Podcasts about inviting

Title: A Church Who Loves? Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Chris HefnerThree Messages We Hear from ChristWe hear (see) that Christ is in control. We hear Christ's commendations. a. Works b. Doctrine c. Endurance 3. We hear Christ's correction. a. Concerning abandoned love. b. Commanding repentance. c. Inviting to conquer.        (These commendations emphasize the gospel's credibility).       (This correction emphasizes the gospel's plausibility). Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Would you tango with a robot? Inviting us into the fascinating world of dancing machines, robot choreographer Catie Cuan highlights why teaching robots to move with grace, intention and emotion is essential to creating AI-powered machines we will want to welcome into our daily lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle brings us the message recorded live at Covenant. 

#1097 What happens when a CRO expert ditches slides, skips keynotes, and bets big on human connection in a post-Zoom world? In this episode, host Brien Gearin welcomes back longtime friend and fellow Cincinnati native Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralyze, for a conversation that goes beyond CRO and A/B testing. Sahil shares a behind-the-scenes look at why his team decided to launch their first-ever live event, Above the Fold, and what it really takes to plan an in-person experience that people are excited to travel for. From choosing the right location and audience to designing hands-on workshops, pricing tickets, and balancing sponsors without ruining the attendee experience, this episode is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs and marketers considering hosting their own live event — whether for 10 people or 1,000! (Original Air Date - 2/2/26) What we discuss with Sahil: + Why live events matter now + Craving human connection post-Zoom + Choosing the right event location + Designing workshop-only experiences + No slides, no keynotes philosophy + Attracting the right attendees + Inviting speakers with real reps + Pricing tickets strategically + Sponsors without killing the vibe + Creating a standout guest experience Thank you, Sahil! Check out Spiralyze at ⁠Spiralyze.com⁠. Follow Sahil on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello to you listening from wherever your feet touch the ground. I am thrilled to announce that Quarter Moon Story Arts is live to the world with a new website designed by women for women to know themselves and each other through their stories. But not just any story. This is the space for women who are curious about how to discover and navigate their midlife pilgrimage stories so that they don't go unrecorded. One who knew the radical power of discovering and revealing your personal narrative was Gloria Steinem. She left behind her final unedited public thoughts about the vital role of women sharing their stories, as follows: “Hello, all you unique individuals out there. I'm so glad to be meeting you through the magic of the media. I wish I could meet each one of you in person, but in a way, this is what allows us now to see each other's lives, to influence each other's lives, to respect each other — and to, therefore, perpetuate what we hope is a global democracy. “Please feel free to respond in any way you can, and please tell your own story. This is the most important thing we can do for each other—to know each other through stories. And I hope so much that whoever you are, listening right now, you are able to do what you love—[and] to be, also, the unique person you are.” Midlife as sacred. How might you get to that place of what awaits you as the unique woman you are? By exploring your midlife transition as if you are on pilgrimage. Midlife is a sacred space of transition. A pilgrimage mirrors the sacred realm between leaving behind your normal and familiar life while you journey toward a destination where old rules fade and new truths can form. Letting go. When you step out on pilgrimage, literally or figuratively, you leave home, walk away from your safe, known world and leave your daily routines behind. You have no fixed identity anymore. Your regular job, status, and titles do not matter on the path. While you walk the open road you exist in a temporary space where you only focus on the next step forward. Transformation. What happens on pilgrimage? You face the unknown. Every day brings new faces, unexpected weather, and physical fatigue. You shed old weight. The long walk strips away your worries and busy thoughts. You hum with anticipated change. Just like being in a doorway, you are taking the next step to become someone new by the end. It's called transformation What you can expect with Quarter Moon Story Arts. Coming home. A chance to write a new story in a voice and words that are fully and finally your very own. Home Page Support. 30+ years of experienced storytelling guidance as you navigate your midlife pilgrimage story to who you want to become. About Storytelling Doula. Not a coach but a collaborator and witness to your journey who knows what it feels like when the road ahead opens up and how to get there. Meet Diane Skills and Solutions. Community and individual opportunities to discover Who Am I? and Who Will I Become? What I Offer Start here ---> 30-minute Discovery Call. I'm inviting you to discover the treasure trove that is your story as you navigate your midlife pilgrimage. Contact Diane And thank you for listening! YOU'RE INVITED: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, subscribe & spread this episode with a generous 5-star review & comment on APPLE Podcasts —it helps us all—& join us next time! STOP BY my newly re-imagined Quarter Moon Story Arts website ARRANGE ----> a no-obligation Discovery Call STAY CURRENT with me as Diane Wyzga / Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

She's been feeding all the birds including geese and ducks and it's a lot!

Dan talks with Leslie Rothan, Governmental Affairs Director for the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR), about the organization’s efforts to help make downtown Peoria more inviting and community-focused through improvements to Fulton Plaza. They received a Placemaking Grant from the National Association of REALTORS® to support the project, part of a national program designed to help REALTOR® associations transform public spaces into vibrant community gathering places. She discusses how housing and creating desirable places to live go hand-in-hand, and why making downtown spaces more welcoming can help strengthen the community as a whole. She highlights PAAR’s partnership with Big Picture Peoria and the passion and creativity the organization has brought to the project, along with the practical, people-focused additions made to Fulton Plaza. She also discusses PAAR’s collaboration with Distillery Labs, the importance of investing in new ideas and partnerships, and why people should be excited about the continued growth and revitalization happening throughout downtown Peoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailMany times in our lives when something bad happens, we can feel like we are cursed.  But when we examine what really happens when a believer strays from the path of righteousness we should understand that in the Scriptures there are ample warnings against rebelling against God and ignoring those warnings brings about natural consequences.  So willfully tempting God can result in what feels like a curse. 

Most people think they aren't qualified to talk about Jesus. This Sunday you'll discover why God uses ordinary people with simple invitations to accomplish extraordinary things. You'll walk away equipped, confident and encouraged to be an effective witness for Jesus!

  The Mustang. It's celebrating being an icon in automotive history, both in television and feature films. Today, 2GuysTalkingCars pays homage by revisiting five decades of television and movies to give you the top five Mustangs in television and cinematic history. Which one will take the top seed? How many arguments can we start today? We'll find out now as we run through the top five Mustangs in television and movies here on this episode of 2GuysTalking Cars...   The 2GuysTalkingCars Podcast Links Bar:    Connect with The Host!   Subscribe to This Podcast Now!      Rate this Podcast on Apple Podcasts! The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness! Not an Apple Podcasts user? No problem! Be sure to check out any of the other many growing podcast directories online to find this and many other podcasts on The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network!   Housekeeping -- Superhero Movie Fatigue? Not when the writing, characters and special effects kick MAJOR ASS! Be sure to check out our Perspective Review of Batman (1989) where we provide you a one-of-a-kind look at one of the greatest superhero movies ever given to worldwide audiences! https://2GuysTalking.Com/Batman -- Which Batmobile is your favorite? 2GuysTalkingCars recently did a complete review of The Batmobiles! It's another special look at a very strong vein of ongoing fandom and everyone's got THE ONE! Tell us which one is your favorite after you listen! https://2GuysTalking.Com/Batmobiles Another Nod to Guest Host Lt. Pat Doering, Real-Life Crisis Negotiator, Author and Original 24 Fan! Check out Pat's Book, “Crisis Cops: The Evolution of Crisis Negotiator in America”   Links from this Episode: Transformers Mustang (2007) Model: 2007 Saleen S281 Extreme Film: Transformers (as Barricade) All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film Transformers (20007) All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature Film Transformers (20007) Details: Aggressive black-and-white police car that morphs into a menacing robot 04:03.     Knight Rider (2008) – The New KITT Model: 2008 Shelby GT500KR TV Show: Knight Rider (reboot) All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Television Series Knight Rider (20008) All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Television Series Knight Rider (20008) Details: Aggressive stance and updated technology, a modern take on the iconic KITT 06:10.     I Am Legend Mustang Model: 2007 Shelby GT500 Film: I Am Legend All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film I Am Legend (2007) All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature Film I Am Legend (2007) Details: Red with white stripes, seen racing through deserted New York with Will Smith 07:08.     Eleanor from Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) Model: 1967 Shelby GT500 Film: Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) Details: Iconic silver paint, custom body kit, frequently cited as a "piece of art" 12:34.     Bullitt Mustang Model: 1968 Fastback GT390 Film: Bullitt All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film Bullitt (1968) All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (1968) Details: Dark green color, immortalized by Steve McQueen's legendary San Francisco chase 18:04.     Honorable and Dishonorable Mentions Dishonorable Mention: Gone in Sixty Seconds (1974) – 1972 Mustang Description: Boxy styling, unappealing aesthetics 15:20. All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (1972) All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (1972)     Honorable Mention: War of the Worlds Mustang Description: Black with gold stripes, featured briefly but loaded with attitude 16:48. All of the Firearms Featured Inside the Feature Film Gone in 60 Seconds (1972) All of the Vehicles Featured Inside the Feature War of the Worlds (2005)     Timestamps from This Episode of 2GuysTalkingCars.Com: Discussing popular Batmobiles episode Thanking listeners for downloads Excitement for new Batmobile details Mentioning upcoming Batman movie 04:07 Car modifications and design features discussed The car's bull ring mistaken for something else Police officer bars added to the front Sleek bars installed across the top The unique white and black paint job Car morphing into a giant robot 08:02 - Driving the 2007 Mustang Nostalgic engine sounds Inside cabin quietness Windows-down roaring experience Envying Will Smith's Mustang Wanting to drive the Mustang again 14:33 - Critiquing early HD filmmaking in 2000 Exploring top Mustangs in film history Reviewing 25 iconic Mustang appearances Announcing a dishonorable mention award Highlighting standout Mustang features 18:53 - How Bala got started The Kickstarter launch Going on Shark Tank Scaling to retail stores Top Mustangs in TV and Film History 20:57 - Episode wrap-up and listener engagement Inviting fan car stories Website and social media details Encouraging iTunes subscriptions Season finale with fan input   Questions Answered Inside This Episode of 2GuysTalkingCars.Com: What qualities do you think make a Mustang an "iconic" car in television and movie history, and which of those does the Bullitt Mustang possess 18:04? How do film and television appearances influence your perception of certain car models, such as the Mustang Shelby GT500 from "I Am Legend" 07:08? Was there a Mustang used in a film or TV show that you felt deserved to be in the top five but wasn't mentioned in the episode? Why? The hosts mentioned that over 500 movies feature Mustangs 02:03. Why do you think the Mustang is such a popular choice for filmmakers? How do modifications for film (e.g., body kits, tire choices, sound enhancements) change the original appeal or performance of a classic Mustang, as discussed with Eleanor from "Gone in 60 Seconds" 12:52? Do you agree with the hosts' placement of the "Transformers" Barricade Mustang in the top five 03:29? Why or why not? How important is the setting (e.g., San Francisco in "Bullitt") to the legacy of a television or movie car 18:40? The episode features both honorable and dishonorable mentions. What elements made certain Mustangs, like the '72 model from the original "Gone in 60 Seconds," less appealing 15:27? What role do pop culture references, nostalgia, and the "cool factor" play in the legendary status of Mustangs in media 00:17? The hosts talk about the desire to drive certain Mustangs after seeing them in movies 01:50. Have you ever been inspired to own or drive a particular car purely based on its on-screen presence? Why or why not? --   Calls to the Audience Inside this Episode: — — Which was your favorite Mustang? Tell us now! — — What “lightbulb moment” did you experience inside this episode? Tell us now! Be an Advertiser/Sponsor for This Program!     Tell us what you think! It's never too late to be an advertiser in this podcast, thanks to Perpetual Advertising! Contact WhatCopsWatch now and learn more about why podcasting allows your advertising dollar to live across millions of future listeners – FOREVER! 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Add on his mastery of networking with people inside the Automotive industries and you have a formidable host, an outstanding storyteller, and a man with knowledge, skill set, and perspective that is simply unmatched. Ron is also the Executive Director of AASP-MO - an educational organization providing knowledge and direction to hundreds of talented automotive shops in the St. Louis area. Ron can also be found at each SEMO show. Do you see him? Stop and tell him a story that can share on-air via 2GuysTalkingCars! — Ron Reiling on Facebook — Ron Reiling on LinkedIn — 2GuysTalking on LinkedIn   Mike Wilkerson: Mike Wilkerson is a former certified Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf, now Marketing Automation Director for a large St. Louis-based Computer company and has been hosting, producing, concepting and enhancing podcasts for 13 years. While his interests are definitively pop culture-based, the bottom line is: It's ALL About Perspective. 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Alan is joined by longtime friend and meditation teacher Dr. Dawn Grimes for a candid, reflective conversation on navigating change, managing career stress, and breaking the cycles of mental exhaustion. Moving from updates on moving houses, farm animals, and September financial anxiety into deep discussions on mindfulness, Alan and Dawn explore the teachings of renowned meditation instructor Sharon Salzberg and the core Buddhist concepts of impermanence, clinging, and suffering. Dawn breaks down why "regretful rumination" is the human brain's default setting, the reality of balance as a relationship to our circumstances rather than a rigid scale, and practical ways to disarm middle-of-the-night anxiety—whether through simple counting or "inviting your demons in for tea." Full of humor, honest perspective on mid-to-late career fatigue, and approachable mindfulness advice, this episode serves as a grounded reminder that whenever you lose your focus, you can always choose to let go and begin again. Some links from the show:  Sharon Salzberg's website Sharon Salzberg's Instagram Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Paul, Bioclear, Tiffany, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, Frank or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! We're proud to be supported by the folks at Net32! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

Episode Overview Churches often know they need small groups, but creating a small group movement requires more than good curriculum or a one-time training session. Brian Miller talks with Jim Jansen about why coaching may be the missing piece. Rather than trying to teach new facilitators everything they could possibly need to know before they begin, churches can give them enough to get started and then surround them with ongoing encouragement, questions, listening, and support as real challenges arise. Jim introduces a simple structure for sustainable small group movements and explains why the often-missing role—the coach or mentor who comes alongside group facilitators—can make the difference between having a collection of groups and developing a movement that changes a church's culture. Key Ideas & Takeaways Content usually isn't the problem. Churches already have an enormous amount of small group content available. More information alone won't create a healthy movement. Too much upfront training can actually become a barrier. Jim describes the mistake of trying to give new facilitators everything he had learned over decades in a two-hour training. Instead of preparing people, it overwhelmed them. Give leaders enough to begin, then support them as they learn. A coaching environment allows facilitators to deal with challenges when those challenges are actually being experienced. Not everyone needs the same training. One leader may need help with a participant who dominates the conversation, while another needs to learn how to draw quieter people into the discussion. Coaching allows development to become individualized. There are probably more potential small group leaders than current small group leaders. The gap may not be a lack of capable people. It may be a lack of ongoing encouragement and support. Jim's small group movement structure includes several levels: Participants who belong to the group. Facilitators who lead the groups. Coaches or mentors who support the facilitators. Movement leaders who coordinate the overall ministry. In some settings, the pastor may provide another level of leadership. The coach or mentor is often the missing role. This person comes alongside facilitators, helps them reflect on what is happening in their groups, and helps them work through ordinary leadership challenges. As a movement grows, coaching needs to multiply. A movement leader may initially coach three or four facilitators personally. Once that grows to seven, ten, or more leaders, additional coaches are needed. The coaches may require more intentional development than the facilitators. A mentor who becomes overly prescriptive can unintentionally create dependence rather than develop the facilitator. A coach doesn't assume they know the answer. Coaching helps facilitators develop their own ability to think, discern, solve problems, and make decisions. A coaching approach begins with humility. Jim describes foundational assumptions that the Spirit of God is already at work, people are intelligent, and the coach does not know everything about the situation. Confidence in people is contagious. Facilitators can sense when someone believes they are capable and trusts that God is working in and through them. Powerful questions can redirect a facilitator's attention. Asking, "What is the Lord doing in this group?" can move a leader beyond logistical frustrations and help them recognize what is actually happening in people's lives. Look beneath difficult behavior. When a participant is disagreeable or disruptive, Brian suggests asking, "What does that person need?" rather than immediately focusing on how to stop the behavior. Intentional listening is a core coaching skill. Effective leaders listen beyond words to facial expressions, body language, emotions, and what God may be doing beneath the surface. Observations can create awareness without becoming prescriptive advice. Simple statements such as "You seem frustrated" or "You might need to start on time" give the facilitator something to wrestle with without taking ownership of the decision away from them. Don't assume everyone dislikes the things you dislike. Facilitators can unnecessarily carry responsibilities because they assume nobody else would want them. Inviting others to contribute can develop new leaders and give people meaningful ways to serve. Encouragement matters. Small group facilitators regularly need someone reminding them that they are doing better than they think and that ordinary struggles do not mean they are failing. Memorable Quotes & Ideas "If content were the problem, we would have had that fixed a long time ago, because we are swimming in content." "There are probably more people who are capable of leading a small group than are currently leading a small group." "Sometimes mentors become prescriptive." "The Spirit of God is working through this facilitator." "People can feel the confidence you have in them." "What is the Lord doing in this group?" "What does that person need?" "People have to own that decision for themselves." "You cannot over-encourage these small group facilitators." From groups to a movement: The key difference isn't simply starting more groups. It is creating an internal support structure that continually develops the people leading those groups. Train for reality rather than every possibility: Instead of anticipating every problem in advance, equip facilitators with the basics and give them access to someone who can help them think when actual problems arise. Coaching develops leaders instead of creating dependence: A prescriptive mentor becomes the person with all the answers. A coach helps the facilitator become increasingly capable of navigating challenges themselves. A simple coaching toolkit: Powerful questions, intentional listening, concise observations, and encouragement can dramatically improve the experience of a small group facilitator without requiring the coach to be an expert in every situation.

We often imagine Yom Kippur as a massive cleaning operation. Get rid of the jealousy, anger, shame, and desires we would rather not admit to. Make the house presentable. Then Hashem can come in.But hachnasas orchim teaches us a different avodah. A host knows how to give a guest a place in his home without giving the guest ownership of the house. What would it mean to relate to the unwanted parts of ourselves in the same way?In this shiur, delivered at Aish Gesher for Women, Rav Burg explores a more honest approach to teshuvah. Drawing on Avraham Avinu, , the kapparah of a person's table, and the Kohen Gadol entering the Kodesh HaKodashim, we learn how to invite our parts in and bring our full self to Hashem.You do not have to clean the house before Hashem comes in. Yom Kippur is the day you let Him into the rooms that still need cleaning.

Why does a good God allow the desert–and why does he wait so long to bring us out of it? Kathryn Davis examines Isaiah's message of destruction and restoration, showing how Christ's role as both “restorer” and “repairer” offers a framework for trusting God's timing even when prayers go unanswered.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6fRn2NPCiQ4ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODES00:00 Beginning of Episode - Kathryn Davis00:28 A Marvelous Work and a Wonder00:54 Welcome and Intro2:26 Finding Jesus Christ in difficult Isaiah chapters5:43 Meet Kathryn Davis8:18 Jesus Christ as Restorer10:27 Inviting the Holy Ghost into our learning13:04 Why Jesus asks us to Study Isaiah16:53 Slow Down19:21 Isaiah 12–Trust and do not be afraid21:14 Babylon as a symbol and a burden25:40 Natural consequences and a God who still restores29:57 Pride and trusting ourselves instead of God31:08 “God's not worried about my son”33:45 Isaiah 14–After scattering comes gathering38:10 Jesus Christ–the Repairer of the breach42:32 The fall of Babylon and Lucifer45:57 Stop looking elsewhere to be saved47:26 The gospel is simple–Choose Him50:07 The Stripling Warriors were all wounded52:59 Recognizing Christ by His scars54:35 Who are you going to trust?59:12 the Assyrian army approaches Jerusalem1:02:56 Shebna, Eliakim, and “the nail in the sure place”1:07:44 The God of the 4th Watch1:09:55 Why does God sometimes wait?1:13:20 Saved in the fire, not from it1:17:51 Comfortable gods and divine discontent1:21:38 Apostasy, restoration, and the gospel feast1:26:50 Perfect peace–Where are you looking?1:29:40 Trust the plan and its Maker1:32:18 Gathered, repaired, and rescued one-by-one1:36:49 “A voice speaking from the dust”1:39:27 A marvelous work1:42:21 The power is in the words1:45:19 The Lord will wait, that He may be gracious1:47:31 Isaiah points us toward a Person1:48:23 The desert is not the end1:50:04 I will trust1:52:08 Closing thoughts and testimony1:53:05 End of Episode - Kathryn DavisThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts; send us a voice note.

What does it really look like for the Church to make room for EVERY person in the Body of Christ? Not just make room for them to attend—but to belong, serve, lead, and use the gifts God has placed inside of them?Today on the Anchored by the Sword podcast, I'm sitting down with Nadia Ibrahim Mossberg, author of Divinely Disabled: A 30-Day Devotional to Discovering God's Heart for the Disability Community.Nadia was born with cerebral palsy, and as a teenager she wrestled deeply with the realization that her disability was going to be part of her life. Growing up, she didn't see many people with disabilities represented around her, and there were parts of that journey she carried quietly. But God used the joy and faith of a camp counselor to draw Nadia toward Him and begin showing her that her life had purpose.And what a purpose it has become.Nadia went on to spend 22 years working in federal policy, including positions with the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Department of Defense. Her own experiences navigating barriers to employment and independent living helped fuel her passion to advocate for other people with disabilities.In this conversation, we also talk honestly about another place where barriers still exist:The Church.Nadia shares about ableism, inaccessible spaces, misunderstanding disability, and even the spiritual harm that can happen when someone is told, “If you just had more faith, you would be healed.”We also talk about what inclusion can actually look like. Here's the thing—it doesn't always require a huge disability ministry, an enormous budget, or some complicated plan.Sometimes it looks like giving someone a ride.Inviting them to lunch.Making a Bible study accessible.Listening when someone tells you what they actually need instead of assuming you already know.And maybe most importantly, asking:“How do YOU want to serve?”Because people with disabilities are not simply people the Church is called to care for.They are part of the Church.They have spiritual gifts.They have callings.They have wisdom and experiences that the rest of the Body needs.Whether you are part of the disability community, love someone who is, serve in church leadership, or simply want to become better at loving the people God has placed around you, I truly believe this conversation will challenge you.And maybe that's exactly what we need.Bio:Nadia Ibrahim Mossburg, born with cerebral palsy, uses her degrees in English, journalism, and social work, as well as her experience as a senior advisor in disability policy, to improve disability policy at the national, state, and local levels. For over two decades, she has advocated for greater equity, better employment, emergency management, public health, and public transportation. Over more than three decades, she has also led Bible studies and served on many teams at her church. Nadia and her husband, Mathew, live in the Nashville area with their three cats and Watson, Nadia's third service dog, who is enjoying retirement.Anchor Verses:John 9: 1-7 Connect with Nadia: Instagram: divinelydisabledSubstack: https://divinelydisabled.substack.com/ LinkedIn: nadiaimossburg**And as always, if this episode challenges or encourages you, please rate and review Anchored by the Sword and SHARE this conversation. *****Anchored in His Promises Women's Workshop — November 14, 2026Join us for a powerful day of worship, encouragement, connection, and truth as we remind our hearts that God is faithful to every promise He makes. Anchored in His Promises is happening Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 AM–3:30 PM, featuring incredible speakers, practical teaching, and time to dig deeper into what it means to hold onto God's promises no matter what season you are in.Learn more and grab your ticket at Anchored in His Promises Women's Workshop

Hello to you listening from wherever your feet touch the ground. I am thrilled to announce that Quarter Moon Story Arts is live to the world with a new website designed by women for women to know themselves and each other through their stories. But not just any story. This is the space for women who are curious about how to discover and navigate their midlife pilgrimage stories so that they don't go unrecorded. One who knew the radical power of discovering and revealing your personal narrative was Gloria Steinem. She left behind her final unedited public thoughts about the vital role of women sharing their stories, as follows: “Hello, all you unique individuals out there. I'm so glad to be meeting you through the magic of the media. I wish I could meet each one of you in person, but in a way, this is what allows us now to see each other's lives, to influence each other's lives, to respect each other — and to, therefore, perpetuate what we hope is a global democracy. “Please feel free to respond in any way you can, and please tell your own story. This is the most important thing we can do for each other—to know each other through stories. And I hope so much that whoever you are, listening right now, you are able to do what you love—[and] to be, also, the unique person you are.” Midlife as sacred. How might you get to that place of what awaits you as the unique woman you are? By exploring your midlife transition as if you are on pilgrimage. Midlife is a sacred space of transition. A pilgrimage mirrors the sacred realm between leaving behind your normal and familiar life while you journey toward a destination where old rules fade and new truths can form. Letting go. When you step out on pilgrimage, literally or figuratively, you leave home, walk away from your safe, known world and leave your daily routines behind. You have no fixed identity anymore. Your regular job, status, and titles do not matter on the path. While you walk the open road you exist in a temporary space where you only focus on the next step forward. Transformation. What happens on pilgrimage? You face the unknown. Every day brings new faces, unexpected weather, and physical fatigue. You shed old weight. The long walk strips away your worries and busy thoughts. You hum with anticipated change. Just like being in a doorway, you are taking the next step to become someone new by the end. It's called transformation What you can expect with Quarter Moon Story Arts. Coming home. A chance to write a new story in a voice and words that are fully and finally your very own. Home Page Support. 30+ years of experienced storytelling guidance as you navigate your midlife pilgrimage story to who you want to become. About Storytelling Doula. Not a coach but a collaborator and witness to your journey who knows what it feels like when the road ahead opens up and how to get there. Meet Diane Skills and Solutions. Community and individual opportunities to discover Who Am I? and Who Will I Become? What I Offer Start here ---> 30-minute Discovery Call. I'm inviting you to discover the treasure trove that is your story as you navigate your midlife pilgrimage. Contact Diane And thank you for listening! YOU'RE INVITED: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, subscribe & spread this episode with a generous 5-star review & comment on APPLE Podcasts —it helps us all—& join us next time! STOP BY my newly re-imagined Quarter Moon Story Arts website ARRANGE ----> a no-obligation Discovery Call STAY CURRENT with me as Diane Wyzga / Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Today as we have been talking about rupture and repair and attachment, we need to discuss boundaries, which Dr. Curt Thompson calls "limit setting necessary ruptures."Key points from Dr. Stephanie and Barb's discussion on what boundaries are and are not:Core ideas1. Ruptures are inevitable in relationships.2. Not every rupture should be repaired in the same way.3. A boundary can create a rupture without being wrong.4. “No” is part of healthy development and maturity.5. A boundary is about my participation, not controlling you.6. Boundaries are not punishment.7. Love and unlimited access are not the same thing.8. Forgiveness, trust, and reconciliation are different things.You can forgive someone without immediately restoring access or trust. Trust is rebuiltthrough consistent behavior, and reconciliation requires movement from both people.9. One person cannot create mutual repair.You can tell the truth, apologize, forgive, release vengeance, and remain open tochange, but you cannot:o repent for someone else,o make them tell the truth,o make them care about their impact,o create mutual trust while they continue violating it.10. Repair requires changed conditions, not simply good intentions.11. Patience is not passivity; hope is not denial.12. Sometimes stepping back is the appropriate response to rupture.13. Being fully known includes having your “no” known.14. Healthy attachment doesn't mean fusion/enmenshment15. Jesus modeled love with limits. Please look up the Being Known Podcast, Season 11 Dr. Curt Thompson does an entire series on Ruptures and Repair, and not all ruptures are repairable! Want to work with Barb?https://bg-hc.com/ Need a consultation for next steps?https://www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com/contact-us Searching for a show or host or topic in the podcast?https://ndcc-podcast.com/

There are several videos doing the rounds on social media lately about stocking redfish into Louisiana waters. Redfish are one of Louisiana's most important game fish. They support a massive recreational fishery, fundamental to the lives of local sportsmen and the State economy. The 2022 Louisiana red drum stock assessment painted a clear picture that the fishery is declining, which matched on-the-water observations from countless guides and anglers in recent years. While the LDWF science supported a substantial reduction in harvest, the political process once again muddied the waters for conservation progress. State-based “conservation” groups pleaded that “one less fish per person was simply too much conservation”. They blamed the menhaden boats for red drum's problems, often parlayed into arguments about the lack of healthy habitat to support more redfish. Now two years later, these same non profit voices are actively collaborating with the menhaden industry and some of the Gulf's greatest polluters and violators to supplement the stock with tank-grown, genetically-insufficient hatchery fish. You might be asking: why grow fish if things are so good we don't need a harvest reduction? The answer is simple: the almighty dollar. Let's take a peak behind the curtain…

Throughout the summer, RSI has been running a series of readings from Slovak literature in English translation. For our English-speaking audience, we've been bringing you The Book of Bratislava, an anthology published in the UK by the independent publishing house Comma Press. Now, we're bringing the series to a close with an excerpt from Eva Vozárová's story-essay Summer in Bratislava, translated by Paul Kaye. This reading will feature a special guest and a special audio recording. The culture tip for English speakers is the Bratislava World Music Festival. Inviting is its co-founder and programming director Vladimir Potančok.

I've got a lot coming up in the final few months of the year, so in this episode I'm sharing what I'm looking forward to, what's making me nervous and what I still have capacity to add in. I love the variety of the work I do so am excited that I have some great clients, my own event, speaking at other peoples events and few other things in between to keep things interesting.  If you would like to join me for the live Building Your Brand podcast event in London use the code EARLYBIRD and get your ticket here: Building Your Brand Live podcast event To sign up for Adobe MAX Miami (you can sign up to watch online for free if you can't make it in person) head here: Adobe MAX Miami Episode Highlights 00:10 – Kicking off Q4: personal and business reflections 02:30 – Preparing for major speaking events and managing nerves 05:00 – Achieving milestones and celebrating progress 08:00 – Looking ahead: new opportunities and future plans 11:00 – Inviting connections, collaborations, and new clients   Key Takeaways Celebrate Your Milestones Recognize and honour the big achievements on your journey; they're proof of your growth and dedication. Growth Comes with Nerves Embracing new challenges often means stepping outside your comfort zone, but that's where real progress happens. Balance Ambition with Self-Care Pursue your goals, but remember to protect your time and energy so you can enjoy the journey. Stay Open to Connection Building relationships and sharing your expertise can lead to exciting new opportunities and collaborations.   I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌lizmmosley or @‌buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode was written, recorded and produced by me If you like to watch your podcasts you can watch all of my solo episodes including this one on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!

What happens when the system goes down in a cyberattack? Ichiro Ikuta, MD, MMSc, speaks with cohosts Lindsey Negrete, MD, and Amy Maduram, MD about real-world vulnerabilities and consequences of cyberattacks in radiology. Listen to their discussion in episode 3 of Extreme Radiology, an AJR Podcast Series.  https://www.ajronline.org/doi/10.2214/AJR.26.35847 *Key Takeaways The Power Dynamics of Phishing: Hackers may impersonate department chairs or hospital CEOs using spoofed emails to pressure staff into handing over login credentials. Always verify suspicious requests via a direct phone call or in-person conversation. The Threat of Outside CDs: Discs containing outside imaging studies are major vectors for malware. To help prevent spreading a digital infection, outside CDs should be uploaded in isolated, dedicated environments rather than directly on standard clinical workstations. AI and Blockchain in Cybersecurity: While blockchain technology offers decentralized tracking to protect financial and patient data, artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword, equipping both cybersecurity defenders and malicious hackers with significantly more powerful tools. *Chapters 0:00 - Opening 2:07 - Why Cybersecurity Matters 4:15 - How Hospitals Get Hacked 8:31 - Spotting Phishing Tricks 11:24 - When Systems Go Down 14:40 - Legal Duties and Training 16:25 - Recovery and Backlog Reality 20:01 - AI and Blockchain Threats 22:39 - Can You Hack It? Game 27:32 - Radiology Targets and Defenses 30:05 - Wrapping Things Up Follow AJR on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ajr-radiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFAYezkLMxJGMgIJLN0Dpg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajr_radiology/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajr_radiology X: https://x.com/AJR_Radiology BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ajrradiology.bsky.social *These sections were generated using artificial intelligence (Descript and Google Gemini) and then reviewed for accuracy.

You can name the friend you would call if you needed to unload about your spouse. Now name the friend who would hear you out and then gently tell you the part you got wrong. Most of us have the first one. Almost none of us have the second.This week we talk about why your marriage was never meant to be lived privately. You made your vows in front of witnesses for a reason, and somewhere between the reception and real life, most of us quietly decided that our marriage was nobody else's business. We get into the difference between venting and inviting, which is not about what you say so much as what you are actually after. We walk through the three kinds of people worth letting in, the kinds who will do more harm than good, and the exact question that opens the door when you do not have anyone like that yet. We also tell on ourselves a little, because the wise couple twenty years ahead of us is the one thing we are still missing too.In this episode:00:59 Why the witnesses at your wedding were supposed to be more than an audience02:48 Highlight reels, and what we found when we got close to the "perfect" marriages04:14 The two extremes couples swing between, and the middle ground nobody names05:10 How to tell venting from inviting, by what you walk away feeling07:07 The one word swap that changes the whole conversation08:25 The recorded conversation test, a gut check you can run in four seconds11:33 The three kinds of people worth inviting into your marriage13:24 Why the couple ahead of you genuinely cannot remember what your season felt like15:46 The question to ask a trusted friend that opens the door permanently19:18 Who not to invite in, including the friend you enjoy the most22:16 The honest part: the mentor couple we still do not have25:58 This week's one degree shiftHere is the one degree shift: sit down together this week and answer two questions out loud. Who is in our marriage right now? And who should be? Then send one text to the couple whose name you both said. If this one named something for you, share it with one couple who needs it, subscribe so you catch next week, and leave a review. It helps other couples find this Christian marriage podcast.

We should invite everyone to the table, because... Jesus did.

Wedding days can feel like pure magic. It's the guest list that can get complicated. Balancing who you want to invite with the cost of hosting them can make for some difficult decisions. But even with an unlimited budget, there would still be limits to the guest list. Why is that? Join us this Sunday as Pastor Brandon concludes our Artificial Relationships series by challenging us to be the Bride of Christ that is inviting to all.

Welcome to another episode of The Cashflow Project! In this episode, the conversation focused on alternative investments and building resilient portfolios with special guest Bob Fraser, co-founder and CEO of Aspen Funds. With over 20 years of experience as a finance and technology executive, Bob brings a wealth of knowledge in private credit, commercial real estate, distressed debt, and energy. The discussion explored Bob's journey from the dot-com world to private market investing, his bestselling book Invest Like a Billionaire, and the strategies that help everyday investors navigate volatile markets. Listeners will learn how billionaires leverage diversification, the power of private credit, and why macroeconomic trends matter. Tune in as key themes emerge around building portfolios that weather all market cycles, leaving both a financial and generational legacy. [00:00] Bob's insights on macro trends [06:13] Helping everyday investors diversify [07:41] Alternative Investment Continuum overview [12:33] Overview of Investment Strategies [14:19] Discussing resilience and financial planning [18:01] Teaching Kids About Investing [22:29] Success is about getting help [25:15] Discovering High Road Leadership [28:49] Investing education and compounding basics [31:08] Getting in early on startups [32:41] Inviting listeners to connect Connect with Bob Fraser! Website LinkedIn Instagram Website 2 Connect with The Cashflow Project! Website LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Instagram

In this episode of Innovation Meets Leadership, host Natalie Born closes out the Set It on Fire: The Art of Innovation series with a practical conversation on how to position and launch a product like a pro. Joined by Moriah Hidden, Natalie explains why a great idea is not enough: leaders must validate demand, build alignment, and create a thoughtful plan for bringing that idea to market.From cross-functional launch teams and go/no-go scorecards to customer roundtables, testimonials, and post-launch marketing, this conversation offers a clear roadmap for turning an innovative idea into a successful launch. Leaders will walk away with practical ways to gather honest feedback, measure what matters, create sustained visibility, and celebrate the people who helped bring the product to life.[00:00 - 04:35] Validate the Idea Before You Invest· What Natalie learned from inheriting a product customers did not want· Why direct conversations with customers can prevent costly missteps· Moving from complexity to clarity by identifying what customers will actually buy[04:36 - 08:44] Build a Cross-Functional Launch Plan· Why product launches should never happen in organizational silos· Creating internal kickoffs, weekly launch cadences, and clear ownership· Using go/no-go scorecards, handoffs, and pre-launch metrics to identify red flags[08:45 - 10:36] Make Customer Feedback Part of the Launch· Using launch parties, preview events, and customer dinners to gather authentic feedback· Inviting key clients into the process early and rewarding their participation· How testimonials and customer stories build credibility around a new product[10:37 - 13:28] Create Honest Leadership Roundtables· Bringing peers and buyer personas together for meaningful conversations· Why smaller roundtables can generate more honest and useful feedback· Choosing people who will tell the truth instead of simply affirming the idea[13:29 - 16:53] Plan Beyond Launch Day· Building a three- to six-month marketing cadence instead of relying on one big announcement· Moving from awareness content to testimonials, case studies, pains, and gains· Measuring engagement and adjusting the content plan as customer response becomes clear[16:54 - 18:30] Launch Loudly and Celebrate the Team· Why leaders should create noise and disruption in the market· Recognizing the team members who carried the product from idea to launch· Thanking customers for their feedback and including them in the celebration[18:31 - End] Closing the Set It on Fire Series· Reflecting on the practical frameworks covered throughout all ten chapters· Where to find the book, study guide, masterclass, and downloadable resources· A final challenge to break the box, set it on fire, and transform somethingQuotes“If nobody wants the product, we've got a real problem.” - Natalie Born“Our first line of defense is our own team.” - Natalie Born“Do not launch silently. Create some noise. Create some disruption in the market.” - Natalie Born“You don't set something on fire quietly. Be noisy. Make it loud.” - Natalie BornGuest LinksNatalie BornLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieborn Website: https://innovationmeetsleadership.com Book: Set It on Fire: The Art of InnovationBook & Resources: https://setitonfire.coIf this conversation helped you rethink your launch strategy, share it with a leader or team preparing to bring a new product, service, or idea to market.

Most people think they aren't qualified to talk about Jesus. This Sunday you'll discover why God uses ordinary people with simple invitations to accomplish extraordinary things. You'll walk away equipped, confident and encouraged to be an effective witness for Jesus!

Visionary Activist Show 8.27.26 2 pm pt “Warning &Guiding”: Honoring Jerome McGeorge, with one of his bestest buddies, Eddy Nix Eddy Nix “plays a bookseller in real life and has many projects operating in the dream world. He is founder and operator of Driftless Books and Music in Viroqua, WI; was a founding teacher at Youth Initiative High School; and has a radio show on community radio station WDRT every Sunday. He identifies as a rhizome, or a verb, depending on circumstances. He has been many other things also.” For Eddy and me, Jerome was/is most Beloved accomplice/ally….. We play a long clip of the last show, (of 9!) on which Jerome and I co-cahooted…. (And we animate ) the back-stage party of Priestess Miriam, honored last week, Jerome and Dolly Parton   From 8.29.2024: Honoring Indigenous Prophecy – teased into guiding pertinence for us now… Caroline re-re-re-welcomes Jerome McGeorge, for Part 2 of Indigenous Prophecy, warning and guiding – “Indigenuity.” He will put much of his worthy cred on the table, inviting him to be a messenger, from the Kogi, the Hopi, the Wolf Teaching Clan, (into which he was initiated by Twylah Nitsch) – the Council of Grandmothers…. and more… Inviting into our world guiding sane reverence, that we may protect as much FloraFaunaFungi as possible…(that it may dissolve the cuckoo cartoon of cruel crackpot humanity) Jerome McGeorge, fellow anarcho*astro*animist*enviro-farmer-wizard, co-founder of Organic Valley; Jerome, a long-time ally of the Kogi in Columbia- with whom he spent much time, was chosen by them to be their guide on their first trip to America… October 20th – Nov 5th, 1999, sponsored by Organic Valley, an investigative mission of discovery; bringing messages of wisdom, warning, and mutual aid…         The post Warning & Guiding appeared first on KPFA.

324. Unlocking Creativity by Honing Your Inner Voice with Natalie Hanemann In this episode of Creative Chats, we welcome Natalie Hanemann, a writer and ghostwriter who thinks deeply about how ideas are formed before they become finished work. This episode is especially useful if you've ever felt stuck between making work for other people and making something that feels genuinely yours. Natalie shares how she came to see herself as creative, why solitude and journaling changed her process, and how to move from survival mode into a more intentional interior life. Mike and Natalie also talk through the tension between client work and personal projects, and what it takes to protect your own voice. 3 Key Takeaways:

Have you heard it or said it? Maybe your body image issues are "your thorn in the flesh." It sounds comforting, but is it actually true? In this episode, we take a close look at what Paul's thorn in 2 Corinthians 12 actually was — and wasn't — and see how body image issues are different than the situation Paul discusses there. We'll also talk about how recognizing that your body image issues aren't your "thorn in the flesh" may be some of the most hopeful news you get, because then there's a cure for them. And, it's all found in scripture! Key Scripture references: 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 (the thorn in the flesh) Colossians 3:5 ("greed, which is idolatry") Colossians 3:9–10 (put off the old self, put on the new) Romans 6:14 (sin shall not be your master) 1 John 1:9 (confession and cleansing) 2 Corinthians 5:17 (new creation) Discussion questions for listeners / community: Have you ever described your body image struggle as "your thorn"? How did that framing shape whether you expected it to change? Try praying both prayers from this episode — the confession prayer and the contentment prayer. Which one actually named what's true for you? What would it look like this week to bring one specific piece of body-image idolatry into the light through honest confession? Timestamped Guide to Episode 00:00 Exploring body image and faith 03:38 Addressing body image issues 09:41 Biblical thorns and grace 12:21 Idols in Modern Christian Culture 16:32 Understanding body image issues 19:00 Inviting women to join workshop 22:16 Admitting struggles and seeking help 27:39 Choosing the right prayer 28:45 Dealing with aging and grace A note: This episode distinguishes disordered body worship (idolatry) from genuine physical affliction (illness, disability, medical conditions). Listeners walking through the latter should be pointed toward lament and grace, not confession — this episode is specifically addressing the worship-pattern many of us have around appearance and worth. Links: Heather's best-selling Christian books on body image, aging, and comparison: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image Join us on the next 40-Day Journey in September. Learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do you assess classroom discussions in a way that supports deeper thinking—not just participation? In this solo episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons shares practical strategies for assessing student discourse in ways that promote critical thinking, equitable participation, and authentic learning. Rather than focusing only on written assignments, this episode explores how teachers can gather evidence from classroom conversations, provide meaningful feedback, and help students reflect on and improve their discussion skills over time. Whether you facilitate Socratic Seminars, collaborative group work, classroom debates, or inquiry discussions, you'll leave with concrete tools for collecting discourse data, assessing discussion skills, and empowering students to become more thoughtful communicators.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why classroom discourse deserves to be assessed alongside written work. Simple ways to collect discussion data without trying to assess everything in real time. How transcripts, audio recordings, video recordings, and observation notes can support reflection and assessment. Practical strategies for documenting student conversations in whole-class and small-group discussions. What to assess during classroom discussions beyond simple participation. Examples of purposeful discussion moves, including: Asking clarifying questions Building on classmates' ideas Synthesizing multiple perspectives Inviting quieter voices into the conversation Identifying confusion or disagreement How to analyze patterns of participation using Spider Web Discussions and discussion maps. Ways to assess community discourse norms and collaborative meaning-making. Why noticing where conversations stop short can help students deepen their thinking in future discussions. How much teacher facilitation is actually needed during student-led discussions—and how to gradually release responsibility. Subject-specific discourse assessment ideas for social studies, science, math, and literacy classrooms. How the WIDA 2020 Framework can support assessment of multilingual learners' oral language development. Why self-assessment and peer reflection are essential components of discourse instruction. Reflection questions that help students evaluate both their own participation and the effectiveness of the group's discussion. How transcripts can become powerful instructional tools for helping students analyze and strengthen their discussion skills. Practical facilitation tips for encouraging truly student-led conversations.   Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/272

We're hanging on to summer with the fragrance launches discussed, and in what we're wearing this week, but there is a noticeable change in the weather here in the U.K. There have even been sightings of socks, jackets, cardigans and knee-high boots on the streets! A week ago, such items were unthinkable, but now we're almost looking forward to the seasons changing again. ALMOST, but not quite yet. Not when there's a plethora of new perfume discoveries to delve in to (many of which will prove incredibly versatile in cooler weather anyway, we feel). Quite apart from some exquisite new fragrant finds to welcome Nicola back from holiday with, we've two more of your utterly brilliant Listener Prescriptions to answer, and an exciting update from Madeline – the musician / vineyard worker / medal-winning fighter we helped find new fragrances for last week! In this week's episode we discuss: Jo Malone London Sea Salt & Bergamot‘Plunge into the exhilarating surf of the Celtic Sea. Immersed in the wild waters, every wave carries a fresh minerality. Joining a burst of bergamot, driftwood anchors this sea-salt fresh scent. Experience the untamed beauty of the British coast. Top Note: bergamot(Brightens with its sparkling, citrus freshness) Heart Note: sea salt(The crunchy nature of sea salt accord brings both texture and a sense of freshness and purity to the heart of the fragrance) Base Note: driftwood(Suffused with the saltiness of the sea, this accord brings a light woodiness to the fragrance)' Jo Malone London Iris & White Musk Cologne Intense (recommend to listener in last week's episode seeking clean / soapy iris fragrances!) Harrods ‘The Iris and White Musk Cologne Intense from Jo Malone London is a light and airy scent that's perfect for everyday use. It marries powdery iris with creamy white musk, resulting in a distinctive aroma that's ideal for layering with other fragrances but can also be worn alone.' Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer (Harrods)‘Ex Nihilo recreates the defiant freedom of dance in motion.Inviting you to move to your own rhythm, Ex Nihilo's Demon Dancer is a call for ‘unapologetic self-expression'. Inspired by contemporary dance performance, the fragrance ignites an inner fire through energetic fruity notes that flow with freeing freshness and grounded intensity. Top Notes: rhubarb, bergamot, peppermint, blood orangeHeart Notes: orange blossom, blackcurrantBase Notes: georgywood, akigalawood, ambrofix, musks, tonka bean.' Une Nuit Nomade Sun Bleached ‘Clean Linen Accord • White Flowers • Bergamot •Ambrette AbsoluteMuscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, also known as the White City. The sun drowns the immaculate walls with its rays. It is a bright light that makes eyes squint. Omanis wander the streets, elegantly wearing their dishdashas, a long white tunic decorated with a pom-pom that is delicately dipped in perfume. 'Sun Bleached' is adorned with freshness, in an accord of clean linen, white flowers and a zesty flight of citrus fruits as if biting into a piece of orange, with white musks and sandalwood rounding off its explosiveness.' Connock London Pelago‘A sun-drenched Mediterranean fragrance with bright citrus and aromatic herbs, evoking the warmth of golden afternoons along sunlit shores. Top Notes: orange, bergamot, lemon, mandarin, grapefruit.Heart Notes: rosemary, neroli, petitgrain.Base Notes: amber, vetiver.' Roger & Gallet Neroli Solid Perfume ‘Discover your Néroli Wellbeing Fragrant Water in a new solid format to put on the neck, the neckline and the wrists. An alcohol-free perfume merging soflty with the skin. A new way to boost and facet your trail all day long. Enriched with rose essential oil, known for its relaxing benefits, the solid fragrance is a real caress onto the skin. Its rich and unctuous texture with vegetal waxes encapsulates the olfactive notes and keep the trail longer. A small and nomad format with an addictive gesture, to bring everywhere, wherever you are.' French Cowboy Pear Pavlova‘Almond, Ambrette Seeds, Jasmine, Meringue, Pear, Pink Pepper, Powdery Musk, Vanilla. Ashley Santiago is the youngest perfumer at Givaudan and the co-founder of French Cowboy. California-born with Mexican-Caribbean roots, she honed her craft in Paris, New York & Singapore: blending global flavour with French savoir-faire.' PERFUME PRESCRIPTIONS: Update from Madeline (the musician / vineyard worker / medal-winning fighter from last week's Correspondence Special episode): ‘OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!Suzy and Nicola thankyou so so sooooo much for my prescription!!When I saw that you had dropped a new episode WITH MY NAME IN THE NOTES I screamed!!!! It's perfect perfect PERFECT beyond words.I have already ordered a bottle of the Map Of Hearts Valour and I am currently hunting for samples of the others you both suggested!!I CANNOT wait to let you know how I go, l am so so sooooo excited to try them all!!' (If we don't have time this week: NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE, another Perfume Prescription special?) Jessi - aka @grotesquex_o‘hi suzy and nicola, the day that you answered my cave perfume prescription was one of the best days of my life. i was hiking around the forest on a break at the museum in san francisco where i work, squealing and reveling in our shared zeal! ill remember the feeling forever. although i havent gotten my nose on that perfect perfume you found just yet, my sister and boyfriend know exactly what to get me for Christmas… I'm writing to you humbly with the hope of another perfume prescription. i love cold incense perfumes, and found that my favorites (andrea maack craft and CDG avignon) have a chlorine note (to my nose at least, tho unlisted) that i crave. like the way your skin and hair smell after a swim in the pool, not the smell of sunscreen or tropical fruits that so often characterizes pool culture-inspired perfumes. are there any other cold, chlorinated, incense perfumes you love?' Suzy's Answer: Serge Lutens L'Eau Froide‘By Christopher Sheldrake. The fragrance features Sea water, Pepper, Mint, Musk, Incense, Olibanum, Ginger and Vetiver.'‘"The situation was too hot for me to handle.” or “A chill ran down my spine.” I simply applied a similar concept to an Eau. The hero of this story is a tree during the dog days of summer. If an incision is made in its trunk, "tears of glass" come out. Without air conditioning, the heat would kill it. Frankincense helps this scent preserve an icy cool." - a note from the brand.' Bibbi Swimming Pool‘By Jérôme Epinette. Top notes are mint, basil and Ginger; middle notes are Eucalyptus and Geranium; base notes are Blonde Woods, Grass, White Wood, Ambroxan and Light Amber. You completely forget about time and space when you swim in the pool. The water forces you to go through all the darkest hours and brightest moments of your life. After swimming in the pool, you will be forever changed and have an intense basil-like scent stuck to your skin forever.' Heretic Nosferatu‘SMELLS LIKE: An encounter with an apparition in the cold, damp caves of Count Orlok's castle.'‘In partnership with Nosferatu and Focus Features, Heretic is proud to present Nosferatu Eau de Macabre, a fragrance inspired by the iconic vampire. A chilling scent of wilting lilacs, velvety vegan ambergris and strikes of lightning that fill the air with petrichor and electricity—It's both delicate and hedonistic. Samples available.Top Notes: lilac, ambretteHeart Notes: petrichor, violet absolute, orris concrete, cypriolBASE: vegan ambergris, oudh, labdanum.' Pip:‘Hi Suzie and Nicola. I'm looking for a perfume prescription. I've had a bit of a rollercoaster year, my partner and I were lucky enough to have a little boy together after IVF and it's been a really incredible (though exhausting!) time. One of my oldest and dearest friends died a month before we had him and there's not a day that goes by where I don't think about her. I'm incredibly sad that we never got to share any of our boy mum moments together. She was always so positive though and down to earth, and I want to remember her with happiness, as well as have a comforting fragrance that will make me think of my little boy when he's older and him of me. My memories of my friend when we were growing up together are scented with incense, books and the sticky floors of rock bars! I like vanilla, sandalwood and scents that have a bit of smoke. Thanks so much and thank you for keeping me company on my particularly sleep deprived days, I love listening to you both! Pip x' Suzy's answer: The Perfumer's Story Old Books by Azzi ‘Character: intelligent, eccentric, rock &...

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.08.19 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/live/ddhx-tu--1w?si=4_xeuX5Gfmt1qcBm&t=1947. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24817/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.08.19 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/live/ddhx-tu--1w?si=4_xeuX5Gfmt1qcBm&t=1947. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24817/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

With technology changing our worklife and how we make a living, Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Counseling addresses how we perceive yourselves and our identity.  What is our God-given identity of who we are in Christ, as opposed to out constructed identities of what we do?  Kathy Tuan-MacLean, co-author of "Moms on the Way," talks about several of the main issues moms struggle with, such as isolation and feeling unseen.  How does God in His Word help us face those issues?   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

In this episode of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast, Sean V. Bradley and LA Williams unpack what it really means to become part of your local community, and why simply sponsoring an event or putting your logo on a banner isn't enough. "People need to see people that look like them succeed." - LA Williams They explore how automotive professionals can build genuine relationships, create stronger local visibility, and become recognizable, trusted figures in the markets they serve. From finding the right organizations and causes to support, to using social media, networking, and modern tools to uncover new opportunities, this conversation is all about turning community presence into meaningful connection. "Use the resources to help us get what it is that we want." - LA Williams If you want to strengthen your personal brand, expand your local network, and create opportunities that go far beyond traditional prospecting, this episode will give you a fresh way to think about community building without giving away the entire playbook. Key Takeaways: ✅ Genuine community involvement goes beyond sponsorship; it requires personal engagement and relationship building. ✅ Becoming a local celebrity involves immersing oneself in community events and initiatives, acting as both a business leader and community advocate. ✅ Empowering employees to support causes that are significant to them can lead to increased passion and effectiveness in community outreach. ✅ Utilizing AI tools can streamline identifying potential partners and opportunities for community network development. ✅ Success in automotive sales can be amplified by focusing on the needs and interests of the community, thus building reciprocal relationships.   About Sean V. Bradley Sean V. Bradley is a renowned automotive sales training expert and the President of Dealer Synergy. With decades of experience, he has transformed car dealerships across the nation through innovative sales and marketing strategies. Bradley is the co-creator of the Millionaire Car Salesman podcast and a highly sought-after speaker and consultant in the automotive industry. About LA Williams LA Williams is the "Blind Master" Vice President with Dealer Synergy and co-creator of the Millionaire Car Salesman podcast. Despite being blind, he has made a significant mark in the automotive sales industry with his expertise in phone sales and business development. LA Williams is known for his motivational speaking and his remarkable ability to overcome life's challenges.     Becoming the Local Celebrity: Building Community Ties for Automotive Success   Key Takeaways Community engagement isn't just about sponsorships but involves personal, impactful involvement that resonates deeply with local residents. Transforming employees into advocates for their preferred charities enhances dealership reputation and motivates staff. AI tools can streamline and optimize community outreach, fostering meaningful connections that drive business success.   Embracing Community Involvement for Dealership Growth In the fast-paced world of automotive sales, dealerships often prioritize transactions over relationships. However, as Sean V. Bradley and LA Williams of the Millionaire Car Salesman podcast highlight, the true key to sustainable success lies in becoming a "local celebrity" — someone deeply involved in and connected to the community. Sean emphasizes, "If you want the community to support you, you have to support the community." This concept roots itself in genuine interactions, where dealerships are not merely transactional entities but community pillars. Local businesses, sports teams, and groups represent untapped potential. Engaging with them goes beyond placing logos in visible places; it demands real, face-to-face interaction. By attending games, sponsoring workshops, and directly contributing to community needs, dealerships can cultivate authentic relationships. LA Williams states, "Community is where the people are…we're in the people business, but we don't act like it." This sentiment underscores the notion that genuine community involvement creates an emotional bank account, fostering loyalty and repeated business. Building a Referral Network Through Community Ties Fostering relationships within the community extends beyond social obligations. It is a strategic move that can propel a dealership to new heights. As automotive professionals spend their days hunting for leads and closing deals, they might overlook the importance of nurturing lasting community relationships. Sean Bradley proposes a methodical approach: "I want to see what options there are, whether at the home field or at the home basketball court." Through consistent community presence, a dealership positions itself as a trusted entity — the first choice when a community member considers purchasing a vehicle. Engaging deeply within the local social fabric turns everyday interactions into potential referrals. For example, attending local sports events not only offers a platform to showcase the dealership but also opens dialogues that could lead to future sales. Sub-host LA Williams offers a practical method to ignite these conversations: "I have people…they'll come up to you…and you say, 'I'm glad you asked, I work with ABC Motors.'" Through these interactions, dealerships cultivate a network of recurring referrals, expanding their client base organically. Leveraging AI for Strategic Community Engagement While personal connections are invaluable, technology offers remarkable efficiency in managing and expanding these networks. ChatGPT and other AI tools, as demonstrated in the podcast, provide substantial support in creating a systematic engagement plan. Sean Bradley illustrates this during the show: "I had AI create for me all the different people in the Warminster area that I should reach out to." AI can automate outreach efforts, enabling dealerships to maintain consistent communication with potential collaborators and clients. This technology identifies which businesses to engage, offers scripts for interaction, and suggests optimal communication timelines. With these tools, dealers can manage wide-reaching community relationships efficiently, ensuring that no opportunity slips through the cracks. AI complements the personal touch, expanding the dealership's reach without sacrificing the depth of human connection. Utilizing AI, as Sean articulates, dealers can optimize their efforts, "Join all the local groups…Look at joining Facebook and LinkedIn groups." These platforms offer invaluable insights and connections, enabling the dealership to become a fully integrated part of the community's social and professional ecosystem. By Empowering Employees, Build a Passionate and Dedicated Team To achieve true community integration, dealership management must recognize and channel the passions of their employees. Inviting staff to voice the causes and charities they support allows dealerships to align their community outreach strategies with genuine employee interests. Sean Bradley proposes a democratic approach: "These aren't going to be the top eight coming from me… I want to get behind what's important to you." This inclusivity not only inspires and motivates employees, who often feel undervalued, but also personalizes and deepens the dealership's community engagement. When employees are actively engaged in causes they care about, they're more likely to put in the effort to ensure the success of these initiatives. Furthermore, this involvement enhances the dealership's reputation as an organization that genuinely cares, resonating well with the community and fostering trust and goodwill. Successful automotive sales go beyond the conventional metrics of transaction volume and revenue. By becoming local influencers, dealerships can tap into an authentic power that transforms community relationships into long-term business growth. As Sean V. Bradley and LA Williams emphasize, it's not just about being in the community but building the community that matters most. By melding strategic AI utility with genuine human interaction and employee empowerment, dealerships can cultivate an environment where success is inevitable, interconnected, and shared.     Resources + Our Proud Sponsors:   ➼ Podium: The AI Platform Powering the Modern Dealership. From instant lead response to seamless test drive scheduling, Podium's AI Employee Jerry works 24/7 to turn every lead into a conversion, so your team can focus on closing. Trusted by thousands of dealerships nationwide and proudly featured on the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast. Learn how Podium can help you sell more cars, book more service appointments, and grow your dealership. Discover how Podium's innovative AI technology can unlock unparalleled efficiency and drive your dealership's sales to new heights. Visit www.podium.com/mcs to learn more!   ➼ The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group: Join the #1 Automotive Sales Mastermind Facebook Group with over 29,000 automotive professionals worldwide. The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group is the go-to community for car salespeople, BDC agents, sales managers, general managers, and dealer principals looking to increase performance, income, and leadership skills. Inside the group, members collaborate daily on automotive sales strategies, lead handling, phone scripts, closing techniques, CRM best practices, dealership leadership, and accountability systems. Learn directly from top automotive trainers, industry mentors, and high-performing sales leaders who are actively winning in today's market. If you're serious about growing your automotive career, increasing car sales, and building long-term success, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group today! ➼ Dealer Synergy: Dealer Synergy is the automotive industry's #1 Sales Training, Consulting, and Accountability Firm, with over 20 years of proven dealership success nationwide. We specialize in helping car dealerships increase sales, improve processes, and build high-performing Sales, Internet, and BDC departments from the ground up. Our expertise includes automotive phone scripts, rebuttals, CRM action plans, lead handling strategies, BDC workflows, Internet sales processes, management training, and accountability systems. Dealer Synergy partners directly with dealership leadership to align people, process, and technology, ensuring consistent results and scalable growth. From independent dealers to large dealer groups and OEM partnerships, Dealer Synergy delivers measurable performance improvements, stronger teams, and sustainable profitability. ➼ Bradley On Demand: Bradley On Demand is the automotive industry's most advanced interactive training, tracking, testing, and certification platform for car dealerships — built to develop top-performing teams across Sales, Internet Sales, BDC, CRM, Phone Skills, Leadership, and Management. In addition to LIVE virtual automotive training classes and a library of 9,000+ on-demand dealership training modules, Bradley On Demand now includes AI Phone Roleplaying and Coaching to help salespeople and BDC agents practice real dealership conversations before they ever get on the phone with customers. This AI-powered roleplay technology strengthens phone scripts, objection handling, appointment setting, lead follow-up, and closing skills, while providing measurable coaching feedback for continuous improvement. Bradley On Demand empowers dealerships to train faster, coach smarter, improve call performance, increase closing ratios, and sell more cars more profitably — all through structured, trackable, modern automotive training.

Chris Hill is the host of Money Unplugged and a veteran of the podcasting world, having started at The Motley Fool in 2009 and gone on to host and executive produce more than 3,500 episodes. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in business and media, including Michael Lewis, Mark Cuban, and Malcolm Gladwell, and he also narrates Morgan Housel's bestselling books The Psychology of Money and The Art of Spending Money. In this conversation, Chris shares what more than a decade in podcasting has taught him about building an audience, controlling costs, preparing for great interviews, and using a podcast as one of the most powerful networking tools available. On this episode we talk about: How Chris helped launch one of the earliest major investing podcasts during the 2009 financial crisis Why keeping podcast production costs low is critical to building a profitable show The evolution of podcasting from an early, computer-based medium to YouTube and multi-platform distribution How a podcast can become a powerful networking and relationship-building tool Why thorough interview preparation can transform a conversation and help guests get off autopilot The connection between money and personal experiences, emotions, relationships, and psychology Top 3 Takeaways Keep your podcast costs proportional to your goals. Chris emphasizes setting a specific financial allocation for a side hustle or podcast and avoiding the temptation to continually invest more money when things aren't working. Use your podcast to build relationships, not just an audience. Inviting someone onto a podcast gives you a legitimate reason to connect with people you admire, expand your network, and create conversations that might never happen over a traditional coffee chat. Preparation creates better conversations. The goal isn't simply to book impressive guests—it's to make the conversation memorable. Researching a guest deeply allows you to ask questions they haven't heard before and move beyond their standard talking points. Notable Quotes "The less expensive your podcast is to produce, the more profitable it's gonna be." "Personal finance is more personal than finance." "They will be delighted if you're not asking the same four questions or telling the same three stories that they tell on all the other interviews." Connect with Chris Hill: Website: https://www.moneyunpluggedpodcast.com/ Other: Money Unplugged — available wherever you listen to podcasts, with new episodes every Friday A Word from Our Sponsors: - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through August 23, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby shared how he was blown away by a country artist's athletic ability in high school because it’s someone you might not expect. A listener calls out Amy on her hypocrisy when it comes to parenting. Bobby talked about the fight going down between family inside of The Band Perry and how he got dragged into it. We talk about the details and what side Bobby takes. Abby shares that Lunchbox did something that was so nice and out of character that makes us worried that he might be dying. Abby reveals what show member she is considering not inviting to her wedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Farah's Porsche got hit; he and Zack Klapman review two Genesis sedans; Big Sur is on fire; and more! Patreon questions include: The watch addiction begins What's on your 2001 CD? Auto factories we've toured Rolex Yacht Master: cool or no? Inviting cars at $10k, $30k, and $50k Our tasteful mod formula Choosing routes on two wheels Are BMW i8s a bargain at $50k? Why cars warn you when they're cold Why 997.2 Turbos are SO expensive Our healthy gas station foods Thanks for the free car Recorded August 10, 2026 Tickets to our live show: https://improv.com/irvine/event/the+smoking+tire+live+feat.+smith+and+sniff+with+matt+farah%2C+zack+klapman%2C+richard+porter%2C+and+jonny+smith/14213624/ DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Factor Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. See website for more details. nstagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Listen to all my reddit storytime episodes in the background in this easy playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_wX8l9EBnOM303JyilY8TTSrLz2e2kRGThis is the Redditor podcast! Here you will find all of Redditor's best Reddit stories from his YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobby gives us an update from the trenches of parenthood after a rough night at home. His baby is teething and we debate whether you should ever “blink” when you’re this tired. We talked about a time Amy went over to a guy's house to buy something off of Craigslist. We advise Amy to STOP having strangers off the internet come to her house. Bobby brings in what could be great news for Amy. A man found a Texas A&M ring on a beach. Could it be hers that's been missing for years?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Listen to all my reddit storytime episodes in the background in this easy playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_wX8l9EBnOM303JyilY8TTSrLz2e2kRGThis is the Redditor podcast! Here you will find all of Redditor's best Reddit stories from his YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most leaders think avoiding conflict protects relationships. It doesn't. It slowly destroys them.In this episode of the Be Unmessablewith podcast, Josselyne Herman-Saccio sits down with leadership expert and Inviting Genius author Matthew Abrams to reveal why the conversations you're avoiding are the very ones that unlock trust, innovation, stronger teams, and extraordinary leadership. You'll learn how to navigate difficult conversations with confidence, embrace healthy conflict, build relational intelligence, and lead with authenticity, whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, manager, or simply someone who wants stronger relationships.If you want to become a more confident leader, communicate more effectively, and stop letting fear, people-pleasing, or conflict hold you back, this episode will show you how to become truly Unmessablewith.Check out Matthew's new book: https://invitinggenius.com/Download my Free Beyond Motivation Guide https://beunmessablewith.com/moving-beyond-motivation/Find Matthew at: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-abrams-8389547/Connect With JosselyneWebsite: beunmessablewith.comInstagram: @beunmessablewithFacebook: UnmessablewithnessLinkedIn: josselyneherman-saccioYouTube: @beunmessablewith

This is a Wednesday Wins Q&A, with Larry joined by his longtime co-host and friend of nearly a decade, Joe Bailey. The two open up about the Bible study they've been doing together before digging into two listener questions that hit at the heart of hands-on fatherhood. First, Steve asks how to prepare his three year old daughter for a new baby sister arriving in a few weeks, and how to keep the first child feeling seen. Then Brad from Florida sends in a question that lands hard: his wife says that even when he's home, he's not really there, and his 11 year old recently cut off a story with "never mind, dad, you're not listening anyway." Larry and Joe get practical on capacity for love, protecting margin, and the exact tools they use to actually be present. If you've ever been physically home but mentally somewhere else, this one is for you.   Timeline Summary [1:02] – Larry and Joe celebrate nearly a decade of friendship and their ongoing Bible study [3:09] – Steve's question: transitioning a three year old into big sister life [4:57] – The fear of not having enough love to go around, and why it's unfounded [5:19] – The Love and Logic lesson: what a new sibling feels like to a toddler [7:05] – Kids spell love T-I-M-E, and why one on one time matters most [9:36] – Joe on quality over quantity once you can't match the same hours [11:39] – Becoming a subject matter expert in whatever your kid is into [13:03] – Inviting the older child into the role of big sister without pressure [14:14] – Watching for behavioral cues before jealousy goes full fledged [14:34] – Being depth on the bench for your wife and beating the guilt monster [15:37] – Larry's chapter on raising daughters and leaning on Meg Meeker's work [16:26] – Chris Berry's daddy-daughter dates and setting the standard sky high [18:01] – Why three years old isn't too early to start dating your daughter [19:19] – Brad's question: present in body, absent in mind [21:03] – Why perception is reality when your family feels you're not there [22:16] – The name cue: teaching your family to signal when they need you fully [23:26] – Being relentless about creating margin and hard stops for work [25:24] – Larry on notifications as the window that steals your presence [25:43] – The Gary John Bishop river metaphor for the past, present, and future [28:28] – Larry's Full Presence Training and grounding through the five senses [31:07] – Joe on great expectancy with no expectations   5 Key Takeaways Your Capacity for Love Isn't Fixed — Every parent fears they can't love a second child as much as the first. Both hosts describe the same surprise each time: a fresh reserve of love shows up that you didn't know you had. Quality Beats Quantity — With more kids, you simply can't give each one the same number of hours. Get intentional instead: enter your child's world, learn what they love, and make the time you do have count. Perception Is Reality — You may feel like you're present and carrying the load, but if your wife and kids experience you as checked out, that's the reality you have to address. Validating their experience comes before defending your own. Protect Margin With Hard Stops — Decide when work starts and when it ends, and hold the line even when customers call at night. Give your family a simple cue, like saying your name, that signals you'll drop everything and give full attention. Ground Yourself in the Five Senses — When your mind drifts to the past or the future, you miss the present entirely. Deliberately noticing what you see, hear, feel, and smell in a moment with your kids pulls you fully into it.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1513 Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals (November 15, Cardinals vs Rams, State Farm Stadium): https://thedadedge.com/nfl Meg Meeker episode: https://thedadedge.com/meg-meeker/   Enjoyed This Episode? If Brad's question hit a nerve, or if you've got a new sibling on the way like Steve, take one idea from this episode and put it to work this week. Set a hard stop on work tonight, or ground yourself in the five senses the next time your kid is talking to you. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.

What do beauty sleep, turtles, and talking to yourself have in common? This episode of WeWow, the bonkerballs variety show for kids and families from the creators of Wow in the World, has all of that and more. Dennis and Reggie are back with another weekend full of laughs, listener love, and a social science encore episode that'll have the whole family talking all over again. Whether you're a longtime Wowzer or just tuning in, WeWow on the Weekend is the kind of family variety podcast that makes every car ride, breakfast table, and slow Saturday morning a little more wow-worthy.This week, Dennis and Reggie discuss reality TV, and read some reviewsies about turtles! And if that's not enough, WeWow on the Weekend wraps up with a fan-favorite encore of "Invite Yourself to Dinner!" from Wow in the World—an episode about the positive effects of eating with other people, and if your own reflection does the same, packed with big ideas, bigger laughs, and the kind of curiosity that makes the whole family lean in."Invite Yourself to Dinner!" originally aired on July 3rd, 2023, and explores what happens when you eat in front of a mirror, and if it is the same as eating with another person! Dennis and Reggie revisit all the wow-worthy moments and bring their signature bonkerballs energy to a topic that's equal parts wild, important, and totally fascinating.WeWow on the Weekend is part of the Tinkercast family of podcasts, created by the award-winning team behind the #1 science podcast for kids and families, Wow in the World. Every weekend, Dennis and his co-host Reggie answer listener questions, respond to fan reviews, play games, and celebrate the best moments from across the Tinkercast universe. It's a talk, talk, talk show unlike any other — and it's always better when YOU'RE part of it.Want to hear your name on WeWow? Send Dennis a question or leave a podcast review for a chance to be featured on the show! You can also leave a message for Dennis at 1-888-7WOW-WOW!Grownups, want to keep the Wow going? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwewow and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz, access to 1,000+ digital activities, and exclusive access to members-only events!This episode of WeWow is the perfect family variety podcast for Wowzers of all ages, full of turtles, and dining for one, that will blow your socks off.Originally aired 6/17/23.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.