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    Authentic Church
    "When God Asks You to Do the Impossible" | Pastor Bobby Chandler | God, Did You Say That?

    Authentic Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 55:12


    What do you do when God asks you to do something that doesn't make sense?In this message from Acts 9, Pastor Bobby Chandler walks through Ananias' encounter with God and shows us what faith really looks like.Faith isn't pretending you have all the answers.Faith is choosing to obey even when you don't understand.If you've ever questioned God's timing, struggled with His direction, or wondered why He allowed hardship into your life, this message will encourage you to trust Him one step at a time.Sometimes God doesn't explain everything.He simply says..."I will be with you."Key Scriptures* Acts 9* 2 Corinthians 5:7* Matthew 7:7–8* John 16:33* Proverbs 3:5–6Authentic Church 2010 Clement Blvd NW Hickory, NC 28601 GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

    Slaking Thirsts
    Monday 18th Week in OT - That's Impossible ~ Fr. Patrick Schultz

    Slaking Thirsts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 7:34


    Fr. Patrick preached this homily on August 3, 2026. The readings are from Jeremiah 28:1-17, Psalm 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102, Matthew 14:22-36 (Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slakingthirsts/

    The Impossible Life
    329. Entitlement - The Disease Destroying Men

    The Impossible Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 49:12 Transcription Available


    Entitlement is easy to spot in someone else, but much harder to recognize in yourself. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach take aim at one of the most subtle mindsets destroying Christian men: the belief that life, people, opportunities, or outcomes owe you something. Entitlement does not always begin with obvious arrogance. Sometimes it starts with a quiet thought like “I should have,” “they should know,” “this should be easier,” or “that's not fair.” Left unchecked, that thought can rob a man of purpose, maturity, relationships, and godly character.Nick and Garrett unpack entitlement as the opposite of servant leadership. Entitlement claims rights for your own benefit, while Jesus modeled the way of laying down rights for the benefit of others. Philippians 2 shows Christ, who had every right, making Himself nothing, taking the nature of a servant, and becoming obedient even to death on a cross. That is the standard for Christian masculinity: not weakness, passivity, or letting people walk over you, but strength used to serve. Strong men do not need everything to go their way before they love, give, lead, and make things better.This conversation exposes the subtle seeds of entitlement: blame, overestimating your value, craving recognition, demanding your rights, and expecting others to meet emotional needs only God can fill. Those seeds grow into expectation, disappointment, resentment, withdrawal, and justification. But faith in Jesus gives men a better way. Instead of asking, “Why isn't this serving me?” a godly man learns to ask, “How can I serve here? How can I bless this place? How can I love people like Christ?” If you want to live with purpose, grow in maturity, walk in faith, and become the kind of man God can use, entitlement has to die.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereGet a Free 7 Day Trial On The Tailored Training App By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

    Second Look with Rocket and Teresa
    Nearly Impossible Question 8-3-26

    Second Look with Rocket and Teresa

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 3:23


    Love Story
    Beyoncé et Jay-Z (1/4) : coup de foudre sur le plateau

    Love Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 15:22


    Découvrez l'envers du décor de l'idylle Beyoncé et Jay-Z, deux stars qui ont gravi les sommets ensemble. Mais que cache cette histoire d'amour devenue iconique ? Etait-ce pour faire le buzz ? Ou bien l'amour est-il vrai ? Plongez dans les plus beaux moments du célèbre couple de stars… comme dans les pires. Coup de foudre sur le plateau Mai 1999. Beyoncé et la chanteuse Amil, protégée de Jay-Z, tournent le clip de leur chanson « I Got That ». Affublée d'un chapeau de cow-boy et d'un bustier en flammes, Beyoncé est à l'aise, capte la caméra sans peine. Impossible de passer à côté de son aura. Si Jay-Z connaissait Beyoncé de nom, il n'avait jamais eu la chance de poser l'œil sur sa beauté hors-du-commun, sur sa chevelure à la couleur du soleil, ni d'entendre sa voix de mezzo soprano. Un podcast Bababam Originals Ecriture : Anaïs Koopman Voix : François Marion, Lucrèce Sassella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hippocast - la première année de médecine (PASS et LAS)
    Hugo, major en PASS à Grenoble : « on m'avait dit que cette fac était impossible »

    Hippocast - la première année de médecine (PASS et LAS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 45:38


    Hugo voulait aller à Lyon. On lui avait dit que Grenoble était « la fac impossible », celle oùpersonne ne réussit. Parcoursup en a décidé autrement. Il y arrive un peu par défaut, avec 14 demoyenne au lycée. Il finit major de sa promo.Il raconte son année sans rien lisser : la pré-rentrée commencée le 12 août, les journées de 7h à22h à partir de novembre, le premier concours blanc qui fait tout basculer, le mois de novembre oùprendre une pause devenait impossible, et les nuits passées à faire des calculs en dormant.Il détaille aussi une méthode qui prend le contre-pied de ce qu'on entend partout. Il a essayé lesvidéos de méthodologie, il a essayé le tout-flashcards : ça n'a pas marché. Ce qui a marché, c'estde relire son cours, mais d'une manière très précise. Et au second semestre, un usage d'Ankiinhabituel : une carte uniquement sur le mot qui ne sort pas, et on supprime la carte dès qu'elledevient trop facile.Au programme : la pré-rentrée, l'organisation d'une journée type, le tutorat et les annales deGrenoble, la gestion du stress, le choix de la mineure, les concours blancs, les oraux, et ce qu'ilreferait différemment.Un épisode pour les lycéens qui hésitent, ceux qui pensent ne pas avoir le niveau, et tous ceux quientrent en PASS l'an prochain.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

    Astrology Alchemy Podcast
    #376-"To Loving What Feels Impossible to Love"-Week of August 3, 2026

    Astrology Alchemy Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 19:26 Transcription Available


    A Compassionate ReturnAfter last week's culmination, the Full Moon activating all three great cycles, the nodal shift, Lammas marking the first harvest, this week offers a more interior quality. Three personal planets on the move. A significant healing threshold turning inward. And the week ahead already gathering its own considerable activation.But first, this week. Which is asking something particular of us.Key Cycles This Week:Monday, August 3: Chiron stations retrograde at 1 degree of Taurus, retrograding back into Aries and turning direct in early 2027. When Chiron entered Taurus in June we named a new era of healing work beginning — the wounds of body, earth, and resource. But Chiron is not yet fully committed to Taurus. It is turning back to complete what was not yet fully metabolized in Aries since 2018. The wounds of identity, agency, the right to exist and take up space. The armored individualism that mistakes isolation for strength.This retrograde is not a setback. It is a deepening. And Chiron does not return to Aries empty-handed. It has touched Taurus, briefly, but genuinely. The wounds of scarcity, of distorted relationship to resource and embodied worth, are now being carried back into the Aries review. What would it mean to act and assert from a place of genuine embodied sufficiency rather than the chronic survival-level scarcity that dominator culture has installed in so many? The two wound territories are informing each other through the retrograde.You might notice this as a revisiting of something you thought you had moved through. Let it be a compassionate return rather than a discouraging one. The Shamanic tradition knows that the deepest healing rarely happens in a single pass.Thursday, August 6: Venus enters Libra. Sun in Leo trines Saturn in Aries. Venus moves into her home sign, where she will remain for just over a month. After Virgo's careful discernment, Venus in Libra breathes into the relational field with greater ease and natural grace. Beauty as a value. Fairness as a felt sense. The recognition that relationship at its best is a genuine art form.On the same day the Sun in Leo trines Saturn in Aries. Creative expression meets honest reality. What has been alive and expansive in Leo season finds the grounded commitment that gives it genuine form and staying power. A good day for clear-eyed recognition of what is genuinely sustainable and worth building further.Sunday, August 9: Mercury enters Leo, remaining about two and a half weeks. Mercury in Leo squares Chiron in Taurus. Mercury moves from Cancer's careful feeling-toned interior processing into Leo's warmth and creative conviction. The Communicator now speaks from the center rather than the periphery. More direct, more vital, more willing to be seen in what it knows.On the same day Mercury squares Chiron freshly retrograded toward Aries. Where has the voice been shaped by survival rather than authentic expression? Where has it learned to be smaller or more deferential than what is actually true? You might notice something you want to say meeting an old hesitation you did not know was still there. Stay curious about that hesitation. It may be pointing to exactly where the voice is ready to grow.Looking AheadNext week Venus in Libra activates the air planets, moving toward opposition with Saturn and Neptune in Aries and making contact with Pluto in Aquarius and Uranus in Gemini. Mercury in Leo activates the fire planets, trining Saturn and Neptune in Aries and moving through Jupiter in Leo. Let what this week offers be genuinely received before the next wave of activation arrives.Reflection QuestionsAs Chiron retrogrades back into Aries, what wound around identity, agency, or the right to take up space is asking for one more honest and compassionate look?Venus entering Libra invites genuine relational intelligence. Where in your relational field is the cultivation of real balance and right relation most needed right now?Where does the wound around speaking from genuine conviction still shape your voice, and what wants to be said that has not yet found its full expression?If the depth of these cycles is stirring something in you, a desire for grounded support in understanding how they are moving through your own unique chart, I offer astrology sessions designed for exactly that.You can find the link to schedule under What's Open Now at Sheila's website: ontheedgesofchange.com.Support the showGo to Sheila's website for information for transformational resources: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.comThis episode was co-created with generative AI, engaged as a soul-aligned ally in service of transformation. At the edge where technology meets myth, I choose insight over noise, and alchemy over automation. Thank you for dreaming the future with me.

    Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess
    How Tiny Hummingbirds Can Teach Us About God's Strength in Impossible Journeys

    Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 30:52


    We would love to hear from you!!! Tiny hummingbirds, signs from heaven, and the power of surrender—this episode reveals how God's subtle messages and design can carry us through life's heaviest moments. When loss, anxiety, and grief threaten to drown you, discovering the miraculous in everyday moments can be a lifeline. Listen as hosts Angie and Aric share personal stories that remind us: we're stronger than we think, guided by a presence that never leaves us alone.In this honest, flowy conversation, you'll learn how a sign from Hallie at her half birthday, a hummingbird crossing the ocean, or a simple message about masks can unlock divine comfort during the darkest times. Angie reflects on how tiny creatures like hummingbirds showcase God's incredible design—flying over two thousand miles with instinct and strength, just enough for their journey—and how that's exactly how we're built too. You'll discover the importance of shedding masks, sharing your real story, and trusting that God's timing and signs are always for our good.We break down: the significance of divine signs and how they offer peace and reassurance, practical ways to embrace vulnerability and authenticity in grief, and the reminder that our strength comes from surrender—not control. Without knowing it, many of us are carrying invisible burdens—masks hiding our true feelings—and this episode encourages you to let them go, even if just for a moment, to find hope and connection.Why does all this matter? Because grief is never linear, and the world may tell you to move on, but divine moments and signs keep you tethered to hope amid heartbreak. Recognizing that God uses small, everyday miracles to comfort us, and understanding that even tiny birds perform impossible feats by His design, can transform despair into hope. This is essential listening for anyone navigating loss, anxiety, or simply needing a reminder that they are not alone in their journey.Perfect for those seeking faith-based reassurance, individuals grappling with grief, or anyone craving encouragement to trust God's unseen hand—this episode invites you to witness the divine in daily life and to consider how your own story might inspire others. Open your heart, take off the mask, and discover how divine strength is available for today's impossible journey.Thanks for listening!!! Angie & Aric #podcast #podcastclips #family #grief #Support the show

    Calvary Bible Church Huntsville, AL
    August 2, 2026, Sarah's Doubt: Faith in the Face of the Impossible: Genesis 18:1-15

    Calvary Bible Church Huntsville, AL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 39:47


    Reflections From My Morning Walk

    Many times in my life, I've tried to go around difficult situations or avoid them altogether. I pray for the easier path, the quick solution, or the way that requires the least struggle. But sometimes God's plan is not to take me around the challenge—but to lead me through it.

    Into the Impossible
    Faith & the Physicist: Aliens, Astrobiology, String Theory, and the Search for Meaning

    Into the Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 71:32


    Two theoretical physicists helped design landmark surveys of 1,600+ scientists on the deepest unsolved questions in physics — and found almost no consensus at all. From string theory's shockingly low support to physicists admitting their models run on "belief," this episode exposes the faith hiding inside science. Adam Frank (University of Rochester astrophysicist and astrobiologist) and Niayesh Afshordi (Perimeter Institute / University of Waterloo cosmologist, co-author of the APS Physics Magazine "Big Mysteries" survey) join Brian to unpack what physicists actually believe versus what they can prove. We cover: - Why string theory pulled a shockingly small share of the vote against loop quantum gravity - What a Bayesian "prior" reveals about every scientist's hidden beliefs - Why one branch of physics quietly became unfalsifiable - How sociology and "tastemakers" can hijack scientific consensus - Why AI might become the field's unlikely savior. There is no sane statistical analysis that doesn't have a prior — that's your belief. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why scientists owe the public real answers 04:00 – Splitting time between research and outreach 07:55 – The survey that "rankled" Brian Keating 09:18 – Are physicists secretly just like Spock? 12:05 – Are we living in an anti-scientific age? 16:56 – Why most scientists refuse to go public 21:36 – Should "belief" ever appear in a survey? 23:12 – Is string theory really 21st-century physics? 26:20 – When sociology hijacks scientific consensus 28:39 – The hidden "prior" behind every experiment 33:01 – String theory's shockingly low vote count 39:03 – Four levels of belief, from data to faith 41:39 – Inside the 1,675-physicist mystery survey 46:12 – Kingmakers, tastemakers, and physics cliques 54:12 – Is advanced tech indistinguishable from magic? 59:23 – Could AI become physics' long-awaited savior? 1:01:47 – What's next for Adam and Niayesh ———

    Grace & Grit Podcast:  Helping Women Everywhere Live Happier, Healthier and More Fit Lives
    Episode 614: The Goal You Think Is Impossible (Is the One Worth Chasing)

    Grace & Grit Podcast: Helping Women Everywhere Live Happier, Healthier and More Fit Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 10:06


    What if the goal that scares you most is the one that's most worth pursuing? Not because you're guaranteed to achieve it. But because of who you'll become in the process. In this episode, I revisit a concept I've taught for years: impossible goals. The goals that require you to grow beyond your current identity, habits, and comfort zone. Using my decade long journey of writing The Consistency Code as an example, I share why the pursuit of a meaningful goal often matters more than the outcome itself. You don't need certainty. You don't need guarantees. You just need a reason that's bigger than your fear. Ready to go deeper? Grab my book, The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness, at https://theconsistencycode.com  #GraceAndGrit #ImpossibleGoals #MidlifeWomen #GoalSetting #TheConsistencyCode #SecondAct #WomensWellness #SelfLeadership #DeepHealth #GrowthMindset

    My Morning Devotional
    Stop Calling It Impossible

    My Morning Devotional

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 5:53 Transcription Available


    Is there something in your life that feels absolutely impossible right now?In today's episode, we'll dig into the heart of Matthew 19:26 and learn what it truly means to trust that with God, all things are possible. The conversation focused on letting go of our own limitations, surrendering impossible situations to God, and finding deeper faith when we feel weakest. We'll explore practical truths about admitting when things are bigger than us and discovering how those impossible places can actually strengthen our dependence on God.Join us as we pray and encourage one another to stop rehearsing our challenges and instead start declaring God's power over every impossible moment. Let's lift up our prayers together and step into the day with renewed confidence in what God can do.Tap HERE to send us a text! Our podcast family is growing - introducing Men's Morning Devotional! Our dad, Steve Alessi, and all of our husbands are now hosting their own 5 minute devotionals every weekday - for men who want to become better husbands, fathers, and leaders! Listen, follow and subscribe here - MensMorningDevotional.comSupport the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYEnjoy more podcasts from Metro Life Studios, including:The Family Business with The AlessisMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show Available on our Metro Life Studios app!Get The Metro Life Studios app 

    The Impossible Life
    328. You're Not Stuck. You're Untrained - Why You Can't Change

    The Impossible Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 42:53 Transcription Available


    Why do so many people change for a season and then go right back to who they were? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down why lasting transformation is so much harder than a 30-day challenge, a motivational burst, or a new program. For Christian men, real change starts with belief: God has a plan for your life, and part of that plan is that you would grow, develop, and become different. You are not locked into who you have been, what people said about you, or the patterns you keep repeating.Nick and Garrett unpack the mindset behind change and why so many men get trapped by phrases like “I'm not like that” or “I can't change.” Following Jesus begins with faith, and transformation works the same way. You have to believe change is possible before you will ever pay the price required to become new. God's purpose for your life includes sanctification, growth, obedience, and development, but that does not mean He does everything for you. God is sovereign, but man is responsible. There is a part only God can do, and there is a part every man has to choose.This episode gives a clear framework for why men stay stuck: sin, skill, and suffering. Sin can chain you to old patterns. Lack of skill can keep you from knowing what to do. Refusal to suffer can keep you from enduring long enough to see fruit. If you want to grow in faith, purpose, discipline, masculinity, leadership, marriage, business, health, or your walk with Jesus, you have to stop looking for easy and start embracing the process. Change comes when a man obeys what God has made clear, develops the skills required, and refuses to grow weary in doing good until the harvest comes.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereGet a Free 7 Day Trial On The Tailored Training App By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

    Fringe Radio Network
    WARNING! Massive Global Plot Impossible to Stop? - A Minute To Midnite

    Fringe Radio Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 34:32 Transcription Available


    Episode 629 of the A Minute to Midnite Show. Data Centers. Artificial General Intelligence and robotics. War in the Middle East and Ukraine. Massive “manufactured” global oil shortage on the horizon. Masonic and illuminist infiltration of governments. What does this all mean and why is it important?

    Second Look with Rocket and Teresa
    Nearly Impossible Question 7-30-26

    Second Look with Rocket and Teresa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 4:40


    The FRDi Show
    Can We Figure Out These IMPOSSIBLE Puzzles?

    The FRDi Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 15:40


    Can We Figure Out These IMPOSSIBLE Puzzles?

    Pablo Torre Finds Out
    RIFC, the Impossible Deal and Life After Aspiration: Kawhi-Gate, Part XII

    Pablo Torre Finds Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 76:22


    Just when you thought the Kawhi Leonard scandal was almost over, Pablo peels off another branch of the saga, with stacks of new documents and a group of reporters in tow. Amin Elhassan and David Samson reunite to trust the process of local journalism, meet another benevolent entrepreneur... and follow the public money, straight to the top — and back to The House That Ballmer Built.• Support The Kyra Fund• Read much more about RIFC at WPRIPreviously on PTFO:• Part I: The Silent Superstar and the Rotten Apple Tree• Part II: An Argument with Mark Cuban• Part III: The Mystery Investor, the No-Show Payday and the "Smoking Gun"• Part IV: Steve Ballmer, the Other Cuban and the $118 Million Infusion• Part V: Steve Ballmer's "Inconceivable" Donation, the $20 Million Guarantee and a Head on a Spike• Part VI: An IRL Showdown with Mark Cuban• Part VII: The Briefcase, Ballmer's Social Network and Aspiration's House of Cards• Part VIII: Uncle Dennis, Ballmer's $50 Million Sprint and the Side Deal That Wouldn't Die• Part IX: Ballmer's Tree Money, the Whistle-Blowers and the Document You've Been Waiting For• Part X: Steve Ballmer's Victim Impact, the Man Who Prosecuted Aspiration and the Abacus of Incarceration• Part XI: Ballmer's Secret I.O.U., Aspiration's "Web of Lies" and the Zenith of Fraud(Pablo Torre Finds Out is independently produced by Meadowlark Media and distributed by The Athletic. The views, research and reporting expressed in this episode are solely those of Pablo Torre Finds Out and WPRI-TV and do not reflect the work or editorial input of The Athletic or its journalists.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Resilient Writers Radio Show
    How to Weave a Story, with Maureen Howley

    The Resilient Writers Radio Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 21:19


    Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show.Some books begin with a carefully planned premise. Others begin with a conversation you suddenly realize you do not want to lose.In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I'm joined by Maureen Howley, author of Small Shoes, Impossible to Fill, a memoir that began when Maureen sat down with her terminally ill mother during the COVID lockdowns and started recording her stories.Maureen had recently retired from a long career in nursing and midwifery and had travelled to Scotland to be with her mum. Her mother had always been active and involved in her community, so the isolation of lockdown was especially difficult. Their shared storytelling project became a way to pass the time, stay connected, and preserve memories that might otherwise have been lost.But as Maureen listened, recorded, and wrote, she realized something important. The story was not only about her mother's past. It was also about what was happening between them in the present.That discovery shaped Small Shoes, Impossible to Fill into an unusual and deeply personal blend of memoir, fictionalized family history, and reflection. Maureen wrote her mother's memories as scenes, drawing on her background in musical theatre to imagine the people and places almost as if they were appearing on a stage. She then wove those scenes together with journal entries from their final months and reflective passages written in her mother's voice.Creating one cohesive book from those three strands was not easy. Maureen's early draft reached roughly 150,000 words, and she had to work carefully to shape it into a unified story. She studied three-act structure, character arcs, and the hero's journey to make sure each strand contributed to the book's emotional movement.We talk honestly about that long revision process, the moments when Maureen nearly gave up, and why finishing the first draft was only one part of finishing the book.Maureen also shares what she learned through assisted self-publishing, finding the right cover, and continuing to revise even after proofreading. We also discuss the unexpected challenge many authors face after publication: becoming their own marketing department.One of my favourite parts of our conversation is hearing how Maureen transformed her book launches into meaningful events. Through readings, family photographs, music, and personal stories, she created celebrations in Scotland, Monaco, Sligo, and the south of France that brought the world of the book to life.At its heart, this episode is about more than writing a memoir. It is about listening closely, honouring family stories, finding joy in difficult seasons, and trusting that a book does not need to fit neatly into a category to deserve to be written.Listen in for an encouraging conversation about memoir writing, family history, revision, self-publishing, creative book launches, and what it really takes to keep going until your story is finished.

    Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain
    Impossible-to-Kill Perennials for Summer Gardens

    Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 10:46


    In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share impossible-to-kill perennials for summer gardens. Learn about dependable flowers and succulents that can handle summer conditions without demanding constant attention. Whether you're filling empty spaces or updating existing beds, this episode is packed with ideas to keep your garden blooming through the rest of the season.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

    Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast
    (Black Woman Standing On Business About The Wealth Transfer & White American Man Says Unification Between Blacks And Whites Maybe Impossible)

    Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 106:55


    Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is a platform for ordinary law abiding citizens from Emmanuel Barbee friends list and from his social groups who are Black Artists, African Artists, Allied Healthcare professionals, Church Leaders, and Black Entrepreneurs, African Entrepreneurs who want to promote their products and services to our listeners from the global community. This no holds-barred talk show focuses on promoting Grassroots Community Advocacy, Business, Finance, Health, Community-Based Solutions, Employment, Social Issues, Political Issues, Black Issues, African Issues and Christianity which speaks to the interests of our listeners. Broadcasting on multiple social networks throughout the United States and around the globe. This show will provide insight on how our creative abilities can be used to create economic tangibles in our communities, neighborhoods and in Black countries. The Grass Roots Community Activist Movement is about uniting the low income Black Community with the African Immigrant Community starting in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. Emmanuel is not just online to sell his Revised Book and items from his Virtual Store or just trying to get donations for his Film Project but rather his aim is to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants from 10 African nations within in the United States of America to assist him in building the best Black Christian Business within the United States called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network, our own Community Grocery Store, Community Healthcare Clinic and Community Housing. #NotAnother34Years #M1 #DAS-FM #JoinGRCAM

    The Rising Beyond Podcast
    Ep 214: Hope When Family Court Breaks Your Heart: Holding On Through the Impossible

    The Rising Beyond Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 30:39


    What do you do when the outcome you feared actually happens?What happens when you've lost time with your children, the professionals who were supposed to protect them didn't listen, and you're wondering how you're supposed to keep going?This is one of the heaviest episodes I've ever recorded—but it's also one of the most important.Too often, survivors are told to "stay positive" or "everything happens for a reason." But that's not what hope looks like after coercive control, systemic betrayal, or devastating family court outcomes.In this episode, I talk honestly about the hopelessness many protective parents experience, including suicidal thoughts that can arise after prolonged trauma and loss. More importantly, we explore what research tells us about hope—and why hope is not passive optimism. Hope is something we build one small step at a time.If you've ever wondered whether you'll make it through this season, I hope this conversation helps you feel a little less alone.We discuss:The difference between optimism and hope—and why the distinction matters.Why toxic positivity can feel invalidating after trauma.The grief that many protective parents carry after family court and post-separation abuse.How focusing on what is within your control can restore a sense of agency.Why breaking overwhelming goals into smaller steps builds hope.The importance of community and allowing others to hold hope for you when you can't.Why purpose can exist alongside pain.Practical ways to nurture hope, even when circumstances haven't changed.If this episode resonated with you, please consider sharing it with another protective parent who may need to hear that they are not alone.If this episode brought up thoughts of suicide or you feel like you may be in immediate emotional danger, please don't go through this alone. Here are some resources.United States & CanadaCall or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day.Chat online through the 988 Lifeline website.International Suicide Hotlines and Resources https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwideRegister for the Free Webinar Series - Why Co-Parenting Feels Like a Trap  here - https://mailchi.mp/risingbeyondpc/coparentingPlease leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpcIf you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/Where to find more from Rising Beyond:Rising Beyond FacebookRising Beyond LinkedInRising Beyond Pinterest If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7Enjoy some of our freebies!Choosing Your Battles FreebieCanned Responses FreebieMic Drop Moments Freebie...

    Journal d'Haïti et des Amériques
    Nouveau tour de vis dans la politique anti-immigration des États-Unis

    Journal d'Haïti et des Amériques

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 30:00


    Les États-Unis durcissent encore un peu plus leur politique migratoire. Après les arrestations devant les tribunaux où des migrants se rendaient pour répondre à une convocation pour étudier leur dossier, place désormais aux interpellations dans les aéroports. Plusieurs médias américains révèlent cette nouvelle manière de procéder de l'ICE, la police anti-immigration, nous explique Marine de La Moissonnière du service international de RFI. On savait que l'ICE intervenait dans les aéroports du pays, depuis quelques mois, pour arrêter des étrangers sous le coup d'une mesure d'expulsion. La nouveauté, c'est que la police anti-immigration interpelle désormais des gens dont le visa a expiré, mais qui ne sont pas sous le coup d'une obligation de quitter les États-Unis, y compris des personnes dont la procédure de renouvellement du visa est à l'étude. L'administration Trump fait également pression sur les étrangers en leur infligeant des amendes : 998 dollars par jour passé aux États-Unis sans papiers. C'est autorisé par la loi depuis 1996. Mais avant Donald Trump, jamais aucun président des États-Unis n'avait utilisé cette arme. Impossible de savoir combien de personnes ont préféré rentrer dans leur pays d'origine, faute de pouvoir payer. Enfin, Washington a annoncé hier (mardi 28 juillet 2026) une réforme de la procédure de demande d'asile qui est entrée en vigueur immédiatement. Désormais, les dossiers de certains demandeurs d'asile seront directement traités par un juge, parfois même sans les entendre. Auparavant, tous les demandeurs d'asile avaient un premier rendez-vous avec un agent des services de l'immigration, dans un bureau. Ce n'est qu'en cas de rejet de leur dossier qu'ils voyaient un juge qui pouvait ordonner leur renvoi des États-Unis. Présenté comme une simplification de la procédure, ce changement devrait surtout permettre d'accélérer l'expulsion de centaines de milliers de demandeurs d'asile.   Le difficile labeur des agriculteurs haïtiens Plus de la moitié de la population haïtienne se trouve en insécurité alimentaire aiguë, selon la FAO. Alors que près de la moitié des produits alimentaires consommés dans le pays sont importés et souvent trop chers, l'agriculture locale peine à se développer : elle emploie près de 60% de la population, mais ne représente que 20% du PIB d'Haïti. Elle est frappée durement par le changement climatique. Louise Jouveshomme a pu s'entretenir avec des agriculteurs qui lui ont raconté devoir faire face à des sécheresses et des inondations de plus en plus fréquentes. Ils dénoncent également le manque de soutien des pouvoirs publics. Un abandon qui remonte aux années 80 lorsque les grandes institutions monétaires, comme le FMI ou la Banque mondiale, conditionnent leur soutien économique à l'ouverture d'Haïti au commerce mondial. Pour tenter d'enrayer cette crise, il existe des initiatives locales comme celles lancées par le MPP, le Mouvement paysan papaye, basées sur l'entraide entre paysans et le respect de l'environnement. À écouter aussiLe programme alimentaire mondial au secours des agriculteurs haïtiens Recrudescence de la dengue au Honduras Près de la moitié de la population mondiale, soit environ 4 milliards de personnes, vit dans des zones où il existe un risque de transmission de la dengue, selon l'OMS. En Amérique centrale, depuis début juillet 2026, la région est sur ses gardes. Avec le retour de la saison des pluies, les moustiques vecteurs du virus prolifèrent à nouveau. Deux pays sont aujourd'hui fortement touchés dans la région : le Panama et le Honduras où cinq personnes sont mortes ces dernières semaines, dont deux enfants. La capitale, Tegucigalpa, concentre la majorité des cas. Sur place les autorités sont à pied d'œuvre pour tenter de limiter la propagation du virus. Reportage de Marie Griffon. À lire aussiDengue, Zika, chikungunya: les moustiques invasifs coûtent des milliards, la prévention reste à la traîne Le journal de la 1ère L'île de Montserrat et la Martinique veulent renforcer leur coopération en matière de santé.

    Into the Impossible
    Annie Jacobsen: How One Lab Leak Ends the World in 6 Days

    Into the Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 109:08


    Annie Jacobsen on BIOLOGICAL WAR: how a single lab leak could take us from outbreak to anarchy in six days — and why bio may be scarier than nuclear. WIN a signed copy of BIOLOGICAL WAR or NUCLEAR WAR, a meteorite & more — enter free: https://briankeating.com/annie (Join there for the free Biological War Scenario Simulation and Source Dossier + early access to my next Nobel-laureate interview.) Covid killed ~1% of the people it infected. Pneumonic plague, untreated, kills nearly 100% within 24 hours. In her new book Biological War: A Scenario, bestselling journalist Annie Jacobsen war-games what happens when an engineered pathogen escapes — drawing on interviews with presidential advisors, secretaries of defense, STRATCOM commanders, epidemiologists, and directors of Operation Warp Speed. We get into gain-of-function, the Soviet bioweapons program, mirror life, AI and bioweapons (including her conversation with Sam Altman), the Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter — and why the first 24 hours decide everything. ENTER THE GIVEAWAY + GET THE FREE SOURCE DOSSIER: https://briankeating.com/annie GET THE BOOK (Annie narrates the audiobook): https://www.amazon.es/Biological-War-non-fiction-thriller-bestselling/dp/1911742035 https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details?id=AQAAAEBqvjj-QM 0:00 Covid was 1%. Pneumonic plague is 100%. 1:31 Why this conversation matters (please subscribe) 2:05 Don't judge a book by its cover — Biological War 4:54 "You can only mitigate extermination" 5:50 Reporting a classified world without a clearance 9:00 Gain-of-function: cure or weapon? 11:22 BSL-4, Vektor & the Siberia lab leak 15:28 Katalin Karikó & the two sides of the lab bench 18:06 Paul Berg & when biology turned dangerous 20:42 Paranoia as doctrine: why the Soviets cheated 23:13 Tailored bioweapons & genetic privacy 27:16 Could it happen again? What Covid taught us 33:40 The WHO "not airborne" mistake & the collapse of trust 36:52 Both sides failed: the vaccine politics 39:48 The "euphoria" enhancement — dark-hearted evil 44:02 Why "airborne" changes everything 45:50 Climate vs. AI: the next scenario? 48:12 Biological twilight & "devolution" 52:52 Fritz Haber and the hubris of genius 54:36 AI + bio: the real threat 1:00:34 Mirror life: the extinction-level horror 1:04:44 Trinity Day, Iran & "the atomic weapon" 1:08:26 The Fermi Paradox & the Great Filter 1:09:34 A gift for Annie (a meteorite + a piece of the Moon) 1:16:36 Igor Domaradsky's secret notes 1:21:12 Daschle, anthrax & "inhuman things just to survive" 1:21:56 If you were President: shutting down the internet 1:27:18 Who dies first — first responders and mothers 1:33:02 Sam Altman, ChatGPT & the change OpenAI made 1:37:26 "You want me on that wall" 1:40:00 A hopeful ending ABOUT ANNIE JACOBSEN Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of Nuclear War: A Scenario, Operation Paperclip, Area 51, and Surprise, Kill, Vanish. GO DEEPER • Katalin Karikó — the mRNA breakthrough: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oPZMPMlzsEFEyvVHA5dAE • Jay Bhattacharya — Follow Science, Not Scientists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTnJNXYFg9M • Freeman Dyson — Into the Impossible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egpsFbbpkHQ A FEW SOURCES FROM THE BOOK (full dossier at https://briankeating.com/annie) • "Confronting risks of mirror life," Science (2024): https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ads9158 • Ken Alibek, Biohazard (the Soviet program from the man who ran it) • Biological Weapons Convention (1972): https://disarmament.unoda.org/en/our-work/weapons-mass-destruction/biological-weapons/biological-weapons-convention SUBSCRIBE so guests like Annie keep saying yes: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 Newsletter + meteorite offer: https://BrianKeating.com/edu: https://briankeating.com/annie Get the transcript, fascinating bonus content, and my Monday M.A.G.I.C. Message: https://briankeating.com/yt Support Into the Impossible on Patreon, get my weekly M.A.G.I.C. Message, unfiltered bonus content, and live monthly Office Hours with me: https://www.patreon.com/drbriankeating Join this channel for perks, monthly Office Hours, and your name in the Member Roster at the end of every episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw/join What scares you more — nuclear war or biological war? Tell me in the comments. #AnnieJacobsen #BiologicalWar #Bioweapons #Pandemic #BrianKeating #IntoTheImpossible #NuclearWar #MirrorLife #AI #Biosecurity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Politics Politics Politics
    Thoughts on Michigan's Final Debate! The Impossible Midterms Archive Test (with Howard Mortman)

    Politics Politics Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 70:05


    Haley Stevens has found her groove. She's made herself into a plucky underdog, which is hard because she'd been typecast as the spoiled golden girl — Chuck Schumer's special little lady who was handed everything and had all the money. Mallory McMorrow was fresh, Abdul El-Sayed was exciting, and Stevens looked like she was getting run over. Now her message is: I don't care what they make fun of me for. I'm like you, and I'm looking out for you. It's solid. It's good.El-Sayed has run a very good campaign, but he's had trouble restabilizing since Stevens found her footing. His problem is explaining his progressive message to people who don't automatically buy into it. You need to describe the what before the why. Start with the person who counted on a government check that didn't come, then explain why it happened and where the money went. El-Sayed keeps starting with AIPAC and the quid pro quo because he's still talking to progressives. Progressives understand that language, but everybody else might not.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Stevens campaign wants to make El-Sayed the bully. She keeps pointing out that he makes fun of the way she talks, and she brought up his comment about putting an ogre's head on a spike. That matters because El-Sayed needs the McMorrow women — voters who weren't into Stevens but could be talked into a more progressive way of thinking. He's going to ride and die on being a fighter, including his support for abolishing ICE. That's authentic, but he's more of a blunt instrument than Bernie Sanders or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Stevens looked confident under the lights. El-Sayed didn't look in command. My prediction: Stevens by five.Trump, meanwhile, has asked the Supreme Court to revive parts of his executive order restricting mail voting before the November midterms. A federal judge blocked provisions directing agencies to build state citizenship lists and requiring the Postal Service to send mail ballots only to currently listed voters. I'm not personally for asking states to assemble these lists so close to an election, for the same reason I wasn't for expanding mail voting during COVID. Anytime you're expanding or restricting voting and changing the electorate, you've got to do it with some tender loving care.Trump also met with Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time since the United States and Israel launched their joint air campaign against Iran. Iran was expected to dominate the meeting as Trump decides whether to resume large-scale strikes or give diplomacy more time. There's visible friction: Trump doesn't like Netanyahu publicly raising concerns about activity at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain to pressure him, while Netanyahu wants to preserve military pressure. Their decision could determine whether this pause becomes a negotiating window or merely an intermission. Nobody knows what's happening in Iran. There are only so many ways I can say it.Michigan's attorney general is also reviewing how a false allegation against Pete Buttigieg led authorities to separate him from his four-year-old twins. Officials acted on a vague tip before confirming the caller's identity or credibility, and Michigan State Police later declared the allegation unfounded. Investigators found a Facebook post in which the apparent caller urged people not to vote for Buttigieg and referenced the accusation before contacting authorities. Emergency responses involving children need a hair trigger, but unsupported accusations can also become political intimidation. It's ugly — really, really, really ugly.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:49 - Michigan00:21:31 - Israel, Iran, and Ukraine00:30:40 - Mayor Pete Swatted00:34:22 - Interview with Howard Mortman01:06:28 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

    Ultimate Ambitions
    Escaping a Life of Crime: How I Found a Second Chance

    Ultimate Ambitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 65:14


    Can your greatest struggle become your greatest strength?In this episode of Eliminate the Impossible, Suresh Madhavan sits down with filmmaker, entrepreneur, father, and founder Andrew Nycz for a powerful conversation about overcoming addiction, rebuilding a life through faith, and discovering true purpose.Andrew shares his journey of recovery, the lessons that shaped him as a father and business owner, and why storytelling has become his mission. Together, they explore resilience, personal responsibility, leadership, and the mindset required to turn life's biggest setbacks into opportunities for growth.Whether you're facing challenges of your own or simply looking for inspiration to become the best version of yourself, this episode delivers practical wisdom and hope.If you enjoyed this episode, follow Ultimate Ambitions on Spotify and share it with someone who could benefit from Andrew's incredible story.

    The Silver Linings Handbook
    209. The Impossible Theory with Aaron Habel, Part 2

    The Silver Linings Handbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 58:12


    Aaron Habel, the host of the Generation Why podcast, joins me for our second and final conversation on his new podcast series, Framed, which explores the murder of Scott Macklem and the conviction of Fred Freeman, who changed his name to Temujin Kensu.To listen to Season 3 of Framed:True Crime Podcast Framed- Official Site – Framed: An Investigative StoryContact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    TheOncoPT Podcast
    Use This Strategy For IMPOSSIBLE Exam Questions

    TheOncoPT Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 22:41


    Send us Fan MailYou're cruising through your oncology board exam — then one question stops you cold. Your heart races, your mind goes blank, and suddenly ten minutes vanish while you stare at answer choices that all look right. This video gives you the exact 3-step strategy top-scoring oncology specialists use to reset, outsmart impossible questions, and salvage points when your expertise hits a wall.The oncology specialty exam isn't just testing your knowledge — it's testing whether you can think under pressure. Here's how to pass that test.⚡ In this episode, you'll learn:That moment when an impossible question freezes your brain (and why it happens)The nervous system hijack: why "thinking harder" makes it worseWhy conscious disengagement is a power move, not giving upThe Strategic Retreat — the "Mark It and Move On" protocolThe math: why 10 minutes on one question is a catastrophic time-management failureWhy fresh eyes on a second pass unlock answers you missed the first timeThe Cover-Up technique: why hiding the answer choices is the smartest move you'll makeReal clinical scenario walkthrough: dissecting a case question clue by clueEliminate, interrogate, and the "two contenders" educated guessWhen all else fails: why guessing beats leaving it blank every time

    Reset with Bonnie Sala
    When Forgiveness Feels Impossible

    Reset with Bonnie Sala

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 2:00


    When history, hurt, and daily contact collide, forgiveness feels impossible. But Jesus offers a way through.

    Second Look with Rocket and Teresa
    Nearly Impossible Question 7-28-26

    Second Look with Rocket and Teresa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 2:59


    ClutterBug - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home

    Hey Clutterbugs! This is the ultimate dopamine-boosting, motivation-pumping, task-crushing podcast for when you need to clean, declutter, organize, or tackle ANY boring task.If you have ADHD, are neurodivergent, or just struggle to do mundane things like dishes, laundry, or cleaning - this podcast is for you. We need energy, urgency, and hype to get through boring tasks. Doing mundane things can feel IMPOSSIBLE. I'm not even talking about a week's worth of dishes that's overwhelming - it could be three plates that just need to be put in the dishwasher. Why does this feel so hard? Our brain sees it and we have a big fat nope and we scroll TikTok instead. The reality is we are not built to do slow, boring, mundane things day in and day out. We're hunters, not farmers. So all of these tasks can feel like absolute torture.But here's the truth: We're not lazy. We're just under-stimulated. We gotta find the hacks. We need dopamine. We need to change our day from drudgery into tiny little punches of happiness and serotonin and reward so that we actually WANT to do these things. We feel excited and we keep going. This is how we become super productive people. So work with me as we make our way through six mini challenges in today's podcast! Clutterbug Goal Planner Pack: https://clutterbug.me/products/ultimate-goal-planner-pack Tough Love Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVovcHlDDjI&list=PLCD0U77IVLmSSp0m7hdxzig9K0KfQz5RG Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #podcast #toughlove #declutterwithme #declutter #adhdchallenge #adhd #procrastination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles
    399: Completing the Impossible Journey: Surviving the Darkest Days, Proposing on Mount Kenya & Coming Home with Thor Pedersen

    The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 68:48


    Hear how an act of kindness in Cameroon, an enduring love story & relentless determination got Thor to the finish line. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE In Part 2 of this interview, Thor Pedersen recounts the most harrowing chapters of his nearly decade-long quest to become the first person to visit every country in the world in one unbroken journey without flying. He shares the life-threatening experiences that nearly ended his journey in Central Africa, the emotional breaking point in Cameroon that left him ready to quit, and the extraordinary act of kindness by a local moto-taxi driver that restored his determination to continue. Thor also tells the unforgettable story of proposing to his future wife atop Mount Kenya, reflects on spending two unexpected years stranded in Hong Kong during the pandemic, and reveals what it truly felt like to complete one of the greatest travel expeditions in history—and finally come home after nearly ten years on the road. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!

    Business of Story
    #578: Find Your One Word and Become Impossible to Ignore, With Brian Burkhart

    Business of Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 53:02


    What does it take to stop competing on price and start commanding attention? One word. Your core belief. In this episode of the Business of Story, host Park Howell sits down with Brian Burkhart, founder of Square Planet and one of America's top communication strategists, to reveal why most businesses become invisible commodities — and exactly what to do about it. Brian has spent decades helping Fortune 500 leaders, CEDx speakers, and senior executives find the single galvanizing word that transforms how teams align, how audiences feel, and how brands compete. His insight is simple and powerful: if you can't name what you stand for, you won't stand out. In this episode you'll discover: How to distill your core belief into one powerful word that galvanizes your entire organization Brian's 10-step ancient Stoic framework that works for any presentation, pitch, or keynote How to reverse-engineer your core beliefs directly from your daily actions Why your audience decides with feelings first — and how to make art that activates them The Mad Men "It's Toasted" moment that proves one idea beats every feature list Brian Burkhart defines art as "the unnecessary done on purpose to make someone feel." Sprinkles on cupcakes. Colorful hospital walls. Hotel turndown service. None of it is necessary. All of it creates enthrallment. And enthrallment is exactly what separates unforgettable brands from forgotten commodities. Whether you're preparing a Monday morning presentation, a keynote, or a company-wide initiative, this episode gives you the tools to find your North Star — and make it impossible to ignore. Guest: Brian Burkhart, Founder of Square Planet Contact: info@squareplanet.com Free 45-minute consultation: mention the Business of Story Host: Park Howell, Founder of the Business of Story and creator of the StoryCycle System™ Learn more: businessofstory.com

    The Impossible Life
    327. The Purpose Of Every Man & The Power Of Bearing His Image

    The Impossible Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 51:57 Transcription Available


    Last chance to get your Jesus Won apparel shirt by clicking here.What does it actually mean to be made in the image of God? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach unpack one of the most foundational truths for Christian men: your identity does not start with your feelings, achievements, failures, personality, job, past, or culture. It starts with God. You were created by Him, for Him, and to reflect Him. That means your life has weight, dignity, responsibility, and purpose before you ever accomplish a single thing.This conversation challenges men to recover a biblical vision of identity, masculinity, faith, and purpose. If you are an image bearer, then your life is not meant to be lived casually, selfishly, or passively. You were designed to reflect the nature of God in the earth through strength, love, truth, discipline, dominion, service, creativity, and responsibility. Jesus shows us the perfect image of God, and following Him is the path to becoming the man you were created to be.For men who feel lost, passive, confused, or disconnected from their purpose, this episode is a call back to design. You are not here by accident, and you are not free to define yourself apart from the One who made you. The world wants to distort identity, masculinity, and purpose, but faith in Jesus restores the image and gives men a clear path forward. If you want to live with conviction, lead with strength, walk in faith, and become who God designed you to be, you have to start with this truth: you bear His image.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereGet a Free 7 Day Trial On The Tailored Training App By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

    Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill

    This week's episode explores the felt sense of "I can" - not as an affirmation or a technique, but as a genuine state of knowing that lets you brings more of yourself to whatever it is that you're doing. By the time you've finished listening, you'll be able to trace where that feeling is already present in your life, where it isn't, and what opens up each time you find it. In this episode: The difference between positive thinking and the genuine feeling of "I can" How to notice where the "I can" feeling is already alive in you — and where it's quietly absent What the "I can" state of mind actually does: more bandwidth, more presence, more access to inspiration Why "believing you can" really does get you halfway there - and what the other half looks like ________________________________________

    The CRUX: True Survival Stories
    Stranded in Death Valley: Six Days of Impossible Decisions

    The CRUX: True Survival Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 33:53


    In April 2021, experienced hikers Emily Henkel and Alexander Lofgren set out to explore Death Valley National Park. They had maps, emergency gear, a backcountry plan, and years of outdoor experience. Then an unexpected problem left them stranded in one of the harshest environments in North America. As their situation deteriorates, every decision carries life-or-death consequences. Should they stay with their vehicle? Should they risk hiking for help? How do you survive when rescue may never come? In this episode, we discuss: The real survival decisions faced in Death Valley Why leaving a vehicle isn't always the wrong choice Desert survival techniques that kept hope alive The search and rescue operation that depended on one overlooked clue Alexander Lofgren's lasting legacy in America's national parks If you enjoy true survival stories, wilderness survival, search and rescue, outdoor adventure, hiking, mountaineering, and real-life survival psychology, you'll enjoy this episode of The Crux: True Survival Stories. Sources  Primary Sources Centers, Josh. "He Died in Death Valley. She Didn't. This Is Her Story." Unprepared (Interview with Emily Henkel)https://www.unprepared.life/p/he-died-in-death-valley-she-didnt Henkel, Emily. Interview with Sydney Williams. Wellness in the Wilderness. VoiceAmerica (2023)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-in-the-wilderness/id1657049026?i=1000595078232 Henkel, Emily. Power Moves: Finding Purpose With Emily Henkel. Goal Zero (October 2022)https://goalzero.com/blogs/news/power-moves-finding-purpose Hiking My Feelings. Transcript of Emily Henkel interviewhttps://hikingmyfeelings.org/blog/e8-transcending-tragedy-in-the-wilderness-with-emily-henkel Official Records Inyo County Sheriff's Office. Death Valley Search and Rescue Press Release. April 8, 2021https://www.inyocounty.us/sites/default/files/2021-04/DVNP_SAR_4.8.21.pdf Sierra Wave Media. Missing Individuals in Death Valley National Park Found — Multi-Agency SAR Update. April 2021https://sierrawave.net/missing-individuals-in-death-valley-national-park-found-multiagency-sar-update/ Sierra Wave Media. Sad Ending for One of Missing Individuals in Death Valley National Park Rescue. April 10, 2021https://sierrawave.net/sad-ending-for-one-of-missing-individuals-in-death-valley-national-park-rescue/ News Coverage Associated Press. "Note Helped Rescuers Find Two Missing Campers in Death Valley."https://news.yahoo.com/note-helped-rescuers-two-missing-110029838.html Fox News. "Arizona Congressional Aide Found Dead Days After Going Missing with Girlfriend on Death Valley Camping Trip." April 11, 2021https://www.foxnews.com/us/arizona-congressional-aide-missing-girlfriend-death-valley-camping-trip The Daily Beast. "Congressional Aide Alexander Lofgren Died, Girlfriend Emily Henkel Rescued After Death Valley Camping Trip." April 10, 2021https://www.thedailybeast.com/congressional-aide-alexander-lofgren-died-girlfriend-emily-henkel-rescued-after-death-valley-camping-trip Government & Legislative Sources Congress.gov. Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act (H.R. 4300)https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4300/text Congressional Record. July 26, 2021. Debate on the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks Acthttps://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2021-07-26/html/CREC-2021-07-26-pt1-PgH3864.htm House Report 117-105. Committee on Natural Resources. July 26, 2021https://www.congress.gov/committee-report/117th-congress/house-report/105/1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Church of Eleven22
    Little Child vs Rich Young Ruler - Impossible to Possible - Matthew S5E9

    The Church of Eleven22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 48:35


    What makes someone ready for the Kingdom of God? In Matthew 19, Jesus places two very different people side by side: little children with nothing to offer and a rich young ruler who seemingly has everything. Through these two encounters, we discover that God's Kingdom is not received through achievement, morality or self-reliance but through humble faith and complete surrender. In this message, Pastor One Mokgatle unpacks the contrast between these two stories, revealing that eternal life isn't earned by what we do but received through what Christ has already done.  The question isn't how much you've accomplished it's what you're trusting in. Will you come to Jesus with open hands like a child, or continue holding onto the things you believe will save you?

    Grace & Grit Podcast:  Helping Women Everywhere Live Happier, Healthier and More Fit Lives
    Episode 609: The Goal You Think Is Impossible (Is the One Worth Chasing)

    Grace & Grit Podcast: Helping Women Everywhere Live Happier, Healthier and More Fit Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 8:31


    What if the goal that scares you most is the one that's most worth pursuing? Not because you're guaranteed to achieve it. But because of who you'll become in the process. In this episode, I revisit a concept I've taught for years: impossible goals. The goals that require you to grow beyond your current identity, habits, and comfort zone. Using my decade long journey of writing The Consistency Code as an example, I share why the pursuit of a meaningful goal often matters more than the outcome itself. You don't need certainty. You don't need guarantees. You just need a reason that's bigger than your fear. Ready to go deeper? Grab my book, The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness, at https://theconsistencycode.com  #GraceAndGrit #ImpossibleGoals #MidlifeWomen #GoalSetting #TheConsistencyCode #SecondAct #WomensWellness #SelfLeadership #DeepHealth #GrowthMindset

    City Life Church Podcast
    Extinguishing The Impossible - Audio

    City Life Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 45:53


    Have you ever dealt with anxiety when you know you did the right thing, but also knew that your actions would be penalized? How do you process that? How do you put your trust in God, not knowing if He will come through for you or not? Discover the depths of faith of three men who were threatened to be burned alive in an impossible situation.

    InvestTalk
    The Fed's Impossible Position: War Inflation vs. Rate Cuts

    InvestTalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 41:09 Transcription Available


    With oil prices spiking and gas crossing $4 again due to Middle East conflict, the Federal Reserve faces a nightmare scenario where energy-driven inflation could force rate hikes even as the economy shows signs of slowing. This tension between fighting war inflation and supporting growth is the single biggest macro question for investors right now.Today's Stocks & Topics: Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Market Wrap, Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR), Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE), Solventum Corporation (SOLV), The Fed's Impossible Position: War Inflation vs. Rate Cuts, Interest Options, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Dover Corporation (DOV), LiveWire Group, Inc. (LVWR), The Oil Markets.Our Sponsors:* Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Letters from an American
    A Politically Impossible Situation

    Letters from an American

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 14:22


    uly 23, 2026In a speech in 1953, President Dwight D Eisenhower warned that diverting tax dollars to war came at the expense of the American people, Trump is slashing programs that people depend on for food, health, scientific research, etc. to pay for his foreign adventures, Pete Hegseth was on Capitol Hill asking for $67 billion to fund the Defense Department through the end of September, The administration has not told Congress where the money is going, The Pentagon's internal estimate of the cost of the Iran War is $100 billion, far in excess of what Hegseth told Congress, The only way to the victory that Trump wants is politically impossible, Trump and Rubio are threatening to attack civilian infrastructure in Iran, although that could be considered a war crime, The price of oil has surged to more than $100 a barrel, The House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution to end the war in Iran, with four Republicans joining all the Democrats, The Senate took up a measure to force the president to end the US hostilities with Iran, but it declined to advance the resolution, The vote was 47 to 49 with four Republican senators choosing not to vote.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

    Lateral with Tom Scott
    198: The impossible photograph

    Lateral with Tom Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 50:23


    Ella Hubber, Caroline Roper and Tom Lum from 'Let's Learn Everything!' face questions about academic admissions, eight-legged equines and five-dollar flights. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie Hassett at The Podcast Studios, Dublin. MUSIC: Karl-Ola Kjellholm ('Private Detective'/'Agrumes', courtesy of epidemicsound.com). ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Steven W., Jeff Wright, Kate, Rotar, Jagan, Carlos, Noah Goob, Adrian. FORMAT: Pad 26 Limited/Labyrinth Games Ltd. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: David Bodycombe and Tom Scott. © Pad 26 Limited (https://www.pad26.com) / Labyrinth Games Ltd. 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Karson & Kennedy
    Kennedy's Impossible Parody

    Karson & Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 5:20


    Kennedy's Impossible Parody full 320 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:03:05 +0000 qk56q1oSXA9bEPjQsswfV8OoRvAwN7x7 latest,wbmx,society & culture Karson & Kennedy latest,wbmx,society & culture Kennedy's Impossible Parody Karson & Kennedy are honest and open about the most intimate details of their personal lives. The show is fast paced and will have you laughing until it hurts one minute and then wiping tears away from your eyes the next. Some of K&K’s most popular features are Can’t Beat Kennedy, What Did Barrett Say, and The Dirty on the 30! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.

    Karson & Kennedy
    K&K Full Show 7/24 - Eleanor is breaking out, Impossible parody

    Karson & Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 62:17


    K&K Full Show 7/24 - Eleanor is breaking out, Impossible parody full 3737 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:08:59 +0000 FTIT3FwMBkR2lwZIOs7DH7ygQ0FRnzAJ society & culture Karson & Kennedy society & culture K&K Full Show 7/24 - Eleanor is breaking out, Impossible parody Karson & Kennedy are honest and open about the most intimate details of their personal lives. The show is fast paced and will have you laughing until it hurts one minute and then wiping tears away from your eyes the next. Some of K&K’s most popular features are Can’t Beat Kennedy, What Did Barrett Say, and The Dirty on the 30! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture https://player.amperwavepodcast

    The Dana & Parks Podcast
    D&P Highlight: Will crime fighting technology eventually make crimin' impossible?

    The Dana & Parks Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 9:54


    D&P Highlight: Will crime fighting technology eventually make crimin' impossible? full 594 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:58:00 +0000 X9SIugUqsSNpK5RUXUjEXPCp1UTgpNwW news The Dana & Parks Podcast news D&P Highlight: Will crime fighting technology eventually make crimin' impossible? You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News https://playe

    The Impossible Life
    326. The Little Things That Destroy Men - The Battle Of Lust, Sin, & Flesh

    The Impossible Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 26:26 Transcription Available


    How do you overcome lust, temptation, and the sins that keep trying to destroy you? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach answer a listener's question about lust, but they go deeper than one behavior. For Christian men, the fight is not just about stopping one bad habit. It is about developing the heart, mindset, discipline, faith, and self-control to become the kind of man who can recognize sin early and kill it before it grows.Garrett explains that complacency is one of the most dangerous phrases in a man's life: “It's not a big deal.” No one wakes up and decides to destroy his marriage, character, business, purpose, or faith in a single day. Destruction usually begins with small compromises that do not bring immediate consequences, which trains a man to believe he can get away with it. Nick and Garrett unpack how lust works through desire, how temptation pulls men off the path one step at a time, and why the love of the Father, fear of the Lord, and the power of Jesus are essential for real transformation.This episode is a call for men to stop treating sin casually and start fighting it with spiritual urgency. Whether the temptation is lust, porn, money, status, pride, comfort, or control, the principle is the same: what you feed grows. The way forward is repentance, quick recovery, discipline, prayer, and asking God to transform your desires. For men who want to live with purpose, grow in biblical masculinity, strengthen their faith, and follow Jesus fully, this conversation is a tactical reminder that small victories matter because small sins can become the very things that kill your future.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereGet a Free 7 Day Trial On The Tailored Training App By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

    Small Beginnings with Sara
    Walking the Wide Plank of Faith

    Small Beginnings with Sara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 20:04


    Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when you've prayed... waited... and nothing seems to be changing?In this episode of Small Beginnings, I want to encourage anyone who finds themselves in that space between God's promise and its fulfillment. After waiting seven long months for my husband's house to sell, the Lord gently shifted something in my heart. Instead of focusing on what I couldn't see, I began thanking Him each day for the buyer—even though I had no idea who that person was.Just days later, God answered in a way only He could.We'll explore what Hebrews 11:1 really means, why honest prayers like, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief," matter so much, and how thanksgiving can transform our waiting into worship. I'll also share a simple picture that has forever changed the way I think about faith: we're not walking a tightrope, trying not to fall—we're walking a wide plank, securely held by the hands of a faithful God.If you're waiting for healing, provision, restoration, direction, or an answer that seems delayed, I pray this conversation reminds you that God is already at work, even when you can't yet see it.Sometimes all it takes is one phone call. One opportunity. One open door. One moment of God's favor to change everything.Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, Mark 9:24, Proverbs 3:5–6, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 5:7If this episode encourages you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend who is in a season of waiting. And if you've never read my book Small Beginnings: A Journey to the Impossible, I hope it reminds you that God often does His greatest work through our smallest steps of faith.

    Bannon's War Room
    Episode 5534: A Politically Impossible Situation; AI Creates Competition With Itself

    Bannon's War Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026


    Episode 5534: A Politically Impossible Situation; AI Creates Competition With Itself

    After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings
    Solo Parenting? Here's How to Make It Feel Less Impossible

    After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 42:03


    Some seasons of parenting just ask more of you. Maybe your partner travels or works nights. Maybe you're simply carrying more than your fair share right now and navigating a period where you're parenting solo. Whatever your reality is, this episode is for you!Deena, who is in this season of life right now, gets real about what it's actually like parenting three kids while her husband is away nearly half the month. There's guilt, overwhelm, panic, and even resentment creeping in…but there's also routines that have made it feel more manageable. She walks through EVERYTHING that has helped her surivive parenting while her husband is away and Kristin helps to unpack that guilt that so she (and so many parents) carries.We cover:- Why lowering your standards during hard seasons isn't "giving up”, it's actually helping you show up as a calmer and more present parent.- Simple ways to eliminate decision fatigue (including the meal routines that Kristin and Deena swear by).- How to make bedtime, housework, and everyday life feel a little less overwhelming when you're solo parenting.- Why movie nights and “”no pressure” parenting deserve way less guilt than we've been taught.- The small mindset shifts that help you protect your own energy, stay regulated, and make solo parenting feel more sustainable over time.You'll walk away knowing how to make every part of solo parenting feel just a little bit lighter, learn wh lowering the bar can actually make you a more present parent, and which small routines take the pressure off when you're carrying so much on your own. And we can almost guarantee you'll find yourself giving yourself permission to let something go this week….and feeling better because of it.This 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.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn moreCozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 20% off!Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping. ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Ross - Find your nearest Ross at rossstores.comSuperpower -  Head over to superpower.com and use code BLF for $20 off your $199 SuperPower membership. 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.

    Into the Impossible
    We Built Something We Can't Control | A Warning from Top AI Safety Expert

    Into the Impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 73:21


    If anyone builds superintelligent AI before we know how to control it, everyone dies. Nate Soares wrote the book on why that's not a metaphor. Subscribe if you want science with evidence, not speculation. Soares runs the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and co-wrote If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies with Eliezer Yudkowsky. The first word in that title is if. That matters. His argument is not that doom is certain. His argument is that the path we are on leads there, that the driver is asleep at the wheel, and that we still have time to wake him up. We argue for over an hour. I push on whether LLMs can ever reach superintelligence, whether GPU lock-in is a real ceiling, and what it would actually take to move his p-doom. He pushes back with one clean point: by the time an AI can rediscover general relativity from pre-1911 data the way Einstein did, we will have almost no time left. You don't wait for that goalpost. What you'll hear: Why the bus-racing-toward-a-cliff analogy depends entirely on whether the driver is asleep or awake Whether LLM lock-in is a prison or a temporary inefficiency What the AI that broke out of its virtual machine to solve a hacking problem tells us Why GPT-4o encouraging a teenager toward suicide is not a malice problem but a training problem The difference between an AI doing the right thing too well and an AI that never wanted to do what you asked What Soares actually thinks about aliens, Dyson spheres, and why we should not see stars going out The first word in the title is if. The second word to watch is would. CHAPTERS 00:00 The people racing to build superhuman AI say it might kill everyone 00:42 Who coined "AI alignment" and why the first word in the title matters 02:28 Is it already too late for the if? 04:40 The bus, the cliff, and the sleeping driver 05:02 Silicon Valley is spooked. Washington is not. 07:02 Align with who? The rogue actor problem 07:34 Who is holding the leash? 08:24 The AI that edits its own test and deletes the log file 10:04 Controllability vs. making an AI that actually cares 10:44 The move gets harder. The outcome gets easier. 13:04 Are GPUs and LLMs a ceiling or a temporary inefficiency? 16:56 Brian's Einstein test: can an LLM rediscover general relativity? 18:38 Waiting for the goalpost is waiting too long 20:14 How prediction training can push AI beyond humans 21:44 Tycho Brahe, Kepler, and planetary motion as a prediction problem 24:38 Yann LeCun said never. GPT-4 did it half a generation later. 27:28 Can you prove a no-go theorem for superintelligence? 29:14 Training a human takes a light bulb. Training an AI takes a city. 33:28 What would proof of alien life do to p-doom? 35:00 Why interstellar aliens should have Dyson spheres 44:26 What would actually update Soares' p-doom? 49:42 Nobody intended this. Intent doesn't matter. 51:08 The AI hides its tracks before it does what you want 51:34 Sycophancy vs. hallucination: which runs deeper? 51:56 Leaded gasoline and civilizational risk 59:48 Sam Harris: humans have no free will but AIs do 01:00:38 Is alignment really a governance problem? 01:01:48 Unaligned AI vs. AI aligned to the wrong person 01:04:20 2026: 10 to 30% chance of automated AI research this year 01:06:44 What if Soares is wrong? 01:09:18 What gets him out of bed 01:12:38 Watch my conversation with Roman Yampolskiy Get the transcript, fascinating bonus content, and my Monday M.A.G.I.C. Message: https://briankeating.com/yt All my top AI episodes in one place: https://briankeating.com/ai Have a .edu email and live in the USA? You automatically win a meteorite: https://BrianKeating.com/edu Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 Support Into the Impossible on Patreon, get my weekly M.A.G.I.C. Message, unfiltered bonus content, and live monthly Office Hours with me: https://www.patreon.com/drbriankeating Join this channel for perks, monthly Office Hours, and your name in the Member Roster at the end of every episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw/join Featured Guest: Nate Soares / MIRI: https://intelligence.org If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies (book): https://ifanyonebuildsit.com/ Nate Soares on Twitter/X: https://x.com/So8res?lang=en My books: Losing the Nobel Prize (memoir): http://amzn.to/2sa5UpA Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner: https://a.co/d/03ezQFu Focus Like a Nobel Prize Winner: https://a.co/d/hi50U9U Galileo's Dialogue (first-ever audiobook): https://a.co/d/iZPi9Un Twitter/X: https://x.com/BrianKeating Substack: https://briankeating.substack.com Blog: https://briankeating.com/blog Audio-only: https://briankeating.com/podcast #intotheimpossible #briankeating #AIrisk #aisafety #artificialintelligence #superintelligence #NateSoares #MIRI #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices