Podcasts about Individualism

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron explore the recent DC embassy shooting through a Christian theological lens. Why do people scapegoat others? What drives individuals to violent action in the name of causes they don't directly represent? Drawing on René Girard's scapegoat theory, biblical concepts of atonement, and the moral confusion of modern culture, they analyze how this tragedy reveals the deep brokenness in human nature and our desperate attempts at meaning-making. With thoughtful insight and pastoral clarity, Nathan and Cameron reflect on individualism, ideological identity, and the limits of symbolic action. This conversation is essential for Christians seeking a thoughtful and faithful response to complex cultural events.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

Welcome to our new series, “The Beat Goes On,” where we will celebrate the work and enduring influence of Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and the other writers whom we identify as “The Beats.” - that crop of artists who worked to expand our consciousness, exploring the hidden possibilities of post WW2 America in the 1950s - Other significant names to be explored: Diane Di Prima, Tuli Kupferberg, Ed Sanders, Delmore Schwarz, Anne Waldman, Carolyn Cassidy, and many others.We will also include jazz musicians like Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Dizzy Gillespie, whose sinuous Bebop lines influenced the expansive prose of Kerouac and poetry of Ginsberg, and comedians like Lenny Bruce, Lord Buckley, Brother Theodore and Dick Gregory with their scathing critique and unmasking of our nation's hypocrisy beneath the self-deceptive rhetoric of American exceptionalism.  And, then there are their artistic children like Hunter S. Thompson, Charles Bukowski, Tom Waits and Lou Reed…. The list goes on.First off: we need to define that confusing term “beat”… Once the satirists were able to pin them down, the Beats and their devotees were labelled “Beatniks” (a cold war epithet) and put into a farcical box. This is where I, as a child, first became aware of them through the character of Maynard G. Krebs on the Dobie Gillis show. The child-like, pre-hippie with the dirty sweatshirt and goatee, indelibly played by Bob Denver, later of Gilligan fame. He was a gentle figure of fun, not to be taken seriously. But, the truth goes so much deeper. Kerouac defined Beat as short for “beatitude” - a state of grace, a codex for the maturing “peace and love” Baby Boom generation coming up - those in search of existence's deeper meaning beyond the consumerist and war-like American culture being offered as our only option.Well, boy, do we need them now! HENRY MILLER INTERVIEWOur inaugural offering is a 1964 interview with the writer Henry Miller, of TROPIC OF CANCER, TROPIC OF CAPRICORN, and THE ROSY CRUCIFIXION TRILOGY fame, among many others. This is an insightful, in depth look at a artist of gargantuan influence. Miller was interviewed by Audrey June Wood  in Minneapolis during a speaking tour; he considered this interview to be one of his best. Miller discourses on some of his favorite books and authors and the struggle of writing well. It was released on Smithsonian/ Folkways Records.Strictly speaking, Miller was not a Beat - he preceded them, and out lived many of them, making it to 88 in 1980, but he was their spiritual and artistic pathfinder.Living hand to mouth, on the edge, abroad in Paris, writing free form in a raw, explicit, semi-autobiographical manner, telling the truth about sex, love, art, and struggle - he set the artistic compass for the Beats - as Dostoevsky and Walt Whitman had done before him. They are all part of a chain - a chain of searchers, and we are fortunate to have these lights to guide us on our own personal journeys to self realization. Please enjoy…THE BEAT GOES ON. 

Welcome to Season 5 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.In Season 5 of the show we're celebrating 1700 years since the Council of Nicaea by going through the Nicene Creed line by line. Each episode we'll be talking about what the creed affirms, where those truths are found in Scripture, and how they play out in the life and mission of the church.In this episode, we introduce the Nicene Creed and talk about the importance of creeds and confessions.Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com.---Episode Hosts:Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithEpisode Sponsor:Christ College, Sydney---S5 Episode 1 - Show NotesDUT S4 E4: The Council of NicaeaRecommended Resources - The Creedal Imperative by Carl R. Trueman (out of print - the updated version is now titled, Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity)The Nicene Creed: An Introduction by Phillip CarryThe Story of Creeds and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith by Donald Fairbairn and Ryan M. Reeves (Koorong link)Christ College, SydneyPreparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Don't let fear rob you from blessing another with an opportunity to serve. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

If you're like me, you probably know what it feels like to chase after a never-ending to-do list, trying to squeeze every bit of productivity out of your days, only to end up exhausted and wondering if you're missing something vital. Today's conversation might be exactly what you need. My guest is theologian and author Kelly Kapic. Kelly is a professor at Covenant College and the author of the deeply encouraging books You're Only Human and the brand-new 40-day devotional, You Were Never Meant to Do It All. Kelly reminds us today that our limitations aren't problems to overcome, they're actually a part of God's good design for us. He gently challenges our obsession with productivity, individualism, and endless hustle, calling us instead into rhythms of rest, dependence, and real community. In this episode, Kelly and I explore what it means to truly embrace our human limits as a gift rather than a burden. We talk about sleep and Sabbath as practices that help us reconnect to God's gracious pace, how genuine community keeps us honest about our needs, and how gratitude and lament can help us live fully human lives, rich with meaning. If you're tired of feeling like you're never quite enough, this conversation is for you. So slow down, take a deep breath, and join us as Kelly Kapic guides us into the beauty of being joyfully and authentically human.Kelly M. Kapic (PhD, King's College, University of London) is professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, where he has taught since 2001. He is a popular speaker and the award-winning author or editor of more than fifteen books, including the devotional You Were Never Meant to Do It All, The God Who Gives, and the Christianity Today Book Award winners You're Only Human and Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering. Kapic has been featured in Christianity Today and The Gospel Coalition and has worked on research teams funded by the John Templeton Foundation. He also contributes to the Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care and various other journals.Kelly's Books:You Were Never Meant to Do It AllYou're Only HumanKelly's Recommendation:WorshipSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

In this episode, Lewis and Wem are joined by Justine from Curious and Kind Nature Play in Florida. The conversation began when all three spoke at a webinar hosted by Peter Gray and quickly turned into a shared curiosity around the tensions of tidying up in play-based education.This is not a how-to guide. It is a rich exploration of roles, expectations, neurodivergence, community care, and the invisible moral weight we place on children when it comes to cleaning up. Whether you model tidying, mandate it, ignore it entirely, or wrestle with it daily, this episode invites you to reflect deeply on what your approach communicates about power, responsibility, and play.

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson dive into a variety of hot-button topics, including rising racial tensions, the controversial use of the N-word, and the concept of collectivism versus individualism. The conversation covers recent events like the Rodney Hinton Jr. case, a viral incident involving a racial slur at a park, and the backlash from a 'F the Jews' sign at a Barstool event. Nate and Chuck debate the implications of these events, discuss the impact of cancel culture, and advocate for judging people based on individual actions rather than collective identities. The episode wraps up with a heated discussion around the context and consequences of specific words and actions in today's social landscape. (05:09) - Collectivism vs. Individualism (06:49) - Shiloh Incident and Racial Slurs Debate (16:48) - Power of Words and Free Speech (27:13) - The Power of Words and Cancel Culture (28:01) - Racial Victimization and Empowerment (29:09) - Hypocrisy and Racial Slurs (29:44) - The Debate on Race-Specific Insults (32:28) - Individual Actions vs. Collective Guilt (33:52) - Police Shootings and Public Reactions (37:43) - The Cycle of Violence and Revenge (38:44) - Collectivism and Its Consequences (41:29) - The Role of Media and Public Perception   Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast   Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

Our guest today is Jake Klein, a libertarian activist and author who has written about the dangers of identity politics and tribalism.Klein, who was raised in an Orthodox Jewish household and is now atheist, talks about his path in life. We talk about the unproductive nature of many pro-Palestinian activists on the far left, the hypocrisy of many supposed “heterodox thinkers” and why we have come to reject any kind of racial or ethnic category. We also chat about the downfall of the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism, Inc., a group we hoped would help serve as the answer to weaponized identity politics.Klein's Substack is called The Black Sheep and he's on X. Please give him a follow. And if you enjoyed this live podcast, please consider paid subscription to support our work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leightonwoodhouse.substack.com/subscribe

Speaker: Ed Marks:GENERAL SUBJECT: CHAPTERS FIVE THROUGH EIGHT OF ROMANS— THE KERNEL OF THE BIBLE:Scripture Reading: Rom. 5:10; 2 Cor. 3:15-18; Phil. 4:6-7; Acts 9:1-17; John 17:6-24:Source: USA.

Today is Part 4, the last episode of my series Why Western Society Is Collapsing. If you haven't heard the first three parts, go listen to those first so you know how we got here. Everything I talk about today connects to what I already shared. This is the final piece, so let's bring it all together. Show Notes: [01:56]#10 Individualism.   [09:21]#11 Weakened principles and lowered standards.  [12:59]#12 Encroaching laws and less freedom in a divided populace. [16:31]#13 The common man is no longer respected. [19:09]Recap Next Steps: ---

In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, host Dr. John W. Price sits down with Elise Loehnen—writer, researcher, and author of On Our Best Behavior, a book that explores how the ancient moral framework of the seven deadly sins has been internalized by women, shaping their identities, relationships, and sense of worth. This conversation is not just a review—it's a ritual inquiry. Together, John and Elise explore: The invisible “scripts” that define femininity in a patriarchal culture; How envy, pride, sloth, and other so-called “sins” reveal deeper spiritual truths; What Elise risked—and learned—by stepping out from her “invisibility cloak”; How patriarchal systems harm men as well, and the cost of emotional suppression; How men and women can co-create a future rooted in collaboration, not competition The role of grief, longing, and sacred agency in personal and cultural awakening; Elise also shares behind-the-scenes insight into her writing process, her podcast Pulling the Thread, and her evolving work around binaries, individuation, and collective healing. This episode is part of a broader arc on The Sacred Speaks focused on rebalancing the masculine and feminine within us and in our culture. Join John for the upcoming live webinar: Reframing Suffering – The Little Teachers Explore anxiety, jealousy, and shame as sacred messengers

Breaking the Cycle: Identifying and Overcoming Toxic Work Cultures, feat. Suhein BeckIn this episode of 'Confessions of a Terrible Leader,' host Layci Nelson interviews Suhein Beck, a speaker and entrepreneur passionate about multiculturalism in organizations. Suhein shares her unique journey from a refugee to a prominent leader and her obsession with cultivating harmonious cultures. Topics discussed include the concept of cultural quotient and tipping customs, the link between personal experiences and professional behaviors, and the importance of honor in leadership. Suhein delves into her extensive career in property management, corporate America's toxic culture, and her personal struggle with PTSD and complex trauma. She advocates for accountability, self-care, and therapy as critical steps for leaders and individuals alike. This conversation offers valuable insights into recognizing and breaking cycles of chaos and toxicity in both work and personal environments.00:00 Introduction to Confessions of a Terrible Leader00:36 Meet Suhein Beck: A Cultural Enthusiast01:07 Understanding Multiculturalism and Leadership03:42 The Concept of Honor in Leadership07:23 Challenges of Individualism in American Culture09:34 Personal Confessions and Leadership Fallacies12:16 A Career in Property Management17:02 Navigating Cultural Sensitivities in the Workplace20:07 Corporate Sabotage and Legal Dilemmas21:12 Starting a New Business Venture22:11 Challenges in Property Management22:55 Facing Harassment and Threats26:00 Domestic Violence and Eviction28:26 Personal Accountability and Reflection33:10 Seeking Therapy and Breaking the Cycle35:16 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsEPISODE LINKS:https://suhein.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/suheinbeck/https://www.youtube.com/@SuheinBeckConfessions of a Terrible Leader is hosted by Layci Nelson and edited and produced by Fixation Point Productions. Music is by Leif Olsen and Mary Skop from the band The Number of Months.  

Jeff, Gianna, and Michael explore the challenges and responsibilities of living as a Christian community in today's world. They discuss the importance of embodying the teachings of Jesus, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, and the need to focus on community engagement rather than just individual conversion. They highlight the tension between political power and the cross-shaped life that Jesus exemplified, urging listeners to consider how they can live out their faith collectively in a way that reflects the values of Christ. 00:00 Understanding Exile in the Christian Community03:49 The Dual Nature of Exile15:00 The Exilic Gospel and Community17:05 Jesus and the Subversion of Power29:55 Living Out the Exilic Identity32:51 Building a Christ-Centered Community34:42 The Challenge of Individualism in Faith37:51 Preparing for a Life Together40:52 The Shape of Christian Community42:43 Living as Exiles in a Political World46:45 The Power of the Cross vs. Political Power51:38 Embodying the Teachings of Jesus55:30 Conversion vs. Community Living58:49 Trusting in Christ's Alternative Way of Life

In a society that boasts individualism, the Christian family shows the world that sacrificial service is normal; that we are not independent, but interdependent. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Join us for an engaging episode of the Straight Dope Show as hosts El Uno and TraB The Wonder dive deep into the complexities of today's music scene, the impact of trade wars, and the dynamics of sports management. From reminiscing about the evolution of music tastes to dissecting the challenges faced by teams like the Nuggets, this episode is packed with insightful commentary and humor. Discover how the decisions of those at the top can ripple through communities and industries, and hear the hosts' candid takes on the current state of sports and entertainment. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion—tune in now![00:02:51] R&B music comparison discussion.[00:07:10] Trade wars and tariffs.[00:10:28] Everything in America is imported.[00:12:21] Policies and their consequences.[00:15:58] Impact of immigrants on communities.[00:18:18] Disconnect Between Wealth and Knowledge.[00:21:30] Coaching dynamics and team conflict.[00:27:23] Media narratives and player dynamics.[00:29:10] Teamwork vs. Individualism in Sports.[00:32:07] Team dynamics and management issues.[00:35:35] Team management and player dynamics.[00:41:36] Leadership and basketball performance.[00:44:15] Kevin Durant's role on teams.[00:48:47] Ownership impacts team decisions.[00:53:43] Lakers' marketing strategy post-AD.[00:56:25] The decline of baseball attendance.[01:00:10] Torpedo bats and baseball interest.[01:02:15] Baseball's decline and fan engagement.[01:07:36] Coaching respect and player development.[01:10:25] Coaching styles and player motivation.[01:14:54] Extra work separates good from great.[01:16:30] Athlete's off-court behavior impacts reputation.[01:20:40] Comedy event and local food.

This week Jun and Daniel dive deeper into the concept of "jeong”, building on past discussions about social circles and neighbors. They stand-up a working definition of jeong as the “blurring of boundaries between individuals”– in a sense, the ultimate form of collectivism– and explore how it can help explain key cultural differences between Korea and the US, from friendships to the workplace. Our hosts discuss how modern Korean society is transitioning from traditional collectivist values to include more Western individualist ideals, and the challenges therein. Through personal anecdotes, they examine how jeong works in various contexts including family relationships, peer groups, and professional settings, while debating the merits and downsides of boundary-free relationships.If you're interested in understanding why Koreans might feel betrayed by seemingly friendly American interactions, why Korean social circles tend to be smaller but deeper, and how hierarchy can complicate jeong-based relationships, tune in to hear Daniel and Jun discuss all this and more! This episode also features a fun unboxing segment of Minnesota goodies from a podcast listener, a thoughtful exploration of whether individualism is "cold" or "healthy” depending on the cultural context, and insights into spaces where Korean society seems to be evolving to incorporate clear boundary setting.She Leads with CAREShe Leads with CARE is a limited podcast series hosted by actor and producer Bellamy...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showAs a reminder, we record one episode a week in-person from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/https://twitter.com/korampodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcastQuestions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com

Gabriel Custodiet speaks for a second time with James Wesley, Rawles, creator of the Survival Blog. They discuss hyperinflation, guns, how to prevent future civilizational collapse, pre-1899 guns, Rhodesia and the Portuguese Colonial War, Robert Heinlein   GUEST  → https://survivalblog.com/  → https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-Wesley-Rawles/author/B001K8HTVE  https://odysee.com/@WatchmanPrivacy:1/JamesWesleyRawles (Previous episode 80) WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC) TIMELINE 00:00 – Introduction 1:30 – Rawles' views of the threats facing the world today 2:55 – Tariffs ever a good idea? 4:50 – Weapons of war that Rawles fears 6:08 – What are the economic indicators Rawles looks at? 8:00 – How would people react in a hyper-inflationary event? 11:30 – US dollar is the best leper in the leper colony 13:03 – How to stave off societal collapse in the future 15:20 – Revolver vs semi-automatic 18:05 – Pre-1899 guns 25:05 – Constitutional carry vs. carry permit 27:55 – Consequences of traditional gun purchase with background check 29:30 – Fall of Spanish Empire comparisons to declining USA 32:40 – Rawles' thoughts on Portuguese Colonial War and Rhodesia 37:00 – Robert Heinlein 38:30 – Marbury v. Madison 40:30 – Individualism vs military hierarchy 43:45 – Rapid Fire Questions 44:55 – How important is belief in God in morality? 45:55 – Some favorite prepping tools 48:11 – Final Thoughts   Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

TAKEAWAYSLimiting social media and screen time for kids will protect them from digital self-absorptionIf you have a spouse whom you'd like to see act humbly, remember this: be humble yourselfYou have to be a role model in humility for your children if you want them to emulate that behaviorAs you grow in humility, you will inevitably begin to see more of your own flaws

This episode was originally published on November 11, 2022. We thought it was worth a reissue for our newer listeners. Christianity is a truly global religion, and every strand of Christianity has its own theological emphases. Western Christians tend to focus on individual salvation and the question of what happens when we die. But as we amplify other Christian voices, we find that the riches of the gospel might stretch far beyond our original conceptions. In this episode, Dru interviews Dr. Jangkholam Haokip, an Indian theologian, author, and former professor. Growing up in Churachandpur, Manipur, in Northeast India, Jangkholam converted to Christianity as a child. Drawing on his experiences with indigenous Indian culture and religion, he had the opportunity to develop a unique perspective on Christian theology, including Scripture's portrayal of sin's effects on nature, the value of yet-unheard perspectives, and the way that the gospels can affect the lives of whole communities. After his long career as a professor at Union Biblical Seminary in India, Jangkholam has founded the Bethesda-Khankho Foundation, which aims to transform indigenous Indian communities through education and poverty outreach. He also contributed to the recent book Voices from the Margins: Wisdom of Primal Peoples in the Era of World Christianity. For More of Jangkholam Haokip Content: https://jlamboihaokip.wordpress.com/ https://langhamliterature.org/author-bio?author_id=5923 We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought/ X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org   Show notes: 0:00 Introduction 1:22 Converting to Christianity 5:03 Further education and understanding the gospel 8:51 Individualism in Western Christianity 15:09 Sin and the health of nature 20:10 Tribal Indian thought in the biblical texts and Western theology 25:48 The value of indigenous theology 29:47 Christianity as a help for Indian history, identity, and culture 31:05 On Jangkholam's new book Voices from the Margins: Wisdom of Primal Peoples in the Era of World Christianity

Psalm 128 (Alter)Andrew and Edwin address the struggle our present culture has with Psalm 128 and discuss how to view the psalm from it's original cultural context before applying to ours.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=20956The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

In the premiere of U Got Options, Cem Karsan is joined by Mike Green for an unfiltered, high-conviction conversation straight from the floor of the CBOE. Together, they dive deep into the explosive growth of 0DTE options - now driving over 60% of S&P volume - and unpack how this shift is quietly rewiring market reflexivity, volatility dynamics, and the path of dispersion. With stories from the pits and sharp macro takeaways, this episode sets the tone for a series that goes beyond the headlines to decode the real forces shaping today's markets. Raw. Insightful. Essential.-----50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE-----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Cem on Twitter.Episode TimeStamps: 02:04 - Introduction to Mike Green07:39 - How and why 0DTE options have changed the investing landscape17:23 - Implied volatility is changing - what does it mean for investors?25:18 - How periods of relative stability impact investor behaviour31:03 - The unwind of passives - is the system under pressure?39:51 - What are prices actually telling us?43:31 - Why this cycle might be different48:52 - What makes a long lasting investor?54:17 - A deep dive into passive flows57:18 - Individualism in investing - are we becoming too separated?Copyright © 2024 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved----PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey:1. eBooks that cover key topics that you need to know...

In this episode, the boys talk about C.B. Macpherson's insightful text The Political Theory of Possessive Individualism. Macpherson holds that liberal political theory from Hobbes to Locke is correct in its premises, since like it or not we basically all are defined by our properties, living in a society almost exclusively defined by market relations—but that those same market relations engender class antagonisms that progressively undermine the possibility of durable social cohesion. He wants to save liberal theory and liberal democracies from themselves, but is there a viable way forward? You know what we think: it's socialism or barbarism, baby! Too bad it's looking like barbarism!!leftofphilosophy.comReferences:C.B. Macpherson, The Political Theory of Possessive Individualism: Hobbes to Locke (New York: Oxford University Press, 2011).Music:“Vintage Memories” by Schematist | schematist.bandcamp.com“My Space” by Overu | https://get.slip.stream/KqmvAN

In this episode of Workforce 4.0, host Ann Wyatt speaks with Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball, about the evolving landscape of workforce development. Mark emphasizes the significance of understanding employees' personal challenges and passions, advocating for a shift from an enterprise-centric to a people-centric mindset. The conversation also highlights the impact of nonprofits in supporting workforce stability and engagement. In this conversation, Mark discusses the evolving landscape of employee benefits, particularly the importance of investing in ongoing education for employees. He emphasizes the need for companies to be open to employee mobility and to create networks that support talent development, even if it means employees leave for other opportunities. Mark also introduces his upcoming book, 'The Retention Trap,' which challenges traditional views on talent retention and advocates for a more people-centric approach. In This Episode:-02:07: Navigating Business Growth Post-COVID-06:04: The Importance of Team Bonding and Culture-07:14: Building a Sustainable Workforce-12:45: Shifting from Individualism to Community Focus-21:53: The Role of Nonprofits in Workforce Development-25:24: Creating Symbiotic Relationships with Employees-28:27: Investing in Employee Education-33:59: Building Sustainable Workforce Networks-36:42: The Retention Trap: A New Perspective-42:41: Engaging Communities in Manufacturing-47:07: The Story Behind Every Product-51:19: Connecting with Mark PetersMore About Mark:Mark Peters is the CEO of Butterball Farms, founder of i-3 Leadership and Author of ‘The Source'. Mark is passionate about inspiring other leaders and entrepreneurs through his experience and insight into positively impacting people's lives. He has over 30 years of experience in providing solutions and innovation to customers as America's leading producer of value-added, culinary butter flavor solutions. Butterball Farms is a second-generation family business that began over sixty years ago. Mark took over the family business in 1995, and has dedicated his career to positively impacting the lives of those who work for him and his company. His book, ‘The Source', uses the power of collaboration to stabilize your workforce, impact communities and address today's most pressing business challenges. To learn more about Mark, connect with him here.The Future of Work (and this Episode) Is Brought To You By Secchi:Secchi is a revolutionary workforce engagement tool created for organizations to make data-driven frontline decisions in real-time. By measuring and combining multiple people-related lead indicators, Secchi provides in-the-moment visibility into individual frontline employee performance, team performance, engagement/turnover risks, and positive employee behaviors all while removing the traditional barriers of administrative burden on leaders. To learn more about Secchi, check them out here.

Nate is the founder of New Founding, a venture firm focused on solving critical civilizational problems.Jon is the developer of the Coracle and Flotilla nostr clients, and the host of the Thank God for Nostr Podcast. He is focused on discovering what a healthy social network would look like, and helping nostr make that vision a reality. Find Jon on Nostr at npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn , on twitter @hodlbod and on Coracle.social.The Thank For Nostr Podcast is a TGFB Media production. TGFB Media exists to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and use it for the glory of God and the good of people everywhere.  

This week, Danny's having a blast in Atomfall's post-war Northern England, Jesse's brewing up some thoughts on Wanderstop, WWE 2K25 elbow drops its way into Frank's heart, and Jeremy gets introspective with a playable essay about how the internet used to be cool. Atomfall: https://store.steampowered.com/app/801800/Atomfall/ Wanderstop: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1299460/Wanderstop/ WWE 2K25: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878960/WWE_2K25/ individualism in the dead-internet age: an anti-big tech asset: https://alienmelon.itch.io/shovelware Expelled!: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2963890/Expelled/ iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:14 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:03:14    - Topics Preview 0:04:16 - Atomfall 0:29:23 - Wanderstop 0:46:23 - The Cozy Power Fantasy 0:52:08 - Can productivity be fun? 1:00:36 - Final Thoughts on Wanderstop 1:03:47 - Frank's Upcoming Wrestling Escapades 1:07:03 - WWE 2K25 1:21:20 - Individualism in the dead-internet age 1:34:50 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Reviews 1:40:07 - Expelled! 1:46:48 - Q: What games do you find relaxing? 1:51:31 - Q: Has Jeremy played Peripeteia? 1:52:44 - Q: Have you returned to a game after initially disliking it? 2:07:32 - Noclip Updates 2:09:26 - Sign Off  

Tune in to hear:What does “Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves in three generations” refer to and why is this concept ubiquitous across many cultures?What is the “crab in a bucket” theory and how do we see this play out with people? Why is this called “tall poppy syndrome” in Australia and New Zealand?What are psychological “leveling mechanisms?” What do these look like in practice?What is the African concept of Ubuntu and what can we learn from it?How can we find a middle ground between Individualism and Collectivism?LinksThe Soul of WealthConnect with UsMeet Dr. Daniel CrosbyCheck Out All of Orion's PodcastsPower Your Growth with OrionCompliance Code: 0650-U-25066

The Eikon team continues to analyze the whole gospel, which differs from incomplete versions in its formation of community, the role of baptism, and especially what we understand as the primary mission of the church.  Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections8:38 The Whole Gospel: Understanding Community and Individuality13:36 The Challenge of Individualism in the Gospel19:48 Baptism and the Role of the Church23:00 The Role of Gospels in Mission26:22 Embodiment of Justice and Community35:41 The Shift in Global Christianity39:17 The Dynamics of Small vs. Large Gatherings42:35 The Center of Gravity in Church Community49:34 Balancing Small Groups and Large Gatherings 

Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of Trudge Report. We are reshaping the format a bit on weekly episodes. Going forward, we will be focusing primarily on recovery topics, with some other content briefly in the beginning and on the back end of the show. We have listened to the feedback from our listeners, and we want to focus on the subject we four know best, recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. This will allow us more time to get in-depth on these topics. But don't worry, if you love our other topics full of nonsense, power rankings, and sports, we will be doing extra content surrounding these and putting them out on our watching platforms, YouTube and Facebook. Clips of these will also be posted to our social media sites.This week we dive heavily into the subject of group autonomy and individualism. Are we treating new members to recovery the same or different? Do we discount what new members or old timers have to say just because it differs from our opinion and experience? Do we share with others the tools and resources we have to help them be successful? Does the group conscience speak clearest and loudest with individual group issues or is one singular person trying to run the show? Do our actions as a group effect neighboring groups or the recovery community as a whole?Remember to keep an eye out on YouTube and Facebook for extra content around sports, wrestling, trending topics, and of course-a good bit of nonsense. Contact the Guys:Instagram: @trudgereportpodFacebook: Trudge ReportTikTok: trudgereportpodYouTube: @trudgereportpod

Hey Y'all!   In this lively conversation, the we delve into the themes of individualism and community, discussing how societal changes have influenced the dynamics of support and relationships within communities. We explore the balance between personal independence and the need for collective support, particularly in the context of parenting and cultural shifts. The discussion highlights the importance of trust, the impact of generational changes, and the desire for a return to more communal living. In this conversation, the ladies explore the evolution of music and culture, the balance between community and individualism, and the complexities of social connections in adulthood. They discuss the burdens of modern life, the impact of parenthood on friendships, and the desire for personal time amidst changing responsibilities. The dialogue reflects on nostalgia, personal growth, and the challenges of maintaining relationships in a fast-paced world. We also discuss the frustrations of navigating educational pathways, the importance of therapy in personal growth, coping strategies for seasonal changes, and the need for emotional expression in relationships. The conversation highlights the complexities of these topics and the shared experiences of the speakers. Wine of the Week: Thousand Lives Chardonnay only at the Total Wine ;) As always you can connect with the ladies of UNestablished on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also email any questions and/ or comments to unestablishedpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to give a donation or support UNestablished as a podcast, you can head over to Buy Me a Coffee. There you can give a donation to help the podcast! Don't forget to leave us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Audible. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy...Cheers! 

As we learned from the Life of Brian, we are all individuals--but what does that mean for our Satanic sensibilities?

Do Americans still embody the principle of rugged individualism? Is there still a reverence and appreciation for our personal liberties, or would we gladly trade them in for more safety and comfort? What does the future hold for our Country? George G digs into whether or not most Americans still want their personal liberties, or if they'd be happier letting someone else control their lives! You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood Get your copy of The Purpose Book here: https://amzn.to/47Y2u98  You can get a free digital download of The Purpose Book here: https://moneyalignmentacademy.thinkific.com/enroll/2554435?price_id=3360279  Get our monthly updates here: https://george-grombacher.aweb.page/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood

Episode Type: Book Discussion Watch on YouTube hereWelcome to a listen to a book discussion of the Share Life podcast. In this conversation, I'm speaking with David Koyzis about his new book, Citizenship Without Illusions: A Christian Guide to Political Engagement (affiliate link).  For the video version, notes, and more links, click here.Connect With David Connect with David | Website, Blog, & Newsletter - Linkedin - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Books Links (Amazon affiliate links below) Consider supporting David Koyzis through Global Scholars Canada >>Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Citizenship Without Illusions 05:35 Cultural Changes and Individualism 13:28 Navigating Political Engagement 18:35 Practical Guidance for Christian Citizens 29:40 Faithfulness in Political Engagement 34:54 The Importance of the Rule of Law 40:41 The Importance of Truth in Democracy 49:20 Law and Order: The Role of Governance 55:18 Engaging with Political Rivals 01:01:50 Incremental Change vs. Revolutionary Change

In this episode Rachael speaks with Elissa Strauss, author of the book 'When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others.' They discuss the societal expectations placed on mothers, the cultural issues surrounding care, and the value of caregiving. Elissa also shares her personal experiences with motherhood and how it has changed her perspective on work and identity.  More inside this episode: How motherhood is often framed as either a "fairytale" or a "nightmare" Individualism in the U.S. and why it hurts families The benefits of communal parenting and palliative care The identity shifts we go through after having a baby and impacts on work life How caregiving should be valued economically and philosophically Elissa has been writing about the politics and culture of parenting and caregiving for more than fifteen years. Her work appears in publications like the Atlantic, the New York Times, Glamour, ELLE, and elsewhere, and she was a former contributing writer at CNN.com and Slate, where her cultural criticism about motherhood appeared on DoubleX. Her book, "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others," is out now from Gallery Books. She is also the mom of two kids, Augie and Levi, ages 11 and 7! Elissa's Book: When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others Elissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissaavery/  Elissa's Substack: https://substack.com/@elissastrauss Rachael is a mom of 3, founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby, and the host of this podcast. Instagram | Tiktok |  Website  ✨For sleep support and resources, visit heysleepybaby.com and follow @heysleepybaby on Instagram!

In this engaging conversation, Gavôn interviews Daniel Cherry (DC), an SVP at Adidas, diving into his background, career trajectory, and thoughts on how to be an effective leader. DC shares his opinions on storytelling principles shaping the creative landscape, as well as the role community plays when starting a creative endeavor. Whether you are an entrepreneur or climbing the corporate ladder, DC offers incredible insight into the indispensable skills to be successful.The discussion also touches on the cultural impact of fashion designers, most notably Willy Chavarria, during Paris FW 2025 fashion week. They also touch on heavier topics, such as the need for economic empowerment within marginalized communities and the impact storytelling has on shaping identities and driving change.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Daniel Cherry and His Journey05:11 The Importance of Community and Support09:51 Navigating Corporate Culture and Opportunities12:56 Strategies for Success in Corporate America16:10 Frost: A Personal and Cultural Journey21:44 The Power of Storytelling in Branding and Identity23:45 The Power of Storytelling in Entrepreneurship24:31 Creativity as a Response to Adversity25:58 Building Community and Collaboration26:56 The Importance of DEI in Corporate America29:32 The Shift from Individualism to Community31:01 Global Connections and Learning from Each Other32:33 The Role of Free Education in Empowerment34:38 Fashion as a Cultural Expression40:17 Diversity and Culture at Adidas42:01 Work Ethic and Indispensability44:48 The Balance of Coolness and Value

Send us a textYou made it to part two! Or maybe you skipped part one and are just diving in here. Either way, welcome to the unfiltered, mildly chaotic continuation of our conversation on quiet quitting church.This time, we dig even deeper into the reasons people drift away from church and whether or not leadership should be diagnosing (or preventing) it. Some of the big questions we tackle:Are people quietly leaving because they're being overlooked?Has the church made Sunday services more important than actual community?Is worship about preference or something deeper?Can you be part of a church community without attending on Sundays?How much of this is just…millennials avoiding confrontation?From calling out consumer Christianity to debating whether leadership should be chasing people down when they leave, we cover it all—with a lot of sarcasm, some questionable analogies, and maybe even a half-decent insight or two.So grab a drink, try not to ghost your church, and let's wrap this up!EPISODE DRINKING NOTES:More Brewing – Baron BrownHuntley, ILEnglish-Style Brown Ale | 5.5% ABVPilot Project Brewing – SerpentiMilwaukee, WI / Chicago, ILItalian Pilsner | 5.2% ABVWoodford Reserve – Double OakVersailles, KYBourbon Whiskey | 45.2% ABVDunkin' & Lavazza Coffee Blend(For those of us still in denial about being adults.)Support the show––––––––BUY US A DRINKhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChristianAFPodcastBE A MONTHLY SUPPORTERhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1019536/supportLINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite • Facebook • InstagramEmail: christianafpodcast@gmail.com

This is a turbulent time for American democracy. Years, perhaps decades, of social change is manifesting in the form of distrust, violence, chaos, fear, loneliness, and despair. But Conversing, along with Comment magazine, is about hope, healing, and hospitality. For this special 200th episode of Conversing, Mark Labberton invites Anne Snyder (Editor-in-Chief, Comment magazine) for a close reading and discussion of the 2025 Comment Manifesto, a hopeful new document offering a vision of Christian Humanism for this era. Together they discuss: The meaning and intent behind a new Comment magazine Manifesto for Christian humanism The Incarnation of Christ for what it means to be human Hospitality in an era of exclusion Healthy institutions and the importance of communal agency Individualism vs communitarianism Learning to perceive the world in fresh, surprising ways About the Comment Manifesto To read the Manifesto in its entirety, visit comment.org/manifesto/, or scroll below. To watch a reading of selections from the Comment Manifesto, click here. About Anne Snyder Anne Snyder is the Editor-in-Chief of Comment magazine, which is a core publication of Cardus, a think tank devoted to renewing North American social architecture, rooted in two thousand years of Christian social thought. Visit https://comment.org/ for more information. For years, Anne has been engaged in concerns for the social architecture of the world. That is, the way that our practices of social engagement, life, conversation, discussion, debate, and difference can all be held in the right kind of ways for the sake of the thriving of people, individuals, communities, and our nation at large. Anne also oversees our Comment's partner project, Breaking Ground, and is the host of The Whole Person Revolution podcast and co-editor of Breaking Ground: Charting Our Future in a Pandemic Year (2022). Show Notes Giving thanks for 200 episodes of Conversing! 2000 years of Christian thought to the public square James K.A. Smith, the former editor of Comment Magazine Seeking a positive moral vision A turbulent moment for democracy MANIFESTO SECTION 1 “We are Christian humanists…” What it means to be human in our age—our infinite dignity, relationship to the earth, and woundedness The significance of Jesus Christ for what it means to be human What the Incarnation of Christ means for our world “So many people we know and love and respect feel ecclesially homeless, obviously politically homeless.” MANIFESTO SECTION 2 “We believe it's time to build…” Agency Called to a co-creative project Productive and constructive “Contributing the true and good and beautiful in a messy world.” MANIFESTO SECTION 3 “We believe in institutions…” Collective, common, and communal Institutions, as part of the social architecture of our world, can be extraordinarily positive. “I always get asked, ‘Why do you believe in institutions? Why? You don't need to! They're gone! They're dead!'” “Healthy institutions are channels within which you can actually realize your sense of agency in a way that might be more moving than you ever would have imagined just by yourself.” Yuval Levin's take on community (paraphrased): “All the tumult we're experiencing, we're just having a big fight about what kinds of what community means.” Polarization MAGA as a kind of community “I consider myself a bit of a communitarian.” Christian humanism throughout history always has four projects connected to it: Theology, character formation, political economy, and aesthetic. MANIFESTO SECTION 4 “We believe in the transformative power of encounter—encountering reality, encountering those unlike us.” Addressing the fractured social fabric and isolation of this age Encounter and trust Hospitality— ”taking one another's being and doing in the world seriously enough” Enter the room listening MANIFESTO SECTION 5 “We believe Christianity is perpetually on the move. There is no sacred capital.” “This is our most aggressive claim.” Distinguishing Comment from peer publications such as First Things “All cultures are fallen, and we're part of another kingdom.” Galatians 5 and the Fruit of the Spirit Civilizational Christianity The smallness of “faith, family, flag” “So much of my Christian identity has been rewritten by experiences of Christian faith that are completely outside the, the social reality that is my fundamental location.” ”When Christianity seems to be running the dangerous risk of being captured, captured by a certain kind of ideological political social frame that feels as though it's really making itself primary simply by its Napoleonic capacity for self-crowning, that is a very, very dangerous thing.” MANIFESTO SECTION 6 “We believe there are different ways of knowing—that the thinker and the practitioner have equally valuable wisdoms worth airing, that relationship and context matter for the ways in which we perceive reality, that the child with Down syndrome perceives truths that a Nobel Prize winner cannot, and that there is a need for those who inhabit these myriad ways to share space and learn how to pursue understanding—perhaps even revelation—together.” Perceiving the world differently Down syndrome and the expression of a different kind of knowing or wisdom Full circle with the first principle of the imago Dei Functioning out of either confidence, uncertainty, or anxiety Mark Labberton's friend Dustin (R.I.P), who had cerebral palsy Fatigue, trying to get our bearings Looking for moral and eschatological coherence Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary. The 6 Primary Sections of the 2025 Comment Manifesto To read the Manifesto in its entirety, visit comment.org/manifesto/. We are Christian humanists, those who believe that Jesus Christ—God become man—is the ultimate measure of what it means to be human. We believe that every human being is created in the image of God, whole persons who are at once fallen yet gloriously endowed, finite and dependent, yet deserving of infinite dignity. We seek to stay true both to the wonder and to the woundedness of life this side of the veil, even as our eschatology floods us with hope: Jesus has walked with us, died, risen, and ascended, and he will come again to make all things new. We believe it's a time to build, that the creative imagination and the Christian imagination are mysteriously linked. We want to begin with the Yes in Christ, not our own noes. While there is an important role for criticism baptized in a study of what is true, good, and beautiful, it is a means to an end—the basis for wise repair and imagination, not the justification for destruction or erasure. We are committed to keeping orthodoxy and orthopraxy married, taking seriously our job to translate between them. We believe in institutions: government, guilds, families, schools, universities, the church. We recognize that in our age of individualism, institutions are often painted as the enemy. We try to change that, seeking to shape the character of today's most formative institutions while exploring what kind of reimagined social architecture might compel the next generation's trust. We believe in the transformative power of encounter—encountering reality, encountering those unlike us. Loving enemies is bedrock for Comment, hospitality core. We are champions of the difficult room. We believe in the deeper truths that can be discovered when different life experiences and distinct sources of wisdom are gathered around one table. We intentionally publish arguments with which we disagree, including those who don't hail Christ as Lord, not for the sake of pluralism without conviction, but because Christians have always better understood the contours and depths of their faith when crystallized through exchanges with strangers turned friends. We believe Christianity is perpetually on the move. There is no sacred capital. While the audience we serve is navigating a North American context, we serve this audience from an understanding that Christianity is an intercultural, polyglot religion. At a time of rising religious ethno-nationalism, we insist that no culture can claim to represent the true form of Christianity, and we actively seek for our authors and partners to reflect the global reality of the church. We believe there are different ways of knowing—that the thinker and the practitioner have equally valuable wisdoms worth airing, that relationship and context matter for the ways in which we perceive reality, that the child with Down syndrome perceives truths that a Nobel Prize winner cannot, and that there is a need for those who inhabit these myriad ways to share space and learn how to pursue understanding—perhaps even revelation—together. ... Our theory of change takes its cues from the garden, less the machine. We are personalists, not ideologues. We follow the logic of Jesus's mustard seed, of yeast transforming a whole pile of dough, of the principle of contagiousness and change happening over generations. We believe in the value of slow thought. We are skeptical of the language of scale in growing spiritual goods. While we wish to be savvy in unmasking the either/or reactivity of our age and will always call out dehumanizing trendlines, we are fundamentally animated by the creative impulse, by a philosophy of natality expressed through hospitality. This feels especially important in this time between eras when no one knows what's next, and we need one another to recalibrate, to reflect, and to shape a hopeful future.

Can the simple act of watching cartoons with a child transform your life? Discover the profound ways faith adds depth to everyday moments, as we explore personal stories of growth and presence in our relationships with family and community. As we share insights from "Mighty Like Gideon," you'll learn the significance of being spiritually prepared to navigate the challenges that can arise, even within the walls of the church, and how embracing spiritual disciplines can lead to vivid transformations.Join us as we highlight the often-overlooked strength that comes from collective spiritual warfare. By drawing parallels to Gideon's biblical triumph over the Midianites, we argue that true success in spiritual battles lies not in solitary efforts but in unity and shared faith practices. This episode challenges prevailing cultural norms of individualism, underscoring the power of community in achieving victory over spiritual adversities. Kathy and I reveal how learning from the unity of forces of evil can inspire us to foster stronger connections within faith-driven groups.Key Takeaways:Harness the Power of Group Dynamics: Spiritual warfare is best confronted collectively, as it involves forces that operate in groups.Ephesians 6:12 is Key: This scripture reveals the importance of collective struggle in defeating dark powers, often overlooked by individuals.Gideon's Example: The story of Gideon exemplifies the effectiveness of group action and the necessity of unified faith to achieve divine victories.Individualism vs. Collectivism: The struggle of modern believers often stems from an overemphasis on individual faith at the expense of community.Leadership and Community: Embrace community leadership and collective faith to experience the full promise of more life and more faith.Looking for more? Join our More Faith More Life community: https://morefaithmorelife.comAbout the host: Steve Gray is the founding and senior pastor of Revive Church KC. He has been in the full time ministry for over 40 years and was launched into national and international recognition in the late 1990's as the leader of the historic Smithton Outpouring, and again in 2009 when he led the Kansas City Revival which was televised nationally on the Daystar television network. Steve is also a veteran musician, songwriter, recording artist and published author. His books include When The Kingdom Comes, Follow The Fire, My Absurd Religion, If You Only Knew, and Mighty Like Gideon.

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Ivan Vendrov for a deep and thought-provoking conversation covering AI, intelligence, societal shifts, and the future of human-machine interaction. They explore the "bitter lesson" of AI—that scale and compute ultimately win—while discussing whether progress is stalling and what bottlenecks remain. The conversation expands into technology's impact on democracy, the centralization of power, the shifting role of the state, and even the mythology needed to make sense of our accelerating world. You can find more of Ivan's work at nothinghuman.substack.com or follow him on Twitter at @IvanVendrov.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Setting00:21 The Bitter Lesson in AI02:03 Challenges in AI Data and Infrastructure04:03 The Role of User Experience in AI Adoption08:47 Evaluating Intelligence and Divergent Thinking10:09 The Future of AI and Society18:01 The Role of Big Tech in AI Development24:59 Humanism and the Future of Intelligence29:27 Exploring Kafka and Tolkien's Relevance29:50 Tolkien's Insights on Machine Intelligence30:06 Samuel Butler and Machine Sovereignty31:03 Historical Fascism and Machine Intelligence31:44 The Future of AI and Biotech32:56 Voice as the Ultimate Human-Computer Interface36:39 Social Interfaces and Language Models39:53 Javier Malay and Political Shifts in Argentina50:16 The State of Society in the U.S.52:10 Concluding Thoughts on Future ProspectsKey InsightsThe Bitter Lesson Still Holds, but AI Faces Bottlenecks – Ivan Vendrov reinforces Rich Sutton's "bitter lesson" that AI progress is primarily driven by scaling compute and data rather than human-designed structures. While this principle still applies, AI progress has slowed due to bottlenecks in high-quality language data and GPU availability. This suggests that while AI remains on an exponential trajectory, the next major leaps may come from new forms of data, such as video and images, or advancements in hardware infrastructure.The Future of AI Is Centralization and Fragmentation at the Same Time – The conversation highlights how AI development is pulling in two opposing directions. On one hand, large-scale AI models require immense computational resources and vast amounts of data, leading to greater centralization in the hands of Big Tech and governments. On the other hand, open-source AI, encryption, and decentralized computing are creating new opportunities for individuals and small communities to harness AI for their own purposes. The long-term outcome is likely to be a complex blend of both centralized and decentralized AI ecosystems.User Interfaces Are a Major Limiting Factor for AI Adoption – Despite the power of AI models like GPT-4, their real-world impact is constrained by poor user experience and integration. Vendrov suggests that AI has created a "UX overhang," where the intelligence exists but is not yet effectively integrated into daily workflows. Historically, technological revolutions take time to diffuse, as seen with the dot-com boom, and the current AI moment may be similar—where the intelligence exists but society has yet to adapt to using it effectively.Machine Intelligence Will Radically Reshape Cities and Social Structures – Vendrov speculates that the future will see the rise of highly concentrated AI-powered hubs—akin to "mile by mile by mile" cubes of data centers—where the majority of economic activity and decision-making takes place. This could create a stark divide between AI-driven cities and rural or off-grid communities that choose to opt out. He draws a parallel to Robin Hanson's Age of Em and suggests that those who best serve AI systems will hold power, while others may be marginalized or reduced to mere spectators in an AI-driven world.The Enlightenment's Individualism Is Being Challenged by AI and Collective Intelligence – The discussion touches on how Western civilization's emphasis on the individual may no longer align with the realities of intelligence and decision-making in an AI-driven era. Vendrov argues that intelligence is inherently collective—what matters is not individual brilliance but the ability to recognize and leverage diverse perspectives. This contradicts the traditional idea of intelligence as a singular, personal trait and suggests a need for new frameworks that incorporate AI into human networks in more effective ways.Javier Milei's Libertarian Populism Reflects a Global Trend Toward Radical Experimentation – The rise of Argentina's President Javier Milei exemplifies how economic desperation can drive societies toward bold, unconventional leaders. Vendrov and Alsop discuss how Milei's appeal comes not just from his radical libertarianism but also from his blunt honesty and willingness to challenge entrenched power structures. His movement, however, raises deeper questions about whether libertarianism alone can provide a stable social foundation, or if voluntary cooperation and civil society must be explicitly cultivated to prevent libertarian ideals from collapsing into chaos.AI, Mythology, and the Need for New Narratives – The conversation closes with a reflection on the power of mythology in shaping human understanding of technological change. Vendrov suggests that as AI reshapes the world, new myths will be needed to make sense of it—perhaps similar to Tolkien's elves fading as the age of men begins. He sees AI as part of an inevitable progression, where human intelligence gives way to something greater, but argues that this transition must be handled with care. The stories we tell about AI will shape whether we resist, collaborate, or simply fade into irrelevance in the face of machine intelligence.

Toxic leadership stems from the burdens of unresolved trauma and difficult life experiences. When you don't do the work to regulate your nervous system, the parts of you that protect you through mico-managing, shaming, blaming, not trusting anyone, or worse will eventually wreak havoc on your career, those you lead, and your own capacity for discomfort.So, what does it look like for you to commit to doing the work?Maybe you go to therapy or coaching, or adopt practices to deepen your self-awareness and reflection. The trouble is, “doing the work” can easily turn into navel-gazing or intellectualizing. The same tools that might help you unburden can also be used to numb out. We so often are sold the idea that we will overcome and be done with it that we bypass doing the real, deep, lifelong work.Today's guest illustrates–literally–what it looks and feels like to commit to doing powerful work. Her gorgeous new graphic novel, Past Tense, shares her windy and beautiful journey of doing the work through the lens of Internal Family Systems.Sacha Mardou was born in Macclesfield in 1975 and grew up in Manchester, England. She began making comics after getting her BA in English Literature from the University of Wales, Lampeter. Her critically acclaimed graphic novel series, Sky in Stereo, was named an outstanding comic of 2015 by the Village Voice and shortlisted for the 2016 Slate Studio Prize.Since 2019 she has been making comics about therapy and healing. Her graphic memoir Past Tense: Facing Family Secrets and Finding Myself in Therapy is out now. Since 2005 she has lived in St Louis, Missouri with her cartoonist husband Ted May, their daughter and two disruptive cats.Listen to the full episode to hear:How going to therapy for what she thought was just anxiety became a journey of unpacking her past How her therapist helped her “correct the picture” she'd been holding of people and events of her childhoodHow Sacha adapted her private sketched therapy notes into the comics she shares publiclyHow working with IFS to process her childhood has impacted her present-day relationshipsHow the IFS process has helped Sacha recast her difficult experiences as gifts and strengths and her story as valuableHow Sacha approached writing her book wholeheartedly, while still protecting her boundariesLearn more about Sacha Mardou:WebsitePast Tense: Facing Family Secrets and Finding Myself in TherapyInstagram: @mardou_drawsFacebook: @sachamardouLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Family Secrets with Dani ShapiroEP 72: Identifying and Addressing the Burdens of Individualism with Deran Young & Dick SchwartzEP 101: Transforming the Legacy Burdens from Relational Trauma with Deran YoungCompassion Prison ProjectCece Sykes LCSWRalph De La Rosa, LCSWDoris LessingEric MaiselElizabeth GilbertSitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body, Rebekah TaussigLove Is a Burning Thing, Nina St. PierreTeenage Fanclub - Mellow DoubtThe FranchiseThe Office

This week, we're talking about the myth of self-sufficiency and why community matters more than ever. From recent headlines to personal reckonings, we dig into how toxic individualism is making life harder for everyone—and what we can do about it.Also, are we getting a divorce? Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, we're working through it on the mic. And finally, the age-old debate: Man Flu vs. Woman Flu—who actually suffers more? (Spoiler: One of us has thoughts.)Tune in for real talk, real laughs, and maybe even some real solutions.

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Michael and Gianna welcome Jeff Hickman as the newest member of the Eikon team. They continue their series on the story of the gospel by exploring the ‘soul gospel and the implications of viewing the gospel primarily as a means of saving souls. They discuss the invention of the Great Commission as the primary mission and substance of discipleship, emphasizing the need for a more holistic understanding of the whole gospel.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction of Jeff Hickman05:44 Exploring the Soul Gospel11:46 Defining the Soul Gospel17:57 The Individualism in the Soul Gospel23:50 Historical Context of the Great Commission40:51 The Great Commission: A New Perspective55:43 Reimagining the Role of the Church

63 MinutesPG-13Josh Neal is a former psychology professor and author of the book "American Extremist."Josh joins Pete to discuss the section of his book entitled Individualism, Anarchism, and Sociopathy.Josh's SubstackJosh's YouTubeAmerican ExtremistJosh on TwitterPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

She's an economist, an institution-builder, an ecosystem-nurturer and one of our finest thinkers. Shruti Rajagopalan joins Amit Varma in episode 410 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about her life & times -- and her remarkable work. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shruti Rajagopalan on Twitter, Substack, Instagram, her podcast, Ideas of India and her own website. 2. Emergent Ventures India. 3. The 1991 Project. 4. Life Lessons That Are Priceless -- Episodes 400 of The Seen and the Unseen. 5. Other episodes of The Seen and the Unseen w Shruti Rajagopalan, in reverse chronological order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. 6. The Day Ryan Started Masturbating -- Amit Varma's newsletter post explaining Shruti Rajagopalan's swimming pool analogy for social science research. 7. A Deep Dive Into Education -- Episode 54 of Everything is Everything. 8. Fixing Indian Education — Episode 185 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Karthik Muralidharan). 9. Population Is Not a Problem, but Our Greatest Strength -- Amit Varma. 10. Our Population Is Our Greatest Asset -- Episode 20 of Everything is Everything. 11. Where Has All the Education Gone? -- Lant Pritchett. 12. Lant Pritchett Is on Team Prosperity — Episode 379 of The Seen and the Unseen. 13. The Theory of Moral Sentiments — Adam Smith. 14. The Wealth of Nations — Adam Smith. 15. Commanding Heights -- Daniel Yergin. 16. Capitalism and Freedom -- Milton Friedman. 17. Free to Choose -- Milton Friedman and Rose Friedman. 18. Economics in One Lesson -- Henry Hazlitt. 19. The Road to Serfdom -- Friedrich Hayek. 20. Four Papers That Changed the World -- Episode 41 of Everything is Everything. 21. The Use of Knowledge in Society -- Friedrich Hayek. 22. Individualism and Economic Order -- Friedrich Hayek. 23. Understanding the State -- Episode 25 of Everything is Everything.  24. Richard E Wagner at Mercatus and Amazon. 25. Larry White and the First Principles of Money -- Episode 397 of The Seen and the Unseen. 26. Fixing the Knowledge Society -- Episode 24 of Everything is Everything. 27. Marginal Revolution. 28. Paul Graham's essays. 29. Commands and controls: Planning for indian industrial development, 1951–1990 -- Rakesh Mohan and Vandana Aggarwal. 30. The Reformers -- Episode 28 of Everything is Everything. 31. India: Planning for Industrialization -- Jagdish Bhagwati and Padma Desai. 32. Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration -- Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith. 33. Cows on India Uncut. 34. Abdul Karim Khan on Spotify and YouTube. 35. The Surface Area of Serendipity -- Episode 39 of Everything is Everything. 36. Objects From Our Past -- Episode 77 of Everything is Everything. 37. Sriya Iyer on the Economics of Religion -- The Ideas of India Podcast. 38. Episodes of The Seen and the Unseen with Ramachandra Guha: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 39. Episodes of The Seen and the Unseen with Pratap Bhanu Mehta: 1, 2. 40. Rohit Lamba Reimagines India's Economic Policy Emphasis -- The Ideas of India Podcast. 41. Rohit Lamba Will Never Be Bezubaan — Episode 378 of The Seen and the Unseen. 42. The Constitutional Law and Philosophy blog. 43. Cost and Choice -- James Buchanan. 44. Philip Wicksteed. 45. Pratap Bhanu Mehta on The Theory of Moral Sentiments -- The Ideas of India Podcast. 46. Conversation and Society — Episode 182 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Russ Roberts). 47. The Common Sense of Political Economy -- Philip Wicksteed. 48. Narendra Shenoy and Mr Narendra Shenoy — Episode 250 of The Seen and the Unseen. 49. Sudhir Sarnobat Works to Understand the World — Episode 350 of The Seen and the Unseen. 50. Manmohan Singh: India's Finest Talent Scout -- Shruti Rajagopalan. 51. The Importance of the 1991 Reforms — Episode 237 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shruti Rajagopalan and Ajay Shah). 52. The Life and Times of Montek Singh Ahluwalia — Episode 285 of The Seen and the Unseen. 53. The Forgotten Greatness of PV Narasimha Rao — Episode 283 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vinay Sitapati). 54. India's Massive Pensions Crisis — Episode 347 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Ajay Shah & Renuka Sane). 55. The Life and Times of KP Krishnan — Episode 355 of The Seen and the Unseen. 56. Breaking Through — Isher Judge Ahluwalia. 57. Breaking Out — Padma Desai. 58. Perestroika in Perspective -- Padma Desai. 59. Shephali Bhatt Is Searching for the Incredible — Episode 391 of The Seen and the Unseen. 60. Pics from the Seen-Unseen party. 61. Pramod Varma on India's Digital Empowerment -- Episode 50 of Brave New World. 59. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha Is the Impartial Spectator — Episode 388 of The Seen and the Unseen. 60. Our Parliament and Our Democracy — Episode 253 of The Seen and the Unseen (w MR Madhavan). 61. Episodes of The Seen and the Unseen with Pranay Kotasthane: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. 62. The Overton Window. 63. When Ideas Have Sex -- Matt Ridley. 64. The Three Languages of Politics — Arnold Kling. 65. Arnold Kling and the Four Languages of Politics -- Episode 394 of The Seen and the Unseen. 66. The Double ‘Thank You' Moment — John Stossel. 67. Economic growth is enough and only economic growth is enough — Lant Pritchett with Addison Lewis. 68. What is Libertarianism? — Episode 117 of The Seen and the Unseen (w David Boaz). 69. What Does It Mean to Be Libertarian? — Episode 64 of The Seen and the Unseen. 70. The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom -- David Boaz. 71. Publish and Perish — Agnes Callard. 72. Classical Liberal Institute. 73. Shruti Rajagopalan's YouTube talk on constitutional amendments. 74. What I, as a development economist, have been actively “for” -- Lant Pritchett. 75. Can Economics Become More Reflexive? — Vijayendra Rao. 76. Premature Imitation and India's Flailing State — Shruti Rajagopalan & Alexander Tabarrok. 77. Elite Imitation in Public Policy — Episode 180 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shruti Rajagopalan and Alex Tabarrok). 78. Invisible Infrastructure -- Episode 82 of Everything is Everything. 79. The Sundara Kanda. 80. Devdutt Pattanaik and the Stories That Shape Us -- Episode 404 of The Seen and the Unseen. 81. Y Combinator. 82. Space Fields. 83. Apoorwa Masuk, Onkar Singh Batra, Naman Pushp, Angad Daryani, Deepak VS and Srijon Sarkar. 84. Deepak VS and the Man Behind His Face — Episode 373 of The Seen and the Unseen. 85. You've Got To Hide Your Love Away -- The Beatles. 86. Caste, Capitalism and Chandra Bhan Prasad — Episode 296 of The Seen and the Unseen. 87. Data For India -- Rukmini S's startup. 88. Whole Numbers And Half Truths — Rukmini S. 89. The Moving Curve — Rukmini S's Covid podcast, also on all podcast apps. 90. The Importance of Data Journalism — Episode 196 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Rukmini S). 91. Rukmini Sees India's Multitudes — Episode 261 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Rukmini S). 92. Prosperiti. 93. This Be The Verse — Philip Larkin. 94. The Dilemma of an Indian Liberal -- Gurcharan Das. 95. Zakir: 1951-2024 -- Shruti Rajagopalan. 96. Dazzling Blue -- Paul Simon, featuring Karaikudi R Mani. 97. John Coltrane, Shakti, Zakir Hussain, Ali Akbar Khan, Pannalal Ghosh, Nikhil Banerjee, Vilayat Khan, Bismillah Khan, Ravi Shankar, Bhimsen Joshi, Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Esperanza Spalding, MS Subbulakshmi, Lalgudi Jayaraman, TN Krishnan, Sanjay Subrahmanyan, Ranjani-Gayatri and TM Krishna on Spotify. 98. James Buchanan, Gordon Tullock, Israel Kirzner, Mario Rizzo, Vernon Smith, Thomas Schelling and Ronald Coase. 99. The Calculus of Consent -- James Buchanan and Gordon Tullock. 100. Tim Harford and Martin Wolf. 101. The Shawshank Redemption -- Frank Darabont. 102. The Marriage of Figaro in The Shawshank Redemption. 103. An Equal Music -- Vikram Seth. 104. Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 - Zubin Mehta and the Belgrade Philharmonic. 105. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's violin concertos. 106. Animal Farm -- George Orwell. 107. Down and Out in Paris and London -- George Orwell. 108. Gulliver's Travels -- Jonathan Swift. 109. Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass -- Lewis Carroll. 110. One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich -- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. 111. The Gulag Archipelago -- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. 112. Khosla Ka Ghosla -- Dibakar Banerjee. 113. Mr India -- Shekhar Kapur. 114. Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi -- Satyen Bose. 114. Finding Nemo -- Andrew Stanton. 115. Tom and Jerry and Bugs Bunny. 116. Michael Madana Kama Rajan -- Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. 117. The Music Box, with Laurel and Hardy. 118. The Disciple -- Chaitanya Tamhane. 119. Court -- Chaitanya Tamhane. 120. Dwarkesh Patel on YouTube. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Learn' by Simahina.

(Insight Santa Cruz) The First Four Principles ~Settling Sit ~Teachings on Individualism and Community ~Teachings on the Six Principles of Cordiality ~Guided Meditation (Bio break- not recorded) ~Lightly Guided Meditation: Generosity and Metta ~Teachings on Metta (Lovingkindness) ~Teachings on Generosity ~Lightly Guided Meditation (Ritual - not recorded)

Mutual aid is natural. Individualism is manufactured. Let's get back to our roots and tear down the walls that individualism has built. In the words of Open Democracy Net, mutual aid resolves issues from the bottom up, not from the top down. THE SOURCE: https://www.theconsciouscitizens.org/solidarity-not-charity-why-to-choose-mutual-aid/DONATE:www.pcrf.netGET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastOR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcastOR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: 3/7/2017 Today we look at the dangerous myths of individualism and the American Dream™, some of their origins and some of their consequences Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes ​Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On the Hill Act 1: Cultural influences on our perspective of self w/Gish Jen - Think Again - Air Date 3-4-17 Act 2: You are not as free as you think you are w/Raoul Martinez - @thisishellradio - Air Date 2-24-17 Act 3: Individualism in the prosperity gospel brand of Christianity - Ideas from CBC - Air Date 1-8-17 Act 4: The Cold War propaganda of anti-collectivism w/Gish Jen - Think Again - Air Date 3-4-17 Act 5: The myths of the autonomous individual and free markets w/Raoul Martinez - @thisishellradio - Air Date 2-24-17 Act 6: Training is all that matters - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain Act 7: An ignorance of history bolsters acceptance of anti-regulation individualism - You are not so smart - Air Date 2-24-17 Act 8: The Dangerous Myth of the American Dream w/Raoul Martinez - @thisishellradio - Air Date 2-24-17 Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com

God's love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God's people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.