Podcasts about Death

Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn  What actually happens at the end of life—and why are we so afraid to talk about it? This week, JVN is joined by Hospice Nurse Julie: palliative care expert, educator, and social media sensation known for her compassionate, candid conversations about death and dying. Julie shares what it's really like to work in hospice, the powerful and mysterious moments that can happen at the end of life, and why preparing for your own passing—legally, financially, emotionally—is one of the most loving things you can do for the people you leave behind. Together, they explore how death is a natural part of life, how to start end-of-life conversations with your loved ones, and what it looks like to face the unknown. Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube.  Not A Phase.  Trans Lifeline Follow Hospice Nurse Julie on Instagram @hospicenursejulie and on TikTok @hospicenursejulie and on YouTube @hospicenursejulie  Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn  Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Anne Currie and Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charleston White discusses Epstein's suspicious death, the hidden truth about child trafficking involving powerful elites, the neglect of children in America, and the failures of government and media to address these issues. He highlights systemic capitalism, education, and the need for community support.

There's a lot of fun to be had with an epistolary mystery. Support the podcast by joining the Shedunnit Book Club and get extra Shedunnit episodes every month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join. Books mentioned in this episode:— The Notting Hill Mystery by Charles Warren Adams— The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins— The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins— Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu— Dracula by Bram Stoker— S.S. Murder by Q Patrick— Death on the Down Beat by Sebastian Farr— The Documents in the Case by Dorothy L. Sayers and Robert Eustace— Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L. Sayers— The Beast Must Die by Nicholas Blake— The Second Shot by Anthony Berkeley— The Manuscript Murder by Lewis Robinson— The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie— The Man in the Dark by John Ferguson— The Maze by Philip Macdonald— The Rynox Mystery by Philip Macdonald— Burglars In Buck by G.D.H. and Margaret Cole— Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn— The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid— The Appeal by Janice Hallett— Cain's Jawbone NB: Links to Blackwell's are affiliate links, meaning that the podcast receives a small commission when you purchase a book there (the price remains the same for you). Blackwell's is a UK bookselling chain that ships internationally at no extra charge. To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martial arts pioneer Tom Callos came onto The Strenuous Life Podcast to discuss the California martial arts scene in the wake of Bruce Lee, the importance of taking your training out of the dojo and into the world, how your students can become your school's most effective advertising, being BJ Penn's first BJJ instructor, and his thoughts about BJ's current struggles. Tom has owned several martial arts schools, worked as a business and curriculum consultant to the international martial arts community, competed regionally, nationally, and internationally, and was a member of an internationally renowned demonstration team.   Follow Tom on Instagram @tomcallos. And check out my best-selling book "Perseverance, Life and Death in the Subarctic", available everywhere including Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Perseverance-Death-Subarctic-Stephan-Kesting/dp/1639368612/   Cheers! Stephan Kesting  

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 170 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Death Breeders" - Amazing Adventures #27, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell and Jack Abel, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Death Merchant!" - Amazing Adventures #28, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell, letters by Roger Slifer, colors by Craig Russell, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Hell Destroyers" - Amazing Adventures #29, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Craig Russell, edited by Len Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics "MARTIAN by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

There's been a murder at UWU and the only ones who can solve it are Collateral Damage. For some reason?  Featured Music: "F.U.N." by Cop Shuvit and "All Blood Bleeds Red" by Terminal City Rats Dungeon Punks is recorded and produced by Kirk Hamilton. Super U is played using Masks: A New Generation. ——— Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/dungeonpunks Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on Bluesky @dungeonpunks.bsky.social, Instagram/Threads @DungeonPunks or subscribe on YouTube Come hang out on our Discord channel! Find the Songs From Bands We Like on our Spotify and YouTube Music playlists. ——— SEASON 3 CAST: Stu Popp as The GM aka Everyone's Podcast Dad™ Fil Cieplak as Jason Evans aka Thrasher Leigh Eldridge as Artemis Archer aka The Bandit Mel Shim as Barbara “Babe” Lacey aka Terra Firma Taylor Ramone as Jackie Hyde aka Hyde AND Kirk Hamilton as Kevin Dance aka Cadence

This week, we continue the story of a serial killer! Randy has just been arrested on a parole violation, and he sits down for an interrogation, giving away more than he would've liked. Detectives also link his gun to 4 murders, and get many living victims to identify him in a lineup. His only hope is a female friend, who just may have been his partner in crime, for some robberies. Will she lie for him???   Sit for a long & uncomfortable interrogation with omicide detectives, tell the cops you didn't know one of the victims... then say you did... then admit to having sex with her, and hope beyond hope that your platonic girlfriend will lie to the cops for you with Randall "The I-5 Killer" Woodfield - Part 5!!   Check us out, every Tuesday! We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!!   Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman   Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS, STM & YSO merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com   Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS, STM & YSO!!   Contact us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com

Part 2 The horrors of the Halcyon Domain reach a fever pitch for the group as they push through the Amber Reach, with hope further than ever before... DAGGERHEARTDaggerheart is OUT NOW! Visit https://daggerheart.com to learn more. Purchase your copy at friendly local game stores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other bookstores, or Critical Role shops:US: https://shop.critrole.comUK: https://shop.critrole.co.ukEU: https://shop.critrole.euAU: https://shop.critrole.com.auCA: https://canada.critrole.com AGE OF UMBRASmall communities hold fast against the darkness of a dying world in Age of Umbra, a dark, survival fantasy 8-part Daggerheart mini-series with Game Master Matthew Mercer and players Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, and Travis Willingham. Death lurks around every corner, but five characters of the small community of Desperloch must band together to fight for hope for their community, risking it all for those they love. BEACONCurious what happens when the camera turns off after an Age of Umbra episode? Watch the Cooldown episodes with the cast discussion after each episode, exclusively on Beacon! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You'll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. CREDITSKey Art & Character Art by Anthony Chong Jones | @robotpencilPlayer Miniatures by Hero ForgeSpecial thanks to Solar Simon DMMain Theme Song by Omar FadelSet Design by Shaun EllisSet Fabrication and Production Design by Noxweiler Berf Due to the improv nature of RPG content on our channels, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some to handle. If hearing discussions of certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping that particular episode.Your health and well-being is important to us and Psycom has a great list of international mental health resources, in case it's useful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources

On this episode of the podcast I try to persuade disabled award-winning filmmaker and President of The Mobility Independence Foundation, Thomas Quiter, to go to war with Shaquille O'Neal. (That would be a real power move.) In the meantime, enjoy our conversation and more importantly, check out Thomas's doc, The Power to Move. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r     Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d Rock XX-XY Athletics. You can get 20% off your purchase with promo code LOU20. https://www.xx-xyathletics.com/?sca_ref=7113152.ifIMaKpCG3ZfUHH4  Attorneys on Retainer https://attorneysforfreedom.my.site.com/signupattorneysonretainerus/s/?promoCode=LU51ZEZ324  Support me at www.substack.com/@louperez    Join my newsletter www.TheLouPerez.com  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-lou-perez.../id1535032081  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/.../2b7d4d.../the-lou-perez-podcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ  Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and the author of THAT JOKE ISN'T FUNNY ANYMORE: ON THE DEATH AND REBIRTH OF COMEDY. You may have seen him on Gutfeld! , FOX News Primetime, One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During his tenure at WTI, Lou made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.'” As a stand-up comedian, Lou has opened for Rob Schneider, Rich Vos, Jimmy Dore, Dave Smith, and toured the US and Canada with Scott Thompson. Lou has also produced live shows with Colin Quinn, the Icarus Festival, and the Rutherford Comedy Festival. For years, Lou performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and his comedy duo, Greg and Lou. Greg and Lou is best known for its sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on YouTube alone. In addition to producing sketch comedy like Comedy Is Murder, performing stand-up across the country, and writing for The Blaze's Align, Lou is on the advisory board of Heresy Press, a FAIR-in-the-arts fellow, and host of the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast (which is part of the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network). How'd Lou start out? He began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where he was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. Lou was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with Lorne Michaels's Broadway Video; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. Lou hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Punching Up Comedy at Freedom Fest, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. Lou taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute. Lou worked with The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression as Communications Manager and later as a producer and consultant. Their video "Taking a Knee in Sports? For what?" was broadcast during a USC vs. Notre Dame football game and was a SILVER ADDY® WINNER at the American Advertising Awards. Lou is also a brand ambassador for XX-XY Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary: In this thought-provoking follow-up conversation, Dr. Michael Easley welcomes back Brett McCracken, senior editor at The Gospel Coalition and co-editor of Scrolling Ourselves to Death. Together, they explore the cognitive and spiritual costs of living in a hyper-digital world—highlighting a recent MIT study showing a 47% drop in neural connectivity among heavy AI users. Brett echoes these concerns, drawing parallels between the atrophy of our cognitive muscles and the slow erosion of deep thinking and spiritual formation.  The two unpack the historical role of technology, likening today's AI revolution to the disruptive power of the printing press, urging Christians to approach emerging tools with discernment, not blind adoption. They delve into the "information-action ratio," a term coined by Neil Postman, explaining how modern digital overload floods us with global crises we cannot act on—fostering anxiety and detachment from our local communities. Brett emphasizes the need to reconnect to embodied, local ministry and to resist the curated echo chambers of social media. For both pastors and congregants, the call is clear: return to real relationships, physical Bibles, and rooted discipleship. This episode is a timely challenge to think deeply, live locally, and be formed more by truth than by trends. Takeaways: MIT found a 47% drop in neural connectivity in AI users—proving our brains are thinking less. Technology is not neutral; it forms us and often distorts how we read, think, and relate. The "information-action ratio" explains why we're more anxious than ever—we're informed but powerless to act. Christians must focus on embodied, local ministry rather than digital distractions and global noise. The church should reclaim sacred spaces—encouraging physical Bibles and device-free worship. Social media forms us into echo chambers, but the church should form us into Christlikeness through challenge and community. Links Mentioned: Scrolling Ourselves to Death by Brett McCracken The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken Uncomfortable by Brett McCracken Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

Daniel Kraus has never lacked for ambition in his fiction – but Angel Down may be the most audacious horror book of the year. It's the story of broken men and a fallen angel in the trenches of the First World War.   Oh … and it's told in one long 300 page sentence. Cos Daniel can. It's not a gimmick, nor pretentiousness. No, this week, you'll hear how the medium is very much the message. As well as our conversation about angels in horror, capturing the particular nightmare of 1914, and all the practical challenge that come with this single-sentence attempt.     It's an inspiring episode.   Enjoy!   Other books mentioned: Whalefall (2023), by Daniel Kraus Blood Sugar (2019), by Daniel Kraus The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch: Volume One (2015), by Daniel Kraus Ducks, Newburyport (2019), by Lucy Ellman Hurricane Season (2017), by Fernanda Melchor Wolf at the Table (2024), by Adam Rapp The Remembered Soldier (2025), by Anjet Daanje From Under the Truck (2024), by Josh Brolin Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Bluesky @talkscaredpod.bsky.social  on Instagram/Threads, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today at 11:11 am CST, on the Flyover Conservatives show we are tackling the most important things going on RIGHT NOW from a Conservative Christian perspective! Today at 11:11 am CST, on the Flyover Conservatives show we are tackling the most important things going on RIGHT NOW from a Conservative Christian perspective! TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.theflyoverapp.com TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.theflyoverapp.com To Schedule A Time To Talk To Dr. Dr. Kirk Elliott Go To To Schedule A Time To Talk To Dr. Dr. Kirk Elliott Go To ▶ https://flyovergold.com▶ https://flyovergold.comOr Call 720-605-3900 Or Call 720-605-3900 ► Receive your FREE 52 Date Night Ideas Playbook to make date night more exciting, go to www.prosperousmarriage.com► Receive your FREE 52 Date Night Ideas Playbook to make date night more exciting, go to www.prosperousmarriage.comwww.prosperousmarriage.comAlex NewmanAlex NewmanWEBSITE: https://libertysentinel.org   WEBSITE: https://libertysentinel.org   WEBSITE: https://www.freedomproject.com/ WEBSITE: https://www.freedomproject.com/ BOOK: https://a.co/d/9a6Sq3C BOOK: https://a.co/d/9a6Sq3C Alex Newman is an award-winning journalist, educator, and speaker, dedicated to glorifying God through his work. As president of Liberty Sentinel Media, Inc., he contributes to various prestigious outlets, including The Epoch Times and The New American. He has authored several books, including Crimes of the Educators, which exposed issues in government schools. His recent bestseller, Indoctrinating Our Children to Death, has gained endorsements from prominent figures like Gen. Michael Flynn and actor Kirk Cameron.Alex Newman is an award-winning journalist, educator, and speaker, dedicated to glorifying God through his work. As president of Liberty Sentinel Media, Inc., he contributes to various prestigious outlets, including The Epoch Times and The New American. He has authored several books, including Crimes of the Educators, which exposed issues in government schools. His recent bestseller, Indoctrinating Our Children to Death, has gained endorsements from prominent figures like Gen. Michael Flynn and actor Kirk Cameron.Alex Send us a message... we can't reply, but we read them all!Support the show► ReAwaken America- text the word FLYOVER to 918-851-0102 (Message and data rates may apply. Terms/privacy: 40509-info.com) ► Kirk Elliott PHD - http://FlyoverGold.com ► My Pillow - https://MyPillow.com/Flyover ► ALL LINKS: https://sociatap.com/FlyoverConservatives

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In this raw and vulnerable solo episode of The Q-Chat, host Shronda Armstrong invites listeners into a deeply personal space of reflection following the unexpected passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. With heavy hearts and open minds, we explore the impact of sudden loss—not just of a beloved figure many of us grew up with, but of time, opportunity, and the unspoken words we often leave behind.Shronda shares candid thoughts on mortality, grief, and how celebrity deaths can stir something profound within us. This conversation journeys through the importance of mending relationships, letting go of resentment, and choosing to live each day with intention. From her own challenges with forgiveness to the urgency of honoring our loved ones while they're still here, this episode is an emotional reminder of how fragile life truly is.As you listen, you'll be encouraged to reevaluate your connections, cherish your time, walk in your purpose, and find joy in the present moment—even on the hard days. Because in the end, death reminds us of one simple truth: we must live while we're still here.Timestamps:00:00 – Reflections on Mortality and Celebrity Deaths11:31 – The Impact of Death on Personal Relationships21:14 – Living with Purpose and Gratitude31:32 – Embracing Life and Overcoming Fear41:55 – Closing Message: Live, Love, and Geaux Love Ya'selfConnect with Shronda at ⁠⁠www.geauxqueen.com⁠⁠ for podcast episodes, magazine features, Pink Reign calls, and in-person empowerment events in Dallas. And remember: Geaux reclaim your power. Geaux walk in your truth. And most importantly—Geaux love ya'self.

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In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we dive into Chapters 27–34 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. With 13 years of combined academic training, we explore how metaphors, foreshadowing, symbolism, plot devices, and imagery reveal the devastating turning point in Celaena Sardothien's journey. This section delivers some of the most shocking moments in the series: Celaena's bloody rescue mission, Chaol's brutal capture, and the unthinkable loss of Nehemia that sends ripples across Erilea. From themes of power, grief, and identity to the fatal flaws in Celaena and Chaol's love story, we break down how Sarah J. Maas uses violent imagery, emotional misdirection, and tragic irony to shatter both her characters and readers. This week we ask:“If we think the fallout of Nehemia's death is not earned, then how would we change it?” Join us as we analyze: How SJM sets up joy as a harbinger of tragedy The symbolism of Celaena shedding weapons and what it means for her identity Why Chaol's loyalty becomes his fatal flaw The mask of Adarlan's Assassin and how trauma drives Celaena's rage The parallels between Sam's death, Nehemia's fate, and Celaena's breaking point How power dynamics and secrets destroy relationships Is this the moment that changes everything for Celaena, Chaol, and Dorian? And does the emotional weight of Nehemia's death feel truly earned? Perfect for fans searching for: Crown of Midnight analysis, Throne of Glass breakdown, Sarah J. Maas literary analysis, Chaol and Celaena relationship, Nehemia death discussion, SJM foreshadowing, romantasy podcast. Part 2 drops Thursday—don't miss it! Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this raw and heartfelt episode, Laura Diehl shares what it's like when the death of your child causes your life to come to a complete standstill--while the rest of the world just keeps going. She opens up about deeply personal moments from her own grief journey, including the recent reminder of that paralyzing feeling […] The post 306: When Life Stands Still After the Death of Your Child appeared first on GPS Hope.

Is human morality a facade? What is human nature, when you strip away Civilization? How does "Civilization" respond to the answers to these questions? This is final part in a series on Sigmund Freud's “Civilization and Its Discontents.” It discusses Freud's broader thesis about the impact of guilt and anxiety on humanity. It also takes a look at human morality, the golden rule, psychoanalytic views of popular politiclal theories, and Freud's beleif in Eros and Thanatos-Love and Death.  -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on apple podcasts or spotify! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory Check out my podcast series on Aftersun, Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"-- What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part podcast series explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"-- This podcast series is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this podcast series goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it's kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the series as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter.

For this month's Patreon's Choice, we are covering "Death Becomes Her", nominated by Daniel Saturn, and voted by Patreon supporters. We are thrilled to be covering this 90s cult classic and horror adjacent - dark comedy. Come hang out with us as we discuss. And as always, join us in voting for the most deserving character to die at the end of the episode.If you would like to join our livestream recordings for The Cherry Picker, we would be thrilled to have you with us. Check out Zack's Patreon (Link below) to take part.● ● ●▶️ Watch the Video Podcast☑️ Vote in the Cherry Picker● ● ●

Episode 984 (10:20) In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaches; Story about his mother's passing--how she learned through her years to become more focused on the better part; Martha had yet to be focused as Mary was; In our lives, Be focused and choose the better part Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast PageAll Previous Episodes

Thank God It's Tuesday! It's a beer-in-the-office afternoon cooling down after a weekend of live music, big moves and giant water bottles per usual. We're catching up on our peaks and pits of the weekend, recapping some rather interesting stories in the news as of late and more.EPISODE NOTES:It's a Michelob Ultra Monday (0:35)Doing a full split in my cowboots (12:50)The crying streak continues (15:00)Jack's SPAC hack (23:53)Peaks and Pits presented by Frank Gallo Florist (42:42)My mom hates my water bottle (59:50)Would you rather make millions being Ms. Rachel or having an OF? (35:36)In Case The Internet Didn't Tell You presented by Tierra Farm (1:10:39)Jack's thoughts on the latest Late Night TV news (1:28:11)Death to Kiss Cams!!! (1:45:28)Check out Frank Gallo's newest location in Albany and receive fast delivery all across the Capital Region when you order flowers for a special occasion for you or someone you love.

Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call.  ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel rejecting calls from more than 28 counties to end the war in Gaza. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. 

Capitol News Illinois' Beth Hundsdorfer joins Megan Lynch. Shes been looking into the death of 18-year-old girl last year in a foster home in Fairview Heights, Illinois, where she lived for four years. Now there are questions about why the state Department of Children and Family Services isn't releasing more information about their actions in the case.

Suffering is present in our days manifesting itself in small, daily sufferings or in larger more profound experiences such as chronic illness. With the grace Christ offers us through his passion, death, and resurrection, suffering takes on a new, sanctifying meaning whereby we . This blogcast explores “The Guarantee of Suffering" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written and read by Brian Rhude.There are a few guarantees in this life. Some say it is death and taxes. Purdue basketball fans, such as myself, will add Matt Painter. But there is another guarantee in life, and it is one that is as uncomfortable and taboo as death: suffering. Death, taxes, Matt Painter, and suffering.The suffering we think of most often is typically connected to death - the suffering of a cancer patient or of someone who has been in a tragic accident. This suffering is very real, but also extraordinary. I do not mean that this suffering is somehow alien to the human experience; it is deeply real and personal to those who experience it and their loved ones, but that it is truly extra (outside of the) ordinary. Ordinary suffering comes in many forms: the lack of sleep felt by new parents, the inability to pay one's bills after being laid off, the end of a relationship that seemed to be perfect, the inexplicable change in direction from the Lord after following a path that seemed ordained by that same God. These, and countless other examples, are the suffering of the day-to-day life of the human person.There is a human tendency to compare suffering. “Well, their suffering seems so much worse than mine, so mine must be insignificant, and my response to my suffering is somehow overblown or distorted.” But this reaction is what is distorted. Suffering is, as I said at the start of this blog, guaranteed in life. That is a pretty undesirable guarantee. All we have to do is look out into the world, or just rewatch the movie of our own lives to find some sort of suffering, whether great or “small.” The question is not if we will suffer, but how we handle suffering and what it does in our lives.I am personally unable to understand how one can endure suffering without some sort of conception of God, and more specifically a personal relationship with the God who became man and who suffered and died for us. It is just that relationship that has gotten me through the traumatic death of my father just over five years ago and the daily suffering that is thrown my way. Suffering can easily make a strong person crumble, so the first thing we should do is realize that we are not strong, but weak. We are the sick that Jesus professes need a physician in the Gospel of Matthew. The physician is the only one who can prescribe the medication of grace needed to help us through our suffering. The grace is dispensed to us not through pills or syringes but through prayer. It is only through constant prayer, which is the reception of the transformative love of God, that suffering has meaning and can be endured. Sr. Ruth Burrows says in her book Essence of Prayer that God's touch in our lives, “however lightly, means I suffer,” (Burrow, 38). Prayer opens us up to the fact that we are nothing, we are weak, we are in great need and, “it is then that I really experience that I need Jesus and everything depends on my living this out, letting go of the controls, handing them over to him and accepting to have no holiness, no achievement of my own, to be before God as nothing,” (ibid, 39).This is the bottom line of suffering. It is not gratuitous, meaningless, or completely nonsensical; it is the process of being stripped of all of our egotistical and self-seeking tendencies that leave us closed off to God's healing touch. Patient endurance of the suffering we experience is the way that we are prepared for life with God. How do we know this? Because Jesus Christ took on human form and lived in perfect obedience as the Apostle to the Eternal Father. Jesus' life found its highest fulfillment in obedient suffering and sacrifice in the Garden of Gethsemane, at the Pillar, on the road to Calvary, and on the Cross. In his suffering, Christ took on all of ours - from the suffering of a broken heart to the suffering of death - and brought them meaning. In fact, it was the signs of his suffering that he kept after his resurrection as trophies of his victory over death. It was these same signs of suffering, Jesus' wounds, that proved the resurrection to Thomas.Our wounds, our suffering, participate in the suffering and wounds of Christ. Thomas experienced the Risen Christ in His wounds, and we too experience Him in our wounds. Suffering is a guarantee, but it does not end as pain- it leads us to victory, to intimacy with God, and brings us to God as empty vessels for him to fill with his glory. Author:Brian Rhude is the Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center where he works in developing Center programming, assists in updating and creating new resources on the Center's website, collaborates on the development of social media content, and provides other services and collaborates including participation at and facilitation of various events and conferences.   Resources:Listen to On Mission: Talking to Children About SufferingBrowse Self Care ResourcesRead the Ad Infinitum blog Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

Ww're pulling back the curtain on one of the most powerful — and least understood — forces shaping our economy: private equity.My guest is Megan Greenwell, a veteran journalist and former editor-in-chief of Deadspin, whose new book, Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream, is both a searing exposé and a deeply human investigation. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous reporting, Megan shows how private equity firms, often operating in the shadows — have quietly reshaped entire industries: health care, housing, local news, retail, daycare, even emergency services.At the heart of Bad Company are four Americans — Liz, Roger, Natalia, and Loren — whose lives were upended by private equity–backed takeovers of the institutions they depended on. Their stories reveal how a business model designed to extract maximum profits for investors has left devastation in its wake for working families and entire communities.This is a conversation about capitalism, inequality, and the hollowing out of the American Dream. But it's also about resilience, and the people fighting back.

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We begin this episode by paying tribute to a friend of ours who took his own life recently, and then we hear from a caller who is curious about exactly how well we know one another. We revisit the topic of “Very Special Episodes” from the ‘80s, and then chat a bit about the Epstein case. We conclude by discussing a recent article about how anti-social young people are compared to a couple decades ago.

The episode today is from North London, where 83 year old Elsie Norwood had lived a full life full of kindness, friendship and community. But she was murdered in the most brutal attack in her own home which appeared to be motiveless. Just who had killed Elsie? And why?Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Apostle Paul submits a challenge to the psyche of every believer when he describes the idea of becoming a “fool for Christ's sake.” After all, the reason we as believers “believe” in Christ in the first place is because such an action is deemed the wisest and most reasonable conclusion to the dilemma of Sin and Death. So, to choose wisdom only to become a “fool” in the world's eyes poses a unique psychological hurdle to the young believer. But, the path of Christ's Fool is the path of power, it's the path of profound impact. Wilbur and Orville Wright chose the Fool's Path and changed the world because of it.------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: https://ellerslie.com/subscribe/» For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/» Discover more resources, books, and sermons from Eric Ludy by going to: https://ellerslie.com/about-eric-ludy/

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Ben Lorber is a senior research analyst at Political Research Associates. He joined the show for a discussion about the pro-Israel groups cheapening the real antisemitism affecting Jewish people by doing things like pick fights against children's entertainers like Ms. Rachel and Elmo. How do we keep our moral compass steady against those who seek to wield it as a bludgeon to silence critics of the Israeli government?Links for Ben:* Read his book: “Safety through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism”* Check out his work: Political Research Associates* Follow his socials: X and BlueSkyExit Track: “Hunger for Death” by PUPThrow a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpodIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with your friends and followers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

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Monday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with the games that should scare your team & Greg being annoyed that NBA Summer League awards a championship; then, Paul Finebaum, from the SEC Network, tells us why last week's SEC Media Days didn't feel as impactful as in years' past & which games should scare Alabama and Auburn to death; and later, we go over the games that'll scare Tennessee, Auburn, Alabama, and South Carolinato death. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about an exciting new training to become a Death Literacy Educator and teach in your community. My return guest Francesca Lynn Arnoldy is a doula and a published researcher with the Vermont Conversation Lab and she runs a program for Death Literacy Educators. She is the author of The Death Doula’s Guide to Living… Continue reading Ep. 510 Training Death Literacy Educators with Francesca Lynn Arnoldy

A wind could remove your hat. A stronger wind might steal your lawn furniture. The kind of wind we're talking about today renovated Pre-War and Mid-Century Midwestern homes into more “open concept” dwellings.On today's episode: we're going to take a look at what happens when you're visited by a storm so powerful, they invent a new scale just to define it; we'll see what it feels like to have your house reduced to the consistency of straw and blown away in what many call the most frightening thing that can happen to you in your lifetime; and we will learn to what degree a cow can become turned inside out and forcefully eject its organs. And because you're listening on Patreon, you would find out how badly we'd react if Superman's escape pod approached Earth in 2025; you'd learn about the absolute physics-defying insanity left in the wake of our planets winds; you'd find out how bad tornado warnings were when you weren't allowed to use the word tornado by law; you would learn the entire process of folding lungs from the inside out to right side in and how to successfully re-insert them; and we would talk about how your bad day at work doesn't compare to 9/11 dogs. I have to say, we've done some pretty sick things on this show, but very few in recent memory begin to touch on our poor bovine reassembly section. I edited it while eating, against my own cardinal rule. But rules, like thoraxes, are meant to be broken. To help make the point, this is also the first and only weather-related disaster we've ever done where we didn't make fun of meteorologists. Furthermore, in spite of everything you're about to hear, this disaster didn't have the kind of death toll you maybe associate with our stories. Its shocking. Admittedly not as shocking as what I'm going to tell you about lungs, but that's all part of what makes it all so special.I also want to thank my listeners who've already contributed to our Doomsday Dodge Caravan Mobile Studio & Command Centre Fundraiser to replace the spite car, which, sadly, exploded spectacularly. As a result, we are working towards the purchase of a new/older Dodge Caravan. It's kind of on brand for the show. If you have a buck and want to help the cause, you can visitbuymeacoffee.com/doomsday. As part of the fundraiser, my daughter will be animating the death of the highest donator as a bonus. You can find out more on our socials. All older episodes can be found on any of your favorite channelsApple : https://tinyurl.com/5fnbumdw Spotify : https://tinyurl.com/73tb3uuw IHeartRadio : https://tinyurl.com/vwczpv5j Podchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w Stitcher : https://tinyurl.com/mcyxt6vw Google : https://tinyurl.com/3fjfxatt Spreaker : https://tinyurl.com/fm5y22su Podchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w RadioPublic : https://tinyurl.com/w67b4kec PocketCasts. : https://pca.st/ef1165v3 CastBox : https://tinyurl.com/4xjpptdr Breaker. : https://tinyurl.com/4cbpfayt Deezer. : https://tinyurl.com/5nmexvwt Follow us on the socials for moreFacebook : www.facebook.com/doomsdaypodcast Instagram : www.instagram.com/doomsdaypodcast Twitter : www.twitter.com/doomsdaypodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@doomsday.the.podcast If you like the idea of your podcast hosts wearing more than duct tape and bits of old Halloween costumes for clothes and can spare a buck or two, you can now buy me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/doomsday or join the patreon at www.funeralkazoo.com/doomsdayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doomsday-history-s-most-dangerous-podcast--4866335/support.

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A new MP3 sermon from Hackberry House of Chosun is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Good Man's Life and Death Subtitle: Spurgeon sermons Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Hackberry House of Chosun Event: Teaching Date: 7/21/2025 Bible: Philippians 1:21 Length: 43 min.

Welcome back to another Soul Driven episode!As we're halfway through 2025, it's time to review the 2025 Akashic Forecast themes!The Akashic forecast themes were channeled to provide a focus for this year. To understand what we're learning. What is happening. How to best navigate it. And as you'll see, many of these themes are currently unfolding in the collective! 2025 Akashic Forecast Themes: Love, Death, Togetherness, Individuality, Decisiveness, Creation, Body, Movement from Head to Heart, Fear, and Energy.Dive into this week's episode to learn more about these themes and how to prioritize them for the second half of the year. Revisit episode 246, the 2025 Akashic Forecast episode HERE: https://souldrivencollective.substack.com/p/246-2025-akashic-forecast-convergenceEnjoy and let me know how it resonates!Introducing Akashic Astrology Sessions: Unlock Your Soul's Path Are you seeking a deeper understanding of your core energetic blueprint and the powerful transformations unfolding in your life? Prepare for an exclusive journey of self-discovery with our new Akashic Astrology Sessions. This is a limited offering, with only 10 sessions available at an introductory price of $333. Don't miss this opportunity to gain unparalleled insight into your foundational energy and the initiations ahead! More info HERE: https://ahnahendrix.com/events/CONNECT ONLINEInstagram https://www.instagram.com/ahnahendrixYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fsN8oqu8Ib8IcvpYZA4jQJULY Events & Offerings* LIMITED Akashic Astrology Readings (only 10 available) Book HERE: https://ahnahendrix.com/events/* JULY Events:* 7/28 Akashic Restoration GROUP Session: DISTRACTION 7pm EST* LINK: https://ahnahendrix.as.me/?appointmentType=80209465* Access the Akashic Records: Self Study Course: https://ahnahendrix.com/access-the-akashic-records-self-study-course/ Get full access to The Soul Driven Collective at souldrivencollective.substack.com/subscribe

How many of you can distinctly remember a soul-stabbing comment made about you by someone you cared about or wish cared about you? Do you still feel the pain of that many years later? What if YOU are the one saying hateful things about yourself, like, "I am so stupid! I am so fat!"The Bible has a lot to say about our words, because they matter more than we realize. We have the opportunity each new day to speak life, health, and prosperity over ourselves, our families, and our situations. In the same way, we have opportunities each day to speak death, destruction, and lack. We can come into agreement with Jesus and what He says about us, or come into agreement with satan, who only wants to steal, kill, and destroy us. Listen in as Tiffany Jo Baker discusses the power of creating confessions and daily declaring God's truth over ourselves every single day.Listen in for:Why what we speak over ourselves can make a differenceWhat God says about our words in the BibleHow we can use Scripture to create daily life-giving confessionsFavorite Quotes:"You, too, can create daily declarations. If there's a subject or a thing going on in your life, find what the Word says and speak it out daily." - Tiffany Jo Baker"The old nursery rhyme, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!' is a lie from the pit of hell!" - Tiffany Jo BakerFavorite Scripture:"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." - Proverbs 18:21*If you're looking for perfectly polished people or podcast, this isn't for you. We're real people, with real good information, and a really great God.*Want timely words, resources and episodes delivered right to your inbox to help you fuel and fulfill your faith journey? Simply subscribe today at https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/subscribe (don't worry, you won't get spam or excessive emails)Don't miss the next My Full Life + Faith Leaps Podcast episode as we continue to help you GET FREE, LIVE FULL & THANK GOD! You can watch My Full Life + Faith Leaps Podcast on YouTube and https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/myfulllife-and-faithleaps or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to never miss an episode, leave a quick review and share with a friend! Ratings and reviews are like high-fives and “go-girl's” on podcast players. https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/subscribeHelping you refresh and refocus so you can do all the things you are called and created to do, my 31 Day Devotional “Soul-Care for Go-Getters” is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and my website shop here. ( https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/go-getters-devo )As a 3x Surrogate, Speaker, Soul-Care and Success Coach and Spirit-led Strategist, I uplift the soul and success of women like you who are walking out your WHY, so you can birth your God-given dreams at home, online, and in the real world. Find me, @TiffanyJoBaker, on Instagram , Facebook and https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com. I would love to connect with you there!

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The Roots of Today's Culture of Death: Scripture Reflection for July 21, 2025 by Priests for Life

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a father's murder arrest after telling police someone took his 9-year-old daughter.

UN slams Israel's new evacuation order in Gaza as blow to lifesaving aid "The United Nations is condemning Israel's latest evacuation order in central Gaza, calling it a serious threat to humanitarian efforts. In a statement, the UN warned that this new ultimatum could bring already struggling aid operations to a halt and make life even more unbearable for civilians on the ground. The UN's humanitarian office says at least a thousand families have already fled the area in the past few hours." US officials reportedly growing frustrated with Netanyahu "There is increasing tension in Washington over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military decisions, especially following recent air strikes in Syria. According to a report by Axios, some senior officials in the White House have expressed serious concern, stating that Netanyahu's actions are becoming too unpredictable and disruptive. One official criticised the Israeli leader for behaving like a ""madman"" who ""bombs everything all the time.""" Death toll from Sweida clashes in Syria reportedly rises to 426 "The deadly clashes in Syria's southern Sweida province have now claimed at least 426 lives, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. The fighting, which broke out about a week ago, pits an alliance of Bedouin tribal fighters against Druze militias. The toll includes some of the most vulnerable: seven children, ten women, six health care workers, and two media professionals, SNHR said in its latest statement covering the period from July 13 to July 20." Iran, E3 countries agree to resume nuclear talks in Istanbul "Iran and the E3 — France, Germany, and Britain — are returning to the negotiation table. Talks on Iran's nuclear programme are scheduled to resume this Friday in Istanbul, according to Iranian broadcaster Press TV. Earlier reports suggested a tentative agreement to restart discussions sometime next week, but it is now official with the timing and location of the talks confirmed." Japanese PM vows to stay on despite losing majority in Upper House elections "Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's party appears to have lost its majority in the country's Upper House elections. Local media outlets, including Nippon TV and TBS, project that the ruling coalition of Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito has only secured around 41 of the 125 contested seats. That's well short of the 50 needed to maintain control."

Final Destination 2 is a symphony of stupidity—and I mean that as a compliment. It's the kind of gloriously dumb horror sequel that knows exactly what it is, knows exactly what you came for, and wastes not a single moment trying to be anything more. This is 90 minutes of elaborate, Rube Goldberg murder machines soaked in blood and irony, gleefully cooked up for maximum squirm, scream, and laugh-out-loud shock value. It's dumb, it's low-brow, and it's absolutely perfect at being both. The movie wastes no time setting the tone: a now-iconic highway pile-up that feels like someone gave Michael Bay a box of Hot Wheels and told him to film a snuff film. From there, the film doesn't bother with character development beyond “this one's kind of a jerk” and “that one's probably doomed” because it has better things to do—namely, assembling ludicrous, overly complex death scenes like it's competing in a sadistic engineering contest. The real star isn't any of the humans, it's the absurd chain reactions involving ladders, air bags, barbed wire, and a spaghetti of fate that could only exist in this series. What sets Final Destination 2 apart from other gore-porn offerings is its laser focus. It has a mission—deliver karmic, over-the-top death scenes wrapped in a thick coating of schlock—and it executes (pun intended). There's no meandering subplot, no slow-burn psychological twists. It's pure horror junk food: bloody, crunchy, and instantly satisfying. The movie also dials up the black comedy with every scene, letting the audience lean into the absurdity. It knows you're laughing at it, and it wants you to laugh harder. And let's talk karma—because this sequel adds an extra little spice to the kills. Everyone who gets got sort of had it coming, and the movie leans into this with a smug wink, giving the audience permission to cackle through the carnage. There's something almost therapeutic about watching these characters try to outmaneuver Death while it patiently flexes its Final Destination “gotcha” muscles. It's a greasy, gory good time, and unlike many horror sequels, it actually delivers what it promises—nothing more, but certainly nothing less.

Jesus's death and burial means that I must die to myself. I won't experience His power until I surrender my former way of life. To be raised to new life, the old self must die and be buried. That means coming to Jesus is about surrender. For “those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires” (Gal. 5:24). When we met Nicodemus in John 3, he was a scared and lost man. He was drawn to Jesus, but he came to Him by night because he was not ready to let go of his former way of life. Nicodemus now takes part in burying Jesus's body, signaling that his old self was dead and new life had arrived! “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20). Take-Home Message: Jesus's finished work has finished me. Jesus's death petitions me to die (28-30). “It is finished” means… Separation is finished.Sin is finished.Satan is finished.Death is finished.I am finished. Jesus's piercing permits me to be passed over (31-37). Bible references: 1 Jn. 5:6-8; Jn 7:38-39; Nu 9:12; Ex 12:46; Ps 34:20; Zech 12:10; 13:1 Jesus's burial prepares me for a new life (38-42). Message: It is Finished Scripture: John 19:28-42 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org