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The start of the new school year brings the usual set of challenges for students as they navigate new schedules, lesson plans and social dynamics. Those changes can also take a toll on a student’s mental health. A survey conducted in 2023 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found, for example, that 40% of high school students nationwide reported depressive symptoms - an increase of more than 10% since 2013. Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory in 2021 warning about worsening youth mental health, exacerbated by the pandemic and excessive use of social media.     The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health at University of Oregon is working to help address this crisis of youth mental health. Launched in 2022, the institute is pioneering the first program of its kind in the nation to educate and train a new class of healthcare workers: child behavioral health specialists. The 4-year program provides an alternative to the additional years and cost a student would typically have to spend in graduate school to become, for example, a school psychologist or social worker. Instead, the undergraduates in the program obtain 700 hours of applied training that starts their junior year with internships at Portland area schools, clinics and community organizations. While they can’t provide diagnoses or conduct psychological evaluations, the interns can help prevent and mitigate behavioral health challenges by teaching, for example, problem-solving strategies or coping skills kids can use during stressful situations.     Joining us for more details are Cody Ghion, an assistant clinical professor at UO’s Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health; Sophia Morgan, a UO senior and child behavioral health intern who is currently working at a high school in Portland for students in recovery from substance use; and Anne Libby, who is also a UO senior and child behavioral health intern currently working at a pediatric clinic in Hillsboro.  

Joshua Solowey | 09.28.25 | ethoschurch.org

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we want to remind all students and families to get to know your local and state resources. The value of all kids feeling safe in their schools and in their communities is one shared across the country. And no matter where the learning is taking place, creating safe and welcoming educational environments is a top priority in the Hillsboro School District.  In the state of Oregon, SafeOregon is an online platform that gives students, parents, staff, and community members a way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence. It's free for Oregon public and private schools PK-12. Tips can be sent via email to tip@safeoregon.com, by calling or texting 844-472-3367, using the free mobile app, or accessing the SafeOregon web portal. All tips go immediately to a tip line operator 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Tips are promptly analyzed and forwarded to designated personnel who can provide further assistance in resolving reported incidents.HSD also has a tip line on our mobile app. Download the free Hillsboro School District app from the App Store or Google Play and select the Tip Line icon to start a message. You can indicate which school the tip is related to and add images, if appropriate. Tips can be sent either anonymously or with contact information so a staff member can follow up with you. And there is a bias incident reporting form on our website that can be completed if it is believed a bias incident has occurred. Learn more on our website. Our featured activity is Ladd Acres Elementary School's Astro Apprenticeship program! Since the 2021-22 school year, Ladd Acres has been offering students the unique and enriching opportunity of participating in an apprenticeship program. The program has students apply for positions that interest them - such as student store managers, library assistants, assembly crew, event planners, etc. - and then interview before being assigned their role. The students hold their job for a semester, at which time they have the option of applying for a different position or keeping their current one. Students are “paid” for their work with student store dollars. “I had been thinking about how to best support my students with building the soft skills necessary to be successful both in the classroom and in the real world, as employees,” explains Principal Jennifer Robbins. “I wanted to find a way for them to start building those skills now, and that idea sparked what is now our Astro Apprenticeship program.” Read more about this program in an article Ms. Robbins wrote for the online platform Edutopia, which showcases innovative strategies for K-12 learning, on our website. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. Find out more on our website at: www.hsd.k12.or.us

Gentry Wigginton | 09.21.25 | ethoschurch.org

We are starting off the 2025-26 podcast season with an episode that explores the many ways we welcome people into HSD and launch the start of the year! Being a welcoming community is an important part of who we are as HSD employees. From the onboarding process with staff, inviting new students to our schools, and uniquely supporting the families of Hillsboro we strive to create a welcoming environment for all!Episode Host: Kona Lew-Williams, Human Resources OfficerFeatured staff:Katie ThomasPeggy MessengerSarah ColeHow do you help build a welcoming environment in your role?Share your questions and experiences here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HR High Five Podcast Feedback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This interview is with Nick and Dana Blizzard of Blizzard Wines. In this interview, Nick and Dana talk about their entry into the wine industry after working office jobs in the city and their next steps planting their vineyard.Nick and Dana met in high school, went to college together, and then moved from office life into the wine industry. Dana had joined an amateur winemaking club with the desire to make a physical product that she could share with people. Her parents already owned a vineyard, which she managed in exchange for the fruit. After going back to school through Chemeketa to learn more about winemaking, she and her husband started their winemaking operation in her parents' garage.Nick grew up in wine country, living across the street from the Ponzis. When Dana started to develop an interest in winemaking, he also expressed a desire to join the industry. He talks about discovering a love for the Carménère varietal and helping to source fruit from Eastern Washington. He also designed their tasting room and production space that now sits on Dana's family vineyard.Later in the interview, Nick and Dana talk about their newest project, Blizzard Ridge, and the planning that goes into planting a vineyard. They also share about the future of their sparkling wine program.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Blizzard Wines in Hillsboro on August 18, 2025.

At HSD, we know that attendance isn't just about being in school, it's about giving students the best chance to learn, grow, and feel connected. When students miss school, even a few days here and there, those absences can add up quickly and create barriers to academic success. Building strong attendance habits at the beginning of the year sets the tone and is a powerful predictor of success later on. That's why we're celebrating Attendance Awareness Month this September with the theme: Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow!, which reminds us that showing up every day prepares students for success in school and beyond.Families play the most important role in building strong attendance habits. Just as you monitor your child's grades, setting clear expectations for attendance and keeping track of absences helps ensure missed days don't turn into academic trouble. By partnering with schools and community resources, families can help address challenges that make getting to school difficult.You can help by…Making attendance a priority. Aim for your child to attend school every day, on time.Communicating with school staff. Let teachers or counselors know if you face barriers to getting your child to school.Tracking absences. Keep an eye on days missed so small gaps don't add up to big setbacks. AndPartnering with schools. Ask about your child's progress and how attendance connects to their learning.Additional information about how to support your student can be found on our HSD Attend Achieve webpage, Our featured event is the sponsorship of W.L. Henry Elementary School by Royal Moore Subaru through their annual Share the Love Event. This year's donation totaling $15,000 includes both supply kits and a $500 adoptaclassroom.org shopping allowance for every classroom teacher, which will allow staff to purchase materials tailored to their specific needs. “We are so very grateful for Royal Moore Subaru's continued support,” exclaims Principal Lisa AguilarFasel. “Between the gift boxes filled with supplies and the $500 for each teacher, we are able to support more art literacy aligned to content, hands-on experiences with manipulatives, items for reading and math centers, and social-emotional learning tools and incentives.” Many thanks to Royal Moore Subaru and all of the donors who support our students and schools! Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

Gentry Wigginton | 09.14.25 | ethoschurch.org

National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the period from September 15 to October 15, where we pay particular attention to the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans in the United States, and celebrate the group's rich heritage and diverse cultures. This timeframe encompasses the independence days of several Latin American countries: Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. It's also an ideal time for us to restate our commitment to providing safe and welcoming schools for all students, regardless of immigration or any other status. Students who identify as Hispanic or of Latino heritage comprise 41 percent of our population in HSD, which is the largest of any demographic group. We believe our multilingual community brings a tapestry of linguistic and cultural assets and are proud to serve these students through a variety of programs - some of which serve them specifically, others of which are accessible to students of all backgrounds. Our PK-12 Dual Language programs serve more than 3,500 students who learn in both Spanish and English, and expand their socio-cultural competence. We have a thriving Latino Parent Advisory Council at the district level, and several “paquitos” at the school level to help ensure our Spanish-speaking families can receive information and provide feedback in meaningful ways, and help our district and schools with events and programming that celebrates their cultures and customs. Our schools will be sharing relevant information with students about events, people, and customs connected to Hispanic and Latino Heritage over the course of the next several weeks. The City of Hillsboro and Centro Cultural are also hosting a wide range of events, including the El Grito Festival, Binational Health Fair, and more. And save the date of Thursday, October 2, for HSD's Hispanic Heritage event featuring activities, entertainment, food, and community.Our featured event was the kick-off to the 2025-26 school year, which officially began on Wednesday and Thursday, September 3 and 4. Students and staff alike were excited to get back to class and embark upon a new year of learning, growth, and memories in the making. Visit our website to see a gallery of photos.Having complete and accurate information about each student and family is critical to ensuring we are able to contact you in case of an emergency. Please login to your ParentVUE account and take a few moments to review and update your student's information by Tuesday, September 30. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana y Latina se conmemora del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, durante este tiempo nos tomamos un momento para reconocer las contribuciones de los hispanos y los latinoamericanos a los Estados Unidos, además de celebrar su vasta herencia y diversidad cultural. Este periodo incluye las fechas de independencia de varios países de latinoamérica, como Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, México y Nicaragua. También es un momento ideal para reafirmar nuestro compromiso de ofrecer escuelas seguras y acogedoras para todos los estudiantes, independientemente de su estatus migratorio o cualquier otro tipo de condición.Los estudiantes que se identifican como hispanos o de ascendencia latina conforman el 41 por ciento de nuestra población en HSD, lo que representa el grupo demográfico más numeroso.  Creemos fielmente que nuestra comunidad multilingüe aporta una riqueza lingüística y cultural, y nos enorgullece servir a estos estudiantes a través de una variedad de programas, algunos diseñados específicamente para ellos, y otros accesibles para los estudiantes de todos los orígenes. Nuestro Programa de Lenguaje Dual atiende a más de 3,500 estudiantes, desde preescolar hasta 12.º grado, quienes aprenden tanto en español como en inglés y desarrollan habilidades socioculturales.Contamos con un sólido Comité Consultivo de Padres Latinos a nivel de distrito y varios «paquitos» a nivel escolar que nos ayudan a asegurarnos de que nuestras familias hispanohablantes puedan recibir información y brindar su opinión de manera significativa, además de apoyar a nuestras escuelas y distrito en eventos y programas que celebran sus culturas y costumbres.Nuestras escuelas brindarán información importante a los estudiantes sobre los eventos, las personas y las costumbres relacionadas con la herencia hispana y latina en el transcurso de las próximas semanas. La Ciudad de Hillsboro y el Centro Cultural también están organizando una amplia variedad de eventos, incluyendo el Festival El Grito, la Feria Binacional de Salud y mucho más. Por último, reserve el jueves, 2 de octubre para participar en el evento de HSD de la Herencia Hispana que incluirá actividades, entretenimiento, comida y convivencia comunitaria.Nuestro evento destacado fue el inicio del año escolar 2025-26, que comenzó oficialmente el miércoles, 3 y jueves, 4 de septiembre. Tanto los estudiantes como los miembros del personal estaban emocionados de regresar a clases y comenzar un nuevo año de aprendizaje, desarrollo y creación de recuerdos. Por favor visite nuestro sitio web para ver la galería de fotos.  La publicación de Noticias de la Semana se elabora y se envía por correo electrónico a las familias y a los miembros del personal de HSD cada semana durante el año escolar. Por favor, agregue esta dirección de correo electrónico a su lista de «remitentes seguros» para asegurarse de recibir siempre la publicación más reciente. Además, por favor no deje de agregar a sus enlaces favoritos el sitio web de nuestro distrito (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) para mantenerse informado sobre lo que está sucediendo en nuestro distrito y en las escuelas.

Joshua Solowey | 09.07.25 | ethoschurch.org

Joshua Solowey | 08.31.25 | ethoschurch.org

Meals on Wheels People (MOWP) has closed its longtime downtown Portland Elm Court site after years of escalating safety concerns—including threats, drug activity, and fires—paired with major funding cuts following the loss of federal pandemic relief. Another site in Hillsboro has also been shuttered due to low usage.

Headlines: Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis. Interviews: Pastor Greg Allen, Bethany Bible Church; Rich Jones, Senior Pastor, Calvary Chapel Worship Center in Hillsboro, Oregon; Scott Gilchrist, Senior Pastor, SW Bible Church in Beaverton, Oregon, Bible teacher on Abide in the Word; Brian Thomas, PhD, Portland Area Creation Conference, Friday, Saturday October 17-18, SW Bible Church; Matt Stein, Union Gospel Mission, Grand Opening of new Life Change Center for Women and Children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gentry Wigginton | 08.24.25 | ethoschurch.org

Joshua Solowey | 08.17.25 | ethoschurch.org

Episode 2614 - Which countries pray the most? The power of prayer! Israel's public relation nightmare! Hillsboro schools pull an awful book? Why vitamin C is so essential! Great show today!

Joshua Solowey | 08.10.25 | ethoschurch.org

Gentry Wigginton | 08.03.25 | ethoschurch.org

The Airborne & Special Operations Museum is hosting a special event to commemorate the Liberty Tree located at the corner of Hay and Hillsboro streets in downtown Fayetteville. A historical marker unveiling, proclamations, and other activities will be part of the celebration.

Joshua Solowey | 07.20.25 | ethoschurch.org

Dalton Windsor was behind the microphone for this edition of the "Round-Up" program as Jim was away at Trail Ridge Camp in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. Dalton had plenty to bring to everyone's attention with the following stories taking the lead in the first half hour: Beloved Pastor John MacArthur passed away Monday at the age of 86. Dalton provided tribute message audio cuts from Charlie Kirk, Ben Shapiro, Todd Friel, Ray Comfort and Ken Ham on the ministry impact of Pastor MacArthur. The statewide death toll from the recent flooding in central Texas has risen to 135. President Trump said he's directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to release relevant Grand Jury testimony concerning anything related to Jeffrey Epstein. Billionaire Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone has had a complete turn-around regarding President Trump after first blasting the president and his sweeping tariffs. During a CNBC appearance, Langone said he was wrong in calling out the president back in April. Other stories dealt with Joe Biden's health and Secret Service security failures during the Donald Trump, Butler, Pennsylvania, rally. Listeners wrapped up the broadcast with their questions and comments.

Dalton Windsor was behind the microphone for this edition of the "Round-Up" program as Jim was away at Trail Ridge Camp in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. Dalton had plenty to bring to everyone's attention with the following stories taking the lead in the first half hour: Beloved Pastor John MacArthur passed away Monday at the age of 86. Dalton provided tribute message audio cuts from Charlie Kirk, Ben Shapiro, Todd Friel, Ray Comfort and Ken Ham on the ministry impact of Pastor MacArthur. The statewide death toll from the recent flooding in central Texas has risen to 135. President Trump said he's directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to release relevant Grand Jury testimony concerning anything related to Jeffrey Epstein. Billionaire Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone has had a complete turn-around regarding President Trump after first blasting the president and his sweeping tariffs. During a CNBC appearance, Langone said he was wrong in calling out the president back in April. Other stories dealt with Joe Biden's health and Secret Service security failures during the Donald Trump, Butler, Pennsylvania, rally. Listeners wrapped up the broadcast with their questions and comments.

Matt Jackson is a Hillsboro High School graduate (go Burros) where he lettered in both track and football. After graduating from Hillsboro, Jackson committed to play football at Eastern Kentucky over several other FCS offers. While at EKU he was a candidate for the Buck Buchanan Award for best FCS defensive player and was the winner of Phil Steele's ASUN Conference Defensive Player of the Year Award. In his final year, 2022, he led Eastern Kentucky in tackles on his way to being named all-conference and a third-team All-American. After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Jackson was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. He was one of five undrafted rookies to make the team's final roster.Jackson was an active member on the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad last year. FSP Help us welcome, Matt Jackson.Check out Episode #572 as @JaiHov , @JEasley84 , @Lock_Tha_Great and @FSP_Wezzy as we conduct our interview with NFL Safety Matt Jackson. #FSPSTYLE.**Full Sport Press Episode #572 Breakdown**00:00-Intro12:00- Weezy's Yellow Box of Cereal Award: Malik Beasley14:40- 1st Half Intro15:30- Nikola Jokic won't sign an extension this year. Big Deal?19:50- Knicks Hire Mike Brown. Big Deal?24:15- NBA Rookie Extensions. Is This The End For The Thunder?29:20- HALFTIME- ICYMI:Lebron James Has A Richard Mille31:30- 2nd Half: Matt Jackson Interview

This interview is with Julia Lok Yung Sliker of Cho Wines and Corazón Wine Bar & Kitchen. In this interview, Julia talks about how she discovered wine and eventually found herself working in the industry. Julia shares about growing up in Hong Kong and how she was first introduced to wine while at a food and wine festival in Hong Kong. She dives into her immediate passion regarding Ice Wine and how her passion led her to taste around Oregon when she came to the States for college. Later in the interview, Julia talks about transitioning from working at Oregon State University to working at Corazón and Cho Wines. She also shares her hopes of continuing to learn about wine and working towards becoming a certified sommelier.  This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt on June 25, 2025 at Cho Wines in Hillsboro.

Gentry Wigginton | 07.13.25 | ethoschurch.org

Brook Ward is joined by Giulio Caravatta to tee up the BC Lions upcoming game against the Elks plus hear from Vancouver Canadians' Tyler Zickel to give us a preview of their series in Hillsboro and his assessment of their season so far!   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Gentry Wigginton | 07.06.25 | ethoschurch.org

It's Tuesday, July 1, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Adam McManus Chinese Communists give pastors 3 years in jail for leading church Three pastors from Linfen Covenant Home Church in Shanxi, China have been sentenced to 2-4 years of prison time for various charges related to their leading an unregistered church in the communist country. The church issued a statement, announcing that “We honor the service of Li Jie, Han Xiaodong, and Wang Qiang who suffered for righteousness, and we are willing to bear the cross with the Lord. We receive this verdict with a grateful and obedient heart.” Jesus offers this encouragement in Revelation 2:10 -- “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Brazilian homeschool mother facing $20,000 of fines Today, a Brazilian court will hear a case of a mom prosecuted for homeschooling her son.   Regiane Cichelero is facing fines of $20,000 and threats of losing custody of her child, for choosing home education on religious grounds.  Alliance Defending Freedom International has taken up the case.  Her legal counsel, Julio Pohl, pointed out that “No parent should fear state punishment for choosing to homeschool their child. Regiane made a lawful and conscientious decision to teach her son at home. We are hopeful that the court will affirm her rights and take an important step toward protecting parental rights in Brazil.”   Regiane continues to homeschool despite the risks involved. Pray for this case, which may serve as a precedent for the other 70,000 homeschooled children in Brazil.   Victory of Christian Colorado camp over transgender agenda Also, Alliance Defending Freedom has announced a favorable settlement for the Idrahaje Christian Camp in Bailey, Colorado. The camp was under threat of losing its license for refusing to submit to state requirements regarding the transgendering of bathrooms and living quarters. The name of the camp is taken from the phrase “I'd rather have Jesus more than anything!”  They use the first two letters of the first four words. The State of Colorado agreed not to take any enforcement action against Camp IdRaHaJe for violation of the gender identity requirements. The state has also clarified in a memo on its website that “churches, synagogues, mosques, or any other place that is principally used for religious purposes” are exempt from the transgendering requirements. Syria's own government helped massacre 1,500 Alawites Reuters has reported on its investigation of the Syrian massacre of 1,500 Alawites in March of this year. The perpetrators included units belonging to the new government based in Damascus. Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa of the Free Syrian Army and Al-Qaeda took over Syria in January of this year. The new government has also instituted a constitution stating that  “The religion of the President of the Republic is Islam. … Islamic jurisprudence is the principal source of legislation.” This constitutes a step up in Islamic rule over Syria. According to Open Doors, Syria is the 18th most dangerous country worldwide for Christians. Iraq allows Muslim men to “marry” 9-year-old girls The new Iraqi government is also following Islamic Sharia law closely. Earlier this year, Iraq's parliament voted to give Islamic courts more control in family law, and permit child marriages for girls as young as nine years of age.  Supreme Court allows parents to opt kids out & requires porn sites to verify age Here in America, the U.S. Supreme Court is allowing parents opt-out rights for their elementary-aged children from having to participate in homosexual-themed lessons. That comes by a vote of 6 to 3. Writing for the majority, Justice Samuel Alito emphasized that “What the parents seek here is not the right to micromanage the public school curriculum, but rather to have their children opt out of a particular educational requirement that burdens their well-established right ‘to direct ‘the religious upbringing' of their children'” under  the free exercise clause of the First Amendment.  Another 6-3 ruling, the High Court has also upheld a Texas Law requiring pornographic websites to verify users are over 18 years of age.  Only adults will be allowed into these sinful activities. Writing for the majority, Justice Clarence Thomas concluded, ”The power to require age verification is within a State's authority to prevent children from accessing sexually explicit content.” But, in Matthew 5:27-28, Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.'  But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” U.S. government buying its own bonds The U.S. government is buying back its own bonds. Barchart reports the largest buyback in history occurred earlier this month.  Under the direction of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the department bought $10 billion of its own bonds.  Federal Reserve on the ropes The Federal Reserve issued $150 billion of bonds in May, but only managed to sell half of them.   Also, the Fed has recorded its first two-year-in-a-row financial loss, totaling $192 billion in 2023 and 2024. This is the first time this has occurred in the Fed's 110-year history. Year to date,  the federal deficit  stands at $1.37 billion as of the end of May. That's 14% higher than last year at this time.  Dad jumps into ocean off Disney Cruise ship to save daughter Here's a story demonstrating a remarkable act of courage and love on the part of a dad. A young child fell off the fourth deck of a Disney cruiseliner on Sunday.   Her father took immediate action, dove in after her. . . and held her while treading water, until a rescue boat pulled them out of the ocean waters. An eyewitness explained what happened to WPLG News. EYEWITNESS: “They were playing shuffleboard that was on the fourth floor. The parents were playing, and then the little girl was climbing up on the railing and flew off.” One passenger said,  “The ship was moving quickly, so quickly, it's crazy how quickly the people became tiny dots in the sea, and then you lost sight of them.” Another passenger said, “I saw the mother crying and but when they rescued them, I think that's when the tears really started flowing.  I prayed to God to save them, and He did!” The Disney Dream was heading back from the Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale when the incident occurred. Worldview teens share their hearts 15-year-old Titus Beran in Omaha, Nebraska wrote me at Adam@TheWorldview.com. He said, “I love the verses included in the newscast! They really help me focus back on God's Word and bring every area of life, even politics and news, into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” And 16-year-old Leah Smith in Franklin, Kentucky wrote, “I have been subscribed to The Worldview in 5 Minutes for a little over a year. I don't watch the news on a regular basis, but have been continually blessed by the ministry of this website. It is so irregular to have such a concise, non-secular newscast that makes me aware of political news, needs of persecuted Christians, and even basic information that keeps me up to date on what is going on. “When I read your newscast transcript,  I am not only encouraged by stories of fellow believers, but I am also moved to pray for the issues in our world. God is truly using your Christian newscast to reach people with the truth. It has been a blessing in my life!” What Troy's three boys enjoy about The Worldview Troy in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas talked to his three sons -- Sovereign, age 12, Shalom, age 10, and Apollos, age 7 -- about The Worldview. They said, “I like to start my morning at breakfast listening to it.” “I like how I get to hear about people around the world who need Jesus.”  And “I like that I can hear the news which is filtered through a Biblical lens.” Troy added, “We praise the Lord for all of you and your diligent service to the Lord. It is so exciting to hear about donors from all over the world who are united to us in Christ. What an encouraging example to our younger generation. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” 42 Worldview listeners gave $12,534.95 to fund our annual budget And finally, toward our $123,500 goal by yesterday, June 30, to fully fund The Worldview's annual budget for our 6-member team, 42 listeners stepped up to the plate. Our thanks to Sovereign, age 12, Shalom, age 10, and Apollos, age 7, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas who gave $4.50, Mamie in Tulsa, Oklahoma who gave $10 as well as Esther in Bolivar, Missouri, Henry in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Holly in San Antonio, Texas, Carol in Kingston, New York, Amy in Ennis, Texas, and Jensen, age 9, in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada – each of whom gave $25. We appreciate Mark in Goodyear, Arizona who gave $30, Kayden, age 16, in Gepp, Arkansas who gave $40 as well as Kolt, age 13, in Gepp, Arkansas, Isaiah in Fruita, Colorado, Alexander in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Phillip in Alliance, Ohio, Sarah in Rolla, Missouri, and Constance in Los Alamos, California – each of whom gave $50. We are grateful to God for Joe and Sheryl in Westmoreland, Tennessee who gave $60, Michael in Torrance, California and Marty and Christa in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada – both of whom gave $75, as well as Craig in Moriarty, New Mexico, Gay in Victoria, Texas, George in Edinburgh, Indiana, Debbie in Wildwood, Missouri, Gregory in Lodi, California, Duane in Moriarty, New Mexico, Marcia in Holland, Michigan, and an anonymous donor in Atlanta, Georgia – each of whom gave $100. We were touched by the generosity of Rusty in Marshall, Illinois and Josiah in Hillsboro, Kansas – both of whom gave $200, Frances in Beacon, New York who gave $240.45, Wes in Eden Prairie, Minnesota  and LuShun in Newport News, Virginia – both of whom gave $250, Kirtis in Gepp, Arkansas who gave $300, as well as Ed in Wellsburg, Iowo and Michele in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada – both of whom pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300 each. And we were moved by the sacrifice of Danielle in Brighton, Colorado who gave $450, Brad and Judy in West Chicago, Illinois who gave $500, Troy in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, John in Auburn, Washington who gave $1,000, Max in Macon, Georgia  who gave $1,200, an anonymous donor from Louisiana who gave $1,200, and Jeanne in Columbia, South Carolina who gave $4,000. Those 42 Worldview listeners gave a total of $12,534.95 Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please.  (Drum roll sound effect) $125,494.50!  (People clapping and cheering sound effect)   That means we exceeded our $123,500 goal to fund the 6-member Worldview newscast team by $1,994.50! On behalf of the entire Worldview newscast team -- including Kevin Swanson and Jonathan Clark who write the newscast transcript alongside myself, Emily Munday who helps research stories, Rebakah Swanson and Kayla White who add the music, select the image, and upload the audio to multiple platforms – thank you for sharing your treasure to ensure that we can deliver accurate news from a Biblical perspective for another fiscal year. 1 John 3:18 says, “Let us not love in word or talk, but in deed and in truth.”  Those of you who were prompted by the Lord to give financially and to pray for this ministry, you showed your love in your deeds. For that, we humbly thank you.  And I assure you, we'll be vigilant stewards of every hard-earned penny which you've entrusted to us. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, July 1st, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Joshua Solowey | 06.29.25 | ethoschurch.org

Collateral Damage totally gets it together and is absolutely ready to run for student government and certainly will not let evil ninjas take over.  Featured Music: "White Trash" by Hillsboro and "Radio" by Pen Pal Aloha Dungeon Punks is recorded and produced by Kirk Hamilton. Super U is played using Masks: A New Generation. ——— Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/dungeonpunks Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on Bluesky @dungeonpunks.bsky.social, Instagram/Threads @DungeonPunks or subscribe on YouTube Come hang out on our Discord channel! Find the Songs From Bands We Like on our Spotify and YouTube Music playlists. ——— SEASON 3 CAST: Stu Popp as The GM aka Everyone's Podcast Dad™ Fil Cieplak as Jason Evans aka Thrasher Leigh Eldridge as Artemis Archer aka The Bandit Mel Shim as Barbara “Babe” Lacey aka Terra Firma Taylor Ramone as Jackie Hyde aka Hyde AND Kirk Hamilton as Kevin Dance aka Cadence

Gentry Wigginton | 06.22.25 | ethoschurch.org

We're putting the band back together. Jesse Friedman from Snakes Territory joins Derek and Damon for the first time in a long time to preview the Father's Day series between the Diamondbacks and the Padres. Can Ketel Marte continue his dominance of the Friars? And is this series a MUST WIN for the D-backs? We also discuss Damon's Frosty Takes about Jordan Lawlar, more Randy Johnson accomplishments on Throwback Thursday, and we take a trip to Hillsboro to catch up with out 1st round picks on this week's edition of Snake Farm.An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ALLCITY — including us here at PHNX — is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for an exciting three-year partnership. To learn more, visit https://www.bbbs.org/allcity/APS:  Find instant rebates, discounts and special offers on smart thermostats, energy-efficient appliances and more at https://marketplace.aps.com/default/heating-cooling/smart-thermostatsChicken N' Pickle: Family friendly fun awaits! Visit chickennpickle.com to plan your visit today!bet365: https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-us/app-hero-banner-1?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=usapp&utm_medium=affiliate&affiliate=365_03485317 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order!Vme: Download the Vme app and play today using code PHNX! Available on the App Store and Google Play. Vme – Anyone. Anything. Anytime. https://getvme.com/?vmereferral=PHNXGametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: PHNX for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/phnxCarol Royse Team: To buy/sell your home, call Carol Royse at 480-776-5231 or visit carolroyseteam.comAll Pro Shade Concepts: Call 623-204-1476 or visit https://allproshadeconcepts.com/ now to schedule your free estimate!When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. 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, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.#dbacks #diamondbacks #arizonadiamondbacks #mlb #zacgallen #corbincarroll #ketelmarte #mlbtheshow #mlbtraderumors #tradedeadline #traderumors

El año escolar 2024-25 está llegando a su fin, lo que nos trae las últimas lecciones escolares, días de diversión al aire libre, firmas de anuarios y la tan esperada llegada del receso de verano.El cuidado de niños y las actividades después del horario escolar pudieran estar limitadas esta semana. Por favor, consulte con la escuela de su estudiante para obtener información específica. El último día de clases para los estudiantes es el jueves, 12 de junio. Este será un día de salida temprana, lo que significa que los estudiantes saldrán de la escuela tres horas antes del horario normal. El almuerzo estará disponible en todos los planteles antes de la hora de salida.Hay una variedad de campamentos y actividades disponibles para los estudiantes este verano, incluyendo el programa gratuito de almuerzo y actividades Outpost de la Ciudad de Hillsboro en los parques Shute y Shadywood. El programa Outpost funciona de lunes a jueves del 24 de junio al 15 de agosto de 10:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. Los niños de 1 a 18 años pueden recibir una comida gratuita y disfrutar de burbujas gigantes, miércoles de agua, juegos al aire libre, manualidades y mucho más.Además, las comidas gratuitas estarán disponibles de lunes a jueves en el parque natural Orenco Woods, el parque de patinaje Reedville Creek, el parque Turner Creek, el parque Walnut Street y en la Escuela Primaria Witch Hazel del 23 de junio al 14 de agosto.¿Desea mantener o mejorar sus destrezas de lectura? ¡Entonces aproveche el Programa Gratuito de Lectura de Verano de la Biblioteca Pública de Hillsboro! Obtenga más información e inscríbase directamente en la biblioteca o en uno de los eventos de la biblioteca móvil (Library on the Loose).Para otras actividades de verano, por favor consulte la guía de actividades y el calendario de eventos en el sitio web de la Ciudad de Hillsboro, así como el calendario, los folletos aprobados y las oportunidades para los estudiantes en la página web de HSD.¡Esperamos que todos tengan un verano divertido, relajante y saludable! Estaremos en contacto nuevamente con ustedes en otoño.Nuestro evento destacado son las graduaciones de las escuelas preparatorias, las cuales se celebraron la semana pasada ¡y fueron increíbles! Por favor, visite la página graduación en nuestro sitio web para ver las fotos y los videos de las ceremonias, y acompáñenos para desearle a la Clase de 2025 todo lo mejor en sus futuros proyectos. Las fotos y los videos se publicarán a medida que sean procesados, esperamos que todo el material esté disponible a más tardar el viernes, 13 de junio. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de ustedes! ¡Esta es nuestra última edición de Noticias de la Semana del año escolar 2024-25! Regresaremos con nuestra primera edición del año escolar 2025-26 el lunes, 25 de agosto. Tenga la seguridad de que estaremos trabajando durante el verano y lo mantendremos informado de todas las cosas grandiosas que suceden en HSD a través de nuestro sitio web y las redes sociales.La publicación de Noticias de la Semana se elabora y se envía por correo electrónico a las familias y a los miembros del personal de HSD cada semana durante el año escolar. Por favor, agregue esta dirección de correo electrónico a su lista de «remitentes seguros» para asegurarse de recibir siempre la publicación más reciente. Además, por favor no deje de agregar a sus enlaces favoritos el sitio web de nuestro distrito (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hsd.k12.or.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) para mantenerse informado sobre lo que está sucediendo en nuestro distrito y en las escuelas.

Joshua Solowey | 06.08.25 | ethoschurch.org

WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Monday, June 2. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

Joshua Solowey | 06.01.25 | ethoschurch.org

Leah Hewson is an abstract artist who works in layers of complex patterns, in vibrant neon colours. She studied in Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design. She has exhibited extensively, including solo exhibitions in the RHA and Hillsboro. Fine Art. She has had residencies in New York, LA Berlin and Dublin. She has won several awards, including the whites award for painting in the RHA. Her work is in many public collection and has also been auctioned at Sotheby'sIn this episode of The Warrior Artist Podcast, Leah chats to host Éadaoin Glynn about :Interning with Sean Scully in New York moved her directly into abstractionCollaborations enable to give up control and access creativityWhy she enjoys working in a variety of mediumsHer intuitive painting process and painting in the 'flow state'Avoiding the comfort zone and challenging herselfHer advice for artists Commercial commissions and being outside the gallery systemHaving a painting auctioned at Sothebys LondonMural paintingHaving an authentic voice and the importance of discipline.Read the blog Follow Leah Hewson on InstagramFollow Éadaoin Glynn on InstagramSupport the Warrior Artist on PatreonPodcast Edited by Bren Russell of Podland

Gentry Wigginton | 05.25.25 | ethoschurch.org

The Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer Act has passed the Missouri legislature. It aims to make it easier for community college students to transfer credits to public universities. KMOX's Stuart McMillian spoke with, Dr. Dena McCaffrey, the President of Jefferson College in Hillsboro.

Gentry Wigginton | 05.18.25 | ethoschurch.org

Gentry Wigginton | 05.11.25 | ethoschurch.org

Traditions have to start somewhere. I was present at the birth of a new tradition for a bunch of fellow Okies living in Kansas involving a favorite food from our home state. A few things had to fall into place before the tradition was born - like the invention of the Frito and for the daytime high temperature not to exceed a certain limit!   SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTIST! SUPPORT INDEPENDENT VOICES! Episode archive, news and more! Check out all we have to offer at withinpodcast.com! Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm  Our wonderful sponsors! It's important, now more than ever, to support folks like us! jandjpoolsafety@gmail.com katchakid.com Katchakid has a 100% safety rating and have maintained that for over 50 years. That's a lot of safety and plenty of peace of mind when it comes to your pool and your family. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Martin Mountain Coffee: Small Batch Roaster for an Artisan Cup of Coffee! Check out Martin Mountain Coffee's signature Within The Realm Blend "Story Teller's Roast!" We won't be mad if you try the other great blends and roasts! Better yet, try a sample pack! It's better on the Mountain! Contact Us! Facebook: @withintherealm1 Instagram: within_the_realm contact@withinpodcast.com Now on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/sfg64.bsky.social   Within The Realm is a fiercly Independent podcast written and produced by Steve Garrett for the enjoyment of the curious soul. WTR intro: Sweat Shirt (S. Garrett) WTR outro: Baby Boy (S. Garrett) Available for speaking engagements! Check out the website for details. withinpodcast.com Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm  And as always, Thanks for listening!

Joshua Solowey | 05.04.25 | ethoschurch.org

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The Rich Dickman Show Episode 297 - Tornado Drill Position with hosts Rem, Cody, Ray, and Randy Opening Banter Recap: The episode begins with the hosts returning, with Rem noting that they are "back at it". Rem explains that he finally figured out a camera or account issue from a couple of years ago, realizing his wife had created a new account that bypassed security, making the old one look like a fresh reinstall. He wiped the new account, reverted to the old one, and his stuff, including old backgrounds from about two years ago, reappeared. This brought back some "blast from the past" backgrounds. They confirm the episode number is 297, correcting Randy who thought it was 296. Randy is asked to create a Brady Bunch screen using illustrations or real photos, including one of Ray. Ray mentions he can text a picture he took in front of a gas pump where the average price was $5.90 a gallon, which prompts comments on high gas prices (Rem filled up for $2.79 and was annoyed, Ray was around $2.93) and the general expense of things where Ray is located. Ray then mentions his recent weight loss. Randy asks what Ray's weight was last week, and Ray gives a number (396.8). Cody and Ray guess Ray's current weight before Ray reveals it is 393.4. Cody wins the guess. Ray clarifies he started at 436 pounds, tracking it in the show notes, indicating a loss of 21.8 pounds just on the show. This prompts praise from the others, calling it "good" and "a month's worth of work". Ray mentions building a fence so his dogs can go out without needing to be walked. They briefly discuss protecting wells from zombies like in The Walking Dead. Ohio is described as "weird" and Ray's backyard video is mentioned as everything imagined for Ohio – flat, surprisingly lacking trees initially, although Ray clarifies he has trees, and his side yard is 65 feet long by 25 feet wide with a zipline. Cody mentions his acre is half dead grass, ants, and dirt. Ray notes that living on a hill sucks. Rem talks about growing up on three acres and how fun it was as a kid, not needing to be manicured. Rem mentions dealing with his "little one" digging holes and making mud for monster trucks in his yard and getting annoyed by ants. Cody mentions chilling post-Easter with leftovers and discount candy, referring to the period as the "holy refraction". There's discussion about the Pope dying, mentioning it happened on 4/20 or 4/21, his age (88), and nationality (Argentina). They list the last four Popes they've lived through: John Paul I, John Paul II, Benedict, and Pope Francis. Ray questions why anyone not Catholic would care who the Pope is. Rem argues everyone should care who the "Holy Father" is. They discuss Catholic practices like infallibility, celibacy, and the public recognition of the Pope compared to leaders of other religions. Cody recounts being asked to be godparents for his brother-in-law's child and being told they had to be married in a Catholic church, highlighting what he sees as Catholicism focusing on the "wrong things" and being too "ceremonial" rather than practical. Rem agrees it's all ceremony. Despite critiques of the ceremony, they acknowledge that if Catholics believe Christ died and was resurrected, they can still get to heaven, and that religion in general, like the Ten Commandments, provides a good way of living. The "best atheist on the show" (Rem) states that the lack of religion in society is a big problem because people need it. They critique the commandment "Shall not take the Lord's name in vain," arguing the Constitution supersedes the Ten Commandments. They discuss Cody's religious background in Alabama, describing it as "white people Baptist type stuff". Cody mentions being baptized "like 30 times" by different denominations. He ranks his top three baptism experiences: Nazarene (clinical) is number three, Episcopalian (female officiant) is number two, and Baptist (party, dunked in a creek, held under) is number one. They discuss sourdough starter and Ray's wife's breast milk used for practical purposes like treating pink eye. Ray describes his first experience with a bidet in a fancy restaurant restroom, being scared by the air dry function. They argue about the necessity of bidets vs. manual cleaning in the shower. Rem's Steve's Lava Chicken t-shirt design being rejected by Amazon merch is mentioned. They mention starting a band called Bubblegut and the Poops. The podcast is noted for surpassing the episode count of wrestling shows Dynamite and Nitro. We did the following segments: Thinking with your Dickman This segment features the hosts answering listener questions. Question 1 (from Joanna, treated as John/Joe): "Do I poop too much? I use the restroom an average of three times a day. My boyfriend says a woman shall need to poop once per day, but I'm not convinced. Is there any science to back up this claim? Are there any methods or devices you would recommend to measure my poop volume?". Cody, who has IBS and is a "two time a day type of pooper," validates that pooping multiple times a day is possible. Ray notes his toilet time is typically at least 30 minutes. They recommend getting a bidet for cleanliness, especially with frequent use, but caution against high water pressure to avoid hemorrhoids. They also recommend a seat cushion (like a donut) for long drives. Question 2 (from James, a recently retired actor): "I am a recently retired actor looking for things to do. I am famously starred in a long time running television show... I would like to find some activities that would allow some privacy... suggest some in Denvers.". Cody suggests mini golf and bumper boats as fun activities that might be less conducive to mobs. Rem suggests creating a profile on Fet Life and attending meetups, arguing that people in that lifestyle community are likely to keep secrets to protect themselves. Ray jokingly suggests starting an island. Question 3 (anonymous): "I hate chunky spaghetti sauce. Can you please tell me the best red sauce for pasta that isn't lumpy? Preferably, this advice would come from a true Italian.". Ray, claiming to be the most Italian, suggests Tutori tomato sauce, particularly the canned version, describing it as just sauce, not lumpy. He notes that while it's good as is for the "American people," you can spice it up with garlic, onions, and oregano. Rem talks about making sauce from scratch but acknowledges it's hard to beat store-bought like Prego or Ragu. Cody shares a story of making meatballs and sauce for multiple families using Target brand sauce and pasta, adding baked Italian spicy sausage and basil, and being asked for his "recipe" later. They joke that Americans are easy to please with Italian food. Question 4 (from John): "I want to play hookie from school for a day and need a legitimate excuse. Do you have any ways of getting out of school, but in a way that I can't get caught?". Suggestions include hacking the school's mainframe and changing attendance, getting a contagious illness like mono or pink eye (noting pink eye isn't that bad and a remote doctor's note is easy to get now). An interesting suggestion from Cody is to use microwave beeps to fake an EKG sound during a call. Another suggestion is to get surgery, like for a lazy eye, which could provide extended time off. Cody Reads Copy about Verilife Dispensary in Hillsboro, OH: Cody reads a descriptive piece about a dispensary called Verilife in Hillsboro, Ohio, located between cornfields and Dairy Queens. The copy highlights the "chill energy" and "tactical command" of an employee named Emily, who handles a chaos-inducing attempted robbery ("Tiger King's backup dancer" trying to "jack the stash") by leading the staff in a defensive maneuver before calmly ringing up the customer. The copy concludes that at Verilife, you get "weed," a "story," a "community," and "Emily," and encourages listeners to visit and mention Randy. Dick of the Week: Four nominees are presented for the "Dick of the Week" title. Nominee 1: A 31-year-old woman arrested in Floren Park, New Jersey on April 6, 2025, for DUI and refusing a breath test after driving the wrong way on a turnpike and other roads during a rainstorm. Dash cam footage showed erratic driving, running safety zones and a red light. She showed signs of intoxication, failed field sobriety tests, and had a concealed alcoholic beverage. She faces multiple charges including DUI refusal, reckless driving, careless driving, and lane violations. Nominee 2: A 47-year-old former Hillsboro County, Florida Sheriff's Office deputy and current county schools employee, Brandon Scott Parker, charged after a road rage incident on April 6, 2025, where he allegedly threw a bottle at a driver who honked at him, causing injury (contusion and abrasion). He was charged with the felony of throwing a deadly missile into an occupied conveyance. Nominee 3: A motorcyclist with a passenger involved in a road rage incident in El Cajon, California on April 7, 2025, who fired a gun at a truck. The truck driver was unharmed but found a bullet hole. The suspects fled on the motorcycle, which was found to be stolen, and were later found hiding in a drainage tunnel. Nominee 4: A 24-year-old man from Wisconsin who stole a bag of food from the kitchen of a McDonald's in Elmhurst, Illinois on April 7, 2025, and resisted arrest. Voting results in a tie between the Wrongway DUI driver (Nominee 1), supported by Randy and Rem for violating fundamental societal rules, and the Road rage bottle thrower (Nominee 2), with Cody voting against it specifically because the person was a former cop. Given the tie and the mention of Hillsboro in two different stories (Ohio and Florida), they declare the "Dick of the Week" is the "simulation". Dickman Dilemma: Three hypothetical dilemmas are discussed. Dilemma 1 (from Senson): Choose between having sex with a woman you find ugly once a week for $5,000 a week, or having the hottest woman you can think of peg you for $6,000 a week. Cody chooses the $5,000 option, reasoning he can turn the lights off and find enjoyment. Ray and Rem both choose the $6,000 option, seemingly unbothered by the act of pegging and appreciating the extra money. Dilemma 2: Hire a zombie chef who cooks Michelin star meals, but there's a 0.5% chance he eats your brains for each dish. Do you hire him?. Cody and Rem immediately decline, citing the disgusting nature of zombies and the unacceptable risk of death for a meal, regardless of quality. Ray compares the odds to other risky activities, noting he wouldn't risk his life for a meal but might for a large sum of money, and discusses the illusion of control people feel in everyday risks like driving. Dilemma 3: You get 2 million for a tattoo that forces you to blurt out the truth 10 minutes daily. Do you ink it?. The discussion centers on whether the 10 minutes are predictable and if the person can control what truths are revealed. Rem and Cody both agree they would take the tattoo for $2 million, particularly if the truth-telling was controllable or if it was like the movie Liar Liar, or simply because they believe in honesty and feel they don't have secrets bad enough to lose $2 million over. They consider doing it after retiring or getting divorced to minimize potential negative consequences. What Would Jesus Draw - Jesus at Wrestlemania 41 - Winner Ray: The hosts generate AI images based on the theme "Jesus Christ at Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas". Randy's prompt: Jesus Christ of Nazareth fighting the old Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match on top of the cage. Cody's prompt: Jesus Christ of Nazareth powerbomb Mussolini through the Spanish broadcast desk. Rem's prompt: Jesus Christ of Nazareth hosting Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas, yelling at a hostile crowd of internet nerds telling them they're ruining the show with a dialogue bubble saying "You're ruining wrestling for everybody". Ray's prompt: Jesus Christ of Nazareth at Wrestlemania being submitted by Bret Hart's sharpshooter. Ray clarifies the spelling of Hart and that sharpshooter is a submission hold. During judging, Ray's prompt generated an image of Jesus Christ versus Bret Hart (spelled correctly by the AI), showing Jesus in agony, in robes, with the crown of thorns, being put into a submission hold (though not an exact sharpshooter). This image was seen as capturing the spirit and specific details of the prompt very well. Cody's image showed Jesus powerbombing someone who looked like "young Mussolini". Randy's image showed Jesus fighting someone resembling the Undertaker but missing key prompt elements like being on top of the cage. Rem's image showed Jesus yelling at nerds with bad hands and text issues. Ray's image of Jesus vs. Bret Hart was chosen as the winner, with Ray crediting the use of ChatGPT. The episode concludes with hosts mentioning making the Jesus art available on their website, whatwouldjesusdraw.com, plugging their social media and projects, and thanking their listeners.

Joe Piscopo is broadcasting from the L.E.A.D. Conference at Harrah's in Atlantic City, NJ. Col. Kurt Schlichter, Attorney, Retired Army Infantry Colonel with a Masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, Senior Columnist at Town Hall, and the author of "We'll Be Back: The Fall & Rise of America"Topic: Hegseth signing memo for combat arms standards for men and women, Wisconsin Supreme Court Corey Lewandowski, Trump 2024 Senior OfficialTopic: Liberation Day, latest from the Trump administration Jacqueline Hall, Addiction SpecialistTopic: L.E.A.D. Conference Capt. Mike Marden, Executive Director of the Florida Association of School Resource OfficersTopic: L.E.A.D. Conference, law enforcement in schools K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'”Topic: Latest in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine war Joe Grano, Former Chairman and CEO of UBS Financial Services Inc. and Former Chair of the Homeland Security Advisory CouncilTopic: L.E.A.D. Conference, homeland security under the Trump administration Christopher Parsons, Hillsboro, NH Police ChiefTopic: L.E.A.D. Conference Gianno Caldwell, Fox News Political Analyst, founder of the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety and the host of the "Outloud with Gianno Caldwell" podcastTopic: Chicago the murder capital of America Nicholas DeMauro, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs)Topic: L.E.A.D. Conference Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy"Topic: "Meet DOGE’s patriotic Musketeers — led by Elon and the belief that America needs their expertise, now" (New York Post op ed)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Piscopo is broadcasting from the L.E.A.D. Conference at Harrah's in Atlantic City, NJ. 25:28- Gordon Chang, Asia expert, columnist and author of "China is Going to War"Topic: U.S. command upgrades in Japan to deter China, Trump floating a tariff reduction on China if a TikTok deal is reached 38:06- John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist, founder of "Just The News," and the host of “Just the News, No Noise” on the Real America’s Voice networkTopic: Trump's threats against Zelenskyy, news of the day 1:00:02- Chief Paul Cell (Ret.), President of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement AdministratorsTopic: L.E.A.D. Conference, law enforcement on college campuses 1:09:40- Gen. Jack Keane, a retired 4-star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic AnalystTopic: Trump threatening to bomb Iran if nuclear deal can't be reached 1:23:54- Colette Balaam, Marketing Executive and Board Member of L.E.A.D.Topic: Marketing L.E.A.D. 1:33:38- Kevin Haney, CEO of Colliers Engineering and Chairman of L.E.A.D.Topic: The latest initiatives from L.E.A.D. 1:45:14- Joseph diGenova, former U.S. Attorney for the District of ColumbiaTopic: Latest in Trump's fight against federal judges 2:03:47- Will Gross, Retired Police Commissioner of the Boston Police DepartmentTopic: Crime in Boston and around the country 2:14:23- Christopher Parsons, Hillsboro, NH Police ChiefTopic: Crime in New HampshireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today and tomorrow Crosstalk is broadcasting the audio from a VCY Road Rally Tour in September 2023 where William J Federer spoke on the topic "Silence Equals Consent." This recording took place at Trail Ridge Camp in Hillsboro, WI.Throughout history there are examples of oppression against mankind. In each of these situations there are those who didn't want to create waves. Yet others stood for their cause and impacted the lives of many for the better.How does this affect the believer? After all, if the issues don't affect you, why should it matter? William communicates that it's because the Lord wants to see what's in your heart. Should believers remain silent? Is there a proper time to speak up?