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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take this Intentionally Blank episode to iron out which fast food company really has teh best burger when your on the road. As one of there most official tangents yet, a few side tracked thoughts into how some restaurants are surviving and food heists. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson.com

Daily Dose of Hope November 5, 2025   Scripture – John 15   Prayer:  Almighty Father, You always know what is best for us.  Thank you for that.  We are sorry for the ways that we resist.  Help us to want what you want for us.  Help us to want to be patient, to want to be kind, to want to be obedient.  Conform our will, Lord,  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church daily Bible reading plan.  As most of you know, we are right in the middle of a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we are deep diving into John 15.   The Scripture that we read from John 15 is incredibly powerful.  Jesus says, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.  He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me."   Jesus is talking to his followers about how to walk closely with him, essentially what it means to be a disciple.  What is a disciple? A good working definition, for our purposes, is  an apprentice, someone who wants to learn all they can from another person so they will do what they do and become like them.  To be a disciple of Jesus, that means we have to actively learn about Jesus, know him, become like him.   And this Scripture gives us a really important clue as to what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.  A disciple remains in Jesus. Older translations use the term abide. To remain or abide in Jesus means not simply to have said yes to Jesus, but to have a connection with Jesus, we are in union with him, we stay with him, we rest in him. Let's think about this. The presence of Jesus is always with us through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is always there, but we tend to move away from him. Jesus is saying here, remain in me. Stay close to me, stay connected to me, stay in conversation with me. How do we do this?  Well, through prayer, reading Scripture, worship, and other spiritual disciplines. If we don't pray, if we don't read the Bible, if we don't worship, we will not feel connected to Jesus. We are not remaining in him and the result will be evident. We will feel dry, parched, alone, we will start to gradually make choices that don't represent who we are in Jesus, the world will begin to seep in, gradually, so gradually sometimes that we don't even notice.   I've used the teacup example before.  If you drink tea (and use teabags), then you are either a dipper or a steeper.  If you dip that teabag in the water, you go up and down and up and down and the tea never gets that strong.  A lot of people are like that with faith.  They are dippers.  They dip into prayer and dip out of prayer.  They dip into Bible study and dip out of Bible study.  They dip into church and dip out of church.  But Jesus wants us to be steepers.  He wants us to steep in prayer, Bible study, and worship.  He wants us to soak in his presence so we are like really strong tea.   Now, part of abiding is to acknowledge that we need Jesus and are totally dependent on Jesus. Think about this---the branch is totally dependent on the vine. Without the vine, the branch is useless, lifeless, powerless. Sap flows from the vine to the branch, supplying it with water, minerals, and nutrients that make it grow. And believers receive the "sap" of Christ's grace through our life-giving connection to him. Intentionally remaining in Jesus is recognizing that we can't do this life alone. We need Jesus. I need daily, sometimes hourly, times of prayer to abide with Jesus.  How are you doing abiding in Jesus?  (Use a scale of 1 to 10 right now to assess how well you abide in Christ, 1 being not at all and 10 being totally soaking him in all the time).   Let's take a look at the next part of the Scripture, John 15:5-8, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.  If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.  This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."   So we can see the other characteristic of a true disciple is producing fruit.  When we abide or remain in Jesus, then fruit should be the natural result.  Resting in Jesus makes us changed people – our attitudes are different, our behavior is different, it's noticeable.  We are more patient, more kind, more loving, more generous, more gentle; basically, we look more like Christ.  We bear fruit not by squeezing it out of ourselves but because we are extensions of the vine, pruned by the gardener.   Think about a grapevine.  I've never been very successful growing grapes in Florida but most of us have seen a grapevine at some point.  They are typically grown on a trellis.  They have to be pruned and trimmed by the gardener in order to produce new healthy branches that bear fruit.  If you don't prune, then you are going to have a lot of leafy green but it won't produce new branches that bear fruit.  It will look good but it won't produce anything.  And the point is of course, not simply to look pretty on the trellis, but to actually produce some fruit.   Of course, our purpose is not simply to look good, to look Godly or righteous, but to ACTUALLY produce fruit.  So, God may need to prune us to ensure that happens.  I used to be afraid of God's pruning, but I've found in my own life that God prunes me because he loves me. He wants to remove those things in my life that are hindering my spiritual growth.  This could mean bad habits, bad relationships, things that are toxic, generally anything that is getting in the way of me becoming the person God wants me to be. Sometimes God removes things directly (like he simply removes something from our life like a relationship or a job or you name it – think of something God removed and in retrospect, needed to remove from your life).  Other times, God convicts us so that we will make the move to remove whatever it is that is creating a wedge in our relationship with him.    Think about your relationship with God right now.   What has hindered you from bearing more fruit or bearing fruit at all?  Fears and insecurities from your past?  Selfishness? An unhealthy attachment to stuff? Unhealthy friendships, unhealthy behavior patterns?  Complacency, being too comfortable, laziness, fatigue, lack of passion? Whatever it is, acknowledge it now.  God wants better for you.  He wants to walk closely with you.  In fact, God wants HIS best for you.  He wants you to live a fruitful, abundant life.  Do you want that?  Really, do you?    Let's spend some extended time in prayer, asking God to reveal himself to us right now.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

A disarmingly personal account of the new science of memory manipulation by one of today's leading pioneers in the fieldAs a graduate student at MIT, Steve Ramirez successfully created false memories in the lab. Now, as a neuroscientist working at the frontiers of brain science, he foresees a future where we can replace our negative memories with positive ones. In How to Change a Memory, Ramirez draws on his own memories--of friendship, family, loss, and recovery--to reveal how memory can be turned on and off like a switch, edited, and even constructed from nothing.A future in which we can change our memories of the past may seem improbable, but in fact, the everyday act of remembering is one of transformation. Intentionally editing memory to improve our lives takes advantage of the brain's natural capacity for change.In How to Change a Memory, Ramirez explores how scientists discovered that memories are fluid--they change over time, can be erased, reactivated, and even falsely implanted in the lab. Reflecting on his own path as a scientist, he examines how memory manipulation shapes our imagination and sense of self. If we can erase a deeply traumatic memory, would it change who we are? And what would that change mean anyway? Throughout, Ramirez carefully considers the ethics of artificially controlling memory, exploring how we might use this tool responsibly--for both personal healing and the greater good.A masterful blend of memoir and cutting-edge science, How to Change a Memory explores how neuroscience has reached a critical juncture, where scientists can see the potential of memory manipulation to help people suffering from the debilitating effects of PTSD, anxiety, Alzheimer's, addiction, and a host of other neurological and behavioral disorders.Steve Ramirez has been featured on CNN, NPR, and the BBC and in leading publications such as The New York Times, National Geographic, Wired, Forbes, The Guardian, The Economist, and Nature. An award-winning neuroscientist who has given TED talks on his groundbreaking work on memory manipulation, he is associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Boston University.Buy the book from Wellington Square Bookshop - ​https://wellingtonsquarebooks.com/book/9780691266688

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/upgrade/588 http://relay.fm/upgrade/588 Dodging the Question Intentionally 588 Jason Snell and Myke Hurley We react to Apple's latest financial results and the promise of grand iPhone sales to come, break down some juicy rumors about new OLED Apple devices, and consider Apple's latest reported AI strategies. We react to Apple's latest financial results and the promise of grand iPhone sales to come, break down some juicy rumors about new OLED Apple devices, and consider Apple's latest reported AI strategies. clean 6694 We react to Apple's latest financial results and the promise of grand iPhone sales to come, break down some juicy rumors about new OLED Apple devices, and consider Apple's latest reported AI strategies. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Udacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/UPGRADE and use code UPGRADE Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/upgrade/588 http://relay.fm/upgrade/588 Jason Snell and Myke Hurley We react to Apple's latest financial results and the promise of grand iPhone sales to come, break down some juicy rumors about new OLED Apple devices, and consider Apple's latest reported AI strategies. We react to Apple's latest financial results and the promise of grand iPhone sales to come, break down some juicy rumors about new OLED Apple devices, and consider Apple's latest reported AI strategies. clean 6694 We react to Apple's latest financial results and the promise of grand iPhone sales to come, break down some juicy rumors about new OLED Apple devices, and consider Apple's latest reported AI strategies. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Udacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/UPGRADE and use code UPGRADE Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.Show notes and transcript up tomorrow, 11/3.#AutisticAF Out Loud Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. Click to receive new posts… free. To support my work, please consider a paid subscription.Notes, sources, and further readingnot comprehensive or complete, but where I startedInternational Law: Starvation as War CrimeSupporting Sources:* Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Article 8(2)(b)(xxv): Case Matrix Network documenting “Intentionally using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare” as war crime casematrixnetwork​* D'Alessandra, Federica and Matthew Gillett. “The war crime of starvation in non-international armed conflict.” Oxford Blavatnik School of Government Working Paper BSG-WP-2019-031 (November 2019) bsg.ox​Counter/Nuance Source:* Lieber Institute West Point. “The War Crime of Starvation – The Irony of Grasping at Low Hanging Fruit” (September 2024): Notes starvation crime requires armed conflict context and specific intent elements; discusses challenges of prosecution lieber.westpoint​SNAP Shutdown & November 2025 Funding CrisisSupporting Sources:* CBS News. “SNAP funding is set to lapse Nov. 1, leaving recipients empty-handed” (October 30, 2025): USDA memo states “the well has run dry” and “At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01”; 42 million Americans affected cbsnews+1​* NBC News. “Government shutdown effects bear down on millions more people after a crucial Nov. 1 deadline passes” (November 1, 2025): Despite judge's ruling, Trump administration indicated November SNAP payments likely delayed nbcnews​Counter/Nuance Source:* NBC News. “Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund” (October 31, 2025): Rhode Island Judge McConnell and Massachusetts Judge Talwani ruled USDA must use $5.25B contingency fund; creates uncertainty about timing rather than total cutoff nbcnews​Government Shutdown Timeline & StatusSupporting Sources:* Wikipedia. “2025 United States federal government shutdown” (updated November 2025): Documents shutdown began 12:01 AM EDT October 1, 2025; became second-longest (22 days) on October 22; resulted from partisan disagreements over spending, foreign aid, and ACA health subsidies wikipedia​* CBS News. “The 2025 U.S government shutdown, by the numbers” (October 30, 2025): Senate has voted 13 times on House-passed continuing resolution; all failed to reach 60-vote threshold needed to overcome filibuster cbsnews​Counter/Nuance Source:* NPR. “The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country” (October 30, 2025): Notes Republicans blame Democrats for voting against funding 14 times; Democrats counter that GOP refuses to address expiring ACA tax credits affecting 24 million Americans npr​USDA Refusal to Use Emergency FundsSupporting Sources:* Texas Tribune. “The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits” (October 28, 2025): USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins stated October 27 via USDA website that no November 2025 SNAP benefits would be issued; agency memo says “contingency funds are not legally available to cover regular benefits” texastribune​* USA Today. “Government shutdown live updates” (November 2, 2025): Documents that USDA claimed $5.25 billion contingency fund reserved for disasters, not regular benefits; judges ordered use anyway usatoday​Counter/Nuance Source:* Fortune. “Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown” (October 31, 2025): Federal courts rejected USDA legal interpretation; Massachusetts Judge Talwani ruled government “obligated to deploy contingency funds as necessary” fortune​Social Security & Trump WarningsSupporting Sources:* Newsweek. “Social Security, Medicare are ‘going to be gone,' Donald Trump warns” (October 21, 2025): Reports Trump statement during shutdown linking Democratic opposition to potential program loss newsweek​* Duke University Government Relations. “Fall 2025 Government Shutdown Updates” (October 31, 2025): Notes “Social Security ‘could vanish,' Trump warns” among shutdown impacts; documents 31-day shutdown status governmentrelations.duke​Counter/Nuance Source:* American Progress. “The Trump Administration's Plans To Covertly Cut Social Security Disability Benefits” (October 2025): Distinguishes between shutdown rhetoric and separate regulatory changes to tighten disability eligibility criteria americanprogress​Autism Employment & Benefit DependencySupporting Sources:* Autism Society. “Employment Statistics” (October 2025): Reports up to 85% of autistic adults with college degrees unemployed or underemployed; notes 40% lower earnings than peers with other disabilities autismsociety​* Kids Club ABA. “Autism Unemployment Rate” (May 2025): Cites National Autism Indicators Report showing 14-16% full-time employment among autistic adults kidsclubaba​Counter/Nuance Source:* Reddit r/autism. “PSA: The ‘85% autism unemployment rate' isn't accurate” (July 2024): Statistical critique noting figure conflates unemployment, underemployment, and labor force non-participation; argues if 85% of autistic adults were unemployed, they'd represent 94% of all unemployed at 4% national rate reddit​“Useless Eaters” & Eugenic RhetoricSupporting Sources:* Mostert, Mark P. “Useless Eaters: Disability as Genocidal Marker in Nazi Germany.” Documents Binding & Hoche 1920 tract; eugenic progression from efficiency language to T-4 program catholicculture+2​* NIH/PMC. “Confronting the Legacy of Eugenics and Ableism” (December 2023): Shows Industrial Revolution capitalist productivity models reframed disability as state cost pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih​Counter/Nuance Source:* Migration journal. “Reconsidering the history of eugenics and discrimination” (December 2024): Notes eugenic ideas were “deeply intertwined” with race, gender, class and disability—varied significantly across national contexts academic.oup​Boomerang Effect & Internal ColonialismSupporting Sources:* Wikipedia. “Imperial boomerang”: Documents Césaire's “terrific boomerang” thesis from Discourse on Colonialism (1950); Foucault's “Society Must Be Defended” lecture (1976) on colonial tactics returning home wikipedia​* Osun Global Commons. “Césaire's Boomerang Effect on the Streets of Berlin” (March 2023): Analyzes how European bourgeoisie “tolerated Nazism before it was inflicted on them” because it targeted non-Europeans first osunglobalcommons​Counter/Nuance Source:* Reality Studies. “The Department of War on American Cities, Ukraine, Gaza, and the Imperial Boomerang” (September 2025): Cautions against deterministic causation in linking colonial and domestic tactics realitystudies​Britain: Colonial Policing to Domestic ControlSupporting Sources:* Wikipedia. “Aliens Act 1905”: Documents how British emergency powers and crowd-control from Ireland informed domestic legislation wikipedia​* Human Rights Watch. “This Alien Legacy: The Origins of ‘Sodomy' Laws in British Colonialism” (December 2008): Shows British colonial legal mechanisms later echoed in domestic law hrw​Counter/Nuance Source:* Past & Present. “Aliens in a Revolutionary World” (April 2022): Notes British Alien Act 1793 “fell into disuse” post-Napoleonic Wars, complicating narrative of automatic domestic adoption academic.oup​France/Algeria: Torture Techniques to ParisSupporting Sources:* World Socialist Web Site. “Maurice Papon and the October 1961 massacre of Paris” (October 2021): Documents Papon's 1956-58 Algeria torture role, then as Paris police chief applied “same methods” in 1961 massacre wsws​* BBC. “How a massacre of Algerians in Paris was covered up” (October 2021): Confirms Papon supervised “repression and torture” in Algeria 1956; police records show he directed 1961 Paris massacre tactics bbc​Counter/Nuance Source:* LA Review of Books. “How to Forget a Massacre” (October 2019): Emphasizes Papon's individual agency empowered by de Gaulle rather than systemic inevitability; many police refused participation lareviewofbooks​U.S. Philippines to Domestic Militarized PolicingSupporting Sources:* The Diplomat. “How America's Wars in Asia Militarized the Police at Home” (June 2020): Documents Philippine Constabulary (1901) as hybrid military-police; veterans imported counterinsurgency techniques to U.S. law enforcement thediplomat​* Brown University Costs of War. “How the United States' Post-9/11 Wars Helped Militarize U.S. Police” (September 2020): Traces “colonial and anti-Black roots” through Philippines to 1033 program watson.brown​Counter/Nuance Source:* Jacobin. “Policing Empire” (September 2014): Argues policing-empire link involves domestic political contestation each era, not automatic transfer jacobin​Ottoman Empire: Genocides & StarvationSupporting Sources:* USHMM Holocaust Encyclopedia. “The Armenian Genocide (1915-16): In Depth” (August 2023): Documents centralized CUP deportation orders as “death warrant”; forced marches caused starvation, dehydration, exposure deaths encyclopedia.ushmm​* Genocide Education Project. “Brief History” (February 2016): Estimates 1.5M Armenians killed, 2M+ Christians total including Greeks and Assyrians genocideeducation​Counter/Nuance Source:* University of South Florida Genocide Studies. “The Ottoman Genocide of the Assyrians”: Notes genocides were “culmination of series of policies”; emphasizes WWI context and CUP nationalist ideology as distinct causal streams digitalcommons.usf​Black Radical Thought & Internal ColonialismSupporting Sources:* Gilderle hrman Institute. “Both Black and Disabled: Intersectional Experiences” (June 2022): Traces eugenic scientific racism; notes Black disabled Americans as “internal colonies” subject to extraction and surveillance gilderlehrman​* NIH/PMC. “Past Is Prologue: Dismantling Colonial Legacies to Advance Black Health” (December 2023): Argues chattel slavery was “expansive colonial project”; mass incarceration ongoing colonial project pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih​Counter/Nuance Source:* University of Miami. “The Forgotten Activists: Black People in the Disability Rights Movement” (January 2022): Notes disability movement historically “comprised of White people”; cautions against conflating marginalization without attending to specific mechanisms repository.law.miami​Food Insecurity & Violence (Structural Violence Frame)Supporting Sources:* NIH/PMC. “Association of Food Insecurity With Multiple Forms of Interpersonal Violence” (April 2023): 19 of 20 studies show food insecurity associated with increased violence; General Strain Theory supports food insecurity as stressor pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih​* Human Organization. “University Student Food Insecurity as a Form of Structural Violence” (May 2023): Uses structural violence framework for institutional food insecurity harm meridian.allenpress​Counter/Nuance Source:* CSIS. “Dangerously Hungry: The Link between Food Insecurity and Conflict” (April 2023): Notes agricultural abundance can also drive conflict; food-conflict link is “complex” https://open.substack.com/live-stream/74795?utm_source=live-stream-scheduled-upsellcsis​ This is a public episode. 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We trip into tricky and expansive territory in November, with Mars moving into Sagittarius as well as Mercury stationing retrograde in Sagittarius on November 9th. It's important to stay grounded and vigilant throughout the first couple of weeks of the month, with Uranus making moves back into Taurus, and a Taurus Full Moon on November 5th. Tend to your body, take stock of where you are in your personal healing process. Any destabilization we are feeling personally, is an echo of our collective's necessary transformation. Turn to tools and practices that help you manage your anxiety, and allow yourself to prioritize healing actions. Intentionally prepare for Mercury retrograde by scheduling space for reflection and review. You'll thank yourself later!  ❤️‍

Have you ever wondered who your perfect book boyfriend would be? Brandon and Dan no longer have to ponder this burning question as they embark to answer the most important question: who will be their life long book partner?Take the quiz yourself - https://www.buzzfeed.com/akefalas872/book-boyfriend-quizWant to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson.com

Food Stamps Run Out In Days, Triggering Massive Unrest Intentionally Unleashed By Democrats' Schumer Shutdown

Are you REALLY leading your kids? This episode, Pastor Paul challenges us on what it means to be intentional investors in the next generation.We're exploring Proverbs 22:6 and Ephesians 6:4 to talk about moving past self-imposed limits, learning to speak lifeinstead of just criticizing, and understanding that showing your kids vulnerability is actually a sign of true strength.This message is practical wisdom for building a faith that lasts. Every word you speak and every move you make shapes their legacy. Hit play for a powerful message that starts with confession and ends with restoration.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Mark Kaboly react to the report about the Baltimore Ravens and their injury report heading into this past weekend. Also, how can the Steelers get any better moving forward? October 27, 2025, 9:00 Hour

We set the scene from Dodger Stadium just hours before Game 3 of the World Series between the Dodgers and Bluejays. We talk about Snell's struggles in Game 1, Yamamoto's dominance in Game 2 and whether Yoshi hit George Springer intentionally in game 2

In the passage Acts 2:42–47, the Pastor Jeff discusses how we can connect intentionally with others—whether through God's Word, by sharing life together, or through radical generosity toward others.

On the show: -We don't deserve to have her as a listener -Doing the viral Red Flag or Green Flag trend with Scottie -What cased the accident in Greece is NOT what we expected -Letting your kid mispronounce a word because it's soooo cute when they say it wrong -Driving around Brockport isn't going to be fun next Wednesday... Chick-fil-A opens -Jerk or Justified? Intentionally push someone's buttons to see them get angry 'cause it's funny -BUZZ Shots -Keep it PG -Slap a coworker day?!!!

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back with another Intentionally Blank, and this time they decided to dip there toes back into the pond of Marvel. Does Thunderbolts* show the light at the end of the tunnel that Marvel is beginning to return to form? Or is this just another one for the scrap heap? All that and more on this episode of Intentionally Blank!Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

Wednesday Special!  Today we feature a conversation from Robert Coleman talking about Intentionality and Disciple Making. Robert Coleman, renowned author of 'The Master Plan of Evangelism,' discussing the importance of intentionality in discipleship. Coleman shares his journey and experiences, emphasizing that discipleship requires a clear plan, personal investment in individuals, and alignment with the Great Commission. The conversation extends to practical reflections from other speakers, who highlight the necessity of intentional, personal relationships, the structure of church programs, and the need for pastors to lead by example in making disciples.  Click this link to view Robert Coleman's book Master Plan of Evangelism: https://discipleship.org/shop/revisiting-the-master-plan-of-evangelism/  Key Takeaways:  00:00 Intentionality 03:36 Transitioning from Pastor to Professor: A New Chapter 04:23 The Classroom as a Field for Discipleship 07:20 Living the Great Commission: Personal Stories and Insights 10:04 The Power of Intentional Discipleship in Everyday Life 22:26 Reflections on a Life of Discipleship and Ministry 25:21 The Impact of Intentionality in Discipleship 30:48 A Transformative Encounter: From Prison to Pastoral Leadership 33:01 Deep Dive into Intentionality: Personal Experiences and Insights 38:34 The SOMA Movement: Embedding Intentionality in Identity 42:17 Redefining Discipleship: From Programs to Personal Responsibility 45:18 Auditing for Intentionality: A Call to Action for Churches 49:51 Practical Steps Towards Intentional Discipleship Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Check out these Free resources:  Disciple Making Culture 10 Minute E-Book -- https://discipleship.org/shop/disciple-making-culture-10-minute-ebook/ Discipleship That Fits Ebook -- https://discipleship.org/shop/discipleship-that-fits/ Audio Book Becoming a Disciple Maker -- https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker-audio/

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3780: Julianna Poplin invites readers to simplify their lives by being intentional with what they own, how they spend, and where they focus their time and attention. Through mindful decluttering, budgeting, boundary-setting, and conscious media use, she shows how small, thoughtful choices can help align daily life with personal values and create a deeper sense of peace and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/5-tips-on-how-to-live-more-intentionally/ Quotes to ponder: “Living intentionally means also being purposeful in what you own.” “Learning to live more simply in a consumer culture takes time and effort.” “Your schedule should reflect your values and priorities.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3780: Julianna Poplin invites readers to simplify their lives by being intentional with what they own, how they spend, and where they focus their time and attention. Through mindful decluttering, budgeting, boundary-setting, and conscious media use, she shows how small, thoughtful choices can help align daily life with personal values and create a deeper sense of peace and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/5-tips-on-how-to-live-more-intentionally/ Quotes to ponder: “Living intentionally means also being purposeful in what you own.” “Learning to live more simply in a consumer culture takes time and effort.” “Your schedule should reflect your values and priorities.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3780: Julianna Poplin invites readers to simplify their lives by being intentional with what they own, how they spend, and where they focus their time and attention. Through mindful decluttering, budgeting, boundary-setting, and conscious media use, she shows how small, thoughtful choices can help align daily life with personal values and create a deeper sense of peace and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/5-tips-on-how-to-live-more-intentionally/ Quotes to ponder: “Living intentionally means also being purposeful in what you own.” “Learning to live more simply in a consumer culture takes time and effort.” “Your schedule should reflect your values and priorities.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Corvette and the $80,000 Lesson Have you ever made a money decision that felt right in the moment… only to realize later it pulled you further from your goals?You're not alone—and you're likely facing one of the hidden money traps that quietly sabotage even the most well-intentioned wealth-builders. https://www.youtube.com/live/I-1F6u7Z8Bk Imagine this: You've worked hard, saved diligently, and finally have $80,000 sitting in your bank account. Then, one emotional moment later, it's gone. Bruce shared this story in a recent episode of our podcast. A client had just finalized a long, draining divorce. She felt raw, exhausted, and ready to reclaim a sense of control. So, she did what many of us have been tempted to do—she bought a brand-new Corvette. The price tag? Almost exactly $80,000. The money she had painstakingly saved evaporated in one moment of emotional relief. It wasn't about the car—it was about a deep emotional need. And it revealed something profound about our financial lives: most of us don't lose wealth because of external threats. We lose it because of hidden money traps—the internal patterns, habits, and blind spots that sabotage us from the inside out. And the good news? Once you can see these traps, you can avoid them. The Corvette and the $80,000 LessonWhat Are Hidden Money Traps?Parkinson's Law: You'll Always Find a Way to Spend ItWillie Sutton's Law: Where There's Money, There Are TakersThe Arrival Syndrome: “I've Got This Figured Out”Use It or Lose It: Information Without Application Is WorthlessThe Golden Rule: Those Who Have the Gold Make the RulesWealth Starts With AwarenessListen to the Full Episode on Hidden Money Traps

How do the stories of the moms in the Bible speak to you? What has God taught you through them?  That is what this season's Moms in the Bible series is all about. I am inviting other mamas to come and share their answers to those questions. This month, my sister Kim Taylor talks about how Rachel and Leah's lives of comparison and rivalry speak a cautionary word to us. Their lives were impacted significantly by the actions of their father and the way that they responded then impacted their own children. Joy is a quality found wanting in their story, and the same can often be said about us, can't it? But it doesn't have to be that way. Intentionally recounting to ourselves who God is and what he has done shifts our attitude away from comparison to one of gratitude. It is there that joy can be found in abundance even in the mundane tasks of motherhood. Hear more about Rachel and Leah from our Moms in the Bible series: Part 1 Part 2 This isn't the first time Kim has joined us on Moms Take Ten. Check out her other episodes! Intentional Parenting, ep. 30 Beauty in the Ordinary, ep. 55 I am a Connected Families certified parent coach offering small groups for moms, individual parent coaching, and workshops. To learn more, head to https://www.lyssastoyko.com/ Help other mamas find encouragement through Moms Take Ten by rating and reviewing this show. That would be a blessing to both them and me. Thank you for your time! Want to say hello? Follow me on Facebook and Insta @lyssastoyko Email me at momstaketen@gmail.com Image from John Heseltine / Pam Masco / FreeBibleimages.org.

Guest: Braxton Hunter — President of Trinity College & Seminary, evangelist, apologist, host of Trinity Radio, debate partner with leading atheists including Matt Dillahunty and Dan Barker.Topics CoveredBraxton's background and conversion• Son of a megachurch pastor, early ministry exposure• Initial desire to be a rock musician before surrendering to ministry• Seminary training, pastoral and itinerant evangelistic ministryShift toward apologetics• Need to answer skeptics in evangelism contexts• Classical apologetics and the “two-step” method (God → Christ)Family and priorities• Marriage, parenting teenage daughters• Intentional discipleship at home — prioritizing family over platformOrigins and growth of Trinity Radio• Started as a simple audio response blog• Growth through debates (Dillahunty, Barker), collaboration with other creators• Unique chemistry with Jonathan Pritchett (“good cop / blunt cop” dynamic)The “Core Facts” initiative for churches• A two-day on-site training weekend using Braxton's book Core Facts• Designed for ordinary church members to gain confidence and competence• Goal: launch sustainable apologetics groups inside local churchesApproach to debate & online engagement• Winsome, pastoral tone—credible & charitable without compromise• “Win the person, not just the argument”• Strategic preparation and use of AI/thumbnails/titles for online ministry• Guidance for aspiring Christian content creatorsBehind the scenes of major debates• 8-month preparation for Matt Dillahunty debate• Note-taking strategy & rehearsing responses• Intentionally creating tone and rapport without ceding substanceReferenced ResourcesCore Facts — Braxton Hunter (2nd edition)Trinity Radio (YouTube / Podcast)“Five Views on Apologetics” — ZondervanTalkAboutDoubts.org — pastoral/apologetic care for doubters================================We appreciate your feedback.If you're on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.You can follow Brian @TheBrianAutenAnd of course, you can follow @Apologetics315If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

"Intentionally Intergenerational," Rooted, Psalm 145:4, Jake Portillo.

Asst. Pastor Melvin Gaines

Asst. Pastor Melvin Gaines

For the first two decades of our marriage, Jim and I did youth ministry as volunteers.  We spent thousands of hours with kids from various backgrounds and family structures.  I worked with girls who were daughters of pastors and daughters of high-powered executives, some from broken families and some from healthy solid families.  These relationships often started when these girls were 11 or 12 and continued until they graduated from high school.  However, two special relationships have lasted over 35 years.  These two young ladies I invested my Jesus life into are now parents of teenagers.  To have lived a lifetime with them has been such a reward to me and my faith.  Are you intentionally investing your Jesus life in someone today?  You are surrounded by others who need you to live life alongside them.   

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back with another Intentionally Blank; this time with a familiar comedy on their minds. Does Happy Gilmore 2 hold up to its predecessor? Or is it another legacy sequel destined to be forgotten? All that and more on this episode.Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

Are you frustrated with dating apps? They can feel broken due to choice overload, which leads to shallow connections and difficulty committing. Ready for something that's more intentional? My podcast guest, Ludovic Huraux is CEO of Amata, an AI matchmaking app designed for intentional daters. His first dating platform in Paris led to more than 2,000 weddings, and he later founded Shapr, a networking app that connected millions before its acquisition. He has dedicated his career to helping people build meaningful connections, both romantic and professional.In this episode of Last First Date Radio:Lessons from helping 2,000+ couples find lasting love, and what it taught him about real compatibilityWhy today's dating apps feel broken, and how people can date more intentionallyHow to get AI to think like a human matchmaker, and what early insights from Amata reveal about modern datingThe future of dating, including where technology can help, and where it should step backConnect with LudovicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludovic-huraux-11a441 Amata app: https://www.amata.ai/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/amata_app►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy's books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/ ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/ ►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at https://getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate  

Trevor Benjamin is co-designer of numerous hit games including Undaunted, Warchest, Resist and Mandela, frequently collaborating with David J. Thompson and Brett J. Gilbert. 00:00 - Intro01:10 - Getting involved with Bitewing02:26 - Approach to following up Iliad & Ichor06:29 - Intentionally subverting genre?07:52 - Late addition of solo & coop 09:47 - Why always codesigning?14:47 - Approach to Azure18:11 - State of the hobby trending to more shallow experiences21:50 - Historical accuracy vs. practical game design25:09 - Expanded scope of Undaunted29:01 - How do you know when a game is done?31:51 - Recent inspirations37:35 - Next up, For the Gods Links:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

John 10:7-18,So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”I wonder what comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “abundant life.”David Livingstone (1813–1873) was a Scottish Christian and physician and pioneer missionary, who sailed for Africa in 1840. He spent 16 years in the African wild and returned to London as a hero in late 1856. He had spent the prime of his life encountering physical difficulties and spiritual darkness. And soon he would go back for more.While on furlough, Livingstone spoke to students at Cambridge and explained why he left the comforts of England to serve as a missionary. It had not been easy, and he acknowledged the costs: anxiety, sickness, suffering, frequent danger. He spoke of “foregoing the common conveniences and charities of this life.” But, very memorably, he insisted that this was no sacrifice, but a privilege: “I never made a sacrifice.”The gain of godly sacrifice so outweighed the pains that, in hindsight, it did not feel sacrificial. The sacrifices were real, but the privilege, and joys, far greater.Livingstone embraced the hard life in Africa not just because he found life in Jesus, but because he had found abundant life in Jesus. He wasn't just saved; he was satisfied. He found life to the full. Not minimal life but over-the-top life, more-than-enough life — life spilling over in such joy that he would risk great pains to bring others that great joy.For Livingstone, abundant life didn't mean a comfortable, easy life. It meant he had enough in Jesus, more than enough, to embrace difficulty and discomfort.More Than Just LifeWe come this morning to John 10, and this amazing declaration of Jesus to us in verse 10:“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”I want you to hear Jesus speaking that to you this morning:“I came that you may have life and have it abundantly.”Not just life. Jesus says “have life and have it abundantly.” What is he adding when he adds “abundance”? Why not stop at life. Why say abundant life? That's our focus this morning.As many of you know, I greatly appreciate Don Carson, and named a son after him, and want to give you this preliminary word from him about this abundant life offered to us in John 10. Talking about the image of the shepherd and the sheep, he says that “abundant life” means contented, flourishing sheep, not terrorized by [thieves]; outside the narrative world, it means that the life Jesus' true disciples enjoy is not to be construed as more time to fill (merely ‘everlasting' life), but life at its scarcely imagined best, life to be lived. (Gospel According to John, 385)That is the life Jesus is offering you this morning. Not just more time to fill. Not just getting out of hell. Not just being unstained from the world and watching clean videos or NFL or keeping up with the news. You are invited into “life at its scarcely imagined best.” You are offered “life to be lived,” life worth living.Let me be clear: the main point of this passage is the greatness of Jesus. He is the good shepherd. He enters by the God-appointed door (and doesn't climb in another way, like the Pharisees). He calls his sheep by name, and they hear his voice, and follow him. He leads them out into a life of abundance. And he is the one who genuinely cares for his sheep and willingly lays down his life for them.The main point is the greatness of Jesus.And, get this, the abundant life of the sheep demonstrates the greatness of the shepherd. When the sheep thrive, their shepherd looks great. The shepherd gets the glory in the flourishing, abundant life of his sheep. Jesus is glorified in the satisfaction of his people — and that not apart from him, but in him, conscious of him, recognizing him.Ultimately, we're talking about people here, not sheep. Happy sheep, full of green grass, beside still waters, don't look up and say, “Isn't my shepherd great?” But Christians aren't animals. We're not actually sheep. We're meant to consciously enjoy our shepherd, through his care for us, and say out loud, “Isn't he great?”So, we want to know and experience this “abundant life” that shows the greatness of Jesus. How might Jesus's very words in John 10 help us with what this abundant life is, and is not?I see at least five aspects of this abundant life that Jesus offers us.1. The Abundant Life Is a Rescued Life.The story of our quest for abundance began in a lavish, abundant garden, but quickly came the reality of sin. In a world of yes, our first parents sinned against God's one no and plunged us all into sin and its curse and its misery. We all are born into sin, and we all sin. Ecclesiastes 7:20,“Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.”Everyone in this room has sinned, and sins. And that's the gravest danger in every life in this room: your own sin, my own sin. The biggest threat is not what others have done or might do to us. And not even what Satan himself might do to us. The greatest threat is our own sin, which separates us from a holy God, and deserves his righteous wrath. We have to get this first to be able to move forward in the story of abundance.So, we begin with the Shepherd's rescue. Verse 11, Jesus says,“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”Why would he lay down his life? Because the sheep, his people, deserve to die. We have sinned against him. We deserve eternal separation from him, and eternal condemnation from him. Except that, again in verse 15, “I lay down my life for the sheep.”And that he “lays it down” means that he does it willingly. Intentionally. Purposefully. Jesus wasn't the victim of a first-century accident. Nor was Jesus's life merely “taken from him.” We often grieve the tragic “taking of life,” and we should. And there's a sense in which Jesus was killed unjustly. These same Pharisees he confronts in John 9 and 10 increasingly want to get rid of him and soon will conspire with the Jerusalem elite. In one sense Jesus's life would be taken by sinners.Yet in another, more fundamental sense, no one would take it from him. Look at verses 17–18:“I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again.”Who can talk like this? Anyone can choose to lay down their life, but who — who but God himself in human flesh — has authority to take it up again? Oh the greatness of Jesus.The reason Jesus's perfect, sinless life can be effective for the rescuing of his sinful, hell-deserving people is that he lays down his life willingly, on purpose, and he takes it up again.And so, first, the abundant life is a rescued life. Jesus died to rescue us from our own sin. From our sin nature. From past sins. And he is continuing to rescue us from the misery of indwelling sin.That leads us to a second aspect.2. The Abundant Life Is a Relational Life.Forgiveness gets the penalty of sin out of the way that the rescue might lead to a real, personal, life-giving relationship with the Shepherd. To be related and relate to him as persons. To know him and be personally known by him. To love him, and be loved by him, who calls his own by name.Church, this is stunning. This is the heart of the real life, the abundant life. This is the single most important thing to say about “abundant life.” Number 1 was just life. We are sinners; we deserve death. Jesus lays down his own life that our sins might be covered, that we might be forgiven, that we might have life, eternal life, and not misery, forever.But then, to that life, Jesus adds these precious words: “and have it abundantly.” Now we get to the very heart and bottom of this passage: verses 14-15, which is the most important statement in the passage. Look at verses 14-15. Jesus says,“I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father . . . .”Did you get that? Let's start with verse 15 and work backwards. Jesus says, The Father knows me, and I know the Father. Amazing. The eternal divine life of the Godhead (talk about abundant!) — Father knowing and loving his Son, and Son knowing and loving his Father.Then see that “just as” at the beginning of verse 15? Jesus makes a claim about an experience of “mutual knowledge” in verse 14 and then he compares it to the “mutual knowledge” between him and his divine Father. And he compares them by saying “just as.” He doesn't say “contrary to” or “unlike.” He doesn't contrast these relationships but says “just as.” He compares them positively. He says they are alike:“Just as my Father knows me and I know my Father, so I know my own [people] and my own know me.”Church, this is the heart of the abundant life. The abundant life is not food and drink and splendid clothes and fancy cars and mansions of glory, and endless hours on devices. What makes this life abundant is knowing and enjoying the Shepherd, and being known and enjoyed by him.Which is why the voice of Jesus is so prominent in John 10. Voice is the medium of relationship. Did you notice how many times his voice in mentioned? Verse 3: the sheep hear his voiceVerse 3: he calls his own sheep by name (how personal!)Verse 4: the sheep follow him, for they know his voiceVerse 16: other sheep too will listen to his voiceHave you ever reflected on how important voices are to relationships? How well could you get to know someone without words? You can see what's on the outside. They can gesture and use facial expressions to try to communicate. But words reveal with clarity what's on the inside. The voice and its words are the primary medium of relationship.And this morning Jesus himself, risen, reigning, glorified, alive, is speaking to us through his words in John 10, saying, in essence, Where are you trying to find life? Your human soul was not only made to live but to live abundantly — lavishly, richly, contentedly, fully. Where are you going for life? Come to me.So, the full-to-overflowing life, the life worth living, life at its scarcely best imagined, abundant life at its height and at its bottom is: Jesus knows his own and his own know him — just as the Father knows him and he knows the Father.The point is this: Come to the Good Shepherd and keep coming. Hear his voice in his word. Enjoy the privilege of prayer. Follow him. The abundant life is life in and with the Good Shepherd. But it is not life with him only. There's a third aspect here.3. The Abundant Life Is an Expansive Life.Life in Jesus expands to include others. It is full to overflowing, and spills over to draw others in. First, other sheep who are fellow believers. The abundant life is not a solitary life. It is a life in relationship with others who have found abundant life in Jesus.And it expands to include “other sheep” not yet in the fold. Verse 16 starts with such an important “and”:“And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.”Now we need to clarify a few things about this image of the sheepfold and the gate and the shepherd coming and calling to his sheep. Picture a large, fenced-in, fold, shared by multiple families. The sheep are kept safe in the fold; a gatekeeper guards the one gate, so no one can access the sheep except the owners. When a rightful shepherd comes, he opens the gate, and the shepherd comes in and lifts up his voice. His own sheep know his voice and come to him, and he leads them out to green grass and live the abundant life of sheep, and come back in for safety.But remember, Jesus is here confronting the Pharisees. The sheepfold is the Jewish people. Jesus comes, and lifts up his voice, and his sheep, not the whole pen, but just his sheep follow his voice, and the rest remain.Then in verse 16, Jesus introduces “other sheep that are not of this fold.” That is, not Jews. The Son of God has come; he has entered the fold through the gate as a rightful owner and shepherd. He has lifted up his voice and his sheep are coming to him, not all the Jews, but those who are his. And Jesus says he has “other sheep” not of this Jewish fold: Gentiles.So, there is not only a narrowing when the good shepherd comes, but also an expanding. He keeps calling to Jews, and he calls to Gentiles. And as many “other sheep” as are his, he brings. And the one shepherd makes “one flock” of his Jewish and Gentile sheep.So, the abundant life is not just me and the shepherd, but it is expansive.If anything in us balks at that, we need to know this: Jesus is the kind of shepherd in whom joy increases as other sheep join. Resist the scarcity mindset that would say, If more come, that means I get less of Jesus. It's the opposite. The more that truly come, the more who are truly changed and made holy, the more we see of Jesus, the more we enjoy him, the more he's glorified, the more we're amazed at him, the more we praise him.The reason I began this sermon with David Livingstone is verse 16 brought him to mind. It appears on his gravestone, in the voice of the Shepherd: “Other sheep I have, which are not of this fold; them also I must bring.”So, the abundant life is a rescued life, a relational life, an expansive life, and fourth, it's embattled.4. The Abundant Life Is an Embattled Life.Embattle means opposed. Challenged. As Jesus calls out his “one flock” from among Jews and Gentiles, his people are drawn out from others, and various tensions and divisions are inevitable. We see it right here in the very context where Jesus is teaching:9:40: “Some of the Pharisees near him . . .”10:19: “There was again a division among the Jews because of these words . . .” So, tension up front with the Pharisees; division among Jews at the end, right on cue. And Jesus mentions robbers and thieves and wolves — that is, opponents and threats. For now, abundant life does not mean an unopposed life. Abundant life is not an easy life, comfortable life. Yes, it is truly abundant life already, in knowing Jesus, but also it is not yet in its fullness, with every enemy defeated and every tear wiped away.There are costs to be counted in this abundant life. Divisions and tensions come. Don't be surprised by them. They will come. We don't need to provoke them unnecessarily. Make Jesus the issue, not your own immaturity. And when divisions come because of him, be careful about how quickly you rush to smooth over tensions. Often unbelievers need the relational tension and felt sense of division to ponder the real issues in life. Don't give in too quick just to keep the artificial peace. Let it sit, and pray. And be ready for them to come around and receive them humbly; be the kind of person in humility that people can expect will receive them back humbly.Life now in Jesus is already abundant, but not yet fully so. Greater abundance is coming. Ephesians 2:7: “in the coming ages [God will] show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” But this life in him even now is abundant enough to be enough in sorrows and pain and suffering.So, abundant life is rescued, relational, expansive, embattled, and finally secure.5. The Abundant Life Is a Kept Life.Abundant life is kept by the good shepherd. He guards his sheep. He keeps us. He keeps us secure, even in the tensions and divisions and many sufferings and sorrows. His ultimate protection is a vital part of what it means to have a good shepherd. Verses 12-13:“He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.”But not Jesus. He cares. He says, “I am the good shepherd.” When he laid down his life, he didn't stay dead. If the shepherd's dead, the sheep are goners. But Jesus took up his life again. And he always lives to intercede for us and keep us. His resurrection life is invincible, and he sits in victory on heaven's throne, knowing and protecting (from ultimate harm) every sheep who is his own.Which brings us once more to his Father. What does Jesus mean in verse 17 when he says, “For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again”? Is Jesus saying that he earns the love of his Father by laying down his life for us? The point is more subtle.What does a loving father do when his son accomplishes something great? He is overjoyed. He rejoices abundantly. He delights in his son. He loves his son. He's always loved his son, and he feels a special surge of love for his son when he achieves something great.Do you know what is the greatest single achievement in the history of the world? It's this good shepherd laying down his life for his sheep, and taking up his life again in victory, in conquest, in triumph over sin and death and Satan.Which brings us to the Table.Great in the Blood of the CovenantWe worked through Hebrews in 2023, and we finished with that great shepherd doxology in Hebrews 13:20-21. Listen for the connection to John 10:Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.Here the shepherd is great — did you catch that? And the reason he is great, says Hebrews, is “the blood of the eternal covenant.” Jesus shed the redeeming blood. Remember this is about the greatness of Jesus. He did not die by accident. He was no mere victim. No one took his life from him. He laid it down of his own accord. And he took it up again. And so at this Table we remember his greatness.

Two powerhouses get radically honest about sister wounds, pedestal dynamics, loyalty, and what it actually takes to build calm, ride-or-die female friendships in your 30s. We go there: betrayal, trolling, comparison, nervous-system collapse, hard truths, better sex, more love, and more money, because the right best friend changes everything. If you've been burned by women, can't spot red flags until it's too late, or feel like every friendship turns into emotional labor…this is your blueprint for healing, choosing better, and becoming the friend you want to attract. We Cover: “Platonic dating” is a thing. Intentionally sliding into a woman's DMs to build friendship is courageous, and necessary as an adult. Loyalty > vibes. Your closest friend should never sit in a room where your name is being trashed. Pedestals are dangerous. Inferiority/superiority dynamics breed jealousy, entitlement, and eventual betrayal. Neediness vs. nurturance. Reciprocity flows; score-keeping clings. Functional freeze is real. You can be online and “fine” while shut down inside. Keep the wound, lose the driver. You don't have to erase your “sister wound,” just don't let it steer the car. Apologies without change = gaslighting. Repair needs behavior, not platitudes. One quality friend can 10x your life. Shared values (loyalty, standards, ambition) create peace, polarity, and momentum, in love, sex, and business. Timestamps 00:00 Heartbreaks with women & the cost of betrayal 02:25 Lone-wolf energy & learning to ask for help 03:17 DM-ing for friendship: how Amy and Felicity met 06:14 Female trolling, public betrayal & nervous-system fallout 12:50 Signs you're in functional freeze (but still “functioning”) 14:27 Is it “my shadow” or their behavior? Discernment 101 16:32 How to start again when you have zero true girlfriends 21:19 Pedestals, comparison, and self-obsession online 23:50 Walking on eggshells = trauma bond (not a friendship 28:33 Where women go wrong: attachment games & manipulation 29:43 Finding your shadow: who triggers you and why 37:18 Real shadows inside a healthy friendship (examples) 44:18 Hard conversations & standards without drama 51:07 Sex, polarity & why the right bestie improves your sex life 57:21 Cut off or forgive? Behavior > words 01:00:37 Money, momentum & calling each other higher 01:02:18 Energetic collaboration & building together Connect with today's guests Amy Rushworth: @thisisamyrushwort Felicity Morgan: @iamfelicitymorgan

(00:00-11:52) Audio of Brandon Walker talking about this being the biggest game in a generation for Mizzou, but not even the biggest game of the month for Alabama. Audio of a gentleman from 1045 ESPN in Louisiana goes on a rant about South Carolina fans. You don't hear the word 'ninnies' enough. Getting a steak at Hole's. Don't say chop house.(12:00-28:08) Friend of the show, Matt Holliday joins the show. Feeling awful for the Philadelphia pitcher that made the game-ending error last night. The importance of teammates picking you up. Intentionally walking dangerous hitters. Previewing Game 5 between the Tigers and the Mariners. Has Skip recruited Matt to be on his staff in Texas? TMA and Matt Holiday take on Norman, Oklahoma.(28:18-34:08) Doug, we got some housekeeping and we gotta tend to it. Live on Only Fans on the way up to Columbia. Jim Montgomery on the disappointment of a let down opener. Skate, boy, skate. Didn't necessarily feel like a 5-0 loss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I chat with Praxie Osong, a Cosmic Psychology Practitioner who uses astrology as a radical self-reflection tool. Praxie specializes in blending Astrology and Positive Psychology to challenge the status quo.We get into the messy, glorious, and exhausting reality of being a late-diagnosed neurodivergent adult. We talk about perfectionism and how it's one of the hardest masks to drop. "We're just a bunch of coping mechanisms in a trench coat by the time we hit 30." - Caitlin FisherIt's all about trying to figure out "what's me and what is something that I created so that I could   get through".Praxie walks us through her journey of realizing her special interest was astrology and how she now uses her company, Divergent by Design, to help people move past shame and step into their authentic, non-conforming selves. This episode is a firm, two-middle-fingers-up rejection of the capitalist, individualistic mindset that pushes us to assimilate. Consider it your permission slip to yeet the meh of "normal," let your freak flag fly!“We all have strengths in different places, because we were all meant to have different roles in a functioning community, but we're so enmeshed in this individualistic mindset, this capitalist mindset, this get-ahead mindset that we've gotten to work with people around us and work with their strengths, and it's created this atmosphere that leaves out neurodivergent people. I'm all about the fact that you came into this world intentionally whole." - Praxie OsongYou'll totally learn:Why perfectionism is such a major boss fight for neurodivergent advocates and creativesThe concept of Scrupulosity OCD (compulsion to be morally perfect) and how it shows up in daily lifeHow Praxie realized her deep dive into astrology was actually her special interest, and how it helped her figure out her unmasked self post-diagnosisWhy the phrase "Everyone has a little bit of [ADHD/Autism]" is deeply harmful and prevents people from getting the serious help they needOur shared philosophy: you don't have to reflect on yourself just because someone didn't like your conversation—it's okay if they think you're a weirdoThe power of being a "whimsy person" and finding work that celebrates your neurodivergence instead of demanding conformity

In the middle of praising Penguins' F Justin Brazeau for his performances to start the season, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss whether this social media post from Donny Football about the team was done intentionally or whether it was a mistake.

Join Emily and Brandon Sanderson for this special episode of Intentionally Blank where they go over all the amazing gifts you gave during Dragonsteel's time in Spain. While reviewing your incredible art, Brandon and Emily discuss their many trips to Spain, why Dragonsteel attended Celsius 232, and some of their favorite parts of the festival.Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1834: Stephen Warley challenges the hustle culture by making a case for slow, intentional work that prioritizes meaning and sustainability over constant busyness. He shares how slowing down can unlock deeper creativity, reduce burnout, and help you align your work with the life you truly want to live. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/slow-work-manifesto/ Quotes to ponder: "Slow work is about working with intention and creating space to reflect, rest and recharge." "When you work slower, you are more present and better able to enjoy the process, rather than just racing toward the outcome." "Busyness is not the same thing as productivity." Episode references: The Slow Fix: Solve Problems, Work Smarter and Live Better in a Fast World: https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Fix-Problems-Smarter-Better/dp/0062136526 In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed: https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Slowness-Challenging-Cult-Speed/dp/006054578X Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less: https://www.amazon.com/Rest-More-Done-When-Work/dp/0465074871 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1834: Stephen Warley challenges the hustle culture by making a case for slow, intentional work that prioritizes meaning and sustainability over constant busyness. He shares how slowing down can unlock deeper creativity, reduce burnout, and help you align your work with the life you truly want to live. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/slow-work-manifesto/ Quotes to ponder: "Slow work is about working with intention and creating space to reflect, rest and recharge." "When you work slower, you are more present and better able to enjoy the process, rather than just racing toward the outcome." "Busyness is not the same thing as productivity." Episode references: The Slow Fix: Solve Problems, Work Smarter and Live Better in a Fast World: https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Fix-Problems-Smarter-Better/dp/0062136526 In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed: https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Slowness-Challenging-Cult-Speed/dp/006054578X Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less: https://www.amazon.com/Rest-More-Done-When-Work/dp/0465074871 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police say a fatal house fire in the East Auckland suburb of Bucklands Beach last Thursday was deliberately lit. A father and his son are the two believed to have been killed at the Murvale Drive property, which the family was renting. A double homicide investigation is now underway, and police are actively appealing for the public's help. Lucy Xia reports.

Transformation Tip: “You cannot tailor-make the situations in life, but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations.” – Zig ZiglarConcept(s)Identify toxic thought patterns and replace them with truth-based ones.Use “attitude audits” to regularly check your emotional and mental state.Surround yourself with content (books, podcasts, music) that lifts your thinking.Choose actions aligned with the attitude you want, even if you don't feel it yet.Track small wins to reinforce the belief that change is happening. Progress doesn't always shout; sometimes it whispers in the form of small victories. Transformation Application: Write one negative thought you've had today and reframe it in a positive way.Connect On Social: Podcast Facebook Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back with another Intentionally Blank, this time answering more of your questions! We make a quick pit stop too chat about the Hugo's, determine how Santa works in the Cosmere, and when a person out grows reading fantasy works. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

This week in the communal Schauer we're discussing the actual, neurological, downside of intentionally (not accidentally) misunderstanding others! Now I do want y'all to know that there is a difference between genuine debate and being an obtuse pr*ck, so please don't assume I'm saying “never disagree again.” You can understand (comprehend) someone but you do not have to validate their augment (apply positive or negative moral judgement) because those are two separate processes in the brain. Other than that, please enjoy this episode, have an amazing week, and I hope you feel *a moderate to intense* experience of delight with this new information! Please like and subscribe on YouTube, rate me five stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! I greatly appreciate it. Please always feel free to send Schauer Thoughts episodes to your therapist or mental health provider :) For more information on my book club visit: Substack: https://sarahschauer.substack.com/p/schauer-thoughts-book-club-additional?utm_source=activity_item Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/sarahschauer/membership Resources: Olivia Unplugged Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@olivia.unplugged?_t=ZT-90APwzxxDNG&_r=1 Such an incredible creator and account, definitely recommend following her! Life In Three Dimensions: How Curiosity, Exploration, and Experience Make a Fuller, Better Life - Shigehiro Oishi, PhD Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker PhD Use Powerful Intentions to Become Your Authentic Best  https://newayscenter.com/powerful-intentions-authentic-best/ Helpful resource for positively framing intentions The influence of intentions on dream content  https://academic.oup.com/sleepadvances/article/5/1/zpae088/7912101 How the Little-Known Zeigarnik Effect Impacts Everyone Daily https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/natural-order/202209/how-the-little-known-zeigarnik-effect-impacts-everyone-daily The Art of Sustainable Performance: The Zeigarnik Effect https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-46463-9_10 Dreaming and offline memory processing https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(10)01360-6?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0960982210013606%3Fshowall%3Dtrue The Neuroscience of Goals and Behavior Change https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5854216/#:~:text=This%20habit%20learning%20process%20also,with%20in%20the%20first%20place. The neural bases of feeling understood and not understood https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4249470/#nst191-B33 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing why quarterly brand photoshoots are one of the most strategic tools I use to scale my business—without the burnout. In today's episode, I share:Why each season is a vibe (and how to capture it in your photos)How branded photoshoots force you to update essentials like your Instagram grid, press page, and websiteThe personal story of how we used our family suitcases (covered in travel stickers) to highlight our life-first business model—and why those images became the perfect fit for our podcast rebrandTips for props, outfits, and even teaching your partner to capture b-roll video you can use for reels, YouTube intros, and moreReal-life hacks for making photoshoots fun, intentional, and aligned with your goals 

HYROX racing. Accessory work. Dumbbells & Sandbags. Intentionally “burning out” certain muscles? Distance Conversions for Air Runners. Respect the Heavy Days. Skip the warm-up or Cool down? What if you never Back Squatted again?

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are here with another Intentionally Blank! This time, they're are diving into the world of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Will Dan hate another movie beloved by the public? Does Brandon's time in Korea stack up to what was showed in the movie? Find out on this weeks episode!Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson

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