Podcasts about Lost and found

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love Lost and Found: A Canal's Unexpected Treasure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-09-30-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht boven Amsterdam was grijs en zwaar.En: The sky above Amsterdam was gray and heavy.Nl: Het was de tijd van vallende bladeren en frisse lucht.En: It was the time of falling leaves and fresh air.Nl: De bomen langs de grachten kleurden oranje en geel.En: The trees along the canals turned orange and yellow.Nl: Jeroen en Lotte liepen langs de Herengracht.En: Jeroen and Lotte walked along the Herengracht.Nl: Hun adem vormde wolkjes in de koele herfstochtend.En: Their breath formed clouds in the cool autumn morning.Nl: Lotte had haar oma's medaillon om haar hals gedragen.En: Lotte was wearing her grandma's locket around her neck.Nl: Het was oud en prachtig.En: It was old and beautiful.Nl: Het medaillon vertelde verhalen over familie, liefde en herinneringen.En: The locket told stories of family, love, and memories.Nl: Maar terwijl zij lachten en praatten, gebeurde het — Lotte maakte een ongelukkige beweging.En: But while they were laughing and talking, it happened — Lotte made an unfortunate movement.Nl: Het medaillon gleed uit haar handen en viel in de donkere, koude gracht.En: The locket slipped from her hands and fell into the dark, cold canal.Nl: "Lotte!"En: "Lotte!"Nl: riep Jeroen geschrokken.En: Jeroen called out shocked.Nl: Hij zag dat Lotte's ogen vulden met tranen.En: He saw Lotte's eyes fill with tears.Nl: Het medaillon was voor haar van onschatbare waarde.En: The locket was invaluable to her.Nl: Zonder aarzeling knielde Lotte bij de rand van de gracht.En: Without hesitation, Lotte knelt by the edge of the canal.Nl: Ze keek in het water.En: She looked into the water.Nl: Het was zwart en modderig.En: It was black and muddy.Nl: Jeroen stond naast haar, zijn hart bonkte.En: Jeroen stood next to her, his heart pounding.Nl: Hij wilde haar helpen, maar hij kende de verhalen over hoe gevaarlijk de grachten konden zijn.En: He wanted to help her, but he knew the stories of how dangerous the canals could be.Nl: "Lotte, het is te gevaarlijk," zei Jeroen voorzichtig.En: "Lotte, it's too dangerous," Jeroen said cautiously.Nl: "Ik moet het terugkrijgen.En: "I have to get it back.Nl: Het is van mijn oma," antwoordde Lotte vastberaden.En: It's from my grandma," Lotte answered determined.Nl: Ze begon haar mouwen op te stropen, klaar om zelf in het water te gaan.En: She began rolling up her sleeves, ready to go into the water herself.Nl: Jeroen keek naar haar.En: Jeroen looked at her.Nl: Hij voelde de onmiskenbare drang om iets te doen.En: He felt the unmistakable urge to do something.Nl: Hij wist niet zeker waarom, maar hij kon niet alleen toekijken.En: He wasn't sure why, but he couldn't just watch.Nl: Misschien was het de kou die hem wakker schudde.En: Maybe it was the cold that woke him up.Nl: Of misschien waren het zijn gevoelens voor Lotte, die hij altijd had verborgen.En: Or perhaps it was his feelings for Lotte, which he had always kept hidden.Nl: "Ik doe het," zei Jeroen plotseling.En: "I'll do it," Jeroen said suddenly.Nl: Hij trok zijn jas uit.En: He took off his coat.Nl: Lotte keek naar hem, verbaasd, maar ook opgelucht.En: Lotte looked at him, surprised, but also relieved.Nl: Jeroen sprong in de gracht.En: Jeroen jumped into the canal.Nl: Het was ijskoud.En: It was ice cold.Nl: Zijn handen trokken aan planten en troebel water.En: His hands pulled at plants and murky water.Nl: Hij voelde de modder tussen zijn vingers.En: He felt the mud between his fingers.Nl: Toen, net toen hij wilde opgeven, glom er iets klein en rond tussen de stenen.En: Then, just when he was about to give up, something small and round gleamed between the stones.Nl: Hij greep het.En: He grabbed it.Nl: Triomfantelijk hield hij het boven water.En: Triumphantly, he held it above the water.Nl: Lotte's gezicht lichtte op van vreugde.En: Lotte's face lit up with joy.Nl: Ze knielde bij de rand en hielp hem uit het water.En: She knelt by the edge and helped him out of the water.Nl: Haar handen trilden, maar ze lachten samen.En: Her hands trembled, but they laughed together.Nl: "Dank je, Jeroen," zei Lotte zachtjes, terwijl ze het medaillon om haar hals legde.En: "Thank you, Jeroen," Lotte said softly, as she put the locket around her neck.Nl: Jeroen keek in haar ogen.En: Jeroen looked into her eyes.Nl: "Ik ben blij dat ik het kon doen," antwoordde hij, zijn stem iets zachter.En: "I'm glad I could do it," he replied, his voice somewhat softer.Nl: "En ik ben blij dat je niet alleen bent hierin."En: "And I'm glad you're not alone in this."Nl: De weg terug langs de gracht was stiller en warmer.En: The way back along the canal was quieter and warmer.Nl: Jeroen voelde een nieuwe moed, terwijl Lotte leerde dat sommige schatten niet alleen maar van metaal en steen zijn, maar ook van gedeelde momenten.En: Jeroen felt a new courage, while Lotte learned that some treasures are not only made of metal and stone, but also of shared moments.Nl: Tussen de vallende bladeren en de golven van de gracht, ontstond iets nieuws tussen hen.En: Amidst the falling leaves and the waves of the canal, something new emerged between them.Nl: Een belofte, een vriendschap, en misschien, iets meer.En: A promise, a friendship, and perhaps, something more. Vocabulary Words:gray: grijsheavy: zwaarfresh: frissecanals: grachtenlocket: medaillonunfortunate: ongelukkigeinvaluable: onschatbare waardehesitation: aarzelingedge: randpounding: bonktecautiously: voorzichtigdetermined: vastberadenunmistakable: onmiskenbareurge: drangtriumphantly: triomfantelijkgleamed: glomrelieved: opgeluchttrembled: trildenemerged: ontstondpromise: belofteabove: bovenautumn: herfststories: verhalendangerous: gevaarlijkplants: plantenmuddy: modderigwaves: golvenshared: gedeeldefell: vielsurprised: verbaasd

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Secrets Rediscovered: The Unfolding Tale of Jovan's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-09-29-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У великој, напуштеној фабрици, из које је индустрија отишла пре много година, Јован је ходао опрезно.En: In the large, abandoned factory, from which the industry had left many years ago, Jovan walked cautiously.Sr: Листови су опадали напољу, а ветар је шуштао кроз пукотине прозора.En: The leaves were falling outside, and the wind rustled through the cracks in the windows.Sr: Светлост је падала на хрпе рђе и отпадака.En: Light fell on heaps of rust and debris.Sr: Јован је знао да је нешто вредно скривено ту.En: Jovan knew something valuable was hidden there.Sr: Нешто што би могло променити његов живот.En: Something that could change his life.Sr: Милан и Ана су такође стигли.En: Milan and Ana also arrived.Sr: Били су колеге Јовану, али сада су имали различите циљеве.En: They were Jovan's colleagues, but now they had different goals.Sr: Њихово присуство је пробудило стара непријатељства.En: Their presence awakened old hostilities.Sr: Ана је увек била прагматична, али тај поглед у очима говорио је више – жудела је за оним што је Јован тражио.En: Ana was always pragmatic, but that look in her eyes said more—she longed for what Jovan sought.Sr: Милан је, са друге стране, увек био миран, али сада се видела жудња у његовим покретима.En: Milan, on the other hand, was always calm, but now a yearning was visible in his movements.Sr: "Шта радиш овде, Јоване?En: "What are you doing here, Jovan?"Sr: " Милан је питао, глас му је одзвањао као одјеци корака у празнини складишта.En: Milan asked, his voice resounding like echoes of footsteps in the warehouse's emptiness.Sr: Јован је само климнуо главом, не желећи одмах да открије свој план.En: Jovan just nodded his head, not wanting to reveal his plan immediately.Sr: "Не морамо се свађати," Ана је рекла, приближивши се лагано.En: "We don't have to argue," Ana said, approaching slowly.Sr: "Можемо наћи заједничко решење.En: "We can find a common solution."Sr: "Јован их је осмотрио, меркајући своје могућности.En: Jovan observed them, weighing his options.Sr: Да ли да преговара?En: Should he negotiate?Sr: Да ли да се суочи с њима?En: Should he confront them?Sr: Одлучио је да настави с пажњом.En: He decided to proceed with caution.Sr: "Знамо шта тражите," наставио је Милан, прекидајући Јованову тишину.En: "We know what you're looking for," Milan continued, breaking Jovan's silence.Sr: "Али то није само твоје.En: "But it's not just yours."Sr: "Јован је знао да мора бити брз.En: Jovan knew he had to be quick.Sr: Осмотрио је простор, тражећи знаке скровишта.En: He looked around, searching for signs of a hiding place.Sr: Ветар је доносио нове листове који су давали ноту мистерије.En: The wind brought new leaves, giving a note of mystery.Sr: Коначно, под једном хрпом старих машина, Јован је угледао нешто што је могло бити знак.En: Finally, under a pile of old machines, Jovan spotted something that could be a clue.Sr: Тренутак је био напет.En: The moment was tense.Sr: Ана и Милан су стајали ближе сада, а Јован је знао да мора деловати.En: Ana and Milan stood closer now, and Jovan knew he had to act.Sr: Са једним брзим потезом, одгурнуо је металну плочу и угледао кутију.En: With one quick move, he pushed away a metal plate and saw a box.Sr: Отворио ју је, али изненадио се оним што је видео.En: He opened it, but was surprised by what he saw.Sr: Уместо новца или драгоцености, пронашао је старе фотографије и писма.En: Instead of money or valuables, he found old photographs and letters.Sr: Све је било везано за породицу коју је једном изгубио.En: Everything was related to a family he had once lost.Sr: Вредност није била у новцу, већ у сећањима.En: The value was not in money, but in memories.Sr: Јован је стајао, размишљајући.En: Jovan stood, contemplating.Sr: Милан и Ана су му прилазили, али није било потребе за сукобом сада.En: Milan and Ana approached him, but there was no need for conflict now.Sr: Испитали су садржај, и са разумевањем погледали Јована.En: They examined the contents and looked at Jovan with understanding.Sr: "Можда је ово што си прави" рекао је Милан, стишавајући један делић затегнуте атмосфере.En: "Maybe this is what's truly yours," Milan said, easing a piece of the tense atmosphere.Sr: Јован је тихо климнуо.En: Jovan nodded quietly.Sr: Знао је да је време да промени своје приоритете.En: He knew it was time to change his priorities.Sr: Са новим разумевањем и новим везама, напустио је фабрику, оставивши прошлост иза себе.En: With new understanding and new connections, he left the factory, leaving the past behind him.Sr: Складиште више није било место тајни, већ место новог почетка.En: The warehouse was no longer a place of secrets, but a place of a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:abandoned: напуштенcautiously: опрезноrustled: шуштаоdebris: отпадакаvaluable: вредноhidden: скривеноpragmatic: прагматичнаpresence: присуствоhostilities: непријатељстваresounding: одзвањаоechoes: одјециcommon: заједничкоsolution: решењеnegotiate: преговараconfront: суочиproceed: наставиyearning: жудњаsilence: тишинаhiding place: скровиштеmystery: мистеријеclue: знакtense: напетplate: плочуsurprised: изненадиоphotographs: фотографијеmemories: сећањимаcontemplating: размишљајућиunderstanding: разумевањемeasing: стишавајућиpriorities: приоритете

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Lost and Found: A Tale of Unity in the Botanical Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-09-27-22-34-01-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јевремовац ботаничка башта, у срцу града, изгледала је као прави рај.En: The Јевремовац Botanical Garden, in the heart of the city, looked like a true paradise.Sr: Јесењи ваздух био је свеж, а мирис влажне земље и опалог лишћа испуњавао је простор.En: The autumn air was fresh, and the scent of damp earth and fallen leaves filled the space.Sr: Разнобојно лишће прекривало је стазе, стварајући чаролију боја.En: Multicolored leaves covered the paths, creating a magic of colors.Sr: Милан је био поносан на све што је постигао.En: Милан was proud of everything he had achieved.Sr: Изложба, која ће се одржати кроз недељу дана, значила је свет за њега.En: The exhibition, which would take place in a week's time, meant the world to him.Sr: Али тог јутра, Милан је имао проблем.En: But that morning, Милан had a problem.Sr: Једна ретка биљка је нестала.En: A rare plant had disappeared.Sr: Паника га је обузела.En: Panic gripped him.Sr: Та биљка је требало да буде главна атракција изложбе.En: That plant was supposed to be the main attraction of the exhibition.Sr: Без ње, све би било узалуд.En: Without it, everything would be in vain.Sr: Милан је морао да делује брзо, али тиха и пажљива истрага била је неопходна да би избегао скандал.En: Милан had to act quickly, but a quiet and careful investigation was necessary to avoid a scandal.Sr: Одлучио је да се сам упусти у трагање.En: He decided to embark on the search himself.Sr: Позвао је Драгана, стражара, који је био његов стари пријатељ.En: He called Драган, the guard, who was an old friend.Sr: "Драгане, треба ми помоћ", шапнуо је Милан, бојећи се да неко не чује.En: "Драгане, I need your help," whispered Милан, fearing that someone might hear.Sr: Драган је климнуо главом.En: Драган nodded.Sr: "Разумем.En: "I understand.Sr: Прегледаћемо снимке заједно.En: Let's review the footage together."Sr: "Док су пратили снимке, Милан је приметио нешто чудно.En: While they were watching the footage, Милан noticed something strange.Sr: Јелена, његова колегиница, која је увек била ту негде у сенци његових успеха, била је у забрањеној зони.En: Јелена, his colleague, who had always been somewhere in the shadow of his successes, was in the restricted area.Sr: То га је подстакло да је суочи.En: This prompted him to confront her.Sr: "Јелена, морам те нешто питати," почео је Милан наговештавајући.En: "Јелена, I need to ask you something," Милан began, insinuating.Sr: "Шта си тражила тамо синоћ?En: "What were you doing there last night?"Sr: " Њена боја лица се променила.En: Her complexion changed.Sr: "Нисам хтела зло, само сам хтела да се биљка не чини тако посебном," признала је, спуштених очију.En: "I didn't mean any harm; I just wanted the plant not to seem so special," she admitted, eyes lowered.Sr: Схватила је своју грешку, а њено лице је изразило грижу савести.En: She realized her mistake, and her face expressed remorse.Sr: Милан је разумео да је све било тренутак зависти, није било злонамерности.En: Милан understood that it was all a moment of envy, and there was no malice intended.Sr: Вратили су се да заједно траже биљку.En: They returned to search for the plant together.Sr: И тамо, на месту које су једва прегледали, скривена иза других биљака, пронашли су је.En: And there, in a spot they had barely checked, hidden behind other plants, they found it.Sr: Неколико сати пре изложбе, Милан је тријумфално поставио биљку на њено место.En: A few hours before the exhibition, Милан triumphantly placed the plant in its spot.Sr: Када је изложба почела, све је текло савршено.En: When the exhibition began, everything went perfectly.Sr: "Јелена," обратио јој се Милан лаганим гласом, "хајде да заједно радимо за следећу изложбу?En: "Јелена," he addressed her in a gentle voice, "let's work together for the next exhibition?Sr: Можемо много постићи ако ујединимо снаге.En: We can achieve so much if we join forces."Sr: "Јелена се захвалила са сузама у очима.En: Јелена thanked him with tears in her eyes.Sr: "Хвала, Милане," била је његова једноставна одлука узела загрљај као одговор.En: "Thank you, Милане," was her simple response, embracing him in answer.Sr: Заједно су стали пред публику, срце пуно наде за нове успехе у заједништву.En: Together, they stood before the audience, hearts full of hope for new successes in unity.Sr: Милан је на крају схватио да је право богатство у заједничком раду и искрености.En: Милан eventually realized that true wealth lies in collaboration and sincerity. Vocabulary Words:paradise: рајdamp: влажнеexhibition: изложбаrare: реткаdisappeared: несталаscandal: скандалinvestigation: истрагаguard: стражарfootage: снимкеrestricted: забрањенојprompted: подстаклоcomplexion: боја лицаremorse: грижа савестиenvy: завистmalice: злонамерностtriumphantly: тријумфалноsincerity: искреностиcollaboration: заједничком радуuncommon: неспецифичнаmulticolored: разнобојноshadow: сенциadmitted: призналаlowered: спуштенихjoin forces: ујединимо снагеembrace: загрљајunity: заједништвуtreasured: значилаswept: испуњаваоautumn: јесењиprompt: нагурати

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Get Lost and Found: An Autumn Adventure in Gotland's Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-09-24-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den friska höstluften fyllde skogen på Gotland med en särskild magi.En: The crisp autumn air filled the forest on Gotland with a particular magic.Sv: De brandgula och bruna löven bildade en tjock matta under Linnea och Johan där de gick.En: The orange and brown leaves formed a thick carpet beneath Linnea and Johan as they walked.Sv: Skogens doft av fuktig jord och svamp var lockande, och tanken på att hitta golden chanterelle satte en glimt i Linneas ögon.En: The forest's scent of damp earth and mushrooms was enticing, and the thought of finding golden chanterelles brought a sparkle to Linnea's eyes.Sv: Med en korg i handen och en karta i fickan hade de hoppats på en eftermiddag av spännande upptäckter.En: With a basket in hand and a map in the pocket, they hoped for an afternoon of exciting discoveries.Sv: Linnea var alltid ivrig efter äventyr, hennes blick ständigt riktad mot horisonten, redo att kasta sig in i det okända.En: Linnea was always eager for adventure, her gaze constantly directed towards the horizon, ready to dive into the unknown.Sv: Johan, däremot, föredrog att planera varje steg, se till att inga detaljer förbises.En: Johan, on the other hand, preferred to plan each step, ensuring no detail was overlooked.Sv: Deras mål var att hitta dessa sällsynta svampar som bara kom fram vid höstens inbrytande.En: Their goal was to find those rare mushrooms that only appeared at autumn's onset.Sv: "Mina instinkter säger att det är den här vägen", sa Linnea och pekade mot en liten stig som slingrade bort från det välkända spåret.En: "My instincts say it's this way," said Linnea, pointing to a small path winding away from the familiar trail.Sv: Johan tvekade, men märkte entusiasmen i hennes röst och följde efter, om än med viss tvekan.En: Johan hesitated, but noticing the enthusiasm in her voice, he followed, albeit with some doubts.Sv: Skogen blev allt tätare och ljuset svagare.En: The forest grew denser and the light weaker.Sv: Det kändes som om trädens skuggor tassade närmare.En: It felt as if the shadows of the trees crept closer.Sv: "Är du säker på att det här är rätt väg?"En: "Are you sure this is the right way?"Sv: frågade Johan försiktigt, känslan av osäkerhet krypande i hans kropp.En: Johan asked cautiously, a feeling of uncertainty creeping through his body.Sv: "Vi hittar nog snart några svampar och därefter vägen ut", svarade Linnea, även om hon själv började bli orolig.En: "We'll probably find some mushrooms soon and then the way out," Linnea replied, even though she herself was starting to worry.Sv: Markerna runt dem blev alltmer obekanta.En: The surroundings became increasingly unfamiliar.Sv: Rädslan av att ha tappat kontrollen över situationen kramade hennes hjärta, men hon vägrade visa det.En: The fear of having lost control of the situation gripped her heart, but she refused to show it.Sv: Solen gick sakta ner och kastade långa skuggor genom den täta skogen.En: The sun slowly set, casting long shadows through the dense forest.Sv: Plötsligt hörde de ett bekant ljud - ett porlande, en ström.En: Suddenly, they heard a familiar sound - a gentle babbling, a stream.Sv: "Hör du det?"En: "Do you hear that?"Sv: sa Johan lättad.En: said Johan relieved.Sv: "Det där måste vara bäcken vi passerade tidigare!"En: "That must be the brook we passed earlier!"Sv: De följde ljudet av vattnet och hittade snart en liten bäck, dess vatten krusade över stenar och grenar.En: They followed the sound of the water and soon found a small brook, its water rippling over stones and branches.Sv: Med bäcken som ledare fann de snart tillbaka till den välbekanta stigen.En: With the brook as their guide, they soon found their way back to the familiar trail.Sv: Deras promenade blev lättare, deras steg mer självsäkra, trots att mörkret svepte tätt omkring dem.En: Their walk became easier, their steps more confident, despite the darkness closing in around them.Sv: När de nådde fram till trailheaden var de trötta men glada.En: When they reached the trailhead, they were tired but happy.Sv: I Linneas korg låg en liten handfull svampar, tillräckligt för en enkel men speciell middag.En: In Linnea's basket lay a small handful of mushrooms, enough for a simple yet special dinner.Sv: "Jag antar att dina instinkter inte är så illa, trots allt", sa Johan och log trött.En: "I guess your instincts aren't so bad after all," said Johan, smiling tiredly.Sv: "Jag har också insett värdet av att vara lite mer förberedd", svarade Linnea och tog hans hand.En: "I've also realized the value of being a bit more prepared," Linnea responded, taking his hand.Sv: Samtidigt som de gick mot bilen, kände de båda att de i sina motsatser hade funnit en balans - ett nytt sätt att uppskatta varandras styrkor i de täta gotländska skogarna.En: As they walked towards the car, they both felt that in their opposites they had found a balance—a new way to appreciate each other's strengths in the dense Gotland forests. Vocabulary Words:crisp: friskacarpet: mattaenticing: lockandesparkle: glimtadventure: äventyrgaze: blickhorizon: horisontendense: tätareshadows: skuggorcautiously: försiktigtuncertainty: osäkerhetgripped: kramadebrook: bäcktrailhead: trailheadenopposites: motsatserbasket: korgmushrooms: svamparinstincts: instinkterhesitated: tvekadefamiliar: välkändasurroundings: markernaunfamiliar: obekantarelieved: lättadrippling: krusadeconfident: självsäkraset: inbrytandebalance: balansdense: tätjourney: promenadeappreciate: uppskatta

The sermon for Sunday September 20, 2026 is based on Luke 15:1-10   Sermon Given By: Pastor Gary Wong Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Lost Ring and Love's Autumn Glow: A Vondelpark Proposal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-09-20-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de gouden schijn van de vroege herfst lag het Vondelpark vredig onder een deken van oranje en gele bladeren.En: In the golden glow of early autumn, the Vondelpark lay peacefully under a blanket of orange and yellow leaves.Nl: Een frisse bries blies zachtjes onder de bomen door.En: A fresh breeze gently blew through the trees.Nl: Sanne, met kloppend hart, liep haastig over het kronkelige pad.En: Sanne, with a pounding heart, hurried along the winding path.Nl: Haar gedachten draaiden om één ding: de ring.En: Her thoughts revolved around one thing: the ring.Nl: Het was de ring waarmee ze Rik vanavond ten huwelijk wilde vragen.En: It was the ring with which she intended to propose to Rik that evening.Nl: Maar, tot haar schrik, was de ring verdwenen.En: But, to her dismay, the ring had disappeared.Nl: Haar handen trilden terwijl ze haar zakken nogmaals controleerde.En: Her hands trembled as she checked her pockets again.Nl: Niets.En: Nothing.Nl: Paniek maakte zich van haar meester.En: Panic seized her.Nl: Hoe kon ze zo onoplettend zijn?En: How could she be so careless?Nl: Rik zou over een uur in het park zijn.En: Rik would be at the park in an hour.Nl: Ze moesten straks zomers samen wandelen, zoals ze vaak deden.En: They were supposed to take a summer stroll together, as they often did.Nl: Maar nu was Sanne alleen en wist ze dat ze de ring voor die tijd moest vinden.En: But now Sanne was alone and knew she had to find the ring before then.Nl: De bladeren knerpten onder haar voeten terwijl ze haar stappen tergend langzaam terug volgde.En: The leaves crunched under her feet as she painstakingly retraced her steps.Nl: De geur van vers gevallen bladeren en vochtige aarde vulden haar neus.En: The scent of freshly fallen leaves and damp earth filled her nose.Nl: Sanne overwoog om hulp te vragen.En: Sanne considered asking for help.Nl: Misschien zou iemand haar kunnen helpen in de zoektocht?En: Perhaps someone could assist her in the search?Nl: Maar ze wilde daarmee de verrassing niet bederven.En: But she didn't want to spoil the surprise.Nl: Dit was haar taak.En: This was her task.Nl: Ze ademde diep in en uit, besloot kalm te blijven en systematisch elke plek waar ze was geweest te onderzoeken.En: She took a deep breath, decided to stay calm, and systematically examined every spot she had been.Nl: Het park vulde zich langzaam met andere wandelaars en fietsers.En: The park slowly filled with other walkers and cyclists.Nl: De drukte hielp niet.En: The hustle and bustle did not help.Nl: Ze moest zich concentreren.En: She needed to concentrate.Nl: Onder een grote eik, op een plek waar de zon net de bladeren een warme gloed gaf, besloot ze bijna op te geven.En: Under a large oak, in a spot where the sun just gave the leaves a warm glow, she almost decided to give up.Nl: Tranen prikten in haar ogen.En: Tears stung her eyes.Nl: Plots, een glimp van iets glanzends.En: Suddenly, a glint of something shiny.Nl: Haar adem stokte.En: Her breath caught.Nl: Daar, gevangen tussen de wirwar van boomwortels, lag het.En: There, trapped between the tangle of tree roots, it lay.Nl: De ring.En: The ring.Nl: Sanne viel op haar knieën en haalde hem voorzichtig tevoorschijn.En: Sanne dropped to her knees and carefully retrieved it.Nl: Een gevoel van opluchting overspoelde haar.En: A sense of relief washed over her.Nl: Haar hand klemde zich om de gekoesterde vondst terwijl een brede glimlach op haar gezicht verscheen.En: Her hand gripped the treasured find as a wide smile appeared on her face.Nl: Met de ring veilig in haar zak ontmoette ze later Rik.En: With the ring safely in her pocket, she later met Rik.Nl: Ze vertelde hem een prachtig verhaal over hoe ze de ring gevonden had, perfect uitgedacht voor dit moment.En: She told him a beautiful story about how she had found the ring, perfectly devised for this moment.Nl: Haar woorden waren oprecht, niet geoefend, en Rik keek haar met liefdevolle ogen aan.En: Her words were sincere, not rehearsed, and Rik looked at her with loving eyes.Nl: Ze leerde dat het echte moment, de echte woorden, vaak veel belangrijker zijn dan een perfect plan.En: She learned that the true moment, the genuine words, are often much more important than a perfect plan.Nl: De schittering in Riks ogen was warmer dan welke ring dan ook.En: The sparkle in Rik's eyes was warmer than any ring could be.Nl: En daar, temidden van het tapijt van bladeren, begon hun nieuwe avontuur samen.En: And there, amidst the carpet of leaves, their new adventure together began. Vocabulary Words:golden glow: gouden schijnpeacefully: vredigblanket: dekendismay: schriktrembled: trildenpanic seized her: paniek maakte zich van haar meestercareless: onoplettendretraced: tergend langzaam terug volgdepainstakingly: tergendconsidered: overwoogspoil: bedervenbustle: druktetangle: wirwarretrieved: tevoorschijn haaldetreasured: gekoesterdewide smile: brede glimlachsincere: oprechtgenuine: echteperfectly devised: perfect uitgedachtadventure: avontuurbreeze: brieswinding: kronkeligeleaves crunched: bladeren knerptenscent: geurfreshly fallen: vers gevallendamp earth: vochtige aardesystematically: systematischcyclists: fietsersconcentrate: concentrerenglint: glimp

Welcome back to the AppleGrant Book Club, where we discuss the tenth book in the Remnants series, “Lost and Found”, by K.A. Applegate! In this episode, Kaycie correctly asserts Major Payne is better than Good Will Hunting, Alex comes up with theories on MotherBaby, Tim asks where the hell you been 4Loko, and we all think they're remaking Major Payne.   Join us each month on the first and the fifteenth for new episodes of Animorphs Anonymous / AppleGrant Book Club!

Discover God's heart for the lost in this contemplative Christian devotional based on Luke 15:1-7. Learn why one lost sheep is worth leaving the ninety-nine. In Episode 248 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, Jesus reveals that there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones. Through the parable of the shepherd's search, discover what it means to have God's heart for the lost and broken. This guided meditation and daily spiritual practice will challenge you to see lost people the way Jesus does—worth the search, worth the effort, worth the celebration. Perfect for anyone ready to move from judgment to compassion and become someone who seeks rather than judges.

Robby Keen lived an outwardly successful life in the fast lane into his 30s. He shares stories of how somehow he stayed alive and out of prison against all odds, until his spiritual search took him to the UK headquarters of the spiritualist movement; it was there he attended a seance which got so out of control that he fled the premises and found Jesus through his local church and an Alpha course!For the last 22 years, he has called Uganda home. As co-founder of JENGA, he's seen 1000s of lives transformed through community development, local leadership and the hope of the gospel. He's faced extreme opposition and huge challenges, but continues undeterred alongside his wonderful team. What a story!▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D9sEDAn9Qr0Check out Robby's work at www.jengauganda.org---

September 6, 2026 - Ben Griffith: "On Being Lost and Found" - Luke 15:1-7 by Red Mountain Church, PCA

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unlocking Secrets: Family Bonds and Hidden Treasures by the Shore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-09-04-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den gamla sommarstugan vid Vänerns strand såg stilla ut i höstsolens bleka ljus.En: The old summer cottage by the shore of Vänern looked still in the pale light of the autumn sun.Sv: Trädgården var övervuxen, och nya skott sträckte sig upp genom de spruckna stenplattorna vid trappen.En: The garden was overgrown, and new shoots reached up through the cracked stone slabs by the steps.Sv: Lars stod där, med ögon fyllda av minnen från barndomssomrar, men dagens uppgift vägde tungt på hans axlar.En: Lars stood there, his eyes filled with memories of childhood summers, but today's task weighed heavily on his shoulders.Sv: "Vi måste hitta smycket," sa Lars med beslutsamhet.En: "We have to find the jewelry," said Lars with determination.Sv: Denna familjeklenod, en vacker silvermedaljong, hade försvunnit under renoveringen av stugan.En: This family heirloom, a beautiful silver locket, had vanished during the renovation of the cottage.Sv: För Lars var det mer än en dyrbarhet, det var en länk till familjens historia och stolthet.En: For Lars, it was more than a treasure; it was a link to the family's history and pride.Sv: Elin, en noggrann historiker med passion för det lokala kulturarvet, hade frivilligt erbjudit sin hjälp.En: Elin, a meticulous historian with a passion for local cultural heritage, had voluntarily offered her help.Sv: Hon fascinerades av stugan och dess gömda berättelser.En: She was fascinated by the cottage and its hidden stories.Sv: Tillsammans med Johan, Lars's kusin och hantverkare, skulle de arbeta för att både bevara och avslöja stugans hemligheter.En: Together with Johan, Lars's cousin and craftsman, they would work to both preserve and uncover the secrets of the cottage.Sv: Johan verkade ointresserad när han snyggade till det gamla taket, men Lars visste att det fanns en djupare koppling för Johan, trots hans avslappnade attityd.En: Johan seemed uninterested as he fixed up the old roof, but Lars knew there was a deeper connection for Johan, despite his casual attitude.Sv: Höststormarna som drog in gjorde jobbet svårare; vinden ven genom de gamla låsta fönstren och regnet piskade mot taket.En: The autumn storms rolling in made the work harder; the wind howled through the old locked windows, and the rain lashed against the roof.Sv: Lars kände trycket.En: Lars felt the pressure.Sv: "Elin, kan du kolla om det finns dolda utrymmen här?En: "Elin, can you check if there are any hidden spaces here?Sv: Gamla kartor säger att det kan finnas något bakom eldstaden."En: Old maps suggest there might be something behind the fireplace."Sv: Elin nickade ivrigt.En: Elin nodded eagerly.Sv: "Självklart, jag har sett tecken på gömda rum i sådana här byggnader."En: "Of course, I've seen signs of hidden rooms in buildings like this."Sv: Med Johan till hjälp började de slå på tegelstenarna vid den gamla spisen.En: With Johan's help, they began to tap on the bricks by the old stove.Sv: Plötsligt hördes ett ihåligt ljud, och en lucka öppnades.En: Suddenly, a hollow sound was heard, and a hatch opened.Sv: En liten gömma, men en stor början.En: A small hideaway, but a big beginning.Sv: "Det är fantastiskt!"En: "It's fantastic!"Sv: utbrast Lars.En: exclaimed Lars.Sv: Men hans glädje avbröts när Johan muttrade: "Vad ville du gömma, Lars?En: But his joy was interrupted when Johan muttered, "What did you want to hide, Lars?Sv: Kanske är medaljongen redan långt borta."En: Maybe the locket is already long gone."Sv: Lars, röd i ansiktet, svarade: "Tror du verkligen det?En: Lars, red-faced, replied, "Do you really think that?Sv: Varför skulle jag göra det mot min egen familj?"En: Why would I do that to my own family?"Sv: Elin ingrep.En: Elin intervened.Sv: "Vi alla vill bara bevara det här stället.En: "We all just want to preserve this place.Sv: Förr eller senare måste vi klara det tillsammans."En: Sooner or later, we must accomplish it together."Sv: Ett brev, noggrant lindat runt en gammal karta, hittades i gömman.En: A letter, carefully wrapped around an old map, was found in the hideaway.Sv: Där var även medaljongen, vars silver glänste i det dämpade ljuset.En: There was also the locket, its silver gleaming in the subdued light.Sv: På kartan fanns stugans historia utförligt beskriven.En: The map described the history of the cottage in detail.Sv: Lars, andfådd av lättnad, såg på Johan.En: Lars, breathless with relief, looked at Johan.Sv: "Förlåt mig för mina misstankar," sa han.En: "Forgive me for my suspicions," he said.Sv: "Denna plats betyder mer än jag kunde föreställa mig."En: "This place means more than I could have imagined."Sv: Johan log äntligen.En: Johan finally smiled.Sv: "Vi är familj.En: "We are family.Sv: Vi gör det här ihop."En: We are doing this together."Sv: Elin studerade kartan med förnyat intresse.En: Elin studied the map with renewed interest.Sv: "Det här kommer att lägga till nya kapitel i min forskning!"En: "This will add new chapters to my research!"Sv: Lars lärde sig där, i höstens sista ljus, att värdet av klenoder inte bara är deras skönhet eller historia, utan också banden de knyter mellan släkt och vänskap.En: Lars learned there, in the last light of autumn, that the value of heirlooms is not just their beauty or history, but also the bonds they tie between family and friendship.Sv: Stugan vid Vänerns kant hade behållit sina hemligheter länge, men nu kunde den äntligen vila ännu lite mer förnöjd.En: The cottage by Vänern's edge had kept its secrets for a long time, but now it could finally rest a little more content. Vocabulary Words:cottage: sommarstuganovergrown: övervuxencracked: sprucknatask: uppgiftdetermination: beslutsamhetheirloom: familjeklenodvanished: försvunnitmeticulous: noggranncultural heritage: kulturarvetcraftsman: hantverkarepreserve: bevarastorm: höststormarnahowled: venlashed: piskadepressure: tryckethidden: doldafireplace: eldstadenhollow: ihåligthatch: luckahideaway: gömmagleaming: glänstesubdued: dämpadesuspicious: misstankarbonds: bandenuncovered: avslöjaeagerly: ivrigtintervened: ingrepthoroughly: noggrantwrapped: lindatcontent: förnöjd

2 Kings 22:1-10

Lost and Found | The Storyteller | Dr. Nate Ruch by Emmanuel Christian Center

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Magic, Mishaps, and the Missing Suitcase: An Airport Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-01-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Barcelona International Airport bullia d'activitat.En: Barcelona International Airport was bustling with activity.Ca: La gent anava i venia, alguns amb maletes massa grans, d'altres prenent cafè en tasses de paper mentre miraven els anuncis de sortides i arribades.En: People were coming and going, some with oversized suitcases, others sipping coffee from paper cups while watching the departure and arrival boards.Ca: Marcel, amb la seva jaqueta de tracte i maletí a la mà, caminava decidit entre els viatgers.En: Marcel, with his business suit and briefcase in hand, walked determinedly among the travelers.Ca: Era l'hora punta i ell necessitava aquella maleta.En: It was rush hour, and he needed that suitcase.Ca: "Sempre ho tinc tot sota control", es repetia, tot i que al seu interior, una sensació de dubte li pinçava l'estómac.En: "I always have everything under control," he repeated to himself, although deep down, a feeling of doubt pinched his stomach.Ca: Havia de recuperar la maleta abans d'arribar a la reunió.En: He had to recover the suitcase before arriving at the meeting.Ca: En arribar al taulell d'atenció al client, es va trobar amb Núria, una treballadora de l'aeroport de gran caràcter, coneguda pel seu humor sec i el somriure constant.En: Upon reaching the customer service counter, he met Núria, an airport worker known for her dry humor and constant smile.Ca: “Bon dia! Algun problema?”, va dir ella amb un somriure irònic.En: “Good morning! Any problems?” she said with an ironic smile.Ca: “Sí, la meva maleta s'ha perdut", va dir Marcel, intentant mantenir-se tranquil.En: “Yes, my suitcase is missing," said Marcel, trying to stay calm.Ca: "És urgent."En: "It's urgent."Ca: Núria va consultar l'ordinador.En: Núria checked the computer.Ca: “Aquí diu que la seva maleta està arribant... al Japó", va dir entre rialles amagades.En: “It says here that your suitcase is arriving... in Japan," she said with suppressed laughter.Ca: Marcel va bufar.En: Marcel huffed.Ca: “Això és ridícul.”En: “This is ridiculous.”Ca: “De vegades les maletes volen més lluny del que esperem”, va bromejar Núria.En: “Sometimes suitcases travel farther than we expect,” joked Núria.Ca: Però el consol no va funcionar.En: But the consolation didn't work.Ca: Desesperat, va decidir buscar-la ell mateix.En: Desperate, he decided to search for it himself.Ca: A prop, Arnau, un home jove amb un barret de copa, estava entretingut fent trucs de màgia per un grup de viatgers.En: Nearby, Arnau, a young man with a top hat, was entertaining a group of travelers with magic tricks.Ca: Quan Marcel va haver passat al seu costat, Arnau, murri, va aixecar una maleta que semblava exactament com la de Marcel.En: As Marcel passed by, Arnau, slyly, lifted a suitcase that looked exactly like Marcel's.Ca: "Mira què tinc!", va exclamar.En: "Look what I have!" he exclaimed.Ca: Marcel, en veure-la, va córrer cap a ell.En: Marcel, seeing it, ran toward him.Ca: “És meva!”, va cridar, però Arnau fent desaparèixer un mocador amb un truc hàbil, va mantenir l'atenció del seu públic.En: “It's mine!”, he shouted, but Arnau, skillfully making a handkerchief disappear with a trick, kept his audience's attention.Ca: “Amic, just enmig de la funció?”, va preguntar Arnau amb un somriure de nen dolent.En: “Friend, right in the middle of the show?” Arnau asked with a mischievous smile.Ca: Després d'una petita discussió, Arnau finalment va donar la maleta a Marcel.En: After a brief discussion, Arnau finally gave the suitcase to Marcel.Ca: Quan la va obrir, va trobar-se amb mocadors de colors, barrets de conill i una vareta màgica.En: When he opened it, he found colorful handkerchiefs, rabbit hats, and a magic wand.Ca: Els nervis de Marcel es van desfer davant la cara mofeta d'Arnau.En: Marcel's nerves dissolved in the face of Arnau's cheeky grin.Ca: “Aquesta també és una sorpresa”, va dir Arnau amb un somriure genuí.En: “This is also a surprise,” said Arnau with a genuine smile.Ca: “La teva està allà, darrere de la taula.En: “Yours is over there, behind the table.Ca: Ho sento, va ser una confusió.”En: Sorry, it was a mix-up.”Ca: Amb l'ajuda d'Arnau, finalment va trobar la seva maleta real.En: With Arnau's help, he finally found his actual suitcase.Ca: Abans de marxar, Marcel va somriure a Núria, agraint-li la paciència, i va reconèixer que, potser, una mica d'imprevist no era tan dolent.En: Before leaving, Marcel smiled at Núria, thanking her for her patience, and acknowledged that perhaps a little bit of the unexpected wasn't so bad.Ca: Havia guanyat una història per explicar.En: He had gained a story to tell.Ca: Caminava cap a la seva reunió, una mica menys preocupat per estar sempre sota control, valorant les rialles inesperades i els nous amics en el camí.En: He walked toward his meeting, a little less concerned about always being in control, appreciating unexpected laughter and new friends along the way. Vocabulary Words:the suitcase: la maletathe briefcase: el maletíbustling: bullithe departure: la sortidathe arrival: l'arribadathe rush hour: l'hora puntathe meeting: la reuniócustomer service: atenció al clientto recover: recuperarthe doubt: el dubteironic: irònicto huff: bufarridiculous: ridículthe consolation: el consoldesperate: desesperatthe handkerchief: el mocadorskillfully: hàbilmentthe attention: l'atencióthe audience: el públicthe grin: la cara mofetathe show: la funcióthe discussion: la discussióthe surprise: la sorpresagenuine: genuíthe mix-up: la confusióto appreciate: valorarunexpected: inesperatthe laughter: les riallesthe path: el camíto entertain: entretenir

Molly Sandén & Victor Leksell är nya Svensktoppettor med Tänk Om. Det är deras andra låt tillsammans och den blir också deras andra gemensamma etta. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Molly Sandén & Victor Leksell är nya Svensktoppettor med ”Tänk Om”. ”Tänk Om”, som är deras andra låt tillsammans, blir också deras andra gemensamma etta. Tidigare har de toppat listan med duetten ”Lost And Found”. Zara Larsson är nu tvåa med ”Midnight Sun”. Valter Nilsson blir veckans enda nykomling och gör Svensktoppsdebut på niondeplatsen med ”Högsbo Riviera”. Ida-Lova gör comeback med förra årets framgångsrika låt ”Svagare Än Jag”. Zara Larsson & Tyla får lämna med ”She Did It Again” liksom Maja Ivarsson med ”Världen Snurrar Ändå”. Bland veckans bubblare märks Joakim Berg (”Land”), Sanna Nielsen (”What Love Is”) och Robin Bengtsson (”More!”)

Preaching on things lost and found, Pastor Rebecca's sermon this week tells the story of Lambie by Susannah Pratt, while also citing Kathryn Schulz' Lost and Found.

Break/Fix's Drive Thru News #71 debates whether car culture is dying, citing fewer young drivers, cars becoming appliance-like (EVs, driver aids, subscriptions), the decline of manuals, and a “sweet spot” around 2008 for tech that didn't interfere with driving; we also discuss parts scarcity for older cars and concerns about increasing regulation and tracking. Headlines include Ford's rumored Mach-4 sedan and naming controversies, Honda pausing manual Civic Si/Integra for emissions certification, Ferrari's polarizing "Luce" meeting sales targets via a $40M charity auction, a luxury/hypercar market slump, Volkswagen transmission reset quirks and rumored lineup cuts, Stellantis' Charger Sixpack branding, Maserati wanting V8/manuals despite weak demand, GM's CEO gets a dig on its oversized vehicles, a $64K limited GR Corolla, Subaru app-based remote start fees, and upcoming cars like the Rivian R3X and VW-owned Scout. Other segments cover lost-and-found car oddities, dealership misconduct, viral driving fails, and a trackside update: their endurance race car runs again, aiming for Summit Point and possibly Road Atlanta, while Brad faces upcoming surgery. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Is Car Culture Dead? 00:04:11 The "Flip Phone" Epiphany and the Collector Market Wealth Shift 00:10:07 Low Tech Sweet Spot, 2008? 00:15:16 Mustang Mach-4 Debate 00:17:42 More Manuals On The Chopping Block 00:21:13 Ferrari Luce $40 million sale? 00:25:49 Luxury Market Confusion 00:27:49 What Is OEM Plus? 00:34:49 Oh Volkswagen... 00:39:14 Bugatti Bolide on Steroids, aka Destrier 00:41:16 Dodge Charger Sixpack? 00:46:02 Maserati Wants a V8 Back 00:51:33 GM vs Kei Cars 00:53:12 GR Corolla Price Shock 00:55:04 Subaru Remote Start Fees 00:59:21 2026-2030: The Cars Worth Waiting For? 01:02:43 Scout Skepticism 01:04:43 Lost And Found 01:10:05 Dealer Parts Cannibalism 01:12:29 Rear Wiper Delete Fail, Jawn 01:15:39 Hot Wheels Storage Racks 01:17:25 Lego Subaru Rally Car 01:18:23 Florida Man! 01:23:42 Days Of Thunder 2 Rumors 01:27:17 DC "American 250" Street Race Preview 01:29:05 Trackside Report: The Focus Fix! 01:33:01 Wrap Up, Sponsor Plugs and Post Outro Banter ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Unexpected Maze: An Adventure in a Sunny Neighborhood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-23-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Op een zonnige zomerochtend, in een rustige buurt met keurige tuinen en rustige straten, besloot de buurman op de hoek iets onverwachts te doen.En: On a sunny summer morning, in a quiet neighborhood with tidy gardens and peaceful streets, the neighbor on the corner decided to do something unexpected.Nl: Hij bouwde een doolhof van heggen in zijn achtertuin.En: He built a maze of hedges in his backyard.Nl: De bewoners vonden het maar vreemd, maar voor de kinderen was het een avontuur.En: The residents found it strange, but for the children, it was an adventure.Nl: Bram, een jonge man die alles graag netjes en georganiseerd hield, was niet zo dol op onverwachte dingen.En: Bram, a young man who liked to keep everything neat and organized, was not so fond of unexpected things.Nl: Zijn fiets stond altijd precies op dezelfde plek gestald, maar deze ochtend was het spoorloos.En: His bike was always parked in exactly the same spot, but this morning it was nowhere to be found.Nl: "Femke!En: "Femke!Nl: Mijn fiets is weg!En: My bike is gone!Nl: Zonder die fiets kan ik niet naar mijn werk in de bakkerij," riep hij in lichte paniek naar zijn nicht, Femke.En: Without that bike, I can't get to work at the bakery," he called out in slight panic to his cousin, Femke.Nl: Femke, altijd in voor avontuur, vond het fantastisch.En: Femke, always ready for an adventure, thought it was fantastic.Nl: "Kom op, Bram!En: "Come on, Bram!Nl: Het is vast in het doolhof.En: It's probably in the maze.Nl: Laten we op onderzoek gaan!"En: Let's investigate!"Nl: stelde ze enthousiast voor.En: she enthusiastically suggested.Nl: Hoewel Bram twijfelde, zette hij de stap samen met Femke.En: Although Bram hesitated, he ventured with Femke.Nl: Al snel kwam Jochem, hun ondeugende buurjongen, erbij.En: Soon, Jochem, their mischievous neighbor boy, joined in.Nl: "Naar het doolhof?En: "To the maze?Nl: Dat lijkt me geweldig!En: That sounds great!Nl: Ik weet precies waar je fiets is, Bram," zei Jochem grijnzend.En: I know exactly where your bike is, Bram," said Jochem with a grin.Nl: Maar Bram wist niet zeker of hij Jochem kon vertrouwen.En: But Bram wasn't sure if he could trust Jochem.Nl: Ze liepen door het doolhof, met hagen zo hoog dat je de uitgang niet zag.En: They walked through the maze, with hedges so high that you couldn't see the exit.Nl: Elke hoek leek op de vorige.En: Every corner looked like the previous one.Nl: Femke lachte en maakte plezier, terwijl Bram zich zorgen maakte over de weg terug.En: Femke laughed and had fun, while Bram worried about finding the way back.Nl: Plotseling stonden ze in het midden van het doolhof.En: Suddenly, they found themselves in the middle of the maze.Nl: En daar stond de fiets van Bram!En: And there stood Bram's bike!Nl: Jochem lachte hard en zei: "Ik verstopte je fiets hier als grapje!"En: Jochem laughed loudly and said: "I hid your bike here as a joke!"Nl: Bram keek verbaasd, maar toen lachte hij.En: Bram looked surprised, but then he laughed.Nl: Het was een gek idee, zijn fiets in het midden van een doolhof, maar nu zag hij de humor ervan in.En: It was a crazy idea, his bike in the middle of a maze, but now he saw the humor in it.Nl: Met de hulp van Femke en Jochem tilde hij de fiets voorzichtig over de heg.En: With the help of Femke and Jochem, he carefully lifted the bike over the hedge.Nl: "Natuurlijk, dit soort gekke dingen maken het leven leuker," besefte Bram.En: "Of course, these kinds of crazy things make life more fun," Bram realized.Nl: Hij leerde die dag dat onverwachte dingen soms goede herinneringen maken.En: He learned that day that unexpected things sometimes create good memories.Nl: Terug op straat, fietste hij opgelucht en lachend naar de bakkerij, met Femke en Jochem die vrolijk achter hem aanliepen.En: Back on the street, he rode his bike relieved and laughing to the bakery, with Femke and Jochem cheerfully walking behind him. Vocabulary Words:sunny: zonnigeneighborhood: buurttidy: keurigpeaceful: rustigedecided: beslootunexpected: onverwachtsmaze: doolhofhedges: heggenresidents: bewonersadventure: avontuurneat: netjesfond: dolexactly: preciespanicked: paniekinvestigate: onderzoekenthusiastically: enthousiastventures: zette hij de stapmischievous: ondeugendetrust: vertrouwenexit: uitgangprevious: vorigeworried: zorgencarefully: voorzichtiglifted: tildesurprised: verbaasdhumor: humorunexpected things: onverwachte dingenmemories: herinneringenrelieved: opgeluchtcheerfully: vrolijk

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Lost and Found: A Tale of Trust and Friendship in the Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-22-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: צעדיו של דב הנשמעים קלות על שביל הפארק התערבבו עם צחוקה של מרים.En: The sound of Dov's footsteps lightly on the park path mixed with Miriam's laughter.He: במרכז הפארק העירוני הכל היה חי ותוסס.En: In the middle of the city park, everything was lively and vibrant.He: הקיץ התפשט סביבם עם ריח פרחים וצבעי הירוק של העצים.En: Summer spread around them with the scent of flowers and the green colors of the trees.He: דב ומרים אהבו לשוטט יחד שם, להתבונן באנשים ולהנות מהשמש החמימה.En: Dov and Miriam loved to wander together there, observing people and enjoying the warm sun.He: בעת שמרים התכופפה לנעול את שרוכי נעליה, הבחינה בתיק קטן ומרופט.En: As Miriam bent down to tie her shoelaces, she noticed a small, worn purse.He: "דב, תראה!En: "Look, Dov!"He: " היא קראה בהפתעה.En: she exclaimed in surprise.He: דב, עם הנטייה הקבועה שלו להתלבט בכל החלטה, התקרב בזהירות.En: Dov, with his usual tendency to hesitate with every decision, approached cautiously.He: "אולי כדאי להשאיר את זה כאן?En: "Maybe we should leave it here?"He: ", הציע, מבטיו מתמזגים עם הדאגה שלו.En: he suggested, his gaze mixing with his concern.He: אבל מרים, תמיד אופטימית, אמרה, "אולי התיק הזה שייך למישהו שעכשיו מחפש אותו בנואשות".En: But Miriam, always optimistic, said, "Maybe this purse belongs to someone who is now desperately looking for it."He: השניים בדקו את התיק.En: The two checked the purse.He: בפנים מצאו חפץ נוצץ שמשך את תשומת ליבם.En: Inside, they found a shiny object that caught their attention.He: "נראה שזה משהו יקר", אמר דב, חושש מהשלכות.En: "It looks like something valuable," said Dov, wary of the implications.He: מרים הנהנה, עיניה מחפשות אחר רמזים.En: Miriam nodded, her eyes searching for clues.He: "בוא נחפש כאן בפארק, אולי נמצא את הבעלים", הציעה בתקווה.En: "Let's look around the park, maybe we'll find the owner," she suggested hopefully.He: דב ומרים התחילו להסתובב, שואלים עוברים ושבים אם הם מכירים את התיק.En: Dov and Miriam started to wander, asking passersby if they recognized the purse.He: הזמן חלף, והשמש כמעט שוקעת כשהם התקרבו לפינה מבודדת יותר בפארק.En: Time passed, and the sun was almost setting when they approached a more isolated corner of the park.He: לפתע קפץ לעברם אדם מוזר.En: Suddenly, a strange man jumped toward them.He: הוא טען שהתיק שלו, אך לא היה לו הוכחה.En: He claimed the purse was his, but he had no proof.He: מרים הביטה באיש בעיניים בלתי מעורערות.En: Miriam looked at the man with unwavering eyes.He: "מה היית עושה אם התיק היה שלך?En: "What would you do if the purse was yours?"He: " שאלה ברוגע.En: she asked calmly.He: הוא סיפר על מה שיש בפנים — דברים שהיו משמעותיים עבורו.En: He described what was inside — things that were meaningful to him.He: דב, שעדיין תוהה אם להאמין לו, זיהה משהו שפני הזקן אמרו בצנעה: הכנות.En: Dov, still wondering whether to believe him, recognized something the old man said subtly: honesty.He: לאחר דיון ארוך, החליטו דב ומרים לתת לאיש את התיק.En: After a long discussion, Dov and Miriam decided to give the man the purse.He: האיש נעמד, והודה להם בחום.En: The man stood up and thanked them warmly.He: הוא סיפר לה על הזיכרונות שצרורים עם החפץ הנוצץ.En: He told them about the memories tied to the shiny object.He: דב חייך לעבר מרים בהבנה, והיא מצידה הבינה, לפעמים גם זהירות והיגיון נחוצים.En: Dov smiled at Miriam in understanding, and she, for her part, realized that sometimes caution and logic are necessary.He: כך, בעודה השמש מתפוגגת, חזרו דב ומרים בשבילי הפארק, הפעם ללא התלבטות.En: Thus, as the sun faded away, Dov and Miriam returned along the park paths, this time without hesitation.He: הזדמנות לחוות משהו חדש, כל אחד מהצד שלו, ולצאת מנוסים יותר.En: It was an opportunity to experience something new, each from their own perspective, and to emerge more experienced.He: דב כבר לא חשש כל כך לתת לאינסטינקטים שלו להוביל ומרים הבינה שאפשר לבחון דברים בעדינות ובשיקול דעת.En: Dov was no longer so afraid to let his instincts lead, and Miriam understood that you can examine things gently and thoughtfully.He: עתה הייתה החברות שלהם עשירה יותר, לעומק ולכיוון של איזון מושלם.En: Now, their friendship was richer, with depth and a direction towards perfect balance. Vocabulary Words:footsteps: צעדיוlaughter: צחוקהlively: חיvibrant: תוססwander: לשוטטshoelaces: שרוכי נעליהworn: מרופטhesitate: להתלבטcautiously: בזהירותgaze: מבטיוoptimistic: אופטימיתdesperately: בנואשותpurse: תיקvaluable: יקרimplications: השלכותclues: רמזיםpassersby: עוברים ושביםisolated: מבודדתunwavering: בלתי מעורערותgently: בעדינותthoughtfully: בשיקול דעתdiscussion: דיוןmemories: הזיכרונותinstincts: אינסטינקטיםlead: להובילrecognize: לזהותunhesitatingly: ללא התלבטותgenerously: בחוםexperience: לחוותperspective: צד שלוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

A new series on the book of Jeremiah begins with this powerful look at the consequences of losing - and rediscovering - the Word of God. In Jeremiah 1, and 2 Kings Chapter 22, Steve Wood examines the story of King Josiah, who rediscovered the Book of the Law and responded with repentance. Why has Steve chosen Jeremiah for this new prophetic Bible study? Because Jeremiah's warnings about spiritual decline, judgment, and the neglect of Scripture carry a striking relevance for the Church and our culture today. Listen now to begin this new journey through the book of Jeremiah. For more resources, visit www.BibleforCatholics.com.  

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Lost and Found: Mikkel's Unexpected København Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-08-20-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede ned over de travle gader i København.En: The sun shone down on the busy streets of København.Da: Det var en varm sommerdag, og Mikkel, Signe og Freja slentrede langs Strøget.En: It was a warm summer day, and Mikkel, Signe, and Freja strolled along Strøget.Da: Signe, fuld af energi, pegede på alt det spændende, mens Freja, der kendte byen godt, beskrev historierne bag de smukke bygninger.En: Signe, full of energy, pointed at all the exciting things while Freja, who knew the city well, described the stories behind the beautiful buildings.Da: Mikkel gik ved siden af og forsøgte at følge med, men hans tanker var et andet sted.En: Mikkel walked beside them, trying to keep up, but his thoughts were elsewhere.Da: Mikkel havde netop opdaget, at hans pas var væk.En: Mikkel had just discovered that his passport was missing.Da: Han var normalt den mest forsigtige af dem alle, altid med et skarpt øje for detaljer.En: He was normally the most cautious of them all, always with a sharp eye for detail.Da: Alligevel var han nu tvunget til at acceptere det uundgåelige.En: Nevertheless, he now had to accept the inevitable.Da: "Jeg bliver nødt til at gå til politistationen," sagde han efter en dyb indånding.En: "I need to go to the police station," he said after a deep breath.Da: Politistationen lå ikke langt væk og havde en moderne facade, som næsten fik den til at ligne et kunstmuseum.En: The police station was not far away and had a modern facade that almost made it look like an art museum.Da: Indenfor summede det af aktivitet.En: Inside, it buzzed with activity.Da: Mennesker fra forskellige lande stod i kø, alle med deres egne problemer.En: People from different countries stood in line, all with their own problems.Da: Mikkel gik målrettet hen til en skranke og forklarede sin situation til den venlige betjent bag disken.En: Mikkel walked purposefully to a counter and explained his situation to the friendly officer behind the desk.Da: Ventetiden føltes som timer.En: The waiting time felt like hours.Da: Signe og Freja havde valgt at blive hos ham, selvom Freja havde foreslået en tur i Tivoli.En: Signe and Freja had chosen to stay with him, even though Freja had suggested a trip to Tivoli.Da: Mikkel kunne se, at Freja forsøgte at lette stemningen med sine jokes, men han var alt for fokuseret på sin bekymring over det forsvundne pas.En: Mikkel could see that Freja was trying to lighten the mood with her jokes, but he was too focused on his worry about the missing passport.Da: Efter at have fyldt utallige formularer ud og besvaret flere spørgsmål, tog Mikkel et øjebliks pause for at se på sine to venner.En: After filling out countless forms and answering more questions, Mikkel took a moment's pause to look at his two friends.Da: Signe gav ham et opmuntrende smil, og Frejas afslappethed hjalp.En: Signe gave him an encouraging smile, and Freja's relaxed demeanor helped.Da: "Det skal nok gå, Mikkel," sagde Freja overbevisende.En: "It'll be okay, Mikkel," Freja said convincingly.Da: Pludselig kom betjenten tilbage med gode nyheder.En: Suddenly, the officer returned with good news.Da: Mikkel kunne næsten ikke tro det.En: Mikkel could hardly believe it.Da: En ærlig sjæl havde fundet hans pas og afleveret det hos politiet.En: An honest soul had found his passport and handed it in to the police.Da: Lettelsen skyllede over ham.En: Relief washed over him.Da: Han takkede både betjent og skæbne, og da de gik ud i solen igen, føltes byen lysere og mere indbydende end før.En: He thanked both the officer and fate, and as they stepped out into the sun again, the city felt brighter and more inviting than before.Da: På vej hen til de andre, indså Mikkel noget vigtigt.En: On the way to the others, Mikkel realized something important.Da: Han havde altid troet, at det var hans ansvar at sørge for, at alt gik efter planen.En: He had always thought it was his responsibility to ensure that everything went according to plan.Da: Men den spontane sommerdag i København havde vist ham, at det var okay at stole lidt mere på andre og tage tingene, som de kom.En: But the spontaneous summer day in København had shown him that it was okay to trust others a bit more and take things as they came.Da: Med ny energi foreslog Mikkel, at de skulle fejre begivenheden med en tur til den nærliggende café.En: With renewed energy, Mikkel suggested they celebrate the event with a trip to a nearby café.Da: "Lad os fejre påny opdagelse af verden," sagde han smilende.En: "Let's celebrate our newfound discovery of the world," he said smiling.Da: Den dag i København lærte Mikkel, at rejsens uforudsigelighed kunne være en gave.En: That day in København, Mikkel learned that the unpredictability of travel could be a gift.Da: De tre venner nød en kold drink og kiggede ud over de travle gader.En: The three friends enjoyed a cold drink and watched over the busy streets.Da: For en gangs skyld slappede Mikkel af, klar til at tage enhver ny omvej som en spændende eventyr.En: For once, Mikkel relaxed, ready to take any new detour as an exciting adventure. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedepass: pasfacade: facadeactivity: aktivitetcountry: landepurposefully: målrettetcounter: skrankewaiting time: ventetidencountless: utalligeencouraging: opmuntrendedemeanor: afslappethedconvincing: overbevisendehonest soul: ærlig sjælrelief: lettelsefate: skæbneinviting: indbydenderesponsibility: ansvarspontaneous: spontanetrust: stoleunpredictability: uforudsigelighedgift: gavedetour: omvejadventure: eventyrcelebrate: fejrediscovery: opdagelseart museum: kunstmuseumjokes: jokesexciting: spændendeinevitable: uundgåeligebreathe: indånding

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Budapest Slipper Adventure: A Mystery at the Thermal Bath Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-08-20-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A forró nyári napon, augusztus 20-án, Budapest híres termálfürdője zsongott a Szent István-napi ünneplőktől.En: On the hot summer day of August 20, Budapest's famous thermal bath buzzed with St. Stephen's Day celebrants.Hu: A gőzölgő víz és az édes langos illata átszűrődött az emberek közt, míg a háttérben tűzijátékok robbantak.En: The steam from the water and the sweet aroma of lángos wafted through the crowd, as fireworks exploded in the background.Hu: Bence, a harmincas évei elején járó nyugodt, kissé szórakozott férfi, a fürdőbe menekült a mindennapi stressz elől.En: Bence, a calm, slightly absent-minded man in his early thirties, had escaped to the bath to avoid the everyday stress.Hu: Imádott a medencében pihenni, lazítani.En: He loved to relax and unwind in the pool.Hu: Ezúttal azonban bosszús gondokat talált: a papucsai eltűntek.En: This time, however, he encountered an annoying problem: his slippers had disappeared.Hu: Ahogy zavartan nézett körbe a zsúfolt fürdőben, meglátta Dórát, egy sziporkázó és éles eszű nőt, aki körül mindig volt valami pezsgés.En: As he looked around the crowded bath with confusion, he spotted Dóra, a sparkling and sharp-minded woman, who always seemed to bring an air of excitement.Hu: Dóra szívesen nézte az embereket, és mindig megtalálta a helyes megoldást a problémákra.En: Dóra was fond of people-watching and always found the right solution to problems.Hu: Bence remélte, hogy segít neki papucsai nyomára bukkanni.En: Bence hoped she would help him track down his slippers.Hu: — Dóra, eltűntek a papucsom! – szólt oda kissé pánikolva.En: “Dóra, my slippers are missing!” he called out, somewhat panicked.Hu: Dóra mosolygott, és váratlanul bejelentette az embereknek:En: Dóra smiled and unexpectedly announced to the crowd:Hu: — Figyelem, fürdőzők! Papucs rejtély áll előttünk!En: “Attention, bathers! We have a slipper mystery on our hands!”Hu: A fürdő vendégei nevetve, izgatottan kapcsolódtak be a keresésbe.En: The guests at the bath joined the search with laughter and excitement.Hu: Dóra ügyesen irányította őket, és valódi mókává változtatta az egész helyzetet.En: Dóra skillfully directed them, turning the whole situation into real fun.Hu: Mindenhol kutatták a műanyag csodákat, közben kacagás és vidám hangulat uralta a teret.En: They searched everywhere for the plastic wonders, with laughter and a joyful atmosphere prevailing in the area.Hu: Nem sokkal később egy kis csapat gyerek bukkan fel, akik éppen a papucsokkal játszottak.En: Not long after, a small group of children appeared, who were playing with the slippers.Hu: Ők nagy hajóknak hitték a papucsokat a medencében.En: They imagined the slippers to be big ships in the pool.Hu: Bence némileg megkönnyebbült, majd mosolyogva hátradőlt.En: Bence felt somewhat relieved, then leaned back with a smile.Hu: Ünnepelő szelleme visszatért, és hálás volt Dórának a kis kalandért.En: His festive spirit returned, and he was thankful to Dóra for the little adventure.Hu: Ez a nap megtanította Bencének, hogy érdemes nyugodtnak maradni és megbecsülni a közösség erejét, még akkor is, ha személyes tárgyaink elvándorolnak.En: This day taught Bence that it's worth staying calm and appreciating the power of community, even when our personal belongings wander off.Hu: Dóra pedig ráébredt, hogy egy apró kellemetlenséget is vidám, közös élménnyé lehet alakítani.En: Dóra realized that even a small inconvenience can be turned into a joyful shared experience.Hu: A nap mint nap derültég ragyogott Budapest, a Szent István-napi tűzijátékok pedig vidáman festették az esti égboltot, míg a fürdő látogatói összekapcsolódtak a közös felfedezés örömében.En: The sun shone brightly over Budapest every day, and the St. Stephen's Day fireworks cheerfully painted the evening sky, while the visitors at the bath connected in the joy of a shared discovery. Vocabulary Words:celebrants: ünneplőkthermath: termálfürdőwafted: átszűrődöttabsent-minded: szórakozottunwind: lazítaniencountered: találtslippers: papucsokcrowded: zsúfoltconfusion: zavartansparkling: sziporkázósharp-minded: éles eszűfond: szívesentrack down: nyomára bukkannisomewhat: némiunexpectedly: váratlanulbathers: fürdőzőkmystery: rejtélyslipper mystery: papucs rejtélydirected: irányítottajoyful: vidámskillfully: ügyesenprevailing: uraltarelieved: megkönnyebbültappreciating: megbecsülnibelongs: tárgyainkwander: elvándorolnakdiscovery: felfedezéscommunity: közösséginconvenience: kellemetlenségfestival spirit: ünnepelő szellem

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Redemption at San Telmo: The Quest for a Family Heirloom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-08-20-22-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol de invierno iluminaba la Feria de San Telmo, donde el bullicio llenaba las calles empedradas.En: The winter sun illuminated the Feria de San Telmo, where the bustling activity filled the cobblestone streets.Es: Vendedores saludaban a los transeúntes, ofreciendo desde artesanías hasta antiguas porciones de la historia de Buenos Aires.En: Vendors greeted passersby, offering everything from crafts to ancient pieces of the history of Buenos Aires.Es: Entre los curiosos y coleccionistas, caminaba Mateo, con un peso en el corazón.En: Among the curious and collectors, Mateo walked, with a weight in his heart.Es: Mateo y su hermana, Isabela, se movían entre los puestos del mercado.En: Mateo and his sister, Isabela, moved between the market stalls.Es: Estaban rodeados de colores vivos, olores de comida callejera y el ruido alegre de los músicos callejeros.En: They were surrounded by bright colors, smells of street food, and the cheerful noise of street musicians.Es: Sin embargo, para Mateo, todo ese alboroto se sentía distante.En: However, for Mateo, all that commotion felt distant.Es: Su pensamiento estaba fijo en recuperar la medalla de su bisabuelo, un tesoro de la familia que había desaparecido durante una reunión familiar.En: His mind was set on recovering his great-grandfather's medal, a family treasure that had disappeared during a family gathering.Es: "Mateo, hay demasiados puestos.En: "Mateo, there are too many stalls.Es: ¿Cómo piensas encontrar algo aquí?"En: How do you plan to find anything here?"Es: dijo Isabela, tanteando el control en la multitud.En: said Isabela, feeling through the crowd.Es: "Siempre hay pistas.En: "There are always clues.Es: Solo necesitamos mirar con cuidado," respondió Mateo, más esperanzado que convencido.En: We just need to look carefully," Mateo replied, more hopeful than convinced.Es: Sabía que no podía fallar.En: He knew he couldn't fail.Es: La medalla era más que un objeto.En: The medal was more than an object.Es: Era la historia y el orgullo de su familia.En: It was the history and pride of his family.Es: Su amigo Rafael, quien se había unido a la búsqueda más por pasar el rato que por una verdadera preocupación, estaba absorto comprando la bufanda perfecta en un puesto cercano.En: His friend Rafael, who had joined the search more for the fun than genuine concern, was absorbed in buying the perfect scarf at a nearby stall.Es: Isabela observó a Mateo con una mezcla de preocupación y duda.En: Isabela watched Mateo with a mix of concern and doubt.Es: Avanzaron, siguiendo cada indicio, hablando con los comerciantes, incluso si sus respuestas carecían de certeza.En: They proceeded, following each lead, talking with the vendors, even if their answers lacked certainty.Es: Casi al borde de rendirse, un anciano al final de la calle les mencionó algo intrigante.En: Almost on the verge of giving up, an elderly man at the end of the street mentioned something intriguing.Es: "Un coleccionista ha traído objetos raros esta mañana," dijo señalando hacia un pequeño puesto más adelante.En: "A collector brought rare items this morning," he said, pointing towards a small stall ahead.Es: Con renovada energía, Mateo empujó entre la multitud, sintiendo el frío viento del invierno en las mejillas.En: With renewed energy, Mateo pushed through the crowd, feeling the cold winter wind on his cheeks.Es: Llegaron al puesto mencionado, y entonces, la vio.En: They reached the mentioned stall, and then, he saw it.Es: La medalla colgaba en la esquina, brillante y desgastada por el tiempo.En: The medal hung in the corner, shiny and worn by time.Es: Su corazón dio un vuelco.En: His heart skipped a beat.Es: Antes de que pudiera extender la mano, un comerciante robusto apareció sonriendo.En: Before he could reach out, a robust merchant appeared smiling.Es: "Linda pieza, ¿verdad?En: "Nice piece, isn't it?Es: Acabo de adquirirla," dijo, con un tono que indicaba que no sería fácil negociar.En: I just acquired it," he said, with a tone indicating that negotiating wouldn't be easy.Es: Isabela comenzó a hablar con el comerciante, mientras la preocupación aparecía en sus ojos.En: Isabela began to talk with the merchant, while concern appeared in her eyes.Es: Rafael, al notar la situación, interrumpió.En: Rafael, noticing the situation, intervened.Es: Con una maestría inesperada, comenzó a regatear, reconociendo la importancia de la medalla.En: With unexpected mastery, he began to haggle, recognizing the importance of the medal.Es: El comerciante consideró la oferta, finalmente sonrió y aceptó.En: The merchant considered the offer, finally smiled, and accepted.Es: Mateo sintió un alivio increíble.En: Mateo felt incredible relief.Es: La medalla volvía a sus manos, el peso del mundo se desvaneció.En: The medal was back in his hands, the weight of the world vanished.Es: Isabela, aunque quería decir algo sobre las improbables posibilidades, terminó por abrazar a Mateo, sintiendo una mezcla de alivio y orgullo.En: Isabela, though she wanted to say something about the unlikely possibilities, ended up hugging Mateo, feeling a mix of relief and pride.Es: De regreso a casa, Mateo se sentía más seguro.En: On the way back home, Mateo felt more confident.Es: Aprendió que confiar en su instinto y en su equipo había sido clave.En: He learned that trusting his instincts and his team had been key.Es: La relación entre los tres se había fortalecido en el proceso.En: The relationship between the three had strengthened in the process.Es: Había recuperado no solo la medalla, sino la confianza de su familia y, lo más importante, su confianza en sí mismo.En: He had recovered not only the medal but the trust of his family and, most importantly, his confidence in himself. Vocabulary Words:the winter: el inviernothe stall: el puestothe collector: el coleccionistathe vendor: el vendedorthe street musicians: los músicos callejerosthe bustling activity: el bulliciothe cobblestone streets: las calles empedradasthe treasure: el tesorothe medal: la medallathe gathering: la reuniónthe commotion: el alborotothe crowd: la multitudthe clue: la pistathe scarf: la bufandathe merchant: el comerciantethe corner: la esquinathe mastery: la maestríathe offer: la ofertathe relief: el aliviothe pride: el orgullothe instinct: el instintothe energy: la energíathe history: la historiathe possibility: la posibilidadto illuminate: iluminarthe smile: la sonrisato acquire: adquirirto haggle: regatearthe concern: la preocupaciónthe instinct: el instinto

Today's devotional is read by author and host of Eleven2one, Janice Wolfe. Taken from the heartfelt pages of her book, What Do I Have to Lose? Losing My Way and Finding God's, this transformative Bible study is rooted in the 100 occurrences of the Greek word for "lose" from Mark 8:35 and offers powerful insights to deepen your walk with the Lord.  To listen to the full audio book visit Audible.com. Prefer to read? Grab a printed copy at CausewayMediaGroup.com or the Kindle version on Amazon. Tune in to Faith Music Radio each Wednesday at 12:30 PM central time for this uplifting audio reading of What Do I Have to Lose? Losing My Way and Finding God's. You may also subscribe to Eleven2One on your favorite podcast platform for a weekly Wednesday download of the devotional.

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Bobby found a way to get his good friend to text back who is historically bad at replying to messages. Amy talked about how she thought she lost her car key at Wal-Mart and found it in the most unusual place. Eddie saw a celebrity in the wild but scared them off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Lost and Found: Discovering Strength in the Skärgården Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-08-13-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Sommarsolen strålade över Skärgårdens öar och skapade klart vatten och ljusa skuggor över trädkronorna.En: The summer sun beamed over the Skärgården islands, creating clear water and bright shadows over the tree canopies.Sv: Ella, Lars och Astrid vandrade längs den smala stigen genom skogen.En: Ella, Lars, and Astrid walked along the narrow path through the forest.Sv: Ella kände vinden i håret och jordens doft under sina kängor.En: Ella felt the wind in her hair and the scent of earth beneath her boots.Sv: Ella såg upp till Lars och Astrid.En: Ella looked up to Lars and Astrid.Sv: De var vana vandrare.En: They were experienced hikers.Sv: Hon ville visa att hon också klarade av det.En: She wanted to prove she could handle it too.Sv: Färden genom Skärgården var en prövning hon hade sett fram emot.En: The journey through the Skärgården was a challenge she had been looking forward to.Sv: De passerade vackra vyer över havet och små, hemliga vikar.En: They passed beautiful views of the sea and small, secret coves.Sv: Lars stannade ibland och pekade på fåglar som flaxade över trädtopparna.En: Lars would sometimes stop and point at birds fluttering over the treetops.Sv: Astrid log mot Ella, som om hon förstod mer än hon sa.En: Astrid smiled at Ella, as if she understood more than she said.Sv: Plötsligt, ett ögonblick av ouppmärksamhet, snavade Ella på en lös sten och föll.En: Suddenly, a moment of inattention, Ella tripped on a loose stone and fell.Sv: Hon bet ihop, men smärtan sköt upp genom hennes fotled.En: She gritted her teeth, but pain shot up through her ankle.Sv: "Oh, det var inget," sa hon snabbt när Lars och Astrid vände sig om.En: "Oh, it's nothing," she said quickly when Lars and Astrid turned around.Sv: Men hon visste att det inte stämde.En: But she knew that wasn't true.Sv: Smärtan spred sig och hon kunde knappt stödja på foten.En: The pain spread, and she could barely support herself on her foot.Sv: "Det ser inte bra ut," sa Astrid och knäböjde bredvid henne.En: "That doesn't look good," Astrid said, kneeling beside her.Sv: Lars lade en hand på Ellas axel.En: Lars placed a hand on Ella's shoulder.Sv: "Vi kan vända om ifall du behöver.En: "We can turn back if you need to."Sv: "Ella kämpade med sin stolthet.En: Ella fought with her pride.Sv: Hon ville inte verka svag.En: She didn't want to seem weak.Sv: Men varje steg var en kamp.En: But each step was a struggle.Sv: Efter en stund stannade hon.En: After a while, she stopped.Sv: Gick nästan inte längre att dölja grimaserna.En: It was almost impossible to hide her grimaces.Sv: "Jag tror.En: "I think...Sv: jag måste ha hjälp," erkände hon till slut, med rösten en aning skakig.En: I need help," she finally admitted, her voice a bit shaky.Sv: Lars och Astrid hjälpte henne varsamt tillbaka.En: Lars and Astrid gently helped her back.Sv: Ella kände sig lite lättare när hon insåg att de inte dömde henne.En: Ella felt a little lighter when she realized they didn't judge her.Sv: I stället fanns de där, redo att stödja, utan några frågor.En: Instead, they were there, ready to support, without any questions.Sv: När de kom fram till den lilla stugan började kvällsluften stilla ned sig.En: When they reached the small cabin, the evening air began to calm down.Sv: De satte sig på verandan, Ella med foten i högläge, och tittade ut över havet medan solen gick ner.En: They sat on the porch, Ella with her foot elevated, and looked out over the sea while the sun set.Sv: Lars tände en lykta som kastade ett varmt sken över dem.En: Lars lit a lantern that cast a warm glow over them.Sv: Det blev inte den dag Ella tänkt sig, men ändå fanns något vackert i det oplanerade.En: It wasn't the day Ella had imagined, but there was something beautiful in the unplanned.Sv: De pratade och skrattade långt in på kvällen.En: They talked and laughed long into the evening.Sv: Ella kände vänskapen runt henne.En: Ella felt the friendship around her.Sv: Insåg att hon inte behövde bevisa något.En: Realized she didn't need to prove anything.Sv: Hon var redan accepterad.En: She was already accepted.Sv: Och mitt i allt det enkla, där i Skärgårdens stillhet, upptäckte hon en ny sorts styrka i sårbarheten.En: And amid all the simplicity, there in the stillness of the Skärgården, she discovered a new kind of strength in vulnerability.Sv: Den natten somnade hon med ett leende, tacksam för dagen som hade lärt henne mer än vad hon kunnat ana.En: That night she fell asleep with a smile, grateful for the day that had taught her more than she could have imagined. Vocabulary Words:summer: sommarstruggles: kämparshadows: skuggorexperienced: vanaproved: visadechallenge: prövningjourney: färdenbeautiful: vackrasecret: hemligacoves: vikarfluttering: flaxadeinattention: ouppmärksamhettripped: snavadeloose: lösgritted: bet ihoppain: smärtanankle: fotledbarely: knapptsupport: stödjapride: stolthetgrimaces: grimasernaadmitted: erkändegently: varsamtjudged: dömdecabin: stuganporch: verandanelevated: höglägedawn: stilla ned siglantern: lyktaunplanned: oplanerade

August 9th, 2026 - “Lost and Found” Scott Stinson

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Adventure, Humor, and the Cap Rescue Mission at the Park! Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-08-10-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: बारिश के मौसम की ठंडी हवाएं सरसराती थीं और छोटे शहर के एम्यूजमेंट पार्क की हंसी-खुशी की आवाजें गूंज रही थीं।En: The cold winds of the rainy season were whistling, and the happy sounds of laughter were echoing in the small town's amusement park.Hi: आकाश में बादल झूम रहे थे और धरती पर हल्की फुहारें पड़ रही थीं।En: Clouds were swaying in the sky, and light drizzles were falling on the earth.Hi: यहां हर तरफ लोगों की भीड़ थी, और खुशबू थी मकई के भुट्टे और बारिश की मिट्टी की।En: There was a crowd of people everywhere, and the aroma of roasted corn on the cob and the scent of rain-soaked earth lingered.Hi: आकर्षण का केंद्र था बड़ा रोमांचक रोलर कोस्टर।En: The center of attraction was the big, thrilling roller coaster.Hi: आधारबिंदु पर खड़े होकर, आरव, जो हमेशा थोड़ा सतर्क, पर साथ ही जुझारू भी था, अपनी प्रिय टोपी को सिर पर टाइट किए हुए था।En: Standing at the base point, Arav, who was always a bit cautious yet determined, had his beloved cap tightly secured on his head.Hi: यह टोपी उसके लिए एक यादगार तोहफा थी।En: This cap was a memorable gift for him.Hi: विबा और रोहन उसके साथ थे, दोस्ती का मजबूत तिकड़ी।En: Viba and Rohan were with him, forming a strong trio of friendship.Hi: जहां आरव थोड़ा संदेह में था, वहीं विबा हमेशा साहसी और कल्पनाशील थी।En: While Arav was slightly doubtful, Viba was always daring and imaginative.Hi: रोहन, अपने हास्य के दम पर, माहौल हल्का करने में माहिर था।En: Rohan, with his sense of humor, was an expert in lightening the mood.Hi: रोलर कोस्टर की रेलगाड़ी चिल्लाते हुए दौड़ी, और जैसे ही यह सबसे ऊंचाई पर पहुंची, अचानक हवा चली। आरव की चहेती टोपी उड़कर पटरियों के उस हिस्से पर जा गिरी, जहां पहुंचना असंभव लग रहा था।En: The roller coaster train sped off with screams, and as it reached the highest point, a sudden gust of wind blew Arav's cherished cap onto a part of the tracks that seemed impossible to reach.Hi: कर्मचारियों ने मदद से साफ इनकार कर दिया, सुरक्षा कारणों से।En: The staff refused to help, citing safety reasons.Hi: आरव चिन्तित था, कि तभी विबा एक अद्भुत योजना लेकर आई।En: Arav was worried when suddenly Viba came up with a brilliant plan.Hi: उसने एक विशाल टेडी बियर का सुझाव दिया, और एक अभिनव योजना बनाई।En: She suggested a giant teddy bear and concocted a creative plan.Hi: आरव को पहले हिचकिचाहट हुई, लेकिन रोहन के चुटकुले और विबा की हिम्मत देखकर, उसने अपने डर को किनारे रख दिया।En: Arav was hesitant at first, but seeing Rohan's jokes and Viba's courage, he set aside his fears.Hi: विनोदपूर्ण प्रस्तुति से भरे, विबा और रोहन ने कर्मचारियों का ध्यान भटकाने के लिए एक नाटक करते हुए गाना शुरू किया।En: Filled with humorous performances, Viba and Rohan started singing, acting a play to distract the staff.Hi: पार्क में एक छोटी-सी अराजकता मच गई थी।En: A small chaos ensued in the park.Hi: इसी मौके का फायदा उठाकर, आरव ने पटरियों के प्रतिबंधित क्षेत्र में कदम रखा।En: Taking advantage of the situation, Arav stepped into the restricted area of the tracks.Hi: वह तेज़ी से जाकर अपनी टोपी तक पहुंच गया और उसे पकड़ लिया।En: He swiftly reached for his cap and grabbed it.Hi: किन्तु जैसे ही वह वापस कूदने की कोशिश कर रहा था, उसका संतुलन बिगड़ा और वह हंसते हुए फव्वारे में जा गिरा।En: But as he attempted to jump back, he lost his balance and fell into a laughing fountain.Hi: पानी में डूबा हुआ, वह अपनी टोपी हाथ में लिए, हंसते हुए बाहर आया।En: Soaked in water, he emerged laughing, with his cap in hand.Hi: भीगे हुए आरव के साथ दो दोस्त भीग उठे हंसते-हंसते।En: Soaked Arav was joined by his friends in laughter.Hi: आकाश अब सुहावना लग रहा था, और आरव अपने दोस्तों की अद्भुत योजना के लिए आभारी था।En: The sky seemed pleasant now, and Arav was grateful for his friends' brilliant plan.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि कभी-कभी, दोस्तों की मदद से अजीब लेकिन मजेदार चुनौतियों को अपनाना भी एक साहसिक यात्रा होती है।En: He realized that sometimes, with friends' help, embracing odd but fun challenges becomes an adventurous journey.Hi: इस रोचक अनुभव के बाद, आरव ने अपने दोस्तों की रचनात्मकता और निष्ठा की सराहना की, और खुद में एक नया आत्मविश्वास पाया।En: After this exciting experience, Arav appreciated his friends' creativity and loyalty, and discovered a new confidence in himself.Hi: हमेशा की तरह, उनकी दोस्ती के बीच एक और मजेदार याद जुड़ गई।En: As always, another funny memory was added to their friendship. Vocabulary Words:whistling: सरसरातीechoing: गूंज रही थींswaying: झूम रहे थेdrizzles: फुहारेंaroma: खुशबूroasted: भुट्टेchirped: चिल्लाते हुएgust: हवाscreams: चीखेंcautious: सतर्कcherished: चहेतीbeloved: प्रियconcocted: अभिनवdoubtful: संदेहbrilliant: अद्भुतhesitant: हिचकिचाहटhumorous: विनोदपूर्णswiftly: तेज़ी सेbalance: संतुलनchaos: अराजकताrestrained: प्रतिबंधितimaginative: कल्पनाशीलcourteous: विनम्रgrateful: आभारीadventurous: साहसिकconfidence: आत्मविश्वासcommotion: कोलाहलpleasant: सुहावनाmemorable: यादगारloyalty: निष्ठा

Pastor Ricky Gravley- A sermon preached Sunday Morning, on August 9, 2026.

August 9, 2026 Pastor Nathan Lee Luke 15:1-10

We're back with some more Gilmore Girls! Join us in this journey on social media - @gilmorethemerrierpod. ABOUT: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 2 EPISODE 15) A suspicious Lorelai catches Jess in Rory's room and accuses him of stealing a bracelet and Luke impulsively decides to buy the building where he lives. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 2 EPISODE 15) February 26, 2002 | The WB CAST & CREW OF: GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 2 EPISODE 15) Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore BRAN'S GILMORE GIRLS (SEASON 2 EPISODE 15) SYNOPSIS Lorelai was cleaning her gutters when she hurt her hand. She slapped a Band-Aid on it and refuses to go to the doctor. They get to Luke's, but Luke is nowhere to be found. To make matters worse, Caesar is cooking. So Lorelai heads upstairs to check on Luke and encourage him to come down and make them pancakes. The place is a mess because Jess's mom finally sent the rest of his stuff, and now Luke can't find his supply ledger. Lorelai finds it and holds it hostage until he comes downstairs to make the pancakes. That night, Lorelai and Rory are walking to get supplies for movie night. They pass Luke's and see him sitting there alone, sadly drinking a beer and watching TV on his tiny television. He just needs some space from Jess. Lorelai encourages him to get a bigger apartment, but Luke isn't having it. Instead, he asks if Jess could clean Lorelai's gutters for her. Lorelai doesn't say yes right away, but on the walk home Rory says, "I thought you were going to give Jess a chance. You should hire him." After a little more guilt-tripping, Lorelai finally agrees. Then she asks Rory why it's so important that she like Jess. Rory comes up with an excuse, but Lorelai is wise to her. Luke heads upstairs and freaks out on Jess over the mess. He shouts, "WE'RE MOVING TOMORROW!" After looking at apartments, Jess goes to Rory's to get started on the gutters. Cool-guy Jess flips her a book when she opens the door and comments that her hair is different. Lorelai tries to make small talk with him, but he's not having it. When he goes outside, Rory follows him and asks him to try to get along with her mom. He's like, "Why?" She says, "If you care about me at all, you'll try." He replies, "Who says I care about you?" Classic Jess. Rory leaves to hang out with Dean at a book fundraiser. Dean is bored out of his mind. He says he wants to go see The Lord of the Rings again, which annoys Rory. Then he notices she isn't wearing the bracelet he gave her. She lies and says she took it off because of a rash and will put it back on later. In reality, she lost it... and Jess is holding it hostage. Lorelai invites Jess downstairs for lunch. At first he says no, but then he remembers what Rory asked him and decides to make an effort. Just then, Rory comes bursting through the door, freaking out because she's lost the bracelet. Luke calls Lorelai to complain about the injustices of renting. He says he needs a second opinion and asks her to come look at an apartment with him. She immediately leaves work. The apartment is really nice. Lorelai tells him, "Even if Jess goes home someday, you're still going to want this place. What if you meet someone?" She finally talks him into it... but then they discover the worst possible news: Taylor owns the building. Luke is immediately out. Taylor runs after him and says he's thinking about buying the flower shop next to the diner, but he needs Luke to take down the old hardware store sign because it confuses people. Luke says, "It was my dad's. I'm not taking it down," and storms off. Rory gets home, still upset about losing the bracelet. She talks to Jess about it, and he casually suggests she look in her room one more time. She walks in and immediately finds it under her bed. There it is. Lorelai goes outside to pay Jess for the job, but instead accuses him of stealing the bracelet because she caught him leaving Rory's room about 30 minutes before it mysteriously reappeared. Jess denies it. She says, "Don't 'whatever' me, you little jerk!"—like the uncle in Home Alone. She lectures him, saying that taking the bracelet only hurt Rory because it's the most precious thing she owns. Jess fires back, "If it's the most precious thing she owns, why did it take her two weeks to notice it was gone?" Yeah... I wouldn't start calling him "son" just yet. He storms off. Luke comes banging on the door, still fuming about Taylor. He reveals that, in a fit of blind rage, he bought the building that houses the diner. Lorelai tells him that honestly, owning the building isn't such a bad thing, and she talks him off the ledge. Before he leaves, she asks Luke if Jess ever talks to him about Rory. Luke says, "I don't know... but that would be great. She'd be such a good influence on him." Luke heads home, grabs a sledgehammer, knocks a giant hole through the apartment wall, and tells Jess... "That's your room." Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost and Found: A Friendship Reclaimed in Tokyo's Vibrant Fest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-08-08-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の蒸し暑い夜、渋谷交差点は色とりどりの光で包まれていました。En: On a hot and humid summer night, the Shibuya crossing was enveloped in a multitude of colorful lights.Ja: 提灯が空を舞い、太鼓の音が遠くから聞こえてきます。En: Lanterns danced in the sky, and the sound of drums could be heard from afar.Ja: この日は特別な夜、東京のど真ん中で行われるお盆祭りです。En: This was a special evening, as the Obon festival took place right in the heart of Tokyo.Ja: はるとはカメラをしっかり握りしめ、完璧な写真を撮ることに夢中になっていました。En: Haruto was tightly gripping his camera, engrossed in capturing the perfect photo.Ja: 「この一瞬を撮りたい！En: "I want to capture this moment!"Ja: 」と心の中で叫びます。En: he shouted in his heart.Ja: 幼なじみのゆきと一緒に、彼は人ごみに溶け込んでいました。En: Together with his childhood friend Yuki, he blended into the crowd.Ja: しかし、ゆきは少し心配そうな顔をしています。En: However, Yuki looked a bit worried.Ja: 田舎から久しぶりに東京に来た彼女は、都会の人混みに圧倒されていたのです。En: Having come to the city from the countryside for the first time in a while, she was overwhelmed by the bustling crowd.Ja: 「大丈夫？En: "Are you okay?"Ja: 」と、はるとは問いかけましたが、視線はすぐに再びファインダーへ戻りました。En: Haruto asked, but his gaze quickly returned to the viewfinder.Ja: 「うん、大丈夫」とゆきは答えますが、その声には少し不安が混じっています。En: "Yeah, I'm okay," Yuki replied, but her voice had a hint of unease.Ja: 人々が伝統的な浴衣を着て行ったり来たりしている中で、はるとはシャッターチャンスを逃すまいとして前へと進みました。En: Among the people dressed in traditional yukata coming and going, Haruto moved forward, determined not to miss a shutter chance.Ja: どんどん人が増えていく中、ゆきは少しずつ取り残されていきます。En: As more and more people gathered, Yuki gradually became separated.Ja: はるとが夢中で写真を撮るうちに、気付かぬ間に二人の距離が広がりました。En: While Haruto was engrossed in taking pictures, the distance between them unknowingly widened.Ja: 祭りの喧騒の中で、ゆきの姿が見えなくなってしまったのです。En: In the clamor of the festival, Yuki's figure disappeared from sight.Ja: はるとは心の中で葛藤します。En: Haruto struggled internally.Ja: この瞬間を逃すと、今夜の最高の写真を撮り損なう。En: If he missed this moment, he'd lose the chance to take the best photo of the night.Ja: でも、すぐにそんな考えを振り払い、彼はカメラを下ろしました。En: But he quickly dismissed such thoughts and lowered his camera.Ja: 「ゆきを探さなければ」と心に決めたのです。En: He resolved, "I have to find Yuki."Ja: 周りを見渡し、彼は焦りながら人ごみをかき分けて進みます。En: Looking around, he anxiously pushed through the crowd.Ja: やがて、いつもの笑顔が見つかりました。En: Eventually, he spotted her usual smiling face.Ja: 「ごめんね、ゆき。En: "I'm sorry, Yuki.Ja: 君のこと、見失っちゃった」と、はるとは誤ります。En: I lost sight of you," Haruto apologized.Ja: ゆきは安心したように微笑み、「大丈夫、会えてよかった」と彼に答えました。En: Yuki smiled with relief and replied, "It's okay, I'm glad we found each other."Ja: その瞬間、はるとは学びました。En: At that moment, Haruto learned something.Ja: 大切なのは完璧な写真だけではなく、友情や共にいることの大切さもあるのだと。En: It wasn't just the perfect photo that was important, but also the value of friendship and being together.Ja: これからは、ゆきと共に楽しむ方法を考えようと決意を新たにしました。En: He resolved to find ways to enjoy the festival with Yuki from now on.Ja: そして二人は、再び祭りの光の中へと足を踏み出しました。En: And so, the two stepped forward once again into the lights of the festival.Ja: 手を繋いで、今度は共にその瞬間を楽しむために。En: Holding hands, this time to enjoy the moment together. Vocabulary Words:humid: 蒸し暑いenveloped: 包まれていましたmultitude: 色とりどりlanterns: 提灯engrossed: 夢中になっていましたviewfinder: ファインダーunease: 不安clamar: 喧騒separated: 取り残されてstruggled: 葛藤しますdismissed: 振り払いresolved: 決意しましたgaze: 視線perfect: 完璧crowd: 人混みspotted: 見つかりましたapologized: 誤りますrelief: 安心determined: 決意embody: 体現するcapture: 撮ることoverwhelmed: 圧倒されてbustling: 活気あるshutter: シャッターdistance: 距離internally: 心の中でanxiously: 焦りながらvalue: 大切さenjoy: 楽しむchildhood: 幼なじみ

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This is a Vintage episode from 2006.Why This Episode MattersHow America's cocktail golden age flourished from the Gilded Age through Prohibition and how it eventually gave way to highballs and vodka.Why pre-Prohibition whiskey was stronger, more aromatic and dramatically different from much of what followed.How cocktail historians reconstruct forgotten drinks using antique bar guides, vintage bottles and nearly vanished ingredients.Why Ted Haigh believes cocktails should engage an adult palate rather than conceal alcohol beneath sweetness.BanterMark Pascal and Francis Schott explore the emerging trend of beer cocktails, from shandies and Black Velvets to some considerably more questionable corporate creations.The ConversationCocktail historian Ted Haigh, better known as Dr. Cocktail, traces the rise, decline and early revival of the American cocktail. He explains how elaborate Gilded Age drinks survived Prohibition, only to be displaced by blended whiskey, highballs and increasingly neutral spirits.Ted shares how he uncovers forgotten recipes in antique books and newspapers, then searches for the obscure bottles needed to recreate them. The conversation moves from bonded whiskey and Amer Picon to drinks that deserved to disappear, vodka's reliance on marketing and the disputed 200th anniversary of the cocktail.Guest BioTed Haigh, widely known as Dr. Cocktail, is a cocktail historian, author and award-winning graphic designer. His research, writing and extensive collection of historic bar books, bottles and artifacts helped introduce a new generation to overlooked drinks from the pre-Prohibition and Prohibition eras. He was also one of the founders of the Museum of the American Cocktail. Timestamps00:00 Beer cocktails, shandies and pairing beer with food08:24 The golden age of American cocktails—and the rise of the highball12:19 Pre-Prohibition whiskey and the value of acquired tastes16:31 How forgotten cocktails are discovered and reconstructed20:05 Amer Picon, obscure ingredients and drinks best left behind25:20 The cocktail's disputed anniversary, vodka and raw eggsInfoTed's book Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: Prohibition Centennial Edition Museum of the American CocktailCafe D'Alsace https://www.cafedalsace.com/If you want a chance to get two tickets to our Bourbon, Beer & Beefsteak and live recording with Sother Teague and Jack McGarry in New Orleans on July 21, 2026,sign up to be a Restaurant Guys Regular (our paid subscribers) here  https://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/ Then email TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com. Put "beefsteak" in the subject line. We'll pick the winner and let you Subscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com

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