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P.M. Edition for May 14. The U.S. president has fired the librarian of Congress and is seeking to install members of his administration. National political reporter Ken Thomas describes the power struggle between the branches of government. And Saudi Arabia's national oil company, Aramco, says it has signed 34 agreements with U.S. companies with a potential value of $90 billion. Plus, Ukraine and Russia can't agree on who will meet where— if at all —for peace talks, scheduled for Thursday. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Landisi siblings are hoops standouts for Beacon. Their mom was among the best ever to play for Haldane. Jen Moran Landisi, 48, oversees Beacon's Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) basketball program, which has 200 players in kindergarten through the eighth grade. Otherwise, she is probably watching her daughter, Reilly, and her son, Ryan, play for Beacon High School. The girls' and boys' teams compete on Monday (March 3) in the first round of the state tournament. Jen knows a bit about being a standout. By the time she graduated from Haldane High School in 1994, she had set a scoring record with 1,776 points that held for 14 years until Brittany Shields scored 1,945. (Reilly has 1,293 points for Beacon; she is also an All-State soccer player who will compete this fall for SUNY Oneonta.) Described as a "whirlwind of hustle" when she was inducted into the Haldane Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017, Jen led the Blue Devils to three state Final Fours. Her teams went 97-15. She began playing for the varsity in eighth grade, was named first-team All-State as a senior and went on to score nearly 1,000 points for St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill. "I remember the gym [at Haldane] was always full - that's not always the case for girls' games," Jen recalled. She said a running joke at the time was that the best time for burglars in Cold Spring was during state finals weekend, when the entire village decamped to Glens Falls. "It was the community support I remember most," she says, "and having a really great coach." That was Ken Thomas, who, she said, "knew the game, made us love it and didn't put up with much." She and her teammates were inspired by the 1989 girls' team, which won the school's first state title. (Haldane also won in 1996, 1998, 2000 and 2008.) "We wanted to do just as well," Jen said. Young fans also helped motivate the team. "Win or lose, they'd ask for our autographs," she said. Jen began playing at age 5 in the Philipstown Recreation League, with her mom and dad as coaches. "I don't know if I had a choice, with them coaching," she said. "But there was no question I loved it." Her children also began playing at an early age in the Beacon CYO program. "I loved it right away," says Reilly, 18. "I always wanted to go practice, looked forward to games and my best friends were on the team." While Reilly feels ball handling and playmaking are her strengths, she needs to "pull up and shoot more, instead of always driving to the basket." The Bulldogs enter the tournament at 15-5, with a 12-game winning streak that included a win at previously undefeated Pine Bush after losing to the same team by 20 points earlier in the season. Reilly said she especially appreciates rival games, such as the Battle of the Tunnel series against Haldane. "That game is always fun," she said. "There's a larger than usual crowd, and if we win, we get a big trophy!" She was diplomatic regarding whether she or her younger brother, a junior center who averages nine points and 5.5 rebounds for the 16-4 boys' team, is the better player. "We play different positions," she said. Ryan also started basketball in Beacon's CYO, during the first grade, and also loved the game immediately. "It's fast-paced, so it can't really get boring, plus I've been playing with the same group of kids since I was little," he said. "It's fun when you have a team that's good and knows how to play together." He said Beacon's biggest rival is New Paltz, which beat them 73-66 early in the season. New Paltz was also the opponent in the game he remembers most after 2½ years on the varsity, in the state tournament when the Bulldogs won despite having one of their best players out sick. He concedes his sister is probably the better ballplayer. "I'm just bigger," he said, with a smile. Mom said she squirms a bit when watching her kids play. "I'm a nervous wreck because they're my babies!" she said. "I just want them to do well, for themselves."

President Trump has repeatedly said he wants to eliminate the federal Department of Education. Last week his nominee to lead the department, Linda McMahon, was grilled by senators about the plan at her confirmation hearing. WSJ education reporter Matt Barnum and national political reporter Ken Thomas discuss how Trump might follow through on his plan, the legal and political hurdles it could face, and what the impact would be on states and schools. Alex Ossola hosts. Further Reading:  New Restraints at Education Department Jam Civil Rights Enforcement  Trump Wants to End the Education Department. Here's What That Means.  Trump Advisers Weigh Plan to Dismantle Education Department  Trump Says Musk's DOGE Will Investigate Education Department, Pentagon  American Kids Are Getting Even Worse at Reading, Test Scores Show  Linda McMahon: Education Department Can't Shut Down Without Congress  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Dec. 5. WSJ White House reporter Ken Thomas talks about the ways Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have suggested trimming the federal government with the Department of Government Efficiency. And as the NYPD continues its search for the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, WSJ reporter Chip Cutter says corporate America is rethinking how it approaches security. Plus, a Texas federal judge has rejected Boeing's guilty plea relating to two deadly crashes of its 737 MAX airplanes because of DEI requirements for an outside monitor. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this the 61st Anniversary of JFK's assassination Jay Katz and Aspasia celebrate their 100th episode on Untold Radio with an investigation of some of the links that connect this murder with the UFO mystery. They look at the life of writer and publisher Ken Thomas, the Maury Island incident and maverick super spy Fred Lee Crisman.Link to Ross Coultharthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VHdP_DdAUs&ab_channel=NewsNationLink to Brian Shickley ,Fred Crismanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdvZ007W9DY&t=96s&ab_channel=BryanShickley

After polls teased a close presidential race, swing-state votes offered a sharp rebuke to the Democratic party. Wall Street Journal reporter Ken Thomas joins host Krys Boyd to discuss what some Democratic strategists are calling a disaster for the party, why the Left's cultural issues aren't bringing in the votes, and who the party might turn to next. His article, written with Annie Linskey, is “Harris's Loss Triggers Soul-Searching, Recriminations Within Democratic Party.”

Seriah is joined by Chris Ernst to interview Robert Guffey about the works and influences of comic book/graphic novel artist Jack Kirby. Topics include Saxon/Super_Inframan and a psychedelic encounter with Jack Kirby, Robert's intense dream experience with JK, articles Robert has written on JK, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, JK's WWII service under General Patton, post-war career with DC Comics, the recurring crises in the comics industry, juvenile delinquency and horror comics, moral panics past and present, the Fantastic Four, Marvel vs DC, Neal Adams, Grant Morrison, Hermetic and Kabbalistic symbolism in JK's work, Ken Thomas and Steam Shovel Press, the “Hour 25” science fiction radio show, Mike Hodel, JK's experimental artistic techniques, Captain Victory, new business models for comic artists, the emergence of comic movies, visionaries in comic art, Masonic imagery, the collective unconscious, H.P. Lovecraft, Kenneth Grant, Jungian archetypes, a childhood JK experience involving an Orthodox Jewish exorcism/healing, 20th century pulp fiction, “New Gods” vs “Star Wars”, George Lucas, the influence of comics on mainstream live-action films, prescient/prophetic story lines in JK's work, OMAC the comic character, the face on Mars, “Mission to Mars” film, Easter Island, Thor Heyerdahl, the combining of extremely different ideas and images, “Tiki Style” by Sven Kirsten, Richard Shaver, “The Eternals” film, Ray Bradbury and possible adaptations of his novels, the film “The Mothman Prophecies” vs expectations based on the book, the differences between movies and books as art forms, the difficulties of adaptations and expectations, a possible sabotage of JK's career in the 1970's, “Kamandi” DC comic, “The Demon”, “Swamp Thing”, the alchemical quest of Dr. Banner, cold war politics in “The Incredible Hulk”, the “Dream Sequence” fiction podcast, JK's work habits and techniques, automatic writing, “Strange World of Your Dreams” JK's 1950's horror comic, Albert Pike and the metaphysical meaning of the letter “G”, Stan Lee and the legend of the Golem, JK's interactions with fans, “Monsters” novel by Barry Windsor-Smith, and much, much more! Robert Guffey, as always, is a firehose of information and connections!

P.M. Edition for Oct. 29. What a Wall Street Journal analysis revealed about X's algorithm. And WSJ reporter Peter Grant says that America's pandemic-era retreat from the office might be winding down. Plus, White House reporter Ken Thomas gives us a preview of the U.S. presidential candidates' closing messages to voters. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seriah is joined by Chris Ernst to interview Robert Guffey about the works and influences of comic book/graphic novel artist Jack Kirby. Topics include Saxon/Super_Inframan and a psychedelic encounter with Jack Kirby, Robert's intense dream experience with JK, articles Robert has written on JK, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, JK's WWII service under General Patton, post-war career with DC Comics, the recurring crises in the comics industry, juvenile delinquency and horror comics, moral panics past and present, the Fantastic Four, Marvel vs DC, Neal Adams, Grant Morrison, Hermetic and Cabbalistic symbolism in JK's work, Ken Thomas and Steam Shovel Press, the “Hour 25” science fiction radio show, Mike Hodel, JK's experimental artistic techniques, Captain Victory, new business models for comic artists, the emergence of comic movies, visionaries in comic art, Masonic imagery, the collective unconscious, H.P. Lovecraft, Kenneth Grant, Jungian archetypes, a childhood JK experience involving an Orthodox Jewish exorcism/healing, 20th century pulp fiction, “New Gods” vs “Star Wars”, George Lucas, the influence of comics on mainstream live-action films, prescient/prophetic story lines in JK's work, OMAC the comic character, the face on Mars, “Mission to Mars” film, Easter Island, Thor Heyerdahl, the combining of extremely different ideas and images, “Tiki Style” by Sven Kirsten, Richard Shaver, “The Eternals” film, Ray Bradbury and possible adaptations of his novels, the film “The Mothman Prophecies” vs expectations based on the book, the differences between movies and books as art forms, the difficulties of adaptations and expectations, a possible sabotage of JK's career in the 1970's, “Kamandi” DC comic, “The Demon”, “Swamp Thing”, the alchemical quest of Dr. Banner, cold war politics in “The Incredible Hulk”, the “Dream Sequence” fiction podcast, JK's work habits and techniques, automatic writing, “Strange World of Your Dreams” JK's 1950's horror comic, Albert Pike and the metaphysical meaning of the letter “G”, Stan Lee and the legend of the Golem, JK's interactions with fans, “Monsters” novel by Barry Windsor-Smith, and much, much more! Robert Guffey, as always, is a firehose of information and connections!Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part PodcastOutro Music is by BELLS≥ with Kings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris did an interview with The Howard Stern Show. After announcing the interview, controversial clips of Stern resurfaced—including several videos where he wore blackface and used racial slurs. During the interview with Harris, Stern admitted that he was doing everything in his power to make sure the conversation goes well for the Democrat presidential nominee. 5:20pm- Kamala Struggling to Break Through with Working Class. Ken Thomas and Catherine Lucey of The Wall Street Journal write: “Democrats have privately grown worried about Kamala Harris's standing among working-class voters in the crucial “blue-wall” states—particularly in Michigan. Donald Trump has assiduously courted union members and noncollege-educated white voters with a message focused on high costs, manufacturing and the threat of China to the U.S. economy. Senior Democrats, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, want a sharper economic appeal from Harris and have conveyed those concerns to her campaign, according to people familiar with the conversations. They also would like the vice president to spend more time campaigning in the state.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/kamala-harris-struggling-to-break-through-with-working-class-democrats-fear-fe2038b8?mod=hp_lead_pos1 5:45pm- Howard Stern asked Kamala Harris if she would leave the country if Donald Trump won the 2024 election—she refused to answer directly. 5:50pm- In an unhinged TikTok rant, former MSNBC host Kieth Olbermann called on President Joe Biden to deport Elon Musk for supporting Donald Trump.

Robert Lansdorp1938 - 2024On the 216th episode of the GreatBase Tennis podcast, Steve Smith and Ivan Ozerets pay tribute to the late Robert Lansdorp. To make an understatement, he was an American tennis treasure. The common sense, toughness, drive and gut-wrenching honesty of Robert Lansdorp should not be forgotten. Everyone connected to the development of players and coaches would be wise to study the purity and simplicity of Robert's principles.  Excerpts from Ken Thomas' (Radio Tennis) interview with Robert highlight Steve and Ivan's discussion. To listen to the entire interview please follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=929nO-I7_9k.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 27. Wall Street Journal White House reporter Ken Thomas on why electric vehicles are becoming a big issue in the presidential election. And Israel targets Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah with a massive airstrike in Beirut. Plus, scaling up is proving tough for many clean energy startups. The Journal's Amrith Ramkumar explains one company's growing pains. Tracie Hunte hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sep. 3. Locked in a tight race, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump pour time and money into Pennsylvania and Georgia. The WSJ's Ken Thomas says the two battleground states are crucial to their chances of winning the election in November. Plus, Israel's political divisions deepen after the killing of six Gaza hostages sets off protests. And, Cathay Pacific cancels flights after discovering engine issues in some of its Airbus planes. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Aug. 6. Presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. WSJ reporter Ken Thomas breaks down his political record. And markets stabilized after Monday's losses, but investors remain braced for more turbulence. Plus, reporter Annie Linskey explains how weakness in the U.S. economy could weigh on the Harris campaign. Francesca Fontana hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Edition for July 21. President Biden has ended his 2024 re-election campaign after failing to quell a Democratic rebellion against his candidacy. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take over at the top of the ticket. Harris said she will fight to earn the nomination. We discuss where this extraordinary moment leaves the race with WSJ's Molly Ball and Ken Thomas. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Edition for July 14. Former President Donald Trump was wounded at a Pennsylvania rally in an incident being investigated as an assassination attempt. White House reporter Ken Thomas reports from the scene of the shooting, and WSJ reporter and editor Aaron Zitner discusses what it could mean for U.S. politics. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seriah continues with Robert. Topics include programs to find/develop psychic youth, Whitley Strieber's book “The Secret School”, “The Psychic Battlefield: A History of the Military-Occult Complex” by W. Adam Mandelbaum and “The Men Who Stare at Goats” by Jon Ronson, a bizarre psychic encounter with a high-clearance military officer, the militarization of psychic phenomenon, an individual without foresight, social effects of isolation on young adults, speculation on military supplements, the experiences of “Damien” of “Chameleo”, homelessness vs targeting, Seriah's encounter with an electronic cuckoo sound and a visual distortion bubble, the so-called Mandela Effect and its counterpart, strange memories of drones, the films “They Live” and “Earth vs the Flying Saucers”, a strange experience with a tree being shaken by an invisible entity, differences in eye-witness perception of paranormal experiences, Barry Taff, a physical attack during a séance and its perceptions, Terence McKenna's book “True Hallucinations”, paranormal phenomenon being imitated by high technology, the shadow biosphere, intelligent life in forms very different from human, the book “Solaris” by Stanislaw Lem, alien-like beings in surrealist art, Aleister Crowley and John Dee and an alien-like entity, John Keel and the New Journalism movement, Keel's “The Eighth Tower”, johnkeel.com and Keel's personal papers, “The Coming Global Superstorm” book by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber, Wilhelm Reich, Trevor James Constable, cloud buster machines and UFOs, Ken Thomas and Steamshovel Press, orgone energy, comic artist Jack Kirby, William S. Burrough's grave, an incident with an object pursuing a police helicopter, David Letterman's interview of John Keel, “Strange Magazine”, Mark Chorvinsky, a Keel article in an academic journal, various “Devil's Footprints” incidents around the world, Charles Fort, Cormac McCarthy and “Blood Meridian”, Fortean influences on mainstream culture and art, copyright issues and the paranormal, David Paulides and a strangely-developed photograph, J. Allen Hynek's son Joel and Hollywood, infrared light and cameras, advanced electronic military camouflage in Ukraine and Israel, high-tech camo and the Geneva Convention, Richard Schowengerdt's recognition by the U.S. Navy, VICE News hesitancy to cover “Chameleo”, the public resume of the NCIS agent involved with the stolen night vision goggles, Robert's other works of fact and fiction, and much more! This is some fascinating conversation with one of the top WDTRG guests of all time!

Seriah continues with Robert. Topics include programs to find/develop psychic youth, Whitley Strieber's book “The Secret School”, “The Psychic Battlefield: A History of the Military-Occult Complex” by W. Adam Mandelbaum and “The Men Who Stare at Goats” by Jon Ronson, a bizarre psychic encounter with a high-clearance military officer, the militarization of psychic phenomenon, an individual without foresight, social effects of isolation on young adults, speculation on military supplements, the experiences of “Damien” of “Chameleo”, homelessness vs targeting, Seriah's encounter with an electronic cuckoo sound and a visual distortion bubble, the so-called Mandela Effect and its counterpart, strange memories of drones, the films “They Live” and “Earth vs the Flying Saucers”, a strange experience with a tree being shaken by an invisible entity, differences in eye-witness perception of paranormal experiences, Barry Taff, a physical attack during a séance and its perceptions, Terence McKenna's book “True Hallucinations”, paranormal phenomenon being imitated by high technology, the shadow biosphere, intelligent life in forms very different from human, the book “Solaris” by Stanislaw Lem, alien-like beings in surrealist art, Aleister Crowley and John Dee and an alien-like entity, John Keel and the New Journalism movement, Keel's “The Eighth Tower”, johnkeel.com and Keel's personal papers, “The Coming Global Superstorm” book by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber, Wilhelm Reich, Trevor James Constable, cloud buster machines and UFOs, Ken Thomas and Steamshovel Press, orgone energy, comic artist Jack Kirby, William S. Burrough's grave, an incident with an object pursuing a police helicopter, David Letterman's interview of John Keel, “Strange Magazine”, Mark Chorvinsky, a Keel article in an academic journal, various “Devil's Footprints” incidents around the world, Charles Fort, Cormac McCarthy and “Blood Meridian”, Fortean influences on mainstream culture and art, copyright issues and the paranormal, David Paulides and a strangely-developed photograph, J. Allen Hynek's son Joel and Hollywood, infrared light and cameras, advanced electronic military camouflage in Ukraine and Israel, high-tech camo and the Geneva Convention, Richard Schowengerdt's recognition by the U.S. Navy, VICE News hesitancy to cover “Chameleo”, the public resume of the NCIS agent involved with the stolen night vision goggles, Robert's other works of fact and fiction, and much more! This is some fascinating conversation with one of the top WDTRG guests of all time! - Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part Podcast Outro Music is Avi C. Engel with Ladybird, What's Wrong? Download

No Labels, the centrist group which was trying to field a third-party presidential candidate, is abandoning its efforts to find someone to lead its “unity ticket.” WSJ's Ken Thomas explains how the group spent millions of dollars and months of work but ultimately came up short.  Further Reading: - How the No Labels 2024 Presidential Campaign Failed to Launch  Further Listening: - Donald Trump's Meme Stock Moment  - Biden vs. Trump: The Rematch Nobody Wants  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hellooooo Listen Local Friends and Fam! What a show we have for you today. DEFINITELY one of the most, if not THE MOST entertaining one yet. The LL Crew is joined by the one... the only... WILD BILL SATRE! And man did they have some fun. While on the show Bill of course tells us about everything from his backstory, and being a TRUE LOCAL to his "favorites in the Lakes Area," to what it's like being on the Hubbard Brainerd Team with the likes of Tess Taylor, Ken Thomas and the crew there. Plus he even sticks around for the Local Happenings and News segment, and gives his insights on some of the BLA RUMORS! It was awesome having Bill on the show, and we hope you all enjoy it! Thanks so much to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic and of course our presenting sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

Daily Anglican Prayer - Friday Morning  22nd March 2024 Readings. Psalm 52; Jeremiah 43; Matthew 23. 27-24.2; Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com Welcome to Friday Morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia'. We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ: GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA With faithfulness we respond to the good news: We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and go forth participating in conduct that brings our best self to each and every day forever more. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever. Let us Pray. 1 Through Christ let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.  Hebrews 13.15      Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:  as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.       2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of God's Grace We have complete freedom:  to go into the most holy place by means of the death of Jesus.  He opened for us a new way, a living way:  through the curtain, through his own body.  Since we have a great high priest  set over the household of God:  let us draw near with a sincere heart and a sure faith,  With hearts that have been made clean  from a guilty conscience:  and bodies washed with pure water.  Hebrews 10.19–22      3 The Opening Prayer The night has passed and the day lies open before us;  let us pray with one heart and mind.    Silence may be kept. As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,  so may the light of your presence, O God,  set our hearts on fire with love for you;  now and for ever.  Amen.      4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each. Psalm   5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow Holy God, through your beloved Son you reconciled all things to yourself, making peace by the blood of his cross: fill us and those for whom we pray with your peace and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.      6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.   1st Reading 2nd Reading The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or May your word live in us  and bear much fruit to your glory.   7 The Canticle, Saviour of the World Jesus, Saviour of the world,  come to us in your mercy:  we look to you to save and help us.  By your cross and your life laid down,  you set your people free:  we look to you to save and help us.  When they were ready to perish,  you saved your disciples:  we look to you to come to our help.  In the greatness of your mercy,  loose us from our chains:  forgive the sins of all your people.  Make yourself known as our saviour  and mighty deliverer:  save and help us that we may praise you.  Come now and dwell with us, Lord Christ Jesus:  hear our prayer and be with us always.  And when you come in your glory:  make us to be one with you  and to share the life of your kingdom.       8 The Apostles' Creed may be said. I believe in God, the Father almighty,  creator of heaven and earth.  I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,  who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,  born of the virgin Mary,  suffered under Pontius Pilate,  was crucified, died, and was buried;  he descended to the dead.  On the third day he rose from the dead;  he ascended into heaven,  and is seated at the right hand of the Father;  from there he will come to judge  the living and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Spirit,  the holy catholic Church,  the communion of saints,  the forgiveness of sins,  the resurrection of the body,  and the life everlasting. Amen.    9 The Prayers Lord have mercy.  Christ have mercy.  Lord have mercy.     10 The Lord's Prayer and the Collect of the Day Our Father in heaven,  hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come,  your will be done,  on earth as in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread.  Forgive us our sins  as we forgive those who sin against us.  Save us from the time of trial  and deliver us from evil.  For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours  now and for ever. Amen.    Ash Wednesday Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent: create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of the Week Third Sunday in Lent Lord God, our Redeemer, who heard the cry of your people and sent your servant Moses to lead them out of slavery: free us from the tyranny of sin and death and, by the leading of your Spirit, bring us to our promised land; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.   Collect of a Bishop O God, our heavenly father, Who raised up your faithful servant Ken Thomas, who died in 1711; To be a bishop in your church of Bath and wells And to feed your flock, we remember him today. Give abundantly to all bishops and other pastors The gifts of your Holy Spirit, So that they may minister in your household As true servants of Christ And stewards of your Holy mysteries; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God for ever and ever. Amen   10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need. Let us pray   Loving God, We Thank you God of all loveliness, For the beauty of earth and sky and sea; For the richness of mountains, deserts and rivers; For the songs of birds and the beauty of flowers. We praise you for these good gifts, and pray that we guard our heritage to honour and glory your name. God of Grace; Hear our prayer   Merciful God, we ask for your mercy to be given to all countries experiencing war. We ask for your intervention, to impart peace as an initiative in the minds of all those at war across the world. God of grace; Hear our prayer.   God, we thank you for your support in children's lives. Give the spirit of courage to children to bring to the notice of those in authority the children that use bullying as a cry for help, so those that are in need can be given help. God of grace; Hear our prayer   Blessed God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer: The Diocese of Cuernavaca – La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico The Diocese of Rockhampton: The Parish of Ithaca-Red Hill: Bill Colbrahams Anglicare SQ Services, Residential Aged Care and Retirement Villages St John's College UQ: All Parishes seeking clergy. All Anglican schools seeking chaplains. All Prison Chaplaincy Ministry Teams All people joining in this prayer offering. God of Grace; Hear our prayer   12 The Morning Collect Eternal God and Father,  by whose power we are created  and by whose love we are redeemed;  guide and strengthen us by your Spirit,  that we may give ourselves to your service,  and live this day in love  to one another and to you;  through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.   13 The Lord be with you. And also with you.  Let us praise the Lord.  Thanks be to God.    Peace be to us all, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen. Ephesians 6.23

On October 24, 2023, the federal banking agencies adopted a new Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulation that revolutionizes the obligations of banks with assets of $600 million or more. On this episode of Calling All Bank Directors, our guest Ken Thomas, a leading expert in CRA for many years, explains what boards of directors can do to support compliance with the new regulation. AABD recorded this podcast episode prior to the filing of a lawsuit by various bank trade associations. Unless the regulation is overturned or withdrawn by the agencies, bank boards and management of banks of $600 million or more will face huge challenges. Ken is the president and CEO of Community Development Fund Advisors and author of the seminal book on CRA. He taught at Wharton Business School for 42 years and serves on the Board of Directors of a community bank. ***** Thanks to our guest, Ken Thomas: https://www.communitydevelopmentfund.com/about/  Calling All Bank Directors is the podcast of the American Association of Bank Directors. AABD has been your advocate since 1989 and our podcast, hosted by AABD President David Baris, is designed to keep you well informed to help protect both you and your bank. Questions? Contact dbaris@aabd.org.

On October 24, 2023, federal banking agencies adopted a new Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulation that revolutionizes the obligations of banks with assets of $600 million or more. The rule will move banks away from the original intent of CRA, which was to encourage banks to meet the credit needs of their low to moderate income communities. In this episode of Calling All Bank Directors, Ken Thomas, a leading expert in CRA for many years, explains what the regulation says and what has changed from the old rule. He believes that the new rule will result in nearly 10 times the number of failing banks – from just over one percent to around 10 percent. AABD recorded this podcast episode  prior to the filing of a lawsuit by various bank trade associations Ken Thomas is the president and CEO of Community Development Fund Advisors and author of the seminal book on CRA. He taught at Wharton Business School for 42 years and serves on the Board of Directors of a community bank. ***** Thanks to our guest, Ken Thomas: https://www.communitydevelopmentfund.com/about/  Calling All Bank Directors is the podcast of the American Association of Bank Directors. AABD has been your advocate since 1989 and our podcast, hosted by AABD President David Baris, is designed to keep you well informed to help protect both you and your bank. Questions? Contact dbaris@aabd.org.

P.M. Edition for Feb. 9. President Biden's age and leadership abilities have come under fresh scrutiny after a report on his handling of classified materials. White House reporter Ken Thomas discusses the Democratic and Republican responses. And agriculture business reporter Patrick Thomas explains why less U.S. pork consumption is a problem for the economy. Plus, reporter Kejal Vyas has more on Venezuela's military deployment to the border with oil-rich Guyana. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RMR 0236: Special Guest, Ali Ghosh, from the Pod You Afraid of the Dark Podcast, joins your hosts Lizzy Haynes and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Miss Congeniality (2000) [PG-13] Genre: Comedy, Action, Crime Starring: Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt, Candice Bergen, William Shatner, Ernie Hudson, John DiResta, Heather Burns, Melissa De Sousa, Steve Monroe, Deirdre Quinn, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Asia De Marcos, Ken Thomas, Gabriel Folse , Christopher Shea, Mary Ashleigh Green   Director: Donald Petrie Recorded on 2023-09-30

P.M. Edition for Nov. 3. U.S. employers added 150,000 jobs to the economy last month, signaling a cooling economy. Economics reporter David Harrison explains. Plus, national security reporter Vivian Salama has more on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel. And on Sunday we will be a year away from the U.S. presidential election. White House reporter Ken Thomas explains how Americans are feeling about a potential rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In ROK Talk on Industrial Components Episode 26, Bill and Kate speak with Ken Thomas, a Product Compliance Engineer at Rockwell Automation, about hazardous ratings. Ken explains the reasons why some applications require these ratings, and what component manufacturers need to do to obtain these certifications. For more information on product certifications, visit the Rockwell Automation website at: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/support/documentation/product-certifications.html

Light & Happy music is ringing in the ears of Tom, Brittany, and Tevin after the Twins swept the Blue Jays yesterday!In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad relishes in the Twins success with Tom as they look ahead to the team's matchup with Houston, and the crew looks over what the most popular Halloween candy in the state is.In Hour #2 Tom introduces Tevin and AJ to the legendary WJJY "Brainerd Cash Call" with Ken Thomas, bringing back the always popular segment from past years, plus the crew examines some of the day's top stories including one man whose was caught dealing medication on the side...for erectile dysfunction?Hour #3 features a conversation with host of "Unsolved Mysteries" Terry Meurer who speaks on their all-new documentary "Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy" which starts streaming free on Pluto TV October 5th, and everywhere else October 19th.  Kristyn Burtt and Doug Sprinthall also come in to talk about how Pixar's going to ruin their own legacy, probably.Then on The Family, Comedy Crash and Burn comes in with Pat Garofalo. The political tension is palpable. The baseball tension is less palpable. Everyone's happy about baseball. For now.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Light & Happy music is ringing in the ears of Tom, Brittany, and Tevin after the Twins swept the Blue Jays yesterday!In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad relishes in the Twins success with Tom as they look ahead to the team's matchup with Houston, and the crew looks over what the most popular Halloween candy in the state is.In Hour #2 Tom introduces Tevin and AJ to the legendary WJJY "Brainerd Cash Call" with Ken Thomas, bringing back the always popular segment from past years, plus the crew examines some of the day's top stories including one man whose was caught dealing medication on the side...for erectile dysfunction?Hour #3 features a conversation with host of "Unsolved Mysteries" Terry Meurer who speaks on their all-new documentary "Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy" which starts streaming free on Pluto TV October 5th, and everywhere else October 19th. Kristyn Burtt and Doug Sprinthall also come in to talk about how Pixar's going to ruin their own legacy, probably.Then on The Family, Comedy Crash and Burn comes in with Pat Garofalo. The political tension is palpable. The baseball tension is less palpable. Everyone's happy about baseball. For now.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Light & Happy music is ringing in the ears of Tom, Brittany, and Tevin after the Twins swept the Blue Jays yesterday!In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad relishes in the Twins success with Tom as they look ahead to the team's matchup with Houston, and the crew looks over what the most popular Halloween candy in the state is.In Hour #2 Tom introduces Tevin and AJ to the legendary WJJY "Brainerd Cash Call" with Ken Thomas, bringing back the always popular segment from past years, plus the crew examines some of the day's top stories including one man whose was caught dealing medication on the side...for erectile dysfunction?Hour #3 features a conversation with host of "Unsolved Mysteries" Terry Meurer who speaks on their all-new documentary "Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy" which starts streaming free on Pluto TV October 5th, and everywhere else October 19th. Kristyn Burtt and Doug Sprinthall also come in to talk about how Pixar's going to ruin their own legacy, probably.Then on The Family, Comedy Crash and Burn comes in with Pat Garofalo. The political tension is palpable. The baseball tension is less palpable. Everyone's happy about baseball. For now.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Light & Happy music is ringing in the ears of Tom, Brittany, and Tevin after the Twins swept the Blue Jays yesterday!In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad relishes in the Twins success with Tom as they look ahead to the team's matchup with Houston, and the crew looks over what the most popular Halloween candy in the state is.In Hour #2 Tom introduces Tevin and AJ to the legendary WJJY "Brainerd Cash Call" with Ken Thomas, bringing back the always popular segment from past years, plus the crew examines some of the day's top stories including one man whose was caught dealing medication on the side...for erectile dysfunction?Hour #3 features a conversation with host of "Unsolved Mysteries" Terry Meurer who speaks on their all-new documentary "Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy" which starts streaming free on Pluto TV October 5th, and everywhere else October 19th. Kristyn Burtt and Doug Sprinthall also come in to talk about how Pixar's going to ruin their own legacy, probably.Then on The Family, Comedy Crash and Burn comes in with Pat Garofalo. The political tension is palpable. The baseball tension is less palpable. Everyone's happy about baseball. For now.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Light & Happy music is ringing in the ears of Tom, Brittany, and Tevin after the Twins swept the Blue Jays yesterday! In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad relishes in the Twins success with Tom as they look ahead to the team's matchup with Houston, and the crew looks over what the most popular Halloween candy in the state is. In Hour #2 Tom introduces Tevin and AJ to the legendary WJJY "Brainerd Cash Call" with Ken Thomas, bringing back the always popular segment from past years, plus the crew examines some of the day's top stories including one man whose was caught dealing medication on the side...for erectile dysfunction? Hour #3 features a conversation with host of "Unsolved Mysteries" Terry Meurer who speaks on their all-new documentary "Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy" which starts streaming free on Pluto TV October 5th, and everywhere else October 19th.  Kristyn Burtt and Doug Sprinthall also come in to talk about how Pixar's going to ruin their own legacy, probably. Then on The Family, Comedy Crash and Burn comes in with Pat Garofalo. The political tension is palpable. The baseball tension is less palpable. Everyone's happy about baseball. For now. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Light & Happy music is ringing in the ears of Tom, Brittany, and Tevin after the Twins swept the Blue Jays yesterday! In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad relishes in the Twins success with Tom as they look ahead to the team's matchup with Houston, and the crew looks over what the most popular Halloween candy in the state is. In Hour #2 Tom introduces Tevin and AJ to the legendary WJJY "Brainerd Cash Call" with Ken Thomas, bringing back the always popular segment from past years, plus the crew examines some of the day's top stories including one man whose was caught dealing medication on the side...for erectile dysfunction? Hour #3 features a conversation with host of "Unsolved Mysteries" Terry Meurer who speaks on their all-new documentary "Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy" which starts streaming free on Pluto TV October 5th, and everywhere else October 19th.  Kristyn Burtt and Doug Sprinthall also come in to talk about how Pixar's going to ruin their own legacy, probably. Then on The Family, Comedy Crash and Burn comes in with Pat Garofalo. The political tension is palpable. The baseball tension is less palpable. Everyone's happy about baseball. For now. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Light & Happy music is ringing in the ears of Tom, Brittany, and Tevin after the Twins swept the Blue Jays yesterday! In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad relishes in the Twins success with Tom as they look ahead to the team's matchup with Houston, and the crew looks over what the most popular Halloween candy in the state is. In Hour #2 Tom introduces Tevin and AJ to the legendary WJJY "Brainerd Cash Call" with Ken Thomas, bringing back the always popular segment from past years, plus the crew examines some of the day's top stories including one man whose was caught dealing medication on the side...for erectile dysfunction? Hour #3 features a conversation with host of "Unsolved Mysteries" Terry Meurer who speaks on their all-new documentary "Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy" which starts streaming free on Pluto TV October 5th, and everywhere else October 19th. Kristyn Burtt and Doug Sprinthall also come in to talk about how Pixar's going to ruin their own legacy, probably. Then on The Family, Comedy Crash and Burn comes in with Pat Garofalo. The political tension is palpable. The baseball tension is less palpable. Everyone's happy about baseball. For now. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Light & Happy music is ringing in the ears of Tom, Brittany, and Tevin after the Twins swept the Blue Jays yesterday! In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad relishes in the Twins success with Tom as they look ahead to the team's matchup with Houston, and the crew looks over what the most popular Halloween candy in the state is. In Hour #2 Tom introduces Tevin and AJ to the legendary WJJY "Brainerd Cash Call" with Ken Thomas, bringing back the always popular segment from past years, plus the crew examines some of the day's top stories including one man whose was caught dealing medication on the side...for erectile dysfunction? Hour #3 features a conversation with host of "Unsolved Mysteries" Terry Meurer who speaks on their all-new documentary "Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the Legacy" which starts streaming free on Pluto TV October 5th, and everywhere else October 19th. Kristyn Burtt and Doug Sprinthall also come in to talk about how Pixar's going to ruin their own legacy, probably. Then on The Family, Comedy Crash and Burn comes in with Pat Garofalo. The political tension is palpable. The baseball tension is less palpable. Everyone's happy about baseball. For now. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Ukraine's president heads to Capitol Hill today amid heightened divisions over continued U.S. aid. WSJ reporter Ken Thomas explains how a group of GOP lawmakers could block or delay further support. Plus, global markets drop on signs interest rates could stay higher for longer. And insurance reporter Jean Eaglesham details the backlash over a change to the federal government's flood-insurance program. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Genesis 15 after Abram faithfully rescues Lot from captivity, God visits Abram in a vision where Abram confessses his desperation for a son. What happens when God enters into a covenant relationship with those in the midst of a desperate and hopeless situation? March 26th, 2023 Music: CCLI License 20576625 - Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow | Genevan Psalter, Ken Thomas, Weldon C. Kennedy | Copyright 2015 Kennedy, Weldon (Admin. by Kennedy Productions)

P.M. Edition for Oct. 26. The economy is top of mind for many midterm voters. But Democratic candidates have largely been focusing on other issues. Now some top Democrats are urging the party to shift its messaging to the economy. But would it be too little too late? WSJ White House reporter Ken Thomas joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Sept. 15. A nationwide rail strike has been averted after freight railroad and union leaders reached an agreement brokered by the Biden administration. WSJ White House reporter Ken Thomas joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss how the tentative deal came together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the final episode of the Ken Thomas series. In this episode we hear about the living conditions for him in the theater as well as the politics behind General Stillwell's forming of a group called Merrill's Marauders.

Welcome to Episode 3 of the four part Ken Thomas series! In this episode, Ken talks about his Odyssey traveling to the China Burma India theater and what typical missions were like for him during the war.

Welcome to Episode 2 of the four part Ken Thomas series. In this episode Mr. Thomas discusses his training and what it was like to fly the P-47 Thunderbolt. We also get some colorful anecdotes from our guest co-hosts TSgt Nick Lasher and Major John Nowakowski of the Oklahoma Air National Guard 138th Tactical Fighter Wing.

Welcome to Episode 1 of the four part Ken Thomas Series. 2nd Lt Thomas was a fighter pilot flying the fabled fighter-bomber P-47 Thunderbolt in the China Burma India Theater against Japanese targets as part of the 88 Fighter Squadron of the 80th Fighter Group. In this episode Ken talks about his efforts to get into the fighter training program and we also introduce our guest co-hosts from the Oklahoma Air National Guard 138th Tactical Fighter Wing. 

Have you ever wondered what today's fighter pilot shares with a WWII fighter pilot? Our next series covers this as we feature WWII P47 Thunderbolt pilot 2nd Lt Ken Thomas who flew in the China Burma India Theater with the 88th Fighter Squadron of the 80th Fighter Group. We also have 2 active duty military guest co-hosts from the Oklahoma Air Nat Guard 138th Tactical Fighter Wing to provide a modern military perspective on these roles. Tighten your goggles and check your mae west, 2ndLt. You are flying ground support against the Japanese in the skies over China during WWII in the almighty fighter-bomber- the "Jug".

P.M. Edition for Aug. 2. Two foreign-policy developments are front and center for the Biden administration this week: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and the U.S. missile strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri in Afghanistan. WSJ White House reporter Ken Thomas joins host Annmarie Fertoli to discuss the developments, and what they could mean for the administration's challenges at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Another View broadcast LIVE from the Buffalo Soldiers Convention at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. We share the story of the famous Buffalo Soldiers, members of the African American Cavalry Regiments of the U.S. Army who served their country from 1867 to 1896. They were given the nickname 'Buffalo Soldiers' by the Native Americans they encountered while serving in the Western part of the United States. Today, modern day Buffalo Soldiers ride on motorcycles, not horseback! They share the legacy of those original members and give back to the community through scholarships, food giveaways and school supplies. Joining us to talk about this American history is Dr. Cassandra Newby Alexander, Historian and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Norfolk State University; Nathan Mack, Buffalo Soldiers National President; Ken Thomas, Founder and Jerome Smalls, Hampton Roads Chapter President.

Archangel Protective Services started out with just three people. Today, it has more than 270 employees. Founder and CEO Ken Thomas attributes that exponential growth to his work with the Nashville Business Incubation Center. Now he's paying it forward as an Entrepreneur in Residence at NBIC, sharing the lessons he's learned to help the next generation of business owners unlock their potential.

Ken Thomas - don't make me wait Major Harris - gotta make up your mind Edmond Daniels - all fall down Joanna Gardner - I could never love another like you S-Tone Inc feat Afra Kane - blow my mind Opolopo feat Colonel Red - The Best Mac Thornhill - no way to control it Pamela Joy - think fast Vera Brown - too much too fast Julius Brown - never too late Stephane Deschezeaux - work it out (NEW) Cody Currie MIK - cash (NEW)

“It's the end of the work as we know it, and I feel fine.”Our colleague Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti (http://vision.protiviti.com), wrote this in his latest feature article. This is true, but there also are many questions around the future of work, how we're going to balance work schedules, when and how frequently we'll go into the office, how we'll leverage new and emerging technologies, and much more. In this episode, we discuss these and other topics with Protiviti Managing Directors Andrea Spinelli and Ken Thomas. Our conversation touches on numerous future of work-related topics, specifically as they pertain to the finance organization. Andrea and Ken talk about achieving the right balance between an in-office versus hybrid work model, developing new people skills, and of course, the use of technologies in the right places. As they explain, no one said the future of work was going to be easy. Among other things, it's about achieving the right balance, understanding where we are going to work, understanding how we are going to work, and determining what roles are going to require full-time employees versus what roles can be handled through a managed services model.Andrea and Ken are leaders in Protiviti's Business Performance Improvement solution, focusing on finance, transformation, managed business solutions and more.For more information, visit the Finance Transformation section on www.protiviti.com. Also, learn more about the benefits of a managed services model at www.protiviti.com/MBS. Read Protiviti's latest global CFO research report, Security, Data, Analytics, Automation, Flexible Work Models and ESG Define Finance Priorities, at www.protiviti.com/financesurvey. Contact Andrea at andrea.spinelli@protiviti.com.Contact Ken at ken.thomas@protiviti.com. For a full transcript of this podcast, contact Kevin Donahue: kevin.donahue@protiviti.com.

If you've ever felt a stirring in your heart to do something that on the surface seems a bit crazy, but that you know down deep is something you've been called to do, you're going to love today's conversation with Ken Thomas, President of Connect Ministries. Ken will share his story of how he stepped away from a successful career to step into a God-sized vision that took him from organizing 3-on-3 basketball tournaments in Franklin, TN, to a nation-wide network of youth camps that have reached more than 250,000 campers and helped hundreds of churches connect with their local community.As leaders, we all face defining moments in our lives. Too often, our human nature wins out, and we choose the path of safety and comfort, instead of leaning into our passions and responding to the needs around us. Ken grew up in church and knows how important strong biblical principles are to shaping us as leaders. When Ken was introduced to the statistic that 43% of the U.S. population isn't associated with a local church, he became laser-focused on finding creative ways to bridge the gap. As you listen to today's interview, ask yourself these two questions: What are the felt needs you see in your community?  How has God gifted you, and where is the intersection of these skills and the needs you just listed? Now... act. You'll never have the perfect plan, it will never be the perfect time, and the enemy will always plant seeds of doubt about how you aren't ready. Act anyway. God can do miracles with just one small step of obedience.