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If you've ever donated to a GoFundMe after reading one heartbreaking Instagram caption... this episode is for you. This week, Chelsea and Iman are joined by bestselling author, speaker, and advocate Molly Burke (@mollyburkeofficial) to unpack The Cult of Charity Scams, where good intentions become the perfect recruiting tool. From fake fundraisers and disaster relief grifts to organizations that promise to change the world while exploiting the people behind the scenes, we're following the money and asking why doing good has become such good business. Molly shares her firsthand experience working for a charity that quickly turned from nonprofit to cult, complete with charismatic leadership, staff housing, company slogans, loyalty tests, and yes... workplace B12 butt shots. So before you Venmo, donate, or click "monthly recurring gift," give this episode a listen. Your wallet may thank you! Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  Pre-order Iman's new book, Once in a Timeline, here! Your pre-order helps make more books possible! Thank you to our sponsors! To Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain, Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/CULT⁠⁠⁠⁠ If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3OdtU5X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khutbah Jum'at - Ustadz Abdurrahman Zahier, BBA. hafizhahullahu.Judul : Stasiun untuk Cas Iman ( Stations to Charge Our Iman).Sumber : YouTube.

IMAN NAIK UJIAN NAIKNarasumber: Ustadz Hisyam Mukhlas ArruyaniKajian Sahabat Langit CommunityTerbuka untuk umum AKHWATSabtu, 18 Juli 2026 / 04 Safar 1448HPukul 08:30 - 11:00 WIBdi Masjid As-Sofia, Kota BogorSiapa saja yang menempuh satu jalan (cara) untuk mendapatkan ilmu, maka Allah pasti mudahkan baginya jalan menuju surga." (HR. Muslim) Masjid As-Sofia, Jl. RE. Martadinata 46-48, Kel. Ciwaringin, Kota Bogor, Phone: 0811 1226 242, Sedekah JariyahBSI 7158 607 195 a.n. Masjid As-SofiaBSI 7329 455 135 a.n. Majelis Ilmu BY MEWakaf Peralatan Live StreamingBSI 7149 665 026 a.n. DiMediaTVLIVE Streaming:~ Youtube.com/@DiMediaTV - https://youtube.com/live/fWjnU3SfaAI?feature=share~ Youtube.com/@assofiamasjid - https://youtube.com/live/oixUKvWiPI0?feature=share~ IG @DiMediaTV~ IG @MasjidAsSofia~ FB DiMediaPage - https://www.facebook.com/events/1507006267366955/~ Tiktok DiMediaTVLive Delay:~ Spotify 'DiMedia Radio'Mari beramal jariyah bagi tersebarnya ilmu, dakwah & perjuangan dijalan Allah melalui donasi biaya operasional dan wakaf peralatan LIVE Streaming, via QRIS atau transfer ke Rekening BSI 7149 665 026 an. DiMediaTV. "Di era informasi sekarang ini penting memanfaatkan media untuk dakwah dan menghadapi opini negatif. Kita manfaatkan semua sarana dan prasana untuk menyiarkan Islam dengan baik, dan lakukan klarifikasi atau membantah jika ada fitnah terhadap Islam." (KH Didin Hafidhuddin).#DiMedia #masjidassofia #dimediatv #dimediaradio #masjidassofiabogor #sonya7r3 #sonya7riii #shbt_langit #SahabatLangit #sahabatlangit #kajianbogor #kajianislami #kajianislam #kajian #masjidbogor #infokajianbogor #hisyam #ustadzhisyam Jadikan Dakwah Sebagai Poros dari Aktifitas kita sehari-hari sebagaimana Rasulallah SAW, oleh sebab itu jadikan video ini sebagai amal jariyah dakwah Anda juga dengan cara "Like, Comment, Save, Subscribe & Share"tag,takwa,ketakwaan,taat,kataatan, khutbah,khotbah,tausiah,tausiyah,ceramah,kajian,dimedia,dimediatv,dimedia tv,dimediaradio,dimedia radio,masjid assofia,masjid assofia bogor,Sony A7R3,Sony A7RIII,sahabat langit,sahabat langit bogor,sahabat langit community,sahabat langit commnuity bogor,komunitas sahabat langit bogor,

TAUHID: OBAT BAGI PENYAKIT HATINarasumber: Ustadz Juma Saputra, Lc., MA.KAJIAN TEMATIKTerbuka untuk umumSabtu, 18 Juli 2026 / 04 Safar 1448HBa'da Maghribdi Masjid As-Sofia Kota BogorSiapa saja yang menempuh satu jalan (cara) untuk mendapatkan ilmu, maka Allah pasti mudahkan baginya jalan menuju surga." (HR. Muslim) Masjid As-Sofia, Jl. RE. Martadinata 46-48, Kel. Ciwaringin, Kota Bogor, Phone: 0811 1226 242, Sedekah JariyahBSI 7158 607 195 a.n. Masjid As-SofiaBSI 7329 455 135 a.n. Majelis Ilmu BY MEWakaf Peralatan Live StreamingBSI 7149 665 026 a.n. DiMediaTVLIVE Streaming: - Youtube.com/@DiMediaTV - https://youtube.com/live/Pgfyv9enBe8?feature=share- Youtube.com/@assofiamasjid - https://youtube.com/live/WXtiMc-t_IM?feature=share- IG: @DiMediaTV - IG @MasjidAsSofia- FB DiMediaPage - https://www.facebook.com/events/27393093096986578/- Tiktok DiMediaTVSpotify: "Dimedia Radio" Mari beramal jariyah bagi tersebarnya ilmu, dakwah & perjuangan dijalan Allah melalui donasi biaya operasional dan wakaf peralatan LIVE Streaming, via QRIS atau transfer ke Rekening BSI 7149 665 026 an. DiMediaTV. "Di era informasi sekarang ini penting memanfaatkan media untuk dakwah dan menghadapi opini negatif. Kita manfaatkan semua sarana dan prasana untuk menyiarkan Islam dengan baik, dan lakukan klarifikasi atau membantah jika ada fitnah terhadap Islam." (KH Didin Hafidhuddin).#DiMedia #dimediatv #dimediaradio #masjidassofia #masjidassofiabogor#live #livestream #livestreaming #obs #obsstudio #obsstudiolive #obslive #obslivestream #obslivestudio #obsstream #obsstreaming #sonya7r3 #a7riii #kajianbogor #kajianislami #nasehatislami #nasehat #Jumasaputra #ustadzjumasaputra #istiqomah #pentingnyailmu #pentingnyaistiqomah #istiqomahdalamibadah #disiplin #membangundisiplin #tauhid #aqidah #akidah #iman #syirik #musyrik Jadikan Dakwah Sebagai Poros dari Aktifitas kita sehari-hari sebagaimana Rasulallah SAW, oleh sebab itu jadikan video ini sebagai amal jariyah dakwah Anda juga dengan cara "Like, Comment, Save, Subscribe & Share"tag,takwa,ketakwaan,taat,kataatan,khutbah,khotbah,tausiah,tausiyah,ceramah,kajian,dimedia,dimediatv,dimedia tv,dimedia radio,masjid as sofia,masjid as sofia bogor,obs, obs studio, obs studio live, obs live, obs live stream, obs live studio, obs stream, obs streaming, sony a7r3,sony a7riii,kajian tematik,Juma Saputra,Ustadz Juma Saputra,Ustadz Juma Saputra. Lc. Ma.,Istiqomah,Pentingnya Istiqomah,Pentingnya Istiqomah dama Beribadah,Penghalang Istiqomah,Tauhid,Aqidah,Akidah,Iman,Syirik,Musyrik,Kesyirikan,SEMBILAN BENTUK KESYIRIKAN & CARA MENJAUHINYA,WASPADA! PENYIMPANGAN AQIDAH,DOA: Antara Realisasi Tauhid & Kesyirikan,Menggapai Taqwa Melalui Tauhid dan Qurban,AWAL TAHUN. AWAL PERBAIKAN AQIDAH,

Pdm. Handoyo Salim (TB) Ibrani 12:1Karena kita mempunyai banyak saksi, bagaikan awan yang mengelilingi kita, marilah kita menanggalkan semua beban dan dosa yang begitu merintangi kita, dan berlomba dengan tekun dalam perlombaan yang diwajibkan bagi kita 

If you thought conversion therapy disappeared sometime around low-rise jeans and flip phones, you'd be very, very wrong. This week, Amanda and Reese are joined by Timothy S. Rodriguez (@timothy.s.rodriguez), author of Conversion Therapy Dropout, to expose one of the most dangerous cults we've ever covered. From church basements and megachurches to online forums and DIY "therapy," they unpack the shame, manipulation, isolation, and pseudoscience that continue to fuel an industry built on convincing LGBTQ+ people that who they are needs to be fixed. Tim shares his firsthand experience surviving conversion therapy, the long road to reclaiming his identity, and why this movement is still going strong. This one's heavy, but it's also one of the most important conversations we've had, where the only thing more disturbing than banning Britney is everything that came after. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  Pre-order Iman's new book, Once in a Timeline, here! Your pre-order helps make more books possible! Thank you to our sponsors! Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to https://LIQUIDIV.COM and get 20% off your first purchase with code CULT at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hai Wonder Kids, kembali dalam renungan anak GKY Mangga Besar. Judul renungan hari ini adalah Bukti dari Perubahan HidupDiambil dari: 2 Korintus 5:17 “Jadi siapa yang ada di dalam Kristus, ia adalah ciptaan baru: yang lama sudah berlalu, sesungguhnya yang baru sudah datang.”Wonder Kids, ada satu bukti yang sangat kuat tentang siapa Yesus sebenarnya, yaitu hidup orang-orang yang diubah oleh-Nya. Banyak orang pada zaman Yesus, dan juga sesudah-Nya, berubah dengan sangat besar karena bertemu dengan Yesus. Orang yang tadinya takut menjadi berani. Orang yang tadinya jahat menjadi lembut. Orang yang tadinya hidup dalam dosa mulai belajar hidup benar.Mengapa perubahan itu penting? Karena perubahan seperti itu tidak terjadi hanya karena orang mendengar nasihat yang bagus. Memang nasihat yang baik bisa menolong, tetapi hati manusia tidak berubah hanya karena mendengar kata-kata indah. Kita butuh Tuhan bekerja di dalam hati kita. Dan itulah yang Yesus lakukan.Di Alkitab kita melihat banyak contohnya. Petrus yang pernah menyangkal Yesus kemudian menjadi saksi yang berani. Paulus yang dulu memusuhi orang Kristen berubah menjadi pemberita Injil. Banyak orang lain juga mengalami perubahan karena Yesus. Mereka bukan menjadi sempurna dalam sekejap, tetapi hidup mereka sungguh dibalikkan arahnya oleh Tuhan.Wonder Kids, itu juga bisa terjadi pada kita. Mungkin kamu punya dosa yang susah ditinggalkan. Mungkin kamu mudah marah, suka membantah, iri hati, malas berdoa, atau tidak jujur. Kalau kamu datang kepada Yesus, Dia sanggup mengubah hidupmu. Mungkin tidak selalu langsung sempurna, tetapi Tuhan sungguh bekerja sedikit demi sedikit.Inilah yang diajarkan 2 Korintus 5:17. Siapa yang ada di dalam Kristus adalah ciptaan baru. Artinya, Yesus bukan hanya mengampuni dosa kita, tetapi juga mulai membentuk hidup kita menjadi baru. Jadi, iman kepada Yesus bukan hanya soal tahu banyak hal tentang Dia. Iman kepada Yesus juga terlihat dari hidup yang terus diubahkan oleh-Nya.Wonder Kids, hari ini lakukan ini: Pikirkan satu bagian hidupmu yang paling ingin kamu serahkan kepada Tuhan untuk diubah. Lalu berdoalah dengan jujur, “Tuhan Yesus, ubahlah aku di bagian ini.”Mari kita berdoa: Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih karena Engkau sanggup mengubah hidup manusia. Tolong aku supaya tidak hanya tahu tentang Engkau, tetapi sungguh datang kepada-Mu dan diubahkan oleh-Mu setiap hari. Dalam nama Tuhan Yesus aku berdoa, Amin.Wonder Kids, ingatlah: Yesus yang sejati bukan hanya diketahui dengan pikiran, tetapi juga dikenali lewat hidup yang diubahkan oleh kuasa-Nya. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.

Auto-generated transcript: Bismillāh ar-Raḥmān ar-Raḥīm. Alḥamdulilāhi Rabbil-ʿĀlamīn. Wa salātu wa salāmu ʿalā ash-sharafi al-anbiyāʾi wal-mursalīn. Muḥammadur Rasūlullāh ṣallallāhu ʿalayhi wa ʿalā ālihi wa sallam. We were talking about the fundamental principle in Islam, which is Iman bil-Ghaib—the belief in the unperceivable. And we believe not because we have seen, nor because we have experienced, but… Continue reading Belief in Al-Ghayb – #2

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Pembawa Renungan: RP. Antonius Rajabana, OMI Cilacap Mat 10:16-23.

She's blonde. She's patriotic. She's wearing a Bible verse on her T-shirt while telling immigrants to go back where they came from. She's voting for Trump. This week we're revisiting our episode on The Cult of Women for Trump, with a new introduction reflecting on how much this movement has evolved over the past year. From homemaking influencers to conservative power players, the Women for Trump pipeline has never been stronger. But while some women have become the face of the movement, others seem to have vanished from the halls of power entirely. Curious! To help us unpack the contradictions, we're joined by journalist, author, and two-time courtroom victor over Donald Trump himself, E. Jean Carroll (@ejeancarroll1). Say a prayer for the republic, pour one out for Gloria Steinem, and press play while you still have rights. And be sure to tune in next week for a brand new episode where we tackle one of the most devastating examples of a cult creating a problem and then selling itself as the solution. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  Pre-order Iman's new book, Once in a Timeline, here! Your pre-order helps make more books possible! Thank you to our sponsors! Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit h⁠ttps://www.article.com/discount/cult ⁠and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. To Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain, Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/CULT⁠⁠⁠ If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3OdtU5X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pelajaran apa yang dapat dipetik dari Matius 14:22-33, di mana perahu para murid diombang-ambingkan gelombang karena angin sakal?Pertama. Perjalanan yang sesuai kehendak Tuhan, belum tentu bebas dari masalah. Kedua. Tuhan hadir dalam badai, Dia tidak membiarkan kita menghadapi sendirian. Ketiga. Kehadiran Yesus sering tidak dikenali. Keempat. Kepanikan dan ketakutan menutup mata iman, tetapi ketenangan mencelikkannya. Kelima. Iman diawali dengan langkah berani. Keenam. Iman menjadi nyata, saat dijalani. Ketujuh. Goyah dan runtuhnya iman, karena kita memiliki fokus yang salah selama ini. Kedelapan. Pertolongan Tuhan selalu tepat waktu, dan tidak pernah terlambat. Kesembilan. Mukjizat memang terjadi, tetapi tanggung jawab awal jangan dilupakan. Kesepuluh. Masa krisis sering kali membawa pewahyuan dan pengenalan yang baru tentang siapa Pribadi Tuhan. —Pdt. Andreas Rahardjo, “Iman di tengah Krisis.” Telah dibagikan di Ibadah Minggu pagi di MDC Graha Pemulihan, pada Tgl. 21 Juni 2026.Youtube :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36P3X6zrFAg

Today's episode is brought to you by Incognito Mode. This week, Amanda, Reese, and Iman descend into one of the internet's strangest corners: The Cult of Gooning. Joined by journalist Daniel Kolitz (@daniel.kolitz), author of Harper's viral feature The Goon Squad, the gang explores the bizarre online world where pornography has evolved into a full blown fandom complete with its own language, rituals, Discord servers, and the pursuit of the mythical "goon state." From goon babble to goon caves, we're unpacking how irony, loneliness, porn culture, and the algorithm collided to create one of the internet's strangest subcultures. Is this just an extremely niche fetish or proof that men will invent literally anything except therapy? Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  Pre-order Iman's new book, Once in a Timeline, here! Your pre-order helps make more books possible! Thank you to our sponsors! Join the loyalty program for renters at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://joinbilt.com/cult Go to https://MINTMOBILE.com/cult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Last time we spoke about the battle of Zhongtiao Mountain. On 7 May 1941, Japan launched a three-front assault on the Zhongtiao Mountains, striking multiple axes and using paratroopers to disrupt Chinese command. On the northeastern front, Wu Shimin's 98th Army scored a success at Wangcun, routing about 2,000 attackers. Elsewhere, three-pronged Japanese forces drove south toward Yuanqu with overwhelming artillery, armor, and coordinated movement. During the first night, paratroopers found the Chinese headquarters already disordered: orders were unclear and communications with most units collapsed. By 8 May, the First War Zone could no longer coordinate; armies fought alone. From mid-May into June, Japanese units swept the mountains, manning river crossings to block retreat and eliminating pockets. Surviving Chinese formations escaped or regrouped south of the Yellow River, but the three-year Zhongtiao defensive system was destroyed in about twenty days, sharply worsening Japan's strategic situation in northern China.   #208 Operation Plus: The Road to the Second Battle of Changsha Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, 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 the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia 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 where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. In the autumn of 1939, Japanese forces under General Yasuji Okamura launched a major offensive aimed at capturing Changsha — the gateway to China's interior and one of the most important cities still under Nationalist control. The First Battle of Changsha ended without a decisive Japanese victory. Chinese forces, anchored by the Ninth War Zone under General Xue Yue, managed to repel the advance, inflicting significant casualties and preserving the city. It was a notable achievement at a time when Japanese arms had swept across vast swathes of Chinese territory, and it reverberated through both the Chinese military establishment and the watching international community. Following the Japanese withdrawal, Chiang Kai-shek convened the Second Nanyue Military Conference to carry out a thorough assessment of the battle and to plan for the period of relative calm that would follow. The conference sought to answer several pressing questions: What had worked in the defense? Where had coordination broken down? How could the period of Japanese inactivity be used most productively? Chiang made it clear that this respite was not to be wasted. Commanders of all the major war zones were simultaneously expected to serve as governors of their respective provinces, ensuring unity of military and civilian command. Chiang himself set an example by personally assuming the governorship of Sichuan Province and focusing attention on that province's production and reconstruction efforts. The conference produced broad directives for the reconstruction of war-zone provinces and the intensification of military training. For Hunan, responsibility for implementing these directives fell on the shoulders of General Xue Yue, who had emerged from the First Battle of Changsha with greatly enhanced prestige and authority. The reason Changsha and Hunan more broadly attracted such persistent Japanese attention was geographical and logistical. The Yuehan Railway — running from Yueyang in northern Hunan down through Changsha and south toward Guangzhou — was one of the most important transportation arteries in China. Whoever controlled it could move troops, equipment, and supplies across vast distances with speed and reliability. Opening up the Yuehan line would, in Japanese strategic thinking, effectively connect their forces in Central China with those in South China, allowing for a gradual tightening of the strategic noose around Chiang Kai-shek's wartime capital at Chongqing in Sichuan Province. Hunan was therefore not merely a defensive problem for the Chinese; it was a strategic prize that Japan would inevitably seek to take. Xue Yue, whose headquarters were in Changsha, was well aware of this logic. With the First Battle of Changsha behind him and the province in need of recovery, Xue Yue turned his attention to governance. He was not content to wait passively for the next Japanese offensive. He believed that a province that was economically productive, administratively disciplined, and politically stable would provide a far more durable foundation for military resistance than one that was disorganized and demoralized. At the beginning of his tenure as effective governor of Hunan, Xue conducted a thorough survey of the province's situation and then articulated a philosophical framework for his administration in the form of a "three-character policy," consisting of three guiding principles: "Peace"  (an), "Convenience" (bian), and "Sufficiency" ( zu). In Xue's formulation, "Peace" meant that the population should be able to live, work, and conduct their daily affairs free from fear and disruption. "Convenience" meant that policies should benefit the people, the nation, and the war effort simultaneously — eliminating bureaucratic obstacles and inefficiencies. "Sufficiency" meant achieving adequate levels in all essential areas: enough soldiers, enough food, and enough wisdom in leadership. These seemingly simple principles were elaborated into extensive implementation guidelines. The announcement of this framework immediately sparked debate across Hunan's intellectual and administrative community. Veteran officials and scholars were divided. Some praised the policy as a clear and practical framework for wartime governance. Others dismissed it as hollow wordplay, offering nothing new or substantive. A minority was more sharply critical, warning that if such superficial philosophizing was all Xue could offer, the province would decay into warlordism. Undeterred by the criticism, Xue Yue built upon the three-character framework with a set of "Six Policies" for governing the people of Hunan: "Benefiting the People, Raising the People, Educating the People, Protecting the People, Managing the People, and Utilizing the People." Each of these six principles came with specific implementation targets and performance metrics, designed to be measurable rather than aspirational. This second round of policy announcements generated yet another wave of debate, but Xue pressed forward with implementation regardless. From the beginning of 1940, Xue vigorously pushed for the expansion of agricultural and industrial production across the province. His approach was comprehensive and at times uncompromising. He approved funds for the reconstruction of the Zhongshan Road National Goods Exhibition Hall in Changsha — which had been destroyed in the catastrophic Changsha Fire of 1938 — and by February 1940, 114 shops had reopened there. In March, he approved the "Eight Measures for the Construction of Sheds in Changsha," drafted by the Changsha Municipal Police Bureau, which relaxed housing regulations and helped address the severe shortage of accommodation for the city's residents, who had largely fled or been displaced during the fire and the Japanese offensive. One of the more creative initiatives of this period was the Ninth War Zone's order requiring all troops stationed in Hunan to cultivate a certain amount of farmland in their spare time, growing grain to supplement military rations. Local residents came to refer to the plots tended by soldiers as "soldier's fields" (bing tian). This policy served a dual purpose: it reduced the logistical burden of feeding the garrison forces from civilian stocks while keeping soldiers productively occupied during lulls in fighting. It also served to maintain a degree of goodwill between the military and the rural communities on which any prolonged resistance ultimately depended. One of the most consequential steps Xue Yue took to stabilize Hunan's governance was an aggressive campaign against corruption. On April 15, 1940, he ordered the execution of Tian Weizheng, the county magistrate of Changsha, and Wang Lun, the county magistrate of Xiangtan, both on charges of corruption and abuse of office. The proclamation accompanying the executions was blunt: "This serves as a warning against corruption and establishes the authority of the law in upholding discipline." The message was not lost on officials across the province. In the months that followed, a sweep of investigations led to the punishment of numerous corrupt officials and illegal businessmen. The effect on public confidence in the provincial government was significant. Citizens and soldiers alike perceived that there was now a leadership willing to hold its own accountable — a stark contrast to the corruption and self-dealing that had plagued Chinese provincial governance throughout the war. Xue was also attentive to the ideological dimension of the war effort. On May Fourth Youth Day — itself laden with nationalist significance, commemorating the great student movement of 1919 — Xue attended the provincial capital's sports meet and delivered a speech before thousands of young people entitled "Iron Youth, Iron Spirit, Sacred Labor, Sacred Survival." The speech was aimed at galvanizing the younger generation, connecting their personal futures to the fate of the nation and the resistance against Japan. That same month, in May 1940, the 110th executive meeting of the Hunan Provincial Government revised and approved the "Hunan Province County Heads Performance Evaluation Method," a document that formalized military service and support for the war effort as the primary criterion in the evaluation of local officials' political performance. Throughout 1940, the provincial government and the Ninth War Zone organized a series of training courses for officials, including courses specifically designed for guerrilla cadres, women cadres, and village chiefs — an indication that preparations for sustained, decentralized resistance were underway. Xue himself addressed the cadre training group with a speech on "The Conditions That a Well-Rounded Cadre Should Possess." By the end of 1940, after more than a year of sustained effort, Hunan had broadly recovered to the administrative and economic condition it had enjoyed before the Changsha Fire, when the reformist official Zhang Zhizhong had governed the province. Agriculture, industry, and commerce all showed measurable improvement over their wartime lows. The government's accounts for the year reflected growth across all sectors. This recovery was not merely statistical; it represented a genuine rebuilding of the province's capacity to sustain a prolonged defense. Soldiers were better fed and equipped, local officials were more disciplined, and the civilian population had a functioning, if still imperfect, relationship with the wartime state. Early in 1941, Xue Yue's reputation had grown to the point where local gentry and public figures jointly petitioned for a bustling street in Changsha to be named after his courtesy name — a mark of genuine popular esteem unusual for a military governor in wartime China. While Xue Yue was rebuilding Hunan, events at the geopolitical level were reshaping the strategic environment in ways that would directly precipitate the Second Battle of Changsha. On September 27, 1940, Japan signed the Tripartite Pact with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, formally joining the Axis powers. The pact alarmed the Western democracies and accelerated their support for China. On December 2, 1940, the United States Congress passed a bill approving a one-hundred-million-dollar loan to China. On December 10, 1940, Britain followed suit, approving a ten-million-pound loan. Both measures were explicitly understood — by all parties — as responses to Japanese expansion and Japan's recognition of Wang Jingwei's collaborationist puppet government in Nanjing. For the Japanese military leadership, these loans signaled that the international community was not prepared to accept Japan's fait accompli in China, and that the war of attrition against the Nationalist government could not be allowed to continue indefinitely. The imperative to resolve the "China Incident" — as Japanese officials euphemistically called the war — before the international situation deteriorated further became more urgent than ever. On January 16, 1941, the Japanese Army adopted the "Long-Term Operational Guidance Plan for China." The document acknowledged a painful internal contradiction: Japan could only sustain a protracted war in China, yet it simultaneously demanded a swift resolution to the conflict through strong military pressure. The plan's solution to this contradiction was to intensify operations while "taking note of the international situation" — meaning that military actions should be calibrated to avoid triggering direct American or British intervention. The plan called for large-scale offensive operations in the summer and autumn of 1941. The companion document, the "Annual Plan for Showa 16 (1941)," was more specific. It required Japanese troops stationed in China to conduct a major operation in the summer and autumn of that year with the aim of dealing a heavy blow to the main force of the "Whampoa Military Academy" — the term used by Japanese planners to describe the core of Chiang Kai-shek's professional officer corps, trained at the Whampoa (Huangpu) Military Academy and regarded as the backbone of the Nationalist army. The stated goal was to destroy the Chongqing government's will to continue resistance and thereby force a resolution to the China Incident. Xue Yue himself read translated summaries of both these documents when he traveled to Chongqing to report on his work in early 1941. He returned to Hunan in a reflective, and determined, frame of mind. For much of the period between the two Battles of Changsha, the Japanese Eleventh Army — the primary force facing Xue Yue's Ninth War Zone — had been commanded by General Yasuji Okamura, a seasoned officer with whom Xue had developed a degree of familiarity through combat. By early 1941, it became known that Okamura was to be transferred to the Military Advisory Council at Imperial General Headquarters in Tokyo — a prestigious but more removed role. Xue Yue reflected on this change with a mixture of relief and characteristic self-confidence, reasoning that whoever replaced Okamura would be a new adversary to be dealt with on the battlefield, and that there was no reason to lose to him regardless. Korechika Anami received his appointment as commander of the Eleventh Army on February 15, 1941. From the first day of his appointment, he carried a detailed battle map of the three provinces facing his command — Hunan, Hubei, and Jiangxi — along with comprehensive intelligence files on both sides' troop dispositions and strengths. He studied these materials constantly, on trains, in waiting rooms, wherever he had a free moment. By the time he formally took up his post on March 10, 1941, he already had a clear operational vision for the coming campaign. Before reaching the front, Anami stopped in Nanjing to meet with General Hata Shunroku, the Commander-in-Chief of the China Expeditionary Army. Hata had himself arrived in China in early 1941, having been summoned by the Emperor before his departure and entrusted with what the Emperor called the sacred mission of resolving the China Incident. The two men talked through the night, their conversation returning repeatedly to the planned summer-autumn offensive. Hata urged Anami to annihilate the main force of the Ninth War Zone in the area south of the Miluo River — to destroy, once and for all, the core of Chiang Kai-shek's best troops. "If this battle is fought well," Hata told him, "the entire war situation in China will undergo a huge change." Anami listened and agreed, though he had his own reasons to want the battle to go well. He had voluntarily relinquished the prominent position of Vice Minister of the Army at General Headquarters in Tokyo to take this field command — a significant personal sacrifice that reflected his deep desire for battlefield achievement. There was a personal dimension to Anami's motivations as well. His second son, a bright and lively boy to whom he was deeply attached, had died in combat in China. Anami carried a photograph of his son wherever he went, and had resolved to transform his grief into a consuming commitment to military excellence, whatever the human cost. At the Eleventh Army's headquarters in Yueyang, Anami found the war game board and operational plans that Okamura had left behind. He did not immediately begin issuing orders. Instead, for weeks he immersed himself in the problem, traveling between divisional headquarters and subordinate commands to gather ground-level perspectives, or sitting alone for hours before the great map, motionless and in deep concentration. His new chief of staff, Kinoshita Isamu, who had come from a divisional unit and was unfamiliar with his commander's temperament, could only keep silent company during these long sessions. When Anami eventually convened his headquarters personnel to explain his operational intentions, he made a pointed critique of the First Battle of Changsha. "The reason why the last battle in Changsha did not achieve great results," he said, "was that the troops were too dispersed and the main direction of attack was not highlighted, so they could not form a strong impact and lethality." He named the new operation "Operation Plus" — a deliberate contrast with what he saw as the subtracted, diluted efforts of the previous campaign. His concept was one of radical concentration: rather than dispersing the attack across multiple fronts in Hubei and Jiangxi while simultaneously advancing on Changsha, Anami proposed pulling the forces from southern Hubei and northern Jiangxi and massing them in front of northern Hunan. The effect on his staff officers when he demonstrated this redeployment on the map was electric; one of them involuntarily exclaimed aloud at the sudden clarity of the advantageous position that mass concentration would create. Anami's personality was, in the judgment of those who worked with him, fundamentally different from Okamura's. A commander's fighting style is shaped by his character, and Anami's character was defined by intensity, focus, and a willingness to commit fully. These traits would shape "Operation Plus" from conception to execution. On June 22, 1941, five and a half million German troops launched Operation Barbarossa — the largest military invasion in history — against the Soviet Union. The news reached the Japanese military establishment with a degree of surprise, since such a momentous operation should, under the terms of the Tripartite Pact, have been communicated in advance. Beyond the procedural slight, German strategists had placed themselves in the position of fighting a two-front war, something Japanese generals found strategically bewildering. The outbreak of the Soviet-German War forced a serious debate within the Japanese General Staff. One faction argued for a "northward advance" — seizing the opportunity to strike the Soviet Union from the east while its military was fully committed in the west. Another faction argued for a "southward advance" — moving into Southeast Asia and the Pacific to secure the oil and raw materials that Japan desperately needed. Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe adopted a wait-and-see compromise, authorizing secret preparations for war in the north known as Operation Kantokuen while continuing to monitor developments. Now it just so happens I released a Patreon/Youtube Members exclusive episode covering Operation Kantokuen the previous month. I highly recommend it, fascinating what if piece of history. For just a teaser I can briefly summarize it: Operation Kantokuen — officially designated "Kwantung Army Special Maneuvers" — was Japan's plan for a large-scale invasion of the Soviet Far East, developed in the summer of 1941 following Germany's launch of Operation Barbarossa. When news of the German invasion reached Tokyo, Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka and senior Kwantung Army officers argued Japan should abandon its neutrality pact with the USSR and strike in coordination with Germany. An Army-Navy compromise on June 24th allowed preparations to proceed so long as they did not interfere with Japan's concurrent southern ambitions. On July 5th, Matsuoka and Major General Shin'ichi Tanaka convinced War Minister Hideki Tojo to back a more ambitious scheme, and the two men then bypassed the War Ministry entirely, securing Emperor Hirohito's personal authorization. The plan was structured in two stages — a buildup and readiness phase followed by an offensive phase — during which the Kwantung Army would await an explicit order to attack. The Army General Staff calculated that any campaign had to conclude by mid-October before Siberian winter conditions made logistics impossible. Their ideal force requirement was 16 to 22 divisions supported by 800,000 tons of shipping, though this assumed the Soviets would first redeploy half their Far Eastern infantry and two-thirds of their armor westward against Germany. The planned order of battle ultimately settled on 24 divisions — 17 committed to the eastern front and 5 concentrated near Mutanchiang. The opening blow was designed to fall on the Primorye (Maritime Province) front. The 1st Area Army, commanding the 3rd and 20th Armies along with elements of the Korea Army, would cross the border south of Lake Khanka to shatter Soviet defensive lines and menace Vladivostok. Simultaneously, the 5th Army would strike south of Iman to cut the Trans-Siberian Railway and isolate the Maritime Province from northern reinforcements. In the north, the 4th Army would hold the Amur River line before pivoting to attack Blagoveshchensk, while two additional reinforced divisions would invade Northern Sakhalin in a land-and-sea pincer. A second phase envisioned capturing Khabarovsk, Komsomolsk, and Sovetskaya Gavan, with amphibious operations considered against Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Kamchatka itself. The operation was to be supported by a massive air assault — between 1,800 and 2,700 aircraft combining Army and Navy aviation — aimed at annihilating the Soviet Far East Air Force in the opening hours, after which Japanese air power would shift to tactical ground support and interdiction of Soviet supply lines. Armored assets included roughly 800–900 tanks, mostly Type 97 Chi-Has and Type 95 Ha-Gos. Kantokuen was also allocated chemical weapons stockpiled in Manchuria and biological agents produced by Unit 731, intended for deployment against Soviet rear areas and supply lines. Despite the scale of planning, the operation was already fatally compromised before it could be launched. Japan's industry and logistics could not sustain a two-front war while remaining bogged down in China. On August 1st, 1941, the United States enacted a total oil embargo that cut off 80% of Japan's fuel supply, and the Dutch East Indies followed. With oil reserves sufficient for only 12–18 months of peacetime consumption, a Siberian offensive that would consume an estimated one to two million barrels per month was no longer tenable. By August 9th, the Army General Staff conceded that seizing the oil-rich territories of Southeast Asia was the overriding strategic priority. The Kantokuen buildup was formally terminated, and Japan turned south — setting the course toward Pearl Harbor and the Pacific War. Now Kantokuen held some practical consequences for the China Expeditionary Army was disruptive. Serious consideration was given to redeploying units of the Eleventh Army away from their positions facing Hunan and northward toward Manchuria, in anticipation of a possible war with the Soviet Union. This threatened to derail Anami's planning entirely. The cloud of uncertainty hung over the Changsha operation for several weeks. Despite the disruption, Anami refused to let the operation be indefinitely deferred. On June 24, 1941 — just two days after Barbarossa began — he formally approved the operational guidance outline for the Changsha offensive and set a planned launch date of September 15. This was an act of deliberate institutional pressure: by formalizing the plan so quickly in the wake of Barbarossa, Anami made it harder for higher authorities to redirect his forces northward without explicitly cancelling a plan already in motion. The gamble worked. The northward deployment option was ultimately shelved, and the Eleventh Army remained in place to conduct its summer-autumn offensive. While Anami and his staff at Yueyang bent over their map of Hunan, so too did Xue Yue and his staff at Changsha. Two nearly identical colored military maps were laid out on large tables in two different command centers — one in Chinese, one in Japanese — showing the same terrain of Hunan, southern Hubei, and western Jiangxi. The Xiang River appeared on both as a green ribbon; Dongting Lake as a blue maple leaf. For those responsible for commanding the impending battle, the war game was the battle, played out in simulation before blood was shed. Xue Yue, his Chief of Staff Wu Yizhi, Chief of Staff Zhao Zili, and the intelligence and operations officers of the Ninth War Zone Command engaged in extensive map exercises throughout the summer of 1941. Wargaming pieces bearing unit designations moved across the terrain as staff officers reported troop strengths, timings, and geographic objectives. The summer heat was intense, and there was nowhere cool in Changsha; Xue and his staff worked in the heat, sweating heavily as they played out scenario after scenario. It was during these sessions that Xue came to believe he had grasped the essential shape of the Japanese plan. Reasoning from the known Japanese strategic posture and the pattern of the first battle, he concluded that the enemy would again advance roughly the same way. His counter-strategy was as follows: in northern Jiangxi and southern Hubei, the war zone would launch pincer attacks on Japanese forces that were not part of the main offensive, targeting the area north of Chongren and Xingan, east of Yichun, Wanzai, Tonggu, and Xiushui, to defeat them in detail. In northern Hunan — the main theater — the war zone would deliberately allow the Japanese to advance, luring their main force south of the Miluo River into the area north of Jinjing, Fulinpu, and Sanjieqiao, and then launch a devastating counterattack to encircle and annihilate them. After a successful counterattack, Xue imagined pursuing the broken Japanese forces all the way back to Yueyang, and beyond — even, in his more expansive moments, recapturing the great cities of Jiujiang and Wuhan, lost in 1938. This was the "lure and annihilate" strategy, and it was not merely a hope — it was the formal operational order issued to the forces of the Ninth War Zone. In August 1941, the Ninth Military Front officially assessed that Japan intended to capture Changsha and obtain supplies, and the lure-and-annihilate plan was formalized accordingly. What Xue Yue did not know — and could not know through his intelligence network alone — was that Anami's operational philosophy was fundamentally different from Okamura's. The critical assumption underlying the lure-and-annihilate plan was that the Japanese would attack in roughly the same dispersed, multi-front pattern as the first battle. Anami's "Operation Plus" invalidated this assumption entirely. By concentrating his forces in front of northern Hunan rather than dispersing them, Anami would strike with an impact Xue's cordon defenses were not designed to absorb. Xue was, unknowingly, planning to fight a replay of the first battle against an opponent who had studied that first battle as a case study in what not to do. Despite this fundamental intelligence gap, the Chinese were not without information. From mid-August 1941 onward, residents of mountain villages and riverside communities in northern Jiangxi and southern Hubei began reporting unusual nighttime activity. Faint sounds of motor engines and the footsteps of large columns moving on main roads were heard after dark. On moonlit nights, fleets of motorboats were seen moving without lights on the rivers, visible only as dark shadows on the water. The local population was puzzled and unsettled: what kind of unit was this, and what were they doing? The answer was that Anami's forces were conducting their pre-offensive assembly under cover of darkness and strict light discipline, moving four divisions totaling approximately 120,000 troops into position for the attack on Hunan. Military and civilian intelligence agents operating in these areas crouched in the bushes, enduring insect bites through long nights, watching and recording everything they witnessed. The information was relayed by human chain, passed from one agent to another across a network stretching back to Changsha, until it was collated and placed on Xue Yue's desk by staff officers from the Ninth War Zone Command's Intelligence Department. Xue studied the reports carefully, comparing them against his map. The evidence of a large Japanese build-up in northern Hunan was unambiguous. But Xue was suspicious of its implications. "Mobilize troops? All the troops are moved to northern Hunan. What about Tongcheng? What about Yueyang? Impossible! Feint? What does that mean? You want me to concentrate my troops in northern Hunan so you can attack from both sides?" His staff officers were similarly uncertain how to read the intelligence. The scale of the Japanese concentration defied the pattern of previous operations, and Xue's trained instincts — calibrated against years of dealing with Okamura — led him to doubt what his intelligence was plainly showing. He concluded, without firm evidence, that the concentration must be a feint or a deception. On August 26, 1941, Imperial General Headquarters in Tokyo issued Mainland Order No. 538, which authorized the Commander-in-Chief of the China Expeditionary Army to "temporarily conduct operations beyond the designated operational area in Central China during the summer and autumn." This order provided the formal imperial sanction for the Changsha offensive, lifting any remaining bureaucratic constraints on Anami's operational plan. It represented the final piece of institutional authorization, completing a chain that stretched from Anami's June 24 approval of the operational outline through Hata's advocacy at the China Expeditionary Army level to the formal imprimatur of the Imperial General Headquarters. With Mainland Order No. 538 in hand, the Eleventh Army's final preparations could proceed without ambiguity. The original planned launch date of September 15 would in practice be moved forward, with combat beginning on September 7 — itself a date chosen partly to maximize the advantage of late-summer weather conditions in the Hunan river-crossing terrain. By the time Anami's forces were assembled, the operational force was formidable. Estimating that the enemy facing them comprised fifteen divisions from the Chinese 4th, 37th, 99th, 74th, and 26th Corps, Japanese planners calculated — somewhat optimistically — that two infantry battalions would suffice to handle one enemy division. To provide a margin for error and to ensure decisive striking power, the Eleventh Army committed forty-one infantry battalions distributed across four full divisions and three specialized task forces, supported by twenty-nine artillery battalions. This represented a massive concentration of firepower and manpower along a relatively narrow axis of advance, precisely as Anami had intended. The objective was clearly stated: "to deal a major blow to the Ninth Military Front in order to thwart the enemy's plan for resistance." Japanese senior leadership reiterated at every briefing that the mission was emphatically not territorial — the army was not to occupy Changsha or secure it for long-term administration, and it was not to forage for supplies. The goal was destruction of Chinese combat power. On the Chinese side, the Ninth Military Front had not been idle. Since the Battle of Shanggao in March 1941 — a significant Chinese defensive victory in Jiangxi that had inflicted heavy casualties on Japanese forces attempting to advance into the province — the Ninth Military Front had ordered its troops to cooperate with guerrilla units operating in the Hunan-Hubei-Jiangxi border region, conducting harassment operations against Japanese logistics and communications. This cooperation served both to maintain offensive pressure and to train the irregular forces that would prove invaluable in a war of attrition. By August 1941, Xue Yue had assembled a force of thirty-five divisions organized into thirteen armies across three army groups, totaling 378,307 troops. The headquarters of the Ninth Military Front remained in Changsha. Xue had also assessed his forces' combat readiness with some confidence: in the summer of 1940, the Ninth War Zone had dispatched one corps from each army group and one division from each corps on summer offensive operations against Japanese positions, explicitly testing their readiness in real combat. Although no major victories had been achieved in those operations, the exercise confirmed that troop morale was high and that combat effectiveness had recovered to the level of the First Battle of Changsha. If anything, Xue thought, after another full year of training, they should be better. 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. Operation Plus, emphasized concentrating forces and creating a decisive breakthrough rather than dispersing attacks across multiple fronts like in earlier battles. On the Chinese side, commander Xue Yue developed a "lure and annihilate" strategy, expecting the Japanese to fight like before; however, Anami's concentrated approach undermined these assumptions, making a Chinese counteroffensive far harder to execute.

In Episode 320 of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William, Iman, and TJ are joined by SuperFan and Dr. Mien of BigNoodle, the AI native art platform behind the Heroes collection that launched on the block pad. The guys trace BigNoodle's path from a Bitcoin Amsterdam hackathon and DMT inspired generative art to its next chapter: a decentralized AI compute network. The core thesis: Bitcoin turns energy into value, and Big Noodle wants to turn that same energy into intelligence. They dig into decentralized physical AI infrastructure, GPU and CPU boxes that aim to cut the cost of inference by as much as ninety percent, and compute as a brand new asset class in a world of data center power shortages and GPU scarcity. They also cover whether you can plug a frontier scale model into a distributed network, the mining style reward mechanism behind it, and their yield product called Bullion, where epoch based profit share lets you contribute a unit to a compute pool the way you would add to a DeFi pool. Plus why censorship resistant AI matters as the frontier labs start drawing political lines, and the sci fi units they minted for the NAT.fun hackathon. Disclosure: The hosts are founders of NAT.fun and hold positions in assets discussed. Nothing in this episode is financial advice. Watch the full episode on YouTube and subscribe to the newsletter at TheBlockRunner.com.

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Join Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey as they welcome four members of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine Class of 2029 following the completion of their first year of podiatric medical school.This episode is sponsored by APMA!This annual tradition provides a candid look at the transition from undergraduate education to the rigors of medical school. Students discuss the challenges, surprises, successes, and lessons learned during their first year, offering valuable insight for prospective students, current learners, faculty, and anyone interested in the journey toward becoming a podiatric physician.Guests* Emery Wright* Iman Dasti* Grant Slye* Andrew RossIn This Episode* Adjusting to the pace and expectations of medical school* Study strategies that worked during the first year* Managing time, stress, and personal wellness* Building friendships and finding support within the AZCPM community* Experiences with anatomy, basic sciences, and clinical exposure* Advice for students considering podiatric medicine* Reflections on completing the first year and preparing for year twoThe conversation highlights the resilience, growth, and determination required to succeed in podiatric medical education and showcases the supportive culture at AZCPM.About Dean's ChatDean's Chat is the official podcast of the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, hosted by Dean Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey. Each episode explores the people, stories, and innovations shaping podiatric medicine and healthcare education.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.#Podiatry #MedicalSchool #AZCPM #MidwesternUniversity #PodiatricMedicine #DeansChat #FutureDoctors #HealthcareEducation #ClassOf2029 #MedicalStudents

Timestamps : 00:00 —  Intro & Welcome to the Holistic Kids Show 00:55 — Meet Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart 01:46 — Dr. Lockhart's Origin Story: From Fashion to Psychology 03:38 — The Biggest Communication Struggle Between Teens & Parents 04:24 — #1 Thing Parents Can Do to Connect With Their Teen 05:58 — Is This Generation More Emotionally Overwhelmed? Tech & AI's Impact 08:26 — Does Technology Help or Hurt Teen-Parent Relationships? 12:39 — How Teens Can Feel Emotionally Safe Enough to Open Up 14:34 — Academic Pressure in Black & Brown Families: The Million-Dollar Question 17:27 — Why Sibling Communication is Breaking Down 20:10 — Setting Healthy Screen Time Limits: Parent Control Apps 21:36 — Why Friendships Are So Crucial During the Teen Years 23:36 — How to Escape Toxic Friendships & Peer Pressure 26:00 — Dr. Lockhart's One Message for Every Teen: Be Authentic 28:30 — Recap of Key Takeaways & Where to Find Dr. Lockhart Teens Who Talk: Understanding Each Other with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart Why do teens and parents so often feel like they're speaking completely different languages — and what can both sides do to actually fix it? In this episode of the Holistic Kids Show, teen hosts Zayn, Dilla, and Iman sit down with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart — board-certified pediatric psychologist, parent coach, national speaker, and bestselling author of Love the Teen You Have and Raising Teens Who Talk to You — for an honest, eye-opening conversation about one of the most universal struggles in family life: communication. In this episode, you'll learn: Why parents and teens keep talking past each other (hint: it's emotion vs. logic) The #1 thing parents can do TODAY to improve their relationship with their teen How technology, social media, and screen time are reshaping teen mental health — for better AND worse Why Gen Z and Gen Alpha are actually more emotionally intelligent than any previous generation How to break free from toxic friendships and peer pressure Why academic pressure in Black and Brown families is causing a mental health crisis — and how to find balance The power of family dinners, sibling connection, and intentional tech use Dr. Lockhart's one message every teen needs to hear about being authentic Whether you're a teen trying to feel heard, or a parent trying to connect — this episode is for you. Connect with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart: Instagram: @dr.annlouise.lockhart Website: anewdaysa.com The Holistic Kids Show — where kids empower kids. Subscribe, leave a review, and share with every family who needs it.   --- Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD  

Sports fans in the South are likely familiar with “The Paul Finebaum Show.”  If you’re not, you are about to learn more. Paul Finebaum is a graduate of the University of Tennessee.  He has enjoyed a lengthy and very successful career as a popular sportswriter for newspapers across the South. In the mid-1980’s, Finebaum was discovered by a new audience.  His vast knowledge on college sports helped make him a popular guest on sports talk radio stations in the Southeast. He eventually became a full-time radio sports talk host in Birmingham, Alabama during the 1990’s. Paul Finebaum’s unique radio show relied on the host’s deep knowledge of college sports and, especially, the SEC.  He would tee-up one or more issues or topics every hour.  He interviewed guests with relevant expertise on today’s important sports stories. A third element to Paul Finebaum’s radio show was a growing legion of occasionally intense and always unique callers to the program. Their contributions helped to make it one of the more entertaining shows on the air. Paul Finebaum’s local radio show became so popular that he began syndicating it to a number of radio stations in the South beginning in 2001.  New listeners and callers started to show up, too. “The Paul Finebaum Show” reached new heights again in 2014.  That’s when his afternoon sports radio program (1-5 PM Central Time) started being simulcast on television’s SEC Network. After a dozen years on cable television, this show remains true to its roots College football has always been the bread and butter of this program.  SEC football fans are well known for their passion and pride in support of their favorite college teams.  Seasonal sports topics are discussed, but college football is king twelve months of the year on the “The Paul Finebaum Show.” Finebaum’s national television platform has brought new guests and, of course, a host of new callers. Hour #4 of his weekday show is generally dedicated to the radio callers and their takes on the issues of the day. Some callers choose to take verbal snipes at one another instead. Several of the show’s regular callers can come across like seasoned professional wrestlers cutting “promos” trying to sell tickets for upcoming matches. Let’s start with “Legend.” He has been a Paul Finebaum regular caller for decades.  Legend was recently voted as the Top Caller to the show over the past year.  Legend is a loyal supporter and a fierce defender of the Alabama Crimson Tide.  In recent months, he has been equally upset about the team’s current football coach, Kaylen DeBoer.  Legend enthusiastically comes across a bit like WWE superstar, Ric Flair. He can make you laugh as he intensely sells his take on just about any topic. Another top caller goes by the name of “I-Man.”  The I-Man is much more laid-back than Legend.  He always seems to bring some quality insights about the show’s daily topics.  I-man (like Legend) has been calling the Finebaum radio program for many years. One of the callers I like to hear from is a gentleman who goes by the name of “Handsome Joe.” He leads off every call with a heartfelt “Roll Tide Roll, Paul!”  He does a good job of helping the audience try to make sense of what some of the other callers have been trying to convey. Another interesting regular caller to the show goes by the handle of “Squirrel.”  This caller is generally rather low key in his style. Like I-Man, Squirrel can deliver some exceptionally insightful and entertaining takes about the day’s topics.  He is also known to take a few shots at some of the show’s weaker callers, too. There are dozens of regular callers contributing to “The Paul Finebaum Show” Each day is a different roller coaster ride for listeners of the show. The guests and show callers can make the show soar at times.  Other days, a series of pointless calls can send the show crashing down, too.  That usually happens whenever a series of callers spend too much of their air time sniping at previous callers rather than adding something new to the show. Finebaum regular callers also include several insightful female contributors.  They generally make some excellent points and bring a little bit of sanity back to the proceedings. For his part, Paul Finebaum functions as the ringmaster of his own four hour weekday radio circus. He generously allows his guests and callers to be the stars of his show.  I have great admiration for the way he pulls it off.   A few decades ago, yours truly worked as a weekend radio talk show host for several years.  It is very tricky to balance the proper amount of input from the host, the show’s guests, and the callers to craft a product which is pleasing to the average listener. It’s even harder to do this for four hours every day for five days per week like Paul Finebaum does. The majority of Paul Finebaum’s callers agree on one thing… Heaven help the occasional caller who happens to gloat about the Big Ten Conference winning its third consecutive national championship in college football last January. Alabama and LSU fans may despise one another every November.  Likewise, Georgia and Florida supporters dislike each other with a passion, too. However, when a Big Ten supporter calls in to the Finebaum show to say that the SEC’s dominance in college football is now over, these SEC fans quickly band together in support of their beloved sports conference. Some callers to “The Paul Finebaum Show” seem to me a bit like WWE’s Royal Rumble annual wrestling event.  One caller jumps into the ring first to make a point.  The next caller follows to disagree with the previous caller’s position or introduce a different topic to the show. And so it goes for four hours every weekday.  It’s a wild ride. What should be the “Rules for Callers” for the Paul Finebaum show? Tuesday, June 23rd’s final hour of “The Paul Finebaum Show” featured one caller asking the host if anyone had ever written a rule book to help callers to his radio show.   Finebaum suggested that the caller should, perhaps, write that book.  Listeners were also teased by the host to try their hand at it, too. I have listened to enough Finebaum’s show over the years to understand what this caller meant. So, let’s tackle that issue today.  Perhaps my list will find its way to the host of the show.  Feel free to use it! Ten Rules for Callers to “The Paul Finebaum Show” Do… 1. Listen to the show on the day you are making your call.  (Understand what is the primary topic(s) of the day before calling the program.) 2. Think about what you are going to say prior to calling the show. (A highly respected radio program director at a music station I worked for years ago posted a sign in the control room.  It read, “Do not open this microphone unless you have something worthwhile to say.”) 3. Have your own distinct opinion on the subject being discussed. (Tell us why you agree or disagree on the issue.  What would you suggest doing differently?) 4. Feel free to pose a fresh question or topic to the show’s host. (Paul may welcome a change of subjects at certain times of the show.  He will either answer your question directly or encourage other callers to provide their opinion on that topic, too!) 5. Be succinct.  (You generally have up to 60 seconds to make your point.  It is up to the show’s host and producer to ascertain whether your call is deemed entertaining enough to continue any longer than that.) Now, for the “Don’t” set of my rules when calling the show… 6. Imbibe any adult beverages prior to making your call. (Slurring your words – even if you are making a great point – is a turnoff to most of us listeners. Try again tomorrow, please.) 7. Spend your entire call tearing down what a previous caller just said.  That’s boring! (Instead, start with “I disagree with “X” on this issue. Here’s why he/she got it wrong”.) 8. Read from scripted comments or points or ramble. This is a phone call – not a speech! (Use brief notes to stay on track if you feel nervous prior to making the call) 9. Speak past the show host!  Have a real live conversation directly with Paul Finebaum. (Talk as if Paul is the only one on the telephone line, because he is!   Your call will come across much better to us listeners as a result.) 10. Call the show solely to agree with another caller’s point on a particular issue. (It’s boring to hear, “I totally agree with Legend’s comments about …”.  So, exactly why did you take the time to call the radio show today?  What are your own thoughts on the subject being discussed?)  Bonus – Don’t take yourself too seriously!  The post Paul Finebaum Show – “Rules for Callers” appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Dibawakan oleh Helen Making dan Novita Making dari Paroki Santo Laurensius Hadakewa di Keuskupan Larantuka, Indonesia. 2 Raja-Raja 24: 8-17; Mazmur tg 79: 1-2.3-5.8.9; Matius 7: 21-29.RUMAH BATU VERSUS RUMAH PASIR Tema renungan kita pada hari ini ialah: Rumah Batu Versus Rumah Pasir.Ketika Yesus mengumpamakan bangunan yang tidak kuat menghadapi bencana hujan,banjir dan topan yang bakal menghancurkannya, Ia sejalan dengan pemikiranpenulis kitab Amsal yang berkata: Ketika angin-topan melanda, orang-orangberdosa ikut dibinasakan, tetapi orang-orang benar akan bertahan sampaiselamanya (Ams 10,25).  Ada dua orang ibu saling berbagi cerita tentang anaknya masing-masing yangsedang kuliah di kota. Masing-masingnya tinggal di kota yang berbeda-beda.Orang tua dan keluarga masing-masing di kampung sangat berharap supayaanak-anaknya tekun dengan hidup rohaninya meski mereka harus juga tekunbelajar. Pada waktu masih berada di rumah dan sebelum kuliah, mereka tekunberdoa pribadi, doa bersama di lingkungan, dan perayaan Misa tiap hari minggu. Ketika sudah jauh dari rumah, ceritanya sudah berubah. Satu dari duamahasiswa itu memiliki cerita yang menggembirakan. Suasana di kos tempat iatinggal, pergaulan dan di kampus menuntut dirinya harus memiliki ketahananrohani yang kuat. Kebiasaan doa pribadinya menjadi semakin kuat dan ia terlibatdalam kegiatan kepemudaan di paroki. Ia tekun dengan Misa tiap hari minggu,bahkan mengikuti juga misa harian. Mahasiswa ini adalah sebuah rumah baturohani, seperti yang digambarkan oleh Yesus dalam Injil hari ini. Cerita tentang mahasiswa yang lain justru sangat berbeda. Lingkunganhidupnya di kota telah mengubahnya menjadi seorang muda penentang, berwatakkeras, dan suka terlibat dalam kejahatan. Beberapa kali ia menjadi targetkejaran pihak keamanan tetapi ia selalu lolos. Kehidupan rohaninya sudahkacau-balau. Ia mengakui diri sebagai orang beriman yang percaya kepadaKristus, tetapi hidupnya yang nyata sangat bertentangan dengan imannya. Orangmuda ini adalah contoh bangunan rumah pasir yang juga digambarkan oleh Injilhari ini.  Iman yang tumbuh sebagai rumah batu merupakan suatu kehidupan yang dijalanioleh orang-orang beriman dengan dua ciri penting, yaitu mendengarkan perkataanTuhan dan melakukannya di dalam kenyataan. Sebaliknya mereka yang mendengarkantetapi tidak melakukan, mereka itu tergolong kehidupan iman sebagai rumahpasir. Di dalam kehidupan kita, sering terdapat dua jenis orang ini yang hidupdi dalam satu keluarga, komunitas, lingkungan, dan Gereja. Di sini terjadiujian sesungguhnya. Masing-masingnya berusaha untuk menang. Jika rumah batu kehidupan iman menjadi lebih kuat, kuasa dan kemuliaanTuhan akan merajai seluruh kehidupan kita. Tetapi jika rumah pasir yang lebihkuat, maka bencana-bencana akan segera melanda kehidupan kita, sepertipengalaman pahit bangsa Israel yang dikalahkan dan dibuang ke Babel.                                                                                                                                         Marilah kita berdoa.Dalam nama Bapa ... Ya Tuhan, berkatilah kami dengan pertumbuhan iman kami yangsehat dan dewasa supaya kami dapat berkontribusi dalam memperkuat KerajaanAllah di dalam dunia ini. Bapa kami yang ada di surga ... Dalam nama Bapa ...

You're not controlling, you're a 1. You're not dramatic, you're a 4. You're not avoiding your problems, you're a 7. This week, certified 3's, Reese and Iman investigate the cult of the Enneagram, where a mysterious set of numbers has convinced millions of people they finally understand themselves, their exes, their coworkers, and the reason they forgot to text back. They're joined by Enneagram expert Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober (@enneagramashton) to unpack how Enneagram has become a sacred culty language for explaining literally everything. We dig into its surprisingly mystical origins, devoted followers, and the irresistible appeal of having your deepest flaws neatly organized into a convenient numerical category. Whether you've spent three years debating your wing, accidentally made your type your entire personality, or have weaponized attachment styles and the Enneagram in the same conversation, welcome home. The numbers already knew you were coming.  Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  To pre-order Iman's new book, Once in a Timeline, click here! Thank you to our sponsors! Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/slac for free shipping on your order and 365-day return To Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain, Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/CULT⁠⁠ If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at ⁠⁠bit.ly/3OdtU5X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What do seed oils, vaccine skepticism, beef tallow, and a guy with a dead bear in Central Park have in common? Welcome to the Cult of MAHA. This week, Amanda, Reese, Chelsea, and Iman dive headfirst into the increasingly influential world of Make America Healthy Again, the wellness-meets-politics movement promising cleaner food, healthier kids, and freedom from Big Pharma. But where does legitimate criticism of America's healthcare system end and pseudoscience begin? And how did a movement that started with organic groceries and food dyes end up helping measles make a comeback? Joining us is physician, internet educator, and professional misinformation debunker Doctor Mike (@doctor.mike) to help us separate fact from fiction, unpack RFK Jr.'s growing influence, and examine why so many otherwise smart, well-meaning people are getting pulled into the MAHA rabbit hole. Put down the raw milk, step away from the parasite cleanse, and join us as we ask: Is MAHA making America healthy "again"... or just making conspiracy theories easier to swallow? Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  To pre-order Iman's new book, Once in a Timeline, click here! Thank you to our sponsors! Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to https://LIQUIDIV.COM and get 20% off your first purchase with code CULT at checkout. Head to https://acorns.com/cult or download the Acorns app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Ummah does not need to chase influencers, celebrities or superheroes that don't exist. It needs to follow the early Muslim men and women who changed the course of history: The Sahabah. The Tabi'un. The Atba' at-Tabi'in. The generations praised by the Prophet ﷺ himself. Their courage. Their sacrifices. Their worship. Their patience. Their wisdom. Their unwavering commitment to the truth. In this brand-new series, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble takes us through authentic and powerful stories from the greatest generations this Ummah has ever known, drawing out lessons that remain just as relevant today as they were over 1000 years ago. These are not stories told merely to entertain. They are stories that shape beliefs, build character, strengthen Iman, and teach us how Islam was understood and lived by those who received it from its purest source. In this opening episode, we explore one of the most remarkable qualities found throughout the lives of the Salaf: Bravery. Not the bravery of films, fiction, or fantasy. But the bravery of men who stood for the truth when others remained silent. Men who faced armies alone. Men who feared Allah more than they feared death. Stories that will make you rethink who your heroes are. Welcome to Stories from the Golden Generations. Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #sahaba #islamiclectures #islamicmotivation

Maybe you hated the kids who went. Maybe you were just mildly annoyed by them. Maybe, you were one of them. No matter your relation, most people have encountered today's cult in one way or another. Whether you were soaking up the spotlight or cringing from back home, the cult of Theater Camp is always looming just in the wings. Is the world of adolescent summertime theater nothing more than a harmless, whimsical romp, or is there something sinister going on behind all that jazz? Bonafide theater nerds Amanda, Reese and Chelsea are joined by none other than Anna Camp (@therealannacamp) and Dara Sussman (@daralaine) in this week's stage-fright inducing episode to get to the bottom of it. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  To pre-order Iman's new book, Once in a Timeline, click here! Thank you to our sponsors! Join the loyalty program for renters at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://joinbilt.com/cult⁠ To Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain, Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/CULT⁠ If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at ⁠bit.ly/3OdtU5X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sul sul, culties. Remove the pool ladder and cancel your real-life plans, because this week Reese is joined by guest host Amanda Kohr (@amandamkohr) of This Feels Bi to unpack The Cult of The Sims. From trapping Sims in windowless rooms for “science” to meticulously designing dream homes we could never afford, The Sims has had us playing digital god for over two decades. But what is it about this bizarre little universe of WooHoo, grilled cheese obsessions, tragic kitchen fires, and suspiciously autonomous free will that keeps us coming back? Reese and Amanda K. dig into the chaos, control, queer awakenings, elaborate lore, and deeply unhinged player behavior that turned a life simulation game into a full blown personality trait. Is this harmless escapism, the ultimate creative sandbox, or a benevolent dictatorship in Build Mode? Dag dag. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod,  @amanda_montell,  @reesaronii,  @chelseaxcharles,  @imanharirikia.  To pre-order Iman's new book, Once in a Timeline, click here! Thank you to our sponsors! Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://www.article.com/discount/cult and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/cult.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auto-generated transcript: Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Alameen. Wa salatu wa salamu ala ashrafil ummah wal mursaleen, Muhammadin Rasulullah ﷺ. Was-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Wa ma ba’du, my brothers and sisters, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala used two words in the Qur’an to describe the believers: Muslimeen and Mu’mineen. Corresponding with that, who is a Muslim?… Continue reading Convert Iman to Yaqeen

The timer starts now, cultie. This week's cult is one that some find boring, some find thrilling, and some particularly fell into via a certain Netflix show starring Anya Taylor Joy (guilty). Whichever way you slice it, we can assure you the world of chess is far cultier than the cute little horsies would have you think. Whether you're a total noob or grandmaster status, this week's conversation with chess expert and cult survivor Danny Rensch (@dannyrensch) will have you on the edge of your seat. Come along with Reese as she looks beyond the cute academia aesthetic and into the strategic and not-so-black-and-white cult of chess. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG  @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  To pre-order Iman's new book, Once in a Timeline, click here! Thank you to our sponsors! For free shipping on your order and 365-day returns, Head to https://Quince.com/slac Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at ⁠⁠https://BollAndBranch.com/slac⁠⁠ with code slac.  Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

**I was once again forcibly conscripted into another edition of Iran vs. Epstein Empire. This is about 60% of the episode. You can listen to the entire episode if you become an EIAP Patreon or watch the livestream edition here**   "Have the tables turned" is the 17th installment of this collaborative livestream series Iran vs. the Epstein Empire or the Axis of Resistance vs. the Axis of Epstein. As ever, co-hosts of Resistance is Fertile Podcast, Benji and Indi, will be there, but Adnan will be asleep on his travels East (but return next week!), so two special guests return to the panel, Sina Rahmani of East is a Podcast and Mikey. Follow Resistance is Fertile podcast: resistanceisfertilepodcast.substack.com and on YT @indications   Please consider supporting Iman in Gaza https://chuffed.org/project/help-iman-in-gaza?

Timestamps : 00:00 — Intro – Welcome to The Holistic Kids Show 00:20 — Why Bone Health Matters for Teens 00:50 — Meet Dr. Doug Lucas – His Background & Mission 02:55 — From Ballet Dancer to Orthopedic Surgeon 05:55 — Why Teen Years Are Critical for Bone Health 06:45 — Sedentary Lifestyles & Screen Time Are Hurting Kids' Bones 08:12 — Can Kids Actually Build Stronger Bones? 09:22 — "Genetics Load the Gun, We Pull the Trigger" 10:03 — Best Exercises for Building Strong Bones 10:55 — Diet & Nutrition – Protein & Whole Foods for Bones 11:43 — Is Dairy Really Necessary for Strong Bones? 14:39 — The #1 Bone-Building Food: Sardines with Bones 15:31 — Does Screen Time Impact Bone Development? 17:05 — What Happens If Kids Don't Build Strong Bones Early 17:46 — The Bone Density "Roller Coaster" Explained 19:08 — Warning Signs Parents Should Watch For 21:01 — The #1 Habit Every Kid Should Start Today 21:53 — Final Advice for Teens from Dr. Doug 24:43 — Where to Find Dr. Doug Lucas & His Resources Most of us don't think about our bones — until something breaks. But did you know that your teenage years are the single most important time to build bone density that will last a lifetime? In this episode of The Holistic Kids Show, Zane, Iman, and Kasim sit down with Dr. Doug Lucas — double board-certified physician in orthopedic surgery and anti-aging & regenerative medicine, and one of the world's leading experts on osteoporosis reversal and bone health. Dr. Doug shares his fascinating journey from professional ballet dancer to orthopedic surgeon to pioneering preventive medicine — and why he believes bone health is one of the most overlooked biomarkers of long-term health for young people today. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your teen years determine your bone health as an adult How bones respond to activity just like muscles do — and what that means for you The truth about milk, calcium, and dairy for bone strength Why ultra-processed foods are quietly harming your skeletal development The surprising #1 thing every kid should do right now for stronger bones What happens when kids don't build strong bones early — and why it's hard to fix later Early warning signs parents should watch for Why screen time is indirectly one of the biggest threats to bone health Whether you're a kid, a teen, or a parent, this episode will change the way you think about bones — and motivate you to take simple, powerful steps today.

Hear ye, hear ye! These culty wenches doth have-est a new episode for thine ears. Grab your turkey legs and your chainmail because we are galavanting into the culty lair of Renaissance Faires! Amanda and Iman are joined this week by the fair maidens of Morbid (@morbidpodcast), Alaina Urquhart (@alainatothemax) and Ash Kelley (@ashkell83) to discuss the cult-like rituals, language, and charismatic leaders of the Ren Faire, from ye olde accents to full on immersive experiences. We're talking the tight knit communities, the rules of the realm, and asking the real questions like: when does cosplay become identity? How many “huzzahs” does it take before you're fully indoctrinated? And why is Mark Hamill here? Is this a Live Thine Life, Mind Thy Back, or Get Thee to a Nunnery? Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  Thank you to our sponsors! To Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain, Head to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.squarespace.com/CULT Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit ⁠https://www.article.com/discount/cult⁠ and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order at bit.ly/3OdtU5X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is episode two of a podcast series where we talk about finding yourself through the Quran. The third topic is about us talking about how Iman is built on action not just feelings. When you read the Quran do you apply what you learn? It is important to have Iman and certainty upon what we believe, so much so we act on it. Human Development Fund (HDF) is a global humanitarian organization working to uplift underserved communities through programs in clean water, healthcare, orphan care, education, food security, and livelihood development. Support our work to help people in need in Sudan and Lebanon:https://donorportal.hdfund.org/page/FUNQJSSDZEDHDF Website: https://hdfund.org/DeenTour is a podcast and channel where 3 brothers showcase their love for islam through reminders, brotherhood, motivation, entertainment, and more!Let us know if you enjoyed this video and if you'd like to see more of this!!Join our Islamic Trivia app wait list!https://deenified.reploshops.com/deen...FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!Instagram: / deentourr Tiktok: / deentourr

Season 01: Kitab Rut, Episode 02: Rut 1:6-22Dengan hati yang hancur, kehilangan segalanya dan merasa hidupnya seperti menjadi sasaran penghukuman Allah, Naomi memilih tetap berpaling kepada Allah Israel. Ia memutuskan untuk pulang ketika mendengar Tuhan sedang bekerja di Israel. Apakah iman yang sejati memilih bergumul bersama Tuhan, justru ketika kita merasa Tuhan sedang melawan kita?===PODCAST BIBLE DELIGHT - Menikmati Firman Tuhan melalui penggalian suatu Kitab, bagian demi bagian, dalam kaitannya dengan realita kehidupan kita. Mari ikuti Bible Delight, untuk memperlimpah renungan pribadi, ataupun mendiskusikannya dalam Kelompok Kecil Tumbuh Bersama.Pdt. Rudy Phen, Samuel Pamudji, Lisa Veronica PandeirotSaksikan juga Bible Delight Episode ini di:https://grii.to/BibleDelightS1E02

During this mashup episode, you’ll hear from supporters of Hats and Henna High Tea, a community driven event that celebrates survivors, supports patients, and raises critical funds for The Rose. These are supporters, caregivers, and champions. They talk about mothers and mothers in law facing breast cancer, the sacrifices families make, and the resilience that shows up in hospital rooms, small businesses, and dance floors. Hats and Henna Hight Tea brings culture, art, and local leadership together to focus on The Rose’s mission. Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. Key Questions Answered 1. Who helps bring Hats and Henna to life and why this event matters so deeply to them. 2. How Lin Lin connects restaurant ownership and radio work with advocating for women’s health and mammograms. 3. How breast cancer in the family shaped Iman’s decision to start her own jewelry business and live with more courage. 4. What lessons a young person can carry for life after watching a loved one go through breast cancer treatment. 5. Why Sami believes The Rose stands out among charities working in breast cancer and community health. 6. How Hats and Henna helps raise both awareness and funds for mammograms and navigation services. 7. How Parita used dance to cope with her mother’s diagnosis and to create a supportive community around performance. 8. What it means for children and teens to give up activities and relocate in order to support a parent in treatment. 9. How loss shaped Somya’s commitment to working with The Rose and reaching more families earlier. 10. Why every story at Hats and Henna comes back to the message that self care and early diagnosis can change outcomes. Timestamped Overview 00:00 Episode and event introduction, focus on community stories00:40 Lin Lin on women’s self care, mammograms, and partnership02:00 Iman on Ashma’s journey, family resilience, and starting a business04:20 Sami on why he supports The Rose and Hats and Henna05:40 Parita on leaving Chicago, dancing through her mom’s chemo06:50 Somya on losing her mother in law and finding purpose with The Rose08:00 Closing reflections, gratitude, and reminder that self care is essentialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the 46th Installment of THe MiDNiGHT CaST. Joe and Jiggy talk about the new Bully album, Icon album, and much more.Time stamps Intro00:00 - 2:51Revisiting “The Fall Off” by J. Cole 3:53 - 18:05“Bully” by Ye album review (The Bully Breakdown)19:07 - 43:43“Casino” by Baby Keem album review 43:44- 50:29“Icon” by Brent Fiayaz album review 50:31 - 57:15“slutty bass” by Tory lanez album review57:16 - 1:01:40“Bare” EP by Sisi Black1:01:42 - 1:03:42Word of wisdom from Joe and Jiggy:1:03:43 - 1:06:32MusicAngel moon by BxRod: 2:52-3:52Curtis Jackson by Sarim Dream (feat. rosebud): 18:06 - 19:06Living lavish by j. crvze: 43:55 - 44:55Bed-stuy baby by Iman nunez & sweata: 50:30-51:30MiDNiGHiT PLuG:Talk my shii by sisi black 1:06:33 - END

In this episode, Darshan Shah, MD, founder of Next-Health, joins guest host Iman Hasan, Founder & CEO of IHC Agency and Biohack-it, for a deep dive into regenerative medicine, longevity strategies and the rapidly evolving landscape of advanced therapeutics.They explore what's working in clinics today, what's overhyped and how advanced diagnostics and AI are reshaping personalized care.Key Points Covered:

What if the reason you still feel off… isn't because you're not trying hard enough, but because the advice you're following was never designed for your body? In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Iman Hasan to unpack one of the most frustrating experiences so many women face: doing everything “right” when it comes to health - eating clean, trying fasting, investing in supplements and still not feeling better. This conversation challenges the idea that more discipline or stricter habits are the answer. Instead, it explores what's actually happening beneath the surface, from chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation to why your body might not be absorbing the nutrients you're giving it. If you've ever felt like your body isn't responding the way it “should”… this episode will help you understand why and what to focus on instead. What We Cover: * Why fasting doesn't work the same for every woman and when it can actually make things worse * The hidden impact of stress and being in a constant fight-or-flight state * Why your body might not be absorbing nutrients (even if you're eating well) * The truth about “healthy eating” and why food quality isn't what it used to be * Why supplements alone won't fix the root issue * The importance of cell health and what it actually means * How to approach your health in a way that works with your body, not against it * Simple, overlooked shifts that can make a real difference day-to-day You're not doing it wrong, but your body might be under more stress than you realise. And until your body feels safe, no amount of “healthy habits” will work the way you expect them to. SPONSORS:

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Welcome to the internet, where a kid can lead a cult. From Ryan's Toys to Piper Rockelle, the world of child influencers is vast, brain-rotted and constantly changing. This week on Sounds Like a Cult, Amanda, Iman, and Reese have journalist and author of the book Like, Follow, Subscribe, Fortesa Latifi (@hifortesa) back on the show to get a look behind the curtain at the workings of the kidfluencer ecosystem. We reminisce on the kid and teen influencers of yore (hello Tana), discuss the parents at the helm of family vlogging operations, and unpack just how much we hope the kids will be alright. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  Come see Sounds Like A Cult LIVE at The Bell House in New York on April 21st! Tickets at amandamontell.com/events Thank you to our sponsors! To Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain, Head to ⁠https://www.squarespace.com/CULT Join the loyalty program for renters at ⁠https://joinbilt.com/cult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auto-generated transcript: As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Our relationship is based on two things. One is love for Allahﷻ, and the second is fear of displeasing the one we love the most. Allahﷻ defined us and honored us Muslims by saying, وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَشَدُّهُمْ بَلِّ اللَّهِ The people who have Iman, they love Allahﷻ… Continue reading Our relationship with Allah – 4

Why is it that we're so stressed out, sick and facing serious fertility issues today? Iman Hasan, entrepreneur and host of the podcast BioHack-it, makes the case that women have lost touch with their intuition in all the hustle, and desperately need to take the time and space to reset their nervous systems. In this honest and inspiring conversation with Dr. Chris Motley, Iman shares essential tools and mindsets to unlock balance in her life and career.  ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website: https://doctormotley.com Follow Iman! Instagram: @imanhasan Podcast: Biohack-It (available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube) Website: https://www.biohack-it.com ------  *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

#339: All month long on The Business of You series, we've been talking about building, but what happens when you feel the pull to walk away? That's what we're covering in our final installment with Essence Iman, ex-founder, writer, and the voice behind Slutty Founder, one of the most honest and entertaining spaces on the internet for real talk about business.Essence built an award-winning, cult-favorite body care brand from just $200. She gained industry recognition, built a real community around it, and then did something most people couldn't wrap their heads around: she walked away, happily and on purpose.In this conversation, we get into what it really means to trust yourself enough to close a chapter — and why that decision doesn't have to come with a catastrophe attached to it. We talk about the founder mentality and what all of us, business owners or not, can learn from it. Essence breaks down why you should never take yourself off the pedestal, what it means to tell your story like you know how you got there, and why "you know what you're doing" might be the most underrated piece of advice.We also get into the beauty industry — why it's become so crowded, why it continues to be such a difficult place to build, and where Essence thinks the real opportunities are for women ready to build something different.This episode is for you if:You're questioning whether it's time to walk away from something — a job, a business, a chapter.You struggle with imposter syndrome or have a hard time owning your wins out loud.You've been thinking about starting a business but feel locked into the idea that it has to look a certain way.You want to understand what a portfolio career actually looks like in practice.You need someone to remind you that your success is not an accident.You're building something and want the kind of real, unfiltered founder perspective you're not going to find in a business book.Episode Links:Learn more about Essence & Slutty Founder, go to sluttyfounder.comFollow Essence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essenceiman/Follow Essence on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@essenceiman?lang=enSubscribe to Slutty Founder on Substack: https://www.sluttyfounder.com/Sponsors:Free People Movement: Visit fpmovement.com to shop their full line of activewear.Rula: Rula makes it easier to find licensed therapists and psychiatrists who are actually in-network with your insurance. Visit rula.com/lucky to get started.NOBULL: Exclusively for She's So Lucky listeners, NOBULL is offering 35% off your first order. Visit nobullproject.com and use code DMLUCKY for 35% off your entire first order.Connect with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She's So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She's So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She's So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WE HAVE A DEAL... After prolonged labor negotiations, the WNBA and the WNBPA-- have agreed in principle on the terms for a new collective bargaining agreement...Alexa Philippou joins us now... Alexa, you have have been all over this story... what more can you tell us on how this deal finally got done? WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert called the deal "a fair win-win for all... but Alexa, what are the next steps for the league and the union? This will be the sixth CBA in league history following deals in 1999, 2003, 2008, 2014 and 2020. We have Lakers/Rockets 2.0 tonight in Houston. After KD took the blame on Monday, how is Iman looking for him to respond? Big wins for the Knicks and Pistons last night… and the Hornets joined the party in the East…but did Charlotte do enough to finally win over Chiney? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long before publishing executives "discovered" the internet, a very dedicated group of fans had already built their own literary universe complete with sacred terminology, power hierarchies, and enough drama to make the actual source material blush. This week, Reese and Iman sit down with the iconic Christina Lauren duo, Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings (@christinalauren), to dissect fanfiction's glow-up from AO3 comment sections to genuine big business. We're getting into the culty dialect (slash, ship AU, canon, OTP), the plagiarism scandals, the parasocial power trips, and the Fifty Shades pipeline that proved E.L. James wasn't the only one who could monetize her Twilight feelings. Press play, culties, your kudos await. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia.  Come see Sounds Like A Cult LIVE at The Bell House in New York on April 21st! Tickets at amandamontell.com/events Thank you to our sponsors!  Join the loyalty program for renters at https://joinbilt.com/cult Take 20% off your first purchase with code CULT at https://LIQUIDIV.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Eps 10+11 Recap RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 brings double the drama as hosts Beth Dixon and Aman Adwin recap episodes 10 and 11, diving into a design challenge packed with strategy and creative chaos, and a roast that tests the queens' wit. With tributes to Safety Pin Gate and special appearances by Alyssa Edwards and guest judge Iman, the season's competition intensifies as frontrunners and wildcards jockey for a spot in the finals. Beth and Aman break down the queens' approaches to the design challenge, where contestants must create looks from materials left by eliminated queens—sparking heated debate over Discord's controversial use of safety pins and the blurring line between cleverness and rule-bending. The hosts explore the shifting winner's edit and why Jane, despite her dominance, may not have the crown secured, as they weigh in on the production's preference for dynamic story arcs over clear steamrolls. Catch analysis of stand-out performances in the roast, where each queen faces the challenge of landing jokes and building characters, and how moments of self-doubt and bold reinvention shape the competition. Beth and Aman's insights and highlights: Discord's rule-pushing “Safety Pin Gate” and the panel's debate on what counts as fair innovation Jane's patchwork gown that turns sabotage into strategy, igniting conversation about editing and winner equity Darlene's roast performance that leans into wackiness, showing the value of owning one's nerves on stage Reflections on Juicy's growth journey through the lens of her lip sync assassin status—and why personal struggles matter in the Werk Room A thoughtful conversation around Nini's social navigation, neurodivergence, and group dynamics among queens As the queens prepare for the cowboy-themed makeover, Beth and Aman question whose drag can truly translate and wonder if Discord's brand of disruption will carry her further. Who will find their confidence, and can unpredictability outshine polish this late in the game? 00:00 Welcome Back: Double Episode RuCap 06:13 Safety Pin Gate Divides Queens 12:10 Discord's Rule-Bending Outfit Sparks Drama 18:10 Juicy's Confidence and Critique Arc 25:38 Alyssa Edwards Hosts Toast and Roast 34:29 The Art of Queer Roasting 40:57 Runway Deep-Dive: Design Challenge Looks 49:01 Darlene's Kooky Roast Clinches Win 56:35 Kenya's Upturn and Emotional Farewell 01:06:50 Discord's Creative Risks Debated 01:24:08 Nini's Social Struggles Spotlighted 01:34:31 Jane's Design Win and Roast 01:39:41 Next Week's Makeover Challenge Predictions Which Queen will reign supreme? Share all of your RuPaul's Drag Race thoughts with us on Twitter by tagging @RobHasAPodcast and using the hashtag #RHAP Our team of Drag Race experts will be back every week to RHAPup each episode of Drag Race Season 18! Strike a pose and head to Twitter for more Drag Race updates from our hosts: Aman Adwin @AmanAdwin Beth Dixon @AugustaWind11 Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve LISTEN: Subscribe to the RuPaul’s Drag Race podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Alaska is joined by special guest co-host Peaches Christ to chat about the Top 7 queens of Season 18 and their Drag In A Bag design challenge look. This episode is full of sisterly vibes, suitcase sabatogue, and the ‘Safety Pin Gate' that turned out to be nothing. Plus, Peaches and Alaska discuss the importance of learning how to read another queen, the wisdom and beauty that is Iman, and what happens when a beautiful Glamazon takes off her nails.Listen to Race Chaser Ad-Free on MOM PlusFollow us on IG at @racechaserpod and click the link in bio for a list of organizations you can donate to in support of Black Lives MatterFOLLOW ALASKAhttps://twitter.com/Alaska5000https://www.instagram.com/theonlyalaska5000https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaThunderhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vnKqhNky1BcWqXbDs0NAQFOLLOW WILLAMhttps://twitter.com/willamhttps://www.instagram.com/willamhttps://www.facebook.com/willamhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrO9hj5VqGJufBlVJy-8D1gRACE CHASER IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (MOM) PODCASTSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Sibling Watchery, Bob and Monét recap RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18. After Athena's elimination, they realize that Juicy has sent home her entire drag family. They question whether Athena still had more to show and start predicting who might take Miss Congeniality. The queens face the reading challenge and the "Drag in a Bag" design challenge, and Monét shares how she prepared for the reading challenge on her season. They discuss whether contestants knew which bags to pick, if Kenya is relying too much on the same punchline, and whether Ciara might have sabotaged her bag. On the runway, they review the looks, react to guest judge Iman, and weigh in on Discord's safety pin solution, Jane's scrap dress, and the best looks of the week. Plus, the queens must name who should go home next, and Bob and Monét wonder why Kenya is still lip syncing without knowing the words. Sibling Watchery: RuPaul's Drag Race S18E10 "Drag in a Bag" Thanks to our sponsors: Go to RO.CO/RIVALRY to see if you're eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro Visit ⁠WaldenU.edu⁠ today. Walden University. Set a Course for Change. Book your next experience on Airbnb!  Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Sibling Watchery, Bob and Monét recap RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18. After Athena's elimination, they realize that Juicy has sent home her entire drag family. They question whether Athena still had more to show and start predicting who might take Miss Congeniality. The queens face the reading challenge and the “Drag in a Bag” design challenge, and Monét shares how she prepared for the reading challenge on her season. They discuss whether contestants knew which bags to pick, if Kenya is relying too much on the same punchline, and whether Ciara might have sabotaged her bag. On the runway, they review the looks, react to guest judge Iman, and weigh in on Discord's safety pin solution, Jane's scrap dress, and the best looks of the week. Plus, the queens must name who should go home next, and Bob and Monét wonder why Kenya is still lip syncing without knowing the words. Sibling Watchery: RuPaul's Drag Race S18E10 "Drag in a Bag" Thanks to our sponsors: Go to RO.CO/RIVALRY to see if you're eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro Visit ⁠WaldenU.edu⁠ today. Walden University. Set a Course for Change. Book your next experience on Airbnb!  Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices