Podcasts about I Believe

I Believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth Rev. Meri Kate Marcum, Associate Pastor June 7, 2026 | 8:30am Sermon

FPC Knoxville's 5/31/26 Sunday Sermon - Rev. Dr. Meredith Loftis (Psalm 8/Matthew 28:16-20) Hymn Of Response: "I Believe in God the Father" performed by Scott Scheetz and our adult choir.Prayers of the People and The Lord's Prayer by Rev Mark Curtis

This podcast features the songs "Didn't He Shine" (The Primitive Quartet) and "I Believe it All" (The Primitive Quartet) as well as part 2 of the message called "Why Kids Go Wrong" given by Pastor Stephen Pope from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church (Union Grove, NC)

This podcast features the song "I Believe" (West Coast Baptist College) as well as part 12of the message called "The Final Destination" given by Pastor Stephen Pope from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church (Union Grove, NC)

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La octava entrega del dossier dedicado al cineasta norteamericano nos lleva a abordar uno de sus versos libres, la película donde pone en cuestión todo lo que aparentemente venía defendiendo hasta entonces. Una profunda sátira de la sociedad estadounidense y la perversión que se ha producido de sus valores fundacionales. Participan en el debate Alberto Varet, Tonio L. Alarcón, Lorenzo Ayuso y Yago Paris. El tema que cierra el programa es "I Believe in Fitness", compuesto por Steve Jablonsky y perteneciente a la BSO del filme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz0IsffudJ0&list=RDZz0IsffudJ0&start_radio=1

In this episode of Life Stories, I sit down with Braxton Kilgo, founder of the “I Believe in You” (IBIY) movement. What started as a simple message on a sticker handed out to students in 2017 has grown into a global movement spreading kindness through bracelets and powerful personal connections.Braxton shares how a life shift, from pursuing football to discovering purpose, led him to speak to students and ultimately spark something much bigger than he ever imagined. After hearing stories of kindness ripple through a school and into homes, he realized the impact wasn't just for kids. It was for everyone.Today, the IBIY bracelets travel across cities and countries, carrying messages of hope, encouragement, and connection. With the addition of a mobile app, each bracelet tells a story, creating a chain reaction of kindness around the world.Braxton also opens up about the challenges of building a business from scratch, the fulfillment of living with purpose, and why four simple words can truly change a life. To learn more about IBIY, visit https://www.ibelieveinyou.io/3 ways to support Life Stories:1. Like and share this episode!2. Subscribe to this channel!3. Buy me a virtual coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/lifestoriespodcast

“I Believe” is the first sermon in our series on the Apostles' Creed (Matthew 10:32–33; Romans 10:9–10). This sermon was preached by Rev. Jason Garwood on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, during the Covenant Renewal Worship Service at Cross & Crown Church in Warrenton, Virginia. Learn more about our church and mission at www.crosscrownchurch.com.

Lord, I Believe; Help My Unbelief

How is it possible for a holy God to dwell with sinful people? This Sunday, we explored one of the most profound truths of the Gospel: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" (John 1).Home with God isn't a place... it's a person. Jesus didn't just come to live among us; He perfectly fulfilled the law we could never keep, and He died the death we deserved. The curtain in the temple was torn from top to bottom, showing us that God Himself removed the separation between us and Him.The Gospel isn't "do more, try harder." The Gospel is "It is finished." Jesus lived the perfect life you couldn't live and took the punishment you deserved. That's grace. That's home.Here's the video shown at the end of service: I Believe in Jesus || Spoken Word || David Bowden

Margaux Lassalle met en lumière le deuxième album de Tears For Fears : "Songs From The Big Chair". Sorti en 1985, ce disque marque un tournant décisif pour le duo britannique formé par Roland Orzabal et Curt Smith, le propulsant du statut de groupe prometteur à celui de figure incontournable de la scène new wave. Porté par des synthétiseurs puissants et un savant mélange de pop et de new wave, l'album se distingue par des textes profondément introspectifs. Son titre fait d'ailleurs référence au fauteuil dans lequel on s'installe chez le psychanalyste. Le disque explore ainsi les tensions psychologiques et les relations humaines, abordant la pression du monde du travail avec "The Working Hour" ou la manipulation des médias à travers le titre plus tendu "Mother Talks". La chronique retrace les sommets de ce grand classique des années 80, qui oscille entre des thèmes sombres et des refrains fédérateurs. Des respirations soul d'"I Believe" à la passion amoureuse de "Head Over Heels", l'album brille par ses immenses succès mondiaux : le chef-d'œuvre "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", couronné d'un Brit Award, et la massive piste d'ouverture "Shout", véritable hymne au besoin d'extérioriser ses émotions. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

First up, what if a movie about a serial killer was actually a meet-cute? A new trailer has dropped for a movie with a premise so unhinged we had to stop scrolling, imagine a beloved horror franchise reimagined as a high-stakes New York rom-com starring an iconic leading lady. Laura has all the details and we are obsessed.Plus, one of the most anticipated biopics in history has finally hit the box office, but the reaction has been anything but unified. We unpack why the critics and fans are at war and discuss the difficult reality of separating the art from the artist.And finally, in an extensive new interview, Taylor Swift is officially squashing those rumours of a high-profile industry feud and she has a message for the ‘detectives’ in her fandom. From secret watermarks to her songwriting secrets, we’re looking into the steel boundary she’s just drawn around her personal life.Watch Taylor Swift's full New York Times interview here. 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Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. From Mama Mia. Welcome to the Spill your daily pop culture fix. I'm Laura Brednick and I'm nam And on the show today. The new Michael Jackson movie has been dominating the box office, but reviews are very split between critics and fans, and you and I have some very strong thoughts out this that we're going to bring to the podcast, so strap in for that. Plus, Taylor sit has given a very lengthy interview to The New York Times, which is always interesting because one that girl does not need to do interviews. She's doing the most right now she always So we're going to go through the biggest reveals from the interview and what the headlines are saying, because there's lots to unpacked there. But first, I want to tell you about a new movie trailer that came out just late last night. I do believe when I was scrolling in bed ooh yeah. 00:49Speaker 2 Sexy, Like is it like a movie you think I'd enjoy? 00:52Speaker 1 I think you and I will be front and center at the cinema when this comes out, because we love a rom com. This is a new rom com and it's what I've been asking for. It's rom com with like super talented Academy Award winning leads in the movie. Wow, but there's I just want to just the premise kind of made me stop for a second because I hadn't heard about this movie until I saw the trailer, and then I thought, hmm, so the premise is, and tell me if you're into this, the premise is, what if the movie The Purge was a rom com? Do you know what the Purge is? Have you seen The Purge and all the Purge sequels? 01:29Speaker 2 Not the sequels? 01:30Speaker 1 Yeah, stopped one. You're like, I've purged enough? Yeah, that's enough Purge. I try to see all the Purge, like the first Purge, how the Purge started, Let's purchase some more. Those aren't the official titles, but get Purge, Get Purged, Purge and get out of here all the sequels. So if anyone who hasn't seen The Purge, I think I know. Actually what trailer you're talking about? Yeah, I think I saw it. Yeah, it's been bopping around. So can I say the movie isn't officially associated with the Purge? I just made that connection when I saw it. I know what I mean. This is a rom com Urge. It's purgees I'm not against, but I'm I so want to know if someone sat down to watch The Purge and was like, what if this was a meet cute? Which, again, if anyone hasn't seen The Purge, the premise of the film is that in order to stop crime, there's one night of the year in America where the film is set, where all crime is legal for a certain period of time, So no. 02:22Speaker 3 Crime is legal and any other day of the year except for this one night, and it's all crime. So it's a lot of murder, yeah, a lot of breaking and entry, yeah, exactly, very scary exactly. 02:32Speaker 1 So it's like, you want to kill your neighbor, there's a night to do that. You want to stab a X or your current partner, there's a night to do that. You want to launder money, that's fine, and so that's and like it's like, so you either go out and you try and be part of the Purge and like kill people and commit crime, or you stay at home. This new movie One Night Only takes that premise and says, what if there was only one night? It's at New York City because that's where all good rom comms take place. What if there was only one night of the year that pre marital sex was legal for single people. 03:04Speaker 2 By the Catholic Church. 03:06Speaker 1 Oh yeah, the popes are producer. He got together with the Perch team and they're like, let's crack out something beautiful. Let's do a collab. A colass that's so dark. So the premise is that, yeah, you know what, unless you're married, you can't hook up with anyone, no sex of any any kind, except for one day. What would you do? Became a free time. They're gonna have Oh my god, so many hot you take up crocheting and watercolor. Yes, I love that. I'm gonna say every in the background of this movie, you did look super like put together and well rested. I'm like, that's because the nights are free. So the idea is like one night of the year you can go out and hook up with whoever you want. And a lot of people use that in the movie is like their night. Some people just use it as a night for wild sex, which fair enough, and the rest some other people use as a night to like find their soulate because I want to hook up. Well, they get married, so that's the thing. So starring in this movie is Monica Barbara. Do you know who that is? I know who she is. Yeah, she was in that movie. We loved that Timothy Shalla main movie. No, that's me. 04:11Speaker 3 No, but I know her from what was that TV show that I recommended for a week in watch that? 04:17Speaker 1 I don't know, let's start Arnold schwartz Nager. That's a you recommendation and like it was just all action flubah. I can't help you out there, Fuba, I think of Fuber. Yeah, she'snt that. I can't remembe all the incredible work this woman has done. That's what you picked out. 04:32Speaker 2 Yeah, and that's the best thing she's been in. 04:34Speaker 1 Because she was also on top gun Maverick she yees who the girl, the one girl, the one girl. 04:40Speaker 3 Oh and she was like the one who like the only one who made like who had a problem with her playing? 04:44Speaker 1 Yeah, because Tom Cruise is like it has to be the girl. Oh my god, I had not put that together to bear the girl who goes down? Yeah, exactly because I can't play Wow, Tom cruiseher hook up with the Purge producers. 04:55Speaker 2 He'd love this. 04:57Speaker 1 And also a young man by the name of cal who American accent in this. Yes, he does so who some people call mister Juwa Liipa because they're getting married. But also he was in Eternity, which was my favorite movie of last year. 05:11Speaker 3 Which was also an interesting rom com with like a twist and the big take. 05:15Speaker 1 I love that Callum Turner, who everyone's like, no, no, he's a serious British actor. He's now like, you know what I'm gonna do is lead rom coms? 05:22Speaker 3 Yes, and Dully has to do that before he becomes the next Bond for like ten years. 05:27Speaker 1 Yeah, and then he can't do anything else. Also, the cast this movie is so interesting, so my Hawk and Julia Fox is in it and z Way by the way, which is so. But also Molly Ringwold, Oh do you know who that is? Did we talk about her? 05:39Speaker 2 No, I'm thinking of someone else. 05:40Speaker 1 No. Molly Ringwold in the I Believe the eighties was like the rom com like Pretty in Pink, all those kind of rom coms. She was like the leading lady. I'm trying to put it so she's like, no, no, if you saw her red hair, you would know her. She was in every iconic sixteen candles Pretty in Pink. 06:00Speaker 2 Oh yeah, oh my god. 06:03Speaker 1 But she's in this, Yeah, because it's important if you're bringing wrong cooms back that the original rom com girl is in there. Oh my god, she's so she was in the Breakfast Club. Yes, and the Breakfast Club like I name all her iconic a. So basically it's Callum Turner and Monica Babaro and they are bout two singles out on this one nine and they meet, but then a series events prevents them as the movie goes on, from hooking up and having sex. But yeah, yeah, I mean if I had a dollar. But also it's like the clock is ticking. So I was watching this trail like Giving Cinderella. I was watching this trail like a thriller. I was like, what's gonna happen next that's gonna prevent them from and when do they start dying? Yeah? Yeah, exactly. How funny for the end like Seaway comes in or someone Molly Ringworld comes in like an at it's actually in the Purge universe. It's like an easter eg Purge movie where you didn't realize it was part of it. It just gotta be thinking though, like what other horror movies do we need to be wrong comms? Like does someone reimagine? Does someone reimagine? Halloween? Is like, he was just a girl who murdered his sister. She was a babysitter. Oh my god, Halloween night. They come together and the mask comes off. A love story Halloween is there something like or scream. It's like he's calling on the phone, but he's actually calling to tell you he likes you, and that's why he has to disguise his voice. Oh my god. It's like there's all these horror movies like, oh. 07:23Speaker 3 Like The Grudge, but it's actually like a merge of like under the Tuscan Sun. She goes to Japan to find this life and build this new house. 07:34Speaker 1 That's just like a little boy living she has to look after. Sorry, what do I want to watch that movie? Should we write movies? I think we should write movies. She's going past the Grudge House and it's so dark and terrified. She's like, just like I need to rebuild this and then she falls in love with. 07:53Speaker 3 Trying to get rid of it, like everyone keeps dying, and she's like, I need to rebuild this house. 07:57Speaker 1 And it's just a montage of her redoing the house, and then she falls in love with the Grudge Ghost, what's beautiful? I like this well, I love this new thing. We keep saying rom coms need to come back. That's so true, and I think this is how we bring them back. We merged them with horror movies. Let's start a fan fiction. But like for rom com slash horror. Absolutely so one night only. I'm excited. 08:18Speaker 2 It's going to be so good. 08:21Speaker 3 So there is a film that's currently in cinemas right now and we have been seeing a lot of mixed reviews on It's called Michael. I mean, if you listen to the intro, you know what movie I. 08:33Speaker 1 Did give that away. 08:33Speaker 3 It's called Michael, and it's a biography on the life of Michael Jackson. So it covers his rise to fame as being the biggest pop star in history. The film covers his career from the nineteen sixties, starting off with the Jackson five to the late nineteen eighties where he ends on his bad tour like album bad. It wasn't a bad tour. It was a pretty good tour from what I've heard it. 08:57Speaker 1 How do you keepel like clarifying, Yeah, a bad tour and like bad bad. 09:03Speaker 3 Oh man, they're the song The song bad. It has a huge cast. So Michael is played by Jaffa Jackson, who was also Michael's nephew. His dad, Joe Jackson is played by colemen Domingo, Mike mis isn't it, Miles Teller, isn't it? It's a massive, massive cast. We personally haven't seen the film. From what I've heard by people who went to the screening, a lot of people loved this film. 09:27Speaker 1 Yeah, I've been seeing like so many people come to me and tell me about movies they've seen which I love. And so many people have said to me that they loved this movie that they were like, like, you know, crying, they were overcome with emotion. I've seen people posting that they're going to go see it again two times, three times to experience in the cinema. And that's also what the box office is telling us, like it's gone crazy well at the box office. It's become like the highest grossing musical bio pick of all time. Even when the trailer came out over a year ago. It's shattered records for a musical biopic trailer and became one of the most watched trailers in Studio's history. For Lionsgate, which is huge because they've released so many blockbusters. Like the fans are telling us that they're obsessed and like they're willing to pay for three movie tickets, which is crazy at a time when like it's hard to get people into a cinema. Yeah. 10:13Speaker 3 One, and from what I've heard what the actual film is about. It's labeled as a biography, but it is a very fun film. Like I heard, the music is amazing, like Jaffar's portrayal of Michael Jackson is amazing. The hard parts I'm assuming that people are crying at is it does depict the emotional and physical abuse he went as a child by his father that was played by but. 10:38Speaker 1 I think crying from like happiness is what I've seen the music because they love the music and seeing us. 10:44Speaker 3 Yeah, it was also sanctioned by the Michael Jackson estate. 10:49Speaker 1 So the Michael Jackson estate paid for a lot of it, right, well, they paid for the reshoots that had to happen. And then obviously his family is super involved, not just his nephew being in the starring role, but his Michael Jackson son Prince, his executive producer, along with all his brothers. It's only really Paris Jackson, his daughter right that has spoken out against it. 11:08Speaker 3 He has spoken out against it. And also his sister Janet Jackson didn't give the rights to her likeliness in the film either, so her car like there's no Janet Jackson in the film or portrayal of Janet Jackson in the film. 11:20Speaker 1 But what you mentioned. 11:21Speaker 3 Before with the reshoot, so the original script started to be looked through around twenty twenty three, with the film being greenlet in twenty twenty five. Like coming to our screens, it was meant to come to our screens last year, and it's been reported that the original script included a storyline that actually happened in nineteen ninety three. So now this movie finishes in nineteen ninety eight, which is when the tour happened. 11:44Speaker 2 It was actually meant to. 11:45Speaker 3 Continue because included the first child abuse allegations towards Michael Jackson by Jordan Chandler. However, with the settlement that happened in real life, Jackson's estate promised to chan the family that they would not be dramatized them in the events around the allegation. However, the estate didn't tell that to the original filmmakers, So that's why the movie had to be pushed and they had to do all these reshoots that was reported cost around fifty million USD. Yeah, I can imagine, So it was massive, massive, And I think that's also comes with the mixed reviews. So a lot of film and TV critics without including all of the allegations towards Michael Jackson that has happened over years with boys who are now men, the film they're saying is just actually really bad, Like it is a bad portrayal of Michael Jackson, and it just skirts over incidents in his childhood and in his life, and it doesn't go into the nuances that a biography should. 12:43Speaker 1 Yeah, and that's kind of what Paris Jackson was saying in her comments about it, which I thought was so interesting. So the reason that she put up a bunch of statements on her Instagram account is that Coleman Domingo, who's in the film, had given an interview to People magazine and he was saying that Paris had been very supportive and was very warm and was like that she was really on board with the film. And then Paris went on her instrum accounts pretty much as soon as that interview went live, and she said, don't be telling people I was helpful instead of a movie I have zero involvement in, because that is so weird. And then she went on to say that she actually read the first drafts of the script and gave notes about everything, and she says there was so much that was dishonest, didn't sit right, didn't address it. And then she said none of her notes were taken on board, so she moved on with her life. But then she said, it's basically that the film really panders to a very specific section of my dad's fandom. This is what she said that still lives in the fantasy and so they're going to be happy with it. And then she went on to say that these Hollywood buyer picks can be very sugarcoated, and she said the narrative is being controlled, and there's a lot of inaccuracy, and there's a lot of full blow and lies. At the end of the day, doesn't really fly with me. Go enjoy it, do whatever, just leave me out of it. Which out of all the family statements, I was like the fact that his daughter is saying there is full blow and lies in this and it's sugar coated and basically leave me out of it. I tried to stop you. But on the other hand, like Prince, her brother is an executive producer, and also Blanket, Michael Jackson's younger son, who I think goes by b G now, So they were both at the premiere with the wider Jackson family, and I think it was only Janet and Paris who weren't there. So it feels like there's quite a big divide behind the scenes. 14:21Speaker 3 Yeah, And it's like a divide that we've known for years, Like we've known that Janet Jackson in particular has had issue with the Michael Jackson estate and there's always been conflict there. But what was really interesting is that the whole film in itself, when I was reading a lot of the reviews and the critics, it's that it feels like exactly what Paris said in her statement, like it does pander to that particular type of Michael Jackson fan who has just like always been obsessed with him as an artist, with his music, with his documentaries that were about him, and it like reinforced and like the film kind of tells those fans that you're allowed to still love that man, and you shouldn't feel bad for loving him. 15:07Speaker 1 And I also think that's why a lot of people have loved this. It's like they've wanted to gather together in cinemas, in spaces like this where they can stand up together. People have been like dressing like him or dressing in merch they have and going to those like shared spaces to celebrate this music that they love. So I think that that's kind of been a catalyst for people buying multiple tickets. But yeah, it is interesting because with all of the allegations against Michael Jackson, and obviously there's a lot of different layers there because you know, he wasn't found guilty of the allegations, but there were settlements that were made, like as a result of that, there were so many different allegations and it was like there's no way to kind of move around the fact that for a huge chunk of his life and career, that was the dominant story about him. And there's a lot of people who were either the accusers or the accusers families that have really been staunchly kind of speaking about that, and that's kind of like a hard thing to reconcile, going and tort to a movie about someone's life and just cutting off and being like and that's it, and they're just like Michael's. 16:08Speaker 3 Like literally just before the first allegation takes place in nineteen ninety three, the movie just cuts at like nineteen ninety eight, So you're only really living in that initial world. And I think the way they're portraying Michael Jackson is like that's the part of his life. For I guess it's more quote unquote modern fans, Like I would count myself as like a modern fan of his music, Like I only found his music through my parents, so I never really saw that beginning stage of his life with like Jackson five and everything and Thriller. It was more like later in life where I like rediscovered his music. And I think that's like the fan base that they really. 16:45Speaker 1 Want to hone down into. Yeah, that's so as a fan of his music, did you give your tickets away to the premiere because you just felt uncomfortable going knowing that that portion of his life and the accusations and the court cases and everything were left out of it. Yeah. 17:00Speaker 3 I think because we are so lucky to like have this job. I knew a lot about the intricacies of the allegations, and we both do because we reported on it for so many like years. Yeah, and I also knew about like all the nuances within the family as well. And I remember reading about Jenna Jackson and like her issues with the estate as well as Paris Jackson, and like the conflict between her and her brothers as well. And I think all of that just compiled into I don't want to watch something that just celebrates his life because I feel icky about that. 17:36Speaker 1 Yeah, that's interesting. That's why I didn't go as well. And also the twos that's why I didn't see the Michael Jackson musical when it came to Australia. And I was really surprised when I went on clicked on pictures of the opening night and like literally every single person I know was there, Yeah, which is fine, Like I think that was weird, but I was just a bit like, oh, I thought there was a big conversation happening and then everyone was like, no, we just want to go see this by all accounts incredible musical, which is also fine. And the same thing with the movie, Like everyone who's told me that they've gone, I haven't said, like anything along the lines of, oh my gosh, why are you going to that? Like I have I know people have gone to see it twice, and I have no judgment against it. I just felt personally that I felt, Yeah, I also felt a little uncomfortable, and I also knew like it wasn't the kind of movie that we would be doing an in depth review on. Yeah, and that's the case, Like you want to you want to go and watch it. You can't review or speak on something that you haven't seen. So like our conversation here isn't about the quality of the movie, although a lot of like that's the interesting thing is like so many critics are like this is a terrible movie, and fans like this is the greatest movie I've ever seen, and it's like got huge, Like the score on like all the different fan accounts, Rotten Tomatoes and stuff is like it's one of the highest reviewed Bier picks from fans of all time. So no judgment around that. I just I'm just interested of how that part of the conversation just got so completely blocked out. Yeah, because I feel like people who went and saw it and loved it don't want to engage. 18:55Speaker 2 They don't want to. 18:56Speaker 1 Look at it. 18:57Speaker 3 They don't want to acknowledge that it exists, but it very much does exists. Like those five men who brought the allegations against Michael Jackson that happened to them when they were young boys between the ages of seven and twelve are still very much here and yeah, and they're like, I think there's one thing of like not acknowledging an alleged perpetrator and alleged an alleged abuser, but it's so different to overtly celebrate them as well. 19:23Speaker 1 Yeah, that's what I find really uncomfortable. And I've got to say, like, I come from a slightly easier place with this because I'm not a like I like a lot of Michael Jackson music. Like there's a lot of like Billy Jean, that's a bop. The way you make me feel as someone who was raised on center stage, that's a great smoth criminal. But yeah, exactly, Yeah, I mean, you know, I think, listening all the Michael Jackson songs and also like you watch videos of him performing in things, you're like, yeah, he is. He was one of the greatest performers of all time. I don't think anyone is disputing that. Yeah, but also it's not my personal like ride or Die music, like what will, So I'm not grappling with it in the same way it was pretty easy for me to say, like, oh, I might just sit out the musical, I might just sit out the movie. I don't really listen to his music unless it's in a movie or something I love and it comes up, and then I'll listen to it. Like, so I kind of recognize that there's it's a lot harder for people who are like, oh, but I'm a die hard fan, but I also know all these terrible accusations and what do I do with that? Because we all have a version of that, whether it's a movie you loved or like I have TV shows that I loved growing up and it came out that terrible accusations against the people who had made them, like Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Yeah, And so you then have to like, that's my version of the Michael Jackson movie where I have to grapple like do I still watch this, do I still talk positively about it? Do I watch other things that have come out? Because there's all these the same thing, unproven accusations, but very strong accusations. Nonetheless. Yeah, And it's that whole thing of how you grapple with what happens when people who are either terrible because it's proven or there's so many allegations it's hard to ignore. What do you do when then they make the art that you love? 20:59Speaker 3 Yeah, one hundred, But I think it's like right to grapple. What I would say is that if you're just completely ignoring it and then just wanting to see the movie, then I think that's wrong. I think it is important to understand like all the parts of a biography that isn't shown, and there's a lot in even Paris. Jackson says that there's a lot that isn't shown, and the fact that there's also like complete lies in it, that's what she alleges. Then you're not actually watching a biography, you're just watching like kind of like I don't know, well, how would you even describe it, Like it's like something that just celebrates someone as. 21:35Speaker 1 Like a fantasy or like a fantasy of the people who but also it's the people from the Michael Jackson state who were like, you know, signing off on the movie controlling it. From my understanding from articles that were in the Hollywood Reporter of funding the reshoots. But also then money comes back into the estate from that, so like when there's a lot of money changing hands and people are profiting off it, like that's when you always have to ask questions because then it's even though I know his family, but it's a business. The Jackson family is a business at the end of the day, more than a family. I think even they would admit to that. And Yeah, the thing that gave me the biggest pause was Paris Jackson's comments, because I was like, if anyone would really know a lot of the ins and outs of this, it's one of his children, his daughter, who was basically saying that she saw the first script, she gave all this feedback. It was ignored. There's people in the movie out there saying that she endorses it. She doesn't. But also then she says, like, if you want to go see it, go see it. Yeah, just leave me out of it. 22:32Speaker 3 But that's so true, Like see it, but see it as a movie, like a film that you just watch at the movies. Don't see it as a biography, because. 22:39Speaker 1 It's almost like it shouldn't have even been a Bypick or anything like that. It's almost like if people wanted to gather together and celebrate the music, which I understand because music is a lot of the time bigger than an artist, especially in this kind of case, like it becomes bigger than them. That it should have just been like a like a concert film. Yeah, like bring all the footage of him performing on these hits together and run it in a cinema so that people can just go in and watch these moments that they love and sing along and where the Michael Jackson themed outfits and do that. But it's almost like they wanted to really control the narrative, but then they ran to the issue whre they're like, oh, we can't actually tell his stories. We've just cut cut. 23:15Speaker 3 And there is an end credit scene that does come up on screen after the movie that says his story continues, So there could be. 23:22Speaker 1 A part two. Well apparently they are exploring a sequel, but I don't know if they can really touch anything because of the legal cases. But there it is Michael's and cinemas now, so I guess people. Yeah, people are really still seeing it. The box office is crazy and no judgment if you did go and see it. Like, I honestly do believe I heard the music's really good, really lot tis the Michael Jackson movie has good music. Good music. Yeah, so no judgment if you didn't see it. But I just think it's interesting to have this conversation and look at both sides of it. So Taylor Swift has given a long video interview to The New York Times, which has been really interesting because she's been slightly out of the limelight recently. She's taken to ground after the release of Life of a show Girl. And well, I mean a lot of that. I guess she's wedding planning, right, Oh yeah, I forgot about that. You're the person in the world sorry said that. Well, apparently the invitations have gone out and I hear get one. Yeah, I think you'll be waiting a while, damn it. But also apparently she's done that trick where, you know, help we get screeners and stuff. It has our name in the background, so if we share it, it's easily traceable back to us. She's done that, apparently the invitations. I don't know if this is true, but it's very clever and it's potentially necessary. So smile. 24:35Speaker 2 I should have done that for my thirtieth birthday. 24:37Speaker 1 You put people's in so she's put people's name in the background. It's too like jetey, like a watermark, but yeah, watermark, so if anyone shares the invitation is easily traceable. But I don't know, because that woman keeps her circle tight, like there's a lot of I believe her when she says, a lot of rumors have never come out, and those stories have never come out because her circle keeps her tight. But also how tired is Travis. He's inviting all his like the whole of the NFL, and they're all bringing like a partner, a plus one or something like that. And she was like, I cannot keep this under out. Maybe only some people got the watermarked invitations and some people to have as aside or gold water. The New York Times asking this exactly what has happened to modern journalism? So you know why they didn't ask it because this was a music interview, and that's why she a music interview. 25:22Speaker 3 They're doing like a series on like thirty of the best music writers in history. 25:26Speaker 1 So it's the thirty greatest living American songwriters. And my title was better snapping Your title was like a watercolor of what the actual title was, and obviously that's why she did it. Because that's the interesting thing about Taylor Swift whenever she does press is that she absolutely does not need to. Like a lot of celebrities, especially now like Doo need That's why these press tours have taken off for movies and albums and TV shows And they're doing stunts and they're eating hot chicken, and they're like getting blindfolded on stage and they're wearing crazy outfits. Is that like there's so much everyone's screaming, even like big movie stuff are screaming for attention for their movies. But taylor'sif is one of the rare celebrities where she doesn't need to do any promo. She did a lot of promo for Life of a Showgirl, but it was more to sort of engage with the audience in a way that she was comfortable with, Like she wanted to sort of share some stories and she was happy. She was chat about engagement. 26:18Speaker 2 And she's like friends with all of the late night hosts. 26:20Speaker 1 Yeah, and she was making bread for people and that was just a fun time. But the thing is she could have just dropped Life of a show Girl and it would have it would have done as well exactly. So that's why when she does an interview, was like, hmm, So this one was centered on songwriting and her career, and I think she thought it was a way too which again very interesting to kind of really talk about about her favorite thing, yeah, which is her process of writing songs. 26:41Speaker 2 This is probably my favorite interview she's done. 26:44Speaker 1 Oh. 26:45Speaker 3 I loved it as well, I think because artists talking about their work is just amazing. 26:49Speaker 1 I would listen to that woman just talk about her songwriting and her process and the way her mind works for hours. It's so interesting to sort of hear how she puts a lyric together, what lyrics from other songwriters she like, kind of admires and files away in her head, how she sort of sees herself, how she looks back on her songs, all those things. So there were a lot of interesting tibits in there. And obviously people have kind of raped through the interview, and all the headlines are the ones that are like anything that might be slightly scandalous or slightly like ooh, who is she talking about? Is what the headlines have come out about. And it's funny because one of the biggest headlines is about her fan habits. I know what you thought about this, but she was talking about, like, you know, her fans loving Easter eggs and hidden moments and things, and she went on to say that she sometimes finds it a little bit weird, and there are corners of her fan base that are going to take things to a really extreme place. And she went on to say there's people out there who are going to do detective work and figure out details and say who is this about? What is this about? And then she said where it gets a little weird for me is that people act like it's a sort of paternity test. They say this song's about this person, and I'm like, that dude didn't write the song. I did. I got. 28:00Speaker 3 I kind of agree with her on that. What I don't agree with her on is when she talks about how her fan base takes things to extreme places, and then she can't control that when they do do that, because I do think you can control that. 28:15Speaker 1 I do, Oh do you think she can she can control it? 28:17Speaker 3 I think she has never told her fans to like back off or to like let go of certain things. I feel like her fans are so intense about her and like the Swifties, I was like, have been so amazing for her career, and it's vice versa, Like I think it is a symbiotic relationship, like even growing. Like my first concert was a Tailor Swift concert. 28:40Speaker 1 I was like twelve when I went. 28:41Speaker 3 To Fairly Yeah, and I love Fearless so much, and like so many of the songs where she wrote when she was like twelve, thirteen, forteen, fifteen, I was like, these are songs, Like she looked in my diary and wrote these songs. 28:56Speaker 1 It's so funny. When she was talking about writing love Story and her parents wouldn't let her go on and date. She was saying this into you and she's like, but he was much older than me, so that's also fair enough. That's just good parenting. And she went in her room and wrote love Story, and I'm like, and I was like, when I went in my room to shut my door, I just cry. Yeah. I was just watching so well around YouTube, just watch a Buffy DVD. I was like, we obviously weren't being productive, No, we were just like feing years. 29:19Speaker 3 But those songs like really had an impact on me. And I can see from that age. If she were to mention or like to allude to who those songs were about before the internet even happened, where we actually had to do detective work. I can imagine me like literally having like a Tumblr page like dedicated to like supporting her and like dissing that man. 29:41Speaker 1 God, you should just do that now and like don't let your age stop. 29:43Speaker 3 Honestly I should, because like that's like it was my whole world, Like that's all I was like thinking about, and that's all I cared about. So I do see like how some fans can do that, like get into a hole and constantly like harp on about like all of these men that they think that she's writing about, And it does get to a point where I do feel sorry for some. 30:03Speaker 1 Of the guys. 30:04Speaker 3 But like she's never ever come out and said, like some other artists do, like stop harassing these people or stop thinking about that. Yeah, so I think when she says she can't control that from happening, I do think she can. 30:15Speaker 1 Yeah, potentially if she, because we've seen her kind of almost do it slightly, Like remember on the Errors tour where she said and it was like she was talking to a bunch of school kids, like you can go outside for lunch if you put your hats on. She was like, I'm gonna play Dear John, Now, don't be I'm paraphrazy. She was like, don't be weird, don't don't go. And she did say like, don't go attacking people. Don't go like try and track people down. Go, don't go saying bad things about people. She's like, this, everything's fine, We're all good. I wrote, I wrote this song. I'm proud of it, so I'm gonna play it, but please everyone be chill was the vibe because what she didn't want was this surge of online attacks with everyone like attacking John Mayer in real time after that had kind of settled down because she played that song. 30:55Speaker 3 Yeah, And it was also like when she played that song, it was like much after she wrote and put that song out. But like, obviously she is like a young woman and that she's been writing songs since she was like twelve years old, so I can imagine like writing a song, hating that man, putting it out, then getting everyone else to hate them to and how good that would feel. 31:14Speaker 1 Yeah, And there's all those soundbites of her when she you know, would do interviews, and they'd say, like, what do you think about men who like don't want to date you because you write bad things about them? And she was like, well, I just think that if men don't want me to write bad songs about them, then they shouldn't do bad things. Yeah, which is so true and also so true and so fair it is. I always think it's interesting for an artist who has built so much of her career around easter eggs, hidden messages, signs, and who actively cashes in on that to such an extent. I do think it's interesting to then be like, oh, but now it's getting a bit weird. It's like lighting a fire and being like, oh, that house burned down, but it's something to do with me. Yeah, And it's like, I know, you lit like a campfire over here, and you didn't mean for the house across the street to burn down, but it did burn down. It's still your fault. It's still your fault. 32:00Speaker 3 What I liked about that interview, though, which I think works really well for her in her career, is when she says that if something slifts, like someone upset to you or like you're going through a really hard time, make art out of it. Don't do an Instagram live. 32:14Speaker 1 Yes, which again is so true because you know what, that's what she does. She puts her money where her mouth is, Like she doesn't go on and like publicly trash people or anything like that. 32:22Speaker 3 And she could yeah, because when you do that, you're also giving away like something that you could have done instead. 32:26Speaker 1 Yeah, exactly. And she was kind of like the art will always be the better option, like creating art is always the better thing. And that's so much of what she does. It's so interesting. 32:34Speaker 2 I wonder what conversation she'd have with Lena Dunham. 32:37Speaker 1 Oh, I wanted to say about so well they do. And you know what's interesting is like in Lena Dunham's new book, Famesick in the acknowledgments, like Taylor sits and then they're really close, but there's no like big stories or like anything in there about Taylor Swift, which a lot of people have pointed out is very interesting because Lena Dunham really bears her soul about her, but other people in her life that she's worked with, that she's friends with in a really in her family in a really extreme way, and then she doesn't write about Taylor Swift. 33:07Speaker 2 Yeah, do you think, And that's an agreement they have between. 33:10Speaker 1 The yeah, I do, I do. I think it is. And everyone's kind of like, oh, so you cannot write about someone who's a huge influence in your life if they're famous enough to be like, you can't do that. I'm not say that in a negative way about either of those women, but it just goes to show that, like, there's so many layers of being friends with someone who's as powerful as Taylor Swift, and that's an interesting dynamic that you have one of the most powerful talked about women in the world who everyone we just want every detail about Taylor Swift, and one of her very close friends is a writer and a creator who is known for bearing her life story and the stories of people around her, and that there's a definitive line for them that potentially she doesn't have with other people. But also she hasn't worked on a TV show with Taylor Swift. Is the other thing when people are like, oh, she just won't talk about Taylor Swift because she's sucking up to her, And I was like, I don think that's true. I think she had to write about like Adam Driver and stuff like that because she was on a TV show with them for many, many, many years, she hasn't done anything public facing like that with Taylor Swift. 34:05Speaker 3 Yeah, and also like if she did write about Taylor Swift, that'll be the one thing that everyone runs with exactly. 34:10Speaker 1 Yeah, but also that that doesn't stop her from writing other things. Yeah. The interesting thing, it's more so that there's like you just when Taylor's sis, you're afraid you just have to walk a more strict line. 34:20Speaker 2 Yeah. 34:21Speaker 1 I think because every single thing that she says or doesn't say is under a microscope, which. 34:25Speaker 3 Would have been in the like friendship agreement fine print before you become friends with her, exactly. 34:30Speaker 1 There's definitely and I mean I don't know if there's a written fine for an agreement, but potentially fast I make one. Yeah, but I think there is something that and that's what kind of seen with the whole Lively situation is that everyone's just like, well, she's broken the agreement of what they had of like not pulling each other into their public stories. And this is the thing is like one little thing of Taylor Swift just ignites this massive conversation. I also thought on the interview that was interesting was when she mentions Jack Antonoff, which there's a lot of headlines around that that Taylor Swift squashes Jack Antonoff feud, which she didn't do. She just mentioned him as a really close friend and collaborator. 35:04Speaker 2 Yeah. 35:04Speaker 1 But why it was interesting is that rumors of a few have been bubbling away because he wasn't involved in the Life of a show Girl. Oh yeah, that's right, I forgot about it. I remember that was a huge thing. Everyone's like they've fallen out. She doesn't want to work with him anymore. And then there was a whole thing where Jack Antonov's white Margaret Qualley was doing movie promo and at the end of the interview on like a live TV show, she was asked about Taylor Swift's music and like she's like, oh, new album's coming out tomorrow, Like what do you think can you tell a tvings She's like, I think everyone's excited to see it. She's like, I don't know. But also like then people like, see, there's definitely. 35:37Speaker 2 A few, but like she hates her. 35:38Speaker 1 Yeah, so it was like she's definitely a few. That's why she panicked. And I was like, I just think that she panicked because she was doing an interview at her movie and all of a sudden she was asked to like disclose information about a Taylor Swifts album, which she rightfully hadn't heard. But she didn't. 35:50Speaker 2 Squash the rumors in this interview though. 35:52Speaker 1 She just basically just spoke truth and just said that he is a longtime friend of collaborator. Well, he squashed the rumors the other day himself, because did did they go out to dinner together? No? I allow that would have been chic. No, she was out to dinner with her dad and a bunch of her friends. But I didn't see Jack and the pat pics you're looking at her da, I think he doesn't. Yeah, I thought was his name Scott Swift, Scott Swift wearing I don't think Jack Anhov leaves his home. No, No, Jack Antonov went on, I think it was Howard Stern and Howard Stone. Howard Sterne's like the one interview and that can just ask any celeb or anything and everyone's like, yeah, let me tell you about that. Yeah, he asked him, Like he's like, Oh, you've got to feel pretty bad being left off the album, and you know, being like, oh, you're just on included in this and Jack is like, no, Taylor and I really good friends, were good collaborators. He's like, you can't collaborate with the same people over and over again. He's like, I would never do that. 36:41Speaker 3 And she's also kind of said that in the interview, and she said that she loves having co writers and collaborators, but she also doesn't need them. 36:48Speaker 1 Yeah, exactly exactly, but it's just it's so interesting, and this interview is thirty minutes of this woman speaking and talking about things that she hasn't touched on as much before and like the things everyone has like really launched onto. Is like she think her fans are weird and she's not fighting with Jack cantonof with a lot of stuff in there, like I thought her even just talking about the All two World ten minute version and how the original was lost and she had to recreate it, or even talking about how like reputation is. 37:14Speaker 3 Yeah, like it became such a big album like years after Yeah, I just put out there and like all the songs that she was saying that people like slept on ready for it. 37:23Speaker 1 Yeah, I was like, oh my god, that was my favorite song on the album. Okay, I felt I always few was a bit stupid in these situations because she was like, yeah, people didn't like reputation and it kind of grew on them, but it hasn't grown as much like there's songs with people. She's basically been like, I know, you guys hate a reputation, but I love it. And I'm always on the back foot of stuff like this because I loved Reputation and it was my favorite album too, me too, And I didn't realize it was like, you know, not a thing with Swifties until the era's to a start and you know, everyone be like did you get tickets? What era are you? And I was like, oh, I guess reputation is my era because I'm like, I'm definitely gonna wear black and a red lip because's what I wear. And people are like, oh, reputation and I was like, oh, I didn't realize that was a thing. It's the same thing when everyone's like, oh, it's like how tailor swift dresses really badly and that's a known fact. And I thought she dresses badly. I thought she looks great. Oh she did for a bit, but now she looks great. Now I think she dresses badly. No, on purpose. I think she dresses badly to make herself relatable. And all the fashion girls are like, yeah's because she just dresses so badly and so on fashionably, And I'm like, from me over here, thinking she looks gress. I don't know about fashion. So we'll link the full interview in our show notes because there's a lot of interesting stuff in there. It's such a good interview. It's so wors a time. 38:29Speaker 3 She's really opinionated in this interview, which I love, Like she doesn't skirt around any answers or anything like that, Like she is really like she comes across very strongness. Thank you so much for listening to the Spill today. If you love this episode, the best way you can support us is by giving us a five star rating and review wherever you're listening or watching us on whatever podcast app you're using, and don't forget we have your weekend viewing Sordid with our weekend Watch episode dropping tomorrow at six am. The Spill is produced by Manitius Warrn't Video production by Michael Keine. 39:01Speaker 1 We will see you tomorrow. Bye bye.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel B's debut solo album "Hot" was released in October 2000 - right before the release of the Spice Girls' "Forever" - and the producer lineup alone should have made it a classic. Missy Elliott, Sisqó, Teddy Riley, Fred Jerkins III, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis were all collaborators. So why don't we talk about it?In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole give their honest track-by-track review of "Hot," breaking down the production, vocals, lyrics, and visuals on every track - from the UK #1 "I Want You Back" featuring Missy Elliott, to Top 5 singles "Tell Me" and "Feels So Good," to the deep cuts that never got their moment. We get into what works, what doesn't, and whether Scary Spice's solo debut holds up 25 years later.The album peaked at #28 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Silver - but two of its singles cracked the Top 5. Was "Hot" an underrated Y2K R&B gem that got buried, or did the critics have a point? We have thoughts.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro0:28 - We met Mel B at the Ulta Beauty event for Revive Collagen1:48 - "Hot" Album Info3:21 - Album Cover4:38 - "Feels So Good"12:50 - "Tell Me"20:48 - "Hell No"25:23 - "Lullaby"32:33 - "Hotter"36:59 - "Step Inside"43:07 - "ABC 123"49:13 - "I Believe"54:02 - "I Want You Back" feat. Missy Elliott1:01:06 - "Pack Your Sh*t"1:06:21 - "Feel Me Now"1:13:10 - Cut or Keep1:14:46 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“Feels So Good” MV https://youtu.be/vxkVAMvwoQU?si=WMb2QB4aHy2OAce6“Feels So Good” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/ISVwpW5fcrg?si=lcSXAqFQvRKZMVcM “Tell Me” MV https://youtu.be/pz5z57EzaIg?si=GqNOudqfBr_CPyCd“Tell Me” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/WaMp77RThzw?si=1aLU66ZHJeI-V4K1 “Lullaby” MV https://youtu.be/OwvUF_9WfwU?si=zbxrPp-_ZxUKezKi“Lullaby” Live at CD:UK https://youtu.be/_LK4JOsjT2I?si=NOEd3LdYnf5EqTvf “Hotter” AI Cover by Spicephonic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGVP4kZmZmI “I Want You Back” feat. Missy Elliott MV https://youtu.be/ZnV-16f-h64?si=ILXXKrYfUstHtdj3 “I Want You Back” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/bUwX_69mFpg?si=ec9qXUWQAvKsjTOP

"I BELIEVE" 10 AM Coming of Age Service | April 12, 2026 Speakers: Owen Showalter, David Rodman, Muriel Arthrell-Knezek, Tucker Meek, Hunter Reece Smith, Imogen Mize, Finn Burk, Cedar Jacob, Oliver Voelker Introduction by Corey Smith, Youth Coordinator and Commisioning by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar. Description: What does it mean to truly believe something — not because you were told to, but because you've wrestled with it, questioned it, and claimed it as your own? These young people stood before their community and answered that question with radical honesty: one found God in the beat of a drum and the sway of trees at Walden Pond; another discovered that doubt isn't the enemy of faith, but its guardian; one found salvation not in scripture, but in the quiet miracle of someone simply showing up. Some reached toward the cosmos, others toward Buddha, Christ, emotion, nature, or love itself. What they share is not only a creed — it's courage. And when a sword is placed in their hands and they're told, you are no longer children, something ancient and true stirs in the room. Subscribe: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 Watch this message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3QwV-BEDP8Y Give a donation to help us spread Love Beyond Belief: https://www.allsoulschurch.org/GIVE or text AllSoulsTulsa to 73256 Let's connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsoulstulsa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allsoulstulsa All Souls Church Website: https://www.allsoulschurch.org

In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla sits down with Danyah Miller, an international award-winning storyteller and author of Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling, to explore the power of storytelling beyond the book.Together, they discuss:What oral storytelling is and how it differs from readingWhy storytelling supports language, connection, and imaginationHow educators can build confidence in storytellingSimple ways to start using storytelling in the classroomThis episode is perfect for early childhood educators looking to deepen their practice, build stronger connections with children, and bring more creativity into their programs.

In this episode of The Daily Mastermind with George Wright III, George breaks down how entrepreneurs and high performers can turn desire into real-world results through organized planning and effective leadership, drawing key lessons from Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.George explains why a clear yet flexible plan is essential for progress, how definite goals provide direction and focus, and why surrounding yourself with a mastermind group accelerates execution. He also explores 11 essential leadership traits—including courage, self-control, cooperation, and decisiveness—that help transform ideas into consistent action and measurable success.This episode delivers practical insights and actionable strategies to strengthen your leadership mindset and elevate both your business and personal life.Ideal for listeners focused on:Entrepreneurship • Leadership development • Strategic planning • Think and Grow Rich principles • Goal execution • Personal growthEpisode Timeline00:13 – The Importance of Organized Planning00:59 – Engagement and Community Interaction02:38 – Building a Practical Plan of Action04:24 – Essential Leadership QualitiesYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | Youtube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

Watch Pastor Jessica this week as she continues our series, I Believe. In this week's message, Jessica talks about how our faith is not meant to be lived alone.

"Intuition doesn't seem to act aggressively." -Josh Ritter Ethan welcomes his friend, contemporary folk musician and novelist Josh Ritter for a conversation about creativity, inspiration, spirituality and art-making. They discuss where great ideas come from, how the "protocols" of practice influence both creativity and the spiritual path, and the meaning of relative and ultimate truth found within Josh's song "Truth is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)" off Josh's most recent album I Believe in You, My Honeydew. They also discuss the mental health of an artist, and how fatherhood can lead you to very mixed opinions of Disney movies. Josh Ritter is a renowned singer, songwriter, musician, artist and best-selling author. One of today's most thoughtful and prolific voices, he has released twelve studio albums and was named one of the "100 greatest living songwriters" by Paste Magazine. His newest album 'I Believe in You, My Honeydew' is out now. About his music, The Guardian has said: "Ritter's painstakingly simple but crafted songs establish his own identity in a terrain marked out by Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen." Two-plus decades into his celebrated career, Ritter has written music that has transcended generations including luminaries such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Bob Weir covering his songs. Josh's substack is here. Last year, with your subscriptions, we were able to release more episodes than any previous year. This was only possible with your support. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber here. Paid subscribers to The Road Home will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Thursday Meditation Group happens each week at 8am ET on Thursdays, and guided audio meditations are released monthly. Another bonus podcast for paid subscribers discussed the obstacle of resistance to meditation practice, and Ethan also offered instruction in the RAIN method for working with emotions with self-compassion. These are all available to paid subscribers. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Ethan's Website, etc). You can now order personally signed copies of Ethan's books at his website. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Ethan's Website, etc). More cool resources: Check out our sponsor platform, A Mindful World! A new free video course from Ethan on Metta (lovingkindness) meditation is now available at this link. Check out the free roundtable discussion on Mindfulness and Organizational Leadership at this link. Sign up for Ethans May 2nd Windhorse Meditation workshop at this link. Show Notes: Check out Josh's recent interview with NPR's World Cafe mentioned in the podcast at this link.

What did you think of this episode?Are you seeking publication or eager to use your words in more personal ways, such as letter writing, journaling, or sharing life experiences? Today's guest will rock your world with clarity, and your writing will soar– stick around. Your Best Writing Life begins right now.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this episode, you'll learn what kind of writer you are.My industry expert, Lori Hatcher, is the award-winning writer of seven Our Daily Bread devotionals, including her latest, Lord, I Believe, 60 Devotions for Your Troubled Heart. She writes high-impact stories for spiritual transformation and loves training writers to share their God-given messages. She writes from her Happy Place in Lexington, South Carolina.Professional or Personal?Personal:o   Wants to learn to write well for family/legacy/community/writing purposeso   Desires to improve your writing ability in order to support work or careero   Likes sharing thoughts, insights, and experiences through personal letters and/or bloggingo   Enjoys studying the craft of writing and learning to write well, but not seeking a careero   No traditional publishing goalso   A hobbyistProfessional:o   Seeking to write for more than personal reasons: traditional or self-publishing, whether for ministry, income, or professional advancement o   Desire to earn a full-time or part-time income through writingo   Willing to treat writing as a job, not a hobbyBook Author: o   Teachable—willing to accept and apply advice from seasoned writers and industry professionalso   Widely read in this genre.Christian Living books: o   Has a body of knowledge, experience, or interest to draw from for topicso   Enjoys teaching and sharing informationMagazine and Online Article/ Blog Writer:o   Reads Christian Living articleso   Enjoys writing short formDevotion Writer:o   Enjoys reading devotionalso   Prefers short form (sometimes very short form) writingBible Study Writer:o   Reads, attends, and teaches Bible studieso   Loves to teach and is teachableFiction Writer: o   Creative—must be able to generate ideas and combine existing things in new ways o   Find yourself in your own world and imaging other's livesLINKSLori HatcherDavid Sluka - 16 Ways to Create Devotional WritingVisit  Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024".Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

Watch Pastor Trevor this week as he continues our series, I Believe. In this week's message, Trevor talks about how Jesus descends into our darkness to declare victory over it.

Writing can be hard, lonely work. Talking about the struggle can release pressure and help you get back to the page—but only if you're sharing with the right people.I talk about why feelings aren't facts, how isolation keeps writers stuck, and how to build a small circle of writing trust that you can lean into when you feel stuck.Timestamps 00:00 Writing Struggle + Isolation 01:44 Listener Question About Short Stories 03:44 Why Venting Helps Writers 05:45 Feelings Aren't Facts 07:57 Choosing Who to Tell 09:48 Building a Circle of Trust 12:27 Final ThoughtsLinks to Other Episodes MentionedS2 Ep 53 How Writing Short Stories Can Make You a Stronger Novelist with Demi Michelle SchwartzS3 Ep 78 From “Am I Good Enough?” to “I Believe in My Work” with Book Coach Karmen ŠpiljakS2 Ep 54 Finding the Right Writing Community For YouHave a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.Support the show To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy:Email: Stacy@writeitscared.cohttps://www.writeitscared.co/wishttps://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared: Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears

Watch Pastor Dale this week as he continues our series, I Believe. In this week's message, Dale talks about how Jesus came to pay for our sin and enter into our pain.

The room lifted before the first chord. Athens came alive with a storyteller's spark, a stripped-down trio threading classics and new cuts, and two supercharged nights honoring R.E.M.'s Life's Rich Pageant that turned a tribute into living history. We walked in as fans and left feeling like part of a scene that refuses to fade.We start with Jason Narducy weaving road stories from Mostly The Van between raw, punchy songs, including a punk blast from his first band and a brush with the Grohl family tree. Then Kevin Kinney and Peter Buck lock in with Scott McCaughey, Elizabeth Cook steps up on guitar and harmonies, and a Todd Snider salute lands with real weight. Five musicians shoulder to shoulder on a tiny stage close the night in a hush you can feel. The next evening, Bobcat Goldthwait cracks wise with self-deprecating gems, Michael Shannon and Narducy run Pageant front to back at the 40 Watt, where Hyena bites, I Believe glows, and Underneath The Bunker turns seismic when Bill Berry sits in. The crowd knows every word. The band knows exactly why they're here.Peter Buck joins for South Central Rain and Sitting Still; Radio Free Europe detonates with McCaughey; Star 69 brings the Monster snarl. Shannon's sister adds cello to Nightswimming, Linda Hopper honors Lynn Blakey, and Vanessa Briscoe Hay snaps the line to Pylon. We trace roots to Wuxtry Records at 50, the longest-running record store in Georgia and the place where Michael Stipe met Peter Buck. Along the way we unpack cover-song surprises like Superman, revisit California Dreamin's Barry McGuire take, and relive earworms from Garbage's Only Happy When It Rains to the family rituals that music quietly builds.If you love R.E.M., Athens indie rock, record store lore, and the electricity of a room singing in unison, this ride will hit you in the chest. Press play, share it with a friend who ever lost their voice at a show, and leave a review to help more music lovers find us.Send us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! I Believe in the Resurrection Description: Most people treat the resurrection like an Easter tradition. Paul calls it “of first importance.” In this message from 1 Corinthians 15:3–8, we walk through the claim that changed everything about everything: Jesus didn't just die—He was buried, and on the third day He rose again. And Paul doesn't present it as a private spiritual experience. He names witnesses, points to Scripture, and lays down a challenge: if the resurrection is real, it changes what you believe, what you value, and how you live. We also address common objections and “alternate theories” people use to avoid the resurrection, and we'll look at why the early church was willing to stake everything on this event. If you've ever wondered whether the resurrection is historically credible—or if you've believed it but don't live like it matters—don't miss this message. The final takeaway will force one question: If Jesus rose, what does that mean for you today? If this message speaks to you, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

Watch Pastor Dale this week as he continues our series, I Believe. In this week's message, Dale talks about how belief in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior takes trust, not certainty.

In this episode, Jed welcomes third grade teacher and debut picture book author Alex Friedrichs to talk about his heartwarming new book, Sweet Rescue. Alex shares how the story was born in the most surprising way—a 4 AM dream that sent him and his wife straight to the coffee pot so he could get the idea down before it disappeared. That dream later became the basis for a story his team created on the Amazon kids' show Play-Doh Squished, where judges said it "sounds like a movie," and eventually evolved into his published picture book. Alex introduces us to Hungry Joe, a ravenous little caterpillar who follows an irresistible smell, gets himself stuck in a gooey pie, and needs help from his big sister Becky Butterfly and their friends to escape a hungry raven. Through this simple, fun adventure, Alex weaves in big themes: teamwork, family love, kindness, and standing by each other—perfect for conversations around Valentine's Day and beyond. Drawing on his 31 years in the classroom, he also talks passionately about the importance of early literacy, why third grade is a crucial turning point for reading, and how nightly read-alouds create both skills and lifelong memories. In the second half of the episode, Jed chats with Christina Christian, former American Idol Season 1 top 10 finalist and author of I Believe in Me, Do You Believe in You? Christina explains how a simple confidence-boosting poem she wrote for her son grew into a picture book that helps kids build self-belief, resilience, and a positive inner narrative, even when life doesn't go as planned.

Rabbi David Aaron first encountered Kabbala at the young age of eighteen. Now, kabbalistic thought is a central influence in his life, leading him to strive to see a “ray of godliness” within every person. Rabbi David Aaron is the Co-Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Orayta and the author of eight books, including Seeing God and The Secret Life of God. He is also a noted teacher and international speaker. Now, he joins us to answer eighteen questions on Jewish mysticism with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy including how human beings are facets of the divine, that Judaism is meant to make life easy, and how men and women are equal but not the same. Here are our questions: What is Jewish mysticism?How were you introduced to Jewish mysticism?In an ideal world, would all Jews be mystics?What do you think of when you think of God?What is the purpose of the Jewish people?How does prayer work?What is the goal of Torah study?Does Jewish mysticism view men and women the same?Should Judaism be hard or easy?Why did God create the world? Can humans do something that is against God's will?What do you think of when you think about Moshiach?Is the State of Israel part of the final redemption?What is the greatest challenge facing the world today?How has modernity changed Jewish mysticism?What differentiates Jewish mysticism from the mysticism of other religions? Does one need to be religious to study Jewish mysticism?Can mysticism be dangerous?How has Jewish mysticism affected your relationships with yourself and with others?What is a Jewish teaching that you always take with you?

Watch Pastor Jessica this week as she continues our series, I Believe. In this week's message, Jessica talks about who God the Father actually is.

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Watch Pastor Trevor this week as he starts our new series, I Believe. In this week's message, Trevor talks about the importance of creeds in tradition, and the true meaning of "I Believe" in the Apostles' Creed.

I Believe in Miracles Pt. 2 || Steve Norman by Life Worth Living

I Believe in Miracles || Steve Norman by Life Worth Living

Today is day 37 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the first line: “I Believe in God” and studying question 37. 37. What does Holy Scripture tell us about the character of God? God is both loving and holy. God mercifully redeems fallen creation, while righteously opposing all sin and evil. The Lord Jesus Christ is the fullest revelation of God's holy love. (Exodus 34:6–7; Psalm 145; John 1:14–18; 14:9–10; Romans 5:6–11; Hebrews 1:1–3) We will conclude today with Prayer 79. For Mercy found on page 669 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 36 and we are beginning the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the first line: “I Believe in God” and studying question 36. 36. Who is God? God is one divine Being eternally existing in three divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is the Holy Trinity. (Deuteronomy 6:4–7; Psalm 86:8–10; Isaiah 44:6–8; Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14) Today we will pray the first four Antiphons of The Great Litany found on page 91 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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This podcast features the song "I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary" (West Coast Baptist College) as well as part 1 of the message called "Casual Christianity" given by Pastor Stephen Pope from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church (Union Grove, NC)

The Catechism wraps up our “I Believe in God” paragraphs with an In Brief and “The Implications of Faith in One God”—or, what God's being means for us and our lives. Faith in our God means knowing his greatness, living in thanksgiving, knowing the dignity of all men, making good use of creation, and trusting God in every circumstance. Fr. Mike reminds us that “in every circumstance,” meaning even in adversity, God uses all things for the good. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 222-231. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this episode of The Daily Mastermind with George Wright III, George sits down with Simone Knego to explore how confidence and leadership are built through everyday decisions—not personality traits or perfection.Simone is an international speaker, award-winning author, two-time TEDx speaker, performance coach, and podcast host, known for helping women overcome self-doubt and build unshakeable confidence. She introduces her REAL Method: Respect yourself, Embrace failure, Ask what you truly want, and Live without limits, a practical framework for developing confidence from the inside out.The conversation also introduces Kitchen Table Leadership, the idea that leadership begins with the small, daily choices that shape identity, direction, and impact. Together, George and Simone discuss embracing failure as a growth tool, transforming negative self-talk, and leading with self-respect and clarity.Perfect for listeners interested in: Confidence building • Personal growth • Leadership mindset • Overcoming self-doubt • Purpose-driven livingEpisode Chapters 09:56 – The REAL Method for Building Confidence 20:00 – Kitchen Table Leadership 21:27 – Embracing Failure as a Growth Tool 24:02 – Discovering What You Truly Want 27:30 – Living Without Limits 30:59 – A Unique Approach to Confidence 32:54 – Redefining Leadership 35:35 – Practical Steps to Build Confidence 37:18 – Podcasting with PurposeYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | Youtube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About the Guest: Simone KnegoSimone Knego is the creator of the REAL Method and co-host of the Her Unshakeable Confidence podcast. Her work has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Yahoo News, and her writing has earned multiple national book awards. Simone combines vulnerable storytelling with actionable strategies to help people move from uncertainty to confidence and self-trust.Books by Simone Knego:The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You — A best-selling book about embracing your unique identity, self-worth, and confidence.REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable (forthcoming) — A practical deep dive into the REAL Method and confidence-building framework.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneknego/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simoneknego/

Is stress really the price of success? In this episode of The Daily Mastermind with George Wright III, George sits down with Dr. Kiran Dintyala, also known as Dr. Calm to challenge the long-held belief that stress is required for high performance.Together, they explore the critical difference between pressure and stress, how your mental and emotional state directly impacts productivity and well-being, and why calm—not chaos—is the true foundation of sustainable success. Dr. Calm introduces his H3 framework—Health, Happiness, and Harmony—and shares practical strategies for managing high-pressure environments, developing daily calming routines, and creating lasting transformation without burnout.This conversation offers actionable tools for leaders, entrepreneurs, and high performers who want clarity, balance, and peak performance—without sacrificing their health.Perfect for listeners interested in:Stress management • High performance without burnout • Leadership wellness • Mental clarity • Productivity • Mindfulness • Executive healthEpisode Timeline02:57 – The Importance of Harmony06:08 – Understanding Stress vs. Pressure13:51 – The Innate State of Peace and Joy18:44 – The Happiness Formula: A System for Inner Peace19:18 – Calmness and Productivity19:46 – Why a Comprehensive Wellness Program Matters22:11 – Practical Tips for CEOs in High-Chaos Environments24:03 – Daily Calm Protocol: The PET System27:25 – Meditation, Relaxation, and RecoveryYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.Guest Information: Dr. Kiran Dintyala — widely known as Dr. Calm — is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, functional medicine expert, stress mastery coach, author, and global speaker who helps people transform stress into clarity, peace, and sustained well-being. With 20+ years of clinical experience, he blends Western medical science with holistic healing, addressing emotional resilience, burnout, and chronic disease root causes rather than just symptoms. His signature message focuses on “Calmness First” — the belief that mastery of stress is foundational to health, performance, and happiness.Official Website: https://drcalm.world/YouTube: https://bit.ly/_DrCalmYouTubeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcalm.md/

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! I Believe in God the Father Almighty Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.com/give

In this episode of The Daily Mastermind with George Wright III, George wraps up the week-long deep dive into Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich by exploring the book's final four chapters. This episode covers sex transmutation, the subconscious mind, brain function, and the sixth sense—advanced principles for sustained personal and professional growth.George explains how sexual energy can be transmuted into creativity, focus, and achievement, why the subconscious mind plays a critical role in shaping your reality, and how maintaining brain health supports higher levels of performance. He also discusses the sixth sense, or intuition, as a skill that develops through consistent mental discipline and alignment with your goals. The episode concludes with a recap of all the success principles covered throughout the week.Perfect for listeners interested in:Advanced mindset training • Think and Grow Rich principles • Subconscious programming • Creativity and focus • Intuition and leadership • Personal masteryEpisode Timeline00:15 – Overview of Think and Grow Rich01:13 – Chapter 10: The Mystery of Sex Transmutation02:46 – Chapter 11: The Subconscious Mind05:24 – Chapter 12: The Brain07:14 – Chapter 13: The Sixth SenseYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

In this episode of The Daily Mastermind with George Wright III, George breaks down Steps 7–9 of Think and Grow Rich, focusing on decision, persistence, and the mastermind principle—three critical drivers of long-term success.George explains why successful people make quick, firm decisions and rarely change them, how persistence separates achievers from quitters, and why surrounding yourself with a mastermind group multiplies clarity, accountability, and results. Listeners are encouraged to eliminate procrastination, commit fully to their goals, and leverage collaboration to accelerate growth in life and business.Great for listeners focused on:Decision-making • Discipline and consistency • Overcoming procrastination • Leadership mindset • Mastermind groups • Personal and business growthEpisode Timeline00:52 – Recap of Previous Discussions01:14 – The Power of Decision-Making03:36 – The Importance of Persistence07:06 – Harnessing the Power of the MastermindYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

In this episode of The Daily Mastermind with George Wright III, George continues the Think and Grow Rich series by breaking down Steps 4–6: specialized knowledge, imagination, and organized planning—three pillars for turning vision into execution.You'll learn why deep, specialized knowledge aligned with your passions is far more powerful than general information, how imagination fuels innovation and removes mental limitations, and why organized planning is the bridge between ideas and real-world results. George also highlights the 11 key characteristics of effective leadership as outlined by Napoleon Hill, offering practical insights you can apply immediately to strengthen your leadership skills and move your goals forward.Ideal for listeners focused on:Personal growth • Leadership development • Strategic planning • Success mindset • Think and Grow Rich principles • Execution and disciplineEpisode Timeline00:19 – Introduction to Think and Grow Rich01:54 – Specialized Knowledge: The Key to Success05:03 – Harnessing the Power of Imagination06:51 – The Importance of Organized Planning08:56 – 11 Characteristics of Great LeadershipYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

In this episode of The Daily Mastermind, George Wright III breaks down Prosperity Pillar #2: I Take Personal Responsibility—one of the most powerful and empowering principles for creating a successful life. Drawing on insights echoed by Tony Robbins and Stephen Covey, George explains why taking responsibility is the turning point between reacting to life and intentionally shaping outcomes. He challenges listeners to stop focusing on problems, take ownership of their responses, and commit—not just decide—to being responsible for their actions, mindset, and future. This episode delivers practical perspective shifts and a simple exercise to help you reclaim control, clarity, and confidence in your life and business. 01:40 Creating Your Life vs. Taking Responsibility 03:10 Why Responsibility Is Empowering 05:05 Shifting from Problems to Solutions 06:45 Decision vs. Commitment 08:10 Practical Exercise to Apply Responsibility Today 09:20 Final Thoughts on Leadership, Control, and GrowthYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright III CEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution XFREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

In this episode of The Daily Mastermind with George Wright III, George kicks off the week by exploring how to change your reality and create the life you were meant to live. Drawing from the first three chapters of Napoleon Hill's timeless classic, Think and Grow Rich, this episode breaks down the core success principles of desire, faith, and auto-suggestion.George explains how to develop a burning desire that fuels achievement, why faith is a decisive and trainable state of mind, and how auto-suggestion can reprogram your subconscious to align your thoughts with your goals. You'll also learn why writing down and consistently reciting your goals—as if they've already been achieved—is a powerful habit for personal and financial success.This motivating episode sets the foundation for upcoming discussions on specialized knowledge, imagination, and organized planning.Perfect for listeners interested in:Personal development • Success mindset • Goal setting • Think and Grow Rich • Mental conditioning • Wealth principlesEpisode Timeline:00:49 – The Power of Think and Grow Rich01:19 – Overview of the First Three Chapters02:17 – Understanding Desire and Its Role in Success06:12 – The Importance of Faith08:12 – Harnessing Auto-SuggestionYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

In this episode of The Daily Mastermind, George Wright III discusses the critical importance of persistence in achieving success. Drawing on quotes and lessons from Calvin Coolidge and Napoleon Hill's 'Think and Grow Rich,' George emphasizes that persistence is not just about sheer will, but a habit developed through four key steps: having a definite purpose backed by a burning desire, creating a definite plan with continuous action, maintaining a mind closed to negative influences, and forming a supportive alliance. Filled with motivational insights, the episode aims to inspire listeners to cultivate persistence to reach their goals.00:30 The Importance of Persistence01:53 Lessons from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich03:06 Four Steps to Develop Persistence04:24 Deep Dive into the Four Steps07:26 Final Thoughts and EncouragementYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | Youtube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

In this episode of the Daily Mastermind, George Wright III provides valuable insights on effective problem-solving strategies. He emphasizes the importance of changing one's perspective on problems, seeing them as opportunities rather than obstacles. Wright outlines several steps for addressing issues, including redefining problems, clear and realistic identification, critical thinking, and taking decisive action. This episode targets entrepreneurs, high achievers, business owners, and anyone looking to improve their approach to challenges in business and personal life. Listeners are encouraged to shift their mindset, define their issues accurately, and actively work towards solutions to enhance their quality of life.00:27 Weekly Content Overview01:31 The Importance of Problem Solving02:20 Changing Your Language Around Problems03:47 Defining the Problem Clearly05:32 Critical Thinking and Brainstorming Solutions08:01 Taking Action and Moving ForwardYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | Youtube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

In this episode of The Daily Mastermind, George Wright discusses the pervasive inner voice that impacts our thoughts and actions. Drawing from Michael Singer's 'The Untethered Soul' and Mary Lore's 'Managing Thought,' George emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-mastery, and purposeful living to control and direct our thoughts. He shares practical strategies for managing negative thoughts and fostering positive emotions, underscoring the critical role of being present and proactive. The episode provides actionable insights for achieving personal development and success by mastering the mind.00:13 Understanding the Inner Voice01:14 Strategies for Managing Thoughts03:06 The Importance of Self-Awareness04:11 Keys to Success: Self-Awareness, Self-Mastery, and Purpose04:59 The Power of Beliefs and Thoughts09:16 Managing Emotions and Thoughts11:35 Practical Tips and Final ThoughtsYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | Youtube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

In this episode of the Daily Mastermind, George Wright III discusses the importance of consciously creating your life rather than just making a living. He emphasizes the need to stop and intentionally design the life you desire through belief, daily rituals, and affirmations. Wright introduces the concept of 'prosperity pillars,' with the first pillar being 'I create my life.' He highlights the significance of thoughts in shaping feelings, actions, and experiences, and stresses the importance of creating intentional memories. Listeners are encouraged to practice daily habits that align with their personal energy and goals to achieve a fulfilling and successful life.00:00 Welcome to The Daily Mastermind00:19 The Elusive Nature of Time01:19 Introducing the Prosperity Pillars02:10 Pillar One: I Create My Life04:28 The Power of Daily Rituals06:03 The Importance of Affirmations07:12 Setting Intentional Goals08:24 Creating Intentional MemoriesYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | Youtube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.