Podcasts about Lie

Rory and Eric peek into the world of Sicario and see the temptation to do evil so that good may come, the lie told that men and women are interchangeable in combat roles, and how Christians are to engage in the land of wolves. Watch the episode here. Chapters: 0:30 Welcome & Summary 5:12 Popcorn Ratings 8:18 Theology Ratings 10:11 Subscribe, Share, Support 10:52 Ads 12:55 SPOILER WARNING 13:04 Popcorn Thoughts 18:12 The Land of Temptation 30:17 What about Silvio? 37:16 The Lies we Tell Ourselves 48:43 The Lie of Feminism 48:43 Lightning Round 1:11:35 Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281  #Sicario #joshbrolin #emilyblunt #beniciodeltoro #ChristianPodcasts #MoviePodcasts #YouAreNotAMindlessConsumer #MovieDiscussion #FilmCriticism #MovieReview #FilmReview #FilmDiscussion #MovieExplanation #FilmAnalysis #CharacterAnalysis #MovieExplanation #MovieAnalysis #MovieReaction #medialiteracy #medialiteracymatters #reformedtheology Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

TRAFFIC OF A LIE Oppression, deceit, love and greed.  Adeline is devastated at the news that her beloved mother has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in its advanced stages. Discombobulated at her mother's refusal to receive any form of treatment, no matter how much her and her sister Penelope plead her to re-consider, the two girls are shattered when their mother takes her final breath. But this is just the beginning of Adeline's turmoil. The reading of the will sets in motion a thickly woven web of deceit and lies that will rock Adeline to her very core, forcing her to question the essence of her existence and the foundations of the basis of all that she has known throughout her life. Traversing different countries, spanning across two generations, patriarchal societal beliefs and the complexities of the human character, love may not always conquer, but ultimately the truth will.   ABOUT THE AUTHOR Angela Nagel lives in the picturesque Barossa Valley located in South Australia with her husband James and their cheeky and talkative Sulphur Crested Cockatoo Basil. Three adult children and their partners complete their family. Angela has enjoyed a fulfilling career spanning over four decades helping operate their family owned bakery business. She enjoys travelling, with a particular interest in experiencing different cultures and languages. An avid reader for as long as she can remember, Angela has always held an interest in writing. Traffic of a Lie is her debut novel. Learn more about Angela and her work at https://angelanagelauthor.com/   TOPICS OF CONVERSATION Overview and Inspiration Behind Traffic of a Lie What the story is about, the inspiration behind it, and how the idea evolved into a novel. Character Development and Emotional Themes Deep dive into Adeline and Yasmina's emotional journeys, the complexity of mother-daughter relationships, betrayal, grief, identity crisis, resilience, and how characters navigate societal pressures. Generational Oppression, Patriarchal Systems, and Gender Inequality How systemic control, traditions, and silence impact women across generations; drawing parallels between past and present struggles for women's autonomy and voice. Structural and Storytelling Choices Use of dual timelines, balancing emotional devastation with hope, the symbolism behind the book's title, and decisions around what to reveal versus what to leave uncertain. Reader Reactions and Future Projects How readers have responded to the story, the kinds of conversations it sparks about family, silence, and healing, and Angela Nagel's plans to write a psychological thriller as her next book.

The guys are back to recap the entire 2025 NFL draft by giving out superlatives using DK's draft grades. They talk about who had the most humiliating weekend, who made the biggest swings, who played it safe, and more! (00:00) Intro(04:48) 2025 NFL Draft Superlatives(06:10) Most Humiliating Weekend(10:29) Unexpected Redemption Arc(30:02) Swinging for the Fences(47:08) Getting on Base(52:57) Arrested Development Bland Award(59:37) Overcompensation Contenders(01:05:04) Other Drafts We Loved(01:16:16) Drafts We Didn't Like(01:18:44) Random Factoids(01:23:33) Two Guys Drafted and a Lie (01:28:03) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!⁠ Email us! ⁠ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com⁠The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: ⁠Danny Heifetz⁠, ⁠Danny Kelly⁠, and ⁠Craig Horlbeck⁠Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Bethlie are BACK!  In today's episode Dave and Bethlie tackle a very important question from a listener about how to train a 3 year old with a big imagination to not lie.   Later on in the episode Dave and Bethlie begin their series on raising a child with special needs. Thanks for joining us and enjoy this episode!   Question from a listener Would you be able to share tips on how to train a 3 year old who has a beautiful imagination on lying. We do a lot of pretend/imagination play, but I want him to also understand that lying (if asked a specific question) is not good.  This is something that just recently came up, and I wasn't sure how to handle it or train him on it. You have to know the difference in imagination and lying. Lying lips are an abomination to God; but they that deal in truth are his delight You shall not bear false witness (you shall not be dishonest in any situation) Truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment Using ones imagination is fun and normal and creative; lying is refusing to face facts and/or take responsibility in a specific situation. Imagination is not wrong; lying is very wrong. Imagination is fun; lying is dangerous You have to use different words.  Let's pretend Let's imagine Always tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth That is a LIE and That is VERY BAD Say that softly and sadly Connect those emotions with the act of lying In imagination In reality You have to teach Jacob and his family He lied to his dad His father in law lied to him His sons lied to him The Boy Who Cried Wolf   (14:40) Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 1 Defining special needs. Special needs refer to children who require additional support or services due to physical, developmental, intellectual, or emotional challenges. These needs can range from mild to severe and may affect various aspects of a child's life, including: communication, mobility, learning, behavior, and social interaction.  Some children have physical challenges Blindness, deafness, etc. Some children have mental or emotional challenges Various degrees of autism Fetal alcohol syndrome Some children are diagnosed with behavioral issues   ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms can cause significant problems in functioning at home, school, or work.  ADD Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is the older, more colloquial term for a specific type of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) called "Predominantly Inattentive Type”. ODD Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by persistent negativity, defiance, and anger, often in children and adolescents. It's not a personality trait but a diagnosable condition that can impact a child's ability to learn, interact with others, and function in various settings.  OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by obsessions (unwanted, persistent thoughts, images, or urges) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts) that individuals feel driven to perform to reduce the anxiety caused by the obsessions. Conclusion

Paul Nelson, a Grammy award winning producer elevated his career as a guitarist /songwriter/producer for the legendary bluesman Johnny Winter.  Paul also played with many of the world's iconic guitarists including Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy.  A member of the New York Blues Hall of Fame, Paul left his mark on the blues genre.  A sudden heart attack, took Paul's life just a couple months after award-winning program director and show producer, Ray White, interviewed him in November of 2023.  A super guy, who left this world much too soon.  Listen to more of our interview with Paul on Episode 171 of our sister show - Sittin' In With The CAT.  In our showcase segment, your "Hostess With The Mostess," Lisa Davis features guitar slinger Buddy Guy in our showcase segment.  His latest album is The Blues Don't Lie.  Nothing but the blues on this episode, brought to you from your friends at the Coool CAT!

In this conversation, we explore a poem by Wendell Berry which calls us to wake up from the numbing effects of conventional life and practice living with true aliveness. We begin by reflecting on how Berry's invitation to "do something that won't compute" challenges us to question the systems and habits that keep us trapped in unconscious patterns - the quick profit, the ready-made, the fear of death - and instead to embrace practices that cultivate genuine freedom and connection with life. We delve into the tension between the familiar and the unfamiliar, discussing how our natural tendency to create predictable cycles can both build stable communities and wall us off from deeper truths. Through Berry's provocative lines, we consider how systems try to predict and control us, and how deliberately cultivating 'eccentricity' - living at least partially outside the dominant cultural expectations - can be a path to a kind of aliveness and responsibility for life. We examine how laughter, loving what seems undeserving, and asking questions without answers can shake us from our sleepiness, while also acknowledging that not all disruptions are equally valuable - suggesting that we measure new possibilities against what would satisfy someone bringing life into the world. Ultimately, we see Berry's manifesto as an invitation to practice deliberateness through conscious engagement with life's full complexity rather than waiting for life to wake us through crisis. You can find out more about the Thirdspace Professional Coaching Course 2025-26 on the Thirdspace website wearethirdspace.org This week's conversation is hosted, as always, by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace. Episode Overview 00:00 Introduction to Turning Towards Life 02:52 Exploring Wendell Berry's Manifesto 05:54 Eccentric Perspectives 09:52 Nature and Connection in Wendell Berry's Work 14:54 The Invitation to Question and Reflect 19:49 The Familiar vs. The Unfamiliar 24:38 Finding Sources of Truthfulness in Life 29:35 Conclusion and Reflection on the Conversation Here's our source for this week: Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front Love the quick profit, the annual raise,  vacation with pay. Want more  of everything ready-made. Be afraid  to know your neighbors and to die.  And you will have a window in your head.  Not even your future will be a mystery  any more. Your mind will be punched in a card  and shut away in a little drawer.  When they want you to buy something  they will call you. When they want you  to die for profit they will let you know.  So, friends, every day do something  that won't compute. Love the Lord.  Love the world. Work for nothing.  Take all that you have and be poor.  Love someone who does not deserve it.  Denounce the government and embrace  the flag. Hope to live in that free  republic for which it stands.  Give your approval to all you cannot  understand. Praise ignorance, for what man  has not encountered he has not destroyed.  Ask the questions that have no answers.  Invest in the millenium. Plant sequoias.  Say that your main crop is the forest  that you did not plant,  that you will not live to harvest.  Say that the leaves are harvested  when they have rotted into the mold.  Call that profit. Prophesy such returns.  Put your faith in the two inches of humus  that will build under the trees  every thousand years.  Listen to carrion – put your ear  close, and hear the faint chattering  of the songs that are to come.  Expect the end of the world. Laugh.  Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful  though you have considered all the facts.  So long as women do not go cheap  for power, please women more than men.  Ask yourself: Will this satisfy  a woman satisfied to bear a child?  Will this disturb the sleep  of a woman near to giving birth?  Go with your love to the fields.  Lie down in the shade. Rest your head  in her lap. Swear allegiance  to what is nighest your thoughts.  As soon as the generals and the politicos  can predict the motions of your mind,  lose it. Leave it as a sign  to mark the false trail, the way  you didn't go. Be like the fox  who makes more tracks than necessary,  some in the wrong direction.  Practice resurrection. Wendell Berry Photo by Nina Luong on Unsplash ---- Join Us Live in 2025 On Sunday 8th June 2025 it will be our 400th episode and we are planning a Turning Towards Life live gathering on Zoom. You're all very welcome to join. It will be a wonderful opportunity to meet us and to meet others. If you are at all interested and you would like to join us, please keep watching out and listening out on the podcast or you could head over towards our website turningtowards.life and sign up for our weekly emails there and you will get all of the information directly into your inbox. We also have the launch of our Turning Towards Life live programme which is going to run in six month seasons. It's going to be in person on Zoom once a month. We're very excited about it. A chance to expand beyond the bounds of a podcast into forming a community of learning and practice. If you go to turningtowards.life there is a button you can press to register your interest in this. About Turning Towards Life Turning Towards Life, a week-by-week conversation inviting us deeply into our lives, is a live 30 minute conversation hosted by Justin Wise and Lizzie Winn of Thirdspace.  Find us on FaceBook to watch live and join in the lively conversation on this episode. You can find videos of every episode, and more about the project on the Turning Towards Life website, and you can also watch and listen on Instagram, YouTube, and as a podcast on Apple, Google, Amazon Music and Spotify. Join Our Weekly Mailing: www.turningtowards.life/subscribe Support Us: www.buymeacoffee.com/turningtowardslife Join Turning Towards Life Live: www.turningtowards.life/ttl-live-interest

Ever catch yourself saying things you'd NEVER say to a friend? We're diving deep into the battlefield of our minds. On this episode, Nicole and Deb get real about negative self-talk and how it impacts EVERYTHING.Deb shares a powerful truth: “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Yeah, that's a LIE! Words, especially the ones we whisper to ourselves, have incredible power. From wrestling with conviction after a night out to battling the “accuser” in moments of weakness, they reveal how negative thoughts can consume us. But it's not all doom and gloom! They share practical exercises, such as “shedding it off” and bringing thoughts into the light. Ready to transform your inner dialogue? What's one negative thought you're ready to kick to the curb?

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Lie reaction from Minnesota Vikings fans REACTION to drafting Donovan Jackson at the Fillmore in Minneapolis! Vikings opt to stick and pick; What Jackson brings to the Vikings; Live reaction from Vikings fans and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Series Title:Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity - From Hustle to Holy – Surrendering Your Work to GodEpisode Title:From Checking Boxes to Hearing God – Walking in Daily ObedienceYou can do all the right spiritual things—read, pray, show up—but still feel disconnected. In this episode, we expose the trap of performance Christianity and rediscover the voice of our Shepherd. Jesus didn't die for your checklist—He died for your heart. If you've been running on religious autopilot, it's time to pause and tune into His presence. Learn how to stop striving and start hearing.Episodes:4.2 -   When Productivity Becomes an Idol – Redefining Success in God's Eyes4.11 - The Lie of Self-Sufficiency – Learning to Trust God with Your Time4.18 - Sabbath & Surrender – Why Rest is a Weapon Against Overwork4.25 - From Checking Boxes to Hearing God – Walking in Daily ObedienceKey Verse:“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” – John 10:27You'll walk away with:Still feel like something's missing?Reading your BiblePraying dailyGoing to churchMaybe it's not about doing more. Maybe it's about hearing more.Challenge Statement:“Are you listening for God's voice, or just checking spiritual boxes?”Today, take 10 minutes and do nothing but listen.No agenda. No rush. Just invite Him to speak.Free 5-Day Bible Plan:It's called “Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity”Each day is short, powerful, and Scripture-based—designed to help you walk in freedom and trust God again with your work.GET YOUR FREE DEVOTIONALTake time to think about this, pray about it, and take one small step in obedience. Remember, divine interruptions aren't just obstacles—they're opportunities for God to do something amazing in your life.Links to Connect with Ron:Website: www.newpathnewyou.comInstagram: @rcooljrFacebook: Ron CoolYouTube: New Path New YouDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help us reach more men seeking purpose! Share your stories of bold obedience with Ron on social media, and let's encourage each other on this journey.Find your Community: Men DiscipleshipBecome a NPNY Supporter! - Now Tax Deductible!One TimeMonthly For Married Couples! - The Abundantly Expectant Marriage Podcast - with Ron and Rachel Cool Website: AEMARRIAGE.com

In this Power Producers Shoptalk episode, David Carothers continues the discussion on building and managing remote teams in the insurance industry, with a specific focus on culture and connection. In this second installment with the team from Insurance Futures, David dives into the importance of team-building activities in a virtual environment. This week, David is joined by Jeremy Huerta, Michael Overstreet, and Caleb Walker from Heritage, an insurance agency that has perfected the art of remote workforce management. Together, they explore the best ways to create meaningful connections, build strong cultures, and engage remote employees to foster long-term success in a virtual setting. Key Highlights: The Importance of Intentional Culture Building David stresses that building a strong culture in a virtual environment isn't optional—it's essential. Without it, a remote team can quickly lose its cohesion and effectiveness. Regular Communication: Finding the Right Balance David shares his approach to daily communication, emphasizing the need for intentional, face-to-face interactions like virtual huddles to foster connection and avoid miscommunications. Maintaining Culture in Virtual Teams The Heritage team discusses the challenges of keeping culture strong in a remote environment and the importance of intentionality in virtual team-building efforts. Team Meetings: Connecting on a Personal Level Heritage's weekly meetings start with sharing personal highlights, allowing team members to connect beyond just work tasks and strengthen relationships. Employee Fulfillment and Personal Connection David reflects on his experiences in leadership and the importance of building genuine, long-term relationships with employees for a fulfilling work environment. Creative Team Building Activities The team shares fun and engaging virtual activities like charades and "Two Truths and a Lie," which help employees show their personalities and connect on a deeper level. The team offers a downloadable guide with a list of team-building activities that can be easily implemented to improve remote team culture. To download the full list of team-building activities and read the blog, click here In the coming weeks, David and the team will continue exploring more aspects of remote team management. Stay tuned for more actionable insights. Connect with: David Carothers LinkedIn Jeromy Huerta LinkedIn Michael Overstreet LinkedIn Caleb Walker LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Visit Websites: Power Producer Base Camp Insurance Future Heritage Killing Commercial Crushing Content Power Producers Podcast Policytee The Dirty 130 The Extra 2 Minutes

Lie back as we float past the mangroves and through the wetlands of the great Florida Everglades. Perhaps we'll see some of the hundreds of animal species that live here. Keep an eye out for alligators, chorus frogs, and panthers! 

What if the real estate industry has sold us a lie about success? In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon exposes the flawed definition of success that celebrates hustle, money, and accolades—while often neglecting faith, family, and fulfillment.Garrett challenges Christian agents to rethink success from a Kingdom perspective, reminding listeners that God's definition of success includes obedience, relationships, and spiritual well-being—not just production and praise. This powerful conversation calls agents to pursue purpose over profit and to build a community where faith and people matter more than numbers.Key Takeaways:✅ The real estate industry promotes a damaging definition of success.✅ Success is often measured by sales and income, not joy or fulfillment.✅ God's way of living contrasts the grind culture of the industry.✅ True success includes faith, family, and spiritual health.✅ Pursuing recognition without purpose leads to vanity and burnout.✅ We must redefine success through God's Word, not the world's standards.✅ Material gain often comes at the cost of personal peace.✅ Building relationships matters more than racking up awards.✅ Christian agents have the opportunity to create a better community.✅ Faith must come first—success should be a byproduct of obedience.Episode Chapters:⏳ 00:00 – The Lie the Industry Tells About Success

See the Video at www.RGRFootball.com This NFL Draft Board Don't LIE! Night Before the Chiefs 2025 Draft

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The Department of Labor is embroiled in a legal dispute with the insurance industry over legislation aimed at protecting consumers from inappropriate annuity sales practices. Donna and Nathan discuss both sides of the debate and explain why they believe the case against annuities may be being oversold. Also on MoneyTalk, understanding tax categories, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 4/22/2025; Original Air Dates: 8/19/2024 & 8/20/2024. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses how as Jew the feelings of joy and sadness can coexist. How as people we have the ability to have total control over our emotions and how we can be happy and sad at the same time. He also discusses how we learn from Moshe be honest and admit a mistake when we are wrong. Lastly, he takes a lesson from the forbidden animal, the Chazir(pig), on how we should keep trying in life. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/    Chapters (00:00:00) - Practical Parsha Podcast(00:00:34) - Pecusal Parsha(00:01:14) - Parshas Shmini(00:02:58) - The Parsha(00:05:36) - The Vayyhi of This Week's Parasha(00:14:38) - The Dispute Between Moshe and Aaron(00:18:49) - The Lie of Moshe(00:22:35) - Khazr

In an episode from 2012, we looked at what Sleep No More and the Stanford Prison Experiment can tell us about who we really are. SOURCES:Felix Barrett, artistic director of Punchdrunk.Steven Levitt, professor of economics at the University of Chicago.Philip Zimbardo, professor emeritus at Stanford University. RESOURCES:“Philip Zimbardo, the psychologist behind the ‘Stanford Prison Experiment,' dies at 91,” by Melissa De Witte (Stanford Report, 2024).“Debunking the Stanford Prison Experiment,” by Thibault Le Texier (American Psychologist, 2019).“The Lifespan of a Lie,” by Ben Blum (GEN, 2018).Punchdrunk. EXTRAS:“How Is Live Theater Still Alive?” by Freakonomics Radio (2025).

Today, we're discussing the ongoing Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor, in which SCOTUS will be addressing whether or not parents have the right to opt their children out of curriculum featuring storybooks promoting LGBT ideology. The Maryland school board doesn't want to let parents opt out, but parents say this violates their First Amendment rights. Who will SCOTUS side with? And the state of Colorado is back on our radar, and not in a good way, with four new bills that protect abortion care and "gender-affirming health care" that are currently working their way through the legislature. At least some good news came from across the pond with the U.K. Supreme Court ruling that women are, in fact, biological females, and "transgender" women don't fit that description. Share the Arrows 2025 is on October 11 in Dallas, Texas! Go to sharethearrows.com for tickets now! Watch the latest episode of Relatable At Home, "Liturgy-Led Living: Following the Christian Calendar" featuring Danielle Hitchen exclusively on BlazeTV: https://get.blazetv.com/allie/ Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (06:31) SCOTUS Mahmoud v. Taylor (19:10) Colorado bills  (45:02) UK Supreme Court protects women --- Today's Sponsors: A'del — Try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Good Ranchers — Go to https://GoodRanchers.com and subscribe to any of their boxes (but preferably the Allie Beth Stuckey Box) to get free bacon, ground beef, seed oil free chicken nuggets, or wild-caught salmon in every box for life. Plus, you'll get $40 off when you use code ALLIE at checkout. Fellowship Home Loans — Fellowship Home Loans is a mortgage lending company that offers home financing solutions while integrating Christian values such as honesty, integrity, and stewardship. Go to fellowshiphomeloans.com/allie to get up to $500 credit towards closing costs when you finance with Fellowship Home Loans. Pre-Born — Will you help rescue babies' lives? Donate by calling #250 & say keyword 'BABY' or go to Preborn.com/ALLIE. --- Links: The Blueprint: How the Democrats Won Colorado (and Why Republicans Everywhere Should Care): https://a.co/d/aSmoqlO --- Related Episodes: Ep 927 | Is Tumblr Making Kids Trans? | Guest: Daisy Strongin (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-927-is-tumblr-making-kids-trans-guest-daisy-strongin/id1359249098?i=1000640465566 Ep 928 | Losing ‘Gender Identity' & Finding My Faith | Guest: Daisy Strongin (Part Two) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-928-from-transition-to-conversion-guest-daisy-strongin/id1359249098?i=1000640577375 Ep 13 | Two Gay Men + A Christian Baker Walk into a Courtroom https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-13-two-gay-men-a-christian-baker-walk-into-a-courtroom/id1359249098?i=1000413171727 Ep 719 | Christians v. the State of Colorado… Again https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-719-christians-v-the-state-of-colorado-again/id1359249098?i=1000589107658 Ep 896 | From 'Trans Man' to Transformed by Christ | Guest: Laura Perry Smalts (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-896-from-trans-man-to-transformed-by-christ-guest/id1359249098?i=1000632613519 Ep 897 | A Detransitioner on the Lie of Trans ‘Joy' | Guest: Laura Perry Smalts (Part Two) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-897-a-detransitioner-on-the-lie-of-trans/id1359249098?i=1000632747460 Ep 1020 | Botched: The Brutality of Trans Mastectomies | Guest: Soren Aldaco https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1020-botched-the-brutality-of-trans/id1359249098?i=1000659311855 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Phil Treadwell welcomes Rob Pieklo, President and CEO of AFR. Together, they dive into how mortgage professionals can better educate and guide their clients. Rob and Phil explore the impact of UMBS and the 10-Year Treasury, and discuss the limitations of market forecasting. Rob emphasizes clear communication, honesty, and recognizing early market shifts as tools for building client trust. It's a valuable listen for those looking to enhance both their market knowledge and their client approach. Robert Pieklo, President and CEO of AFR, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role, having previously overseen lending, revenue, capital markets, and strategy at the company. During his time away, he successfully ran his own brokerage, gaining hands-on insight into the industry. Rob's extensive knowledge across broker, correspondent, and retail channels uniquely positions him to drive AFR's next phase of growth. A respected industry leader, he remains actively engaged with numerous trade associations, reinforcing his commitment to advancing the mortgage space. 02:20 Be the Expert 06:15 The World of UMBS 11:00 The Ten Year Treasury 13:50 A Broken Crystal Ball 17:15 Lock It In 19:40 Pay Attention to the Whispers 22:50 Transparency is Key 27:10 The Truth is Easier Than a Lie 31:10 Less Talking, More Mistrust 32:35 Take the Good with the Bad 35:30 The Pounds of Results 39:40 Use the Macros to Your Advantage Connect with Rob: Instagram | AFR Website BE IN THE ROOM WHERE GROWTH HAPPENS: M1A Mastermind Group If you are enjoying the MME podcast, please take a second and LEAVE US A REVIEW. And JOIN the M1A Text Community: 214-225-5696

The 2025 NFL Draft is almost here, and Film Don't Lie has you covered! Join Chux Maranan as he dives deep into the running back (RB), wide receiver (WR), and tight end (TE) classes. He'll rank the top players, identify potential sleepers, and his favorite prospects.Sponsored by Allonsy Travel | https://www.allonsy-travel.com/Twitter Handles:Chux Maranan: @ChuxMaranan Pete Evans: @DatBoiFreeze #NFLDraft #2025NFLDraft #NFL #Rankings #DraftAnalysis #RBRankings #WRRankings #TERankings

In contrast with yesterday's guest, the Paris based Financial Times writer Simon Kuper, the newspaper's London based columnist Jemima Kelly hasn't quite given up on the United States of America. Trump, she suggests, might be the end of the line for the MAGA movement. Indeed, like another recent guest on the show, former Wired editor Peter Leyden, Kelly suggests that the Republicans might be flirting with the destruction of their brand for the next political generation. Unlike Leyden, however, Kelly isn't particularly bullish on the future of the Democratic Party, arguing that there is a desperate need for a formal national opposition to Trump's MAGA Republicanism. And in contrast with Leyden, Kelly doesn't see much of an opposition - moral or otherwise - from seemingly spineless tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg or Marc Andreessen. 5 Key Takeaways* Kelly is most concerned about Trump's "utter disregard for the legal system and the kind of lawlessness" that characterizes his second administration.* She believes Democrats lack cohesive opposition structure, noting America could benefit from a shadow cabinet system like the UK's to provide clear alternative voices.* Kelly predicts "MAGA is going to finish with Trump" as there's no viable successor who can match his charisma and stage presence.* She criticizes tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg for capitulating to Trump, questioning how they justify abandoning values for business interests.* Kelly argues that maintaining moral principles is crucial for Democrats, as sinking to Trump's level only erodes institutional trust, which has already been significantly damaged. Full Transcript Andrew Keen: Hello, everybody. It is Wednesday, April the 23rd, 2025. Headlines today remain dominated by Donald Trump. Every story above the fold, at least above the digital fold in the Financial Times, seems to be about him. Yesterday, we talked to FT columnist Simon Cooper, a Dutchman living in Paris, who had an interesting piece earlier this week suggesting Americans should move to Europe, indicating the American dream was over. Cooper seemed to relish this news. Today, we're talking to another FT columnist, Jemima Kelly. She's based in northeast London, in Hackney, and she's talking to us today from the FT offices in the heart of London City. Jemima, what's your take on Simon's column this week? Is it indeed time for most Americans to move to Europe?Jemima Kelly: I thought it was a very interesting column. I'm particularly interested in this idea that you discussed on your show about the brain drain that has been going in the direction of America and that might start to come back in the other direction, which I hadn't really properly considered before in those terms. But I must say that I'm not really a fan of encouraging people to all be digital nomads. He's actually followed it up with a piece today about how to be a digital nomad in Paris. I'm not really a fan of that kind of lifestyle because I think that it means people aren't particularly invested in their local communities, and I think it makes a bit of a crappy neighborhood if everyone is just working their own jobs. The dream of earning a US salary while working remotely living in Europe—I'm just like, please don't do that because then we're just importing inequality.Andrew Keen: Although to be fair, was Simon actually saying that?Jemima Kelly: I think he did say that the ultimate life, the ultimate arbitrage was doing that. And it's true, it is the ultimate arbitrage. It's just not one that I would particularly want people to pursue. It's like the Airbnb culture—it's destroyed a lot of cities and priced out local people, meaning certain cities you visit have no locals, just tourists, which is quite crap as a tourist.Andrew Keen: I guess the other critique of Simon's piece, which is an extension of yours, is for Americans who don't like Trump—and there are many, including myself—it's not time to move to Europe. It's not time to retreat. It is time to stay and fight and try to change America. So there's no reason why you have to shift. Jemima, you're a columnist at what you call on your X account "Friends of the Deep State" (FT). I'm using you as the voice of the European deep state. What's the take from London on Trump on April 23, 2025? It's so hard to make any sense of it. In a meta sense, in a structural sense, what's your take on what's happening?Jemima Kelly: I'm going to answer that in three parts. First, the "Friends of the Deep State" is obviously a reference to Liz Truss, who referred to the FT as the deep state.Andrew Keen: I want to come on to Truss later, another rather clownish character, your version of Donald Trump.Jemima Kelly: Yes, Britain's proudest export. Second, I would probably not want to speak for Europe or Britain. Maybe I can start by saying what I think the mood is.Andrew Keen: You live in Hackney in northeast London, so maybe you can speak on behalf of Hackney. What's the take on Trump from Hackney?Jemima Kelly: Just utter dismay. And I mean, I would say that's probably the mood I'm getting, even from people who thought there was too much hyperbole used about Trump in the run-up to his election. I didn't think comparisons to Hitler were particularly helpful.Andrew Keen: You're not alone. We've had that conversation many times on the show. I strongly agree with you.Jemima Kelly: So while there were people who were very hysterical about the idea of a Trump 2.0 being worse than the first time, I think so far, it does seem kind of worse, doesn't it?Andrew Keen: I'm asking you.Jemima Kelly: I would say there is a sense that things are quite scary at the moment. I think what I personally find most worrying, and that many balanced people are talking about, is the utter disregard for the courts and the rule of law. I was amazed looking at Truth Social earlier. I saw a post from Trump about an alleged MS-13 gang member.Andrew Keen: The Venezuelan who was illegally extradited or seized and taken to El Salvador.Jemima Kelly: I think this guy is actually Salvadoran. Trump has posted a picture of an alleged knuckle tattoo with four symbols which some people have extrapolated to mean MS-13. It's very obviously just computer-generated text superimposed on the image. Trump has posted it and appears to believe this is actually tattooed onto the man's knuckles, using that as justification. I think the utter disregard for the legal system and the lawlessness of Trump 2.0 is for me the most disturbing aspect because where does that end? It's just utter chaos.I might write this week about how Trump sees the world as just deal-making and transactions. The ends will always justify the means. He's openly saying he's going to keep pushing as hard as he can to get what he wants. But his followers, who are constantly rushing to justify everything he does, including his vice president, are glorifying the means themselves, which Trump himself doesn't even really believe in. People are willing to take what he says at face value and make it happen, like Vance going to Greenland on this supposed visit.Andrew Keen: You said in an excellent column earlier this month that Vance has "the zeal of the convert" and that's the problem.Jemima Kelly: Yes, because he once called Trump "America's Hitler."Andrew Keen: And he didn't mean it in a complimentary way.Jemima Kelly: I don't think he did.Andrew Keen: So, Jemima, stand back a little. Simon noted that he'd always believed in America growing up. A lot of his friends went to America. You're a slightly younger generation from Simon. When you graduated from university, did a lot of your friends go to America? Did you ever think maybe you should go to America as a singer or a journalist?Jemima Kelly: Did any of my friends? It's quite difficult as a British person going to America. Quite a few of my friends have ended up there, particularly in LA for some reason. I almost moved to New York with my previous employer, Reuters, and have considered it, but wanted to stay in London. I love America; it's a completely amazing and fascinating place. But it does feel like people I speak to at the moment are feeling concerned. Someone in New Orleans told me that when conservative columnists in the New York Times are writing that it's time for some kind of uprising...Andrew Keen: That was David Brooks. And Simon wrote about a friend of his in Georgia who said he couldn't even go out because he was scared to bump into Trump people.Jemima Kelly: I saw that. That's not how I personally believe that divisions should be handled. The idea that you shouldn't go out because you might bump into some Trump fans—I don't know about that.Andrew Keen: I couldn't agree more. Your last column, in the spirit of Easter, was titled "It's the hope that saves you." It was a broader column, not just about America. But do you still have a vestige, a glimmer of hope in America? Have you given up?Jemima Kelly: Oh, God, yes, I still have hope. I am an optimist. But I also believe that being optimistic and hopeful, which as I explain in the column are slightly different things, gives you a higher chance of things going well. If you don't resort to cynicism and nihilism, which I don't think is particularly helpful.Another column I would like to write in the coming weeks is that I am becoming convinced that MAGA is going to finish with Trump. There is no MAGA after Trump. One thing that convinced me of this was listening to the "Triggered" podcast with Donald Trump Jr. I tried to listen to a range of podcasts, some more painful than others, and I listened to a full episode the other day and couldn't believe the level of imbecility.Andrew Keen: Well, we know what you mean anyway, even if that isn't the word.Jemima Kelly: And he's the best friend of the vice president, who's supposedly this genius.Andrew Keen: I'm sure in a year or two JD will have moved on to other "best friends."Jemima Kelly: Maybe, but I think they've been friends for a while. The thing with Trump is that he masks so much with his charisma and stage presence and what he calls "flexibility," not U-turning. And his people skills. Then you get the distilled version of him without all of that, and it's just so painfully bad and unpersuasive. There's no successor. Vance is the only one who the bookies currently have as the favorite, but that's because there's no leader on the other side; we don't know who the Democratic leader is.Andrew Keen: Peter Leyden, who was on the show a few days ago, the former editor-in-chief of Wired, believes that Trump is essentially destroying the Republican brand for a generation. It does provide an opportunity for the Democrats in the long term, although the Democrats probably have many problems of their own. Do you agree that ultimately the Republican brand has been decimated and is headed for 20 or 30 years of political isolation?Jemima Kelly: I think what they have going for them is that MAGA has its own name—there was always the MAGA part of the Republican Party and then the "other part" and the RINOs. Now they have somewhat merged, but I imagine that will start to separate if the Trump project keeps doing as badly as it seems to be. But it doesn't feel like there's any separation now between Trump and the institutions that are supposedly independent, with the Fed being an exception despite his saying he'd terminate Powell and then claiming the press made a big deal of it. It does feel like it will be difficult for Republicans to extricate themselves from Trump. There isn't anyone standing up and being vocally anti-Trump on that side at the moment.Andrew Keen: You noted that your satirical X profile "Friends of the Deep State" was borrowed from Liz Truss, who made a fool of herself and now is in political exile. Can we learn anything from the Truss fiasco? It seems to me as if Trump a couple of weeks ago on the bond front was, so to speak, "Trussed"—the market spoke and he had to retreat. Can we learn anything from recent British political or economic history to make sense of what's happening in the US, particularly in terms of Truss, who was humiliated by the markets?Jemima Kelly: Trump has the advantage of shamelessness, doesn't he?Andrew Keen: So you're saying that Liz Truss is not shameless?Jemima Kelly: That's a very good point. You could see the embarrassment on her face. Maybe that is just my projection of how I would feel.Andrew Keen: For people just listening, it's a picture of Liz Truss in New York with a MAGA hat on looking like a complete idiot.Jemima Kelly: Just before the inauguration saying, "It can't come soon enough."Andrew Keen: And she says "the West needs it," whatever that means.Jemima Kelly: She's constantly "saving the West." She was at a Bitcoin conference last weekend giving a speech on saving the West. It's really exciting that we have such capable hands to save the West.Andrew Keen: Especially at the Bitcoin conference.Jemima Kelly: Exactly. They're the real people to do it. What can we learn from Truss? What we can learn, and this takes us into the Democrats, is that a few people have floated the idea that America should have some form of shadow cabinet. One of the reasons that Truss lasted for only 42 days—less than the lettuce—was that we have such a vocal opposition in this country. It's very clear who the spokesperson is from the opposing party. So when a journalist is writing a story about Truss's mini budget, right away, you've got the shadow chancellor to tell you why it's a terrible idea. In America, it's not so clear, and I think that's a disadvantage.Andrew Keen: You wrote an excellent column in the last month on why America needs a "serious opposition."Jemima Kelly: It really opened my eyes, this idea of the shadow cabinet. Obviously, the government has a different structure in the US, and it's not a monarchy, etc. But the idea of some form—even if just in name only—if the Democrats were able to put forward a representative for each of the major government departments, it would help. It made me think that American media often sees itself as "the resistance"—the media is the resistance. I feel like our job is to report the news. Too often it feels like the media was trying to stop Trump from getting reelected or trying to hide that Biden was too old for another four years. The media is far too often doing the work that an opposition should be doing.It dawned on me that this is partly because of the lack of structure that we have with the constant back and forth. As a journalist, rather than having to explain why the Liz Truss mini-budget was bad, you've got someone on the other side to tell you. The Democrats are in disarray. Usually, there's nothing like a common enemy to unite you, and Trump should be that. Amid the tariffs, the trade war, the deportation of immigrants, threats to deport others to horrific Salvadoran prisons—if there were a time to be united, it would be now. This is peak Trump fear, and yet the Democrats have record low approval ratings among their supporters. A Gallup poll showed Republican approval of their congressmen is at 76 percent while Democrats are at 39 percent among Democrats. There is a real void of cohesive or coherent opposition.Andrew Keen: You've been quite critical of the Democrats. Back in July, you talked about the "Biden debacle" and the absurdity of a man clearly out of his depth. But you've also written more recently about Democrats not abandoning their morals. When historians look back, how much of a debacle was the Biden regime? Will it be seen as the trigger that enabled Trump 2.0, or would these things be seen separately?Jemima Kelly: I don't think it was Biden's administration; I think it was the cover-up of his physical decline.Andrew Keen: I wasn't surprised by that debate he had with Trump. He clearly was way beyond his shelf life. It was self-evident if you watched interviews with him.Jemima Kelly: It was already evident. I got into trouble for talking about this before the 2020 election because he had gotten the name of an interviewer wrong, and fact-checking organizations rushed in to say he hadn't. They were lying on his behalf, which shocked me.Andrew Keen: Does that make Trump's point on Truth Social that the media is really the Democratic party, or the two are inseparable?Jemima Kelly: It's funny because every time I've written about this, I've gotten pushback. I was the first "ritual sacrifice" on BlueSky a few months ago because I dared to say it was an echo chamber. Apparently, I implied that I wanted more Nazis on BlueSky, which is obviously sarcasm. One thing I find interesting—if you type "New York Times" into BlueSky, you'll get people complaining about how pro-Trump they are or how they're "both-sides-ists." If you type "New York Times" into X, you'll get people complaining about how anti-Trump they are and how it's just an extension of the Democratic Party.I think there's something like 3-4% of American journalists who vote Republican, so clearly, the media does lean left or Democrat. Trump is now letting really marginal right-wing news outlets into his briefings, which in some ways I don't think is all bad. I think it would be good to have a more balanced media.Andrew Keen: You wrote a good piece in December, "Democrats must not abandon their morals," which I guess goes without saying. There are still morals in the Republican party. Well, certainly ex-Republicans like David Brooks and Peter Wehner seem to be the most convincingly moral Americans. But that's another issue. What advice would you give the Democrats? On one hand, you've got a civil war within the party between its left—Bernie Sanders and AOC—versus centrists. They agree on almost nothing apart from being in the same big tent party. What advice would you give Democrats?Jemima Kelly: I don't feel in a position to give advice.Andrew Keen: What would you like to see then?Jemima Kelly: Just to be clear about the "Democrats shouldn't abandon their morals" column, that was written after Biden pardoned his son Hunter, which I found uncool. I hate that. I was arguing that if you're going to talk about how immoral the Trump project is and how full of lies it is—and it is all those things—then you have to show that you're better. I felt that was a failure during the first Trump term.I think outlets like the New York Times are doing better this time around. But there was an op-ed written after the first Trump victory about how objectivity needed to be abandoned, like there was a new game to play. I think that's really short-termist and will set a terrible precedent. Trump has come in again on the back of a massive loss of trust in institutions, which was already happening but was made worse by COVID—all the debates about origins, vaccines, etc. That chipped away at trust in science, government, and institutions in general.I write a lot about virtue and honor. I just wrote about hope. I don't think we think about values enough. Only the right in America seems to talk about religion. I'm not even a Christian myself—I was raised Catholic but don't consider myself that anymore—but I feel that values and morality aren't spoken about enough. The Democrats need to take the high ground. They were pulling up placards saying "Lie" at Trump's address to Congress, wearing colors to represent protest. AOC was doing videos saying "choose your fighter," trying to appeal to young people. It was all so cringe and inauthentic. When Trump is being seen as authentic, and Bernie Sanders, who does come across as authentic, there's such a vacuum of authenticity.Andrew Keen: You noted that one of the reasons why Trump is so successful is his eccentricity. That's one of his attractive qualities. A couple of quick questions before we go. You're at the FT, so you're supposed to understand the global economy. Back in September, you talked about America's crypto election. I have a nagging suspicion that crypto might be one of the things that ultimately blows up Trump. There is a lot of fraud within the administration on crypto, with some people making vast fortunes. Trump or his administration is in bed with the Bitcoin bros. What do you make of this association? Because Trump historically has always been ambivalent about crypto. Is this a sideshow or could it become the main show?Jemima Kelly: I don't think it could become the main show just because crypto is still not systemically important enough. If we compare it to the trade war, it pales in comparison in terms of numbers. The IMF downgrading forecasts by one percentage point for the US—that is far more likely to bring down Trump economically.Andrew Keen: Could we be seeing a restructuring of the global financial economy where crypto becomes an alternative to the Fed, given Trump's hostility towards the Fed?Jemima Kelly: God, no, not in my opinion. My ultimate point with crypto—and by the way, people who believe in Bitcoin (and I use the word "believe" deliberately because I do regard it as a belief system) think that Bitcoin is different from other crypto because it's the first one and will only have 21 million coins ever minted. But these are just strings of digits. Then someone comes along and says, "oh no, Bitcoin and Ethereum," and someone else adds Dogecoin as well.These aren't companies like the S&P 500 where there's a finite list. Each of these coins does absolutely nothing, and there's no limit to the number that can exist. I could speak about crypto for hours, but I always come back to the fact that there is no scarcity. Bitcoiners hate when I say this because they claim Bitcoin is different. There is no limit to the number of cryptocurrencies that can exist. If you look at CoinMarketCap.com, they used to count how many cryptocurrencies there were, but I think it got embarrassing because the counter disappeared. There are tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands at this point. How can there be value when there's no scarcity?Andrew Keen: I hope you're right on that front. Finally, you've been very critical of Silicon Valley and big tech. You wrote a piece recently on Mark Zuckerberg caving into Trump. Zuckerberg caved in, Bezos appears to have with the Washington Post, some law firms have, some haven't. Do you think this will come back to haunt opportunists like Zuckerberg? Is it in the interest, not just moral but economic, of American business leaders, university leaders, and heads of law firms to stand up to all this nonsense?Jemima Kelly: I think so, yes. We have so glorified wealth that people only seem to think value exists in financial terms. If I were Mark Zuckerberg, I would care about what people thought of me, but that's even superficial. I would care about being able to sleep well at night. I don't know how these people justify it.I heard a Mark Andreessen podcast a few months ago where he said, "The one thing people don't understand about billionaires is they don't care about money. They just want people to like them." I thought that was really interesting, but it doesn't seem to match their actions.Andrew Keen: Well, we probably should end. I'm not sure if you've written any columns on Musk, but he seems to represent all of this. He's clearly distancing himself from Trump, just as Trump is distancing himself from Musk. Are we beginning to see the end of this love affair between the Musks and the Andreessens with Trump?Jemima Kelly: It's interesting because Musk was supposedly the savior of electric cars, but the current-day Musk would be so skeptical of electric cars. It's weird that he was that guy and now has to keep being that guy to a certain extent because it's his brand. I think he's been radicalized by people not liking him, and he's being pushed further into this corner because he wants to feel part of a tribe. Now he feels like he fits in at Mar-a-Lago and hangs out with Trump.Do I think that's the end of their relationship? It's hard to know. I wouldn't be surprised if they did fall out quite soon. But they're both very strange people, aren't they?Andrew Keen: To put it mildly. You've got a big picture of the two of them in a Tesla on the cover of the Financial Times. I think they're both secretly fans of Millwall Football Club with their famous song "Nobody Loves Us, We Don't Care."Jemima Kelly: What?Andrew Keen: I'm joking, but maybe the same is true of Donald Trump and certainly Elon Musk.Jemima Kelly: They care so much. That's what's funny. Trump cares more than anyone about people loving him. I think that's what drives him. He really wants to be seen as a good president, which comforts me when things are going badly because I think he wants people to love him. He really wants the Nobel Peace Prize, which is hilarious, but he does want that.Andrew Keen: Well, one thing we've resolved today is that Donald Trump is not a fan of Millwall Football Club. He wants everybody to love him. He does care if they don't. Jemima, I know you don't really care because you're someone who will always say what you think. We'll have to get you back on the show for The View from London. Not an eccentric view, but an irreverent view. Thank you so much, Jemima Kelly, columnist of the FT. We will have you back on the show. Keep well.Jemima Kelly: Thank you, you too. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

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Series Title:Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity - From Hustle to Holy – Surrendering Your Work to GodEpisode Title:Sabbath & Surrender – Why Rest is a Weapon Against OverworkWe glorify the hustle, but God commands rest.In this eye-opening episode of Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity, Ron Cool calls out the lie that constant work equals godliness. You'll be challenged to see rest not as a weakness—but as spiritual warfare.We're diving into the power of Sabbath: not as a luxury, but as obedience. If you've ever felt guilty slowing down or afraid of falling behind, this episode is your wake-up call to trust God more than your grind.Episodes:4.2 -   When Productivity Becomes an Idol – Redefining Success in God's Eyes4.11 - The Lie of Self-Sufficiency – Learning to Trust God with Your Time4.18 - Sabbath & Surrender – Why Rest is a Weapon Against Overwork4.25 - From Checking Boxes to Hearing God – Walking in Daily ObedienceKey Verse:“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” – Exodus 20:8You'll walk away with:A new vision for Sabbath as spiritual disciplinePractical ways to integrate rest into your leadership and family lifeA guided prayer to surrender your schedule to God Challenge Statement:Write down one area of your life where you've been operating without God. Maybe it's your business, your finances, your schedule, or your anxiety. Then — literally say out loud: “God, I trust You more than I trust myself here.”Free 5-Day Bible Plan:It's called “Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity”Each day is short, powerful, and Scripture-based—designed to help you walk in freedom and trust God again with your work.GET YOUR FREE DEVOTIONALTake time to think about this, pray about it, and take one small step in obedience. Remember, divine interruptions aren't just obstacles—they're opportunities for God to do something amazing in your life.Links to Connect with Ron:Website: www.newpathnewyou.comInstagram: @rcooljrFacebook: Ron CoolYouTube: New Path New YouDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help us reach more men seeking purpose! Share your stories of bold obedience with Ron on social media, and let's encourage each other on this journey.Find your Community: Men DiscipleshipBecome a NPNY Supporter! - Now Tax Deductible!One TimeMonthly For Married Couples! - The Abundantly Expectant Marriage Podcast - with Ron and Rachel Cool Website: AEMARRIAGE.com

“Lie to me.” That's what Nikki Giovanni once told James Baldwin in their famous debate—but is keeping a smile at home really love, or is it just being fake? Should you put on your ‘best face' for your partner, even after a rough day, or does that feel unauthentic? The Miami Poshcast crew goes deep into relationships, honesty, and emotional responsibility!What we're unpacking: Do you ‘fake it' for love? Is venting to your partner a relationship killer? Should your partner get the ‘real you' or the ‘best version' of you? Tell us in the comments: Do you keep it real, or do you filter your feelings?Watch the full episode now! Like, comment & subscribe for more

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Travis Hunter saying he'd quit if he couldn't play two positions in the NFL. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Nick Cross, Will Blackmon, and Logan Ryan discuss the energy of Caleb Williams and the options for the Dolphins with Tyreek Hill. The table plays 'Two Truths and a Lie' before being joined by NFL prospect Tai Felton, who relives some of the team visits he's made. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 1 - Episode 17:"Ball, Don't Lie" (Recorded 04/13/25)The following episode speaks on women's college basketball, the college transfer portal, the WNBA draft, and more!*FYI*Follow "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠aviot_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" on Instagram for more! Videos of episodes are available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Also, please leave a rating and a review!

It's our annual 4/20 special, and we're here to celebrate the one green to rule them all. This week, Trevin unknowingly ate the final Sweet-Tart, leaving his memory of the flavor as foggy as a college dorm on April 20th. Meanwhile, Amanda is dealing with a sunglasses situation that's less cool and more cringe, as her husband insists on wearing novelty shades in public—unironically. In a very high-quality round of Two Truths and a Lie, Trevin delivers three weed-related celebrity claims involving Willie Nelson, Wesley Snipes, and Aerosmith. Amanda counters with her own... eclectic trio: Mark Zuckerberg, Carmen Electra, and yes—Hitler. Because nothing says “celebration” like controversial historical figures and Carmen in the same sentence. For storytime, Trevin takes us to a petty crime straight out of Middle-earth, featuring Paul Smith—New Zealand's answer to Gandalf—who uses his business to bring a little relief to the Shire. Amanda shares a blazing new tale from Orlando, Florida, where trio Jimmy Andrial, Bianca Andrial, and Daniel McCreary take their weed delivery dreams mobile in a makeshift dispensary bus affectionately dubbed The Cannibus. Both stories are united by special deliveries and plenty of 4/20 spirit. So light up, kick back, and join us for another year of high holiday mischief that will leave you feeling J.R.R. TOKEN. Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew For ad-free episodes and lots of other bonus content, join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny  Check out our website: Here Follow us on Instagram: Here Follow us on Facebook: Here Follow us on TikTok: Here   If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grab a glass of whisky it's time to review of The Last of Us season 2, episode 1: Future Days! On the menu: Joel and Ellie 5 years later, Abby's introduction & search, wanting to be friends with Dina, stealthy stalkers, Gail's business transaction, season 2 predictions & more!Support the show: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44878998⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/abiteofpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   BLUESKY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/abiteofpodcast.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ABiteOfPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  THREADS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@abiteofpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ABiteOfPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.abiteofpod.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  DISCORD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/461OOcf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(00:00) - Intro(02:35) - General Thoughts On Episode 1(06:03) - Joel's Lie & Ellie(12:20) - Abby's Introduction(16:28) - Gail & Joel & Grief(22:20) - Dina(26:26) - Elli's Path This Season(28:52) - The Kiss & Joel's Shame(32:30) - Favorite Moment(34:13) - GAME SPOILER TALKFor business inquiries please contact abiteofpod@gmail.com

As a former partner and practice group leader in BigLaw, I have a few thoughts about Trump going after large law firms and their response (in many cases, capitulation) to his threats. In today's episode, I'm breaking down what's happening, how the past can inform the present and the future, as well as some action items you can take right now.    Chapters 00:29 - Introduction 03:05 - Trump goes after BigLaw  05:32 - History of women in BigLaw 17:45 - What changed…  24:29 - Progress & DEI in BigLaw 31:16 - Follow the money 39:45 - Blame, shame, and personal accountability  45:05 - On The Matter of Race   If you're interested in learning more about the next On The Matter of Race cohort led by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle and Justin Nai'im Hurdle-Price, visit http://www.theconflictcloser.com/otmr   For prior podcasts mentioned on today's show, visit:  Episode 4 - Don't Blame It on the Kids - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQAlctmSNJI Episode 9 - The Numbers Don't Lie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWJMkUytNsg Episode 34 - “Meeting the Challenge" Update - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iycr3rhirLU   For more content and a daily dose of inspiration, follow me on Instagram at https://www.Instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard  

Wall Street tycoons wake up to realize that their guy Trump is a lunatic. Ben riffs. Elizabeth Todd-Breland talks about I Didn't Come Here to Lie, the new book she co-wrote with the late, great Karen Lewis, former president of the Chicago Teachers Union. Who, among many other things, galvanized the national labor movement by leading Chicago teachers on a strike against Mayor Rahm. Why did mainstream Chicago hate her so much? And why are so many of these same haters trying to re-write history about their relationship to her? And more, including...Ben compares Karen to Harry Truman, a comparison that's not nearly as nutty as it sounds. Elizabeth is a history professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Wednesday! The Blue Jackets pulled out a much-needed win last night. This city has never cared so much about the Carolina Hurricanes. Nick Chubb is revealing his inner Geno Smith. Adam Schefter joins the show to discuss the latest NFL news. Joel Klatt thinks that any rumors of Jaxson Dart being drafted above Shedeur are poppycock. One of the goal scorers of Tuesday night's game, Dante Fabbro, subs in for today's Hockey and Hounds. We play In or Out. Bobby Carpenter joins the show to talk about some of the recent news in the world of football. Dan Lanning confessed to having the Buckeyes in his head rent free. One NFL head coach is doubting Travis Hunter. An NFL prospect just told us who is drafting him. Rothman once again has difficulty with the learning curve of the very simple game Two Truths and a Lie.

What do you get when you freeze grapes on the vine and squeeze out just a few precious drops? One of the wildest wines we've ever tasted.In this episode, we explore a 2022 Wagner Vineyards Ice Wine from New York's Finger Lakes. It's syrupy, it's complex, and it's way more than just “sweet.” We break down what makes ice wine so expensive, why its acidity blew us away, and how this dessert wine flipped our expectations.Whether you're a Riesling fan, a wine nerd, or just curious about ice wine, this is the episode for you.Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 – Intro + What's in Our Glass03:20 – Why Ice Wine?05:30 – Wine Specs: 2022 Wagner Riesling Ice Wine08:30 – What Is Ice Wine, Really?10:10 – First Impressions: The Nose12:30 – Tasting Notes + Reactions15:30 – That Acidity Tho18:00 –Learning Segment: How Ice Wine Is Made21:30 – Why It's So Expensive27:10 – Final Thoughts Before the Review29:20 – The Review33:40 – Playing “Where's the Lie?” (Wagner Vineyards Edition)42:23 -- Outro

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The rollercoaster ride for the markets continued on Thursday April 10th, erasing much of the prior dayâs gains as investors respond to the unpredictable news on tariffs. Donna and Nathan discuss who is footing the bill for these tariffs, and how it is impacting the bond market. Also on MoneyTalk, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, CFP®, CIMA®; Air Date: 4/10/2025. Have a question for the hosts? Visit sowafinancial.com/moneytalk to join the conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grandpa Bill Welcomes One & ALL:Welcome to The BH Sales Kennel Holistic Healing Hour, hosted by Grandpa Bill!

New plan for Earth from Nasa… Humans vs animals in races and fights… COMMERCIAL / LEAN / Humans First always… Madonna went to SNL to confront Elton… Prada buys Versace / pays with cash… UK SNL begins next year… New Oscar for Stunt Design… Minecraft Movie theater high jinks... Email: ChewingTheFat@theblaze.com Who Died Today: Lucy Markovic 27 / Helicopter crash in NYC – Augustin Escobar, wife, and three children… Death toll rises in DR bar roof collapse… La Niña disappears after three months… Butter & Hot Sauce recalls…www.blazetv.com/jeffyPromo code Jeffy… Game Show: What's The Lie?Contestant: Dakota Lally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marika, Emma, and Amir join Geoff to discuss reverse uni and Emma's Trilemmas, before playing Two Chais and a Lie, and engaging in a good old fashioned glaring contest!» FOLLOW Geoff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreyjames/» FOLLOW Amir on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amir/» FOLLOW Marika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marikaelon/» FOLLOW Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmarosefoley/Advertise on The Headgum Podcast via Gumball.fmRate The Headgum Podcast 5-stars on Apple PodcastsRate The Headgum Podcast 5-stars on SpotifyJoin the Headgum DiscordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Series Title:Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity - From Hustle to Holy – Surrendering Your Work to GodEpisode Title:The Lie of Self-Sufficiency – Learning to Trust God with Your TimeYou don't need to hustle harder — you need to surrender deeper.In this raw and real episode, we're exposing the lie that you have to hold it all together. Culture worships self-sufficiency. God calls it pride. If you've been white-knuckling your schedule, leading without listening, or mistaking control for wisdom — this one's for you.We're breaking down Proverbs 3:5–6, checking our egos at the door, and reclaiming what it means to trust God with everything.Because real strength isn't found in being self-made — it's found in being Spirit-led.Episodes:4.2 -   When Productivity Becomes an Idol – Redefining Success in God's Eyes4.11 - The Lie of Self-Sufficiency – Learning to Trust God with Your Time4.18 - Sabbath & Surrender – Why Rest is a Weapon Against Overwork4.25 - From Checking Boxes to Hearing God – Walking in Daily ObedienceKey Verse:Matthew 6:33 – "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."Proverbs 3:5–6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…”Challenge Statement:Write down one area of your life where you've been operating without God. Maybe it's your business, your finances, your schedule, or your anxiety. Then — literally say out loud: “God, I trust You more than I trust myself here.”Free 5-Day Bible Plan:It's called “Breaking Free from the Idol of Productivity”Each day is short, powerful, and Scripture-based—designed to help you walk in freedom and trust God again with your work.GET YOUR FREE DEVOTIONALTake time to think about this, pray about it, and take one small step in obedience. Remember, divine interruptions aren't just obstacles—they're opportunities for God to do something amazing in your life.Links to Connect with Ron:Website: www.newpathnewyou.comInstagram: @rcooljrFacebook: Ron CoolYouTube: New Path New YouDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review to help us reach more men seeking purpose! Share your stories of bold obedience with Ron on social media, and let's encourage each other on this journey.Find your Community: Men DiscipleshipBecome a NPNY Supporter! - Now Tax Deductible!One TimeMonthly For Married Couples! - The Abundantly Expectant Marriage Podcast - with Ron and Rachel Cool Website: AEMARRIAGE.com

Peter turns into a goose. Featuring two new stories: “The Spy Who Couldn't Lie,” a story about a secret agent who fails to dissemble, written by Ezra, a 13 year old from Alabama, and “Dad Jokes Take Over the World,” a story about an affliction of unfunny humor that covers the globe, written by siblings Noah, age 13, and Amira, age 10, from Ontario.

Catch Joshua Turek on his comedy tour this summer! Tickets are up for shows in NYC, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Diego, L.A., Eureka, Seattle, Portland, Kansas City with more dates and cities coming soon at joshuaturek.com . First 3 in each city to send proof of tickets to acalmquietplace@gmail.com get a free copy of Josh's new poetry book after the corresponding show!Musician and sign language interpreter Dominique Matelson joins host Joshua Turek to discuss the pleasures and pitfalls of fantasy and how books from I Spy to Clarice Lespecter have helped her integrate her well being and creativity. Check out Dominique here https://www.instagram.com/dominiquematelson/ also wait until the very end to hear the song of hers "When I Told a Lie" they reference at the beginning of the conversation (music video on YouTube).Books Talked About Include:Books talked about includeI SPY Fantasy/MysteryClarice lespecter's Complete StoriesNo One Belongs Here More Than You Miranda JulyAll Fours Miranda JulyCrime and PunishmentConfederacy of DuncesDunce Mary RuefleAlex's journal Alex Cleo Rouboud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn today's episode, I am chatting with Leah Koskinen, a mom of two whose life changed six years ago when she was diagnosed with stage III melanoma. Now, as she navigates mom life and recovery, she devotes her time to promoting sun safety awareness on Instagram, chasing her kids around, and reading as many books as she can!Leah shares her passion for sun safety, her favorite sunscreens, and essential skincare tips. We also discuss books—how reading throughout the day creates a sense of accomplishment and how certain books provided her an escape from the mental load of recovery and motherhood.Key Highlights:Leah's journey with melanoma and the importance of sun safety awareness.Her go-to sunscreens: Elf Face Screen, Melan Spray, and Daily Shade for Kids. We also talked about Solar Buddies applicators.Sun safety tips: Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours and use a makeup brush for easy application on kids.The importance of yearly dermatology checkups and what to watch for on your skin.The role of books in her healing journey and how they provide an escape from the mental load.Leah's book flight includes books that helped her “drift off” and unwind.Connect with Leah:InstagramWebsiteBooks and authors mentioned:The Authenticity Project by Clare PooleyThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigHappy Place by Emily HenryHere One Moment by Liane MoriartyBook FlightCarrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins ReidLong Bright River by Liz MooreSylvia's Second Act by Hillary YablonDessert PairingListen for the Lie by Amy TinteraReady for a monthly literary adventure? We now have the BFF Book Club. Join us each month to explore a new book. After reading, connect with fellow book lovers and meet the author in a live interview! Can't make it live? Don't worry—we'll send you the recording. You can find all our upcoming book club selections HERE. Support the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

House Fires move fast… Tik Tok Ban deadline is here… Amazon launching satellites… Japan testing space trash laser… Email: ChewingTheFat@theblaze.com Hershey buys Lesser Evil… Pumpkin Juice recall… Baseball Brawl… Jessica Simpson / Special drink for vocals / New Album, Nashville Canyon Pt 1… Eli Lilly new heart disease drug.. Who Died Today: Austin Metcalf 17… Luigi Mangione death penalty… Reminds me of Chuck… www.blazetv.com/jeffy Promo code Jeffy… Game Show: What's The Lie? Contestant: Jed Blauw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices