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https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/10-results-sleep-loss All Things Sleep Podcast Imagine I told you there was a secret drug, a pill you could take that would: Increase focus & energy Make you smarter Combat serious health issues, chronic disease and increase life exptency and quality life years. Increase your sex drive and improve relationships Battle depression and anxiety, and make you a happier person Make your skin look fresh, smooth and clean, making you more youthful Improve memory and ability to learn Make you leaner, improve body composition, reduce fat production and improve muscle growth Allow you to make better decisions. What would that drug be worth to you? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/friendship/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendship/support

The power of Chri$t compels YOU...to sit back and listen as we take a step into the mass hysteria that was Satanic Panic.With files from:https://www.vox.com/culture/22358153/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-conspiracy-theories-explainedAmerican Monsters Evangelical Christians are to blame as well as media. Increase in TV consumption. “Infotainment”D&D – 27 deaths over 5 years and THIS is an ‘epidemic'? One set a parents claim they witness their kid summon a daemon before killing himself.Role playing = to behaviour modification. SP was a direct result of women entering the workforce, anxiety about protecting the nuclear family from the unknown dangers of this new era was high.https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/satanic-ritual-abuse-michelle-remembers-lawrence-pazder-victoriahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMartin_preschool_trialhttps://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26328105https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_ThreeNetlix “hail satan”Written by: Patee Woods & Kim DavidsonLogo by: Christian Woods; https://schwoodz.deviantart.com/Music: Lee Rosevere https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/ Creative Commons "Max Overdrive" by Lee RosevereVoiceover work by: David Vincent https://www.stalbertgazette.com/article/pirate-radios-heyday-20150318Facebook group/page: https://www.facebook.com/truenorthstrangeandweird/Twitter: @TNSWpodcastEmail: truenorthcast@gmail.comInstagram: True North Strange & Weird See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Long time friend of the show and recent guest host to our Sacramento Meetup- Queen of the Sun is back! In today's episode Alexandria discusses the incredibly interesting and complex topic of plant viruses and viroids. Alexandria shares her experience battling an outbreak of hop latent viroid, and what steps she took to fight back against the unwanted pathogen. This leads to a discussion about proper cleaning practices, and sterility versus robust microbiology. Jordan shares an anecdote with Alex about a recent pathogen issue, and his theory on why it affected one plant worse than others. Alexandria also discusses her awesome Patreon Membership Program, and the upcoming work and travel she will be doing! ---Proud parters of Photontek- top of the line, efficient and powerful LED grow lights- use code growcast at www.photontek-lighting.com to save 5% off your high-end full spectrum grow lights! www.photontek-lighting.com code growcast--- ---WE LOVE AC INFINITY! Industry ventilation leaders, now with tents, pots, scissors and more! www.acinfinity.com use promo code growcast15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game!--- ---Proud partners of Plant Revolution! www.plantrevolution.com try their new King Crab beneficial bacteria today! Increase nutrient uptake, photosynthesis, soil breakdown, and more! This product will be a game changer for you in ANY cultivation setup!---

In this episode, Diego discusses Rose Creek Farm's Seasonal Farm Bag.  What it is and why it might make sense for your farm.  Check out their farm bag at: https://www.rosecreekfarmstore.com  Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

In this episode, Diego discusses Rose Creek Farm's Seasonal Farm Bag.  What it is and why it might make sense for your farm.  Check out their farm bag at: https://www.rosecreekfarmstore.com  Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Sleep is fascinating. We all know it is good for us, and most of us would like to get more, yet, according to research, 43.2% of adults are sleep deprived. That's almost half the population wandering around like caffeine-addicted zombies with brain fog because of poor sleep.  This sleep deprivation is not normal or healthy!  Reduced sleep duration has been linked to seven of the fifteen leading causes of death in the U.S.  Poor sleep will: Disrupt hormonal function Weaken your immune system Impair brain function Slow your metabolism Increase appetite and cravings Reduce coordination Essentially, sleep deprivation will hinder every health, performance, coordination, hormonal, and recovery marker. This translates to you being unhappy, weaker, fatter, slower, and carrying less muscle mass. In this episode, I cover what the research on sleep shows and provide you with strategies to improve your sleep. Sleep is your body's most powerful recovery tool. It's time you started treating it with the respect it deserves. Listen to the show now to find out how. You can also find this podcast sitting on top of all my other Six Pack of Knowledge podcasts (curated discussions with the greatest hypertrophy experts on the planet).

What are the healthiest fats for cooking? Olive oil? Vegetable oil? Lard? The answers might surprise you! We'll tackle another question as well that might help you take your best kitchen game on the road! Don't miss out!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information Coach Carolyn on Clubhouse: @stepstowellness Wellness While Walking Email: wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate link Food: What the Heck Do I Eat, Dr. Mark Hyman Eat Fat, Get Thin, Dr. Mark Hyman Eat the Yolks, Liz Wolfe Understanding Anti-Oxidants, health.harvard.edu An Increase in the Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio Increases the Risk for Obesity, Nutrients, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov See chart in article for omega 6: omega 3 ratios in different cultures Beef With Harvard, insiderhighered.com What's A Smoke Point and Why Does It Matter? seriouseats.com Wellness While Walking Episode With More Info on Fats Wellness While Walking Episode With More Info on Weight Watchers No Need to Avoid Healthy Omega-6 Fats, health.harvard.edu Taking Food on the Go: Some Alternatives to Sandwiches Wellness While Walking Episode With More Info on Snacks/Crackers Summer Roll recipe  Lamb Boats recipe  How To Share Wellness While Walking Wellness While Walking on Apple  Wellness While Walking on Spotify  General Link – should work anywhere! Pod.link/walking Refer people to the website – they can listen there! Thanks for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor most of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.     Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast.

Are businesses in your city going the age-friendly path? If they are not, they make up the many companies worldwide that are missing out on this crucial initiative that supports and benefits senior consumers. In this episode, I provide essential yet often forgotten things that businesses should include in their spaces to accommodate the needs and ensure the continued patronage of older adults. It makes common sense that the more comfortable an establishment is for older people, it will also be comfortable for others. An age-friendly business means it's friendly for EVERYONE. -Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN Key points covered in this episode: Tip #1: Readable Receipts. Normal aging causes presbyopia - which is farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye, occurring typically in middle and old age. With things opening back up in a post-COVID world, I can't tell you the number of people my own age who get their check, and they're like, "what does that say?! So we need a better process and format for receipts! Tip #2: Adapt Service to Improve Hearing. My friends and I frequently go to The Wine House for wine tastings. Typically, the sommelier stands in the middle of the room and discusses the wines, but the people at the tables can't hear a word being said - and what happens when people can't hear you? They start talking to themselves, resulting in more chatter and background noise. In activities such as this, it is best to invest in a system with a microphone and use overhead speakers and ensure an excellent experience for your customers. Tip #3: Increase and Contrast Menu Font. Use a white background with dark, bold lettering that's at least a 12 to 14 font size (at a minimum). If you can have an iPad or any type of device where people can magnify and make the font as big as they need it to be, it is advisable. Tip #4: Use Technology to Improve Accessibility. Another way to have an age-friendly menu is if you're able to use some electronic device that has a text reader option. This would also allow for greener updates to the menu and use of multiple languages for diverse customers. Tip #5: Have a Magnifying Mirror in Your Bathroom. One of the things you need to do before you leave the restaurant is to make sure you don't have anything stuck in your teeth or that your hair/ makeup are good to go! A magnifying mirror with a light on it in the bathroom will help people see and check themselves out before they go out the door! About Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my Ph.D. in Nursing and a post-master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/

This week's message is about channeling the right frequency and vibration through your alignment. This is a good one so get comfortable and listen in. Enjoy♥ Abigail Are You Ready to: ♥Elevate their business ♥Increase their Visibility ♥And become Bestselling published authors. If this is you, click on the link to apply to be a contributor in my multi-author book, Miraculous that weaves together stories of transformation to active and instill hope. https://forms.gle/SQJSjNRtoj9AgH5s5 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sovereigndivinity/message

Steven and Meg discuss creating, painting and writing music in the high alpines of Colorado.   Steven highlights the superego to help us know exactly what it is.  “When you begin practicing the power of Kinetic Belief you begin separating your identifiers. In other words, when you operate in your daily life…through the mind-made…superego—which is built open thinking and feeling….the basis for your identity is fleeting because thoughts and emotions change.  So every superego is continuously fighting to survive…it's been given the life of an entity that wants to live.  When you believe what you see…hear and what you've been told, and believe negative judgments…the inflated superego does what it does, it struggles for survival, and to live—it has to defend itself to survive, it has to enlarge itself…It must increase.  Increase requires food and it must be validated.    The illusory “I” cannot survive without the conflict of….the“other.”  The other is the enemy to the “I”. So here's where the superego develops in the habitual personality of the compulsive faultfinding and complaining about other people…other lives…other opinions…other beliefs…the faultfinding in others.  When the superego of the collective align the illusory of faultfinding…it leads to violence and war.” Connect with Steven Canyon: Text “KINETIC" to 844-844-0049  Website - https://stevencanyon.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevencanyon/ Clubhouse - @stevencanyon and @megancanyon Facebook - https://facebook.com/stevencanyonco

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost The Collect: O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Old Testament: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 1 In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel with him; they ravaged the Ammonites, and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. 2 It happened, late one afternoon, when David rose from his couch and was walking about on the roof of the king's house, that he saw from the roof a woman bathing; the woman was very beautiful. 3David sent someone to inquire about the woman. It was reported, ‘This is Bathsheba daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite.' 4So David sent messengers to fetch her, and she came to him, and he lay with her. (Now she was purifying herself after her period.) Then she returned to her house. 5The woman conceived; and she sent and told David, ‘I am pregnant.' 6 So David sent word to Joab, ‘Send me Uriah the Hittite.' And Joab sent Uriah to David. 7When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the people fared, and how the war was going. 8Then David said to Uriah, ‘Go down to your house, and wash your feet.' Uriah went out of the king's house, and there followed him a present from the king. 9But Uriah slept at the entrance of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and did not go down to his house. 10When they told David, ‘Uriah did not go down to his house', David said to Uriah, ‘You have just come from a journey. Why did you not go down to your house?' 11Uriah said to David, ‘The ark and Israel and Judah remain in booths; and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are camping in the open field; shall I then go to my house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do such a thing.' 12Then David said to Uriah, ‘Remain here today also, and tomorrow I will send you back.' So Uriah remained in Jerusalem that day. On the next day, 13David invited him to eat and drink in his presence and made him drunk; and in the evening he went out to lie on his couch with the servants of his lord, but he did not go down to his house. 14 In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. 15In the letter he wrote, ‘Set Uriah in the forefront of the hardest fighting, and then draw back from him, so that he may be struck down and die.' Psalm: Psalm 14 1 The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” *         All are corrupt and commit abominable acts;         there is none who does any good. 2 The Lord looks down from heaven upon us all, *        to see if there is any who is wise,        if there is one who seeks after God. 3 Every one has proved faithless;    all alike have turned bad; *        there is none who does good; no, not one. 4 Have they no knowledge, all those evildoers *        who eat up my people like bread        and do not call upon the Lord? 5 See how they tremble with fear, *        because God is in the company of the righteous. 6 Their aim is to confound the plans of the afflicted, *        but the Lord is their refuge. 7 Oh, that Israel's deliverance would come out of Zion! *        when the Lord restores the fortunes of his people,        Jacob will rejoice and Israel be glad. Epistle: Ephesians 3:14-21 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. 16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, 17and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. 18I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen. Gospel: John 6:1-21 1After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias.  2A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. 3Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. 4Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. 5When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming towards him, Jesus said to Philip, ‘Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?' 6He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. 7Philip answered him, ‘Six months' wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.' 8One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to him, 9‘There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?' 10Jesus said, ‘Make the people sit down.' Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. 11Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. 12When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.' 13So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. 14When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, ‘This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.' 15 When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself. 16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, 17got into a boat, and started across the lake to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18The lake became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the lake and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. 20But he said to them, ‘It is I; do not be afraid.' 21Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land towards which they were going.

In this episode, Diego invites you to take on the 30 Day Challenge for August.  Pick something.  Set parameters.  Do it every day no matter what.   Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Our countdown of the Top 10 Tips from the first part of 2021 continues. Here's #7. 746. 18% Increase in Acceptance of Proposal Using Video – Elias Crum

Psalms and Wisdom: Song of Solomon 6:13–7:9 Song of Solomon 6:13–7:9 (Listen) Others 13   1 Return, return, O Shulammite,    return, return, that we may look upon you. He   Why should you look upon the Shulammite,    as upon a dance before two armies?2   7 How beautiful are your feet in sandals,    O noble daughter!  Your rounded thighs are like jewels,    the work of a master hand.2   Your navel is a rounded bowl    that never lacks mixed wine.  Your belly is a heap of wheat,    encircled with lilies.3   Your two breasts are like two fawns,    twins of a gazelle.4   Your neck is like an ivory tower.  Your eyes are pools in Heshbon,    by the gate of Bath-rabbim.  Your nose is like a tower of Lebanon,    which looks toward Damascus.5   Your head crowns you like Carmel,    and your flowing locks are like purple;    a king is held captive in the tresses. 6   How beautiful and pleasant you are,    O loved one, with all your delights!37   Your stature is like a palm tree,    and your breasts are like its clusters.8   I say I will climb the palm tree    and lay hold of its fruit.  Oh may your breasts be like clusters of the vine,    and the scent of your breath like apples,9   and your mouth4 like the best wine. She   It goes down smoothly for my beloved,    gliding over lips and teeth.5 Footnotes [1] 6:13 Ch 7:1 in Hebrew [2] 6:13 Or dance of Mahanaim [3] 7:6 Or among delights [4] 7:9 Hebrew palate [5] 7:9 Septuagint, Syriac, Vulgate; Hebrew causing the lips of sleepers to speak, or gliding over the lips of those who sleep (ESV) Pentateuch and History: Judges 9 Judges 9 (Listen) Abimelech's Conspiracy 9 Now Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem to his mother's relatives and said to them and to the whole clan of his mother's family, 2 “Say in the ears of all the leaders of Shechem, ‘Which is better for you, that all seventy of the sons of Jerubbaal rule over you, or that one rule over you?' Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.” 3 And his mother's relatives spoke all these words on his behalf in the ears of all the leaders of Shechem, and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our brother.” 4 And they gave him seventy pieces of silver out of the house of Baal-berith with which Abimelech hired worthless and reckless fellows, who followed him. 5 And he went to his father's house at Ophrah and killed his brothers the sons of Jerubbaal, seventy men, on one stone. But Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left, for he hid himself. 6 And all the leaders of Shechem came together, and all Beth-millo, and they went and made Abimelech king, by the oak of the pillar at Shechem. 7 When it was told to Jotham, he went and stood on top of Mount Gerizim and cried aloud and said to them, “Listen to me, you leaders of Shechem, that God may listen to you. 8 The trees once went out to anoint a king over them, and they said to the olive tree, ‘Reign over us.' 9 But the olive tree said to them, ‘Shall I leave my abundance, by which gods and men are honored, and go hold sway over the trees?' 10 And the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You come and reign over us.' 11 But the fig tree said to them, ‘Shall I leave my sweetness and my good fruit and go hold sway over the trees?' 12 And the trees said to the vine, ‘You come and reign over us.' 13 But the vine said to them, ‘Shall I leave my wine that cheers God and men and go hold sway over the trees?' 14 Then all the trees said to the bramble, ‘You come and reign over us.' 15 And the bramble said to the trees, ‘If in good faith you are anointing me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shade, but if not, let fire come out of the bramble and devour the cedars of Lebanon.' 16 “Now therefore, if you acted in good faith and integrity when you made Abimelech king, and if you have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house and have done to him as his deeds deserved—17 for my father fought for you and risked his life and delivered you from the hand of Midian, 18 and you have risen up against my father's house this day and have killed his sons, seventy men on one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his female servant, king over the leaders of Shechem, because he is your relative—19 if you then have acted in good faith and integrity with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you. 20 But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech and devour the leaders of Shechem and Beth-millo; and let fire come out from the leaders of Shechem and from Beth-millo and devour Abimelech.” 21 And Jotham ran away and fled and went to Beer and lived there, because of Abimelech his brother. The Downfall of Abimelech 22 Abimelech ruled over Israel three years. 23 And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem, and the leaders of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech, 24 that the violence done to the seventy sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid on Abimelech their brother, who killed them, and on the men of Shechem, who strengthened his hands to kill his brothers. 25 And the leaders of Shechem put men in ambush against him on the mountaintops, and they robbed all who passed by them along that way. And it was told to Abimelech. 26 And Gaal the son of Ebed moved into Shechem with his relatives, and the leaders of Shechem put confidence in him. 27 And they went out into the field and gathered the grapes from their vineyards and trod them and held a festival; and they went into the house of their god and ate and drank and reviled Abimelech. 28 And Gaal the son of Ebed said, “Who is Abimelech, and who are we of Shechem, that we should serve him? Is he not the son of Jerubbaal, and is not Zebul his officer? Serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem; but why should we serve him? 29 Would that this people were under my hand! Then I would remove Abimelech. I would say1 to Abimelech, ‘Increase your army, and come out.'” 30 When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. 31 And he sent messengers to Abimelech secretly,2 saying, “Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his relatives have come to Shechem, and they are stirring up3 the city against you. 32 Now therefore, go by night, you and the people who are with you, and set an ambush in the field. 33 Then in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, rise early and rush upon the city. And when he and the people who are with him come out against you, you may do to them as your hand finds to do.” 34 So Abimelech and all the men who were with him rose up by night and set an ambush against Shechem in four companies. 35 And Gaal the son of Ebed went out and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city, and Abimelech and the people who were with him rose from the ambush. 36 And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, “Look, people are coming down from the mountaintops!” And Zebul said to him, “You mistake4 the shadow of the mountains for men.” 37 Gaal spoke again and said, “Look, people are coming down from the center of the land, and one company is coming from the direction of the Diviners' Oak.” 38 Then Zebul said to him, “Where is your mouth now, you who said, ‘Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him?' Are not these the people whom you despised? Go out now and fight with them.” 39 And Gaal went out at the head of the leaders of Shechem and fought with Abimelech. 40 And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him. And many fell wounded, up to the entrance of the gate. 41 And Abimelech lived at Arumah, and Zebul drove out Gaal and his relatives, so that they could not dwell at Shechem. 42 On the following day, the people went out into the field, and Abimelech was told. 43 He took his people and divided them into three companies and set an ambush in the fields. And he looked and saw the people coming out of the city. So he rose against them and killed them. 44 Abimelech and the company that was with him rushed forward and stood at the entrance of the gate of the city, while the two companies rushed upon all who were in the field and killed them. 45 And Abimelech fought against the city all that day. He captured the city and killed the people who were in it, and he razed the city and sowed it with salt. 46 When all the leaders of the Tower of Shechem heard of it, they entered the stronghold of the house of El-berith. 47 Abimelech was told that all the leaders of the Tower of Shechem were gathered together. 48 And Abimelech went up to Mount Zalmon, he and all the people who were with him. And Abimelech took an axe in his hand and cut down a bundle of brushwood and took it up and laid it on his shoulder. And he said to the men who were with him, “What you have seen me do, hurry and do as I have done.” 49 So every one of the people cut down his bundle and following Abimelech put it against the stronghold, and they set the stronghold on fire over them, so that all the people of the Tower of Shechem also died, about 1,000 men and women. 50 Then Abimelech went to Thebez and encamped against Thebez and captured it. 51 But there was a strong tower within the city, and all the men and women and all the leaders of the city fled to it and shut themselves in, and they went up to the roof of the tower. 52 And Abimelech came to the tower and fought against it and drew near to the door of the tower to burn it with fire. 53 And a certain woman threw an upper millstone on Abimelech's head and crushed his skull. 54 Then he called quickly to the young man his armor-bearer and said to him, “Draw your sword and kill me, lest they say of me, ‘A woman killed him.'” And his young man thrust him through, and he died. 55 And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, everyone departed to his home. 56 Thus God returned the evil of Abimelech, which he committed against his father in killing his seventy brothers. 57 And God also made all the evil of the men of Shechem return on their heads, and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal. Footnotes [1] 9:29 Septuagint; Hebrew and he said [2] 9:31 Or at Tormah [3] 9:31 Hebrew besieging, or closing up [4] 9:36 Hebrew You see (ESV) Chronicles and Prophets: Jeremiah 25:1–14 Jeremiah 25:1–14 (Listen) Seventy Years of Captivity 25 The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (that was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon), 2 which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem: 3 “For twenty-three years, from the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, to this day, the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken persistently to you, but you have not listened. 4 You have neither listened nor inclined your ears to hear, although the LORD persistently sent to you all his servants the prophets, 5 saying, ‘Turn now, every one of you, from his evil way and evil deeds, and dwell upon the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers from of old and forever. 6 Do not go after other gods to serve and worship them, or provoke me to anger with the work of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.' 7 Yet you have not listened to me, declares the LORD, that you might provoke me to anger with the work of your hands to your own harm. 8 “Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: Because you have not obeyed my words, 9 behold, I will send for all the tribes of the north, declares the LORD, and for Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and I will bring them against this land and its inhabitants, and against all these surrounding nations. I will devote them to destruction, and make them a horror, a hissing, and an everlasting desolation. 10 Moreover, I will banish from them the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the grinding of the millstones and the light of the lamp. 11 This whole land shall become a ruin and a waste, and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years. 12 Then after seventy years are completed, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their iniquity, declares the LORD, making the land an everlasting waste. 13 I will bring upon that land all the words that I have uttered against it, everything written in this book, which Jeremiah prophesied against all the nations. 14 For many nations and great kings shall make slaves even of them, and I will recompense them according to their deeds and the work of their hands.” (ESV) Gospels and Epistles: Hebrews 8–9:10 Hebrews 8–9:10 (Listen) Jesus, High Priest of a Better Covenant 8 Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, 2 a minister in the holy places, in the true tent1 that the Lord set up, not man. 3 For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; thus it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer. 4 Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest at all, since there are priests who offer gifts according to the law. 5 They serve a copy and shadow of the heavenly things. For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.” 6 But as it is, Christ2 has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. 8 For he finds fault with them when he says:3   “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord,    when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel    and with the house of Judah,9   not like the covenant that I made with their fathers    on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt.  For they did not continue in my covenant,    and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord.10   For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel    after those days, declares the Lord:  I will put my laws into their minds,    and write them on their hearts,  and I will be their God,    and they shall be my people.11   And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor    and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,'  for they shall all know me,    from the least of them to the greatest.12   For I will be merciful toward their iniquities,    and I will remember their sins no more.” 13 In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. The Earthly Holy Place 9 Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness. 2 For a tent4 was prepared, the first section, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence.5 It is called the Holy Place. 3 Behind the second curtain was a second section6 called the Most Holy Place, 4 having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron's staff that budded, and the tablets of the covenant. 5 Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. 6 These preparations having thus been made, the priests go regularly into the first section, performing their ritual duties, 7 but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood, which he offers for himself and for the unintentional sins of the people. 8 By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing 9 (which is symbolic for the present age).7 According to this arrangement, gifts and sacrifices are offered that cannot perfect the conscience of the worshiper, 10 but deal only with food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until the time of reformation. Footnotes [1] 8:2 Or tabernacle; also verse 5 [2] 8:6 Greek he [3] 8:8 Some manuscripts For finding fault with it he says to them [4] 9:2 Or tabernacle; also verses 11, 21 [5] 9:2 Greek the presentation of the loaves [6] 9:3 Greek tent; also verses 6, 8 [7] 9:9 Or which is symbolic for the age then present (ESV)

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Megan Hall. She received her BS in Exercise Biology and MS in Nutritional Biology at UC Davis where her research focused on the effects of low carbohydrate and ketogenic diets on longevity and health span in mice. She currently works as Scientific Director at Nourish Balance Thrive, an online health coaching company helping people achieve optimal health and peak performance. In her free time Megan enjoys reading, strength training, and hiking in the Colorado mountains. In this episode, Megan opens up the show by explaining why she wanted to learn more about nutritional and lifestyle interventions for optimal health. Even if you are making the necessary lifestyle changes, you can still be facing health issues. Megan explains why you may want to consider the gut as the reason you are having problems. Plus, Megan talks about how both physical and emotional stress can impact our gut health, and she gives tips on avoiding stress during mealtime. Tune in as we chat about overcoming acid reflux, the impact keto and fasting have on gut health, and whether or not you should give up drinking coffee. Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order.  Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [00:35] Why Megan Got Started In The Health Space In college, Megan became interested in functional medicine. She wanted to know more about how lifestyle and nutrition play a role in chronic diseases. Plus, Megan was becoming frustrated with conventional medical school education. Instead of pharmaceutical education, Megan wanted to learn more about helping people implement impactful nutritional and lifestyle interventions. Now, Megan works at Nourish Balance Thrive. She helps people achieve optimal health and performance.  [06:15] You Made Necessary Lifestyle Changes But Something Is Still Wrong Megan will help people who already have changed their diets, and their sleep is on point. However, there are still health issues. In this case, Megan says something is going on in the gut. Intestinal permeability or dysbiosis could be causing health issues. A stool test and targeted supplementation can fix the gut problem. There isn't a perfect stool test, unfortunately. [09:40] Mental Emotional Stress Impacts Not Just Our Digestive Health, But Also Our Overall Health There are different ways that stress can impact the gut. Both physical and emotional stress can have consequences. The elevation of stress hormones can cause direct inflammation and lead to further gut-derived inflammation. Stress hormones can potentially even lead to food intolerance if gut permeability is involved. Also, stress can directly impact digestion and nutrient absorption. Our bodies are not designed to digest food while we are under stress. Plus, stress can lead to making poor food choices. Stress can also increase motility and fluid reabsorption in the gut. Take deep breaths before eating – it will bring your body back into the parasympathetic state. [16:05] Eating Before Bed: It Can Affect Digestion, Sleep, And Your Circadian Rhythm  The body expects food to come during the day. Eating inherently increases our energy output and our body temperature. A drop in body temperature is one of the biggest signs or signals for our bodies to go to sleep. If you're eating before bed, you're not able to cool your body temperature down to increase melatonin. Sleep should be a time of rest and repair. If we are digesting while sleeping, it can cause issues. Plus, our gut microbes have their own circadian rhythms. [19:45] Megan Reveals Tips For Overcoming Acid Reflux   Avoid really large meals. Some people have specific food triggers that cause acid reflux. Don't eat close to bedtime. If you're doing everything right, look at what's going on at the level of the gut to see if there's small intestinal dysbiosis. [21:35] How Ketosis Can Impact Your Gut Health It makes sense from an evolutionary lens that our guts evolved to have this metabolic flexibility to adapt to different food resources available at a given time. There is some recent evidence in animals that butyrate may help enhance sleep. Butyrate also seems to have some anti-inflammatory effects both locally in the gut and then also outside of the gut. [25:00] The Importance of Rotating Foods For Gut Diversity When gut cells use butyrate as a fuel, it's actually converted to ketone bodies. Ketones may help improve gut function and also be used as an alternative fuel source for the gut. Increase gut diversity by rotating which foods you eat. Plus, going in and out of ketosis will also help with gut diversity.   [27:25] The Multiple Benefits That Fasting Has On Your Gut Health Longer-term fasting may improve gut barrier function. Improved gut barrier function is associated with reduced relative bacterial abundance. Intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating in your day-to-day life is a good thing. Plus, fasting can give your gut a rest. Strategic fasting is a helpful tool for your toolbox. [38:05] The Problems With Artificial Sweeteners & Which Ones You Should Avoid Monk fruit and stevia are some of the better artificial sweeteners. Whereas aspartame and sucralose are some of the worst. People who consume artificial sweeteners may have higher levels of insulin resistance. Long-term studies in humans looking at artificial sweetener intake that are controlled don't exist. There are a lot of questions that still need to be answered. Artificial sweeteners can potentially impact energy balance. [43:50] How The Carnivore Diet Can Help Heal Your Gut Nutrient-dense whole foods are great for your gut. What diet works for you today may not be helpful for you down the road. Antinutrients in plants can be problematic. They can inhibit nutrient absorption. Some antinutrients will increase intestinal permeability. [48:50] Should You Give Up Coffee For Your Gut Health? Polyphenols in coffee may have a positive effect on the gut microbial ecosystem. However, coffee can be inflammatory. People do not want to give up their coffee. Adding liquid saturated fats to coffee can be making your gut health worse. It can cause significant gut inflammation. If you're having joint pain, brain fog, or an inability to focus, then coffee could be the issue. We need to appreciate that coffee can have both a positive and a negative effect on our gut health. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode: Check out Nourish Balance Thrive: https://nourishbalancethrive.com/ Nourish Balance Thrive Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourish-balance-thrive/id902460252 Read Multi-dimensional roles of ketone bodies in fuel metabolism, signaling, and therapeutics Read The Impact of Artificial Sweeteners on Body Weight Control and Glucose Homeostasis Join theKeto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a WatchKeto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order.  Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸clubhouse | @thebenazadi Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. 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Opening Song: Power to Redeem by Lauren Daigle Lyrics: You take what is And you make it beautiful When love floods in We're resorted forever more   With breath that brings the dead to life With words that pierce the dark with light Only by the blood are we set free. With mercy strong to carry shame And nail it to a tree You alone Hold the power to redeem.   No guilt competes With innocence crucified No grave can hold what Your grace has justified With breath that brings the dead to life With words that pierce the dark with light Only by the blood are we set free. With mercy strong to carry shame And nail it to a tree, You alone Hold the power to redeem   Rejoice oh child of God Lift your eyes to see With every morning light Again we are redeemed   With breath it brings the dead to life With words that pierce the dark with light Only by the blood are we set free. With mercy strong to carry shame And nail it to a tree, You alone Hold the power to redeem.   Oh you alone, hold the power to redeem Oh you alone, hold the power to redeem Passage:  1   After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick. 3 Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples. 4 Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. 5 Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?” 6 He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he would do. 7 Philip answered him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread would not be enough for each of them to get a little.” 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to him, 9 “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many?” 10 Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, about five thousand in number. 11 Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted. 12 And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost.” 13 So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves left by those who had eaten. 14 When the people saw the sign that he had done, they said, “This is indeed the Prophet who is to come into the world!”   15 Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.   16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened. 20 But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” 21 Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.” (John 6:1–21 ESV) Musical Reflection:  Sonata No. 8 in C Minor for PIano, Op. 13 “Pathétique”: II. Adagio cantabile by Ludwig van Beethoven, played by Vladimir Horowitz  Reflection Notes:  Beethoven's famous piano sonata in this second movement is a reflection of “pathos;” the composer brings out a colorful spectrum of emotions within the solo instrument.  Prayer: O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

If mindset makes all the difference in the success of our business, what adjustments might we have to make from this day forward? If you want big results, you have to learn to think big. By becoming a go getter and ignoring your inhibitions you'll become more confident and therefore be able to accomplish even greater business growth. There is simply no trick, method or product that will successfully turn you into a successful entrepreneur if you continue to think small. You've got to push the limits, step outside your comfort zone, and reach farther. Here's how you start: Think of three ways to increase your income. Let me give you some examples that may or may not relate to you based on your specific industry: 1. Ask for referrals to everyone your ideal and great clients know who they think would benefit from your products and/or services, and expect the mother mode. 2. Call all the people you have had in your pipeline or pool for years and years and they haven't yet done business with you. Now might be a good time. 3. Write an e-book outlining ways to do something you know and think would benefit others. 4. Create a 2-tier coaching program (affordable and high-end) 5. Gain followers by providing a paid-subscription to a members-only newsletter 6. Gain followers by providing a paid-subscription to a members-only section of your website. 7. Partner with others who have businesses that you compliment and ask them to do an email blast for you promoting your Firm's products and/or services. Do the same for them, if appropriate. 8. Call all the people who you did an initial meeting with years ago and they didn't hire you when you made them the offer. Things might be different now for them. 9. Change to a flat fee model instead of Assets under Management, if you are a Financial Advisor. 10. Charge a planning fee. 11. Increase your planning fee. What else? There's certainly nothing wrong with the thinking small, if you've been happy with everything you've settled for so far. Although you may tell yourself, at least on the surface, that you're happy with what you have, deep down that probably isn't the truth. You will rarely get what you want, and you will certainly not get what you deserve when you think small. You absolutely deserve much more than what you've been getting. Thinking big is about realizing your potential and getting what you deserve instead of limiting yourself. There is nothing stopping you from growing your business and thinking big - the ability to change lies within you. If you get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. Want more from The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach) Connect with me on Linked-In (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach) Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/) Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/) Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ Business professionals and Advisors who utilize Anne Bachrach's proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance. Author of Excuses Don't Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit and more. Get your audio copies today.

Hi, Profit Designers! As we at Tap the Potential gear up for a number of special, upcoming projects, we're taking this time to bring you some of our most popular episodes from the vault! We hope you enjoy it, and we'll be back with new episodes for you very soon!  Diane Gilson joins Dr. Sabrina and Mike Bruno on today's episode to discuss the value of using job costing to manage your gross profit margin, which translates into more money that you keep. Although this conversation centers around job costing in the construction industry, there are valuable nuggets of information for those listening who may be in other industries, such as how to be a more effective business owner. Listen in for an inside look at how to design a business that supports the lifestyle you desire.  If you are a regular listener of the Profit By Design podcast, you'll know that it's not about how much money you make, it's about how much money you keep! Diane Gilson created Info Plus(+) Accounting® In 1994 to help business owners establish job-cost accounting systems so they can access critical day-to-day operations data using QuickBooks as their primary management accounting tool.  Diane's passion is designing, customizing, and upgrading accounting systems and financial controls for small to mid-sized construction and manufacturing companies.  Her online workshops offer job-cost and management accounting training using QuickBooks and Intuit Enterprise Solutions—as well as in-house products—to teach, trouble-shoot, and coach clients and other accounting professionals throughout the United States.  As a published author, speaker, and professional QuickBooks trainer with over 30 years of accounting experience, she is viewed as a leader in her fields of expertise.  Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production in collaboration with Small Business Consulting Group. Show Highlights: Diane addresses the impact on business owners who are not aware of their margins. Diane details five ways that job costing dramatically increases your profitability: Locate costs that you haven't billed out. Spot and eliminate your low-profit and loser jobs. Change your business niche. Review estimate versus actual reports. Use a 3-step combination method to increase your prices: Decrease your costs of goods sold or production costs by 5%. Increase your prices by 5%. This increases your gross profit margin of 10%. Gradually increase volume. Once business owners start seeing numbers that make sense and are set up in a logical format, it can change their lives. Investing 20-40 hours is all it takes to learn the job costing system. This could mean an extra $100,000 a year. If you're in an industry where job costing is not part of the conversation, Dr. Sabrina encourages you to be curious about what it might look like in your business, how it would empower you to have that information at your fingertips, and what different decisions would you be able to make with that information. Diane covers the hidden costs of hiring people for your team and how that eats away at the gross profit margin. Dr. Sabrina shares the 80/20 principle, which is where 20 percent of clients are responsible for 80 percent of your revenue. Clients with Tap the Potential's Better Business, Better Life™ programs learn this principle and how to zero in on the best clients to work with. In this way, you do not need as many team members, and those team members you do have tend to be A-players, who are able to focus on how best to serve your clients. Don't count on somebody else to learn this job costing process for you. The business owner should be responsible for learning the process and then can later decide if this should be assigned to another team member.   Links and Resources: Download Your Free Workbook: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour Register your A-Player team members for Tap the Potential's Leadership Bootcamp Sign up for the Better Business, Better Life™ Summit!

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What did you dream about becoming when you grew up? Many children daydream about STEM— science, technology, engineering, and math — without realizing the potential that their dreams have to change the world.  Our guest today knows the importance of transforming those childhood dreamers into the problem-solving engineers of the future.  Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Marsha Tuft, retired engineer, author, and STEM enthusiast.  As a fellow ‘failed retiree' Marsha now volunteers her time to inspire and encourage others to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM fields).    On today's podcast, you will learn:   How to engage kids in STEM Start early — elementary school-aged kids are the ideal age group.  Make it fun by designing experiments that connect with kids interests — anything from how bicycles move to how butterflies fly is the perfect place to get started.  Address the curiosity factor in all that kids experience and dive deep into helping them find answers to their questions.    Teaching kids to learn from what you don't know Increase exposure to a variety of things that kids may not know they like until they try it.  Everyone is born with an innate desire to create — explore it and enjoy it.  Allow opportunities for kids to own their creations — whether it's a cardboard boat, a piece of art, or a cooking creation.  Marsha shares the teaching and engagement lessons she learned from designing the perfect cardboard boat.    Exploring STEAM The A in STEAM focuses on the Arts.  Kids who are interested in interior design, fashion, or consumer products will find ample career opportunities.  Arts are a great way for kids to learn from failures and develop problem-solving skills.  Kids tend to be more willing to try new things in the arts with less concern about failing.  Intrinsic motivation has the potential to lead to the greatest breakthroughs.    Continue the conversation with us within the Digital Enterprise Society Community at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org.   Digital Download: Virtual Round-Table Series   Putney Designs

In this brief in between episode, Coach Patrick discusses the value of organizing your races in small clusters for better outcomes. The more intentional you can be with the structure of your season, the better outcomes you can expect to earn.   Being able to use a single base training build-up repeatedly instead of having to repeat the cycle over and over again. Capturing rapid learning opportunities to get better at decision-making for success and race day Increase familiarity with race day setup and better execution as a result

Did you know that stress can have a profound negative effect on your physical health? Certified health coaches Kelly Palace and Maria Parker break down several ways stress in your life may be impacting your mental AND physical health -- and then offer tips to combat stress for a healthier outlook.Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.Ways that Stress is DamagingIncreased cortisol production. RESULTING IN weight gain (especially in the belly), inability to lose weight or gain muscle, and premature aging.Decreased nutrient absorption. RESULTING IN: feeling sluggish Due to decreased digestive enzyme production; decreased bile flow from the gallbladder, as well as decreased oxygenation and gastrointestinal blood flow.Decreased gut flora populations. RESULTING IN: feeling sluggish immune problems, skin disorders, nutrient deficiencies, and digestive distress. Increase in sodium and fluid retention. RESULTING IN: high blood pressure (hypertension).Decrease in thermic efficiency. RESULTING IN: decreased ability to burn calories.Decrease in thyroid hormone. RESULTING IN: decreasing the body's metabolic activity.Increase in blood cholesterol. RESULTING IN: raising LDL cholesterol levels.Increase in blood platelet aggregation. RESULTING IN: A major risk factor in heart disease.Decrease in sex hormones. RESULTING IN: lower sex drive, energy, and decrease muscle mass.Increase in inflammation. RESULTING IN: The basis of many ailments including brain and heart disease.Decrease in gastric emptying time. RESULTING IN: constipation and can be a risk factor in diseases of the colon. Increase in gastric emptying time. RESULTING IN: diarrhea, and food particles prematurely entering the small intestines -- a probable factor in food sensitivities, and various disease conditions.Increased food sensitivities. RESULTING IN: decreased immunity and leaky gut.Decrease in growth hormone. RESULTING IN: slower healing and rebuilding tissues and burning fat and building muscle.Increase in insulin resistance. RESULTING IN: unresponsive to insulin -- a factor in diabetes, weight gain, heart disease and aging.Increase in erratic function of LES (Lower esophageal sphincter). RESULTING IN: gastric reflux (heartburn).Increase in oxidative stress. RESULTING IN: Prematurely aging the body; a precursor to many diseases.Increased risk of osteoporosis. RESULTING IN: Bone density loss.10 Tips to Manage StressControl negative thoughts when uncertainty creeps in--stay in the present moment.Turn off the news -- take a news fast!Meditate or pray.ExerciseGet into nature.Make sure you are getting good quality sleep.Find a community that uplifts you.Breathe deeply. Try the 4-4-8 cycle of 4 seconds in through the nose, hold for 4 seconds and breathe out through the mouth for 8 seconds slowly.Listen to uplifting music.Eat foods that are good for you. Consider cutting caffeine - it increases anxiety. TakeawaysMariaFocusing on healthy, organic, fresh foods is so important for overall health.Listening to uplifting music reduces stress.KellySpending time interacting with a supportive community of family, friends and other like-minded people can be a stress reliever.Spending time out in nature, even just for a short time, can be a mood booster.Quote of the Week“To experience peace does not mean that

Welcome to Day 1701 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to WisdomA Good Laugh – Daily WisdomWelcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. We are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today's trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16&version=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver!  We are on Day 1701 of our Trek, and it's time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today's trek. If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let's jump right in with today's nugget: Today's quote is from Willaim Makepeace Thackeray, and it is: A good laugh is sunshine in the house. A Good Laugh Laughter is good for what ails you. There are few human emotions that are as powerful as laughing. When you hear another person laugh, it immediately lifts your spirit and brings sunshine into your life. We desperately need to engage in activities that will bring laughter to our souls. Of course, a good sense of humor can't cure all ailments, but data is mounting about the positive things laughter can do. A good laugh has significant short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load mentally; it induces physical changes in your body. Laughter can: Stimulate many organs. Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs, and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain. Activate and relieve your stress response. For example, a rollicking laugh fires up and then cools down your stress response, and it can increase and then decrease your heart rate and blood pressure. The result? A good, relaxed feeling. Soothe tension. Laughter can also stimulate circulation and aid muscle relaxation, both of which can help reduce some of the physical symptoms of stress. Laughter isn't just a quick pick-me-up, though. It's also good for you over the long term. Laughter may: Improve your immune system. Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can affect your body by bringing more stress into your system and decreasing your immunity. By contrast, positive thoughts can release neuropeptides that help fight stress and potentially more severe illnesses. Relieve pain. Laughter may ease pain by causing the body to produce its natural painkillers. Increase personal satisfaction. Laughter can also make it easier to cope with difficult situations. It also helps you connect with other people. Improve your mood. Many people experience depression, sometimes due to chronic illnesses. Laughter can help lessen your depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2017%3A22&version=NLT (Proverbs 17:22) A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength. As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.' If you would like to listen to any of our past 1700 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day's trek will be downloaded automatically. If you have not done so, please consider giving us a five-star rating so that others will also join us in...

Johnny is the CEO and Founder of HomeRoom Coliving, one of the fastest-growing coliving companies in the United States.  At HomeRoom, Johnny educates investors on taking current properties and redesigning them into lucrative, coliving dreams.  This is the first co-living investment platform that makes it easy for investors to buy, lease, manage, and sell properties. Through its efficient delivery of upscale roommate housing, it satisfies the unique needs of early-stage professionals and provides investors with premium, worry-free returns.    [00:01 - 04:59] Opening Segment Johnny introduces himself and HomeRoom Coliving What is coliving?    [05:00 - 12:05] Increase your Cashflow with Coliving Johnny's coliving strategy Making coliving comfortable for all How to Manage Coliving Investments  Coliving holds many opportunities  Millennials versus Generation Z    [12:06 - 22:24] The People in Coliving Wear and Tear on Properties and Security Deposits The Most Destructive Folks in the World Fair Housing  Johnny talks about the system in their coliving housing   [22:25 - 30:44] Closing Segment Quick break for our sponsors Groundfloor offers short-term, high-yield real estate debt investments to the general public. Check www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ to get started. What is the best investment you've ever made other than your education? A duplex in Austin Johnny's worst investment Following a 1% rule What is the most important lesson that you've learned in business and investing? “Finding really high end team members and mentors in the specific skill sets that you're the weakest in is how you kind of uncap your potential and what you can do.” Connect with my guest. See the links below.   Tweetable Quotes: “There's accountability in properties.” - Johnny Wolff “Coliving vacancy can be less painful.” - Johnny Wolff “It's really about underwriting every deal.” - Johnny Wolff “You can find help in areas you need that can upcap you and help bridge your weaknesses to find high levels of success.” -Johnny Wolff ------------ Connect with Johnny through johnny@livehomeroom.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, and http://www.livehomeroom.com    Invest passively in multiple commercial real estate assets such as apartments, self storage, medical facilities, hotels and more through https://www.passivewealthstrategy.com/crowdstreet/ Participate directly in real estate investment loans on a fractional basis. Go to www.passivewealthstrategy.com/groundfloor/ and get ready to invest on your own terms.    LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes                     

Long time expert organic cultivator, and GrowCast Team Member Rhizo Rich is back for another GrowCast episode! Today's show is unique in that Jordan and Rich explore some of the most notorious "gray areas" of the cannabis community, from common etiquette between cannabis breeders, to how many growers view the act of profiting off of cannabis... Today's show is all about examining the customs and idiosyncrasies of the cannabis universe, and how they got to be that way. Rhizo Rich and Jordan touch on the topic of breeders F2ing other people's work, and wonder if it's more about the reasoning and intention behind the creation of the strain, rather than the act itself. They also discuss the lack of regulation and legislation around genetics, and speculate as to whether that would even be beneficial at all to the cannabis industry as a whole. ---NEW PARTNER Beanstalk Ag controlled release fertilizer! One application for all your nutrient needs- just add water! Visit www.beanstalkcrf.com and use code growcast for 15% off!!--- ---WE LOVE AC INFINITY! Industry ventilation leaders, now with tents, pots, scissors and more! www.acinfinity.com use promo code growcast15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game!--- ---Proud partners of Plant Revolution! www.plantrevolution.com try their new King Crab beneficial bacteria today! Increase nutrient uptake, photosynthesis, soil breakdown, and more! This product will be a game changer for you in ANY cultivation setup!---

Long time expert organic cultivator, and GrowCast Team Member Rhizo Rich is back for another GrowCast episode! Today's show is unique in that Jordan and Rich explore some of the most notorious "gray areas" of the cannabis community, from common etiquette between cannabis breeders, to how many growers view the act of profiting off of cannabis... Today's show is all about examining the customs and idiosyncrasies of the cannabis universe, and how they got to be that way. Rhizo Rich and Jordan touch on the topic of breeders F2ing other people's work, and wonder if it's more about the reasoning and intention behind the creation of the strain, rather than the act itself. They also discuss the lack of regulation and legislation around genetics, and speculate as to whether that would even be beneficial at all to the cannabis industry as a whole. ---NEW PARTNER Beanstalk Ag controlled release fertilizer! One application for all your nutrient needs- just add water! Visit www.beanstalkcrf.com and use code growcast for 15% off!!--- ---WE LOVE AC INFINITY! Industry ventilation leaders, now with tents, pots, scissors and more! www.acinfinity.com use promo code growcast15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game!--- ---Proud partners of Plant Revolution! www.plantrevolution.com try their new King Crab beneficial bacteria today! Increase nutrient uptake, photosynthesis, soil breakdown, and more! This product will be a game changer for you in ANY cultivation setup!---

Do you know how to scale your life coaching business to $15K and up? If you would like to, keep watching! In this episode of The Coaches' Coach, I am sharing 11 plus ways you can scale your Life Coaching business to five figures and up, easily! Here's a sneak peek! Grab a pen and paper! 1. Prepare your mind to receive. 2. Prepare your ground. 3. Prepare yourself and your team to increase in capacity. 4. Accept your wealthy place. 5. Increase your service offerings and your rates! 6. Automate, automate, automate! 7. Receive. 8. Pray and pray some more! 9. Repeat Bonus tips and ideas: * Go from coaching individuals to coaching groups. *Offer courses; offer more courses. *Teach others to do what you do and charge for it! *Write an eBook and sell it as part of your life coaching, mentoring programs! If you…. desire to answer the call that God has placed on your life to become a Christian Life Coach and to work effectively in the marketplace then Breakpoint Coaching Collective is for you! Become a Certified Christian Life Coach www.drpatricecarter.com *We offer Live 12 week classes every quarter and we offer a mobile ready, self-paced eCoach course you can JOIN anytime! Thank you for considering us! Email: patricecarter@drpatricecarter.com www.drpatricecarter.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patrice-j-carter/message

With family: Judges 9; Acts 13 Judges 9 (Listen) Abimelech's Conspiracy 9 Now Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem to his mother's relatives and said to them and to the whole clan of his mother's family, 2 “Say in the ears of all the leaders of Shechem, ‘Which is better for you, that all seventy of the sons of Jerubbaal rule over you, or that one rule over you?' Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh.” 3 And his mother's relatives spoke all these words on his behalf in the ears of all the leaders of Shechem, and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech, for they said, “He is our brother.” 4 And they gave him seventy pieces of silver out of the house of Baal-berith with which Abimelech hired worthless and reckless fellows, who followed him. 5 And he went to his father's house at Ophrah and killed his brothers the sons of Jerubbaal, seventy men, on one stone. But Jotham the youngest son of Jerubbaal was left, for he hid himself. 6 And all the leaders of Shechem came together, and all Beth-millo, and they went and made Abimelech king, by the oak of the pillar at Shechem. 7 When it was told to Jotham, he went and stood on top of Mount Gerizim and cried aloud and said to them, “Listen to me, you leaders of Shechem, that God may listen to you. 8 The trees once went out to anoint a king over them, and they said to the olive tree, ‘Reign over us.' 9 But the olive tree said to them, ‘Shall I leave my abundance, by which gods and men are honored, and go hold sway over the trees?' 10 And the trees said to the fig tree, ‘You come and reign over us.' 11 But the fig tree said to them, ‘Shall I leave my sweetness and my good fruit and go hold sway over the trees?' 12 And the trees said to the vine, ‘You come and reign over us.' 13 But the vine said to them, ‘Shall I leave my wine that cheers God and men and go hold sway over the trees?' 14 Then all the trees said to the bramble, ‘You come and reign over us.' 15 And the bramble said to the trees, ‘If in good faith you are anointing me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shade, but if not, let fire come out of the bramble and devour the cedars of Lebanon.' 16 “Now therefore, if you acted in good faith and integrity when you made Abimelech king, and if you have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house and have done to him as his deeds deserved—17 for my father fought for you and risked his life and delivered you from the hand of Midian, 18 and you have risen up against my father's house this day and have killed his sons, seventy men on one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his female servant, king over the leaders of Shechem, because he is your relative—19 if you then have acted in good faith and integrity with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, then rejoice in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you. 20 But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech and devour the leaders of Shechem and Beth-millo; and let fire come out from the leaders of Shechem and from Beth-millo and devour Abimelech.” 21 And Jotham ran away and fled and went to Beer and lived there, because of Abimelech his brother. The Downfall of Abimelech 22 Abimelech ruled over Israel three years. 23 And God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem, and the leaders of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech, 24 that the violence done to the seventy sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid on Abimelech their brother, who killed them, and on the men of Shechem, who strengthened his hands to kill his brothers. 25 And the leaders of Shechem put men in ambush against him on the mountaintops, and they robbed all who passed by them along that way. And it was told to Abimelech. 26 And Gaal the son of Ebed moved into Shechem with his relatives, and the leaders of Shechem put confidence in him. 27 And they went out into the field and gathered the grapes from their vineyards and trod them and held a festival; and they went into the house of their god and ate and drank and reviled Abimelech. 28 And Gaal the son of Ebed said, “Who is Abimelech, and who are we of Shechem, that we should serve him? Is he not the son of Jerubbaal, and is not Zebul his officer? Serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem; but why should we serve him? 29 Would that this people were under my hand! Then I would remove Abimelech. I would say1 to Abimelech, ‘Increase your army, and come out.'” 30 When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. 31 And he sent messengers to Abimelech secretly,2 saying, “Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his relatives have come to Shechem, and they are stirring up3 the city against you. 32 Now therefore, go by night, you and the people who are with you, and set an ambush in the field. 33 Then in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, rise early and rush upon the city. And when he and the people who are with him come out against you, you may do to them as your hand finds to do.” 34 So Abimelech and all the men who were with him rose up by night and set an ambush against Shechem in four companies. 35 And Gaal the son of Ebed went out and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city, and Abimelech and the people who were with him rose from the ambush. 36 And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, “Look, people are coming down from the mountaintops!” And Zebul said to him, “You mistake4 the shadow of the mountains for men.” 37 Gaal spoke again and said, “Look, people are coming down from the center of the land, and one company is coming from the direction of the Diviners' Oak.” 38 Then Zebul said to him, “Where is your mouth now, you who said, ‘Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him?' Are not these the people whom you despised? Go out now and fight with them.” 39 And Gaal went out at the head of the leaders of Shechem and fought with Abimelech. 40 And Abimelech chased him, and he fled before him. And many fell wounded, up to the entrance of the gate. 41 And Abimelech lived at Arumah, and Zebul drove out Gaal and his relatives, so that they could not dwell at Shechem. 42 On the following day, the people went out into the field, and Abimelech was told. 43 He took his people and divided them into three companies and set an ambush in the fields. And he looked and saw the people coming out of the city. So he rose against them and killed them. 44 Abimelech and the company that was with him rushed forward and stood at the entrance of the gate of the city, while the two companies rushed upon all who were in the field and killed them. 45 And Abimelech fought against the city all that day. He captured the city and killed the people who were in it, and he razed the city and sowed it with salt. 46 When all the leaders of the Tower of Shechem heard of it, they entered the stronghold of the house of El-berith. 47 Abimelech was told that all the leaders of the Tower of Shechem were gathered together. 48 And Abimelech went up to Mount Zalmon, he and all the people who were with him. And Abimelech took an axe in his hand and cut down a bundle of brushwood and took it up and laid it on his shoulder. And he said to the men who were with him, “What you have seen me do, hurry and do as I have done.” 49 So every one of the people cut down his bundle and following Abimelech put it against the stronghold, and they set the stronghold on fire over them, so that all the people of the Tower of Shechem also died, about 1,000 men and women. 50 Then Abimelech went to Thebez and encamped against Thebez and captured it. 51 But there was a strong tower within the city, and all the men and women and all the leaders of the city fled to it and shut themselves in, and they went up to the roof of the tower. 52 And Abimelech came to the tower and fought against it and drew near to the door of the tower to burn it with fire. 53 And a certain woman threw an upper millstone on Abimelech's head and crushed his skull. 54 Then he called quickly to the young man his armor-bearer and said to him, “Draw your sword and kill me, lest they say of me, ‘A woman killed him.'” And his young man thrust him through, and he died. 55 And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, everyone departed to his home. 56 Thus God returned the evil of Abimelech, which he committed against his father in killing his seventy brothers. 57 And God also made all the evil of the men of Shechem return on their heads, and upon them came the curse of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal. Footnotes [1] 9:29 Septuagint; Hebrew and he said [2] 9:31 Or at Tormah [3] 9:31 Hebrew besieging, or closing up [4] 9:36 Hebrew You see (ESV) Acts 13 (Listen) Barnabas and Saul Sent Off 13 Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger,1 Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Barnabas and Saul on Cyprus 4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5 When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. And they had John to assist them. 6 When they had gone through the whole island as far as Paphos, they came upon a certain magician, a Jewish false prophet named Bar-Jesus. 7 He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence, who summoned Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God. 8 But Elymas the magician (for that is the meaning of his name) opposed them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. 9 But Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 10 and said, “You son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, full of all deceit and villainy, will you not stop making crooked the straight paths of the Lord? 11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and unable to see the sun for a time.” Immediately mist and darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking people to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had occurred, for he was astonished at the teaching of the Lord. Paul and Barnabas at Antioch in Pisidia 13 Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem, 14 but they went on from Perga and came to Antioch in Pisidia. And on the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down. 15 After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent a message to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it.” 16 So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said: “Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen. 17 The God of this people Israel chose our fathers and made the people great during their stay in the land of Egypt, and with uplifted arm he led them out of it. 18 And for about forty years he put up with2 them in the wilderness. 19 And after destroying seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land as an inheritance. 20 All this took about 450 years. And after that he gave them judges until Samuel the prophet. 21 Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years. 22 And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, ‘I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.' 23 Of this man's offspring God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as he promised. 24 Before his coming, John had proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. 25 And as John was finishing his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. No, but behold, after me one is coming, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.' 26 “Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the message of this salvation. 27 For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers, because they did not recognize him nor understand the utterances of the prophets, which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him. 28 And though they found in him no guilt worthy of death, they asked Pilate to have him executed. 29 And when they had carried out all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree and laid him in a tomb. 30 But God raised him from the dead, 31 and for many days he appeared to those who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now his witnesses to the people. 32 And we bring you the good news that what God promised to the fathers, 33 this he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second Psalm,   “‘You are my Son,    today I have begotten you.' 34 And as for the fact that he raised him from the dead, no more to return to corruption, he has spoken in this way,   “‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.' 35 Therefore he says also in another psalm,   “‘You will not let your Holy One see corruption.' 36 For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep and was laid with his fathers and saw corruption, 37 but he whom God raised up did not see corruption. 38 Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, 39 and by him everyone who believes is freed3 from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses. 40 Beware, therefore, lest what is said in the Prophets should come about: 41   “‘Look, you scoffers,    be astounded and perish;  for I am doing a work in your days,    a work that you will not believe, even if one tells it to you.'” 42 As they went out, the people begged that these things might be told them the next Sabbath. 43 And after the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who, as they spoke with them, urged them to continue in the grace of God. 44 The next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. 45 But when the Jews4 saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to contradict what was spoken by Paul, reviling him. 46 And Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. 47 For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,   “‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles,    that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'” 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region. 50 But the Jews incited the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city, stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their district. 51 But they shook off the dust from their feet against them and went to Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Footnotes [1] 13:1 Niger is a Latin word meaning black, or dark [2] 13:18 Some manuscripts he carried (compare Deuteronomy 1:31) [3] 13:39 Greek justified; twice in this verse [4] 13:45 Greek Ioudaioi probably refers here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, in that time; also verse 50 (ESV) In private: Jeremiah 22; Mark 8 Jeremiah 22 (Listen) 22 Thus says the LORD: “Go down to the house of the king of Judah and speak there this word, 2 and say, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O king of Judah, who sits on the throne of David, you, and your servants, and your people who enter these gates. 3 Thus says the LORD: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place. 4 For if you will indeed obey this word, then there shall enter the gates of this house kings who sit on the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they and their servants and their people. 5 But if you will not obey these words, I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation. 6 For thus says the LORD concerning the house of the king of Judah:   “‘You are like Gilead to me,    like the summit of Lebanon,  yet surely I will make you a desert,    an uninhabited city.17   I will prepare destroyers against you,    each with his weapons,  and they shall cut down your choicest cedars    and cast them into the fire. 8 “‘And many nations will pass by this city, and every man will say to his neighbor, “Why has the LORD dealt thus with this great city?” 9 And they will answer, “Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God and worshiped other gods and served them.”'” 10   Weep not for him who is dead,    nor grieve for him,  but weep bitterly for him who goes away,    for he shall return no more    to see his native land. Message to the Sons of Josiah 11 For thus says the LORD concerning Shallum the son of Josiah, king of Judah, who reigned instead of Josiah his father, and who went away from this place: “He shall return here no more, 12 but in the place where they have carried him captive, there shall he die, and he shall never see this land again.” 13   “Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness,    and his upper rooms by injustice,  who makes his neighbor serve him for nothing    and does not give him his wages,14   who says, ‘I will build myself a great house    with spacious upper rooms,'  who cuts out windows for it,    paneling it with cedar    and painting it with vermilion.15   Do you think you are a king    because you compete in cedar?  Did not your father eat and drink    and do justice and righteousness?    Then it was well with him.16   He judged the cause of the poor and needy;    then it was well.  Is not this to know me?    declares the LORD.17   But you have eyes and heart    only for your dishonest gain,  for shedding innocent blood,    and for practicing oppression and violence.” 18 Therefore thus says the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah:   “They shall not lament for him, saying,    ‘Ah, my brother!' or ‘Ah, sister!'  They shall not lament for him, saying,    ‘Ah, lord!' or ‘Ah, his majesty!'19   With the burial of a donkey he shall be buried,    dragged and dumped beyond the gates of Jerusalem.” 20   “Go up to Lebanon, and cry out,    and lift up your voice in Bashan;  cry out from Abarim,    for all your lovers are destroyed.21   I spoke to you in your prosperity,    but you said, ‘I will not listen.'  This has been your way from your youth,    that you have not obeyed my voice.22   The wind shall shepherd all your shepherds,    and your lovers shall go into captivity;  then you will be ashamed and confounded    because of all your evil.23   O inhabitant of Lebanon,    nested among the cedars,  how you will be pitied when pangs come upon you,    pain as of a woman in labor!” 24 “As I live, declares the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, were the signet ring on my right hand, yet I would tear you off 25 and give you into the hand of those who seek your life, into the hand of those of whom you are afraid, even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and into the hand of the Chaldeans. 26 I will hurl you and the mother who bore you into another country, where you were not born, and there you shall die. 27 But to the land to which they will long to return, there they shall not return.” 28   Is this man Coniah a despised, broken pot,    a vessel no one cares for?  Why are he and his children hurled and cast    into a land that they do not know?29   O land, land, land,    hear the word of the LORD!30   Thus says the LORD:  “Write this man down as childless,    a man who shall not succeed in his days,  for none of his offspring shall succeed    in sitting on the throne of David    and ruling again in Judah.” Footnotes [1] 22:6 Hebrew cities (ESV) Mark 8 (Listen) Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand 8 In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called his disciples to him and said to them, 2 “I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat. 3 And if I send them away hungry to their homes, they will faint on the way. And some of them have come from far away.” 4 And his disciples answered him, “How can one feed these people with bread here in this desolate place?” 5 And he asked them, “How many loaves do you have?” They said, “Seven.” 6 And he directed the crowd to sit down on the ground. And he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to set before the people; and they set them before the crowd. 7 And they had a few small fish. And having blessed them, he said that these also should be set before them. 8 And they ate and were satisfied. And they took up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full. 9 And there were about four thousand people. And he sent them away. 10 And immediately he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.1 The Pharisees Demand a Sign 11 The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. 12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” 13 And he left them, got into the boat again, and went to the other side. The Leaven of the Pharisees and Herod

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Morning: 1 Samuel 3:18; Job 1:21; Job 2:10; Job 9:15; Isaiah 53:3–4; John 11:35; John 16:33; Romans 12:12; Colossians 1:11; Hebrews 12:6; Hebrews 12:11 Patient in tribulation. “It is the Lord. Let him do what seems good to him.”—“Though I am in the right, I cannot answer him; I must appeal for mercy to my accuser.”—“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”—“Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?” Jesus wept.—A man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief…. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. “The Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”… For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.—May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.—“In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” 1 Samuel 3:18 (Listen) 18 So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. And he said, “It is the LORD. Let him do what seems good to him.” (ESV) Job 1:21 (Listen) 21 And he said, “Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” (ESV) Job 2:10 (Listen) 10 But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?”1 In all this Job did not sin with his lips. Footnotes [1] 2:10 Or disaster; also verse 11 (ESV) Job 9:15 (Listen) 15   Though I am in the right, I cannot answer him;    I must appeal for mercy to my accuser.1 Footnotes [1] 9:15 Or to my judge (ESV) Isaiah 53:3–4 (Listen) 3   He was despised and rejected1 by men,    a man of sorrows2 and acquainted with3 grief;4  and as one from whom men hide their faces5    he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4   Surely he has borne our griefs    and carried our sorrows;  yet we esteemed him stricken,    smitten by God, and afflicted. Footnotes [1] 53:3 Or forsaken [2] 53:3 Or pains; also verse 4 [3] 53:3 Or and knowing [4] 53:3 Or sickness; also verse 4 [5] 53:3 Or as one who hides his face from us (ESV) John 11:35 (Listen) 35 Jesus wept. (ESV) John 16:33 (Listen) 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (ESV) Romans 12:12 (Listen) 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. (ESV) Colossians 1:11 (Listen) 11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; (ESV) Hebrews 12:6 (Listen) 6   For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,    and chastises every son whom he receives.” (ESV) Hebrews 12:11 (Listen) 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (ESV) Evening: Genesis 18:14; Matthew 19:26; Mark 11:22–24; Luke 17:5; Romans 4:20–21; Hebrews 11:6; Hebrews 11:17–19 No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God. And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”—Without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. He who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead.—Fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”—“With God all things are possible.”—“Increase our faith!” Genesis 18:14 (Listen) 14 Is anything too hard1 for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son.” Footnotes [1] 18:14 Or wonderful (ESV) Matthew 19:26 (Listen) 26 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (ESV) Mark 11:22–24 (Listen) 22 And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. 23 Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received1 it, and it will be yours. Footnotes [1] 11:24 Some manuscripts are receiving (ESV) Luke 17:5 (Listen) Increase Our Faith 5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” (ESV) Romans 4:20–21 (Listen) 20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. (ESV) Hebrews 11:6 (Listen) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (ESV) Hebrews 11:17–19 (Listen) 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, 18 of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” 19 He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back. (ESV)

This is Ordinary Time, Proper 12, in the Church Calendar. Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We'll sing “Take Your Place” by Jon Thurlow throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 145:10-18 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Lesson is John 6:1-21. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it at http://benwardmusic.com/prayerrequest. If you'd like to be on the email list visit http://benwardmusic.com/email. Visit https://patreon.com/morningprayer to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=LUAEY98ADT8UG to give a one-time gift. Artwork is by Sir Basil Spence. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=54901 Take Your PlaceJon Thurlow Come and take Your placeIn the center of our heartsCome and take Your place My soul longs for You, LordIn a dry and weary land Prayer of Confession Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin thought, word, and deed,by what we have done,and by what we have left undone.We have not loved you with our whole heart;we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,have mercy on us and forgive us;that we may delight in your will,and walk in your ways,to the glory of your Name. Amen. Psalm 145:10-18 10 All your works praise you, O LORD, *and your faithful servants bless you. 11 They make known the glory of your kingdom *and speak of your power; 12 That the peoples may know of your power *and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; *your dominion endures throughout all ages. 14 The LORD is faithful in all his words *and merciful in all his deeds. 15 The LORD upholds all those who fall; *he lifts up those who are bowed down. 16 The eyes of all wait upon you, O LORD, *and you give them their food in due season. 17 You open wide your hand *and satisfy the needs of every living creature. 18 The LORD is righteous in all his ways *and loving in all his works. John 6:1-21 (NRSV) After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias. A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples. Now the Passover, the festival of the Jews, was near. When he looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread for these people to eat?” He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he was going to do. Philip answered him, “Six months' wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.” One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to him, “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?” Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. When they were satisfied, he told his disciples, “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.” So they gathered them up, and from the fragments of the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten, they filled twelve baskets. When the people saw the sign that he had done, they began to say, “This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world.” When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself. When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were terrified. But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they wanted to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the land toward which they were going. The Apostles' Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spiritand born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended to the dead.On the third day he rose again.He ascended into heaven,and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen. The Lord's Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy Name,thy kingdom come,thy will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,for ever and ever. Amen. Collect of the Day Proper 12 O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whomnothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply uponus your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may sopass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal;through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with youand the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. (2 Corinthians 13:14)

Increase in Muslim population in Punjab and Bengal was not just through more babies, it was also through faking the Census, something that has never been researched. I have seen this in real experience, and the 2011 J&K Census is the corroborating evidence. Census should be conducted only through biometrics. Also, CAA needs to be enforced now, if necessary under the cover of Art. 256. NRC cannot be delayed either as demographics is to be treated as an essential part of our security doctrine.

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THE WEEK OF TRINITY VII - THURSDAYLESSON: PSALM 33:8-22“I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat; and if I send them away hungry to their homes, they will faint on the way; and some of them have come a long way.” Mark 8:2-3What a friend we have in Jesus! He is even concerned about the welfare of those despicable stomachs of ours. Our hopes must be aroused, and we must certainly find comfort in Christ's words regarding the multitude on this occasion. They have been waiting upon Him for three days with nothing to eat, and Christ is determined to meet their needs. Here you see that all those who cling steadfastly to God's Word are fed by God Himself. Here we have an example of the true nature and power of faith; it flows solely from God's Word.Hence, my dear friends, let us really make a beginning of believing. Unbelief is the overall reason for all the sin and vice which has gained the upper hand in all social ranks in our day. How does it come about that there are so many silly women and rogues everywhere, so many traitors, thieves, robbers, usurers, murderers, and those who have ecclesiastical livings for sale? All this results from unbelief. All these people form their judgements on human reason alone. Reason follows nothing but what it can see, and what it cannot see it cannot comprehend. And so, reason cannot comprehend how ultimately, by refusing to place its trust in God through faith, it must end in self-despair in the presence of so many rascals and scoundrels. This is what results where men allow reasons to assume all controls and shut out faith in God.SL 11:1371 (13-14)PRAYER: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things, graft in our hearts true love of Your name. Increase in us true religion, nourish us with true goodness, and, of Your great mercy, ever keep us in the same, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Editor's note: No American Edition (AE) equivalent for today's sermon excerpt exists at the time of this publication. For an alternate English translation of this sermon, see Lenker, Church Postil—Gospels, 4:202-210.

Transcript00:00:00 music[Speaker] Kathy Fettke: The MLS isn't the only place to find homes for sale. There are studies that show more and more sellers are opting for exclusive listings, and that is limiting buyer options. Also known as “pocket” or “whisper” listings, buyers might want to work with an agent who has them. But beware, pocket listings are best for the broker, and not always the best option for buyers and sellers.Hi I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors.There are many reasons for the current shortage of homes for sale. The pandemic delayed many seller plans to list their homes. The record low mortgage rates encouraged many to refinance with dirt cheap loans and remodel instead of moving. Many baby boomers are choosing to “age in place” which keeps those homes off the market. And there's been a housing gap, in general, for many years. But there are headlines out there that blame another phenomenon. According to the Washington Post, many real estate experts say there's been an increase in these so-called pocket listings, which keeps them out of the public view. (1)Increase in Pocket ListingsAlso known as office exclusives and private listings, these homes are not listed publicly on the MLS. They are marketed privately to potential buyers and other agents and brokerages.A realtor in the D.C. area told the Post: “We're seeing an increase in the number of office exclusives, and I'm not a fan of them from the consumer perspective.” But he says an increase in buyers makes it possible to attract more of them to these private listings, even though they don't really benefit the buyer.They are not that great for the seller either, but they are good for brokers who can earn the entire commission for both seller and buyer. So there's incentive for the broker to encourage private listings.Why Sellers Choose Pocket ListingsSellers may also have a few good reasons to choose this strategy, and one big one for not choosing it. Moving.com offers some pros and cons. (2)1 - Sellers may want to test the market and see if buyers are interested.2 - Sellers may want to test a price especially if they aren't willing to negotiate.3 - Sellers may want to keep their real estate transactions private and avoid an open house.4 - Sellers don't want their home to languish on the MLS and be viewed as a problem.On the downside, sellers will have fewer buyers considering the purchase of a home. That could mean less competition, fewer people to bid up the price, and fewer offers to choose from.Not Much Benefit for BuyersFor the buyer, pocket listings make it harder to find those homes. Many sellers also choose pocket listings because they don't want to negotiate, but in today's market, that could actually hurt sellers since a majority of them are offering more than the listing price.Another drawback with pocket listings is their potential to create a bias in the market, because real estate agents may end up marketing homes to certain people. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman says: “Study after study shows that pocket listings disproportionately exclude people of color.” He cites housing market researcher Elizabeth Korver-Glenn who told him that a ban on pocket listings would help close the race gap in homeownership.Her research shows that many brokers will market private listings to their own connections, and those connections will reflect their own ethnicity and background. That would naturally create racial subdivisions in the marketplace.Kelman told the Post: “We have to ask sellers to be part of supporting the Fair Housing Act.” But some agents feel that a policy by the National Association of Realtors that's meant to prevent private listings, actually encourages them.NAR passed the Clear Cooperation Policy in 2019. It requires MLS members to list homes one day after they have been marketed in any way to the public. But it also gives sellers the option to keep their homes off the MLS. And apparently, those sellers have grown in number.Redfin data shows that the number of homes sold as pocket listings rose 67% since November of 2019. They accounted for 2.4% of the market then, and currently account for about 4%. But some experts dispute that data saying that homes may be selling so fast, they don't make it to the MLS.Compass Promotes Private ListingsThe Post reports that Compass real estate has been the most aggressive brokerage to promote private listings. It even has a page on its website that's dedicated to this approach, called “Compass Private Exclusive.” It lists a bunch of reasons why sellers might want to be more discreet about selling their homes. Those reasons include moving for a new job, a change in family circumstances such as a marriage or a divorce, health issues, a desire to avoid open house events and interior photos for security reasons or to keep personal belongings private. These are just a few examples.Some say private listings are not a big problem for sellers if they know the limitations. But D.C. area realtor David Howell says: “The real problem is when companies have a strategy to intentionally withhold a significant percent of their listings from the MLS. That ultimately benefits the company, not sellers and not buyers.”He says that consumers benefit the most from competition and cooperation. Private listings don't do much for that dynamic. It's something to be aware of as you search for properties, and want more complete knowledge of what's on the market. Check for pocket listings in the area that you are searching.You can also check for links to our sources in the show notes at newsforinvestors.com.If you like our podcasts, be sure to subscribe, and leave us a review! You'll also find a link to join our RealWealth network of investors for free in the show notes.As as a member, you'll have access to the Investor Portal where you can view sample property pro formas and connect with our network of resources, including experienced investment counselors, property teams, lenders, 1031 exchange facilitators, attorneys, CPAs and more.Thanks for listening. I'm Kathy Fettke.00:06:04 End TranscriptLinks:1 - https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/competition-is-getting-nasty-rise-in-private-home-listings-benefits-brokerages-hurts-buyers-and-sellers/2021/07/07/4ad6a0d6-ca00-11eb-81b1-34796c7393af_story.html2 - https://www.moving.com/tips/what-are-the-pros-cons-of-a-pocket-listing/

"O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen." -Collect for Proper 12

In this Coaching Uncut Series, we take you behind the scenes and allow you to listen in to the coaching I do with clients so you can learn right along with them! All of these coaching calls have been recorded with permission from my clients. As we dust ourselves off and slowly get back into networking, I want to talk about something. When you meet someone you want to work with – whether that's as a client, collaborating, or whatever – how do you show up to the conversation? Do you give an easy-but-flat summary of what you do, then kick yourself later about what you could've said? Do you suppress all of your fun energy and talk strictly business? Or do you know how to turn the switch on, own your feminine and masculine energy, and really let it flow? In this Coaching Uncut Call, I go deep on exactly how I use my creative life-force energy to land clients. This includes using your sexuality (but not sexualizing yourself), allowing openness and movement, and confidently owning your power! What To Listen For How to master the art of the follow-up The ‘Impression of Increase'—what it is, and how to use it (This is all about showing others how YOU can help them create more for themselves!) Why people tend to give up on their goals too early Learn how to harness your sexual energy and channel it when you're networking (and not in the way you might be thinking!) Get Out of Your Own Way. Increase Cash Flow. Find Your Freedom. Schedule a consult of your own: https://amiraalvarez.as.me/consult Resources Check out our free resources for listeners www.theunstoppablewoman.com/freestuff Join our Facebook Group http://theunstoppablewoman.com/facebookgroup Join the Morning Mindset Club https://theunstoppablewoman.com/mindset Schedule a Strategy to Scale Consultation https://theunstoppablewoman.com/michele

2021-07-18-1030 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, July 18, 2021 in the 10:30 AM service. Scripture: Luke 17:1-8 Notes: -God's word shows us how to live a victorious life. -God tells us not to worry, but we do. -How do we deal with worry? -(1) Have clean hands -(2) Have a pure heart. -(3) Be honest and truthful -(4) Do not live in unforgiveness. -(5) Increase our faith. -Faith is about what you are supposed to do because it matters to the Master. -Be faithful in all the little things. -God always blesses a sacrifice.

2021-07-18-0830 Pastor Loran Livingston is the speaker this morning, July 18, 2021 in the 8:30 AM service. Scripture: Luke 17:1-8 Notes: -God's word shows us how to live a victorious life. -God tells us not to worry, but we do. -How do we deal with worry? -(1) Have clean hands -(2) Have a pure heart. -(3) Be honest and truthful -(4) Do not live in unforgiveness. -(5) Increase our faith. -Faith is about what you are supposed to do because it matters to the Master. -Be faithful in all the little things. -God always blesses a sacrifice.

Good friend of the show and cultivation data fanatic David K from Agrify is back on the program! Today he's here for an extremely enlightening and information-packed episode all about the science behind legacy cultivation practices. David talks about some seriously hot button issues, and shares the data that he's collected from all of Agrify's different cultivation data sets. He takes on the topic of defoliation, explaining which aspects of defoliation create desirable results, and which parts are misunderstood. David also gives an interesting take on taking cuttings for clones, showing data the reveals we may not be taking cuttings optimally. He also addresses the topic of flushing, explaining how flushing is misunderstood, but also some of the ancillary ways it may contribute to a smoother smoking experience... Visit www.agrify.com to find out more about David's work! ---WE LOVE AC INFINITY! Industry ventilation leaders, now with tents, pots, scissors and more! www.acinfinity.com use promo code growcast15 for 15% off the BEST grow fans in the game!--- ---Proud parters of Photontek- top of the line, efficient and powerful LED grow lights- use code growcast at www.photontek-lighting.com to save 5% off your high-end full spectrum grow lights! www.photontek-lighting.com code growcast--- ---Proud partners of Plant Revolution! www.plantrevolution.com try their new King Crab beneficial bacteria today! Increase nutrient uptake, photosynthesis, soil breakdown, and more! This product will be a game changer for you in ANY cultivation setup!---

Doctor Coco returns to the podcast! Today he is on the show to discuss the topic of his roots- coco! Dr. Coco goes deep into the benefits of coco growing, as well as the drawbacks. Coco discusses the unique aspects of coco including it's tendency to grasp onto magnesium and calcium, while releasing sodium, and what that means to cannabis growers. This leads to a larger conversation about cation exchange, reverse osmosis water, nutrient usage, and more. Dr. Coco also gives a very enlightening talk on PPM and EC testers, distinguishing why we use the different measuring systems, and explaining how most testers will technically detect the EC and then do a rough calculation to produce a PPM number... ---Proud partners of Rimrock Analytical, fast and easy sex testing! Use code growcast for free shipping on your tests, easy and fast collection process, cull your male seedlings! Visit www.rimrockanalytical.com and use code growcast for free shipping!!!--- ---Proud partners of Plant Revolution! www.plantrevolution.com try their new King Crab beneficial bacteria today! Increase nutrient uptake, photosynthesis, soil breakdown, and more! This product will be a game changer for you in ANY cultivation setup!---

Ted Naiman MD is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the Department of Primary Care at a leading major medical centre in Seattle. His research and medical practice are focused on the practical implementation of diet and exercise for health optimization. He is also the author of The P:E Diet, which breaks down the success of every dietary strategy into one simple metric: Protein vs. Energy. On this podcast, NBT Scientific Director Megan Hall interviews Ted about the basic levers that govern physiology and how to achieve mastery over your own body composition. Ted talks about the Protein:Energy (P:E) Ratio and why how much you eat depends on what you eat. He discusses why adequate protein is necessary for longevity and healthspan, and the differences between plant and animal sources of this critical macronutrient. Here's the outline of this interview with Ted Naiman: [00:01:10] Ted's background and interest in diet. [00:04:57] Protein vs. non-protein energy (carbs and fats) - P:E ratio. [00:09:32] Protein + resistance exercise to failure for building muscle. [00:09:54] Lean body mass and resistance exercise for metabolic health. [00:10:19] Who needs to pay attention to P:E ratio? [00:13:29] Satiety per calorie: how much you eat depends on what you eat. [00:17:38] Plant vs. animal protein. [00:23:44] Nutrient deficiencies with plant based diets. [00:25:06] The problem with eating carbs and fats together. [00:27:54] Podcast: The True Cause of Insulin Resistance and Obesity (and What To Do Instead), with Peter Dobromylskyj. [00:28:42] Improving P:E ratio. [00:30:39] 3 types of hunger: Nutrients, Energy, and Hedonic. [00:33:05] Satiety per calorie of Bulletproof Coffee. [00:34:28] Refined fats: why to avoid them. [00:36:41] People who are turned off by protein. [00:39:46] Satiety per calorie of plants. [00:41:30] Plant based diet vs. animal-based keto diet; Study: Hall, Kevin D., et al. "Effect of a plant-based, low-fat diet versus an animal-based, ketogenic diet on ad libitum energy intake." Nature Medicine 27.2 (2021): 344-353. [00:43:52] Triglycerides as a marker of metabolic health. [00:47:16] Protein needs for longevity and healthspan. [00:49:31] Adults aged 70-79 not getting enough protein; Study: Houston, Denise K., et al. "Dietary protein intake is associated with lean mass change in older, community-dwelling adults: the Health, Aging, and Body Composition (Health ABC) Study." The American journal of clinical nutrition 87.1 (2008): 150-155. [00:50:24] Muscle mass as a predictor of longevity; Study: Srikanthan, Preethi, and Arun S. Karlamangla. "Muscle mass index as a predictor of longevity in older adults." The American journal of medicine 127.6 (2014): 547-553. [00:50:52] Positive association between bone density and protein intake. [00:53:14] Industry driving the diabetes and obesity epidemic. [00:55:01] Increase protein to 30% of calories to reverse prediabetes in 100% of subjects; Study: Stentz, Frankie B., et al. "Remission of pre-diabetes to normal glucose tolerance in obese adults with high protein versus high carbohydrate diet: randomized control trial." BMJ open diabetes research and care 4.1 (2016): e000258. [00:55:48] As we become more insulin resistant, protein needs go up, driving increased protein consumption; Study: Simpson, Stephen J., and David Raubenheimer. "Obesity: the protein leverage hypothesis." obesity reviews 6.2 (2005): 133-142. [00:57:13] Behavior change and hyper-palatable food. [00:59:04] High protein ice cream. [00:59:46] Book: The P:E Diet: Leverage Your Biology to Achieve Optimal Health, by Ted Naiman. [01:00:28] Find Ted on Twitter and Instagram. [01:01:17] Podcast: Why You're Probably Not Eating Enough Protein (How to Know for Sure).

This week: Apple's new Magsafe Battery Pack CONFIRMS iPhone 12 has a very cool hidden feature, and we discuss if the Magsafe Battery is worth its steep $100 price. Plus: Gurman confirms iPhone 13's feature set, and, BAD NEWS, in-screen Touch ID didn't make the cut… And stay for one of our weirdest stories ever: why Apple's iOS weather app won't show 69 degrees. Lol. Yeah…. Get 2-3 episodes of CultCast Off Topic each and every week for just $6! Off Topic is a new weekly variety show hosted by Erfon Elijah and friends, decidated to tech, gaming, culture, and more. Join Cult Support, good friend! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Cult of Mac's watch store is full of beautiful straps that cost way less than Apple's. See the full curated collection at Store.Cultofmac.com CultCloth will keep your iPhone 12, Apple Watch, iPad, glasses and lenses sparkling clean, and for a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a free CarryCloth with any order at CultCloth.co. Join us in the CultClub! discord.gg/BrKdnSK On the show this week @erfon / @lkahney / @lewiswallace Apple launches MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12 series On its website Tuesday, Apple offered a new MagSafe Battery Pack, designed to work with the iPhone 12 series from mini to Pro Max. That is, it's designed to work as of the release of iOS 14.7, due imminently. Apple Seeks Up to 20% Increase in New iPhone Production for 2021 Apple Inc. has asked suppliers to build as many as 90 million next-generation iPhones this year, a sharp increase from its 2020 iPhone shipments, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The shares jumped to a record. Larger iMac ‘en route' and could bring even faster ‘M2X' chip A larger iMac powered by Apple Silicon is “en route” and could feature an even faster “M2X” chip, according to reporter Mark Gurman. Apple could bring 1080p FaceTime cameras to all next-gen Mac models Apple is planning to bring high-definition FaceTime cameras to all next-generation Mac models, one tipster claims. The move will start with the upcoming MacBook Pro refresh, expected later this year. Apple's iPhone Weather app is hilariously prudish You can be certain it's never 69 degrees in Cupertino. Never. In what might be a somewhat amazing level of prudishness, Apple's default iPhone Weather app reportedly will not indicate that the temperature is one degree warmer than 68.

In this video you'll discover how to stop hunger while fasting. If you experience hunger while fasting, you'll learn several tips which will hack hunger while fasting.