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We all do it—the little "tests" we give our spouses without ever telling them they're being tested. Will he notice? Will she remember? Does he even see me? Does she even care? Maybe it's the party we planned, the extra hours we put in at work, or that new haircut or dress we're hoping they'll notice. We put in the effort…and then quietly wait to see if they pass the test. And when they don't? Well, let's just say it doesn't always go the way we hoped. So why do we do this? And is there a better way to get the connection and attention we're really longing for? Grab your Java and join us for the conversation. Co-host: Hannah Nitz We want to hear from you! Did you enjoy this conversation? Leave us a rating & review in your favorite podcast app. Follow-up Resources: Finding the Hero in Your Husband by Dr. Juli Slattery What's It Like to Be Married to Me? And Other Dangerous Questions by Linda Dillow Blog: Did He Pass the Test? by Juli Slattery Follow Hannah Nitz at @hannahnitz Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy
Today the boys go through all of the betting action from last night and then give all of their thoughts on todays gambling slate. We pick MLB, College Football, NFL, and Footy. Good Luck.
My new book Own Or Be Owned is about building a business that makes more money without needing more of you. Grab your FREE ticket to the live launch, get our scaling tool, and enter for a shot at $1 MILLION in cash and prizes: https://contrarianthinking.biz/bigdeal-strength You've been telling yourself the same story: nobody can do it as well as you, your clients need you specifically, and if you step back, everything will fall apart. But most people don't fail because they pick the wrong business. They fail because they become the bottleneck, mistaking being needed for being successful. This episode breaks down the three types of bottlenecks that destroy businesses and the four-step framework for escaping the trap of heroism. From Sam Walton's obsession with control to Michael Jordan learning to trust his team, you'll learn why your business can only grow to the size of your current self, and how to finally grow beyond it. In this episode, you'll learn: The three bottlenecks killing your business: decision, delivery, and direction, and how to identify which one is choking your growth right now Why Henry Ford lost half his market share by doubling down on control while Alfred Sloan built GM into the number one company for 77 straight years using four simple principles The rescue tally framework: how tracking every time you jump in to save the day reveals the hidden cost of being the hero and why that addiction to being needed is destroying your freedom Why businesses without owner dependency are worth 4.5 times profit while owner dependent businesses are worth almost nothing, and how doing less can make your business worth millions more The amputation principle: how cutting yourself out of daily operations isn't losing control, it's gaining leverage, and why the best operators know that being irreplaceable makes you worthless ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: Sam Walton's Tape Measure and the Trap of Being a Hero (00:00:44) Don't Be a Hero: Why Superman Thinking Kills Your Business (00:02:04) The Necker Island Story: When I Chose My Business Over Richard Branson (00:04:18) Henry Ford's Market Share Collapse: When Control Becomes Your Enemy (00:05:47) Alfred Sloan's Four Principles: How GM Beat Ford for 77 Years Straight (00:06:55) Steve Jobs, Travis Kalanick, and the Elevator Fire Test (00:08:39) The Three Bottlenecks: Decision, Delivery, and Direction (00:10:43) Why Most Systems Suck and How the 12P Diagnostic Fixes That (00:12:50) The Amputation: Cutting Your Identity Away From Your Company (00:13:33) Michael Jordan's Triangle Offense: Six Rings by Trusting the System (00:15:39) The Chief of Staff Hire: How Azad Saved Me $62K a Month in 90 Days (00:18:14) The Owner Dependency Tax: Why Being Irreplaceable Costs You Millions (00:20:10) The Ultimate Life Hack: Just Decide You're Not Doing That Again ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL
Keep Going!!When life feels overwhelming…whether it's a marriage crisis, family struggles, a health diagnosis, or quiet exhaustion…the temptation is either to give up or to power through in our own strength.In today's Hope for Today, Jill reminds us of a freeing truth: God never asks us to be strong on our own. His power is made perfect in our weakness, and He gives strength to the weary.This episode encourages listeners to keep going, not by striving harder, but by surrendering to the God who loves us beyond measure.If you feel tired, discouraged, or stretched thin, this episode will remind you that you are not alone and that God is always able to do immeasurably more in your life.Music: “River,” an original piano piece written and performed by Benjamin Waggoner.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.
Join us as we explore the worldwide phenomenon behind the revival of Homer's 3000-year-old story, the kaleidoscopic and hallucinogenic return of Odysseus to Ithaka, the Greek island that has become an icon for home itself. There is the immense beauty of the poem itself and the historical importance of Homer's accomplishment, but what does the story mean to us now, how can it help illuminate the chaos of our lives today? Composed by the Poet Known as Homer, around 650 BC, it was based on a story about the Trojan War that was already hundreds of years old. Since then, the story about the hallucinogenic adventures of Odysseus, his son Telemachus, and wife Penelope have cast a spell over cultures around the world, haunting poets, playwrights and philosophers, and taunting the efforts of archaeologists, linguists and now filmmakers to render it in modern terms. Our conversation will explore the myriad life lessons of Homer's masterpiece that have inspired readers, listeners and now viewers for millennia, with a focus on the central theme of the nostoi, the return stories of ancient Greek soldiers, adventurers, philosophers and scientists coming home, and the wider question of what home meant to the ancients—and what home means to us now, the most rootless people in recorded history. Along the way, we will have an animated exchange about the wide range of translations, from Alexander Pope, T. E. Lawrence, and E. V. Rieu, to Richard Lattimore, Emily Wilson and Daniel Mendelosohn. Finally, we will playfully review the myriad movie versions, from George Melies' four-minute version in 1905, to the 1956 Ulysses with Kirk Douglas, and the freshly minted Odyssey helmed by Christopher Nolan. Finally, there is the surprising realization that it is five female characters (Penelope, Athena, Calypso, Circe and Nausicaa) who helped guide Odysseus homeward, and the centuries-long influence on art, literature and cinema. Join us for a celebration of the soul-saving power of this ancient Greek tale, which sings of the aftermath of a savage war and the restoration of our hero's home, all the while insisting on need to say “yes” to life. About the Speaker Phil Cousineau is the author of The Wisdom of the Odyssey and over 40 other books, including the bestselling The Art of Pilgrimage, and The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work. Cousineau is a writer, teacher, filmmaker, storyteller and cultural historian, who has consulted on mythology and story for major studios, including Warner Brothers., Pixar and Lucasfilm, and has led mythology travel programs to Greece for more than three decades. Cousineau has been featured on NPR, CNN International, the BBC, the Smithsonian and Discovery channels, and was the host of PBS and Link-TV's "Global Spirit." He lives in San Francisco. Visit him online. Valerie Andrews is the founder of the digital magazine and podcast "Reinventing Home," the author of Our Story of Home: Tales of Longing and Belonging, and A Passion for This Earth: Toward a New Partnership of Man, Woman and Nature, and the editor of Sanctuary: The Inner Life of Home. Her articles have appeared in Jung Journal: Culture and Psyche, Intuition magazine, Esquire, Vogue, and The Sun. She has moved—or rather been unmoored—33 times and understands the wandering Odysseus. The Bay Area has been her home since 1990. A Grownups Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Organizer: Denise M. Michaud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, FreakyRO, InigoMontoya80 Show Discussion - The hosts hit the Xbox news section hard with special edition everything being released… but especially at the friendly Swedish furniture store. Then, in an exciting new feature the hosts execute a visual medium in an audio format. To finish it up they mention the even crappier theme system on TA, and then yell at the clouds about 24 hour stores. Games Mentioned: ElroyOMJ - Mexican Ninja, Ben Hur, Hidden Cats in Barcelona, Angels with Scaly Wings (Enter the Dragon), A Winter Daydream (Enter the Grandma), Mario Lemieux Hockey (Sega Genesis) FreakyRO - Mavrix by Matt Jones (of Jacksonville Jaguars), Arc Raiders InigoMontoya80 - Mahjong Everything, USA Hockey 2026, Mr. Massagy: Mayo Edition (actually a game) ----- AH101 Podcast Show Links - https://tinyurl.com/AH101Links Intro music provided by Exe the Hero. Check out his band Window of Opportunity on Facebook and YouTube
Chapter 4 – The Cross in the Light of the FallIn Chapter 4 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross in the Light of the Fall,” we are invited to see the Cross in light of humanity's deep need for redemption.Jessie helps us understand that the Cross reveals both the seriousness of sin and the greatness of God's remedy in Christ. The Fall shows us how deeply humanity was affected by sin, but Calvary shows us how completely God has answered that need through the death and resurrection of His Son.May this episode deepen your understanding of the Cross and help you receive the redeeming life Christ gives — immeasurably more.All Things New book is available on Amazon.Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viacheslav Starostin, used with gratitude.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.
Andrew – The Hero Who Brought People to Jesus | The Heroes and Great Stories of the Bible (25)You don't have to be famous to make an eternal difference. Faithfulness is bringing what, and whom you have to Jesus.In this powerful message, we explore the life of Andrew, a disciple who may not have received the same recognition as others, but whose faithfulness had an eternal impact.Before Andrew brought others to Jesus, he encountered Jesus himself. His life reminds us that we cannot substitute ministry for intimacy. Our mission must always flow from our personal relationship with Christ.Four Powerful Lessons from Andrew:1. Before You Bring Someone to Jesus, You Must Encounter Him YourselfChristianity isn't simply knowing information about Jesus, it's knowing Him personally. Before asking, “Who am I bringing to Jesus?” we should also ask, “Am I personally spending time with Jesus?”2. When You Find Jesus, Bring Someone With YouAfter Andrew encountered Jesus, one of the first things he did was find his brother Simon and bring him to Christ. We may feel like someone will never change, but the Spirit reminds us: Keep praying. Keep loving. Bring them to Jesus.3. Never Underestimate What You Can Put in Jesus' HandsAndrew brought a small offering, five loaves and two fish, and placed it before Jesus. What seems small in our hands can become powerful when surrendered to Christ.4. Never Stop Bringing People to JesusAndrew's journey went from bringing one brother, Peter, to bringing a small offering, and eventually helping bring people from the nations to Jesus.Never underestimate where one act of obedience can lead.Andrew never became as prominent as Peter, but before Peter preached to thousands, Andrew brought Peter to Jesus.Today's ChallengeIdentify one person who needs an encounter with Jesus. It may be a family member, friend, coworker, neighbor, or prodigal.Pray for them this week. Look for an opportunity to encourage them, invite them, share your testimony, or simply demonstrate the love of Christ.Don't carry the pressure to change them.Bring them to Jesus, and trust Him with the results.
Amy bought Glen Powell's ketchup on a whim at the store and there’s so much more to this then we realized. We get into his wild journey from a childhood ketchup trauma to co-founding his own organic condiment brand, Smash Kitchen. Kat unpacks family systems for us and the different roles people tend to fall into growing up, the Hero, the Mascot, the Lost Child, the Placater, and the Scapegoat, and talk through why the "truth teller" of the family so often ends up labeled as the problem. We also talk about a psychological trick called the Benjamin Franklin Effect, the surprising reason people actually like you more when you ask them for a small favor, not the other way around. Plus, we share an incredibly touching story from a Hasbro Moment listener whose autistic son found connection and confidence through simple board games like Hi Ho! Cherry-O and Hungry Hungry Hippos, thanks to a teacher who knew exactly what he needed. Hasbro is sponsoring Feeling Things for 8 weeks, celebrating back to school by getting families around the table with games again. Even better: they're helping us honor amazing teachers! Know one? Email heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com or call 877-207-2077, they could get featured on the show, plus a $500 Walmart gift card from Hasbro for classroom supplies. Grab your favorite Hasbro games like Guess Who?, Monopoly, Clue & more at Walmart.com! Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking HERE! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com) Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE! Watch us on Youtube HERE! Find us on TikTok: @radioamy Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Behind Jet Li's martial arts mastery and international fame is a deeply personal journey to understand purpose, ego, and freedom. In today's episode, he sits down with Ryan to discuss the three levels of martial arts, how surviving the 2004 tsunami changed his life, and what he believes is the highest form of strength.Jet Li is a martial artist, actor, philanthropist, film producer, and author. He became the youngest national martial arts champion in Chinese history at twelve years old and went on to become one of the most internationally recognized Chinese film stars of all time, with roles in Shaolin Temple, Once Upon a Time in China, Fist of Legend, Hero, Fearless, Romeo Must Die, Lethal Weapon 4, The Expendables, and Disney's live-action Mulan.Beyond film, Jet has spent more than thirty years studying Buddhism and has devoted much of his life to philanthropy. After surviving the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami with his family, he founded One Foundation, a charitable organization focused on disaster relief, mental health, and grassroots giving. His new book is Beyond Life and Death: The Way of True Freedom.Follow Jet Li on Instagram | @jetli
Chapter 3 – The Cross Revealed by ChristIn Chapter 3 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross Revealed by Christ,” we are invited to see the Cross not only as the place of Christ's suffering and sacrifice, but as the very center of the new life He came to give.Jessie helps us understand that the meaning of the Cross must be revealed by Christ Himself. It is through Him that we begin to see its power, its purpose, and its deep work within the believer's life. The Cross does not merely stand behind us as the place where we were forgiven — it continues to shape us, free us, and bring us into the fullness of life in Him.May this episode open your heart more fully to the Cross as revealed by Christ and help you receive the new life He gives — immeasurably more.All Things New book is available on Amazon.Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viacheslav Starostin, used with gratitude.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.
The school year is getting underway, and here in Pennsylvania, the new state budget provides for a lot of improvements to schools: adequacy funding for underfunded districts, more student teacher stipends, support for mental health, guaranteed recess, and more. Racquel Williams talks with two education advocates - Laura Boyce with Teach Plus PA (www.teachplus.org/pa) and Priyanka Reyes-Kaura with Children First (www./childrenfirstpa.org) - about what's in this year's budget and how our schools are doing overall as students and teachers return to the classroom. Then, Shara Dae Howard meets a true Philadelphia hero - the woman everyone is talking about who saw a masked man harassing people in Center City, and kicked him in the chest. We find out what was going through her head in that moment on Shara in the City.
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss the inspiration behind Cruz’s new book, the extensive interviews he conducted with Clarence Thomas, the justice’s remarkable life story, his legal philosophy, and the contentious confirmation battle that brought him to the Supreme Court. They also reflect on why Thomas remains one of the most influential and debated figures in American law. The release of Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas sparks a behind-the-scenes conversation about why Senator Ted Cruz spent years researching and writing a biography of one of the most consequential Supreme Court justices in American history. Fresh off the book’s debut and a rare two-part podcast interview with Clarence Thomas, Cruz explains why he believes Thomas’s personal journey, intellectual evolution, and judicial legacy matter today.From growing up in poverty in Pinpoint, Georgia, to becoming a Supreme Court justice, Thomas’s life story is central to Cruz’s argument that Americans should better understand the people who shape the nation’s laws and institutions. The discussion explores Thomas’s upbringing, his years in seminary, his move from radical activism to conservative constitutional thought, and the impact of his judicial opinions. Topics Covered: The launch and early success of Going Further: The Incomparable Clarence Thomas Clarence Thomas’s childhood, family influences, and rise from poverty in Georgia His journey from seminary student and activist to conservative legal thinker The judicial philosophy and constitutional approach of Clarence Thomas The 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearings and their lasting political impact Why Cruz considers Thomas one of the most consequential justices in modern American history Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guido Guerra was one of the most respected Guelph leaders of medieval Florence: a soldier, statesman, and civic hero whom Dante himself clearly admired. So why does Dante place him deep in the Inferno among those punished for violence against nature? In this episode, we move from Guido the historical man, to medieval ideas about sin and salvation, and finally to a larger question: are we reading Dante as a historian when we should also be reading him as a poet passing judgment on the Florence that exiled him? #HistoryOfThePapacy #Dante #DivineComedy #Inferno #GuidoGuerra #MedievalHistory #Florence #Guelphs #ChurchHistory #ItalianHistory Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments section below! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on the links below and on YouTube!Support the show and listen: Patreon: http://patreon.com/historyofthepapacyBuy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthepapacyBuy me a book: http://bit.ly/40ckJ8E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehistoryofthepapacyEmail Us: steve@atozhistorypage.comHow to listen: https://www.atozhistorypage.com/podcastListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DelfggbL0Au4e3aUyWDaS Music Provided by:"Sonatina in C Minor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Crusade Heavy Perfect Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Larry Hagner is the founder and host of The Dad Edge Podcast, and his core mission is to help men become better fathers, husbands, leaders, and men. Larry grew up without a consistent positive father figure and experienced toxic father figures as well. When he became a father himself in 2006, he realized that wanting to be a good dad wasn't enough—he didn't necessarily have the skills to do it. He describes struggling with patience, anger, and his marriage, which ultimately sent him on a journey of learning. Larry on IG: @thedadedge Check out Larry's Podcast: The Dad Edge (on all major platforms) Larry's Website: https://thedadedge.com/about/ 0.00: Intro 3.00: Start of Larry's Self Development Story 13.00: Being a Young Dad versus an Older Dad 18.00: Honesty with our children 22.00: How to Prepare Our Children for the Future 33.00: Dealing with past trauma to become a successful adult 40.00: True Forgiveness and Breaking negative patters 47.00: The weight of keeping grievances and why forgiveness is a gift for you 50.00: What is healthy masculinity 57.00: Why a Dad needs to be kind and comforting, but he also needs to be dangerous Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI
Most churches don’t start thinking about leadership development until a key person resigns. By then, the only real option is to post the role and hope someone qualified applies. In this special compilation episode, we’ve pulled together four conversations with leaders who have built the habit of developing people long before the seat opens up. The churches growing fastest right now are rarely the ones with the best job postings. They’re the ones who already know who’s next. Don’t miss the four critical lessons every church should consider as they head into fall hiring and budget planning. From the leadership model that quietly keeps benches empty to a mindset shift about where leaders actually come from to a challenge you could give your team on Monday to the structure that produces people you can genuinely put on payroll, each conversation offers a practical step forward. The Model Nobody Names Out Loud Tim Foot explains what he calls hero-driven leadership: the habit of relying too heavily on standout individuals to carry the mission. It produces short-term results, but it creates burnout, unrealistic hiring expectations, and fragile systems. What makes it so hard to escape is that it feels good. It feels productive to be the person who solves the problems and holds the answers. Foot also names the “shiny object trap,” where churches chase talent from larger organizations only to discover that the leader arrives with a playbook that doesn’t fit and no systems to support them. Key Takeaway // Hero dependence is a staffing strategy, whether or not anyone chose it on purpose. Healthy teams are built when leaders get comfortable saying they don’t know what to do next, because that’s what opens the room for collaboration. Listen to the Full Episode // Hero Dependence Is a Terrible Growth Strategy with Tim Foot (June 18, 2026) The Leaders Are Already in Your Building Spence Shelton draws a parallel most church leaders have never made. We all agree that growing a church by reaching lost people beats growing it by transfer from other churches. Then, when it comes to leaders, we reverse the logic and look for someone who’s already trained elsewhere. Shelton makes the case for the shoulder tap: intentionally asking someone whether God might be calling them into ministry. At Mercy Church, both executive pastors and two of three campus pastors came out of the marketplace, from banking, plant management, and physical therapy. None of them would have applied. Somebody had to ask. Key Takeaway // Many future ministry leaders never consider vocational ministry because no one ever raised the possibility with them. Developing from within takes longer than hiring from outside, and it produces leaders shaped by your church’s culture rather than someone else’s. Listen to the Full Episode // Stop Plucking Talent, Start Developing It with Spence Shelton (August 6, 2026) The Challenge That Costs Nothing Chris Vaught faced the constraint every growing church knows well. Connection Point was growing fast, but budget always arrives last, and southeastern Missouri isn’t a place people relocate to for a ministry position. So the church started looking at its own congregation and treating volunteers as unpaid staff with real roles and responsibilities. The starting point was a single challenge to every staff member: go find your Timothy. One person you invest in deeply enough that if you were out on a Sunday, the ministry would still run. Key Takeaway // A leadership pipeline doesn’t have to begin with a budget line. It can begin with one question asked of every staff member about who could carry their ministry if they weren’t there next weekend. Listen to the Full Episode // From 300 to 2,500: Building a Leadership Pipeline That Fuels Growth with Chris Vaught (September 25, 2025) Training Is Not Development Dave Miller draws a distinction that reframes what most churches call leadership development. Churches are excellent at training: the sermon, the class, the book of the month, the small group discussion. All of it is content delivery, and content has never been more available. Development is something else. Miller’s team identifies seven ingredients: training, spiritual formation, soft skills, ownership, mental wellness, and developmental conversations. He also challenges leaders on where accountability sits. When a sports team wins, we talk about the players. When it loses, we replace the manager. Church leaders should apply the same standard to the people they’re developing. Key Takeaway // If content were the key ingredient, leadership development would already be solved. What emerging leaders need is proximity, ownership, and someone willing to slow down and have the conversation. Listen to the Full Episode // Who’s the Next You? Building a Gen Z Residency Pipeline with Dave Miller (September 11, 2025) These four conversations form a ladder, and you don’t have to start at the top. Most churches never start at all because they assume the only real option is a residency program they can’t yet afford. Tim named the model keeping your bench empty. Spence gave the mindset shift and the shoulder tap. Chris gave the first move that costs nothing. Dave gave the structure that produces people you can hire. As you head into this fall, the question worth bringing to your next staff meeting is simple: who on our team has never been tapped on the shoulder, and what would it take to have that conversation this month? Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose unSeminary, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the left hand side of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Thank You to This Episode’s Sponsor: TouchPoint As your church reaches more people, one of the biggest challenges is making sure no one slips through the cracks along the way.TouchPoint Church Management Software is an all-in-one ecosystem built for churches that want to elevate discipleship by providing clear data, strong engagement tools, and dependable workflows that scale as you grow. TouchPoint is trusted by some of the fastest-growing and largest churches in the country because it helps teams stay aligned, understand who they're reaching, and make confident ministry decisions week after week. If you've been wondering whether your current system can carry your next season of growth, it may be time to explore what TouchPoint can do for you. You can evaluate TouchPoint during a free, no-pressure one-hour demo at TouchPointSoftware.com/demo. Episode Transcript Rich Birch — At the beginning of 2026, we surveyed executive pastors like you and nearly one in four named that staff health and structure, how we get our teams to work together was your top fear going into 2026. You know and I know it, you probably have an open role at your church that you’re trying to fill, or you’re maybe about to have an open role. When a key person leaves your team and your instinct is just to post it, what can we do?Rich Birch — Finding, releasing, equipping leadership is critically important. Welcome to the last compilation episode of summer 2026 here on the unSeminary podcast. Super excited about today’s conversation, all about developing leaders within our organizations.Rich Birch — I know that in many churches, we think of this as a season where new staff are hiring or we’re hiring them into new roles. We’re working on budget planning for next year. There’s all the fall ramp up.Rich Birch — All four of these conversations are going to be helpful for you. The first one, we’ve got Tim Foot. He is the CEO of Slingshot, has nearly 30 years in ministry leadership, and his team has literally worked with thousands of churches on staffing.Rich Birch — Listen to this kickoff to today’s conversation, really setting up the tension that we find ourselves in. He names the leadership model that most of us have absorbed without anyone talking about it out loud, and it could be derailing your church and my church. Let’s listen in to what Tim has to say about developing leaders. [Clip 1 Begins]Tim Foot — Yeah, I mean, the model we see is hero-driven leadership. It’s when we rely too much on individuals to actually carry the mission. And I think the cracks have happened.Tim Foot — I mean, we’ve seen it, Rich. You and I are similar ages. I think the cracks are happening generationally.Tim Foot — The builders and boomers were wired differently for a different time and culture. And us Gen Xers, we can code switch. I mean, we see that happening all the time.Tim Foot — And as we stepped into leadership, the cracks started to appear. I mean, we see it every week, another leader burning out, doing stupid things because of too much pressure. Then Millennials and Gen Z are now leading in a new way that we need to embrace.Tim Foot — And so I think we’re seeing those cracks around that hero dependence, and we’re starting to see the need more than ever to have a team awareness, a holistic approach, or we’re just going to have leaders continue to burn out. And we see it around unrealistic hiring expectations, lack of support for great leaders when they’re hired, a lack of development. Hero dependence is a terrible staffing and growth strategy and becomes a massive trap when it comes to a number of the key focus areas or patterns we’ve seen that healthy teams focus on a move mission forward.Rich Birch — Yeah, see, this is the thing when you I heard you say that once and it literally I sat up and I was like, oh, man, I’ve seen that in my own, you know, my own hiring. I’ve seen that in the way I’ve talked with, you know, I see the leaders around me. You see these people who they’ve kind of built the entire ministry around themselves and they’ve built it’s like it doesn’t work if they don’t. It’s like they’re such a unique individual. They have to lift it all. Rich Birch — Like, why do we keep coming back to that? Why? Even if we know like intellectually in our heads, yeah, that’s not a good idea.Rich Birch — But what makes that model so sticky? It feels like we just keep coming back to this same thing time. In fact, we actually reward it. We’ll be like, wow, isn’t that great? This person’s amazing. And we just kind of keep moving on. Why is that?Tim Foot — It’s the shiny object trap. I mean, the shiny object, aka the talented leader that we think is going to catapult the ministry. Often we see it in hiring conversations when a particular organization wants to go after somebody that’s been in a much bigger organization than them.Tim Foot — And often that person, if they can attract them, will come in with a playbook that isn’t uniquely suited to the organization they’re stepping into. Or there aren’t systems to support that new leader and the growth that’s going to happen. And burnout happens at every level.Tim Foot — But we both know, Rich, busy work makes us feel productive. But is it the right work? And we know that we can be ourselves the shiny object. It feels good to be the hero. It feels good to be the one that’s solving problems. It feels good to be the one that has all the answers.Tim Foot — And I think that’s one of the biggest threats in healthy leadership today, is feeling like you have to have all the answers. Because I think one of the most powerful statements from healthy leaders and healthy teams is, Hey, we don’t know what to do next. Because it actually opens up the room for new thought. It opens up the room for collaboration. And it opens up the room for teamwork. Tim Foot — But it’s easier to move quick. It’s easier to move quick and be surrounded by people who agree and play it safe. And then down the road, we realize that we weren’t growing in every sense of that word. And the mission was stalled out.Tim Foot — We know we often have to slow down, re-strategize, look at who’s around the table, work out how we work together to move faster in the long term. We have to be vulnerable to make a team work. And sometimes it requires us to actually help others win than focus on heroes.Tim Foot — I mean, you think about a winning sports team. It’s not about just one person out there doing all the work. We’ve got to work together as a team.Tim Foot — You know, it’s how do we work together and have less dependence on that shiny object, those standout leaders or those heroes. [Clip 1 Ends]Rich Birch — Oh, so good. You know, Tim named something there. Man, it feels good to be the person with all the answers.Rich Birch — Can I have a little confessional time with you, friends? Earlier parts of my ministry career, I have really struggled with that. I wanted to be the person who had all the answers, but it’s a trap. And most of us find ourselves in it. Rich Birch — We’ve got to move beyond hero dependence, either wanting to be the hero or to find heroes. It’s not a character flaw. It’s a system that ultimately rewards the wrong thing. Rich Birch — So the question that I have is what is the alternative? Where do we go if we’re not just trying to hire the next shiny object?Rich Birch — The thing that will, the person that will, you know, plug in like a thing, where do leaders actually come from? I love this conversation coming up with Spence Shelton as the lead pastor of Mercy Church in Charlotte, planted in 2015, now three campuses online, plus launching a family of churches. I want you to listen for a few things.Rich Birch — First of all, Spence parallels, makes a parallel that I really have not heard many people say between how we think about reaching people who are far from God and how we think about finding leaders and how these two are connected. Listen carefully for the shoulder tap that he talks about. You know, oftentimes one of the things I find most revealing about podcast interviews is people say things just in the sides that really do under that, that give you a sense of what’s actually going on under the hood and pay attention to where his executive pastor campus pastors come from.Rich Birch — Let’s listen in to what Spence Shelton has to say. [Clip 2 Begins]Spence Shelton — I think that mentality starts all the way down to the idea of reaching people that don’t know Christ versus just sheep swapping from one church to the other church, right? So you can grow your church by transfer growth, which I actually am one who, hey man, if somebody’s on the sideline in one church and then they plug into your church, I’m all for it. And if the same thing happens with Mercy, all for it.Spence Shelton — But our aim, what we all know as pastors and ministry leaders is our aim is, man, let’s reach lost people and then disciple them, right? The same thing I think should be true with leadership development. For some reason, when it comes then to developing leaders, we tend to go a different direction and think, well, let’s just go find where some leaders are and get them to plug in.Spence Shelton — It’s like, we don’t do that even with discipleship. Why are we switching our mindset? And so I want to just kind of, I have to, I was convicted and wanted to call our church and I would call others to the same mindset that you have with discipleship.Spence Shelton — Let that carry over into your leadership and your leadership development as well. And I think that’s how we’re going to grow, just as how we’re going to grow the kingdom by reaching lost people, how we’re going to grow the leaders in the kingdom, the number of leaders we have, it’s going to be developing them in our church. And I just, I don’t know that we’re even thinking that way and asking the question, is the guy who’s a 27-year-old physical therapist in my church, has anybody ever bothered to tap him on the shoulder and ask, Hey man, could God be calling you into ministry because I watch you?Spence Shelton — And no, we’re not doing the shoulder tap, man. And so, um, our right now, I just, I love it. I’m just a little bit of the story of our church. Our exec, both of our executive pastors and two of our three campus pastors were all in the marketplace. Spence Shelton — One of our executive pastors was in banking. Another was a plant manager. We have two campus pastors who were both, I use physical therapists cause they’re both former physical therapists. And you know, we’re sitting there having these conversations. You know, what makes a great pastor is someone who has sat with person after person, told them, Hey, you should do this to feel better.Spence Shelton — And then they come back to you later and say, Hey, I don’t feel better. And you say, did you do the thing I told you to do? And they say, no. And you say, well, you should have done that. Spence Shelton — And a patient long suffering physical therapist turns out to be a great pastor, but somebody has got to tap him on the shoulder and say, Hey man, I think God might be calling you into this. Spence Shelton — And so my, my encouragement to anybody who’s in ministry right now, kind of in that leadership development role. And you’re like, I don’t know, we’re going to have to go outside to find some talent. I promise it’s going to take longer the way I’m talking about. But if you will seek the Lord, ask the Lord, and then start shoulder tapping and giving some opportunities for guys to lead for men and women to lead there in your ministry and whatever the leadership roles might be. I think there might be more people in there than you realize, because I believe that God provides for the church that he’s growing, that he’s called you to lead. And so I think that’s true with leaders as well. [Clip 2 Ends]Rich Birch — Hey, friends, 9 out of 10 campus pastors, they do come from within. So if you are launching new locations in the future, man, we got to start developing campus pastors today. Rich Birch — But I know some of you are saying, listen, listen, listen. Yeah, yeah, yeah. That all sounds good. Shoulder tapping. Great, great, great. Rich Birch — But how, how do I do it? How do I train my team to do it? How do we motivate, stay focused on this? Rich Birch — The gap that my, what I have found, it’s not desire. It’s not even understand that people don’t understand that that’s how we do it. It’s not a resistance to those things. It’s none of that. It’s just that nobody owns it because you see development is everyone’s job, which means that it’s nobody’s job.Rich Birch — It’s easy for this to fall through the cracks. Aren’t we all supposed to be developing leaders? So if we’re all developing leaders, my experience has been that means that really none of us are or we’re not doing it in a systematic way.Rich Birch — Super excited to have Chris Vaught with us. He is the lead pastor of Connection Point Church in Missouri. Listen, it grew from 300 people in 2011 to 2,500 today across multiple campuses.Rich Birch — And he outlines one challenge that Chris gave every staff member. And I really want you to listen carefully for this, because to be honest, this is pure unSeminary magic. This is like what I love about our podcast.Rich Birch — You could take this out of this interview today and put it into your next team meeting on Monday. Apply it to your church. Let’s listen in for what Chris wants to say to you about how we train people to shoulder tap, find leaders and release them. [Clip 3 Begins]Chris Vaught — You can only hire out so much, right? Because even though our church has grown fast, budget always comes up last. But you have to look at other avenues other than just, oh, I’ll hire another position.Chris Vaught — So we started looking at congregation. We began to develop our own leadership pathway or pipeline to develop not only volunteers, but our future staff. We knew we grew really fast. We need to hire from within, but we still couldn’t hire every position. Chris Vaught — So we started looking at our volunteers as almost as non-paid staff positions. And so we have an atmosphere of expectation of roles and responsibilities and also the value of what they’re doing.Chris Vaught — That the kingdom is dependent upon all of us using our gifts and talents. And so we started this pathway. And at first it was simply a challenge to every staff member. You go find your Timothy. You go find one other person that you can invest yourself into, a volunteer. Chris Vaught — So that if on Saturday night, and here was kind of the criteria for us: if on Saturday night, something were to happen and you catch COVID. Okay. We’re at that time. Could this ministry run the next day because of the person you have personally equipped… Rich Birch — I love that clarity. Chris Vaught — …to hold the ministry.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s so good.Rich Birch — We began to put those pieces together. That’s right. You go ahead. I cut you off there. Chris Vaught — No, no. I was just saying that’s what we began. We began this pipeline and that was really the basic level at first. Every staff member finding that one Timothy, if you will, if you want to use that terminology, that could run that ministry if you were out. [Clip 3 Ends]Rich Birch — See what I told you? The Saturday night test is literally the cheapest leadership development tool in this entire episode. If you do nothing else out of today’s episode, do that.Rich Birch — But I know, listen, there can be a gap on that, a ceiling. Finding your Timothy fills gaps, but it does not produce people necessarily kind of week-in, week-out that you could put on print a payroll. You need to also do some development. You need to have some intentional leadership development.Rich Birch — Most churches, again, think that they’re developing leaders, but they’re really just handing out books or running a monthly team meeting, that sort of thing. I want to introduce you, reintroduce you to my friend Dave Miller. He’s a former worship and creative arts pastor in Las Vegas, in Kentucky, in Michigan, and he and his team have worked with over 150 churches and over 160 residents.Rich Birch — What do we mean by residents? These are people that are in the pipeline for thinking clearly in their lives about joining your staff team or staff teams of another church somewhere across the country. He defines seven ingredients.Rich Birch — Listen, I had the honor of writing the foreword to Dave’s book, Who’s the Next You? I would highly recommend you pick up a copy of that and think through that. But let’s listen in a little bit of what Dave has to say today. [Clip 4 Begins]Dave Miller — Well, we would say there’s seven ingredients. There’s a chapter in the book, seven ingredients. You can get it on our website right now.Dave Miller — Seven ingredients of what we would say is leadership development. So what you’re talking about, really, a sermon is training, if you think about it, like in a, in a market sense, I’m going to talk at you for 35 minutes. There’s four points. It’s very good. It’s inspired. It’s like Ted, Ted, long Ted Talk every 52 times a year, plus Christmas Eve and whatever.Dave Miller — And I would just say, we call that training. Churches for a long time have done really, really well with training, right? It’s either it’s the sermon or it’s Sunday school. It’s even the AI delivered small group questions I get from my men’s group, right? Dave Miller — It is staff. When I say, do y’all do leadership development? Yeah. Tell me about that.Dave Miller — And they start talking about your book or Carey's book or Craig Groeschel's book. It’s a book of the month. It’s conversation. Even now, now we’ve taken training and we’re still delivering the content, but we’re discussing it and we’re filling in blanks. Right. And we do that. Dave Miller — And, or spiritual formation. I had a well-known keynote kind of person. We just need to disciple these kids and get out of their way. And I was like, Oh, neat. Actually we don’t. Dave Miller — We did that once. It’s called the Jesus movement. I think that was the Jesus movement or the Jesus people in the early seventies, which kind of mirrors what’s going on on college campuses, you think. Dave Miller — We don’t need to just disciple them and get… We got to go with them. So, so training, spiritual formation, soft skills, which is the pain point of all the bosses, the emotional lack of intelligence of things. Those would be the three core ones.Dave Miller — And then we have to provide best practices. We have to, we have to provide ownership, which is a big thing for us in our small business, small church world at the 12 month mark. When we’re saying, well, she just doesn’t get it. She didn’t get, Oh, what doesn’t she get? Dave Miller — He just doesn’t understand what… We talk about our downline people as if they’re executive leaders with 20 years of experience. It would be totally fine for someone to accuse me of something like that.Dave Miller — But like when we think of sports, we don’t talk about individual players. We talk about the coaches. When the team’s losing, whose fault is it? As a lifetime Cincinnati Reds fan we change the manager. We don’t talk about number 78 and 14. Dave Miller — When the team’s doing amazing, it’s about the player.He’s killing it. She’s killing it. He’s killing it. When the team is losing, we have to own it similarly.Dave Miller — This is on us. Rich Birch — Wow. Wow. Dave Miller — Mental wellness. One of the seven things, mental wellness. If you can’t prove to me that you know, I’m not, I’m not here giving you even a theological construct. Cause we work with all sorts of churches that believe all sorts of things, right? But mental health, if you can’t prove to me that you have a plan, at least, or you’ve thought about it, that’s gonna be a problem. We’re checking it on. Dave Miller — And then finally developmental conversations. This is not delivered only through training to your point. [Clip 4 Ends]Rich Birch — What a fantastic group of conversations. Just a thin slice of so many of the conversations we’ve had over the last year in this whole area. Rich Birch — Tim, he named the model that can keep your and my bench empty. Spence gave us the mindset shift and the shoulder tap. Chris gave us the simplest form of the really first move that costs you absolutely nothing. And Dave finally gave you the formal structure that produces people you could hire, put on your team long-term.Rich Birch — Listen, you do not need to start at the top. Most churches never start at all because they only think the real option is just going out and hiring people externally. Listen, really the question I want to leave you with is where Tim started us at the beginning.Rich Birch — Maybe dear listener, you are listening in today and you have the hero mindset. Maybe you need to start with you and figure out what you can do in your area to pass it all along. Listen, we’ve got links for all these four episodes in the show notes here at unSeminary.Rich Birch — We’re on a mission to help 100 churches grow by a thousand people. We do that through these free podcasts, courses, coaching, cohorts. We do a lot to try to get in your corner.Rich Birch — We’ve got so much coming up this fall. Stay tuned. Some great stuff coming your way to see your church be more effective.Rich Birch — Thanks so much, friends. Take care.
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Tonight, we remember the remarkable life of Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer after seven remarkable decades on stage, on screens, and in recording studios. Parton captured the American experience, penning more than 3,000 songs, and her bubbly, quick-witted personality and signature Tennessee twang captured the hearts of millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Jonathan Siegrist, Alannah Yip, Mike Foley, and Tyler Thompson sit down at the Arc'teryx Academy to explore: Memorable climbing experiences (and epics) in Squamish The process of athlete-designer collaboration for gear design The future of hard sport climbing When will we see a 5.15d (9c) repeat or 5.16a (9c+) FA Why America is falling behind on hard sport climbing What went into Arc'teryx's brand new sport harness, the Lithos SL Gates in or out - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: Arc'teryx: Check out the new Lithos SL harness; the lightest and most comfortable harness I've ever tied into. Inspired by and tested in the Coast Mountains of BC, Arc'teryx makes gear to go the distance! Shop their full collection at Arcteryx.com Intentional Climber: Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for busy 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 - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right): 00:00 Intro 00:24 Ryan Returns From Squamish 01:10 Meet The Panel 02:18 Puppy Distraction 04:47 Live Show Kickoff 04:59 Enormocast Origins 06:23 Old School Harnesses 10:03 Suffering And Progress 11:41 Alannah First Gear Story 13:53 Mike Foley Squamish Intro 15:34 Designing Lithos SL 19:31 Mike Path To Arc'teryx 21:34 Harness Giveaway Moment 22:41 Future Of Sport Climbing 25:13 Non Gendered Fit System 29:31 Bring Out Tyler And J Star 31:00 Clinic And First Leads 32:11 Squamish Memories Grand Wall 35:41 Squamish Epic Stories 37:49 Harness Design Testing 41:57 Minimalist Sport Rack 46:06 Future of Hard Climbing 52:15 Route Development Debate 54:07 Audience Q and Harnesses 59:22 Squamish Trip Recap 01:00:46 Bouldering and Slab Lessons 01:05:10 Multi Pitch Humble Pie 01:09:23 Sport Day and Film Night 01:12:04 Fun Over Grades 01:13:46 Thanks and Wrap Up - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great. - 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!
As we continue to celebrate over 150,000 downloads and more than 250 episodes, we're looking back at the five episodes you have listened to the most since we started.And this one really takes us back to the heart of why we started the podcast in the first place: What Is Immeasurably More?“Immeasurably more” comes from Ephesians 3:20, and it has become so much more than the name of our podcast. It's a truth we've watched God prove over and over again in our lives.Immeasurably more doesn't always mean life turns out the way we want it to. Sometimes it's discovering that God is able to meet us, sustain us, change us, and do more in and through our lives than we ever thought possible, even in the hardest places.So as we revisit one of our most-listened-to episodes, we hope it reminds you what “immeasurably more” really means—and encourages you to trust God with whatever He is writing in your story today.And lastly to remember that not only can God do immeasurably more…HE IS IMMEASURABLY MORE.Song: Lofi Chill Hip Hop Beat - SpringVibes (youngfrenchy808)We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.
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As Preston continues to battle with his health struggles and setbacks, we bring you another special mash-up episode that is meant to inspire you to the max. We hope to bring you a new episode next week!In this special Solosode Mash-Up episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston pulls together three past episodes around the theme of being the hero of your own story (all taken from season 2 of the pod). He explores taking responsibility for your life and creative path, finding and trusting your own unique voice, and ultimately becoming more intentional about the story and mythology you are creating around yourself and your art. This episode is a reminder that you don't have to be a passive character in your own life. You can take the reins, make the choices, and help write the story as you go. Enjoy!For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit https://www.pmsartwork.com, or follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pmsartwork (social media everywhere @pmsartwork). You can also now subscribe to his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/pmsartwork.If you would like to donate to the podcast to keep it going strong, you can do so here: https://www.pmsartwork.com/podcastThe Living Artist makes the top of the Audible Blog's List of the Best Art Podcasts to listen to For Artists! Check it!Thrilled to announce that Artwork Archive just included The Living Artist on their list of the The Best Art Podcasts of 2021! Check it out.Excited that Agora Group International Fine Art included The Living Artist on its list of The Best Art Podcasts To Listen To (coming in at #5).Huge thank you to Feedspot for choosing The Living Artist for their list of the Top 70 Art Podcasts You Must Follow. It is a huge honor to have made this amazing list (coming in at #18) with so many other wonderful podcasts. Big thank you to Feedspot! You can check out this list and more of Feedspot at https://blog.feedspot.com/art_podcasts.The Living Artist makes the top of the Best 100 Art Of Living Podcasts on Million Podcasts.Podcast theme music: "Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com"
Why do we associate adventure and transformation with young people when adults may need them just as much? In this solo episode of Stories from the Field, host Will White reflects on a conversation with his mentor, Dr. Dan Garvey, who predicted more than 20 years ago that the future of adventure therapy would include older adults. Drawing on Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey, Will explores how career changes, empty nests, loss, changing relationships, health challenges, and shifting identities can call adults into a new stage of growth, purpose, and possibility. Will introduces the White Mountain Adventure Institute, which grew out of more than 35 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, clinical practice, teaching, leadership, writing, and podcasting. Together, those experiences led him to develop adventure-based coaching for adults and leaders navigating transitions, changing roles, and questions about purpose and what comes next. Through coaching, immersive retreats, and organizational consulting, WMAI helps individuals and organizations turn periods of change into opportunities for reflection, growth, and renewed direction. Learn more at WMAI.org.
Fresh off the first Cascadia Men's Conference, I'm pleased to share my first long-form podcast episode in some months. Right now, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is storming around the world, a $1.3 billion phenomenon that has returned one of humanity's oldest stories to the center of our cultural conversation.My guest today is a man who has been steeping in this epic for years. Phil Cousineau is the author of newly published ‘The Wisdom of the Odyssey: Twenty-four Life Lessons from Homer's Epic' and more than forty other books, including the bestselling The Art of Pilgrimage and The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work. He is a writer, teacher, and storyteller who has consulted on myth and story for Warner Brothers, Pixar, and Lucasfilm, led mythology travel programs to Greece for more than three decades, and hosted the PBS television series Global Spirit.In our conversation, Phil invites us to look at why The Odyssey has risen once again. He suggests the epic poem is Western culture's first articulated case of PTSD and the consequence of war and conquest. We speak of the women who guide Odysseus back to himself, the terror of crossing your own threshold after twenty years away, and what it means when love rather than fame becomes the gravity that pulls a man home.Phil reminds us that the Odyssey is everybody's story, and the courage required to bend down and kiss the earth in gratitude for the chance to begin again.Here in full is the Rumi poem I reference (translated by Haleh Liza Gafori)LOVE, YOUR waters, your melodieswhirl me and whirl me.I'm the wheel in a mill.Whirl me forever.When my heart is troubled,when my heart has fled,keep me close.No branch, no leaf, no piece of straw drawn to amberwill move without a breeze.Unless desire stirs it, nothing in this world will dance.Every element, every particle of every elementis a whirling lover, drunk on union.The generous host lays out a feast.Animals graze the sweet grass.Didn't the ants tell secrets to Solomon?Didn't the mountains singwhen David sang his songs of praise?The sky is your lover.Lay your head on its peaceful chest.The sun is your lover. Drink its light.Love moves through every mountain and field.How else would green grow from earth's dark body?LINKS * Phil Cousineau - Official Website* The Wisdom of the Odyessy - BookHeads up, if you are a man seeking to explore the mythopoetic path, you are invited to check out The Archetypal Compass. This mini-guide is designed to help you navigate the internal archetypes of the soul, providing a map for those ready to move beyond personal inquiry and toward a more conscious stewardship of their lives and the world.Also, the next cohort of The Deep Masculine, my 3 month online journey for men begins Sept 20th. Join a mythic brotherhood aimed at re-patterning your relationship to sex, soul and purpose.SHOW NOTES00:04 — Quebec and Detroit Roots: Phil traces his ancestry to Jean Baptiste Cousineau, one of the nine founding families of Montreal, and his mythic upbringing in Detroit.00:06 — A Family of Readers: Growing up reading Homer, Grimm, and Canadian folk tales aloud together, and the inherited practice of read, pilgrimage, and the Long Conversation.00:10 — The Odyssey Sketched: A whirlwind through the enchantment at Olympus, the judgment of Paris, Helen, and the 1,156 ships sailing for Troy.00:16 — The First Documented PTSD: Why Odysseus is arguably history's first case of post-traumatic stress, and why a soldier cannot go straight home from war.00:22 — The Bard Scene: On the island of Phaeacia, when Odysseus hears his story sung, takes it back, and the healing begins.00:25 — Why Myths Rise Again: James Baldwin on reading as the antidote to unprecedented pain, and why myths that never happened are always happening.00:33 — The Masculine Arc: From the hunger for kleos (glory) to being pulled home by eros (love), and the grief of men who have achieved everything yet feel lost.00:39 — Polytropos: What it means that Odysseus is "many-turning" — the colossal, radical act of a man capable of changing his mind.00:42 — The Six Women: How Athena, Calypso, Circe, Nausicaa, Eurycleia, and Penelope guide Odysseus home, making the epic the world's first romance.00:46 — Achilles in the Underworld: The axis mundi where glory confronts the choice for one more day of sunshine over eternal fame.00:52 — Gratitude and Kissing the Earth: On Rumi, Coleman Barks, and Odysseus bending down to kiss the beach as literature's first grateful male hero.00:56 — The Beggar's Return: Odysseus comes home not in triumph but humbled, bent, and listening — a diminishment that is actually a deepening.01:06 — Nolan's Ending vs. the Greek Original: Why sailing away into the sunset is American Western mythology, not a Greek ending, and what the film sacrifices.01:10 — Talking Until Dawn: Penelope's fierce "My heart can take it" and the moment husband and wife talk and listen to each other until dawn.01:13 — The Wisdom of the Odyssey: Phil's new book, recommended translations by Lattimore and Emily Wilson, and upcoming mythology tours to Greece. 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Abbie Bekov (Head of Paid Media) shares her expertise in advanced paid media strategies and the best ways to leverage ad spend for maximum performance, including GMV Max ad campaigns.Working with The Amie TikTok Agency for who has become both a TikTok Marketing Partner and a TikTok Shop Partner, making them one of the go-to agencies for brands that want to convert attention into real revenue. She and her team specialize in creating original and trending content, running highly effective TikTok ad campaigns, and building engaged communities that feel authentic and connected.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Importance of upper funnel campaigns for brand awareness and community engagement.Strategies for optimizing GMV Max ad campaigns on TikTok Shop.Role of affiliate marketing in enhancing campaign performance.Product lifecycle management: Cold Start, Mature, and Hero products.Setting and adjusting ROI targets for effective campaign performance.Analyzing content performance to inform affiliate strategies.The significance of community building and creator relationships in TikTok Shop success.Techniques for boosting content and maximizing engagement.Managing product cards and their impact on sales.Best practices for handling promotions across different sales channels.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley speaks with Abbie Bekov, Head of Paid Media at Amie, about maximizing TikTok Shop's GMV Max ad campaigns. Abbie debunks the "set it and forget it" myth, explaining that success requires upper funnel brand awareness campaigns, strong affiliate relationships, and strategic product segmentation across Cold Start, Mature, and Hero lifecycle stages. She emphasizes starting with conservative ROI targets, ensuring consistent ad spend before scaling, and using attribution tools to measure cross-channel impact. Abbie's key takeaway: TikTok Shop demands intentional community building, not just media buying.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Treat GMV Max as a system—not a tool Don't “set and forget.” Review campaigns weekly, adjust creatives, and intervene when spend or performance drops.Build demand before conversion Run consistent upper-funnel campaigns (views, engagement, followers) to fuel affiliates, boost product card conversions, and create a halo effect.Segment products by lifecycle to scale smarter Categorize SKUs into cold, mature, and hero—then tailor budget, targeting, and ROI goals for each stage to avoid wasted spend and accelerate winners.Timestamps:00:03:35 Introduction to GMV Max CampaignsAbbie discusses the misconception that GMV Max campaigns are "set and forget," highlighting the need for hands-on optimization.00:05:14 The Importance of Upper Funnel CampaignsAbbie explains why running non-GMV Max campaigns like video views and follower campaigns is non-negotiable for brand building.00:08:15 Targeting and Insights from Top-of-Funnel AdsDetails on targeting strategies for upper funnel campaigns and how learnings from them inform the affiliate and GMV Max strategy.00:13:01 A Framework for Structuring GMV Max CampaignsAbbie outlines a three-pillar campaign structure based on product lifecycle: Cold Start, Mature, and Hero products.00:16:20 Setting and Scaling ROAS TargetsAdvice on setting initial ROAS targets, when to scale them, and using budget spend percentage as a key indicator.00:19:29 The Halo Effect of Upper Funnel on GMV MaxExplaining how top-of-funnel brand awareness campaigns indirectly boost GMV Max performance, traffic, and affiliate interest.00:22:10 Manufacturing Virality and Building a Creator CommunityThe discussion shifts to the necessity of intentionally building buzz and relationships with creators to succeed on TikTok Shop.00:28:57 Tactics for Optimizing Within GMV MaxAbbie shares a tactic of manually creative boosting high-potential content that the GMV Max algorithm might be overlooking.00:33:24 Profitability and the Halo Effect on Other ChannelsDiscussing the path to profitability on TikTok Shop and the importance of measuring the sales impact on Amazon and DTC.00:39:37 Cross-Channel Strategy and TikTok Shop ExclusivityThe importance of making TikTok Shop the most desirable sales channel during promotions by offering exclusive deals or bundles.00:40:56 Three Actionable TakeawaysJosh summarizes the key strategies: start with top-of-funnel ads, scale ROAS when spending 80%+ of budget, and structure campaigns by product lifecycle.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites"Phospho": "00:38:43""Claude AI": "00:43:50"Books"Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza": "00:43:16"Notable People"Julia (CEO of Amie)": "00:44:22"General Insights"GMV Max": "00:03:58""Upper Funnel Campaigns": "00:05:14""Affiliate Strategy": "00:12:54"Episode Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at josh@ecommbreakthrough.com and in your subject line say “strategy audit” for the chance to win a $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audit at no cost!Transcript Area:Abbie Bekov 00:00:00 So usually in every campaign we're running anywhere from like 2 to 4 different audiences in the campaign. And then each campaign, we have content that's kind of specific to that audience. So we're always running lifestyle product education. We try to keep it pretty broad, because the goal for these campaigns is really to get awareness of the brand. All this content that we post for our clients who are very TikTok shop focused. We post with TikTok shop product tags. We're not necessarily doing it to turn all of that into immediate revenue, but we're doing it to put it into our video views campaigns so that somebody sees it. Maybe they'll click the product link, maybe we get boosted traffic, but they just will continue to see content show up. The branch are up again and again with that product link. So when they're ready to buy, when they go down the funnel, th...
How do you trust God when He's allowed you to walk through heartbreak, loss, and pain?In today's Hope for Today episode, we talk honestly about what trusting God looks like when life doesn't make sense. When suffering feels overwhelming. When faith feels fragile.This episode is a reminder that trusting God is possible even when it seems impossible.Drawing from Jesus' words and Peter's response, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life,” this episode invites the listener to hold onto the truth that Jesus is worthy of our trust, even when our hearts are breaking.Music: “River,” an original piano piece written and performed by Benjamin Waggoner.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.
This Week's Panel - KooshMoose, wildwest08 Show Discussion - Pre-Gamescoming rumors, easy LASO got patched, a new Mafia DE stack, and rumors of a new Simpsons Hit and Run. These are just some of the things that get discussed when wildwest08 and KooshMoose return from their respective trips to talk the games they've been playing. Games Mentioned: wildwest08 - Atlas Fallen KooshMoose - Duskfade ----- AH101 Podcast Show Links - https://tinyurl.com/AH101Links Intro music provided by Exe the Hero. Check out his band Window of Opportunity on Facebook and YouTube
This message addresses the spiritual bondage experienced by individuals recovering from trauma and occult involvement, using the metaphor of hostages to describe their initial state of fear and survival. It highlights what victims have been robbed of, such as innocence, peace, and trust, while emphasizing God's compassionate response to suffering through the lens of the Israelites' deliverance in Exodus. The preacher encourages believers to shift from a defensive posture to one of godly boldness by understanding their union with Christ and His authority over Satan. Practical strategies are offered for overcoming fear, including memorizing scripture, resisting spiritual blackmail, and focusing on God's character rather than the enemy's power. Ultimately, the message asserts that through the cross and the resurrection, Christ has defeated the adversary, allowing believers to live as victorious trophies of grace without fear.
Chapter 2 – Paul's First Sight of the CrossIn Chapter 2 of All Things New, Jessie Penn-Lewis turns to Paul's first sight of the cross and the life-changing revelation it brought. What once seemed weakness and shame became, in the light of Christ, the wisdom and power of God. This chapter shows how the cross not only reveals the love of Christ, but also brings an end to self-confidence, self-righteousness, and all that stands in the place of full surrender. It is a searching and hope-filled chapter that reminds us that when we truly see the cross, we begin to discover a life in Christ that is immeasurably more.All Things New book is available on Amazon.Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viacheslav Starostin, used with gratitude.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.
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Talking with T-Bird: Sue Hawk Watch this podcast on YouTube! The time has come for the return of “Talking with T-Bird.” Each episode, Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Survivor: Africa‘s Teresa “T-Bird” Cooper (@tbirdcooper) will catch up with a former Survivor player and talk about anything and take listener questions. Just when you think you know Survivor 50, the legends themselves return to shake things up. Host Rob Cesternino teams up with T-Bird Cooper for a memorable “Talking with T-Bird” deep dive, retracing the roots of Survivor history and connecting it with the unpredictable energy of the current season. This episode stands out as T-Bird finally tracks down the elusive Sue Hawk, whose raw, unfiltered perspective on Survivor Borneo still sets the standard for honest gameplay and legendary jury speeches. Survivor 50 is back in the spotlight as Rob and T-Bird relive Sue's iconic story, all while comparing early Survivor's “wild west” style to the fast-paced idol hunts, immunity twists, and softer conditions of the modern game. Sue doesn't hold back, critiquing how much easier conditions seem now—from 26-day seasons to the abundance of clothes and comforts—and reflecting on the real threats and alliances that shaped Borneo. She breaks down the truth behind those first alliances, the sting of betrayal, and why every move on Survivor comes with lasting consequences, both in the game and back in the real world. Key discussion points include: – Sue's behind-the-scenes journey from “off the grid” legend to Survivor All-Star, and how she finally agreed to talk after years of letters and texts with T-Bird – Insights into Survivor Borneo's original alliances and Sue's “snake and rat” speech that rocked reality TV – Raw comparisons between old-school survival—sand fleas, rain, boredom, and bush medicine—versus Survivor 50's so-called “softball” era – How modern twists (idols, shortened seasons) impact the intensity and credibility of winning – Reflections on loyalty, trust, and what it really means to survive—on the island and beyond As Rob and T-Bird revisit Sue's legacy, they question whether today's players could endure old-school hardships or if strategic complexity now outweighs environmental grit. Can emotional honesty still change the game, or has the new era made it all about flash and fleeting power? Dive into this episode for Survivor storytelling that bridges generations, reveals hard truths, and keeps your torch burning for what's coming next. Listen now to see Survivor 50 through the eyes of legends—and decide for yourself if the game will ever be the same. Chapters: 0:00 T-Bird's Epic Sue Hawk Journey 2:47 Landing the Elusive Sue Hawk Interview 6:07 Borneo Origins: Sue's Survivor Backstory 14:25 Survivor Softballs: New Era Critique 19:17 Creating the Gilligan's Island Audition 24:56 The Wild Survivor Casting Process 32:59 Crafting the Legendary Final Speech 39:03 Growing Up Tough in Wisconsin 45:56 Adventures Hunting Bears in Russia 1:14:21 Losing Out on Survivor Endorsements 1:26:20 The Missed All-Girls Alliance Opportunity 1:35:38 From Horses to Trucking Life 1:45:09 Playing With Sue: Rob Reflects 1:55:04 Hero or Villain: Sue's Survivor Legacy 2:21:40 T-Bird's Toast to Sue Hawk Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!
Talking with T-Bird: Sue Hawk Watch this podcast on YouTube! The time has come for the return of “Talking with T-Bird.” Each episode, Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Survivor: Africa‘s Teresa “T-Bird” Cooper (@tbirdcooper) will catch up with a former Survivor player and talk about anything and take listener questions. Just when you think you know Survivor 50, the legends themselves return to shake things up. Host Rob Cesternino teams up with T-Bird Cooper for a memorable “Talking with T-Bird” deep dive, retracing the roots of Survivor history and connecting it with the unpredictable energy of the current season. This episode stands out as T-Bird finally tracks down the elusive Sue Hawk, whose raw, unfiltered perspective on Survivor Borneo still sets the standard for honest gameplay and legendary jury speeches. Survivor 50 is back in the spotlight as Rob and T-Bird relive Sue's iconic story, all while comparing early Survivor's “wild west” style to the fast-paced idol hunts, immunity twists, and softer conditions of the modern game. Sue doesn't hold back, critiquing how much easier conditions seem now—from 26-day seasons to the abundance of clothes and comforts—and reflecting on the real threats and alliances that shaped Borneo. She breaks down the truth behind those first alliances, the sting of betrayal, and why every move on Survivor comes with lasting consequences, both in the game and back in the real world. Key discussion points include: – Sue's behind-the-scenes journey from “off the grid” legend to Survivor All-Star, and how she finally agreed to talk after years of letters and texts with T-Bird – Insights into Survivor Borneo's original alliances and Sue's “snake and rat” speech that rocked reality TV – Raw comparisons between old-school survival—sand fleas, rain, boredom, and bush medicine—versus Survivor 50's so-called “softball” era – How modern twists (idols, shortened seasons) impact the intensity and credibility of winning – Reflections on loyalty, trust, and what it really means to survive—on the island and beyond As Rob and T-Bird revisit Sue's legacy, they question whether today's players could endure old-school hardships or if strategic complexity now outweighs environmental grit. Can emotional honesty still change the game, or has the new era made it all about flash and fleeting power? Dive into this episode for Survivor storytelling that bridges generations, reveals hard truths, and keeps your torch burning for what's coming next. Listen now to see Survivor 50 through the eyes of legends—and decide for yourself if the game will ever be the same. Chapters: 0:00 T-Bird's Epic Sue Hawk Journey 2:47 Landing the Elusive Sue Hawk Interview 6:07 Borneo Origins: Sue's Survivor Backstory 14:25 Survivor Softballs: New Era Critique 19:17 Creating the Gilligan's Island Audition 24:56 The Wild Survivor Casting Process 32:59 Crafting the Legendary Final Speech 39:03 Growing Up Tough in Wisconsin 45:56 Adventures Hunting Bears in Russia 1:14:21 Losing Out on Survivor Endorsements 1:26:20 The Missed All-Girls Alliance Opportunity 1:35:38 From Horses to Trucking Life 1:45:09 Playing With Sue: Rob Reflects 1:55:04 Hero or Villain: Sue's Survivor Legacy 2:21:40 T-Bird's Toast to Sue Hawk Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!
Let's talk about Trump, renaming a ship, and dishonoring a WWII hero….
8.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump May Rename Carrier Honoring Black WWII Hero. Karmelo Anthony New Trial Fight. Karen Bass Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is locked in a competitive re-election race. She joins us live to discuss her campaign and the backlash she is facing over a donation-matching program. Karmelo Anthony's trial attorney testifies on the second day of the motion for a new trial. The defense says instructions given to the jury made it unfairly difficult to argue Anthony's self-defense claim. The racist Trump administration is attempting to erase Black history... again. This time with the U.S. Navy by considering renaming the USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier. There's only one guess what he wants the new name to be...the draft-dodging occupant of the Oval Office. We'll talk to Doris Miller's Great-Great-Grandniece about this proposal. A Black North Carolina woman gets detained for refusing to give over her Ring camera video to police. We'll show you what happened. We'll show you the body camera video of an Arkansas cop who is now on leave after pointing his weapon at the head of an unarmed black man. Black Star Network Partner: ChapterChapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Introduction to All Things NewIn this introduction to All Things New, we begin a new Christian Classics series drawn from the writings of Jessie Penn-Lewis and updated into modern English.Jessie Penn-Lewis wrote with a deep focus on the cross of Christ, the believer's union with Him, and the new life God brings through surrender and faith. This opening episode introduces the heart of the book and invites us to consider what it means to live in the reality of all that God has made new in Jesus Christ.As we begin this journey together, may our hearts be drawn nearer to the Lord and awakened to the life that is ours in Him.All Things New book is available on Amazon.Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viacheslav Starostin, used with gratitude.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.
Chapter 1 – The Cross “Before the World Was”In Chapter 1 of All Things New, Jessie Penn-Lewis begins at the deepest possible place: the cross in the eternal purpose of God. Long before Calvary, before the fall, and before the world itself, the Lamb was in the heart of God. This opening chapter invites us to see the cross not as an afterthought, but as the center of His redemptive plan—revealing a love, wisdom, and purpose that existed before time began. It is a rich and worshipful beginning that lifts our eyes to the greatness of Christ and reminds us that in Him, God is always doing immeasurably more.All Things New book is available on Amazon.Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viacheslav Starostin, used with gratitude.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.
In episode 2113, Jack and guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra are joined by co-host of Pod Yourself A Gun & Mad Yourself A Man, Vince Mancini, to discuss… Gwyneth Paltrow Allegedly Hosting “Off-The-Record” Sam Altman Dinner, GTA VI Incentive Being Used to Get Soldiers to Reenlist, Dirtbike Hero, Wait Turtles Is Birds? A Janky Cartoon About A Cow Is A Surprise Box Office Hit In China and more! Gwyneth Paltrow is rumored to be throwing a party for AI mogul Sam Altman. People don’t love the optics Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Has Embraced Tech for Years. Now She’s Hosting Sam Altman at Her Hamptons Home Gwyneth Paltrow allegedly set to throw dinner in honor of Sam Altman Gwyneth Paltrow Just Goopified Drone Warfare If Your Business Doesn’t Offer Workers a 401(k) Plan, Maybe Now Is the Time Anduril Partners with OpenAI to Advance U.S. Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Protect U.S. and Allied Forces Anduril eyes major Israeli defense deals, expanding partnership talks during CEO's visit From Goop to ‘Gwynocide’: why is Gwyneth Paltrow starring in a luxury Israeli real estate ad? Army unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI as reenlistment incentive Dirt bike rider leads police on erratic chase through Los Angeles County What, Exactly, Is a Turtle? Niu Lai full movie (Bootleg) ‘Bad in every aspect’: derided low-tech animation Niu Lai rivals blockbusters at Chinese box office Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit Chinese Animated Feature ‘Niu Lai’ Turns Online Mockery Into Big Box Office Bucks Low-Budget Animated Movie About A Cow Gets So Popular Theaters Are Using Ridiculous Hand-Drawn Posters Niu Lai (lit. Cow Come) was released without a press kit. Movie theaters in China have begun making their own posters. Director of ‘bizarre’ Chinese film Niu Lai says creators didn’t want to let precision get in way of story 'Niu Lai': Chinese Animated Movie Mocked Online Turns Into Box-Office Sensation How ‘disaster’ film Niu Lai became a hit in China—hand-drawn posters, $47 budget China’s Ugliest Movie Is a Gen Z Masterpiece China’s most ridiculed animation ‘Niu Lai’ is the resistance against AI slop that we need China Lands in Cannes With Robots, AI Films and a Very Clear Message 'Morbius' memes helped give the movie more buzz. But it bombed in theaters after re-release. LISTEN: Vibe (If I Back It Up) by Cookiee KawaiiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas sits down with Mookie Betts to discuss his 2025 World Series heroics, the addition of Tarik Skubal, Kyle Tucker's struggles, Shohei Ohtani's injury update & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hey Broomheads, #DEEEMP is back and the whole school is finding out about Degrassi Nudes. Meanwhile, Clare learns Drew is not the father, and Miles hits Dallas' car. Timestamps: [2:39] Intro [17:12] Episode Title [19:38] A Story [39:23] B Story [58:06] C Story [1:05:06] Wrap Up Find us online! Patreon: DEEEMP Email: everyepisodever@gmail.com Instagram: @DEEEMPodcast Facebook: DEEEM Podcast Facebook group: Dope Monkeys and Broomheads
The US-Iran conflict is at a dangerous standstill. President Donald Trump is threatening a sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran and countries that continue doing business with it. We examine whether Washington's “economic D-Day” can force a breakthrough, whether Iran's sanctions-evasion networks and international alliances will undermine the strategy and whether Trump is making empty threats that may weaken the position of the United States. Mo Kelly and Yasmin Khan will join us for a look at 'This Week in Politics.' Friday Fabulous Florida highlights our weirdest state. The Culture Blaster, Michael Snyder, will slide down his rainbow to share his thoughts on the latest movies and streaming options ahead of the weekend. Let's get this Friday started!
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With Bryan making his way back, Anderson and Avery review The End of Oak Street, The Rivals of Amziah King and Our Hero, Balthazar! Then the boys are joined by special guest Trevor White to discuss his experience as the producer of Tony! Bryan's GoFundMe Bryan's Update Amazon Click-fessions Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson's new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty's Antiques Baldywood Newsletter Featured Artist: Lovers & Poets The Film Vault on Twitch Buy Bryan's Book Shrinkage Here The Film Vaulters “Kubrick is Everywhere” Shirt CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @AndersonAndBryan Facebook.com/TheFilmVault Twitter: @TheFilmVault HAVE A CHAT WITH ANDY HERE ATTY & ANDY: DIRECTED BY A FOUR-YEAR-OLD Subscribe Atty and Andy's Youtube Channel Here THE COLD COCKLE SHORTS RULES OF REDUCTION MORMOAN THE CULT OF CARANO Please Give Groupers a Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Here Please Rate It on IMDB Here The Blu-ray, US The Blu-ray, International Groupers is now available on these platforms. On Amazon On Google Play On iTunes On Youtube On Tubi On Vudu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if eternal life isn't about how long we live—but about knowing God intimately?In episode 15 of "Jesus – Our Hero Husband", Duane Sheriff teaches that Jesus defined eternal life not by its duration, but by its relationship: "that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." The biblical word "know" is used throughout Scripture to describe the intimate union between a husband and wife. Just as Adam knew Eve and they became one flesh, believers are invited into a covenant relationship with Christ that goes far beyond religion and into genuine intimacy with God.Under the New Covenant, there is no mediator standing between our heavenly Husband and us. Even Jesus' invitation in Revelation 3:20 is a call for His own bride to open the door to deeper fellowship. As we draw near to Him through His Word, prayer, communion, meditation, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit, we grow in our knowledge of God.Discover how God's Word, prayer, communion, meditation, and other spiritual disciplines cultivate a deeper relationship with Christ, why drawing near to Him produces the fruit of the Holy Spirit, and how intimacy with our Hero Husband transforms every area of the Christian life.
Grace open's the show discussing the Florida primaries and a DSA candidate who was a big underdog whoops a liberal hero Alex Vindman. Then, with the Healey abortion bill begin signed, one of the Republican candidates say they would've signed it too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk went from Lakota warrior to Catholic catechist who brought over 400 people to baptism. Nicholas Black Elk lived through the Battle of Little Bighorn and the tragedy of Wounded Knee before being baptized Catholic in 1904. From then on, he rode across the Lakota lands of South Dakota as a catechist, teaching his own people about Baptism, the Eucharist, and Our Lady in words only he could speak. His cause for sainthood is now open with the Catholic Church. "He spent the first half of his life searching for truth. He spent the second half giving it away." ⭐Want to keep living Nicholas Black Elk's story after the episode ends? Grab our free Every Day's a Feast Day calendar and get every saint and every challenge delivered, so your family can follow along together: https://shop.catholicsprouts.com/pages/every-days-a-feast-day-follow-along
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Your site is down. It's 3am. Is it a bug, a bill, or a breach? You can't tell yet, and everyone is watching you find out. Matt Lea has spent fifteen years being the person companies call when an outage is costing them real money per hour, and his whole argument is that everything you'd want in that moment gets decided months earlier, on ordinary afternoons, when someone chose the convenient thing. We walk his top twelve dos and don'ts in AWS - infrastructure as code, IAM roles instead of access keys, private subnets, no wildcards, no public buckets - and I push on which of them actually matter if you're one person on a small VPS. Then we get to Cloud War Games, where Matt breaks things on purpose so your team's first real incident isn't their first incident. Let's get into it. Episode sponsors Sentry Error Monitoring, Code talkpython26 Talk Python Courses Talk Python Courses Links from the show Guest Matt Lea: linkedin.com Talk Python Certificates: training.talkpython.fm/certificates Schematical: schematical.com CloudWarGames.com: cloudwargames.com Zero to Hero on AWS Security: www.oreilly.com Repo: github.com Custom Wheel Offset: customwheeloffset.com 2012 TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon: techcrunch.com tech comics: schematical.com shhgit: github.com Zero Trust in 200ms: Implementing Identity-Per-Transaction: us.pycon.org Coolify: coolify.io returned to full GA Nov 2025: aws.amazon.com Signed URLs/cookies: docs.aws.amazon.com Cloudflare: www.cloudflare.com Bunny Shield: bunny.net Cloud War Games One: www.youtube.com Cloud War Games Two: www.youtube.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com YouTube: youtube.com KnocKnoc: knocknoc.io Watch this episode on YouTube: youtube.com Episode #559 deep-dive: talkpython.fm/559 Episode transcripts: talkpython.fm Theme Song: Developer Rap
What if the stories that have captivated humanity for thousands of years are actually teaching us how to navigate our own lives?In this special episode of Your World of Creativity, host Mark Stinson tries out a new podcast format: Creative Book Reviews — exploring influential books that have shaped the way creative people think, lead, and make an impact.For this review, Mark turns to one of the most influential books on storytelling: The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers.Even more unique, the book discussion is presented as an audio overview created with NotebookLM, offering listeners both timeless ideas and a firsthand experience of an emerging AI learning tool.In this episode, you'll discover:Why myths continue to shape our thinking in the modern worldJoseph Campbell's groundbreaking concept of The Hero's JourneyHow George Lucas used Campbell's work to build the story architecture of Star WarsWhy the most memorable stories share universal psychological patternsHow myths provide a framework for navigating change, uncertainty, and personal transformationWhy your own career, business, and creative life may be following a hero's journey right nowHow shared cultural stories influence leadership, innovation, and even the future of societyWhat today's AI tools can teach us about learning, research, and communicating complex ideasKey ideas exploredThe Hero's JourneyCampbell's timeless framework reveals that great stories—and great lives—follow recognizable stages:The Call to AdventureLeaving the Ordinary WorldTrials and TransformationReturning with New WisdomThe conversation explores how this pattern appears not only in mythology and literature, but in entrepreneurship, career transitions, creative work, and personal growth.Myth as a Framework for LivingRather than viewing myths as ancient stories disconnected from modern life, Campbell argues they help us:Make sense of uncertaintyFind purpose during difficult seasonsBuild resilienceBetter understand ourselves and our place in the worldStar Wars Through Campbell's LensThe episode examines how George Lucas intentionally built Luke Skywalker's journey around Campbell's research, demonstrating why audiences instinctively connect with stories rooted in universal human experience.Creativity, Storytelling & AIListeners also experience NotebookLM's conversational audio format — an example of how AI can help synthesize ideas, review books, and support lifelong learning while preserving the richness of great source material.Mentioned in this episodeThe Power of Myth — Joseph Campbell & Bill MoyersThe Hero with a Thousand Faces — Joseph CampbellThe Masks of God — Joseph CampbellStar Wars and the influence of Campbell's Hero's JourneyNotebookLM as an AI-powered research and audio learning platformA Note from MarkThis episode complements our interviews with creative professionals from around the world. Alongside conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, designers, musicians, scientists, and innovators, we'll occasionally explore books whose ideas continue to inspire creative thinking across disciplines.I'd love your feedback.Did you enjoy this AI-generated book review format? Should we continue reviewing influential books alongside our guest interviews?Let me know on LinkedIn or through the podcast website.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review Your World of Creativity. Every review helps more creative thinkers discover the show.Until next time…Keep reading. Keep learning. Keep asking better questions.And together, we'll keep Unlocking Your World of Creativity.