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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 7:45 Transcription Available

Welcome to Day 2886 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – The Problem of Evil: Free Will, Imagership, and The Divine Design Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2886 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2886 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website theologyinfive.com. Today's lesson is titled: THE PROBLEM OF EVIL: FREE WILL, IMAGERSHIP, AND THE DIVINE DESIGN. Though humanity is gifted with free will, we are not omniscient. This limitation creates a fragile balance. We are moral agents with the ability to act, but we often do so without full knowledge of the consequences. This gap between intention and outcome is fertile ground for evil to grow. Some evil is the result of direct rebellion, but much of it emerges from ignorance, misjudgment, or unintended consequences. Yahweh alone possesses omniscience. If humans knew all outcomes in advance, their choices would not reflect genuine trust or faith. The decision to follow Yahweh, even with limited knowledge, is a demonstration of allegiance, one that mirrors the loyalty He desires from His divine family as well. The first segment is: THE DIVINE REBELLION: WHEN SPIRITUAL IMAGERS TURNED. The problem of evil is not limited to humanity. Scripture reveals that spiritual beings, members of Yahweh's heavenly host, also rebelled. These divine imagers, given authority over the nations (Deuteronomy 32 verses eight and nine and Psalm 82), turned from their mandate and led humanity into darkness. Some, like the sons of God in Genesis 6, crossed boundaries and corrupted creation itself. Others accepted worship and manipulated entire cultures into idolatry, violence, and occult practices. These rebellious elohim introduced a different kind of evil, ideological and systemic. They corrupted truth, promoted false gods, and weaponized spiritual influence. Humanity's rebellion was inflamed by their lies. The result was a world fragmented, oppressed, and bound to powers that were never meant to rule. To restrain the damage these beings caused, Yahweh gave Israel the Torah. The Law was not just a set of moral rules. It was a divine firewall. Its rituals, boundaries, and covenant structure created space for holiness and identity amid spiritual chaos. Among the most profound of these rituals was the Day of Atonement, where two goats were chosen: one sacrificed to cleanse the people, and the other sent into the wilderness, symbolically carrying the sins of the nation back to Azazel, a name associated with the wilderness-dwelling rebels. This was not superstition. It was spiritual warfare through sacred practice. The Law showed that Yahweh was not passive in the face of evil. He acted decisively to reclaim His people and mitigate the influence of the divine traitors until the fullness of His plan could be revealed in the Messiah. The second segment is: WHY YAHWEH ALLOWED THIS SYSTEM. The presence of evil in creation is not a sign that Yahweh lost control. Rather, it underscores how seriously He takes relationships. He is not interested in programmed obedience. He desires a family, both human and divine, who freely love Him. The alternative would be a world without evil but also without relationship, without love, without the ability to choose the good. The biblical story is filled with the tension between human freedom and divine sovereignty. This tension is not a flaw. It is the setting in which loyalty, repentance, and transformation become meaningful. Yahweh has allowed evil for a time, knowing that through it, those who choose Him do so authentically. The third segment is: EVIL, SOVEREIGNTY, AND THE HIGH STAKES OF AGENCY. Evil exists not because God is weak, but because He values freedom. His sovereignty is not undermined by our agency. It is demonstrated by His willingness to allow it and still accomplish His purposes. From Eden to the Cross to the final judgment, Scripture presents a God who allows rebellion, intervenes to redeem, and ultimately restores. The reality of evil magnifies the seriousness of the decisions we make. We are not passive recipients of fate but active participants in a divine drama. Every moral decision reflects our allegiance. We were created to image Yahweh in how we steward creation, treat others, and respond to evil with courage, righteousness, and hope. In CONCLUSION: There is A COSMIC STRUGGLE, A DIVINE INVITATION. The existence of evil should not cause despair. Instead, it reminds us of the stakes involved in being made in Yahweh's image. It reminds us that we live in a story where freedom is real, decisions matter, and redemption is possible. Evil is not the final word. Yahweh is not surprised by rebellion, and His plan has always included its defeat. Through the Messiah, humanity is invited into a restored relationship, empowered to reflect the goodness of God even in the presence of darkness. The struggle against evil is the arena in which imagers of God are tested, shaped, and revealed. To explore this in further details, consider these DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. Why is free will necessary for genuine love and relationships? How does the concept of humans as imagers of Yahweh affect how we understand moral responsibility? What are some examples where limited knowledge contributes to the existence of evil? What role did the rebellion of spiritual beings play in the expansion of evil on Earth? How did the Torah, and especially the scapegoat ritual, help Israel resist the influence of the rebellious elohim? Join us next Theology Thursday to learn When Myth Remembers: The Case for the Supernatural in History. If you found this podcast insightful, please subscribe and leave us a review, then encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.' Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, I am your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal. As we take this Trek of life together, let us always: Liv Abundantly, Love Unconditionally, Listen Intentionally, Learn Continuously, Lend to others Generously, Lead with Integrity, Leave a Living Legacy Each Day, I am Guthrie Chamberlain, reminding you to, “Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy your journey, and create a great day, every day! Join me next time for more daily wisdom!

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Episode 757: Ronald Lloyd, The Anthromech Anthology

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 27:11

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got a bonus episode for you! Today we're here to talk to Ronald Lloyd about his story in the Anthromech Anthology. We talked about his story Directive Thirty-One and his love for all of the best nerdy things! It was a fun and nerdy quick chat about all of the reasons why we love mecha and the rise of the machine. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Anthromech Anthology: https://amazon.com/dp/B0H33SZCWW Follow Ronald Lloyd on social mediaRonald's Twitter: https://x.com/RonMcMillan20 Ronald's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lloyd.r.mcmillan Ronald's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076911424966 Ronald's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Ronmcmillan44 #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TheIronGiant #RoboCop #GundamWingEndlessWaltz #GundamWing #tank #mech #mecha #tankvsmecha #USAirForce #RonaldLloyd #DirectiveThirtyOne #ChrisKennedyPublishing #RonLloyd #AnthromechAnthology #anthology #FreedomBase #scifi

Support your community through Lend A Hand Up with Jeana Peinovich

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 9:47

06/17/26: Jeana Peinovich is the Director of Lend A Hand Up in Fargo. Jeana is responsible for the success and expansion of Lend A Hand Up, which supports volunteer efforts to raise funds for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to a medical issue, loss of life, or other traumatic event. Learn more at lendahandup.org. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 756: Tell, the Detective Series by Chloe Garner

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 71:17

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhat happens when a standard investigation uncovers the exact kind of secrets you can never “un-know?” This week, we are sitting down with urban fantasy author Chloe Garner to talk all about her hit book series, Tell, The Detective. We dive into the inspiration behind Tina's gripping journey; from discovering the truth about her parents to navigating a world filled with shady private eyes and hidden magic. Chloe shares her secrets to balancing fast-paced mystery with supernatural worldbuilding, what it's like writing such an expansive universe, and what lies ahead for the series. Grab your magnifying glass and your warding charms for this fantastic interview! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorTell Me A Secret: A Paranormal Detective Series: https://a.co/d/006XSHivFollow Chloe Garner on social mediaChloe's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/ Chloe's Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/ Chloe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlenderFiction Chloe's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloe.garner.79 Chloe's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/435117423514398 Chloe's Bookstore: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/verida-signed-copies/ Chloe's Newsletter: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/mailing-lists/ Chloe's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ChloeGarner #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #ChloeGarner #vampire #thriller #PI #PrivateInvestigator #Mysteries #Mystery #TellTheDetective #TellMeASecret #TellItToTheHand #TinaTheDetective #ChloeGarnerBooks #UrbanFantasy #ParanormalMystery #FantasyDetective #SupernaturalSleuth #UrbanFantasyBooks #FantasyMystery #MagicalRealism #BookTok #Bookstagram #IndieAuthor #AuthorInterview #PodcastEpisode #BookishPodcast #FantasyReaders #MustReadSeries #AHorseCalledAlpha #Ghostbusters #Constantine #TheFrighteners #LostGirl #Wynonna #TheMagicians #TheOrder #SleepyHollow #BeingHuman #90sAreBack #camel #Llama #Raptor #shifter #wereshifter #werewolves #werewolf #werecreature

7 out 10 Customers Trust their Loan Officer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 54:15

Seven out of ten buyers don't believe their loan officer is acting in their best interest. That's not a perception problem — it's the biggest barrier standing between you and your pipeline.Kristin Messerli returns to Laugh, Lend & Eat to share six years of consumer research and one powerful truth: decision fatigue is quietly killing pipelines across the industry. She walks us through what 2,000 millennials and Gen Z buyers actually said about why they stop engaging — and what you can do about it starting with your very next appointment.We dig into:The 3 barriers compounding to freeze first-time buyers (and why affordability isn't actually #1)Why most buyers don't believe loan officers will act in their best interest — and what to do with that statThe TRUST framework Kristin built from her social work roots: Tune In, Relate, Unfreeze, Simplify, TrackWhy rapport-building isn't the same as trust-buildingHow to use First Home IQ's free learn portal as a third-party trust bridge to your buyersThe Blockbuster-to-streaming shift happening in mortgage right now — and where your opportunity livesPlus: Kristin attended 33 philosophy lectures in Wales on her "vacation," Justin admits borrowers might have the wrong number when they ghost, Fobby might have oxygenated water in his cup, and the Oklahoma Thunder fans in the room are now devoted Knicks supporters.

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Episode 753: Claire Merrick, The Fae Wars Anthology

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 25:19

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got a bonus episode for you! Today we're here to talk to Claire Merrick about her story in The Fae Wars Anthology. We talked about her story ‘House Built On Sand' and her discovery of the military fiction genre. It was a fun and nerdy quick chat about all of the reasons why we love military fantasy stories. Oh, and why elves are jerks and dwarves rock! This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorClaire Merrick, The Fae Wars Anthology: https://a.co/d/094IObQX Follow Claire Merrick on social mediaClaire's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0GWSJGS49 Claire's Website: https://clairemerrickwrites.com/ Claire's Twitter: https://x.com/cmerrickwrites Claire's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sidheleah Claire's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairemerrickwritesfantasy/ Claire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidheleah/ Claire's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sidheleah Claire's Substack: https://urbantreehouse.substack.com/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TheFaeWarsMoreTalesFromTheOccupation #ClaireMerrick #JFHolmes #CannonPublishing #FaeWars #HouseBuiltOnSand #Defiance #Bright #District9 #CarnivalRow #ShadowAndBone #TheWitcher #HonorHerrington #MoteInGodsEye #TheSunEaterSeries #ChristopherRuocchio

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As British town councils face budget cuts, local residents lend a helping hand

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 3:43

Peeling paint, rundown roundabouts and shuttered post offices: in recent years, local public services across the United Kingdom have been in steady decline. But in some communities, volunteers have decided to step in – filling the gaps where the state has fallen short. Our France 2 colleagues report from Yorkshire, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.

Who's Fighting For You in Washington, DC? Justin Wiseman That's Who.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 57:12

Most mortgage professionals have no idea how many critical housing decisions are being made behind closed doors in Washington, D.C.While most of us are focused on rates, inventory, and closing loans, there are people working every day on Capitol Hill to influence the policies that will shape the future of homeownership, housing affordability, and mortgage lending.One of those people is Justin Wiseman.As the Mortgage Bankers Association's leading voice in Washington, Justin is in the room where many of these conversations happen. In this episode of Laugh, Lend & Eat, we discuss:• Why housing affordability has become a national political issue• What Congress is doing about housing supply• The Road to Housing Act and what it could mean for consumers• The regulatory issues mortgage professionals should be watching• How policy decisions made in D.C. ultimately impact borrowers and lenders across AmericaWhether you're a mortgage professional, Realtor, industry executive, or simply someone who cares about the future of housing, this conversation provides an inside look at what's happening in our nation's capital.Who's fighting for you in Washington, D.C.?Justin Wiseman. That's who.

Episode 751: Charli Cox & John E. Siers, The Anthromech Anthology

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 30:23

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got a bonus episode for you! Today we're here to talk to Charli Cox & John E. Siers about their story in the Anthromech Anthology. We talked about their story Aurora and their love of dragons! It was a fun and nerdy quick chat about all of the reasons why we love mecha and the rise of the machine. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Anthromech Anthology: https://amazon.com/dp/B0H33SZCWW Follow Charli Cox on social mediaCharli's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Charli-Cox/author/B0C8BX33XL Charli's Website: https://www.charlicox.net/ Charli's Substack: substack.com/@charlicox1121 Charli's Twitter: https://x.com/sharlyn1121 Charli's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharliCoxAuthor/ Charli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlicox1121/ Charli's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charlicoxwrites Charli's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlicox1121?lang=en Charli's Merch Store: https://charlicoxwrites.creator-spring.com/ Charli's Dot Page: https://dot.cards/charlicox Follow John E. Siers on social mediaJohn's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-E.-Siers/author/B00J9YV6LU John's Website: https://lunarfreestate.com/ John's Twitter: https://x.com/JohnSiers7987 John's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John.Siers/ John's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48552283John's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6591389.John_E_Siers John's Store: https://lunarfreestate.com/shop-the-lfs-store The Lunar Free State Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SF.Worlds.of.John.E.SiersThe Lunar Free State Universe: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097R12215/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TheIronGiant #RoboCop #GundamWingEndlessWaltz #GundamWing #tank #mech #mecha #tankvsmecha #USAirForce #LunarFreeState

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“Ég verð að halda mér uppteknum svo ég lend´ekki í sekknum” -#674

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 71:51

Hjálmar hrósaði Helga fyrir glæsileg listaverk sem hann hefur á lóðinni sinni. Helgi sagði frá því hvernig samfélagsmiðlar eru mögulega að stuðla að slæmri tíðni fæðinga. Hjálmar ætlar að taka heilt maraþon áður en heimsmeistaramótið í fótbolta hefst á fimmtudaginn.IG: helgijean & hjalmarorn110Takk fyrir að hlusta - og munið að subscribe'a!

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Mixed Families in Post-Conflict Societies- A Discussion with Karolina Lendák-Kabók and Lucija Balikić (Part 2)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 21:33

Are interethnic marriages bridges or fault lines in post-conflict societies? What happens when the politics of national identity enter the intimacy of home? Who were the main agents to oppose or promote mixed marriages in East-CentralEurope? Was it the Church? Was it the legal framework? Were it depending on local culture? Was it determined by class?In our podcast in two parts, we discuss this topic with Karolina Lendák-Kabók and Lucija Balikić, around their research project called entitled “Mixed Families: Searching forIdentity and Belonging in Post-Conflict Societies”. Their research group emerges from the The Momentum (Lendület) 2025 project hosted at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of MinorityStudies and it is financed by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences – Flagship Program of the Academy.By following marriages that crossed lines of language, confession, and social status, the research project “MixedFamilies: Searching for Identity and Belonging in Post-Conflict Societies” trace how states, churches, and communities sought to regulate intimacy long before theyregulated borders.In our second part, we discuss why mixedness shouldbe treated as a long historical process instead of a simple past-present comparison. Legal norms, religious prescriptions, social expectations, and gendered assumptions shaped mixed families across generations. To unfold thiscomplex phenomenon, Karolina Lendák-Kabók and Lucija Balikić move between micro‑level family dynamics, meso‑level institutions such as schools and churches, andmacro‑level political frameworks to trace how mixedness is produced, negotiated, and transmitted over time.The second part of this episode also explores theproject's diverse source base: legal codes, canon laws, minority association records, ego‑documents, and oral interviews. Finally, the conversation opens toward the future of the field. Karolina Lendák-Kabók and Lucija Balikić expand on emerging research avenues, including the understudied role of children in mixed families, the methodological challenges of combining quantitative and qualitative data, and the potential for expanding the geographical scope beyond Central and Southeastern Europe.

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Borrow alebo lend? 5 skupín slov, ktoré si v angličtine ľahko pomýliš

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 25:38

Poznáš rozdiel medzi borrow a lend?Alebo medzi bring a take, hear a listen, či look, see a watch?Všetky tieto slová sú jednoduché.Väčšina študentov ich pozná.Problém vzniká až vtedy, keď ich treba použiť v reálnej vete.V tejto epizóde sa pozrieme na 5 skupín slov, ktoré si študenti angličtiny často mýlia — nie preto, že by boli komplikované, ale preto, že pri nich nestačí poznať slovenský preklad.V epizóde sa dozvieš:✔️ kto borrows a kto lends✔️ prečo raz použijeme bring a inokedy take✔️ ktoré spojenia patria k make a ktoré k do✔️ rozdiel medzi hear a listen✔️ kedy použiť look, see alebo watchVšetko si ukážeme na prirodzených príkladoch, slovenských prekladoch a situáciách z bežného života.Cieľom nie je naučiť sa ďalšie pravidlá naspamäť.Cieľom je pochopiť, z akej perspektívy angličtina danú situáciu opisuje.

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Lend Your Talents To The Show!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 3:45

Stephanie Hoff is looking at what it takes to bring the community together for one of the most anticipated ag events of the season: Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Vicki Halupka is the chair of the volunteer committee for the show. Sign up for a shift today: https://www.wifarmtechdays.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 748: The foods of the fantasy worlds we love!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 76:29

The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhy does a description of a tavern stew stay with us longer than a battle scene? This week, our panel dives into the kitchens of our favorite fictional realms. We're exploring how authors use food to ground their worlds, define their cultures, and provide a moment of peace in the middle of a quest. From the decadent feasts of Redwall, the caffeine of Legends & Lattes, to the cozy tea times of the Shire, join us as we discuss why the way to a reader's heart is often through the stomach. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorA Spring for Spears by Katie J Cross and Derek Siddoway: https://katiecrossbooks.com/products/spring-for-spearsFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena's Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenarey Follow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3A JR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/ JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ Follow Matthew Olaranont on social mediaMatt's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/kilroyhigginsFollow Yet Another Writing Podcast (YAW) on social mediaYAW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlliterateBastards/YAW Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/32U2ClIwLXHI8GgPMZLogW?si=2231197b8f26430d&nd=1YAW Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5b7dbed0-1220-424f-b82e-34c57b249e41/yet-another-writing-podcastYAW Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lMWY4N2ZhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwYAW Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-yet-another-writing-podcas-117131275/Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1QMelissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.comMelissa's Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa's Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7 Melissa's Store: http://www.nightharborpress.com/ Follow Teri Kay Jobe on social mediaTeri's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Kay-Jobe/author/B0DG3TPL66 Teri's Website: https://terikjobe.com/ Teri's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terikjobe2013 Kopiko Coffee Candy: https://a.co/d/0hyvKuQT#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #Aaron #BigWaterOutdoors #MelissaMcShane #Warmaster #Warmistress #Warhamster #TeriKJobe #FoodsofFantasy #TheFoodsOfTheFantasyWorldsWeLove #MattOlaranont #MatthewOlaranont #KopikoCoffeeCandy #pizza #stew #soup #Legends&Lattes

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The Tinder of Mortgage Recruiting Is Here, and Recruiting Will Never Be the Same Again

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 41:31

What if loan officers could explore their options without anyone knowing?Ellen Duncan, Founder & CEO of mLOOP and former CMO of AnnieMac Home Mortgage, joins Fobby on this week's episode of Laugh, Lend & Eat — and the conversation goes places we didn't plan.Ellen built mLOOP after sitting in a Discovery Day and realizing something was deeply broken about how recruiting works in this industry. LOs spending their most valuable resource — time — answering basic questionnaires that should've been covered long before they walked in the room. She left that meeting and told the COO: "This industry needs the NCAA transfer portal."What she built is being called the Tinder of mortgage recruiting. Anonymous profiles. Data-driven matches. LOs stay invisible until they choose to connect.But this episode isn't just about a platform.Ellen lost her husband Paul suddenly four years ago — when she was in her mid-thirties, married ten years, two daughters, thought she knew what the next fifty years looked like. She opens up about how grief cracked her open, why she sees that as a gift, and how losing Paul gave her a different relationship with risk.One of the most honest conversations we've had on this show.

Az Orbán-rendszer „nemzeti bajnokai” rosszul és drágán dolgoztak, nem adtak lendületet a gazdaságnak

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 62:01

Szendrői Gáborral, a Concorde MB Partners ügyvezető partnerével beszélgetünk. 00.00: 2010 és 2026 között hogyan változtak a tuladjonviszonyok a magyar válallati szférában? Már 2010-ben tudtuk, hogy egészségtelen, duális struktúra alakult ki. Orbán ambíciója volt, hogy fenekestül fölforgat mindent. Fölforgatni sikerült is ezt-azt, de a végeredmény láthatóan gyatra. 03.40: Kialakult Európa új munkamegosztása, ebben a Magyarországnak fontos szerep jutott. Bekapcsolódtunk az európai értékláncokba, de sajnos nagyon alul. 2019-re ez a modell kifújt. A közepes jövedelem csapádjába kerültünk. Az orbáni gazdaságpolitika nem volt alkalmas arra, hogy ezt a csapdát kikerüljük. Kábé ugyanott tartunk, mint az elején. 07.00: A politikailag kedvezményezett, agyontámogatott, állami megrendelésekkel tömött cégek sem léptek előre termelékenységben, nem szereztek speciális tudást, nem építettek erős márkát, nem exportáltak. Nem vitték előre az országot. Ez nem a kelet-ázsiai modell. 12.20: A NER-cégek és a piaci alapon működő hazai tulajdonú cégek legtöbbször nem keresztezték egymás útját. Ahol mégis, ott brutális volt a politikailag segített vállalatok erőfölénye. 15.30: A politikához kötődő körülbelül negyven cégcsoport a GDP 6-8 százalékát produkálta. Jelentősen csökkent a külföldi tulajdon aránya a médiában, bankszektorban, energetikában és még néhány szolgáltatási szegmensben, étkeztetésben, létesítményüzmeltetésben. 18.30: A rezsicsökkentéssel tulajdonképpen az infrastruktúránkat éljük föl. Tavaly nyáron már komoly áramkimaradások voltak az V. kerületben. 21.00: 2015-ig csak külföldi nagy vállalatok és magyar kis vállalatok kaphattak támogatást, a hazai nagy vállalatok komoly hátrányban voltak. 24.00: Ugyan, mi értelme volt még MNB-s kötvényprogrammal is megtámogatni a Mercedest? 27.00: 2024-re Mészáros Lőrincnek már 390 cége volt. Amikor a cégvásárlásokkal kiléptek az államilag garantálható konfortzónából, jöttek a nagy bukások. A Culinaris szomorú sorsa Száraz Istvánnál. Fölborul-e a 4IG? 32.00: A NER-cégeknek a túléléshez először tisztázni a tulajdonviszonyaikat. A tulajdonosoknak kell kemény döntéseket hozniuk. 33.30: Húsz év alatt 60 milliárd euró érkezett az országba: fele támogatás, fele befektetés. A GDP a háromszorosára nőtt (nominálisan). De már 2019-ben látszott, hogy ennek a modellnek vége. Már nem tud nőni. 36.30: Hogyan tudhatnánk növelni a termelékenységet? Nagyon idiótán használtuk fel a támogatásokat. Még azokat is, amik nem térkövekre és kutyakilátókra, hanem mondjuk mezőgazdasági gépekre mentek. 40.00: Miért nem olvadt össze a Mol és a PKN Orlen? 43.00: Lengyel és cseh vállalatok tűnnek föl minden területen Magyarországon. Kettő pislogunk, és leversenyzik a mi cégeinket. 45.00: Innoválni kéne, de mit innováljunk? A 90-es évekre már a Lufthansa volt a „magyar nemzeti légitársaság”, a magyarok azzal szerettek utazni. 47.00: Az orvosi eszközök piacán még vannak lehetőségeink. Gyártunk remek röntgengépeket is, a magyar kórházak mégis inkább az ugyannyit tudó, 40 százalékkal drágább Siemenst veszik. Vajon miért? 49.00 Németh Miklós volt az utolsó magyar miniszterelnök, aki az asztalra csapott, és elérte a Suzukinál, hogy a beszállítók jó része magyar legyen. Azóta akkor sem kértünk semmit a külföldi befektetőktől, amikor lehetett volna. Az Audinál, Opelnél, Mercedesnél már nincsen Tier 1-es magyar beszállító, de Tier 2-es még van. A BYD-nél viszont már semilyen magyar beszállító sincs. Nulla. 55.00 Orbánék az utolsó hónapokban a teljes magyar védelmi ipart privatizálták, részben külföldre. Ki indul majd a közbeszerzéseken, ha bejönnek az új EU-pénzek? 60.00 Milyen magyar cégekben van külföldön releváns üzleti tudás? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 747: Mutagen Deception Series by Gregory Little

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 67:33

The Blasters & Blades PodcastFirst, we got nerdy with him. You know, the usual chats about our pedigree of dorkdom and how we love all of the coolest things. Then things got interesting! We asked the important questions! What happens when humanity's greatest medical breakthroughs become its most terrifying weapons? This week, we sit down with Gregory D. Little to discuss his Mutagen Deception series. We're diving into a world of “mutagens,” shadowy conspiracies, and the high price of playing god with DNA. Join us as we explore how Greg balances hard science with heart-pounding action, and why the monsters we create in a lab are often less scary than the people who sign the checks. This was a fun interview, go check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! As an added bonus, for the launch day of 1 JULY 2026 there will be a sale on this series. Go check it out, a discount this good won't last forever!Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorFrom the Ashes Anthology by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Bayonet-Books-Anthology-Book-ebook/dp/B083TCXHN5/ Mutagen Deception Series by Gregory Little: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WJD7YH8 Follow Gregory Little on social mediaGregory's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B014WQ0L3I Gregory's Website: https://www.gregorydlittle.com/ Gregory's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregorydlittleauthor/ Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorgregorydlittle/ Gregory's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14556866.Gregory_D_Little Gregory's Publisher: https://curseddragonship.com/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #MutagenDeceptionSeries #GregoryLittle #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #TheOrville #Orville #SherlockHolmes #Orc #Moriarty #BactaTank #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #JurassicPark #Dinosaurs #FanFic #Librarian #SuperstarsWritingSeminary #CursedDragonShipPublishing #KellyLynnColby #DeepSpaceNine #NewCaprica #BSG #BattlestarGalactica #TerraNova #Lost # The Hobbit #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #LotR #LordOfTheRings #RankAndBass #Cartoon #Horror #SilenceOfTheLambs #TheBirds #AldredHitchcock #Revenants #XCom #Chryssalid #insectoid

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Day 2871 – Theology Thursday – Does “Be Not Afraid” Really Appear 365 Times in the Bible?

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Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 7:40 Transcription Available

Welcome to Day 2871 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Welcome to Day 2866 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Interacting with the Spirit: Discernment and Devotion. Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2871 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2871 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website theologyinfive.com. Today's lesson is titled: Does “Be Not Afraid” Really Appear 365 Times in the Bible? Upon closer examination, this claim falls apart. While the Bible certainly emphasizes trust in God and regularly urges believers not to be afraid, the specific phrase count does not match the poetic number. The truth is more nuanced and perhaps even more meaningful than the myth. Our first segment is: What the Text Actually Says When we examine the biblical text across multiple translations, the number of occurrences is far lower than 365. Although the Bible consistently calls God's people to trust Him, the phrase “be not afraid,” along with its close equivalents such as “fear not” or “do not be afraid,” shows up far less frequently than the popular claim suggests. New International Version (NIV): Fewer than 100 English Standard Version (ESV): Around 80 New King James Version (NKJV): Slightly over 70 These variations come from differences in translation philosophy, sentence structure, and idiomatic rendering. But across the board, none of them even come close to the fabled 365. Even when generously including all possible rephrasings and scattered verses that convey the idea indirectly, the number still does not reach that mark. Our second segment is: How the Myth Spread The origin of the 365-phrase myth is difficult to pin down, but it likely arose from a sincere desire to encourage. The number fits neatly into our calendar, and the message aligns with central biblical themes of faith, courage, and divine reassurance. In sermons, devotionals, or motivational talks, it serves as a tidy and memorable way to inspire trust in God's daily presence. But what begins as a poetic summary often becomes misunderstood as fact. Over time, the statement was repeated so often that many assumed it was grounded in textual reality. The emotional impact of the claim allowed it to bypass the usual filters of verification. It became popular because it felt true, not because it was true. Our Third Segment is: Why Accuracy Still Matters Some might argue that the exact number does not matter as long as the message is uplifting. But in matters of faith, accuracy is not a luxury. It is a responsibility. When a believer discovers that a frequently repeated claim is false or exaggerated, it can lead to disappointment, confusion, or even doubt. Trust in Scripture should not be built on clever slogans or numerical myths, but on the richness of what the text actually says. The deeper danger is not the mistake itself but the habit it encourages. Repeating unverified claims, even with good intentions, trains people to depend on secondhand summaries instead of firsthand study. It makes them more susceptible to emotional appeals and less equipped to test what they hear. Truth may not always be as poetic, but it is always more powerful. Our fourth segment is: What the Bible Really Emphasizes The beauty of Scripture is that it does not need embellishment. Even though the phrase “be not afraid” does not appear 365 times, the theme of divine reassurance is woven throughout the entire narrative. From Genesis to Revelation, God tells His people not to fear. Not because trouble will not come, but because He is with them in the midst of it. Abraham is told not to fear because God is his shield. Moses is told not to fear Pharaoh. Joshua is told not to fear the enemies in Canaan. The prophets speak words of courage to a nation in exile. Jesus tells His disciples not to be afraid of those who kill the body. And the final chapters of Revelation show a people who overcome fear through the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. The command not to fear is not a one-time sentiment. It is a constant posture of faith in the face of a broken world. And while it may not be repeated every single day in exact words, it is echoed on nearly every page. In Conclusion The claim that the Bible says “be not afraid” 365 times may sound nice, but it simply is not true. That does not mean the message is wrong, only that it should not rely on a false statistic. The call to trust God and live without fear is one of the Bible's most persistent and powerful themes. Rather than grounding our confidence in a feel-good myth, we are invited into something more enduring. A life shaped by real engagement with the Word, where faith grows through truth and not through repetition.bWhat God has actually said is more than enough. For further study, consider these Discussion Questions How does learning the true frequency of “be not afraid” in Scripture impact your view of the phrase's importance? Why do you think people are so drawn to neat or poetic claims like “365 times for 365 days”? Can sincere but inaccurate statements weaken a person's trust in biblical teaching? Why or why not? What are some ways we can guard against spreading misinformation while still encouraging others? How does personal study of the Bible help believers grow in both truth and discernment? Join us next Theology Thursday to learn Progressive Christianity and the Northern Kingdom: A Repeated Rebellion. If you found this podcast insightful, please subscribe and leave us a review, then encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.' Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, I am your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal. As we take this Trek of life together, let us always: Liv Abundantly. Love Unconditionally. Listen Intentionally. Learn Continuously. Lend to others Generously. Lead with Integrity. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day. I am Guthrie Chamberlain, reminding you to, “Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy your journey, and create a great day, every day! Join me next time for more daily wisdom!

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How Christians Should Lend Their Voices To The Security Crisis In Nigeria + What True Love Actually Means (E933)

The Praiseworld Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 52:59

The Praise O'Clock Show (also known as The Praiseworld Podcast) is the breakfast show of Praiseworld Radio.Host: Goodness Ezeh, Kanyinsola Omojola

Episode 745: Freedom's Vow by B.K. Gibson

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 71:11

The Blasters & Blades PodcastIn a world of ancient oaths and simmering rebellion, what does it truly mean to be free? This week, we sit down with the married couple behind the pen name B.K. Gibson to discuss the debut novel Freedom's Vow. We explore the intricate world-building of the series, the weight of generational promises, and the journey of characters caught between their duty and their hearts. Join us as we dissect how Gibson crafts an epic fantasy that feels both timeless and urgently modern. This was a fun interview, go check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorBlood Creek Witch by Jay Barnson: https://a.co/d/0dKCMQjP Freedom's Vow by B.K. Gibson: https://a.co/d/0fsvbD3B Follow B.K. Gibson on social mediaGibson's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/bkgibsonwriter Gibson's Website: https://www.bkgibson.com/ Gibson's Twitter: https://x.com/bkgibsonwrites Gibson's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589323534470 Gibson's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtbaggeryBookReviews/streams Coldlight Press: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/11446/Coldlight-Press #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #FreedomsVow #BKGibson #marriedcouple #MarriedCoAuthor #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Stargate #StargateSG1 #SG1 #StargateAtlantis #Atlantis #JossWedon #Dollhouse #Triceratops #Chai #milk #honey #Quetzalcoatlus #pterosaur #FoxEntertainment #StarsWithoutNumber #Pathfinder

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Is The Data Lying? Or Are Top Producers Pulling Away?

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 57:26

71.5% of all mortgage volume. Closed by 30% of loan officers.Is the data lying? Or are top producers just pulling away?In this episode of Laugh, Lend & Eat, Fobby debuts a brand new segment — "Can We Stop" — calling out the conference culture posts that need to go away forever. Then things get real. Fobby and Justin break down the data behind the 2019–2025 mortgage market share shift, why the middle 40% is losing ground, and what separates the top 30% from everyone else. Plus two practical AI tips any loan officer can use today.Topics covered:The "Can We Stop" segment — conference culture called outMarket share data: top 10%, middle 40%, bottom 30%Why systems and mindset beat rate every timeInspiration is easy. Implementation is rare.AI tip of the week — two ways to use it right nowNext week's guest: Ellen Duncan, founder of Mloop

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Episode 744: Morgan and Merlin's Excellent Adventures by Malory

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Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 57:17

The Blasters & Blades PodcastThe Sword in the Stone was just the beginning. Join us as we interview Malory about the hit series Morgan and Merlin's Excellent Adventures. We explore why we are still obsessed with Camelot in 2026, how to give ancient icons a fresh voice, and the secret to crafting a series that is as funny as it is fantastical. What happens when you take the most powerful sorcerer in history and the world's most misunderstood enchantress and throw them into a whirlwind of chaos? Then join us as we talk about subverting Arthurian tropes, the chemistry of a "frenemy" duo, and how to find the humor in high-stakes magic. It's a legendary conversation you won't want to miss.Whether you're a history buff or a fan of magical hijinks, grab your staff and tune in! This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorLayla! by A.M. Stevens: https://www.amazon.com/Layla-M-Stevens-ebook/dp/B0FQX5XVKT Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Morgan and Merlin's Excellent Adventures by Malory: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWN7MR9TFollow Malory on social mediaMalory's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Malory/author/B0DWPC9JYZ Malory's Website: https://maloryauthor.com/ Malory's Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/379057 Malory's Twitter: https://x.com/maloryauthor Malory's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/maloryauthor.bsky.social Malory's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMalory/ Malory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maloryauthor Malory's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maloryauthor Malory's Substack: https://maloryauthor.substack.com/ Malory's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/53152303.Jake_Malory Malory's Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Maloryauthor/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #Malory #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Ankylosaur #KingArthur #discord #Reddit

Lend a hand (Episode 4 of ALIEN RPG: Chariot of the Gods)

The Lost Mountain Saga

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 42:16

Tough decisions have to be made as the crew of the USS Montero descends further into panic.CHARIOT OF THE GODSBy Andrew E.C. Gaska Published by Free League PublishingStarring: GAVIN STENHOUSE as The Game MotherSydney Amanuel as WilsonAlex McNichol as ChaimEllinor DiLorenzo as Captain MillerRichard "Price" Stoeffel as DavisThank you to our PA: Elle Kunnos De Voss!

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Lend Me Your Ear: Alex Morris 26 May 24 Sunday Sermon

Real Life Church-Sango

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 27:20

To learn more, text "mission" to 97000 or visit https://www.reallifesango.com

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Episode 743: The Battleborn Magazine with Iron Age Media

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 75:39

The Blasters & Blades PodcastAction is back in fashion. This week, we sat down with Sean CW Korsgaard, the driving force behind the Battleborn Magazine. We explore the magazine's mission to revive the spirit of “pulp” fiction for a modern audience. These are stories that are punchy, heroic, and unapologetically fun. From the editorial “slush pile” to the philosophy of the “Battleborn” hero, we're looking at how Sean is building a new home for the boldest voices in speculative fiction. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorDeath's Knight by Matthew T Summers & Jena Rey: https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Knight-War-Lich-Jena/dp/1952415047The Battleborn eZine with Iron Age Media: https://a.co/d/09cpD44S Follow Sean CW Korsgaard on social mediaSean's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sean-CW-Korsgaard/author/B09V5NGJG7 Sean's Baen: https://www.baen.com/authors/sean-cw-korsgaard.html Sean's Simon & Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Sean-C-W-Korsgaard/201075850 Sean's Website: https://www.korsgaardscommentary.com/ Sean's Website: battlebornmagazine.comSean's Twitter: https://x.com/SCWKorsgaard Sean's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCWKorsgaard/ Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwkorsgaard/ Sean's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SCWKorsgaard Follow Battleborn Magazine on social media Battleborn Website: www.battlebornmagazine.com Battleborn Twitter: https://x.com/BattlebornMag Battleborn Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580201626041 Battleborn Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/799792464049764/user/61580201626041/ Follow Iron Age Media on social media Iron Age Media's Website: https://ironage.media/ Iron Age Media's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ironagemedia Iron Age Media's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironage.media/ Iron Age Media's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IronAgeDOTMedia #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #IronAgeMedia #SeanKorsgaard #ironagehashtag #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateAtlantis #StargateUniverse #StargateContinium #Babylon5 #BattlestarGalactica #BSG #TheWitcher #Castlevania #CarnivalRow #shark #AtlantaAquarium #SharkWeek #swordandsorcery

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5 Ways CFOs Can Build a Better Sales Engine with Paul Stansik

Run The Numbers

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 42:41

In this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ sits down with ParkerGale Operating Partner Paul Stansik to break down five ways CFOs can help build a better sales engine: making the budget mean something, improving forecasting, sharpening metrics, getting involved in key RevOps moments, and building real trust with sales.—SPONSORS:Aleph is a modern FP&A platform built for teams that want more than another planning tool. By connecting your ERP, CRM, and other systems into one trusted data layer with AI workflows, Aleph helps you move faster with real-time insights. Get a personalized demo at https://www.getaleph.com/runRightRev is an automated revenue recognition platform built for teams that have outgrown spreadsheets and billing tool workarounds. It handles high-volume subscriptions, usage-based contracts, and mid-cycle upgrades, so you can scale without scrambling at month-end. For RevRec that keeps your books clean, visit https://www.rightrev.com/CJRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjEY works with high-growth tech companies to navigate the messy realities of scaling—from regulatory requirements to IPO readiness. By helping teams get it right early and often, EY lets founders stay focused on building while reducing risk as they grow. Learn more at https://www.ey.com/techstartupsSpendHound is a SaaS spend management platform built for finance and procurement teams that want visibility and leverage in every deal. By tracking all your software, benchmarking pricing across thousands of vendors, and surfacing contracts and renewals, SpendHound helps you stop overpaying and negotiate with confidence. Trusted by teams at ZoomInfo and Hootsuite. Get started at https://www.spendhound.com/cjBrex is an intelligent finance platform that combines corporate cards, built-in expense management, and AI agents to eliminate manual finance work. By automating expense reviews and reconciliations, Brex gives CFOs more time for the high-impact work that drives growth. Join 35,000+ companies like Anthropic, Coinbase, and DoorDash at https://www.brex.com/metrics—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNGuest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulstansik/Company: https://www.parkergale.com/Hello Operator: https://hellooperator.substack.com/CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—RELATED EPISODES:Is a weekly martini ARR? | with Dave Kellogghttps://youtu.be/Yb1lUQLJ6qw—TIMESTAMPS:All verified. Here are the timestamps:0:00 Preview and intro2:27 Parker Gale and Paul's role3:52 Topic: how CFOs build a better sales engine6:21 1: Make the budget mean something8:11 Budget segmentation and cleaving the business10:54 Sponsors — Aleph | RightRev | Rillet14:08 2: Help emphasize forecasting17:23 Forecasting as non-threatening co-construction19:37 Sponsors — EY | SpendHound | Brex23:06 3: Lend a hand with data and metrics25:32 Walking sales through NDR levers27:16 Metrics tied to exit readiness28:00 4: Get involved in a few RevOps spots29:04 Pricing, proposals, and quoting31:22 Kill your SKUs32:51 Selling with certainty: quote formatting34:26 CFO letter for enterprise deals37:37 5: Build a great relationship with sales37:59 You can't fix a secret39:23 EQ over IQ for finance leaders40:41 Recap: all five tips42:11 Credits#RunTheNumbersPodcast #CFO #SalesStrategy #FinanceLeadership #RevenueOperations

Episode 742: The Falconstar Trilogy by Joe Vasicek

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Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 61:08

The Blasters & Blades PodcastBuckle up for a journey across the stars. This week, we sit down with prolific sci-fi author Joe Vasicek to discuss his Falconstar series. We explore the vastness of his universe, the challenges of writing a truly interstellar society, and the delicate balance between high-tech wonder and the human spirit. From the cockpit of the Falconstar to the edges of the galaxy, we're looking at what it takes to keep a space opera grounded, relatable, and pulse-pounding. This was a fun interview, so check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorTales from the E4 Mafia by Henchmen Press: https://a.co/d/09m45jnl The Falconstar Series by Joe Vasicek: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSBSGS69The Falconstar Series by Joe Vasicek: https://www.onelowerlight.com/writing/books/queen-of-the-falconstar/ Follow Joe Vasicek on social mediaJoe's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joe-Vasicek/author/B004TUQSF8 Joe's Website: http://www.onelowerlight.com/writing/ Joe's Newsletter: https://www.onelowerlight.com/writing/email-list-subscribe/ Joe's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/onelowerlight Follow J. M Wight on social mediaJ.M. Wight's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/J-M-Wight/e/B01BT8AM72/ J.M. Wight's Website: https://www.onelowerlight.com/writing/authors/j-m-wight/Legend by David Gemmell: https://a.co/d/0giDDWk8 #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JoeVasicek #TheWitcher #Castlevania #CarnivalRow #Babylon5 #BattlestarGalactica #BSG #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateUniverse #StargateAtlantis #jmwight #lds #mormon #thechurchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #gorilla #TheFalconstarTrilogy #JoeVasicek #JRRTolkien #LordOfTheRings #LotR #LegendByDavidGemmell #TracyHickman #TimothyZahn #StarWars #ArthurCClarke #SirArthurCClarke #Clarke #Asimov #IsaacAsimov #Heinlein #RobertAHeinlein #RobertHeinlein

High Tech, High Touch: Dale Vermillion's Formula for Winning in the 2026 Mortgage Market

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 46:08

In this high-tech mortgage world we live in, we forget how important the human touch is. In true form, Dale reminds us that we need to not only survive 2026 but to move forward with our business.43 years in the mortgage industry. Rates at 17.5% when he started. Still closing 30+ loans a month.Dale Vermillion has seen every market cycle there is — and his message for 2026 loan officers is simple: stop blaming the market and start building the habits that actually move the needle.In this episode of Laugh, Lend & Eat, one of the most respected mortgage coaches and trainers in the country breaks down what separates the top 30% of loan officers — who did 71.5% of all mortgage production in 2025 — from everyone else fighting over the scraps.What we cover:Mortgage mindset and mental toughness for loan officers in a high-rate environmentWhy high-tech without high-touch is killing your mortgage pipelineThe "1 sale a day" formula that gets loan officers to 15 closings a monthMortgage sales tips: the Friday seed call and Monday status call that convert pre-approvals into contractsHow top-producing loan officers prospect realtors and build referral partnershipsMortgage lead generation, follow-up strategies, and pipeline managementTime blocking and productivity for mortgage professionalsWhy the bottom 30% of LOs is treating origination like a gig job — and how to break outMortgage recruiting trends and what the 2026 market really looks likeTimestamps:00:00 - Intro & Welcome00:30 - Industry News with James Clyman (The Mortgage Scoop)01:00 - Rocket Mortgage vs. UWM $100M Lawsuit Breakdown03:00 - Could UWM Have a "Countrywide Moment"?05:30 - UWM Pricing Strategy & Wholesale Market Impact07:00 - Rate Predictions: Will the Fed Hike in 2026?08:45 - Mortgage Tech M&A — What's Coming in the Next 6-9 Months09:45 - Lower.com: Ambitious Play or Overreach?11:10 - Welcome Dale Vermillion | Mortgage Champions13:00 - 43 Years in the Industry: What Dale Has Seen14:00 - If Rate Mattered, I Wouldn't Be Here — Mindset Reset16:00 - Attitudes & Actions: The Two Things That Make All the Difference17:30 - The Data: Top 30% Did 71.5% of All Volume in 202519:25 - The 3 Types of People: Make It Happen, Watch It Happen, What Happened20:00 - How to Shift Your Mindset Starting Tomorrow22:00 - What Top Producers Actually Do Differently23:00 - The System Behind Mortgage Champions' Results24:00 - Why Most LOs Fail: No Process, No Plan25:00 - Stop Talking About How Bad the Market Is26:00 - The Bottom 30%: Hard Truths from Dale28:00 - High Tech vs. High Touch: The Biggest Problem in the Industry29:00 - "If You Want to Convert, You Have to Converse"30:50 - The "1 Sale a Day" Formula: How to Close 15 Loans a Month33:00 - The #1 Miss: No Follow-Up34:00 - Plan Your Follow-Up or It Won't Happen34:40 - The Friday Seed Call & Monday Status Call System36:00 - Why COVID Changed the LO Mindset (And Not for the Better)37:50 - Work Smarter: 50 Hours Max, Maximum Output38:00 - The Phone Is Your Biggest Distraction39:00 - Email Pop-Ups: The 12-Second Focus Killer40:00 - Time Blocking for Mortgage Professionals42:00 - Priority-Based Mindset: Fund Your Life First43:00 - Pain Is the Only Teacher for Some People44:00 - How to Reach Dale Vermillion45:00 - Outro & Where to Find Us"If you want to convert, you have to converse." — Dale Vermillion

Mixed Families in Post-Conflict Societies- A Discussion with Karolina Lendák-Kabók and Lucija Balikić (Part 1)

RevDem Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 37:26

Are interethnic marriages bridges or fault lines in post-conflict societies? What happens when the politics of national identity enter the intimacy of home? Who were the main agents to oppose or promote mixed marriages in East-CentralEurope? Was it the Church? Was it the legal framework? Were it depending on local culture? Was it determined by class?In our podcast in two parts, we discuss this topic with Karolina Lendák-Kabók and Lucija Balikić, around their research project called entitled “Mixed Families: Searching forIdentity and Belonging in Post-Conflict Societies”. Their research group emerges from the The Momentum (Lendület) 2025 project hosted at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of MinorityStudies and it is financed by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences – Flagship Program of the Academy.By following marriages that crossed lines of language,confession, and social status, the research project “MixedFamilies: Searching for Identity and Belonging in Post-Conflict Societies” trace how states, churches, and communities sought to regulate intimacy long before theyregulated borders.Our first part begins by discussing the intellectualcuriosities that led to this project and the main research questions. Then, the discussion moves to a careful unpacking of the project's main term, mixedness, and why it offers a productive lens for studying interethnic marriages.The episode then turns to the choice of cases: Hungaryand the post‑Yugoslav space. Listeners will learn what makes these regions comparable, how their shared imperial and socialist legacies matter.

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Episode 740: The Modern Mythology Series by J.T. Evans

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 76:29

The Blasters & Blades PodcastSan Antonio has a secret, and it's older than the Alamo. This episode, we're joined by JT Evans, author of the Modern Mythology series, to talk about his immortal protagonist, Marcus Barber. We dive into the grit of writing a Roman Centurion in the 21st century, the challenge of balancing ancient magic with modern-day bounty hunting, and why the old gods are just as petty and dangerous as they were two millennia ago. This was a fun interview, so go check it out! Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorMy Luck (Twisted Luck Book 1) by Mel Todd: https://a.co/d/02RNIAHGCoffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb 10% Discount Code: PodcastGrunts The Modern Mythology Series by J.T. Evans: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLVW451HFollow J.T. Evans on social mediaJ.T.'s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00AG3TR6O J.T.'s Website: https://jtevans.net/ J.T.'s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtevans.bsky.social J.T.'s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtevans.author/ J.T.'s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtevans.author/ J.T.'s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jtevanswriter J.T.'s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jtevans J.T.'s Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jtevansauthor/ J.T.'s Books2Read: https://books2read.com/jtevans J.T.'s BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/j-t-evans J.T.'s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3519020.J_T_Evans Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.comJana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocksJana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwritesJana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompressFollow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYXFollow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3AJR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handleyJR's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jr_handley/JR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JTEvans #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #TerryBrooks #Stegosaurus #TheSwordOfShannara #LarryNiven #JerryPournelle #JohnnyMnemonic #WilliamGibson #CountZero #CyberPunk #BruceSterling #Immortal #TheHighlander #Mithra #Mitra #Zoroastrianism #Vedic #GodOfLight #Ancient #Mithraism #Roman #Gladius #mythology #greekoroman #ModernMythologySeries

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Day 2861 – Theology Thursday – Testing All Things: Why Respecting Pastors Includes Accountability

あたらしい経済ニュース（幻冬舎のブロックチェーン・仮想通貨ニュース）

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 8:24 Transcription Available

Welcome to Day 2861 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Testing All Things: Why Respecting Pastors Includes Accountability Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2861 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2861 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website theologyinfive.com. Today's lesson is titled: Testing All Things: Why Respecting Pastors Includes Accountability. In many churches today, there is an expectation that pastors be given honor and respect. Scripture affirms this respect, but it does not call for blind obedience. Some leaders suggest that questioning their teaching is a form of rebellion or a refusal to submit to authority. Yet the Bible makes a different claim. Holding leaders accountable to the Word is not undermining their authority, but honoring the authority of Christ to whom they themselves must answer. The real issue is not whether we respect pastors, but whether we allow anyone's words to stand above Scripture. The first segment is: The Commendable Discernment of the Bereans. Acts 17 verse eleven praises the Bereans because they listened eagerly to Paul and then turned to the Scriptures daily to confirm what they had heard. Paul was an apostle who had encountered the risen Christ, yet even he was not beyond examination. The Bereans were not skeptics undermining his authority. They were faithful believers guarding against error. Their discernment was a form of respect, showing that they valued the truth of God's Word above all else. That same principle applies today: questioning what a pastor teaches is not rebellion, but obedience to God's call to weigh everything by Scripture. The second segment is: Testing Teachers and Spirits. John warned the church, “Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God” (1 John 4:1). This assumes that false teachers would exist, even within the church. Paul echoed the same truth when he wrote, “Test all things; hold fast what is good” (first Thessalonians 5 verse twenty one). These commands are given to every believer, not just church leaders. If pastors were meant to be unquestioned authorities, these passages would be meaningless. Instead, Scripture shows that discernment is part of faithful obedience. To test teaching is not to reject authority, but to protect it by making sure it remains under Christ. The third segment is: Pastors as Servants, Not Masters Pastors and elders are entrusted with the care of the church. They are to lead, teach, and shepherd, but their authority is not absolute. It only exists when it aligns with the Word of God. Titus 1 verse nine says a leader must hold firmly to the trustworthy word and be able to refute error. James 3 verse one warns that teachers will be judged more strictly, reminding us that they are accountable to God for their words. Even Hebrews 13 verse seventeen, a passage often cited to demand unquestioning obedience, frames leadership in terms of accountability. Leaders “will have to give an account” to God. True authority in the church is never independent. It is always grounded in Scripture and subject to Christ. The fourth segment is: Even Apostles Faced Correction Galatians 2 records a striking moment when Paul confronted Peter publicly for compromising the gospel. Peter, one of Christ's closest disciples, withdrew from Gentile believers out of fear of criticism. Paul opposed him “because he stood condemned.” This was not a rejection of Peter's authority but a defense of the truth he was called to uphold. If even Peter could be corrected for straying from the gospel, then no modern leader can claim to be beyond question. Correction is not rebellion. It is an act of faithfulness that preserves both authority and truth. The fifth segments is: Christ's Warning Against Elevating Leaders Jesus warned His disciples not to seek titles or exalted positions, saying, “You are not to be called Rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers” (Matthew 23, verses eight through ten). Authority belongs to Christ alone. Pastors are not mediators between God and man. That role belongs to Christ. Instead, leaders are to shepherd with humility, “not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock” (1 Peter 5 verses two and three). The danger is not in respecting leaders, but in elevating them above their proper place. When pastors are treated as unquestionable, they cease to reflect the servant leadership of Christ. In Conclusion The Bible never calls believers to submit blindly to a pastor's words. Instead, it calls the church to test all things and to hold fast to what is true. This is not a rejection of authority but a recognition of where true authority lies, in Christ and His Word. Pastors are to be respected, encouraged, and followed when they lead rightly. But they are also accountable, and when their teaching strays, questioning it is an act of obedience to God. A healthy church is not one where questions are silenced, but where questions are welcomed as part of keeping leaders and people alike rooted in Scripture. To test teaching is not to dishonor a pastor, but to honor the Lord who gave His Word as the final standard for all. For additional study, consider these Discussion Questions. Why does Acts 17 verse eleven praise the Bereans for testing Paul's teaching, and how does this show that discernment strengthens rather than rejects authority? How does First John 4 verse one call every believer to responsibility in testing the spirits, and what would happen if this responsibility were ignored in the church? In Galatians 2, Paul rebuked Peter for compromising the gospel. How does this account demonstrate that correction is not rebellion but a way of preserving true authority? What dangers arise when a congregation confuses loyalty to a leader with loyalty to Christ and His Word? How can a church create a culture where questioning teaching is welcomed as faithfulness to God's Word, while still showing respect for pastoral leadership? Join us next Theology Thursday to learn Testing All Things: Why Respecting Pastors Includes Accountability. If you found this podcast insightful, please subscribe and leave us a review, then encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.' Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, I am your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal. As we take this Trek of life together, let us always: Liv Abundantly. Love Unconditionally. Listen Intentionally. Learn Continuously. Lend to others Generously. Lead with Integrity. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day. I am Guthrie Chamberlain, reminding you to, “Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy your journey, and create a great day, every day! Join me next time for more daily wisdom!

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Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 40:20

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Your Thoughts Are Not You, But Your AI Thinks They Are

Lost Genre Reddit Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 58:01

We've had meditation teachers, psychologists, nutritionists, and a psychic on this show trying to fix what's wrong with mortgage people. None of it worked. So this time we went deeper.In this episode of Laugh, Lend & Eat, Fobby and Justin sit down with a married couple who may be the most interesting pair in any industry — Dr. Saloumeh DeGood, licensed clinical psychologist and President of the Sufi Psychology Association, and Andrew DeGood, co-founder and CEO of Ask Bob AI, the mortgage industry's leading AI knowledge platform.One studies the soul. One builds AI for loan officers. They go home to the same house. The conversation that followed was one of the most unexpected, honest, and genuinely useful episodes we've ever recorded.

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Mother In Law Took Back My Heirloom Ring Because We Wouldn't Lend Her Money

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 22:16 Transcription Available

Reddit Stories - Mother In Law Took Back My Heirloom Ring Because We Wouldn't Lend Her Money. OP moved cities with her fiancé to be closer to his family, but when they couldn't lend his mother money, she demanded back the heirloom engagement ring and falsely accused OP of disrespecting her birthday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.

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Episode 737: The Bad Assed Moms from Speculative Fiction!

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Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 78:26

The Blasters & Blades PodcastForget the “Damsel in Distress”—we're talking about the women who bring the distress. From Ellen Ripley and Sarah Connor to Molly Weasley and beyond, motherhood in speculative fiction is often the ultimate catalyst for heroism. Join our panel as we celebrate the mothers who fight, lead, and sacrifice across worlds of magic and machines. We're discussing why “Motherhood as a Superpower” is one of the most compelling tropes in the genre and which fictional moms we'd want in our corner when the monsters come knocking. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorDeath's Knight by Matthew T Summers & Jena Rey: https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Knight-War-Lich-Jena/dp/1952415047Follow Charli Cox on social mediaCharli's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Charli-Cox/author/B0C8BX33XL Charli's Website: https://www.charlicox.net/ Charli's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharliCoxAuthor/ Charli's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charlicoxwrites Charli's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlicox1121?lang=enFollow Chloe Garner on social mediaChloe's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/ Chloe's Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/ Chloe's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/435117423514398 Chloe's Bookstore: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/verida-signed-copies/ Chloe's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ChloeGarner Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYXFollow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3AJR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handleyJR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/ JR's Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/authorjrhandleyFollow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1QMelissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.comMelissa's Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewritesMelissa's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcshaneminionsMelissa's Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #MothersDay #MomsDay #MumsDay #BadAssedMom #BadAssedMomsOfSpecFic #BadAssedMomsOfSpeculativeFiction #CharliCox #ChloeGarner #MelissaMcShane #Warmaster #Warhamster #WarMistress

Do You Hear the People Sing?: The Singing Revolution

History Loves Company

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 8:27

You've likely heard the phrase "singing for one's supper," but how about singing for one's freedom? Nearly forty years ago now, the people of the Baltic states did just that in order to cast off the yoke of Soviet oppression. Lend me your ears (and voices) this week for a look at the Singing Revolution!

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NH Unscripted with Ray Dudley and guests: Lend Me A Theater NH Arts Community

New Hampshire Unscripted talks with the performance arts movers and shakers

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 44:41

(Dinner Theater is on the menu) Sometimes it's just great to sit and chat with friends and today's WKXL NH Unscripted episode is one of those events. Kat Abdelwahid and Mary Fraser of Lend Me A Theater stop in to discuss what's happening with their group. LMAT occupy a unique niche and specialize in Dinner Theatre (usually at the @tupelomusichall Tupelo Music Hall in Derry). They are a VERY nomadic group and that fact adds a layer to everything they do that most groups do NOT have to contend with. I've known the group almost since their beginnings and have been trying to get them back into the studio for a couple of years now. Finally we get to catch up.

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Episode 735: Gravesinger: Tides of the Midnight Sea Kickstarter by Jesse James Fain

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 54:22

The Blasters & Blades PodcastStrap in for a journey across dimensions. This week, we're talking to Jesse James Fain about his first Kickstarter, Gravesinger: Tides of the Midnight Sea. We explore the world of Leonidas “Dead Wolf” Vanagandr—a Special Forces medical sergeant who trades bureaucratic red tape for the lethal politics of the Midnight Sea. From “Holy Diver” dive bars to extra-dimensional power plays, we're discussing how Jesse blends heavy metal aesthetics, tactical combat, and genre-bending anime vibes into one explosive series. This was a fun interview, so go check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorGravesinger: Tides of the Midnight Sea Kickstarter by Jesse James Fain: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/assassinink/gravesinger-guns-grimoires-and-war-across-dimensionsFollow Jesse James Fain on social mediaJesse's Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/jessejamesfain Jesse's Website: https://outlawauthor.com/ Jesse's Twitter: https://x.com/JesseJamesBooks Jesse's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseJamesFain Jesse's Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/OutlawAuthor/ Jesse's Substack: https://jessejamesfain.substack.com/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthor #OutlawAuthorJesseJames #OutlawAuthorJesseJamesFain #Babylon5 #BattlestarGalactica #BSG #SpaceAboveandBeyond #TheWitcher #Castlevania #CarnivalRow #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateUniverse #StargateAtlantis

Nobody is Coming to Save You: The Maria Quattrone Story

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 60:23

Nobody is coming to save you. The sooner you accept that, the faster everything changes.Maria Quattrone has been in real estate for over 30 years. 10,000 YouTube subscribers. 2,800+ videos. A book of business that rings before she picks up the phone. And it all started with a 10-year-old girl, two bus tokens, and a two-mile run through Philadelphia.In this episode of Laugh, Lend & Eat, Maria sits down with Fobby Naghmi and co-host Justin Neal for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on this show — about victim mentality, ownership, personal brand, paying your dues, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts.If you're in mortgage, real estate, or any commission-based business, this one will hit home. TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Intro & selfie culture with Justin02:46 — Federal Reserve holds rates & what it actually means for your mortgage05:00 — Why the Fed cutting rates doesn't affect your mortgage rate07:00 — Meet Maria Quattrone14:00 — Personal brand, content creation & the compound effect19:00 — Building trust from a distance through social media24:00 — Victim mentality — what it is and how to spot it in yourself25:00 — Everybody gets a trophy. The kids were keeping score anyway.26:28 — The bus token story — where Maria's fight mentality was born29:47 — "The only reason you didn't do it is because you chose not to"31:00 — Our business is about choice management32:50 — The bathroom panic attack and the bad career decision36:00 — How Maria built her book of business from scratch43:36 — Paying your dues — the beeper, the payphone, Sunday dinner46:00 — Expires, cancels and repositioning — Maria's secret weapon55:44 — Maria's speaking journey and Level Up Atlanta57:19 — How to connect with Maria Q

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Episode 734: Things get magical over at the Cursed Dragon Ship Publishing

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 64:27

The Blasters & Blades PodcastCursed Dragon Ship isn't just a publisher; it's a fleet of awesomeness. Join us as we interview the founders of this rising small press to discuss their “author-first” philosophy and their love for the weird, the wonderful, and the genre-bending. We discuss the challenges of being human facing in a world of the digital. We talked about the importance of high-quality cover art, and why the future of speculative fiction belongs to the nimble, the daring, and the slightly overcaffeinated. This was a fun interview, so check it out! After that, go read their books. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorCursed Dragon Ship Publishing: https://curseddragonship.com/Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Follow Kelly Lynn Colby on social mediaKelly's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0763T81TXKelly's Website: https://kellylynncolby.com/ Kelly's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kcolbywrites Kelly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kcolbywrites/ Kelly's Twitter: https://x.com/kcolbywrites Follow S.G. George on social mediaSara's Website: https://www.ladybirdediting.com/ Sara's Email: LadyBirdEditing@gmail.comFollow Cursed Dragonship Publishing on social mediaCDP's Website: https://curseddragonship.com/ CDP's Twitter: https://x.com/CaptWyvern CDP's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CursedDragonShip/ CDP's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curseddragonship/ CDP's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@curseddragonship CDP's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/curseddragonship CDP's Discord: www.curseddragonship.com/discord CDP's Shore Leave Book Club: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOwAYwkfM81rrOx6PtWggDOhXCmGJZyhp CDP's Email: captwyvern@curseddragonship.com #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #CursedDragonShipPublisher #KellyLynnColby #SGGeorge #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #DragonLance #TheColourOfMagic #TerryPratchett #isekai #Triceratops #KevinJAnderson #NicoleHaskell #NVHaskell #TerryMadden

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Episode 733: Demon Card Enforcer by John Stovall

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Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 64:47

The Blasters & Blades PodcastJoin us for an exciting deep dive into the worlds created by LitRPG author John Stovall! We sat down to talk to him about his action-packed Demon Card Enforcer Series, where deckbuilding meets gritty mob enforcer life in a high-stakes magical game system. From summoning powerful monsters and activating game-breaking mantles to non-stop battles, memorable characters, and clever card mechanics that feel like Magic: The Gathering crossed with John Wick, Stovall delivers fast-paced progression fantasy at its finest.We had fun discussing the inspiration behind Ethan Wolfe's story. We talked about how John built an immersive LitRPG systems, while writing a realistic anti-hero in a deckbearer world. Then we covered what's next in this series and in the larger universe. Whether you're a LitRPG fan, a card game enthusiast, or just love epic fantasy with criminal underworld vibes, this episode is a must-listen! Seriously, this was a fun interview, go check it out! Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorGemini's Crossing: Enora Online by Arlo Adams: https://a.co/d/0g5sG4YA Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offDemon Card Enforcer by John Stovall: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4L4BHSK Follow John Stovall on social mediaJohn's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B096ZF7676 John's Website: https://john-stovall-author.com/ John's Newsletter: https://john-stovall-author.com/join-john-newsletter/ John's Discord: https://discord.gg/ZpkTrJ2h John's Twitter: https://x.com/JohnStovallAuth John's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.stovall.5473 John's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071998330067 John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.w.stovall/ John's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21498085.John_Stovall John's Royal Roads: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/249677 Dino Basics YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DinoBasics #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JohnStovall #DemonCardEnforcerSeries #LitRPG #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #CapitalStationBooks #ArloAdams #GeminisCrossing #EnoraOnline #Mesosaurus #dinosaurs #seacreature #dietpepsi

Lend me your hand from Apr 24, 2026

Downtown Soulville with Mr. Fine Wine | WFMU

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026

Chuck Edwards - "Downtown Soulville" - 45 Music behind DJ: Lee Tillman - "Trash" - 45 The Dontels - "Soul Nitty Gritty" - 45 Little Bill - "She Told Me So" - 45 Debra Dion - "Don't Bug Me Baby" - 45 Donald Edwin - "You Don't Need Me" - 45 Duff Thurmond - "Now That You Left Me" - 45 (Iris) Lorraine Washington - "Sweetie Pie" - 45 The Kalendars - "It Takes Two, Babe" - 45 Elane & Donna - "Please Me, Don't Tease Me" - 45 Lee Rogers - "Love and War" - 45 Eddie Hill - "You Got the Best of Me" - 45 Martha Star - "It's Too Bad Baby" - 45 Jock Mitchell - "Not a Chance in a Million" - 45 The Soul City - "Cold Hearted Blues" - 45 John Wesley - "Stop the Music" - 45 The Professionals - "That's Why I Love You" - 45 Little Milton - "Spring" - 45 Music behind DJ: Choker Campbell - Super Sounds - "The Camel Hump" - 45 Mel Hueston - "Time and Patience" - 45 Chuck Johnson & Hazell Branch - "Weak (Pt. 1)" - 45 The Sensational Gospel Six - "Strengthen Me Lord" - 45 The Kindly Shepherds - "Lend Me Your Hand" - 45 Music behind DJ: Dave Hamilton - "Cracklin Bread" - 45 https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/163591

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Say Hi at the Rap Session, and Lend a Hand to the Cause

Classes of Mail

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 11:09

Three quick topics on this one. First, an apology to a CCA, for forgetting what it's like to be new. Second, please come and say hello to Michael and me at the Region 1 Rap Session happening April 30 through May 1, 2026, in Las Vegas. Third, I am looking for people to help me do research for upcoming episodes of Classes of Mail.

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What Actually Happens When You Lend Money on House Flips with Matt Strong

The Wealth Without Wall Street Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 34:18

Have you ever wondered what actually happens when you lend money for real estate flips? In this episode, Russ and Joey sit down with Matt Strong from Sierra West Funding to talk about the ins and outs of lending money on house flips. Matt shares his approach to mitigating risk and ensuring that his investors' money is safe.He explores the three factors to successful private lending and the consequences of chasing higher returns. Matt also highlights how experience in flipping properties helps him evaluate the true value of a deal and the borrower's ability to execute.With over 1,600 deals under his belt, Matt provides a wealth of knowledge on how to manage both successful and troubled deals. Whether you're considering becoming a private lender or just curious about it, this episode gives a clear picture of how the process works.Top three things you will learn:-How to minimize risk and protect your investment when lending money on house flips-How to evaluate a good deal-What to do when things go wrongAbout Our Guest:Matt Strong is the owner of Sierra West Funding, which provides quick funding for short-term real estate projects, typically fix-and-flip or other single-family investments. He got his start in real estate in 2004 by actively buying and selling his own properties and has purchased and resold over 425 single-family homes in Utah. Matt is also an active buy-and-hold investor, real estate broker, and loan officer.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute financial advice. Always consult a licensed professional for financial decisions.This episode is sponsored by a podcast show partner. We may receive compensation if you use links or services mentioned in this episode.The hosts may have a financial interest in the programs or services mentioned in this episode.Connect with Matt Strong:- Email - loans@sierrawestfunding.com

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Season 90, Episode 1080: Guest: Fobby Naghmi: Calm 30

The Culture Matters Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 36:17

"Anyone who wants to learn the human psyche will learn next to nothing from experimental psychology He would be better advised to abandon exact science, put away his scholar's gown, bid farewell to his study, and wander with human heart throughout the world. There, in the horrors of prisons, lunatic asylums, in drab suburban hubs, brothels, and gambling halls; in the salons of the elegant, the stock exchanges, socialist meetings, churches, revivalist gatherings, and extactict sects; through love and through hate, through the experience of passion in every form in his own body, he would reap richer stores of knowledge than textbooks a foot thick could give him, and he will know how to doctor the sick with a real knowledge of the human soul." - Carl Gustav JungMusician, mortgage professional, host of the "Laugh, Lend, and Eat" podcast, and author of Falling Forward: Mishaps on the Road to Happiness and his a new book called Calm 30 Fobby Naghmi is back on the show today to discuss that new book and, if you've ever hear Fobby on the show before, you know it won't just stop there. During this discussion, Fobby and Jay discuss Fobby's motivation behind writing Calm 30 and what he hopes the readers will get out of it, learning to enjoy the space between the notes (or the funk between the beats), the inevitable conclusion that comes from people watching that we all want to feel connected or like we're part of a/the tribe, the power of meditation to allow you to shut out distraction and allow your mind to focus, and why music is the all-time greatest equalizer. Fobby is a truly unique soul and we are always grateful for his positive vibes and sparkling conversation. Keep an eye out for Calm 30 and we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

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1026 - Borrow, Lend, Rent, Lease - What's The Difference?

Happy English Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 10:45 Transcription Available

Borrow. Lend. Rent. Lease. Four simple words, right? But it seems like it's easy to mix these up. Is it , can you lend me a pen? Or can you borrow me... wait... can I borrow. So what IS the difference? When can we use borrow, lend, rent, and lease? And how do we actually use these in everyday English?If you need help with this vocabulary, you've come to the right place. Because that's what we're going to look at today.The Happy English PodcastHelping people speak English better since 2014Over 1,000 episodes • 8 million downloads

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“Banks Can Lend With 0%” - Banking System EXPOSED For Creating Fake Money & Asset Bubbles

Valuetainment

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 6:10

Panel breaks down how banks really create money and why it fuels bubbles, inflation, or real growth. From 0% reserve rules to small business lending, this debate exposes what actually drives the economy—and what could trigger the next crisis

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Day 2826 – Theology Thursday – The Law of Attraction and the Prosperity Gospel: A Biblical Response.