from God, But God Rejoices When They Return”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Life doesn't slow down often — but Karen Curren has built a High Point space where it can. Since 2002, Helpful Hands Massage has been helping our neighbors manage stress, recover from injury, and feel a little more like themselves again — one full hour at a time (no rushing you out the door here!). From prenatal massage to Thai massage, to medical massage, Karen's philosophy is simple: massage isn't a luxury; it's a necessity. To read this story, visit: https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/To learn more about Helpful Hands Massage, visit: https://helpfulhandsmassage.com/About High Point Discovered:High Point Discovered is a 501(c)3, a grass-roots non-profit dedicated to communicating the stories of High Point, NC, to connect citizens and catalyze economic growth.  To discover more stories about High Point, visit https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/Each High Point Discovered story is made possible and accessible through our community like you. We'd love for you to partner with us in this work by donating at thttps://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/

What can research on second language acquisition teach us about Biblical Hebrew vocabulary learning?In this episode of SLA Insights, Dr. Jennifer Noonan highlights three helpful publications for those teaching Biblical Hebrew. These studies explore vocabulary-learning strategies, the effectiveness of shorter word lists, and how vocabulary frequency can help determine which chapters of the Hebrew Bible may be more accessible to beginning readers.Jennifer also highlights a larger need in the field: while second language acquisition has been extensively studied in modern language teaching, much more research is still needed on its application to Biblical and ancient languages.

The golden rule of marathon pacing is the negative split. Start conservative, finish faster. But is that really the ideal way to pace?  Maybe not. You'll learn: Why the negative split might not be the best way to pace a marathon, How the course itself, flat or hilly, can trick you into pacing mistakes  How to use your effort with your watch to know if you should push or hang on If you've never run the second half faster than the first, like me, or if you always have, this is the episode for you. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I'm Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library.  Don't forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. LINKS: If you'd like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link. For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner LIQUID IV: Just one stick of LIquid IV + 16 oz. of water hydrates better than water alone.  Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and use code PLANTED at checkout. RECENT REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Master's Runner/ Assistant Collegiate XC/Track Coach Coach Claire has provided a simple tool for our athletes that I have shared with some of our runners that need the reset! I have coached hs XC/track since 2004 and this is a wonderful free resource that I have shared with a number of our runners in our first one on one meetings this year. I am an avid listener of the planted runner podcast and would love for Coach Claire to take me on for Boston 2027. That will be marathon number 77 and would love to break 3 hrs again as a 50 year old grand masters runner! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Informative, Inspiring, and Fun!  Always able to pick up a few pieces of info that's relevant and I can quickly put to use. Super helpful always!  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Helpful, Different than all the others  I found Claire by searching "best podcasts for runners" and nearly immediately discovered that this was a much different show than the rest. Her ability to include ways to improve your cognitive skills in a way that improves your running is fantastic in that she doesn't simply explain the subject she provides the tools. I signed up for her Begin With Ten program as well specifically to work on this though the simple "readiness reset" will be enough to get started for most. Thank You, Claire.  Get the Readiness Reset here: https://www.theplantedrunner.com/reset Music Credits: Music from Uppbeat

What do you do when your life looks nothing like you thought it would? Maybe your plans changed. Maybe everyone else seems ahead of you. Maybe you're starting to wonder if God really does have good plans for your life. Here's the truth: a changed plan doesn't mean a failed life. Romans 8 reminds us that God works all things together for good, and Genesis 50 shows us that He can even take what was meant for evil and use it for His purposes. In this episode of the Gen Z Series, we talk about four things to remember when life doesn't go according to plan. Your life may not be turning out the way you expected, but that doesn't mean God isn't at work. There is purpose even in the changed plans. Helpful resources:   

On this episode, M3 Fallon Jung, M1s Alexis Baker and Cory Karasek, and M2 Maria Schapfel let loose on the internet's wildest health content We react to AI-generated videos claiming cortisol is why we smell bad, Colonel Sanders warning you about non-biodegradable supermarket fruit, and those unhinged animations where a screaming spine demands you fix your posture. Some of it's nonsense, some of it's accurate, and all of it leads to tangents about fake vomit made from chunky soup, whether the triage nurse should tell you "good news, you're not dying," and the eternal question every clerkship student faces: "What specialty are you going into?"

Send us Fan MailEvery journey through a male-dominated field has its challenges. For women in STEM, those challenges often feel both personal and universal. In my latest conversation on the Authors Who Lead podcast, I sit down with Meleah Ashford—author of Fiercely Feminine—as she opens up about her mission: helping women not only enter, but stay and thrive in STEM careers without losing their sense of self. Here is what her story, process, and insights teach us about strength, authenticity, and the power of asking for help.Timestamp:00:00 Interview with Malia Ashford05:50 Struggles of writing a book08:24 Facing imposter syndrome while writing09:53 Turning off the editor brain13:40 Helpful feedback from editors17:43 Recognizing challenges for women in STEM20:10 Bringing empathy into STEM fields25:39 Supporting women's unique expression29:06 Women leaving STEM fields32:05 Launching and promoting a book34:05 Taking Your Time with Promotion39:22 Closing gratitude and encouragement40:22 Describing music soundsFull show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 4147: Anthony Ongaro offers a starting list of twenty lifestyle experiments, from a shopping ban to going car free to capping phone use at an hour a day, along with the three things that make one stick: keeping it simple, partnering up, and tracking it somewhere visible. He then walks through the experiments that changed the most for him, including the minimalism game that started his decluttering, a sugar and carb cut, and a social media detox. His closing point is that a failed experiment costs almost nothing, because the design already assumes some of them will not work. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/lifestyle-experiments/ Quotes to ponder: "Accountability is an important aspect of any lifestyle change" "It's just an experiment and you can always try again or try something completely different." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!emersonk78@me.comExcel Still More Journal - AmazonNew GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional!Daily Bible Devotional Series - AmazonSponsor: Jon Cunningham, Cunningham FinancialEmail: jon@cunninghamfinancialgroup.comPhone: 205-913-1720Sponsor: Tyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer Email: Tcain@embracehomeloans.comPhone: 813-380-8487Job's Friends Did Some Things Right:1. They Showed Up2. They Entered Into His Grief3. They Sat In Silence4. They Believed Strongly In God5. They Spoke What They BelievedEliphas was influenced by ExperienceBildad by Tradition. Zophar by Certainty. So, they made some prideful mistakes:1. They assumed they knew why Job was suffering2. They turned principles into absolute truths3. They stopped listening4. Their accusations became harsher5. They lacked compassion6. They spoke for God without understanding God

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 4146: Anthony Ongaro explains how a lifestyle experiment works: one change, run for a set window, with the results deciding whether it stays. He sorts the options into five types, add, remove, swap, create and track, then lays out the four design rules that keep an experiment finishable, a timeline of 21 to 90 days, a difficulty that stays easy rather than heroic, a way to record what happens, and one variable at a time. The approach turns intentional living into something testable rather than something to feel guilty about. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/lifestyle-experiments/ Quotes to ponder: "The idea is to continually make small changes, test new ideas for set periods of time, and let those changes compile as you grow." "It's more important to complete the experiment than it is to try to totally revamp your life in the set time." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices