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Japan is often described as having “spirituality without religion”, but what does that actually mean? In this episode, author Hiroko Yoda joins the Krewe to break down how spirituality quietly shapes everyday life in Japan, from nature and kami to shrines, folklore, and even anime. With personal stories and insights from her new book, Eight Million Ways to Happiness, this conversation offers a fresh look at happiness rooted in connection, not belief.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ About Hiroko Yoda ------Pre-Order Eight Million Ways to Happiness Today!Hiroko's Blog "Japan Happiness"Hiroko on InstagramHiroko on BlueSkyHiroko on X/Twitter------ Past KOJ Traditional Japan Episodes ------Japanese Tea Ceremony: A Living Tradition ft. Atsuko Mori of Camellia Tea Ceremony (S6E16)Rakugo: Comedy of a Cushion ft. Katsura Sunshine (S6E1)The Castles of Japan ft. William de Lange (S5E19)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko Drummer (S5E13)The Real World of Geisha ft. Peter Macintosh (S5E7)Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10)The Intricate Culture of Kimono ft. Rin of Mainichi Kimono (S4E7)Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens (S4E1)Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel (S3E12)Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)Yokai: The Hauntings of Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt (S2E5)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Senin, 22 Desember 2025Bacaan: "Anak yang bijak mendatangkan sukacita kepada ayahnya, tetapi anak yang bebal adalah kedukaan bagi ibunya." (Amsal 10:1) Renungan: Fery tumbuh menjadi anak yang baik dan penurut. Namun, sejak ia beranjak menjadi seorang remaja, ia berubah menjadi anak pemberontak. Walau demikian, cinta sang ibu tidak pernah luntur. Ibunya sangat mengasihi dia dan dalam setiap doa, nama Fery tidak pernah dilupakan. Tidak peduli anaknya menutup telinga saat ia berbicara kepadanya, sang ibu akan tetap menasihatinya. Dengan linangan air mata, ia memohon kepada Tuhan untuk melindungi anaknya dari pergaulan yang buruk. Saat Fery sedang tertidur, ia berlutut di samping tempat tidurnya dan berdoa untuknya. Fery mengetahui semua yang dilakukan ibunya bagi dia. Jauh di dalam hatinya, ia sangat mengasihi ibunya. Namun, ia merasa bahwa sekarang ia telah menjadi seorang pemuda. Ia tidak mau mendengar nasihat-nasihat ibunya lagi. "Aku bosan mendengar ceramah ibu setiap hari, telingaku sakit mendengarnya, Bu. Aku sudah besar dan aku tahu apa yang aku perbuat." Suatu ketika, saat pulang sekolah, ia diajak oleh teman-temannya ke tempat pelacuran. "Tidak ada salahnya aku mencoba," pikirnya. Fery pergi bersama mereka. Tinggal beberapa meter lagi mereka akan masuk ke dalam rumah itu. Tiba-tiba ia teringat kepada ibunya. Nasihat-nasihat sang ibu terngiang dengan sangat jelas di telinga Fery. Bayangan ibunya yang sedang berlutut, dan berdoa sambil menangis terlintas dalam benaknya. "Bagaimana perasaan Ibu bila mengetahui aku datang ke tempat seperti ini? la pasti akan sangat sedih." Langkah-langkah kaki Fery semakin terasa berat. Ia memandang rumah itu. Rasa jijik menyelimuti dirinya. "Tidak, aku harus pulang!" Ia berbalik dan segera berlari meninggalkan tempat itu dan tidak pernah kembali lagi. Ketika membaca kisah di atas, sepertinya nasihat sang ibu sama sekali tidak kena pada sasaran. Namun pada akhirnya, ketika si anak diperhadapkan dengan godaan dunia, ia kembali teringat akan nasihat ibunya. Di sini Roh Kudus berperan dalam mengingatkan semua nasihat-nasihat yang diberikan kepada anak. Mendidik anak sangat penting tetapi kita jangan lupa ada bagian yang sangat penting, yaitu selalu mendoakan mereka. Amsal berkata supaya para orang tua menasihati anak-anak mereka untuk takut akan Tuhan. Mendidik anak ke jalan yang benar itu sangat penting. Ams 22:6 berkata, "Didiklah orang muda menurut jalan yang patut baginya, maka pada masa tuanya pun ia tidak akan menyimpang dari pada jalan itu." Anak-anak adalah anugerah yang Tuhan berikan untuk dijaga. Didikan berupa nasihat yang baik akan menuntun dan mengarahkan mereka ke jalan yang benar. Marilah kita menanamkan ajaran-ajaran yang baik dan benar kepada anak-anak kita, supaya mereka hidup menurut kebenaran firman Tuhan. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, berkatilah kedua orang tuaku. Berilah aku hikmat-Mu sehingga apapun yang aku pikirkan, katakan dan perbuat pada akhirnya mampu membanggakan kedua orang tuaku. Amin. (Dod).

Dibawakan oleh Erna Lolan dan Hendrik Monteiro dari Komunitas Kongregasi Bunda Hati Tersuci Maria di Keuskupan Maumere, Indonesia. Kejadian 49: 2.8-10; Mazmur tg 72: 1-2.3-4ab.7-8.17; Matius 1: 1-17.KEADILAN TUHAN BERJAYA Tema renungan kita pada hari iniialah: Keadilan Tuhan Berjaya. Beberapa hari belakangan tokoh-tokoh kitab suciseperti Elia di Perjanjian Lama dan Yohanes Pembaptis di Perjanjian Barumenarik perhatian kita. Pada hari ini kita berkesempatan untuk berjumpa dengantokoh perjanjian lama yang lain, yaitu raja Daud.  Yakub yang disebut Israel, padasaat hendak meninggal dunia, ia memanggil anak-anaknya untuk memberikan merekawasiat, dan yang mendapat wasiat untuk menurunkan kuasa keadilan Tuhan ialahYehuda. Dari dialah datang raja Daud. Keturunan demi keturunan dari Yehuda keDaud, akan sampai ke Yakub yang memperanakkan Yusuf suami Bunda Maria.   Pada suatu ketika di dalam ruangkelas saat berlangsungnya pelajaran agama Katolik, seorang siswi protes keraskepada gurunya. Ia tidak ingin gurunya meneruskan pelajaran dengan menyebutnama Daud. Baginya Daud itu pembuat skandal ulung. Sebagai remaja perempuan, iaingin supaya tokoh-tokoh besar dan pemimpin yang bersikap tidak adil, curang,pemuas nafsu birahi, pemerkosa seperti Daud tidak boleh dijadikan isi pelajarankarena ia tidak bisa menjadi contoh yang baik. Ibu gurunya berusaha untukmenenangkan suasana, karena provokasi gadis itu membuat teman-temannya menjadigaduh karena mereka mengutuk tokoh Daud. Guru meyakinkan mereka semua, bahwatokoh seperti Daud memiliki banyak kesamaan dengan banyak tokoh sejarah lainnyadi dunia. Mereka tidak luput dari kesalahan dan dosanya. Mereka yang justrumenciptakan ketidak-adilan.  Oleh karena itu Tuhan inginmemunculkan keadilan yang menurut kehendak-Nya, meskipun melalui cara danpribadi manusia yang berdosa. Keadilan Tuhan harus tetap jaya dan tidak bolehkalah dari tabiat jahat manusia. Ada seorang pemuda terlibat dalam pergaulanyang tidak sehat. Ia menghamili pacarnya dan studinya terganggu. Tingkahnya dirumah semakin aneh. Ia berubah menjadi keras dan bisa marah membabi buta.Pokoknya ia bertindak tidak adil.  Tetapi kedua orang tuanya tidakputus asa. Mereka memilih jalan keadilan. Jalan kasih bagi putranya. Anak itulalu merasa diterima dengan baik. Ia tidak diperlakukan sebagai seorang yanggagal dan berdosa. Kedua orang tua itu sebenarnya sedang mempraktikkan keadilanTuhan yang berjaya. Kita belajar dari Daud, bahwa kalau keadilan yang hanya menurutikemauan manusia, yang terjadi ialah ketidak-adilan. Keadilan dari Tuhan akanmengubah ketidakadilan itu menjadi berkat dan keselamatan. Marilah kita berdoa. Dalam nama Bapa... Ya Bapa maha rahim,perkuatkanlah ketaatan dan kesetiaan iman kami, sehingga tidak goyah oleh anekaancaman-ancaman di sekeliling kami. Salam Maria, penuh rahmat ...Dalam nama Bapa ...

The Krewe is joined by Atsuko Mori of Camellia Tea Ceremony in Kyoto for a deep dive into the Japanese tea ceremony. Together, they explore the experience itself, the tools and etiquette involved, what guests can expect, and why preserving this centuries-old tradition still matters today.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Traditional Japan Episodes ------Rakugo: Comedy of a Cushion ft. Katsura Sunshine (S6E1)The Castles of Japan ft. William de Lange (S5E19)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)The Thunderous Sounds of Taiko ft. Takumi Kato (加藤 拓三), World Champion Taiko Drummer (S5E13)The Real World of Geisha ft. Peter Macintosh (S5E7)Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi (S4E10)The Intricate Culture of Kimono ft. Rin of Mainichi Kimono (S4E7)Shamisen: Musical Sounds of Traditional Japan ft. Norm Nakamura of Tokyo Lens (S4E1)Henro SZN: Shikoku & the 88 Temple Pilgrimage ft. Todd Wassel (S3E12)Exploring Enka ft. Jerome White Jr aka ジェロ / Jero (S3E1)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)Yokai: The Hauntings of Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt (S2E5)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)Talking Sumo ft. Andrew Freud (S1E8)------ About Camellia Tea Ceremony ------Camellia Tea Ceremony WebsiteCamellia on X/TwitterCamellia on InstagramCamellia on BlueSkyCamellia on YouTube------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Kjell August Ytre-Eide vart nyleg tildelt Årets eldsjelpris i Stryn fotball. Han legg ned mange, mange timar som keepertrenar og som dommar. Han har også forska på dømming i ein masteroppgåve. Vi tek dessutan ein prat med skiskyttar Ann Kristin Aaland som kjempar for ein plass i IBU-cupen.

Dibawakan oleh Erna Lolan dan Hendrik Monteiro dari Komunitas Kongregasi Bunda Hati Tersuci Maria di Keuskupan Maumere, Indonesia. Yesaya 40: 1-11; Mazmur tg 96: 1-2.3.10ac.11-12.13; Matius 18: 12-14.KEBUTUHAN AKANPENGHIBURAN Renungan kita pada hari ini bertema: Kebutuhan AkanPenghiburan. Seorang anak usia sekolah dasar baru saja kembali dari sekolahminggu. Ia penasaran dengan satu kata yang baru saja didengar dari guru binaiman. Di rumah ia mendekati ibunya dan bertanya: "Ma, apa artinyapenghiburan?" Ibu merasa agak sulit untuk menjelaskan dalam kata-kata.  Melihat anaknya baru selesai bermain, berkeringat, danlelah itu ibu memberikan dia minuman jus yang dingin yang sudah disiapkannya.Anak itu menikmati jus pemberian ibu dengan kegirangan. Ia terlihat segarkembali dan bersemangat. Ia mulai bercerita banyak tentang kegiatan sekolahminggu, khususnya tentang isi pengajaran dan anak-anak yang sangat gembiradengan pengajaran-pengajaran di sekolah minggu. Ibu berkata: "Ada penghiburan bagimu. Kamu datangkepanasan, penuh keringat dan terlihat lelah. Es jus tersedia bagimu, dan kamumenikmatinya. Kamu kembali segar dan bersemangat. Kamu mendapatkan penghiburanatas kesulitan dan kekurangan yang kamu alami. Anak itu paham dan ia tampaksangat puas dengan penjelasan ibunya. Kita semua pernah memberi penghiburanbagi orang lain, demikian juga menerima penghiburan dari orang lain. Mungkin di dalam banyak kesempatan kita tidak merasa perluuntuk menjelaskan makna dan ciri-ciri perbuatan menghibur, tetapi kita lebihbanyak menunjukkan itu melalui tindakan. Pada dasarnya kita sebagai manusiamembutuhkan penghiburan. Setiap orang berhak atas penghiburan. Ini berarti adakewajiban dari seorang lain atau sesama untuk menghibur orang yangmemerlukannya. Alasan utama kita memerlukan penghiburan ialah karena kitaselalu menemui kekurangan, kesulitan dan penderitaan. Jika orang yang tidakpernah mengalami kerugian, kesulitan, sakit dan kegagalan, tentu ia tidak perlulagi penghiburan. Di dunia ini kita tidak luput dari semua bentuk kesulitan dansakit. Pengobatan, pendampingan, dukungan moril, kedekatan, dan doa adalahbagian dari penghiburan itu. Penghiburan dilakukan melalui simbol, kata-katadan tindakan. Semua bantuan tersebut dimaksudkan untuk membuat kitadapat menanggung sakit atau kesulitan dengan keyakinan akan kuasa Tuhan yangmenolong. Tuhan memerintahkan kita untuk saling menghibur, dan Ia tetap selalumemampukan kita melakukan itu. Tuhan Yesus memberikan contoh diri-Nya sendirisebagai gembala yang baik, yang senantiasa memperhatikan setiap orang yangmengalami kesulitan, sakit dan yang hilang. Ini adalah inspirasi bagi kitauntuk selalu memberikan penghiburan satu sama lain. Marilah kita berdoa. Dalam nama Bapa ... Ya Yesus, mampukan kamiuntuk selalu menjadi menghibur sesama kami yang menderita. Kemuliaan kepada Bapa dan Putra dan Roh Kudus ... Dalamnama Bapa ...

The Krewe sits down with Chris Madere (Baird Brewing) & Chris Poel (Shiokaze BrewLab) to explore Japan's growing craft beer scene. They discuss how Japan's drinking culture evolved beyond the big-name breweries, what daily life is like behind the brewhouse doors, the challenges small and foreign brewers face, and the innovations shaping the future of Japanese craft beer. A fun, informative look at the people driving Japan's craft beer boom.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past Food & Beverage Episodes ------Shochu 101 ft. Christopher Pelligrini (S6E7)Craving Ramen ft. Shinichi Mine of TabiEats (S4E11)Hungry For Travel ft. Shinichi of TabiEats (S3E15)Sippin' Sake ft. Brian Ashcraft (S1E19)Talking Konbini: Irasshaimase! (S1E3)------ About Christopher & Honkaku Spirits ------Baird Brewing WebsiteBaird Brewing on IGBaird Brewing on FBShiokaze BrewLab (Nobuto) on IGShiokaze BrewLab Stand on IG------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Ibu hamil Papua yang meninggal setelah ditolak di 3 rumah sakit ini menimbulkan sebuah tanda tanya bagi para netizen.

Dibawakan oleh Erna Lolan dan Hendrik Monteiro dari Komunitas Kongregasi Bunda Hati Tersuci Maria di Keuskupan Maumere, Indonesia. Yesaya29: 17-24; Mazmur tg 27: 1.4.13-14; Matius 9: 27-31.TERJADILAH SETURUT IMANMU Tema renungan kita pada hari ini ialah: Terjadilah SeturutImanmu. Ada cerita bahwa dua pasangan suami istri memiliki kebutuhan yang sama,yaitu ingin memiliki anak lelaki. Mereka adalah teman sejati sejak remaja.Setelah menikah, mereka tetap berteman akrab. Kedua istri tersebut melahirkandua anak perempuan. Mereka juga bersama-sama ingin anak ketiganya laki-laki.  Ada usulan dari teman-teman mereka supaya masing-masingpasangan pergi berziarah rohani. Ada sebuah gua Bunda Maria yang sangatterkenal dengan mujisat-mujisat bagi para devosannya. Kedua pasangan itu pergiberziarah ke situ. Di sana mereka berdoa dengan tekun dan memohon berkali-kalibantuan melalui Bunda, supaya Tuhan mengaruniakan mereka anak laki-laki. Lilinyang mereka nyalakan tidak pernah mati. Lilin harus tetap bernyala. Beberapa bulan setelah berziarah, datanglah kabar baikyaitu salah satu istri hamil. Sedangkanistri pasangan yang satunya belum hamil. Kemudian kabar baik semakin kencangdatang yaitu bahwa bayi dalam kandungan adalah laki-laki. Tetapi pasangan yangistrinya belum hamil itu menjadi penasaran dan cenderung cemas bahkan kecewa.Mereka datang ke teman pasangannya untuk berbagi perasaannya. Di dalam penasaran dan kecemasan, mereka ingin tahu sharing pengalaman teman pasangan yangsedang menantikan kelahiran buah hati. Ibu yang mengandung itu bercerita bahwasetiap kali lilin yang dibakar dan dinyalakan, suami-istri selalu menyebutkanisi doa ini: "Terjadilah seturut kehendak Tuhan". Mereka mengulangkata-kata itu dengan tiada lelahnya. Mereka juga tekun membaca firman Tuhan. Ungkapan doa seperti ini merupakan tanda ketaatan dankepasrahan iman kita. Ini adalah doa Bunda Maria saat ia menerima kabar sukacita surga untuk menjadi Bunda Allah. Kemudian umat beriman di dalam Gerejamemakainya untuk berbagai kepentingan dalam mengungkapkan iman mereka. Setiaporang yang berdoa seperti ini memiliki harapan bahwa doanya tidak bertepuksebelah tangan. Mereka sangat berharap Tuhan mendengarkan dan mengabulkannya. Dan benar adanya. Tuhan memberi jawaban untuk menolongorang-orang yang sangat membutuhkan terjadinya kehendak-Nya itu. Di dalam Injilhari ini Tuhan Yesus menjawab doa dua orang buta yang sangat ingin melihat,kata-Nya: "Terjadilah padamu menurut imanmu." Tuhan Allah jugamenjawab dalam bentuk tindakan pemulihan dan penyembuhan atas orang-orang yangsakit, cacat dan menderita seperti yang diwartakan oleh kitab Yesaya pada hariini. Hendaknya kita selalu memakai doa ketaatan dan kepasrahan ini. Marilah kita berdoa. Dalam nama Bapa ... Ya Yesus,dengarkanlah doa-doa kami yang memohon terjadinya kehendak Bapa atas kami,khususnya dalam mengatasi kesulitan-kesulitan kami. Salam Maria, penuh rahmat ... Dalam nama Bapa ...

Ibu. Monika Iskandar (TB) Yohanes 15:5Akulah pokok anggur dan kamulah ranting-rantingnya. Barangsiapa tinggal di dalam Aku dan Aku di dalam dia, ia berbuah banyak, sebab di luar Aku kamu tidak dapat berbuat apa-apa.

Dibawakan oleh Hendrik Monteiro dan Meri Kaona dari Komunitas Kongregasi Bunda Hati Tersuci Maria di Keuskupan Maumere, Indonesia. Yesaya 2: 1-5; Mazmur tg 122: 1-2.3-4a; Matius 8: 5-11.PANGGILAN TUHAN DIDENGAR DARI SEGALA PENJURU  Tema renungan kita pada hari ini ialah: Panggilan TuhanDidengar dari Segala Penjuru.Kotbah Romo paroki dalam Misa hari Minggu pertama Adven berpusat pada temapersiapan diri. Pada kesimpulannya, Romo mengatakan bahwa akhirnya ada duakelompok orang yang memberikan tanggapannya atas panggilan Tuhan untukpersiapan diri. Mereka yang mempersiapkan dirinya adalah mereka yang sungguhdan sepenuh hati menyambut Tuhan. Sedangkan mereka yang tidak mempersiapkandiri adalah yang tidak dengan sepenuh hati. Setelah Misa terjadi diskusi di sebuah rumah keluarga. Ibumenyampaikan sebuah kabar baik bagi seluruh keluarga. Suami dan anak-anaknyahampir percaya kalau rencana Ibu adalah persiapan perayaan Natal di rumah,tamu-tamu yang akan diundang, dan sampai ke perayaan Tahun Baru bagi segenapkeluarga besar. Tetapi ternyata kabar baik dari ibu justru di luar dugaanmereka semua. Kabar itu tidak akan mengurangi perayaan suka cita keluargamereka. Kabar baru itu ialah bahwa tetangga mereka yang terdiridari suami-istri dan tiga anak memutuskan untuk masuk menjadi anggota GerejaKatolik. Ibu yang juga sebagai pengurus lingkungan akan membantu keluarga ituuntuk pendaftaran katekumen dan selanjutnya persiapan seperlunya. Betapa kabarbaik itu datang pada permulaan masa Adven! Secara khusus, pada hari inibacaan-bacaan kita mewartakan tentang segala penjuru dunia mendengarkan suarapanggilan Tuhan, dan mereka mengikutinya. Dalam pandangan yang sempit, mereka yang biasanyadiharapkan mendengarkan Tuhan dan menunjukkan kepatuhannya ialah mereka yangsudah percaya dan tercatat sebagai anggota di dalam jemaat atau Gereja. Hal itusama dengan anak-anak yang dituntut sikap yang menuruti dan menyayangi keduaorang tua mereka. Mengharapkan sikap seperti itu dari anak-anak di luarkeluarga sendiri bahkan orang-orang asing jelas tidak mungkin. Kitab nabiYesaya terang-terangan menggambarkan bahwa sekelompok orang terpilih dan bertahanadalah kaum penerus yang mempertahankan kemuliaan rumah Tuhan. Di dalam rumah Tuhan itu berjayalah Kristus sebagai rajayang mulia, raja semua orang. Tuhan Yesus menyempurnakan panggilan itu kepadasemua orang di bumi. Ia diutus Bapa untuk semua orang, dan bukan hanya bagisegelintir orang. Maka orang asing dan tidak beriman Yahudi seperti perwira diKapernaum juga mendapat tempat di hati Tuhan. Justru ia mewakili umat manusiadari seluruh penjuru bumi yang mendengar dan datang berjumpa dengan Tuhan.Perwira ini mengingatkan kita semua agar di masa Adven ini kita tekunmendengarkan dan datang kepada Tuhan untuk mendapatkan berkat-berkat dari-Nya. Marilah kita berdoa. Dalam nama Bapa ... Ya Tuhan, semogadengan merayakan hari Minggu pertama Adven ini, kami tetap giat membuatpersiapan-persiapan untuk menyambut hari raya Natal. Kemuliaan kepada Bapa …Dalam nama Bapa …

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Rabu, 26 November 2025Bacaan:"Aku berkata kepadamu: Sesungguhnya jikalau biji gandum tidak jatuh ke dalam tanah dan mati, ia tetap satu biji saja, tetapi jika ia mati, ia akan menghasilkan banyak buah," (Yohanes 12:24)Renungan: Suatu ketika, ada seorang anak yang bertanya pada ibunya, "Ibu, temanku tadi cerita kalau ibunya selalu membiarkan tangannya sendiri digigit nyamuk sampai nyamuk itu kenyang supaya ia tak menggigit temanku. Apa ibu juga akan berbuat yang sama?" Sang ibu tertawa dan menjawab terus terang, "Tidak. Tapi, Ibu akan mengejar setiap nyamuk sepanjang malam supaya tidak sempat menggigit kamu atau keluarga kita." Mendengar jawaban itu, si anak tersenyum. "Terus Bu, aku waktu itu pernah dengar cerita ada ibu yang rela tidak makan supaya anak-anaknya bisa makan kenyang. Kalau ibu bagaimana?" Kali ini sang Ibu menjawab dengan suara lebih tegas, "Ibu akan bekerja keras agar kita semua bisa makan sampai kenyang." Si anak kembali tersenyum, lalu memeluk ibunya dengan penuh sayang. "Makasih, Ibu. Aku bisa selalu bersandar pada Ibu." Sembari mengusap-usap rambut anaknya, sang Ibu membalas, "Tidak, Nak! Tapi Ibu akan mendidikmu supaya bisa berdiri kokoh di atas kakimu sendiri, agar kamu nantinya tidak sampai jatuh tersungkur ketika Ibu sudah tidak ada lagi di sisimu. Karena tidak selamanya ibu bisa mendampingimu." Ada berapa banyak orangtua di antara kita yang sering kali merasa rela berkorban diri demi sang buah hati? Tidak sadarkah kita bahwa sikap seperti itu bisa menumpulkan mental pemberani si anak? Jadi, adalah bijak bila semua orangtua tidak hanya menjadikan dirinya tempat bersandar bagi buah hati mereka, melainkan juga membuat sandaran itu tidak lagi diperlukan di kemudian hari. Adalah bijak jika para orangtua membentuk anak-anaknya sebagai pribadi mandiri kelak di saat orangtua itu sendiri tidak bisa lagi mendampingi anak-anaknya di dunia. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, aku bersyukur atas anugrah kehidupanku ini. Ajarilah aku agar melalui hidupku ini banyak hal yang bisa dipelajari oleh orang-orang yang terdekat denganku sehingga mereka boleh menjadi sukses dan mandiri melalui kehidupan yang dicontoh dariku. Berilah aku kemampuan untuk terus memberkati banyak orang melalui keteladanan hidupku. Yesus, jadikan diriku seperti diri-Mu yang dapat membuat kehidupan ini menjadi lebih berarti. Amin. (Dod).

“Ibu kudu ngati-ati kepiye dheweke mercayaake pembentukan pikiran bayi iku marang tangane wong liya” “Panyucèn iku sawijining pakaryan sing progresif”

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Podcast ini menyajikan panduan komprehensif mengenai konsep "Ibu yang Tegar" sebagai pilar kebahagiaan keluarga, mengintegrasikan perspektif Islam dan psikologi modern. Definisi tegar dijelaskan sebagai ketabahan, konsistensi, dan kekuatan iman yang berasal dari karunia Allah. Dokumen ini mengidentifikasi karakteristik orang-orang yang dijanjikan ketegaran dalam Al-Qur'an dan menyajikan teladan ketegaran dari para ibu seperti Hajar dan Khadijah. Selain itu, sumber ini juga membahas ketegaran dalam konteks parenting modern, menekankan pentingnya regulasi emosi ibu sebagai fondasi stabilitas anak. Untuk membantu para ibu, disertakan 14 langkah praktis untuk mencapai ketegaran, mencakup peningkatan spiritualitas, self-care, dan komunikasi yang sehat dengan suami.

Datang ke Jakarta, ibu kandung Prada Lucky, Sepriana Paulina Mirpey berniat memperjuangkan keadilan bagi putra kebanggaannya. Prada Lucky meninggal setelah disiksa senior di barak Batalyon Infanteri Teritorial Pembangunan 834/Wakanga Mere, Nagekeo, NTT. Sang Ibu tak terima anaknya mati sia-sia bukan karena bertugas tapi dianiaya dengan tuduhan yang tak terbukti di pengadilan.Akan tetapi, kasus kematian anaknya terkesan ditutup-tutupi dan proses pengadilan dirasa tidak transparan. Ibu dan ayah Prada Lucky berhari-hari menghadiri sidang di Pengadilan Militer Kupang, dan menilai dakwaan yang pantas dalah pembunuhan berencana bukan penganiayaan. Untuk itu, orangtua Prada Lucky berharap 22 terdakwa dijatuhi hukuman seberat-beratnya.

Banyak yang bilang, kalo Ibu itu harus olahraga, biar kurus dan langsing. Padahal, sekarang tuh trennya justru Ibu-Ibu yang berolahraga biar kuat. Istilahnya, lagi “rise of the strong mom era.”Tapi, banyak juga di antara Ibu yang sering kejebak toxic positivity ketika olahraga. Karena, olahraga tuh gak harus tiap hari banget lho Bu. Konsisten itu, tetep ngelakuin olahraga, tapi intensitasnya ngikutin kondisi tubuh saat itu lagi gimana. Juga, istirahat itu bagian dari journey berolahraga. Jadi jangan lupa rest!Nah, episode ini ngulik banyak hal terkait olahraga buat Ibu.. Mulai dari mental Ibu yang juga akan kuat dengan olahraga, pentingnya ambil jeda di tengah hiruk pikuk pekerjaan, tips olahraga untuk kaum mager, gimana memulai olahraga.Timestamp:00:00 Opening2:12 Tujuan olahraga tiap orang gak bisa disamaratakan6:54 Konsisten kadang bisa toxic12:09 Yoga bisa jadi sarana berhenti sejenak15:13 Kalau mau mulai olahraga, caranya banyak17:40 Gym khusus perempuan20:28 Persepsi orang tentang yoga24:55 Olahraga buat Ibu itu kayak gimana sih?31:07 Tips buat ibu-ibu untuk mulai olahraga tanpa FOMO36:24 Cerita Salsa dan Amanda nemuin motivasi olahraga41:57 Experience Amanda ikut silent meditation

“Wong tuwa , utamane banget kaum ibu, kudu dadi siji-sijine guru saka pikiran sing isih bayi” “Kita kudu akeh ndedonga yen pengin nggawe kemajuan ing urip Ilahi”

Ibu. Monika Kusnandar (TB) Amsal 16:18Kecongkakan mendahului kehancuran, dan tinggi hati mendahului kejatuhan.

Ep 149 Description: "Women have the power to transform this world. If we really want to save our world and bring peace and prosperity, and harmony, we need to go the mother's way away from this male-dominated mode, which is not working. Let's save the world one orgasm at a time." —Ibu Robin Lim Have you ever wondered about the untold stories hidden within the most intimate part of a woman's body? What secrets lie beneath the surface of our most misunderstood and often silenced anatomical landscape? The Yoni is more than just a physical space—it's a powerful narrative of strength, pleasure, and ancestral wisdom. Ibu Robin Lim is a CNN Hero and internationally renowned midwife who has delivered over 16,000 babies across disaster zones in Indonesia and The Philippines. With decades of experience and a passion for women's reproductive health, she brings revolutionary insights into female sexuality, childbirth, and holistic wellness. Tune in as Debra and Ibu Robin shatter taboos, celebrate female anatomy, and explore how understanding our Yonis can unlock personal healing, challenge societal norms, and ultimately reshape our collective approach to women's health, pleasure, and potential. Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471 Episode Highlights: 02:26 A Unique Model of Care 07:05 Challenges and Successes at Maternal Health Care 13:55 The Yoni Owner's Manual 20:51 The Yoni's Historical and Cultural Significance 27:33 The Role of the Clitoris in Childbirth 33:25 Advice for Pregnant Women 34:48 Connect with Ibu 39:06 Women Supporting Women Resources:

Dibawakan oleh Yenny dari Paroki Santo Paulus di Keuskupan Bandung, Indonesia. Roma 4: 20-25; Mazmur tg 1: 69-70.71-72.73-75; Lukas 12: 13-21.KITADIPERHITUNGKAN TUHAN Renungan kita pada hari ini bertema: Kita DiperhitungkanTuhan. Seorang remaja laki-laki berdiskusi dengan ibunya. Ia pertanyakanmengapa dulu ia dibaptis bayi, padahal kalo menunggu saatnya ia besar, iasendiri yang akan memilih untuk dibaptis. Ia ingin melakukan sendiri pengakuanimannya. Tetapi sang Ibu menjelaskan, iman putranya itu diwakili oleh keduaorang tuanya.  Cara seperti itu tepat sekali seperti yang diwartakan olehSanto Paulus bahwa melalui iman Abraham, kita semua ikut menjadi beriman.Artinya, setiap orang yang dibaptis dengan diwakili seperti remaja itu, ikutdiperhitungkan dalam karya keselamatan Kristus. Diperhitungkan berarti kitamasing-masing berada dalam daftarnya Tuhan. Diri kita diperhitungkan di daftaritu karena kita mengikuti dan berbagi dalam kehidupan Kristus. Prinsip inidijalankan oleh Abraham, dan kita semua setelah beliau juga mendapatkan bagiannya. Tuhan yang maha baik dan maha murah berkehendak supayasemua orang diperhitungkan, masuk dalam daftarnya. Namun menjadi terdaftarbukan tanpa aturan apa pun. Harus ada standar kelayakan dan kelulusan. Pintunyakecil dan setiap orang harus dapat melewatinya. Siapa yang kedapatan tidakberpakaian pesta perjamuan Tuhan, ia akan digagalkan menikmati Kerajaan Allah.Siapa yang tidak menyangkal diri dan memikul salibnya tidak layak bagi Dia. Iniadalah contoh-contoh standar yang kita temukan di dalam kitab suci. Dengan kata lain, perhitungan yang dikenakan kepada kitaadalah mengikuti standar Yesus Kristus. Injil pada hari ini menegaskan lagisyarat menurut standar itu supaya seseorang menjadi layak disertakan dalamdaftar rencana keselamatan. Standar utamanya ialah pertumbuhan rohani dankeselamatan jiwa kita. Sabda Allah dan semua perintah Allah merupakan sumbermakanan kehidupan rohani kita. Kehidupan ini adalah bentuk nyata kerajaan Allahitu.  Meskipun kita memang sedang berada di dunia dan tidak bisaterlepas dari kenyataan jasmani serta kehidupan sosial kemasyarakatan, namunkehidupan rohani kita yang mesti menjiwai semuanya. Sebab jika tak ada kekuatanrohani yang mengarahkan hidup kita, dan kalau hanya ada orientasijasmani-material-sosial yang menjadi perhitungan di dunia ini, nasib manusiaitu akan seperti orang kaya dengan hasil tanahnya berlimpah namun tidak selamatseperti yang diumpamakan Injil tadi.  Apa gunanya semua benda, materi, reputasi, gelar dancapaian ketenaran di dunia ini, jika semua itu tak masuk dalam perhitunganTuhan atas diri kita! Justru perhitungan itu adalah jiwa kita, kehidupan rohanikita, yang mengikuti standar Yesus Kristus.Marilah kita berdoa. Dalam nama Bapa... Ya Yesus yang baik,besarkanlah hati kami untuk dapat mengikuti dengan sebenarnya apa yang menjadiarah hati-Mu, yaitu melaksanakan kehendak Bapa. Bapa kami yang ada di surga ...Dalam nama Bapa ...

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Ibu. Monika Kusnandar (TB) Nehemia 9 : 19Engkau tidak meninggalkan mereka di padang gurun karena kasih sayang-Mu yang besar. Tiang awan tidak berpindah dari atas mereka pada siang hari untuk memimpin mereka pada perjalanan, begitu juga tiang api pada malam hari untuk menerangi jalan yang mereka lalui.

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Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 7 Oktober 2025Bacaan: "Karena begitu besar kasih Allah akan dunia ini, sehingga Ia telah mengaruniakan Anak-Nya yang tunggal, supaya setiap orang yang percaya kepada-Nya tidak binasa, melainkan beroleh hidup yang kekal" (Yohanes 3:16)Renungan: Suatu hari seorang guru sekolah Minggu memberi tugas kepada murid-muridnya: "Seperti apa Allah Bapa itu? Untuk mudahnya, kalian harus melihat Dia sebagai seorang Papi," kata guru tersebut. Minggu berikutnya, sang guru menagih PR dari setiap murid. "Allah Bapa itu seperti dokter!" kata seorang anak yang papanya adalah dokter. "Ia sanggup menyembuhkan penyakit seberat apapun!" "Allah Bapa seperti guru," kata anak lain. "Dia selalu mengajarkan kita untuk berbuat yang baik dan benar." Yang lain lagi, "Menurut aku, Allah Bapa itu seperti arsitek. Dia membangun rumah yang indah untuk kita di surga!" kata seorang anak tidak mau kalah." Guru tersenyum ketika satu demi satu anak memperkenalkan sosok Allah Bapa dengan semangat, tetapi ada satu anak yang sejak tadi diam saja dan nampak risih mendengar jawaban anak-anak lain. "Eddy, menurut kamu Allah Bapa itu seperti apa?" ujar ibu guru dengan lembut. Ia tahu anak ini tidak seberuntung anak-anak lain dalam hal ekonomi dan cenderung lebih tertutup. "Ayah saya seorang pemulung...jadi saya pikir.... Allah Bapa itu seorang pemulung ulung.." Ibu guru terkejut bukan main dan anak-anak lain protes. Mendengar Allah Bapa disamakan dengan pemulung, Eddy mulai ketakutan. "Eddy", kata ibu guru. "Mengapa kamu samakan Allah Bapa dengan pemulung?" Untuk pertama kalinya Eddy mengangkat wajahnya dan menatap ke sekeliling, "Karena Ia memungut sampah yang tidak berguna seperti Eddy dan menjadikan Eddy manusia baru. Ia menjadikan Eddy anak-Nya. Sama seperti papa yang memungut kaleng bekas Coca Cola, botol AQUA dan menjadikannya bernilai untuk memberi kami makan, Eddylah kaleng bekas Coca Cola itu yang sekarang dijadikan berguna oleh Allah Bapa." Allah adalah Pemulung Ulung. Dia memungut sampah-sampah seperti saudara dan saya, menjadikan kita anak-anak-Nya, hidup bersama Dia, menjadikan kita biji mata kesayangan Nya, bahkan menjadikan kita pewaris Kerajaan Allah. Bersyukurlah kepada Allah karena kita sudah dipilih oleh-Nya menjadi harta kesayangan-Nya. Jangan kecewakan Dia. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih karena Engkau sudah memungut aku dari lumpur dosa dan menjadikan aku pribadi yang berharga di mata-Mu. Ajarilah aku untuk memegang kepercayaan-Mu terhadapku sehingga di mata-Mu aku tetap merupakan pribadi yang berharga. Jangan biarkan godaan dunia dan tuntutannya membuat aku beralih dari status anak Raja menjadi anak dunia. Yesus raihlah aku terus disaat aku terjatuh dan menjauh dari-Mu. Amin. (Dod).

In our seemingly endless quest to find the best long-made IPA that America has to offer, we are a little all over the map on this one with a mix of Wisconsin and Western U.S. offerings to run through the blind scoresheet wringer. It's a study in contrasts, as each clear IPA brings a little something different to the table - and then one just blatantly steals the show. Also, we imagine if GABF allowed us to curate their experience areas, we recall the days of IBU bombs, Craig is born anew yet again for this episode, and we invent cheese jibbets (and SlimJim-bets) for when you need a snack from those Crocs.  Beers Reviewed Blindly Stone Brewing - IPA Karben4 Brewing - Fantasy Factory Central Waters Brewing - Rift New Belgium Brewing - Voodoo Ranger IPA La Cumbre Brewing Company - Elevated IPA  

Ibu netty saat itu tinggal dirumah kontrakan 3 lantai, dengan 2 lantai keatasnya yang belum jadi bangunannya. Sambil menunggu renovasi rumahnya, hampir 5 bulan ibu netty dan keluarga tinggal dirumah itu. Di awal ia survei kontrakan itu, bu netty menemukan dupa di lantai 2 dari situ ia mulai curiga dan beberapa tetangga juga bilang gaada yang bertahan lama di kontrakan itu. Karena konon lantai 2 ini dipakai untuk praktisi dukun yang merupakan pemilik rumah tersebut.Bagaimana kisah selengkapnya?Simak video berikut, jangan lupa berikan like dan komentarnyaCopyright 2025, Lentera Malam

In dieser Episode unterhalten sich Andreas und Shahzeeb über den Inhalt eines Posts auf LinkedIn, der mit fast einer halben Millionen Impressionen, vielen "Reposts" und noch mehr Kommentaren hohe Wellen geschlagen hat: Können Unternehmen sich in ein Wachstum sparen? Bevor die beiden Freunde sich diesem (in Deutschland sehr) emotionalen Thema zuwenden, teilen sie Anekdoten über das Basketballspielen im fortgeschrittenen Alter: Ein "Best Practice" ist hier scheinbar nach dem Basketball-Training eine Magnesium-Tablette mit Ibu bereit liegen zu haben. Andreas und Shahzeeb beobachten, dass in einer wirtschaftlich schwierigeren Zeit in Deutschland die erste Intuition vieler Unternehmen ist Kosten zu sparen (um die Margen/Gewinne weiter zu sichern). Doch ohne die nötige Investition in neue Themen geht das zu Lasten der Substanz der Firmen. Dass Risikofreude manchmal belohnt wird zeigt das Beispiel des Umgangs der Firma Astronomer mit dem Kiss-Cam-Skandal: Gwyneth Paltrow wird kurzzeitig als Pressesprecherin engagiert und lockt Millionen von Menschen auf die Unternehmenswebseite. Daher stellt sich die Frage, ob man in einer schwierigen Situation als Unternehmen nicht die Flucht nach vorne suchen müsste? Neugierig geworden? Dieses und mehr hört Ihr in dieser Folge von With People. For People.

Adam Bosch, Parliament Brewing co-founder, is our guest on Brew Ha Ha with Herlinda Heras and Daedalus Howell. His last time on Brew Ha Ha was this episode back in June, with Herlinda and Harry Duke sitting in for Steve Jaxon that day. Herlinda was judging the International Bread Awards at the Las Vegas Convention Center last weekend. There was also a cyber security convention on the other side of the convention center. Apparently the guys from the cybersecurity side were eager to check out the free sample in the bakery competition. The winner, a film maker, won with a sourdough from ancient grains, that he made. Daedalus observes, “a different kind of rising star.” Adam pops the top on one of two collabs they did to celebrate their sixth anniversary, which they will do on Sept. 20-21. The first is a take on a west coast Pils. Adam explains that he wants his west coast Pils to be light and drinkable, but still with a complex and rewarding flavor profile. What’s IBU? The term IBU, International Bitterness Units, is measurable in a lab, but they don’t have a lab. Herlinda guesses 68, Adam estimates lower, but it’s a guess only. He remembers beer at Bear Republic that rated over 100. Adam’s brother Justin went to UC Davis to study brewing and they are partners, together with their dad. Visit our sponsor PizzaLeah in Windsor for the finest pizza menu, great beers and the most authentic flavors around!

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Rabu, 17 September 2025Bacaan: "Sebab tidak ada seorangpun di antara kita yang hidup untuk dirinya sendiri, dan tidak ada seorangpun yang mati untuk dirinya sendiri." (Roma 14:7)Renungan: Ada seorang ibu yang seringkali pergi ke kantor pos untuk mengirim surat, paket atau wesel pos. Suatu hari ketika tiba di kantor pos, ia melihat antrean yang begitu panjang. Begitu banyak orang yang menunggu giliran untuk dilayani. Sebenarnya ia hanya membutuhkan beberapa perangko. Seseorang yang memperhatikan sang ibu kemudian berkata. "Kenapa ibu tidak memakai mesin perangko saja? Ibu bisa mendapatkan perangko yang ibu inginkan tanpa harus ikut mengantre." Ibu tersebut menjawab, "Ya, aku tahu. Tapi mesin itu tidak bisa menyapaku dan menanyakan penyakit rematikku." Dampak kemajuan di bidang teknologi ini semakin mendorong orang untuk bersikap individualistis. Orang bisa melakukan transaksi bisnis dengan cepat melalui internet. Melalui mesin kita dapat memesan makanan, mengukur tekanan darah, mengambil uang tanpa berhubungan langsung dengan seseorang. Hal inipun telah merambat dalam hal rohani, sehingga orang menganggap tidak perlu lagi ke gereja, karena mereka bisa mendengarkan khotbah melalui, radio atau televisi. Namun di luar itu semua, kita juga perlu tahu bahwa banyak orang yang membutuhkan perhatian dan sentuhan kasih kita. Ada orang yang ingin mendengar kita menanyakan bagaimana keadaan mereka, pergumulan apa yang sedang mereka hadapi, bantuan apa yang dapat kita berikan atau bisa saja mereka merasa diberkati hanya dengan melihat senyuman kita. Oleh karena, sudahkah hari ini kita menyapa suami, istri, orang tua, anak-anak, atau sahabat? Atau sudahkan kita memberikan senyum kita yang terbaik untuk orang-orang yang kita temui hari ini? Kalau belum, lakukanlah, karena Yesus membutuhkan sapaan dan senyuman kita hari ini untuk menjadi berkat bagi sesama. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, aku rindu untuk mendengar sapaan, senyuman, nasihat, cerita dari pasanganku, orang tuaku, anak-anakku. Aku tahu, di luar sana banyak orang yang mengalami kerinduan sepertiku. Maka bantu aku agar aku mampu menyapa dan sekadar memberi senyuman terbaikku bagi mereka. Kirimkanlah hari ini seseorang yang dapat kuberkati dengan sapaan dan senyumanku. Amin. (Dod).

Ibu kota provinsi Bali, Denpasar, yang juga merupakan destinasi wisata paling popular di Indonesia, dilanda banjir besar pekan ini. Hujan turun mulai Selasa (9/9) dan banjir mulai datang Rabu dini hari (10/9). Hingga saat ini, pembersihan sisa-sisa banjir masih dilakukan.

Ibu. Monika Kusnandar (TB) Matius 6: 22 - 236:22 Mata adalah pelita tubuh. Jika matamu baik, teranglah seluruh tubuhmu; 6:23 jika matamu jahat, gelaplah seluruh tubuhmu. Jadi jika terang yang ada padamu gelap, betapa gelapnya kegelapan itu.

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Kamis, 21 Agustus 2025Bacaan: "Marilah kepadaku, semua yang letih jesu dan berbeban berat. Aku akan memberi kelegaan kepadamu." (Matius 11:28)Renungan: Suatu ketika saya makan gado-gado di kantin sebuah rumah sakit. Tiba-tiba masuklah 2 ibu muda yang mengemis. Mereka datangi tiap-tiap meja untuk meminta sedekah dari tiap orang yang sedang makan, tapi tak ada satupun yang memberi. Lalu saya panggil mereka, "Ibu, mau gado gado?" Ibu yang satu dengan mantap menjawab, "Mau, Pak." Tetapi ibu yang satu lagi dengan muka sedikit angkuh sambil memalingkan muka ke samping berkata, "Saya ga mau. Saya ga suka. Saya mau uangnya aja." Ternyata tidak semua kebaikan kita dapat diterima dan menyenangkan orang lain. Di dalam kehidupan ini kita terkadang sering kehilangan berkat dari Tuhan karena hati kita yang terlalu keras. Tuhan menawarkan kita untuk mau mengampuni orang lain, tetapi kebencian kita terhadapa orang yang sudah menyakiti kita mengalahkan tawaran Tuhan. Tuhan menawarkan penyertaan-Nya saat kita sakit dan usaha bangkrut, tetapi kita justru mencari pertolongan lain melalui dukun, paranormal dan orang pintar lainnya. Hari ini melalui sabda-Nya, Yesus mengajak kita semua yang saat ini sedang letih dan lesu karena beban berat untuk datang kepada-Nya. Kalau Ia sudah bersabda seperti itu, berarti Yesus sudah punya komitmen pula untuk melaksanakan apa yang sudah dijanjikan-Nya. Karena Firman;Nya adalah Ya dan Amin. Yesus hanya meminta kita untuk membuka hati dan percaya pada-Nya, maka kuasa-Nya akan bekerja secara penuh dalam kehidupan kita. Saat ini tangan-Nya sedang terbuka menanti kita, dan mata-Nya sedang menatap kita dengan penuh kerinduan. Palingkanlah wajah kita pada-Nya dan serahkan semua beban dan pergumulan kita, maka hati-Nya yang penuh belaskasih akan mendatangkan kelegaan dan kelepasan serta kesembuhan bagi kehidupan kita. Kalau orang lain ditolong, pasti kita juga akan ditolong. Yesus hanya butuh iman kita, maka selanjut-Nya Dia sendiri yang akan turun tangan untuk menyelesaikan masalah kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, banyak kali dalam Inill, Engkau memberikan kata-kata peneguhan dan pengharapan saat orang mengalami ketakutan, kecemasan, sakit penyakit, dan pergumulan hidup. Setiap perkataan-Mu itu mendatangkan kuasa yang luar biasa ketika kami mengimaninya dengan sungguh. Namun seringkali kami tidak mendapatkan apa yang kami harapkan ketika kami datang dan berdoa pada-Mu. Hal itu terjadi karena Kami sering menggunakan logika kami dan meragukan kuasa-Mu, sehingga kami beralih mencari ilah-llah lain dan meminta pertolongan pada mereka. Yesus, hancurkan kekerasan hatiku saat ini dan ajarilah aku untuk percaya hanya pada-Mu saja. Amin. (Dod).

For episode 230, brewer Tommy Miller of Rollertown Beerworks is back on the podcast to talk about the brewery's expansion in Frisco, Texas, (slated to open in October 2025) and share his thoughts about the IPA beer style. In fact, he was brewing at Rollertown while talking with us. Given Miller's background in the Dallas brewing scene (Deep Ellum, Noble Rey Brewing), we discuss the IBU wars of the early 2000s and 10s, the slow acceptance of New England / Hazy IPA in Texas, and his ideas on the future of IPA. On the beats front this week, we talk about Barry Can't Swim, Black Milk, and Hashi Senjoo. Collin Zreet brings history and pairing ideas for English Bitter-style beers in the Tasting Notes segment. Are you an IPA lover or hater? Let us know. Also, thanks for leaving a review for the show at Apple, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy audio podcasts. 

Send us a textWhat happens when friends gather over specialty beers and start sharing unfiltered thoughts about everything from BBQ sauce experiments to golf adventures? This episode captures the authentic camaraderie that makes craft beer tasting so enjoyable.First up, we dive into Narragansett Lager, a Rhode Island classic dating back to 1890. At 5% ABV and just 12 IBU, this smooth, uniquely flavored beer earns high praise as an excellent "everyday drinker" that's perfect for those hot summer days. Both hosts award it a solid 9/10, appreciating its distinctive character that somewhat resembles Red Stripe but with its own personality.The conversation takes a culinary turn as Rick shares his weekend adventure making homemade Cherry Bourbon BBQ sauce. From smoking jalapeños to the tedious process of hand-pitting cherries (a task he vows never to repeat), the detailed account of his cooking experiment reveals both triumphs and challenges. Despite using two cups of bourbon and plenty of peppers, achieving the perfect heat level proved elusive – though the sauce still earned rave reviews when paired with "poor man's burnt ends."Our second tasting features Tired Hands' Double Watermelon Milkshake IPA (9% ABV), which sparks a fascinating discussion about expectations versus reality. Despite its "milkshake" designation, this beer surprises with its refreshing quality and subtle watermelon finish that perfectly balances the IPA bitterness without tasting artificial. It's awarded an 8/10, with both hosts noting they'd keep it in regular rotation if not for the premium price point.Between tastings, genuine friendship shines through discussions of upcoming golf outings, camping trips, and the "Ricky's Bad Choices" segment that reveals personal insights through random questions. There's also a candid look at podcast economics – each recording session costs about $40 per person between specialty beers and shared meals.Subscribe through Buzzsprout to support the show and join us for more unfiltered beer reviews where honesty, humor, and friendship flow as freely as the brews we're sampling. Cheers to finding another reason to drink!Support the showwww.anotherreasontodrink.com

Ibu. Monika Kusnandar (TB) 2 Raja-Raja 8 : 1-2

Allen and RD try Harmonious Proportions by Keyworth Brewing Co. This blonde ale brewed with honey has 19 IBU and 5.8% ABV.Cheers! Thanks for watching!#beer #craftbeer #beerreview #craftbeerreview #beerpodcast #craftbeerpodcast #blondeale #strikeoutbeer #keyworthbrewingKeyworth Brewing Harmonious Proportions Craft Beer ReviewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strikeout-beer--2992189/support.

Ibu. Monika Kusnandar (TB) Kejadian 3 : 9Tetapi TUHAN Allah memanggil manusia itu dan berfirman kepadanya: "Di manakah engkau?

Ibu. Monika Kusnandar (TB) 2 Raja-Raja 8 : 1-28:1 Elisa telah berbicara kepada perempuan yang anaknya dihidupkannya kembali, katanya: "Berkemaslah dan pergilah bersama-sama dengan keluargamu, dan tinggallah di mana saja engkau dapat menetap sebagai pendatang, sebab TUHAN telah mendatangkan kelaparan , yang pasti menimpa negeri ini tujuh tahun lamanya." 8:2 Lalu berkemaslah perempuan itu dan dilakukannyalah seperti perkataan abdi Allah itu .Ia pergi bersama-sama dengan keluarganya, lalu tinggal menetap sebagai pendatang di negeri orang Filistin tujuh tahun lamanya. 

Today, Dr. Robert Whitfield sits down for a chat with former race car driver, Danica Patrick. Danica opens up about what it was like to move to England at just 16 to chase her racing dreams, her personal experience with breast implants, and the health struggles she faced because of them. She and Dr. Whitfield discuss the road to recovery, the importance of self-care, and the need to truly listen to what your body is telling you. They also shine a light on Danica's shift into entrepreneurship and stress how important it is to raise awareness and offer support for anyone dealing with breast implant illness and similar health challenges. Bio: Danica Patrick Danica Patrick is a trail-blazing former racecar driver who smashed motorsport records: first woman to lead laps & finish top-5 at the Indy 500, first female winner of a major North American open-wheel race, and first woman to claim a NASCAR Cup Series pole, capping her career with the 2018 “Danica Double” at Daytona 500 and Indy 500. Named to TIME's “100 Most Influential People” and featured in a record 14 Super Bowl ads, Danica has since shifted gears into entrepreneurship. She owns Somnium Vineyard in Napa, expanded with Danica Rosé and the VOYANT home line, and hosts the bestselling book-turned-podcast Pretty Intense. Connect: @danicapatrick | @SomniumWine | @DanicaRoseWine.Danicapatrick.com (https://www.danicapatrick.com/) Show Highlights: Danica's Move to England & Early Racing Career (00:01:13) Moving to England at 16, adapting to a new environment, and early racing experiences. *Decision to Get Breast Implants (00:08:37) * Motivations for getting breast implants and Danica's initial trust in their safety *Onset and Progression of Health Issues (00:10:54) * Gradual onset of symptoms and complications after getting implants Heavy Metals, Detox, and Health Challenges (00:11:52) Heavy metal toxicity, detox protocols, and the impact of diet and implants *Diet, Recovery, and Symptom Awareness (00:14:14) * Dietary habits, symptom awareness, and the journey to identifying breast implant illness *Medical Workups and Explant Surgery (00:14:48) * Medical workups, failed treatments, and eventual decision to explant in April 2022 *Thyroid Issues and Post-Explant Recovery (00:18:40) * Thyroid medication, inflammation, and the body's response after explant surgery *Detoxification, Sweating, and Alternative Therapies (00:28:54) * Sweating, detoxification, and alternative therapies like IBU and steam saunas Links and Resources Let's Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?t=8oQyjO25X5i&r=1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/ X: https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd Read this article - https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness Shop: https://drrobssolutions.com SHARP: https://www.harp.health NVISN Labs - https://nvisnlabs.com/ Get access to Dr. Rob's Favorite Products below: Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - https://jaspr.co/ Echo Water - Get high quality water with our code DRROB10 - https://echowater.com/ BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world's leader in lymphatic drainage technology - https://ballancerpro.com Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Sabtu, 12 Juli 2025Bacaan: "Mengucap syukurlah dalam segala hal, sebab itulah yang dikehendaki Allah di dalam Kristus Yesus bagi kamu." (1 Tesalonika 5: 18)Renungan: Suatu ketika seorang ibu menceritakan pengalamannya mengenai keponakan-keponakan yang berdatangan ke rumahnya, "Aku selalu repot setiap hari karena keponakan-keponakanku selalu berdatangan dan mengacaukan rumahku. Mereka meletakkan sepatu sesukanya, melahap habis isi kukasku dan menambah cucian piring-piringku." Tetapi ketika seorang janda bercerita mengenai kesepian yang dalam karena ia tidak mempunyai sanak saudara apalagi keponakan, Ibu tadi menemukan sesuatu yang harus disyukuri. Ia akhirnya bersyukur karena ia masih mempunyai keluargadan keponakan yang membuat ceria rumahnya. Ketika kita mulai bersungut-sungut karena sesuatu, pikirkanlah apa yang seharusnya kita syukuri dari kejadian itu. Banyak sekali orang yang telah kehilangan ucapan syukur di dalam dirinya. Ucapan syukur itu telah digantikan dengan ribuan sungut-sungut sehingga tidak ada kejadian yang tidak ditanggapi dengan bersungut-sungut. Ketika kita tidak belajar bersyukur, maka segala sesuatu yang terjadi di sekeliling kita akan terasa sangat menjengkelkan, sangat mengganggu, sangat memberatkan bahkan bisa membuat kita stres. Marilah kita mulai bersyukur atas apapun yang terjadi dalam hidup ini. Ucapan syukur kita berharga di mata Tuhan dan akan diubah menjadi berkat yang berkelimpahan. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, seringkali aku kehilangan ucapan syukur ketika satu peristiwa yang tidak sesuai dengan kehendak ku terjadi. Bantulah aku untuk senantiasa bisa melihat hal yang positif dalam setiap peristiwa negatif yang melanda hidupku, sehingga melalui hal yang positif itu walau kecil sekalipun, aku bisa mengucap syukur kepada-Mu. Amin. (Dod).

Last time we spoke about the allied invasion of Balikpapan. In June 1945, the war in the Pacific escalated as American forces, spearheaded by Generals Eichelberger and Krueger, fiercely battled the entrenched Japanese on Luzon. Despite harsh conditions and fierce resistance, the Americans made crucial advances, capturing key positions that rekindled hope for the Filipino people. Concurrently, preparations for the invasion of Balikpapan intensified. The Australian 7th Division assembled for a July 1 amphibious assault against a heavily fortified Japanese defense, known for its formidable coast artillery and entrenched positions. The Australians faced fierce opposition upon landing; however, skilled maneuvering and robust artillery support allowed them to swiftly gain a foothold. As the Australians secured their beachhead, they marked the beginning of a challenging campaign against determined Japanese forces in Balikpapan, setting the stage for further confrontations in the Pacific theater.  This episode is Victory at Bougainville  Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  We last left off on Bougainville, by mid-April, Brigadier Heathcote Hammer's 15th Brigade had commenced its crucial task of relieving Brigadier Field's weary and battered 7th Brigade. This transition came at a pivotal moment when Brigadier Stevenson's 11th Brigade successfully secured the Soraken Peninsula, a strategic point on Bougainville's southern coast, while also continuing their efforts to contain enemy forces along the notorious Numa Numa Trail, a crucial supply route for Japanese troops. Supported by reinforcements in artillery and air power, Generals Savige and Bridgeford were optimistic about continuing their limited offensive toward the south. Their immediate objective was to capture the line of the Hongorai River, considered a significant tactical advantage, followed by the Hari River, which would serve as the 15th Brigade's main aim. On the opposing side, General Kanda had learned a harsh lesson about the ineffectiveness of banzai charges during the fierce fighting at the Battle of Slater's Knoll. This costly experience prompted him to alter his strategy significantly. He decided to pull his remaining troops back to a defensive perimeter focused around Buin, which is located in the southern region of Bougainville. Here, he reinforced his defenses with garrison troops from Kieta, situated on the eastern side of Bougainville, the Shortlands Islands to the northwest, and the Fauros Islands to the northeast. However, with this concentration of forces not expected to be operational until July, the troops stationed in the forward areas were tasked with executing a critical delaying action in the meantime, buying precious time for reinforcements to arrive. Meanwhile, on April 17, the Australian 24th Battalion began its advance along the Buin Road, a vital route for both supply and troop movement. Two companies made their way toward Dawe's Creek, while another company launched an assault against the enemy strongholds at Kindara. Remarkably, they broke through enemy lines the following day, pushing further to Sindou Creek and Umam Creek. Here, they faced multiple sharp counterattacks over the next week, demonstrating the fierce resistance from Japanese forces determined to hold their ground. As patrols moved deeper into the thick jungle on either side of the Buin Road, the struggle became increasingly intense. Each advance was hard-fought, marked by skirmishes that tested the resolve and endurance of the Australian soldiers. Finally, on April 26, the advance resumed in earnest, making rapid gains toward the Hongorai River. The combination of heavy air support and relentless artillery bombardment had effectively dispelled any opposition along the route, allowing the Australians to push forward with renewed vigor. By May 4, as the 24th Battalion finally approached the banks of the Hongorai River, they encountered significant resistance. However, on the 4th Lieutenant Lawn's platoon was advancing with two tanks and a bulldozer when the crew of the leading tank came to a log across the road and saw movement in the bush. A burst of machine-gun fire from the tank cut the leaves away and revealed the barrel of a field gun. The first round fired from the tank's 2-pounder disabled the enemy gun and the enemy seemed to flee. Farther ahead, however, a mine exploded at the rear of the second tank. It was discovered that it had been exploded with a wire by a Japanese concealed in the bush. Henceforward mines and concealed guns were encountered more and more frequently. They were detected chiefly by the practised eyes of the engineer teams of Major Needham's 15th Field Company who became increasingly skilful. Mechanical detectors were defeated by several sorts of mine employed wooden boxes filled with T.N.T., for example; but their presence was betrayed by protruding fuses, wires, disturbed earth, and confirmed by prodding with a bayonet. As the 24th Battalion neared the Hongorai it became evident that the Japanese intended to make the Australians pay a price for each advance, and that they were willing to trade a field gun for a tank at every opportunity. On the 4th and many later occasions leading tanks were fired on at a range of a few yards by guns cleverly concealed beside the track, but in positions from which the Japanese could not hope to extricate them. In other respects also the Japanese tactics were improving and their striking power was strengthened. Each forward Australian battalion was now under frequent artillery fire, evidently directed by Japanese observers who remained close to the Australian advance, and it was this which was now causing most of the casualties. The shells usually burst in the trees and their fragments were scattered over a wide area with lethal effects. To counter the tanks the Japanese were now establishing their positions not astride the track but about 100 yards from it in places where the tanks could not reach them until a side track had been made. The Hongorai River, a critical geographical landmark, ran through Bougainville's lush terrain, acting as both a natural barrier and tactical objective. In late April, the 9th Battalion had continued to push forward across the Huio River, a vital waterway that intersected with Japanese defenses. They faced some enemy resistance but managed to clear the Horinu-Rumiki Trail by the end of the month. This narrow, winding path had strategic importance, connecting various units and enabling supplies to move closer to the frontline. On May 3, the 9th Battalion was finally relieved by the 57th/60th Battalion, which, due to its relative inexperience, found progress challenging along the Commando Road a route named after the elite Australian commandos who often operated in this area. Their inexperience in facing seasoned Japanese troops led to slower advances in the crucial days that followed. Meanwhile, the 2/8th Commando Squadron had been conducting deep reconnaissance patrols towards the Hari River and along the Tiger Road, determined to discover the extent of Japanese defenses south of the Hongorai. The Tiger Road, notorious for its rugged conditions, was pivotal for troop movements in the region. On May 5, the 24th Battalion, now bolstered by a newly assigned tank squadron, resumed its advance with renewed determination. However, they were once again halted by fierce defenders who launched a strong yet costly counterattack the following morning. This desperate but valiant effort by the Japanese troops resulted in significant casualties and demonstrated their resolve to maintain control of the Hongorai line. Subsequently, the Japanese forces ultimately abandoned their positions along the Hongorai during the night. Finally, on May 7, the Australians reached the Hongorai River, marking a significant milestone in their campaign. At that moment, the 57th/60th Battalion was securing a crucial crossing over the Hongorai on the Commando Road, enabling further advances into enemy territory. With the next objective focused on the line stretching from the Hari River to Monoitu and Kapana, Brigadier Hammer's battalions shifted their tactics for the second and third weeks of May. They undertook deep patrols into Japanese-occupied territory, gathering vital intelligence while also seeking to harass the enemy and disrupt their operations. Additionally, the commandos maintained their patrols along the challenging Tiger Road and established a new patrol base further north at Monorei. This base would serve as a critical outpost for monitoring enemy movements and launching further operations. Meanwhile, the 58th/59th Battalion explored the rugged areas south of the Buin Road, successfully clearing the Aitara Mission. This mission played a crucial role in their broader strategies, as it prepared them to execute a wide flanking maneuver aimed at cutting the road east of the Hongorai, further encircling Japanese forces. To support the advancing Australian forces, New Zealand aircraft launched significant attacks on Japanese concentrations positioned along the Buin and Commando Roads. On May 17, the 57th/60th Battalion crossed the upper reaches of the Hongorai River, advancing across a wide front along the Commando Road to draw the enemy's attention to that area. On the eve of this move Hammer issued an order of the day in a characteristic style. He spoke of his "undying admiration" for and "extreme confidence" in his men and told them that the next few weeks might see the major defeat of the Japanese in south Bougainville. "Go to battle as you have done in the last month and no enemy can withstand you." In the subsequent days, they successfully secured territory up to the Torobiru River, creating pressure on the Japanese lines and disrupting their defensive operations. On May 20, following a powerful air and artillery bombardment, the 24th Battalion finally launched its long-anticipated assault across the Hongorai River. This marked a turning point as they occupied the strategically significant Egan's Ridge by May 22. Egan's Ridge offered an elevated position that overlooked the surrounding terrain, making it crucial for controlling movement in the vicinity. Meanwhile, the 58th/59th Battalion executed a stealthy wide flanking maneuver towards Mayberry's Crossing, positioning themselves strategically to disrupt Japanese supply lines and communication. On May 21, the Australians moved out once more to cut the Buin Road at Runai, an essential route that facilitated movement and supplies for the Japanese forces. In the following days, the remaining sections of this critical road were secured as the Japanese forces west of the Hari River were forced to retreat, effectively diminishing their operational capabilities in the region. As these operations unfolded, the 2/8th Commando Squadron established a new base on Morokaimoro, positioning themselves for further reconnaissance and engagements. They began patrolling towards Taitai and the Mivo River, both vital points of interest as the Australians sought to gather intelligence on enemy movements. In the meantime, the 57th/60th Battalion pressed on to capture the Oso Junction by May 27. However, they encountered harassment from night raiding parties and artillery fire, which highlighted the persistent threat of Japanese resistance in this area. On 2nd June the main advance was resumed, the 58th/59th moving forward without opposition through positions which had been "completely devastated by air, artillery and mortars". "Not one enemy was found alive or dead," wrote the battalion diarist, "although a strong smell of death pervaded the whole area." A prisoner taken later in the day said that the air strike had completely demoralised the defenders, and when they heard the tanks approaching they had fled. On the left the 57th/60th reached the Sunin River against slight opposition. On the 3rd and 4th the 58th/59th continued the advance, moving slowly because of the need to disarm an unprecedentedly large number of mines and booby-traps-more than 100 in three days-until they reached the Peperu River. Patrols moving stealthily forward to the Hari and across it found evidence of much confusion, many positions dug but unoccupied, and small groups of Japanese at large. It was decided to attack frontally towards the Hari next day. At the same time, the 57th/60th Battalion also reached the Sunin River, facing only slight opposition during their advance. On June 6, the 58th/59th Battalion launched an attack towards the Hari River, but despite their efforts, they only managed to gain about 500 yards against strong defensive positions held by the Japanese. The next three days proved challenging as the 58th/59th Battalion, supported by tanks, found their progress impeded by swampy terrain, a road littered with hidden mines, and intermittent shellfire threatening their advance. The combined obstacles of the natural environment and determined enemy resistance severely limited their ability to make significant gains. In light of the pressing circumstances, Brigadier Hammer made a pivotal decision to send the 58th/59th Battalion on a shallow outflanking march to the north. Their mission was clear: cut the Buin Road several miles east of the Hari River. At the same time, the 57th/60th Battalion was tasked with thrusting wide to the south, maneuvering around the Ogorata River to intercept the same road near Rusei. After four days of concentrated air and artillery bombardment designed to weaken enemy defenses, the 58th/59th Battalion commenced its operation on June 12. They sent two companies forward to secure a position along the road, located 2,000 yards east of the Hari. This forward position was critical for their strategy to disrupt Japanese supply lines. Two days later, on June 14, these forces continued their advance eastward toward the Ogorata River, while the remainder of the battalion engaged the enemy at the Hari ford, a crucial crossing point. Despite the fierce opposition, the ford was finally secured on June 15, following another extensive bombardment that significantly diminished the Japanese presence along the road west of the Ogorata. This success was instrumental in facilitating further operations in the area.  Concurrently, the 57th/60th Battalion had embarked on their mission on June 11, making slow but steady progress through the challenging, trackless bush. They ultimately found a path leading from Kingori to Rusei, where they began encountering Japanese resistance. Pushing through treacherous swampy terrain and dense bamboo thickets, the Australians reached the Buin Road at Rusei by June 15, successfully coordinating with patrols from the 58th/59th Battalion the following day. In addition to securing Rusei, a robust patrol from the 57th/60th Battalion set out along the northern flank to establish a patrol base north of Musaraka. This base detected a significant enemy presence behind them, leading to a critical reassessment of their positions. Consequently, in late June, the 24th Battalion was dispatched to take over the Taitai-Kingori-Katsuwa area, reinforcing the Australian foothold and securing vital routes in the region. Meanwhile, back to the south, the 57th/60th Battalion began to push eastward toward the Mobiai River on June 16. However, their advance quickly met strong opposition just 400 yards into enemy territory. Faced with determined resistance, the battalion executed a wide outflanking maneuver, a tactical shift that successfully forced the Japanese forces to withdraw by June 19, allowing the Australians to continue their advance. In the following days, the 57th/60th Battalion pressed steadily forward, ultimately encountering increased opposition near the Mobiai River on June 24. A heavy bombardment was launched in an attempt to dislodge the entrenched Japanese forces, but it proved ineffective. However, the next day, the Japanese troops had mysteriously withdrawn, allowing the Australians to secure a vital crossing over the river. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the 58th/59th Battalion moved in to occupy the newly attained Mobiai positions. Meanwhile, the 57th/60th and 24th Battalions advanced farther north, preparing for an outflanking maneuver aimed at Shishigatero, a critical tactical point lying to the northeast. In anticipation of an Australian offensive, General Kanda dispatched the 23rd Regiment to establish a defensive base near the Mivo ford. This strategic relocation was part of his preparations for the final defenses behind the Mivo River, as Japanese troops sought to hold their ground against the advancing Australians. By June 28, the 57th/60th and 24th Battalions reached their designated assembly areas, where they successfully repelled several Japanese counterattacks. The next morning, they began their advance southeast, shrouded in the loud thunder of artillery barrages that paved the way for their push. They reached the Buin Road at the confluence of the Ivana, Koopani, and Mivo Rivers, making significant headway. At the same time, the 58th/59th Battalion aimed to open the road for the 24th Battalion, positioned about 1,000 yards away. However, they encountered sharp resistance from Japanese forces defending their positions fiercely. Following this notable success, as Hammer's units faced and repelled various Japanese counterattacks at their new positions, General Bridgeford directed Brigadier Noel Simpson's 29th Brigade to the frontline to relieve the beleaguered 15th Brigade. Each incoming battalion was met with sharp clashes as they moved up, as Japanese forces sought to maintain their hold on strategic territory. Finally, on July 10, Hammer's units were relieved, a long-awaited reprieve after weeks of grueling combat. Despite the shift in command, Simpson's battalions began sending patrols forward in preparation for a crossing of the Mivo River. Unfortunately, due to the heavy resistance encountered and the onset of relentless rains that would continue throughout the month, this final offensive was never carried out. Instead, the troops were limited to vigorous patrolling activities during July and August, maintaining a presence but unable to launch significant offensives in the harsh conditions. Many of these patrols encountered fierce opposition, signaling that the enemy intended to mount a determined defense along the Mivo line. These patrols regularly captured crucial documents from Japanese soldiers ambushed along the tracks leading to their forward positions, allowing Australian forces to construct a clearer picture of the enemy's intentions and deployments. Among these daring reconnaissance missions was one conducted by a patrol from the 42nd Battalion, led by Lieutenant Oldfield. Tasked with scouting a potential crossing at the Mivo, Oldfield and four other soldiers discovered the river was in flood. Undeterred, they stripped off their gear, swam across the turbulent waters, and advanced 500 yards beyond the riverbank, without any weapons. The weight of the Australian artillery and mortar bombardments altered the enemy's tactics. Rather than holding fixed positions, the Japanese began to dig in less and instead employed a strategy of hit-and-run raids and ambushes executed by small groups of three to ten men. Before July 10 arrived, the relentless rain compelled a second postponement of the advance; the new date for the operation was set for July 24. However, the downpour continued to intensify. By July 10, even the patrols could not cross the flooded Mivo. "Torrential rain flooded the divisional area, reducing the Buin Road to a treacherous sea of mud and creating a series of islands between the various rivers." On July 17, conditions worsened further, with a dramatic eight inches of rain falling in just 36 hours. The new challenge was no longer about advancing troops but ensuring that the men were fed where they remained. Virtually all the bridges along the lines of communication were washed away, and all the rivers were flooded; the Mivo was now surging at a speed of twelve miles an hour. As a result, the forward units could only be supplied via air transport. It would take weeks to repair the damaged roads and bridges, leading to D-day being postponed until late August. As the southern operations unfolded, General Savige made a strategic decision to bring Brigadier Arnold Potts' 23rd Brigade from Munda and its surrounding islands to Torokina. Upon arrival, Savige immediately tasked the 27th Battalion with taking over the central sector beyond Pearl Ridge. The Australians quickly began bombing and launching attacks in the Berry's Hill-Hunt's Hill area, ultimately securing this crucial location on May 16. Following the seizure of Berry's Hill, the 27th Battalion conducted patrols toward key positions at Sisivie, Tokua, Base Point 3, and Wearne's Hill throughout late May. On June 3, they initiated an attack towards Tiernan's Spur, making significant progress before being relieved by the 7th Battalion. The 7th Battalion, upon taking over, adopted an aggressive posture, and on June 11, they attacked Tiernan's Spur, successfully securing the feature this time. Soon after, a combination of reconnaissance and air bombardment set the stage for an assault on Wearne's Hill on June 16. However, they encountered strong opposition and were unable to seize its crest until June 20. In parallel operations, a company captured Sisivie without encountering resistance on June 12. Another company was dispatched to establish a forward base in the Wakunai Valley, successfully creating observation posts that overlooked Inus Point and the large Numa Numa Plantation by June 21. After conducting extensive bombardments against remaining Japanese positions, the Australians finally secured the remainder of Wearne's Hill on June 24. Starting June 26, the 7th Battalion began probing towards Centre Hill, which they ultimately found abandoned on July 6. Meanwhile, on July 3, Tokua was occupied as a base for future operations probing north toward Ibu and Buritsiotorara. Artillery and aircraft continued to harass North Hill, which was finally captured on July 13. Just five days later, Cameron's Hill was also successfully attacked and secured. The 7th Battalion then pressed forward along the main track towards Charlie Creek and McInnes Hill, achieving their objectives by August 8 as the remaining Japanese forces were forced to retire to Numa Numa. Looking north, the 55th/53rd Battalion took over from the exhausted 26th Battalion in early April, following the fall of the Soraken Peninsula. Upon assuming command, Lieutenant Colonel Stevenson immediately directed the 55th/53rd to cross the Nagam River and launch an attack towards Pora Pora, a key strategic location in the region. The battalion pressed on along the main coastal track, but on April 13, they faced an unsuccessful assault against the enemy positioned at McKinnon's Ridge. Meanwhile, a company from the battalion moved through an inland route, encountering no resistance as they advanced to a position just two miles from Pora Pora. Recognizing the resolute enemy defenses along the main track, the Australians initiated a program of heavy artillery bombardment, complemented by flanking maneuvers designed to outmaneuver the entrenched defenders. This relentless strategy began to pay off, eventually forcing the Japanese to retreat on April 21. During this critical period, the unopposed company on the inland track continued to push forward until it was only one mile from Pora Pora. In the following four days, the 55th/53rd Battalion fought its way into the Pora Pora bottleneck, engaging in fierce combat that successfully expelled the Japanese forces by April 30. With this victory, the Australians were able to continue their advance northward, making rapid gains against a retreating enemy. On May 4, they captured the Ratsua jetty, a vital logistics point that facilitated further operations. Two columns of the 55th/53rd commenced a swift march towards Ruri Bay, while a company from the 26th Battalion successfully seized Torokori Island on May 6. Three days later, as they finally approached Ruri Bay, the Australians successfully repelled an enemy ambush. However, Brigadier Stevenson's orders were now to halt their advance at the Ratsua-Ruri Bay line and focus on active patrolling extending northward to Tarbut and Tarlena. Despite this directive, the situation became increasingly precarious. The Japanese, bolstered by four small provisional battalions of naval troops under Captain Kato Ekichi, grew aggressive beyond the established line. Daily patrol clashes erupted, with Australian positions and supply lines subjected to constant ambushes. Recognizing the need for reinforcements, the weary 55th/53rd Battalion was relieved by the 26th Battalion on May 21. In response, the 26th immediately dispatched two companies to thrust forward in the area south and east of Buoi Plantation. However, these units quickly encountered strong counterattacks, while patrols faced heavy resistance around Siara and Chindawon. As Stevenson's forces found themselves facing a fortified opponent stronger than anticipated, permission was granted to send two companies from the 31st/51st Battalion to take over the western sector on June 3. Despite this reinforcements, the Australians continued to struggle to make meaningful progress northward. After the 26th Battalion had been in the line for three hard weeks its diarist wrote that the campaign had become one of "holding a superior number of enemy by the aggressive action of a tired depleted battalion-companies were no more than half strength and had been in forward areas continuously for four months". The battalion's fighting strength on 3rd June was only 23 officers and 353 other ranks. The constant patrolling, the artillery fire and the raids on jeep trains on tracks well to the rear were wearing down the men's spirits. In response to the persistent challenges, a strategic decision was made to outmaneuver the Japanese by landing a reinforced company of the 31st/51st Battalion at Porton Plantation, aiming to approach the enemy from the western flank. During the early hours of June 8, the assault force successfully landed unopposed and swiftly established a perimetric defense reaching 150 yards inland. However, the surprised defenders quickly regrouped, unleashing a barrage of machine-gun fire that effectively thwarted the unloading of heavy weapons, reserve ammunition, and essential supplies. Although supporting artillery fire was effectively directed at the Japanese positions, the Australians soon found themselves pinned down as Captain Kato reinforced the defenses surrounding their perimeter. To complicate matters further, a convoy of Australian supplies and reinforcements attempting to reach the newly established perimeter was successfully repelled by the tenacious defenders during the night. The next morning, it was decided to withdraw the force late that evening. However, as the Australians prepared for their retreat, the Japanese launched a strong counterattack from three sides. The enemy attacked in relentless waves, and although they were met with devastating Australian fire, the pressure forced the company to pull back towards the beach. In the morning they launched what was evidently intended as a final blow, thrusting from three sides. Now estimated at over 400 they attacked in waves and were mowed down by the Australian fire. To confuse their enemy they shouted English phrases such as "Watch the right flank", "Throw it in the middle", "It's only me, Jack", and so on. The Australians pulled back towards the beach and at 1 p.m.  During the afternoon, three landing craft moved towards the beach under heavy enemy fire in an effort to embark the soldiers. Unfortunately, two of the crafts were overloaded and became stranded. One eventually drifted off with the tide during the evening; however, the other remained besieged by heavy fire throughout the night. On June 10, Australian forces continued their attempts to rescue the stranded men, launching efforts under the cover of a strong air attack. At dawn on June 10, there were 38 living men on board the besieged landing craft, commanded by Corporal Hall. Their meager arsenal included two Bren guns, five Owen submachine guns, and nine rifles. The remaining rations consisted of eight tins of fruit or vegetables, three or four tins of meat, and three tins of condensed milk. Corporal Hall devised a defensive plan to maximize their chances of survival. He removed the wooden shelves under the overlapping sides of the ALCA to create protective cover under the flaps for all the troops. The dismantled wireless set was discarded overboard to free up additional space. To assist with breathing during rising tides, each man was issued six-inch lengths of copper piping. A continuous watch was kept from the coxswain's enclosure to monitor Japanese movements and report any developments. The soldiers cleaned and oiled their weapons using lubricant sourced from the engines, ensuring that they were well-maintained and ready for use. A medical kit was placed in the capable hands of a member of the 19th Australian Field Ambulance, who diligently distributed morphine and dressings as needed. At 15:30 on June 10, a concerted effort to rescue the stranded survivors commenced. An intense and precise air attack targeted the enemy positions, but unfortunately, it failed to hit the pillbox from which most of the fire directed at the barge was originating. Bombers dropped inflated rubber rafts near the landing craft in an attempt to assist, but Japanese gunfire prevented any men from reaching these lifelines. Under the cover of an artillery smoke screen, a landing craft attempted to reach the shore. However, enemy fire wounded several crew members, including the coxswain, damaging the steering gear and causing the craft to circle out of control. Amidst this chaos, Corporal Hall attempted to silence the pillbox with a Bren gun, but his efforts were in vain. In a desperate bid to assist the aircraft in locating the target, he splashed bullets towards the pillbox, yet the attempt proved futile as the damaged landing craft was forced to withdraw. They successfully repelled several Japanese parties attempting to swim out to the immobilized craft during the night. Finally, in the early hours of June 11, the besieged Australians were rescued by three assault boats, managing to pull them from the critical situation. In this endeavor, the Australian forces suffered significant losses, with 23 men reported killed or missing and 106 wounded. Among these casualties, five killed and seven wounded belonged to the 42nd Landing Craft Company. Estimates suggest that the Japanese forces faced losses of approximately 147 confirmed dead, with an additional 50 likely killed. The infantry units suffered specifically dire consequences, with two officers killed and three wounded, these included both company commanders, leaving only Lieutenants Patterson and Reiter, two young veterans from the 6th Division, as the sole surviving leaders from six platoon commanders. Additionally, 14 other ranks were reported killed or missing, while 57 were wounded. Of those wounded, five were sent to the field ambulance suffering from exposure, and nine sustained cuts and bruises. The repulse of the Australian attempt to land near Porton on June 8, 9, and 10 significantly boosted Japanese morale. Observers reported that the landing occurred on a rough strip of beach, making it difficult for the enemy to negotiate the surrounding reefs. The high ground in the vicinity provided an excellent vantage point for the Japanese, allowing for optimal placement of automatic weapons. In response to the Australian advance, Captain Kato swiftly dispatched 150 troops from Chabai to reinforce the approximately 100 men already engaged in combat. These reinforcements succeeded in thwarting any further enemy landings, ultimately pushing the Australians back to the beach, from where their remaining forces were evacuated in haste. Kato estimated that around 250 Australians had landed, resulting in the loss of 60 killed and 100 wounded, alongside 26 Japanese fatalities. If the Japanese report regarding their own losses is accurate, it suggests that both sides engaged in this grim action sustained approximately equal losses. Moreover, during this battle, the reinforced 26th Battalion failed to exploit this diversionary attack, missing the opportunity to push against the stubborn resistance of Captain Kato's isolated posts. On June 20, Brigadier Potts' 23rd Brigade began taking over the northern sector, with orders to contain the Japanese forces in the Bonis Peninsula and patrol towards Buka Passage. This relief operation was completed by the end of the month. However, the 8th and 27th Battalions continued to face harassment from Kato's deep patrols throughout July. Ultimately, the overextended 27th Battalion on the right flank was withdrawn on July 22 to allow the 8th Battalion to successfully attack and capture Commo Ridge the following day. On July 24, the 8th Battalion launched an unsuccessful attack on Part Ridge. However, this heavy assault shook the defenders, paving the way for the Australians to capture the ridge against light opposition on August 5. This marked the last major action of the Bougainville Campaign. In total, Savige's 2nd Corps endured losses of 516 Australians killed and 1,572 wounded. It is estimated that approximately 8,500 Japanese soldiers were killed by Australian forces and their native allies, while an additional 9,800 succumbed to illness during the Australian period on Bougainville. By the end of the campaign, only 23,571 men remained out of about 65,000 who had been on the island when the Americans launched their attack in November 1943. Now, attention turned westward to Balikpapan, where General Milford's 7th Australian Division successfully landed on July 1. They secured an important perimeter extending through Santosa Hill, Parramatta, Mount Malang, and Stalkudo. The battle resumed the following day, with the 2/14th Battalion advancing along the Vasey Highway to seize the Sepinggang airstrip unopposed. Meanwhile, the 2/3rd Commando Squadron took over the area northeast of Stalkudo, though they made little progress toward the Lady Schofield feature due to heavy enemy fire. The 2/27th Battalion strengthened and extended its hold on the high ground northwest of Stalkudo. The 2/16th Battalion pressed northward, successfully capturing Resort, Owen, and Oxley without sustaining any losses. The 2/12th Battalion took Potts and consolidated its position on Portee. The 2/10th Battalion conducted mopping-up operations in the secured areas, patrolling vigorously forward, and also seized Mount Sepuluh. Lastly, the 2/9th Battalion, supported by a troop of tanks, cleared Kandasan town along the coast as far as Signal Hill. By the end of the day, Brigadier Eather's 25th Brigade had landed to take over the central portions of the front, tasked with pushing inland astride the Milford Highway. On July 3, one company of the 2/10th Battalion advanced through the port, while another cleared the Tank Plateau, and a third focused on the lower ground between the plateau and Parramatta. Concurrently, the 2/9th Battalion, supported by its troop of tanks, successfully took the Santosa barracks, which they had bypassed the previous day. The division now held a bridgehead approximately five miles wide and one mile deep, successfully securing one of the two airstrips. On July 3, light aircraft began operating from this newly established base. However, unloading heavy equipment and stores proved to be a challenging task, causing considerable anxiety among the troops. A swell made it difficult to transfer loads to Landing Craft Tank (LCTs) and small craft, while it was impossible to run the Landing Ship Tank (LSTs) directly onto the beach. By 06:00 on July 3, progress was evident, with 985 vehicles and 1,932 tons of various equipment and stores successfully landed, alongside 16,950 men ashore. Later that morning, an LST began unloading at a pontoon jetty constructed on Green Beach by an American naval construction battalion. The captured port was a scene of devastation, characterized by wrecked workshops and warehouses, leaving little more than twisted, rusty steel and piles of rubble where houses once stood. The seven wharves designed for ocean-going vessels had all been burned, rendering them unusable. Among the debris, one dump of scrap iron collected by the Japanese from the ruins measured 520 yards long, with another scrap pile opposite it stretching about 150 yards. As unloading operations continued on the main beaches, the 2/14th Battalion began moving towards the Manggar airstrip but found themselves halted at Batakan Kechil. The 2/27th Battalion took over the defense of the Sepinggang strip, and the 2/3rd Commando Squadron discovered the Lady Schofield feature abandoned, allowing their patrols to press on more than a mile across the high ground overlooking the Sepinggang River. Meanwhile, the 2/33rd Battalion encountered heavy opposition in the hills above Chilton Road but managed to capture Opus, Operator, and Oxygen, as well as a height to the northeast named Orange. The 2/31st Battalion advanced along Milford Highway, facing increasing opposition, but they rapidly secured the junction with Chilton Road. However, they were unable to capture the strong enemy defenses at Nobody and Nurse. The 2/12th Battalion began a march towards Pandansari but had to assault Nail to eliminate the threat of enemy harassing fire. The following day, while the 2/33rd Battalion occupied Letter and Lewis, the 2/31st found Nobody and Nurse abandoned, allowing them to easily secure these features. One company also took control of Nail and began probing towards Lodge. At the same time, the 2/14th Battalion resumed its advance towards Manggar. They successfully crossed the river and pushed 1,300 yards across the airstrip without facing any opposition. However, after midday, heavy Japanese fire unexpectedly swept across the airfield, resulting in the deaths of several officers at the control tower. Despite this setback, and aided by the fire from destroyer Eaton, the Australians pressed on and ultimately secured Manggar and its airfield. By the end of the day, General Milford had successfully pushed the enemy out of Balikpapan and further secured the Sepinggang and Manggar strips. However, it became clear that Admiral Kamada was attempting to withdraw the remnants of his force to the Batuchampar area, aiming to delay any advance along the Milford Highway for as long as possible. The 454th Independent Battalion continued to hold the commanding terrain north of Manggar, and on July 5, its defenses came under intense naval, air, and artillery bombardment, which initially failed to silence the Japanese guns. Meanwhile, Brigadier Eather pressed his advance north in the center. The 2/25th Battalion took control of the positions at Nurse and Nail, while the 2/33rd pressed on against dwindling opposition to capture Mackay, Marshall, Mutual, and Margin. The 2/31st Battalion moved forward to seize Letter and Lewis, followed by the capture of Laverton and Liverpool. Recognizing the necessity of securing the western side of Balikpapan Bay to facilitate port operations, Milford ordered Brigadier Chilton's 18th Brigade to land the reinforced 2/9th Battalion at Penadjam. Following a naval and artillery bombardment, the landing was executed unopposed during the afternoon of July 5, with patrols of the 2/9th immediately probing north and south to secure the perimeter. The following day, a patrol moved south toward Nanang village and onward to the Sesumpu River, while other units explored the area towards the Riko River and Separi. On July 6, the 2/33rd Battalion successfully attacked and captured Metal and Muffle, but they were ultimately repelled from Judge. Meanwhile, the 2/25th pressed onward, taking control of Liverpool and occupying Huon. Looking southeast, the 2/14th Battalion began to probe enemy positions on this day. A strong patrol successfully captured Waites' Knoll but had to repel a series of strong counterattacks during the night, while another patrol was forced back along Vasey Highway. Over the next few days, the Australians continued to engage, probing and bombarding the commanding enemy positions. Ultimately, the 2/14th launched an attack and captured the Frost and Brown features on July 9, effectively eliminating the enemy threat in that area. Meanwhile, the 2/16th Battalion and the 2/5th Commando Squadron attacked an enemy concentration at Gate on July 6 and secured the position two days later, further solidifying their hold on Grand by July 9. To the northwest, on July 7, the 2/25th Battalion moved to Cult and then attempted an assault on Jam but was repelled by fierce defenders. The following day, while Jam underwent probing and bombardment, the 2/33rd Battalion discovered Justice abandoned after heavy shelling and pressed on toward Joint and Judge. Concurrently, Brigadier Eather had dispatched the 2/6th Commando Squadron into the hills overlooking the Sumber River. They successfully occupied Job on July 8 and seized Freight the following day. By July 9, after a concentrated artillery barrage, Jam, Joint, and Judge finally fell as the 25th Brigade secured the first stretch of the Milford Highway to Batuchampar. The 2/31st Battalion then advanced to a road bend due north of Junior, where they encountered an ambush by Japanese raiders. Meanwhile, a company of the 2/9th Battalion landed unopposed at Djinabora on the afternoon of July 8, and on the following day, a patrol base was established at Teloktebang. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. General Hammer launched a fierce campaign across Bougainville, battling entrenched Japanese troops, they secured the strategic Soraken Peninsula and advanced toward the vital Hongorai River. By July, they had reached the Hari River, significantly weakening Japanese defenses. However, relentless rain hindered further operations.

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This Black American man, David Mounds connected with over 15 Nigerian creators on TikTok - including some married women - charmed them, promised them marriage or passports, and proceeded to scam them at the same time. The victims include the late Mr Ibu's daughter, Jasmine.He promised them marriage and children while he was on the run from the law in America, and had done a vasectomy that ensured he could never have children. It's a shocking story of broken hearts, shattered dreams, and destroyed lives.It's already streaming on withChude.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textEver tried battling a fly the size of a quarter while attempting to taste craft beer? Welcome to our world. This episode takes an unexpected turn as we're invaded by what might be the largest house fly in recorded history, transforming our beer tasting into an impromptu insect safari.Between swats and near-misses, we manage to properly evaluate two exceptional brews. First up is Biker's Brewhouse Blue Balls – a blueberry ale (4.7% ABV, 10 IBU) from Youngstown, Ohio that delivers subtle fruit notes reminiscent of blueberry cereal. Located beside a Harley Davidson store, this brewery captures the spirit of the road in every can. The verdict? A solid 8.5/10 that would score even higher if served ice-cold.Our second contender comes from Distill Brewery in Normal, Illinois – a place so beautiful it looks like they host weddings between brewing sessions. Their Torbus double dry-hopped hazy IPA (7.4% ABV, 25 IBU) showcases citra and mosaic hops in an award-winning formula. The juicy initial flavor gives way to an intensely dry finish that divides opinions but earns respect. We crown it with a 9/10, just shy of perfection due to that desert-like aftermath on the palate.Between tastings, we share stories from our recent golf triumph (including a legitimate birdie!), weekend shenanigans at a wedding shower, and the peculiar challenges of maintaining a camper. There's also an unexpected detour into the horrifying world of truck driver bathroom habits that you absolutely didn't ask for but now can't unhear.Join us for craft beer adventures, birthday celebrations, and the ongoing saga of man versus fly. And remember – if someone with a car held together by bungee cords can get a date, there's hope for us all.Support the showwww.anotherreasontodrink.com

Ibu. Monika Kusnandar (TB) 1 Samuel 10: 22"Sebab itu mereka meminta petunjuk lagi kepada Tuhan: "Apakah orang itu juga datang ke sini?" Lalu Tuhan menjawab: "Lihat, dia sedang bersembunyi di antara barang-barang.""

Ibu. Monika Kusnandar (TB) Kolose 3:3Sebab kamu telah mati dan hidupmu tersembunyi bersama dengan Kristus di dalam Allah.

A veteran of over a decade on the U.S. Biathlon Team, Kelsey Dickinson is still packing her skis and biathlon rifle to the far reaches of the world. Along the way, her legacy is growing as a passionate advocate for her fellow athletes, and a pioneering leader for women in sport. Heartbeat co-hosts Tom Kellly and Sara Donatello spoke with Dickinson during a post-season spring break from her home in Bozeman, Mont., where she spends time while not training in Craftsbury, Vt.When Heartbeat last caught up with Dickinson in December, 2021, she talked about growing up in Washington's Methow Valley as a cross country skier, later finding her passion for biathlon at St. Scholastica College in Duluth, Minn. She also spoke about the role women coaches had made in her career – foreshadowing what she's been up to these last few seasons.Dickinson has taken her passion for the sport and become one of its most prominent advocates for change. She serves on the U.S. Biathlon board as an athlete representative and also represents her sport on the USOPC Athletes' Advisory Council. She's a gender equity athlete ambassador for the IBU, and served on the USOPC's DEI Core Team leading up to the 2021 Tokyo Games. She has played a vital role with the USOPC Women's Health Task Force, focusing on health-related issues affecting female athletes. She even served on a Team USA athlete advisory group that examined emerging digital assets, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).But amidst all of her giving back to her sport, one of the roles she cherishes most is serving as executive director of the Women Ski Coaches Association, the organization started by her college coach at St. Scholastica, Maria Stuber. What started as an initiative within NCAA programs, is now having an impact on a wide range of sports through programs like GearUp and Trail to Gold.Why does Dickinson devote so much time and energy with such passion? “Early on, I realized that for me to find meaning in sport, I really wanted to make it a place where my teammates or anyone, who wanted to be coaches could have the best experience possible.”Dickinson has seen the challenges through the eyes of some amazing female mentors, like Stuber, who have influenced her career.“I've had some experiences when I was younger that made me realize that, wow, like, sport doesn't necessarily put women and men on an equal level,” she said. “And it's not necessarily that anyone is trying to discriminate against women, but it just sort of exists in the fabric of the culture.”Dickinson has found a welcoming reception from U.S. Biathlon to the IBU to USOPC. “U.S. Biathlon understands that it to be to be a modern innovative sports organization, bringing in women voices and increasing diversity and is only going to benefit the success of the sport,” she said. “The bottom line – I think what U.S. Biathlon is doing is really important and essential for long term success.”Beyond equality initiatives, she sees her work benefiting other areas, including overall team culture and creating more coaches in the biathlon community, who can then grow their own junior programs.“I'm really glad that they're investing in this and taking the time to put their put their weight behind this program succeeding.”Reflecting back on her career as an athlete and an advocate, Dickinson speaks with confidence and satisfaction – as someone who can now see that the work she's been doing has been fruitful.“I've always felt this purpose that – my impact on sport. I would rather be remembered for making sport a better place for women than necessarily my results. That's always been driving me in this space.”Sport is fortunate to have an advocate like biathlete Kelsey Dickinson, who is a pioneer for change and not afraid to dive in and do the work. Through her eyes and experiences, this episode of Heartbeat showcases the impact athletes can have on their sports. Listen in as Kelsey Dickinson walks us through the myriad ways she's having a profound impact on sport.RESOURCESExplore these links to learn more and to get engaged in programs.Women Ski Coaches AssociationU.S. Biathlon Women's Coaching InitiativeNNF Trail to Gold Grant Program

Spring has sprung and everything is covered in pollenWe attended Little Beer Fest in Duluth, GA last weekend and the Atlanta area set a record for pollen count.  The sky was a bit yellow-green hazy.  Madness.  The sneezes and itchy eyes didn't keep us from enjoying a lot of great beers, though.You ever think about the various "eras" of craft beer?  The IBU wars, the race to be the most sour, Haze Craze.  We ponder what the various eras have been and what may be next.The tariffs we've been talking about have finally rolled out, so we share the latest on those.  It's going to hit everything.  Buckle up.Some big news on the buyout front this week with Anderson Valley and Great Divide being acquired.  Locally, our beloved Terrapin Brewpub at Truist Park is now a Blue Moon brewpub.  Since Terrapin was sold and Miller-Coors has rights to beer at the stadium it was kind of expected this might happen.In other news a thirsty gentleman has invented a self-cooling beer can and we find out what each generation's favorite beers are.Thanks for listening to Beer Guys Radio! Your hosts are Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt with producer Nate "Mo' Mic Nate" Ellingson and occasional appearances from Becky Smalls.Subscribe to Beer Guys Radio on your favorite app: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSSFollow Beer Guys Radio: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube If you enjoy the show we'd appreciate your support on Patreon. Patrons get cool perks like early, commercial-free episodes, swag, access to our exclusive Discord server, and more!