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On Friday's Daily Puck Drop,   Jason “Puck” Puckett,  Jim Moore and Chris Egan are back for the PME Show discussing why Jim is in a mail room at the golf course he works at, new Seahawks owner admitting he's a Steelers fan, why the M's didn't pursue Eugenio Suarez and Friday's The Barge as the M's, Dave “Softy” Mahler and tracking devices find themselves on The Barge! Last Word with Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times joins Puck to discuss roster cutdown day coming up on Sunday and who's in and who's out?   Plus, should Seahawks fans be worried about comments made from the new ownership group on the status of Lumen Field?“Hey, What the Puck!”    John Schneider, best in the biz (1:00)  The PME Show with Chris Egan and Jim Moore (49:16) Last Word with Bob Condotta ( 1:09:00) “Hey, What the Puck!?”  

Tucked into five acres of woods on a family dairy farm outside Frankenmuth, Tim Krafft built something most people wouldn't expect: an obstacle course designed to change how you see yourself. The Frankenmuth Aerial Park isn't about thrill-seeking. It's about watching fear step aside and confidence take its place.In this episode, we cover:What the "confidence business" actually looks likeHow facing fears is for all agesWhat you can expect at the Frankenmuth Aerial ParkFrankenmuth Aerial Park Website: https://zipandclimb.comAddress:1375 Weiss St.Frankenmuth, MI 48734Subscribe to our Email Newsletter: https://totalmichigan.com/join/Find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalmichiganWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@totalmichigan

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London's better in a black cab. Get the https://blackcab.com app on Apple or Google Play. No surge pricing. Regulated fares. Professional drivers. Get 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit https://saily.com/lwos and use code LWOS at checkout. With Tottenham set to have a very interesting season under Roberto De Zerbi, make sure you never miss an update with our brand new Substack. Download the Substack app for exclusive coverage of Last Word On Spurs: https://lastwordonspurs.substack.com/ Please also help grow our community and join us on Roundtable as we bring you all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news in written format over at: https://roundtable.io/sports/soccer/premier-league/tottenham Last Word On Spurs, WeRTottenhamTV and Echo Of Glory come together for a brand-new weekly podcast, titled 'Collectively COYS', bringing together a host from each respective Tottenham Hotspur channel to debate the biggest talking points surrounding the club in the present moment. New manager, north of £200M spent this summer, and we were second best in every single area of that pitch. 3.96 xG to 0.47. Nobody is talking us into a good week. So here is how this works. Every Tuesday, Jonny from An Echo of Glory, Ben from We Are Tottenham TV and Billie from Last Word on Spurs each bring one hot take about Tottenham. One each. None of them has heard the other two before the cameras roll. Then they argue about it. This week all three have come out of the Brentford defeat, and none of them are the take you think they are going to be. One of them goes after a decision most fans have already accepted without questioning it. One of them says the damage was done weeks before a ball was kicked. And one of them is going to start a row in the comments, which is exactly the point. Everything else is on the table too. The two goals Kinsky will want back. Archie Gray captaining the side, the youngest to do it since Steve Perryman. Tonali skying one from 18 yards. Savinho agreed at £85m, Marmoush in the post, and whether any of it fixes what we watched on Saturday. Charlton in the cup, then Newcastle at home. It cannot look like that again. Tell us who won the argument in the comments. And bring your own hot take, the best ones get read out next week. Collectively COYS is the weekly Spurs show from An Echo of Glory, Last Word on Spurs and We Are Tottenham TV. Three channels, three takes, one panel, no agenda beyond arguing about our football club. Three different podcast voices. Three different perspectives. One club. Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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"God gets the last word" — no matter how chaotic the headlines get, how deep the hurt runs, or how final a situation looks, God is never caught off guard, and He always has the final say. In this message, Bishop Dale C. Bronner opens Matthew 24 to correct a common misunderstanding about Christ's return, walks through Romans 8:28's real meaning using a pound cake illustration, and traces the stories of Naomi, Job, Mary Magdalene, and the Apostle Paul to show that a hard chapter is never the final one. The message closes with the story of a painting titled "Checkmate," and the reminder that the King always has one more move. You'll learn: Why Jesus's return is not a secret rescue mission, but a triumphant return as King of Kings What Romans 8:28 actually promises — and what it doesn't The enemy's real strategy: getting you to stop bothering before he ever gets you to stop believing Why your last mistake, failure, or hard season doesn't get to define you How God meets people exactly where they are, with no cleanup required first

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"Our our first job, job one, for anybody writing a book, for anybody writing a story of any kind, any length, is to get the reader to that last word. If you don't do that, it doesn't matter what pretty words you drop in the middle of the story. Doesn't matter how brilliantly conceived it is. The story has failed because you have failed to get the reader to the end," says Earl Swift, author of Up on Cove Mountain.It's Earl Swift with his tenth book. He's the New York Times bestselling author of Chesapeake Requiem, and he makes his fourth trip to the podcast to talk about Up on Cove Mountain: Adventure, Tragedy, and a Quest for Meaning on the Appalachian Trail. It's published by Mariner Books, and what a book it is as it recounts Earl's first hiking of the AT in 1990 and the happenstance, devoid-of-reason tragedy that befell two fellow southbound hikers in Molly LaRue and Geoff Hood. In that quest for meaning, Earl, now in his 60s, hikes the trail again to ponder the meaning of reason, luck, chance, and the enduring allure of the trail.What a joy to welcome Earl back to the show. This was a toe-tappin' good time. The toes were tapping. We start the conversation with: How to handle a book advance What drove Earl to return to the AT How Flip flopping the trail reflected the structure Making the AT chronicle feel fresh Trail angels Narrative wormholes The people he relies on for story help Luck How hiking the AT is like reading and writing Hiking your hike How he kept track of things on the trail Proportionality Getting the reader to the last word And how nonfiction is a constructYou can learn more about Earl at earlswift.com and follow him on IG @earl.swift.

An important list, Bucco and Steeler talk with Benz, and Joey Porter contract discussion for the Last Word.

A Seattle Times sports columnist just resigned after 11 years on the job.Matt Calkins says the paper refused to publish his column written from the perspective of two female student-athletes who oppose biological males competing in girls’ sports. The piece argued that supporting that view does not make someone “transphobic.”Editors killed it. Calkins walked away and published the column himself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full house in the studio as Beesotted goes head-to-head with Bees Breakdown ahead of the trip to Tottenham - Billy TheBee Grant, Laney, The Allard and The Gowler all in the hot seatWhat a difference 12 months makesLast season, the pundits were almost universally tipping Brentford for relegation. This time around, they seem almost scared to put us anywhere near the bottom three. But where exactly have they predicted Brentford will finish?We look back at an action-packed pre-season, with some input from Jonathan JB Burchill bringing us plenty of friendlies facts and a little bit of funkThen it's time for the big new season feelings section - Premier League predictions, who finishes in the top four, who gets relegated and how do the crew see the season playing out for Brentford?You can check Billy's preview in The Guardian right herehttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/16/premier-league-fans-previews-our-club-by-club-guide-to-2026-27and Sherlock wrote an article here on Brentford's sixth season syndromehttps://beesotted.com/far-far-happier-than-this-time-last-year-what-bees-fans-really-think-about-season-six/Meanwhile, ahead of Saturday's big game, we're looking to create a huge atmosphere around SpursThere'll be plenty going on before kick-off, including the Beesotted walk from Kew to the ground and a special display before the match. Fans are urged to wear red and white and get into the ground by 5pmAnd if you're in Kew beforehand, get yourself down to The Steam Packet for afternoon beers by the river and the Beesotted quiz which kicks off around 4.15pmWe also hear from Ricky from Last Word on Spurs with the opposition preview and his thoughts on Tottenham ahead of the gamePlus, a reminder that Beesotted will be live on TalkSPORT Drive Time with Darren Bent and Dany Goldstein on Thursday 20th August from 4pm to 7pm - with Brentford fans joining us livehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDNCSKczZ0kCome on you BeesDont forget to check our our podcast with Brentford boss Keith Andrews on PrideOfWest.London plus we've uploaded the videos to YouTube and Facebook (for the old skoolers) on the links belowAudio VersionPart 1https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/how-the-bees-survived-the-summer-chaos-brentford-manager-keiPart 2https://shows.acast.com/the-beesotted-brentford-pride-of-west-london-podcast/episodes/nobody-gave-us-a-chance-but-we-never-stopped-believing-xxxxxVideo VersionPart 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK1iqIDipDs&t=9shttps://fb.watch/J6oKi_qyhB/Part 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukXd2gBbpgMhttps://fb.watch/J6oGdhwwKM/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mark continues talking about the wonderful topics of the day and is joined by Bob Walk

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Can you finish the sentence in "THE LAST WORD” edition of Plenty of Twenty?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The good news about what you've been dealt. A sermon on Genesis 45:1-15 by Rev. Justin Morgan.

Is North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick already finished before his second season starts? And, what's the truth on whether the College Football Playoff will expand to 16 or maybe even, 20 teams in the near future?We covered these two subjects with CFB's top insider Brett McMurphy on our latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives inquires of Brett- now that Mike Lombardi, the hand picked GM at Chapel Hill by Belichick, is in trouble and on leave, does this send another signal that things will unravel very quickly for the Tarheels, once their sason starts?Plus, is there really validity to the possible expansion of the College Football Playoff for next yaar? Brett has the inside sourcing on what is and is not being seriously discussed?Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc,!

Is North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick already finished before his second season starts? And, what's the truth on whether the College Football Playoff will expand to 16 or maybe even, 20 teams in the near future?We covered these two subjects with CFB's top insider Brett McMurphy on our latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives inquires of Brett- now that Mike Lombardi, the hand picked GM at Chapel Hill by Belichick, is in trouble and on leave, does this send another signal that things will unravel very quickly for the Tarheels, once their sason starts?Plus, is there really validity to the possible expansion of the College Football Playoff for next yaar? Brett has the inside sourcing on what is and is not being seriously discussed?Hear it all on the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc,!

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The List involves the Pirates, sound bites from Louis Riddick and Dan Graziano involving the Steelers, Mark chats with Gerry Dulac, and the Last Word.

With students returning to college in the coming weeks, Andy O'Donoghue looks at the best tech available to students on the market and what features to look out for when investing in a laptop or tablet.He speaks to Daniel McConnell on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Donal Ryan joins The Last Word to discuss his writing process, character development, and how he tackles themes of grief presented in his latest novel, Where Are The Kings.To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!

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The Government is expected to rake in €1.67bn in Vat on fuel this year, amid rising energy prices caused by the war in Iran.To discuss, The Last Word is joined by Charlie Weston, the Irish Intendent's Personal Finance Editor.To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!

Peadar Tóibín, leader of Aontú, joins The Last Word for the Culture Club. He chats about the music, movies, TV shows and other cultural influences that have shaped his life.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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WWE SmackDown received a needed shot in the arm, while Monday Night Raw slid back with Roman Reigns absent -- and Getting Over is here to break it all down! Host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini discuss WWE's roster issues [6:20] before diving into a rare triple Main Event [11:25] covering the complexity and intrigue of CM Punk feuding with Kevin Owens as Sami Zayn waits on the periphery. The guys tackle Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton getting back to basics outside the WWE Championship, Rhea Ripley's surgery, Chelsea Green being marginalized before getting injured and Solo Sikoa losing to Jey Uso with a Bloodline delivery forthcoming. "The Silver King" and "Vintage" also bring back The Last Word [1:30:50] on Vince McMahon and Corey Graves. Follow Getting Over on Twitter, Bluesky & YouTube (@GettingOverCast). EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼https://nordvpn.com/GETTINGOVER| Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Baseball discussion with the Mayor. The List and Last Word as good as they get.

For too many Black women, accessing mental health care has historically been limited by cost, stigma, and a lack of culturally competent providers. The Loveland Foundation was created to change that, and in just a few years, has built one of the nation's most innovative models for expanding equitable access to therapy.Host Carol Cone welcomes Sharlene Kemler, CEO of The Loveland Foundation, for an inspiring conversation about reimagining mental health through community, partnership, and listening. Sharlene shares how the Foundation evolved from a birthday fundraiser into a national organization and the work they're doing now to strengthen the entire mental health ecosystem—from investing in therapists' well-being and professional development to continuously improving programs based on participant feedback.Together, Carol and Sharlene explore why culturally competent care matters, how authentic partnerships create lasting impact, and why supporting both those seeking care and those providing it is essential to making mental health access truly sustainable.Purpose 360 is produced by TruStory FM.Full Show Notes & ResourcesView on YouTube (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - Loveland Foundation (02:56) - Learning from Parents (05:07) - The Joy Guru (05:52) - Story of The Loveland Foundation (08:16) - Reimaging Mental Health Care (12:25) - Culturally Competent Care (13:01) - Finding Them (14:50) - Therapy as Accelerant (16:06) - Supporting Their Therapists (19:30) - Camp Loveland (22:21) - Finding the Right Partner (22:54) - Current Partners (23:16) - DEI (25:16) - Amplification of the Cause (26:33) - Advice to Young People (27:39) - Rapid Fire Questions (29:15) - Last Word (31:49) - Wrap Up

Opposition parties have urged the Government to postpone plans to return fuel excise duty costs to their full price due to ongoing concerns over the cost-of-living crisis.Vat charged on electricity, gas, petrol and diesel is expected to be €238m higher this year due to the worsening energy crisis.Louise Burne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner, and Kevin McPartlan, Chief Executive of Fuels For Ireland, join The Last Word to discuss.To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!

Kenny's bookshop in Galway have said they received an order for thousands of books, which has raised concerns about its potential use for AI.While it's not unusual for bookstores to receive large orders from places like libraries, this time the identity of the purchaser wasn't revealed and a lot of the books were out of date.Tomás Kenny of Kenny's Bookshop and Elaine Burke, host of the For Tech's Sake podcast, speak to Danny McConnell on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the discussion.

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“The Smoak Show” on 365 Sports-YouTube Monday, August 10th:*Ismael Mahdi Returning to Arizona Football (Arizona Football)*TCU's Sonny Dykes on Team Discipline (TCU Football-Video)*Jon Sumrall on Pushing Players (Next Round Live-Video)*Florida Gators Throwback Jersey to Honor Steve Spurrier's Heisman Year (GatorsFB-Video)*SMU's Kevin Jennings Out with Finger Injury (Billy Embody) *Texas Tech Embracing Role of the Villain, Are a Villain? (Brett McMurphy)*Michael Irvin's Gift to Miami RB Mark Fletcher, Jr. (FOS-Video) *CFB Playoff Committee Meeting (Ross Dellenger)*SEC vs. Big Ten on # of Playoff Teams (Ross Dellenger)*Scott Dochterman's Feature on Big Ten Tony Petitti (Graphic Quote)*Illinois' Largest Video Board in College Football (CFB Overtime-Image)*When CFB Football Teams had FIVE (5) Non-Conference Games (CFB Home-Nebraska '83 Schedule Image)*U.S. Senate Adds Missouri as a National Champion in 1960 (Senate Press)*There Are Now FIFTY (50) CFB Programs in Texas-Credit Kyle Visser (TXFBLife - Image)*FWAA Super 16 Poll (Document-Image)*BYU Athletics and Membership on Cougars Message Board (Matt Brown)*KSL Confirms Message Board Membership (Actually DSW)0:40:00-Tony Siracusa, Last Word on College Football1:00:00-Bruce Feldman's “Freaks List” (2 Tweets)(BruceFeldman CFB on Freaks List Release(BruceFeldman CFB-Image of Harding's Andrew Miller & Snakes)1:25:00-George Wrighster, On3.com1:45:00-Chris Karpman, SunDevilSource.com (Tentative)2:05:00-Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle2:25:00-Super Chats/Wheel/Quizzes/Polls*Rez, Garrett, Andrew, Logan, Huston Producing *Please Hit Like and/or Subscribe Buttons*365 Sports Tonight at 10:30 on Local CWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While many of us have enjoyed the warm and dry conditions experienced across the country throughout the summer months, Irish farmers say that working conditions have become increasingly difficult due to water shortages and increased costs.Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association, speaks to Will O'Callaghan on The Last Word to explain the challenges facing the agriculture industry over the last number of weeks.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Sinead Kennedy, travel expert, host of Wellness Activity Breaks, has the lowdown on Madeira. An archipelago of four islands off the northwest cost of Africa, Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal. Famed for it's cooler climate and mountainous terrain, Madeira is becoming more popular with tourists.Sinead has all you need to know from highlights, where to stay, what to eat and drink, when to go and how to get there.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Daniel Kinahan woke up on Monday morning in Portlaoise Prison after his high security extradition from Dubai.The alleged crime boss landed in Dublin on Sunday evening on the Government jet.Conor Lally, crime and security editor with the Irish Times, joins The Last Word to outline what happened upon Kinahan's return to Ireland.Later, criminologist Trina O'Connor, Dr Pat Leahy, former assistant garda commissioner, and Greg Gatjanis, former associate director of the US Office of Foreign Assets Control, discuss the significance of Kinahan's arrest both at home and abroad.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play' button on this page!

Why do sincere people so often believe things that simply are not true? This homily examines the Orthodox understanding of prelest, or spiritual delusion, and explains how the ascetical life of the Church gradually heals our perception of reality. In an age of curated news feeds and ideological echo chambers, Christ remains the only Truth in whom faith never collides with reality.  Enjoy the show. Matthew 17:14-23 Faith is a wonderful thing—but only if it is faith in the right thing. When I was a boy, I had an idea...[ the sword.] At the time, it made perfect sense to me. I was convinced it would work. I probably defended the idea if anyone questioned it. But then reality got a vote. Wood doesn't care what I believe about it. Physics doesn't change because I'm sincere. The real world eventually reveals whether my idea was true or false. Later, my friends and I had another great idea... [the boat.] This one was even more interesting because it wasn't just my delusion—it was our delusion. We encouraged one another. We reinforced one another's confidence. The more we talked about it, the more certain we became. And then reality got a vote. The boat either floated or it didn't. Reality always gets a vote. This isn't just true of childhood adventures. It is true of every part of life. Every one of us has what we might call a "good idea fairy" living in our head. Ideas occur to us. They seem plausible. We become attached to them. Then something even stronger happens. We begin to define ourselves by them. God created our minds to recognize truth, but after the Fall our minds became vulnerable to self-deception. Once we become attached to an idea, we naturally notice evidence that supports it and explain away evidence that challenges it. Even worse, once our identity becomes wrapped up in that idea, disagreement begins to feel like a personal attack. Our passions become inflamed. We stop asking, "Is it true?" and begin asking, "Is it ours?" The Fathers of the Church had a name for this long before modern psychology existed. They called it prelest—spiritual delusion. Prelest is not simply believing something false. It is the condition in which our desires, our pride, and our passions distort our perception of reality itself. We begin trusting ourselves more than God. We mistake our own thoughts for wisdom, our own feelings for discernment, and our own will for truth. This isn't merely an individual problem. Communities suffer from it too. Families can reinforce one another's delusions. Churches can reinforce them. Businesses can reinforce them. Nations can reinforce them. History is full of tragic examples. Nazism and Soviet Communism were not sustained merely by fear. Millions of people encouraged one another to believe obvious falsehoods. Loyalty was demanded not only to a government but to an entire false vision of reality. Eventually... Reality got a vote. It always does. When our delusions concern engineering, biology, economics, or politics, reality eventually exposes them. You can only pretend that gravity is optional for so long before bridges collapse. You can only deny economic realities for so long before societies begin to unravel. Religion can be trickier. False religion—or even distorted religion—can survive much longer because the consequences are often less immediate. Spiritual delusion has a way of lingering. It can persist for years, even generations. But eventually... Reality still gets a vote. Many of us are Orthodox today because of that very fact. At some point the worldview we had inherited could no longer explain our experience. Perhaps it could not account for the reality of sin. Perhaps it could not account for the reality of grace. Perhaps it offered morality but not healing, rules but not communion, forgiveness but not transformation. Eventually something no longer fit. And God, in His mercy, used that discomfort to draw us closer to the truth. That is all to the good. Because reality is not impersonal. Reality is God's creation. Truth is not something we invent or negotiate. Ultimately, truth is not merely a thing to be discovered at all. Truth is a Person. As Christ Himself says, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." And that changes everything. If Truth is a Person, then faith is not merely believing propositions about reality. Faith is entering into communion with the One who is Reality Himself. Now, if I had preached this sermon twenty years ago, I probably would have ended there, encouraging you simply to trust God, receive the Holy Mysteries faithfully, and allow the life of the Church to heal you from the many delusions that constantly threaten the human heart. But today I think I need to go further and give an additional warning. We have created a world that cooperates with our fallen psychology in ways previous generations could scarcely have imagined. Our news is customized. Our entertainment is personalized. Our conversations are curated. Algorithms learn what we already believe—or what we are tempted to believe—and quietly feed us more of it. The Fathers warned us that the passions naturally incline us toward prelest. Our modern technologies have learned to profit from those same passions. They reward outrage, reinforce tribalism, flatter pride, and encourage us to live inside carefully constructed worlds where our assumptions are rarely challenged. Never before has it been so easy to mistake a carefully curated illusion for reality. But reality still gets a vote. Sooner or later the real world intrudes. More importantly, God does. This is one of the reasons the Church is such a gift. Not because Orthodox Christians are incapable of error—we certainly are not. Not because priests are always right—we certainly are not. But because the life of the Church is designed, over time, to heal us of prelest. Scripture corrects us. The Fathers correct us. Confession corrects us. Fasting corrects us. The Divine Liturgy corrects us. Even our brothers and sisters in Christ correct us. Every one of these is a gift from God, gently loosening our grip on illusion and teaching us to see the world as it truly is. The ascetic life is not punishment. It is therapy. God is patiently healing our perception until we begin to see, desire, and love what is truly good, beautiful, and true. And let me say one more thing. If an algorithm brought you here, welcome. We are glad you're here. But understand this: the internet cannot catechize you into Orthodoxy. It can introduce you to Orthodoxy. It can even inspire you to seek the Church. But every one of us—whether we were born Orthodox or discovered Orthodoxy yesterday—comes with misconceptions, ideological baggage, and our own forms of prelest. The Church does not simply confirm our expectations. She patiently purifies them. If you stay long enough, Orthodoxy will disappoint every false image you have of it—and thanks be to God for that. Every disappointment with our fantasies is an invitation to discover Christ as He truly is. And this brings us back to today's Gospel. The disciples could not cast out the demon. Why? Because faith is not simply believing harder. Faith is not positive thinking. Faith is not convincing ourselves that something is true. Faith is trusting Reality Himself. Christ says that faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains—not because faith is magical, but because genuine faith unites us to the One through whom all things were made. Every one of us lives by faith. The question is never whether we have faith. The question is whether our faith is placed in something real. Every falsehood eventually collapses under the weight of reality. Every idol eventually disappoints. Every ideology eventually reaches its limits. Every delusion eventually hears reality cast its vote. But Christ never disappoints. He is not merely someone who teaches us the truth. He is the Truth. He is Reality Himself.  So let us place our faith—not in ourselves, not in our tribe, not in our passions, not in the latest certainty of the age—but in Christ. Let us receive with gratitude the healing life of His Church, which patiently frees us from prelest and teaches us to see the world as God sees it. For in Him our faith never collides with reality, because in Him faith finally meets Reality Himself.  

RC2C hoist Neil Scott shares an inspiring conversation with Ed Proux, a greatful person in long-term recovery, who had a blackout at a very young age, as well as incarceration. Then he found recovery, only to lose it after 15 years. After doing more 'research,' Ed re-enterd the rooms of recovery and has maintained continous sobriety for close to 17 years! And rock 'n roll legend Joe Walsh talks about what life is like after active addiction! He has today's Last Word!

On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin chats with veteran British broadcaster and host of Folk on Foot Matthew Bannister. In a conversation that folds in some of Matthew's other wonderful projects including The Song Detectorists and Last Word, while Martin and Matthew don't quite go on a wander together, our main focus is Matthew's multi-award winning podcast Folk on Foot, which combines folk music, outdoor walking, and acoustic on-location performances. In each episode, Matthew walks with a prominent folk artist through a landscape that has inspired their craft, capturing natural ambient sounds and intimate live sessions that cast a bit of a spell. Though how does a person go from being a budding fiddle player and chorister from Yorkshire to becoming not just a radio presenter but a BBC Executive, managing a huge whack of TV production for this nation's state broadcaster? Moreover, how has Matthew found routes through to a creative career that has lasted longer than Martin's entire life?We of course get into all that, and, because our theme on Three Ravens this week is Harvest, we'll also be chatting about Matthew's favourite Harvest folk song, his experiences walking across England to raise money for Help Musicians, and so much more. So, gather in close around the Three Ravens campfire and listen in to a conversation about the power of radio, Ley Lines, and what it's like to hang out around the kitchen table with the entire McCarthy and Waterson extended family, with a true Local Legend, Matthew Bannister! Three Ravens is a myth and folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURVisit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Mark Weathington, Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, all about gardening for Hummingbirds. The plant profile is on Ostrich Ferns and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "Preventing Lettuce Tip Burn" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 140: Daphne Shrubs and Their Relativeshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-140-daphne.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 229: Mahonia Reexaminedhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-229-mahonia.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 47: Pollinator Victory Gardenshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-47-pollinator.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 8/21/2026.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 8-8-2026.

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The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the significant financial implications of recent tariff refunds, amounting to approximately $100 billion, which have begun to permeate the earnings reports of various companies within the furniture industry. We emphasize the critical necessity for operators in this sector to discern their status as the importer of record, as this designation is pivotal in determining eligibility for these refunds. Notably, we discuss the broader ramifications of the Supreme Court's ruling concerning tariffs and the subsequent flow of funds, which, while substantial, may merely represent a temporary reprieve rather than a definitive resolution to ongoing tariff challenges. The conversation further delves into how these financial dynamics not only affect balance sheets but also inform competitive strategies, particularly in the context of pricing and customer relationships. In conclusion, we underscore the importance of vigilance and strategic foresight for both suppliers and retailers navigating the complexities of this evolving financial landscape. A significant topic of discussion within the realm of the furniture industry pertains to the recent financial developments triggered by tariff refunds, a subject of considerable relevance for stakeholders across the sector. The federal government has refunded approximately $100 billion, which constitutes a substantial portion of the revenue collected under tariffs instituted through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This episode delves into the implications of these refunds, particularly focusing on the financial positions of various companies within the industry. Industry expert Ray Allegreza emphasizes the necessity for operators to comprehend who qualifies for these refunds, as only the importer of record, the entity recognized on the customs entry, is entitled to these funds. Consequently, companies that procured goods through distributors or wholesalers may find themselves excluded from this financial boon, despite having absorbed the costs of these tariffs in their pricing structures. Moreover, the episode underscores the strategic importance of understanding one's position in relation to these refunds. For example, if a retailer is not the importer of record, it must remain vigilant, as competitors who do qualify may experience an influx of unexpected liquidity, enabling them to bolster their inventory, enhance product development, and engage in aggressive advertising strategies. This dynamic could potentially alter the competitive landscape, making it imperative for retailers to recognize the implications of tariff refunds on their pricing and purchasing decisions. Allegreza presents the notion that this refund process might be an ‘intermission' rather than a conclusive end, as the tariff regime still imposes duties of 10% to 12.5%, along with an additional 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods, indicating that the financial ramifications of tariffs will continue to be felt in the future. Furthermore, the episode provides a detailed analysis of various companies' financial performances in light of these tariff refunds. Bob's Discount Furniture and Our House both reported significant growth in net revenues and net income, attributing part of their financial success to the tariff refunds. However, the conversation extends beyond mere numbers, highlighting the strategic decisions made by these companies in response to market conditions, including pricing strategies and customer engagement initiatives. The episode effectively weaves together economic analysis, industry insights, and strategic considerations, offering a comprehensive overview of the current state of the furniture industry amidst evolving financial dynamics.Takeaways:The recent tariff refunds, amounting to approximately $100 billion, significantly impact furniture industry financials, necessitating careful financial analysis.Understanding one's status as the importer of record is crucial for accessing tariff refunds, which may not automatically benefit all parties involved.Retailers must navigate the complexities of tariff refunds, as suppliers' decisions regarding pricing may affect their competitive positioning.The competitive landscape of the furniture industry is shifting, with successful retailers leveraging tariff refunds to enhance product development and advertising efforts.

Send us Fan MailElias Soriano of Nonpoint joins Micah and Zack on the Vulgar Display of Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the band's upcoming album The Last Word, arriving September 18, 2026, via 361 Degrees Records. Elias breaks down the meaning behind the band's latest single "Is It," discusses Nonpoint's incredible longevity, and shares why the band feels more focused and energized than ever as they enter their next era.We also spotlight Nonpoint's upcoming Midwest tour dates, including their August 12 stop at Pop's Nightclub in Sauget, Illinois, alongside Spineshank and Hed PE, as well as their August 15 performance at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Elias talks about bringing new material from The Last Word to the stage while continuing to deliver the high-energy performances that have made Nonpoint one of hard rock's most respected live bands.For more than two decades, Nonpoint has built a reputation on relentless touring, powerful songwriting, and a deep connection with their fans. With The Last Word on the horizon and the Even More Outta Control Tour underway, the band is proving they are far from finished.Nonpoint / Spineshank / Hed PE

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Puck finally found and edited the Bob Condotta interview!   It was supposed to be ready for the Daily Puck Drop, but it was not.  So, here it is with Bob and Puck previewing the start of camp, discussing the Nick Emmanwori injury, contract situation with Devon Witherspoon and the losses of Ken Walker and Klint Kubiak.