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Ray Isle returns to The Restaurant Guys nearly 20 years after his first appearance to consider where wine is headed and whether the industry has made something pleasurable unnecessarily difficult.Why This Episode MattersNatural wine and biodynamic farming overlap in philosophy, but differ sharply in practice.Fifty years after the Judgment of Paris, its impact still reaches far beyond one famous blind tasting.Wine is facing real headwinds, including rising prices, intimidating choice and a growing disconnect from younger drinkers.The future of wine may depend less on prestige and more on accessibility, personal connection and the thrill of finding a great bottle at a fair price.The BanterMark and Francis take aim at the advice that diners should never order the second-cheapest bottle on a wine list. They explain how restaurant pricing actually works and why that bottle may offer better value than conventional wisdom suggests.Their better advice: tell someone who knows wine what you like, what you are eating and what you want to spend and ask them for help.The ConversationRay Isle, Mark and Francis distinguish biodynamic farming from natural winemaking and examine the strengths, contradictions and occasional “woo-woo” surrounding both. Ray argues that natural wine has raised worthwhile questions about industrial production, even if some bottles cross the line from unconventional into simply flawed.They revisit the Judgment of Paris on its 50th anniversary and explore how it gave California wine credibility, encouraged investment in Napa Valley and pushed established French producers to improve.The conversation then turns to wine's current identity crisis. Prices are rising, restaurant pours can feel prohibitive and consumers face a paralyzing number of choices. Ray makes the case for removing pretension, finding knowledgeable people to trust and remembering that wine is ultimately meant to bring people together.They also discuss the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, pairing serious wine with burgers and why discovering an exceptional $20 bottle can still be more exciting than opening one that costs $400.Timestamps01:00 – The second-cheapest bottle myth05:20 – Ray Isle discusses Biodynamic and natural wine20:20 – The Judgment of Paris at 5031:00 – Wine prices, choice and younger drinkers40:00 – The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen45:00 – Value wines and Sancerre alternatives51:00 – Learning wine through producers and regionsBioRay Isle is the executive wine editor of Food & Wine and one of America's leading wine writers. He is the author of The World in a Wineglass.InfoFood & Wine Ray's book The World in a WineglassFood & Wine Classic in Aspen https://classic.foodandwine.com/For other Restaurant Guys episodes about biodynamic farming check out Peter Byck and Shinn Vineyards Subscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com
Behavior Gap Radio: Exploring human behavior...with a Sharpie
In this episode, Carl explores a paradox he's noticed in some of the most important decisions of his life: While he loves receiving strong, opinionated advice, the people who have helped him most often didn't tell him what to do at all. Instead, they created the space for him to discover his own answer. Reflecting on decision-making, wisdom, and even spiritual maturity, Carl considers the difference between giving answers and helping someone find their path—and why the latter may be far more valuable, even when it feels frustrating in the moment.Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/
If you've ever said “I just want a safe space” and meant “I'm tired of walking on eggshells,” this conversation will land. I'm talking about the kind of emotional safety that lets you breathe, speak, and exist without shrinking yourself and also the hidden trap of making your peace dependent on other people's approval.We start by naming the real need: safety is a basic human requirement, and for many Muslim women it's been tangled with family expectations, marriage dynamics, community judgment, and spiritual language that can sometimes be used to silence pain. I share an Islamic framework for protection that isn't one sided control but mutual allyship, and then we pivot into the part most of us miss: if you're waiting for people to stop judging you before you feel safe, you'll be waiting a long time. The work is learning how to create internal safety through your mind, your relationship with yourself, your relationship with Allah, and nervous system regulation without normalizing harm.The turning point is understanding discernment versus judgment. Discernment is calm and clear; it helps you recognize patterns that violate your dignity and take action. Judgment is charged and draining; it keeps your focus glued to what others “should” do and recreates an unsafe environment inside you, even if you change rooms, friends, or communities. We also cover the hard nuance: how internal responsibility can sound like blame if you've lived with chronic invalidation, and how to hold your reality while refusing to make other people's opinions your identity.You'll leave with practical embodied prompts for walking into tense spaces, plus a faith anchored way to center tawakkul so your dignity isn't up for debate. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a safer inner world, and leave a review with one boundary you're ready to practice this week.I invite you to join The Ummi Collective. It is a weekly coaching program for Muslim mothers raising children on the autism spectrum.Inside, you learn how to support your child's development in a way that builds independence, confidence, and long-term success... without losing yourself in the process.Apply for a Commitment Rate todayhttps://www.islamiclifecoachschool.com/offers/RRn2EBEC/chec
Who is the mysterious "man of lawlessness" in 2 Thessalonians 2? In this episode, pastor Stephen Baker examines one of the most debated passages in all of eschatology. While many Christians view this text as a prediction of a future Antichrist, this study explores whether Paul was instead describing first-century events leading up to the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. By examining the apostasy, the temple, the restrainer, and the historical setting of Nero Caesar, we consider how Paul's warning would have been understood by its original audience and what it teaches us about judgment, rebellion, and the last days. Was Paul predicting our future—or explaining their future?Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
To become a follower of Jesus, visit: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/MeetJesus (NOT a Morning Mindset resource) ⇒ TELL SOMEONE ABOUT THE MORNING MINDSET - Your personal recommendation can make an eternal difference in the lives of the people you know! STEP ONE: Go to http://YourMorningMindset.com STEP TWO: Share that page with someone you know! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Matthew 16:24–28 - Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. [25] For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. [26] For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? [27] For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. [28] Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” (ESV) ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE MORNING MINDSET: (not tax-deductible) -- Become a monthly partner: https://mm-gfk-partners.supercast.com/ -- Underwrite one daily episode: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/daily-sponsor/ -- Give one-time: https://give.cornerstone.cc/careygreen -- Venmo: @CareyNGreen ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FOREIGN LANGUAGE VERSIONS OF THIS PODCAST: Subscribe to the SPANISH version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Spanish Subscribe to the CHINESE version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Chinese ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ CONTACT: Carey@careygreen.com
Why the most effective communicators help people see not just what's changing, but why it matters to them.For Sinéad Bovell, effective communication isn't just about explaining what's coming next—it's about giving people the confidence and agency to engage with it.Bovell is a futurist, founder of the tech education company WAYE, and an expert advisor to the United Nations AI Advisory Body. Known for making complex topics accessible to broad audiences, she has spent years helping leaders, organizations, and young people understand the implications of artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies. Her approach starts with a simple principle: meet people where they are and connect big ideas to what matters in their lives. “If you scare people too much, if you disempower them, [and] they do unsubscribe from the very activities you need them to lean into.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Bovell joins host Matt Abrahams to discuss how to communicate complexity without overwhelming people and why skills like adaptability and judgment are becoming more valuable in the age of AI. From making emerging technologies more accessible to building trust through relevance and empathy, they discuss what it takes to help audiences engage with change rather than fear it.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Sinéad BovellConnect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:00) - Explaining Complex Ideas (03:48) - The Future of Soft Skills (06:52) - Talking About AI Without Fear (10:33) - Storytelling for Young Audiences (12:46) - Reaching Young Audiences (15:01) - Career Pivots & Reinvention (16:53) - Becoming a Better Communicator (18:59) - The Final Three Questions (25:09) - Conclusion
The longest relationship you'll ever have is the one inside your own mind. Most men have never been formally introduced.Jimmy Wightman — former London DJ turned global meditation teacher — joins Jon and Will for an honest conversation about what a consistent medit3IN THIS EPISODE:How Jimmy's Meditation practice saved his relationship in real timeConcentration, sensory clarity, and equanimity are the three components that rewire behaviorEquanimity: the magical third option between reacting and suppressingHow people-pleasing is a nervous system pattern mindfulness exposes and rewiresWhat Jon, Will, and Jimmy still get triggered by — and what they do about itHow to choose a meditation style: interest, opportunity, necessityRELATED EPISODES:Ep. 120 — Creating Emotional Stability with Jay FieldsEp. 111 — Accessing Inner Harmony: Mind-Body Integration with Luke IorioEp. 138 — Curiosity Is Key to Breaking Men Free from Judgment and RuminationMore about JIMMY WIGHTMAN:Instagram: @that_meditation_guyWebsite & Courses: delvedeep.com GET MORE FROM MTM:Text MTM to 33777 — free weekly newsletterSubscribe & Episodes: mentalkingmindfulness.comFREE APP: https://focusnowtrainingapp.com/FREE Assessment: https://focusnowtraining.com/assessment-pageA2A COURSE:12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Self-paced. Built for people who hate the word mindfulness.focusnowtraining.com/a2aBRING FNT TO YOUR TEAM:Custom training for your organization. In-person or online.focusnowtraining.com/contactCo-produced by Robert Lopez | cratesaudio.com
Leave us a messge!!This week we're pulling back the curtain.A few weeks ago, my subbie and I unexpectedly lost a work-camping position after someone connected us to the podcast and our Female-Led Relationship content.Let THAT soak in...While we don't know every detail behind what happened, it sparked an important conversation about privacy, judgment, and the risks some couples face when their relationship dynamic becomes visible to the outside world. In this episode we talk openly about: Being "outed" because of your relationship dynamic The judgment that still exists around Female-Led Relationships Why some couples choose to keep their FLR private The difference between religious faith and judgment Navigating major life changes as a team How our dynamic helped us stay grounded during uncertainty Why communication matters when life throws you a curveball Turning setbacks into opportunities One of the biggest takeaways from this experience is that our relationship didn't crack under pressure. When things got difficult, we did what we've always done—we worked together, made a plan, and moved forward.We also discuss a topic that came up inside the FLRSkool community: the very real dangers some people face if their relationship dynamic becomes public knowledge. Depending on family, culture, employment, or community expectations, being "outed" can have consequences far beyond an awkward conversation.At the end of the day, this episode isn't about a campground.It's about authenticity.It's about refusing to be ashamed of a consensual relationship that works for us.And it's about learning that sometimes the thing that feels like a setback ends up pushing you exactly where you needed to go.Get 30 Days of FREE Starlink!! (
Monday, June 15, 2026
What did Christ proclaim to the “spirits in prison” after His resurrection? How does 1 Peter 3:18–22 reveal His triumph over the powers of darkness and affirm the certainty of God's victory?
We live in a culture that loves shortcut solutions, but spiritual laws cannot be cheated. In this study of Hosea 8, we look at a time when Israel traded genuine faith for cheap politics and hollow idols. They thought they were just getting by, but they were actually setting disaster in motion. This message unpacks the law of the harvest, why reaping is always greater than sowing, and how God uses the impending storm to call us back to what truly matters.
River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.
River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.
Daniel Mollenkopf turns to the minor prophet, Nahum, to help us understand that God in not idle in the events of men.
Ryan Pineda and cohost Brian Davila sat down with Bruce Mejia for a wide-ranging discussion on Israel and dispensationalism, church authority and sola scriptura, Catholic and Protestant doctrines, end-times theology, spiritual gifts, and how Christians should interpret and apply the Bible in modern culture.Connect with Bruce - https://www.instagram.com/wild_olive_tree/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@PASTORBRUCEMEJIA__________If you'd like my team to run your marketing & sales department to scale your business, apply here https://www.pinedapartners.comJoin our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.comWant to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.comIf you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.comTired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.comJoin free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us__________Chapters:01:26 - Israel, Zionism & Dispensationalism05:24 - Are Jews Still Chosen?11:13 - Church History vs Scripture19:39 - Can Anyone Interpret Scripture?25:35 - Christianity vs Islam31:03 - King James Only & Church Culture32:49 - Women, Leadership & Church Roles39:11 - How To Choose A Church46:00 - End Times Timeline Explained1:03:14 - Premillennialism vs Postmillennialism1:11:15 - Hell, Judgment & Eternity1:13:23 - Infant Baptism & Catholic Traditions1:15:25 - Birth Control & Family Size1:20:12 - Eucharist and Communion Debate1:29:24 - Spiritual Gifts, Tongues & Miracles
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Central to modern biology and the study of life is the concept of the organism—roughly, a body with interconnected parts that make specific contributions to the development and functioning of the whole. There are competing organism concepts even today, but the 18th century was a critical period in which thinkers gradually shed prior ideas of life in terms of a body with a principle of spontaneous motion, a body as a mere physical mechanism, or a body infused with vital spirits. In When Metaphysics Meets Biology: Kantian approaches to the concept of organism (Routledge, 2026), Philippe Huneman combines extensive scholarship in the history and philosophy of biology with Kantian critical philosophy and metaphysics to trace Kant's contributions to the emerging organism concept. Huneman discusses the Critique of the Power of Judgment and other writings in which Kant developed a view of organisms as natural purposes and in which part-whole reasoning by the faculty of judgment is a condition of the possibility of thinking of organisms at all. Huneman, who is director of research at the Institute of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at CNRS and University of Paris 1 – Pantheon-Sorbonne, provides an account of Kant's thinking that is accessible yet promises to bring this neglected aspect of Kant into dialogue with contemporary Kantian scholarship. 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
Why would Jesus compare Himself to a bronze serpent? In John 3:14–15, Jesus connects His crucifixion to one of the most unusual events in the Old Testament—Moses lifting up the bronze serpent in the wilderness.In this episode of Shadows to Substance, George Sayour explores how Numbers 21 points directly to Christ, revealing a powerful picture of sin, judgment, faith, and salvation.Discover how the curse of Eden, the wilderness rebellion, and the cross all come together in one remarkable biblical pattern—and why Jesus said that just as Moses lifted up the serpent, so the Son of Man must be lifted up.Those who looked in faith lived then. Those who look to Christ in faith live now.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere
In this episode, you can learn:• Why the Beatitudes may describe a step-by-step process of psychological transformation rather than simply a list of virtues• How humility creates self-awareness, while self-acceptance creates the foundation for lasting change• Why emotional honesty, congruence, and compassion are essential for personal growth• How the first and last Beatitudes form a unique framework for understanding identity, transformation, and the development of the selfvideo: https://youtu.be/KbuiXmwdKeA?si=9ikjR9sQJLYJqoOXWhat if the Beatitudes are not merely moral teachings, but a roadmap for transformation? In this episode of Autism & the Structure of Reality, we explore the Beatitudes through the lenses of psychology, neuroscience, and personal development, revealing a progression from humility and self-awareness to self-respect and self-acceptance. Along the way, we examine why so many people struggle to change, how avoidance prevents growth, and why the first and last Beatitudes may hold the key to understanding the entire process of becoming who we are capable of becoming.Elevate How You Navigate with Len & a free call https://elevatehowyounavigate.comMAYU Water, use "autism" for 10% off at https://mayuwater.comDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismDaylight Kids (!!!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autism Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autism00:00 The Beatitudes; Self-Transformation & the Sermon on the Mount01:13 Poor in Spirit; Humility, Confidence & Self-Awareness04:23 Mourning; Emotional Honesty & Facing the Self08:28 Meekness; Strength Under Control10:03 Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness; Motivation, Meaning & Values14:14 Mercy; Judgment, Compassion & Understanding Others16:06 Pure in Heart; Congruence, Alignment & Integrity17:45 Peacemakers; Compassion, Relationships & Letting Go of Control22:53 Persecuted for Righteousness; Identity, Self-Respect & Acceptance24:08 Self-Awareness → Self-Acceptance; The Two-Part Process of Change27:05 Why Many Christians Stay Stuck; Reading Without Transformation28:07 The Two Present-Tense Beatitudes; Final ReflectionsX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheSpectrumemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com
Central to modern biology and the study of life is the concept of the organism—roughly, a body with interconnected parts that make specific contributions to the development and functioning of the whole. There are competing organism concepts even today, but the 18th century was a critical period in which thinkers gradually shed prior ideas of life in terms of a body with a principle of spontaneous motion, a body as a mere physical mechanism, or a body infused with vital spirits. In When Metaphysics Meets Biology: Kantian approaches to the concept of organism (Routledge, 2026), Philippe Huneman combines extensive scholarship in the history and philosophy of biology with Kantian critical philosophy and metaphysics to trace Kant's contributions to the emerging organism concept. Huneman discusses the Critique of the Power of Judgment and other writings in which Kant developed a view of organisms as natural purposes and in which part-whole reasoning by the faculty of judgment is a condition of the possibility of thinking of organisms at all. Huneman, who is director of research at the Institute of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at CNRS and University of Paris 1 – Pantheon-Sorbonne, provides an account of Kant's thinking that is accessible yet promises to bring this neglected aspect of Kant into dialogue with contemporary Kantian scholarship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Central to modern biology and the study of life is the concept of the organism—roughly, a body with interconnected parts that make specific contributions to the development and functioning of the whole. There are competing organism concepts even today, but the 18th century was a critical period in which thinkers gradually shed prior ideas of life in terms of a body with a principle of spontaneous motion, a body as a mere physical mechanism, or a body infused with vital spirits. In When Metaphysics Meets Biology: Kantian approaches to the concept of organism (Routledge, 2026), Philippe Huneman combines extensive scholarship in the history and philosophy of biology with Kantian critical philosophy and metaphysics to trace Kant's contributions to the emerging organism concept. Huneman discusses the Critique of the Power of Judgment and other writings in which Kant developed a view of organisms as natural purposes and in which part-whole reasoning by the faculty of judgment is a condition of the possibility of thinking of organisms at all. Huneman, who is director of research at the Institute of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at CNRS and University of Paris 1 – Pantheon-Sorbonne, provides an account of Kant's thinking that is accessible yet promises to bring this neglected aspect of Kant into dialogue with contemporary Kantian scholarship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Day 2882 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2882 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 135:8-14 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2882 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2882 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for Today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Sovereign of History – Dismantling the Rebel Giant Kings In our previous stop along this grand, poetic landscape, we explored the opening movement of Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five, where we witnessed a magnificent temple liturgy that unmasked the false gods of the nations. We watched as Yahweh effortlessly demonstrated His total, seamless mastery over nature—commanding the clouds, directing the lightning, and releasing the wind from His royal celestial storehouses. We saw how the psalmist executed a brilliant, razor-sharp polemical attack against Baal, stripping the Canaanite storm god of his fraudulent resume. We discovered the comforting truth that Israel is Yahweh's segullah—His private, prized, and treasured possession, chosen out of the chaotic landscape of a disinherited world. Today, the temple liturgy takes a powerful, dramatic turn. The psalmist shifts his focus away from Yahweh's absolute sovereignty over nature, and directs our eyes to His absolute, undeniable sovereignty over human history and spiritual geography. He takes the traveling assembly on a historical tour, demonstrating that the True King doesn't just manage the weather; He systematically dismantles the greatest earthly emp'res, and violently crushes the giant rebel kings who attempt to block the expansion of His kingdom. We are exploring Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five, verses eight through fourteen, in the New Living Translation. Let us step onto the trail, adjust our cosmic lenses, and watch the Righteous Judge execute justice against the principalities of darkness. The First Segment is: The Judgment of Egypt's Incarnate Gods Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five: verses eight and nine. He destroyed the firstborn in each Egyptian home, both people and animals. He performed miraculous signs and wonders in Egypt against Pharaoh and all his people. The historical narrative begins in the dark, oppressive brick-kilns of Egypt, tracing the opening lines of Israel's great cosmic liberation. “He destroyed the firstborn in each Egyptian home, both people and animals. He performed miraculous signs and wonders in Egypt against Pharaoh and all his people.” To fully comprehend the sheer scale of the spiritual warfare embedded in these familiar words, we must look past our modern, secular history books, and view the Exodus through the profound lens of the Ancient Israelite divine council worldview, as masterfully taught by Doctor Michael S. Heiser. In the book of Exodus, chapter twelve, verse twelve, Yahweh explicitly declares the ultimate, underlying purpose of the plagues. He states, “Against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment; I am Yahweh.” The Exodus was not merely a political dispute over human labor; it was an open, aggressive courtroom trial, and a declaration of war against the corrupt, territorial elohim of the Nile. Egypt was the premier superpower of the ancient world, operating under the direct spiritual inspiration of powerful, rebellious members of the heavenly host. Pharaoh himself was not viewed merely as a human politician; he was worshiped as an incarnate god—the living proxy, and the supreme avatar, of the rebel spiritual principalities. When Pharaoh oppressed the chosen family of God, he was acting as the mouthpiece for the cosmic rebellion. Therefore, when Yahweh unleashed His miraculous signs and wonders, He was systematically target-shooting the Egyptian pantheon. He turned the Nile into blood to humiliate the river gods; He blocked out the sun to blind the sun god, Ra; and He paralyzed the land with darkness. The terrifying, ultimate climax of this cosmic execution occurred when the Lord destroyed the firstborn of both people and animals. In the ancient Near East, the firstborn son represented the strength, the legal inheritance, and the future legacy of the household. By striking down the firstborn—including the firstborn son of Pharaoh himself—Yahweh permanently broke the spiritual back of the empire. He demonstrated that the gods of Egypt were utterly helpless, completely unable to protect their own biological and spiritual lineages from the superior authority of the Creator. The proud, arrogant principalities of the Nile were weighed in the celestial balances, found wanting, and publicly stripped of their power. The Second Segment is: Dismantling the Gatekeepers of the Underworld Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five: verses ten through twelve. He struck down great nations and slaughtered mighty kings— Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the rulers of Canaan. He gave their land as an inheritance, a special possession to his people Israel. The historical tour moves from the waters of the Red Sea, to the rugged, bloody battlefields on the eastern side of the Jordan River. “He struck down great nations and slaughtered mighty kings—Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the rulers of Canaan. He gave their land as an inheritance, a special possession to his people Israel.” To the casual reader, the names Sihon and Og might seem like obscure, boring footnotes from ancient military history. But to the ancient Israelite pilgrim singing this song, these two names triggered a profound sense of awe, and holy terror. These were not ordinary human kings; they were the terrifying, giant gatekeepers of the cosmic rebellion. Let us unpack the spiritual geography of these territories through Doctor Heiser's research. In the book of Deuteronomy, we discover that Og, the king of Bashan, was a literal remnant of the giant Rephaim. His massive iron bedstead was over thirteen feet long! In the ancient Near Eastern mindset, the Rephaim were not just tall people; their lineage was directly connected to the Nephilim—the hybrid offspring resulting from the spiritual corruption of the Watchers recorded in Genesis chapter six. They were the physical, and spiritual, anomalies produced by the rebel gods to contaminate the human race, and block the redemptive plans of Yahweh. Furthermore, the region of Bashan was universally recognized as the geographic and spiritual epicenter of darkness. Located at the foot of Mount Hermon—the exact site where the rebel angels originally staged their mutiny—Bashan was poetically referred to as the "place of the serpent," and the literal "gate of the underworld." Sihon and Og ruled over this demonic stronghold, acting as a massive, supernatural wall designed to intimidate Israel, and prevent them from ever entering the Promised Land. When Yahweh struck down great nations, and slaughtered these mighty giant kings, He was not just clearing a physical highway for Israel. He was executing a spectacular, cosmic cleansing of the geography. The Divine Warrior marched into the very territory of the dead, confronted the most terrifying, monstrous proxies of the rebel council, and completely obliterated them from the face of the earth. He proved that giant stature, demonic lineages, and ancient spiritual fortresses are absolutely nothing but dust in the presence of the Almighty. And look at the ultimate, glorious result of this victory in verse twelve: “He gave their land as an inheritance, a special possession to his people Israel.” This is the beautiful, geographic reversal of the Tower of Babel. At Babel, humanity was disinherited, and handed over to the rule of the lesser elohim. But here, Yahweh violently reclaims the land from the rebels, completely evicts the demonic tenants, and hands the territory over to His segullah—His special possession. The Promised Land becomes a restored beachhead of Eden, a sacred space where the cosmic order, truth, and righteousness of the true King can finally flourish. The Third Segment is: The Eternal Courtroom Verdict Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five: verses thirteen and fourteen. Your name, O Lord, endures forever; your fame, O Lord, is known to every generation. For the Lord will vindicate his people and have compassion on his servants. Having demonstrated Yahweh's absolute mastery over history, the psalmist transitions into a magnificent, courtroom declaration of praise, drawing a sharp contrast between the mortality
Power Man & Iron Fist #107 (1984)Let's wrap up this trip into freelance superhero services as we follow Power Man and Iron Fist as they serve as bodyguards to an eccentric rock star. There's also a BARBARIAN meets SMALL WONDER deal going on with the rock star's father so it is guaranteed to get wild.Highlights include:Luke Cage earns 25 centsAre the Heroes for Hire insured??Resentful grandmothersWhere'd that giant cake come from?Iron Fist literally kicks a criminal's assFeyd Harkonnen celebrates his 21st birthdayAlso, Jen and Shawn visit Vision Comics & Oddities here in town and share some thoughts on the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE move. Slight spoilers contained within.*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:25:29 ***Promo: CAMPUS COMICS CAST (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campus-comics-cast/id1326952368)Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.com Also, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTube in its own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYTDownload the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!
What if the thing you're trying hardest to hide is already completely known to Allah?In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined by Imam Muhammad Magid to reflect on verses 110–111 of Surah TaHa.These verses shift our attention to two profound realities: Allah's infinite knowledge and humanity's complete humility before Him on the Day of Judgment. Allah knows what came before us, what lies ahead of us, and everything in between—while our own knowledge remains limited and incomplete.Together, Dalia and Imam Magid explore what it means to be truly known by Allah, the power of naming and understanding our experiences, and why the Day of Judgment is ultimately a day of complete exposure, accountability, and justice.In this episode, you will learn:
The next time you judge someone – stop yourself. You never know what someone is going through. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
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Brent Baxter, Sam Delestienne, Steve Hoffman, John Strenger, and Matt Melsen Winning a banker-run auction at 5% under the highest bid. Closing a deal when co-sellers have not spoken in months. Getting through 22 countries of employment complexity with a client who refused to work with EOR providers. Acquiring a Netherlands-based public company and discovering the due diligence documents were in Dutch. These are the problems that no playbook prepares you for. Four corp dev professionals share how they handled them, and what it cost when they got it wrong. What You'll Learn How to win a competitive auction when you're not the highest bidder What seller conflict at the closing table looks like (and how to get a deal back on track) When an employer of record works in a cross-border carve-out and when it creates permanent establishment risk Why management trust in the buyer can outweigh the highest bid number What a first European acquisition actually costs in compliance, legal, and cultural surprises If you're running deals where the numbers are right but the relationship isn't, or you're in a market you haven't operated in before, DealPilot, powered by M&A Science, connects you with advisors who have closed deals in exactly that situation. ____________________ This episode of M&A Science is presented by DealRoom. DealRoom just launched the only MCP server built for Buyer-Led M&A™ — so your AI and your deal data finally work together. Connect Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot directly to DealRoom and let your AI read your pipeline, analyze due diligence documents, and automatically write findings back. See for yourself: dealroom.net/mcp ____________________ Episode Chapters [00:00] Intro [03:12] Partners who came to blows over valuation [03:37] The closing table walkout [05:47] Every deal craters on Friday [07:54] Why managing emotions is the hardest job after LOI [13:30] A door blows off an Alaska Airlines jet mid-process [16:00] Winning at $15M under the highest bid [18:23] Trust and reputation as deal currency [23:09] The "baby ugly" lesson [25:06] Preempting banker processes [32:14] What EOR is and when it works [33:52] Permanent establishment risk with C-level hires [34:48] CBA compliance across 22 countries [40:38] First European cross-border acquisition [42:38] Dutch documents and data residency surprises [46:20] Why in-person matters more in Europe [50:38] The $100M tax exposure that was not real [55:57] Outro
What did the prophets mean when they warned of “peace, peace” when there was no peace? In this Hebraic Idioms study, Pastor Brandon Holthaus examines the powerful biblical expression found in Ezekiel and how it applies not only to ancient Israel but also to the world today. Drawing from Ezekiel, Jeremiah, the teachings of Paul, and the words of Jesus, this message explores the danger of false security, the deception of comforting lies, and the reality that true peace can only come through a right relationship with God. Pastor Brandon explains how false prophets promised safety while judgment was approaching, why people naturally prefer reassuring messages over difficult truth, and how the same pattern will reappear in the last days through the global cry of “peace and safety.” The study also examines personal responsibility, generational influences, spiritual deception, and the importance of breaking destructive patterns through obedience to Christ. Topics covered: • The Hebraic idiom “Peace, Peace” (Shalom, Shalom) • False prophets and false assurances • Ezekiel 13 and Jeremiah's warnings • Paul's prophecy of “peace and safety” • The danger of spiritual complacency • Judgment, repentance, and biblical truth • Generational patterns and personal responsibility • Breaking destructive family cycles • Spiritual warfare and discernment • The difference between false peace and true biblical peace • End times parallels and prophetic implications • How believers can stand firm in a culture of deception Join us as we explore this important Hebraic idiom and discover why genuine peace is found only through Jesus Christ.
Jeremiah 33 — The Book of Hope | Restoration, Judgment, and the Kingdom to Come In this powerful Bible study, we explore one of the most hopeful chapters in all of Scripture—Jeremiah 33. Spoken during a time of devastation, siege, and judgment, God reveals His ultimate plan: restoration, healing, and the fulfillment of His promises to Israel and all who trust in Him. Even as Jerusalem faced destruction, God declared: “Call to Me, and I will answer you…” “I will restore their fortunes…” “I will bring healing and peace…” “A righteous Branch from David will reign…” This chapter reminds us that: God's judgment is real—but so is His mercy True peace only comes through truth and repentance The future belongs to Christ and His Kingdom What we invest in today reveals what we believe about tomorrow Are we investing in a world that is passing away… or in the eternal Kingdom of God? ?This is not just a message of Israel's restoration— it's a call to examine where our hope, faith, and resources truly lie.You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube! Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.
What did the prophets mean when they warned of "peace, peace" when there was no peace? In this Hebraic Idioms study, Pastor Brandon Holthaus examines the powerful biblical expression found in Ezekiel and how it applies not only to ancient Israel but also to the world today. Drawing from Ezekiel, Jeremiah, the teachings of Paul, and the words of Jesus, this message explores the danger of false security, the deception of comforting lies, and the reality that true peace can only come through a right relationship with God. Pastor Brandon explains how false prophets promised safety while judgment was approaching, why people naturally prefer reassuring messages over difficult truth, and how the same pattern will reappear in the last days through the global cry of "peace and safety." The study also examines personal responsibility, generational influences, spiritual deception, and the importance of breaking destructive patterns through obedience to Christ. Topics covered: • The Hebraic idiom "Peace, Peace" (Shalom, Shalom) • False prophets and false assurances • Ezekiel 13 and Jeremiah's warnings • Paul's prophecy of "peace and safety" • The danger of spiritual complacency • Judgment, repentance, and biblical truth • Generational patterns and personal responsibility • Breaking destructive family cycles • Spiritual warfare and discernment • The difference between false peace and true biblical peace • End times parallels and prophetic implications • How believers can stand firm in a culture of deception Join us as we explore this important Hebraic idiom and discover why genuine peace is found only through Jesus Christ.
Jim Highsmith has been thinking about decision-making for a long time. When he wrote Agile Project Management in 2004, he went looking for practical guidance on decision-making in the project management literature and found very little. That gap matters even more now.In this episode, Jim and I talk about why AI raises the stakes for executive judgment. AI can remove friction, speed up work, and take on repeatable tasks, but it can also make it easier for leaders to stop practicing the very capabilities they are paid to use. Jim brings this to life through John Boyd's OODA loop, the risk of judgment atrophy, mountaineering decisions, Rob Hall's Everest threshold, Phil Knight's pattern recognition at Nike, and a personal story from Jim's own time leading a collaborative project team at Nike.This conversation is really about how leaders build judgment deliberately: by making consequence-bearing decisions, setting thresholds before pressure arrives, creating space for slow thinking, and reflecting honestly on how decisions were made.Key TakeawaysAI can weaken judgment when leaders stop practicing it: Jim compares the risk to driving an autonomous car: the more the system takes over, the less sharp the driver becomes. AI can remove low-value effort, but leaders still need to practice making consequence-bearing decisions.The OODA loop is mostly about orientation: Jim explains that John Boyd's edge was not just speed, but his ability to update his mental model quickly. For leaders, the real work is noticing when old assumptions no longer fit the situation.Capability is knowledge plus experience plus judgment: AI can make knowledge easier to access, but it cannot replace the experience of carrying consequences. Judgment develops when people make real decisions, reflect on the outcome, and adjust how they think.Thresholds only work when enforced under pressure: Jim uses Rob Hall's Everest story to show why decision thresholds matter before emotion, ambition, or sunk cost take over. In business, those thresholds might be cost, risk, customer impact, or reversibility.Leaders need to separate fast decisions from slow judgment: Some repeatable, data-heavy decisions can be automated with guardrails. Higher-context decisions still need human orientation, pattern matching, and time to think.Reflection turns experience into better pattern matching: Barry shares his practice of documenting decisions, what was known at the time, and why the call was made. That kind of review helps leaders improve the decision process, not just judge the outcome.Additional InsightsRole modeling beats mandates: Jim describes how Boyd taught by showing the mechanics of his performance. Barry connects this to AI adoption: leaders create more movement by sharing how they are using the tools in real work.Productivity fatigue is a real AI-era risk: Barry reflects on how AI can increase output while shrinking the space to think. That matters because senior leadership work often depends on judgment, not just throughput.AI transformation is still a people problem: Jim returns to Jerry Weinberg's reminder that “no matter what they tell you, it's a people problem.” Tools help, but organizations still need to redesign the work, behaviors, and decisions around them.Pattern matching is different from gut feel: Jim uses Phil Knight's Nike decisions to show how instinct can come from years of context. What looks intuitive on the surface is often pattern recognition built through experience.Episode Highlights00:00 – Episode Recap – Jim Highsmith frames the core tension of the episode: AI can accelerate work, but it can also expose whether leaders have a real decision-making system or are quietly handing judgment to the machine.01:45 – Guest Introduction – Barry introduces Jim Highsmith, a pioneer of adaptive leadership and original Agile Manifesto signatory whose work has shaped how organizations navigate uncertainty and make high-stakes decisions. (Jim Highsmith)04:27 – Decision-Making Was Missing from the Playbook – Jim explains that when he wrote his first Agile Project Management book in 2004, he found surprisingly little practical guidance on decision-making in standard project management sources.05:47 – The Real Power of the OODA Loop – Jim revisits John Boyd's observe, orient, decide, act model and argues that orientation, the ability to update mental models under pressure, is the part leaders often underdevelop.07:19 – From Process-Centric to Judgment-Centric Management – Jim makes the case that if AI takes over more process improvement work, organizations need decision-making capacity distributed through the system, not concentrated at the top.09:14 – The Judgment Muscle Can Atrophy – Barry and Jim use the autonomous car example to show how useful automation can quietly weaken a capability when people stop practicing it.12:33 – Role Modeling Beats Mandates – Jim explains how Boyd taught fighter pilots by showing the mechanics of superior performance, which Barry connects to leaders demonstrating their own AI experiments instead of simply telling others what to do.15:50 – Capability Is More Than Knowledge – Jim defines capability as knowledge plus experience plus judgment, pointing out that LLMs can provide knowledge but not the consequence-bearing experience that shapes better calls.18:56 – Thresholds Keep Decisions Honest – Jim shares the Rob Hall Everest story to show why thresholds only matter if leaders are willing to honor them when pressure, ambition, or sunk cost pushes the other way.20:58 – Automate the Right Decisions – Jim distinguishes fast, data-dependent System One decisions from slower System Two judgments, giving leaders a practical way to decide what to automate and what to protect.24:31 – From Search Engine to Human-Agent Teams – Jim describes his own progression from using AI as a search engine to working daily with multiple humans and agents, showing that the practice evolves through use.27:06 – Productivity Fatigue and Constant Execution – Barry reflects on how AI can create more throughput while leaving less space for slow thinking, especially for leaders whose real value is making judgment calls.31:05 – Relearning the People Problem – Jim returns to Jerry Weinberg's reminder that “no matter what they tell you, it's a people problem,” and Barry connects that to companies buying AI tools without redesigning how people work.33:21 – Pattern Matching Is Not Gut Feel – Jim uses Phil Knight's early Nike decisions to explain why seasoned executives often seem intuitive because they have built patterns from industry knowledge, relationships, and lived context.36:09 – Decision Journaling Builds Better Judgment – Barry describes documenting decisions, the information available, and the rationale at the time as a way to learn from both strong and weak outcomes.37:22 – A Nike Lesson in Collaborative Judgment – Jim recalls a project decision at Nike where the team agreed with the outcome but challenged the process, giving him a lasting lesson about when people need to be part of the call.38:51 – Closing Reflections – Barry thanks Jim and points listeners toward his writing as these long-standing ideas about judgment, adaptability, and decision-making become even more relevant in the AI era.Useful ResourcesJim Highsmith's website – Jim's home base for his bio, books, articles, podcasts, and current work. (Jim Highsmith)The Adaptive EDGE – Jim's Substack on leadership, adaptability, and AI. (jimhighsmith.substack.com)The Agile Manifesto – The original manifesto and signatories list, including Jim Highsmith. (Agile Manifesto)Adaptive Leadership: Accelerating Enterprise Agility by Jim Highsmith – The book Jim references when discussing his earlier work on adaptive leadership and decision-making. (Google Books)Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People by Vivienne Ming – The book Jim mentions as influencing his thinking about creative human capability in the AI era. (Google Books)Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War by Robert Coram – A deeper look at John Boyd, the OODA loop, and the “40-second Boyd” story discussed in the episode. (
The Transformation Ground Control podcast covers a number of topics important to digital and business transformation. This episode covers the following topics and interviews: When Output Becomes Unlimited, Judgment Becomes Priceless What Machines Can't Replace (Jim Koetting) You're Not the Hero — You're the Guide We also cover a number of other relevant topics related to digital and business transformation throughout the show.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Every decision you make today, your nervous system has already weighed in on it before your logical mind even got involved. In this episode of the Happy Productive Podcast, Jennifer Dawn breaks down exactly why thinking harder does not lead to better decisions, and what the highest-leverage decision-making skill actually is (it takes about 10 seconds, and most entrepreneurs refuse to use it). CHAPTERS: 00:30 | Why You Can't Think Your Way Into a Better Decision 00:48 | Decision Fatigue: The Hidden Math of 30,000 Daily Choices 01:44 | The Limits of Using Only Logic to Make Business Decisions 02:44 | Inside Freedom Builders Coaching: A Slice of Tuesday Training 03:24 | The Three Dimensions of Decision Making: Mind, Body, and Safety 03:47 | Why Your Nervous System Processes Choices First 04:09 | Behind the Scenes: Breaking Free From the Need to Perform 05:01 | The Risk of Ignoring Your Body's Internal Signals 06:00 | Shifting Your Process: The Power of Intentional Deliberation 06:39 | What to Do When Your Business Behavior Alignment Breaks Down 07:34 | Case Study: Budgeting Pitfalls and Hidden Subconscious Restrictions 09:00 | Recognizing the Silent Threats of Judgment and Loss of Control 10:14 | Finding the True Answers to Your Behavioral Patterns 11:12 | A 15-Second Breathing Exercise to Reclaim Your Space 12:32 | Why Regulatory Calm is an Essential Modern Leadership Skill 13:39 | Escaping Survival Mode, Urgency, and Pressure Traps 14:43 | Vulnerable Share: How Chasing External Urgency Causes Burnout 16:04 | Summary: Why Core Choices Require Nervous System Alignment 16:34 | The Real Costs of Buying High-Ticket Coaching in an Urgent State 17:35 | Solving Growth Problems at the Root Level Instead of the Tactical Level 18:20 | What's Next: Previewing April Marketing and May Sales Alignment Workshops Resources and links: Freedom Builders Community: jenniferdawncoaching.com Wildly Successful You Workshop and Retreat: jenniferdawncoaching.com Book a Connection Call: https://jenniferdawncoaching.com/schedule-call/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdawn.coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdawn/ Podcast Email: podcast@jenniferdawncoaching.com #HappyProductivePodcast #JenniferDawn #DecisionMaking #NervousSystem #EntrepreneurMindset #WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessCoaching #WildlySuccessful #LeadershipSkills
In this episode, you can learn:• Why the first and last Beatitudes may reveal a hidden psychology of transformation• How humility becomes the gateway to self-awareness, and self-acceptance becomes the foundation for lasting change• Why emotional honesty, rather than avoidance, is essential for growth• How comfort, validation, and control can block psychological development• The surprising connections between the Beatitudes, Carl Rogers, Jung, neuroscience, and the process of becoming who you areThe Beatitudes are often read as moral teachings, but what if they also describe a psychology of transformation?In this episode, we explore the possibility that the first and last Beatitudes form a complete arc of change: from humility and self-awareness to self-respect and self-acceptance. Along the way, we connect the Beatitudes to Jungian psychology, Carl Rogers, predictive processing, neuroscience, and the human tendency to avoid what is most difficult to see within ourselves. Rather than a list of virtues, the Beatitudes emerge as a progression—one that reorganizes identity, transforms desire, and ultimately changes how we relate to ourselves, others, and reality itself.Part 6 (and link to 1-5) https://youtu.be/cwSOiuskFKo?si=qGtCl7aX-xRM6zyIPart 6 WBS https://youtu.be/cwSOiuskFKo?si=qGtCl7aX-xRM6zyIPart 7 WBS https://youtu.be/KbuiXmwdKeAInternal Calculators part 1 https://youtu.be/uKa3wzpRoxQ?si=57tk2tO14VNVdzcpInternal Calculators part 2 https://youtu.be/5lsQIJUPgQ4Elevate How You Navigate with Len & a free call https://elevatehowyounavigate.comMAYU Water, use "autism" for 10% off at https://mayuwater.comDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismDaylight Kids (!!!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autism Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autism00:00 Elevate How You Navigate, MAYU Water, Daylight Computer & Daylight Kids, Chroma Light Devices05:18 Can the Self Be Transformed?; Reordering the Self12:27 First Beatitude: Poor in Spirit; Humility & Openness17:37 Second Beatitude: Mourning; Emotional Honesty & Integration20:32 Third Beatitude: Meekness; Strength Under Control24:00 Fourth Beatitude: Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness; Reordering Desire28:32 Fifth Beatitude: Mercy; Judgment, Compassion & Humanity30:55 Sixth Beatitude: Pure in Heart; Integrity & Congruence33:58 Seventh Beatitude: Peacemakers; Strength Beyond Control35:58 Eighth Beatitude: Persecuted for Righteousness; Self-Respect & Alignment38:42 The Psychology of Transformation; Final Synthesis41:23 Closing Reflections
Is Isaiah 6 really just a call story, or is it one of Scripture's most powerful portraits of divine judgment and redemption? Discover how Isaiah's temple vision reveals a God who judges not to destroy, but to cleanse, restore, and prepare His people.
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In this episode I talk about how much your life changes when you choose to stop judging and speaking negatively. Cleaning up your vibration is sometimes a lonely and alienating road, but nature loves a vacuum and whatever gets lost in the process always gets filled with something more rewarding - and you love and trust yourself more, which is the greatest reward of all. Here's to your RisingDownload the 'Align: The Human Design App' in the App Store and on Google PlayGet your free Human Design Chart on our website www.myhumandesign.comTo follow us on Instagram click HERETo connect with Jenna Zoe click HERETo hear more from Jenna on Substack click HERE
Serkan Tutar is an internationally award-winning Turkish belly dancer, teacher, choreographer, and festival organizer known for his dynamic stage presence and multicultural approach to Oriental dance. Originally from Turkey and now based in Belgium, Serkan discovered his passion for belly dance as a child during his time in Saudi Arabia and was deeply inspired by Middle Eastern music and culture. Winner of Male Bellydancer of the World 2008 and Brandon Oasis 2006, he has taught and performed in over 30 countries worldwide. Specializing in Turkish and Modern Egyptian style, Turkish Romani, Baladi, Saidi, veil work, and his signature “crazy drum solos,” Serkan is also the organizer of the internationally recognized Rakkas Istanbul International Oriental Dance Festival. Known for his warmth, humor, and supportive teaching style, he continues to inspire dancers around the world through workshops, performances, and mentorship.In this episode you will learn about:- Why jealousy can quietly damage dancers more than competition ever could, and what's the difference between jealousy and envy from the dance career perspective- The ongoing challenges of being a male belly dancer- Why body type, age, gender, or appearance should never define who gets to dance- The reality of online criticism, keyboard warriors, and how dancers can protect themselves emotionally- Why many “international festivals” are not really festivals—and how this is changing the dance industryShow Notes to this episode:Follow Serkan Tutar on FB, Instagram, YouTube, and website. Rakkas Istanbul International Oriental Dance Festival: website.Previous interview with Serkan Tutar:Ep 91. Serkan Tutar: Shortcuts That Don't Serve Your Dance CareerDetails the BDE shows and training programs are available at www.JoinBDE.comFollow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast
Text the Show⭐️ Affiliate item of the week: Judgment of the Nephilim by Ryan Pitterson. https://amzn.to/4vu8dyA A comprehensive biblical study of the Nephilim giants - Prepare for startling revelations from the pages of the holy Bible.6,000 years ago a war began. A war to rule Heaven and Earth that dates all the way back to the Garden of Eden. In the garden, God told Satan that one day a woman would give birth to a male child - the Messiah, who would redeem humanity and destroy him. In order to prevent this child's birth, Satan instigated a fallen angelic rebellion. A group of angels broke off their allegiance to the Lord and entered the earthly realm to corrupt the human gene pool and prevent the Savior's birth. These fallen angels (“sons of God”) took human wives (“daughters of men”) and had children with them. Their offspring - hybrid half-human, half-angelic beings, were superhuman giants known as the Nephilim. With human DNA corrupted and humanity hanging in the balance, The Lord unleashed a punishment against the Nephilim so severe, only Noah and his family would survive.Tonight is the Brotherhood of the Sword of Truth episode as we're joined by Scott Mitchell and John Potts from Bible Mysteries Podcast for a deep dive into prophecy, technology, spiritual warfare, and the battle for truth in the last days. Together we examine Trump's comments about "Jesus-like" technology, the Vatican's pursuit of common ground with other faiths, AI surveillance systems, Flock cameras, and the growing technological infrastructure shaping the future.We also discuss the explosion of Christianity in Iran, the role of Israel in biblical prophecy, the Greater Israel debate, and what Scripture reveals about the spiritual forces influencing world events. Plus, we venture into the supernatural to uncover the dark history behind ancient curses and hexes.Scott and John describe their ministry as uncovering biblical mysteries and exploring the ancient spiritual battle that continues to shape events in the modern world. Their podcast focuses on helping listeners understand prophetic themes, hidden biblical truths, and spiritual warfare through Scripture. Bible Mysteries website: https://www.biblemysteriespodcast.com/Support the showLeave Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/DangerousInfoWebsite https://www.dangerousinfopodcast.com/Discord chatroom: https://discord.gg/8feGHQQmwgEmail the show dangerousinfopodcast@protonmail.comJoin mailing list http://bit.ly/3Kku5Yt SMART is the acronym that was created by technocrats that have setup the "internet of things" that will eventually enslave humanity to their needs. Support the showLeave Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/DangerousInfoWebsite https://www.dangerousinfopodcast.com/Discord chatroom: https://discord.gg/8feGHQQmwgEmail the show dangerousinfopodcast@protonmail.comJoin mailing list http://bit.ly/3Kku5YtWatch LiveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DANGEROUSINFOPODCASTRumble https://bit.ly/4q1Mg7Z Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/dangerousinfopodcastPilled.net https://pilled.net/profile/144176 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DangerousInfoPodcast/SocialsInstagram https://www.instagram.com/dangerousinfo/TwitterX https://twitter.com/jaymz_jesseYouTube https://bit.ly/436VExnFacebook https://bit.ly/4gZbjVa
PEACEFUL MIND PODCAST — EPISODE 330 Breaking Free From the Fear of Judgment When was the last time you didn't do something because you were afraid of what someone else would think? Maybe it was today. Maybe it's something that happens so often you've stopped noticing. In this episode, Danielle gets to the root of something that holds so many moms back — not by offering a pep talk, but by helping you actually understand what's happening in your brain when the fear of judgment kicks in. Once you see it clearly, something shifts. The fear of judgment isn't really about other people. It's about how your brain works. And once you understand that, you can stop letting it run your life. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why your brain is wired to judge — and why everyone else's brain is too, and what that means for you Why there is literally no way to live that avoids judgment completely — and the question to ask instead How other people's judgments are more about them than they are about you Five practical steps to start breaking free from the fear of judgment for good How to give yourself the approval you've been looking for from others Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here Related Episodes If this topic resonated with you, these episodes may also help: #322 — Whose Life Are You Living? #247 — Hidden Costs to People-Pleasing: A Catholic Mom's Guide to Authentic Living #228 — How to Let Go of What Other People Think
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Continuing on Ch. 2 of Hegel's Faith and Knowledge (1802) , plus some of the material being critiqued from Kant's Critique of Judgment (1790), chiefly sec. 76 and 77. Kant's third critique is not just about beauty but about apprehending nature, and he claims that as humans, we can only understand natural objects by seeing them as purposive (i.e. teleologically): An organism has a healthy state that it is designed to aim at. While Kant can't use the classical Design argument to thus argue that we know that God exists qua designer, he argues that as a practical matter, we must regard such a designer as present. Hegel argues that this is one of many points where Kant should stop dithering and just admit that his project involves Reason actually knowing theological facts. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Learn about PEL Live in Madison July 11 at partiallyexaminedlife.com/live.
3 Minutes Audio Devotional: Wrapped Up in God's Word is All You Need for Your Change to Come
A clear conscience is valuable, but it is not the ultimate standard
In this sermon, Pastor Jake unpacks Revelation 14:6–13 as a discipleship manual for life in a culture drunk on self-worship. Revelation, from the Greek apokalypsis—“unveiling” (Revelation 1:1)—is shown not merely as an end-times roadmap, but as God's revelation of heavenly reality breaking into everyday life.Walking through Revelation 13–14, this message contrasts the deceptive “unholy trinity” of dragon, sea beast, and land beast (Revelation 12–13) with the “eternal gospel” proclaimed by an angel in mid-heaven (Revelation 14:6–7; Matthew 24:14). You'll see how modern idols of autonomy, comfort, and success mirror the seductions of Babylon—a symbol for every culture that builds its own kingdom in defiance of God (Revelation 14:8; 17–18; Genesis 11:1–9; Jeremiah 51:6–8).Key themes include:The Eternal Gospel & Coming JudgmentThe angel's global call: “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come” (Revelation 14:7; Acts 17:30–31; Hebrews 9:27).Judgment spoken as certain and imminent, underscoring God's mercy in warning (2 Peter 3:9; John 3:16–18).Babylon's Wine & the Dragon's Wrath“The maddening wine of her adulteries” (Revelation 14:8; 17:2) as a picture of seductive passion (thumos) that is actually wrath in disguise (Revelation 12:12).How cultural norms around money, sex, power, and achievement quietly reshape our worship (Romans 1:21–25; 1 John 2:15–17).Allegiance, Worship, and Everyday LifeBabylon as a worship category, not an income bracket (Matthew 6:19–24; Luke 4:5–8).Redeemed success: the same “pearls and gold” that corrupt Babylon adorn the New Jerusalem when used for God's glory (Revelation 18; 21:18–21).Bold Witness in “Midair”The angel's visible, audible witness (Revelation 14:6) as a picture of the church as “a city on a hill” (Matthew 5:14–16; Philippians 2:14–16).Practical boldness: sharing your story, praying for others, and living publicly for Christ (Acts 1:8; Acts 4:29–31).Patient Endurance & Spirit-Empowered Faithfulness“This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God” (Revelation 14:12; Revelation 1:9; 13:10).The blessing over those who “die in the Lord” and finish their race well (Revelation 14:13; 2 Timothy 4:7–8; Matthew 24:13).How simple, ongoing obedience opens our ears to the Spirit's voice (John 14:15–17; Galatians 5:16–25).The message closes with a clear invitation to transfer your allegiance from the doomed city of Babylon to the eternal kingdom of the Lamb (Revelation 17–19; 21–22), trusting the One who loved you and gave Himself for you (Romans 5:8; Galatians 2:20).
Tony Fadell created the iPod, co-created the iPhone, and founded Nest (which he sold to Google for $3.2 billion). He's co-authored over 300 patents, was part of the legendary team at General Magic, and wrote one of the most important and inspiring books for builders, called Build.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. The heated internal debates about whether the iPhone should have a physical keyboard2. Why opinion-based decisions are essential for v1 products3. Why marketing matters as much as the product itself, and how the iPod almost failed4. Why voice will eventually become the primary interface with AI5. Why cognitive surrender to AI is the biggest risk facing product builders today—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and more: https://workos.com/lennyVanta—Automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI: https://vanta.com/lenny—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/father-of-the-ipod-and-iphone-on—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Tony Fadell:• X: https://x.com/tfadell• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyfadell• Website: https://www.buildc.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Tony Fadell(02:23) The Blackberry vs. iPhone keyboard debate(07:50) Micromanaging vs. kind lies: what great products actually need(15:57) The Nest thermostat and smoke alarm story(21:22) How to decide what's worth building: pain plus new technology(27:36) The three-generation rule: why nothing works the first time(34:20) The full customer journey: why marketing defines your product(40:53) The power of storytelling and the press-release-first approach(48:37) The evolution of product management and the builder role(50:27) Why AI-generated code creates brittle, unmaintainable products(58:00) Storytelling techniques(1:05:45) The next iPhone(1:13:15) Hardware is back(1:17:01) What Tony is most excited about(1:21:38) Working with Tony(1:25:36) Ethics, morals, and the responsibility of product builders(1:32:40) How to connect with Tony and Build Collective—References: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/father-of-the-ipod-and-iphone-on—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com
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