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!!!! listen to part 1 first on the healing the spirit podcast !!!![direct spotify link]i love bringing you these big picture cosmic context episodes, and i'm so grateful that jonathan invited me to collaborate on a 2025 astrological forecast this year, because otherwise i probably would not have created one.in part one (on jonathan's podcast healing the spirit) we focus on the undertones in 2025: pluto in aquarius, chiron in aries, and uranus in taurus & gemini).in part two (this episode) we contemplate the nodes in virgo/pisces, saturn moving from pisces to aries, and jupiter moving from gemini to cancer. Jonathan is a lunar thinker, a spirit healer, and a creative exorcist.Jonathan guides & inspires visionaries, artists, and seekers to re-arrange reality without losing their shit.jonathan's links: Book 2025 Clarity Alchemy Sessions with Jonathan Jonathan's Website Jonathan's Podcastkelsey's links:support the maia games on patreonkelseyrosetort.com@kelseyrosetort on IG

In both modern fiction and the biblical texts of 1 Samuel 13-2 Samuel 1, the character of Jonathan serves as a key literary and theological figure. Throughout In Search of Jonathan: Jonathan Between the Bible and Modern Fiction (Oxford UP, 2023), Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer interprets Jonathan's portrayal in traditional biblical literature and modern fiction. Each chapter provides first an analysis of Jonathan's characterization in 1-2 Samuel, followed by an examination of the depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Together, biblical and modern literature demonstrate how fictional retellings deepen and challenge the ways that scholars interpret Jonathan's character. Throughout the volume, Tiemeyer offers an interpretation of Jonathan as a plausible and psychologically consistent character while grappling with questions posed by his actions in the text. Tiemeyer asks, what kind of man is Jonathan who shows initiative and daring leadership ability, but who is also willing to lay down his crown before the usurper David's feet in humble submission? What kind of son is Jonathan who rebels against his father and takes David's part in the conflict between him and Saul, yet remains loyal to Saul until the bitter end on Mount Gilboa? To answer these questions, Tiemeyer considers depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Modern approaches, as Tiemeyer discusses, illuminate dormant yet integral aspects of the biblical texts. These modern retellings highlight, transform, and subvert the biblical portrayal of Jonathan. Posing these questions to the reader and other biblical scholars, Tiemeyer challenges the ways that scholars perceive Jonathan and his portrayals across biblical and modern literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In both modern fiction and the biblical texts of 1 Samuel 13-2 Samuel 1, the character of Jonathan serves as a key literary and theological figure. Throughout In Search of Jonathan: Jonathan Between the Bible and Modern Fiction (Oxford UP, 2023), Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer interprets Jonathan's portrayal in traditional biblical literature and modern fiction. Each chapter provides first an analysis of Jonathan's characterization in 1-2 Samuel, followed by an examination of the depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Together, biblical and modern literature demonstrate how fictional retellings deepen and challenge the ways that scholars interpret Jonathan's character. Throughout the volume, Tiemeyer offers an interpretation of Jonathan as a plausible and psychologically consistent character while grappling with questions posed by his actions in the text. Tiemeyer asks, what kind of man is Jonathan who shows initiative and daring leadership ability, but who is also willing to lay down his crown before the usurper David's feet in humble submission? What kind of son is Jonathan who rebels against his father and takes David's part in the conflict between him and Saul, yet remains loyal to Saul until the bitter end on Mount Gilboa? To answer these questions, Tiemeyer considers depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Modern approaches, as Tiemeyer discusses, illuminate dormant yet integral aspects of the biblical texts. These modern retellings highlight, transform, and subvert the biblical portrayal of Jonathan. Posing these questions to the reader and other biblical scholars, Tiemeyer challenges the ways that scholars perceive Jonathan and his portrayals across biblical and modern literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

In both modern fiction and the biblical texts of 1 Samuel 13-2 Samuel 1, the character of Jonathan serves as a key literary and theological figure. Throughout In Search of Jonathan: Jonathan Between the Bible and Modern Fiction (Oxford UP, 2023), Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer interprets Jonathan's portrayal in traditional biblical literature and modern fiction. Each chapter provides first an analysis of Jonathan's characterization in 1-2 Samuel, followed by an examination of the depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Together, biblical and modern literature demonstrate how fictional retellings deepen and challenge the ways that scholars interpret Jonathan's character. Throughout the volume, Tiemeyer offers an interpretation of Jonathan as a plausible and psychologically consistent character while grappling with questions posed by his actions in the text. Tiemeyer asks, what kind of man is Jonathan who shows initiative and daring leadership ability, but who is also willing to lay down his crown before the usurper David's feet in humble submission? What kind of son is Jonathan who rebels against his father and takes David's part in the conflict between him and Saul, yet remains loyal to Saul until the bitter end on Mount Gilboa? To answer these questions, Tiemeyer considers depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Modern approaches, as Tiemeyer discusses, illuminate dormant yet integral aspects of the biblical texts. These modern retellings highlight, transform, and subvert the biblical portrayal of Jonathan. Posing these questions to the reader and other biblical scholars, Tiemeyer challenges the ways that scholars perceive Jonathan and his portrayals across biblical and modern literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

In both modern fiction and the biblical texts of 1 Samuel 13-2 Samuel 1, the character of Jonathan serves as a key literary and theological figure. Throughout In Search of Jonathan: Jonathan Between the Bible and Modern Fiction (Oxford UP, 2023), Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer interprets Jonathan's portrayal in traditional biblical literature and modern fiction. Each chapter provides first an analysis of Jonathan's characterization in 1-2 Samuel, followed by an examination of the depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Together, biblical and modern literature demonstrate how fictional retellings deepen and challenge the ways that scholars interpret Jonathan's character. Throughout the volume, Tiemeyer offers an interpretation of Jonathan as a plausible and psychologically consistent character while grappling with questions posed by his actions in the text. Tiemeyer asks, what kind of man is Jonathan who shows initiative and daring leadership ability, but who is also willing to lay down his crown before the usurper David's feet in humble submission? What kind of son is Jonathan who rebels against his father and takes David's part in the conflict between him and Saul, yet remains loyal to Saul until the bitter end on Mount Gilboa? To answer these questions, Tiemeyer considers depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Modern approaches, as Tiemeyer discusses, illuminate dormant yet integral aspects of the biblical texts. These modern retellings highlight, transform, and subvert the biblical portrayal of Jonathan. Posing these questions to the reader and other biblical scholars, Tiemeyer challenges the ways that scholars perceive Jonathan and his portrayals across biblical and modern literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

In both modern fiction and the biblical texts of 1 Samuel 13-2 Samuel 1, the character of Jonathan serves as a key literary and theological figure. Throughout In Search of Jonathan: Jonathan Between the Bible and Modern Fiction (Oxford UP, 2023), Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer interprets Jonathan's portrayal in traditional biblical literature and modern fiction. Each chapter provides first an analysis of Jonathan's characterization in 1-2 Samuel, followed by an examination of the depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Together, biblical and modern literature demonstrate how fictional retellings deepen and challenge the ways that scholars interpret Jonathan's character. Throughout the volume, Tiemeyer offers an interpretation of Jonathan as a plausible and psychologically consistent character while grappling with questions posed by his actions in the text. Tiemeyer asks, what kind of man is Jonathan who shows initiative and daring leadership ability, but who is also willing to lay down his crown before the usurper David's feet in humble submission? What kind of son is Jonathan who rebels against his father and takes David's part in the conflict between him and Saul, yet remains loyal to Saul until the bitter end on Mount Gilboa? To answer these questions, Tiemeyer considers depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Modern approaches, as Tiemeyer discusses, illuminate dormant yet integral aspects of the biblical texts. These modern retellings highlight, transform, and subvert the biblical portrayal of Jonathan. Posing these questions to the reader and other biblical scholars, Tiemeyer challenges the ways that scholars perceive Jonathan and his portrayals across biblical and modern literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies

In both modern fiction and the biblical texts of 1 Samuel 13-2 Samuel 1, the character of Jonathan serves as a key literary and theological figure. Throughout In Search of Jonathan: Jonathan Between the Bible and Modern Fiction (Oxford UP, 2023), Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer interprets Jonathan's portrayal in traditional biblical literature and modern fiction. Each chapter provides first an analysis of Jonathan's characterization in 1-2 Samuel, followed by an examination of the depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Together, biblical and modern literature demonstrate how fictional retellings deepen and challenge the ways that scholars interpret Jonathan's character. Throughout the volume, Tiemeyer offers an interpretation of Jonathan as a plausible and psychologically consistent character while grappling with questions posed by his actions in the text. Tiemeyer asks, what kind of man is Jonathan who shows initiative and daring leadership ability, but who is also willing to lay down his crown before the usurper David's feet in humble submission? What kind of son is Jonathan who rebels against his father and takes David's part in the conflict between him and Saul, yet remains loyal to Saul until the bitter end on Mount Gilboa? To answer these questions, Tiemeyer considers depictions of Jonathan in modern fiction. Modern approaches, as Tiemeyer discusses, illuminate dormant yet integral aspects of the biblical texts. These modern retellings highlight, transform, and subvert the biblical portrayal of Jonathan. Posing these questions to the reader and other biblical scholars, Tiemeyer challenges the ways that scholars perceive Jonathan and his portrayals across biblical and modern literature.

Today, our episode's all about discipleship around political engagement, based on a series of Bible studies Jonathan and his team at his real job recently created for this election season and beyond. Some points we hit:-        Why it is essential for our political action to understand  we were not created for this world-        Why followers of Jesus won't overemphasize the importance of political victories and losses-        The reality that we are all connected to each other and God desires everyone's political liberation-        And, after that discussion, we dive into a recommendation from one of our recent newsletters on the fallout from Israel's torture of Hamas operativesCredits-            Follow KTF Press on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Subscribe to get our bonus episodes and other benefits at KTFPress.com.-        Follow host Jonathan Walton on Facebook Instagram, and Threads.-        Follow host Sy Hoekstra on Mastodon.-        Our theme song is “Citizens” by Jon Guerra – listen to the whole song on Spotify.-        Our podcast art is by Robyn Burgess – follow her and see her other work on Instagram.-        Editing by Multitude Productions-        Transcripts by Joyce Ambale and Sy Hoekstra.-        Production by Sy Hoekstra and our incredible subscribersTranscript Introduction[An acoustic guitar softly plays six notes in a major scale, the first three ascending and the last three descending, with a keyboard pad playing the tonic in the background. Both fade out as Jonathan Walton says “This is a KTF Press podcast.”]Jonathan Walton: If we are clear-eyed about the brokenness of the world, I would love for us to be as clear-eyed about the bigness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I don't think our concept of sin and our concept of redemption is actually mature enough to deal with the problems of the world.[The song “Citizens” by Jon Guerra fades in. Lyrics: “I need to know there is justice/ That it will roll in abundance/ And that you're building a city/ Where we arrive as immigrants/ And you call us citizens/ And you welcome us as children home.” The song fades out.]Jonathan Walton: Welcome to Shake the Dust, seeking Jesus, confronting injustice. I'm Jonathan Walton.Sy Hoekstra: And I'm Sy Hoekstra. I'm so excited about what we're gonna be talking about today. We have concluded our series of interviews with authors from the anthology that we published in 2020 about Christianity and politics in the era of Trump. For the next several five or six episodes until the election, you will be hearing more from the two of us. We'll probably have a couple more interviews, but it will not be from those authors. But today, we are jumping into something that I think is very core to what we do at KTF Press. We're talking about political discipleship and how the ways that some stuff that we maybe in some churches relegate to the realm of personal salvation, like the incarnation and the death and resurrection of Jesus, actually have a whole lot to say about how we engage politically. But before we get to all of that, Jonathan.Jonathan Walton: Remember, if you like what you hear and what you read from KTF Press, and would like for it to continue beyond this election season, please go to KTFPress.com and become a paid subscriber and encourage your friends to subscribe as well. We've got a ways to go if we're gonna have enough people to sustain this work, but we believe this work is valuable for us and for you, and so we hope that you do too. Go to KTFPress.com, that'll get you the bonus episodes of this show, access to monthly Zoom chats with the two of us and more, but only if you are subscribed. So again, go to KTFPress.com, subscribe today.The Bible Studies Jonathan's Team Created about Christian Political EngagementSy Hoekstra: All right. So Jonathan, this conversation is actually coming from some work that you are doing in your regular job with InterVarsity. First of all, remind people what you do with InterVarsity [laughter], and then tell people about these resources that you've produced and kind of what the goal of them is.Jonathan Walton: So I'm a Senior Resource Specialist with InterVarsity. And what that looks like is when there are some significant problems, then those things get sent up to the discipleship and leadership team to think about, and one of the things in our sandbox is political discipleship. And so for the last six months, we've been working on a curriculum that folks will be able to use to not just see and seek Jesus during this election season, but actually be formed into people who can see Jesus on the seat in our image as a seat of a stool with three legs, and on the seat. The Lord over our feelings, over our thoughts, over our actions, is Jesus. And so this five part Bible study really leans into that and prayerfully will push people to make that decision, to say, “Oh yes, if I'm a follower of Jesus, then my orthopathy, my orthodoxy and my orthopraxy will be under the Lordship of Jesus.”Sy Hoekstra: You just said three big words. I think a lot of people know that orthodoxy kind of means right belief, and orthopraxy kind of means right practiceJonathan Walton: Yep.Sy Hoekstra: Orthopathy, what does that mean?Jonathan Walton: Orthopathy, which most of us function on is our feelings and passions. So what does it look like for us to actually say, “I feel uncomfortable, I feel afraid, I feel sad.” And instead of acting out of that feeling and then forming a theology that justifies our actions that were based on our feelings of fear or anxiety or discomfort or loss of control, we actually said, “Oh, I feel afraid of this,” or “I feel uncomfortable about this, but I can actually put that fear, that discomfort, that anger, under the seat of Jesus,” and be able to have our thoughts and actions be in line with the kingdom of God, and not just in line with our deepest wounds or whims.Sy Hoekstra: Okay, so that is some helpful context. You have created these Bible studies as part of your job as a resource developer, and we will have links to those Bible studies that are available for free online. So if you wanna do a five session Bible study with a small group or whatever, you can go get Jonathan's stuff and talk about politics with your small group, which I think everybody should be doing right now [laughter], at least if you live in the United States. Not everybody that listens to the show is in the United States, but for all the Americans, go do that, please. Oh, and actually, sorry you didn't write these. You were part of the team that developed these.Jonathan Walton: Yes.Sy Hoekstra: The actual writing was done by other people, but you were very involved in the process.We Were Not Created for This World, and That Affects Our PoliticsSy Hoekstra: So let's get into one of the main ideas here, which I think is, let's talk about some of the implications of the idea that we were not created for the world that we live in. This is kind of a big deal I think, in your thinking, and I would like you to tell us what, first of all, what kind of world were we created for, and then what does that imply for our politics?We Were Created for a World Where Everything Existed in HarmonyJonathan Walton: One of the things that gets lost in most of our theology about the quote- unquote, fall is that we don't engage as much with what the world could have looked like if we had not, quote- unquote, fallen. And so I like to think about every possible thing in the world that is broken and not working well, what if it had been working just fine? So let's imagine for a moment that work, like Adam and Eve in the Garden doing the stuff, was good. Like work was good. Let's imagine for a moment that a man never blamed the problem on a woman, and a woman never blamed the problem on the man. Let's imagine a world free of shame, jealousy, deceit and blaming. Let's lean into that slim window in Scripture and that slim window and stories that were passed down for generations, and generations where there was no deceit.We could know one another and be known. We could forgive, because I don't imagine that no one got hurt, but I imagine though, is people were quick to forgive and quick to ask for forgiveness. To be able to live in harmony with the world, that includes that big Shalom theology, where there's peace in me, there's peace between me and others, there's peace between me and creation, there's peace between me and God. There's reconciliation, there's Shalom there. And so since we do not have that world, the world that we currently live in is one that we will have constant dissonance with.We Must Be People Who Rejoice When Empires FallJonathan Walton: So fast forward all the way to Revelation 18,19, and 20, when quote unquote, Babylon, or the Empire is destroyed.And there are people that are weeping over Babylon, and there are people that are rejoicing that Babylon has been destroyed. Followers of Jesus need to be in the camp that says we are rejoicing that Babylon is destroyed. Hallelujah, salvation and glory be unto our God. If we are those people that say, “Ah, you know what? We're so sad that all the spices and all the products and all the slaves are no longer being brought to our shores to serve us,” then you suffer under the judgment of God. The judgment of God says these systems are unjust. A lot of followers of Jesus and other folks don't like to talk about the judgment of God, but I will be honest, I am totally fine talking about the judgment of God when talking about destroying unjust systems and structures in the world [laughs].Sy Hoekstra: Yeah.Jonathan Walton: Like Jesus, let that come as quickly as possible. So in Amos via Martin Luther King, how most people recognize it, let justice roll down like a mighty stream. That's what we are talking about. When these systems of injustice and violence are washed away. We were not made to be exploited or to exploit other people. We were not made to dominate, destroy, rule and violate. That's not what it is. And so that's what I mean when we say we should have dissonance with this world that we are in because we were not made for this nonsense that we experience regularly.Sy Hoekstra: And then our politics should reflect that dissonance.We Should Not Be Seduced by ColonialismJonathan Walton: Yes. Our politics should reflect that dissonance, and what we should not do is be seduced by coloniality. And here's what I mean by that. Aníbal Quijano, who was a Peruvian sociologist and scholar on coloniality, talked about the seduction of European colonialism, such as that, even though you take colonialism away, we cannot imagine ourselves independent of that colonized structure being in place. And so if we look around the world, the sun never set on the British Empire in that way, there are entire people groups including Black people in the United States, who it's very difficult to imagine life outside of the stratified, segregated society that we find ourselves in.And so for me, I think when we think about our political systems, and we talked about this before on the podcast, one of the things we need a radical revolution of is imagination. Like to be able to imagine a different way of share, like mutual aid, reciprocity. Being able to say, “You know, what? What if I'm not a wage earner in a society, I am still valuable.” Sy, you've talked about this in your essays about disability. Like, what would it look like for us not to see the CEO and the kid with down syndrome as equally valuable for God, even though one of them contributes more to the GDP, like we need to lean into that. And so when we make decisions in politics, we actually need to wrestle with that dissonance as opposed to trying to impose a perfect will in an imperfect world, because it will not exist or come to pass.We Should Always Be Unsatisfied with Political Outcomes, and Be Aware We Don't Control ThemSy Hoekstra: Yeah. So I think one of the things that you and I have talked about that is basically how we will almost always be unsatisfied with the decisions and the activity that we engage in in politics.Jonathan Walton: Yes, and that is okay [laughs].Sy Hoekstra: Yeah, exactly. Right. That's part of it. You should be that way, is what we're saying.Jonathan Walton: Yes.Sy Hoekstra: You shouldn't be someone who votes wholeheartedly like, what I'm rejecting right now is people who are just like, “Yes, Trump is God's man. We're with him 100 percent. He's gonna do all the stuff we need him to do.” There isn't really a Christian equivalent to that on the left, or I would reject that as well, if anyone was saying that same thing with that same level of fervor about Kamala Harris [laughter].Jonathan Walton: Yeah.Sy Hoekstra: But well, we'll talk about how there is still some idolatry on the left, but we'll get into that nuance in a second. I just want to emphasize this point, that it's the lack of satisfaction with our votes and the lack of satisfaction with outcomes of activism isn't just what you should expect, it's reflecting a reality in a good way [laughs].Jonathan Walton: Right.Sy Hoekstra: That you are not… you know what I mean? You're always going to feel that tension because you were made to be loved and treated with justice and kindness and generosity and to do the same for others, and that is fundamentally not how our system ever works.Jonathan Walton: Exactly.Sy Hoekstra: We will know that we don't have control over the systems that we have. We should know that [laughs]. We should go into our political engagement with that in the front of our minds, that we don't control the outcomes, and we shouldn't be surprised when they don't come out exactly the way we want them to. But again, when we were talking about this, another thing you pointed out was we also don't have control over God and how God affects the outcomes that God wants to affect [laughs].Jonathan Walton: Right.Sy Hoekstra: We don't know how that's going to happen. So a political loss for us does not necessarily mean anything about God or God's plans, right?Jonathan Walton: Yes.Sy Hoekstra: So that is kind of the hopeful other side of that coin that I was just talking about. And that doesn't mean by the way, that we don't make clear decisions in certain contexts and be like, “No, this person is absolutely better than this person.” I have no problem saying that. You know what I mean? I feel like sometimes when you talk about being a citizen of the kingdom, there's a lot of like, especially White Christians, who will say that kind of means that we should never really judge anybody's choices at all [laughter], and I fully disagree with that [laughs], because in a given context, someone can be much better than somebody else. They're just not perfect.We Should Want to Make Things Better in Small Ways and Do as Little Harm as PossibleJonathan Walton: Well, the only other thing I'll say, and this actually may apply to later questions in the conversation as well. But I had a conversation, I was one of the keynote speakers for the Community Boost nonprofit leaders conference this week. And one of the speakers, she was on the panel I was moderating, her name is Jennifer Jones Austin. She's the Executive Director of the Federation of Protestant Welfare organizations in New York City.Sy Hoekstra: Gotcha.Jonathan Walton: She used to have a position in corrections in New York City as an advocate [laughs]. She said, “It is my job in this space,” holding her faith in all these things she possibly can, she said “This system is toxic, it's broken, it is terrible, and in so much as I can, I will prevent all harm that I can. And if I also could do incrementally better, then I will do that, knowing full well that this is not the kingdom of God, and I will be wholly dissatisfied with all the things, even the progress, quote- unquote, progress that I'm able to make.” And I think that is a sobering embrace of the realities of where we stand as followers of Jesus who are able to and in so far as we are willing to actually participate in the change of the systems and structures that we are in.So that's Priscilla with education. She is going to [laughs], in Jesus name, do as little harm as she possibly can and make as much progress, quote- unquote, progress as she possibly can.Sy Hoekstra: This is your wife, who's the principal of a school for people who don't know.Jonathan Walton: Yes, and I've recognized also that this is me within InterVarsity, an evangelical organization in the United States that fully participates in the system of this country. Like philanthropy is broken, giving is broken. We all know these systems will not usher in the kingdom of God. At the same time, we are called to participate and reflect the kingdom of God as best as we can. And so I think as we vote, as we enter in, as you were saying, we do not have control over the system, we do not have control over God, but we do control if we are obedient to him and faithfully wrestle with what it looks like to follow him in context. Because, as Munther Isaac, Palestinian theologian, prophet, amazing person said, a theology without context is irrelevant, and we are doing our best to live out of theology in our context.Sy Hoekstra: Both of us saw him speak last week, or I guess when you're hearing this, it'll be two weeks ago at Riverside Church, and it was incredible. And one or two of the things Jonathan has said so far, are certainly inspired by Reverend Isaac. If you look at our newsletter from the 23rd you can watch the entire talk on YouTube. It's incredible. I really suggest everyone does it. When Jonathan says he's a prophet, that's not…Jonathan Walton: Oh, I'm not joking. Yeah [laughs].Sy Hoekstra: It's not an exaggeration. It's like the word prophet is something that gets thrown around a lot, and it can be grandiose when you apply to certain people. This man fits the bill [laughter].Jonathan Walton: Yes.Why Christians Shouldn't Overemphasize Political Wins and LossesSy Hoekstra: Okay, so let's get into another point that we were talking about that I think is important when it comes to political discipleship, especially in this moment of heightened tension in the election. Which is there are so many ways that understanding yourself as a citizen of the kingdom of God makes you less likely to overemphasize political victories and losses. And you can err to one side in the way that Trump does, which is what I was talking about before, or the way that Trump supporters do, where they can say, “Trump being elected will basically be our political salvation [laughs]. We will be fine. Our power will be given back to us the way that we deserve, our enemies shall be defeated,” etcetera, etcetera.But like I also said, there are ways that the left does this and there are ways that the right does this when it's not Trump and we're not in a sort of cult of personality situation. So can you talk to us about what overemphasizing political victories and losses looks like, and why understanding the kingdom helps you avoid doing that, making that mistake?Our Hope Is Not in Political Victories or Material ProsperityJonathan Walton: Yeah, absolutely. So I think the way the right predominantly does this is using salvific language like, “We are going to save you.” And so there's this identification alliance with right wing rapture theology that says, we just need to be redeemed from the world or going back to something that is more holy, just, beautiful, righteous and good. Usually for White evangelicals, that's around 1958. 1958 was the peak of White evangelical and White American leadership and ownership of all these different things in the United States. And so that reality that many people in the current day White evangelical movement are trying to get back to. 1958 also signals what the left tries to do.1958 was the advent of the civil rights movement coming into the mainstream of the United States when Martin Luther King wrote, when White evangelicals in the United States had to contend with Martin Luther King. So Jerry Falwell writing, segregation or not, like which is it, and then doubling down on segregation. But from 1958 you can begin to see this surging of the rights of women being talked about, the rights of people of color being talked about. Then you get into quote- unquote, the sexual revolution, feminist revolution of the 70s and 80s, like music changing into a way that there's television, things to be broadcast. Folks being shocked that the people they listen to on the radio are people of color, like you start to get this change [laughs].And so what the right says is salvation, the left says is progress. And so pastors and people who push towards more progressivism and politicians who don't read in context like to pull out that piece when Martin Luther King says, the moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice. We take that out, and basically what that does is a soft baptism of generational superiority. Meaning that I'm better than the last generation, and the generation after me will be better, when scripture does not say that. Ecclesiastes says there's nothing new under the sun. There have always been people fighting against slavery, oppression, abuse and violence, and there have always been people who are trying to impose those systems, whether they be the Roman government or the American government or the Spartans or the Cretans, it doesn't matter who it is.This has always been the same argument and fight. The Nazis before, the Americans today, Israelis one day, slaveholders another day, Palestinians one day, enslaved Africans another day. The reality is this has always been going back and forth. The invitation has always been the same, to follow Jesus. That's the invitation. There isn't a like, “Man, you know what? In 1950, it was really bad.” That's what progressives would say, “But we've come a long way, and we're continuing forward, onward and upward.” And then conservatives would say, “Oh, man, you know it used to be this way. Let me go back to my little town and…” but both of those are salvation narratives that actually don't leave us saved. They don't. Jesus is the only way.They don't leave us saved, because the salvation of Jesus is ultimate and all encompassing at once. The quote- unquote, safety that moral progressivism or conservatism offers us is for a few, for moments in time. The only thing in my estimation, as an individual that has read a little bit and prayed a lot is the only thing that has been as pervasive and adopted by so many people is colonialism. The idea of White supremacy, the idea that we need to exploit and violate, the idea that we need to extract as much as possible and we deserve to accumulate at an unfettered pace, that is pervasive across cultures, backgrounds and narratives. That has been carried everywhere even more so than the gospel.And so I would hope that the salvation of all things through Christ would be as comprehensive and fierce as the salvation through works. So it's life, liberty and pursuit of property slash our own comfort equals happiness, or take up your cross, deny yourself and follow me, they are fundamentally opposed to each other.Sy Hoekstra: That was good and deep, and I love it. Let me drill down for a second on the progressivism, because I think some people would hear you say, and you've explained this a little bit, but I mean, some people hear you say, things haven't gotten better, or things took off in some fundamental and helpful way in the 60s, that that's not something that we should think of as salvation. And they might kind of go, “What does he mean by that? I don't know. That's a little…” Because I know you are saying things have gotten better.Jonathan Walton: Oh, yeah. Absolutely.Sy Hoekstra: Like, obviously, there are people who materially did a whole lot better [laughs] after the Civil Rights Movement.Jonathan Walton: Yes. Absolutely. Right.Sy Hoekstra: But what you are saying is, when you are clear-eyed about the amount of harm that the hierarchies and systems of oppression do in this country globally, there are so many things to be concerned about and so many things to deeply lament that the true and good and incredible thing that Black people can vote now [laughs].Jonathan Walton: Yes, me and you can have this conversation [laughs].Sy Hoekstra: Yeah, all those kinds of things. Those things are incredible and should be celebrated, and there are just so many other things that are so wrong and terrible.Jonathan Walton: Yeah.Sy Hoekstra: You're just being clear-eyed about the world as it is.Jonathan Walton: Right.Sy Hoekstra: Because you can do that, because you're not looking toward a narrative of progressivism to assure you that you are okay.Jonathan Walton: Yes. Yes. The fundamental container that you and I find ourselves in has improved. That's true.Sy Hoekstra: You and I, like meaning literally you and I.Jonathan Walton: Yeah, me and you. Literally, Sy Hoekstra and Jonathan Walton, the container that we find ourselves in has improved since the lives of our parents. My momma was not born with all of her rights, I was born with all of mine, to an extent in this country. That container has gotten better. The container is still on this side of heaven, which means it's incomplete.Sy Hoekstra: Yeah.Jonathan Walton: So can I celebrate, and I do celebrate, the reality that I could go to a bank and get a mortgage and it would be illegal if they discriminated against me and my wife for being people of color, that is awesome. I can celebrate the fact that my wife can get a credit card in her own name, and my daughters will be able to as well. That was something that was illegal. go look it up. I appreciate that. At the same time, let me not be seduced to think that this is the container I was made for because I wasn't. I was made for Genesis 1.Sy Hoekstra: Or seduced into a kind of softer, subtler idolatry of America.Jonathan Walton: Yeah.Sy Hoekstra: Or the West, or the societies that we live in, or wealth, or whatever it is that you think has made things more comfortable for you.Jonathan Walton: Yes.Good Political Fruit that Comes with Putting Hope in JesusSy Hoekstra: The reason I spent so much time on that is it's a complicated idea, but I think it's important for people to understand, because it really does free you from the problems that inevitably come when you sort of think, let's say Harris gets elected. We're just like, “Oh, good. We staved off Trump, we beat back fascism. We defeated it, hooray.” [laughs] It stops you from looking at the long history of America and saying no, fascism, authoritarianism, like real oppression of people is a normal part of the DNA of this country, and will continue to come back, and we need to continue to be ready to fight it all the time.Jonathan Walton: Right.Sy Hoekstra: It does not ever go away, and if you want to sit in comfort and say, “Good, we finally did it,” or “I can rest now,” you can't. You're being seduced into something that is not true [laughter]. And also, being clear-eyed in this way also stops you from doing something that people complain about progressives doing all the time, which is show up to your door every four years or every two years, and ask for your vote, and then not do anything to actually fight the oppression that you're under on a daily basis once they're elected [laughs].Jonathan Walton: Yes.Sy Hoekstra: If you're clear-eyed in this way, you can fight for people's flourishing 365 days a year…Jonathan Walton: Yes.Sy Hoekstra: …and every year. What I'm just doing now is talking about some of the good fruit that comes from letting go of these sort of soft political idols that sometimes people have. Because, I think… And the reason I say soft political idols, they're just political idols, but I think people look at the obviousness and the brazenness of the way that people idolize Trump and Christian power in America, and they think, “I'm not doing that in any similar way,” and a lot of us actually are.Jonathan Walton: Right.Sy Hoekstra: So that's why I'm harping on this.Jonathan Walton: Yeah. And two sentences that I hope will help people as well, is that the reason we're saying this too is because what will drive you is actually hope in the right stuff, as opposed to ending up with putting, literally, for me, like my hope in Obama. I remember the posters, like I was excited.Sy Hoekstra: Do you remember that music video?Jonathan Walton: Which one? There were many.Sy Hoekstra: The “Yes We Can” music video.Jonathan Walton: Oh, yes, yes, yes. I do remember that.Sy Hoekstra: Yeah [laughs]. I remember that in particular, I remember you being so excited and emotional about that video, and then later coming back to me and being like, “I should not have cared about that video that much,” [laughs].Jonathan Walton: Right. But man, it is attractive. Like Lil Jon at the DNC right now is there to seduce a certain group of people [Sy laughs]. And Kid Rock is just, let's swap out Kid Rock. Kid Rock was at the RNC. We have to engage, like you said, clear-eyed, so we know what to put our hope in. Because the gospel is a hope that does not disappoint.What Is God's Good News about Politics, and How Can We Apply It to Our Lives?Sy Hoekstra: Amen to that, Jonathan [Jonathan laughs]. But let's talk about the hope that does not disappoint, because I think the stuff that we've been talking about, if you just stopped there would be a little bit, I don't know, it can be a little bit depressing. If you don't already have this perspective [laughs] it's like, it can be hard.Jonathan Walton: Yeah.Sy Hoekstra: It can be hard to deal with being clear-eyed about the brokenness of the world, it's not an easy thing to do [Jonathan laughs]. So let's talk about what actually is the good news about politics that you are trying to get people to see through, through these Bible studies and through this kind of work that you're doing.Question Your Assumptions, and Understand the Connectedness of All PeopleJonathan Walton: Yeah. I mean to what you just said, if we are clear-eyed about the brokenness of the world, I would love for us to be as clear-eyed about the bigness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I don't think our concept of sin and our concept of redemption is actually mature enough to deal with the problems of the world. And so I think that one, the first session is just what are our starting points? Most of us have been cultured into political discipleship, we've never actually consciously thought about it. And so that's the first part, just where are our starting points? Then we get into the reality that the theology of the kingdom of God, and the theology that we are all made in God's image is a political reality.If I believe that I am made in the image of God, and every single person around me is made in the image of God, then that has political implications, because my flourishing and their suffering, or my suffering and their flourishing, they are actually intertwined. If I actually live out that theology, when they bleed, I bleed, when I bleed, they bleed. That's why the command to mourn with those who mourn is not, it shouldn't be far off, because I'm mourning my own human family, or I'm rejoicing with my own human family. And so that first study gets into that, and then we have, each study has a real-life story, and each study has a testimony about how these things have been applied or wrestled with in the current day.Making Informed Decisions about Whether We Want to Seek God's LiberationAnd so when we get into the choices that the Israelites made in Samuel, they wanted a king. Wrestling with that, oh snap, the Israelites literally said to the Prophet Samuel, we want to be like everybody else.Sy Hoekstra: And sorry, just really quickly for people who are unfamiliar, there's a moment in the book of 2 Samuel, I think, where Israel goes from saying, “We don't want to just be this people of God who kind of live in this promised land and follow these instructions that God gave us, we want to have a king,” which was not part of like God's plan for their society, “The way that all the societies around us have a king, so that we can have kind of similar power and influence the way that they do.”Jonathan Walton: Exactly. And so when Samuel responds, he says, “Your king will be exploitative. Your king will violate. Your king will take your kids. Your king will do all these things.” And they say, “Yes, sign us up.” And so we need to have conversations about what will actually happen when we say, “Yes, we do want this,” instead of what God intends. And then make concrete decisions about, do we actually want that, and what are the implications? And then if we do decide to follow Jesus, then what does he do and what is his response. When Jesus shows up and says, “I am the Messiah,” out of Isaiah, chapter 61 pulled into Luke chapter 4, the initial sermon is, “I have come to set the oppressed free, proclaim sight to the blind, proclaim freedom for the captives.”He did not say, “I have come to convert you to a certain political ideology, a certain political party or platform.” He didn't say that because he literally says, the kingdom of God is not of this world. And so how do we see that as good news as followers of Jesus? And do we see that as good news in the context we're in today? And then finally, if we do see that as good news, how do we partner with God to actually participate as followers of Jesus in seeking the shalom of all the people around us? Because we do live as followers of Jesus in exile. Now, we are different from the Israelites because, friends, we are not disempowered as Americans.Sy Hoekstra: Yeah.Jonathan Walton: I have an American passport, which puts me in a fundamentally different political bracket than my brothers and sisters who are undocumented, than my human family that suffers under drone strikes. It's different. But at the same time, I can hold fast to the reality that how can I steward my power, my influence, my resources, towards the flourishing of all people, not just myself, which is resisting the gospel of Babylon. And so we have, one of my favorite people in the world is Connie Anderson, and she talks about how she was one of those White women in a midwestern state who had no idea who she was voting for and why. But then she goes to a board meeting at the invitation of someone to really get involved in local politics, and she realized the person that she was voting for had dementia, and he was on the city council voting for things, arguing for it in one minute, and then some time would pass, arguing against it in another minute.And then when someone said, “Hey, didn't you just say the opposite?” Then shout at them, “Don't try to tell me what I think.” And she said, “The only reason I voted for this person was because I recognized their name.” And she began to get involved, and now she leads workshops on anti-racism, trying to help White people do the work of deconstruction, not deconstruction of their faith, but a deconstruction of the White supremacy in their lives and how they can partner with God towards more redemptive things. And she is doing the good hard work of politics, and not politics from a lens of this world would be better if we get the right person in power, but this world will be better and transformative when Jesus is in power.And so how do I partner with him to reflect his kingdom in the system and structures that I have influence and power over? And besides a lot of the work that we do with KTF, this is probably the thing with InterVarsity that I am most proud of. So I sincerely hope that folks will grab it.We Need to Revolutionize Our ImaginationSy Hoekstra: Absolutely. Go check it out. Thank you for sharing the wisdom from it. And I especially want to emphasize what you said about, what did you say about our imagination? You said change or, the verb I can't remember [laughs].Jonathan Walton: Oh, bring a revolution in our imagination [laughs].Sy Hoekstra: Yeah, there you go. That's what you said. I knew it was good [Jonathan laughs]. That is something that I am particularly passionate about, and kind of dovetails into why I spend so much time reading speculative fiction, like sci-fi and fantasy and everything [laughs], because… and thinking about how the people who write those books affect the worlds that we imagine too. That may seem like a weird, random turn into another subject to some people, but it is the way that I exercise my imagination, and I find a lot of the way that God talks to me in that work [laughs]. Like in the ways that I think about how we can imagine really different worlds and other stories that we don't see here now.Jonathan Walton: Yes.Sy Hoekstra: That to me, is extremely important, and I know that there have to be at least some of you who feel that way too.Jonathan Walton: Amen.Sy Hoekstra: So [laughs] I know there are some avid fiction readers out there. Jonathan, we have a segment to get into.Which Tab Is Still Open? Israel's Horrifying Treatment of Palestinian DetaineesJonathan Walton: Yes. Yes, we've talked a lot, and we are still talking as we're going to get into our segment, Which Tab Is Still Open, because this is something we're still talking about 10 months later, 76 years later, where we dive a little deeper into one of the recommendations from our newsletter. So Sy, this one is yours, so tell us a little bit about it.Sy Hoekstra: It is mine, although I think I maybe originally got it from you. This is something that we have both been thinking and talking about a lot, so I will just summarize the story very quickly, and then we'll both talk about it for a while. So we're gonna be back on Israel and Palestine. Now, listen everything we just talked about is gonna affect this conversation that we're having now [laughs].Jonathan Walton: Yep.Sy Hoekstra: But there have been some horrible whistleblower stories, and I will not get into the details. So hopefully we're avoiding the need for a content warning here. But some horrible whistleblower stories about some things going on, I believe you pronounce it, the Sde Teiman detention center in Israel, which is where basically they're keeping a lot of known or suspected Hamas operatives who attacked on October 7. The allegations are about basically physical and sexual torture, and that's all the detail that I will get into, being regularized and just a part of the culture at this particular detention center. So recently, after a lot of these reports, there were 10 IDF soldiers who were charged by military courts, or nine soldiers and one reservist who were charged by military courts with perpetrating one of these acts of violence.And what followed is something that's a little bit unimaginable to me, until I think about January 6th, which was a series of riots at this detention center of people literally trying to just charge into the detention center and take the IDF soldiers who have been charged and put in detention themselves, and just kidnap them out of the place, just like free them. And these rioters, there were a couple hundred of them. A lot of them were just regular people living in the area. But some of them were actual government administrative workers and some of them, a couple of them were actual members of the Israeli parliament who participated in this riot, and they did not succeed. Like the soldiers are still there.Two of them were let go eventually, meaning, the charges were dropped. Eight of them, the military is actually pursuing the charges against them. There has not been any punishment for any of these rioters [laughs]. Nothing's happened to them. There's been no legal consequences. There was another riot and another base, same thing, no real consequences. I was trying to see if maybe just like the American media wasn't reporting on it, but I used multiple large language models [laughter] to look into whether there were any stories about these rioters and what consequences they face, and it's really been nothing. The members of parliament are still just sitting in parliament.Some people who are not in the government, who are in the opposition parties have called for investigations, but nothing has happened. There were many statements made by different far-right government members of parliament that were in support of the rioters. One person in Benjamin Netanyahu's party, basically stood up in Parliament and said, “I do not care what these soldiers did to Hamas operatives, because anything done to Hamas operatives is legitimate, in my view.” Like there's just no limits. When we say that there's an apartheid in Israel, this highlights kind of what we're talking about, because there is sort of within Israel proper, there is, you can still make some arguments about this, but there is a lot of democratic representation and rights for people who live there.And then in the West Bank, since 1967 there's basically been martial law where a general is in charge and makes all the decisions on behalf of people who live there, with the exception of the Jewish settlers who live there, who still have all the rights, as though they lived in Israel proper. And so there's this kind of weird thing going on where even though this base is in Israel, it is under the jurisdiction of the military. So it's this kind of martial law, I don't know, running into Israel's law in a sort of way that's highlighting some divisions in Israel. Because obviously, there are a lot of people within Israel who are very concerned that this has happened, and that people are going completely unaccountable for it.I mean, some people are literally talking about, I don't think this is a mainstream idea, but there's some people talking about, what if a civil war breaks out in Israel, because there are people who are so against what has happened, but the ruling government coalition is just so in favor of continuing the war at all costs, they're now starting to fight with Lebanon. They may start to fight with Iran. So anyways, those are the basics of the story. Jonathan, what are your thoughts [laughs]?Privilege Marginalized Voices in Your Media So You Don't End UP Believing FalsehoodsJonathan Walton: If you are listening, you've made it this far in the podcast and all those things, I hope you would privilege Palestinian voices and the voices of Jewish activists in your media diet, so that you are not persuaded towards believing what is not true. The reality is Israel, not the people, but the state, is a settler colonial project, and much of this I'm gonna repeat from Munther and other people that I have learned from because I am now trying to privilege their voices. I remember, and I've said this on podcast before, my RA when I was 18 years old, who lived in the West Bank, arguing with a Zionist Jewish young man who lives in Brooklyn and had never been to the West Bank about what it looks like.So you're watching someone from a lived reality argue with someone downstream of propaganda. And so the exact same thing could be true of someone who lives in a segregated Black neighborhood trying to explain how law enforcement works to someone who has never actually dealt with law enforcement in the United States, or a man who is having a conversation with a woman about what it's like to have her rape kit submitted and then it never be tested or run or anything. So just trying to bring things home a little bit in that we have to prioritize the voices of marginalized people in these conversations.Now, that is true all the time, particularly when there is no media or video. And in this particular case, there is video of all of this, similar to George Floyd, similar to Sonya Massey in the United States, there's video of this terrible perpetration of sexual violence, and there's video of the soldiers guarding this action so that people don't see it from the cameras and that it continues to happen, which is why these soldiers were quote unquote, arrested in the first place.What Would It Take for Americans to Wake Up to the Reality of This Suffering?Jonathan Walton: Now, my final thought around this is, which really a question, is like I wonder how desensitized we have become to the suffering of others and made it normal for these types of things to happen. And I wonder what it would take, in Jesus name I pray it is not violence.But I wonder what it would take for us to be awakened to actually do something about it as American citizens, because it is our tax dollars, our money, it's all of us that are funding that. And so those are my thoughts as I consider this, because there's a population of people that is further desensitized running into a population of people as being further radicalized because they are seeing more and more images and media come across their feeds. And my longing and hope is that there would be an awareness of the people who have been so desensitized and propagandized of the pain and suffering of the people who are experiencing deep harm, so that there can be some sort of reconciliation and just peace and a ceasefire and all those things before, not because of a war. That's my prayer.And so, yeah, as I am, [laughs] I'm gonna in Jesus name, be at Hunter College, be at Brown, be at MIT, be in Florida this fall, I'm gonna be talking about that. Having conversations, encouraging people to advocate so that there is a lesser chance of violence. Sy, that was a lot for me [laughs]. What are you thinking and feeling?Dehumanization Always Leads to Horrifying Violence, and Turns Oppressors into MonstersSy Hoekstra: That was very good. The thing that is so frustrating to me is how incredibly predictable this was.Jonathan Walton: Yeah. Right.Sy Hoekstra: From the moment October 7th happened, they said, “This is our 911” Okay, This is your Abu Ghraib. This is your Guantanamo. Like we cannot expect to react the exact same way to an attack and not have this happen again. You can't expect to have the same dehumanization and racism against Arabs and not have this happening again. I don't know. It's just so frustrating to me, having grown up with the War on Terror, and just feeling like I'm watching it all over again. And just like it was in America, there's a lot of people in Israeli society who think this is all fine and totally support it.Jonathan Walton: Right.Sy Hoekstra: And we may have done it in a little bit more of a buttoned up way. We might have done it with some lawyers making questionable interpretations of international humanitarian norms or whatever. We might have put the stamp of approval on it of some more powerful forces than they have available to them in Israel, but they're doing the same thing that we were doing. The thing that we need to come away from this is knowing that your dehumanization of other people has real life consequences, and the consequences are both for the victims who experienced horrific things and for the victimizers. Because one of the whistleblowers, when they were talking to CNN, the CNN reporter who doesn't believe this himself, and he put to the soldier, “A lot of people in Israel would say, well, Hamas does way worse than this to our captives. So what's the problem?” And he said, “Hamas is not your bar.” It's like, fine, if you want to be a terrorist organization, go ahead, be a terrorist organization. But you have to recognize that that's the moral decision you're making. You are not better than them, if this is what you are willing to do to them. And your dehumanization of other people at some point will turn you into a monster, is what I'm saying.Jonathan Walton: Right.Sy Hoekstra: And I just, I don't know [laughs]. I'm mad about it because of the horrifying consequences that it has on individual people, so it's a little bit visceral for me, but it is just so frustrating to watch all these things happen all over again and with our same stamp of approval.Jonathan Walton: Yes.Sy Hoekstra: And if you want an example of why electing Kamala Harris will not be a victory for all things good and moral, it is because this sort of thing will continue.Jonathan Walton: Yeah.The Church Is Complicit in This TerrorSy Hoekstra: Another thing from Reverend Isaac last week was he really did a good job of emphasizing how complicit in all this the church is. Emphasizing points like, Christian Zionism actually predates Jewish Zionism, and there are actually way more Christian Zionists in the world than there are Jewish Zionists, just the raw numbers.Jonathan Walton: Yep.Sy Hoekstra: And our support of that theology, our creation of that theology, our failure to fight it at every turn, that is what makes us just wholly complicit in what is happening over there. And Jonathan literally, here's the last note that I wrote in our outline: “Hopefully Jonathan has something uplifting to say before we end” [laughter], because I'll be real, I'm not thinking of it right now.Followers of Jesus need to Focus on Doing Small Advocacy out of Deep Love for OthersJonathan Walton: Yeah. So God's good news about politics is what we're talking about. We are talking about the allocation, distribution of resources, and how people have decided to govern ourselves, and what has happened in the United States, if we're just gonna hang out in the container that we're in, that in the United States we have decided with billions of dollars of our tax dollars, that we are going to build, then send, then advise the genocide of another group of people. I do not want the voting and advocacy and time and work that I do to be perpetrating that or be complicit in that. I might be involved because I have no choice not being overruled, but I will not be unopposed or complacent.And so as followers of Jesus, I think we have two options, and Peter did this really, really well. Peter was suffering under the oppression of the Jewish people, just like Jesus was, and Jesus' family and Jesus' friends and all the disciples as they were being occupied by Romans. And Peter thought he was doing the absolute just right, good thing in carrying a knife all the time, so that when Jesus got arrested, he pulled out his sword and chopped off the dude's ear. And this is John 18, the scene when Jesus was arrested. Jesus then picks up dude's ear, puts it back on his head, tells Peter to fall back. And Peter had two options. Peter could have said, “You know what, this sucks. I'm just not gonna do this anymore. Jesus, you're wrong.”He could have done that. He could have said, “You're presenting me with this gospel of hope in the world that is to come, not the world that is right now.” And he could have said, “I'm just going to give up, or I'm going to… look Simon the Zealot, we listen to this dude talk. It's time to start this.” He could have done that, but instead, eventually he got to, “I'm actually going to be the rock of this Church that Jesus said I was going to be,” which is why you and me and so many people listening to this podcast, have decided to follow this man who happens to be God named Jesus, who 12 ordinary men and a bunch of women that we did not name because they too are from a patriarchal society, we know a few of them, like Mary and Mary Magdalene and Dorcas and Phoebe, who decided to say yes, and thousands of years later, we're still talking about them.And so my hope would be that we as followers of Jesus, would say, “Hey, you know what? What small group of people can we do a little bit of revolutionary actions out of a deep, deep love for so that many, many, many years from now, people are still choosing love over fear and violence.”Sy Hoekstra: There we go, Jonathan. I knew you had it. I knew you had it in you [Jonathan laughs]. But I appreciate that, because when I say uplifting, that feels like something I can resonate with even while I'm looking at the horrifying nature of what I'm looking at. That feels like something where you're not sugarcoating it.Jonathan Walton: Yeah, right.Sy Hoekstra: And that's what I appreciate, and that's what I meant by uplifting. I don't want us just to end on a happy note, because you're Christian and you have to or whatever [laughter].Jonathan Walton: Amen, amen.Sy Hoekstra: So thank you so much for all this work that you're doing trying to create those small communities where people love and do good things. We did a lot of work and tried very hard to do it when we were in college, and I appreciate that you're still trying to get people to do the same thing as they go through that time in their lives.Jonathan Walton: Amen.Prayers and Support for Protesting Students Returning to CampusSy Hoekstra: And you and I will be absolutely praying for and supporting in any way that we can the students as they come back to campus and continue to, again as Munther Isaac said, lead the way in ways that the church has been so afraid to do and so unwilling to do.Jonathan Walton: Yeah, exactly.Sy Hoekstra: If you're listening to this, and you're about to go on to a campus [laughs], or you're already on a campus, we are praying for you, and we absolutely cannot imagine, I don't know, just the uncertainty and the strangeness of what you're doing, but we so appreciate it that you are doing it. And if you're not, and you're just choosing to support people in other ways, because there are many reasons to make that decision, then more power to you as well.Outro and OuttakeSy Hoekstra: Okay. We are going to end there. Jonathan, thank you so much. This was a great conversation. I'm really glad that we got to do it. We'll have those Bible studies that Jonathan created in the show notes.Our theme song is “Citizens” by Jon Guerra. Our podcast art is by Robyn Burgess. Editing by multitude productions. Transcriptions by Joyce Ambale. Production of the show, by me and all of our lovely paid subscribers. Please remember, go to KTFPress.com and become a paid subscriber. Get the bonus episodes of this show, as well as access to the monthly Zoom conversations. When you're listening to this we will just have had one, so be sure to sign up for the next one coming in September. Thank you all so much for listening, and we will see you all in two weeks.Jonathan Walton: Bye.[The song “Citizens” by Jon Guerra fades in. Lyrics: “I need to know there is justice/ That it will roll in abundance/ And that you're building a city/ Where we arrive as immigrants/ And you call us citizens/ And you welcome us as children home.” The song fades out.]Jonathan Walton: We are close to the camera. We are ready to go.Sy Hoekstra: Oh, yeah. By the way my camera, I tried so many different things to make it work here in Canada, and there's just nothing to be done.Jonathan Walton: I understand.Sy Hoekstra: So highlight reels from this episode will come from Jonathan Walton [laughs].Jonathan Walton: No worries, yes.Sy Hoekstra: Just make sure everything you say, you look really cool saying it.Jonathan Walton: I do look really great [laughs].Sy Hoekstra: Hey, I'm glad you know that about yourself, Jonathan, I cannot confirm [Jonathan laughs]. This is a public episode. 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As the SVP of Revenue at New Breed, the premier marketing, sales, and service agency focused on holistic growth, Jonathan Burg does, well, a little bit of everything. We're talking marketing, sales, partnerships, and RevOps! While some may treat these efforts as distinct and separate, others have gravitated towards a different approach. On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, learn why Jonathan thinks radical alignment is the best thing for the B2B pipeline, customer relations, and revenue growth.Links to learn more about Jonathan:Jonathan's LinkedInFollow us:twitter.com/wistiaSubscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you'd want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

How do we make sense of the Hebrew Prophets? The Latter Prophets of Isaiah-Malachi are some of the most enduring books of the Hebrew Bible. While this literature is full of meaning, these books can be some of the most difficult to understand. We interviewed a scholar on the prophets to learn more about how to approach this part of Scripture. Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer is Professor of Old Testament Exegesis at ALT School of Theology, Sweden. She holds a PhD in Divinity/Hebrew Bible from Oxford, and completed her bachelor's and master's degrees in Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Her specialty is the Prophetic Literature, though she is also working in the lament literature, the reception history of the Bible, Ezra-Nehemiah, and 1-2 Samuel. Professor Tiemeyer has authored six monographs and three textbooks. She has published numerous book chapters in edited volumes, as well as a plethora of journal articles across some of the most prestigious, peer-reviewed journals in Hebrew Bible studies, while also having presented countless times at some of the largest and most esteemed scholarly meetings around the world. She is currently Editor for the Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, and has been praised by her peers as “an accomplished scholar and editor with an international reputation for careful and nuanced scholarship.” She currently lives in Örebro, Sweden, with her husband and their two daughters.  "Jonah Through the Centuries" https://www.amazon.com/Jonah-Through-Centuries-Blackwell-Commentaries-ebook/dp/B09DWJZP77/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29T5YBP0WC0FY&keywords=lena-sofia+tiemeyer&qid=1698090953&sprefix=lena+sofia%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1 “In Search of Jonathan: Jonathan between the Bible and Modern Fiction” https://global.oup.com/academic/product/in-search-of-jonathan-9780197637777?cc=us&lang=en&Full List of Publications: https://altutbildning.academia.edu/LenaSofiaTiemeyer “Jonah Through the Centuries”Chapters0:26-3:44 Introducing Lena3:45-6:51 Jerusalem: Living and Learning in the Holy Land6:52-10:02 Oxford: Critical vs Reader Approach10:03-13:01 The Roundabout Path to Scholarship13:02-17:22 Redaction Criticism17:23-21:29 Prophecy as Intercession21:30-26:29 The Language and Literature of the Prophets26:30-29:36 If Lena could meet Zechariah29:37-36:56 The Gender of the Fish in Jonah36:57-41:19 Advice for Younger Self41:20-43:48 Who is the Satan in Zechariah?43:49-46:31 Joshua's Unique Priestly Clothing46:32-48:12 Divine Council in the Prophets48:13-55:00 How to Write and Research Well55:01-59:12 Nathan's Learning from Lena59:13-1:00:26 Publications by LenaJoin the Hebrew Bible Book Club ⁠https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/⁠ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsights⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsights⁠ Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@_hebrewbibleinsights⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

Episode 446 – Go Easy on Yourself   Today we have Jonathan. He is 44 from Grand Forks, ND and took his last drink on May 17th, 2008.   Our six week Ditching the Booze mindfulness course starts Monday, September 18th and meets on Monday nights at 8:30 PM EST. This course is included with Café RE membership and is for Café RE members only.   Cafe RE - Use the promo code OPPORTUNITY to waive the set-up fee.   We have partnered with Sober Link. You can find some tips and can sign up for a $50 off promo code.   [02:24] Highlights from Paul:   Straying from the sometimes-complex intros, Paul urges us to go easy on ourselves.   Despite all of our agricultural, scientific, and technological innovations, this is the hardest time it has ever been to be a human being. Rates of addiction and overdoses are soaring. Dr. Gabor Mate's book The Myth of Normal shows how our out of balance culture is creating mountains of unrest and disease.   Life is already a challenge and living in the modern world without substances to slow down the prefrontal cortex, it is even harder.   Go easy on yourself. Life is going to kick your ass at some time or another. Don't let that Bruno voice in the head make it any worse. Once that voice starts chirping about how you should have done XYZ differently, and how you're doomed for eternity, locate the true you and tell that Bruno voice to step aside, and you'll take it from here.   Be sure to start your day with words of compassion. Compassion for you, those nearest to you, the animals outside your window, and for those who are still struggling with alcohol.     Better Help:  www.betterhelp.com/elevator - 10% off your first month. #sponsored   [8:11]: Kris introduces Jonathan:   Jonathan is 44 years old and lives in Grand Forks, ND. He has worked in the restaurant industry most of his life and is also the managing director for the office of Recovery Reinvented. For fun Jonathan likes to spend time outside and cook. He is married and they have three daughters.   Jonathan says he had a good childhood with a lot of parental support. He feels like his exposure to alcohol as a teenager was normal. He says drinking never got in the way of his grades or playing sports. While in college Jonathan started working in bars and restaurants where drinking is part of the culture. His drinking increased and he ended up dropping out of school.   Jonathan realized early on that his drinking looked different from his peers. He witnessed others being able to stop with a few drinks after work whereas he would just go to the next bar or go home and keep the party going. He didn't think he was drinking to mask anything, so he didn't have a problem, he just really enjoyed drinking.   While Jonathan was doing well in his career, his drinking increased. He opened his first restaurant when he was 27 and was very successful. People were starting to tell Jonathan that he should cut back but he struggled to do so.   Jonathan had a meeting with his business partner and his father where he was told that things needed to change, or the partnership was going to end. This is what it took for Jonathan to seek treatment. He went to inpatient treatment for 30 days. While there he went from feeling like this was a temporary change to realizing that he needed it to be long term. He started seeing the similarities with others instead of the differences.   Jonathan completed 30 days and continued with outpatient treatment. He made the decision to be transparent with his recovery. He feels that helped him stay accountable and sober.   Jonathan's favorite resource in recovery: I Am Sober app (he likes seeing how much money he has saved).   Jonathan's parting piece of guidance: “Everything that is good in my life today is in my life because alcohol is not.”   Recovery Reinvented   Instagram - We regularly feature content here – often with goats! Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes    Recovery Elevator We took the elevator down, we have to take the stairs back up You can do this. I love you guys.      

Ce jeudi 25 mai 2023 Grégory Ascher et Justine ont rendu hommage à la chanteuse Tina Turner décédée la veille à l'âge de 83 ans. L'info qu'il faut - Les pays européens où l'on se douche le plus La Chronique de Jonathan : Jonathan est de retour Le winner du jour : - Un Britannique veut battre le record du monde de solitude - Un couple fait sa demande en mariage en même temps Le devinez-quoi : En quoi le petit Liam s'est-il déguisé lors de la journée mondiale du livre à Manchester ? Le savoir inutile : Le tout premier feu français de circulation a 100 ans La chanson du jour : The Beatles "Blackbird" Le bonus du Double Expresso : quelles sont vos chances de conclure lors d'un premier rendez-vous ? Le Bilan De Jonathan Le jeu surprise : Tatiana de Lille, gagne un iPad. La Banque RTL2 : Sébastien des Yvelines, gagne 2 000 €. Fanny de Clermont-Ferrand, repart avec une montre Louis Pion.

Tammy, Erin, and Kim discuss the importance of giving back and how it can benefit society. The team shares their experiences with philanthropy, including their initiative Alphabet for Humanity, which teaches children values rather than just the alphabet and has a donation program to ensure children around the world can receive it. They have also planted over 75,000 trees and traveled to countries such as Nicaragua, Haiti, and Belize to serve those less fortunate. Additionally, Maurice hops in to highlight their partnership with Volumetric Building Company (VBC) to help build Veterans Village in Pennsylvania - an affordable housing complex for veterans. This episode provides insight into how people can make an impact in society, no matter how small or large! Learn more about ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS and INVESTMENT STRATEGIES through QUATTRO CAPITAL! LinkedIn: /TeamQuattroCapital Instagram: @TeamQuattroCapital Facebook: @TeamQuattroCapital Website: www.TheQuattroWay.com    [00:01 - 03:05] Opening Segment Introducing the guests   [03:06 - 07:43] The Alphabet for Humanity  The secret to living is giving Leesa McGregor created "A New Alphabet for Humanity" book which teaches values and mindset in addition to the alphabet The donation program allows people to partner with Lisa and plant trees 75,000 trees have already been planted   [07:44 - 20:33] Making an Impact: Jonathan's Path and the Ripple Effect of Giving Quatro Capital was formed to help free moms from living in trash dumps and build homes Team Cuatro is going to Burundi Africa with 500+ investors Tammy was a teacher for 15 years and encountered a little boy named Jonathan  Jonathan's Path is a foundation created in memory of Jonathan to provide stability and love for teenagers removed from their homes   [20:34 - 23:40] "Discover the Power of Giving: Join the Veterans Housing Initiative Flex the giving muscle and influence one and then the next Team Quatro is partnering with VBC Giving Foundation to help build a Veterans Village in Pennsylvania The secret to living is giving; show your heart and help improve the world   Quotes:   "The secret to living is giving." - Chad Sutton   "It's one thing to sit on the couch and wish it could be different, and it's another to do something whether that's financially or physically or rally a group. But to engage in life and make a difference to have a contribution in a way that is positive and helpfully encouraging. That's the stuff of life." - Kim Wendland Resources Mentioned: A New Alphabet for Humanity by Leesa McGregor www.VBCGivingFoundation.org  LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Find out how team Quattro can help you by visiting www.TheQuattroWay.com. Real Estate Runway Podcast is all about alternative business and investment strategies to help you amplify life, and maximize wealth! Click here to find out more about the host, Chad Sutton.

L'info qu'il faut : - Vous vous lavez tous les jours ? - 2 tiers des français ont des tatouages Le winner du jour : - Il entend un bruit suspect, prend une batte de baseball et hurle, c'était un écureuil - Il appelle la police parce qu'il a aperçu une panthère, c'était un gros chat La chronique de Jonathan : : Jonathan a peur de sa femme Les anecdotes de Noël : Jonathan passe Noël chez son grand-père. Le savoir inutile : la pandiculation Le devinez-quoi : Il y en a 53,5 pour 100 000 habitants en Finlande ? La chanson du jour : Limahl "Never Ending Story" Les pourquoi de Max : Pourquoi dit-on "un bleu-bite" ? Le bonus du Double Expresso : - L'acteur de Dumbeldore a accepté son rôle dans "Harry Potter : l'école des sorciers" car sa petite fille était très fan des livres - Des chercheurs suisse ont développé le "robotclette", un robot intelligent qui sert la raclette

Cooking for Dialysis Patients Our Special Guest will be Registered Dietitian, Masters in Nutrition, Dialysis Dietitian, YouTube Influencer, and Supporter of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients, Mr. Jonathan Diaz! Jonathan has a YouTube channel where he distributes his Cooking Videos for Dialysis! Come and hang out with us and get to know Jonathan! It's a Jonathan & Jonathan show! Lol All about positivity for the dialysis community! It's gonna be a great time! For more info on Jonathan Diaz: https://youtube.com/channel/UCACoHH8DR9FdDPrZ4xNA_Ow Hope with Jonathan :

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and James Benge discuss Chelsea's win at the San Siro and whether Fikayo Tomori's game-changing red card was the right call. Plus, reaction to Juventus' latest mishap on the continental stage and Jonathan Jonathan reports on the drama surrounding Kylian Mbappe following PSG's hard-fought draw at Parc des Princes. All that and more on the latest Que Golazo. (03:13) -- Milan 0-2 Chelsea: Tomori red card costs Rossoneri (15:50) -- Chelsea lose Reece James to injury (19:01) -- Group F: Werner lights up Celtic Park, Rudiger rescues Real Madrid (24:40) -- PSG 1-1 Benfica: Mbappe drama overshadows game (37:35) -- Maccabi Haifa 2-0 Juventus: Allegri backed after Israel defeat (45:05) -- Group G: Bellingham scores, Man City don't ‘Qué Golazo' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Qué Golazo team on  Twitter: @quegolazopod, @JOYPAULIAN, @MikeLahoud, @JimmyConrad, @FabrizioRomano, @Jon_LeGossip, @jamesbenge, Nigel Reo-Coker, @heathpearce, @PartidoPooper Watch Qué Golazo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/QueGolazo For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Get 20% off Que Golazo merch, using the code GOLAZO20: https://store.cbssports.com/collections/que-golazo?utm_source=podcast-apple-com&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=buy-our-merch&utm_content=que-golazo Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, the Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investment properties are hard to find—unless you use the tips Jonathan Greene mentions in today's episode. If you're like most real estate investors, you know that in 2022, it can feel like you're constantly getting nickeled and dimed over every aspect of your offer. The seller wants more money, a quicker closing, refuses to give seller concessions, and acts like their often outdated, structurally unsound property is worth as much as their neighbors' new construction down the street.How do you negotiate with these sellers to actually get the deal done at a price that won't destroy your future profits? Or, maybe a better question to ask is, how do you find deals already on the market, with desperate sellers waiting to accept any offer that comes their way? What if you're a brand new real estate investor, still looking for your first rental property? How do you get on the same wavelength as a tough seller?Jonathan Greene is known around the BiggerPockets forums as a millionaire mentor. He left his career as a criminal prosecutor to start profiting from investment properties. Now, he runs an agent team that has built seriously strong negotiation tactics, and Jonathan still invests heavily on the side. He's walked away from more deals than he can count. But, he's also won deals that other investors would have no chance at acquiring. Want to repeat how Jonathan did it? You'll hear it all in this episode!In This Episode We Cover:Why “hard” negotiations don't work in real estate and the fastest way to ruin a potential dealDefining your “buy box” and looking for much more than just cash flowThe foolproof way to guarantee you'll make money on your investment property purchasesWhy rookies get stuck in analysis paralysis and how simply “seeing” a house will snap you out of itBecoming a great real estate negotiator and giving sellers offers that they can't refuseThe almost too easy way to find under-the-radar real estate deals on the MLSAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowBiggerPockets Youtube ChannelBiggerPockets ForumsBiggerPockets Pro MembershipBiggerPockets BookstoreBiggerPockets BootcampsBiggerPockets PodcastGet Your Ticket for BPCon 2022Listen to All Your Favorite BiggerPockets Podcasts in One PlaceLearn About Real Estate, The Housing Market, and Money Management with The BiggerPockets PodcastsGet More Deals Done with The BiggerPockets Investing ToolsFind a BiggerPockets Real Estate Meetup in Your AreaDavid's BiggerPockets ProfileDavid's InstagramRob's BiggerPockets ProfileRob's YoutubeRob's InstagramRob's TikTokRob's TwitterBiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 5847 Top Real Estate Negotiation TipsListen to “Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing"Connect with Jonathan:Jonathan's BiggerPockets ProfileClick here to check the full show notes: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-667Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonathan Rice is a poster artist, illustrator and designer. Jonathan has years of experience working for some of the country's largest agencies and brands like Y&R, Tracy Locke, Pepsi, and P&G. But Jonathan's heart was always drawn to making great, visually interesting Illustrations, art and design that everyone can appreciate and love. On this episode we talk about Jonathan's career of many hats, how he's gotten back to illustration, and his advice to other who think it's too late to pursue what they love. To view Jonathan's portfolio, click here.  To view Jonathan's webiste, click here. More on Jonathan: Jonathan is a creative visualist and brand consultant who believes in delivering the BIG IDEA no matter what medium it takes to do so. And he's done that everywhere he's worked. Jonathan's creative skills have been honed over twenty-five years working for some of the country's largest advertising agencies—like DDB Dallas/Tracy Locke, The Lord Group/Y&R, Temerlin McClain (TM Advertising) and Eisenberg & Associates. Jonathan has been fortunate to work with influential and sought-after brands including: Pepsi, GTE, Verizon, Texas Instruments, Procter and Gamble, RadioShack and SmithKline.   Jonathan ventured into the world of public affairs and political advertising during his stint as Creative Director at The Eppstein Group, one of the most successful public affairs advertising firms in Texas. His creative work helped contribute to the firm's winning percentage (better than 90%) in local, regional and statewide elections during his tenure.   A master of his craft, Jonathan has proven his skills in advertising, branding and identity development, direct marketing, strategy, conceptual thinking, broadcast, print, and digital creative. In his industry, he's known for creating client partnerships built on trust, respect and results.   Since graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington, Jonathan's stellar work has been highlighted in industry publications such as Communication Arts, Archive, Print, and Graphic Design USA, winning numerous local and national awards in broadcast, print, newspaper and outdoor. Many of his logos and corporate identities have been featured in the celebrated Logo Lounge book series.   Jonathan and his wife Sandra, a copywriter and aspiring novelist, have two beautiful grown daughters and one brand new baby granddaughter. He is also a self-confessed “Disney nerd” who revels in taking friends and family on yearly expeditions to Walt Disney World.

L'info qu'il faut - Être gentil avec les autres est bon pour leur santé (et la nôtre) - Une peinture solaire permettrait aux bâtiments de produire de l'électricité Le winner du jour : - Un jeu de piste conduit les invités à la mairie - Il s'inscrit dans la même fac que son fils La Chronique de Jonathan : Jonathan devient influenceur Le savoir inutile : le Championnat d'orteils de fer Le devinez-quoi : Quelle est l'activité qui brûle environ 1200 calories par jour ? La chanson du jour : George Michael "Careless Whisper" Le bonus du Double Expresso : Marseille n'est plus la capitale de la pétanque. Le Bilan De Jonathan : qui est la préférée de Grégory Ascher ? Le jeu surprise (Le cinéphile) : Benjamin de Jossigny de Paris remporte un séjour à l'hôtel**** Thalasso Spa Les Flamants Roses à Canet en Roussillon La Banque RTL2 : Martine de Solesmes près de Cambrai remporte un séjour Thalazur. Nicolas d'Azy-le-vif près de Nevers remporte une télévision The frame.

L'info qu'il faut - Confiture, beurre ou herbe... à chaque tache sa solution - Notre attirance pour quelqu'un pourrait se lire sur notre visage Le winner du jour : - Les records français les plus fous du Guinness Worlds Records 2023 - Un auditeur vient régler ses comptes avec ses œufs bleus La Chronique de Jonathan : Jonathan est seul à la maison Le savoir inutile : On peut utiliser de la bouse de vache pour fabriquer la saveur vanille. Le devinez-quoi : Pour quelle action avons-nous besoin que 72 muscles du corps interagissent ? La chanson du jour : Phoenix "If I Ever Feel Better" Le bonus du Double Expresso : Bereal, nouveau réseau social Le Bilan De Jonathan : Mea Culpa et mauvaise foi à gogo Le jeu surprise (le petit bac) : Delphine de Nissan-Lez-Ensérune près de Beziers remporte un IPhone 12. La Banque RTL2 : Julien de Cambrai remporte un iPhone 14. Célia de Cossé-le-Vivien près de Laval remporte deux billets d'avion avec la compagnie aérienne Vueling.

L'info qu'il faut - Qui se douche le plus souvent en France ? - Le "Journal de Mickey" change Le winner du jour : - Elle découvre deux serpents en trois jours chez elle - Il rame plus de 60 km dans un potiron géant La Chronique de Jonathan : Jonathan et les marabouts Le savoir inutile : L'œil de l'autruche est plus gros que son cerveau Le devinez-quoi : Lexie Alford, une jeune femme âgée de 23 ans détient un record assez étonnant, lequel ? La chanson du jour : Toploader "Dancing in the Moonlight" Les pourquoi de Max : "avoir du toupet" Le bonus du Double Expresso : MidJourney est un générateur d'art basé sur l'intelligence artificielle. Le jeu surprise (Qui suis-je ?) : Adrien de Lussac Les Châteaux près de Poitiers remporte 1000 euros à dépenser sur Spartoo.com Les coffres à jouet : Flora et sa mère Aline des Clayes sous-bois près de Versailles remporte une Nintendo switch. La Banque RTL2 : Laetitia de Trith-Saint-Léger près de Valenciennes remporte un pack Samsung.

L'info qu'il faut - Les quatre années les plus heureuses de notre vie - Le nombre d'amis pour être heureux Le winner du jour : - Une compétition pour rester couché le plus longtemps possible - Deux personnes cagoulées volent le cochonnet en pleine partie de pétanque La Chronique de Jonathan : Jonathan fait du babysitting Le savoir inutile : Randi Zuckerberg, grande sœur de Mark Zuckerberg, fondateur de Facebook a rédigé un livre "anti-facebook" Le devinez-quoi : Chaque année, 650 personnes finissent à l'hôpital à Paris, mais après avoir fait quoi ? La chanson du jour : The Beatles "Don't Let Me Down" Le Bilan De Jonathan : Grégory Ascher dans le train Le bonus du Double Expresso : Les 29 août marquants de ces dernières années Le jeu surprise (Qui suis-je ?) : Monica près de Carcassonne remporte 1000 euros à dépenser sur Spartoo.com. La Banque RTL2 : Magalie de Vence remporte un séjour Belambra. Fabien de Annoeulin près de Lille remporte un pack Samsung.

L'info qu'il faut - La ville qui propose le plus d'activités gratuites au monde - Quel personnage célèbre est né dans votre commune ? Le winner du jour : - Il se fait implanter une puce pour ouvrir sa Tesla - elle parcourt 80 km à vélo pour récolter des fonds et rencontrer son idole La Chronique de Jonathan : Jonathan a peur de sa femme Le savoir inutile : chaque être humain possède sur sa langue une empreinte unique Le devinez-quoi : Elles sont 84 millions à disparaître chaque mois en France ? La chanson du jour : La Petite Culotte "La Goffa Lolita" Le Bilan De Jonathan : avec quelle star aimeriez-vous être ami ? Le bonus du Double Expresso : Tintin va reprendre du service dans un jeu vidéo Le jeu surprise (Le cinéphile) : Corentin de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie près des Sables-d'Olonne gagne une console XBox Series S. La Banque RTL2 : Alexandra de Hayange près de Metz gagne un séjour Belembra. Damien près de Lille gagne des billets d'avion pour voyager en Europe.

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Want to increase your inbound revenue by 70% next year? Then you may want to listen to this conversation with Jonathan Morgan, the Director of Sales and Marketing Ops at AchieveIt. To do this, they were able to increase contract values by 30% and increase close rates by over 25%. Notice we haven't mentioned anything about MQLs here. What you'll learn in this episode: How to come balance revenue ops and marketing How to continuously give to your customers How to simplify goals and metric reporting for marketing How to adapt your go-to-market strategy and demand gen playbook when going into a new industry What marketing metrics should you be tracking (if you are in SaaS) What the core fundamentals are to be a good marketer How to work with your finance team as a marketer Jonathan's recommendations: Start by talking to your customers when coming into a new role Find ways to surprise and delight your customers in your marketing Enable a strong, trusting community with your customers through things like webinars First understand your business and your sales & marketing resources before you make any changes to your marketing Focus on demand capture optimization first before you focus on demand generation activities Rather than focusing on contact info capture, focus on understanding what your customers are actually doing on your site Don't forget to get your sales team onboard before you switch your marketing model Focus on ways for marketing to give credit, rather than take credit You'll need to listen to the full episode if you want to hear the Lightning Round, but here are a few highlights: Jonathan hates the term “growth hacking”, which is music to my ears. I hate this term as well. For any revenue focused folks out there, take a listen to the Revenue Architect podcast which was highly recommended to Jonathan Proofpoint's POV:The most successful marketers out there have a unique combination of skills. Some are great at copywriting and technical SEO. Some are great at analytics and strategy. Others are great at creative and paid media. But more than any of these tactical skills, adding business knowledge and acumen as a layer is what makes a good marketer into a great marketer. The shift is happening where marketing is being seen more and more as a revenue generator, and as this happens, the marketing leaders that get a seat at the table are those who are good business people first, and great marketers second. CMOs need to be just shepherds of the P&L just as much as CFOs. Marketers need to understand how the business is funded. They need to understand how the business makes money. They need to understand what the strategic business priorities are at any given time, and why they are the priorities. Marketing strategy then needs to be built to support and reflect this knowledge. As Jonathan described in our conversation, understanding things like CAC payback period is crucial if you are not a VC backed business because your business will thrive or die based on cash flow. We also had a similar conversation with Garrio Harrison back in episode 11. So if you are a marketer coming into a new organization, or if you have been in with your current org for a while and are trying to get a seat at the table, do yourself a favor and work to understand the business first. Then you can go about shifting your and your organization's mindset about the value that marketing can bring. Shifting the mindset from marketing being a cost center, to a profit center is key, and the best way to do that is to shift how marketing is measured. Shifting to measuring marketing based on pipeline and revenue generated is what needs to happen. A bit more about Jonathan:Jonathan started in civil engineering, moved into management consulting, and then finally came into his current company as a customer success strategist, and finally moving into revops and marketing over the past few years. Helpful Links & Resources: Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-d-morgan/ FollowAchieveIt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieveit/ Connect with Mike & Gaby at Proofpoint: Mike's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegrinberg/ Gaby's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellaisrael/ LinkedIn Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proofpoint-marketing-llc Proofpoint YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/ProofpointonYouTube Proofpoint Website: www.proofpoint.marketing

Want to increase your inbound revenue by 70% next year? Then you may want to listen to this conversation with Jonathan Morgan, the Director of Sales and Marketing Ops at AchieveIt. To do this, they were able to increase contract values by 30% and increase close rates by over 25%. Notice we haven't mentioned anything about MQLs here. What you'll learn in this episode: How to come balance revenue ops and marketing How to continuously give to your customers How to simplify goals and metric reporting for marketing How to adapt your go-to-market strategy and demand gen playbook when going into a new industry What marketing metrics should you be tracking (if you are in SaaS) What the core fundamentals are to be a good marketer How to work with your finance team as a marketer Jonathan's recommendations: Start by talking to your customers when coming into a new role Find ways to surprise and delight your customers in your marketing Enable a strong, trusting community with your customers through things like webinars First understand your business and your sales & marketing resources before you make any changes to your marketing Focus on demand capture optimization first before you focus on demand generation activities Rather than focusing on contact info capture, focus on understanding what your customers are actually doing on your site Don't forget to get your sales team onboard before you switch your marketing model Focus on ways for marketing to give credit, rather than take credit You'll need to listen to the full episode if you want to hear the Lightning Round, but here are a few highlights: Jonathan hates the term “growth hacking”, which is music to my ears. I hate this term as well. For any revenue focused folks out there, take a listen to the Revenue Architect podcast which was highly recommended to Jonathan Proofpoint's POV:The most successful marketers out there have a unique combination of skills. Some are great at copywriting and technical SEO. Some are great at analytics and strategy. Others are great at creative and paid media. But more than any of these tactical skills, adding business knowledge and acumen as a layer is what makes a good marketer into a great marketer. The shift is happening where marketing is being seen more and more as a revenue generator, and as this happens, the marketing leaders that get a seat at the table are those who are good business people first, and great marketers second. CMOs need to be just shepherds of the P&L just as much as CFOs. Marketers need to understand how the business is funded. They need to understand how the business makes money. They need to understand what the strategic business priorities are at any given time, and why they are the priorities. Marketing strategy then needs to be built to support and reflect this knowledge. As Jonathan described in our conversation, understanding things like CAC payback period is crucial if you are not a VC backed business because your business will thrive or die based on cash flow. We also had a similar conversation with Garrio Harrison back in episode 11. So if you are a marketer coming into a new organization, or if you have been in with your current org for a while and are trying to get a seat at the table, do yourself a favor and work to understand the business first. Then you can go about shifting your and your organization's mindset about the value that marketing can bring. Shifting the mindset from marketing being a cost center, to a profit center is key, and the best way to do that is to shift how marketing is measured. Shifting to measuring marketing based on pipeline and revenue generated is what needs to happen. A bit more about Jonathan:Jonathan started in civil engineering, moved into management consulting, and then finally came into his current company as a customer success strategist, and finally moving into revops and marketing over the past few years. Helpful Links & Resources: Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-d-morgan/ FollowAchieveIt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/achieveit/ Connect with Mike & Gaby at Proofpoint: Mike's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegrinberg/ Gaby's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellaisrael/ LinkedIn Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proofpoint-marketing-llc Proofpoint YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/ProofpointonYouTube Proofpoint Website: www.proofpoint.marketing

L'info Expresso - Il suffira bientôt de regarder ses tatouages pour connaître son état de santé - Quelques erreurs à éviter pour bien charger sa batterie Le winner du jour : - Un voisin irrité perturbe un concert classique avec du métal - Il fait un procès à ses parents pour avoir jeté sa collection de magazines pornos La chronique de Jonathan: Jonathan et son banquier La chanson du jour : Elton John "Crocodile Rock" Le savoir inutile : le One World Trade Center Le Flash-Back du Double Expresso : "Les Mondes engloutis" (1985) Le bilan de Jonathan Le bonus du Double Expresso : un voiture passe 95% de son temps garé

Jonathan DeYoe is the best-selling author of Mindful Money: Simple Practices for Reaching Your Financial Goals and Increasing Your Happiness Dividend. He writes and speaks about the intersection between life and money. He has been investing for 40 years and has been a financial advisor for 25. He started his firm in 2001 and he is a believer in financial literacy education and an advocate for the fiduciary standard. https://mindful.money/ (00:02 - 2:27) Opening Segment - Introduction of the host into the show - Alpesh introduces the guest of the show, Jonathan - Jonathan shares something interesting about himself (2:27 - 30:14) Mindful Money: Stop Predicting and Start Planning - What do you invest in? and Why? - Are you recommending any specific actions for people to take right now? - Can you explain what mindful many is? and why you wrote the book? - Goal focus, planning driven, what do you mean by that? - Why is money such a significant source of stress? whether we have it or not - Plan appropriate investing can you explain. Why do you say successful investing is more about E.Q than financial acumen -How do you deal with engineers? - Families, how do they envision transferring wealth between generations? what do we get most wrong about it? -Where would you put your money right now? (30:14 - 30:31) Break - Welcoming listeners and guest back to the show (30:31 - 37:31) Fire Round - Will Martin change the business strategy after Coronavirus? – Jonathan's favorite real estate, finance, or other related books – Tools or website Jonathan recommends – JonathanJonathan's advice to beginner investors – How does Jonathan give back? – How can Wealth Matters Podcast listeners reach out to Jonathan? (37:31 - 37:51) Closing Segment -If you want to learn more about the discussion, you can watch the podcast on Wealth Matter's YouTube channel and you can reach out to Alpesh using this link. Facebook: @wealthmatrs IG: @wealthmatrs.ig Tiktok: @wealthmatrs

Overcoming Sex Addiction In today's episode, Alton speaks with Jonathan Daughetry, the founder and president of Be Broken, and founder of the Gateway to Freedom 3-day workshop for men.  Jonathan and Alton share their own personal experiences of how they each overcame addiction and struggles within their marriage.  This episode is filled with hope, support and resources to overcoming pornography.  More about Jonathan: Jonathan also hosts the weekly radio program, Pure Sex Radio, and is in demand nationally as a speaker on sexual integrity and men's issues. He has appeared on multiple radio and television media, such as ABC's Nightline, Oprah, 700 Club, Focus on the Family, and Family Life Today. He has authored Grace-Based Recovery, The 4 Pillars of Purity, Secrets, and other works.  Jonathan is married and has three children. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.​ ​ This episode is sure to encourage and inspire you.  Take a listen!  1:32 Alton introduces Jonathan 1:54 Alton shares his personal experience with Jonathan's Ministry  2:46 Jonathan's story and why he started a Sexual Integrity Ministry  12:15 How addiction can be a secondary action to a deeper rooted pain in your life  15:44 Jonathan's perspective on the pornography within the church 19:29 Building effective support groups  23:01 Resources for Women whose Husband has a sex addiction 26:45 Exploring reasons for denial and relapse 32:15 Grace Based Recovery  38:16 Jonathan's personal boundaries and the concept of a growth mission 41:46 How to talk to pre-teens about pronography  Resources mentioned in today's episode:  Be Broken Ministry: https://2.bebroken.com/ (https://2.bebroken.com)  Untangled by Jonathan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FOX9EAA/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i7 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FOX9EAA/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i7)  Secrets by Jonathan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FPUH9QI/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FPUH9QI/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0)  Pure Sex Radio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XDZheaK2DTXvYcyk6fetG?go=1&utm_source=embed_v3&t=0&nd=1 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6XDZheaK2DTXvYcyk6fetG?go=1&utm_source=embed_v3&t=0&nd=1)  Wives Care Ministry: https://2.bebroken.com/wives-care-groups.html (https://2.bebroken.com/wives-care-groups.html)  Family Care: https://2.bebroken.com/family-resource-page.html (https://2.bebroken.com/family-resource-page.html)  Connect with us: Subscribe to our podcast and share with others.  Sign up for our newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/3ORVW8T/blackmovesfirstsignup (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/3ORVW8T/blackmovesfirstsignup)  You can also view us on the web at http://www.blackmovesfirst.com/ (www.blackmovesfirst.com).  Follow us on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/blackmovesfirst (www.instagram.com/blackmovesfirst) & Facebook https://www.facebook.com/blackmoves1st (https://www.facebook.com/blackmoves1st) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFdUxfpQdSfDm_TnB-iSsOg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFdUxfpQdSfDm_TnB-iSsOg)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackmovesfirst (https://twitter.com/blackmovesfirst) 

Rediffusion: cet épisode a été publié le 18 août 2020.    Jonathan Lasnier et Coach Frank ont une conversation pracadémique (pratique + scientifique) qui couvre une multitude de sujets : résilience, récupération éveillée, gestion de la douleur à l'entrainement, imagerie simulée, prise de décisions, et la ‘fameuse' génération Z. Biographie: Jonathan Lasnier est un candidat au doctorat en Psychologie Sportive à l'Université d'Ottawa. Son projet de recherche se concentre sur l'étude de l'interaction entre la gestion de la douleur, la performance et la santé mentale chez les athlètes d'endurance d'élite. Il a aussi obtenu un diplôme en kinésiologie à l'Université de Montréal. Il a travaillé avec des athlètes universitaires ainsi qu'avec des athlètes de niveau provincial, national et international dans diverses disciplines sportives (par exemple, athlétisme, triathlon, badminton, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball). Il a également été entraineur de crosscountry et d'athlétisme pendant six ans. Pour rejoindre Jonathan: Jonathan.Lasnier@uottawa.ca   Pour des formations ou du coaching: info@bettersport.ca Pour rester à l'affut des derniers podcasts: https://bettersport.ca/contact/

This week's storytellers are One-woman stunt show Martika, Sketch Improv Comedian Greg Triggs, Mario the Maker Magician, and mentalist Jonathan Pritchard. Here's what you'll hear this episode. Martika shares some touching experiences doing driveway shows during the pandemic, Greg shares a heartwarming moment with a 90 year old woman while performing at Disney World, Mario shares about a child juggler who opened his show and a special moment that meant so much to Mario, and Jonathan shares a couple fond memories having worked with The Amazing Randi.   Martika: Heartwarming experiences performing during the pandemic The first story is told by Martika, an international variety entertainer based in Kansas City, MO. and is the C.E.O. of KC Entertainment Services, LLC. Having left a career as a veterinary technician more than ten years ago, she's toured the world solo, performing fire art stunts, escapes, and other sideshow danger acts. In fact, she's Kansas City's only woman sword swallower, and the only one woman show of this kind in the Midwest! She also teaches a variety of workshops in these disciplines establishing her even further as an expert. In her story, Martika tells about some heartwarming experiences she's has while performing driveway shows during the pandemic.  Here's where you can find out more about Martika:  Martika's Website:  https://themartikashow.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/themartikashow/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/martikamd   Greg Triggs: Reminicing About Adventurers Club & Streetmosphere Performing at Disney World The second story is told by Greg Triggs, a show director, writer, and improv sketch artist who's appeared with top sketch comedy troupes like The Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis and the Who, What, and Warehouse at Disney's Comedy Warehouse at Walt Disney World in Orlando. In this story, Greg reminices about his times performing at the world famous Adventurer's Club and as a streetmosphere character both at Walt Disney World. Here's where you can find out more about Greg:  Greg's Website http://www.gregtriggs.com/ Broadway's Next Hit Musical http://www.broadwaysnexthitmusical.com/   Strategic Entertainment NYC http://www.strategicentertainmentnyc.com/    Mario the Maker Magician: A meaningful experience from a young juggler that opened for him The third story is told by Mario the Maker Magician, who's zaney family magic and hand built robotics have have garnered him an appearance on Sesame Street and a residency with Maker Magazine doing a fun digital live show for families. You may have also seen some of his crazy awesome magical robotic short videos on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. In his story, he tells about a meaningful moment from a young juggler that opened for him at a fair. Here's where you can find out more about Mario:  Mario's Website: http://www.mariothemagician.com/ Mario's Instagram: @mariothemagician  www.instagram.com/mariothemagician   Jonathan Pritchard: Remembering The Amazing Randi The final story is told by Jonathan Pritchard, a mentalist, author, speaker, and trainer who focuses on the power of applied psychology helping businesses improve their marketing, sales, and delivery. In his story, Jonathan recalls some fond memories having worked with James "Amazing" Randi. Here's where you can find out more about Jonathan: Jonathan's Website:  http://jonathanpritchard.me/   Elite University:  http://elite.university   Game of Imagination:  http://gameofimagination.com/     Share Your Own Stories!  Do you have comments, suggestions, or want to share your own stories? Drop me a line! performerstories@gmail.com   Exclusive Content!  Would you like exclusive content nobody else will hear? Consider supporting the shown on Patreon. You'll get the full interviews with each performer as I record them that includes all their stories all in one place with all the chat in between!   Facebook Group Come hang out in our Facebook Group! Click here to join and jump in the conversation!

This week, Max and Christian discuss the importance of having strong brothers and sisters in Christ. They discuss the attributes for which you should look when finding potential close friends and accountability partners. They also discuss what these biblical attributes look like in a real person's life. This week's Bible Memory Challenge verse is Proverbs 27:17, which reads: Iron sharpens iron, And one man sharpens another. Do you have any questions, comments, objections, or suggestions for the show? We'd love to hear from you on Instagram, Facebook, or through email! Email General: Questions@livingvictorypodcast.com Christian: Christian@livingvictorypodcast.com Jonathan: Jonathan@livingvictorypodcast.com Max: Max@livingvictorypodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingvictorypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingvictorypodcast/ Livingvictorypodcast.com Donate to our show: Livingvictorypodcast.com/donate Buy Your Living Victory Merchandise Here: https://teespring.com/stores/livingvictory

Hello Everyone, welcome to the podcast!On this episode I speak with Jonathan Rosenthal, M.D. to learn more about how yoga practice affects the brain and how the brain affects yoga practice. This was a fun, educational conversational that allowed me to learn more about the effects of my practice.  If you like learning, this episode will be yummy food for your big brain. A bit about Jonathan:Jonathan is a resident physician at NYU School of Medicine. He graduated with a Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Neural Science from NYU's College of Arts and Science, and an Accelerated 3-Year MD from NYU's School of Medicine. He views science and math as sophisticated languages for distilling the simple from the complex, and loves sharing his excitement for these fields. After years of practicing and refining his studentship, he strives to share the tips and tricks he has learned to help students build their understanding. He believes that understanding is the goal, and tests are just a measure of understanding. The successful academic path is paved by placing the focus on understanding, not memorization, and removing any obstacles that impede the measurement of understanding (e.g. test anxiety). He has been tutoring since 2010, and currently tutors biology, chemistry, physics, math through calculus, ISEE, SAT, ACT, and MCAT. He is available for virtual tutoring, and has worked with students all over the world.As a yoga teacher, Jonathan has studied with Sri Dharma Mittra in New York City since 2011. He completed his 200 hour certification in June 2013 and has been teaching at the Dharma Yoga Center since. He includes mindfulness practices in sessions to improve student resilience, outlook, and performance.Jonathan's Website:  https://jonathanrosenthalmd.com/Instagram: @neuroyoganycShow Notes:What is Neuroscience? 10:57Yoga and Neuroscience: 19:04What is FMRI? 20:56Brain Energy: 29:30Neuroplasticity: 31:31Questioning truth using science and trials: 45:25Yoga and Aging: 1:08:45Vagal Tone: 1:00:10Yoga and Creativity: 1:10:00New Medical Technologies: 1:19:03Share this episode with Yogis, Scientists, and Anyone who would benefit from an enlightening conversation! You can train Daily with Jai Sugrim or Receive Coaching: jaisugrim.comShow your support for the podcast:patreon.com/jaisugrimThank You Everyone!!! Have a Great Day,Jai!!! 

I am lucky to have friends who refresh my spirit. One such is Douglas Jacoby (https://www.douglasjacoby.com/) . We've known each other for 36 years. I first met Doug at a Wednesday night meeting of the, then, Central London church of Christ. It was at the Methodist Mission, Lambeth North, and the topic was the Old Testament. To this day I remember the blend of shock and delight as I heard Douglas make sense of the Old Testament and reveal ways it applied to real life - mine, in fact. I knew this was the church for me from that point on. If I could receive life-refreshing teaching like that, I knew I'd be in a good place spiritually. Douglas in Gethsemane when we were on an Israel tour together in 2018 Douglas and his wife Vicki left the UK many years ago, but moved to Edinburgh recently. I was very fortunate, especially in these COVID-19 times, to be able to pop up to Scotland for two days earlier this week. Douglas and I spent many, many hours talking, walking, eating and drinking coffee. We caught up on life, church issues, theology and much more.  I feel towards Doug as Paul did towards Philemon: “Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.” (Philemon 1:7) We all need 'refreshers', like Jonathan: “Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God.” (1 Samuel 23:16 NIV11) Who is your 'refresher'? I hope you have many. Make the most of them. If I might be allowed to make a plug on my friend's behalf, could I encourage us all, if we haven't already done so, to sign up to his newsletter (https://www.douglasjacoby.com/) (scroll to the bottom of the page), his podcast (https://www.douglasjacoby.com/new-the-douglas-jacoby-podcast/) feed, and the premium access (https://www.douglasjacoby.com/become-a-premium-subscriber/) facility of his website. The basic materials on the website are free, but there are a lot of helpful extras to those who take up premium access.  One other unrelated matter for this week. Did you see this news? "Vindolanda Fort: Remains of Christian chalice found. (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-53948801) " I find it fascinating that the more we dig, the more we discover about not only the world of the Bible, but also early Christianity. On that note, let's keep digging. Digging spiritually to deepen our relationship with God and digging deeper into God's word to nurture our spirit's journey towards Christ-likeness. "There is No Longer Jew nor Greek": Dialogue on Christianity and Race Tomorrow! 112 people registered at the time of writing..... Together with some friends I am working on an event called, 'There is No Longer Jew or Greek: Navigating the Dialogue on Christianity and Race'. Andy and Sandra Ezeilo will be speaking as well as Mike Desouza, Elleen Okotie and Rachael Corson. Dr Andy Boakye will be teaching from the Scriptures.  Details can be found on eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/124055349891/) . The event will take place on zoom with an opportunity for breakout rooms and feedback from the discussions. The format will be similar to the "message in the mayhem" event. Sign up to register and receive updates as we approach the day in question. The week ahead If you'd like to pray for me I'd be very grateful. Here are some of my plans that you could include. A sermon for the Watford Church on Sunday - the third instalment of looking at Paul in lockdown. This week - "How to grow in captivity". The Wokingham location of the Thames Valley churches of Christ will be joining us. A visit to my elderly parents to help them out with a few things beyond their current capacity. Meeting with the Renovare Book Club (https://renovare.org/bookclub) (on zoom) for our next session discussing Pete Greig's book (above). A second Tuesday teaching tip in a new series - "Surprise, not shock". The next "What we are reading episode" based on "Finding God in the Psalms" by N. T. Wright. The fifth quiet time coaching episode from the series based on Pete Greig's book, "How to pray". We will be looking at petition - how to ask God. Working on a teaching series for January and February 2021 on the character of Abraham and those connected with him in the Scriptures.  Until the next time,  God bless, Malcolm

Jonathan Lasnier et Coach Frank ont une conversation pracadémique (pratique + scientifique) qui couvre une multitude de sujets : résilience, récupération éveillée, gestion de la douleur à l'entrainement, imagerie simulée, prise de décisions, et la ‘fameuse' génération Z. Biographie: Jonathan Lasnier est un candidat au doctorat en Psychologie Sportive à l'Université d'Ottawa. Son projet de recherche se concentre sur l'étude de l'interaction entre la gestion de la douleur, la performance et la santé mentale chez les athlètes d'endurance d'élite. Il a aussi obtenu un diplôme en kinésiologie à l'Université de Montréal. Il a travaillé avec des athlètes universitaires ainsi qu'avec des athlètes de niveau provincial, national et international dans diverses disciplines sportives (par exemple, athlétisme, triathlon, badminton, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball). Il a également été entraineur de crosscountry et d'athlétisme pendant six ans. Pour rejoindre Jonathan: Jonathan.Lasnier@uottawa.ca   Pour des formations ou du coaching: info@bettersport.ca Pour rester à l'affut des derniers podcasts: https://bettersport.ca/contact/

Hello c'est Damien, et on prend le temps avec Jonathan de Swello. Pourquoi on en enregistre avec Jonathan ? Je suis en vacances, et passer une heure à discuter avec Jonathan c'est forcément agréable. Je le connais depuis longtemps, sans avoir jamais vraiment pris le temps. Vous verrez que c'est sincèrement un ambassadeur du capital sympathie. J'ai apprécié ce moment, et je suis content de le partager avec vous. Qui est Jonathan ? Jonathan est le CEO de Swello. Swello, c'est un logiciel en ligne pour gérer les réseaux sociaux. L'une des cores features c'est de pouvoir programmer ses publications. Ça fait forcément gagner du temps aux professionnels de la communication.  On le recommande aussi régulièrement à des recruteurs qui voudraient que leurs comptes "Marque Employeur" soient animés toute la semaine. Pourquoi un développeur voudrait écouter ce podcast ? À chaque moment dans notre carrière, entreprendre est une option.  Il y a beaucoup de développeurs avec qui je parle d'entrepreneuriat. Ils aimeraient lancer des logiciels en ligne comme Swello, les fameux SaaS pour Software as a Service. C'est un sujet que j'ai par exemple abordé avec Anthony de The Mature Dev. Et en fait, pour nous c'est pas hors de portée de coder un logiciel suffisament beau, d'implémenter Stripe. En faire un qui résolve un vrai problème c'est déjà plus dur. Et il y a beaucoup de choses à apprendre sur la promotion du logiciel, sa commercialisation et ensuite sur le métier de chef d'entreprise ensuite. Jonathan il en savait pas plus qu'un dev, vu que Swello est un projet qu'il a lancé avant d'avoir le bac, qu'il a monetisé ensuite et qui aujourd'hui emploie une dizaine de personnes. Il a tout appris en route, et c'est encore très frais. On parle donc beaucoup de la monétisation, mais aussi de la relation avec son associé, de la levée de fond, de recrutement et de l'équipe. Et bien plus encore ! Si vous avez considéré entreprendre, ce podcast vous donnera beaucoup de clefs pour comprendre ce qu'il y a derrière cette "porte". Pourquoi un développeur voudrait écouter ce podcast ? L'aventure RH d'une startup est une boîte noire qui me fascine. Comment l'entrepreneur recrute les dix premiers salariés, les engage, les retient, les anime ? Cette réponse change beaucoup d'une personne à l'autre. Jonathan a beaucoup réfléchit à ces questions et il a des intuitions fortes ! J'ai posé mes questions avec la curiosité d'un passionné de RH et je suis convaincu que vous serez satisfaits.

Jonathan Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His work has been championed by authors such as Joe R. Lansdale, Jack Ketchum, and Brian Keene; he has also been lauded by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and School Library Journal. His ghost story The Siren and the Specter was selected as a Goodreads Choice nominee for Best Horror. Additionally, his novel Children of the Dark was chosen by Booklist as a Top Ten Horror Book of the Year. Jonathan’s main interests are his wonderful wife and his three amazing children. In this episode we go deep into:What it’s like to be praised by horror sensation, Brian Keene.What were the core mistakes that Brian Keene helped him through.Knowing the value of your own work and shooting for the moon.The value of mentorship.How social media strengthens connections and widens the world.Gravitating towards the people that raise you up, and distancing yourself from those who push you down.Flipping the switch on positivity.Jonathan’s entry into reading and what held him back for 14 years.Types of reading, and the best ways to digest and analyze books and media.How to cultivate self-definition and accept yourself for who you areThe importance of being transparent and honest, across all areas of your life.What role does story play in Jonathan’s parenting style.Why Chris Evans is a boss on and off camera.How to best hone your craft and create a rich reading experience.The importance of reading widely, outside of the cultural zeitgeist and giving time for more diverse voices.What Jonathan’s writing process looks like.Why does Jonathan write?Jonathan answers questions from Patrons:What is your top productivity tip or the "go-to" habit that keeps you on track?How do you reward yourself when you've completed a project?This week’s question:How do you tackle negativity and self-doubt with your writing?Find out more about Jonathan:Jonathan.janz IGJonathan Janz Twitjonathanjanz.comLinks from the show:Carolyn KepnissJoe R LansdaleBrian KeeneJosh MalermanTananarive DueStephen King’s 'The Tommyknockers'Chris Evans interviewRobert McCammonRay Bradbury’s ‘Dandelion Wine’Josh Malerman’s ‘Malorie’

In this episode of RadEO, Richard and Ross talk to Jonathan Slain from Recession.com. They talk about everything you need to know about having a business and getting through a recession. Jonathan takes us through what you would need to know about planning for a recession and still keeping afloat. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) More about Jonathan - Jonathan is the “Governor” with Recession.com and principal of Autobahn Consultants. His purpose is to spur others to realize their dream outcomes by helping entrepreneurs and their teams get results, make tough decisions, improve team health and develop the right strategies. He has been a member of EO (Cleveland, Ohio Chapter) for almost a decade. He has served in multiple board roles, most recently on the US Central Region Board as Member Products Director. He has also been the emcee of the US/Canada President’s Meeting. Jonathan is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and the expert on Recessions and the Entrepreneurial Operating Systems® you want guiding your team. He coaches high growth leadership teams across the United States to implement EOS™, also known as Traction. As an EOS Implementer™, he focuses on helping entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. Jonathan spends 100+ days a year implementing Traction® with teams just like yours. Jonathan’s clients are all over the country and range from start-ups to over $200 million in size. He focuses on companies that are looking to double their top and/or bottom line within the next three to five years. Jonathan owned and operated fitness franchises for 10 years, holding the place of honour as the top unit out of more than 500. It was his experience there that gave him the real-world, hard knock life experience that allows him to claim his title as an expert on recessions. Jonathan spent two years in investment banking. He worked on mergers and acquisitions totalling over $500 million dollars in enterprise value. Jonathan graduated with highest honours and highest distinctions from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar. A former “whiz kid,” Jonathan was valedictorian of his high school graduating class with the highest GPA ever in the history of Shaker Heights (Ohio) High School. Jonathan’s business - https://recession.com/ – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

The best turn-of-the-century literary guy named Jonathan has a new one out, and he's back doing detective stories. Can he get back into the groove he found in 1999's Motherless Brooklyn? Will he be the first novel to take on Trump and win? How can literature make sense of a world like ours? What happens when you die honking your dong to Japanese animation? Music by Hate Eternal: https://hateeternal.bandcamp.com/album/upon-desolate-sands And Ithaca: https://ithacauk.bandcamp.com/album/the-language-of-injury And leave us a damn review on iTunes you pigs.

096R | An in-depth conversation with JL Collins about a recent controversial interview given by Suze Orman, and clarification of what concepts are truly at the heart of the financial independence movement.   Frugal wins of the week from Brad & Jonathan: garbage pickup and cell phone batteries. What questions did Dominick Q, from Monday’s episode, ask that were most impactful for Jonathan? Jonathan explains how he uses a planner at night to set himself up for success the next day. What three things does he want to accomplish tomorrow? Shutting off notifications on his phone allows Brad to step away from him phone more effectively. One of Dominick’s strategies for breaking the tie to various technology is a ‘digital detox’. Leaving his phone at home during a family walk each morning helps Jonathan give quality, undivided attention to his family. JL Collins, a.k.a., the Godfather of FI, talks about two recent interviews on the “Afford Anything” podcast with Suze Orman (personal finance expert and former CNBC talk show host). Although Suze opposes the overall idea of FIRE, she advocates for many similar personal finance concepts and principles. Brad and Jonathan wonder whether anyone would ever be able to retire based on the FI numbers that Suze suggested. JL suggests that fear of what might happen in the future informs Suze’s mindset more than necessary. Continuing to work doesn’t mitigate uncertainty about the future. The only truly non-renewable resource is wasting decades of your life. Is the FI community more prepared than most for bad things that might happen in the future? Jonathan and JL wonder if Suze’s wealth has been accumulated through sound investing, or from a variety of businesses and her work as a TV personality. It’s easy to sell books and products based on fear. Was Suze’s interview actually good for the FI community? The amount of money someone actually needs to retire is entirely dependent on the lifestyle that someone chooses to live. Does the “FIRE” acronym add some concern and confusion about the FI community? Being financially independent just means that you can do whatever you want. Trying to pick individual stocks is a loser’s game.   For more information, visit the show notes at https://ChooseFI.com/096R

In this episode, Professor Jonathan Todres discusses his work on children's literature, human rights, morality and the lessons that people big and small can learn from legendary writers like Dr Seuss.

Author/Professor/Southern Gentleman Jonathan Rogers joins Andrew for a rousing conversation about Milton, ghost writing, higher education and the nature of calling itself. Jonathan is a brilliant and honest man and his transparency allows for a lot of wisdom. You'll love this interview. For more about Jonathan: Jonathan's website: www.jonathan-rogers.com Subscribe to The Habit: http://jonathan-rogers.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=78c50b8df93684101cc7deeaf&id=cc4bc8c27c Jonathan's books: https://store.rabbitroom.com/collections/jonathan-rogers Wilderking Trilogy on Audible.com: https://www.audible.com/series?asin=B074PF5RWV&ref=a_pd_Kids_T_c1_series_1&pf_rd_p=4df5109d-f867-4b0f-81d9-bbb0a0713d9e&pf_rd_r=2G8D52A6YXW16X09M13D& Thanks for listening!! EverybodyPivots.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-pivot/support

En esta emisión, el especialista Jonathan Pez, acompañado como siempre de los comentarista Jonathan Jonathan, Jonathan Pedro y Jonathan Ximena, intentan hablar de cómo es que la materia que está formada sólo de energía, según la teoría del científico Rick Sánchez, puede mutar despendiendo de su estado y de las diversas condiciones bajo las que esté sujeta. Es también este programa un viaje en el tiempo, la definición más apropiada de snob y los resabios de andar en el multiverso una noche antes. Costo por reproducción: 1,500 schmeckles.

020 | The Entry Level Middle Class Lifestyle is a tool that you can use to supercharge your path to FI. Jonathan and Brad go through their expenses one line item at a time. Then they start the conversation about a FI approach to insurance, with an emphasis on life insurance In Today’s Podcast we cover: What Jonathan and Brad’s lifestyle and budget look like. We go in-depth into our actual spending and budget line items What have we talked about previously? How to crush your food budget, how to get fit while being frugal, basics of investing, how to save 75% of your income, tax loss and tax gain harvesting, travel rewards and the unfair advantage for teachers. Housing prices and mortgages for Brad and Jonathan Jonathan was looking for an older neighborhood with a generational shift going on with kids coming in Brad’s net cost per month is under $800 per month on his house in a great school district in the Richmond-metro area How to maximize insurance: be sure to shop around and get quotes and don’t be complacent. Also determine realistically how much coverage you need and don’t just follow the advice of your agent.  Increase your deductible as much as possible to save money. Life insurance: Get term life insurance until you don’t need the insurance any longer (when you’re at Financial Independence). The insurance agent will always attempt you to buy whole life insurance; in the vast majority of cases term life is the best possible option. Once you’re at FI, you can self-insure since you don’t need the lump sum Car expenses: Jonathan mentioned the forthcoming ‘true cost of car ownership’ article Jonathan does currently have a car payment Brad has not had a car payment on either car for well over 5 years Cell phones: Jonathan has Project FI and Brad has Republic Wireless By being smart about your cell phone you should easily be able to save $100 per month “Easy choices, hard life; hard choices, easy life” Cable bills and internet packages from Comcast and Verizon Jonathan buys an internet-only package from Verizon What happens when you give up screen time entirely? Talk, play board games, etc. Gym memberships: Brad pays $20 a month for Crunch fitness. Jonathan does not have a membership any longer.  He paid $1,000 to build a top-notch home gym for a one-time cost Brad now does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu through Gracie University and the free Gracie Garages Take a step back and see what you can work on long-term to get better at life? Keep track of your food and alcohol budget and it will help you cut down Where do we spend that might be “frivolous” but where we get a lot of value? Financial independence is not deprivation. It is about being intentional 

We've got our first celebrity guest!!! Jonathan Rundman is acclaimed singer/songwriter/rocker. You might have heard him on the Ellen Degeneres Show or NPR's Mountain Stage. He's also closely connected to and cares about the church/religion/faith/Christianity/Lutheranism. We talk about sacred/secular music, Dad rock, and talk some Chuck Berry. In the end there's a playlist featuring Jonathan Rundman, Neil Young, Joan Osborne, and, of course, Blind Melon!!! Check out the playlist on Spotify...http://tinyurl.com/tvplent4 The Vinyl Preacher is supported by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and LuMin, the Lutheran Campus Ministry Network. It is produced by Nick Morris aka Draze Force.

A sentimental essay and subjective exploration of Clark's character arc and the birth of the superhero. Briefly revisiting Man of Steel to find a beautiful truth in Batman v. Superman we can all apply. Understanding and empathizing with Clark's burden beyond just bearing the weight of criticism.  Refusing to take Superman the symbol for granted. Answers, insights, and commentary on: A beautiful lie, the ugly truth, an ugly lie, a beautiful truth The beautiful truth beheld by Martha and Jonathan Jonathan always dreamed of the Superman What is the Superman? = What is the superhero? Erring on psychology rather than unerring icon Not taking "good is a conversation" for granted How dialogue (lines) sacrifices dialogue (conversation) Lois possibly picking the Superman over Clark Clark feeds, Darkseid hungers, Superman teaches all to feed themselves Clark counting the cost of the Superman, an uncertain symbol, with Martha Batman is not a superhero until Superman shows him Not a misunderstanding of Superman, pursuing an understanding of Superman Clark's consistent characterization on the hotel balcony Paradox of hope and protection challenges Clark's faith Showing how Clark works out his values, ethics, and morals Twice Lois says, "You came back." Lex knows he seeks to spread a lie Superman is one... Superman dies... the superhero is born Death protects Superman while expanding the superhero for his return The Justice League works out the logistics and expands the definition Superman was inspired by us You are not alone …and more. How deterrence is changing, explained by Defense Secretary Ash Carter | Vox The Irony of Cheese | Zack Snyder Zack Snyder Loves Superman and BvS Proves It | Mark Hughes BvS: How I surprised myself and fell in love with this film | Brett Culp Look to the Sky (2016) #SupermanIsReal | The Rising Heroes Project Superhero Psychology | Huffington Post Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com Twitter: @mosanswers Subscribe: iTunes / RSS / Stitcher / YouTube Proud member of the Superman Podcast Network!