Podcasts about judges

Bobby talks about a woman who fell in love with an A.I. Chatbot that leads us to questioning whether Bobby has a healthy relationship with his voice assistant. Bobby also shares his hot take on Fried Foods. Bobby had a list of the 7 things women are judging you on within seconds of meeting you. Amy shares how she feels about each of them and what she judges men on. We got an update on the cruise and Lunchbox demanding money for the trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this third episode of The Narcissism Trap series, we shift from personal validation to legal strategy, exploring why the very word that brought you clarity could be the thing that sinks your court case. We'll look at how judges actually view labels like "narcissist" and why focusing on clinical diagnoses can unintentionally dilute accountability and hand a "gift" to your ex's legal team.

Morality often sounds noble, but I want you to listen closer. In this episode, I explain how moral language is usually not neutral, especially when it comes from people in power. Many times, it is used to hide real interests and create leverage without saying what is actually going on. If I tell you my true agenda, I lose some control. So instead, people dress it up as “what's right” or “what's fair.” You see this all the time in politics and leadership. I break down how to spot the power move behind the moral talk and how to stay emotionally detached so you don't get pulled in. Show Notes: [02:32]#1 Morality is a substitute for insufficient authority. [13:50]#2 Morality is applied selectively, not universally. [18:04]#3 Moral language shifts disputes from outcome based to character base.  [21:25]#4 Judges of morality control the entire chessboard if you allow them to be the judge.  [23:28]Recap Episodes Mentioned: 2400: Framing In Conversations: The Tools [1/2] 2401: Framing In Conversations: The Tools [2/2] Next Steps: --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind  This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com 

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have begun setting out their case against the former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, who is accused of crimes against humanity over his bloody ‘war on drugs'. Hearings in The Hague will decide whether there is enough evidence to move to a full trial. Also: aid agencies in South Sudan say intensified fighting between government and opposition forces has displaced hundreds of thousands of people; Australia's prime minister Anthony Albanese tells Britain his country would support any move to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles's brother, from the line of royal succession; the boss of Netflix tells the BBC its bid for Warner Bros Discovery is stronger than a rival offer from Paramount; as the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff says another round of talks aimed at ending the war could take place by the end of the week; a racial slur shouted by Tourette's campaigner John Davidson during the BAFTA Film Awards sparks debate about how the condition should be understood; and scientists reveal a new species of dinosaur discovered in the Sahara desert.

“The end of a thing is better than its beginning; the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” (Ecclesiastes 7:8 NKJV) The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending.” And Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, wrote, “The end of a thing is better than its beginning” (Ecclesiastes 7:8 NKJV). Starting strong is overrated. Take sports, for example. Few baseball statisticians keep track of which team was ahead after the first inning. What matters is the final score. Likewise, starting strong is overrated in our spiritual journey. The Bible gives us examples of people who started strong in their service to the Lord, only to falter later. Scripture doesn’t celebrate these early successes; instead, it uses the people’s experiences as cautionary tales for other believers. One of the most memorable of these cautionary tales is that of Samson. Samson had a great beginning. He was blessed with superhuman qualities. Physically, there was no one stronger. We get a sense of his power in Judges 14:5–6: “As Samson and his parents were going down to Timnah, a young lion suddenly attacked Samson near the vineyards of Timnah. At that moment the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him, and he ripped the lion’s jaws apart with his bare hands. He did it as easily as if it were a young goat” (NLT). Samson was a one-man army, a judge chosen by God to make a difference on behalf of His people. On one occasion Samson killed thirty Philistines—the enemies of the Israelites—to settle a bet. On another occasion he killed 1,000 Philistine warriors on the battlefield with a bone that he picked up from the ground. He wasn’t a fictitious superhero; he was the real deal. For a time, Samson was a mighty man of God. And for a time, he was even a true world changer. Eventually, however, the world began to change him. Samson turned his back on God. He had an amazing beginning but a tragic ending. One day your life will be summed up in a paragraph or two on a bulletin that will be handed out at your memorial service. No one will care about how much money you made or how much stuff you owned. No one will care how high you climbed in your profession. Instead, they’ll talk about what kind of person you were. We don’t decide the day of our death any more than we decided the day of our birth. But we do determine the spiritual state we’ll be in when we die. God wants us to be close to Him. God wants us in friendship and fellowship and intimacy with Him. But it’s our choice whether to have a relationship with the Lord or not to have a relationship with Him. We must choose wisely so that we finish well. Reflection question: How do you want to finish your walk with the Lord? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The end of a thing is better than its beginning; the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” (Ecclesiastes 7:8 NKJV) The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending.” And Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, wrote, “The end of a thing is better than its beginning” (Ecclesiastes 7:8 NKJV). Starting strong is overrated. Take sports, for example. Few baseball statisticians keep track of which team was ahead after the first inning. What matters is the final score. Likewise, starting strong is overrated in our spiritual journey. The Bible gives us examples of people who started strong in their service to the Lord, only to falter later. Scripture doesn’t celebrate these early successes; instead, it uses the people’s experiences as cautionary tales for other believers. One of the most memorable of these cautionary tales is that of Samson. Samson had a great beginning. He was blessed with superhuman qualities. Physically, there was no one stronger. We get a sense of his power in Judges 14:5–6: “As Samson and his parents were going down to Timnah, a young lion suddenly attacked Samson near the vineyards of Timnah. At that moment the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him, and he ripped the lion’s jaws apart with his bare hands. He did it as easily as if it were a young goat” (NLT). Samson was a one-man army, a judge chosen by God to make a difference on behalf of His people. On one occasion Samson killed thirty Philistines—the enemies of the Israelites—to settle a bet. On another occasion he killed 1,000 Philistine warriors on the battlefield with a bone that he picked up from the ground. He wasn’t a fictitious superhero; he was the real deal. For a time, Samson was a mighty man of God. And for a time, he was even a true world changer. Eventually, however, the world began to change him. Samson turned his back on God. He had an amazing beginning but a tragic ending. One day your life will be summed up in a paragraph or two on a bulletin that will be handed out at your memorial service. No one will care about how much money you made or how much stuff you owned. No one will care how high you climbed in your profession. Instead, they’ll talk about what kind of person you were. We don’t decide the day of our death any more than we decided the day of our birth. But we do determine the spiritual state we’ll be in when we die. God wants us to be close to Him. God wants us in friendship and fellowship and intimacy with Him. But it’s our choice whether to have a relationship with the Lord or not to have a relationship with Him. We must choose wisely so that we finish well. Reflection question: How do you want to finish your walk with the Lord? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Judges 16:23–31. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Miles V. Van Pelt. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Judges 4. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-joy-hcj/. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

This powerful message challenges us to shift our perspective from living for the temporary to living for the eternal. Drawing from Psalm 145, we're reminded that God's vision extends far beyond individual salvation—He desires to be the God of generations through our lives. The central question confronts us directly: Are we building a legacy rooted in Christ, or are we investing our energy in things that will never outlast us? The sermon unpacks three essential keys to leaving a lasting legacy: rooting our lives in Christ, choosing legacy over comfort, and investing in people. We're confronted with the sobering reality that faith is always one generation away from disappearing, as seen in Judges 2:10 when a generation arose that did not know the Lord or His works. The most striking insight is that inheritance is what we leave to someone, but legacy is what we leave in someone. We cannot pass on what we don't possess—our children, friends, and coworkers can only receive what we ourselves have authentically embraced in Christ. This isn't about perfection but about intentionality, about choosing daily to point others back to Jesus through our ordinary moments, our stories of God's faithfulness, and our willingness to sacrifice present comfort for eternal fruit.

The Tragic Vow | Judges 11What do you do when your past feels like it has disqualified you from your future?In this message, we explore the life of Jephthah, a man who was pushed to the margins, rejected by his family, and forced to live in the shadows. Yet, when the people of Israel faced an impossible crisis, God reached into the "land of Tob" to call upon the very man they had cast out.The Pain of Rejection: Understanding Jephthah's background and how our wounds often shape our identity.God's Surprising Selection: Why God chooses the "outcasts" and "mighty warriors" that society often overlooks.The Complexity of Faith: Navigating the triumphs and the tragic vows of a man despite his deep flaws.Your pedigree doesn't determine your purpose. Join us as we see how God's grace reaches into the most broken circumstances to find leaders for His people."Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Jephthah..." — Judges 11:29Visit the Website: Find more sermons and resources at charlesrgrimes.comRead the Book: If you're interested in stories of running from and returning to God, check out my book, Jonah: Following God's Call When You'd Rather Run Away, available now on Amazon.Subscribe: Hit that subscribe icon to be notified of our weekly teachings from the Book of Judges.#Judges11 #Jephthah #Sermon #BibleStudy #GodsGrace #FaithInTheFlaws

Pastor Nathan preaches a sermon from the book of Judges on Sunday morning, February 22, 2026. (Judges 6:7-11)

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Tales of Glory - Reading of His Word. A simple, informal morning reading of scripture from 1 Samuel, chapters 5-8. Yahweh invokes his judgment on Shiloh and allows the Ark of the Covenant to be seized by the Philistines. In chapter 5, we see evidence of cosmic geography and spiritual warfare in the temple of Dagon. Where God establishes Himself as the creator and superior deity over His creation. The Israelites reject God and His system of Judges. Timeline:00:00:00 Introduction to 1 Samuel 5-800:04:32 5 Polemic of Yahweh vs. Dagon00:11:52 6 Philistines return the ark.00:17:33 7 Samuel becomes the judge of Israel.00:26:39 8 Israel demands to be ruled by a king.00:30:41 Conclusion Opening show music - ⁠Meagan Wright - My Inheritancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4wqaymEl4&list=OLAK5uy_lyCWY8yIQLH2AVCmjb7vOGk1-U7qfeo_o

Judges are not mincing words when it comes to the Trump Administration's contempt for the rule of law; Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner vows to prosecute ICE agents who break the law; and a potential reckoning for social media companies. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Professor Laurence Tribe, preeminent Constitutional scholar, weighs on the wave of rulings against Trump's immigration policies; Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner vows to prosecute ICE agents who break the law; and make no mistake, the right to vote is being suppressed. What comes next? To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Judges don't decide cases based solely on truth or fairness. They decide based on credibility. In this episode, trial attorney Rebecca Zung explains exactly how judges evaluate credibility, why calm and consistency beat emotion, and how preparation, structure, and optics can determine who wins in court, even in high-conflict cases.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Judges 7. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Miles V. Van Pelt. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Judges 9 marks a dark turning point in Israel's history as the familiar cycle of sin, repentance, and deliverance collapses. Abimelech, Gideon's illegitimate son, seizes power through manipulation and violence, and when faithful leadership steps aside, Israel crowns a bramble instead. The result is destruction for both the king and the people who chose him, revealing how tolerated sin grows heavier over time and leadership vacuums invite corruption. Yet even in the collapse, God's justice and mercy remain, calling His people to repentance and true refuge under the rule of the rightful King.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Judges 2. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-joy-hcj/. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In Part 7 of Jesus Revealed in Every Book of the Bible, Pastor Verna DeHart traces “The Scarlet Thread Through Scripture” in her powerful message, Judges & Ruth: Our Righteous Judge and Redeeming Kinsman. Recorded on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, this sermon reveals how Jesus stands at the center of two seemingly contrasting books—one marked by chaos and cycles of sin, the other by covenant love and redemption.The book of Judges exposes a tragic spiritual pattern: forgetting God, falling into sin, oppression, crying out, deliverance—only to repeat the cycle again. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Pastor Verna shows us that willpower cannot break sin cycles—only a King can. Jesus is not a temporary deliverer; He is our Righteous Judge for all generations. Under His authority, truth is no longer relative, and sin no longer has dominion.Then in the midst of national chaos, the book of Ruth reveals redemption at work. Ruth, a widow in a foreign land, chooses covenant over convenience and obedience over comfort. When she sows faithfully under God's covering, Boaz declares blessing over her life. Her story becomes a prophetic picture of Jesus—our true Kinsman Redeemer—who became like us, paid the price, and restored our inheritance.From Ruth to Obed, from Obed to Jesse, from Jesse to David—and from David to Christ—the scarlet thread of redemption was weaving a Savior even in Israel's darkest days.This episode will encourage you to:• Live under the authority of Jesus, your Righteous Judge• Break free from destructive cycles through grace• Trust that redemption is working, even in seasons of lack• Declare that nothing in your story is wasted

Series: 2026 - Class: Bible OverviewService: Sun AM Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Colin Slayton

What you realize is the story of Gideon isn't really about Gideon. It's about God — a God who never forgets his people and a God who can triumph despite our fear and our weakness.Judges 6: 1-3,6, 15, 16Judges 7: 2-3, 16-17

Judges – Session 6 | Strength from God, Failure through Compromise, and Restoration through Repentance This session centers on Judges chapters 14–16, exploring the life of Samson — a man chosen by God, empowered by the Spirit, yet vulnerable to compromise and temptation. The message opens by emphasizing Samson's unique calling. His birth was foretold by God, and he was set apart as a Nazarite from birth. Unlike other judges, Samson often fought alone, relying directly on the power of the Holy Spirit rather than armies — a picture pointing forward to Christ, who would accomplish salvation alone. As Samson begins his conflict with the Philistines, God uses unexpected circumstances — including Samson's marriage, the lion encounter, and the riddle at the wedding feast — to stir confrontation with Israel's enemies. Repeatedly, the Spirit of the Lord comes upon Samson, enabling supernatural victories that could never be achieved by human strength. Yet alongside divine power runs human weakness. Samson continually places himself in dangerous situations, forming relationships that draw him closer to temptation. His involvement with Delilah becomes the clearest picture of how compromise works slowly — one small step at a time — until spiritual strength is drained away. One of the most sobering moments in Scripture is highlighted: Samson does not realize that the Spirit of the Lord has departed from him. This reveals the danger of persistent disobedience — a gradual drifting from God that can happen without immediate awareness. Despite Samson's fall, God's mercy is not finished with him. As his hair begins to grow again, it symbolizes repentance, renewal, and restored relationship. In his blindness and suffering, Samson finally cries out to God with complete dependence. In his final act, Samson brings greater defeat to Israel's enemies in his death than in his entire life — powerfully foreshadowing Christ, who destroyed Satan's power fully through His sacrifice on the cross. The session concludes with hope: God does not discard flawed people. Though sin carries consequences, repentance opens the door to restoration. Even after failure, God can still use a surrendered life for His glory. Key Takeaway True strength comes from God alone. Compromise weakens spiritual power, but repentance restores it — and God's mercy is always greater than human failure.

Joshua Mack | Luke 19:45-48

Ralph welcomes J.B. Branch (Public Citizen's Big Tech accountability advocate) to discuss some of the sectors that Big Tech is disrupting with artificial intelligence. Then, Steve, David, and Hannah speak to Russell Mokhiber about the latest issue of the Capitol Hill Citizen. Finally, Ralph speaks on the legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.J.B. Branch is the Big Tech accountability advocate for Public Citizen's Congress Watch division. He leads Public Citizen's advocacy efforts on artificial intelligence accountability, consumer data and privacy rights, tech product safety, platform oversight, and child online safety protections.What's happening is these AI companies are taking a page out of the playbook of the social media days. When social media was brand new, they were trying to say that this technology is going to lead to people being more connected, it's going to lead to efficiencies, it's going to lead to overall positives. And in fact, there were times where you had big tech CEOs who were saying that a lot of this money was going to trickle down. And you look down, and you look up, and I'm not any richer because Facebook stock is soaring or Microsoft's is soaring. What we're really seeing is the same thing that's happened with these large tech companies—which is that they promised the world, they offer back very little, and in fact, what they offer up is a series of harms.JB BranchCongress has been really bought into AI. They're buying into this idea that it's a race for the world between us and China. So you have some congressional folks who believe that this is a race against China and that we need to harness this weapon. And then you have a lot of corporate money from these AI companies…They're dumping a lot of money into congressional races, to ensure that they're propping up candidates who align with this deregulatory scheme.JB BranchRussell Mokhiber is editor of the Corporate Crime Reporter and the Capitol Hill Citizen. He is also founder of singlepayeraction.org, and editor of the website Morgan County USA.I see [the Capitol Hill Citizen] philosophy along a couple lines. One is that it's not left right, it's top down. We consider both political parties corrupt to the core, but there's a rising tide of activism against both parties, against the institutional parties. And so, for example, in the current issue, we bristle against those who are what we call “negativo”. We're very “positivo”. So while we're living in very difficult times, there's a rising tide of activism challenging members of Congress, both current members in Congress as citizen activists and also as candidates…And so what we're seeing is this up-down resurgence from the bottom—populists of all stripes rising up against the technocratic billionaires who've brought us to this state.Russell Mokhiber[Jesse Jackson] was an advocate of non-violence, of self-reliance. And the amazing thing about him is how he appeared everywhere. I mean there was nothing remote about Jesse Jackson. He appeared everywhere. If the farmers were being driven into bankruptcy by agribusiness, he was there. If there need to be prisoners released in foreign countries, he was there… The thing that most people didn't realize is how much personal pressure he was under by his opponents. In those days, challenging certain conditions that we don't even know about now because of Jesse and other civil rights leaders' works, really upset the power structure. And they didn't take it lying down. So all these places he went to, he was very much under great pressure.Ralph NaderNews 2/20/26* Our top stories this week concern the continuing fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. First, the Columbus Dispatch reports Republican Senator Jon Husted of Ohio accepted more than $100,000 from Epstein associate Les Wexner. Husted's opponent in his reelection campaign, former Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown, blasted Husted for accepting this money and implied that Wexner's donations pushed Husted to initially vote against releasing the Epstein files. In damage control mode, the Husted campaign announced they would donate Wexner's campaign contributions to charity. Wexner himself appeared in front of the House Oversight committee this week. Wexner denied any wrongdoing, claiming that Epstein “conned” him and called him a “clever, diabolical … master manipulator.” Democrats on the committee were skeptical, with Congressman Robert Garcia stating “There is no single person that was more involved with providing Jeffrey Epstein with the financial support to commit his crimes than Les Wexner,” per the Hill.* In related news, the New York Times reports Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested for misconduct stemming from his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Specifically, he stands accused of passing along confidential information to Epstein while the disgraced former prince served as a British trade envoy. His brother, King Charles III is quoted saying he supports a “full, fair and proper process” to investigate these claims. The Times notes the striking disparity in the official response from law enforcement in the U.K. versus the U.S., writing, “The British authorities have moved aggressively to investigate the possibility of crimes emerging from the three million pages of correspondence with Mr. Epstein… police in the United States have not.”* Meanwhile in Los Angeles, prominent entertainment executive and sports agent Casey Wasserman has drawn fire from many LA politicians, including City Controller Kenneth Mejia, L.A. County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath, City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez and fellow Councilmember and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman over his ties to Epstein lieutenant Ghislane Maxwell, as revealed in the latest tranche of files. High-profile clients of Wasserman's agency immediately began to abandon the firm. High profile deserters include pop star Chappell Roan and Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach. Wasserman announced he would sell the agency shortly thereafter. However, Wasserman still chairs the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Committee. This week, LA Mayor Karen Bass weighed in to call Wasserman's behavior “abhorrent” and say that while she cannot fire him, it is her opinion that he should step down. Astonishingly, the LA28 board announced after a review of Wasserman's conduct that he should remain on as committee chair. This from LA Magazine.* Speaking of local boards, this week New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the appointment of six new members of the Rent Guidelines Board, including a new Chair. With these six appointments, comprising two-thirds of the total board, Mamdani is poised to deliver on one of his key campaign promises – a rent freeze for tenants in rent-stabilized apartments. These appointees range from experienced civil servants to academics to union organizers, among others. This is a major victory for Mamdani, and comes at a key moment when other items on his governing agenda are being challenged by budgetary constraints due to long-term mismanagement of the city's finances.* Another rent-related story comes to us from Minnesota. CBS reports the tenants union Twin Cities Tenants, along with five labor unions totaling over 25,000 workers, are calling for a statewide rent strike to pressure lawmakers to enact an eviction moratorium. This comes in the context of Operation Metro Surge, the federal government's sprawling immigration enforcement action which resulted in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. As this piece notes, many residents of the Twin Cities stayed home from work during the operation, out of fear of being detained, resulting in many tenants being short on rent ahead of March 1st. According to an analysis by the University of Minnesota renters in the state have racked up between $27 and $51 million in rent debt since the onset of Metro Surge. This in addition to the average statewide rent debt of $44.6 million in any two-month period.* Turning to Gaza-related news, this week saw major updates in the legal drama of Palestine Action in Britain. On February 13th, AP reported that the country's High Court ruled the government acted unlawfully by outlawing Palestine Action and deeming it a terrorist organization. The Judges said that Palestine Action's activities did not meet the “level, scale and persistence” that would justify a legal proscription. However, the court allowed the government to keep the ban in place pending the government's appeal. The group was banned last June after breaking into a Royal Air Force base to protest the slaughter in Gaza. Despite this ruling in the group's favor, which came on the heels of a ruling dismissing charges against six Palestine Action activists, the BBC reports those activists will be retried by the government over their alleged role in causing damage to an Elbit Systems facility near Bristol. Charges against 18 other defendants accused of participating in the break-in will be dropped.* Meanwhile, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and one of the Catholic Church's highest officials, was asked to comment on President Trump's proposed Board of Peace, the international body intended to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza. Pizzaballa replied “What do I think of the Board of Peace? I think it is a colonialist operation: others deciding for the Palestinians.” The Patriarch added “They asked us to enter. I've never had a billion (dollars),” referring to the $1 billion price for a permanent board seat, but “above all, this is not the Church's task: It is the sacraments, the dignity of the person.” This from OSV News. Pizzaballa has long sought self-determination for the Palestinians alongside peace in the region, even putting his own life on the line for that cause. Just after the October 7th Hamas attacks, Pizzaballa offered to exchange himself for the Israeli hostages in Hamas custody.* And in East Asia, NBC reports ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been found guilty of insurrection over his failed self-coup plot, which involved storming parliament and imposing martial law. The South Korean high court stopped short of accepting the prosecution's request for the death penalty – which they justified using the case law derived from the execution of King Charles Stuart of England in 1649 – and instead sentenced Yoon to life in prison. Decrying the verdict, Yoon's lawyers called the trial “nothing more than a mere formality to reach a predetermined conclusion.” Yoon has the right to appeal the ruling. Given the failure of American institutions to check the creeping authoritarianism in our political system, it is awe-inspiring to see it happen in a country that has struggled with authoritarian rule in its much more recent past.* Turning back to domestic news, Mike Selig, the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) posted a strange video this week, claiming that “American prediction markets have been hit with an onslaught of state-led litigation,” and announcing that the CFTC will launch a legal campaign to block states from regulating sites like Polymarket and Kalshi by asserting that such regulation is the sole purview of the Commission. In the video, Selig argues that these sites “provide useful functions for society by allowing everyday Americans to hedge commercial risks, like increases in temperature and energy price spikes…[and] serve as an important check on our news media and our information streams.” A number of states have taken action to regulate prediction markets, including Nevada, along with Arizona, Michigan, New York and Illinois, to name just a few. One powerful constituency pushing for state-level regulation of prediction markets is the traditional gambling industry. Adam Greenblatt, CEO of sportsbook BetMGM, thundered in a recent interview “They pay no state taxes, there are no consumer protections, there are no penalties for underage play.” This from Axios.* Finally, we pay tribute to activist, civil rights leader, and political forefather of modern multiracial progressive politics, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Jackson, who passed away this week at age 84, was a protégé of Martin Luther King and ran groundbreaking presidential campaigns in the 1980s assembling the “Rainbow Coalition,” which sought civil rights for racial and ethnic minorities and the LGBT community alongside a sweeping anti-poverty agenda. In the 1990s, Jackson was elected Shadow Delegate and then Shadow Senator for the District of Columbia. In the 21st century, Jackson took on an elder statesman role in progressive circles, continuing to lead the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and attending major protest events – including the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and 2024 pro-Palestine encampments – even after his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2017 and multiple COVID-related hospitalizations. Since his passing, Jackson has been eulogized by a host of prominent political figures, including Donald Trump, Curtis Sliwa, Bernie Sanders, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the Clintons, Reverends William J. Barber and Al Sharpton, the descendents of Martin Luther King, longtime Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa among many others. Like Ralph Nader, Jackson remained a leading light of the American Left during its lowest ebb in modern history. He followed his own iconic exhortation to “keep hope alive.” The least we can do is to carry on this legacy.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Judges 4. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Miles V. Van Pelt. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Judges 2. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional at https://www.crossway.org/books/daily-strength-hcj/. Browse other resources from Miles V. Van Pelt. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In 1957, 6-year-old Bernice Bouie Donald started first grade in rural DeSoto County, Mississippi. Although the U.S. Supreme Court had struck down school segregation three years earlier in Brown v. Board of Education, the young girl's educational reality remained unchanged: Her all-Black school was a two-room cinderblock building with no indoor plumbing, and her books were hand-me-downs discarded by white students.Donald went on to have a decadeslong career as a federal judge, and at a recent UC Berkeley Law event, she shared her personal memories to highlight a sobering truth: The rule of law is not self-executing. For the promise of Brown to reach her classroom, Donald explained, it required "extreme moral courage" from judges who faced bombings, social ostracization and death threats to enforce the law. Without that bravery, she warned, the law is "simply words on a piece of paper."This ongoing challenge was at the heart of a Dec. 5, 2025, panel discussion featuring Donald and a group of legal experts. Together, the panelists discussed the rising tide of personal and political threats facing the judiciary, exploring how modern pressures — from social media harassment to political tribalism — threaten the independence necessary for a fair society.The event was part of “Conversations in Civil Justice,” a webinar series presented by UC Berkeley Law's Civil Justice Research Initiative and co-sponsored by the Berkeley Judicial Institute. The series is supported by a gift from the American Association for Justice's Robert L. Habush Endowment.The panelists include:Bernice Bouie Donald, a retired judge from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Philip Pro, a retired federal judge from the District of Nevada.Amrit Singh, a professor of professional practice and faculty director of the Rule of Law Lab at New York University School of Law. Jeremy Fogel (moderator), executive director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute and a retired federal judge from the Northern District of California.Richard Jolly (moderator), professor at Southwestern Law School and senior fellow at the Civil Justice Research Initiative.Watch a video of the discussion.Listen to the episode and read the transcript on UC Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu/podcasts/berkeley-talks).Music by HoliznaCC0.Photo via Unsplash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Listener Q&A episode of The Wright Report, Bryan previews President Trump's latest Five Bucket Strategy wins, including massive Japanese investment in U.S. industry, surging factory output, cooling inflation, falling rents, and strong signs that deportations are not harming the economy. He then tackles tough questions about Gaza reconstruction, Jeffrey Epstein's alleged intelligence ties, and whether the United States is on the brink of war with Iran. Bryan lays out the growing U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, what a strike could look like, and why he believes any conflict would focus on regime weakening, not occupation. The episode also explores behind-the-scenes negotiations in Cuba involving Raul Castro's grandson, a brewing constitutional clash with federal judges over deportations, and viral fear claims about an al-Qaeda cell inside America. Bryan closes with practical guidance on how to prepare for uncertain times and encouraging new medical research offering less invasive treatment options for recurring prostate cancer.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: February 19 2026 Wright Report, Five Bucket Strategy Japan investment Georgia Ohio Texas, factory output CAPEX core capital goods, deportations rents falling housing starts, Gaza Peace Board Trump, Jeffrey Epstein Israeli spy rumor AI image, war with Iran USS Abraham Lincoln Gerald Ford buildup, Operation Midnight Hammer comparison, Cuba Raul Castro Jr Rubio negotiations, Paula Xinis Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation ruling, Shawn Ryan Sarah Adams al Qaeda cell claim, emergency preparedness Ready.gov kit, focal therapy prostate cancer London study

Sarah Heard joins the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on March 23rd, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! Chef Sarah Heard is the co-owner and co-chef of Austin's acclaimed Foreign & Domestic, where she's known for boldly flavored, from-scratch cooking and a deep respect for every ingredient. Raised in Conroe, Texas, she learned early from her mother and grandmother to use every part of what you cook, a philosophy she now applies through whole-animal utilization and a focus on sustainability. After working her way up from banquet server to executive sous chef at The Mansion at Judges' Hill, and later leading kitchens at venues like The Winfield Inn and other Austin restaurants, she and her partner, chef Nathan Lemley, purchased Foreign & Domestic in 2017 and later opened Commerce Café in Lockhart in 2020. Today, Sarah is celebrated for pairing comfort and creativity on the plate, championing local farms and producers, and mentoring the next generation of cooks in Austin's tight-knit North Loop neighborhood. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - Cerboni - Cerboni is an all-in-one financial solution for restaurants. Reliable tax preparation & Business incorporation. Seamless Payroll and compliance report. Strategic CFO Services That Drive Business Growth. Detailed, custom reporting for complete financial clarity. Dedicated support for restaurants & Multi-location businesses. End-to-end financial management under one roof. Call (281) 888-2413 and mention Restaurant Unstoppable to get 20% off your first month of service. - Restaurant Systems Pro - Lower your prime cost by $1,000, and get paid $1,000 with the Restaurant Systems Pro 30-Day Prime Cost Challenge. If you successfully improve your prime cost by $1,000 or more compared to the same 30-day period last year, Restaurant Systems Pro will pay you $1,000. It's a "reverse guarantee."  Let's make 2026 the year your restaurant thrives. - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up? Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info:  Website: https://www.fndaustin.com/gallery Instagram: @chef.heard Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

This week on RulaskaThoughts, Joe and Robert recap the political ad challenge from Season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race and dig into the production choices, comedy styles, and strategic gameplay shaping the competition. With the youth debate fully removed, the conversation stays focused on performance quality, structure, and where this season is hitting — or missing — its mark. EPISODE SUMMARYJoe and Robert break down the campaign challenge, analyze the voting dynamics, and question whether the show is evolving in ways that strengthen or weaken the format. They also explore whether the season feels exciting to watch but harder to deeply dissect, and what that might mean for long-term engagement. TOPICS DISCUSSED • Political Ads Challenge – Did the queens rise to the occasion, or did the material play it too safe?• Production Choices – Uneven talent show numbers, voting mechanics, and whether small structural decisions affect competitive fairness.• Comedy Trends – Are we seeing formulaic joke setups? Has Drag Race humor become repetitive?• Snatch Game Shake-Up – Thoughts on format experimentation and whether the problem is structure or casting choices.• Judges and Writing Staff – A discussion about whether the show needs new blood behind the scenes rather than in front of the camera.• Season Energy Check – Is this a “good but not electric” season? Why some episodes feel satisfying to watch but less compelling to recap.• Strategic Gameplay – How alliances, voting logic, and personality dynamics are shaping eliminations. BIG TAKEAWAYS Joe questions whether the show's format has become overly familiar and whether creative stagnation is creeping in through repetition of jokes, judging beats, and challenge construction. Robert argues that when the show tackles politics, it often stops short of meaningful critique, opting instead for broad references rather than pointed satire. Both agree that while the queens are talented, there's a sense that no clear frontrunner has fully emerged — leaving the competition open but slightly undefined. FINAL THOUGHTS Even without the youth-versus-experience debate, this episode sparks thoughtful discussion about Drag Race's evolution, comedy mechanics, and how production decisions quietly shape outcomes. Whether you loved the challenge or felt lukewarm about it, there's plenty here to unpack. Subscribe to Afterthought Media on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation over on Patreon for bonus content and extended discussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Around 70 lawsuits against the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are facing delays and confusion amid a year-long legal battle between lawyers for the state and city: The battle is over which entity is financially responsible to pay millions of dollars in settlements reached by judges and juries in lawsuits over police abuses. St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Tony Messenger shares insights from his reporting about the situation, which he calls a “legal morass.” Arch City Defenders attorney Maureen Hanlon, who represented the family of a 63-year-old man police killed in a SWAT raid in 2017, shares her experience from the middle of this legal confusion. Messenger and Hanlon discuss the current situation's roots, the history of local control of the SLMPD, and why judges are looking to lawmakers for lasting solutions.

In this opening segment, host Clay Edwards shares breaking news on the arrest of former Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office, potentially linked to the Epstein files, with implications of life imprisonment or even the death penalty. The discussion pivots to a personal lunch encounter with a retired military listener named Dave, whose story of choosing the military over jail as a troubled youth sparks a deep dive into reinstating this life-saving option for at-risk kids. Clay critiques media narratives discouraging enlistment—especially among Black communities—by branding the military as racist, contrasts sky-high prison recidivism rates (around 66-76%) with the military's benefits like learning trades, leadership, teamwork, and positive male role models, and argues it's a smarter taxpayer investment to build productive citizens rather than perpetuate cycles of crime and dependency. He explores why this practice faded, the societal costs of incarceration, and how it could transform "troubled youth" into community pillars, emphasizing the need for "dogs in the foxhole" while drawing parallels to current cultural brainwashing.

The sermon, drawn from the narrative of Micah and the Levite in Judges 17–18, exposes the pervasive danger of utilitarian religion—where faith is reduced to a transactional exchange for personal benefit, whether in the form of security, recognition, or comfort. It critiques both liberal and fundamentalist Christianity for subtly embracing humanism, the philosophy that the ultimate end of life is human happiness, thereby distorting the gospel into a means to an end rather than a response to God's glory. The central message is that true Christian faith is not about securing personal salvation or prosperity, but about surrendering to God's sovereign purpose, where repentance arises not from fear of hell, but from a recognition of God's worthiness, and where service is motivated by worship, not reward. The preacher calls for a radical reorientation: from serving God for ten shekels and a shirt to offering oneself as a living sacrifice for the glory of Christ, exemplified in the Moravian missionaries who gave their lives so that others might hear the gospel. Ultimately, the sermon challenges every believer to ask not what they will gain from God, but what God will gain from them.

Judges 10

The elders turn to Yiftach to save them from the children of Ammon.

Have we settled in this world, or are we asking God to remove the sin? Are we complacent or victorious through His Spirit? Unite with God to gain victory!

Scripture gives us many examples of trusting God in times of struggle. But what does it mean to continue trusting Him in times of victory? This week, Pastor Connor continues our series in Judges with the end of Gideon's story. The Lord used Gideon to deliver Israel from the Midianites, but then Gideon wanted more. He pursued personal vengeance, lived a questionable moral life, and even led the nation astray with a homemade religious relic. In the end, he failed the test of victory. To avoid repeating Gideon's mistakes, we need to have devotion beyond emotion, give God all the glory, and beware of creeping confidence in our own strength.This week, our hosts continue their discussion on the book of Judges, some of the talking points were,  if all personal quests are bad, why the towns didn't help Gideon, and how to slow down when emotions are high. Oh and tune into the beginning to hear our hosts talk about the topic that was shared during Big Weekend, with our special guest Jeremy McGrath.If you would like to watch the video podcast, find us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMhDfGn0zfzi6XjcKkSVcFAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discovertbcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/topekabiblechurchWebsite: https://www.discovertbc.com/

On today's "Fr. Simon Says", Fr. Simon dives into the meaning of temptations, plus did you know that there are two Greek words for the English word "crown? (2:56) Bible Study from James 1:12-18 and Mark 8:14-21. (22:32) Break 1 (22:40) Letters (22:45) What time zone do I fast in when I am traveling? (26:20) Patty – The book of Samuel stunned me. (40:06) Break 2 (40:15) Word Of The Day - "Crown" (43:22) Phones (43:30) Casey - Could you explain Judges 19:28-30? It's very confusing.

Main Idea: God protects us from pride by placing us in weakness, so we learn to rely solely upon Him.1. God gives you STRENGTH by making you weak. (vs.1-8)2. God gives you ASSURANCE when you are afraid. (vs. 9-15)3. God gives the VICTORY in Him. (vs. 19-23)

We all have plans and futures, but the important thing is to give those to God to work out for us. It doesn't matter whether we have children or are rulers or have much or little. God is going to provide for His plans!

Has God called you into His service? He will equip you and prepare you! He is merciful and just, and is always ready to do what is needed, just as He did with Yeshua! Trust in Him!

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When was the last time you truly questioned the moral boundaries of your culture? What if society's silence in the face of injustice isn't just apathy—it's a warning sign that we're drifting away from meaning and responsibility? This episode dives deep into a chilling biblical story that exposes what happens when everyone does "what's right in their own eyes" and how that same pattern threatens our modern world.Join us as we explore the horror of judges and moral collapse in Judges 19—a story of a society so broken that even human tragedy becomes normalized. You'll discover how a culture that pushes God out fosters inhumanity, numbness, and loss of sacredness. Through a shocking story of violence, neglect, and societal failure, we break down the warning signs that our own communities might be headed down the same dark path.We break down essential insights including how moral drift begins with silence, the importance of courageous leadership, and why feelings without God lead to chaos. You'll learn practical ways to stand up against injustice, protect dignity, and become a moral anchor in a drifting world. This isn't just a biblical lesson—it's a wake-up call for anyone who cares about the soul of their community.If you're tired of seeing compassion fade and responsibility disappear, this episode is for you. Perfect for leaders, parents, and anyone ready to take action before society reaches its breaking point. Because the choice to stay silent today could cost us our humanity tomorrow.Brad offers powerful reflections rooted in Scripture, reminding us that Jesus is the only one who restores what sin destroys. His call to live under Christ's loving rule could not be more urgent—and more necessary. Tune in and discover how you can be a moral voice in a world that desperately needs hope, courage, and integrity.Follow Brad Here:https://www.instagram.com/bradlowe1979/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

Jeanine Pirro gets shut out by a federal grand jury trying to indict six members of Congress for their video asking military members to disregard illegal orders.Judges in the Northern District appointed Donald Kinsella US attorney to replace John Sarcone, and Todd Blanche promptly fired him.Former Special Counsel Deputy in Jack Smith's office, JP Cooney, is running for Congress in Virginia.A federal judge has blocked Trump's effort to transfer 20 former death row inmates commuted by President Biden to the notorious ADX Supermax Prison.Plus listener questions…Do you have questions for the pod?Thank you, ShopifySign up for a $1/month trial period at http://shopify.com/unjust Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn't on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump Questions for the pod?https://formfacade.com/sm/PTk_BSogJ We would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Survey and CommentsThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon and Supercast Supporters at the Justice Enforcers level and above:https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr when you subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3YNpW3P Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the book of Judges, God's people desperately needed a faithful and godly leader. Today, W. Robert Godfrey discusses God's sovereign provision for His people in seemingly uncertain times like these. Get The Life of Samson, W. Robert Godfrey's video teaching series on DVD, with your donation. You'll also gain digital access to all 10 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4609/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts