Podcasts about Homework

The Shining Wizards return to discuss the world of pro wrestling. Kyle from the Apron Bump Podcast sits in on 4th microphone since HK is in Mexico for the holidays. They discuss the world of the WWE, Gunther's next move, Austin Theory, Royal Rumble, Mick Foley & more Bull Buchanan joins the show to talk about his promotion Bullpen Pro Wrestling, his son being a wrestler, his time in WWE, the Truth Commission, RTC, Japan & much more. It's a great interview & awesome catching up with Bull. We do some AEW talk before we jump into Homework, as we discuss TNA Barbed Wire Christmas Tree match from 2007. Find out what we thought of the match & if our streak of thumbs up continue. Matt assigns Bret Hart vs British bulldog from In Your House 5: Seasons Beatings as homework for next week.

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Nick Gray is the author of The Two-Hour Cocktail Party and founder of Museum Hack. He's mastered the art of hosting events that strengthen networks and build genuine connections. In this conversation, he shares practical systems for hosting gatherings, why every leader needs a personal website, and lessons learned from his viral blind date trip to Tokyo. The Learning Leader Show Key Learnings Two Great Ice Breaker Questions:  What's a compliment that someone has given you that you've never forgotten about?  If you could teach any class about a topic that you're an expert on, what would it be? The power of a network is real: As a leader, you're probably hiring people regularly or looking for investors. By hosting simple, lightweight meetups or dinner parties, or happy hours once a quarter, you can strengthen your network, build it, and keep those loose connections or weak ties warm. Mix professional and personal contacts: For me, a really boring event would be all work people. Look for occupational diversity. If you're hosting a work event, invite some other random folks who you know are gonna be good conversationalists and add to the energy. Don't reach for the top shelf first. Most important advice for leaders: do not invite your most impressive contact to your very first happy hour or meetup. Your first party should be for your neighbors, the parents of kids at your school, those LinkedIn connections, high school buddies you haven't seen in a while. Your first party should be a comfortable meetup for 15 to 22 people that you host at your home with just cocktails, not a dinner party. Then slowly, once a quarter, you'll be adding more people to it and filtering your list. Collect RSVPs to ensure attendance. New hosts are absolutely terrified that nobody will arrive. As long as you get a minimum of 15 people to show up, your party will generally be a success. Use platforms like Partiful or Mixily (not Paperless Post or Evite) to get people to RSVP, let them know what to expect, and send reminder messages. Ten days before, send a reminder message hyping up the party. About a week before, send another reminder message with a little dossier of who the attendees are. Write something little: "Ryan Hawk hosts a podcast. He wrote a book. He lives in Ohio. Ask him about the ski trip he went on with his family." This serves to make anxious people or socially awkward feel like they're welcome and they have a conversational access point. Practical hosting tips on event day: Label your trash cans and your bathrooms. As people arrive, greet and welcome every single person, and make them a name tag. Write it out right in front of them, first name only. Do not pre-write your name tags. Force collisions through structured activities. Your job as a leader is to go through life collecting the interesting people that you meet and helping them meet each other.  Can you become a connector? One way to be a connector is to host these meetups and force the collisions. Lead two or three rounds of introductions at your meetup. Make a little announcement 30 minutes after it starts: "There are so many interesting people here. I want you all to meet each other. We're gonna split into small groups. It might seem silly, but I promise the purpose tonight is for you to talk to as many new people as possible. We're gonna split into small groups of three or four people, and you're gonna go around and tell your life story in two minutes." End on time, especially for weekday events: Host from 6:30 to 8:30 PM with a hard stop on Tuesday or Wednesday nights. People appreciate having an end time because they have responsibilities. Having that end time makes them more likely to RSVP yes and actually attend. "I get more compliments on my party ending on time, and they leave with a positive experience, so they want to return for another." Why every leader needs a personal website. If you have a blue check verified on Instagram, if you post at least once a month on LinkedIn, you probably need your own personal website. It's proactive reputation management. People are out there searching for you on Google and on ChatGPT. It may not happen every single day, but it probably happens every week. Whether it's parents of your kids at school, whether it's new employees, people are googling you. You want to have a personal website to put your best foot forward and make a good impression. Carrd.co to create a simple homepage or cloudflare to set up your domain name.  Keep it simple: You don't need a Gary Vee type page. Your page can look like a Google Doc. Feed these large language models your story and bio. My website is plain text, simple homepage. I used to have a fancy design site. Now I'm like, dude, it doesn't matter. 80% of my visitors are on their cell phone and just want to read some text and have some links. The tweet from 2024 that changed everything.  The viral Tokyo blind date trip taught me I was ready to share my life with someone. I ended up meeting my wife a couple of months after this experience because I realized I was ready. From a business perspective, one of the most interesting things while that was happening and for about a week afterwards: anyone would accept my phone call. My callbacks were instantaneous. My dial to answer fast. People were reaching out from everywhere. I was like, whoa, is this what it's like to be a celebrity? "I came back to Texas after the trip, ready to truly settle down and find a relationship and meet my now wife." Write like you talk: The best book about storytelling is Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks. Don't try to write a LinkedIn post that says "I'm happy to announce." Would you actually say that to someone? No, you wouldn't. Say it like you talk. Advice on Blind Introductions: Use a double opt-in intro. Reach out to one person first, "Hey, are you taking new clients before I connect you with a friend?" Get both parties' permission, separately - then send the email.  Give yourself a Free Day: Dan Sullivan suggests one free day a quarter from work. Make it a weekday, and even get a burner phone so you can't check your work text/emails, so you're completely disconnected from work.  The keys to being a great host/MC: Priya Parker does such a great job talking about the theory of being a good leader. The host that doesn't do a great job is the one who's too cool to care. Give explicit instructions to people. You are a ring leader for an event, and you're in charge of everyone's energy levels and keeping the show on the road.  Add value before taking value. Never send someone a message, "I'd love to pick your brain," or "I'm looking for a mentor." That is take, take, take. Think about how you can add value first. When you add value first to people, it's some sort of law of reciprocity. They're much more likely to want to help you out or do something in return. Advice for new grads in the AI era: AI and new tools are eating into the ability for companies to hire low-level employees that do grunt work. Learn how to use the tools themselves. Work with small businesses and entrepreneurs where you can make a difference. Develop a writing practice: Matthew Dicks has this activity called Homework for Life where every night you write down some note, some anecdote, something that stuck out for you. It gives you ideas about things to write about. Use AI as an editor, not a writer: Don't outsource your thinking to AI. Use the tools, understand how to use them, but don't outsource your thinking. It'll spit back something decent, but you don't want to outsource your thinking, especially as a leader. Reflection Questions Nick says your first party should be for neighbors, school parents, and LinkedIn connections you haven't seen in a while (not your most impressive contacts). Who are 15-20 people in your life that fall into this "comfortable but haven't connected recently" category that you could invite to a simple cocktail party?   He emphasizes "add value before you take value" and never says "I'd love to pick your brain." Think about someone you want to connect with. What's one specific way you could add value to them first before asking for anything in return?   Nick hosts events once a quarter to keep weak ties warm instead of trying to have individual coffee meetings with everyone. What's one relationship-building activity you're currently doing inefficiently that could be replaced with a group gathering? Additional Learning #663 - Priya Parker: The Art of Gathering #545: Will Guidara: Unreasonable Hospitality #430 - Matthew Dicks: Change Your Life Through The Power Of Storytelling Audio Timestamps 02:06 Icebreakers and Personal Stories 02:55 The Art of Hosting Events 08:27 Practical Tips for Successful Gatherings 20:16 Mastermind Events and Personal Websites 25:36 The Importance of a Personal Website 26:47 Crafting an Engaging Bio 29:27 The Viral Tokyo Trip 37:04 Living an Interesting Life 41:57 The Art of Hosting and MC'ing 44:50 Advice for New Graduates 46:35 The Power of Writing and Storytelling 49:07 EOPC

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the eighth episode of Vince Gilligan's Pluribus and the season 2 premiere of Fallout.The Oscars are moving to YouTube! What does this mean, exactly? Why did our respect for David Zaslav go up this week? And Pluribus is the most-watched show on Apple TV, but please do not ask any follow up questions. Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more.Homework for next week:Pluribus Episode 9 (Apple TV)Fallout Season 2 Episode 2 (Prime Video)Shownotes:03:04 - TV NewsOscars Bolts from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount $30/Share OfferPluribus is most watched show on Apple TV ever30:40 - PluribusEpisode 8 - Charm Offensive1:17:23 - Fallout Season 2Episode 1 - The InnovatorLinks:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Modern life often feels like a constant juggling act. We rush from one activity to the next, collapse into bed exhausted, and wake up only to do it all again.No wonder so many families feel disconnected — even when they're doing:All. The. Right. Things…School drop-offs. Work. Homework. Dinner. Laundry. Practices. Bedtime. Repeat.From the outside it can look like a life that's “working”… and yet on the inside, something can still feel missing...Like the togetherness gets lost in the logistics.So in this week's episode, I share one of the most meaningful practices we've brought into our family life: creating a family creed.Not as a rigid set of rules.Not as something to moralize or lecture our children with. But as a living set of shared values — values we try to embody, reinforce, and return to in everyday moments and decisions.In the episode, I walk you through seven core values that shape how we live together as a family.How we respond when someone makes a mistake.How we meet grumpiness and overwhelm.How we relate to learning and growth.How we approach problems.How we voice complaints without harming each other.How we repair quickly when someone's feelings are hurt.And how we keep kindness at the center — even in hard moments.What surprised me most is this: we didn't just create these values… over time, they began shaping us.They started influencing our tone, our choices, our priorities, and the emotional “air” in our home.If you've been craving more purpose, belonging, meaning, or connection in your family — or if you're simply tired of surviving from one busy week to the next — this episode is an invitation to pause and reflect.You'll also find a gentle, practical guidance for how you might begin creating your own family values or creed in a way that feels authentic and sustainable — not overwhelming.And if this episode offers you even a small moment of clarity — a sentence that lingers, a value that resonates, or a desire to start a conversation at your own kitchen table — it has done its job.You don't have to create anything perfectly or all at once. These things grow slowly, through shared moments, honest conversations, and the values you choose to live — not just talk about.Wherever you and your family are right now, it's a good place to begin.Oh—and if you have something you're navigating and would love my take on it...

In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes research that reveals that homework does not produce better academic achievement and can have a destructive effect on student's interest in learning, their depth of understanding, and their preference for challenging tasks. Dr. Jordan also offers some solutions to consider for dealing with this issue. Resources on this topic:Making Kids Work a Second Shift: Alfie Kohn article 11-1-25:The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing; Alfie Kohn, (Da Capo Press, 2006)The Pros and Cons of Homework: Edutopia, Youki Terada, 9-26-25The End of Homework: How Homework Disrupts Families, Overburdens Children, and Limits Learning; Etta Kralovec and John Buell, (Beacon Press, 2000)The Game of School: Why we play it, how it hurts kids, and what it will take to change it; Robert FriedDr. Jordan's website: www.drtimjordan.com To send Dr. Jordan comments on his posts and to offer ideas for future podcasts, email him at Anne@drtimjordan.comThank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!

Welcome to The Movie Planet Homework Show!! After recording the show, Joe and Steve gave themselves some homework assignments to help fill out our pantheons a bit. For Steve: "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" for the Space Fantasy Pantheon (2017) For Joe: "South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut (1999) Future Homework Assignments! The Pantheons: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uQF833nuzmDogc5GhkOMgmrBwd8_MNtSrdO-sfddFOk/edit?usp=sharing   "Winning Edge" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW Australia

This episode covers the next part of chapter 28 from: “I returned to Ranchi a few days later...” to “...I practised the yoga method steadily for about six months after Kashi's death”. Summary: Paramahansa Yogananda's emotional confrontation with Kashi's family after learning of Kashi's death was a little shocking to us gentle readers, but discuss the ramifications of the same. The themes of souls, astral realms, and reincarnation is quite important for this section of the book and we find readings from Guruji's writings that further explore these topics. The techniques for locating a soul in the astral regions is cloaked in mystery but there are subtle clues as to how we can ourselves achieve the same goal, recognising the dangers and improper approaches to mediumship and communicating with the deceased.  1:14 Prior Episode; 2:20 Emotions are high; 8:51 Souls in the astral realm; 22:31 Secret Yogic Technique; 30:06 Microphone, Will powered; 38:55 Looking Ahead. Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 28 from: “I returned to Ranchi a few days later...” to the end of the chapter #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

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In this episode, the focus is on the "S" Method, a framework for fostering deeper conversations that lead to disciple-making.Key Takeaways:The "S" Method helps categorize conversations into four levels: simple, serious, spiritual, and scriptural, enabling deeper engagement.Everyone is called to disciple others, regardless of their knowledge or perception of expertise.The Discovery Bible Study (DBS) framework encourages self-discovery through asking questions rather than direct teaching, fostering ownership of faith.Faith can develop gradually through fellowship and conversation.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to the "S" Method05:52 - Jesus' command to go and make disciples25:08 - Leading the Discovery Bible Study (DBS)37:11 - Overcoming excuses in disciple-making44:57 - Homework: engaging others in spiritual conversations and using the DBS method

Homework was essential for us as students to learn and master a process... Now you aren't the student, but this little trick is essential to set yourself apart from other people in sales!

What happens when coaches slow down, listen deeply, and answer the questions they are rarely asked out loud? This episode felt different from the outset. This week we sat down without scripts, without rehearsed answers, and without certainty about where the conversation would land. What we had instead was trust. Trust in the coaching process, trust in each other, and trust in the questions our listeners brought to us. We invited our listeners to share the coaching questions they find themselves holding, whether that is something they wrestle with in sessions, reflect on in supervision, or wonder about quietly in their own practice. What came back was a rich mix of practical dilemmas, reflective prompts, and deeply human concerns about confidence, emotional boundaries, challenge, and connection. As we read each question aloud, we answered in real time. That meant responding from lived experience rather than polished theory. At points we noticed ourselves pausing, reflecting, and even sitting with uncertainty. That felt important. Coaching does not always offer clean answers, and this episode honours that reality. We explored what it means to interrupt a client with care, how to think about failure when it does not feel like the real blocker, and what to do when a client triggers discomfort or resistance in us as coaches. We also talked honestly about homework in coaching, emotional load, negativity, and the blurred edges between coaching and everyday relationships with family. What stayed with us after recording, was a sense of gratitude. Gratitude for the honesty of our listeners, for the depth of the coaching profession, and for the privilege of being trusted with these kinds of questions. This episode is less about expertise and more about presence, reflection, and shared learning.   Listener Questions and Reflections How do you catch a client who talks incessantly and keeps going over old ground without feeling disrespectful We reflected on the power of contracting at the start of sessions and being intentional with opening questions. Clear focus, permission to interrupt, and shared agreement on how to work together can transform this dynamic. we were particularly struck by the invitation to explore our own beliefs about interruption and respect, and how supervision can help unpack what feels uncomfortable for us as coaches. What would you do if you could not fail This question opened a deeper exploration of fear, risk, and attachment to outcomes. Neither of us felt that failure itself was the real barrier. Instead, we reflected on decision-making, tolerance for uncertainty, and how detachment from outcomes can create freedom and momentum. What do you do if you do not like a client Rather than seeing this as a problem, we framed it as data. Strong reactions are information. They invite curiosity, supervision, and self-reflection. Often, the clients who challenge us the most offer the richest learning and some of our most impactful coaching. Is homework essential for progress in coaching Our shared view was clear. Homework is not essential and should never be imposed. Progress comes from what the client chooses to take forward. Suggestions can be offered with care and consent, but the relationship must remain adult to adult, not expert to student. How can coaches hold space without taking on emotional load This question led us into beliefs about emotions, responsibility, and energy. We talked about preparation, grounding practices, and trusting that clients are capable of holding their own emotional experience. Sustainable coaching starts with how we relate to emotions, including our own. Is coaching friends and family ever a challenge We shared honest reflections about boundaries, self-awareness, and knowing when to step out of the coaching role. Coaching training changes how we see the world, but discernment matters. Not every moment calls for a coaching response. How do you coach someone who always returns to negativity We emphasised the importance of contracting for challenge and being honest about usefulness. Coaching is not about forcing change. Sometimes the most ethical choice is to question whether the coaching relationship remains the right support. Are there clients who stay with you the most Rather than naming one individual, we spoke about groups of clients who shape us at different stages of our development. What stayed with us was the sense of privilege in being invited into someone's inner world and witnessing their growth over time. What keeps you awake at night This question brought humour, honesty, and insight. From ideas and inspiration to family life and physical rhythms, it was a reminder that coaches are human first, reflective second, and professional always.   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and episode context 01:00 Coaching a client who talks incessantly 06:45 What would you do if you could not fail 11:36 What if you do not like a client 14:20 Is homework essential in coaching 18:30 Holding space without taking on emotional load 22:36 Coaching in everyday family conversations 28:04 Coaching clients who focus on negativity 30:33 Clients who stay with you the most 33:46 What keeps you awake at night 37:25 Closing reflections and invitation to listeners   Keywords: coaching questions, coaching confidence, emotional coaching, holding space in coaching, coaching supervision, coach client relationship, coaching boundaries, coaching reflection, coaching challenges professional coaching practice,   Links and Resources: www.igcompany.com/ilmcall www.mycoachingcourse.com 

Some AI projects in your organization feel weirdly easy. Others feel impossible. In this solo workshop-style episode, host Susan Diaz introduces the Four AI Cliff Archetypes - Divers, Pathfinders, Operators, and Bridge Builders - and shows how understanding your mix of people (not just your tools) explains most of your AI momentum or lack thereof. Episode summary Susan opens with a familiar problem: in the same organization, some AI projects glide and others grind to a halt. The difference, she argues, isn't the tech - it's how different types of people respond when they hit a "cliff" moment, where the familiar path disappears and AI represents a big, unknown drop. Drawing on personality and operating-style frameworks like Kolbe for inspiration, she introduces the Four AI Cliff Archetypes: Divers - jump first, learn in motion, create raw experiments and speed. Pathfinders - map risk and opportunity, research, and ask the hard questions. Operators - take a plan and run it, turning ideas into executed workflows. Bridge Builders - turn chaotic experiments into systems, documentation, and "this is how we do it here" Listeners are invited to score themselves 0-10 on each type as Susan walks through how each archetype behaves at the cliff, what sentences give them away, and how they help or hurt AI adoption if unmanaged. She then moves from personal reflection to organizational design: how to sequence work so each type shines in the right place - especially across the AI flywheel of audit, training, personalised tools, and ROI. She closes with a "cliff to bridge" sequence - Divers jump, Pathfinders map, Operators ship, Bridge Builders scale - and a practical homework exercise for mapping real people on your leadership team to each archetype so you can stop fighting human behaviour and start designing with it. Key takeaways The friction isn't just tools, it's temperament. AI feels like a cliff: the path ends, the map is unclear, the bottom is invisible. People respond to that uncertainty in patterned ways - and those patterns shape your AI projects. The Four AI Cliff Archetypes: Divers - "Let's just try it." Early experimenters who move fast, download tools before memos, and learn by motion. They create velocity and risk (shadow AI, lack of documentation, burnout). Pathfinders - "Hold on, what does this do?" Risk scanners who research, ask for evidence, and think about policy and edge cases. They prevent disasters but can get stuck in analysis. Operators - "Tell me the plan and I'll run it." Execution machines who thrive on clear outcomes, ownership, timelines, and metrics. They build powerful machines… which can be pointed at the wrong target if leadership is vague. Bridge Builders - "No one should have to jump this every time." System designers who create repeatable workflows, playbooks, and training so experiments become infrastructure. They can over-engineer too early if they don't have real-world data. No one type is "best" - you need a mix. A team full of Divers = chaos. Pathfinders-only = analysis paralysis. Operators-only = beautifully executed wrong things. Bridge Builder-only = process with no proof. Balance beats dominance. Sequence the humans, not just the tasks. Susan offers a simple sequence for AI initiatives: Divers jump - generate raw experiments and discover real use cases. Pathfinders map - assess risk, compliance, and opportunity. Operators ship - turn what works into pilots and deployed workflows. Bridge Builders scale - standardize, document, and build bridges so others can cross safely. Map archetypes onto your AI flywheel. In audit, Pathfinders and Bridge Builders lead with Divers exposing shadow systems. In training, Bridge Builders and Operators lead while Divers provide examples. For personalized tools and ROI tracking, all four types play different roles - from prototyping to governance to metrics. Design for behaviour, don't fight it. You can't force Divers to become Pathfinders or Operators to become Bridge Builders. You can design projects, governance, and sequencing so each type does the work they're naturally wired for - reducing friction and accelerating adoption. Episode highlights [00:02] Why some AI projects feel easy in your org—and others feel impossible. [00:26] "It's not the tools. It's the people." Setting up the archetype model. [01:16] The cliff metaphor: the path ends, the map is unclear, and AI = the drop. [01:57] Inspiration from Kolbe and operating modes for creating these archetypes. [03:11] Introducing the four types: Divers, Pathfinders, Operators, Bridge Builders. [04:14] How to play along: scoring yourself 0–10 on each archetype. [04:53] Deep dive on Divers: language, strengths, and how they accidentally create shadow AI. [06:41] The "sandbox plus guardrails" playbook for managing Divers (including burnout protection). [08:02] Pathfinders: risk scanning, research, and how to avoid permanent evaluation mode. [09:37] Two-week sprints and one-page memos as tools to keep Pathfinders moving. [11:02] Operators: "tell me the plan and I'll run it," and why goals matter more than tools. [13:04] Translating AI into workflows and metrics Operators can own. [14:22] Bridge Builders: turning chaos into infrastructure and culture ("this is how we do it here"). [15:40] Pairing Divers + Bridge Builders, and Pathfinders + Bridge Builders, to avoid over-engineering. [17:27] Why a team full of any single archetype breaks your AI efforts in predictable ways. [18:35] Mapping each archetype onto the AI flywheel: audit, training, tools, ROI. [21:28] Applying the model to your leadership team: spotting overloads and missing roles. [22:37] The "cliff to bridge" sequence: Divers jump, Pathfinders map, Operators ship, Bridge Builders scale. [23:38] Homework: map one current AI initiative against the four archetypes and adjust who does what. Use this episode as a mini workshop for your next AI initiative: Score yourself across Diver, Pathfinder, Operator, Bridge Builder. Pick one real AI project and write actual names next to each type on your team. Ask: "Where are we overloaded, where are we missing a type, and how can we re-sequence the work so each archetype shines at the right moment?" That's how you stop treating AI like a terrifying cliff - and start treating it like a crossing your whole team actually knows how to make. Connect with Susan Diaz on LinkedIn to get a conversation started. Agile teams move fast. Grab our 10 AI Deep Research Prompts to see how proven frameworks can unlock clarity in hours, not months. Find the prompt pack here.

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the seventh episode of Vince Gilligan's Pluribus.What is our reaction to the big news that Netflix might acquire Warner Bros? Do we think Paramount can release 30 movies per year? Is David Ellison really just Kendall Roy? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Pluribus Episode 8 (Apple TV)Fallout Season 2 Premiere (Prime Video)Shownotes:06:00 - TV NewsNetflix to Acquire Warner Bros for $72 billion of equity value.Hostile takeover bid from ParamountNetflix says it will shorten theatrical windowsParamount commits to 30 films per yearDavid Ellison's embarrassing textThe Verge did a feature on the guy operating the vomit machineDid a Pluribus ad trigger someone's psychotic episode54:00 - PluribusEpisode 7 - The GapLinks:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Grief is not a mental illness. It's not weakness. It's not a checklist to finish or a line you're supposed to move through. It's love—with nowhere left to go." In this episode of Grieve That Shit, Sharon Brubaker, Certified Grief Specialist and founder of The Grief School, gets brutally honest about everything grief isn't. For too long, society has treated grief like a disorder to diagnose, a problem to medicate, or a series of stages to climb. But grief isn't logical, linear, or tidy—it's wild, unpredictable, and deeply human. Sharon unpacks why labeling grief as depression or PTSD misses the truth entirely, and how our culture's obsession with "fixing" pain keeps us from actually healing it. You'll hear the truth about what happens when you zig and zag through your pain, why falling apart is part of the process, and why crying, rage, and exhaustion aren't weakness—they're proof that you loved deeply. Because grief isn't something you escape. It's something you integrate. It's the story of love that still lives in you, even when the person you loved is gone. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why grief is not a mental illness—and what it actually is The truth about the "five stages" and why they never applied to grievers Why grief isn't linear, logical, or something to "get over" How emotional chaos (crying, anger, numbness) is a normal part of healing The many ways we try to numb grief—through work, food, alcohol, or pretending Why facing your grief head-on is the only way through Homework for You This week, write this sentence at the top of a page: "Grief is not…" Then finish it five times, in your own words. "Grief is not something I can control." "Grief is not weakness." "Grief is not my enemy." Keep writing until the truth feels real in your body. You're not broken—you're human. Resources + Next Steps

Whitney, Collin, and Doug continue their deep dive of Stranger Things 5 with 'The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler', including chats about Karen's bath routine, Jonathan and Steve's tiff, and old-timey soap dispensers. Plus, Where in the World Is…, Little Things, Needle Drops, Homework, and some bonus cute little things from Lucie Kaas! Leave your six-iron in the backyard and join us!

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Not only is excessive homework stressful for kids, but it can cause a large amount of tension for parents too! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/779/29?v=20251111

This month MindShift is sharing an episode from MIT's TeachLab podcast. Hosts Jessie Dukes and Justin Reich have interviewed teachers, school leaders, and students about how the debut of ChatGPT and Generative AI is actually playing out in schools.  They've compiled their learnings into a mini series called the Homework Machine. Listen to more episodes here: https://www.teachlabpodcast.com/

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Winston Marshall and Sean Spicer about CNN's Abby Phillip getting uncomfortable as Batya Ungar-Sargon calmly debunks the entire "war Crimes" narrative concerning Pete Hegseth's orders regarding a second strike on a Venezuelan drug boat with a series of facts that Democrats would like to continue to ignore; Jesse Watters and Stephen Miller getting a huge laugh as ABC News' host of "This Week" Martha Raddatz reveals new details of the drug boat strike that backs up Pete Hegseth and the Trump administration's version of events; a resurfaced clip of Joe Biden from 1989 that is going viral where he pushed for more aggressive tactics to fight narco terrorists in the war on drugs; Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's pathetic response to getting grilled about his lack of concern of the shocking amount of teenage shootings occurring in the downtown Chicago area; Donald Trump's brutally honest response to being told that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proud of the Minnesota Somali community after allegations of massive fraud against the state;a CNN host by New Orleans City Councilwoman Lesli Harris refusing to accept any help from ICE to handle violent criminals who target minors; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription. Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the sixth episode of Vince Gilligan's Pluribus.Are we going to try to see the Stranger Things finale in theaters? What does the HBO Max/Mad Men debacle say about the world of streaming entertainment? Will Apple TV ever be able to stop pulling shows from its lineup? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Pluribus Episode 7 (Apple TV)Shownotes:04:30 - TV NewsStranger Things 5 Scores Netflix's Second Biggest Premiere Ever for a Series‘Stranger Things' FinaleHBO Max's Mad Men 4K release is the opposite of a remasterTodd Vaziri's analysis The Hunt pulled from Apple TV for plagiarism allegationsFar Cry series is a go at FX with Rob Mac and Noah Hawley43:30 - PluribusEpisode 6 - HDPLinks:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"When your person died, a part of you died too. Not your whole self—but the version of you that only existed in connection with them. That's the part grief takes. That's what forever changed really means." In this episode of Grieve That Shit, Sharon Brubaker, Certified Grief Specialist and founder of The Grief School, opens her heart about what it truly means to be forever changed—but not broken. After losing her nephew Austin and later her best friend Sharon, her life split into two: before and after. But in this episode, she invites you into the middle—the space between who you were and who you're becoming. It's the unseen, disorienting place where identity, routine, and meaning fall apart. This is the part of grief no one talks about. The part where you're not who you were, but not yet who you'll be. Sharon calls it "the tween." And it's here, in the unknown, that real healing begins. You'll hear what it means to let go of the pieces that no longer match your truth, how to live with the absence that screams louder than words, and why being "forever changed" is not the same as being broken. Because the truth is—grief rewires your story. But you still get to decide how that story ends. What You'll Learn in This Episode The three phases of grief: before, between, and after Why your identity shifts after loss—and how to honor the version of you that's gone How to navigate the "tween," the unknown space between devastation and rebuilding The truth about being "forever changed, not broken" Why time doesn't fix grief—but processing the pain does Homework for You Find a quiet place this week and journal through these prompts: 1️⃣ What part of me died when they died? 2️⃣ What part of me is still here, waiting to be known again? 3️⃣ What truth am I ready to stop fighting? You don't have to have perfect answers. You just have to begin writing them. Because healing starts the moment you stop trying to go back—and start facing the after. Resources + Next Steps

Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Elisa Renouard, Lecturer at the University of Washington Architecture Department and Associate at Olson Kundig Architects in Seattle. After hearing about our conversation earlier this week with landscape architect Laurie Olin – where Mr. Olin described an assignment he did as a student at the University of Washington 65 years and which he assumed was lost to the mists of time - Ms. Renouard shared a copy of Mr. Olin's work from the UW archives (parts of which have been posted at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page). There's a lot to discuss about that assignment, and about the work Elisa Renouard is doing now with her students to explore and re-create parts of Seattle that were wiped off the map decades ago – as part of a recurring student exhibit called “CITY ERASED.” I spoke with Elisa Renouard on Thursday, December 4, 2025. For more information about Elisa Renouard: https://arch.be.uw.edu/people/elisa-renouard/ For more information about the "CITY ERASED" project: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLnDJBbJirQ/ To hear the BONUS EPISODE with Laurie Olin: https://soundcloud.com/cascadeofhistory/bonus-episode-laurie-olin To see Laurie Olin's 1960 UW study of the Kalmar Hotel: https://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/digital/collection/archps/id/1544/rec/8 CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes.

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✨ Episode OverviewThis year may have brought moments of joy or seasons of pain breakups, engagements, new love, or even loss. In this episode, Relationship Coach Keana W. Mitchell invites you to pause and reflect on your relationship journey. Through guided insights and practical tools, you'll discover how these experiences can strengthen your resilience, deepen your self‑worth, and prepare you to thrive in love.

Truth be told, I've been having some fun with AI. I've especially been having a good time with AI's ability to create songs, and to manufacture photos. And of course, I'm not alone. I'm not surprised that today's kids know a lot more about AI and how to leverage it than I will ever know. The Future Report Study found that in Europe, forty percent of teenagers us AI daily or almost daily. Many of their schools allow the use of an AI tool. In school, teens say they use AI to explain hard topics, get instant answers or feedback, make learning more fun, and to strengthen their ideas and problem solving skills. Out side of school, they are using AI to write and edit, to produce visual art, to create videos, and to design and build projects. We must remember that AI is not a neutral or benign tool. It will reshape its' users over time. We have to wonder if our kids will lose their creative thinking skills and ability to discern. Keep an eye on this parents. And, be sure to set limits on where your kids can go online.

Host: Celeste, The Therapist In this episode, Celeste wraps up her three-part series on love. She begins by summarizing the previous episodes: Episode 524, which delves into the origins of love and debunks the myth that love is just a feeling, and Episode 525, which explores why love can be so challenging due to old conditioning and the need for mindfulness and self-awareness. Today's discussion focuses on self-love and how to cultivate healthy relationships. Celeste emphasizes the importance of understanding and practicing self-love as a foundation for building better relationships with others. She encourages listeners to revisit the first two episodes for a comprehensive understanding and to take notes during the podcast. Homework assignments are given to help listeners apply the concepts discussed. Tune in to this insightful episode to learn more about nurturing yourself and fostering positive relationships. Listen to the previous episodes: Episode 524: The Origins of Love Episode 525: Understanding Why Love Is So Hard Website: CelesteTheTherapist.com Resources: Download the PDF guide to follow along with the series. Follow Celeste on YouTube: Celeste The Therapist Join Celeste as she helps you uncover the true essence of love and how to cultivate it in your life. Don't miss out on this transformative series! Listen On: YouTube Podcast Platform Additional Resources: Website: CelesteTheTherapist.com Social Media: Instagram, Twitter Don't miss this insightful episode that equips you with the tools to start making positive changes in your life today! Call to Action: Follow Celeste on all social media platforms Watch the podcast with visuals on YouTube for an enhanced experience Don't miss out on this insightful episode that could change the way you think and approach your personal growth! Website: www.stwyt.com Email: info@STWYT.com Follow Celeste: @CelesteTheTherapist Celebrate this milestone episode by joining Celeste in shifting the way you think!  Listen on: All major audio podcast platforms YouTube Facebook Instagram Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @CelesteTheTherapist Instagram: @CelesteTheTherapist Facebook: @CelesteViciereLMHC Youtube: @CelesteTheTherapist Event Reminder: https://stwyt.com/events

KJ guides you through Part Six of the Belief Course | Recreation in Nature — a deceptively simple yet wildly powerful pathway to rewiring limiting beliefs and becoming a vibrational match to your desires.Inside this episode, we explore:✨ Why nature isn't just “nice to have” — it's literally medicine for your subconscious mind✨ How the Earth's electromagnetic field restores your natural defenses and energetic alignment ✨ The science behind grounding (earthing) and how it stabilizes the body and mind ✨ Why confidence, abundance, and inner belonging skyrocket when you reconnect with nature ✨ Real-life stories from retreat centers and witnessing transformation in the wild ✨ How stepping out of the man-made world helps you reconnect with your soul's purpose ✨ Your homework for the week (and why it's SO much easier than you think!)Homework for listeners: Ground for 20 minutes, 3 times this week — feet on the earth, body in fresh water, or bare skin on natural ground. Set the intention to feel the Earth's electric pulse. Links & MentionsBook a free clarity or coaching call: womanifester.com/linksJoin for Community Breathwork WOMANIFESTER.com/links Follow my adventures on Instagram: @womanifesterMusic By @TunedNotion

This episode covers the last part of chapter 27 from: “The body of Pranabananda, which had appeared so well and strong during...” to the end of the chapter. Summary: Swami Yogananda's asks Swami Pranabananda some probing questions surrounding his connection with God in the twilight years of his life. Swami Pranabananda's principal devotee Sanandan informs us about the last days with his guru Pranabananda's and his decision to leave Benares and move to the Himalayas with his disciples. This section of the book explores themes of mahasamadhi, attachment, and spiritual perspectives on life and death through various accounts and teachings, including discussions about Kriya Yoga and the significance of spiritual initiation.  0:00 Prior Episode;  2:10 The saint's unfading radiance; 7:25 Departure for the Himalayas; 15:10 The final departure at a festival; 41:10 The Rebirth; 46:30 Reflections on the chapter; Links discussed in the episode:  https://www.yoganiketan.net/reader/books/life-sketch-of-swami-pranabananda.html  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 28 to: “...unfavourable publicity to the school. He saw no choice but to go.” #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

Change can be scary, but in this special episode of Natural Born Coaches you'll learn about the importance of embracing it in your coaching business! Marc shares the business transformations he's doing entering 2026, and you'll walk away with actionable steps you can take to improve your results as well! What You'll Hear In This Episode: -       Marc discusses his business changes approaching 2026 and emphasizes the importance of challenging long-standing practices, even if they have been done for years. -       3 big changes that Marc is doing heading into the new year, and what you can learn from those moves.  -       Why you shouldn't wait for arbitrary dates to make the changes you know you need to make.  -       How to push past any hesitance to "slay sacred cows"!  -       The big calendar/scheduling change that Marc made that completely changed his business …  -       What Marc eliminated after almost a decade of doing it, and what you can learn from that.  -       Homework that will have a profound effect on your results in the new year!

Are your leadership meetings killing engagement with PowerPoint bullets and 45-item agendas while your team's eyes glaze over? You're stuck in what Park Howell calls the "voice vacuum"—and there's a stupidly simple way out. Julie Lancaster, founder of Lancaster Leadership and author of Beyond Words: How Our Stories & Strategies Inspire Action, reveals the REST method that's helped her team coach over 75,000 leaders through succession planning challenges. She used to hate storytelling—until she discovered how to do it right. Discover the four-step REST framework (Relate, Engage, Short, Theme) that transforms managers into inspirational leaders. Learn the "Life Download" exercise and "Homework for Life" practice that builds your story bank one daily moment at a time. Find out why failure stories create more connection than success stories, and how AI amplifies your storytelling without replacing your human experiences. Julie shares her own medical lab faculty meeting disaster—racing through agendas as Dean of Education while secretly annoyed at questions—and the tiny tweak that changed everything. Perfect for leaders seeking skills, connection, and influence through accessible storytelling. Craft your brilliant brand story strategy in minutes, not months, and instantly create compelling content that converts customers with the StoryCycle Genie™ #StoryOn! ≈Park

In Jen’s Film appreciation class the question was posed about Blade Runner, is Deckard a replicant. Well Jen wanted to talk to the Nutty Bites crew more than her classmates or professor, so we recorded it. Listen in as Nutty, … Continue reading → The post Is Deckard a Replicant? Help Jen with her Homework appeared first on NIMLAS Studios.

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the fifth episode of Pluribus on Apple TV, ‘Got Milk.'We hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving this week! This year, we are grateful for all your support and listenership.Homework for next week:Pluribus Episode 6 (Apple TV)Links:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's part 2 of episode 235 featuring the homework.  This week we covered Eddington, Mallrats, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Tongues (Anders Nilsen), Ducks (Kate Beaton), Local Man Vol 1-3, Ice Cream Man Vol 1, the Energon Universe, The Werewolf at Dusk, On A Sunbeam, Blankets, Robot Dreams, Novacaine, and Nobody 2. The featured song is "Field Sobriety Stressed" by Jamurai Sack. You can find them on the Nyrdcast Featured Music Playlist and at: Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter Check us out at our website and on social media.  Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

What happens when a kid who scribbles “play soccer at Ohio State” in kindergarten actually does it—and then decides his story shouldn't be the exception? That question sits at the center of this episode with Channing Chasten, professional athlete and founder of The One Percent Kid Foundation.From the start, Channing describes a childhood shaped by two steady forces: the soccer pitch and a mother who refused to let academics trail behind. Homework came first, the ball came second. Years later, that same mix of discipline and imagination is now driving a nonprofit built on three pillars: soccer, literacy, and mindset.Channing explains why he believes in the power of tiny, consistent gains instead of giant leaps. As he puts it, “If you break it down into a small step, you realize starting is the easy part.” That simple idea—1% better every day—guides everything from his youth programs to his fundraising strategy.We follow his journey through literacy camps where reading comes before drills, turning books into the ticket to soccer practice. He shares what he's learning about plummeting reading scores, the heartbreaking link between third-grade literacy and incarceration, and why his team expanded from early grades to high schoolers who have already fallen behind.The story widens as he walks through how he built a board full of nonprofit veterans and soccer leaders, deliberately choosing people who know both the sport and the sector. Their mentoring shapes his ambitions: building a national model starting in Arizona, creating mindset workshops in schools, and eventually launching a scholarship fund for under-resourced students who come through the program.Along the way, we glimpse the grind behind the dream: chasing grants, securing a city award from Chandler, collecting impact data, filming quality videos so donors can actually see the work, and constantly revisiting big revenue targets in six- and twelve-month windows.By the end, The One Percent Kid isn't just a catchy name—it feels like an invitation to kids, donors, and communities to believe that small, steady progress can rewrite a life story. 00:00:00 Welcome introduction to Channing Chasten 00:01:05 What is The One Percent Kid Foundation 00:03:04 Why 1 percent progress matters for big goals 00:04:41 Mission soccer literacy and mindset explained 00:06:34 How reading becomes the ticket to play 00:07:31 Expanding from early grades to high school students 00:10:07 Building a nonprofit board with real sector experience 00:13:20 Learning from mentors and planning for sustainability 00:15:22 Literacy first or soccer first what donors care about 00:16:53 Showing impact through video data and testimonials 00:19:45 Big long term vision for The One Percent Kid 00:24:26 The One Percent Kid book school visits and SEL 00:27:01 Where to find Channing and final mindset message #TheNonprofitShow #YouthSoccer #LiteracyMattersFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

This episode covers the next part of chapter 27 from: “With twenty fertile acres at our disposal, the students, teachers, and I...” to “... So keep up Kriya Yoga ceaselessly, and reach the divine portals quickly.” Summary: This chapter contains a beautiful image of Ranchi School which shows how it has, since then, transformed into a full-fledged ashram with complete facilities, including a meditation hall, museum and accommodations for both people (and cattle!). We explore parallel scriptural stories about spiritual lessons regarding attachment and letting go, using examples from Guruji's experiences with deer and his educational vision for the school. The discussion concluded with an examination of the school's expansion and its integration of medical services, sports, and academic programs, while highlighting Guruji's enigmatic personality and relationships with spiritual figures, including Swami Pranabananda.  0:00 Prior Episode;  2:15 Ranchi Ashram; 12:25 Dear deer and Jada Bharata; 30:03 A good death; 35:33 Expansion of the school; 41:00 Swami Pranabananda's visit 46:20 Encouraging Bhagabati; 56:10 Looking Ahead Links discussed in the episode:  https://www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info/vivekananda/volume_4/lectures_and_discourses/the_story_of_jada_bharata.htm https://www.youtube.com/live/Ad__hThJDiM?si=GIm5MKjWILl_Hxn0&t=1186 Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 27 from: “The body of Pranabananda, which had appeared so well and strong during...” to the end of the chapter. #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the fourth episode of Vince Gilligan's Pluribus.Will HBO save Poker Face? Are we excited about a new season of The Chair Company? How many seasons will House of the Dragon end up getting? Who's the least terrible option to buy Warner Bros? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Pluribus Episode 5 (Apple TV)Shownotes:0:00 - David's viewing of The Beast in Me on Netflix09:33 - TV NewsCould HBO rescue Poker Face?Tim Robinson's ‘The Chair Company' RenewedI Love LA renewed for season 2‘House Of The Dragon' Renewed For Season 4 At HBODC Studios' ‘Lanterns' Pushed‘Twisted Metal' Renewed for Season 3Warner Acquisition News47:15 - PluribusEpisode 4 - Please, CarolLinks:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. We're talking with Jamie Barfield, the Lead Pastor at Palmetto Pointe Church in South Carolina. Palmetto Pointe is one of the fastest-growing churches in the country, with four locations in South Carolina, a campus in Southern Illinois, and Spanish-language services reaching even more people. Is your church in a season of slow growth or scarcity? Wondering how to stay faithful and creative when resources are tight? Tune in as Jamie shares powerful lessons from 18 years of ministry—how his team built a thriving, multiplying church by embracing perseverance, stewardship, and servant leadership. The long road to growth. // Palmetto Pointe's story is one of persistence and faithfulness. It took three years to break 100 in attendance, five years before Jamie drew a paycheck, and six before the church had its own building. Today the church averages 2,500 weekly attendees and continues to grow—up 31% last year alone. Jamie credits that perseverance to remembering the “why” behind ministry: reaching people with the message of Jesus Christ. Stewardship over scarcity. // In the early years, Jamie says the constant feeling of “not enough”—not enough money, volunteers, or influence—could have been crushing. Instead, it shaped the church's DNA around stewardship and innovation. Rather than throwing money at problems, the team learned to think creatively and maximize what God had already placed in their hands. That approach still drives their ministry today. Faith that looks forward. // While rejecting the “name it and claim it” mindset, Jamie embraces faith-filled vision. Even when he doesn’t know how to get to big things, he continues to be faithful with what he has right now. This conviction shapes how he leads – every resource is treated as a seed that can grow if cultivated with faith and hard work. Developing leaders intentionally. // One of Palmetto Pointe's most distinctive practices is its 12-week leadership development process, a hands-on journey that every potential leader must complete before serving in a leadership role. Participants are recommended by current leaders and walk closely with Jamie throughout the course. During those 12 weeks, participants serve across multiple ministries and complete weekly assignments that build humility and discipline. Only after completing the program do they join the pool of eligible leaders. Multiplying wisely. // As Palmetto Pointe has launched new services and campuses, Jamie has learned key lessons about healthy multiplication. Each expansion begins with identifying potential pain points, recruiting dedicated volunteers, and ensuring no one burns out. Before adding services, his team recruits a core group committed to that specific time slot for at least nine months. Encouragement for church leaders. // As a district overseer, Jamie has a heart for pastors—especially those in smaller churches who feel stuck or discouraged. His advice: make one Sunday amazing. Pick one big day—Easter, Mother's Day, or another big day—and go all in. Then pick one person and invest deeply in them. Small, faithful steps of stewardship often lead to exponential impact. To learn more about Palmetto Pointe Church, visit palmettopointechurch.com or connect with Jamie on social media at @pastorjamieb. 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. 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Head over to www.SermonDone.com and use promo code Rich20 for 20% off today! Episode Transcript Rich Birch — Hey friends, welcome to the unSeminary podcast. So glad to have you tune in today. We’ve got a great conversation. Really looking forward to talking to a leader who I know you can learn from, talking about stuff that is really important as we think about our churches and think about the future. It’s our honor today to have Jamie Barfield with us. He is part of the leadership team at Palmetto Pointe Church. I don’t know why that’s stuck in my mouth coming out.Rich Birch — It’s one of the fastest growing churches in the country with four locations in beautiful Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, a location in Southern Illinois and Spanish services as well. He’s an ordained bishop in the Church of God, serves as a district oh overseer for the Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas. He’s also served, he’s got a lot going on, in the State Evangelism Board for the Church of God in South Carolina. Welcome to the show, Jamie, a real expert on the show today. Appreciate you being here.Jamie Barfield — I don’t know about expert, but it is an honor to be here. I learned a lot from the school of hard knocks, so I will be definitely able to answer from that point point of view.Rich Birch — Love it. Well, Palmetto Pointe is one of the fastest growing churches in the country. Now multiple locations, which is we see that 73% of churches over 2000 have multiple locations. For leaders that don’t know the story, kind of give me the story of your church. Tell me a little bit of what’s going on. If it were to arrive this weekend, what would that look like?Jamie Barfield — Yeah, wild, wild story. 18 years. We just celebrated 18 years. Rich Birch — Congratulations.Jamie Barfield — Took us three years to ever break 100. Five years before I was ever getting a paycheck from the church. Rich Birch — Wow.Jamie Barfield — Six years before we ever had our own facility. Seven years before I ever had another staff member with me. Right before COVID hit, we were doing four services. And then obviously COVID shut everything down. And last year, God’s favor has just been upon the church the last few years. Last year, we grew about 31% last year – it was wild. Rich Birch — Wow. Wow. And what does attendance look like now on the weekends at your church?Jamie Barfield — We had 2,500 last Sunday. Rich Birch — Wow. Jamie Barfield — And we had but 2,500 last Sunday and that we we had about, of that probably 2,100 was here at our our main location here in Myrtle Beach.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s incredible. Well, I appreciate that you paced out the timeline there, because I think there’s a lot of church leaders who, or church planters who are in these early days, and it feels like, and the early days could be half a decade, you know, it could be a long time.Rich Birch — Take us back when you think kind of the mindset of that, what what what was that experience like? How did you keep going? Talk us through what did that look like?Jamie Barfield — Yeah. Early on, you know, and I talked at a conference last weekend about your “why”, knowing why you’re in this to begin with, knowing why you started and never forgetting the thing that actually put you in ministry to begin with. You know, that moment God called you, that moment that he asked you to do something great for him.Jamie Barfield — And in those moments or those seasons, um early on specifically, when you were ready to throw in the towel and ready to quit, you always had to be reminded of, okay, God, why am I doing this? What is it that you put inside of me that pushed me to want to do something great for your kingdom?Jamie Barfield — It was never about a paycheck. It was never about being on an amazing podcast like this. It was never about speaking at conferences. It was always about reaching people with the message of Jesus Christ and doing our best to get that out there. And so in moments where you wanted to throw in the towel and you wanted to quit, you always go back to those seasons of, okay, God, why did you call me into this to begin with?Rich Birch — And what, what, when you answer that question in your own life, where does that, but you know, kind of, when you think about the why, how, what is what’s the kind of image that comes to mind or language that you wrap around for, for you?Jamie Barfield — I’m very visual. So I think of standing before the throne of God one day and him saying, well done, my good and faithful servant.Rich Birch — So good.Jamie Barfield —And I’m so it’s going to be such a beautiful moment, but it also also motivates me .bBecause I think in that moment that I’m going to go in there almost nervous of the time that I wasted or the time that I gave up or the time that I… And I’m so I’m so motivated by that moment that I just want to stand there and have him look at me with a big smile on his face and say, you did it. You did everything that I put before you to do. You did it. Good job, servant.Rich Birch — That’s so good. Well, early on, if we could talk for real here… Jamie Barfield — For real. Rich Birch — …like church planting, man, it’s it’s it’s tough.Jamie Barfield — It’s the hardest thing ever.Rich Birch — And those early years, yeah, those early years, it’s like, I don’t know. It’s like, you’re not rolling in cash. You don’t have the resources. You don’t have the people. Man, how how did that go for you? The kind of scarcity? How did that shape the way you lead, innovate? Talk us through that piece of the puzzle.Jamie Barfield — Yeah, lack of money, lack of volunteers, lack of influence in the community. You know, it it feels like you know the the word attached to church planting so often is lack. I don’t have enough.Rich Birch — Yeah, right.Jamie Barfield — And that mindset inside of church planters, it’s going to be the thing that either crushes them or is going to cause them to innovate. For us, we just decided it was going to be the thing that pushed us or that drove us. And so the scarcity mindset that you spoke about at you know the beginning of ministry was some some things that were birthed inside of us that created some stewardship principles that we still follow today at our church. You know, we’re very much penny pinchers. We’re going to try the best to figure out the best way rather than just throwing money at problems.Jamie Barfield — You know, I got buddies that, you you know, with the best of intentions, they just think that they can you you know, throw money at situations or at problems and it’s going to fix everything. And our mindset is just, we’re just going to be innovative. We’re going to try to figure this out and do it the best way we can without expecting that money is going to fix everything, or that volunteers are going to fix everything, or that influence is going to fix everything. So even at the start, all of that lack created or birthed something in us that has followed with us for the last 18 years.Rich Birch — Yeah, I’d I’d love to talk a bit a bit a bit more about that. Well, first of all, I think it’s I think it’s good that you’re underlining mindset. I know for me as a leader, and it took me way too long to figure out that like kind of my approach. You know, I’m not like, ah you know, name it and claim it kind of person. I don’t think I can like, you know, I can’t just like make stuff up.Jamie Barfield — Sure.Rich Birch — But what I do know is if I don’t have the faith for it, if I don’t believe that God’s going to do something, then it doesn’t happen. Jamie Barfield — Yeah, for sure. Rich Birch — And so I’m not sure how that happens. There’s like a weird connection there between what I believe about faith and like, and I probably some people are like, man, this guy’s got bad theology. But talk us through that mindset and how, maybe give us a couple examples of how that has impacted you even today.Jamie Barfield — Yeah, yeah. So I agree completely. The the you know concept of name it and claim it versus you got to have faith and where is that balance? And I’m unsure as well, probably got bad theology as well. But I definitely think that, you know especially early on, like it was, God, I see big things in our future. And I’m not sure how to get to big things, but I know I can’t settle with these things that we have now. Rich Birch — Yeah. That’s good.Jamie Barfield — So I have to press forward to make the things that we have in our hand now. I have to be a good steward of what you’ve given me. You know, he is faithful with little. You’re going to reward us with much. So, God, I’ve got to be faithful with what you put in my hands now.Rich Birch — That’s so true.Jamie Barfield — And I’m going to do the absolute best with this that I have in my hand now. But I’m going to do everything I can to make this thing better. Because I see bigger, because I see greater in front of us. Rich Birch — That’s good.Jamie Barfield — And so I’m not going to just stop here and say, well, this is all that I have. This is this is all that I’m ever going to be. I’m going to do more for you with what you placed in my hands. I’m going to be that servant that whenever you walk away from me, you gave me two talents. I’m go to do my best to turn it into four.Rich Birch — Yeah that’s, yeah, that’s amazing. That’s that’s so good. I love, you know, we wanna be multipliers of what, you know, what’s given. And I think the the financial stewardship thing makes sense. I think that’s understandable. You can see where, man, we gotta be good we gotta use the resources we have.Rich Birch — What about on the people side? When you think about kind of being good stewards of your people, maybe developing leaders, that sort of thing, how does that work? What practices have you helped has have you kind of kept this mindset of innovation, kind of getting the most out of our people, that sort of thing. How has that impacted how what you do even today?Jamie Barfield — Yeah, so I grew up in a very small church, you know maybe 70, 80 people. Maybe on on big Sundays we had 120 on Easter or something of that nature. And I saw leaders being thrown into situations, not trained well, not knowing church culture, not knowing what expectations were, not knowing the pastor’s heart. I saw all of that growing up.Jamie Barfield — And those leaders that were thrown in oftentimes would find themselves burnt out by focusing on things that they really had no passion for. And the pastor maybe didn’t know what the thing inside of them that was the thing that really you know would drive them. And so we just decided whenever, you know, probably 10 or 12 years ago, we just decided we were going to create a process of knowing our our leaders and our leaders knowing me well.Jamie Barfield — And so so we we go through a you know, I tell them all the time as we do a 12 week course. It’s not really we call it leadership development, but it’s not really leadership development. It’s more about you have to learn this culture. You have to learn my heart and my expectations for you. Rich Birch — That’s good.Jamie Barfield — But I’ve also got to learn your story, and your passion, and your vision. Because I want us to walk away from this 12 weeks together, I want to walk away better prepared for a future together. And so as you’re walking this 12 weeks out with me, you’re you you know they’re serving everywhere in the church and serving in kids ministry one week and you know making coffee one week and all of the things. But what we’re learning in that season together is expectation. And you’re learning me and I’m learning you, but we’re putting expectation on what it takes to be a leader. And so as they finish this 12-week process with me, they then go into this pool of just to even be considered to be a leader in our church. Rich Birch — Oh, that’s interesting.Jamie Barfield — So everybody that’s ever been a leader in our church, before they ever get to a leadership role, they’re a part of this pool because they’ve been through this 12-week journey with me. And I’m there with these people every step along the way, because again, I’ve seen it done so poorly that I just wanted to make sure that my fingerprint was upon leaders and volunteers in such a way. Rich Birch — That’s cool.Jamie Barfield — You know, there’s again, go back to a parable of Jesus, you know, the sower and the seed, you know, there’s this, there’s this principle of where you sow, if you sow in good soil, that it’s going to produce a good fruit. And so these people that are, that are, have a passion for the kingdom of God and want to do something great for the kingdom of God, those are the people that I want to invest my time, effort, and energy into because those are the people that are going to produce the, the largest or most productive harvest.Rich Birch — Okay. I want to double click on this. Jamie Barfield — For sure. Rich Birch — There’s a ah bunch there that I want to unpack… Jamie Barfield — For sure. Rich Birch — …which is fantastic. So how, so how do you identify or how does your team identify people that land in this 12 weeks? And then I’d love to talk a little bit about, you know, the, actually the mechanics of it what’s going on in those 12 weeks.Jamie Barfield — They have to be recommended by a leader in our church.Rich Birch — Okay.Jamie Barfield — It’s the only way to join the 12-week journey.Rich Birch — Okay.Jamie Barfield — So a leader in our church sees them, watches them serve or whatever inside of the church, and then they recommend them to my assistant, and we we start the journey with them.Rich Birch — Okay. And those, is it like you run it in like a couple of seasons during the year? It’s a class and like a cohort matter. What’s the content? Just give us a ah a bit of, you know, a bit more about that.Jamie Barfield — Yeah, we do we do two… Yeah, we do two semesters of it. So twice a year we run it. And it is ah one night a week. We meet at the church. We go through ah hour, hour and a half you know class type setting with constant homework through the week. And homework looks as simple as, you know, we we read the book, Andy Stanley, Next Generation Leader. We read through that together.Jamie Barfield — Homework is serving assignments on Sunday. Homework is cleaning the church. You know, little things like that that just creates this culture, this this servanthood inside of them. So once ah once a week, we’re here at the church learning together. But then through the week, we’re constantly um connected and, um you know, again, working, efforting to to sharpen them through the 12 weeks.Rich Birch — That’s cool. And you know you mentioned it multiple times. So you’ve really kept ownership of this group. They’re meeting with you. That I want to underline for folks that are listening in.Jamie Barfield — Yeah.Rich Birch — You know, your church you said is 2,500 people. There’s a lot of pastors of a church of 2,500 that would say, hey, I don’t have time to meet with this. Kind of unpack that a little bit more. I know you mentioned this already, but I want to kind of unpack what what are you thinking about there? What’s the advantage? How far does that scale, you think?Jamie Barfield — Yeah, I am a huge advocate of whatever it is that you do, whatever’s on your plate. There’s some things that you have to do as a pastor or as a leader. And leadership development ought to be something that you have your fingerprint on. Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good. Jamie Barfield — Whether it’s [inaudible] as much as mine is or whether it’s just, hey, I’m creating class and I’m stepping in every now and then, but somewhere, somehow, you have to be touching your leaders in the church and they have to know your heart. Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good.Jamie Barfield — Whenever they go away from this class and they’re serving wherever, and maybe even they’re on a campus or doing whatever they’re doing, when they walk away from me, they know me, they know my heart, they know my, my expectations.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good.Jamie Barfield — And so I don’t have to go into, you know, seasons and step into kids ministry and try to put out fires and fix problems because they know me from the start before they ever get involved in certain ministries. They already know me and already know my heart. And so it just makes the the family community atmosphere of the church healthier…Rich Birch — That’s good.Jamie Barfield — …because from from birth, this is from birth. This isn’t something that we’re trying to teach on the run. This is something we teach from birth to through the process. And then whenever they launch into whatever ministry they um lead or or serve in they already have all the foundational principles, all the pillars are built.Rich Birch — That’s interesting. I love it. That’s, that’s great to learn more about. Talk to me about an expectation that ah that you have of your leaders that might be a little bit different. That might be like, oh, hey, it’s, you know, kind of in the secret sauce category that you’re like, hey, this is a part of what God’s using when, you know, hey, if you’re leading here, this is what we want you to be like, or something activity or something like that.Jamie Barfield — Yeah. So so for instance, servanthood is something that I’m very passionate about. I am a servant. I expect leaders here at this church to be servants. I think Jesus is the greatest leader of all time, and he was a servant leader. It’s who he was. It was a part of his you know, character. And so, so servanthood is something that we, my wife and I portray to our leadership. And then we give expectation that this is what we expect from leaders inside of our church and throughout every department of our church.Jamie Barfield — I think that is, that is, you know, something as simple as when you see some trash in the parking lot, as you’re walking up, you pick it up. All the way to when we’re having church events here, my wife and I are the last ones to eat. We’re not first in line. Rich Birch — That’s good.Jamie Barfield — We’re making sure everybody else is served because we want we want to make sure that we are servant leaders inside of our our team.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good. So I’d love to know, you guys have launched multiple locations, obviously multiple services within that. Multiplication is, to me, is a sign that you’re developing leaders. There’s something good happening on that front. You can’t do that unless you, you know, have multiplied leaders. Talk us through some of the lessons you’ve learned around multiplication as it relates to leadership development and how that all works together.Jamie Barfield — Yeah, I will say that good leaders multiply themselves, but so do bad leaders. Rich Birch — Oh gosh, that’s true. Oh man.Jamie Barfield — And so that’s and so that’s that that’s that’s dangerous as well. Rich Birch — Yes. Jamie Barfield — And so as as we multiplied, you know, from multiple services to, you know, multiple campuses and all the things that come with multiplication, as we have walked through the seasons of multiplication, we’ve always identified early the needs that were going to be present and tried our best to make an effort to make them not as painful as they could have been if we wouldn’t have identified them.Jamie Barfield — And so something as simple as you know whenever we you know we were talking about launching multiple services, when when we launched into multiple times, we’ve launched into multiple services and been able to you know, through growth, knock out walls and go back to one and then we’re at two and then we’re at three, knock out a wall, back to one, two, three. And then right at COVID, we were doing four. But the the healthiest way that we ever launched a service was we did a 8 a.m. and a 10 a.m. The 8 a.m. was for volunteers only. So it was kids’ workers. It was, you know, we did, but did we did a full service. We did the band. We did I did my full sermon. It was volunteers only, but you’re welcome to come. Rich Birch — Right. Jamie Barfield — But this is strictly, you know, we’re focusing on volunteers. But then whenever we launched into two, as that second service filled up, we launched into two. We completely changed service times. What was a 10 a.m. service, now we went to 9 and 11. So then everybody was forced and instead instead of saying, oh, well, this is my service time. Now everybody was forced to choose a different service time. Rich Birch — Right.Jamie Barfield — So the 8 a.m. people we you know went to the 9 a.m., obviously, and the 10 a.m. people had to choose, do I want to get up an hour early or do I want to come an hour later? Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good.Jamie Barfield — And so it was almost it was actually a 45 to 65 percent split whenever we went to the 9 and the 11. So it was the healthiest way we had ever done it, so incredibly beautiful.Rich Birch — That’s good.Jamie Barfield — And so just, you know, if somebody’s watching this and they’re looking to go to two services, I would suggest have a volunteer service, go all in because that starts training your your band to do two services. It starts training your volunteers of what time they’d have to get there to be able to do multiple things. It kind of creates that buffer of a tension point in the future and being able to look look in advance to say, hey, let me let me work some of these issues out before we get there.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s so good. um Kind of related to that, I feel like this is the year of like the three service questions, third service questions. Like I’ve had so many people in this last year reach out to me. I’ve written, I think three or four blog posts, probably 10,000 words on different stuff I’ve learned um about this because it’s like just keeps coming up. Like even today, literally today, I got an email about it this morning.Rich Birch — So talk me through what what you’ve done at Palmetto Pointe around identifying when we pull the trigger for more services. Is that what mix of that is like opportunistic—we’re creating new space—or it’s reactive, like which of how much of it’s proactive, reactive? And how do you, you know, your church is growing, you’re growing quickly. How do you, how do you keep a far enough ahead? Cause you can’t just decide, Hey, we’re going to do new services. You got to do planning to make it all happen. Talk us through what’s that look like? How are you kind of the, how, how do we know how to identify when we pull the trigger? That sort of thing. Talk us through what that looks like.Jamie Barfield — Yeah, reactive is terrible. I’ve done it twice. Reactive to, oh no, you know the parking lot’s full. Let’s plan a second service. You know, hat’s terribly difficult. You know, the proactive approach of, I see growth, here goes what, you know, we’re already talking about Easter next year, okay? Here goes how many people are gonna show up. How many services do we need for Easter? And then how much did we grow last year for Easter? So if those people come back, what can they expect the next week?Jamie Barfield — And so for me, it becomes, opportunistic, yes. Launching multiple services are going to help your church grow. But as you’re launching multiple services, the growth versus the attrition, how is this going to wear your team out? Is this going to wear your staff out? Is this going to wear your band out or your kids’ ministry workers out? And that balance of, okay, at what point do you press forward and what at what point do you pump the gas or pump the brakes? Jamie Barfield — And so I would just say for us, what we learned through this journey is, you know we want to make sure that when we launch into a another service that there’s a core group of people that are going to be a part of that service. I need you to I need you to say for nine months you’re going to be a part of this service and this is your thing.Jamie Barfield — And so when we launch into another service, we’re going to make sure that this group of people wants to be there, and this is their church and their service. And then for us, we’re going to make sure that we have a completely different staffed kids’ ministry, completely different group, so we’re not wearing out the already wore-out volunteers of kids’ ministry.Rich Birch — That’s good.Jamie Barfield — And depending on the time slot, we’ve we’ve tried three different time slots for our third service, but depending on the time slot we choose, it potentially may be a completely different band as well. Maybe the same worship leader, but a completely different band. Because those are the really the two areas, kids ministry and band and the staff. Those are the three areas that are really going to wear you out with multiple services.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good. That’s good. That’s some really clear thinking there around that. Really appreciate that. You know, at 31%, if you continue to grow, I know you know this, you know, that’s like just less than two and a half years, you’ll end up doubling. Jamie Barfield — Right. Rich Birch — So you’ll be a church of 5,000 if you continue at this rate.Jamie Barfield — Crazy.Rich Birch — And that that becomes difficult to stay in front of. You know, I’ve led in churches that are growing at that rate. And it’s it’s hard to to keep the skis out in front, you know, keep things moving in the right direction.Rich Birch — Let’s pivot in a totally different direction. I want to take advantage of the fact that you’re a district overseer, in your movement. From your perspective, from your vantage point, what are you seeing across the church these days as it comes to growth and and challenges? And kind of what are you learning as you’re in that kind of coach seat?Rich Birch — I’m taking advantage of the fact that you’re coaching other leaders.Jamie Barfield — I actually love that you asked me this question because I was talking with a guy yesterday, and we were talking about how smaller churches specifically, those pastors are really struggling with grasping what their expectations of congregants are, and what the congregants’ expectations of the church should be.Jamie Barfield — We as small you know smaller church pastors specifically, but we expect them to show up and to give and to serve and to connect, but they don’t have those same expectations on their life. So 30, 40 years ago, those were the expectations of a church attender.Rich Birch — Right.Jamie Barfield — Now they’re not.Rich Birch — Right. Right.Jamie Barfield — And so we have these unrealistic expectations that are creating frustrations from the pulpit to the pew. And I think it’s it’s creating this disconnect, or or honestly, I’ve seen some pastors even preach maybe very angry towards their congregation because of the unrealistic expectations placed upon those people. And so I would say maybe just to the smaller church pastor, which again is 80% of America, you know…Rich Birch — Yeah, absolutely. Yep.Jamie Barfield — …those those guys listening to this, maybe be more understanding of how life has changed in the last 30 or 40 years. I’m not saying lower our standards of righteousness or scriptural truth, but understand that travel ball is a thing and it’s always going to be a thing. And you know, school plays and you know, families going on vacation. Rich Birch — Right.Jamie Barfield — Man, we celebrate when families go on vacation. I’m not mad at you for taking a vacation because I want a vacation, you know? Rich Birch — Yes.Jamie Barfield — And so we celebrate when families go on vacation. So just creating realistic expectations for the congregation rather than what the, what the expectations were 30 or 40 years ago.Rich Birch — That’s good. I like that. You know understanding where people are are today and not you know not overburdening them with ah a previous model. I think that’s a really good word for sure. How can we think about that same pastor that maybe sees that frustration and and takes the, you know, the pastoral word of like, yes, I’m not going to exacerbate my people, but I want to help clearly articulate. I kind of want to point to a brighter future for them. Jamie Barfield — For sure.Rich Birch — How do I what what would you suggest to them? How do you how should we do that? Jamie Barfield — Well, first off, I would say one of the things that I see giving life to pastors is them connecting with other pastors. Rich Birch — So true.Jamie Barfield — I would just encourage a pastor watching this to make sure that he has or she has somebody in their life that’s outside of the bubble of their own church that may be going through something similar to their to what they’re going through.Rich Birch — That’s good.Jamie Barfield — And I just think pastors encouraging pastors. We’re on the same team. We’re in this together. Pastors, encouraging pastors. I love what you do here where you celebrate ministries and what they’re doing. I just see that giving such life to um to other pastors that are discouraged and frustrated and aggravated. So I would start there. I would say, man, pastors, find another pastor and speak life into them.Rich Birch — That’s good.Jamie Barfield — Maybe maybe the second thing I would say is you know maybe maybe an encouragement to, you know, to pastors who have wanted to try something new and try something different. Maybe just an encouragement to you know and to to do it, man. Just do it. Just try it.Rich Birch — Give it a try.Jamie Barfield — See what happens. Throw spaghetti up against the wall and see what sticks.Rich Birch — You get a lot of grace from most, I think most of the people in our churches, we have the the negative voice person in our head, the person that like doesn’t love what we do and is like a complainer or whatever, but that’s like a rare minority in most churches. Jamie Barfield — Yeah. Rich Birch — Like most of the people in the church are cheering for the pastor, cheering for the leaders… Jamie Barfield — That’s right. Rich Birch — …and are like, man, I love that guy. I love that girl. And if you were to say, Hey, I’d love us to try this thing. It’s just a test. Let’s see what happens. Most people would be like, let’s do it, you know, and, and I, you know, that’ll be fine. And if it goes bad, then don’t take yourself too serious and say, well, we tried that. That didn’t work. And that’s okay. um Yeah, that’s good. I love that. That’s a great word for sure.Jamie Barfield — Yeah. Agree. Agree completely. Agree completely.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s great. Well, just as we’re kind of landing today’s episode, any final words as we think about for people that are listening in about, you know, what you’ve learned through the years? I love the mindset stuff we’ve been talking about and just this whole area of like our our you know our approach to scarcity, how that works. But anything else you’d love us to think about today as we’re hanging up today?Jamie Barfield — Yeah, yeah um maybe maybe maybe just to um to the guys that are feeling guys and gals that are feeling stuck, um you know maybe maybe short on everything. Lack is a big thing. Here goes here would be my encouragement. Make every Sunday amazing the best you can, but pick one day and throw all of your energy towards that one day. Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good.Jamie Barfield — Maybe it’s Christmas Eve service coming up, or maybe it’s an Easter service or Mother’s Day or, you know, a manufactured big day, ah you know, a back to church Sunday or something of that nature. Rich Birch — That’s good.Jamie Barfield — Pick a day and throw all of your energy towards that one day. Pick a person and start investing in a person. You may not be able to do a leadership development process, but pick a person and start investing your life into that person.Rich Birch — Dude, that’s so good.Jamie Barfield — Pick one event in the community and just show up for it. Just you know wear a church shirt and show up for the event and shake hands and hug necks and tell everybody, hey, you know. Pick one area of ministry and you know you know go go to your kids’ ministry and say, how can I make this better? You don’t have to fix it all right now. Rich Birch — That’s so good.Jamie Barfield — You don’t have to you don’t have to be great at everything right now. You don’t have to have the most amazing, you know, Mother’s Day yet. But man, you can find one thing and just start focusing on something. And I think this is where that mindset of there’s more out there. I’m going to focus on something and make this one thing that God has put in my hand. I’m going to make this thing better.Rich Birch — Dude, that is such good advice. You know, don’t drown in the all the things you wish you could do. Pick one thing and just do it. I love that. Jamie Barfield — Pick one thing and do it.Rich Birch — A friend of mine was a church planter and i was like, I think it was either the first or second Easter they did they went all in on the like Easter egg drop, which I know lots of people have done. But it was a smash success for them. They, you know, it was like five times their normal attendance. It was fantastic. The local news showed up. It was, and it gave, man, it breathed energy into the church for months. Jamie Barfield — Yes. Yes.Rich Birch — Like they lived off of that because it was like, hey, that was a win. Yeah, that’s, that’s so good. Well, this has been a great conversation today. Rich Birch — I love talking to church planters. You know, I was recently with a leader of a church. We were walking around his facility and their buildings about 250,000 square feet, giant building. And he was talking about himself as a church planter. He was like, you know, referring to that. Rich Birch — And and I joked with him. I said, well, at what point do you stop being a church planter? Like when you, you know, when you you just are doing a $20 million dollars building or whatever, I think, you know, somewhere along the line. But he’s like, no, once a church planter, always a church planter. We’re always, ah you know, the same thing. So I’ve really appreciated this similar conversation today.Jamie Barfield — That’s exactly right. Rich Birch — Jamie, if people want to track with you or track with the church, where do we want to send them online?Jamie Barfield — Yeah, palmettopointechurch.com, it’s all over social media.Rich Birch — Perfect.Jamie Barfield — pastorjamieb, all of all of the social media handles are that. Love to connect with them…Rich Birch — That’s great.Jamie Barfield — …palmettopointechurch.com, I’d love to connect. Rich Birch — That’s great. Thanks so much, Jamie. Really appreciate you being here today, sir.Jamie Barfield — Thank you so much for the opportunity.

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