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In this solo episode, Michael McIntyre unpacks a quote that's echoed through his life: “Your actions scream so loud, I can't hear a word you're saying.” With candid stories about his father, old friendships, and leadership experiences, McIntyre highlights the gap between what people say and what they actually do. He explores the cost of broken promises, the danger of people-pleasing, and the power of consistency—especially in parenting, business, and faith. Backed by scripture and real-life examples, this episode is a reminder that your walk speaks louder than your talk. If you're ready to raise your standard, build trust, and live with integrity, this one's for you.

Author : E. Catherine Tobler Narrator : Essie Batz Host : Alasdair Stuart Audio Producer : Chelsea Davis “The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs” originally appeared in Bourbon Penn, and will appear in Ellen Datlow's Year's Best Horror #16 C/W: death by drowning The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs by E. […]

Today's guest is building something rare in the PR world, a business that delivers results without burning people out. Riannon Palmer is the founder of Lem-uhn, an award-winning B Corp and feel-good PR agency that works exclusively with companies that care. She launched the business in 2021 to fill a very real gap in the industry: an agency that actually puts people first.Why? Because PR has a problem. 91% of PR professionals say they've struggled with their mental health in the past year, and the same results come up in surveys year after year. At the same time, hundreds of PR and ad agencies continue to work with the fossil fuel industry and partner with brands harming people and the planet. Riannon created Lem-uhn to offer a different way, a PR agency built on happiness, purpose, and impact.In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to build a company that breaks the toxic working culture mould – from menstrual leave, wellness days and “work from anywhere” policies, to handling 8pm client emergencies without sending your team into burnout.We also dig into what most people misunderstand about PR, why so many purpose-led founders are reluctant to promote their work, and why doing good isn't enough – you've got to be willing to talk about it.If you're building a company people are proud to work for, or you're a founder trying to get your story into the press without selling your soul, this one's for you.Grab your notebook and listen to Riannon get on her soapbox.Riannon's Links:Email Riannon at riannon@lem-uhn.comConnect with Riannon on LinkedIn[Lem-uhn] PR & Communications Looking for more? Join The Soap Box Community - Peta's membership for businesses with a social conscience is now FREE! Come and join us to survive the current torrid political context! Follow Peta on InstagramFind Peta on LinkedInHire Peta to work on your copywriting and brand messaging

We're back, back, back again! Kinda. As I'm sure you've noticed, we've been on an extended hiatus for a bevy of reasons, some within our control and some not, but we wanted to give you guys this ep as a thank you for continuing to check in and make us feel loved

With Heath out this week, Nick is joined by special guest co-host Matt Griffin, the promoter behind ACTION Wrestling, for a must-listen episode that peels back the curtain on the Georgia indie scene.

Make it Louder! Episode 564 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New track "I Want To Hold You Tonight" with Huvagen ► interplay.ffm.to/itp398 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm564 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 ♦iTunes: > https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ruslan-radriges/id1480936940 #RuslanRadriges #MSM564 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro 01. Hessian x Lar x Keepa - One Last Touch [Colorize] 02. Aurosonic & Aniolku - Fade Away [Aurosonic] [PERFECT TUNE] 03. Swedish House Mafia - Wait So Long (REMIND Remix) [Aeterna] 04. Synaptic Space & Anton Pallmer - Heartbeat [2Rock B Side] 05. Anton By x U-Jeen x Vera Novak - Poker Face [Interplay] 06. Ruslan Radriges & Huvagen - I Want To Hold You Tonight [Interplay] 07. Coast 2 Coast ft. Discovery - Home (Helslowed Remix) [Armada Captivating] [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 08. Vipiem DJ - Every Word You Say [Revealed] 09. Dillon Francis & Marten Horger - B2U [1001] 10. Dyro & Dannic - Make You Dance [Revealed] 11. Sebastian Ingrosso ft. Celine Dion - A New Day [Superhuman] 12. Oliver Heldens x Poppy Baskcomb - Heart Cry [Heldeep] 13. MK ft. Chrystal - Dior [CRUDE Remix] [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 14. Ruslan Radriges & Tycoos - Full Of Stars 15. A.R.D.I. - You With Me [AVA] 16. Alexander Komarov - Olympus [Interplay] 17. Mark Sixma - Turn It Up [Revealed] 18. Robbie Mendez & 2ACES - Flashback [Revealed] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

In this episode, host Bernadette Boas sits down with world-class leadership communications coach and auctioneer Dia Bondi to explore the bold truth behind powerful leadership: your voice isn't just a tool—it's your greatest asset.Whether you're an executive, founder, HR leader, or people manager, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you communicate, what you ask for, and why you're not being heard the way you should be.Dia shares powerful insights from two decades of coaching C-suite leaders and venture-backed founders, revealing how to:Use your origin story to build executive presenceMake bold asks that test your limits—and open new doorsDevelop a leadership voice that commands attention and drives resultsAvoid becoming “technically perfect but strategically invisible”Align purpose with presence to inspire and influence at every levelIf your leaders are playing small or your teams are struggling to articulate their vision, this episode is a must-listen for building high-impact communicators across your organization.Dia Bondi is a Communications Catalyst helping high-impact leaders and founders speak powerfully to win decisions and resources and carve a path for their future. She's the author of Ask Like an Auctioneer and has worked with brands like Google X, Dropbox, and Salesforce—and even helped Rio land the 2016 Olympics.

In a world full of noise, deceit, and broken trust—even from those who claim to follow God—how can we stand firm? Psalm 12 shows us that the voices we listen to shape the lives we live. In this message, discover how David moved from loneliness to confidence, and how God's pure Word guards us when lies grow louder. Whether you feel betrayed, confused, or just weary, this sermon will help you anchor your life in the only truth that stands the test of time.

(00:00) Beetle and McKone begin the third hour reacting to the NESN headline for their story about Drake Maye’s donation being AI. (10:53) The crew touches on if Bruins fans would cheer loud for Marchand at his homecoming if the Bruins are bad. (22:18) The guys talk about the possibility of Bill Belichick failing or succeeding at UNC and if that would hurt the Patriots. (32:32) We finish the hour talking about what the Red Sox could do at the deadline.

I've made mistakes, but I refuse to let them define me.They tried to ruin my name, my family, my business…But I'm still standing. Stronger. Louder. Unshaken.You can't cancel a man of faith, grit, and purpose.Hear the truth on The Grassroots Army Podcast EP 455.This is my comeback and we're just getting started.Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

We've all been there—torn between what makes sense and what we feel.But what if the real answer isn't in your head or your heart… but your Spirit?In this soul-deep episode of Vibing with Jazel, we unpack the divine tug-of-war between logic and emotion—and how to trust your inner compass when the noise gets loud. I'm talking emotional clarity, spiritual alignment, intuitive guidance, and healing through discernment.✨ Learn how to:Discern fear vs. faithBalance your divine masculine (logic) and feminine (intuition)Recognize when it's trauma vs. truthStop overthinking love, boundaries, and choicesLet Spirit speak and leadThis one's for the thinkers, the feelers, and the ones learning to listen deeper.

Make it Louder! Episode 563 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New track "I Want To Hold You Tonight" with Huvagen ► interplay.ffm.to/itp398 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm563 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 ♦iTunes: > https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ruslan-radriges/id1480936940 #RuslanRadriges #MSM563 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro 01. Abstract Vision x Kniagna - Krutitsia-Vertitsia [Interplay Flow] 02. Dennis Sheperd x Daniel Simon x Luke Coulson - Rescue Me [A Tribute To Life] 03. Akille & Juna Rose - Follow The Light [Audio Imprint] [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 04. Ruslan Radriges & Huvagen - I Want To Hold You Tonight [Interplay] [PERFECT TUNE] 05. Alexander Turok - Wicked [2Rock] 06. Blanke & Linney - How It Feels [Earth To The Stars] 07. CPYRGHT - By My Side [Gemstone] 08. Audien ft. Rory Hope - Lose It All [Armada Music] 09. Rebuke & Karin Park - Teardrops [ERA] [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 10. Mark Sixma - Shadow (W&W Edit) 11. Vipiem DJ - Every Word You Say [Revealed] 12. KEYTON ft. Oryahh - No Matter Where I Go [Gemstone] 13. Argy x MEDUZA ft. Polly-Anna - Melodia [Aeterna] 14. Heatbeat & Bigtopo - Voltage [Interplay] 15. Mannie Sapra & Zay - Loca [Revealed] 16. Kyros - Our Time [Revealed] 17. Alexander Popov x Huvagen x Norberto Loco - Focus [Interplay] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

Green Beret Terry Wilson faced daily ambushes, IEDs, RPG attacks, and brutal firefights while deployed in Afghanistan's deadly Helmand Province. But even after surviving the horrors of war, nothing could prepare him for the tragedy that struck back home—the heartbreaking loss of his son.This week on Urban Valor, we sit down with retired U.S. Army Green Beret Terry Wilson for one of the most emotional episodes yet. From clearing Sangin in chaotic "Wild West" gunfights to surviving recoilless rifle strikes and relentless combat, Terry shares what it truly means to be in a “troops in contact” situation—and how seconds can mean life or death.But beyond the battlefield, Terry opens up about grief, resilience, and the pain of losing a child while carrying the mental scars of war. This story is not just about combat—it's about surviving when the war ends, the uniform comes off, and the real battles begin.

In this episode, we listen to the angry words of a wife, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 36, penned by Madurai Nakeerar. Set amidst the fish-filled ponds and blooming trees of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands Landscape', the verse conveys facets of nature and nuggets of history.

Base voters are calling for the Attorney General's head. The Director and Deputy Director of the FBI are threatening to resign. How did is it gonna get?

Sisters Heather and Jessica Hottman, performing as The Hottman Sisters, share their evolving story of music, identity, and reconnection. After years apart pursuing individual paths—one to acting in New York, the other navigating life in the West—they reunite with their sister Tiffany to create the vibrant new EP titled "Human Form." Our conversation is a moving look at how creativity, distance, and time can deepen both artistry and family bonds.The Hottman Sisters have been immersed in music since childhood, launching their career from Omaha with a 2015 debut EP titled “This Two” and nationwide tours alongside acts like Belle and Sebastian. After years on the road and a 2018 follow up EP titled “Louder", a musical pause gave way to a powerful reunion in 2023, as the trio returned to ARC Studios to record “Human Form.” The sisters are back on tour—recharged and ready for the next chapter.Jessica and Heather had planned to perform a few of their songs for us live in the studio, but Jessica was recovering from vocal laryngitis, so we hear some of their new recorded music in the show.

七月特別企劃Part Two來得好快，讓人措手不及！邀請到認識多年的小說家陳思宏（Kevin Chen），他以細膩獨特的敘事風格深受讀者喜愛。聊聊他的代表作《鬼地方》——一部結合家族記憶與台灣鄉村奇幻色彩的小說。本書已被翻譯成多國語言版本，並登上《紐約時報》推薦書單，將台灣故事帶上世界文學舞台，阮劇團去年將這本小說改編成舞台劇版本，今年重新上陣，在台北空總劇場連演數週！ 柏覽會離題聽眾專屬88折優惠代碼：paonorama 本集重點：長年旅居柏林的Kevin，跟德鐵有什麼愛恨情仇？Kevin柏林家的床是一個什麼鬼地方，竟然能讓人全面昏迷？劇團改編小說，小說家到底「管多大」？哭點低的Kevin聽我唸的有聲書也哭，看阮劇團的舞台劇版本也哭？鬼地方裡的內容到底有多「自傳」？當初怎麼拿捏真實與虛構之間的界線？稱讚跟辱罵是同一件事？身為創作者到底要怎麼專注地穩住自己的「核心」？如果《鬼地方》的成就已經到達了頂端，怎麼面對「走下坡」？小說家創作的Routine是什麼哩？Kevin旅行多國，會有FOMO（Fear of missing out）嗎？

Modern culture is at war with biblical family order.Fathers are mocked.Mothers are told to take the lead.And children are being raised by “best mates” instead of strong, united parents.But your home doesn't have to follow the world.Your children don't need more buddies—they need you to be their guide.They need a father who leads with love and consistency.They need a mother who respects that leadership and supports it with grace.When you follow God's design, your home becomes a place of order, trust, and peace.You are not equals with your children—you are their protectors, teachers, and moral anchors.Let your marriage set the tone.Let your unity speak louder than culture.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson share dating advice, joke about Unc avoiding FaceTime, and react to Tom Brady selling his Florida mansion amid Gisele breakup rumors. 0:00 - Unc reflects on Past failed relationships 12:35 - Is Unc trippin for NOT using FaceTime 27:57 - Are women louder than man when it comes to cheating? 37:13 - Is Tom Brady escaping Gisele by selling Florida mansion (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He survived hell—and now he inspires millions.Tom “Quitproof” Jones, a former U.S. Marine and world-class endurance athlete, endured one of the most traumatic childhoods imaginable: being beaten, terrorized, and even woken with a gun to his forehead. In this episode of Urban Valor, Tom opens up about how his abusive father hunted his mom—with Tom as a forced witness—and how that trauma shaped him into the resilient man he is today.From PTSD and addiction to running 121 marathons in 121 days and paddleboarding 1,250 miles to raise awareness for veterans and abused kids. Tom proves that the human spirit is unbreakable.This isn't just another military story. This is about transformation. About becoming “Quitproof.” About finding meaning in pain and lighting a path for others.

Make it Louder! Episode 562 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New remix "Hollow" ► 2rock.ffm.to/0284 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm562 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 ♦iTunes: > https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ruslan-radriges/id1480936940 #RuslanRadriges #MSM562 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro 01. Aron Wright - Look After You (Chrissy Meechan Remix) [My Darling Elephant] 02. BackTrack - Make You Mine [Forever Young] 03. Jono Stephenson & Senes - Motive [Captive Soul] 04. Mike Mendizabal - Ether [2Rock B Side] [PERFECT TUNE] 05. Ruslan Radriges & Huvagen - I Want To Hold You Tonight [Interplay] 06. Goontha - Supernova [Nomads] [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 07. Ruslan Radriges vs. Armin van Buuren ft. Vanessa Campagna - I'm Not Vulnerable (RR Mashup) 08. Sick Individuals x Matisse & Sadko x Third Party - Take Me There [1001] 09. Hyperbits & Gabriel Eli - Falling Slow [Enhanced] 10. MATTN x UUFO - Somebody's Watching Me [Smash The House] 11. HI-LO & Tai Woffinden — The Orange Theme [Armada] 12. Noah Seven - Feel The Ecstasy [House District] 13. Steeper & Matt Ice - Run [Revealed] [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 14. Hardwell ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn - Echo (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix) [Revealed] 15. Marie Vaunt - Hakanai [Kurai] 16. MatricK - We Are The Universe [Revealed] 17. TBR x Midtown Jack x Casino Stereo - The Reason [Revealed] 18. Timmy Trumpet x YouNotUs x Panicbaby - Born To Be Lonely [Smash The House] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

In this solo reflection, Michael explores the fragile beauty of life in the wake of recent celebrity deaths. From the illusion of immortality to the unpredictability of our final moments, this episode asks: What would you say or do if you knew time was running out? A heartfelt meditation on legacy, mortality, and the one more thing we all need to say before we go.Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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Send us a textEpisode 208He wasn't looking for fame. He wasn't trying to get rich.Armed with a piece of chalk and a head full of wild ideas, Keith Haring hit the subways of New York like a lightning bolt. While others walked past empty black panels, he filled them with bold, dancing figures — babies, barking dogs, radiant hearts — pulsing with joy, anger, and something else... something deeper.This wasn't graffiti. This wasn't gallery art. It was something in between.In just a few years, Keith went from street corners to global stages. From underground clubs to children's hospitals. From subway stations to the Berlin Wall.He was an artist of the people — and for the people. And as the AIDS crisis began to steal the lives of his friends — and then his own — Keith kept going. Drawing faster. Bigger. Louder.This is the story of a boy from Pennsylvania who made the whole world feel something — with just a line.Support the showInsta@justpassingthroughpodcastContact:justpassingthroughpodcast@gmail.com

Make it Louder! Episode 561 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New remix "Hollow" ► 2rock.ffm.to/0284 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm561 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 ♦iTunes: > https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ruslan-radriges/id1480936940 #RuslanRadriges #MSM561 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro 01. Like Mike x Rush Avenue x Milius - Cola [Green Room] 02. Boosin & Greenjack - The World Is On Fire [Area Verde] 03. Eugenio Tokarev - Endless Summer [Nomads] 04. Dennis Sheperd x George Jema x Katty Heath - What Is Left Of Me [A Tribute To Life] 05. RLSA & Tiff Lacey - Are You Ready [RNM] 06. Alexander Popov & Terry Golden - Obsession [Interplay] 07. Innellea & Script - Trust [Belonging] 08. Tujamo x DJs From Mars x ALEX LNDN - Everyone Listens To Techno [Future House Music] [MOMENT OF THE PAST] 09. Martin Garrix & Matisse & Sadko - Forever 10. Anton By - Johann (Ahmed Helmy Edit) [Interplay] 11. BLR & Amber Revival - Feeling Good [Independent] 12. NOME. - Feel The Vibe [STMPD] 13. ZHU - Faded (HNTR Remix) [Broke] [SOME LATELY FAVORITE] 14. Ruslan Radriges x Spectorsonic x Alex Believe - Elevation 15. ZYNOX - Without You [Revealed] [PERFECT TUNE] 16. Hardwell ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn - Echo (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix) [Revealed] 17. Dirty Signal - Feel It [Revealed] 18. R3SPAWN vs. Robert Junior & CAZOK - In The Music [Revealed] Ruslan Radriges - Outro

Melting ice brings more ships and industrial activity, interfering with how whales communicate and behave. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

Snap Pea Design announced the availability of their new Free Programming for startups and mid size companies. Service beginning NOW. More information can be found at https://snappeadesign.com. SnapPea Design City: Kitchener Address: 48 Ontario Street North Website: https://learning.snappeadesign.com/ Phone: +1 855 762 7732 Email: Steve@snappeadesign.com

BT and Sal delve into a wide range of topics, starting with their personal anxieties about playing golf, particularly around skilled players, leading to humorous confessions about their own subpar games and preferred "fast play" style. The discussion then shifts to sports news, with a caller expressing frustration about the lack of hockey talk, specifically the Islanders' number one pick in the NHL draft. This prompts a brief, somewhat feigned interest in the draft, followed by a caller suggesting a drinking game based on Sal's frequent mention of Juan Soto. The segment concludes with a nostalgic look at college drinking games and further golf-related anxiety, with a listener calling in to offer advice on overcoming it, which BT and Sal largely dismiss, admitting they'd rather avoid playing with "elitists" like Boomer.

Make it Louder! Episode 560 of Make Some Music radio show with your host - Ruslan Radriges ♪ New remix "Hollow" ► 2rock.ffm.to/0284 ♪ Discover this episode: ► band.link/msm560 Also new music by Ruslan Radriges in playlist. Subscribe: ► soundcloud.com/ruslanradriges/sets/rrmusic Follow Ruslan Radriges: ♦Instagram ► instagram.com/ruslanradriges ♦Spotify ► spoti.fi/2pRImzg ♦Facebook ► facebook.com/RuslanRadriges ♦YouTube ► youtube.com/c/DjProduserRuslanRadriges ♦VK ► vk.com/ruslanradriges ♦Apple ► music.apple.com/ru/artist/ruslan-radriges/541431482 ♦SoundCloud: ► @ruslanradriges ♦Yandex ► music.yandex.ru/artist/3961521 ♦iTunes: > https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ruslan-radriges/id1480936940 #RuslanRadriges #MSM560 TRACKLIST: Ruslan Radriges - Intro 01. Keanler & Afnan Prince - Answers 02. Ruslan Radriges & Annie Sollange - Desert Heart 03. Ruslan Radriges & Huvagen - Dance With Me 04. Paul Oakenfold & A7S - Lose It 05. Ruslan Radriges & Huvagen - ID 06. Steve Aoki & JJ Lin - The Show (Steve Aoki x Lucas & Steve Remix) 07. Chapter & Verse vs. Tiesto & SLVR - Just Lay Low (PLUS2 Mashup) 08. Lana Del Rey - Young And Beautiful (Papulin x TonyLove Rework) 09. Gabry Ponte & Nicky Romero - Rave Music 10. Tom Fall vs. Tiesto feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw - Solar vs. Just Be (RR Mashup) 11. Delerium Ft Sarah McLachlan - Silence (John Summit Remix) 12. Ruslan Radriges & Alexander Turok - Step Into The Night 13. Ruslan Radriges x Spectorsonic x Alex Believe - Elevation 14. Hardwell & Armin van Buuren - Follow The Light 15. Hardwell & Maddix feat. Luciana - ACID 16. Ruslan Radriges & WhiteLight - Move 17. Josh Le Tissier - Shut It Down Ruslan Radriges - Outro

On this episode of Forks Down, Beau and Rick talk about the tale of two series as the series against the Red Sox and Cubs produced vastly different results. Catch all that and more on this edition of Forks Down - A Mariners Podcast.

The Wall & The Work June 1, 2025 Louder than the Battle – Pastor Grace Miller

Sermon Title: 5 Ways Our Prayers Can Cry Louder than the SoilLearn more about us at livingstonescma.org.

Ever feel like the least qualified person in the room? I've been there too, prepping for hours, praying hard, and still walking away wondering if I was good enough. What I've learned? Self-doubt isn't the problem, it's a signal. A sign to go deeper in your identity, your calling, and your confidence as a Christian leader. That's why I created the Confidence Kickstart Challenge, a free, 1-hour live workshop to help you gain clarity, step into your calling, and lead like Jesus.

If your confidence walked into the room before you—what would it say?In this episode of the Vitalize Podcast, your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, breaks down the keys to unlocking unshakable confidence and turning your calling into real-world impact. From imposter syndrome and negative self-talk to mastering your story and leading with clarity, Marcus shares practical tools from his transformative coaching framework, The Confidence Catalyst.You'll learn:• Why competence means nothing without confidence• How to stop shrinking your light to make others comfortable• What it takes to own your story and share it with power• The difference between confidence and arrogance• How to build bold belief in yourself—and help others believe tooYour purpose is too big to play small. It's time to rise, speak, and lead with confidence. BECAUSE YOU CAN!

What does it mean to be a man in a world built by louder men? In this episode, I wrestle with the emotional weight so many of us carry:  the silence, the shame, the inherited scripts we never asked for. Paying Off the Debt of Idiots? isn't a lecture on masculinity; it's a meditation. On what I've seen. On what I've felt. On what it means to speak honestly in a world that often punishes men for trying. From my years as a teacher to the quiet grief I've witnessed in boys and grown men alike, this one's about making space,for tenderness, for feeling, for change. If you've ever felt caught between who you were told to be and who you really are, this one's for you. If you felt something while listening, if it stirred something up, if it made you uncomfortable, or maybe made you feel a little less alone I'd love to hear from you. You can reach out anytime at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram at @clemenzwithazpodcast. And hey, if you're a man listening to this and you've ever felt this tension, this ache, this minefield of trying to feel something without being punished for it… I see you. You're not broken. You're not weak. You're just human. And you're not alone. If this episode meant something to you, please consider rating and reviewing the show it helps more people find these conversations, and maybe find themselves in them. if you want to support the podcast in a tangible way, you can head to clemenzwithaz.com to grab some merch, or you can donate here at gofund.me/7ebb0524, As always, I'm just a channel,I ain't the source. But if this message moved through me in a way that helped you… then maybe that's what I was here for. Until next time Keep showing up. Keep staying open. And maybe, just maybe, keep making space for the next generation to speak before they have to heal.

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It's Tuesday, June 17th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Adam McManus North Korean Christian, arrested in 2007, has disappeared International Christian Concern remembers another persecuted saint today among those who have disappeared into the hands of a tyrannical state.  Kim Sung-sik of North Korea, who was arrested at the age of 49 in 2007 at his home, was remembered for distributing Bibles and for handing out gifts to needy folks. A North Korean defector described this man of God as having “character like steel.” He never bowed to anyone, and would even confront public officers for accepting bribes. His grandfather was a Presbyterian minister who had been persecuted and imprisoned by the Communist regime. Sung-Sik's wife and children, who were also arrested, have also disappeared. According to Open Doors, North Korea is the most dangerous place worldwide to live  as a Christian. Chinese Communists want churches to sing worship songs praising communism The Chinese Communist Party, China's ruling political class, released a plan on May 7 mandating that Protestant churches include songs in their worship praising communism. Sadly, reports of Protestants representing the official Three-Self Patriotic church indicate they are complying with the new regulations. Nigerian Muslims massacred 200 villagers, mostly Catholic This just in from Truth Nigeria. Fulani Muslim jihadists massacred 200 villagers from the farming community in Guma County located in Benue State. Most of the residents are Catholics. Witnesses report that  40 gunmen stormed the village shouting “Allahu Akbar.” The terrorists opened fire on civilians while setting homes on fire, and killing indiscriminately. Over 10,000 survivors who escaped are now needing clean water, medical aid, and facilities to house them. Equipping the Persecuted ministry is collecting resources to provide for immediate needs.   Over the last two years, 10,217  Nigerians have been killed in Muslim-inspired massacres, and about 6,900 of those killings have occurred in Benue State. Israel bombed 80 more Iranian targets In its ongoing war with Iran, Israel bombed 80 more targets on Sunday. At least 200 Iranians have died thus far in the attacks. The International Atomic Energy Agency's director Rafael Grossi has stated that Iran's underground nuclear development has not been compromised at this point. Global military spending up 37% Sabers are rattling. Louder than ever. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's Yearbook, published on Monday, world military spending rose by 37 percent in the past decade, and by 9.4 percent last year alone, to $2.7 trillion.  That's the largest bump since the early 1990s. China and India are installing nuclear bombs on warheads. That's a change in policy for these countries.   China is up to 600 nukes, and North Korea has enough fissile materials for 90 total warheads. Proverbs 21:31 says, “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.” South Korea's largest homosexual pride parade South Korea is touting its largest homosexual pride parade ever this year.  The organizers claim 170,000 participants. South Korea has absorbed western immorality faster than other eastern countries. The proportion of South Koreans holding that homosexuality is never justified decreased from 67% in the 1990s to 24% in the most recent survey. That's even lower than Taiwan -- the most pro-homosexual country in Asia. The Christian faith is falling off by generations in South Korea. At this point, 29% of their elderly people adhere to the Protestant faith, but only 13% of the 18 to  29-year-old age group call themselves Protestant Christians. Psalm 78:9 warns of “The children of Ephraim, being armed and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle. They did not keep the covenant of God; They refused to walk in His law, and forgot His works and His wonders that He had shown them.” The rise of apostacy in America and China Christian apostasy continues to rise across the world. The recent Pew Research report on worldwide religious affiliation found that 35 nations have seen an increase between 2010 and 2020 in atheism or a non-affiliation with a church. And 40 nations have seen a substantial decrease in people aligning themselves with the Christian faith.   Of all nations in the world, the United States has the second largest number of atheists or people unaffiliated with a church -- at 100 million people. China has the largest number of atheists or unaffiliated at 1.3 billion.   Christians are still in the majority in 60% of the world's nations, while Muslims are in the majority in 26% of the countries. U.S. unemployment 4.2%, but higher for recent college grads Unemployment in the United States is running at 4.2%. But for recent college grads  -- ages 22 through 27 -- the rate stands at 5.8% — the highest since 202, according to the US Labor Department. Minnesota political assassin captured Sunday night The gunman, Vance Boelter, wanted in the slaying of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, as well as in the shooting of a state senator and his wife, was found Sunday night armed and crawling in a field in a sparsely populated stretch of Minnesota, reports NBC News. Police Chief Mark Bruley of the Brooklyn Park Police Department said it was without a doubt the biggest manhunt in the state's history. Authorities allege Boelter, age 57, who posed as a policeman, tried to kill state Senator John Hoffman, a Democrat, and his wife, Yvette, at their home in Champlin at roughly 2 a.m. Saturday before fatally shooting state Rep. Melissa Hortman, a 55-year-old Democrat, and her husband, Mark, in nearby Brooklyn Park. Boelter was arrested without incident.   His motive is still unclear. NBC Chicago reports that police found a manifesto in Boelter's car with the names of 70 politicians including those in Illinois and Wisconsin. Worldview listeners in Georgia and Indiana and share their hearts I invited Worldview listeners to share what they enjoy about the newscast in 2-6 sentences by email.  You can share your thoughts — along with your full name, city and state — and send it to adam@TheWorldview.com Max Wood in Macon, Georgia wrote, “Let not your heart be troubled by the slow response this year to your annual fundraising campaign. Americans are more mobile and active this summer than last because of the improved economy. You and the team produce a quality product that blesses many and will, in turn, be blessed by God. Keep the faith. 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Our thanks to Cody in Hortense, Georgia who gave $32.50 as well as Braelon in Lincoln, Nebraska, Christina in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, and Joshua in Hortense, Georgia – each of whom gave $50. We're grateful to God for Eric in Tazewell, Virginia and Henry in Tazewell, Virginia –- both of whom gave $100 as well as James in  Kennewick, Washington who gave $200, and Richard and LeAnn in Zeeland, North Dakota who gave $300. And we were touched by the generosity of Donovan in Denton, Texas, William in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and Madilynn in Green City, Missouri – each of whom gave $500, as well as Kathryn in Reddick, Florida who pledged $50 per month for 12 months for a gift of $600, Stephen in California, Maryland who gave $1,000, and Scooter in Naples, Florida who will match Stephen's gift with another $1,000. Those 14 Worldview listeners gave a total of $4,982.50. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please.  (Drum roll sound effect) $43,874.70 (People clapping and cheering sound effect)   Toward this Friday, June 20th's goal of $92,625, we need to raise $48,750.30 Remember, if you are one of the 3 final people who give a one-time gift of $1,000, Scooter in Naples, Florida will match you with a corresponding $1,000 gift.  Now, if that happens today, Tuesday, June 17th, we will have raised an additional $6,000. I'm wondering whether you might be one of four Worldview listeners to give $5,000 today. In order to raise the remaining amount, I need to find 23 Worldview listeners who will pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. And another 46 listeners to pledge $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300. Please, we need your help right now!  Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right.   Click on the button that indicates a recurring monthly donation if that's your wish. 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As Pilate wrestled with fear, politics, and guilt, Jesus stood silent—declaring divine authority even in silence. This message contrasts Pilate's cowardice with Joseph's courage and warns us of the danger of delaying obedience. God's voice will not always wait. Will we trust His authority or fold under pressure?

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 Karen Saves The Universe: Part 3Karen Embarks on a cure campaign.Based on a post by LingeringAfterthought, in 3 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.Karen sighed, "Might as well. Let's go kill the libido of an entire civilization, Holland."Holland took her arm and soon the cell where she was held disappeared and another space formed around them. Captain Hemsworth and several crew members from the ship stood nearby, as well as Ensign Holland who was still holding her arm, reassuringly. Looking around, Karen saw that they were in what appeared to be a sound-booth of sorts. One crewmember activated some equipment and moved one protruding tentacle closer to Karen's mouth and another toward Captain Hemsworth's."Are we ready, Ellis?" Captain Hemsworth asked, clearing his throat. Ellis nodded and stepped back from the tentacles. Hemsworth tapped the end of the tentacle and a booming noise reverberated around the room. He cleared his throat several more times and straightened his collar. "People of Priam! Your deliverance has come! You sent us forth among the stars to find the cure to the horrid addiction of filth that has infiltrated our minds and we have not failed you! We have dedicated our lives to this effort, foregone having families, and any comforts of home to bring you this salvation! Behold; The Karen!" he proclaimed, gesturing for Karen to speak."Um; hi?" Karen said, unsurely. Hemsworth glanced at Ellis who was reading some type of display. Ellis frowned and motioned for her to continue speaking. "Um; my name is Karen;""Hi Karen;” several crew members responded unanimously before Captain Hemsworth cut them off with a gesture."Um; I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to say. I heard you're all having some troubles. I'm sorry. I know what that's like. I've had some troubles, too. I married the wrong person; someone who didn't really love me. I wasn't brave and I tried to avoid trouble too much. I had four kids, but they grew up seeing me treated badly, so they don't really see me as being worth much; if they don't need me to be a mom anymore, what good am I to them? I love them, but; I wish I had done more with my life. Now, I'm getting a divorce; and now that I'm in my 50's, I'm not young and beautiful anymore, so it's like I'm invisible to most people. My body hurts more than it used to; and I'm afraid most days. I don't know what's going to happen to me. Everything keeps changing and I don't know where I belong. I feel like I've failed all the time. But, they said that maybe I could help you, so; I hope I can help make things better for you. I'd like to see something good come out of all this," Karen said, wiping some tears off her cheeks. Holland stepped next to her and took her hand. She smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder."Ellis?" Hemsworth asked.Ellis looked up from the display, a disconcerted expression on his face. "I don't understand;” he murmured, leaning down and feverishly working on the equipment. "They're hearing it. I know they're hearing it;”"It's not working? She just spoke more than it took to knock out the entire bridge crew! What do you mean it's not working?" Hemsworth said, frustrated. Karen looked at Holland, who simply shrugged.Captain Hemsworth frowned with determination and motioned to Karen, "Speak again. Louder. Talk about the cobb salad! Men, brace yourselves!" he ordered."Cobb salad?" Karen repeated, surprised. "Oh, well, um; it's just yummy. It's got hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, and avocado on a bed of lettuce; chives and bleu cheese over the top is good, too. The nice thing is that all the ingredients are put into neat little rows across the lettuce, so you can choose exactly what you want in each bite! It's not just a big mess like other salads. You know, I could make you one ; do you guys have avocadoes?" she said enthusiastically, looking to Holland.Holland immediately began looking up something on his hand-held computer. "Av-o-ca-does; do they yield their young willingly, or do we need to;""What the hell is going on???" Captain Hemsworth yelled, grabbing Holland's ear and looking inside. "Holland! You're not wearing protection! Why aren't you unconscious on the floor?""Oh, um; they were kind of uncomfortable, and they made it hard to hear what she was remembering, and;""You Remembered With The Karen? What Is Wrong With You?" Hemsworth shouted, before calming himself. "Momoa, get some caffeline ready. I need to hear her again," he said, bracing himself as he pulled what looked like slugs out of his ears. "Speak again about the salad;”"Okay, uh; most like to eat it with a vinaigrette? I think that gets to be a bit too much if there's bleu cheese on top, though. Sometimes I'll get it with ranch or something creamy because then;""What the hell, Holland! What did you do to The Karen? I barely feel anything!" Hemsworth yelled, grabbing Holland by the uniform."Um; I don't know; we just talked and remembered; you know, she's really nice, if you get to;""Dammit, You've Broken The Karen, Holland! How Are We Supposed To;" Captain Hemsworth yelled until he was interrupted by a knock nearby.Lieutenant Ellis activated a control on his display and a hole formed in the wall of the room. An assembly of Priamites entered the room, as smoothly as if they were rolled in on a platform together. The crew of the Onan immediately fell prostrate on the floor before them. Karen, unwilling to lie face-down on a floor she hadn't cleaned herself, looked around uncomfortably and gave the assembly a small wave. One Priamite raised her hand to return the gesture but was quickly stopped by her neighbor."Welcome, crew of the Onan," one of the assembly said, followed by the rest of the assembly nodding agreeably. "We are most appreciative of all your; efforts. We realize that you have dedicated several of your lifetimes to freeing our civilization from the throes of pornographic addiction, and for your many sacrifices, we thank you," the speaker said, then glanced around uncomfortably at the others. "Most unexpectedly, ah; while the Eros Curse was most distressing to the initial generations, the subsequent generations acclimated to it rather quickly. Then, as fashions changed, the Eros Curse became more of a joke, really; dance mixes were made, memes;”"Excuse me?" Captain Hemsworth said, lifting his face from the floor."I mean, sure, the Eros Curse is still out there. It's just that it's just become something people live with. It doesn't take over our lives, but some indulge in it a little after the kids have gone to bed for the night. I mean, it's not really such a big deal. It adds a little spice to an otherwise boring life, you know?""Boring life?" Hemsworth repeated, rising to his feet. "Are you telling me that all of Priam just walks around, living life, thinking about; that?""Well, yes, but we are very grateful for all you and your crew have done for us. We express our thanks to all the crews of the ships we loaded up with uptight intellectuals that were determined to rid our civilization of; alternative thoughts. We have come here to present you and your crew with a commemorative plaque for all your;""Is this some kind of joke?" Hemsworth said, pacing around. "I've been trekking throughout the universe looking for a cure to your abhorrent lust-filled thoughts and now you just want to give me a plaque for a lifetime of sacrifice because you don't see a problem with your disgusting sticky existence?""Well, there's no need to kink-shame;” the assembly spokesperson muttered, "Honestly, you never wondered why they sent the most uptight assholes on the planet off on a vague 'mission' and never really asked for progress reports?""I don't believe this;” Hemsworth said, his eyes bulging, nostrils flaring. "We've sacrificed our lives for nothing???""Oh, I see where this is going;” Karen said to Holland, who seemed to be trying to assume a duck-and-cover position."How could you do this to us???" Hemsworth yelled."Use the diaphragm for projection, baby; you can do it;” Karen encouraged."I Want; To See; The Manager!" Captain Hemsworth yelled at the top of his lungs, causing a feedback loop to screech throughout the room. The last thing Karen saw before falling unconscious was the sight of every Priamite in the room projectile vomiting on each other. The stench was overwhelming.Karen's Humility.Karen lifted her face off the bathroom floor, overwhelmed by the stench. She brushed off a spare piece of toilet paper stuck to her face, as she tried to remember what had happened. Her lungs burned from what she slowly recognized as pepper spray. She gathered her purse and stumbled out of the stall and looked at herself in the mirror. Her eyes were red, and a bruise was swelling where her cheek hit the floor. She splashed some cold water on her face and wiped off the makeup that streaked in the process. This was Snookers; not Baker's Pie. She had just ripped a kid a new asshole for not having cobb salad on the menu. What was she doing with her life?Upon exiting the bathroom, she ran into Travis the Waiter, who looked like he had just splashed water on his face, too. Dread and unease filled his face upon seeing her before it was quickly masked into concern. "Oh, um; are you okay? Can I get you some ice for that?" he asked, looking at the bruise on her cheek."What? Oh, no, honey. I'm okay. I just fell," she said, before meeting his eyes and taking his hand in hers. "Travis, I'm so sorry about the way I treated you. That was awful, and I have no excuse. You didn't deserve that.""It's okay; it happens," Travis said, carefully."It shouldn't, though. I was wrong, and I'm sorry. Would you mind if I just gave you some cash to cover the meal and snuck out of here? God knows what that group of biddies will gossip about when I go out there like this," Karen said, gesturing to herself."Yeah, that should be no problem," Travis said, taking the money she offered. "Are you sure you're okay?"Karen nodded, "I'm fine. I've just got some things to do. You've got a sweet heart, honey. Keep listening to it."Karen swallowed nervously as she went up the walkway to the small suburban house. She hadn't called before coming. It was rude of her not to call ahead of time, but then again, she was pretty sure that her number had been blocked. She didn't know if her oldest son had gone "no contact" or just "low contact" with her, but she was pretty sure her daughter-in-law would threaten to call the police within five minutes of her ringing the doorbell. Nevertheless, when she got up to the door, Karen put her finger forward and rang the bell."What do you want, Karen?" Hailey's terse voice came through the doorbell."Oh; you got one of those camera doorbell things; that's nice;” she began, unsure of how to say what was in her heart without a face in front of her."What do you want?" Hailey repeated."Um; I wanted to talk with you;""The last time you wanted to 'talk' with me, you just wanted to see my kids while you criticized my inadequate housekeeping, my inept child-rearing, and my unattractive post-pregnancy body. So, forgive me if I'd prefer not to have a heart-to-heart, Karen," Hailey interrupted."You're right," Karen said, looking at the dark circle holding the doorbell's camera. "I did that. I did that. I have not been kind to you. When Cal Jr. brought you home, I was not welcoming. I should have been; because you deserved that. You deserved it because you made my son happy. You have made him happier than I've ever known him to be; and that's what I've always wanted for him. If you were just like me, if you did all the things that I obnoxiously told you to do; he wouldn't be half as happy as he is with you; just as you are. If for no other reason than my son's happiness, you have my gratitude. I'm sorry that I've wasted the chances you've given me to know you better. You're brave and confident and funny. Honestly, I think you're the person I wished I could have been at your age. I'm sorry for a lot of things but being wasteful; saying thoughtless things that hardened people's hearts; those are the things that I wish I could take back the most. So, um;” Karen said, checking her notes on her phone's notepad to make sure she got all the points she wanted, "that's pretty much it. Oh, and I put that chocolate mousse recipe you liked on this index card so you can make it, but feel free to call me if you can't read my writing; or if you, you know, ever need anything."Karen nodded at the doorbell and started back down the walkway toward her car, blinking back tears. She had wasted so much time, so many chances. She didn't know if there was a point in trying again now, but she had to. She wasn't getting any younger.As she reached the end of the walkway, she was nearly knocked over by two little bodies running into her and grabbing onto her legs. Tears fell freely down her cheeks as she bent down to pick up her grandchildren, kissing them until they tried to wiggle away. As they started simultaneously telling her everything they had been doing while she was away, Karen's eyes drifted up to the doorway where her pierced and tattooed daughter-in-law stood. "Thank you" Karen mouthed silently over her grandchildren's backs.Karen pushed open the doors of Forest Glenn Hospice Care, her bag stuffed with an array of items and went up to the front desk. "Karen Weaver. I'm here for Dana Stevens," she said.The new girl at the reception desk looked at Karen with quiet unease. "Um; Ms. Stevens has requested only visitors who have;" Karen smirked and lifted the wig off her head, revealing her clean-shaven head. "Oh! Great! Go right in," she said, relieved.The corridor of the hospice facility was peaceful and quiet; exactly the kind of thing the old Dana would hate. Entering her room, Karen looked for any signs that other visitors had been to see Dana but saw nothing. Dana was napping again, her face drawn and gaunt, but thankfully not in pain. Karen put down her bag in a nearby chair and took out a rolled-up electronic piano keyboard and unfurled it on a table next to the hospital bed. As she was on her hands and knees trying to find an outlet to use, she heard Dana clear her throat. "What the hell is that?" she asked, smirking as she nodded at the keyboard."Your afternoon's entertainment. I ordered it on Amazon; you should have seen the bitchy reviews. Reminded me of you. Mind you, I haven't played since Cal got rid of the piano when it didn't fit in the Brooklyn apartment, so you're in for a treat," Karen said, rubbing her hands together and moving her glasses on top of her head so she could see the keyboard controls."Calvin Carmichael in a Brooklyn apartment. My god. What was it that emptied the Carmichael family coffers after they stole you away from me, again?" Dana asked, her sunken eyes taking in every detail of Karen's face as she hovered over the keyboard."Bernie Madoff; cleaned 'em dry. His parents were ever so shocked when they had to sell their properties and move to Florida," Karen said. "They weren't poor; they had enough to retire, but; they were horridly middle class.""Karma's a bitch," Dana said, pushing back against her pillows to sit up more. "Kare; I'm so sorry I didn't talk with you when you came back to the apartment. I could have helped you; we both would have helped you."Karen's smile faded, remembering and wondering what might have been. Dana would have helped her, but she was certain Dana's help would be help to get an abortion; and then she would never have had the joy of knowing her grandchildren. Dean would have; well, it was impossible to know what he would have done, but he would have helped. "Well, consider this your punishment," Karen said, stretching her fingers. "Are you ready?""I'm on opiates, baby. Bring it on;” Dana said, a smile moving across her face.Karen's fingers moved across the keys, and at first, she was put off by the strangeness of the keys and the sensation of tapping on something flat instead of the feel of a piano. Then, memory took over and her hands remembered the dance. Years fell away as she was filled again with the joy of making music. She started with "Clair de lune," a gentle Debussy chosen to respect the frailty of her friend's condition.Upon playing the final chords, she looked up for her friend's reaction to see that Dana had covered her face with a pillow in an attempt to smother herself. "God, you're rusty. You used to be better than me. What have you been doing with those hands?" she complained."Raising kids; kneading dough; finding random women's' panties when I changed sheets on the bed," Karen said, ruefully."Should've jumped Dean while you had the chance;” Dana murmured.Karen bit her lips and closed her eyes. "Um; how; how is he?"Dana stared into Karen's eyes for a painfully long moment, then looked out the window, away from Karen. "Life; life wasn't kind to him. After I graduated, he moved back home to take care of Nana. He only came to the city to look after me, anyway. Living alone hardened him. I haven't seen him in years; not that I'd want to see what he's become. Sometimes you just need to let people go, Kare," she said, sighing sadly. "Anyway; I need a laugh. Show me how pathetic your Jerry Lee Lewis catalog is.""Yes, ma'am," Karen said, blinking back tears and starting into "Great Balls of Fire."The wind coming through the drivers' side window ruffled the inch-long cap of vivid red hair that had grown on Karen's head as she drove down the winding West Virginia roads that she hadn't seen in 30 years. The beauty of this place still softened and relaxed her as much as it had, oh so long ago. Despite Dana's warnings, Karen's heart demanded that she make this trip; and after all she had lost, she was determined to listen to her heart from now on, until she could no longer hear it.She frowned at her passenger and began coughing as a noxious odor swirled around, filling her SUV. She rolled her window down further in self-preservation. This was probably a bad idea; but after all these years of thinking things through and being sensible, she felt entitled to indulge in a few harebrained schemes."Country road; take me home; to the place; I belong; West Virginia; mountain mama; take me home; country road;” she sang, smiling as the wooded foothills rose up in the distance. The path became rough when she turned by the Stevens mailbox and began bouncing up through the woods toward the cozy home. Her passenger surveyed the woods around the vehicle with increasing excitement.Karen started doubting herself, though. It was ridiculous, the more she thought about it. All her emails had gone unanswered. The phone number she was given was out of service. Three decades had passed since she came here; why would he want to see a 50-something woman with an unflattering haircut and stretch marks just because he had fallen in love with the 20-something version of her? Would Dean even remember her at all? She ran through her plan again in her mind again. It sounded really stupid, now. At least it would let her make a quick exit if things didn't work out, though.She broke out in a cold sweat when the house came into view. It was just as she had remembered it, maintained well, but not changed. It was like a holy place, kept perfectly through the ages in reverence for what it represented.She pulled up to the house and parked. No one emerged, so she would have to go in. She would have to go knock on that door and see the unrecognition or even disappointment in his eyes. She needed to go tell him about his sister. Opening the door, she slid out and hopped to the ground and stretched her legs. Suddenly, a braying roar filled the air and a wall of fur launched itself from behind the house and came for her. "SIT!" Karen yelled. Her command, though impressive, appeared only to be a gentle suggestion to the monster that continued to charge her. "STAY!" Karen shouted. This recommendation also appeared to go unheeded."BUSTER, NO!" a voice from the porch yelled, and Karen couldn't help but stare at her first glimpse of Dean in decades. He looked wild. Wild hair, wild beard, a body that had to be formed by the wilderness, itself. Not a drop of civilization tainted the essence of this man; and it made her want to laugh and cry at the same time. Karen began walking toward him, completely forgetting about the fearsome beast avalanche coming to bury her. Dean jumped down from the porch and began running toward the flurry of fur and teeth that had bent its path upon Karen's destruction.A split second before Buster reached Karen, the passenger of her vehicle silently flew out, tackled him with a full-body slam and the two went rolling back from where Karen now stood next to Dean. The two tumbled, tearing up the grass and knocking over the woodpile in the commotion. Buster yelped loudly and jumped free of the massive shaggy-furred beast that was still intent upon teaching him some manners. "Judith, come!" Karen called, and with a final snarl at Buster, Judith returned to where Karen stood and sat by her side, still glaring to where Buster stood looking dumbfounded."Well, I'll be damned;” Dean murmured, looking at the still-cowed Buster in wonder."Girl dog privilege," Karen replied simply. "What is that thing, anyway?" she asked, nodding to where Buster now stood whining and trying to approach the growling Judith."Bernese Mountain Dog; Great Pyrenees; and probably a bit of German Shepherd;” Dean murmured, turning toward her. His eyes traveled over her slowly and boldly."Judith's Akita and Malamute; she was turned into the shelter because she always thinks she's right," Karen said. "That, and she farts something awful."

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James Gutman shares personal stories about raising his son Lucas who has severe autism, revealing how his perspective evolved from fighting against pity to embracing complete appreciation for who his son is.•James discusses his upcoming book "Hi World, I'm Dad: How Fathers Can Journey from Autism Awareness to Acceptance, to Appreciation," releasing globally on June 19, 2025.  • Started blogging in 2017 to share stories about Lucas without the pity that often came with in-person conversations• Why he's glad early pitches for the book didn't go through until the time was right• Describes beautiful moments like "Reunion Wednesday" hugs that demonstrate Lucas's clear love• Shares a breakthrough moment when Lucas understood food needs time to cook• Explains how these small victories exceed his early expectations when Lucas was first diagnosed• Emphasizes that his love for Lucas isn't despite autism but encompasses his entire being• Wouldn't change or "cure" his son even if he couldFollow James on social media @HiJamesGutman and visit HiBlogImDad.com with new content every Monday and Wednesday. Reserve your physical and audiobook copy of "Hi World, I'm Dad" on Amazon, Audible, Google, and everywhere books are sold, available June 19th.Preorder James Guttman's new book – “Hi World, I'm Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation”Follow Us On Facebook and Follow James Guttman on Instagram. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.

Juan Soto is going through it right now with the Mets. He went 0-for-4 and heard some boos. David Ortiz came to his defense, saying he's not the type of baseball player that people think he is. The problem is, his flare is not there. His demeanor is way off. After the game, Carlos Mendoza said his lower half is in a good position, whatever that means. Gio wonders if there's something in his personal life that's making him feel this way.

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This week Pastor Justin talks about how we can draw near to Jesus who makes all things possible!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Only Need Possible   Important Points: My Condition is not my Conclusion! I will be Louder than my Limits! I will Throw Aside so I may Come Beside!   Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Mark 10:46-52 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Mark 10:48-49 Psalms 34:17 Mark 10:50 Hebrews 12:1  

Lips Speak LouderTake a walk with me down Fascination Street, as I get to know Nashville based rock band Lips Speak Louder. In this episode, we get re-acquainted with previous guests Angela Lese and Rachel Brandsness. Each of these women had their own solo episode, where we got to know their back story. So we don't do that in this one. Instead, we discuss how they met, why they decided to start a band together, and why it was deemed necessary to make it a duo. Having been previously associated with the bands: Flarelight, The Dead Deads, Taco Mouth, Fingernails Are Pretty, Jax Hollow, and The Raelyn Nelson Band, and Emily Wolfe; this ultra-talented pair has developed their own unique sound. Rachel explains how she had to tinker with pedals and amps to manage a low end, fuller sound coming from her guitar, and the research that went into it. They explain where the name of their band comes from, and how they got Emily Wolfe to produce the album; which was recorded at Sweetwater Studios in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We do discuss their 10 track debut album 'Consolation Prize', and some of the tracks available on it. They even graciously let me play my favorite song from the new album! Make sure you follow them on the social medias, and check out their website for vinyl, merch, and tour dates. They will be supporting Emily Wolfe on June 14th at The Levitt Pavillion in Denver for Pride Night.

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