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While Lexington and Concord claim significance as the sites of the American Revolution's opening battles, New York City's geography, population density, and cultural status made it one of the most important theaters of the war. Between 1776 and 1777, numerous battles were fought for control over the Port of New York, including the Battles of Harlem Heights, Pell's Point, White Plains, Fort Washington, and the largest battle of the entire revolution, the Battle of Long Island/Brooklyn. Recognizing the strategic importance of New York, and forewarned by his experience at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston, Lieutenant-General Sir William Howe and royal governor Lord George Germain recruited Hessian mercenaries and soldiers from across the empire to defend the city from an eventual patriot campaign to claim New York. In 1776, George Washington, as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, began preparations for what we know today as the New York and New Jersey Campaign. Though the campaign failed to fortify New York from Sir William Howe, which remained in British control until the end of the war in 1783, the revolution might have ended altogether on Staten Island when William and his brother, Admiral Richard Howe, entered peace negotiations with the Americans. In a September 11, 1776, meeting, the Howes met with John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Edward Rutledge for an unsuccessful three-hour negotiation. Four days later, Howe, as Commander-in-Chief of British Land Forces in America, landed 12,000 troops in lower Manhattan and quickly claimed the city. Though the British took control of New York Harbor and the surrounding agricultural areas, the areas around New York and New Jersey remained active battlegrounds for the rest of the revolution. When the war ended, it saw some of the last British soldiers evacuate the new United States, including thousands of free and formerly enslaved Africans who had served the empire in the war, documented by The Book of Negroes. Battle in the Margins is a special project of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation in collaboration with Black Gotham Experience, an organization devoted to African Diasporic storytelling, to commemorate the African Diaspora's impact on the American Revolution. Those listening to this episode in real time in the New York City area can reserve a ticket to the September 19, 2026 Battle in the Margins “Main Event,” a series of original ten-minute plays centering the African Diaspora's experience, resistance, and role in shaping early American history, shining a light on stories often left out of the nation's founding narrative. The Battle in the Margins Research Brief is available here. Kamau Ware is a multidisciplinary artist, historian, and walker. Kamau was born and raised in Pittsburgh, where he founded an artist collective called BridgeSpotters in 1996 that took inspiration from the many bridges in the city as analogous to many disciplines making a creative project. Ware moved to New York City in 2006 and applied his work as an artist and curator to develop a unique approach to visual storytelling, coined StoryStyle that softens the threshold between artist and audience. After establishing his visual storytelling lab, Kamau Studios in 2008, he began working on what would become the Studios flagship project – the Black Gotham Experience (BGX). BGX launched the summer of 2010 as a series of walking tours and has expanded to a series of immersive experiences celebrating the impact of the African Diaspora on New York City. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies
The Book of Exodus, part 2
Saving Elephants | Millennials defending & expressing conservative values
Patrick Deneen's 2018 book, Why Liberalism Failed, was by the standards of most academic works of political philosophy, wildly successful. It struck a chord with some of the broader Right and gave a voice to a growing movement skeptical of the promises of classical liberalism and looking for an alternative. This burgeoning New Right, however, is anything but new. The kind of postliberalism often advocated by the New Right has been attempted in nations across Europe and South America. And each time it has been tried, it has failed. Joining Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis is James Patterson and Thomas Howes to talk about their new book, Why Postliberalism Failed. The trio unpackage the wild, conspiratorial, and gruesome history of postliberal regimes of the past and explore what it might tell us about how similar efforts might play out today. About James Patterson James M. Patterson, Ph.D. is an associate professor of politics at Ave Maria University. He received his B.A. in Political Science and Media Studies at the University of Houston in 2002 and his Ph.D. in American Politics from the University of Virginia in 2012. His areas of research include race, religion, and American political development. He has held research positions at the Program for American Values and Institutions at Duke University and the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, as well as teaching positions at Hampden-Sydney College and Gettysburg College. He has published academic research in Perspectives in Political Science, American Political Thought, Anamnesis, and Journal of Church and State. He has published more popular essays and book reviews for Modern Age, Society, Library of Law and Liberty, and Public Discourse. About Thomas Howes Thomas Howes is currently a Lecturer in the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University. He has a PhD in philosophy at Catholic University of America. He is also a member of the James Madison Society at Princeton University. He has a healthy and general curiosity, but his academic emphases are in the fields of Thomistic virtue ethics and natural law theory, political ethics, political philosophy, political economy, and the philosophy of religion. His dissertation was a political-ethical defense of religious liberty. He is also happily married with two daughters.
The Book of Exodus, part 1
Episode Synopsis:Is the church trained to defend against theological and ideological subversion, or is the body of Christ a prime target in this celestial war, one that has taken significant casualties?We talk about this and much more, including:What branches of Western Christianity practice witchcraft?How is Jonathan connected to L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology?What are the dangers of practicing occult powers?How has the Church been infiltrated by the occult?Why is Jesus the only true answer?Original Air DateJuly 8th, 2026Special GuestsJonathan Howes Contact Jonathan through Gunnar's email “j_canan@hotmail.com” put “ORP” in the SubjectGunnar CannonGunnar's YouTube ChannelShow HostsJason Spears & Christopher DeanOur PatreonConsider joining our Patreon Squad and becoming a Tier Operator to help support the show and get access to exclusive content like:Links and ResourcesStudio NotesA monthly Zoom call with Jason and Christopher And More…ORP ApparelMerch StoreConnect With UsLetsTalk@ORPpodcast.comFacebookInstagram
Summer Bible Project: Psalms, part 4
Why is avoidance the biggest killer of performance in teams? In this solo episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I explain why it's okay to upset people, and why giving honest feedback without fear is a skill every leader needs.Most leaders tiptoe around their teams, scared of upsetting someone. But avoiding hard conversations doesn't protect people, it holds them back. I share why we waste so much energy “mind reading” how others will react, how that robs them of the chance to grow, and how to deliver tough feedback while staying calm, present, and human, even when someone gets upset.What We Cover:00:00 Why it's okay to upset people00:40 You can't control how someone reacts (the "mind reading" trap)01:30 Why avoiding it is really about protecting yourself02:00 My personal story: the feedback that changed everything02:55 How to give feedback without it feeling like an attack03:25 How to stay present when someone cries or gets angry04:19 Why backtracking is the worst thing you can do04:38 Show up for them, even when it's uncomfortable
Kenny Howes joins us again to share his latest famous VOX obsession that turned into a major acquisition. We also cover lots of Rickenbacker stuff aided by Kenny's past work experience at the famed guitar company. Ricken-back-er. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
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If you're scaling a fintech leadership team, start at tieronepeople.comClayton Howes is the CEO of MONEYME (ASX: MME), an Australian non-bank lender that has originated over $5 billion in consumer credit and now manages a $1.9 billion loan book across personal loans, credit cards, and car finance. In this episode, Clayton walks through the full 13-year journey: bootstrapping from a desk-sized office, listing on the ASX in December 2019, acquiring SocietyOne during the Ukraine invasion, and engineering the Horizon technology platform that now powers everything.0:00 Introduction1:34 What MONEYME does and 13 years of milestones3:37 From corporate to founder5:32 Why consumer finance over any other vertical9:53 Why consumer fintech is the hardest category11:25 The ASX listing decision14:38 The SocietyOne acquisition19:53 The Horizon technology platform23:00 Leadership evolution from player to coach28:37 Staying close to the front line32:28 Why the office is always full36:18 Product innovation and the path forward42:10 Careers at MONEYMELinksClayton Howes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytonhowes/MONEYME Website: https://www.moneyme.com.au----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------** Hire exceptional Fintech Talent **https://tieronepeople.com/** Connect With Dexter **https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextercousins/Follow us LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/fintech-chatter-podcastContact us - https://tieronepeople.com/contact/Send us Fan MailConnect on with Dexter Cousins on LinkedinHire Exceptional Fintech TalentSubscribe on LinkedIn
Summer Bible Project: Psalms, part 3
Summer Bible Project: Psalms, part 2
Why are so many executive teams underperforming?In this solo episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I break down the biggest leadership mistakes I see inside executive teams today, from social loafing and siloed thinking to oversized leadership teams and “Game of Thrones” behaviour at the top of organisations.I explore why executive leadership is about far more than titles, why leadership teams must operate collectively instead of protecting departments, and why CEOs need the courage to reshape teams when they are no longer serving the business.If your leadership team feels political, disconnected, slow, or overly comfortable, this episode will challenge how you think about executive leadership.What We Cover:00:00 – Why executive teams lose effectiveness00:52 – Why titles do not equal executive leadership01:24 – The danger of oversized executive teams02:24 – Executive teams acting like working groups02:42 – “Game of Thrones” leadership behaviour explained03:07 – Why the executive team must become the first team03:52 – Why CEOs need the courage to challenge comfortKey Leadership Insights• Executive teams shape what becomes acceptable in company culture• Leadership titles do not automatically create leadership capability• High-performing executive teams think collectively, not territorially• Oversized leadership teams slow down decision-making and accountability• CEOs must be willing to challenge comfort and restructure leadership teams• The behaviour at the top becomes the standard for the entire companyReflection Questions for Leaders• Is my executive team truly operating as one team?• Where are politics or silos damaging decision-making?• Have titles become more important than impact?• What difficult leadership change am I avoiding right now?
Summer Bible Project: Psalms, part 1
Jonah Goldberg is infamous for muttering venomous curses against postliberalism at odd moments, such as while flossing or playing backgammon with Steve Hayes. Recognizing that to the layman this might seem rabid or antisocial, Jonah has invited two authors of a recent book on postliberalism to give some background on this puzzling phenomenon. The trio discusses postliberalism vs. anti-liberalism, integralism, Adrian Vermeule, elite capture, national conservatism, Viktor Orbán, ISI, the Heritage Foundation, subsidiarity, the wish to political violence, postliberalism's institutional future, ground-level antisemitism, right-wing Hegelianism, and Peter Thiel. Show Notes: —Why Postliberalism Failed —Jonah on the Reagan Caucus Action —Vermeule in The Atlantic: “Beyond Originalism” —Vermeule: “Ralliement: Two Distinctions” —Vermeule: “‘It Can't Happen'; Or, the Poverty of Political Imagination —Patrick Deneen: Why Liberalism Failed —Vermeule's review of Why Liberalism Failed —Integralism book —The Atlantic: “The MAGA Intellectual Who Prophesied a Queen Melania” —Patrick Deneen: Regime Change —Michael Bonner Remnant The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including the Saturday Ruminant, audio versions of all our articles and newsletters, and Jonah's twice-weekly G-File—click here. Instructions on how to set up your members-only feed can be found here, and if you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we visit the restored secret wetlands and a new gathering place for the Indigenous community in the Twin Cities, and we look back at our conversation with artist Sarah Agaton Howes. -----Producer: Deanna StandingCloud, Chandra ColvinEditor: Deanna StandingCloud, Victor PalominoAnchor: Marie Rock, Britt Aamodt Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood----- For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund
What happens when culinary education meets entrepreneurship and child development? In this episode, I sit down with Leigh Feldman, CEO of Young Chefs Academy, to explore how the brand is inspiring children through hands-on cooking experiences while building a thriving franchise community across the country. Leigh shares the mission behind Young Chefs Academy, the impact cooking can have on confidence and creativity in young people, and what it takes to scale a purpose-driven business in today's world. Whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, educator, or franchise enthusiast, this conversation serves up valuable insights and inspiration.
TEACH US, part 6The disciples experienced life-on-life discipleship with Jesus for three years. Not only did he teach them with his words, but he modeled for them how to live out a Christ-centered life. This series, TEACH US, helps us learn practical ways to live out the foundations of the Christian faith.
On this edition of Wellbeing, Guy Murphy chats with Brisbane radiographer Callum Howes about radiography - the job, radiation exposure, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is your company culture too nice to perform?In this solo episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I break down the Challenge & Care Framework and why many teams are stuck in cultures that feel good on the surface but quietly damage standards, accountability, and results.I explore the four zones every workplace can fall into: apathy, comfort, fear, and courage, and how the best teams combine high care with high challenge.Because great leadership is not about being nice or being tough. It is about creating an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and clear on what excellence looks like.If your team avoids hard conversations, lacks accountability, or feels stuck, this episode will help you identify why and what to change next.What We Cover:00:00 – Is your culture too nice to perform?00:23 – The Challenge & Care Framework explained00:33 – The Apathy Zone: low care, low challenge00:50 – The Comfort Zone: high care, low challenge01:46 – The Fear Zone: high challenge, low care02:24 – The Courage Zone: where high performance lives02:58 – What true high performance actually means03:31 – Compassionate feedback as the key skill03:44 – Start with your leadership team first04:04 – Your current zone explains your resultsReflection Questions for Leaders• Where am I over-helping instead of empowering?• What am I still controlling that I should let go?• Which conversation am I avoiding right now?• Where have I been indirect instead of honest?
TEACH US, part 5 The disciples experienced life-on-life discipleship with Jesus for three years. Not only did he teach them with his words, but he modeled for them how to live out a Christ-centered life. This series, TEACH US, helps us learn practical ways to live out the foundations of the Christian faith.
TEACH US, part 4The disciples experienced life-on-life discipleship with Jesus for three years. Not only did he teach them with his words, but he modeled for them how to live out a Christ-centered life. This series, TEACH US, helps us learn practical ways to live out the foundations of the Christian faith.
11. The Rise and Philosophical Roots of Post-Liberalism Guest: Thomas Howes Summary: This Catholic-led movement critiques modern constitutional democracy and advocates for a strong executive to enforce social conservatism. Proponents seek to empower personal sovereigns and loyalist bureaucracies, drawing inspiration from pre-revolutionary European governance models. 111866
12. Why Post-Liberalism Historically and Politically Fails Guest: Thomas Howes Summary: Howes explains that post-liberal movements often fail because their chosen leaders prioritize power over the movement's ideals. Historically, these intellectual elites are frequently marginalized or "thrown under the bus" by the systems. 121870
Most leaders are never trained in how to manage their emotions.In this solo episode, I break down emotional fitness and why it plays a critical role in leadership, decision-making, and performance. When emotions take over, we react instead of respond, avoid difficult conversations, and make decisions driven by fear rather than values.I explore the difference between emotionally fit and emotionally unfit leadership, along with practical ways to build awareness, regulate emotions, and lead with clarity under pressure.If you want to improve how you show up as a leader, this is a skill you can't afford to ignore.What We Cover: 00:00 Introduction: The skill leaders aren't trained in 01:00 Why emotions override logic 01:30 What emotional fitness really means 02:10 Emotionally fit vs unfit leaders 03:00 Reacting vs responding 03:40 Common emotional patterns (fear, defensiveness) 04:20 Making decisions from values vs emotions 05:10 Building awareness and catching reactions 05:40 Labelling emotions and shifting state 06:10 Practical tools to regulate emotions 06:40 Emotional fitness and leadership under pressure 07:00 Final takeawayReflection Questions for Leaders• Where am I reacting instead of responding?• What emotion is driving my recent decisions?• Where am I avoiding tension instead of addressing it?• What would it look like to lead from my values instead of fear?#Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #ModernLeadership #CourageousLeaders
TEACH US, part 3The disciples experienced life-on-life discipleship with Jesus for three years. Not only did he teach them with his words, but he modeled for them how to live out a Christ-centered life. This series, TEACH US, helps us learn practical ways to live out the foundations of the Christian faith.
TEACH US, part 2The disciples experienced life-on-life discipleship with Jesus for three years. Not only did he teach them with his words, but he modeled for them how to live out a Christ-centered life. This series, TEACH US, helps us learn practical ways to live out the foundations of the Christian faith.
Power is always present in leadership… whether you realise it or not.In my work with leadership teams, I see how often power shows up in ways people don't talk about.Not in obvious or intentional ways, but in the small moments.Who speaks first.Whose opinion carries weight.What gets challenged… and what gets left unsaid.In this episode, I break down the four ways power shows up inside executive teams, and how these patterns can quietly shape your culture, your decisions, and your results.From dominance and control, to holding back and avoiding challenge, these dynamics are happening in every team… whether you're aware of them or not.This isn't about removing power.It's about understanding how you're using it.Because the moment you can see it, you can change it. 00:00 How power shows up in your leadership00:33 Where power shows up in executive teams01:00 Why avoiding power creates problems01:40 Power over when control takes over02:35 The impact of shutting down discussion03:23 When performance hides poor behaviour03:46 Power under when leaders stop speaking up04:38 The illusion of alignment in teams05:06 Power with working as a collective05:34 Power within building self trust as a leader06:01 How pressure shifts leadership behaviour06:26 Why people stop speaking up across the business06:50 Three shifts to change how power is used07:42 Why strong teams don't avoid tension08:08 Final reflection on how power is really being usedThis Episode Explores• Power dynamics in leadership teams• Executive team behaviour and decision making• Psychological safety and speaking up• Leadership self awareness• Managing dominance and control• Building stronger team alignment• Creating healthier leadership culturesReflection Questions for Leaders• Where might I be using control instead of creating space for others• When do I hold back instead of speaking up• How do I react when I'm challenged• What is the impact of my behaviour on the teamIf this episode makes you pause or reflect, that's where the real work starts.Leadership isn't about removing pressure or power.It's about understanding how you show up within it.
“Owner-operators want tools, small fleets want tools, to be able to do these things. And it's not that they're necessarily trying to save money, usually, but they want to save time.” –Tyler Robertson, founder of Diesel Laptops, on the success of his business providing software/hardware to truckers for self-help in the diagnosis-and-repair process Irmo, South Carolina-headquartered Tyler Robertson, head of the Diesel Laptops diagnostic hardware and software provider has striven for an all-makes focus since its early days, in use by untold numbers of owners as well as maintenance pros around the nation since he founded the company in 2015. In this week's podcast, walk through Robertson's history and just what Diesel Laptops offers to truckers and shops to analyze fault codes, providing a diagnostic assist, even getting you to potential parts you might need to fix the problem. As Robertson suggests in the quote off the top -- tools to help service shops help you, as it were, with timely repairs. Robertson and Diesel Laptops make what might be the smallest fault-code scanner in the world, pairing via Bluetooth to a smartphone app that fills out information around diagnostic clues when the dash lights up. That Diesel Laptops "Diesel Decoder" has been around for a couple of years, but recent updates allow for new functionality Roberston details in this episode, including the ability to force regens if needed, likewise to one-tap from a fault code all the way to a part number. At the Mid-America Trucking Show last month, Diesel Laptops was lauded as the latest inductees in the Howes Hall of Fame, where the Howes Products company pays tribute to individuals and organizations truly making a difference in the trucking and farming businesses it serves, the wider industries , too. Even before official founding, Robertson was on something of a mission to democratize truck and equipment diagnosis and repair. It started as a side hustle the engineer built himself, selling tools online and elsewhere. As so many boostrapped companies' stories do, Robertson's starts in the trunk of his car. "I used to go to truck stops and sling tools out of the back of my car," he said. "You've got to go where the customers are." Hear much more about Howes' reasons for honoring Diesel Laptops, and more of Robertson's story, in the episode. More about Diesel Laptops and past Howes Hall of Fame inductees: https://www.overdriveonline.com/15820626 The Howes Hall of Fame official site, where you can browse the virtual gallery of past honorees and suggest a future member yourself: https://howesproducts.com/hof More Overdrive Radio delivered directly to your email inbox: https://bit.ly/overdrivesubscribe
HE IS RISEN! Easter at Graystone is one of our favorite Sundays of the year, and we're thankful that you've chosen to be part of it! If you were inspired by this message or known someone who needs to hear it, please share it with others.
Are you leading your team… or unknowingly holding them back?In my work as a leadership coach, I've seen how easy it is for well-intentioned leaders to fall into toxic patterns, without even realising it.In this episode, I break down the subtle behaviours that quietly build into toxic leadership. The ones that don't look harmful on the surface, but over time, create dependency, frustration, and disengagement within your team.From being the “fixer” to micromanaging, avoiding conflict, or slipping into passive aggression, these are patterns I've seen in countless leaders… and ones I've had to confront in myself too.This is not about blame.It's about awareness.Because the moment you can see it, you can change it.00:00 – Are you a toxic leader without realising it?00:40 – The toxic leadership pyramid explained01:10 – The “fixer” trap: helping vs control02:00 – Why micromanagement limits your team02:50 – Avoiding conflict and the need to be liked03:40 – Passive aggression and emotional awareness04:30 – When toxicity turns into bullying05:00 – How to recognise and shift these behavioursThis Episode Explores:• Toxic leadership behaviours• Micromanagement and control patterns• Emotional intelligence in leadership• Workplace bullying awareness• Leadership self-awareness• Building empowered teams• Breaking unconscious habitsReflection Questions for Leaders• Where am I over-helping instead of empowering?• What am I still controlling that I should let go? • Which conversation am I avoiding right now?• Where have I been indirect instead of honest?If this episode feels uncomfortable, that's a sign you're paying attention.Leadership isn't about being perfect.It's about being aware enough to do better.
I'm delighted to welcome the novelist Emily Howes to the castle to talk about her book The Painter's Daughters, inspired by Gainsborough's portraits of his two girls and the striking shift from their lively childhood images to a stiffer, unhappier adulthood. Emily shares how she researched 18th-century Bath, its muddy, smelly, party-like medical culture, through visits and sources such as James Hamilton's biography, Letters from Bath, and books on travel, while noting how little survives from the daughters' own voices. We discuss Molly's documented illness and Emily's discovery of a possible porphyria link to the Prince of Wales, as well as Gainsborough's finances, his wife's hidden savings, and the sisters' relationship, which Emily likens to Downton Abbey's sister dynamics. Emily also previews her next novel, Mrs Dickens, exploring Catherine Dickens's erasure after Dickens left her for Ellen Turner and the fate of their children.00:46 Why the Daughters03:20 Bath After Covid05:57 Money and Marriage08:18 Research and Sources09:27 Molly Illness Mystery12:21 Sisters and Downton16:05 Blue Boy and Imagination17:25 Gainsborough at Highclere22:23 Next Book Mrs Dickens24:35 Dickens Family Fallout27:53 Catherine After SeparationYou can hear more episodes of Lady Carnarvon's Official Podcasts at https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/podcast/New episodes are published on the first day of every month.
Ghost, part 5 — When it comes to Christians and the Holy Spirit, many churches fall into two extremes. There are some churches who overemphasizes the gifts of the Spirit leading to disorder, chaos and viral Instagram reels. And there are some churches who underemphasize the help of the Holy Spirit leading to exhaustion, burnout and minimal kingdom impact. During this collection of talks, we will develop a Biblical theology for the ministry of the Holy Spirit and answer some important questions: “Who is the Spirit?”, “What does He do?”, “How are we filled with the Spirit?”, “How are we empowered by the Spirit?” and “How do we effectively exercise the gifts of the Spirit?”
Ghost, part 4 — When it comes to Christians and the Holy Spirit, many churches fall into two extremes. There are some churches who overemphasizes the gifts of the Spirit leading to disorder, chaos and viral Instagram reels. And there are some churches who underemphasize the help of the Holy Spirit leading to exhaustion, burnout and minimal kingdom impact. During this collection of talks, we will develop a Biblical theology for the ministry of the Holy Spirit and answer some important questions: “Who is the Spirit?”, “What does He do?”, “How are we filled with the Spirit?”, “How are we empowered by the Spirit?” and “How do we effectively exercise the gifts of the Spirit?”
#203 - Who Said You Had To Be Perfect To Be Well? With Dr. Kim Howes If you've ever thought, “I'm not feeling my best because I'm not doing all the things right,” this episode is going to hit. Because somewhere along the way, a lot of high-capacity people accepted the idea that wellness equals doing all the things - just right. Perfect routines. Perfect mindset. Perfect food. Perfect supplements. Perfect activity. Perfect body. And that? That's exhausting. And... It's a lie. In this episode of Pretty Well, I sit down with Dr. Kim Howes to unpack the quiet pressure so many of us carry: the belief that feeling great requires us to be perfect. And we get very honest about how that belief is keeping you stuck in cycles of over-functioning, analysis paralysis, and never quite feeling like you're “there.” This is not a fluffy “just love yourself more” conversation. It's nuanced. Grounded. Practical. And if you're someone who does all the right things but still feels like you're failing at them? You're going to feel very seen. In This Episode, We Cover: [02:10] The Real Roots of Perfectionism Dr. Howes breaks down how perfectionism isn't about high standards — it's often about protection. Protection from rejection. Criticism. Not feeling enough. You'll start to recognize how this pattern may have quietly shaped your relationship with food, productivity, health, and even rest. [07:45] The Hidden Cost of “Doing Everything Right” We talk about the mental load of constantly trying to optimize yourself — and why it creates more nervous system activation than progress. If you've ever thought: “Why am I still tired?” “Why doesn't this feel easier?” “Why do I feel behind even when I'm ahead?” This section will hit. [14:30] When Wellness Becomes Another Performance There's a difference between supporting your health and performing your health. We unpack how wellness culture can subtly reinforce the idea that you are only as good as your discipline. And how that belief undermines self-trust over time. [21:55] Self-Compassion (Without the Eye Roll) Not the soft, vague version. The evidence-based, nervous-system-regulating, behavior-changing version. Dr. Howes explains why self-compassion actually increases accountability and follow-through — instead of making you complacent. This is the part most high achievers misunderstand. [29:40] How to Interrupt the “Never Enough” Loop We get practical here. What to say to yourself in real time. How to catch the inner critic before it runs the meeting. How to build standards without building shame. Small shifts. Big relief. Why This Episode Matters Because if you secretly believe: I should be further by now I shouldn't struggle with this If I were stronger, I'd have figured it out …then perfectionism is likely running more of your life than you realize. And the irony? The more you chase perfect wellness, the further you drift from actually living the life you love. This conversation isn't about lowering your standards. It's about removing the internal pressure that's keeping you tense, reactive, and quietly dissatisfied — even when you're doing everything “right.” If this episode resonates, share it with someone else who holds themselves to impossible standards. And if you're ready to stop performing wellness and actually feel amazing — this is where to start.
Ghost, part 3 — When it comes to Christians and the Holy Spirit, many churches fall into two extremes. There are some churches who overemphasizes the gifts of the Spirit leading to disorder, chaos and viral Instagram reels. And there are some churches who underemphasize the help of the Holy Spirit leading to exhaustion, burnout and minimal kingdom impact. During this collection of talks, we will develop a Biblical theology for the ministry of the Holy Spirit and answer some important questions: “Who is the Spirit?”, “What does He do?”, “How are we filled with the Spirit?”, “How are we empowered by the Spirit?” and “How do we effectively exercise the gifts of the Spirit?”
Grab our two FREE 16-week training plans — one for road racing and one for sportives. You can get download them in The Roadman Clubhouse, which is our FREE Community at skool.com/roadman In this episode, Anthony is joined by Alex Howes — former WorldTour racer turned Director Sportif — as they talk about his transition from the peloton to managing the new pro team you're gong be seeing a lot more of un the peloton, Modern Adventure Pro Cycling, they're a new U.S.-based UCI ProTeam aiming to revive American success in professional cycling the challenges of building Modern Adventure, and what the future of US racing looks like.A BIG shoutout to our incredible sponsors - Parlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/METPRO MetPro coaches analyze your unique metabolic profile — how your body processes fuel under stress — and use that data to build a personalized nutrition and training strategy that evolves as your training load and goals change.And right now, Roadman Cycling listeners can get a complimentary metabolic profiling assessment, plus a one-on-one consultation with a MetPro coach.Just go to www.metpro.co/roadmanBIKMOBikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it's too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered.
Ghost, part 1 — When it comes to Christians and the Holy Spirit, many churches fall into two extremes. There are some churches who overemphasizes the gifts of the Spirit leading to disorder, chaos and viral Instagram reels. And there are some churches who underemphasize the help of the Holy Spirit leading to exhaustion, burnout and minimal kingdom impact. During this collection of talks, we will develop a Biblical theology for the ministry of the Holy Spirit and answer some important questions: “Who is the Spirit?”, “What does He do?”, “How are we filled with the Spirit?”, “How are we empowered by the Spirit?” and “How do we effectively exercise the gifts of the Spirit?”
GRAY AREAS, part 3 — Do you often wonder what God thinks about drinking, vaping, gambling, tattoos, country music, TikTok, AI, LGBTQ+, chewing tobacco, living together unmarried, and many others areas of life? Many times we are tempted to classify these as “gray areas”. Gray is a combination of two totally opposite and distinct colors: black and white. If the Bible does not directly address a specific topic, how can we be clear on how God wants us to behave? Follow along our message series, Gray Areas, as we discuss some relevant issues and how we can handle them from a Biblical world view.
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GRAY AREAS, part 2 — Do you often wonder what God thinks about drinking, vaping, gambling, tattoos, country music, TikTok, AI, LGBTQ+, chewing tobacco, living together unmarried, and many others areas of life? Many times we are tempted to classify these as “gray areas”. Gray is a combination of two totally opposite and distinct colors: black and white. If the Bible does not directly address a specific topic, how can we be clear on how God wants us to behave? Follow along our message series, Gray Areas, as we discuss some relevant issues and how we can handle them from a Biblical world view.
GRAY AREAS, part 2 — Do you often wonder what God thinks about drinking, vaping, gambling, tattoos, country music, TikTok, AI, LGBTQ+, chewing tobacco, living together unmarried, and many others areas of life? Many times we are tempted to classify these as “gray areas”. Gray is a combination of two totally opposite and distinct colors: black and white. If the Bible does not directly address a specific topic, how can we be clear on how God wants us to behave? Follow along our message series, Gray Areas, as we discuss some relevant issues and how we can handle them from a Biblical world view.
Fresh Start, part 3
Joe Queer, frontman of the iconic punk band The Queers, joins the podcast to talk about four decades of making unapologetic, Ramones-inspired punk rock. From the early DIY days to their cult following, Joe gets candid about music, culture, personal growth. From his close relationship to Joey Ramone to his drive to always put out great music. Joe is an inspiration to us all.
Stage 12 of the Dakar Rally 2026 delivered a high-pressure showdown as the rally heads into its final day, with razor-thin margins, mechanical drama, and championship implications across multiple categories.In this episode, Victor Orellana breaks down the Stage 12 results, led by another commanding performance from Ricky Brabec, who secured yet another Rally GP stage win aboard his Monster Energy Honda. With just over 100 kilometers remaining in the rally, Brabec continues to assert control at the top of the standings.Behind him, the fight remains intense. Luciano Benavides and Tosha Schareina remain firmly in contention as the final gaps stay tight heading into Stage 13.One of the most dramatic stories of the day came from Skyler Howes, who suffered significant mechanical issues after his bike began losing oil. Despite the setback, Howes managed to nurse the bike to the finish — a true Dakar survival ride that underscores just how unforgiving this rally can be.This episode also covers:Full Stage 12 Rally GP results and standingsMechanical issues and how they shape Dakar outcomesRally 2 highlights, including strong performances from Preston CampbellKey results across vehicle and support categoriesWhat to expect as Dakar 2026 heads into its final stageStage 12 reinforces a core Dakar truth: speed matters, but survival, discipline, and execution decide championships.
Stage 11 of the Dakar Rally 2026 delivered one of the most meaningful moments of the rally — Skyler Howes secured his first-ever Dakar stage win, clocking the fastest time aboard his Monster Energy Honda.In this episode, Victor breaks down the Stage 11 results, highlighting Howes' milestone victory and the razor-thin margins at the front of the Rally GP field. Adrien Van Beveren finished just 21 seconds behind, underscoring how tight the competition has become as Dakar 2026 enters its final stretch. Edgar Canet also delivered a standout performance inside the top group.This episode also dives into:Full Stage 11 bike results and top-10 breakdownWhy this win is a career milestone for Skyler HowesRally GP overall standings and tightening time gapsRally 2 highlights, with Tony Mollick, Ventura, and Doherty separated by minimal marginsThe impact of injuries on riders like Daniel Sanders, who continues to push through painWhat Stage 11 tells us heading into the final stages of Dakar 2026As the rally approaches its conclusion, momentum, health, and discipline matter more than ever — and Stage 11 may be remembered as a defining turning point.
Fresh Start, part 2
Keith Stansell is a former U.S. Marine and Northrop Grumman employee who was captured by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on February 13, 2003, after his surveillance plane crashed in the Colombian jungle during an anti-narcotics mission. Held hostage for 1,967 days alongside contractors Marc Gonsalves and Thomas Howes, Stansell endured harsh conditions in the jungle until their dramatic rescue by the Colombian military on July 2, 2008, during Operation Jaque. A recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom in 2009, he co-authored the bestselling memoir Out of Captivity: Surviving 1967 Days in the Colombian Jungle (2009) with Gonsalves and Howes, detailing their ordeal and resilience. Father to twin sons born during his captivity, he advocates for awareness of hostage situations and supports military and veteran communities, emphasizing survival, family, and the human spirit in overcoming adversity. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srsNMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-781-8900, for details about credit costs and terms.https://betterhelp.com/srsThis episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self.https://bruntworkwear.com – USE CODE SRShttps://bunkr.life – USE CODE SRSGo to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code “SRS” to get your 25% off your family planhttps://calderalab.com/srs – USE CODE SRS Use code SRS for 20% off your first order.https://shawnlikesgold.comhttps://helixsleep.com/srshttps://patriotmobile.com/srshttps://ROKA.com – USE CODE SRShttps://shopify.com/srshttps://simplisafe.com/srs Keith Stansell Links: Book (Out of Captivity) - https://www.amazon.com/OUT-CAPTIVITY-Surviving-Colombian-Jungle/dp/0061769525 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices