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Explore Colossians & Luke to defend Jesus' divinity & show how love, not just faith, plays a role in our salvation. Apologetics insights with Dr. Broussard.

Episode 138: 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C In today's episode, we focus on three details significant for apologetics in the second reading and Gospel reading for this upcoming 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C. The detail from the second reading, which is taken from Colossians 1:15-20, relates to discussions surrounding Jesus' divinity, […]

Welcome back to the Consulting Success podcast. I'm Michael Zipursky, and today, we are continuing our exploration into a force that's not just changing how businesses operate, but really how we as consultants need to think and adapt. And yes, that is AI - artificial intelligence. I'm pleased to say that we have Michel Fortin joining us again. Our last conversation on AI, I know, was valuable and helpful, insightful maybe. So we're going to pick up where we left off. We're going to explore some new ground. We're going to look at, you know, how all this applies to you as a consultant or in the world of consulting.And just to reiterate a point that I think is really important, we're not suggesting that you as a consultant need to become an AI specialist. That's not the goal, but what we do believe is that every single consultant needs to get a handle on what AI is, what AI can do, how it's going to affect your work, how it's going to impact your clients and the marketplace and the landscape that they work in. So from content creation to streamlining your operations and beyond in terms of your client and the industries that you serve, today we're going to get into some really interesting areas. We're going to start by looking back at an idea from John Naisbitt when he talked about this concept of "high tech, high touch" and then see how it mirrors what's actually happening today in AI. And then as technology, right, becomes more advanced, what does it actually mean for our need for genuine human connection? And then we're going to talk about how AI is shifting the goalposts for things like trust and authority, especially when it comes to the content that we create. And Michel has some thoughts on how Google's E-A-T - so that's E-A-T - that framework of expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness, is evolving into what he calls E-A-T 2.0, which stands for empathy, authenticity, and transparency. So we're going to unpack that and what it means for consultants. And as always, we want to make this very practical. So how can you use AI to be more efficient? And how can you actually use this to be more effective in your consulting work? How do these blend together, right? These powerful tools, how can you use that in your own unique way, and how can you bring the human experience? How can you bring in and leverage AI within your area of expertise, regardless of where that is and where in the world that you are and the work that you do? So if you're looking to get a clear picture on how to navigate the AI landscape and position your consulting practice for the future, then you're in the right place. Mentioned in this episode:Join an Elite Group of Consulting Founders in Montreal for Serious GrowthImagine being in a room where every other 6 or 7-figure consulting founder is as serious about growth as you are. That's the Consulting Success Mastermind in Montreal (Sept 18-20, 2025). This is your opportunity to build real relationships with top-performing consultants, share wins and challenges, and grow strategically together. As one past attendee said, it's "exactly what I've been needing." Ready for powerful connections & expert strategy? Explore the Montreal Mastermind: https://consultingsuccess.com/montrealGet Expert Insights into Your Consulting Business: Claim Your FREE Growth Session Now!Want to get personalized feedback and actionable insights on your consulting business from seasoned experts who've been in your shoes? The Consulting Success Clarity Coaching Program offers just that, and you can experience a taste of it with a FREE, no-obligation Growth Session. On this call, you'll explore how to optimize your business model, refine your messaging, and build a predictable stream of high-value clients....

Analysis: Enough evidence to justify immediate suspension of Minister Mchunu and and Deputy Commissioner Sibiya by Radio Islam

India as a Norm Maker in International Law - Justify Season 5 Episode 3 by

With Sonnet 139, William Shakespeare finds himself quite comfortably in the domain of the classical Petrarchan sonnet, invoking the themes and poetic tropes that other sonneteers of the period, most notably Sir Philip Sidney in his Astrophel and Stella use to speak about their mistress's capacity to captivate and, if they so wish, kill them with their looks.The initial plea with the mistress is simple and straightforward: I know you have other men, so when you are with me, just tell me to my face that this is the case, rather than flirting with them with furtive glances. Having devoted the octave – the eight lines of the first two quatrains – of his sonnet to this principal argument, he then uses the sestet – the six lines of the final quatrain and the closing couplet – to propose a somewhat sophistic excuse for his mistress's behaviour, allowing for the fanciful idea that she divert her devastating looks to other men so as to spare him additional suffering, which, he finally resolves she shouldn't do, since he'd rather 'die' – at least metaphorically – than be left in limbo...

Title: An Unjust Judge Fears Justice Text: Acts 24:22-27 FCF: We often struggle trusting God in the midst of injustice. Prop: Because God providentially accomplishes His plan through injustice, we must seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness first. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to Acts chapter 24. In a moment we'll begin reading from the Legacy Standard Bible starting in verse 22. You can follow along in the pew bible or whatever version you prefer. Last time in Acts we saw the skilled attorney Tertullus, bring charges against Paul for starting riots, being the leader of a heretical sect of Judaism, and even attempting to desecrate the temple. But Paul's defense was simply that each charge they had levied against him was not witnessed by anyone there. Instead, this is the Jews' way of trying to get Rome to settle a Jewish religious dispute. We concluded last time remarking that Felix had enough evidence to dismiss the case and declare Paul to be innocent. In fact, we concluded that this was the only just decision he could reach based on the trial. But we stopped just short of the verdict. Today we will see what Felix decides. Given what we know about the man, it probably will not come as much of a shock to anyone. So please stand with me to give honor to and to focus on the reading of the Word of God. Invocation: Almighty God, we thank you for Your promises to Your people. We thank you that when You have promised something to us, no matter how bleak it may look, we can rest in Your promises and know that You never lie. We confess that even the terrible things that happen to us in our lives are still for our good and for Your glory – even if we cannot see it with our own eyes. But because You have said it - may we trust through the eyes of faith that this is so. May Your Spirit be with us today to enable us to see how You even use injustice to accomplish Your will and how we must trust You and use every opportunity to advance Your Kingdom. We pray this in Jesus' name, Amen. Transition: [Slide 2] You know Peter often gets a lot of hate for his comment to Christ. What did he say again? “Never Lord. This shall never happen to you!” And what did Jesus say? “Get behind me Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” I feel for Peter. Think about it… Peter just confessed that Jesus was the Messiah the Son of the Living God. Peter believes that Jesus is the promised One of God. But then Jesus says, that the chief priests and teachers of the law will cause him to suffer and lead him to his death. Peter knows that such a thing is not right. It is not just. It is not righteous. How could it be? In fact it is very unjust that the religious leaders would end up doing this. So Peter steps in and boldly declares… I AM NOT going to let that happen. I'm going to stand for what is right! And Jesus rebukes him. Why? Because his concerns about injustice were merely from a human and earthly level and not from a godly and heavenly level. These things must be, these injustices must take place in order that God's will be done. In a similar way, we'll see today injustice happening for the furthering of the plan of God. And while we might be tempted to always fight for justice – perhaps that is not to be our primary concern. Perhaps it should be the Kingdom of God first. Let's dive into the text today starting in verse 22. I.) God providentially accomplishes His plan through injustice, so we must trust the Lord. (22-23) a. [Slide 3] 22 - But Felix, having a more accurate knowledge about the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.” i. Antonious Felix was anything but a just judge. ii. He was brutal, savage, greedy, and had never truly earned any position he had held. iii. So, we should fight the urge here to assume that Felix puts the Jews off because of some sense of justice or righteousness. iv. Luke records that Felix had a more accurate knowledge about the Way. What does this mean and how did he arrive at that knowledge? v. As we mentioned before, Felix's current wife was Drucilla who was the daughter of Herod Agrippa the first. Meaning of course that she was Jewish. vi. Certainly, this could have been how Felix arrived at his knowledge of the Jesus movement. vii. But since his knowledge of The Way does not produce a guilty verdict, that would suggest that Drucilla's opinion would have been a positive one. Which seems like a stretch to me. I don't think his wife is how he knows about The Way. viii. Perhaps his knowledge of The Way comes through his brother Pallas, or even his time in Samaria seeing Jewish Christians embracing Samaritans while Jews continued to hate them. ix. In any case, Felix understands something about the Way that seems to keep him from declaring Paul to be guilty. x. In light of the charges levied against Paul it most likely means that Felix had never seen Christians stir up violence, rebellion, or aggression throughout his tenure in Judea. xi. Remember Tertullus' argument. Paul stirred up the Jews because he was the ringleader of the Nazarean heresy. But Felix knows that the Christians don't do this and if Paul is the ringleader than he certainly wouldn't do this. xii. Basically, Felix thinks that this is a pot calling a kettle black situation. xiii. The Jews had been guilty of this so often before that it is almost laughable that they would bring charges against someone else for doing the same. xiv. He then tells the Jews that when Lysias comes down he will decide the case against Paul. xv. Well, we know Lysias' opinion on the matter. He is convinced that Paul has done nothing to earn death or imprisonment. xvi. Furthermore, Felix knows Lysias' opinion on the matter. xvii. In other words, this is only a stall. It is possible that Felix never even sent for Lysias. xviii. Luke doesn't record any meeting with Lysias and Felix. xix. Or if they do meet, it doesn't do anything to change Felix's mind in either direction. xx. Perhaps it is best to see this merely as a way to get the Jews off his back. And if Paul is still in prison out of Jerusalem, then perhaps that will be good enough for the Jews? xxi. But this begs the question. xxii. Why doesn't Felix just declare him innocent? xxiii. There are two really big reasons that he doesn't do that. And both of them are in the second point of this sermon. xxiv. Fortunately, we don't need to know them yet to understand that Felix's decision to kick this down the road was not a just decision. xxv. But Felix knows that Paul is no Jewish prisoner. He is a Roman. So, he must be treated as such. b. [Slide 4] 23 - Then he gave orders to the centurion for him to be kept in custody and yet have some rest, and not to prevent any of his friends from ministering to him. i. A Roman prisoner that has not been found guilty of a crime must still be afforded the dignity of being a citizen. ii. He would be kept in custody because his case was still outstanding. iii. But Felix permitted his traveling companions to minister to him and to bring him his needs. He was probably allotted considerable freedom to move about the Praetorium. iv. But because he was assigned a centurion to keep tabs on him, it is likely that even with these freedoms he was not treated lavishly. v. Still, with these minimal freedoms granted to him, Paul would be permitted to rest and not face harsh conditions while his case is in limbo. c. [Slide 5] Summary of the Point: Luke brings us to yet another way that God providentially accomplishes His will. One of those ways is through injustice. Although we don't know yet the reasons why Felix didn't release Paul, we certainly know why Felix didn't find him guilty. Christians were known as a non-violent, non-trouble-making group. As opposed to the Jews who constantly stirred up trouble around the Empire. But if Paul is not guilty why then is he not released? In this we find the unjust Felix keeping Paul rather than releasing him. But because this is what happened, and God's will is always accomplished, we know that God providentially planned for this to be the case. A ruler being unjust is certainly a sin – but part of God's plan for Paul included the sin of Felix to be an unjust ruler. What does that mean for us? That we must trust the Lord knowing that there is nothing men can do to us that God has not already planned for our good and His glory. Transition: [Slide 6 (blank)] But trusting the Lord is not the only thing we must do as a response to His working even through injustice. What else does Paul do besides trust the Lord? II.) God providentially accomplishes His will through injustice, so we must be ready to share the gospel. (24-27) a. [Slide 7] 24 - But some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla, his wife who was a Jewess, and summoned Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. i. Luke does give a time stamp here but it is a vague one. ii. We are unsure how long exactly has passed. iii. However, in the book of Acts we've seen that “some days” can refer to a significant amount of time, even months. iv. So it is, perhaps, a lengthy time before Felix questions Paul again. v. Perhaps the reason for this is because Felix was called away out of the city. vi. In AD 58 there was another revolt and Felix intervened on the side of the Gentiles as you might expect. So perhaps he has been away dealing with that. vii. We see here that he arrives again in the city this time with his wife Drucilla. viii. She being a Jew but involved in the Roman government would no doubt have a unique perspective on Paul's case. ix. In this, Paul comes forward and speaks again about the gospel of Jesus Christ. x. Here we find Paul again using every opportunity not to make much of himself, or to fight for his freedom, but to preach the gospel. b. [Slide 8] 25 - But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and answered, “Go away for the present, and when I find time I will call for you.” i. In some ways what Paul gives as the gospel is what we might expect in every gospel presentation. ii. God's law is discussed. How God demands righteousness and self-control. iii. And then the next necessary part of the gospel presentation… iv. What happens when you don't keep the law of God? v. Judgment by a God who is Just. vi. But as we take a microscope and look at Felix and Drucilla specifically, we know that Felix is unjust. We also know that it was by lust and adultery that they came to be married as Drucilla was very recently married to another man and before that was betrothed to yet another. vii. At this time she is only 16 years of age and has been married or betrothed to three different men. viii. So, Paul's comments on Righteousness or being just in God's eyes and his comments on self-control probably had a stronger effect on this couple who have lived their life in lust and injustice. ix. The only real thing an unjust judge and the licentious person fears is Justice. x. And Felix and Drucilla were just told that one day they would be held accountable, not by Rome, not by the Jews, but by the God of the Universe. xi. Felix would be held accountable for not only his unjust treatment of those he ruled, but also for his lusts, his passions, his sinfulness, and his wickedness. And Drucilla too. xii. Felix responds with fear… but what kind? Fear has many forms. Is this the kind that would produce repentance? xiii. Unfortunately, no. xiv. His fear does not give way to humility and contrition. It does not produce repentance. xv. Instead, it produces avoidance. xvi. Go away for now. When I have time, we can talk about this more. xvii. So many sinners who have squirmed under the gospel have said similar things. xviii. So many wicked men have bid the evangelist to come back another day. Today these things weigh too heavy on me. xix. Come back some other time and we will discuss it more. xx. Felix, being the one in control of this situation, tells Paul that he will call him back when he has time. xxi. But why is Paul here anyway? We still haven't gotten a good answer for that. xxii. Why is Felix keeping him here? If he doesn't want his faith, what is Felix after? c. [Slide 9] 26 - At the same time, he was also hoping that money would be given him by Paul; therefore he also used to summon for him quite often and converse with him. i. Something stuck in Felix's mind from Paul's defense. Two things actually. 1. Paul is a Roman citizen, which could indicate significant wealth. 2. Secondly, he had brought alms to his nation in order to worship God. ii. Felix has assumed that Paul is wealthy or at least has connections to others who are wealthy. iii. In this, Felix is probably not actually that far off the mark. iv. The New Testament portrays a church that is built in numbers by those who are poor and needy, but sustained by those who are wealthy who have come to Christ and given much of their fortunes to His cause. v. It isn't wrong to be a wealthy believer. It is simply wrong to use wealth for ends that do not seek God's Kingdom first. vi. No doubt Paul could have produced a bribe for Felix if he had asked for it. But Paul probably never even considered it. vii. The Old Testament speaks frequently against bribes given to leadership. viii. Therefore, the church would never give money to Paul for this reason, nor would Paul ever ask for it. ix. The irony is thick here. x. While fearing the justice of God against him, Felix continues to be an unjust ruler expecting bribes. xi. This paints a rather hopeless picture for Felix. He is afraid of what will happen to him If he continues in sin, but is unwilling to seek a Savior to free him from it. I would argue that this is the case for all sinners who encounter the gospel and reject it. xii. It also appears Felix and Paul are at an impasse. Paul won't bribe him and Felix won't rule on his case until he does. It is a stalemate. xiii. Until… d. [Slide 10] 27 - But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned. i. Two years pass. ii. Two years in prison, while a trial drags on. iii. Even in our broken justice system, this is very slow. iv. For 2 years the stalemate continues until Felix is recalled to Rome. v. The rebellion that occurred in AD 58, the one in which Felix took the side of the Gentiles against the Jews, has led to him being deposed and returned to Rome to face trial. vi. After which we have no idea what happens to Felix. He drops out of the history books never to be heard from again. vii. Porcius Festus becomes the new governor of Judea, Samaria, and Syra around AD 59. And he is actually a relatively competent ruler. viii. But we'll get to him later. ix. For now, we have to expose yet another reason that Felix held Paul in custody for 2 years. x. He wished to do the Jews a favor. xi. Felix was taken back to Rome to answer for his poor management of the area in which he governed. xii. Keeping Paul in prison and not deciding his case was a way of getting the Jews on his good side. xiii. Rather than declare him innocent before he left, he kept him in prison. xiv. The Jews traveled to Caesarea to bring their case against Paul. Maybe they would travel to Rome to bring their case against Felix. xv. If he keeps Paul in prison, perhaps this doesn't happen. e. [Slide 11] Summary of the Point: So once again we see the injustice of Felix. He has utterly failed as a governor. He has pursued his own power and passions, stomping on everyone he could to get it, but now he must pay the piper. He will be held accountable for his deeds. But that doesn't help Paul, does it? He is still in prison. Nevertheless, we must see that God uses even this as the way He accomplishes His will. So, Paul in this situation sees the delay as an opportunity to share the gospel even to Felix. Perhaps he tailors that gospel message for the hearer, or perhaps the gospel always convicts a sinner personally when it convicts. In any case, Paul used this time for Kingdom work. And so we should see even displays of gross injustice as opportunities for the gospel to be preached. Conclusion: So what have we learned today CBC, and what can we break down into basic lessons for our faith and practice? Basics of Faith and Practice: [Slide 12] Again, we see the faithfulness, power, and sovereignty of God to providentially orchestrate all things to accomplish the purposes of His will. Since no one can stop God from doing what He wants and no one can keep Him from accomplishing what He has decreed, and since He has decreed the end from the beginning we can logically arrive at the point that Paul's imprisonment is not an accident, it isn't a hiccup, and it isn't a delay in the plan of God coming about. It isn't God allowing Felix to exercise his free will to sin but simply moving around his injustice to still achieve what God had said. Instead, it is a strategic part of God's plan to bring Paul to Rome at the proper time. During this imprisonment, he would be allowed to bear witness to the gospel of Christ before Felix and Drucilla and his faith would be tested and perfected in trusting Jesus' words that he would go to Rome and preach the gospel. Since God's providence even includes when people abuse power and become unjust tyrants – we still must trust God and use every opportunity we are given to preach the gospel. But let us look more specifically on this for our everyday lives. 1.) [Slide 13] Mind Transformation: “What truth must we believe from this text?” or “What might we not naturally believe that we must believe because of what this text has said?” We must affirm that God uses injustice to accomplish His purposes. a. We've seen this theme on repeat for the last several weeks. b. Luke could simply have told us that God orchestrates all things to accomplish the purposes of His will, but following the life of Paul we see this idea expressed in several specific ways. c. Today, we see the utter failure of the governor Felix. He is an unjust ruler who seeks his own benefit from those over whom he rules. d. But we've seen this kind of thing before. God uses the sin of men to accomplish His purposes. e. God is never the tempter. Nor does He force men to sin. But through secondary causes He orchestrates the sin of men to accomplish His purpose. f. Here we see that even tyrants, in their tyranny, can be used to accomplish His purposes. g. Through the injustice of Felix Paul is held for 2 years before appearing before Festus and eventually appealing to Caesar. But this is not a delay in God's plan. Instead, it is part of God's plan. h. You see in every situation God is accomplishing our good and His glory. i. But it is especially difficult to see this when we are denied justice. When we are treated unjustly… it is difficult to trust that it is for our good. Why? Because we have trouble seeing how it is good. j. Even in this particular case, it is not readily apparent why Paul's denial of justice is good for him. We as the reader are challenged along with Paul in real time. k. But the scriptures leave us very little room to wiggle. l. We must decide, do we believe in a God who is incapable of preventing the sinfulness of men and must all His plans to get Paul to Rome to be delayed? Do we believe in a God who to the best of His ability was not able to give justice to Paul for 2 years? m. Or will we believe that this 2 year refusal of justice is actually an intentional plan of the Most High God? n. If we are going to be consistent with scripture and if we are going to believe the promises God makes to us – then we are forced to conclude the latter. Even if we don't see the reason why. o. God has an orchestrated purpose for Paul being here an additional 2 years in judicial limbo. p. And we must affirm that this is always the case. God is always orchestrating all events to execute the counsel of His will. And He's never been on plan B. q. What response does that require from His children? 2.) [Slide 14] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” We must trust the Lord. a. We must trust the Lord that His promises are true. b. Not only has Jesus Himself assured Paul that he must go to Rome to share the gospel there. God also had given the promise that all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. c. And that verse, Romans 8:28 was penned by Paul under the inspiration of God only a few years before this. d. And no matter how much injustice - even if this was as 15 year wait – Paul has no other option but to trust the Lord. e. I would wager that part of the reason God planned for Paul to be in prison for two years under the unjust Felix was to test and strengthen Paul's faith. f. We too may find ourselves in situations with unjust judges and unjust magistrates who are swayed by money, power, lust, greed, or various other gods. Rulers who rather than fulfilling the laws of justice from God Himself, instead cast His justice aside for their own gain. g. In these cases, we must trust that even this breach of justice is part of God's plan for us… which has our good and His glory guaranteed. h. Not only should we trust the Lord in situations like this, but we should also 3.) [Slide 15] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” We must use every opportunity to preach the gospel. a. Notice that repeatedly Paul was brought before Felix. b. Rather than Paul using this as an opportunity to demand justice or continue to plead his innocence – Paul saw this as primarily an opportunity to share the gospel of Christ. c. If Paul was thinking selfishly or from an earthly temporal perspective, he might have been tempted to continue to try to defend himself. Instead, Luke records for us his continued efforts to share the gospel with Felix and Drucilla. d. And even though those efforts ultimately fell on deaf ears and dead hearts – God's gospel call went to both of them. e. We too must be more concerned about furthering the Kingdom of God and sharing the gospel then we are about personal justice and vindication. f. We must also notice something else that isn't always true… 4.) [Slide 16] Refutation: “What lies must we cast down” or “What do we naturally believe, or have been taught to believe, that this passage shows is false?” We must deny that it is always good to fight against injustice. a. Now let me be clear… b. We should not rejoice when injustice occurs. We should not be ok with people abusing their power that has been given to them by God to protect the innocent and punish the guilty. c. When judges and rulers do the opposite, God makes it very clear that He will judge them for this. d. And at times and in appropriate and legal ways we should voice our concerns about the abuse of power and injustice. e. There is, after all, no King but Jesus. And our civil magistrates need to know that they are not gods but are given their power by God and that they should use it in fear of His justice. f. But just because we are unhappy with rulers abusing power and becoming tyrants, does not mean we can sacrifice our primary calling to be salt and light in this world and to show forth the good works our Father has foreordained for us to do so that others may see them and glorify Him. g. Being displeased with injustice does not necessarily mean we rise up against it. h. Paul didn't fight against the injustice against him. He used his rights when he had to, like when he claimed his rights as a Roman citizen. i. But here we do not find any hint that Paul demands justice or to be released from prison. j. Instead, he lives a godly life before his jailors and preaches the gospel to Felix as often as he would allow it. k. We too must be careful that when we fight injustice we aren't doing it to the detriment of the greater Kingdom that is coming. May we seek God's Kingdom first and not some earthly kingdom. l. Because notice how Paul got here in the first place… m. How was it that Paul made it to this stalemate limbo? n. It was because Christians had a reputation of being peaceful and civilly responsible. 5.) [Slide 17] Exhortation: “What actions should we take?” or “What is this passage specifically commanding us to do that we don't naturally do or aren't currently doing?” We must maintain a reputation of peace and civil responsibility as followers of Christ. a. Christians had a history of not being the rebellious types. b. They were not riot-makers. They were not rabble rousers. They were not those who stir the crowd up. c. Jesus had one Zealot among his apostles. Simon. Just one out of 12. And during the Zealot uprising, most of the Christians had fled Jerusalem rather than participating. d. Christ told the disciples to take 2 swords for 12 men. He told them, it was enough. Enough for defense – but not necessarily for offense. e. I am convinced that we Christians must have a reputation of being at peace with all people. That we must pursue peace so that we can live a quiet life of godliness. f. The fight of the church is against spiritual kingdoms not against earthly injustices. g. There certainly is some cross over there. But we must be people who are known to be civilly responsible and peaceful. h. So much so that when we do actually resist something, it is because we have reached the end of accommodation and peacemaking and have been forced to choose between a direct command of God and a direct command of men. i. In that instance we passively obey. Meaning we obey God but submit to whatever punishment the civil magistrate hands to us for violating their unjust law. j. This is the ONLY example we have in scripture. k. Christ followers should be known as peaceful and responsible people. 6.) [Slide 18] Evangelism: “What about this text points us to Jesus Christ, the gospel, and how we are restored?” Though the gospel is truly good news, it is only good to those who truly understand and fear the bad news. a. At the heart of the gospel presentation to Felix and Drucilla were the truths recorded that we might call the bad news that comes before the good news. b. The gospel is said to be good news, but it is only good to those who have believed the bad news. c. The bad news is that God demands righteousness, that is right living and justice. He demands self-control, that is love of others as you already love yourself. d. Furthermore, the gospel comes with the threat that God is always just and will judge according to an established standard. He will not allow any who are unrighteous or lack self-control to enter His Kingdom. e. What a terrifying piece of news. God will judge any who are not righteous and who are not completely self-controlled. f. Anyone who has ears to hear just heard that all people are going to be rejected by God. Because no one is righteous and no one is self-controlled. g. That should be terrifying to everyone. h. So, my friends. Don't be like Felix. Don't say – we'll talk about it some other time preacher. i. I know I'm not righteous and I can't control myself- but when I have time we will talk about that further. j. We can talk later about faith in Jesus. k. I don't feel comfortable talking about it now. l. Let me think on it a bit. m. DON'T BE LIKE FELIX. n. If you are terrified by the Justice of God… then don't wait. Come find an Elder who can tell you more about His justice and His ability to Justify. [Slide 19(end)] Let me close with a prayer by the English Reformer William Tyndale who was burned at the stake for translating the bible into English. Lord, since you are Father and King over all, and we are your children, make us obedient to seek and to do your will, as the angels do in heaven. May none of us seek our own will, but all yours. But if rulers command what is contrary to your will, then help us to stand fast by your word, and to offer ourselves to suffer rather than to obey. You know everything, Lord. Your son Jesus gave us an example when he desired (if it had been possible) that that cup of bitter death might have departed from him, saying, "Yet not as I will, but as you will.” So if we pray to you in our temptations and adversities, and you see a better way to your glory and our profit, then your will be done—not ours. It is in Jesus' name we pray this, amen. Benediction: May the God who's watchful eye never sleeps; The God of wonders, power and love; May He keep your feet from falling, And make your thanks endless be, Until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. Until we meet again, go in peace.

Send us a textIn this episode, we begin our discussion on what the Bible says about how we are justified by grace. Paul writes to Titus noting our sinful behaviors, God's love of us and what He did for us, mentioning our topic for this episode. We discuss what grace is, how it manifests an attitude of friendly disposition from which a gift, kindly act, mercy, charity or lenience proceeds. We look at what Jesus said in Matthew 5 concerning what God does for all and how we ought to follow His example. Again, God's love of mankind is noted by Jesus and Paul in a couple of passages. We note those. We discuss the fact that this gracious attitude of God is undeserved by man, yet Paul notes in a passage in Ephesians that it saves. We talk about grace being a spiritual state or condition that is entered into by faith. We look at a couple of passages that say this. We note that grace is also a gift that God provides through Jesus and ultimately equals salvation. We complete this episode by noting that grace is not a reward for good works, works of merit, as if God owed us for them. Paul tells us that we are God's workmanship for He created us for good works, the works of faith that we do when we obey what He says because we love Him. Take about 30-minutes to listen in on our discussion. Have your Bible handy so you can verify what we are saying. There is a transcript of this Buzzsprout episode provided for your convenience. 

Ever catch yourself giving a full monologue just to say “no”? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore why so many of us feel the need to justify even the simplest choices. From childhood patterns to approval seeking habits, we dig into the hidden cost of overexplaining and how to start letting go of the need to be fully understood. Let's Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

Meg Talks and Tee Ali are back with another unfiltered and hilariousepisode from the Giggles and Galivanting mini-series! This week, they dive into: Is making new friends harder as an adult — and when is it time to let goof long-term friendships that no longer serve you? Jealousy in friendships Is there ever a time when it's okay to date a good friend's ex? The difference between a masc-presenting woman and a masculine queerwoman — is it just about appearance, or does it run deeper? Staying faithful when your type moves to you? Should queer women come out to their child's father? How to deal with toxic managers and workplace humiliation. Tune in for the laughs, the debates, and everything in between!Meg Talks and Tee Ali are back with another unfiltered and hilariousepisode from the Giggles and Galivanting mini-series! This week, they dive into: Is making new friends harder as an adult — and when is it time to let goof long-term friendships that no longer serve you? Jealousy in friendships Is there ever a time when it's okay to date a good friend's ex? The difference between a masc-presenting woman and a masculine queerwoman — is it just about appearance, or does it run deeper? Staying faithful when your type moves to you? Should queer women come out to their child's father? How to deal with toxic managers and workplace humiliation. Tune in for the laughs, the debates, and everything in between!Meg Talks and Tee Ali are back with another unfiltered and hilariousepisode from the Giggles and Galivanting mini-series! This week, they dive into: Is making new friends harder as an adult — and when is it time to let goof long-term friendships that no longer serve you? Jealousy in friendships Is there ever a time when it's okay to date a good friend's ex? The difference between a masc-presenting woman and a masculine queerwoman — is it just about appearance, or does it run deeper? Staying faithful when your type moves to you? Should queer women come out to their child's father? How to deal with toxic managers and workplace humiliation. Tune in for the laughs, the debates, and everything in between!Meg Talks and Tee Ali are back with anther unfiltered and hilarious episode from teh Giggle and Gallivanting mini series : This Weeks Topics:Is making new friends harder as an adult?When long term friendships run their course - jealousy and disconnectThe difference between a masc presenting person and a masculine queer person - is it just about appearance or does it run deeper?Can you ever justify dating your good friends ex, or if they have kids together?Staying faithful when your type moves to youShould queer women come out to their child's father?How to deal with toxic managers and workplace humiliation

Institute for Policy Studies' Phyllis Bennis: In Echo of Iraq War, Trump Distorted Intelligence to Justify Bombing Iran's Nuclear SitesVietnam veteran Mike Ferner: As Veterans and Allies' 40-Day Fast for Gaza Nears End, Conditions for Palestinians WorsenRoots Action's Norman Solomon: Democrats Must Adopt Progressive Economic Agenda to Defeat Trump-GOP Authoritarian AgendaBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Salvadoran ex-military officers convicted of 1982 killings of Dutch journalists• VA secretary refused to take responsibility for drastic downsizing• Kansas City, Missouri rent strikers win after 247 daysVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

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JD Vance came to Los Angeles with the goal of making the case that the fear of unruly protests justifies the continued deployment of military forces of the city (and other cities), completely ignoring the fact that what the people of Los Angeles are actually afraid of is Donald Trump's militarized raids and street snatchings.

Singer Lou Christie has passed away at the age of 82. Andrew Cuomo secretly admitted to a lie about the nursing home scandal on a TV Interview. Big Financial Firms are moving out of New York City. Brad Lander is going on TV Interviews trying to Justify the Injustice he is claiming that happened to him.

Singer Lou Christie has passed away at the age of 82. Andrew Cuomo secretly admitted to a lie about the nursing home scandal on a TV Interview. Big Financial Firms are moving out of New York City. Brad Lander is going on TV Interviews trying to Justify the Injustice he is claiming that happened to him. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Columnist Miranda Devine. Miranda interviewed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and found out interesting stuff. Scott was going to go into the military but he had some personal things in his life that influenced his decision.

The Fed is keeping Interest Rates Steady. There's a battle now between President Trump and Rupert Murdoch's media empire FOX. FBI Director Kash Patel has allegedly found reports in the Justice Department, that China may have tried to interfere with the 2024 Presidential Election. Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. Is Fed Chair Jerome Powell playing politics in lowering the Interest Rates? Manufacturing and the Economy right now is strong. The Big Beautiful Bill needs to get passed to go to the next step in the Trump's Economic Agenda. Singer Lou Christie has passed away at the age of 82. Andrew Cuomo secretly admitted to a lie about the nursing home scandal on a TV Interview. Big Financial Firms are moving out of New York City. Brad Lander is going on TV Interviews trying to Justify the Injustice he is claiming that happened to him. Mark Interviews Columnist Miranda Devine. Miranda interviewed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and found out interesting stuff. Scott was going to go into the military but he had some personal things in his life that influenced his decision.

Singer Lou Christie has passed away at the age of 82. Andrew Cuomo secretly admitted to a lie about the nursing home scandal on a TV Interview. Big Financial Firms are moving out of New York City. Brad Lander is going on TV Interviews trying to Justify the Injustice he is claiming that happened to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer Lou Christie has passed away at the age of 82. Andrew Cuomo secretly admitted to a lie about the nursing home scandal on a TV Interview. Big Financial Firms are moving out of New York City. Brad Lander is going on TV Interviews trying to Justify the Injustice he is claiming that happened to him. Mark Takes Your Calls! Mark Interviews Columnist Miranda Devine. Miranda interviewed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and found out interesting stuff. Scott was going to go into the military but he had some personal things in his life that influenced his decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fed is keeping Interest Rates Steady. There's a battle now between President Trump and Rupert Murdoch's media empire FOX. FBI Director Kash Patel has allegedly found reports in the Justice Department, that China may have tried to interfere with the 2024 Presidential Election. Mark Interviews Economist Steve Moore. Is Fed Chair Jerome Powell playing politics in lowering the Interest Rates? Manufacturing and the Economy right now is strong. The Big Beautiful Bill needs to get passed to go to the next step in the Trump's Economic Agenda. Singer Lou Christie has passed away at the age of 82. Andrew Cuomo secretly admitted to a lie about the nursing home scandal on a TV Interview. Big Financial Firms are moving out of New York City. Brad Lander is going on TV Interviews trying to Justify the Injustice he is claiming that happened to him. Mark Interviews Columnist Miranda Devine. Miranda interviewed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and found out interesting stuff. Scott was going to go into the military but he had some personal things in his life that influenced his decision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Israel commits a live-streamed genocide in Gaza, Western media and political elites continue to center one narrative: Jewish fear. But what about the actual victims of this genocide—Palestinians?Journalist Nora Barrows-Friedman joins Rania Khalek on Dispatches for a fearless conversation on Zionist indoctrination in the Jewish diaspora, how antisemitism is being weaponized to silence critics of Israel, and how Jewish identity politics has been manipulated to cover for unspeakable crimes.From the media blackout on Israeli war crimes to the erasure of anti-Palestinian hate crimes—even in the diaspora—Nora lays bare the contradictions and power structures behind it all.Watch the full episode and support this work by becoming a member at Patreon.com/BreakthroughNews.

Hey, Survivor! How do you protect your peace, when narcissistic or toxic people disguise abuse as “teasing?”  In this episode, I'm revisiting the teasing narrative, after hearing from a survivor who was subjected to this behavior at a graduation party.  I'll share tips and insights on how to identify, navigate and heal, while casting off guilt, shame, and confusion.  You're worthy of respect! If you, or someone you know, have been force-fed a teasing narrative after narcissistic abuse,, this episode is for you. Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.

Dealing with difficult and dysfunctional people isn't easy. Doing the things you would do with healthy people doesn't work. This video offers an easy-to-remember acronym in "Don't JADE."  This reminds you not to justify, argue, defend or explain because it only makes things worse. #dysfunctionalrelationship #difficultpeople #detaching #detachment #JADE   Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PQArqm6OSrU

John remembers the life of musician Sly Stone who passed away at the age of 82. Then he discusses the clashes between Los Angeles protestors and law enforcement which is now into a 5th day - delighting Trump with TV shots to scare the rubes. At least 500 Marines have been deployed into Los Angeles, joining a large number of National Guard who are already on location with nothing to do. Then, he welcomes back legal analyst Dina Doll to give her perspective on the LA protests and the White House response. Next, comedian and primatologist Natalia Reagan checks in to give her first hand account of what happened to her at the L.A. protests. And then finally, comedian Rhonda Hansome chats with John and listeners on current news and trending stories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Shortly before the IDF raided the Madleen, Sky News host Jonathan Samuels strongly implied that the ship deserved to be attacked because it is full of antisemites and Hamas supporters. Reading by Tim Foley.

Psalm 137 (NLT)Andrew and Edwin consider the contrast between Jerusalem/Zion and Babylon/Edom. We can't be in favor of both. Being for Jerusalem means being against Babylon. Being for Zion means being against Edom. We can't keep a foot in each city.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=21598The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

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Few books have captivated the nation's capitol like “Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.” It describes in excruciating detail how a small circle of family and political insiders isolated and insulated President Joe Biden as his mental and physical condition declined throughout his term in the White House. Scott and Marisa are joined by the authors, CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios national political correspondent Alex Thompson, who interviewed more than 200 people who described how Biden's true condition was hidden from his own cabinet, congressional leaders and donors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we're diving into a powerful truth: you don't owe anyone an explanation for your divorce, your boundaries, or your healing journey. Period. If you've ever found yourself over-explaining your decisions to people who just don't get it—or worse, judging you for them—this conversation is for you. We're breaking down why seeking validation from the wrong people keeps you stuck, how to protect your peace, and what to say when someone crosses the line. It's time to reclaim your energy, trust yourself, and stop justifying your life to anyone who hasn't walked in your shoes.

Pastor Craig Smith reminds us that we're quick to excuse our own missteps yet often surprised when others fail, and he calls us to respond with the same patience and mercy we afford ourselves.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Rally at SF immigration court condemns ICE arrests at court “Prostitution as Terrorism” report describes conflation of sex work with terrorism to justify expanded surveillance and criminalization Sen. Cory Booker to expand record-breaking Senate speech into book “Stand” RFK Jr says will ban government scientists from publishing in leading medical journals, will create in-house HHS journal Justice Dept official vows “massive lawsuits” against Univ of CA system, says must “bring these universities to their knees” The post Rally at SF immigration court condemns ICE arrests at courts; Report describes conflation of sex work with terrorism to justify expanded surveillance and criminalization – May 28, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

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This week, Matt asks Pastor Derek about Daniel's absence during the events involving Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. In a separate discussion, Matt raises a question about the Apostles' Creed: What does it mean when it says, “He descended into hell”? Pastor Derek explores the historical and biblical meaning behind the phrase, which leads to a discussion about whether Jesus needed to be raised from the dead for us to be justified. In his response, Pastor Derek emphasizes that the imputation of Christ's righteousness is a crucial—yet often overlooked—element of the Gospel.   Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HU6dumpnetQ

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reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Looking from Within, Chapter 4, Ordeals and Difficulties, pg.78This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/05/16/the-excuses-we-make-to-justify-indulgence/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

Hour 2: Do injuries justify Cavs' disappointment? + Cavs need to overcome injuries, fatigue + Two-Second Trivia! full 2140 Wed, 14 May 2025 14:31:02 +0000 get5gxSPaERI8fao2dqbjtjtNhp29l9h sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Hour 2: Do injuries justify Cavs' disappointment? + Cavs need to overcome injuries, fatigue + Two-Second Trivia! The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Yo Aunteas hosts engage in a lively discussion that spans various topics, including the impact of weather on motivation, concert experiences featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA, and a deep dive into the movie 'Sinners.' They reflect on cultural representation in cinema, the significance of music in connecting communities, and share humorous and quotable moments from the film. The conversation emphasizes the importance of storytelling and the joy of experiencing art together. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore various themes including the importance of celebrating cultural icons, the portrayal of love and desire in film, and the complexities of victimhood and accountability within the LGBTQIA+ community. They also delve into personal growth by discussing red flags and how to reframe them positively. The discussion emphasizes the significance of representation in media and the shared experiences that foster community and understanding among individuals. So, get your cups ready for Minoritea Report!   Time Stamps: Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:26 Concert Experiences and Kendrick's Performance 05:26 SZA vs. Kendrick: A Concert Comparison 08:25 Cultural Moments and Community Engagement 11:27 Movie Discussion: Sinners and Initial Reactions 15:12 The Cultural Impact of Cinema 17:37 Representation in Storytelling 21:13 Humor and Community in Film 24:14 Musicality and Cinematic Techniques 28:18 Character Dynamics and Relationships 32:05 The Power of Audience Engagement 36:45 Transitioning Topics: A Quick Tea Break 38:16 Navigating Victimhood: The Burden of Justification 39:57 The Dynamics of Accountability in Conversations 42:06 Understanding Reactions: The Impact of Racial Dynamics 44:16 Self-Reflection: Recognizing Personal Accountability 48:28 The Role of Allies: Defining Support in Racial Contexts 52:21 Finding Balance: When to Engage and When to Walk Away 56:20 Dreams and Reality: The Subconscious Mind's Influence 01:00:27 Red Flags: Self-Reflection and Personal Growth 01:01:35 Red Flags and Beige Flags 01:04:23 Self-Reflection and Growth 01:07:00 Competition and Internal Struggles 01:09:39 Normalizing Internal Thoughts 01:11:54 Community and Shared Experiences 01:12:58 Upcoming Events and Closing Thoughts

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Donald Trump isn't sure that migrants are entitled to due process, or if he needs to uphold the Constitution. He says he'll check with Attorney General Pam Bondi though and get back to us. That's just one of many bonkers moments from the president's sit down interview with NBC's Meet the Press. It's Funday Monday folks! The Roosevelt Institute's director of industrial policy and trade Dr. Todd Tucker joins Emma and Sam to break down the impact of the Trump administration's tariffs, as well as what a progressive tariffs regime might look like. Trump seems to see trade deficits as a zero sum game that he's asking Americans to make a huge sacrifice to win, though it's not clear why. In the Fun Half, we hear from the head of the Port of L.A. who is raising the alarm about slowdown in global trade, which could lead to shortages of goods in the U.S. and a reduction in workers needed at ports and in shipping. At the same time, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is practically begging people to become air traffic controllers because of a shortage of them at the FAA. This is after Duffy reportedly got into a shouting match with Musk about DOGE's targeting of the FAA. Chuck Schumer tries to take a victory lap over Trump's abysmal approval rating, but, whoops! His approval rating is also in the toilet. Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors: Fast Growing Trees: Get 15% off your first purchase FastGrowingTrees.com/majority Cozy Earth: Get up to 40% off at CozyEarth.com with code MAJORITYREPORT at checkout. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @RussFinkelstein Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com/

-Sovereignty (3 years old) wins the 151st Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs...Junior Alvarado,Sovereignty's jockey, wins his first Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty is trained by 71-year-old William Mott, born inMobridge, South Dakota...-Alvarado was unsure if he was going to be able to jockey a horse in the race after injuring his shoulder falling off ahorse in March. Spent time in the hospital, and the day he was released, Mott called him assuring him that he wouldbe the jockey.-Sovereignty will now have the chance, if able, to compete for the triple crown by participating in the PreaknessStakes on May 17th. “Justify” was the last horse to accomplish that feat in 2019. Triple Crown is the Belmont Stakes,Kentucky Derby, and Preakness StakesSPONSORED BY SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A 2023 road rage incident near Myrtle Beach turned deadly. Weldon Boyd fatally shot and killed 33 year old Scott Spivey. Boyd claimed self defense under South Carolina's Stand Your Ground Law. Questions emerged about the investigation after Boyd's phone calls were released. There are also questions abut Boyd's relationship with law enforcement and how the investigation was handled. Seton and Matt talked with Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein about the case. Bauerlein is a WSJ National Affairs Reporter. Author of the instant NYT bestseller “The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty" and you can Follow Valerie on X @vbauerlein Here are links to her articles https://www.wsj.com/us-news/spivey-killing-stand-your-ground-f45a3492?mod=e2fb https://www.wsj.com/us-news/scott-spivey-weldon-boyd-police-shield-3edcf133?mod=e2fb Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Magic Mind has a limited time offer 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchase with code IMPACT at checkout Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. That's code FACTORPODCAST at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 2023 road rage incident near Myrtle Beach turned deadly. Weldon Boyd fatally shot and killed 33 year old Scott Spivey. Boyd claimed self defense under South Carolina's Stand Your Ground Law. Questions emerged about the investigation after Boyd's phone calls were released. There are also questions abut Boyd's relationship with law enforcement and how the investigation was handled. Seton and Matt talked with Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein about the case. Bauerlein is a WSJ National Affairs Reporter. Author of the instant NYT bestseller “The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty" and you can Follow Valerie on X @vbauerlein The links to WSJ articles https://www.wsj.com/us-news/spivey-killing-stand-your-ground-f45a3492?mod=Searchresults_pos3&page=1 https://www.wsj.com/us-news/scott-spivey-weldon-boyd-police-shield-3edcf133?mod=e2fb Seton Tucker and Matt Harris began the Impact of Influence podcast shortly after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Now they cover true crime past and present from the southeast region of the U.S. Impact of Influence is part of the Evergreen Podcast Company. Look for Impact of Influence on Facebook and Youtube. Please support our sponsors Elevate your closet with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash impact for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Magic Mind has a limited time offer 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchase with code IMPACT at checkout Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. That's code FACTORPODCAST at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey photographers! Do you ever feel guilty when you take a break from editing or wonder if your clients are judging you when you post about your personal life on social media? In this episode, I'm revealing five things you absolutely don't have to justify or feel guilty about as a photographer, no matter where you are in your business journey.In this episode, I'll share:Why you should never apologize for your pricing (and why comparing yourself to other photographers is a losing game)How to set boundaries and live your life without the guiltWhen it's perfectly okay to say "no" to certain types of sessionsWhy investing in education shows your commitment to growthThe truth about your unique success timeline and why it's worth celebratingPress play to shed those feelings of guilt and gain the confidence to run your photography business on your own terms. I'm cheering you on!⚖️ Extra thankful for our May podcast sponsor - The Contract Shop If a storm damaged your home, you'd have insurance to cover it. But what about protecting your business from legal storms?The Contract Shop is your one stop shop for contracts, terms and conditions, privacy policies, LLC set up, and trademark support. The Contract Shop has everything photographers need to build a legally sound business.Save 30% off your first purchase from The Contract Shop. ___________________________________________________________________________ The doors to the Fully Booked Method are open! Live calls start April 29th! Doors close Friday April 25th. Go from inconsistent photography bookings and marketing overwhelm to a streamlined business with a calendar full of dream clients—giving you predictable income, creative fulfillment, and the freedom to build a photography career on your terms.It's time to go from stressed out to booked out!!

In this episode of the "Chicken Dinner" podcast, Sam Panayotovich discusses three bets to make after the NFL Draft including a double-digit wager for OROY. Special guests Colin Sheehan and The Staggie join the show to preview the Kentucky Derby.SUBSCRIBE! Apple, Spotify and all other podcast platformsFOLLOW! X @chickenxdinner | IG and YT @betchickendinner

Jason talks with listeners about the lawsuit in St. Louis Park over a neighbor's basketball hoop. Can anyone make sense of this?!

In this special Mailbag episode, we welcome back personal finance expert Dana Miranda, author of You Don't Need a Budget, to tackle your most pressing money questions. From navigating early retirement goals to rebuilding credit post-divorce to whether or not you can justify your boutique Pilates membership, we're getting real about money, self-care, and financial freedom. Mailbag Questions: 01:00 “I'm 58, burnt out, and want to retire early; is $200k saved enough?” 07:00 “Should I use my 401(k) to pay off $70K in debt?” 13:00 “Can I afford to work part-time post-divorce, or do I need to look for a full-time job?” 20:00 “I make $180k and have 2 kids, is $200 a month too much for a gym membership?” Looking for more financial confidence?

If you believe that all the violence and destruction in Gaza is the fault of Hamas, then by your own logic you must also accept that the coming wave of violent extremism and antisemitism which is going to ensue from the incineration of Gaza will exclusively be the fault of Israel. I said this on Twitter the other day and Israel supporters got outraged and shared screenshots of my post shrieking with indignation that anyone would say such a thing, which is funny because I'm just reading their own line of reasoning back to them. I'm not the one who says an act of violence excuses any violence done in response to it. I'm not the one who says history automatically restarts at the most recent act of aggression, thereby making any amount of retaliatory violence against civilians a justified response to an unprovoked attack for which the vengeful bear no responsibility. This isn't my position. It's theirs. Reading by Tim Foley.

Protestants often point to Matthew 6:7-11 to argue against repeated prayers—so how can Catholics reconcile this with prayers like the Rosary or the Our Father? Jimmy Akin explores this concern along with Catholic teaching on saints, Mary's spiritual motherhood, and mixed-faith marriages. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Questions Covered: 02:18 – How can we reconcile Jesus saying that the Sabbath was made for man and the punishment of death for not recognizing the sabbath in the Old Testament? 10:21 – How can I defend the Church that was Instituted by Jesus Christ, especially on the topic of saints and Mary? 13:47 – Is St. Boniface VIII Unam Sanctam Papal bull statement infallible? If not, is there any dispute? 18:05 – How do we know that Mary's motherhood expands to the rest of us in the wake of Mary being given over to John at the foot of the cross? 28:45 – I'm Protestant. How do Catholics reconcile Mt 6:7-11 and the repetitious prayers specifically the Our Father? 35:01 – How do we respond to Orthodox rejection of the Filioque? 39:45 – Would it be scandalous for me to attend the ordination of a married couple as priests in the Episcopalian church? 49:35 – What advice would you offer me as someone who is in a mixed faith marriage?