Podcasts about John How

Patrick shares what to expect when visiting a Catholic Mass for the first time, explains the profound effect of going to confession, and offers advice on engaging in faith discussions with others. Patrick explores how the process of electing a new pope works and addresses common misunderstandings about the Catholic Church. Whether someone is curious about Catholic practices, looking for answers to tough questions, or seeking to strengthen their faith, Patrick delivers insights and encouragement to guide the journey. Aaron (email) – I’m debating going to church for the first time ever this weekend. Will I be allowed into a Catholic Church service? What can I expect? (00:54) Agustin (email) - Yesterday, you had a caller who had a problem to the effect that his betrothed was stuck in Mexico due to a work visa problem. I can sympathize. As a U.S. Border Patrol Agent, I can suggest a faster and potentially easier way to resolve the issue. (12:25) Peter - Medical treatments that have contraceptive side effects (14:29) John - My brother invited me to go to an event to discuss Catholicism at a non-Catholic Church. The Pastor wanted to talk with me in person about the Faith. Should I talk with him in person or not? (21:40) Thomas - Evangelizing Protestant Pastors: I think just reciting the creed is helpful when talking with protestants. I talked with someone who thought we believed in three gods as Catholics. (29:02) Joanne - I went to confession over Easter after years of not going. It was amazing! (35:49) John - How can they choose a pope since the Cardinals are all from different cultures and political backgrounds? What is the interplay between spiritual and political in the conclave? (38:40)

Patrick explores the powerful intersections of faith, personal growth, and overcoming adversity. He celebrates stories of transformation, from those finding faith in unexpected places to the incredible support from listeners during the pledge drive, surpassing the $3 million goal. He highlights the evolving job market, noting the crucial need for AI skills to future-proof careers. Patrick shares inspiring testimonies from callers who find solace and healing through faith and Relevant Radio. North Dakota lawmakers introduce legislation to acknowledge Jesus Christ as “rightful ruler” (3:15) Thomas - I just became Catholic and I just got out of prison. Your show helped me become Catholic. (5:48) John - How do Catholics look at the gift of prophecy? (18:32) Joe - What should one do if they are very sick, praying for healing, but don’t receive answers. (21:49) Global A.I. Reality Check: No Skills, No Job In 2025 (28:33) Ann - I went through chronic pain much like the previous caller. Say prayers of thanks when you feel even a little better (38:45) Al – I prayed the Memorare and was healed. Thanks to you for sharing this. (44:20)

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(12:40) Bible Study: Hebrews 5:1-10 How can Jesus be both priest and king? Father Simon answers this. Mark 2:18-22 Father explains Jesus’ explanation to the Pharisees and disciples of John. (23:40) Break 1 (26:13) Letters: Father shares why there were six stone jars at the wedding feast of Cana and what it means to have a valid marriage in the Catholic Church. Father Simon answers these and more questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:14) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Manifestation (44:48) Phones: Donna - Is priest cheating by using popular homily book? John - How do you equate your priesthood with priesthood of Aaron and Melchizedek? Betty - Mary. Since Mary was born without original sin, did she have birth pains or painless?

JLP Thu 12-5-24 Bible Thumper Thursday HOUR 1 Trump is untouched. Biden asleep. Judgment. Supers. // HOUR 2 Calls, Supers. "The children." Anger. // HOUR 3 Satanic school. Calls. Crying: Living sacrifice. // Biblical Question: Have you discovered the traitor in you? Men's Forum TONIGHT https://rebuildingtheman.com/events/ TIMESTAMPS (0:00:00) HOUR 1 (0:05:11) Bible Thumpers (0:07:37) Devil doesn't know he's the Devil (0:16:21) Trump remains untouched (0:26:21) Biden sleeping (0:32:22) TFS, Men's Forum, Counseling (0:34:37) MICHAEL, TN, 1st: Judging a guy at work (0:43:46) Knowledge. Supers… In love. N-word (0:55:00) NEWS, End Hr 1 (1:01:08) HOUR 2 (1:04:22) REINO, MN, 1st: Covid testimony (1:11:11) JEFF, MO, 1st: Knowledge, "power." That's dumb! (1:21:46) JOSH, GA: BQ, practical thoughts? (1:31:38) Cameo, store, donate (1:35:38) Supers: Son of God. Long-haired boy? (1:41:43) RAYMOND, CA: Called to local school politics? "The children…" (1:45:56) "MARCUS," Houston, 1st, phony guy cussing (1:50:26) JOHN, NH, 1st: "The letter killeth." Who is John? (1:55:00) NEWS, End Hr 2 (2:00:58) HOUR 3 (2:03:29) Satanic Temple HAIL program in Ohio school (2:09:32) JOHN: How do you know you're a spiritual being? (2:13:39) WILL, GA, 1st… Image of Jesus: Trump! Perfect peace? (2:20:20) COLIN, Canada… BQ, appreciation (2:25:21) PAUL, IN: Jesus is the Son, not the Father. (2:32:11) JLP Network, bet on UFC? (2:34:47) KENDRA, CA, 1st: Crying, "ego death," taking it out on kids? (2:45:39) Supers: Job 38: 1, Obscure… with words without knowledge (2:46:35) DELON, NY, 1st: blacks, Judah, Judas, betrayal? (2:49:31) ALBERT, Philly, 1st, Bible thumper, "greater works" (2:54:51) ARDENE, CO: Why favor Trump, disrespectful to his wife! (2:56:46) Closing

Resetting the Nervous SystemIn this episode of the Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, we dive deep into groundbreaking approaches for treating PTSD, anxiety, and depression with Dr. John How, an emergency physician turned mental health advocate. Dr. How introduces us to the Stellate Ganglion Block, a powerful and non-invasive procedure that's transforming how we manage trauma and mental health without relying solely on medications.We explore:What the Stellate Ganglion Block is and how it worksIts effectiveness in treating PTSD, depression, and anxietyThe connection between the autonomic nervous system and mental healthHow Dr. How's personal journey with burnout and trauma led him to discover this life-changing procedureThe future of mental health treatments, including ketamine and regenerative medicineIf you or someone you love struggles with mental health challenges, this episode offers insight into innovative treatments that can provide long-term relief.Who is Dr. John How?Dr. John How is an accomplished board certified emergency medicine physician with a passion for healing trauma and aging in both the mind and the body. He is the founder, and medical director of The How Clinic in Encinitas, CA where the focus is on treating the root cause of his patient's problems. He and his team at The How Clinic use traditional and functional medicine combined with cutting edge treatments for pain and injury to combat the symptoms and causes of trauma and aging. These treatments include nerve hydrodissection, regenerative medicine therapies, hormone and nutritional optimization, as well as therapies to address sexual dysfunction. He is a Medical Director at Stella Center, an interventional psychiatry practice. He and the team at Stella specialize in providing a world class combination of evidence-based treatments targeted at treating depression, PTSD, and chronic anxiety. These treatments include Spravato, ketamine infusion therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB) called the dual sympathetic reset (DSR), and integration therapy. Apply to become a patient - https://drgabriellelyon.com/new-patient-inquiry/ Join my weekly newsletter - https://institute-for-muscle-centric-medicine.ck.page/2ed23e2860 Get my book - https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/This episode is brought to you by :Manukora - Code DRLYON for $25OFF Starter Kit! - https://manukora.com/DRLYONZocDoc - Book your FREE Appointment Now! - https://zocdoc.com/DRLYONARMRA - Code DRLYON for 15% OFF! - http://armra.com/DRLYONAG1 - Code DRLYON for FREE Welcome Kit and Starter Packs! - https://drinkAG1.com/DRLYONPuori - Code DRLYON for 20% OFF - https://puori.com/DRLYONFind Dr. John How at:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@StellaTraumaCareWebsite: https://thehowclinic.comTikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@thehowclinicFind me at:Instagram: @drgabriellelyonTik Tok: @drgabriellelyonFacebook:...

Patrick tackles some fascinating questions about attending a Maronite Mass and the validity of their sacraments. He also delves into the history of the Church of England and King Henry VIII's departure from the Catholic Church.   Betty - Can I go to a Maronite Mass? (00:35) Barb (email) – My stream got cut off while you were talking about 9/11 Michelle - I came across a Satanist at my Walgreens. (09:45) Paul – Is the location of the tabernacle in a church important? (20:20) Lydia - What does 'Blessed' mean for someone in the process of canonization? (32:19) John – How can I help my friend who is skeptical about the Ascension? (43:01)

Father John Eckert joins special guest host Brooke Taylor to discuss Finding Peace Difference between peace of the world and peace that Jesus gives (5:36) - How the digital age affects our finding of peace? (20:41) Break 1 What can the saints teach us about having peace? (26:45) 11:34 How do our feelings affect our peace? (30:48) how do you find peace in making a decision? (36:22) Break 2 How can the Sacraments and sacramental help us with peace? What is the rosary's role in giving us security and peace? (45:47) John - How do you find peace in discerning a career path? Resources: Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart https://scepterpublishers.org/products/searching-for-and-maintaining-peace Mother Teresa powerful speech on Love, works and peace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an7GZBTDx6k

Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Any Questions from our Listeners  (10:03) – Betsy - Both of my grandchildren got baptized and first communion but NOT confirmed. My daughter doesn't wat to confirm them. Are they considered Catholic? John - How do we deal with ultraconservative dissenters from the Pope? Email asking how long do you need to be detached from sin in order to get a plenary indulgence? (20:08) Andrew - My daughter is getting married to a fellow Catholic; she wants to get married outdoors. Why can't she? (23:15) Break 1 Zoraida - Confirmation: do you have to be confirmed before marriage? Teresa - The Mass: when people raise their hands when they say, 'and with your spirit?' Should we be doing that? (28:30) Dominic - Body Building: I do body building Is it Morally okay to use steroids recreationally? Ellen - Why do Catholic Churches have a saint at the front of the altar? (36:48) Kristen - I have two small kids and I am interested in coming back to the church, but I don't know what the first move is. (39:33) Break 2 Alex - comment to last caller contemplating getting married outside of the church. Our solution to that was having an intimate service in the church and a large outdoor celebration with everyone Question - What can I do to feel like I made a full confession Bob -If you receive the sacrament of confirmation while in mortal sin, does it count, or do you need to do it again? Ivette - What does it mean that Jesus descended into hell?

Patrick explores the nature of the Holy Spirit and how the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, co-eternal and co-equal with the Father and the Son. Patrick clarifies how Jesus, in his humanity, receives the Holy Spirit in various ways, such as during his baptism.   Patrick starts the show off finishing an answer he didn't have time to finish at the end of yesterday's show – How do you explain Revelations 12:1? (01:18) Roz - I thought that Mary didn't feel pain when she gave birth because she was free from original sin. (18:29) John - How is the Holy Spirit distinct without the Father and the son? (27:07) Lily - Our music director was fired and he was the best one we have ever had. He wants me to send him a copy of the email that said he was fired. I'm not sure what to do. I feel like I will start something if I do. (41:01)

This week on the blog, a podcast interview with the writer of a great new book, “London After Midnight: The Lost Film,” a book about the classic lost Lon Chaney film.LINKS A Free Film Book for You: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cq23xyyt12Another Free Film Book: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/x3jn3emga6Fast, Cheap Film Website: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/Daniel's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/p/London-After-Midnight-The-Lost-Film-100075993768254/Buy the Book “London After Midnight: The Lost Film”: https://www.amazon.com/London-After-Midnight-Lost-Film/dp/1399939890Eli Marks Website: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Albert's Bridge Books Website: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcastTRANSCRIPTJohn: So, Daniel, when did you first become aware of London After Midnight? Daniel: I was about seven years old when I first stumbled into Lon Chaney through my love of all things Universal horror, and just that whole plethora of characters and actors that you just knew by name, but hadn't necessarily seen away from the many still photographs of Frankenstein, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. And the Phantom was the one to really spark my interest. But this was prior to eBay. I couldn't see the film of Lon Chaney's Phantom of the Opera for a year. So, I kind of had the ultimate build to books and documentaries, just teasing me, teasing me all the time. And when I eventually did watch a few documentaries, the one thing that they all had in common was the name Lon Chaney. I just thought I need to learn more about this character Lon Chaney, because he just found someone of superhuman proportions just who have done all of these crazy diverse characters. And, that's where London After Midnight eventually peeked out at me and, occupied a separate interest as all the Chaney characterizations do.John: So how did you get into the Universal films? Were you watching them on VHS? Were they on tv? Did the DVDs happen by then?Daniel: I was still in the VHS days. My dad is a real big fan of all this as well. So he first saw Bela Lugosi's Dracula, on TV when he was a kid. And prior to me being born he had amassed a huge VHS collection and a lot of those had Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Henry Hull, Claude Rains, Vincent Price, what have you.And a lot of them were dedicated to Universal horrors. And as a young curious kid, my eyes eventually crossed these beautiful cases and I really wanted to watch them. I think my first one I ever watched was The Mummy's Tomb or Curse of the Mummy. And it's just grown ever since, really.John: You're starting at the lesser end of the Universal monsters. It's like someone's starting the Marx Brothers at The Big Store and going, "oh, these are great. I wonder if there's anything better?" Jim: Well, I kinda like the fact that you have come by this fascination, honestly, as my father would say. You sort of inherited the family business, if you will. The book is great. The book is just great. And I'll be honest, I had no, except for recording the novel that John wrote, I really had no frame of reference for London after Midnight.John: Well, Jim, were you a monster guy? Were you a Universal Monster kid?Jim: Oh yeah. I mean, I had all the models. I love all of that, and certainly knew about Lon Chaney as the Phantom of the Opera, as The Hunchback of Notre Dame. I knew he was the man with a thousand faces. I knew he, when he died, he wrote JR. on his makeup kit and gave it to his kid. So, I knew stuff. But London after Midnight I didn't know at all, except for the sort of iconic makeup and that image, which I was familiar with. What was the inspiration for you in terms of writing this book?Daniel: Like you say, I really had no immediate go-to reference for London after Midnight, away from one or two images in a book. Really clearly they were very impactful images of Chaney, skulking around the old haunted mansion with Edna Tichenor by his side with the lantern, the eyes, the teeth, the cloak, the top hat, the webs, everything. Pretty much everything that embodies a good atmospheric horror movie, but obviously we couldn't see it.So that is all its fangs had deepened itself into my bloodstream at that point, just like, why is it lost? Why can't I see it? And again, the term lost film was an alien concept to me at a young age. I've always been a very curious child. Anything that I don't know or understand that much, even things I do understand that well, I always have to try to find out more, 'cause I just can't accept that it's like a bookend process. It begins and then it ends. And that was the thing with London after Midnight. Everything I found in books or in little interviews, they were just all a bit too brief. And I just thought there has to be a deeper history here, as there are with many of the greatest movies of all time. But same with the movies that are more obscure. There is a full history there somewhere because, 'cause a film takes months to a year to complete.It was definitely a good challenge for me. When we first had our first home computer, it was one of those very few early subjects I was typing in like crazy to try to find out everything that I could. And, that all incubated in my little filing cabinet, which I was able to call upon years later.Some things which were redundant, some things which I had the only links to that I had printed off in advance quite, sensibly so, but then there were certain things that just had lots of question marks to me. Like, what year did the film perish? How did it perish? The people who saw the film originally?And unlike a lot of Chaney films, which have been covered in immense detail, London after Midnight, considering it's the most famous of all lost films, still for me, had major holes in it that I just, really wanted to know the answers to. A lot of those answers, eventually, I found, even people who knew and institutions that knew information to key events like famous MGM Fire, they were hard pressed to connect anything up, in regards to the film. It was like a jigsaw puzzle. I had all these amazing facts. However, none of them kind of made sense with each other.My favorite thing is researching and finding the outcomes to these things. So that's originally what spiraled me into the storm of crafting this, initial dissertation that I set myself, which eventually became so large. I had to do it as a book despite, I'd always wanted to do a book as a kid.When you see people that you idolize for some reason, you just want to write a book on them. Despite, there had been several books on Lon Chaney. But I just always knew from my childhood that I always wanted to contribute a printed volume either on Chaney or a particular film, and London after Midnight seemed to present the opportunity to me.I really just didn't want it to be a rehash of everything that we had seen before or read before in other accounts or in the Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine, but just with a new cover. So, I thought I would only do a book if I could really contribute a fresh new perspective on the subject, which I hope hopefully did.John: Oh, you absolutely did. And this is an exhaustive book and a little exhausting. There's a ton of stuff in here. You mentioned Famous Monster of the Filmland, which is where I first saw that image. There's at least one cover of the magazine that used that image. And Forrest Ackerman had some good photos and would use them whenever he could and also would compare them to Mark the Vampire, the remake, partially because I think Carol Borland was still alive and he could interview her. And he talked about that remake quite a bit. But that iconic image that he put on the cover and whenever he could in the magazine-- Jim and I were talking before you came on, Daniel, about in my mind when you think of Lon Chaney, there's three images that come to mind: Phantom of the Opera, Quasimoto, and this one. And I think this one, the Man in the Beaver hat probably is the most iconic of his makeups, because, 'cause it is, it's somehow it got adopted into the culture as this is what you go to when it's a creepy guy walking around. And that's the one that everyone remembers. Do you have any idea, specifically what his process was for making that look, because it, it is I think ultimately a fairly simple design. It's just really clever.Daniel: Yes, it probably does fall into the category of his more simplistic makeups. But, again, Chaney did a lot of things simplistic-- today --were never seen back then in say, 1927. Particularly in the Phantom of the Opera's case in 1925, in which a lot of that makeup today would be done through CG, in terms of trying to eliminate the nose or to make your lips move to express dialogue. Chaney was very fortunate to have lived in the pantomime era, where he didn't have to rely on how his voice would sound, trying to talk through those dentures, in which case the makeup would probably have to have been more tamed to allow audio recorded dialogue to properly come through.But with regards to the beaver hat makeup, he had thin wires that fitted around his eyes to give it a more hypnotic stare. The teeth, which he had constructed by a personal dentist, eventually had a wire attached to the very top that held the corners of his mouth, opening to a nice curved, fixated, almost joker like grin.You can imagine with the monocles around his eyes, he was thankful there probably wasn't that much wind on a closed set, because he probably couldn't have closed his eyes that many times. But a lot of these things become spoken about and detailed over time with mythic status. That he had to have his eyes operated on to achieve the constant widening of his eyelids. Or the teeth -- he could only wear the teeth for certain periods of time before accidentally biting his tongue or his lips, et cetera. But Chaney certainly wasn't a sadist, with himself, with his makeups. He was very professional. Although he did go through undoubtedly a lot of discomfort, especially probably the most, explicit case would be for the Hunchback of Notre Dame, in which his whole body is crooked down into a stooped position.But, with London After Midnight, I do highly suspect that the inspiration for that makeup in general came from the Dracula novel. And because MGM had not acquired the rights to the Dracula novel, unlike how Universal acquired the rights of the Hunchback or, more importantly, Phantom of the Opera, by which point Gaston Leroux was still alive.It was just a loose adaptation of Dracula. But nevertheless, when you read the description of Dracula in Bram Stoker's novel, he does bear a similarity to Chaney's vampire, in which it's the long hair, a mouth full of sharp teeth, a ghastly pale palor and just dressed all in black and carries around a lantern.Whereas Bela Lugosi takes extraordinary leaps and turns away from the Stoker novel. But it must have definitely had an impact at the time, enough for MGM to over-market the image of Chaney's vampire, which only appears in the film for probably just under four minutes, compared to his detective disguise, which is the real main character of the film.Although the thing we all wanna see is Cheney moving about as the vampire and what facial expressions he pulled. It's just something that we just want to see because it's Lon Chaney.John: Right. And it makes you wonder if he had lived and had gotten to play Dracula, he kind of boxed himself into a corner, then if he'd already used the look from the book, you wonder what he would've come up with, if Lugosi hadn't done it, and if Chaney had had been our first Dracula.Jim: You know, the other thing that I think of strictly like through my actor filter is here's a guy who -- take Hunchback or Phantom or even this thing -- whatever process he went through to put that makeup on, you know, was hours of work, I'm sure. Hunchback several hours of work to get to that, that he did himself, and then they'd film all day.So, on top of, I mean, I just think that that's like, wow, when you think about today where somebody might go into a makeup chair and have two or three people working on them to get the look they want. Even if it took a few hours, that person is just sitting there getting the makeup done. He's doing all of this, and then turns in a full day, uh, in front of the cameras, which to me is like, wow, that's incredible.Daniel: Definitely, it's like two jobs in one. I imagine for an actor it must be really grueling in adapting to a makeup, especially if it's a heavy makeup where it covers the whole of your head or crushes down your nose, changes your lips, the fumes of chemicals going into your eyes.But then by the end of it, I imagine you are quite exhausted from just your head adapting to that. But then you have to go out and act as well. With Chaney, I suppose he could be more of a perfectionist than take as much time as he wanted within reason. And then once he came to the grueling end of it all, he's actually gotta go out and act countless takes. Probably repair a lot of the makeup as well after, after a couple of takes, certainly with things like the Hunchback or the Phantom of the Opera.John: And, you know, it's not only is he doing the makeup and acting, but in, you know, not so much in London After Midnight, but in Phantom of the Opera, he is quite athletic. When the phantom moves, he really moves. He's not stooped. He's got a lot of energy to him and he's got a makeup on that, unlike the Quasimoto makeup, what he's attempting to do with the phantom is, reductive. He's trying to take things away from his face.Daniel: Mm-hmm.John: And he's using all the tricks he knows and lighting to make that happen, but that means he's gotta hit particular marks for the light to hit it just right. And for you to see that his face is as, you know, skull-like as he made it. When you see him, you know, in London After Midnight as the professor inspector character, he has got a normal full man's face. It's a real face. Much like his son, he had a kind of a full face and what he was able to do with a phantom and take all that away, and be as physical as he was, is just phenomenal. I mean, he was a really, besides the makeup, he was a really good actor.Daniel: Oh, definitely. Jim: I agree with that completely. I kind of in what I watched, I wonder if he was the makeup artist, but not the actor and he did exactly the same makeup on somebody else. And so we had the same image. If those things would've resonated with us the way they do today. I think it had everything to do with who he was and his abilities in addition to the incredible makeup. He was just a tremendous performer.Daniel: Absolutely. He was a true multitasker. In his early days of theater, he was not only an actor, but he was a choreographer. He had a lot of jobs behind the scenes as well. Even when he had become a star in his own time, he would still help actors find the character within them. like Norma Sheera, et cetera. People who were kind of new to the movie making scene and the directors didn't really have that much patience with young actors or actresses. Whereas Chaney, because of his clout in the industry, no one really interfered with Chaney's authority on set. But he would really help actors find the character, find the emotion, 'cause it was just all about how well you translate it over for the audience, as opposed to the actor feeling a certain way that convinces themselves that they're the character. Chaney always tried to get the emotions across to the audience. Patsy Ruth Miller, who played Esemerelda in in the Hunchback, said that Chaney directed the film more than the director actually did.The director was actually even suggested by Chaney. So, Chaney really had his hands everywhere in the making of a film. And Patsy Ruth Miller said the thing that she learned from him was that it's the actress's job to make the audience feel how the character's meant to be feeling, and not necessarily the actor to feel what they should be feeling based on the script and the settings and everything.So I think, that's why Chaney in particular stands out, among all of the actors of his time.John: I think he would've transitioned really well into sound. I think, he had everything necessary to make that transition.Jim: There's one sound picture with him in it, isn't there, doesn't he? Doesn't he play a ventriloquist? John: I believe so.Daniel: Yes, it was a remake of The Unholy Three that he had made in 1925 as Echo the ventriloquist, and the gangster. And yes, by the time MGM had decided to pursue talkies -- also, funny enough, they were one of the last studios to transition to, just because they were the most, one, probably the most dominant studio in all of Hollywood, that they didn't feel the pressure to compete with the burgeoning talkie revolution.So they could afford to take their time, they could release a talkie, but then they could release several silent films and the revenue would still be amazing for the studio. Whereas other studios probably had to conform really quick just because they didn't have the star system, that MGM shamelessly flaunted. And several Chaney films had been transitioned to sound at this point with or without Chaney. But for Chaney himself, because he himself was the special effect, it was guaranteed to be a winner even if it had been an original story that isn't as remembered today strictly because people get to hear the thing that's been denied them for all this time, which is Chaney's voice. And he would've transitioned very easily to talkies is because he had a very rich, deep voice, which, coming from theater, he had to have had, in terms of doing dialogue. He wasn't someone like a lot of younger actors who had started out predominantly in feature films who could only pantomime lines. Chaney actually knew how to deliver dialogue, so it did feel natural and it didn't feel read off the page.And he does about five voices in The Unholy Three. So MGM was truly trying to market, his voice for everything that they could. As Mrs. O'Grady, his natural voice, he imitates a parrot and a girl. And yeah, he really would've flourished in the sound era. Jim: Yeah. John: Any surprises, as it sounds like you were researching this for virtually your whole life, but were there any surprises that you came across, as you really dug in about the film?Daniel: With regards to London after Midnight, the main surprise was undoubtedly the -- probably the star chapter of the whole thing -- which is the nitrate frames from an actual destroyed print of the film itself, which sounds crazy to even being able to say it. But, yeah the nitrate frames themselves presented a quandary of questions that just sent me into a whole nother research mode trying to find out where these impossible images came from, who they belonged to, why they even existed, why they specifically existed.Because, looking for something that, you know, you are told doesn't exist. And then to find it, you kind of think someone is watching over you, planting this stuff as though it's the ultimate tease. To find a foreign movie poster for London After Midnight would be one thing, but to find actual pieces of the lost film itself. It was certainly the most out of body experience I've ever had. Just to find something that I set out to find, but then you find it and you still can't believe that you've actually found it.John: How did you find it?Daniel: I had connections with a few foreign archives who would befriend me and took to my enthusiasm with the silent era, and specifically Chaney and all the stars connected to Chaney films.And, quite early on I was told that there were a few photo albums that had various snippets of silent films from Chaney. They didn't really go into what titles these were, 'cause they were just all a jumble. All I knew is that they came from (garbled) widow. And he had acquired prints of the whole films from various, I suppose, junk stores in Spain.But not being a projectionist, he just purely took them at the face value that he just taken the images and snipping them up and putting them in photo albums, like how you would just do with photographs. And then the rest of the material was sadly discarded by fire. So, all we were left with were these snipped relics, survivors almost to several Chaney lost films. Some of them not lost, but there were films like The Phantom of the Opera in there, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mockery, The Unknown. But then there were several lost films such as London After Midnight, the Big City, Thunder. And All the Brothers were Valiant, which are mainly other than Thunder are all totally complete lost films.So, to find this little treasure trove, it was just finding out what the images meant and connecting them up, trying to put them in some sort of chronological scholarly order. Grueling, but it was very fun at the same time. And because I had identified myself with all of these surviving production stills from the film -- a lot of them, which formed the basis of the 2002 reconstruction by Turner Classic Movies -- it didn't take me too long to identify what scenes these surviving nitrate frames were from. But there were several frames which had sets that I recognized and costumes that I recognized, but in the photographic stills, they don't occupy the same space at the same time. So, it's like the two separate elements had crossed over. So that left me with a scholarly, question of what I was looking at. I was able to go back and, sort of rectify certain wrongs that have been accepted throughout the sixties as being the original, say, opening to London after Midnight. So I've, been able to disprove a few things that have made the film, I suppose, a bit more puzzling to audiences. Some audiences didn't really get what the plot was to begin with. So, it was nice to actually put a bit more order to the madness finally.John: At what point did you come across the original treatment and the script?Daniel: The treatment and the script, they came from a private collector who had bought them at auction a number of years ago who I was able to thankfully contact, and they still had the two documents in question. I had learned through Philip J Riley's previous books on London after Midnight that he had the two latter drafts of the script, the second edition and the third draft edition.And, again, the question of why and where. I just always wondered where that first draft of the script was, hoping it would contain new scenes, and open new questions for me and to study. And once I've managed to find those two documents, they did present a lot of new, perspectives and material that added to the fuller plot of the original hypnotist scenario, as opposed to the shortened, time efficient London After Midnight film that was ultimately delivered to audiences. So again, it helped to put a little bit more order to the madness.Jim: You found an actual piece of the film that you were able to, somebody got images from it? And then you found the scripts? But the images are terrific and they're all in your book. They came from what exactly?Daniel: The just below 20 images of the film came from originally a distribution print, a Spanish distribution print, from about 1928. Originally, they were on 35 millimeter indicating that they were from the studio and as is with a lot of silent films that have been found in foreign archives.Normally when a film is done with its distribution, it would have to be returned to the original studio to be destroyed, except for the original negative and a studio print, because there is no reason why a studio would need to keep the thousands of prints when they have the pristine copy in their vault. But, in a lot of smaller theater cases, in order to save money on the postage of the shipping, they would just basically declare that they had destroyed the film on the studio's behalf. There was no record system with this stuff and that's how a lot of these films ended up in the basements of old theaters, which are eventually when they closed, the assets were sold off to collectors or traveling showmen. And eventually these films found their ways into archives or again, private collections. Some of which people know what they have.A lot of times they don't know what they have because they're more obsessed with, naturally, more dedicated to preserving the films of their own culture that was shown at the time, as opposed to a foreign American title, which they probably assume they already have a copy of. But it's how a lot of these films get found.And, with the London After Midnight, example, there were the images that I found spanned the entire seven reels, because they came from different points in the film. It wasn't a single strip of film, of a particular scene. Having thankfully the main source that we have for London After Midnight is the cutting continuity, which is the actual film edited down shot for shot, length for length.And it describes, briefly, although descriptive enough, what is actually in each and every single shot of the film. And comparing the single frame images from the film with this document, I was able to identify at what point these frames came from during the film, which again spanned the entire seven reels, indicating that a complete seven reel version of the film had gotten out under the studio system at one point.As is the case, I'm assuming, 'cause these came from the same collection, I'm assuming it was the same with the other lost Chaney films that again, sadly only survive in snippet form.John: It's like somebody was a collector and his wife said, "well, we don't have room for all this. Just take the frames you like and we'll get rid of the rest of it." So, you mentioned in passing the 2002 reconstruction that Turner Classic Movies did using the existing stills. I don't know if they were working from any of the scripts or not. That was the version I originally saw when I was working on writing, those portions of The Misers Dream that mentioned London After Midnight. Based on what you know now, how close is that reconstruction and where do you think they got it right and where'd they get it wrong?Daniel: The 2002, reconstruction, while a very commendable production, it does stray from the original edited film script. Again, the problem that they clearly faced on that production is that there were not enough photographed scenes to convey all the photographed scenes from the film. So what they eventually fell into the trap of doing was having to reuse the same photograph to sometimes convey two separate scenes, sometimes flipping the image to appear on the opposite side of the camera. And, because of the certain lack of stills in certain scenes cases, they had to rewrite them.And sometimes a visual scene had to have been replaced with an inter-title card, merely describing what had happened or describing a certain period in time, as opposed to showing a photograph of what we're meant to be seeing as opposed to just reading. So, they did the best with what they had.But since then, there have been several more images crop up in private collections or in the archives. So, unless a version of the film gets found, it's certainly an endeavor that could be revisited, I think, and either do a new visual reconstruction of sort, or attempt some sort remake of the film even.Jim: That's an idea. John: They certainly have the materials to do that. I've got an odd question. There's one famous image, a still image from the film, showing Chaney as Professor Burke, and he is reaching out to the man in the beaver hat whose back is to us. Is that a promo photo? Spoiler alert, Burke is playing the vampire in the movie. He admits that that's him. So, he never would've met the character. What is the story behind that photo?Daniel: There are actually three photographs depicting that, those characters that you described. There are the two photographs which show Chaney in the Balfor mansion seemingly directing a cloaked, top hatted figure with long hair, with its back towards us. And then there is another photograph of Chaney in the man in the beaver hat disguise with a seemingly twin right beside him outside of a door.Basically the scenes in the film in which Chaney appear to the Hamlin residents, the people who are being preyed upon by the alleged vampires, the scenes where Chaney and the vampire need to coexist in the same space or either appear to be in the same vicinity to affect other characters while at the same time interrogating others, Chaney's character of Burke employs a series of assistants to either dress up as vampires or at certain times dress up as his version of the vampire to parade around and pretend that they are the man in the beaver hat. Those particular shots, though, the vampire was always, photographed from behind rather than the front.The very famous scene, which was the scene that got first got me interested in London After Midnight, in which the maidm played by Polly Moran is in the chair shrieking at Chaney's winged self, hovering over her. It was unfortunate to me to realize that that was actually a flashback scene told from the maid's perspective.And by the end of the film, the maid is revealed to be an informant of Burke, a secret detective also. So, it's really a strong suspension of disbelief has to be employed because the whole scene of Chaney chasing the maid through the house and appearing under the door, that was clearly just the MGMs marketing at work just to show Chaney off in a bizarre makeup with a fantastic costume.Whereas he is predominantly the detective and the scenes where he's not needed to hypnotize a character in the full vampire makeup, he just employs an assistant who parades around in the house as him, all the times with his back turned so that the audience can't latch on as to who the character actually is, 'cause it must have posed quite a fun confusion that how can Chaney be a detective in this room where the maid has just ran from the Vampire, which is also Chaney?John: Yeah, and it doesn't help that the plot is fairly convoluted anyway, and then you add that layer. So, do you think we'll ever see a copy of it? Do you think it's in a basement somewhere?Daniel: I've always personally believed that the film does exist. Not personally out of just an unfounded fanboy wish, but just based on the evidence and examples of other films that have been found throughout time. Metropolis being probably the most prominent case. But, at one point there was nothing on London After Midnight and now there is just short of 20 frames for the film. So, if that can exist currently now in the year 2023, what makes us think that more footage can't be found by, say, 2030? I think with fans, there's such a high expectation that if it's not found in their own lifetime or in their own convenience space of time, it must not exist. There's still a lot of silent lost treasures that just have not been found at all that do exist though. So, with London After Midnight, from a purely realistic standpoint, I've always theorized myself that the film probably does exist in an archive somewhere, but it would probably be a very abridged, foreign condensed version, as opposed to a pristine 35-millimeter print that someone had ripped to safety stock because they knew in the future the film would become the most coveted of all lost films. So, I do believe it does exist. The whole theory of it existing in a private collection and someone's waiting to claim the newfound copyright on it, I think after December of last year, I think it's finally put that theory to rest. I don't think a collector consciously knows they have a copy of it. So, I think it's lost until found personally, but probably within an archive.Jim: Lost until found. That's a great title for a book. I like that a lot. What do you think of the remake, Mark of the Vampire and in your opinion, what does it tell us about, London After Midnight?Daniel: Well, Mark of the Vampire came about again, part of the Sound Revolution. It was one of those because it was Chaney and Todd Browning's most successful film for the studio. And Browning was currently, being held on a tight leash by MGM because of his shocking disaster film Freaks, I suppose they were a little bit nervous about giving him the reign to do what he wanted again. So, looking through their backlog of smash silent hits, London After Midnight seemed the most logical choice to remake, just simply because it was their most, successful collaboration. Had it have been The Unholy Three, I'm sure? Oh no, we already had The Unholy Three, but had it have been another Browning Chaney collaboration, it might have been The Unknown, otherwise. So, I suppose that's why London After Midnight was selected and eventually turned into Mark of the Vampire. The story does not stray too much from London After Midnight, although they seem to complicate it a little bit more by taking the Burke vampire character and turning it this time into three characters played by three different actors, all of which happened to be in cahoots with one another in trying to solve an old murder mystery.It's very atmospherical. You can definitely tell it's got Todd Browning signature on it. It's more pondering with this one why they just did not opt to make a legit, supernatural film, rather than go in the pseudo vampire arena that they pursued in 1927. Where audiences had by now become accustomed to the supernatural with Dracula and Frankenstein in 1931, which no longer relied on a detective trying to find out a certain mystery and has to disguise themselves as a monster.The monster was actually now a real thing in the movies. So I think if Bela Lugosi had been given the chance to have played a real Count Mora as a real vampire, I think it would've been slightly better received as opposed to a dated approach that was clearly now not the fashionable thing to do.I suppose again, because Browning was treading a very thin line with MGM, I suppose he couldn't really stray too far from the original source material. But I find it a very atmospherical film, although I think the story works better as a silent film than it does as a sound film, because there's a lot of silent scenes in that film, away from owls, hooting and armadillos scurrying about and winds. But I do think, based on things like The Cat and The Canary from 1927 and The Last Warning, I just think that detective sleuth with horror overtones serves better to the silent world than it does the sound world away from the legit, supernatural.John: So, if Chaney hadn't died, do you think he would have played Dracula? Do you think he would've been in Freaks? Would Freaks have been more normalized because it had a big name in it like that?Daniel: It would've been interesting if Chaney had played in Freaks. I think because Todd Browning used the kinds of individuals that he used for Freaks, maybe Chaney would've, for a change, had been the most outta place.John: Mm-hmm.Daniel: I do think he might have played Dracula. I think Universal would've had a hell of a time trying to get him over because he had just signed a new contract with MGM, whereas Todd Browning had transferred over to Universal by 1930 and really wanted to make Dracula for many years and probably discussed it with Chaney as far back as 1920.But certainly MGM would not have permitted Chaney to have gone over to Universal, even for a temporary period, without probably demanding a large piece of the action, in a financial sense, because Universal had acquired the rights to Dracula at this point. And, based on the stage play that had, come out on Broadway, it was probably assured that it was going to be a giant moneymaker, based on the success of the Dracula play.But because of Cheney's, status as a, I suppose retrospectively now, as a horror actor, he was probably the first person to be considered for that role by Carl Laemmle, senior and Junior for that matter. And Chaney gone by 1930, it did pose a puzzle as to who could take over these kinds of roles.Chaney was probably the only one to really successfully do it and make the monster an actual box office ingredient more than any other actor at that time, as he did with. Phantom, Blind Bargain and London After Midnight. So, I think to have pursued Chaney for a legit, supernatural film would've had enormous possibilities for Browning and Chaney himself.You can kind of see a trend, a trilogy forming, with Browning, from London After Midnight, in which he incorporates things he used in Dracula in London After Midnight. So, he kind of had this imagery quite early on. So, to go from – despite it's not in that order -- but to have London After Midnight, Mark of the Vampire, and he also did Dracula, he clearly was obsessed with the story. And I think Chaney was probably the, best actor for someone like Browning who complimented his way of thinking and approach to things like silence. As opposed to needing dialogue all the time, loud commotions. So, I think they dovetailed each other quite well, and that's why their ten year director actor relationship was as groundbreaking as it was.Jim: If the film does surface, if we find the film, what do you think people, how are they gonna react to the movie when they see it? What do you think? What's gonna be the reaction if it does surface?Daniel: Well, the lure of London After Midnight, the power in the film is its lost status rather than its widespread availability. I think it could never live up to the expectation that we've built up in our heads over the past 40 to 60 years. It was truly people, fans like Forrest J Ackerman that introduced and reignited the interest in Chaney's career by the late fifties and 1960s. That's when London After Midnight started to make the rounds in rumor, the rumors of a potential print existing, despite the film had not long been destroyed at that point. So, it was always a big mystery. There were always people who wanted to see the film, but with no access to home video, or et cetera, the only way you could probably see the film would've been at the studio who held everything. And, by the time the TV was coming out, a lot of silent films didn't make it to TV. So again, it has just germinated in people's heads probably in a better form than what they actually remembered. But, the true reality of London After Midnight is one more closer to the ground than it is in it's people are probably expecting to see something very supernatural on par with Dracula, whereas it's more so a Sherlock Holmes story with mild horrorish overtones to it that you can kind of see better examples of later on in Dracula in 1930 and in Mark of the Vampire.It's a film purely, I think for Lon Chaney fans. For myself, having read everything I can on the film, everything I've seen on the film, I personally love silent, detective stories, all with a touch of horror. So, I personally would know what I am going in to see. I'm not going in to see Chaney battling a Van Helsing like figure and turn to dust at the very end or turning to a bat. I'm going to see a detective melodrama that happens to have what looks like a vampire. So, it certainly couldn't live up to the expectations in people's minds and it's probably the only film to have had the greatest cheapest, marketing in history, I would think. It's one of those films, if it was discovered, you really would not have to do much marketing to promote it.It's one of those that in every fanzine, magazine, documentary referenced in pop. It has really marketed itself into becoming what I always call the mascot of the genre. There are other more important lost films that have been lost to us. The main one again, which has been found in its more complete form, was Metropolis, which is a better movie.But unlike Metropolis, London After Midnight has a lot more famous ingredients to it. It has a very famous director. It has a very famous actor whose process was legendary even during then. And it's actually the only film in which he actually has his make-up case make a cameo appearance by the very end. And it goes on the thing that everyone in every culture loves, which is the vampirism, the dark tales and folklore. So, when you say it, it just gets your imagination going. Whereas I think if you are watching it, it's probably you'll be looking over the projector to see if something even better is going to happen.The film had its mixed reactions when it originally came out. People liked it because it gave them that cheap thrill of being a very atmospherical, haunted house with the creepy figures of Chaney walking across those dusty hallways. But then the more important story is a murder mystery.It's not Dracula, but it has its own things going for it. I always kind of harken it back to the search for the Lochness Monster or Bigfoot. It has more power in your mind than it does in an aquarium or in a zoo. Hearing someone say that they think they saw something moving around in Lochness, but there's no photographic evidence, you just have the oral story, that is much more tangible in a way than actually seeing it in an aquarium where you can take it for granted. And it's the same with London After Midnight, and I think that's why a lot of hoaxster and pranksters tend to say that they have seen London After Midnight more than any other lost film.Jim: For a film that I would say the majority of the world does not have any frame of reference, and I'm using myself as the sort of blueprint for that, no frame of reference for this film. That image is iconic in a way that has been, I mean, it at first glance could be Jack the Ripper. I was talking to John before we started the podcast, once I locked in on that image, then I started to think, oh, the ghosts in Disney's Haunted Mansion, there's a couple of ghosts that have elements of that. I mean, it was so perfectly done, even though we don't, I bet you nine out ten people don't know the title London After Midnight, but I bet you seven outta ten people know this image.Daniel: Definitely, it has certainly made its mark on pop culture, again, I think because I think it's such a beautiful, simplistic design. Everything from the simplistically [garbled] to the bulging eyes and the very nice top hat as well, which is in itself today considered a very odd accessory for a grotesque, vampire character.But it's one of those things that has really carried over. It's influenced what the movies and artists. It was one of the influences for the Babadook creation for that particular monster. It was an influence on the Black Phone. It's just a perfect frame of reference for movie makers and sculptors and artists to keep taking from.John: Yep. It's, it'll live long beyond us. Daniel, one last question. I read somewhere or heard somewhere. You're next gonna tackle James Whale, is that correct? Daniel: James Whale is a subject, again, coming from, I happen to come from the exact same town that he was born and raised in, in Dudley, England. So, it's always been a subject close to home for me, which is quite convenient because I love his movies. So, I'm hoping to eventually, hopefully plan a documentary feature on him, based on a lot of family material in the surrounding areas that I was able to hunt down, and forgotten histories about him and just put it together in some form, hopefully in the future.John: That would be fantastic, and we'll have you back at that point.Jim: So, let's pretend for a minute that the audience is me, and they'd have absolutely no idea who James Whale is or what he's done. Just for a minute, let's pretend.John: Pretend that you don't know that?Jim: Yeah.Daniel: James Whale is the most known for his work for directing Frankenstein with Boris Karloff in 1931. But he also directed probably some of the most important horror films that have ever existed in the history of motion pictures. The Old Dark House, which can be cited with its very atmospherical, and black comedy tones, The Invisible Man with Claude Rains and Gloria Stewart in 1933. And, the most important one, which is probably the grand jewel in the whole of the Universal Monsters Empire, which is Bride of Frankenstein in 1935, which is the ultimate, example of everything that he had studied, everything that he'd learned with regards to cinema and comedy, life and death, and just making a very delicious cocktail of a movie in all of its black comedy, horrific, forms that we're still asking questions about today. One of his first films that he did was for Howard Hughes Hell's Angels, in which -- because he'd coming over from theater -- when again, films in America were taken off with the sound revolution. They all of a sudden needed British directors to translate English dialogue better than the actors could convey.So, James Whale was one of many to be taken over to America when he had a hit play called Journeys End, which became the most successful war play at that point. And he did his own film adaptation of Journeys End. He also did a really remarkable film called Showboat, which is another very iconic film.And again, someone with James Whale's horror credentials, you just think, how could someone who directed Frankenstein directed Showboat? But, clearly a very, very talented director who clearly could not be pigeonholed at the time as a strictly horror director, despite it is the horror films in which he is remembered for, understandably so, just because they contain his very individualistic wit and humor and his outlooks on life and politics. And being an openly gay director at the time, he really was a force unto himself. He was a very modern man even then.

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This week on the blog, a podcast interview with screenwriter and author Neal Marshall Stevens about his new book on horror, “A Sense of Dread (Getting Under The Skin of Horror Screenwriting).”LINKSA Free Film Book for You: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cq23xyyt12Another Free Film Book: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/x3jn3emga6Fast, Cheap Film Website: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/Neal's book at Michael Wiese Productions: https://mwp.com/product-author/neal-marshall-stevens/Neal on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0139605/Brian Forrest's Blog: https://toothpickings.medium.com/Eli Marks Website: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Albert's Bridge Books Website: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcastNeal Stevens Transcript JOHN: Neal, you have a really long and storied history in the horror cinema. Can you remember the very first horror movie that had an impact on you? NEAL: Well, actually, looking back, the first movie that scared the hell out of me wasn't a horror movie. It was actually a Disney movie called Johnny Tremaine. It was a kid's movie. And there was a scene in that movie, Johnny Tremaine was a kid during the Revolutionary War who knew Paul Revere, who, as you may remember, was a silversmith. And there's a scene in that movie, the British are coming and Paul Revere has got this urn of molten silver.It gets knocked onto a table. Johnny Tremaine trips and puts his hand face up into the molten silver and fries his hand. And I'm sure I know I, every kid in the audience goes like (sound effect.) But that's actually not the scariest part of the movie. Later on, surgeons are unwrapping his burnt hand, and they look down and they react in horror.His fingers have healed together, stuck together. We don't see it and they say, “Oh, we're going to have to cut his fingers apart,” which also happens off screen. And again, in our imagination, imagining no anesthesia back then, it's a revolutionary war. So, poor Johnny Tremaine has to have his healed together fingers cut apart. The memory of what that must be like has lasted. I must have been like five or six when I saw it. My parents dragged me to see Johnny Tremaine, it's a happy Disney movie. I'm 67 years old, so it's been over a half a century since I saw this movie and was appropriately traumatized by those images. So, Disney knew how to scare little kids. That's for sure. JOHN: He sure did. Wow. That's a horrible story. NEAL: Yeah. As for official horror movies that scared the hell out of me, again, we used to watch Phantasmic Features on the TV in Boston. I remember a movie called Teenagers from Outer Space. They weren't actually teenagers. They were all in their thirties. But anyway, these invaders had a skeleton ray that as they would aim it at someone, it would flash and you're instantly reduced literally to a skeleton. And they were, they didn't care who, so as soon as they come out of their spaceship, there's a barking dog—bzzzt!—and the dog falls down, reduced to bones. They didn't care. They would use it as a woman's climbing out of a swimming pool—bzzzt!—skeleton floating in the pool. The casualness with which completely innocent people are reduced to skeletons. Again, absolutely horrifying. Couldn't have been much older than nine or ten when I watched this movie. But the fact that human flesh has reduced the skeletons, but also the casual innocence of which people are reduced to flesh is stripped off their bones. It's terrifying to me. BRIAN: I wonder how you parlayed that early sense of, “Oh, I like horror movies” into, “I want to create horror as a genre. “ NEAL: Well, I was one of a whole generation of kids who got super eight cameras and made, you know, we made stop motion movies and made monster movies in their basements. Pursuant to that, I was writing scripts when I was 13 years old. I guess people now do it with phones. We didn't have cell phones back when I was a kid, but we had super eight cameras and then, you know, a little cartridge things that we'd slug in. And so, I made tons of those little stop motion movies down in my basement. BRIAN: Do you still have some of them? NEAL: I guess I may have them somewhere. I think I have an old creaky super eight projector somewhere. I don't think you can get a bulb for it anymore. BRIAN: I've got one up there. I wonder if it would work? NEAL: Yeah. That's the big question. I wonder if it would work? Heaven only knows. JOHN: But that's a great way to learn visual storytelling. NEAL: Yeah. When I ultimately went to NYU grad film and, and all the films that we shot the first year were all silent. First silent film then silent with sound effects, but you weren't allowed to use sync sound until you got to second year, if you made it that far. JOHN: Did you make it that far? NEAL: Yes, I did. I actually graduated. Back at NYU, it was a very rough program at the time. They cut the student enrollment in half going from first to second year. So it was, it was a rough program back then. JOHN: That's brutal. NEAL: Yeah. JOHN: So, you leave film school with something under your arm that you've shot. Where does that lead you? NEAL: It certainly didn't get me much in the way of employment at the time. I ended up going right back to NYU. I ran their equipment room of all things for something like six years. But during all those six years I was writing. They had like a computer that they used to turn out the schedules. And then when I weren't writing schedules, I was using that computer to write my screenplays using WordStar. If anyone remembers that old program. God, it was horrible, but it was free, because they had the equipment room. And eventually I sent some stuff to Laurel Entertainment, which is the company that did Tales From the Dark Side. And they had an open submission program. If you signed a release form, you could send them stuff. And I'd gone in and I'd met Tom Allen, who was their senior story editor. I had a screenplay and I went in and talked about it. He liked it. It wasn't for them, but then he invited me to submit ideas for their new series, their follow-up series to Tales from the Dark Side, which is a thing called Monsters. And I went in, and I pitched some ideas, and they bought one. And it turned out to be their premier episode of Monsters. And shortly after that, tragically, Tom Allen passed away. And the VP, Mitch Galen, invited me in and said, “Would you like to take over and be our senior story editor on Monstersand our other projects?” And meanwhile, you know, for the second part of that whole series, I was still working in the equipment room at NYU and also working as a senior story editor on Monsters and being their creative consultant and reading hundreds of scripts for Laurel Entertainment. And then eventually I quit the equipment room, and I went and I worked for them full time and wrote a bunch of episodes for Monsters. And I was a story editor on The Stand and The Langoliers— which wasn't so good—but on a bunch of other projects, it was just an enormous learning experience. And The Stand I think turned out really well. Other stuff, The Langoliers, did not work out really well. And a bunch of other projects that were not horror. BRIAN: Why do you think some things, especially, let's talk about Stephen King, why do you think some of those things adapted well and some didn't? NEAL: Well, The Langoliers was not, it wasn't that great. Wasn't that strong a project. And I think the idea, trying to make that and stretch that out into a mini-series. wasn't that strong. It wasn't that strong, the material wasn't really there. I think there are times when staying faithful to the material is the right approach. It certainly was the right approach with The Stand. Working with The Langoliers, you know, there were certainly elements of The Langoliers that were strong. And other stuff that was really just so-so. And I think if you'd had the willingness to step aside and do something different with it, it would probably have ended up—especially because they were expanding it into a mini-series—being just devoted to the original material, I think, ended up with a product that was really thin. Plus, we had hired a special effects company that the Langoliers themselves were just horrible. It was really substandard, honestly. So, it did not work out very well. BRIAN: I'm guessing with all these different projects you had to work on, you probably had to start dealing with types of horror and genres of horror that weren't in your comfort zone. Maybe not even what you wanted to do. What kind of learning curve was that for you? NEAL: You end up having to deal with a lot of different kinds of horror, especially with, you know, working in Monsters, where you just were turning stuff out tremendously fast. But also, I grew up with a certain kind of horror.I was never a huge fan of slasher stuff. I missed that whole era of horror. Certain kinds of movies appealed to me. That particular kind of transgressive material never really clicked. JOHN: Why do you think that is with you? NEAL: Because this simple act of repetitive bloodletting, for me, it always felt thin. I mean, it's not that I objected to explicit violence or explicit gore. I mean, I think that Dawn of the Deadunquestionably is one of the most brilliant horror movies ever made. And there certainly, George Romero didn't pull back from explicit violence. Or a movie like Hellraiser, the same deal. It's a question of how the filmmaker employs the use of graphic violence to elevate the material. What I've told people when you watch a movie like Dawn of the Dead, the first 10 or 15 minutes of that movie—which by the way, I saw when it virtually when it first came out and saw it in the theater—you had never seen anything like that opening scene in terms of graphic violence from being bitten and heads being blown off and all the rest. You were just put through the ringer, watching that opening. And after that opening, the movie was never that violent again. He never showed anything like that again.And you didn't have to, because you—having seen that opening scene, you were—you were so blown out of your seats. You said, “I'm watching a movie where anything could happen to anyone.” And that was a kind of really intelligent and that kind of thoughtful use of violence is what George Romero was always able to do. It was understanding how graphic images can affect the psychology of the viewer. JOHN: Do you think it's also that with Romero's films, they're actually about something, whereas a slasher film is really just about a body count, but with Romero, he always had another thing going. NEAL: Well, of course, I mean, no movie that isn't about anything is ever going to really, from my perspective, be worth watching. But I mean, even a movie like Hostel, which is exceptionally violent and harrowing, is certainly about something. And I think Eli Roth's movies, which get a really bad rap, are very much about something. He's got something to say with his depictions of violence and his images. Not necessarily to my taste. I certainly wouldn't say that he's not, he's making movies that are certainly about something. He's not a dumb filmmaker by any stretch of the imagination. JOHN: So, you work on Monsters, and then what happens? NEAL: I worked on Monsters. I worked there for around six years, and then they were acquired by a big studio, and they were shut down. And so, I was out of work. I'd known a woman named Debbie Dion from Full Moon. I figured, well, I'll give that a shot. I'll call her up and see, maybe I could write for a Full Moon. And so, I gave her a shot. I, you know, reintroduced myself and said, you know, “I'm looking to see if I could get some job, maybe writing features for Full Moon Entertainment, Charlie Band's company.” And they said, “Well, we pay around $3,000 for a feature.” And I said, “Well, I got paid more than that for writing an episode of Monsters. That doesn't seem like such a good deal.” And then my unemployment insurance ran out. BRIAN: Suddenly it's a very good deal. NEAL: Sounds like suddenly a very good deal. But, you know, I made it very clear that money buys one draft, and if you want to rewrite, you got to pay me again, because I knew what development was like, where they just expect draft after draft after draft, and I'd say, “I can't do that, that doesn't make any sense.” And also, having worked for Monsters, I had learned to write really fast. I could write a pass on a Monsters episode in two days, so I knew that I could write fast, because these were 80-page scripts. And so, I started writing for Full Moon, and over the course of like the next few years, I wrote something like... 50 or 60 features for Charlie Band. And a lot of them got made, because they're not wasting money on movies that don't get made. Tons of them got made. And in the midst of doing that, I was, you know, whenever I got a break writing a full movie, I would write spec scripts, you know, in the hopes I could sell something of my own that wasn't for $3,000. I didn't have an agent at that point. I didn't have a manager at that point. And so, I'm not really good making cold calls to people. It's not my thing. I just like to sit, write my scripts. I'd come home one day, and I saw my wife was on the phone having this long conversation with someone. When she was done, I said, “Well, who was that?” “Oh yeah. I called up to order something.” I said, “So she's really good at getting on the phone and talking to people and calling them.” And so, I convinced her to be my manager. So, she agreed. She changed, you know, she went out under her maiden name. She managed to get an option on a science fiction script that I'd written that, I mean, it was ultimately bought. It was never made. And then I decided, you know what? Horror is really my bread and butter writing for Charlie Band. But I don't really have a horror spec. And most of what was out those days in horror didn't really scare me that much. I should really write a script that would scare me. So, I wrote a script called Deader, which I thought had all the stuff in it that I thought was really scary. And Judy went out with that script, sent it to a bunch of people, sent it to some folks at Stan Winston's company, as they had a development deal. The producer that she talked to really liked it, asked if he could sort of slip it to some people. He did, he sent it to someone, a producer at Dimension, it's based in New York, and he really liked it. And they showed it to Bob Weinstein. Bob Weinstein called us on Sunday. Am I half awake? Talk to Judy. Because they didn't know that Judy was my wife. He said, “This is the best goddamn script I've read. I'm like three quarters away. Come in on Monday and we'll talk about it.” So, we came in on Monday and they bought the script. And of course, at that point, it sort of went all over town. And for a very short period of time, it was like the flavor of the month and everyone loved me. And I got myself an agent and got myself like three pictures. And as I was a really big, big to-do. From that, I also got 13 Ghosts. I had like a really big opinion of myself after, after that sale. JOHN: Has that been tempered since then? NEAL: I kind of got the opinion that like, wow, selling scripts is easy. People wanted to hire me because that script was super hot and was all over town. I learned subsequently there are flavors in writers, and I was like that flavor of the month. That fades and then you have to really do a lot more work to get things sold. That was a hard lesson to learn. But I've managed to keep working over the years. I've written many scripts, sold some, and it's been a decent career. BRIAN: I was just wondering, you were having all the success writing screenplays, when did you decide to make a jump to writing a book? NEAL: Over the last five or six years, I've been teaching. A woman that I knew from NYU, actually, Dorothy Rumpolsky had been instrumental in starting a screenwriting program at David Lynch Institute for Cinematic Studies. And she realized at one point that she had a number of students who wanted to work in a horror. She remembered me back from NYU many years ago. So, she got in touch with me and wanted to know if I was interested in mentoring those students. And I said, absolutely. I done some other online teaching at other places. And so, the way it works is, you fly out for an opening few days where you meet the students. And then you fly back to where you come from. They go back to where they come from. And it's all done remotely, the mentoring. And so, I've been doing that now for five or six years. And during that kind of get together, you meet a bunch of guest lecturers and other teachers, other mentors. And a number of those people had written books for Michael Wiese productions. And, in the course of chatting, they suggested, well, you, you know, “You have a kind of encyclopedic knowledge of horror and horror cinema. That might be a good book for Michael Wiese. Give them a call and see if you can come up with a pitch and an interesting take on it.” And so I did, and I called them and they responded. And so we were off to the races. JOHN: The book is really, maybe delightful is the wrong word, but it's a captivating book because as you read through it—you have outlined breaking down our different types of fears—you can immediately in your mind go, “Oh, that's what that movie was doing. Oh, that was that. That's what was happening there.” What was your research process like? NEAL: I think that the research kind of developed over the decades as I studied what made movies scary and what was working, not only in the movies that I was watching, but in the movies that I was writing. I mean, in the same way that when you work as a screenwriter, it becomes almost second nature to try to figure out what was working and what wasn't. Talking to fellow filmmakers and screenwriters, you have to say, “How many times do you watch a movie?” And a lot of times I will watch a movie 8, 10, 20 times. And there's a process that works when you watch a movie that many times, where you say “Certain things will work every time you watch a movie.”In the same way that you can watch a comedy and you can laugh every single time as certain things comes up. And other times, you start seeing the nuts and bolts and say, “Well, this is always working and here they're just connecting stuff.” And you start saying, “Ah, I get it. I see what they're doing. I see how they're taking this piece that works and this other piece that works and they couldn't quite, they kind of, they found some connective tissue to stick it together. I see exactly what they're doing.” And you start understanding—whether you're watching a comedy or you're watching a drama or you're watching a scary movie—they knew exactly how to make this thing scary. And this is how they're doing it. And they understood exactly how to make this thing scary. And it's like, ah, this is what they're using. Whether it is a spider crawling on someone, that's always going to work. Or, “Oh, I see, this is just a jump scare.” And the jump scare is, I understand, that's just, because a big bang, a loud noise, a hand reaching in from, that's just, that's always going to work. It's going to work no matter what. It's just a kind of placeholder scare, because they couldn't think of anything better. And there are movies where it's just jump scares. And you can always use a jump scare. You can sneak up on a cat and jab it and it'll jump. It's an instinctive response. And if a movie is just relying on jump scares, you know it's because they don't have anything better. They haven't got any deeper than just having the phone ring and they turn up the soundtrack. You can always get an audience to jump by putting a loud sound on the soundtrack. JOHN: Is there an example you can think of though, where there is a jump scare that you think is a genuinely good, effective jump scare? NEAL: I can think of a movie that has two really excellent jump scares. John Carpenter's The Thing. When the doctor's giving the electric shock to the guy's chest, and the chest opens and slams shut on his hand. Didn't expect it.That's a super great jump scare. It is perfectly integrated into that scene. Everyone jumps, but it's also a brilliant continuation of that scene. Second jump scare, when MacReady is testing everyone's blood. And saying, “We're going to do you next,” puts the needle in, and that thing jumps out of the Petri dish.Fantastic jump scare. We didn't see it coming. Everyone jumps. And it's again, it's perfectly integrated into that scene. So, two brilliant jump scares in what's already an incredibly brilliant movie. BRIAN: I remember watching the commentary on Jaws and Spielberg said he got greedy with his jump scares. He had the moment towards the end of the film, you remember that Jaws comes out of the water while it's being chummed. And he said he got this great reaction from the audience, and he wanted one more. And he went back, and he added in the scene earlier where the corpse face comes through the hole. And he said he never got the audience to react as well to the shark after he added in that corpse face coming through the hole of the ship. And I wondered, do you think there's a point of diminishing returns with jump scares in one movie? NEAL: I think there absolutely is. I mean—and I have no end of admiration for Jaws. I think it may be one of the most brilliant movies ever, and it certainly has stood the test of time. JOHN: So, we've each come armed with some movies here that I thought it would be fun to talk about them with you, so that you could sort of delve into the different types of fear that are outlined in the book and we'll just sort ofcheckerboard back and forth here. I'm going to start with one of my favorite sense of dread movies, and that's Don't Look Now, with Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie, directed by Nick Roeg which I saw way too young. First R rated movie I saw. I remember I knew that it was supposed to be really scary, and I went with my older brother, and we were standing in line and the seven o'clock show was letting out. And I said to my brother, “Well, it can't be that scary. They're not saying anything.” Not realizing that they had all been stunned into silence about the last five minutes of that movie. So, what are your thoughts on Don't Look Now and where does that fit? NEAL: When I talk about the sense of dread, which is what my book is about, it's the notion of those aspects of our lives that we think of as safe and secure and dependable and sacred being suddenly or unexpectedly penetrated by the unknown or the unnatural, the unexpected. And you have to say, well, what are the things that we depend on? We depend on our homes. We depend on our families. And so that relationship of parent and child, what violates that? And the loss of a child, loss is already wrenching. And so, this sense of parents having lost a child, but then this notion that, well, maybe not, maybe the child is still out there somewhere, is so deeply disturbing. And so this weird, this quest, this pursuit in them. And meanwhile, in the background, you have the sense of a killer, of killings going on. This really disturbing notion of the woman's half decayed body being pulled out of the water is just as an image is—and again, the notion of human body being reduced to mere flesh—it's deeply disturbing. And nakedness, coupled with decay, it's deeply disturbing. And all of this sort of happening in the background. We don't quite know how these pieces connect. The notion that the search for the child and the notion that there's a killer on the loose. We know, because the nature of cinematic storytelling is telling us that somehow these things are going to connect, because, I mean, in the real world, there are countless thousands of things drifting around that don't necessarily hook up. But we know that one thing is going to collide with another. And so, there's this growing sense of profound unease, because we know, somehow, this child in this Red Riding Hood cape is wandering around, it's like, is this the child? Is the child going to become embroiled in this? But what we don't, certainly don't expect is the ending that confronts us in the finale, which is so incredibly, the reversal is so terrifying and so hits us in the face of that sense of innocence—revealed in such a terrifying way—is the essence of dread. Where we expect to find innocence, we find a nightmare. JOHN: What's great about what Nick Roeg did there was—if you read Daphne du Maurier's short story—he basically shot the last paragraph of that short story. Cinematically, he figured out the way that she's laying out what's going on with Donald Sutherland's character at that moment. He figured out a way to make it cinematic. So, like you say, all the pieces suddenly fall into place in those last few seconds. And, like you said, we've been brought to this place, we had no idea that that's where it was going to turn. Neal, tell me about Enemy from Space, and what you like about that. NEAL: Enemy from Space is the second of the three Quatermass movie, adaptations of the serial. It's in the same vein as Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and all these other movies about human beings who are being invaded and infested by alien forces. In this case, over the past few years—but in the context of the story—there have been rains of these tiny little meteorites. Anyone who finds them, they crack open and what's inside infests human beings. And you can find these tiny little burn marks, these V shaped marks on them. And the parasites take them over and make them into these kind of human slaves. And the premise is they serve this larger being, this kind of group entity, and they proceed to start building these atmosphere plants, with the goal ultimately to turn the earth into a colony for these beings that come from outer space. But the notion of these human beings, they have infiltrated our government, infiltrated our community, and they gradually take people over, scary enough. And they have built this enormous plant that looks, he says, this looks just like this proposed lunar base with these giant atmospheric domes. A group of people managed to infiltrate one of these bases and he looks inside, manages to get close enough to look inside one of these domes and inside are the parasites. When they're released, they grow together into this thing that looks like a giant blob. That's what it looks like outside of the human hosts. And a bunch of these guys are trapped inside of the atmosphere of plant. And they realize this thing, they can't survive outside the human body. They need methane to breathe, because that's what their home planet is like. “What we need to do is we need to pump oxygen into this dome to kill this thing. That'll destroy it.” And voices come over to say, “Look, this guy's crazy. There's nothing inside this dome. You send some representatives over, we'll show you anything you want.” And Quatermass says, “You're crazy if you go over there, you're going to be infected. You're going to be taken over.” But they managed to divide, they send the guys over and Quatermass is pleading with them, “Listen, they're going to get on this speaker. They're going to tell you that everything is fine, but you can't listen. Don't listen to them, whatever you say.” And then they hear this sound. This hideous sound of screaming coming down the pipes, the pipes that they've been sending oxygen down to the dome. They say, “What the hell is that? What's going on?” And then they look, they see the pressure has gone way up. There's something wrong. And the pipe is burst, the pipe that's sending oxygen to this dome. And they say, “What is it? What's happened?” And they look and something is dripping down through the pipe. And they say, “What is it?” It's blood. They took the guys that they sent, and they pushed them into the pipe. They say those pipes have been blocked with human pulp in order to keep the oxygen from coming into the dome. That is one of the most, again, all you see is just these drops of blood coming out of the cracked pipe, but that has resonated as one of the most terrifying moments from any movie that I saw, again, as a little kid. I've seen the movie recently and it's still incredibly terrifying. And again, the architecture of this web of pipes, the cold black and white architecture, is horrifyingly chilling. And the notion of human beings being reduced to mere flesh, being used as material for blocking a pipe. And the pipe's only like, it's like this big. So, you can imagine this person shoved into a pipe is hideous. JOHN: It is available on YouTube if anybody wants to watch it after that. Brian, do you want to ask about folk horror? BRIAN: Actually, I was going to jump ahead just because of what Neal was just talking about. I thought this would dovetail nicely into a question I had about a fear of contagion. And you can wrap body horror into this. Movies like The Thing or 28 Days Later, or probably The Quatermas Experiment as well. How does that fear of our own bodies being infected or watching another body change or be infected in unnatural ways? How does that—I don't want to use the word appeal—but how does that appeal to our sense of dread? NEAL: Well, I think you also have to run back to one of the most common— whether it's psychological or physiological—which is obsessive compulsive disorder. You say, well, what exactly is obsessive compulsive disorder? We have built in grooming behaviors, whether it's cleaning our hands, we clean our skin. That's wired into us. And when you turn the dial up too far, that turns into obsessive compulsive, obsessive hand cleaning or scratching, itching, hair pulling, all that stuff. It's wired in behavior, in the same way that dogs will scratch, we will scratch. And so, all of that, we react to it in the same way that if you see a spot of dirt on someone's forehead, it's almost impossible to “Clean that thing off. Get rid of that thing.” I mean, we're built in a certain way to respond to distortions, infections, invasions, in the same way that if someone's eye is cocked to one side, we react to it. Someone's face is distorted. We react to it negatively. We have to work not to respond to it. It may be a bug, but it may be a feature, because we are built to respond to a diseased or distorted members of our community. It's a survival trait. And so, in some ways, horror movies respond to that. Distorted human beings, Hunchback of Notre Dame or Igor or anyone else who are distorted, deformed, limbless creatures—Freaks—are employed in horror movies in a variety of different ways. BRIAN: And it's a very different thing from seeing an arm chopped off versus seeing an arm with three hands that are all operating. Both of them is something happening to your body that you might revolt towards, but it's a very different reaction though, right? NEAL: It is, but it's—in a sense—it's all variations of the same thing. There's a central human norm, and that which varies from the human norm beyond a certain point triggers a reaction that says, “That's not the way it's supposed to be.” And it's just, eyes are too close together, eyes are too far apart, eyes are too big, or there's an extra one. There's one missing. We recoil from it. We recoil from something that is too different, too far off the norm. And of course, in strictly social terms, you can say, but why, why should we? We shouldn't really respond in that way to others who are too different. But we do respond that way, and it comes with the programming in a very real degree. JOHN: How does that connect, then, to another movie on your list, The Island of Lost Souls, from 1932? NEAL: I think it's central to that list. The notion of the difference between that which is human and that which is animal. And Moreau, who experiments with making animals into human beings, but not really. And the sort of terrifying revelation when our hero and the woman—who we know to be an animal woman, but she looks fundamentally human—escape out into the woods and come across the animal person village. And the realization to what extent Moreau has been experimenting. It's not just tens or dozens. The animal people just come flooding out of the woods. And it's just hundreds. And the extent and the depth and the kind of nightmarish quality, they're all different. They're all horrible. And it's just like, what has Moreau been doing? He experiments with these animals, gets them to a certain state, and then he just discards them and moves on to something else. This utterly careless, sadistic god of this army of nightmares. And you sort of see when they do their, you know, “Are we not men?” And you just see row upon row upon row of these hideous nightmare faces. And you just say, “My God, what has this guy been doing for years? Just making these monsters.” JOHN: It's a classically creepy movie. I do want to ask you about the classic ghost story movie, The Haunting, and what that says about our fears. If you can, maybe tie that into Ghostwatch, because there's a similar sort of thing going on there. NEAL: They're both intriguing. They both are opening us up to this notion of unseen nightmare forces, especially the original Haunting, which shows us nothing. All you ever see: Doorknob turning. A face that may or may not be in the wall. This horribly loud banging on the door. A moment where someone thinks that her hand is being held, but there's no one there. It is simply this notion of a house that is born bad, but never really fully explained. Again, you have this idea of the world itself that should be well behaved, that should be governed by comprehensible natural laws. But there's something deeper and darker and incapable of truly being understood, nevermind being controlled. And if you just prod it a little bit too much, you're going to open it up to forces that are utterly destructive and utterly malevolent. And in both of these cases, you have this man of science and his team that are going to find out. “We're going to find out for sure whether there really are ghosts, whether there really is a supernatural, whether it really is life after death. We're going to nail this down for science.” Yeah, don't do that. Don't do that. These are things that are, that are not meant to be explored, not meant to be examined. Go back. BRIAN: I'm reminded of Van Helsing's sign off on the original Dracula, where he said, “Just remember, there really are such things in this world.” NEAL: Yeah. Yeah. And, and the same thing is true in some ways on a much more terrifying scale with Ghostwatch, where it's just, it's this kind of, “It's all just fun and Halloween, we're going to explore this. It's the most haunted house in Britain.” And it's broadcasters whose faces everyone knew at the time, and they were playing themselves. Going to this haunted house where you had these poltergeist phenomena. And we're all going to, “We're going to do it live and call in with your own experiences about being haunted.” And it all just goes so horribly wrong. JOHN: Now, Neal, I just watched that for the first time this week. Heard about it for years. I had no idea that those were real broadcasters. I thought they were really good actors. But to someone in Britain watching that, those are faces they saw all the time? NEAL: Yeah. Those are real broadcasters. They had their own shows. They were real, the real deal. JOHN: Wow. I highly recommend renting it because—it'll test your patience a little tiny bit, because it is quite banal for quite a while, as they lead you into it. But now this new bit of information that these are all faces that that audience who saw it, quote unquote, live that night, it's as terrifying as I imagined the Orson Welles' War the Worlds would have been. Because it seems very real. NEAL: And apparently the way they did it, is that there was a number you could call in. And if you called in that number, they would tell you, it's like, “Don't worry, this is all just a show.” But so many people were calling in, they couldn't get through. BRIAN: This really is War of the Worlds. NEAL: So, they never were able to get to that message that would tell them, don't worry, it's all just a show. So apparently it panicked the nation, because part of the premise was at a certain point, the ghost that was haunting the house got into the show. And so, the studio itself became haunted. It was really spectacularly well done. JOHN: It is. It's great. Let's just sort of wrap up here real quick with Neal, if you have any advice for beginning screenwriter about how to best create a really powerful and effective horror screenplay, any little tips. NEAL: Well, first of all, and I touched on this before, jump scares don't work on the page. You need the loud bang. You need the hand reaching in from the side. You describe that and it doesn't work. So, you have to rely on creating that sense of dread. And while writing screenplays, you have to keep things tight. The concept, the idea—in the same way comedy screenplays have to be funny—scary screenplays have to be scary. It has to be scary on the page. If it's not scary on the page, you're not going to sell the screenplay. And that's the fundamental trick. You got to make it scary on the page. JOHN: Excellent advice. All right, let's just quickly, each one of us, tell our listeners a recent favorite horror film that you've seen in the last couple years.I'll start with you, Brian. BRIAN: Just last night, I saw Haunting in Venice. And it worked because I had seen the other Kenneth Branagh/Agatha Christie adaptations, and I was very familiar with, and you know, you already know generally that kind of detective whodunit story: it's going to be very, you know, using logic and rationality.And when they had this episode that was sort of a one off—sort of a departure from that usual way that mysteries are solved—it was very effective. I think if I'd seen it without having already watched a bunch of Agatha Christie adaptations, I would have said, “Oh, that's an okay Halloween movie.” But having seen those other ones, it was an excellent Halloween movie. JOHN: Excellent. That's on my list. The movie I would recommend, which really surprised me, my wife literally dragged me to it because it was a French film called Final Cut, which is a French remake of a Japanese film called One Cut of the Dead. At about the 30-minute mark, I was ready to walk out, and I thought, why are we watching this? And then they took us on a ride for the next hour that, it's a really good ride. It's called Final Cut. BRIAN: And this is not to be confused with the Robin Williams Final Cut from... ? JOHN: Not to be confused with that, no. Or if you can go back to the original and watch the Japanese version. But what's great about the French version is they are literally remaking the Japanese version, to the point where they've made all the characters have Japanese names. Which the French people struggle with enormously. It's a highly effective film. Neal, how about you? Take us home. NEAL: Okay. It's not a new movie, but I just saw it very recently. It is a Chilean stop motion animated film called The Wolf House. It describes the adventures of a young Chilean woman who escapes from a repressive German colony and ends up in this bizarre house in which she blends into the walls. She's escaped with two pigs who grow up with her in this house, but again, nothing, no way in which I describe it is going to convey to you how deeply disturbing and chilling this movie is. It really is quite indescribably bizarre and disturbing and just well worth your time to watch. It's not quite like any other movie I've ever seen.

Patrick answers listener questions about acceptable body posture in church, can a priest chant Eucharistic prayers at Mass, and is it enough for Christians to believe in Jesus to make it to heaven? Guillermo - Mass was said by the Jesuit community that is pro-LGBT movement. Is it a legit Mass? Mark - John 3:16-18 - Is it enough for other Christians to believe in Jesus not to be condemned? Rosalia - Body postures while at Church. Is it wrong to cross legs? Money stored in Venmo and other payment apps could be vulnerable, financial watchdog warns Marriage collapse, absent fathers 'unraveling' Christianity in growing US crisis Margaret - I was at a Mass where the priest chanted during the Eucharistic prayers 'This is my body' is that appropriate? Stephanie - My brother-in-law is atheist, and is separated form his wife because of infidelity. Are there any books I can send them to help bring them back together and to bring him back into the faith? John - How do I explain to my protestant's brother the incorruption of saints' bodies and how those are miracles? Sam - Regarding John 3:16: are there other instances in the New testament where people would get the idea of only needing to believe in God to be saved?

Patrick answers a plethora of questions about, the Eucharist, whether or not you need a Confirmation saint, the possibility of extraterrestrial life in our universe, different beliefs of baptism among the various major Christian denomination. Therese - Why is Mt 17:21 missing from my Bible? John - How is it determined which Eucharistic prayer is used at mass? Patricia - Confirmation: My granddaughter's Church said if they don't pick a saint, that's ok. What does Mr. Madrid think? Alonso - I know why Bathsheba was bathing on the roof. I think in Semitic world, women hung out on the roof. Joanna - How to I believe the body of Christ is present in the Eucharist. I have sometimes trouble with the Eucharist. How can I believe better? Belkya - In reference to aliens: I don't believe in aliens, but my friend does. She doesn't think God would only create humans. What should I say? Andrew - The difference between Baptism and Eucharist in the Protestant Church/Catholic Church. I'm going to a Bible study tonight with Protestants. Patrick reads an email asking for a book recommendation about helping her pray to the saints. Miguel - How do I talk to Protestants who say we worship Mary?

Patrick tackles the question of Jesus' divine and human nature, ways to help wickens back into the Catholic Church, whether or not demons can take physical form and answers the question why women can not be ordained priests. Paul - Did Jesus have to separate his humanity and divinity? David - unclean food- what was Jesus talking about here? was it about food or dirty hands? Jack - Can you recommend a book for wicken that can lead him away from that? Marie - What is the American Catholic Church? Andrew - Can demons take physical form? What is the power of mystical objects? Alex - Why aren't women allowed to be in the priesthood? Malgorzata - Looking for English book for kids preparing for first communion? Gabriella 13-year-old - does Sunday count in lent? Joe - What does it take to desecrate a Catholic Church? does making out count? John - How to network for Catholic scripts/stories?

One of your greatest leadership secrets has been with you for your entire life. It was celebrated when you first started to use it and then it just became “normal”... It is something you use each and every single day, but you probably don't think about it very much… It is your VOICE! In this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with John Henny about how leaders can tap into the incredible potential they have in their voice. John is an all-star vocal coach and has experience working with some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Tune in to this episode to discover an entirely new side to your voice and how big of an impact your voice has in leadership. Podcast highlights: 1:59 - Tuning and using your voice - What role does your voice play in leadership and communication? 5:06 - Engaging tone of voice - What is it that makes pitch and range more engaging to listeners? 7:02 - Speaking with intention - John explains the different types of intentions and why intention is important. 9:17 - How to approach intention - Should intention be thought of as a whole or in segments? 14:28 - A voice with no tone - What are the ramifications of not paying attention to your voice? 16:24 - Vocal health awareness - Why is it that only a small percentage of the population understands tonality? 17:59 - Taking better care of your voice - John shares the common pitfalls of losing your voice. 22:57 - A healthy balance - How to balance taking care of your voice and having fun, without going overboard? 24:20 - A mature voice - What role does age play in your voice? 28:53 - Vocal coaching in groups - John details what it's like to get involved with a company or organization. 32:37 - Working with John - How to get in touch. Learn more about your own leadership style at: https://www.B2BLeadersAcademy.com/ #Leadership #B2BLeadership #BusinessLeader This episode is brought to you by the B2B Leaders Academy The cost of not consistently developing your leadership skills is enormous. At the B2B Leaders Academy you can gain access to monthly leadership training and live coaching. Being a great leader isn't hard, you just need a guide and the right set of tools. Head on over to b2bleadersacademy.com and become the leader you have always wanted to be.

Summary: In the ninth episode of Season 10 of the Propcast, host Louisa Dickins is joined by Eric Duchon, Global Head of ESG for Blackstone Real Estate and John Fitzpatrick, Chief Technology Officer of Alternative Asset Management Technology at Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager. John featured previously in Season 2 of The Propcast. Eric and John share where Blackstone is on ESG and why they are seen as one of the leaders in this space. They talk about what Blackstone is focusing on as a business when it comes down to strategy, investment and innovation across their diverse and global portfolio. In this episode you will hear how Blackstone ensures attractive returns for their investors whilst making a positive impact on the communities in which they invest. Resources: LMRE Global Recruitment and Search Consultancy LMRE YouTube Interviews Companies Mentioned: Sphera Schneider Electric EQ Office Willis Tower Aquicore Shout Outs: Don Anderson StuyTown Kenneth Caplan Kathleen McCarthy Baldwin  Jonathan Gray  Key Insights From This Episode:     We believe that ESG is a real source of value and a way to mitigate risk in our portfolio - Eric   What drove me into this space is the use of passion to drive change, whilst driving value - Eric We do need the technologies that help us automate and optimise our buildings but this also requires the people that know what they're doing - Eric Technology is important, but having a clear strategy is the starting place that people should have if they want to achieve their ESG targets - John About Our Guests: Eric Duchon: Eric Duchon is Global Head of ESG for Blackstone Real Estate. As part of the Real Estate Asset Management team, he partners with the firm's central ESG team and Portfolio Operations to initiate, manage, implement and report ESG initiatives across the global Real Estate portfolio. Prior to joining Blackstone in November 2020, Mr. Duchon was at LaSalle Investment Management where he was a Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainability. Prior to LaSalle, Mr. Duchon spent over 9 years at Cushman & Wakefield as the Director of Sustainability Strategies. Mr. Duchon received a BBA from Emory University – Goizueta Business School and a Masters in Real Estate Development Degree from New York University Schack Institute of Real Estate. John Fitzpatrick: John Fitzpatrick is Chief Technology Officer of Alternative Asset Management Technology at Blackstone. He handles all aspects of technology across Blackstone's Real Estate and Private Equity businesses and assists our portfolio companies with managing their technology programs and strategy. He is also involved in the firm's balance sheet investments in targeted, early stage, technology-related opportunities. Prior to his current role, Mr. Fitzpatrick oversaw various initiatives across the entire Technology and Innovations group. Before joining Blackstone in 2011, Mr. Fitzpatrick worked at Capital IQ, a division of Standard & Poor's, for seven years where he was most recently the Head of Product. He received a BS in Finance from St. John's University and currently serves on the Blackstone Charitable Foundation's Leadership Council. About Blackstone: Blackstone is the world's largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $941 billion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. About Our Host Louisa Dickins Louisa is the co-founder of LMRE, which has rapidly become the market leading global PropTech recruitment platform and search consultancy with operations across North America, United Kingdom, Europe and Asia-Pacific. To promote the industry she is so passionate about, Louisa set up the Global podcast ‘The Propcast' where she hosts and invites guests from the built environment space to join her in conversation about innovation. About LMRE LMRE is globally recognised for leading the way in Real Estate Tech & Innovation talent management. From the outset our vision was to become a global provider of the very best strategic talent to the most innovative organisations in PropTech, ConTech, Smart Buildings, ESG, Sustainability and Strategic Consulting. At LMRE we are fully committed at all times to exceed the expectations of our candidates and clients by providing the very best advice and by unlocking exclusive opportunities across our global network in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Timestamps: [2:06] Eric: What is your role at Blackstone? I lead ESG for Blackstone Real Estate globally, this means myself and my team work with all the departments at Blackstone to ensure we are implementing our ESG priorities as they are aligned with our fiduciary duty to add value to our portfolio and deliver great returns to our investors. We are finding ways to continue delivering value and ensuring that we are improving the environmental, social and governance performance of our companies and our assets. [4:44] John: What are your responsibilities in your role at Blackstone and how have they changed? My responsibility is alternative asset management technology, this involves everything under our private equity and real estate umbrellas, it's more than half of the AUM at Blackstone and really fits within ESG. [5:35] Eric: What does ESG mean to Blackstone and how has it changed since you joined in 2020? There were great initiatives happening across Blackstone when I joined with regards to ESG however, the firm needed a more programmatic approach which is what we have done over the last 2 years. We're focused on 3 main areas; diversity, decarbonisation and good governance. This guides everything that our ESG teams do and how we continue to integrate this more programmatic approach into our portfolio. [7:40] John: How does your team assist with the ESG part of Blackstone? If you want to hit targets and goals then you need to be able to get the data and track it to see your progress over an extended period of time.  It's our job to collect that data in the most streamlined fashion so we can process that content in real time to ensure we are driving towards those targets [9:05] John: Are there any more climate focused ESG investments across your portfolio that you could share with us? The data and insights that we have got from Sphera have helped us improve and learn in this space and helped our ESG technical ecosystem. [9:42] Eric: How do these investments assist with your portfolios? We worked to develop a framework which sets out Blackstone Real Estates ESG priorities across 6 pillars, these set the tone for how we engage with the portfolio companies in order for them to develop their 3 year strategic ESG roadmaps. [13:31] John: How do you tackle the technology gaps in businesses across your portfolio? We use our data initiatives to help them implore technology and try to make the transition as seamless as possible. We can then analyse and track their data and help them achieve their targets. We tend to make investments in solutions that have a competitive advantage or a unique data set like Sphera.  [17:11]  Eric: What are the main barriers when it comes down to reducing carbon across your portfolios? A couple of years ago the social aspect of ESG was focused around  health, wellness and community engagement. Today, it is more focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. When we look at PropTech solutions for ESG one of the main barriers is being able to identify what the strengths and weaknesses are. There are some really good processes in place but humans are still necessary to ensure the quality data flows through. We need to ensure that we have the right people that understand the technologies and can drive action from it. [20:45] John: Is there anything you would like to mention that you have seen in terms of barriers? Technology is important but having a clear strategy is the starting place that people should have if they want to achieve their ESG targets. [23:00] Eric: What is the balance between automation and optimisation, and reducing carbon footprint?  We need the technologies that help us automate and optimise our buildings but this also requires the people that know what they're doing. When our US office portfolio company EQ office implemented Aquicore, it really improved our insight into the daily operations of all the operating equipment. This allowed us to recognise better start-stop sequences in the building. L – Touch on the main lessons you have learnt throughout your career within this space? Eric: You need to stay nimble in everything that you do, different things come at you everyday and you need to be able to take them in your stride. M - Please give a mention to anyone / product / service. John: Jonathan Gray, President at Blackstone, he is committed to ESG and doing it the right way.  R – What has been the most  rewarding  aspect of working in ESG? Eric: Whether you're reducing carbon emissions, whether you're ensuring that folks from under-resourced communities are getting better opportunities working with our portfolio companies. That to me is what drove me into the space connecting the passion to drive change. E - What are you excited about in the future of the ESG space? John: The innovation that is coming down the pipe, some of the best and brightest minds are in this space that are really passionate about this topic so the landscape in a few years time is going to look vastly different. Sponsors Launch Your Own Podcast A Podcast Company is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. 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Scripture Reading is in 1 Corinthians and John  How different men in history wanted to know Jesus with undivided attention and how it has changed Christianity today. 

Patrick tackles the issue of the Churches stance on how to properly bury the ashes of the deceased, shares interesting facts on electric cars and salt water and answers how the rosary is connected with the bible. Patrick reads an email regarding the scattering of a person's ashes Todd - What are your thoughts on near death experiences? what does the church say about this? Electric-vehicle fires have burned down homes after Hurricane Ian saltwater damage. Florida officials want answers – Fortune Patrick answers some emails Elena - If a woman is pregnant and the doctor says that only the woman or the baby can live, what happens to the woman's soul if she chooses the baby to live and sacrifices herself? John - How can I be non-divisive when it comes to voting about abortion? Patrick answers an email asking if it's okay to wear Evil Eye Jewelry Dan - Is the rosary referenced in scripture either directly or indirectly? Starr - Mother-in-law cremated and ashes are spread between people - what should we do with our part of the ashes?

Do you know God's calling for your current season of life? If so, are you living it out? And if you don't know your calling, do you know how to discover it? Learning God's calling for your current season of life is a multi-layered and multi-faceted endeavor. I want you to know your calling so badly, so I'm going to provide you with guidance from the Bible to help you figure it out. We can't go through all the aspects at one time, but today, in episode 157, I'm going to share with you the one thing you need to get started in figuring out your calling.  In this episode, we cover: How God calls us to serve in different seasons of our lives The one thing we need to find our callings Lessons learned from the lives of the disciples, Peter and John How to get started with a quiet time routine Resources mentioned: The Abide Bible Study and Prayer Journal

Last week I held a Facebook "Ask Me Anything" session to help podcasters with their challenges. We talk about how to get started, how to structure your strategy to grow your business, how to balance the why with the "how to" and more. If you want to launch your podcast in 30 days, join me for my free training "How to Launch a Podcast in 30 Days or Less to Attract Your Ideal Clients." It is free to register and it happens on Sunday, July 24th at 7p CDT. You can register at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/podcastfast. If you have challenges and struggles with any part of your podcast, come join me Sunday evening at 6 PM Central Daylight Time for another "Ask Me Anything". I would like to help you achieve your goals. You can join us for the Facebook Live at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/facebook. ASK ME ANYTHING Here are the Ask Me Anything questions we answer this week: If you have a solution for how we can get the word out globally to bring in volunteer help to do the global, social media, outreach for this worthy cause, that information would benefit us, especially, me. - Robin What hosting and editing software do you recommend for an absolute beginner? - Chris Do you encourage to produce a video version (for YouTube, etc) in addition to the audio podcast? How do you decide to add video versus audio only? - John How do you attract advertisers? - Carl How can you monetize if you don't have a stand alone business? - Carla How do I know if Podcasting is good for my business? - Janie Do you have suggestions on how to promote? - Luke As a beginner, how did you decide what equipment to start and what platform ... Should I buy a mixer, etc? - Rick It is hard for a dedicated teacher at heart to cut back on the how to. How do I strike a balance? - Joanne What is the ideal length of time and regularity for a podcast? - Serenity How do we know if we have a good idea for a Podcast? - Roxanne When teaching and creating content from scratch, I figured 9 hours of prep for 1 hour of teaching. What is the prep time for podcasting? - Jerry Would you suggest it's "ok" to launch my podcast prior to having some of my other content ready to roll out? - Jeri Enjoy this episode. It is my hope that you get a few of your questions answered. JOIN US Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Facebook Live "Ask Me Anything". Coaching is what I love to do. If you have challenges and struggles with any part of your podcast, come join me Sunday evening at 6 PM Central Daylight Time for another "Ask Me Anything". I would like to help you achieve your goals. Join the Facebook Live at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/facebook. Post your questions and get them answered.   If you don't have a mentor who can take your hand and walk you every step of the way, go to www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/apply, click the button and apply to have a chat with me. We will develop your plan and see how I can help and support you to achieve your podcast goals.

Patrick responds to an email asking about Nancy Pelosi receiving communion at the Vatican  Dawn – I'm a professional musician and was hired by a band that has music that relates to Satan. I quit. What are your thoughts?  Tim - You said that St Augustine said “miracles are no longer necessary.” Where can I find that quote?  E Frank - Is practicing sacramental life necessary to be part of the Catholic Church?  John - How should I answer my protestant friends who say they KNOW they are saved?  Tom - How can anyone be denied communion at one church but then receive it at another church?  Denise - 'Rules for Radicals': Do you think that Saul Alinsky had something to do with the infiltration of the church 

Email form Tyler – Question about Hate Crimes Shannon - Comment about Alex from yesterday: I wanted to add another female pro-life voice to the conversation Email from Mary – When will the Covid Gene injections stop? Email from Robert – Can you recommend a good large print bible? Email from John – How do I handle impure temptations that could arise with my Son? Kathleen - If Patrick believes that the child is a human being, then why would he call that child an it? Linda - Comment about Patrick's abortion comments: there's been a lot of protests in TX about the heartbeat law. On Saturday there was a protest outside of my building 'my body my choice'. Charlene - Comment about abortion: I lived through that era and I had many friends who had abortions and it didn't go well.  it was all about the choices they were able have. Patrick shares audio showing logical fallacy of My Body my Choice in regard to Vaccine Mandates Check out the New Video by Father Rocky on the Eucharist James - My Body My Choice inconsistent with Vaccine Mandates show a logical fallacy in this reasoning. Bernadette - Anointing of the sick: can someone receive it for someone else?

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John, Alison and Liz have been nominated for a BSFA Award! (Also, Liz is on holiday, naturally.) Please email your letters of comment to octothorpecast@gmail.com and tag @OctothorpeCast when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: None Letters of comment Chris Garcia The Flying Fantastical Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore Peter Sullivan Chris for TAFF Kin-Ming Looi Duncan MacGregor Lori Anderson Hugo deadline is March 15th We recommended some things on Cora Buhlert's blog Tears of the Anaren by C. W. Longbottom Eastercon: What do you want from your bids? Liz: Who's running it and why? Where and why? Are there significant drawbacks? Commitment to having code of conduct/access policies, even if they're in progress Why will it be particularly fun? What bits of Eastercon tradition don't you plan to implement (if any)? What are your plans for hybrid/virtual content? Do you have a good presentation that shows you have organisational nous? Alison: Expanding on who's running the convention a little Are you running at Easter? (See Eastercon tradition) What about real ale? What are your provisions for children? John: How much will it cost? Picks Liz: The Fifty-Year Mission: The Next 25 Years: From The Next Generation to J. J. Abrams: The Complete, Uncensored, and Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek (hardback, epub, Kindle) John: Android: Netrunner (eBay) Alison: I Didn't Do the Thing Today by Madeleine Dore (paperback, epub, Kindle) The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri (paperback, epub, Kindle) Music credits Our theme music is Fanfare for Space by Kevin MacLeod, used under a CC BY 4.0 license

Rob Carver joins us today to discuss the different ways that Trend Following is perceived by investors, the optimum amount of positions to trade at once, rating the riskiness of various investment strategies, Trend Following on the VIX, suitable risk amounts per market, what to do with the free cash in your futures account, if Trend Followers pyramid positions, trading CFDs and dealing with transaction costs, and the best lookback period when measuring correlations. In this episode, we discuss: The perception of Trend Following among various types of investors How many positions to trade at once The ‘riskiness' of various investment strategies Combining Trend Following and Volatility strategies Risk-per-futures contract How much cash to keep on the sidelines and what to do with it Pyramiding positions CFD trading and navigating commissions Measuring correlations effectively Follow Niels on https://twitter.com/toptraderslive (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielskaastruplarsen (LinkedIn), https://www.youtube.com/user/toptraderslive (YouTube) or via the https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/ (TTU website). Follow Rob on https://twitter.com/InvestingIdiocy (Twitter). IT's TRUE

In Q&A 4, I tackle patron questions about Hueco round 2 and other goals for 2022, my plans for V12 and 5.14, how my trip to Leavenworth went and plans to return, my favorite features in the van, dating on the road, my remote working setup, what I've learned from nearly 100 episodes of the podcast, and making sense of conflicting advice. *Treat this episode like a buffet! Listen straight through or jump around as you like. I organized these questions into categories and added timestamps below.Support the Podcast:thenuggetclimbing.com/supportWe are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Bryan Fast, Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, and David LahaieBecome a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingWebsite Links:Top ListsSteven's FavoritesShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/qa-4Nuggets:0:00 – Intro and updates7:04 – My Climbing / Training / Goals: 7:14 – Oskar: Tips for night climbing?14:07 – Taylor: Plans for Hueco round 2?16:53 – Casey: Hueco tick list? And what about Rifle?17:57 – Casey: Do you prefer to write your own training programs or to have a coach?18:46 – Casey: Outdoor vs. indoor bouldering performance? Does it matter?21:27 – Casey: Do you like night sessions? Is it hard to fall asleep after?22:52 – Jimmy: Favorite endurance workout on a home wall? 25:43 – Karl: Do you think kneepads change grades?33:12 – Tim: Do you ever climb easy stuff for fun?35:44 – Tyler: Party tricks vs. helpful training?38:14 – Tyler: Dream areas or routes in Canada?38:55 – Andrew: What makes a limit boulder problem “limit”? What makes a perfect repeat “perfect”?42:32 – Shanna: What will you implement from the PCC?46:24 – Jordan: Have you dabbled in trad or multi-pitch climbing?49:44 – Eric: What is the softest 5.14 in the US? Why aren't you trying it now?51:09 – Nolan: How have you moved past plateaus?53:08 – Nolan: Have you been on JDI yet?54:35 – Conor: Can you tell us about your early climbing and training? What would you change?58:20 – RJB: Where are you on your climbing journey?1:00:57 – Luke: Goals for 2022? How do you go about goalsetting?1:09:06 – Drew: Did you come back to try The Practitioner? And how did it go?1:12:55 – David: Goals in Leavenworth?1:14:37 – Nutrition / Weight Gain:1:14:45 – Karl: Does starch count as sugar?1:17:33 – Angelo: I'm embracing my body type and getting stronger, but when will I stop gaining weight?1:23:15 – Vanlife / Current Lifestyle / Personal Life:1:23:24 – Tyler/Ethan/Luke: Favorite van features? What did you bring but haven't used? 1:28:03 – Tyler: Can you describe work station in your van? What is your internet setup?1:31:50 – Matt: Any mice in the van?1:32:54 – Jordan: How long have you had your van? Thoughts on dirtbagging now vs. pre-van?1:34:47 – Michael: Pee bottle tips?1:36:54 – Logan: Why did you choose your van?1:39:27 – Howard: Health insurance as a vanlifer?1:41:53 – Nolan: Have you settled into the lifestyle as a full-time vanlifer podcast superstar yet?1:43:59 – Desiree: What are some favorite experiences you get to have living on the road? Pitfalls? Tips?1:49:29 – John: How do you handle long winter nights in the van?1:50:42 – Alexandra: How is a dating life when living in a van?1:53:56 – Shanna: Are you living in the van nonstop? Do you think you can do it indefinitely?1:56:49 – John: Coffee or tea? Method of brewing? Any tats?1:57:45 – Brian: Vanlife product you just can't get behind?1:58:42 – Brian: What have you given up for vanlife that you miss?1:59:35 – Brian: What alternate life would you be content with?2:00:41 – Daniel: Do you still play video games?2:03:26 – Liam: Did you save up money before quitting your job, or say fuck it? Also, what is your climbing story?2:06:30 – Jonathan: What is your relationship to mindfulness or meditation? How do they affect your life and climbing?2:10:52 – Fun / Funny / Other:2:11:00 – Tyler S: Weirdest smell you've had in the van?2:12:03 – Tyler S: Most ridiculous outfit you've climbed in? 2:13:27 – Tyler B: Any plans to head out east to climb on southern sandstone? Dream climbing trip?2:14:49 – Tyler B: Who would you like to spend a climbing with?2:15:42 – Brian: Other hobbies?2:17:21 – Brian: Who would you take on a multi-pitch climb?2:18:18 – Podcasting / What I've Learned From Episodes:2:18:30 – Ryan: You've put out nearly 100 episodes—How do you deal with conflicting advice from all of these badass climbers? 2:24:22 – Tyler: If you could collaborate with any podcast, what would it be?2:25:30 – Tyler: Top 3 podcast guests?2:26:36 – Finn: What interview do you find yourself organically thinking back to the most?  2:28:23 – Garrett: Has the podcast made you a better communicator? Has it made you more confident when meeting people?2:31:30 – Wrapup

Daily Dose: Kicking off our week in 1 John - How do we make sure we're walking in the light? Message by Chris Brown. Video available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/GoLBjUIb8G8

This week I get to interview acclaimed author and speaker John U. Bacon. John has written 12 books on sports, busienss, health and history, the last seven all National Bestsellers. In his latest book which "Let them Lead" he talks about what he learned coaching America's worst high school hockey team. I ask John "How do you let them lead?" we discuss how to make leadership a team effort, who our favorite teachers were and why, and so much more. If you are part of a team you don't want to miss this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

John Cassara began his 26 year U.S. government career as an intelligence officer during the Cold War. He later served as a Treasury Special Agent in both the U.S. Secret Service and US Customs Service, where he investigated money laundering, trade fraud and international smuggling. He was an undercover arms dealer for two years. Assigned overseas, he developed expertise in Middle East money laundering, value transfer and underground financial systems. Concerned about trade-based money laundering, he invented the concept of Trade Transparency Units (TTUs). He also worked six years for Treasury's FinCEN and was detailed to the Department of State. Mr. Cassara's final assignment was with Treasury's Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI). Since his retirement, he has lectured in the United States and around the world on a variety of transnational crime issues. He has been a consultant for government and industry. He is on the Board of Directors of Global Financial Integrity. He has testified numerous times as an expert witness before Congressional committees. Mr. Cassara has authored numerous articles and five books, including Trade-Based Money Laundering: The Next Frontier in International Money Laundering Enforcement and the 2020 release of Money Laundering and Illicit Financial Flows: Following the Money and Value Trails. Join our CEO, Ian Henderson as he finds out from John: How terrorist financing has evolved in the past few years. What were the most impactful experiences from his days as a special agent and how did these shape his path as an AML and terrorist financing expert. What metrics matter when evaluating our success to combat money laundering. What can we do to combat illicit financial flows.

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How can changing your mindset change your way of living, way of working and way of creating your future?   Breaking through the glass ceiling and shifting paradigms may be a hard thing to do, but it’s never impossible. Your mindset matters. And when changing your mindset for the better, you must remember your future rather than your past. You must keep moving forward and break the shackles that are limiting you from growing and allowing positive change into your life and work.  John Peck is a lifelong trainer and coach, from martial arts to mindset. He teaches audiences throughout Europe and Asia a comprehensive process of transformative mental paradigm shift. Through his remarkable system, John facilitates positive, profound and permanent change in any area of your life.  In this episode, John shares how you can break through the glass ceiling and change your mindset through the help of coaches. He also reminds us to remember our future rather than our past.  What you will learn from this episode:  Discover how to shift paradigms and change your mindset  Learn why remembering your future is important and better than remembering your past  Know more about how to break through the glass ceilings in your life and welcome change  “Remember your future because people spend most of their time remembering their past.”  - John Peck  Topics Covered:  02:02 - John defines his ideal client  02:31 - Breaking through the glass ceilings, the areas in your life where you feel stuck is the problem John helps solve for his client  03:06 - Typical symptoms clients experience: Frustration or anger in the office or at home  03:59 - Why trying to go through it and do it alone is the biggest mistake you can make?  05:10 - John’s valuable free action: “Remember your future because people spend most of their time remembering their past. And I help people pivot to begin to see themselves in their future because the body, as an expression of the subconscious mind, and our subconscious mind doesn't know the difference between the past, present and the future.”  06:29 - John’s valuable free resource: Go to Your Mindset Matters 2020 to register for John’s webinar  07:14 - Books Alert: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill  08:33 - Question that should have been asked to John: “How do I shift my paradigm and shift my disempowering paradigms into empowering ones?”  Key Takeaways:  “As you are creating future memories, so you create your future memories. It’s a type of goal setting and visualization but you create a future memory, and then you begin to repeat that memory every day instead of repeating the old things from the past.” - John Peck  “Most people gather information, and information does not lead to transformation. If information changed our lives, we'd all be thin, healthy, wise and rich.” - John Peck  “‘How do I shift my paradigm?’ is the question and: ‘How to shift my disempowering paradigms into empowering ones?’ And the answer to those questions is basically you need a coach to be able to do that because we're not aware of everything that we're perceiving.” - John Peck  People / Resources Mentioned:  Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill  The Go-Giver by Bob Burg  Ways to Connect with John Peck:  Website: https://coachingintoresults.com/your-mindset-matters-2020-registration/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wealthinsidersnetwork/  Ways to Connect with Howard Whiteson:  Website: http://www.wealthwithoutborders.net     Podcast: https://wealthwithoutborders.net/podcast/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardwhiteson     

Welcome to The Awareness Space Podcast and our first Panel Show where Owen sits down with trauma informed coach Dave Furness of the 'Lets talk mental podcast', Coach for humans John Eli and Psychologist, coach and host of Humble-U Media. Including a Q & A segment that features questions from our Instagram Community -- We deep dive into confidence, self-belief and self-love. Breaking down ideas, techniques and our viewpoints on living with more self compassion and motivation. We also answer 10 question from our instagram community -- Welcome everyone to The Awareness Space Podcast that explores human experience. When we become aware of what's going on for us in this moment and doing so with compassion, safety and non judgemental we can begin to heal. But guess what, awareness isn't enough. Daily practices, Wellbeing support from another and resources to grow within are needed. That's what I seek out to discover via this podcast. All we have is this moment and seek to know how can we best engage with it for a sense of peace within -- EPISODE 7 - Self-Belief and Confidence -- Owen and his guests talk about all things self-belief, confidence, self-love and how to improve it all. We share our struggles with confidence, how we overcame it, share our tips and techniques and deep dive into the power of awareness. The panel show also features our Q & A segment where we answer questions from our Instagram community. Thank you to all who sent them our way -- Time Stamps - Skip to the segments that interest you -- Intro and get to know guests - 01:35 -- 2020 Review - 08:25 -- Question 1 - 18:50 So today we are going to dive into your story and your work. Before we do that can I ask what does self-awareness mean to you and what do you do to keep a sense of present moment awareness in your life. So…… -- Question 2 - 29:25 What has been your experience personally with confidence, self esteem and self love? -- Question 3 - 45:25 What techniques have you used or support people with? -- Question 4 - 56:55 What part does trauma, the nervous system and the unconscious play on all this? -- Question 5 - 01:14:00 Do you feel an awareness of self, our experience and what is to be human can help us? What would be your message to the audience? -- QUESTION AND ANSWER INTRO - 01:22:40 -- 10 questions -- Question 1 - Nikki from the 'Thanks it's the trauma podcast' - also from Matthais Eriksson of 'Eriksson Unlimited' - Who features as my guest on episode 12. 01:23:09 "How do you keep confidence & humility in balance? -- Question 2 from Nikki (details above) 01:30:50 "Confidence can be fleeting. What are the ways to keep a good balance during hard moments" -- We say goodbye to John - How to find him - 01:38:35 -- Question 3 - Brodie Klotz, who is mental health warrior, coach a good friend of mine who features on episode 3 of the podcast. 01:39:55 "what does self belief mean to you and what does confidence mean to you? -- Question 4 - Craig King Cooper of the uplift kings podcast. An amazing guy doing amazing things. He featured on a previous podcast with man cove wellbeing. 01:45:55 "What advice would you give anyone who struggle with a self-confidence and daily routines -- Question 5 - 01:53:46 - from Craig - "When was the moment You realize your self-confidence is improving" -- Question 6 - "Nicholas of the TUV podcast, who is my guest on episode 6 and also features on Joseph's podcast" 01:59:25 - "Do you consider artificial confidence as bad? For example when its clothes making you confidence" -- Question 7 - Reilly Scott who is a singer song writer who is my guest on Episode 4. Two of her songs are the theme tunes to this very podcast. Thank you Reilly -- 02:07:30 - "How much do you think our early childhood experiences impact our belief systems about ourselves and the world/how do they impact our confidence and self esteem?" -- Question 8 - 02:14:15 - From Reilly... "How can we work with the difficult emotion of shame, where it comes from and how to move through it in working towards building self esteem in our lives?" -- Question 9 - 02:21:20 - from Reilly "what role do relationships play in regards to our self esteem/confidence? " -- Question 10 - from Zach from Into the dark blue - A fantastic podcast. He is an inspiring creative. 02:24:40 - "What are some of the things i can do to develop confidence as a character trait not just facade. -- Outro - 02:30:05 Our Guest Details -- Dave Furness - https://davefurness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/thedavefurness/ -- John Eli - https://john-eli.com/  https://www.instagram.com/the.john.eli/  -- Joseph of 'Humble U Media' - https://humbleumedia.com/ --https://www.instagram.com/humbleumedia/ -- More on The Awareness Space visit - https://www.theawarenessspace.com/ -- If you are in need of support regarding anything you have seen here today then please contact the support services listed below. You can also visit our directory of content providers who also offer a range health and wellness treatments, therapies and classes. 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Today, Nick welcomes a long time friend and ridiculously talented musician — as well as one of the biggest influences in punk music — John Doe. John is the founder of the legendary band X as well as an actor, having held roles in movies like Road House and Boogie Nights, and TV shows such as Roswell. John comes on the show today to share his experiences and thoughts on recording X's latest album Alphabetland as well as working with legends Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, his South American tour with Pearl Jam, his work with The Knitters and The Flesheaters, and the two critically acclaimed books he co-authored: first-person accounts of the burgeoning LA punk scene of the 1980s. Tune in for a great conversation with a man with a heart of gold, the best of humans, John Doe.   Key Takeaways [:20] A big thank you! Nick takes a minute to thank all of the Radical Podcast subscribers and invites other listeners to subscribe and rate. [2:40] Nick welcomes John and asks him how his Texas quarantine is unfolding before diving into questions about how the local scene has been affected by the pandemic. [9:59] On recording the latest X album, Alphabetland, John talks about the differences in the creative input from all of the band members as well as keeping his own ego in check and developing a stronger feeling of unity. He also touches on the wisdom gained with age as it relates to keeping relationships running smoothly. [14:48] John shares his thoughts on the often-challenging process of recording an album and offers up his personal advice for maintaining your creative integrity in the face of third-party [i.e. record executives] pressures. [19:30] The influences that led John down the musical path began with the folk music he was given as a child but really blossomed into a calling with the more psychedelic sounds of The Doors, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and so on. He talks about his move to the West Coast, having had enough of Baltimore and the sh*tty weather and attitude on the East Coast. [25:00] A loving classical music household — though his parents weren't fond of Rock and Roll — is something that John is very grateful for, having known a lot of people for whom that wasn't the case. [26:50] John talks about his relationship with his producer the legendary Ray Manzarek and though he doesn't remember their very first meeting, he recounts a nervous rehearsal and the first $10K that X got to make a record “Ma! We made it!” [32:40] John talks about his other, more recent, The Doors connection with Robby Krieger playing on X's latest album as well as the funny anecdote that led to his contribution. [33:52] On touring with Pearl Jam in sold-out stadiums — John offers that the Pearl Jam bubble might be the best way to see South America! He shares a few anecdotes from his crazy time there. [36:24] Solo or live? John is of the mind that whatever you're not currently doing is the one thing you think you'd like! But he does open up on the fears he has to manage around the thought of X having played its last concert. [39:50] Acting is jokingly a little more mercenary for John — How much do I get paid? He talks about how he got into playing his many roles and how rewarding it is in a quieter kind of way. [46:00] Publishing is weird! John talks about co-authoring his two books despite not being a raconteur as well as releasing the books around the time the LA Punk Rock scene was having its NPR wine and cheese moment which led to successful sales. [51:49] John shares his current musical interests. [53:40] Nick thanks John Doe for coming on the podcast and sharing so much of his story. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to rate us and subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts and tune in next week.   Find out more about today's guest, John Doe Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   Mentioned in this episode: Fat Possum Records Skating Polly Particle Kid Sunny War The Psychedelic Furs Bob Dylan   People: Exene Cervenka Billy Zoom DJ Bonebrake @WillieNelson Rob Schnapf @PearlJam John Waters Divine (Glen Millstead) Mary Vivian Pearce Ray Manzarek Robby Krieger Allison Anders Kurt St. Thomas @JaneWiedlin @DaveAlvin @HenryRollins @PleasantGehman   Projects: X Alphabetland The Knitters The Flesheaters Road House Boogies Nights Roswell Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk More Fun in the New World: The Unmaking and Legacy of L.A. Punk

Due to the Mahasamadhi Celebrations and Fall Retreat, we will take a break from posting the weekly excerpts. We hope you can join us for these events. In this excerpt, Swami Lakshmanjoo explains why YOU are really Parabhairava (supreme state of God Consciousness). This is from the Bhagavad Gita, In the Light of Kashmir Shaivism, chapter 8 by Swami Lakshmanjoo. View on YouTube Oṁ. Oṁ means: antarālīnatattvaughaṁ cidānandaghanaṁ mahat / yattattvaṁ śaivadhāmākhyaṁ tadomityabhidhīyate //271 Antarālīna tattvaughaṁ, where all of these differentiated thirty-six elements and one hundred and eighteen worlds are consumed inside (antarālīna tattvaughaṁ). And that state which is cid-ānanda-ghanaṁ, filled with all consciousness and all bliss. Yat-tattvaṁ śaivadhāmākhyaṁ, which is the reality, the abode and residence of Lord Śiva. Tad-om-ityabhidhīyate, that is [the meaning of] oṁ. And that oṁ you should recite inside.272 “Recite” means you should live in that oṁ. And māmanusmaran, at the same time, you should live in that oṁ and see that oṁ is Parabhairava; the body of Parabhairava is oṁ.273 Yaḥ prayāti tyajandehaṁ [verse 13], at that time [one] who shatters this physical body at the time of death, sa yāti paramāṁ gatim, he is sentenced to that supreme state of Parabhairava.274 अनन्यचेताः सततं यो मां स्मरति नित्यशः  । तस्याहं सुलभः पार्थ नित्ययुक्तस्य योगिनः  ॥१४॥ ananyacetāḥ satataṁ yo māṁ smarati nityaśaḥ  / tasyāhaṁ sulabhaḥ pārthanityayuktasya yoginaḥ  //14// Pārtha, Hey Arjuna, O Arjuna, who in this way, ananyacetāḥ, being one-pointed and one-pointedly remembers Me who is Parabhairava, and remembers Me always, in each and every activity of his daily routine of life in his lifetime, tasyāhaṁ sulabhaḥ pārtha, for him, I am at his disposal, nitya yuktasya yoginaḥ, because that yogi is always a yogi. He has not accepted any other activity besides this yoga. It is said somewhere [in a Shaivite text], he gives reference: vyāpinyāṁ śivasattāyāmutkrāntirnāma niṣphalā  । avyāpini śive nāma notkrāntiḥ śivadāyinī  ॥ If Parabhairava is all-pervading, what is the meaning of throwing ones own body and entering into God consciousness? It is useless. What has he to throw and where has he to go? Wherefrom he has to go, that is Parabhairava! To which point he has to go, that is Parabhairava! That utkrāntiḥ means to jump. How will he jump? From which point will he jump? And to which point will he enter? It is just a joke, it is baseless. It makes ones own self laugh. Utkrāntiḥ has no meaning.275 Avyāpini śive tattve, [even] if Śiva is not all-pervading, still then utkrāntiḥ has no meaning.276 And Bhaṭṭanārāyaṇa, in his [Stava] Cintāmaṇi (he was a Shaivite master, one of the ancient Shaivite masters), his reference also Abhinavagupta puts in his commentary: nimeṣamapi yadyekaṁ kṣīṇadoṣe kariṣyasi  । padaṁ citte tadā śaṁbho kiṁ na saṁpādayiṣyasi  ॥ [Stava Cintāmaṇi, śloka 115] If, in the period of one twinkling of the eye, You make somebody, some fortunate soul blissful by fixing him in the state of Parabhairava, kim na saṁpādayiṣyasi, then what more could You do? You have done everything for him.277 So whatever is being done in one twinkling of an eye, that is all [that is needed].278 There is no effort, there is no [need] to insert effort. There, tīvra tīvra śaktipāta279 is found and that is under your control, not under the control of Parabhairava. That tīvra tīvra śaktipāta is under your own control! This is the Shaivite Philosophy. JOHN: How is it under your control? How? SWAMIJI: How? JOHN: You said tīvra tīvra śaktipāta is under your own control. SWAMIJI: Because you are Parabhairava. You have to produce śaktipāta for yourself. When you don’t like, then don’t produce it, still you are great. When you don’t like, as somebody does not like to have śaktipāta,...

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John: This is Doctor John Dacey with my weekly podcast New Solutions to the Anxiety Epidemic. Today, I have an old friend of mine, by the name of Mark. He’s going o talk to us about his own experiences with Anxiety. Good morning, Mark. How are you? Mark: Good, John. How are you? John: Fine. First of all, I’d like you to tell us a little about yourself. What work have you done and where are you at today? Mark: I was born and brought up in Massachusetts. I was in the family business, I became a truck driver for 35 years and most recently my company filed for bankruptcy. A note to my listeners: When I interviewed Mark, I had no idea which of the 8 types of anxiety he would say he had a problem with. He alleged that he had no problems with the first 7, only a serious problem with the last one. So I’m going to skip that part of our interview and go right to the last type of anxiety: Post-traumatic stress disorder. John: Having been through an extremely stressful situation and sometimes getting flashbacks from it. Mark: Maybe. John: Can you tell us a little more about that? Mark: The death of a parent. John: Oh, of course. And which parent was that? Mark: Mother. 1973. John: Ok. You say this was ] traumatic for you. Why was this such a hard thing for you to deal with, if you’d be willing to share with us? Mark: Growing up without a mother I was just a young boy. John: How old were you? Mark: I was 13 years old. John: Oh that’s really terrible. Can you tell us how she died? Mark: She died in bed. She was a sick woman, but she died at the age of 49. John: Oh, that’s really sad. It was more than just very sad for you. You think it might have been traumatic. Mark: Yeah I think it was traumatic for me. John: Is it still traumatic? Like, do you miss her terribly every day? Or have you gotten more used to it? Mark: I’ve gotten used to it. John: How do you think you got to the place where you felt pretty used to it? Mark: Can I give you credit. John: Sure. Mark: When I met you, you were just a man at an AA meeting, and then when I was 10 years sober, then we talked. John: You don’t mind saying that you were my client for a while. Mark: Not if you don’t mind. John: No I don’t. I’d love to take the credit. So we talked about your mother, didn’t we? Mark: We did. John: Can you tell us a little bit about — was that successful? Do you feel like you were able to do better after that? Mark: I dealt with my pain with alcohol and booze and I was at a crossroads in my sobriety and you helped me through that without drinking. John: That’s terrific. I’m really proud of you and I think 34 years is an incredible achievement. Do you have any children? Mark: None. John: Ok. Who is the person you are the closest to, would you say? Mark: My oldest brother. John: So he went through the same trauma. How old was he when your mother died? Mark: He was probably 15. John: Do you think he had a really hard time with it also? Mark: No- Yes. I think he had a hard time but he picked a different avenue to deal with his pain. John: Okay. I’m not going to pry into that. What about your father? Was your father around at this time? Mark: My father passed away 3 years ago at the age of 97. John: Oh my God. 97 that’s . . . So how old was he roughly when your mother died? Mark: He was a few years older I believe. John: So around 50 years old. Mark: Yes. John: Was he helpful to you in dealing with such a young kid to lose his mother? Was he helpful to you? Mark: He would’ve been, but I didn’t know how to express myself. John: So he would’ve been there for you but you just weren’t able to tell him about it? Mark: Correct. John: This was pretty much something you kept to yourself. Mark: Correct. John: Did the therapy help the most because you were able to talk about her? Mark: Among other things, yes. I can handle death better. I don’t need to drink or drug. I can walk through the pain. John: And you give a lot of credit to Alcoholics Anonymous for that? Mark: Among other things. John: It’s often occurred to me that I feel sort of sorry for people that aren’t alcoholics because it’s such a wonderful club. It’s such a great deal of help. The 12 steps says that if somebody is hurting and they’re a fellow alcoholic, you have to help them. All over the world, I’ve traveled quite a lot and if I ever got into any trouble, I call up AA and they got an English-speaking person on the phone for me. Several times I’ve met with them, several times I just talk to them on the phone but it’s a wonderful club to be a member of. Don’t you agree? Mark: I agree. John: Well, Mark, thank you so much for talking with me today. I appreciate it and I wish you the very best.   From my own life, briefly, about post-traumatic stress disorder. Not my own. If you listen to podcast 3 you know the story of the fire that happened to my family that killed my mother and two brothers and two sisters. The next day, the local newspaper, The Binghampton Press, had published on the front page on the center at the top of the paper a photograph that was the most poignant I think I’ve ever seen. It is a picture of our driveway next to our burned down house with five body bags lined up on it and a very good friend of our family’s father, the Rev. Leo Crawley, standing with his hat in his hand. Next to him, kneeling on the ground, is my uncle, who is also a Catholic priest. He was delivering the last rights to the bodies and in the picture, one of the body bags has been opened somewhat and he’s reaching in, as all priests giving the last rights have to do, and he put a blessing on the chard bodies of one of my family. I don’t know of course which one. This is with his right hand and with his left hand, he’s got his hand up to his mouth, and he just looks the epitome of the grieving person. Six months later he was dead, and I would hear stories about him going into the hospital and coming back out again. I asked one of the nuns who took care of him at the local Catholic hospital. I asjed a nurse what was the matter with him and she said, “Oh he has some kind of stomach disorder.” I have never heard anybody say exactly what his problem was but I can only assume that it was alcoholism and that he had to go in the hospital from time to time to get straightened out. The nuns of course were very good to him. He was the head of Catholic Charities for upstate New York. It was a huge job. I remember that when I went into the seminary to become a priest myself after high school, I had to go and visit the bishop in Syracuse upstate New York. He never asked me any questions about myself, but only about my uncle and how he was doing. The bishop said, “He’s a wonderful director of Catholic Charities. He does a great job, but I’m very worried about him because he’s sick so much.” This is only by way of saying that not only is PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, the most serious of all the types of anxiety, but it actually can be a killer. It can be as much of a killer as the Corona Virus. And it got my poor uncle. I remember when I was going into the seminary, I went to see him and he said to me, “John, don’t do it. It’s a very hard life. Don’t do it.” I was amazed. I thought he was a very happy priest, but it was very clear to me that he was not. I think that this having to give Extreme Unction as it’s called, the final rights to my family, just pushed him over the edge. I’m sorry to tell you such a sad story but often times anxiety can be a very serious problem. I’ll talk to you next week.

1 John: How to Know That You Know God | Sermon 1: "Start Here" 1 John 1:1-10

John: Hi, this is Doctor John Dacey with my weekly podcast, New Solutions to the Anxiety Epidemic. Today, I have a friend of mine, James, who’s going to be talking to us about his own situation and his own familiarity with anxiety. James, how are you? James: I’m doing alright, how are you? John: Good, thank you. I wonder if you could tell us a little something about yourself before we get started. James: Well, I am currently a junior in high school. I’m 17. John: How are you finding taking courses online? James: Online? It’s presented its own set of challenges. I wouldn’t say it’s better or worse than regular school but, I think there’s less work but it’s a different kind of material. It feels a little bit less meaningful. John: Yeah, I can understand that. People say that there’s such a thing as Zoom exhaustion. After you’ve spent a certain amount of time on Zoom that it’s much more tiring than sitting there and talking to somebody. James: Yeah, I don’t do too many Zoom calls because of the way the school has set it up for us but I get that. John: Today, what I would like to do is go over 7 of the 8 types of anxiety that there are and have you tell me, do you think that you have a condition in that area, the anxiety syndrome, and we’ll talk a little bit about if you’ve discovered anything that’s helped with you. Is that ok? James: Sounds good. John: I’m going to skip the first one which is called simple phobias because everybody has them, agoraphobia, afraid of falling from heights, things like that. We’ll start with probably the most common one which is social anxiety. Social anxiety is things like fear of speaking in public, feeling of not wanting to go to parties, that sort of thing. Do you think you’re bothered by any of that? James: Not generally. Sometimes I’ll have a little bit in large groups but generally speaking, that’s not something that I tend to experience. John: I remember some years ago watching you sing by yourself in front of probably 300 people in the audience and you seemed to be very calm about the whole thing and very confident. Is that typically the case? James: Yeah that tends to be the case. John: And you’ve been in some theater things where if you were going to have social anxiety, that’s where you’d have it. James: Yeah, I’ve been doing theater from a very young age so it’s something that I’ve got pretty used to. John: That’s great. Separation anxiety usually bothers younger people but sometimes older people. Separation anxiety is when you feel like if you’re not around a person who is very powerful, that knows how to take care of you, that you’re in trouble. Did you have any trouble starting school, for example leaving your mother? James: No, I don’t think I did. John: I don’t think you did either. The next one is called generalized anxiety. Just a general nervous feeling at least half of the time. James: Yeah, that’s the one that I definitely have. John: That usually comes about from a bunch of experiences that didn’t go so well for you, or  that you feel like they didn’t go so well for you, and you become sort of nervous, on the lookout and what we call “hypervigilant.” Do you know what I mean when I say hypervigilant? James: Yeah, exactly. John: What about that does that seem like something that you’ve been dealing with? James: Yeah I think it’s something that I definitely have. It’s something I was diagnosed with and it’s something I’m on medication for. John: Oh ok. When you talk to your therapist who’s the one who did the diagnosis I suppose, what suggestions do they make about why you have this? Do you have any guess as to why you’re generally anxious? James: There’s a history of anxiety in my family. John: So, you think it might be genetic? James: I think genetics certainly has a large role in it. John: We say that everything is biopsychosocial in my field so the biological part would be genetics. Can you think of anything that psychologically might have oriented you toward that? From your experiences, for example. James: Yeah, I think some of it’s genetic and some of it’s from my experiences. Some of it from when I was younger, but it’s a combination of things that have added up to this. John: What is your position in the family? James: I’m the youngest. John: Do you think that might have anything to do with it? James: Being the youngest? I think there’s a certain level of insecurity about being young and having to prove yourself so I’m sure that played a role. John: Yeah, that’s absolutely true. Your siblings are pretty smart if I remember. They are smart people. James: They are. They’re quite intelligent. John: But as I think you know, I think you’re very smart and I’m inviting you to be in a group of mine called “Spirituality and Science.” It’s almost all adults, older adults for that matter but you’re probably the youngest person in the group but you seem to do very well supporting yourself. James: Well thank you. John: Do you feel nervous when you’re in that group? James: No, it’s a very relaxed environment. John. Oh, that’s great. Now that’s the first four and they tend to be less serious so let’s look at the next ones. Agoraphobia is fear of being away from home because of lack of control. Are you bothered by that at all? Do you feel nervous when you’re about to go on a trip or something like that? James: No. John: Ok so being out of the house or being away from the home is not a problem. James: No. John: The next one is called panic attacks. Those are feelings of fearfulness that seem to come from nowhere. They don’t seem to be related to anything. All of a sudden you start to feel really nervous. How about that one? James: Yeah that’s one that I experience. John: I’m going to guess that you probably think that’s genetic also. James: I don’t know if it’s genetic. It’s not something that I experienced when I was younger. It really didn’t come up until fairly recently, actually. John: How recently, James? James: About a year or two ago is when it first started and then it’s ramped up in the past year or so. John: When you say started, what was the first one like? James: The first one I think was actually in my chemistry class and it was just like I was doing my work. The whole room was silent and I was just doing my work and then all of a sudden, something changed and I’m not 100% sure what it was but something shifted and it was like I couldn’t breathe, my chest was compressing, shaking. It was a terrifying experience. John: That’s exactly how everybody describes it. We can be very sure you had a panic attack because that’s exactly what it sounds like. And it seems to come out of nowhere am I right? James: Yeah. John: Has anybody ever told you that it seems to be, but it actually isn’t? When I talked to my clients about panic attacks, I make an analogy to a bunch of cowboys out with a heard of cattle and if the heard of cattle starts to get nervous and one or two of them start to stand up, the cowboys have to start whistling and singing to calm them back down. Because if they all get up and going, then the next thing you know, you got a stampede on your hands and there’s nothing you can do except follow along. That’s sort of an analogy to what a panic attack is described as. I’ve had a couple myself, only about two, and it’s the weirdest thing, it seems to come out of nowhere but it really doesn’t. And what we tell people is, “you’ve got to try and be aware of your subconscious.” And that’s a really hard thing to do especially when the subconscious is saying, “something scary is about to happen” because you try to deny it. Nobody wants to be scared out of their minds. It’s a very unpleasant feeling and that’s what a panic attack is like. Instead of saying, “I think I’m beginning to feel the beginnings of a panic attack” you try and avoid it and it makes it worse. Does that sound right? James: Yeah. John: have you had any success with stopping them? James: Yeah I think I have. John: As I might say, “cutting them off at the pass.” Do you know what I mean? James: Yeah. It’s something that’s really hard to do. John: It is really hard to do. The biggest thing that’s hard about it is that you don’t want to be thinking about this. Am I right? James: Exactly. It’s something that I’ve had a lot of, so I’ve had to get pretty good at preventing them, cutting them off before they get to that point and recovering after them which is also something that’s I’ve struggled with because they’re pretty debilitating. They’re hard to come back from. John: One of the things that I’ve heard is that they’re especially hard for males because males are supposed to be strong and not give in to something like this. Am I right? James: Yeah, I think there’s some pressure. John: When you’re having a panic attack, do you tell all your friends around you that you’re having one? James: Generally, no. John: Do you feel a little bit ashamed of it? James: Yeah, I mean, it’s not something that I want to be experiencing. John: Yeah of course not. Of course, you don’t. And of course, with the stereotype that we have that men are so brave and tough, it’s not the image that we want to give to ourselves. “I can’t talk to you right now because I’m having a panic attack.” But, you know, that’s how it is. Okay, there’s only two more. OCD, which is obsessive-compulsive disorder. James: I think I have a little bit of that. John: What’s your evidence? James: I find myself having to do things a certain number of times. It’s pretty manageable and it’s not super severe, but there are certain things where like, I have to flip a coin in my hand a certain number of times or whatever so it’s even on both sides. John: James, my understanding of OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is that it is not necessarily coming from a learned experience but from another part of your brain called the amygdala and that’s it’s definitely genetic. Do you have anybody else in your family, you don’t have to say who, but do you have anybody else in your family that has trouble with this? James: Yeah, definitely. John: Would that be your father or your mother? James: I believe it’s my mother’s side. John: And anybody else in your family? James: Yeah, some siblings. John: Ok, well dealing with that is a tough one and what you have to do is basically reprogram your amygdala, is what we say about it and it means when you got to go back in the house or you got to do somethings repeatedly because they make you feel safe, you know that old phrase, “don’t step on a crack, you’ll break your mother’s back,” do you remember that? James: Yeah John: That sort of OCD-ish because it means that if you don’t step on a crack, then your mother’s back won’t be broken. But if you do step on a crack, your mother’s back will probably not be broken. It just makes you feel a little bit better that you can do something about which you almost really have no control. Am I right? James: Right. John: Okay, James, one more. Post-traumatic stress disorder. You’re pretty young for this. It’s usually soldiers and people who have been in battle or firemen who have seen burnt up bodies. Do you think you have anything in PTSD? James: I don’t think so. John: Well, James, I appreciate very much you talking to me about this. You’re very brave and I think also one of the things it does is it shows other males that it’s OK to talk about some of this stuff and in fact, it’s really necessary to talk about it, even if you don’t feel like it. Would you agree with that? James: Yeah, 100%. John: Okay, James. Thanks a million for participating today, I appreciate it.

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April 19, 2020 Many of us have not spent much time in the letters of 1-3 John, but I think that is a tragedy. These letters are beneficial because they are so practical. We have seen in 1 John that those who love the truth have fellowship with God and fellowship with one another. Last time we saw how those who are in the light have no fellowship with those who are in the dark from 2 John. Remember the elect lady was instructed not to support those who are teaching what is false. It may seem out of step with the great command from God to love our neighbor, but it is not. Now, we look at the letter of 3 John, and we see a more detailed comparison between those who love and those who do not love. Let's begin by reading the whole letter at once. 3 John (ESV) --- 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 5 Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, 6 who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. 7 For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. 8 Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth. 9 I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. 10 So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who want to and puts them out of the church. 11 Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God. 12 Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true. 13 I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink. 14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. 15 Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, each by name. Breakdown of 3 John The first thing that we notice about this letter is that it is written in the same fashion as 3 John. John describes himself as "the elder," indicating that he is an elder at a local congregation. His work is to lead the church and look out for their souls. It may be that he is writing all three of these letters to the very church in which he serves as an elder. If that is the case, 1 John was written to the church, 2 John was written to a family, and 3 John was written to an individual by the name of Gaius. Gaius, John's Faithful Child John loves Gaius. The first two verses attest to that. John calls Gaius "beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth." Then in verse 2 and verse 5, he again calls him "Beloved." This is a man who is faithful to the truth and faithful to John. In verse 2, John describes his prayer for Gaius. This prayer may seem odd. He does not pray for Gaius's faith to be strengthened. He asks God to make Gaius' physical well being as good as his spiritual well being. We see that the apostles were not rooting for their fellow Christians to suffer the loss of all things as a result of persecution. Some were doing that and willing to do that for the cause of Christ, and that is good. But the hope was for peace to spread, all to submit to the will of God, and for everyone to learn the love of Christ. In verse 3, we see that John rejoices to hear Gaius is walking in the truth. This is the same thing that was said to the elect lady and her children. They were walking in the truth. If the last two letters are any indication as to what walking in the truth means, we know that Gaius believes that Jesus is God and that he lived in the flesh. We also know something else that is critical about Gaius and the elect lady. They showed love to their neighbors. As this letter progresses, we find out that Gaius has been spending himself to serve the brothers who are traveling through his area. 3 John 5--6 (ESV) --- 5 Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, 6 who testified to your love before the church. News about his love for strangers has been spreading throughout the church. His faithfulness and love is refreshing the souls of those who hear about him. Have you ever experienced this level of hospitality? Have you ever had someone invite you, as a stranger, to stay with them? Jenna and I have had the opportunity to visit with people we did not know as we considered preaching full time. Men who did not know us at all invited us into their home and provided for us. Some have even given me their house key for when they would not be there so I could let myself in. One time, this couple who were becoming friends of ours weren't even going to be in town, but they urged us to use their house. The church should have this otherworldly hospitality that goes above and beyond expectations. Gaius gives abundantly like this. He opens his home and takes care of people whom he does not know. John commends him for that outpouring of love and faith. He also encourages him to share more with them because this is his opportunity to send them on their journey "in a manner worthy of God." When we know that someone has been faithfully serving the Lord and making great sacrifices, we can provide abundantly for them. It will be like we recognize God's messengers for who they are. As Paul said in Romans, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news." (10:15) The preaching of the gospel in new places cannot happen without the support of men and women along the way. Verse 7 and 8 say that "they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles" and "we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth." What a beautiful testimony this letter is to the ones who show hospitality and support for evangelists. Gaius is honored in this way because John wants all men and women to support those who live to preach as Gaius has helped them. Diotrephes, John's Adversary The next section of the letter is about someone who is strongly opposed to John's teachings. Diotrephes is described as doing six evil things. These are given in direct contrast to Gaius, who is full of love and supports the work of John. The first three characteristics relate to his stubborn rebellion against the truth. First, we see that Diotrephes likes to put himself first. He is not a servant at heart. He is the alpha personality, who drives the congregation to do what he knows is best. This man is not focused on God's will or God's glory as he might seem. He is entirely focused on getting his own way. Second, we see that he does not acknowledge John or the other apostles/elder's authority. They were given the role of leading God's people and ensuring that everyone walks in the truth with love for the truth. Diotrephes pays their word no respect or honor. Third, we find that he doesn't only fail to acknowledge the authority of John; he also speaks "wicked nonsense against" him and against others who teach the word of God. The fourth through sixth characteristics relate to his treatment of the brothers. While Gaius opens his home to them and serves them, Diotrephes refuses to welcome those whom he does not know. He also goes beyond what is under his authority by stopping Christians from doing what is good. But it doesn't end there. He even has those who accept brothers into their homes kicked out of the church! Can you imagine? I'm so glad that we have never had men or women who act like Diotrephes. That would just be horrible if people were putting themselves first, mishandling the word of God, or mistreating those who are trying to do something good. The truth is that this has happened and continues to happen in churches all over the world. There is a Diotrephes inside of all of us wanting to come out and set the church straight. We have little patience for those who do not step in line with our beliefs. Sometimes teachers, preachers, or elders go beyond the authority granted to them. We think too highly of ourselves and our knowledge. We become proud and arrogant about our version of the truth, and we are unwilling to listen to other's arguments against us. This is a fatal flaw that wreaks havoc in the church. Instructions After describing six things that Diotrephes is doing wrong, John comes in and lets Gaius know what to do. He must focus on those who are doing the right thing. Those who do what is good are "from God." Those who do what is evil have "not seen God." Gaius might be discouraged by the unfaithfulness of Diotrephes, but he must instead lift his head with a focus on those who are doing what is good. John brings up Demetrius and says that he is someone to be accepted. He has a good testimony from all people. eHe is also in line with the truth as he teaches God's word. There is nothing out of step with Demetrius, and he is worthy of receiving support. Final Words He ends this letter like John finished 2 John. His last words are that he has much more to say, but he prefers to say them face to face. There are so many things that he wants to say to Gaius, and the written word is not able to convey the body language of meeting face to face. Plus, there is a danger of the written word being misunderstood. Then, finally, he closes, wishing for peace and revealing that he is with Gaius's friends. What Do We Learn? When we compare this book with 2 John, we see that the same topic of hospitality and support is being discussed. 2 John warns against supporting those who are teaching what is false. 3 John warns against not supporting those who are teaching the truth. We have to use discernment to figure out who to help and who not to help. Gaius seems to have done an excellent job of this. His generosity is something for us all to imitate. Diotrephes has given us an example of what not to do. When we find someone who has a good testimony from everyone and is sacrificing to spread the name of Christ, we must become open fisted. John is calling for us to support them as we would support Jesus on his journey. Application I am grateful for the church's support of my family and I. We have been given the kind of support and love that Gaius is recognized for giving, and it is a great encouragement for me. I'm not sure about how much support we give to those who teach at gospel meetings, but I know that I have been helped by your generosity when I preached a short meeting with you. Is supporting a local or visiting preacher the extent of our application of 3 John? How could we apply this letter? My Greatest Joy I think we should focus on a phrase that is found in verse 4 to understand how we can apply this letter. What do we count as our greatest joy in life? In verse 4, John's greatest joy is seeing the ones he has taught continuing in the teaching he has given them. He loves to see his children living the transformed life with love for others that is unlike the love of this world. I can relate to that. There is a great inner joy that is unlike anything I have ever experienced. But do I recognize that as my greatest joy, or do I pursue a greater joy in something else? Are we so focused on helping spread the gospel and encouraging others to be faithful that our greatest joy in life is to see the fruit of our work? I wonder what Gaius' greatest joy is. Do you think that it is going fishing on the weekends, taking trips to see all the beauty of the earth, or casting lots with his buddies? He may do some of those things, but I believe this text shows us that he finds great joy in supporting those who are teaching the truth. He is making significant efforts to support and build up those who are sacrificing for the gospel. We could say that he is making a great sacrifice to play his part and fulfill his role as one who has the financial means to do so. That may be all he thinks about doing. I wonder if, after this letter, he starts setting aside some special care packages for the preachers to take with them. Maybe today he would get them gift cards to pay for gas or buy them bulk Bibles to hand out. His hospitality is an example for all of us. The church should have this otherworldly hospitality that goes above and beyond expectations. We provide for strangers who have a good testimony as we would the Lord. What is Diotrephes' greatest joy? His greatest joy is to be preeminent. He wants to be the head of the show. His goal in life is to be well thought of and for people to follow him. He believes that being at the top will bring him greater joy than being a humble servant. He sees the church like a business, and he wants to be the CEO or the pope. How many of us fall into this trap? Instead of tenderly discussing disagreements and handling them with humility and love, we make demands, bark off orders, and give ultimatums as though we have authority. I imagine Diotrephes would appear well-intentioned. He was probably trying to protect the church from something false coming in, but he compromised the truth in order to protect it. He was rebelling against the commands of the Lord by rejecting the apostles teachings. He failed to love his neighbor as he tried to help his neighbor. He is the man with a log in his eye from Matthew 7. When we look at John, Gaius, and Diotrephes, we see two different joys in their life. John and Gaius love to do the work of God in God's way and see God produce fruit through them. Diotrephes loves himself. Which one do we represent? Do we want to be in control, do things our way, and be heard? How many elders have done as Peter said, "Lording it over the flock?" How many preachers have taken that place of prominence? I have seen churches advertising and bragging about the education or the secular achievements of their preachers and elders, as though that is the reason people should want to worship with them. We are not here to show off how glorious we are. We are here to show Jesus' glory. I've been at plenty of congregations where members have made demands like Diotrephes. “The sign has to say this,” “The building has to be this color,” or “My grandfather made this and it better always be here.” This is not my church. I cannot force this group to do the things that I want them to do, or what is in my best interest. We must be mission focused. We are here for a greater purpose than satisfying the ego of any individual or any group. If the desires of the group do not line up with the truth, we have collectively become Diotrephes. John’s words of instruction fit us today, “Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.” If we have seen God and if we are from God, we will do the good that God has commanded us to do. But we won’t do it out of obligation. We will do it out of love and admiration for the God who has shown great love for us. Conclusion Our greatest joy must be to play our part in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Whatever role we have, will be extremely valuable in helping the lost find hope. How many of us show hospitality to strangers? This is a great work! God’s people need our encouragement and our love to shine through all of the disappointments. If Jesus’ sacrifice has impacted our hearts, let’s make his kingdom’s success our greatest joy. This letter encourages us to keep up the good work and be fellow workers with those in difficult places who are preaching the truth. If we are rejecting the teachings of the apostles or refusing to love those with a good reputation, we must repent. We do not need men or women like Diotrephes in our congregations. They tear down the work that is being done instead of adding to it. They are not from God and they do not see who God really is.

Welcome to Iteration, a weekly podcast about programming, development, and design.My name is JP, I am a software engineer at Opendoor. Today I am joined by JohnJohn Intro — I build and maintain Web Apps for startups.Developer roadmap 2020Web search "Developer roadmap 2020" and you'll find this Github repohttps://github.com/kamranahmedse/developer-roadmapYou can also find it at https://roadmap.sh/Its a set of charts demonstrating the paths that you can take and the technologies that you would want to adopt in order to become a frontend, backend or a DevOps.Looking at a chart with hundreds of "Nodes" each representing potentially hundreds of hours and their own specialties all-togetherLooking at this for 2 reasons1 — If you are new to development, this helps you make sense of all the resources, languages and frameworks. These roadmaps cover everything that is there to learn. Don't feel overwhelmed, you don't need to learn it all in the beginning if you are just getting started, focus on the core and the rest comes over time 2 — If you are experienced it helps you identify and organize gaps in your knowledge. The two PathsFront End — "Everything the user sees"Back endDev opsJohn: What about Mobile? This is called the "Web Developer Roadmap" but there is a lot of overlapBasicsWeb Dev 2020Front end + back end + dev opsPre-reqs:John: How does someone choose a path? JP: It depends — what interests you? Everything is biasing toward the front end.John: When in doubt pick front-end, especially in 2020. Serverless, GraphQL etcFront End Roadmap"Everything the user sees" https://roadmap.sh/frontendJP: Honestly, I don't know how DNS works. I should really do a google search for what happens when you do a google searchJP: Surprisingly, I know a lot of the stuff up until it drops down into PWA stuff.JP: mmm... do you really need to know GraphQL? This might be one of those things where I'm old man shaking fist at cloudBack-end Roadmap"Everything that the user doesn't see" https://roadmap.sh/backendJP: I wonder why javascript is the personal recommendation for back end languageJohn: Web: JavaScript, Ruby, Go or PHP seem to be good choices in today's landscape. Mobile of course is C# or JavaDevOps Roadmap"The equipment it all runs on" — The boiler room in titanic https://roadmap.sh/devopsJP and John are least experienced in this bucket. JP: Learn heroku lol"Get some administration knowledge in some OS"Wrap UpPicks:Cloud App — Way easier way to share screenshots + gifshttps://www.onsched.com/ - Appointment API

John Assaraf (IG: @johnassaraf) is one of the leading mindset and behaviour experts in the world. He's built 5 multimillion dollar companies, written 2 New York Times bestselling books and is featured in 8 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” and “Quest For Success” with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. Today, John is the founder and CEO of NeuroGym, a company dedicated to using the most advanced technologies and evidence based brain training methods to help individuals unleash their fullest potential and maximize their results. He's appeared numerous times on Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper and Ellen. In this episode, we discuss: John recalls moving from Israel to Montreal when he was 5 John's struggling teen years from failing school to joining a street gang The mentor who changed John's life Are you committed? Invest 1 hour a day to upgrade your knowledge & skills Perfect practice makes perfect Ask... what empowers me vs. disempowers me? Why affirmations work Old habits drive our behaviour Repetition is the process of change What is mental contrasting? Reprogram your subconscious mind Brain enhancement technology Consciously choose to meditate 100 days to create a new habit How eating a vegan diet was a game changer for John How to properly set a goal Why must I achieve this? Get yourself an accountability partner John's Exceptional Life Blueprint Show sponsors: Rancho La Puerta - Use the code RLP-UHP and save $250 off your first 7-night visit at Rancho Perfect Keto

Happy New Year, Weighters! (Not sure how we feel about that name for listeners, hmm.) Welcome new listeners and returning listeners! We loved getting back together after the new year and talking about how we spent our holiday and how we’re starting the year.  If you’ve joined us or rejoined us after the new year and raring to go on your weight-loss goals. We give some tips that have helped us in the past with getting back on the wagon, and we also know that setting goals helps you achieve them! We also talk about goals for 2020 from both ourselves and those in our group! We would also love to know your goals and you can still add to the 2020 Goals post in the Facebook group. New to Hate to Weight? Make sure you’re subscribed so you’ll never miss an episode and so you can listen to all the back episodes! Don’t forget, you can interact with us while we record by going to the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook. We record every Thursday at 11 a.m.! Call in your WINS or RANTS anytime! 760-WINNING -— 760-946-6464 Meet Your Hosts: John Bukenas is a podcast editor from New Jersey. He started the podcast doing keto and intermittent fasting, but is now gearing up for bariatric surgery (probably) later this summer. Emily Prokop is a podcast editor and consultant from Connecticut. She has been doing Intermittent Fasting since April 2018 and has lost about 70 pounds. She started with 16:8 and is now doing 18:6. In This Episode: Weighters doesn’t work as a nickname all the time. Emily started off the year with a stomach bug in the house and is asking for accountability. “Your health is your first million dollars.”  — John (maybe?) “You can’t to 10 until you do 1.” — John How did you spend your New Years? (Probably not like Emily did — Space Jam!) Welcome to everyone who found us recently! We hope you enjoy dropping in smack-dab in the midst of a year and a half into our weight loss! Sugar sneaks itself into everything! John’s goal is to cook more in 2020. “Welcome to Hate to Cook, two lifelong take-outers ….” Check out some of John’s on-the-fly recipes! Should we have a Dude Cooking Segment? We also give some tips for those who are looking to get back on the health wagon train. We’re both moving to the One Meal a Day lifestyle. That may be in both of our futures. Always do your own research for whatever diet plan you want to try. We also know that not all doctors have the most up-to-date information about nutrition, so you are your best resource sometimes. Since we don’t have Winning Wednesday posts this week, we talk about our listeners’ goals for 2020! When it comes to being aware of your triggers, “Keep challenging yourself to ask ‘Why?’” — John Later, Weighters! We’d love to hear your scale and non-scale victories! Come celebrate your wins over in the Hate to Weight Discussion Group on Facebook!  Links Mentioned: I Shake My Head with Lisa and Sam Want more resources? Check out our resources page! Join Us On Our Journey: Join our Facebook group: HatetoWeight.com/Facebook Follow Emily and John on Instagram Join us on Twitter: twitter.com/HateToWeight Visit our Website: HatetoWeight.com Email us: HatetoWeight@gmail.com Check out John on Brilliant Observations and She Podcasts Check out Emily’s other podcast: The Story Behind Like the show? Check out T-shirts inspired by Hate to Weight by Mark Des Cotes from The Resourceful Designer and Podcast Branding  Edited by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions

Wisconsinite's love the outdoors. But for families, it can be challenging to find the time for adventures while balancing responsibilities at home. John Stellflue, a Sun Prairie resident and avid outdoorsman, recently headed out for the youth hunt with his nephew – on his wedding anniversary. How did he pull that off? Compromise and respect. From the day they said I do, John and his wife, Caralyn, have had a few simple rules to balance his love of the hunt and their marriage.Listen to the latest episode of Wild Wisconsin -- Off the Record as we sit down to learn a bit more about those rules and how John is able to balance his outdoor lifestyle with the rest of life in general.------------------------------TRANSCRIPTANNOUNCER:  Welcome to Wisconsin DNR's Wild Wisconsin "Off the Record" podcast. Information straight from the source.[00:00:09] KATIE GRANT: Welcome back to another episode of Wild Wisconsin "Off the Record". I'm your host, DNR's Digital Media Coordinator, Katie Grant. Here at the DNR, we use social media to help inform the public about the many facets of Wisconsin life that we touch on a daily basis. It's also a great source for us to hear your Wisconsin stories.[00:00:35] One of those stories came from John Stellflue, a Sun Prairie resident who tagged us in a Facebook post about heading out for the youth hunt with his nephew... on his wedding anniversary. John and his wife, Carolyn have from the beginning of their marriage, had a few simple rules in place to ensure he'd be able to hunt and fish as often as possible.[00:00:56] We sat down to learn a bit more about those rules and how John is able to balance his outdoor lifestyle with the rest of life in general. So sit back and listen in.[00:01:05] JOHN STELLFLUE: My name's John Stellflue. Born and raised in Wisconsin. I'm a lifelong outdoorsman. Hunting, fishing... everything Wisconsin. You know, ultimate dream is to be able to live by doing something in the outdoors. You know, unfortunately, not unfortunately,  I mean, I have a job now, but it'd really be cool if someday I could you know, just make a living, doing what I love, you know? In the meantime I work hard and weekends and vacations are mainly spent hunting and fishing, you know... all Wisconsin stuff.[00:01:45] I've been fortunate to get a bear tag. A few years back I got a bear.  Deer, turkey,  lots of fishing. Many, many years it was almost exclusively musky fishing. Kind of graduated now into doing a little bit, a little bit more multi-species things, but I still mainly musky fish. But,  many years I was a Hunter Education Instructor.[00:02:09] I haven't done that in a long time, but I miss that. So that's a little bit about myself. [00:02:15] CARALYN STELLFLUE: And I'm Carolyn Stellflue.  Like John, lifelong, Wisconsin resident. In fact, we grew up in the same town. I am not the outdoors person, at least not his kind of outdoors person. I mean, I love my gardening and walking and stuff like that, but I don't hunt.[00:02:36] I hunted once. I do like to go fishing with him, but yeah, I'm a little different type of an outdoor person. [00:02:42] KATIE: Fantastic. So you guys recently celebrated a 30th wedding anniversary, correct? [00:02:49] CARALYN: 31 [00:02:49] KATIE: 31?[00:02:50] JOHN: 31. Yep. 31. 1988. [00:02:53] KATIE:  All right:[00:02:54] JOHN: We're rocking the national average every day we get up.[00:02:58] KATIE: There you go. How did you guys meet?[00:03:00] JOHN: How does anybody meet in Wisconsin? In a bar. [Laughs} Yeah. I was, one of us was making a pool shot... she was going to make a pool shot. And then she asked me what my advice was and I really had no advice. She thought I was cute. So...[00:03:20] KATIE: The rest is history. When we talked John, you said, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with Carolyn as long as I could hunt and fish that entire time.[00:03:33] So, [To Caralyn] you said you're not quite as outdoorsy as John.[00:03:36] CARALYN:  No. [00:03:37] KATIE: Have you come further than you were when you first met? [00:03:41] CARALYN: Well yeah, cause I think that my not being the same type of outdoorsy he is probably just a different generation. Like I was around hunting. My brother's hunted, my dad hunted, my uncles. I mean, I knew that, you know, when hunting season was and pheasant, my dad fished, my uncles fish.[00:03:58] I was around all of that, but I was a girl. And I don't know they just never took me along as much. Took my brothers, but, you know, not so much me. Then when John and I got married and we started going... we started going camping before we even got married. And then we bought the boat the year that Carissa was born or a little bit before.[00:04:21] And so, yeah, that's when I started, you know, doing any of that kind of stuff at all was after we got married. [00:04:27] KATIE: So you said musky fishing. What are your other absolute Wisconsin outdoors favorites. [00:04:35] JOHN: So Whitetail hunting of course, but a couple of years ago I was lucky enough to draw a bear tag. And that to me was probably one of the coolest things I've ever done in a Wisconsin woods.[00:04:48] I did a DIY hunt. I spent that whole summer driving from, you know, we lived down here near Madison driving to Rusk County. I mean I get home from work Friday night, throw the gear in the truck and I... from the 4th of July on, I was gone every single weekend baiting bear. And then I just stayed in a tent and camped.[00:05:08] I left my boat right up there so I could fish, but we saw, I saw a fair number of bear during my hunt. I was able to get, you know, your standard run of the mill middle of Wisconsin bear. Not a giant, but you know, shot it with my bow. So I was excited. That was fun. That was something I really, really enjoyed, but you know, the problem is, is everyone wants to do it. And it's, you know, seven, six to seven, eight years to get a tag. But...[00:05:29] CARALYN: Yeah. Interesting story about getting the tag. [00:05:32] KATIE: Alright, go on. [00:05:34] CARALYN: Because I don't remember. He maybe had mentioned wanting to go bear hunting and stuff. I don't recall if he had or not.[00:05:44] JOHN: I probably didn't.[00:05:45] CARALYN: Well, if it was the seven year thing he could have and I could have forgot, but, and then I don't know where you were... [00:05:53] JOHN: I was at my mom's. [00:05:54] CARALYN: Oh, okay, because we were talking on the phone and I had grabbed the mail out of the mailbox and I was kind of flipping through it as I was talking to him and I'm like... what is this?[00:06:05] And I looked at it or I looked at my phone and I like, did you apply for a bear tag? And he's like, why is there one there? And I'm like, yeah, it appears to be a bear tag here. [00:06:18] JOHN: So my kill tag showed up in the mail and I figured I was a year out yet.  You know, so I was I was a little early and and I'm like, you gotta send a picture of it, you know?[00:06:29] So I made her, I made her take a picture and send it to me and I was so excited. So then I said to her, I said, didn't I tell you about this?  She said, No, you never told me about this. [00:06:39] CARALYN: Didn't I tell you about this wink, wink. [00:06:41] JOHN: Which that's something that happens as a man, a husband, guy like me who who's been married for 32 years.[00:06:49] Cause if you truly told your wife everything that goes on in the outdoor world, that marriage would have ended many years ago. I've always said my biggest fear in life is that if I die before her... she sells all my hunting and fishing gear for what I told her I paid for it.[00:07:05] KATIE: Well that perfectly leads us to my next question. So early on you guys set some ground rules to make sure that John could still get outdoors. So... One, he had to hunt and fish where he said he was going to hunt and fish so that you would know where he was in case of an issue... That he would always come home at the agreed upon time. That he would always wear his safety harness when he was in a tree.[00:07:29] That he would never spend ridiculous amounts of money on equipment without discussing it with you first...[00:07:34] CARALYN: Clearly he's broken that rule. [00:07:38] KATIE: And that holidays, anniversaries with one exception, the youth hunt, birthdays, families, all of that stuff comes before hunting and fishing. Were these the original rules that you guys set or have you guys added to them or altered them kind of throughout the years? [00:07:54] CARALYN: No, it was pretty much the original. And honestly you got to remember too, 31 years ago, there was no cell phones. I mean, that sounds so bad to say, but there weren't. And so, I mean, that was very much... those first rules were very much a safety issue and we lived in our hometown. We..my sister and brother in law own a farm. John hunted on a friend's farm. [00:08:24] JOHN: Well, a couple different farms, several places early on. [00:08:27] CARALYN: Yeah. There were several places to hunt and I didn't want him ever leaving, not coming back. And then I'm like, okay, which of the six places...[00:08:35] KATIE: Could he possibly...[00:08:36] CARALYN:  Could he possibly be? Right. So, I mean, it was very much a safety thing that was first and foremost on my mind and I don't, I mean, I don't think we've ever really revised anything too much. It was, those are just practical concerns. [00:08:51] KATIE: Well, we certainly appreciate the safety aspect of that. [00:08:54] JOHN: I lived up to my end of the deal, except once. [00:08:57] KATIE: Why don't you tell us a little bit about the, the one time that I hear you broke these rules?[00:09:02] JOHN: I have a man room at home and there is one piece of furniture in there that I absolutely despise. I hate it. I can't stand it. But I will never take it out of the man room because that furniture is the end result of the one day that I didn't come home when I said I would. So I was with a  good friend of mine and his cousin, and we were musky fishing up in northern Wisconsin. We'd been fishing all weekend. We started to fish Friday night, fish all day Saturday and without asking what time we are going to be home on Sunday, I said to her, I said, well I'm sure he's going to be wanting to heading back to Madison by, you know, probably noon. This was when he lived in Rhinelander.[00:09:42] And so I said, I'm sure I'll be back, you know, right around noon. And so we get fishing and I mean this guy's a machine. I mean, he's got he, this guy fishes. I mean, I, we did one trip in a boat where we fished 18 hours. And I'm not exaggerating. 18 hours in a boat. [00:09:58] KATIE: Wow. [00:09:59] JOHN: Yup. And so this guy, I mean, back then we could fish and we could fish long hours.[00:10:05] And he's like, I got nothing. We got on the water Sunday morning. I said, I've got nothing to get home for. He said, I'm going to fish til at least dark. And I'm going, and we all rode out to the landing together and I'm going, this ain't gonna be good. And I finally talked him into coming off the water. We weren't having much luck that day thank God. If the fish were going  I'd probably still be on the water. We caught one early in the day and then it just kind of died. We couldn't get nothing to going so it was probably 5:30 or six o'clock I finally got off the water. [00:10:31] CARALYN: Well, I think it might've been earlier than that even. I seem to recall only like three in the afternoon.[00:10:36] JOHN: Okay. So, but even then I knew I was in trouble. And the funny thing is, is we're driving back into town. And at that time, my personal vehicle, I had a St. Croix rod sticker on the back of it. And we're driving into town, and I see my wife and my two daughters pull out of the grocery store and they stop at a stop light.[00:10:58] And we slide in right behind them and my buddy who kept me out way past my curfew said, Hey, there's a Saint Croix rod sticker on the back of that Ford Explorer right there. And then my wife turns around and flips us the bird. And my buddy says, my buddy says... That lady just whipped us the bird. I said, yes, that's my wife. I am really, really late. [00:11:23] CARALYN: From my perspective. We were sitting at the lights and I knew they were right behind us. And so I'm looking in the rear view mirror and I see this timid little man waving really little cutesy and I, and that's when I lost it. and that's when I flipped him off, and then just continued to, I must have went somewhere.[00:11:51] JOHN: Yeah. You did. [00:11:52] CARALYN: I think I knew how mad I was. I figured I'd better go for a drive.[00:11:55] JOHN:  So, this green cabinet that I mentioned  at the start of the story had been sitting in a box in our sun room for, I don't know, most of the summer. And so I walked inside and I'm like hey, she's not here. I got to get this cabinet put together and maybe that will save the day. And I had it about half together when she got home, I did finish it. And you know as mad as she was, and I don't blame her for being mad, we, you know, as we tell this story now we're laughing about it, but I learned my lesson then and there. And from that day on I was always home when I said I'd be home so...  [00:12:31] CARALYN: And I did get the cabinet put together on the deal. So...[00:12:34] JOHN:  And we still, me and my buddy, we still talk about that story to this day. So yeah, that's a great story.[00:12:41] KATIE: Those are some of the best ones. Talk to me about taxidermy in the house.[00:12:50] CARALYN: I am not a fan. And this, I might, this might've been one of my rules even when we started, because I don't remember ever really agreeing to any sort of taxidermy.  It's just not my thing and that was before I knew what it costs... for people to have taxidermy done because I was, I was reasonably stunned at, and this is with the John factor in there.[00:13:19] I'm quite sure what I've been told a lot of those things cost, is not what they actually cost. [00:13:25] John: I think I've been, I think I've been pretty truthful about the taxidermy. When we lived in Rhinelander my job brought me down here. And so we commuted and I ultimately bought the house and I lived down here for a number of months before I bought the family down.[00:13:41] And as I was commuting back and forth, I would bring car loads of stuff down. Well, one of the things I just, I mean, the easy stuff to bring was all my stuff, you know? And so I was bringing my taxidermy down. All of a sudden, just all my taxidermy was going up and I sent her a picture and I said, I think I just claimed the man room.[00:14:01] So that was one story. Then there was another story. And this was one where I truly asked for forgiveness instead of permission. A number of years back, I shot an extremely rare turkey. It is called a Smoke Phase Turkey. And what it  is... it's a turkey that doesn't have any black pigment in it. No, I'm sorry. It doesn't have any brown pigment in it. Doesn't have any brown. And I mean, if I see a wild turkey and was, what color does it, I mean, it pretty much looks brown. Right? [00:14:31] KATIE: Right. [00:14:31] JOHN: So this turkey is void of any brown. So it's white and blue and black. The back, the back of the turkey is iridescent blue and theres...[00:14:44] the rest of the turkey is white and black. And when I shot it, I really didn't know what I had. I was by myself. And I shot it right away in the morning. And I come out of the woods and I texted the group I was with, I said, oh, I shot a black and white Jake. Well, they thought, you know, black and white, meaning, you know, run of the mill, you know, standard Jake it's true.[00:15:03] That truly was a color. And so my buddy shot a bird and he come out and he said where's that bird you shot. And I told him, and then he said, well, let me see it. And I held it up in a way... I held it by the feet and the wings kind of fell open and he took a picture of it and he said, He said, oh my God John, he said, this thing's beautiful. Look at this picture. And so he showed me the picture and I said, I'm getting that mounted. And immediately we were making arrangements, calling taxidermists and you know, to do a full body mount of it. And I never even asked her. I didn't even... that one I just, I just, she said, what are you doing to that turkey?[00:15:38] I don't want no stupid fan hanging in the house. Well, good. You're not going to get a stupid fan hanging in the house you're going to get a full bird hanging in the house.[00:15:46] CARALYN: And I know that was a no, I mean I might have bent on deer heads, but I know I never wanted a bird. That is, oh my gosh. Beautiful is not the term that comes to my mind. It is... obnoxious. I keep hoping the cat will eat it and the cat hasn't come through for me. My one funny taxidermy story that I, uh...well, when we lived in Rhinelander, we rented. When we first moved up there, we rented a house so we only had, um, we had two bedrooms living room and dining room. It was just the first floor of a house and we had our two daughters that shared a bedroom and it wasn't a whole ton of room as they got older and bigger toys. And we'd given one of them a bouncy rocking horse type of deal and it wouldn't fit in their bedrooms so it was out in the front room of the house. And I don't know why. Well, I know that the mounts were all out there cause that's where there room for them, but why they were right above that bouncy horse I'll never know. And I think it was both of them on the horse really bouncing and the next thing I know the deer head is on the floor and it was one that had a nice drop tine, which promptly snapped off. And I can't say that I felt real bad about it. [00:17:10] JOHN: The good thing is, it broke off clean so it was very easily fixed. You can't even tell it, so... [00:17:16] CARALYN: Yeah and as my other little way of dealing with the taxidermy in the house, I always hang Christmas bulbs off of the...[00:17:26] KATIE: There you go.[00:17:27] CARALYN: Off of the horns. [00:17:28] KATIE: So your daughters, did they ever get in on, on the outdoor life with you at all? [00:17:32] JOHN: So they did. Neither one of them so much anymore. Carissa is our oldest and she got into hunting. Not, you know, not avid, but she'd go with me. She didn't like getting up early. That was  one thing. She didn't like the kick of the gun.[00:17:50] You know, those were the two things. But, she loved what I have now moved to. She loved that part of the hunt, which is the memories that comradery, the friends, the people you go with. And as a young girl for her to pick up on that and for her to enjoy that aspect of it as much as she did was always pretty special to me.[00:18:12] That was back before my dad passed. He was, he was alive and then there was a landowner... we hunted on his farm and, you know, sadly they're both gone now. But she hunted for four years with me. And prior to her fifth year of hunting, our landowner, who was a family best friend, he died very suddenly, very unexpected, and I'll never forget the phone call.[00:18:35] I was actually in my boat. I just backed the boat in and I just got up musky fishing and I don't remember. I was in, I just got done with a guide trip and I was in retying and sharpening hooks and my mother called and she said that he had passed and I went inside and I was crying and they said, what's wrong? And I said, well, Nels died. And immediately, Nels was a gentleman on the farm, immediately Carissa said, I'm not hunting anymore. So I give it a few weeks, maybe even a month. Then I said, what's the deal? You know, she's no Dad I'm done. I'm done. And she's never hunted since. You know, so... [00:19:10] CARALYN: Nels made things pretty special for her though too.[00:19:12] JOHN: He did.[00:19:13] CARALYN: The one year he gave her, that was the, was the first year she hunted and he gave her this deer camp award. He typed it up and had a picture...[00:19:21] JOHN: She got a deer her first year. [00:19:23] CARALYN: Yeah. And she was allowed to bring beers to them. All these little things that were her deer camp duties. I mean he made it real special for her.[00:19:32] JOHN: So she hunted for a couple of years. And then my youngest really got into fishing. Especially when she was younger and... oh, she lives in town here still. But she's busy and we were going to fish all this summer and of course I'm up early and they're not. And then we can never get the scheduled arranged.[00:19:47] But when we were younger, one of her, one of her and one of my favorite things, one of our favorite things, she'd call me in my office or on my cell phone. And she would say, Dad what are we having for supper? And I said, Oh, I don't know. And, and she said, well, let's have nibblers. So what nibblers were...that was bluegills. That's what you called them.[00:20:08] And we lived very, very close to Boom Lake in Rhinelander and there was one particular snag that I knew about, kind of way on the backside and up in the backwater and very few people ever went there. And you could go there in probably a half hour, 45 minutes, maybe an hour at the most. Her and I could get enough bluegill for the family to eat.[00:20:29] So I get home from work. I'd hook the boat up. We'd stop at a bait shop, buy a 36 count box of red worms and throw the boat in the water and go fish for literally 45 minutes to an hour. Come home, clean fish, and  we never froze fish. Ever. We just, we ate them all right away. [00:20:46] KATIE: The way that we heard about you guys was from a Facebook post about taking your nephew out for the youth hunt. Tell me a little bit about how you got, got into bringing him into the hunting world. [00:20:56] JOHN: Yep. So... Going back to what Carolyn said earlier. My brother-in-law is a dairy farmer...that's, Carolyn's sister is married to Mike and they're dairy farmers and they've got a very large dairy farm over to western Wisconsin.[00:21:12] And Mike is... Mike and his and his two boys run it now. So, and his two boys, our nephews, my one nephew, Jason, he has kids. Well, the youth hunt is right at a time where they're harvesting. They're there in the middle of chopping corn and nobody has time to take them. And so he's got his, his oldest son Johnny is now beyond the youth hunt, but I mentored him. And him and I shot several deer together.[00:21:45] Then Jason's next, next boy is Gunnar. And I mentored him this year. He shot a real nice nine pointer and he's got two more boys coming up, but the problem is those guys can't ever get out because they're harvesting. So they call me, Hey, can you take the guy's youth hunting? And you know, so I did.[00:22:02] And one of the first years I went, my brother-in-law Mike said, isn't it your wedding anniversary? I said, well, it's not today. It's tomorrow. And he said, all right, but how did you pull that off? I said, well, because I need to take Johnny, that's my nephew, I need to take him hunting, you know? And, uh, so.... She was gracious the first year, but then the second year she's like...they're not even your kids come on, you know? So we've kind of did an every other year thing,you know, ever since. And it's worked out well. So we've had fun with you with the youth hunt so... it's just, I just got to balance it between our anniversary and the youth hunt and God bless her for letting me kind of go every other year or so.[00:22:48] And that'll probably happen for a number more years yet cause Tristen and Caleb are coming up so there'll be... I'll have many more years of mentoring, which I love doing. It's absolutely... I was as excited for Gunnar to shoot that real nice nine pointer that he shot this year as I would have been to a shot at a giant 10 pointer.[00:23:06] KATIE: So, right, right. It's interesting that you are so accommodating to the anniversary aspect of it. So my Mom and... my Mom and myself both have October birthdays. And my dad goes out west duck hunting and pheasant hunting and whatever. And I have a memory of one birthday growing up where he was home because every single other one, it's the weekend of opening duck hunting out west and he would be gone every year, duck hunting.  But it was the best time because then Mom and I could just, we could go shop. We could do whatever. And Dad, wasn't there to say no. So it's cool that you guys kind of around the similar time of year  have that worked out. [00:23:44] CARALYN: Well, and we, that's kind of how we worked things out. Cause he... the year it did get tough when he was guiding. Because that was a lot of time gone. And then he also fished a league, musky fishing league when we lived in Rhinelander as well. But we did something similar where... it was a Tuesday night league. So the girls and I always knew that Dad was going to be fishing that night.[00:24:12] So we had, I think it was The Bachelor. I literally think it was like when The Bachelor first came out. Yeah. So Carissa and I and Katelyn knew that that was the night that we'd watch The Bachelor and we'd make up frozen pizza or something, you know? Well, cause John cooks as well, but yeah, maybe that's the trade off. You do all the cooking. I let you fish and hunt whenever you want but you do all the cooking. But you know, so the girls and I would do our own little thing, you know? And so, even though he was gone, we had the trade off of the girls night and something special for us. So...[00:24:44] KATIE:  So I hate to throw you under the bus again. [00:24:46] JOHN: Yep. That's fine. [00:24:47] KATIE: But a seven week old puppy? At the  start of deer season. What were you thinking? [00:24:53] JOHN: This one was bad. [00:24:56] CARALYN: I did bring that on myself. [00:24:59] JOHN: So we've always been dog people. In fact, one of my first memories with her as we went and picked out her very first dog together,and it was a mutt from our hometown and the dog's name was Duster, but it was the greatest dog ever. She was a great, great dog of ours, you know, and she lived a good life and, and we had a chocolate lab, which I actually, we actually adopted from one, from one of my guide clients. A guy that used to musky fish with me and a chocolate lab. Um, he was getting old and  he died and I said, okay, I'm picking a dog. I want a yellow lab. So Willie died in June. Yeah. Cause Willie died in June.[00:25:45] So we lost two dogs relatively quick. But Willie died in June and I said, well, and these two had already picked out a dog. They picked out a little one, which I never wanted that little dog, but he's now my best friend as well. [00:25:56] CARALYN: Larry, Larry's a 10 pound Chihuahua, but with a 50 pound attitude. So they had this little dog already in the house.[00:26:03] So we had a little dog, you know, just for a little while. And I said, well, I'm going to get a, I'm going to get a lab. And I looked all summer. I just didn't pull the trigger for whatever reason. And then it got into deer season and I just kind of had forgotten about it. And she saw on Facebook that these people had yellow labs for 150 bucks.[00:26:20] CARALYN: It was in our hometown.[00:26:21] JOHN:  In our hometown, right where I deer hunt because I don't deer hunt near here. I deer hunt over in western Wisconsin. Western Trempealeau County. And I said, well, I'm going to stop on my way home to look at these dogs. And so I had a bunch of cash on me and then I pulled in and I think she had three, three males left and in this one dog, he just would not get out from underneath my feet.[00:26:41] And it wasn't the one I had my eye on. I was looking at these two other ones, cause this dog was a runt. You know, I wasn't interested in him but he just wouldn't get out from underneath my feet. And so I brought, I brought him home and, and uh, the fact that he was a runt is beyond me because he's now 98 pounds.[00:27:00] But the worst part about it was I had identified two really large bucks that year and I was into it that year and I brought this dog home on November 7th and I had a bunch of vacation planned. And so it wasn't like I was just gone on the weekends. I mean, I think I was gone if you take November 7th to whatever last weekend of the gun deer season I bet, I was away from home, probably a dozen of those days.[00:27:29] So I got a seven week old lab and in the first 20 days of that dog being home I'm gone for a dozen of them. So I got home from gun deer season that, you know, Sunday, the last weekend of gun deer season. And I don't know if this was it's true, but this is what I remember. They met me at the door and they threw the dog at me and said, take care of this dog we're outta here. I mean that's kind of what I remember. I don't think that actually happened, but I mean, that's the vibe I got when I walked through the door. So there was no late season hunting for me that year, though it was me and Stormy after that. So, so that was, that was not a very nice thing to do.[00:28:10] CARALYN: And it wasn't, it's not that Stormy is a bad dog.[00:28:13] JOHN: It's a seven week old puppy thats a lot of work.[00:28:16] CARALYN:  You're outside every half hour and even doing that, he's peeing somewhere at some point.[00:28:24] KATIE:  Or finding the shoe to chew on.[00:28:27] CARALYN:  Yes. He's eaten a lot of shoes and always my shoes. [00:28:30] KATIE: Always. Do you guys have any final advice for people who are trying to figure out... okay, how do I balance this whole family life thing with their love and passion for the outdoors?[00:28:47] JOHN: Oh, it's just, there's one word it's... it's compromise. [00:28:50] CARALYN: And respect.[00:28:51] JOHN: Two words. Compromise and respect. Yeah. You know, I remember one year the girls were swimming. And when they were in high school I didn't get much deer hunting time cause they were swimming. And I remember getting up that morning. It was... let's just say November 3rd. I mean, it's right in the middle of, of the rut and I'm just thinking, oh my God, today's going to be great. This front blew through with a temp drop. We're going to have frost. We're going to have light westwinds. I mean, this is going to be, this is going to be great hunting and I, and we had to go to Stevens Point for a swim meet and I remember sitting there and I know Steve shot a big one that day. Brian shot a big one that day and I think Jordan shot a big one that day. And I'm at a pool in Stevens point, Wisconsin, not hunting, but I wouldn't have been any other place.[00:29:43] That's where I needed to be. And that's the thing that I think guys who that are as passionate as I am. And I really I've witnessed it in musky fishing. I've seen guys lose their family, lose their spouses, lose almost everything over a silly green fish. And as the person who was in the outdoors you have to keep it in perspective. And you'd have to keep it in perspective all the time, because even in, because it's the rut, because it's opening day, if there's other things going on at home and the plumbing's broke or, you know, just whatever, sometimes you got to step back as a hunter and fishermen and go, I'm not going to go today.[00:30:25] I, you know, I need, I need to be here, but, and you know, for what she did for me, she just never, ever said, you're not going. I don't want you to go. Yeah. Compromise and respect. I think that's, that's what it is[00:30:39] . CAROLYN: Well, have the conversation. We, we talked about it and granted, we were both kind of on the same page from the beginning, because like I said, we grew up in the same town and hunting was what it was. Everybody was used to it. I never expected that whoever I married wouldn't hunt. So that helped, but that said, we did talk about it. Because bow hunting is different. [00:31:04] JOHN: It's a big time commitment. [00:31:05] CARALYN: Yeah. Try it. If you are the non hunter, the non fishermen too, you give it a try. Maybe you'll like it.[00:31:12] I did try to go hunting one time and weirdly enough, for whatever reason it was the year I had our Carissa, our first daughter. Why I chose to go hunting when I, cause she was born October 24th, excuse me, August 24th. So it'd been the next season. Why I would choose to go hunting and when I have a baby at home.[00:31:30] It was such a blizzard that year. It was stupid. Cause I am, I know, no matter what hunting or fishing or anything, I'm a fair weather hunting or fishing or anything. But I went and I was... the firearm thing didn't bother me and we'd practiced and stuff like that, that I was all, it was used to that. But he literally just sat me where we thought would be a good spot. But even getting that far was bad enough cause I'm short and it was a lot of snow. And so we got as far as we could get and still be in the woods and he put me against the street. He was like, shoot anything that comes along. Which you gotta when you're first going out, you can't be picky.[00:32:12] And so I am watching and watching and all of a sudden I can hear something. So I start paying attention and sure enough, here comes this doe and I'm thinking oh no. And then here comes her fawns. I'm like, oh no, now I really can't shoot it, but I know he's coming behind them. So I am literally standing against that tree just going shoo, shoo, trying to make it go away. We enjoy going fishing together. [00:32:41] JOHN: Yeah.  You started that here later in life. And we had a ball this summer. Caught a lot of pilot fish's this summer. [00:32:47] CARALYN: Yeah. And in fact, I actually held my first fish of my own. I haven't baited my own hook yet, but I did hold that fish by myself. Never say never.[00:33:00] JOHN: Well, yeah, that's the other thing is try and go together.[00:33:05] CARALYN:  And he never pushed it. I didn't like it. I didn't go again, no big deal. Wasn't you know, but I gave it a try.[00:33:11] KATIE:  To hear more of John and Carolyn's stories, follow stage four outdoors on social media. We'll be back in two weeks with another great episode, featuring more inside voices on Wisconsin's outdoors.[00:33:23] Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it. And while you're at it, leave us a review. Thanks for listening. 

Alexander Shaia returns to the oneLife Maps Podcast to talk with Sharon Swing about the Gospel of Matthew as a life-stage guide for facing change.You may want to listen to the first episode we recorded with Alexander in episode 34: Reading the Gospels as Life-Stage Guides.If you have engaged in 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' you may find that your lingering question may be a reflection of the four questions we discuss in this episode of the OneLIfe Maps Podcast. The Gospels may have more to say about how to navigate thru this season of your life than you may imagine.Alexander Shaia invites us to take a look at the gospel thru a fresh lens and read each gospel account as more than a telling of Jesus' life and words. Each is the story of a practice in response to a core life question:Gospel of Matthew: How do we face change? (The focus of this episode.)Mark: How do we move through trials and suffering?John: How do we receive joy and know union?Luke: How do we mature in service?And these four gospels are more than the sum of their parts. The four in the sequence of their fourth century reading cycle are one of the world's great maps of the universal journey- one of growth, transformation and love. As Alexander's describes, The Four-Gospel Journey is the pattern of the living, here and now Christ - a pattern within the Cosmos, in everything and across all time. To make this universal journey with another or a small community - see the "Heart and Mind Companion Guides" at the Quadratos website. The Guides follow the book. There is one guide for each of the four paths, as well as one to prepare for the journey, and another on the eight core practices of Quadratos. Alexander John Shaia, PhD, is a thoughtful and poetic man, living the ancient rhythms of his Lebanese and Aramaic heritage. With deep conviction, he invites us into a practice of spirituality (and Christianity) for the twenty-first century—one that crosses traditional boundaries, encourages vital thinking and inhabits a genuine community of the heart. As a spiritual director, educator, anthropologist, psychologist, Sandplay therapist and ritualist, Alexander is a wholistic, cross-discipline visionary and passionate professional speaker. He founded The Journey of Quadratos LLC, as well as the Blue Door Retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Now he travels internationally, speaking, leading seminars and conducting retreats on Quadratos, the Four-Gospel Journey and Gateway to Oneness (The 72 Hours of Easter.) Each autumn Alexander guides an intimate band of pilgrims on the Camino, the West's most ancient path of transformation. See the Quadratos website for more about his work and offerings. 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The difference between knowledge and implementation is huge. Many people know how to develop a product and market it. And their biggest wish is to be an independent entrepreneur. Still, every day they go the office and do a job they hate for someone else. Many of us have read a high number of books on personal development, spirituality or game-changing habits, yet two weeks after we read a book and felt full of inspiration and motivation, we find ourselves back in our old life, caught in our old habits. Many of us know how to eat and train to build up muscles, to lose weight and to be healthy. Our biggest wish is a six pack and a super fit body. But instead of executing on that knowledge, we find ourselves watching TV while eating junk food. For John Sonmez, this is the scariest thing in the world, because it means, we are not able to commit to the promises we make to ourselves. If we are not able to make commitments with ourselves, we give up ownership of our life and we will lose control of what is happening to us. On the contrary, if we are making commitments with ourselves and keep our promises, there are no limits to what is possible for us. We will become who we want to be, we will be free and we will have total control of our life. John Sonmez is a self-made multimillionaire who has retired from real-estate investing by the age of 33. His mission now is to grow Bulldog Mindset to help as many men as possible to become the best version of themselves. His youtube channel has already over 200.000 subscribers and he coaches men to develop their bulldog mindset in order to be free and to reach their full potential. His method is based on conquering wealth, physics and social life by implementing habits that you do every day, no matter if you feel like them or not and to overcome your fears by feeling them and building up your courage. If you develop a bulldog mindset, you will convert your knowledge into action, you will be who you want to be and you will make your dreams come true. Some of the questions I ask John: - How did you discover who you really are? (4:25) - Who did you actually want to be when you found out you can be whoever you want to be? (7:03) - What are the things you hate that you're doing daily? (27:50) - How do you get someone who has a weak mind to develop a tough mind (30:32)? - Can you give an example of someone you helped turning a weak mindset into a bulldog mindset? (45:50) I really enjoyed doing this talk with John! It inspired me to raise the level of commitment I have with myself and to build up my courage muscle. If you want to book a 15 minute call with me where I listen to your personal case and give you my advise, you can sign up here: https://linktr.ee/janmehlhose

If you have engaged in 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' you may find that your lingering question may be a reflection of the four questions we discuss in this episode of the OneLIfe Maps Podcast. The Gospels may have more to say about how to navigate thru this season of your life than you may imagine.Alexander Shaia invites us to take a look at the gospel thru a fresh lens and read each gospel account as more than a telling of Jesus' life and words. Each is the story of a practice in response to a core life question:Gospel of Matthew: How do we face change?Mark: How do we move through trials and suffering?John: How do we receive joy and know union?Luke: How do we mature in service?And these four gospels are more than the sum of their parts. The four in the sequence of their fourth century reading cycle are one of the world's great maps of the universal journey- one of growth, transformation and love. As Alexander's describes, The Four-Gospel Journey is the pattern of the living, here and now Christ - a pattern within the Cosmos, in everything and across all time. To make this universal journey with another or a small community - see the "Heart and Mind Companion Guides" at the Quadratos website. The Guides follow the book. There is one guide for each of the four paths, as well as one to prepare for the journey, and another on the eight core practices of Quadratos. Alexander John Shaia, PhD, is a thoughtful and poetic man, living the ancient rhythms of his Lebanese and Aramaic heritage. With deep conviction, he invites us into a practice of spirituality (and Christianity) for the twenty-first century—one that crosses traditional boundaries, encourages vital thinking and inhabits a genuine community of the heart. As a spiritual director, educator, anthropologist, psychologist, Sandplay therapist and ritualist, Alexander is a wholistic, cross-discipline visionary and passionate professional speaker. He founded The Journey of Quadratos LLC, as well as the Blue Door Retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Now he travels internationally, speaking, leading seminars and conducting retreats on Quadratos, the Four-Gospel Journey and Gateway to Oneness (The 72 Hours of Easter.) Each autumn Alexander guides an intimate band of pilgrims on the Camino, the West's most ancient path of transformation. See the Quadratos website for more about his work and offerings. Contact info for speaking engagements is also found on the website. https://quadratos.comPlease join us for a virtual journey thru 'Listen to My Life' starting September 10, 2019 with Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley. Find out more at: https://onelifemaps.lpages.co/september-2019-listen-to-my-life-virtual-workshop-landing-pageIf you are interested in becoming equipped to facilitate others thru 'Listen to My Life' life mapping materials, you can get more information about our upcoming Facilitator Certification Workshop, November 18-20 in the Chicago Area. You can find more information here: https://onelifemaps.lpages.co/november_2019-facilitator-certification-workshop-landing-pagePlease explore www.onelifemaps.com to download a free introduction booklet to 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' that contains the artwork we refer to in this episode. You can purchase your 'Listen to My Life' portfolio on that website, too.Sharon Swing and others on our team offer one-on-one coaching or spiritual direction as guidance thru the 'Listen to My Life' experience in addition to virtual coaching groups that happen several times a year.Please join us for a virtual journey thru 'Listen to My Life' starting September 10, 2019 with Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley. Find out more at: https://onelifemaps.lpages.co/september-2019-listen-to-my-life-virtual-workshop-landing-pageAudio Meditations as a Thank You for Your SupportWe're on a mission to help people recognize and respond to God in their story. Will you help? Become a patron of OneLIfe Maps at the $5 a month or more level at http://www.patreon.com/onelifemaps recieve access to recorded audio meditations that are created to assist you in becoming self-aware and God-aware.Sibyl Towner and I (Sharon Swing), co-authored the 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story' visual maps, and we produce the oneLifemaps podcast along with our friend and Director of Facilitator Development, Joan Kelley.We are offering you the opportunity to support the continuation of the oneLifemaps podcast and the publishing of 'Listen to My Life' in and weekly audio meditations as a token of our appreciation.If we can serve you, please let us know by emailing us here.EquipmentWe've had some questions about our podcasting equipment. 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This week Pete (@mr_van_w) urges us to see our students as more than just data points and dollar signs. Then a straight white male (@jfcatto) talks at us about how to deal with teenage girls when they are being cray cray.     Articles Pete: Are You Data-Driven? - Tonya Gilchrist  https://tonyagilchrist.com/are-you-data-driven/    John: How to Help Teenage Girls Reframe Anxiety and Strengthen Resilience - Deborah Farmer Kris  https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/52994/how-to-help-teenage-girls-reframe-anxiety-and-strengthen-resilience 

This week Pete (@mr_van_w) urges us to see our students as more than just data points and dollar signs. Then a straight white male (@jfcatto) talks at us about how to deal with teenage girls when they are being cray cray.     Articles Pete: Are You Data-Driven? - Tonya Gilchrist  https://tonyagilchrist.com/are-you-data-driven/    John: How to Help Teenage Girls Reframe Anxiety and Strengthen Resilience - Deborah Farmer Kris  https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/52994/how-to-help-teenage-girls-reframe-anxiety-and-strengthen-resilience 

Welcome to the Ol' Bee Gal Q&A brought to you by KeepingBackyardBees.com Please submit your questions by following this link.    Here are the questions addressed in this episode. Fadi What happens to the old queen after the hive makes a new queen?   Gil Why have his bees made honey of varied colors?   Russell What does it mean to you to be a beekeeper?   Ron I purchased packages of bees with Saskatraz bees.  Are these queens noted for swarming?   Wimukthi If the queen receives royal jelly at the larval stage, what is she fed at the adult stage?   Gilberto How many bees can I keep with approximately 100 acres of various types of forage?   John How do bees do when wind farms are put in the area?   Jeremy When ideally does a Queen start laying winter bees? Does supplementary feeding effect this decision?  

Jim Gaffigan has a stand-up routine from years ago where he declares: “I’m a vegetarian…it’s just that I eat beef and pork and chicken…but not fish because that’s disgusting”. It’s humorous because it cuts across the very definition of vegetarianism. The character he presents clearly doesn’t understand what it means to be a vegetarian.It strikes me sometimes that a lot of Christians are like that when it comes to the Gospel – the Good News. A lot of times if I ask the question: “What is the Gospel?”, I get a variation on the idea that Jesus died to save us from our sins so that we can go to heaven and not hell when we die. It’s not that I disagree with any of that – but I’m not sure that really captures the heart of what the Good News really is because the focus is placed on what happens after this life.This Sunday we’ll be reading Mark 1:14-20 as we continue going through that account of Jesus.In v14, we abruptly find out that John the Baptist has been arrested and Jesus has started publicly announcing God’s Good News. We’ve noted before that the word euangelion, εὐαγγέλια, was not unique to Christianity. It was a word used to announce good news from Caesar, or announce his birthday, or declare a victory in battle.What does Jesus say that sets the Good News that He preaches apart from the good news of Caesar? Who is the center and focus of this Good News?In v 15, Jesus explains what the Good News is and what our response should be. Notice the words he’s saying: The time has COME, The Kingdom of God is NEAR, REPENT and BELIEVE. Follow the links on those words and consider what they mean.Using the definition of the Greek words, write what Jesus is saying in your own words.Read Daniel 2, especially v 44 – What do you think the people of Galilee were hearing when they heard the Good News proclaimed by Jesus?When Jesus calls his first disciples in v16-20, they respond immediately.What does their response tell us about what hearing the Good News demands of us?What would it look like in our own lives to follow this example of Peter, Andrew, James and John? How would you describe the priorities their response symbolizes?There have been lingering questions about why these guys would have responded so quickly and decisively. I had a whole section in my teaching that I had to remove because it would have made it run too long…but I copied it and I’ll paste it here, in case you’re interested. It helps round out the oppressive economic picture of that time and place, which helps us see why these guys may have responded like they did. I’d be interested in your thoughts on this. Anyway, here it is:“Now, people have gotten cynical about this section, wondering about the abruptness of it – ‘what would make these guys respond so quickly to a rabbi like this?’ But, there ARE historical factors here… we need to understand the situation these guys were in.We tend to think of these fishermen from the standpoint of a free-market, capitalist society, like WE live in. We imagine a nice little family business where they catch fish for themselves and sell the surplus to the local market. We view them as middle-class, blue collar Joes. But we’re wrong. There was no free-market capitalism in the world run by the Roman Empire. Rome ruled the known world – and sure, they brought roads and aqueducts and peace to the region…but they also brought the demands of the Roman elite from Caesar at the top to his agents and governors like Herod Antipas, the ruler over the Galilee region, and all the layers of bureaucracy in between. The sea of Galilee was no longer localized as a source dietary staples for the people who lived there – the sea of Galilee belonged to Caesar – nobody was going to fish there unless he approved it. Fishing leases were required, and taxes and tolls for ports were exorbitant.Everyone was taking a cut of both the fish AND any potential profit to be made from them.So local fishermen found themselves in an economic free-fall – they were at the bottom of this elaborate financial hierarchy. They had a trade that had been handed down through generations but now were tantamount to slave-labor …they had no hope of escape from this economic oppression.Along comes a Rabbi who declares the time has come for God’s kingdom to break in on things. And they’re thinking…well, what would they be thinking, what might they have imagined?‘This is IT, finally we’ll be free from our oppression and there will be justice.’ They were right, but not the way the expected.”

“The Transfiguration: A Glimpse Of Things To Come” “1/20/19”Matthew 17:1-13Core Behavior: Worship- I worship God for who He is and what He has done for me.Psalm 95:1-7 Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! 3 For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. 4 In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also. 5 The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. 6 Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! 7 For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture…Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13 “And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. 4 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 5 He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. 9 And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.” 10 And the disciples asked him, “Then why do the scribes say that first Elijah must come?” 11 He answered, “Elijah does come, and he will restore all things. 12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they pleased. So also the Son of Man will certainly suffer at their hands.” 13 Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them of John the Baptist. The Message of this Passage: In the Communicators Commentary Myron Augsburger writes: “We have seen the Messiah identified as the Son of God (16:16–17), the Messiah interpreted as the Suffering Savior (16:21); now the Messiah is introduced as the glorified Son of the Father (17:1–5)….This passage might be called “the glimpse of the kingdom.” Willard Swartley calls the Transfiguration “a preview of the Kingdom power.” Matthew tells of the presence of Moses and Elijah, but omits Luke’s statement that they talked with Jesus “about his departure, which he was to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem” (Luke 9:31, niv). Matthew does not interpret the significance of these particular men, Moses having been the first great lawgiver and Elijah the first great prophet in Israel. But Moses, Elijah, and Jesus are not equals, for in Jesus revelation had reached its peak, and He was pronounced by God as His Son.The word for “transfigured” is the word “metamorphosis,” from the Greek root morpha, a word which means a change arising from the essential nature of His person, not an external impression. Peter’s offer came as an outburst of enthusiasm, ‘Lord, this is great! Let us build three tabernacles.’ Let us capture the moment, let us institutionalize the happening, as we are so inclined to do with God’s movements, with revival and with movements of the Spirit among us. But before Peter was finished expressing his plan, God pulled the rug out from under him! The Greek is emphatic in the word “suddenly” (literally “behold”) a voice came from the cloud with the ultimate word, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!’ It was God’s affirmation of Christ and God’s mandate to Peter—'You listen to Him.’ No small wonder that the disciples fell on their faces in fear.” Answering Interpretive Questions:What does the Transfiguration tell us about who Jesus is? Why did Peter suggest building three tabernacles, or tents (see Zechariah 14:16-21)? What does it mean for you and me to be transformed (or “transfigured”) into the image of Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18)? Practically speaking, how can we allow the Spirit to transform us? What can we do to make ourselves more available to His transforming work in our lives? Why did Jesus tell the disciples not to talk about the Transfiguration until after His resurrection? We too will one day be transfigured to be like Him, until that day what should we be doing? (See 1 John 3:2-3) Why do you think Jesus only invites Peter, James, and John? How do you think the transfiguration affected the Disciples' faith and purpose? Moses and Elijah appearing at the transfiguration represent the law and the prophets. Although obeying the law and applying the messages of the prophets is important, what does the voice of the Father say we should, “hear”?What distractions, ideas or beliefs prevent you from listening to God or to other godly advice? 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter” MLK

The TechHOUNDSJohn WaidnerElectronics Engineer with a background in Logic design, analog circuit, system integration and testingCurrently John is a mentor for the TechHOUNDS and volunteers for the Boy Scouts of AmericaDerek Fronek High school student from Carmel High SchoolPart of the Carmel High School robotics team the TechHOUNDSTechHOUNDSWhat are the TechHOUNDS and how did you start?Leadership? Who leads the group?DivisionsRobot OpsProgramming/ElectricalConstructionInformation TechnologyPublic RelationsHow do you handle the overlap between divisions?Derek - What division are you most involved with?John - How involved are you in the process?What is FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)Who can be a part of FIRST?How to get involvedFunding?Competing in FRC (First Robotics Competition)What are the competitions?How does your team prepare for them?Who gets to go?Who gets to drive the bot?The TechHOUNDS youtube channel has lots of videos of the robot and competitions the group has been in2018 Robot RevealTechHOUNDS Team 868 FlickrWhat is next for the TechHOUNDS?Visit our Slack Channel and join the conversation in between episodes and please review us, wherever you listen (PodcastAddict, iTunes). It helps this show stay visible and helps new listeners find us.Tags: Derek Fronek, electronics podcast, FIRST, First Robotics Competition, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, FRC, John Waidner, MacroFab, macrofab engineering podcast, MEP, Robotics, TechHOUNDS

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In the middle of a busy term John (@jfcatto) and Pete (@mr_van_w) manage to squeeze in a quick podcast with crappy sound quality.   Pete lauds Central West teacher Aaron Ellis for teaching Wiradjuri as the compulsory Year 7 and 8 language at Young High School.  John explains clear steps to "like a class". Perhaps highlighting some useful steps even if the sentiment could be considered flawed.    Pete: Wiradjuri Language Taught at Young High School - Aaron Ellis (not the actual article) https://www.hilltopsphoenix.com.au/wiradjuri-language-taught-young-high-school/    John: How to Like a Class - StrictlyPositiveTeaching https://strictlypositiveteaching.org/2018/04/05/how-to-like-a-class/   

In the middle of a busy term John (@jfcatto) and Pete (@mr_van_w) manage to squeeze in a quick podcast with crappy sound quality.   Pete lauds Central West teacher Aaron Ellis for teaching Wiradjuri as the compulsory Year 7 and 8 language at Young High School.  John explains clear steps to "like a class". Perhaps highlighting some useful steps even if the sentiment could be considered flawed.    Pete: Wiradjuri Language Taught at Young High School - Aaron Ellis (not the actual article) https://www.hilltopsphoenix.com.au/wiradjuri-language-taught-young-high-school/    John: How to Like a Class - StrictlyPositiveTeaching https://strictlypositiveteaching.org/2018/04/05/how-to-like-a-class/   

John the Ladder. In this show we will talk about John Climacos who wrote the treatise on the Ladder of Divine Ascent. Who is John? How many steps are there? Is this related to a dream that Jacob had in the book of Genesis? How important is it to read this paper on the Divine Ascent? Listen and find out.Presented by Dr. Al (Petros) Maeyens Doc. of Div.This show is broadcast live on Monday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

At a time when teachers are preparing to go back to school John (@jfcatto) introduces eight questions for teachers to consider to ensure students are engaged and not just compliant. Then (@mr_van_w) spends half a podcast discussing a discussion he heard on another podcast. #secondhander Spolier/Disclaimer/Edit: Finally, John awkwardly defends an offhand comment he made disparaging a beloved educelebrity.   John: How to Ensure Students Are Actively Engaged and Not Just Compliant - Katrina Schwartz https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/12/09/how-to-ensure-students-are-actively-engaged-and-not-just-compliant/   Pete: The EduChange Podcast: John Hattie - Luca Parry *sp https://podtail.com/podcast/the-educhange-podcast/john-hattie/  

At a time when teachers are preparing to go back to school John (@jfcatto) introduces eight questions for teachers to consider to ensure students are engaged and not just compliant. Then (@mr_van_w) spends half a podcast discussing a discussion he heard on another podcast. #secondhander Spolier/Disclaimer/Edit: Finally, John awkwardly defends an offhand comment he made disparaging a beloved educelebrity.   John: How to Ensure Students Are Actively Engaged and Not Just Compliant - Katrina Schwartz https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/12/09/how-to-ensure-students-are-actively-engaged-and-not-just-compliant/   Pete: The EduChange Podcast: John Hattie - Luca Parry *sp https://podtail.com/podcast/the-educhange-podcast/john-hattie/  

John (@jfcatto) looks at some practical tips to share with your students for engaging in "targeted study" rather than busy work.  Pete (@mr_van_w) tells us about a new show coming to PBS next year that teaches preschoolers meta-cognition and computational thinking.   John: "How do I study?" Deliberate Practice in Exam Revision - Melinda Roberts https://xavier.vic.edu.au/xavier/content/%E2%80%9Chow-do-i-study%E2%80%9D-deliberate-practice-exam-revision    Pet: PBS Show Will Teach Preschoolers to Think Like a Computer - Jenny Abamu https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-07-03-new-pbs-show-will-teach-preschoolers-how-to-think-like-computers  

John (@jfcatto) looks at some practical tips to share with your students for engaging in "targeted study" rather than busy work.  Pete (@mr_van_w) tells us about a new show coming to PBS next year that teaches preschoolers meta-cognition and computational thinking.   John: "How do I study?" Deliberate Practice in Exam Revision - Melinda Roberts https://xavier.vic.edu.au/xavier/content/%E2%80%9Chow-do-i-study%E2%80%9D-deliberate-practice-exam-revision    Pet: PBS Show Will Teach Preschoolers to Think Like a Computer - Jenny Abamu https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-07-03-new-pbs-show-will-teach-preschoolers-how-to-think-like-computers  

This month's feedback includes a lot of commentary on why 64-bit Linux download files are sometimes labeled 'AMD64,' and Whole disk cloning. These appear to be very popular topics. We hear from another hardware hoarder... er... uh... collector. Adrian suggests a 'Minion Network.' There's more. You'll have to listen to get it all! Episode 334 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #334 · Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:55 Bill is connected again! 03:48 Logan: Why a 64-bit Linux download is sometimes labeled AMD64 04:10 Ken: Explains AMD64 as well 05:47 Daniel: Explained Intel vs. AMD even more 08:09 Heath: Explains from an instruction set perspective 10:53 Rick: Grsync link is broken 12:04 Barbara: Cloning a drive with dd 15:36 Adrian: Cloning and the 'minion network' 26:14 Adrian: Another hardware hoarder 30:11 Dave: Confused 36:22 Jan: Thanks for the time stamps 36:52 Brune: Using Discord 39:07 John: How about a Patreon page? 41:01 Dennis: Comments on cloning 48:46 Colin: Whole disk cloning 50:02 Andrew: USB write speed 55:18 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 57:28 End

This month's feedback includes a lot of commentary on why 64-bit Linux download files are sometimes labeled 'AMD64,' and Whole disk cloning. These appear to be very popular topics. We hear from another hardware hoarder... er... uh... collector. Adrian suggests a 'Minion Network.' There's more. You'll have to listen to get it all! Episode 334 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #334 · Listener Feedback 00:15 Introduction 00:55 Bill is connected again! 03:48 Logan: Why a 64-bit Linux download is sometimes labeled AMD64 04:10 Ken: Explains AMD64 as well 05:47 Daniel: Explained Intel vs. AMD even more 08:09 Heath: Explains from an instruction set perspective 10:53 Rick: Grsync link is broken 12:04 Barbara: Cloning a drive with dd 15:36 Adrian: Cloning and the 'minion network' 26:14 Adrian: Another hardware hoarder 30:11 Dave: Confused 36:22 Jan: Thanks for the time stamps 36:52 Brune: Using Discord 39:07 John: How about a Patreon page? 41:01 Dennis: Comments on cloning 48:46 Colin: Whole disk cloning 50:02 Andrew: USB write speed 55:18 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 57:28 End

Pete (@mr_van_w) asks six (well. five really) questions principals ask before getting on board with new EdTech. John (@jfcatto) brings in some tips for doing better PBL.   Pete: Six Things Principals Are Thinking When They Get Pitched Edtech - Sara Shenken-rich   https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-10-20-six-things-principals-are-thinking-when-they-get-pitched-edtech https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/oct/17/ellen-van-neerven-indigenous-poet-abused-hsc-english-students   John: How to Make Sure That Project-based Learning is Applied Well in Schools - Thom Markham (@thommarkham) https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/12/02/how-to-make-sure-that-project-based-learning-is-applied-well-in-schools/    

Series Finale! We talk to Dan Infalt, the "Big Buck Serial Killer" from Wisconsin and a Michigan legend John Eberhart about their unique scent control tactics. We interviewed these guys separately and have combined the interviews into a 3-part series. Both hunters have had tremendous success hunting mature bucks on public land. They don't pull any punches when it comes to comparing their scent control tactics and how they differ. Dan Infalt Dan grew up and has lived in SE Wisconsin his whole life. He was the youngest of 11 children. Because he grew up without much money, hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering were more of a way to survive than a hobby. Dan now works as a Prototype machinist. On the side he teaches workshops where he shares his personal scouting and hunting tactics, showing students the properties he hunts while examining some of his most successful set-ups on mature whitetail deer. Dan and his tactics have been featured in many magazines, such as Field & Stream, Deer & Deer Hunting, North American Whitetail, and more. His scouting and hunting tactic videos have helped countless hunters revolutionize the way the chase mature whitetails. He has taken well over 30 Pope and Young quality deer over the years, mostly on heavily pressured public land. He doesn’t like hunting by or supporting their strict guidelines, so you won’t find most of them in any record books. John Eberhart John currently has 30 bucks listed in the Commemorative Bucks of Michigan record book and they came off 19 different properties in 10 different counties with many coming from public land. He took the Michigan state record muzzleloader buck in 1981 from public land and that has been the only state record buck to come off state land. In 1997, he began bowhunting out of state, during Michigan’s gun season and to date has taken 19 P&Y class bucks on his 21 week long out of state hunts. John along with his son Chris has written 3 books on hunting pressured whitetails and he has written instructional bowhunting articles for Deer & Deer Hunting, Peterson’s Bowhunting, Bowhunting World, & many more. He has also produced instructional DVDs on his hunting and scouting techniques. Click here to listen/subscribe on iTunes (best for iOS devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Google Play Music (best for Android devices) Click here to listen/subscribe on Stitcher (another option for Android devices) What We Learn In Part 3: When was the last time John was winded by a deer? The Scent-lok lawsuit details and results The Rutgers study on Scent-lok effectiveness Does Scent-lok work in hot weather? Can waiting for the right wind cost you an opportunity? Success stories from Dan and John How to learn more from Dan and John Show notes, resources, links: Link to Rutgers Study Dan's Website- www.thehuntingbeast.com Dan's Videos YouTube Channel John's Website- www.deerjohn.net John's Books/Videos YouTube Channel Sponsored by: Hunting Gear Deals Chase the Mountain Blog

Why would the enemy be able to take out such a great prophet such as John? How did an evil woman succeed here? Also, much as happens today, people come to conclusions based on no facts, just a feeling or a fear. We look at the problems that come from this and how to identify when it happens to us or others we know.

Why would the enemy be able to take out such a great prophet such as John? How did an evil woman succeed here? Also, much as happens today, people come to conclusions based on no facts, just a feeling or a fear. We look at the problems that come from this and how to identify when it happens to us or others we know.

John Pollock doesn’t just talk about entrepreneurship — he lives it. As the CEO of Financial Gravity, John has grown his business from the dining room table to a national organization of 25 employees and led his company to 700% growth in one year. John is also disrupting industry standards for the better. After seeing the lack of integrated advice for business owners across tax planning, financial services, and business strategy, he created the first national tax firm specifically designed to help entrepreneurs reduce their personal tax liability by an average of $21,000. He is also a frequent contributor to various media outlets, including Fox Radio Network, Forbes, and Amex OPEN Forum. What you’ll learn about in this episode How a reverse merger works How drive itself drives John How lack of focus can be a gift How you could benefit from going to conferences that are not related to your industry Why process has to be built into everything that you do Why success is not a destination, it’s a journey Why there is more skill than luck involved in business The three questions that you have to ask yourself How best to connect with John: Website: lowertaxhigherprofit.com Website: financialgravity.com Website: www.johnpollockinc.com eBook: Bust the 10 Tax Myths Sabotaging Your Small Business Growth

The Apostle John turned out to be quite the lyricist. One could almost sing some of his melodious verses. In fact, many of us have. As you will hear in this PODCAST, John wasn’t a scholar, not by any stretch of imagination. Quite unlike the Apostle Paul, for example. John engaged in virtually no complex doctrinal discussions involving the nuances of theology, the kinds of stuff in which Paul reveled. John’s Greek is so simplistic that 1 John is invariably the first book every 1st-year Greek student translates. John was a passionate soul, one who wrote far more emotionally than he did academically. Consequently, John had the uncanny ability to relate to us all on such a visceral level that you get the sense that he understood exactly what it’s like to be us -- fragile, fearful, human. When their paths first crossed, Jesus met a rather unremarkable, uneducated fisherman from the provincial little town of Bethsaida. Yet, by the time Jesus got done with him, John became a prolific author (with one Gospel, three letters, and his magnum opus, the majestic book of Revelation to his literary credit). John was the only one of the twelve who stayed with Jesus on that fateful day of the crucifixion. So devoted was he to Jesus, that with one of His last, dying breaths, Jesus committed the care of His dearly beloved mom, Mary, to John. It was John who went from being known as a “Son of Thunder” for his uncontrollable temper, to the “Apostle whom Jesus loved,” as John so referred to himself because he could not get over that fact that Jesus saw in him someone who could be loved. Among his other glistening credentials, John was for a time the pastor of little family of faith in Ephesus. John was arrested, charged with being a leader of a Christ-following community, sentenced, and subsequently banished to penal colony on island of Patmos. Separated he now was -- by the Aegean Sea -- from the people he so loved, his modest little flock in Ephesus. Which explains why, when John was allowed to see the splendors of Heaven, the very first description he wrote was so curiously cryptic to us, but not to him. Just a fragment of a verse that spoke volumes to John: “There was no more sea” (Revelation 21:1). Anyway, John was eventually released from Patmos. He then apparently became reunited with several people from his former congregation in Ephesus. Much to John’s delight, many of his former flock had continued in his absence to follow Christ faithfully, and to raise their children to follow Christ. This brought John such enormous joy, as you can imagine, that he wrote this in 2 John: “How happy I was to meet some of your children and to find them living according to the truth, just as the Father commanded.” “To find them living according to the truth.” Nothing brings more joy to a parent’s heart than that. Likewise, there is nothing that brings to a parent more grief and heartache than to watch his or her child reject the truth they so love, and the God whom they so cherish. That same anguish of soul floods the heart of every spouse whose husband or wife rejects truth, the family’s faith, the one true God. Just as it does anyone who watches helplessly as a beloved friend, relative, whomever, reject the truth. The gallons of tears shed. The many sleepless nights spent worrying, agonizing, questioning, praying. Our unnerving lament, written in a minor key, that invariably results from the knowledge that the thing we hold most dear they ridicule with contemptuous disdain. The ever-present, nagging thought that perhaps if I had only said more, or said less; tried harder, or didn’t try so hard; or hadn’t succumbed to my own weaknesses and hypocrisies. Maybe then I could have successfully passed onto my children a godly heritage one generation to the next. And then, of course, there are those self-righteous parents whose own children are thriving in the faith. And they never seem to let you forget that you failed where they succeeded, causing us yet all the more guilt, shame, heartache, and heartbreak. Just ask the mother of Zacchaeus. Please remember that depending upon your web browser and connection speed, it may take up to 60 seconds for this podcast to begin to play. God bless you richly as you listen.

What if we took a look at some of the last words of Jesus' best friend John? How would it impact our life? Our journey? The way we live with joy in Jesus? John takes a moment in one of his final letters to encourage us to keep the main thing the main thing... Just Jesus.

Juliet and Clinton answered the following questions in this episode:  1. Cindy: How can I use Twitter to build my practice? 2. Terry: Do I have to have a logo for my business? 3. John How often should I blog? I'm worried that I won't have time to blog regularly. Does it matter if I just post occasionally when I have time? Get the show notes with all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at http://askjulietandclinton.com/9    

It's Friday! That means a Q&A show for you. Today, I answer all of these questions. Here are the questions and the time stamp for where each can be found in the episode. Enjoy! Joshua 10:00 - Brandon: How do I convey our financial information to my executor if my wife and I die? Should I have my testamantery trust managed by a professional trustee? 29:43 - Kyle: How do I save money on taxes as a young, single physician resident? 54:01 - Daniel: Is it ok for a young person to have a 100% stock allocation? 1:02:44 - Greg: I have $2.5M, can I afford to retire? 1:10:44 - John: How do I find a good team of advisors? 1:28:00 - Tom: Could I take a loss on a house I transfer into an ESA and then get the gain out tax-free? Links: Last Pass Password Gorilla Save Taxes By Moving Step Transaction Doctrine Substance Over Form Garrett Planning Network XY Planning Network  

This is the sixth installment on the authenticity of the Bible series of podcasts. Many scholars, skeptics, and Bible students alike may wonder about the authorship of the four Gospels: were they really written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? How old are they really? How accurate are the versions we have today–after 2000 years? D.M. […] The post Mormon fair-cast 307: #6, Is the Bible an authentic source of truth? appeared first on FairMormon.

(John) How did Hernán Cortés and his “300” soldiers topple the Aztecs? What motivated these conquistadores, and what legal justifications did they use to legitimize this conquest? Find the answer to these questions and more as we explore the clashing of the Aztec and Spanish empires.

The Fantasy Casting Agency is a Podcast that looks at the Casting of potential re-boots, re-makes, sequels, prequel or adaptations of our favorite pop culture properties. In our first episode we are joined by Mike from Whatcha/Big Top and our non-Fan non-Boy guest hostess Marti to discuss the proposed Justice League movie. Aquaman in or out? Hal or John? How to bring back Christian Bale's Batman? We discuss all that and more. Want to have your say? Find us on Facebook or copy the URL; https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fantasy-Casting-Agency/138811592962109