Podcasts about Lowell

In today's episode, W. Scott Olsen speaks with Lowell Wolff, a fine art photographer whose work blends documentary curiosity with artistic vision, capturing everything from Gulf Coast waterbirds to haunting infrared landscapes and soulful human portraits.Click here to visit Lowell's website.This podcast is brought to you by FRAMES, a high-quality quarterly printed photography magazine, and its accompanying international photography membership.Find out more and join FRAMES here.Send us a text

In this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we're at Bocca in Fayetteville talking with co-owner Mike Rohrbach and Executive Chef & GM John Harpool, but before we hear from them?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Bonchon has their grand opening tonight in Rogers! The Oak Steakhouse is opening in Rogers at the New Hotel Avail. Queen Donut's opens this week in Fayetteville. Black Apple Hard Cider is having a BIG birthday this weekend! We talk to one of the owners of the soon-to-be new restaurant/brewery in Lowell, the Fermentary! The Botanical family is growing! King Burrito is headed back to Fayetteville Waystone Pizza has closed in Fayetteville. Mike Rohrbach was working away as co-owner of Flying Burrito and had no plans to open an authentic Italian restaurant. Enter his food salesman Keith Burmylo, who had different plans for himself and Rohrbach... You'll hear how that materialized... it wasn't quick... And how about Executive Chef John Harpool? He got into food almost accidentally when he was back home one summer break from the U of A. You'll hear what prompted him. Incidentally, it made him a VERY popular roommate back in college... You'll hear about his first food job and what propelled him into being the top dog in the kitchen AND front of house at Bocca. We talk to co-owner Mike Rohrbach and Executive Chef/General Manager John Harpool NEXT here on the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas!

Former Army safety Lowell Garthwaite talks about his experiences as a West Point football player and life after the academy.

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. NB: Courtesy of Shane: “For John Berryman” does in fact appear in Lowell's Collected, on page 737.My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW, join the group chat, and send me a poem for Listener Crit!Leave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– The Secret History by Donna Tartt– The Poet Eaters by Alice Allan & James Jiang– Better: On the Delusions of Writing Advice by Alice Allan– For John Berryman by Robert Lowell– Though I am young, and cannot tell by Ben Jonson– A Taxonomy of Conversational FormsFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna PearsonOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!For the second year in a row, nearly 2 million adults in Massachusetts either cannot afford enough to eat or worry about the source of their next meal, according to a statewide study by the Greater Boston Food Bank. Catherine D'Amato, GBFB's CEO and President stopped by.Update on the Lowell pubs allowing underage patrons! Melanie Gilbert – Lowell Sun reporter checked in.This $1 food could help fight diabetes and heart disease…beans! Dr. Fahmi Farah – Cardiologist returned to discuss it with Dan.19th Century Baseball Is Alive And Well In Newbury! A  New England vintage 1864 rules baseball league that plays competitive live games! With Brian Sheehy - President of the Essex Base Ball Organization.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Summary In this episode of the Develop This Podcast, host Sean Maguire welcomes Allison Carter, the Director of Economic Development for Lowell, Massachusetts. They discuss the city's unique economic landscape, including its history, the Downtown Lowell Vacant Storefront Program, and the innovative Project Pop-Up retail incubator. Allison shares success stories from these initiatives, highlighting the community's vibrant culture, driven by a diverse population and a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship. The conversation concludes with a look at future aspirations for Lowell's economic development and the importance of maintaining a dynamic downtown environment. Takeaways Lowell has a rich history that influences its current economic landscape. Manufacturing is allowed by right in downtown Lowell, fostering creativity. The city is relatively affordable compared to nearby areas such as Cambridge. Lowell has a significant Cambodian community that enriches its culture. The Downtown Lowell Vacant Storefront Program combines tax credits and forgivable loans. The program has successfully revitalized the downtown area post-COVID. Project Pop-Up allows entrepreneurs to test their business ideas with low risk. The incubator program has led to the opening of new businesses in Lowell. Community engagement is crucial for economic development success. Allison emphasizes the importance of turning challenges into opportunities.

THE KEROUAC PROJECT: https://www.kerouacproject.org/JACK KEROUAC SCHOOL OF DISEMBODIED POETICS: https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/jack-kerouac-school-of-disembodied-poetics/The thread of Jack Kerouac's literary and personal life in the American imagination might be unwound succinctly in the following terms: ambitious and fun-loving young man leaves behind his small-town upbringing to chase heroes and dreams in the American West, finding along the way new paths to enlightenment while blazing a trail for generations of seekers to follow.It is a theme familiar to most of us, because more than a few of our favorite novels embrace it. It is also, in the case of Kerouac, almost entirely a fiction. The man most associated with the peripatetic Beat Generation spent more than half his life in his hometown of Lowell, Mass., living with his mother. This master of the postwar American idiom grew up speaking the French dialect of his Canadian immigrant parents and actually attempted an early draft of On The Road (the book was eventually published in 1957) in the dialect of his Franco-American community. Despite the image of a modern spiritual seeker who eventually found a home in Buddhism, Kerouac was born and died a self-identified Catholic; and despite his iconic status as a chronicler of the road, the most prominent theme in Kerouac's novels is a mysticism of place.Kerouac's mystical visions had another specific theme—the crucifixion. In Maggie Cassidy, Christ speaks to him from a crucifix after confession:“My child, you find yourself in the world of mystery and pain not understandable—I know, angel—it is for your good, we shall save you, because we find your soul as important as the soul of the others in the world—but you must suffer for that, in effect my child, you must die, you must die in pain, with cries, frights, despairs—the ambiguities! the terrors!”The Autobiographical Novels of Jack KerouacVisions of Gerard (written 1956, published 1963)About Kerouac's saintly older brother, who died as a child.Doctor Sax (written 1952, published 1959)Maggie Cassidy (written 1953, published 1959)Youthful porchlight romancing in Lowell.The Town and the City (written 1946-49, published 1950)Vanity of Duluoz (written and published 1968)Kerouac's last published novel, a memoir of early days.On The Road (written 1948-56, published 1957)Visions of Cody (written 1951-52, published 1972)More about Neal Cassady.The Subterraneans (written 1953, published 1958)Kerouac's pathetic love story about a black girl who dumps him for Gregory Corso.Tristessa (written 1955-56, published 1960)Junkie prostitute girlfriend in Mexico.The Dharma Bums (written 1957, published 1958)Big Sur (written 1961, published 1962)Desolation Angels (written 1956-61, published 1965)Satori in Paris (written 1965, published 1966)

Happy Father's Day from the For the Love of Books Podcast with host author Emma Palova In this candid memoir, author Brian Talarczyk delves into his harrowing journey with bipolar disorder—a legacy he unknowingly inherited until his father's sudden death in 2001. Sponsored by authors Brian Talarczyk, Jennifer Raines, Caroline Topperman and Lowell-based business Moravian Sons Distillery.   With vulnerability and humor, Talarczyk recounts the soaring highs and crushing lows of his experience, from manic episodes and terrifying psychosis that led to his stay at the Yale New Haven Psychiatric Facility, to the profound depression that nearly claimed his life. I Am Not Bipolar is a raw and compelling account of a man's battle with mental illness, the lessons learned, and his resolve to break the silence surrounding mental health. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of I Am Not Bipolar: A Memoir Copyright (c) 2025 Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved.

Dr. Lowell Ku, MD, RE is a Reproductive Endocrinologist who is board-certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and OBGYN. He is the senior physician at Dallas IVF, and recognized by numerous organizations and publications as a top Dallas physician. In this episode, Dr. Ku provides essential information that all those trying to conceive will want to know. Hear about: What happens when a man goes to a fertility clinic. What potential testing can find. Suggestions to improve sperm quality. And more!

It's the only podcast where we do All The Small Things totally wrong! This week we are joined by Brendan of Snakes and Sparklers to talk Blink-182. I've blinked many more times than that and even a small baby probably has, so that's not as impressive as you'd think.Also up for discussion: We're Talking Hawk on Tony Hawk (I would've gone with Big Tone Peregrine, but that's why I'm not a pro skater), Carrie & Lowell turns 10 and is a good album despite what its creator says, and everything is too gall durn expensive these of days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we're in Lowell for this episode at Goat Lab Brewery talking with owner Bill Adams and Promotions and Marketing Director Alex Keltner... but before we get to them?!?! FOOD NEWS!! Parlor Donuts is having their soft open week, We'll hear from the owners about their Grand Opening! We have an update on Mermaid's in Rogers. We talk to Jordan Wright of Wright's BBQ about helping put together the first Bentonville BBQ Festival that happened Saturday! Sicaru Coffee Roasters will open soon in Fayetteville. We have the deets. What about Archie's Sandwichery in Bentonville? We talked to the owner and have new details You can now have nitrogen ice cream in NWA! Tula is moving from the Fayetteville Square! A New Orleans coffee shop is coming to Rogers. Girls Gone BBQ will be closing soon. Sakura Poke Sushi & Grill is now open in Fayetteville. We'll hear from them. Goat Lab Brewery in Lowell isn't just a brewery. it's a part of a complex that was inspired by owner Bill Adams time in the military while stationed in Germany. Of course, we all know about the Grove Comedy Club, but there's more to the complex, and Bill will tell us all about it. Also, why Lowell? If you've been around long enough, you'll remember that the Grove was initially in Rogers, so why'd it move? Finally, when getting Goat Lab together, Bill was extorted. He tells us what happened. It was a stressful time for sure. Watch on YouTube or listen to wherever you get your podcasts!

So manchen in Deutschland ist der nachbarliche Rasenmäher-Sound ein Graus. In England weckt das Rasenmähen offenbar ganz andere Gefühle und ist sogar poetische Inspiration: Das hat eine Studie der Universität Cambridge festgestellt. Mareike Aden über Rasenmäher-Poesie von der Insel / Vor zwei Jahren ist der russische Schriftsteller und Regimekritiker Viktor Jerofejew mit Frau und Kind über die finnische Grenze geflohen, inzwischen lebt er im Exil in Berlin. Jetzt werden seine Werke in Russland vernichtet. Christine Hamel über die neue Welle der Repressionen / Sebastian Haffner war mit Bestsellern wie "Anmerkungen zu Hitler" und seinen kurz nach seinem Tod 1999 veröffentlichten Erinnerungen "Geschichte eines Deutschen" einer der großen Publizisten und Historiker des 20. Jahrhunderts. Angefangen hat Haffner als Literat. 26 Jahre nach seinem Tod erscheint nun sein Roman "Abschied". Knut Cordsen hat ihn gelesen / Sufjan Stevens ist einer der aktuell wichtigsten Songwriter aus den USA. Bis vor zehn Jahren war er ein Geheimtipp, dann erschien sein Album "Carrie & Lowell", mit dem ihm 2015 der Durchbruch gelang. Zum zehnten Jubiläum der Platte erscheint sie in einer Neu-Auflage mit Bonus-Songs. Ein Muss für Fans und ein Tipp für Hörer, die ihn noch nicht kennen, sagt Ralf Summer.

Jolly Jane Toppin, a nurse in late 19th century Lowell, Massachusetts, became one of New England's most prolific serial killers, confessing to 31 murders and claiming responsibility for 100 deaths. Her story reveals how she used her position as a trusted caregiver to poison patients and family members while deriving sexual pleasure from watching them die.The haunting legacy of "Jolly Jane" Toppin still echoes through Massachusetts more than a century after her crimes. Born Honora Kelley to struggling Irish immigrants in 1857, Jane's transformation from abandoned child to one of America's most prolific female serial killers reveals a disturbing journey through the dark corners of New England history. Stripped of her identity at a young age, Jane became an indentured servant to the Toppan family who erased her Irish heritage, renamed her, and created a fictional past for her. This early experience of identity manipulation foreshadowed the deceptions that would later define her murderous career.As she trained to become a nurse, Jane developed not only medical skills but a disturbing fascination with death and suffering that would claim dozens of lives. What makes Jane's story particularly chilling is her methodical approach to murder. Working as a private nurse for wealthy New England families, she poisoned her victims with morphine and atropine, sometimes prolonging their suffering for her own pleasure. She confessed to killing 31 people but claimed the true number might be closer to 100. From her foster sister Elizabeth to the entire Davis family, Jane eliminated anyone who stood in her way or owed her money. The case of Jolly Jane represents a perfect storm of historical circumstances: the vulnerability of patients in early medical care, the limited forensic capabilities of the time, and the trust placed in caregivers. Her victims' deaths were typically attributed to natural causes until suspicions finally arose after the Davis family murders in 1901. Following her arrest and trial, Jane spent the remaining 37 years of her life in Taunton State Hospital, ironically developing a fear that her own food was being poisoned. This episode explores not just the crimes of a serial killer, but the societal conditions that allowed her to operate undetected for so long. Uncover the disturbing psychology behind one of New England's most notorious murderers and examine how her legacy continues to influence our understanding of female serial killers today.Join us Friday, June 20th at Memorial Field in Taunton, Massachusetts for a gathering to remember Debra Melo on the 25th anniversary of her disappearance.Follow @crimeofthetruestkindOnline: CrimeoftheTruestKind.comPatreon: patreon.com/crimeofthetruestkindSupport the show: patreon.com/crimeofthetruestkind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a couple decides to homestead deep in the Oregon wilderness — and ends up living with something far more powerful than they expected? In this chilling and mysterious episode, we sit down with Brenda, a local artist from Eugene, Oregon, who shares the shocking events that unfolded during a year-long stay near Ivan Oakes Campground. From violent encounters with an unseen creature that leapt onto their RV roof, to daily visits from something that left enormous bare footprints in the mud, this story only gets stranger. Brenda recounts eerie knocks in the night, a flipped generator, a hairy arm reaching into her home — and sightings of mysterious men in white polos disappearing into the woods. And then there's the missing boy. The strange notebook. The wind that moves without warning. If you thought you knew what lurks in Oregon's forests... think again.

Beginning in July the frequency of bus service between Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen and Lowell will increase during the week.Merrimack Valley Transit, or MeVA Administrator Noah S. Berger, a recent guest on WHAV's “Win for Breakfast program,” said beginning Monday, July 7, the bus will run every 20 minutes. Currently, service is provided every 30 minutes to Methuen, Lawrence and Lowell from its hub in Washington Square, Haverhill. Berger said he is excited for the service improvement.“Frequency makes all the difference. You don't have to fumble through a schedule to figure out when the next bus is. You just literally go out to where the bus is and know that at the very worst you will have to wait 19 minutes, but most of time it will probably be five or 10 minutes,” Berger said.As reported by WHAV in December 2024, the increased service is made possible through at $1.2 million “connectivity” grant the transit authority received from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The bus, which originates as Route 1 in Haverhill, makes one more stop at Lowell and River Streets and then four stops in Methuen before arriving at the McGovern Transportation Center in Lawrence 45 minutes later. The bus then becomes Route 24 and proceeds to Lowell which takes about 40 minutes. It then makes the return trip.“What that does is tie the four gateway cities of Haverhill, Methuen, Lawrence and Lowell together with really robust service so we couldn't be more excited,” Berger added.Berger said Route 24 has the second highest ridership of all the routes in the system.Berger also said four new “low floor” 12-passenger vans will go into service this month as part of MeVa's on-demand service. The low floor design allows those who use mobility devices such as wheelchairs and scooters to roll right onto the van rather than having to negotiate steps. The design accommodates strollers as well. Five more vans will be added to the fleet in July allowing the transit authority to remove older vans from service. Then an additional six will arrive next year.Finally, Berger asked for the public's help in finding a new location for MeVa's bus hub. He pointed out Haverhill's hub in Washington Square has never worked well because the site is too small to accommodate buses and passengers comfortably.Berger said he is working with the city to find a location, and that two possibilities are Bailey Boulevard near the Haverhill Police Station and the Granite Street garage the transit authority already owns.“It's got to be a central location. It has got to have enough space for the buses and enough space to have that welcoming environment for passengers.” Berger said.Berger said that while there is no timeframe associated with the hub relocation, he believes with the various redevelopment projects going on in downtown Haverhill, the time is ripe for finding a better, more welcoming location for a new central bus depot.Support the show

What does it take to create a race experience so special that runners travel from across the country to participate? Lowell Ladd, race director of the Bird in Hand Half Marathon Weekend, joins us to reveal the behind-the-scenes magic of organizing this beloved event in Pennsylvania's Amish country.From handcrafted horseshoe medals to running past actual camels at mile 12, this race offers experiences you simply won't find elsewhere. Lowell shares how the local Amish community embraces this event so completely that they regularly turn away volunteer help – a rare challenge in the racing world! We learn about the massive pre-race festival, the beloved community picnic with legendary BBQ that begins cooking at 3:30 AM on race day, and why this event has earned its reputation as "runDisney North" among our listeners.As summer heat intensifies across much of the country, we discuss essential strategies for adapting your training. We share practical advice for adjusting expectations, modifying workouts, and staying safe while building that valuable heat adaptation that will pay dividends when temperatures cool in fall.Thomas Stokes drops by to announce the winners of his special scholarships and details about his upcoming transformation challenge starting July 7th. In our race report, we travel from Houston to Ottawa, where Marina shares her experience completing not only the 5K and 10K races on Saturday, but following them with a half marathon PR on Sunday – and capping off her weekend with a surprise King Charles sighting! Plus, we hear from runners in Argentina, Scotland, and across North America completing their Memorial Day weekend races.Send us a textSupport the showRise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel Stoked Metabolic CoachingRise and Run Podcast Cruise Interest Form with Magic Bound Travel Affiliate LinksRise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded

Leah Middlebrook, assistant professor of Spanish and Comparative Literature, and director of the Oregon Humanities Center talks about her new book "Amphion: Lyre, Poetry, and Politics in Modernity." Research Notes: Lowell Bowditch, professor and department head of Classics, discusses her recent book "Roman Love Elegy and the Eros of Empire."

In a conversation with All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton, Stevens shares a complex and conflicted view of the album he wrote about his mother in the wake of her death from cancer.Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Experimentally ILL Podcast with Michael O'Toole #119: Hartley Pleshaw (Host of Active Radio, Writer for Imagine Magazine and Actor for Experimentally ILL) 5/18/25.Michael welcomes radio host, writer, actor and Experimentally ILL: The Movie series' orator Hartley Pleshaw to wax poetic about his varied career in New England media, giving a historical look-see into Boston Radio, the club scene and 60's and 70's counter-culture along the way. Hear more Hartley Monday through Thursday and Saturdays on WCAP 1080 AM in Lowell, Massachusetts and online.

Some Lowell residents are upset that trees at their local park are being vandalized. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

1. Professional Widow (23 August 2003 - Wantagh, NY) 2. Cruel (14 September 1999 - Cincinatti, OH) 3. Caught A Lite Sneeze (7 December 2007 - Oakland, CA) 4. Jam Band Intro (7 June 2022 - Portland, OR) / Addition of Light Divided (8 June 2022 - Vancouver, BC) 5. 1000 Oceans (11 September 2009 - London, ENG) 6. Father Lucifer (29 September 1999 - Dallas, TX) 7. Happy Phantom (7 April 1994 - Amsterdam, HOL) 8. Maybe California (8 April 2009 - Milwaukee, WI) 9. Here. In My Head (29 August 1992 - Seattle, WA) 10. Floating City (21 July 2014 - Oakland, CA) 11. Devil's Bane (1 May 2022 - Austin, TX) 12. Hoochie Woman (28 November 2007 - Denver, CO) 13. Purple People (1 December 2002 - Milwaukee, WI) 14. iieee (17 November 1998 - Lowell, MA) 15. Rattlesnakes (13 December 2007 - Santa Barbara, CA) 16. Wednesday (5 April 2023 - Brussels, BEL) 17. Cornflake Girl (28 August 1998 - Kansas City, MO) 18. Precious Things (17 August 2003 - Rochester, NY) 19. Body and Soul / Personal Jesus (27 March 2023 - 20. Take to the Sky (24 May 2022 - Cincinatti, OH) 21. She's Your Cocaine (15 July 1998 - Milwaukee, WI) 22. Raspberry Swirl (10 September 2009 - London, ENG)

Could the Red Sox be preparing Rafael Devers for a major position switch? 2007 World Series MVP Mike Lowell thinks a move to first base not only makes sense but could unlock Gold Glove potential. In this episode, Lowell explains why Devers might thrive at first, how quickly the transition can happen, and what it takes for players to accept a new role. He also discusses clubhouse dynamics, Devers' continued offensive production amid the drama, and shares personal reflections on watching Liam Hendriks battle back from cancer. Plus, he shows off his jersey collection, including a prized Pete Rose autograph. Back on the field, the Red Sox are at a crossroads. The team has gotten off to a shaky start and fans are starting to worry. We dive into the struggles of Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck, and what Walker Buehler's impending return means for the rotation. Could Garrett Crochet go head-to-head with Chris Sale in the debut of the new City Connect green jerseys this weekend? Find out on 310 To Left with Tom Caron and Alex Speier, presented by your New England Ford Dealers. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/   Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): If there is one person with a great perspective on all the elements of the Rafael Devers drama it is former Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell. The MLB Network analyst joins Bradfo to give his thoughts on Devers' approach, Devers' mindset and Devers' lot in life, having experienced similar situations - both personally and with teammates - in the past. Lowell also explains how his former teammate, Red Sox manager Alex Cora, is uniquely qualified to handle the chaos. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell (MA) just announced its exciting 2025-2026 season and artistic director Courtney Sale discusses how she embraces both MRT's working-class roots and its commitment to the growing diversity of Lowell's population. Sale reveals her programming philosophy, which admirably veers away from the head and towards the heart; her investment in a world premiere from the self-described “Khmer Kerouac”; her fondness for theater that flatters the intellect and the imagination; how she owns MRT's identity as a “beer and pizza” theatre; and her appealing commitment to the 4 Cs: commissions, community, comedy, and catharsis. (Length 18:02) The post Courtney Sale's MRT appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): If there is one person with a great perspective on all the elements of the Rafael Devers drama it is former Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell. The MLB Network analyst joins Bradfo to give his thoughts on Devers' approach, Devers' mindset and Devers' lot in life, having experienced similar situations - both personally and with teammates - in the past. Lowell also explains how his former teammate, Red Sox manager Alex Cora, is uniquely qualified to handle the chaos. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How open should a pastor be when it comes to sharing their personal struggles? That is such a good question—and one a lot of pastors wrestle with. Today, John and Jim welcome Jason Holdridge to the mic. Jason is the lead pastor of Impact Church in Lowell, Michigan. They dive into Jason's personal faith journey, his calling into vocational ministry, and the unexpected twists, surprises, and growth he has experienced over more than two decades of serving in ministry.

Anya Cheng is a trailblazing tech entrepreneur and thought leader in AI, product innovation, and e-commerce. She is the **Founder and CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered platform that helps users choose and rent outfits using advanced personalization technology.With a career spanning leadership roles at some of the world's top companies, Anya was formerly a **Product Lead at Facebook**, **Head of Product at eBay**, and **Senior Director of E-Commerce Product at McDonald's**. Her deep expertise in product strategy and innovation now fuels her work as a **mentor at 500 Startups** and an **Adjunct Lecturer** in Product Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship at **Northwestern University.Anya's impact extends beyond the boardroom — she's a **CMO Summit Speaker**, a recipient of **Girls in Tech's 40 Under 40** award, and a community builder with over **9,000 email subscribers**, a **50,000-member Facebook group**, and **25,000+ LinkedIn followers**. She recently appeared on **Learning with Lowell**, where she shared insights on entrepreneurship, AI, and building at scale.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!May is National Stop the Bleed Month, a time designated to educate the public about bleeding control. Severe bleeding from trauma is a leading cause of preventable death for people of all ages with guest David Shapiro - ACS Stop the Bleed CommitteeMore than two-thirds of kids in under-resourced communities wear shoes that are too small. The right pair of shoes is a big deal for growing feet. Nonprofit “Operation Warm” Shares How New Footwear Can Boost Confidence, School Attendance, and Well-Being with guest Rich Lalley - Partnerships Director, Operation Warm.Ongoing battle in Lowell over allowing underage patrons at Lowell pubs with guest Melanie Gilbert – Reporter for The Lowell SunCancer Survivor Turns Legal Industry Upside Down — Rewrites the Rules for Women at Work with guest Sandra Fava - mom, breast cancer survivor & attorneyListen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about museum exhibitions with my guests Nora Palermo and Pam Weeks of the New England Quilt Museum. Nora has served as Executive Director of the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts since 2013. Her broad experience in development for museums, cultural organizations and teaching hospitals brought a strategic approach to improving the NEQM's finances and expanding its audience. With support from the Board of Directors and a committed group of volunteers, Nora has led a small professional team to overhaul its exhibitions and public programs, successfully engaging new and diverse audiences in the art and history of quiltmaking and textile arts. And Pam is the Binney Family Curator at the New England Quilt Museum. Pam started making quilts as a result of the craft revival inspired by the Bicentennial in 1976. As the Binney Family Curator of the New England Quilt Museum, she works with many different quilters, collectors, institutions, and co-conspirators to plan exhibits for the museum, and research the quilts in the museum's collection. +++++ This episode is sponsored by The Academy for Virtual Teaching. Feeling invisible online? Overwhelmed with too many things on your plate? You're not alone. You know you need to create a marketing video, but you just don't have time. At the Academy for Virtual Teaching, we help creative business owners like you create simple, streamlined, and effective videos. No fancy equipment needed. Sign up for our free 3-Step Promotional Video Mini-Course at A4VT.com and get started creating videos that convert and connect! +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

Josh Lowell is THE guy behind the camera and computer who has made all of your favorite climbing videos over the past 25+ years. He is one of the founders of Big UP Productions, Reel Rock, and was the director of The Dawn Wall. The guy even has 2 Emmy's under his belt!Josh shares all of his amazing stories from starting out as an OG dirtbag, picking up his first camera to show the world how ‘badass' climbing is, all the way through winning Emmy's. This guy is a legend and is one of the reasons why climbing is viewed the way it is today.SHOW NOTES:Josh Lowell's InstagramReel Rock's InstagramReel Rock WebsiteRampage on YouTubeSupport the showSupport us on Patreon: HEREVisit our podcast page: HERESign-up with one of our coaches: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERE

Show Notes: Steven Chao, a US-born second-generation college student, shares his experiences growing up in South Carolina and feeling overwhelmed upon arriving at Harvard in 1988. He found solace in joining the Collegium Musicum, a classical musical singing group at Harvard, which helped him find his footing and connect with people from his class.  From Biochem to Game Design to Consulting Steven majored in biochemistry, which expanded his social circle and helped him find happiness. Steven's parents were both PhDs and pushed him into the MD PhD program. However, he faced challenges in medical school and research, leading to questions about his path and the decision to pursue a career in computer gaming. Steven talks about his experience working in the sound and asset acquisition field at Activision in LA. He initially had a great time there but ultimately decided that it wasn't the long-term solution for him. He returned to his PhD program and he pinned his hopes on becoming a doctor. During the last half of the MD program, Steven realized that he didn't want to be a researcher or go into medicine. He found an opportunity to explore other careers beyond medicine or research through a sub-intern at McKinsey.  The McKinsey Years Steven joined McKinsey full-time in 2001 and worked in the Boston office. The bulk of his work was in the payer and provider space, mainly health insurance and hospital systems. He spent about four and a half years at McKinsey, starting from scratch with no business background, which proved difficult. Steven's PhD focused on biology, not analytical skills, but rather gene genetic rearrangement and plasmids, and he felt lost at the beginning of McKinsey. At the same time, he also participated in the mini MBA program in Austria.  Despite meeting great friends at McKinsey, his work was hit or miss. Steven talks about a few of the McKinsey projects he worked on and how a pharma project with Jeff Elton piqued his interest in returning to biopharma. He later worked with Kim Packard, who was his first and best mentor at McKinsey. Steven was late to promotion and advancement, and in 2004, when his wife became pregnant, he gave up his job and started considering what he would do next. Boutique Consulting, Life Sciences, and Biotech Companies In 2004, Steven joined a small consulting group at an investment bank called Leering Swan, which focused on life sciences and biotech companies. This was a better fit for Steven, who had always wanted to leverage his love for science. He joined the firm and was assigned to a project in Parkinson's disease. The experience was mind-blowing, as he interviewed world experts in this space. He was hooked within a week and found the career to be a good fit for him. The combination of his love for science and medicine, without needing to do research or have a career in clinical practice, was perfect, as he loved learning about different aspects of medicine, and the variety and diversity of the day-to-day work.   Founding ClearView Steven left Leering Swan with two other people in 2008 to co-found ClearView. ClearView was born of the same concept as Leering Swan, but focused on life sciences, biotech, pharma, private equity clients, diagnostics companies, and strategic consulting. Steven's primary hat was recruiting, and he continued to love every second of doing so. ClearView Healthcare Partners is now a well-known, private consulting firm with several 100 employees. The company has a growing presence in London, India, San Francisco, New York, and Boston.  Family Life and a Love of Musicals On the personal side, Steven has a family of four children, three girls and a boy. They also have two in college and two still in high school. The oldest is a sophomore at Harvard. Music has always been a significant part of their family. They have a love for Broadway musical theater, and they have spent a lot of time attending performances. Their youngest son is doing a local production of Hadestown in Wellesley, and their oldest is performing at the Agassi theater in a production of 9-5, the film with Dolly Parton, which has themes of female empowerment.     Timestamps: 04:50: Transition to Medical School and Early Career Challenges  13:14: Joining McKinsey and Early Consulting Experience  23:20: Discovering a Passion for Biopharma Consulting 30:04: Founding ClearView Healthcare Partners  37:27: Personal Life and Family  Featured Non-profit: Hi. This is Steve Chao, class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 report is the Merriemack Repertory Theater. My wife and I love live theater. The MRT is a fantastic organization that puts on plays and musicals every year, serving a wide catchment area in and around Lowell, Massachusetts. I was actually introduced to the MRT via a fellow class of 92 Carrie Suzawa, married named Michael. And you can learn more about the work of the MRT through the website, mrt.org. And for now, here is Will Bachman with this week's episode.  To learn more about their work, visit: https:mrt.org.   

Episode 140 – How to Run 200+ Sessions with 25 Systems in One Year, by Lowell Francis Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Lowell's blog, Age of Raven Games. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” … Continue reading "Episode 140 – How to Run 200+ Sessions with 25 Systems in One Year, by Lowell Francis"

"De cómo empezamos" es el tercer capítulo de 'Cruce de caminos', de Depedro, una serie de colaboraciones con amigos músicos a lo largo de los años. Esta vez, Jairo llama a Xoel López y vuelven a cantar juntos para interpretar en directo "De cómo empezamos", una de las canciones de 'La increíble historia de un hombre bueno', su disco de 2013. Escuchamos también a Sufjan Stevens con "Death With Dignity", en versión demo con motivo del décimo aniversario de su álbum ‘Carrie & Lowell’, que se reedita el 30 de mayo.DEPEDRO, XOEL LÓPEZ - De Cómo Empezamos (Cruce de Caminos)XOEL LÓPEZ - Elevarte CaerREPION, SHEGO - El Día No Me DaSHEGO, AIKO EL GRUPO - Te MataréAIKO EL GRUPO - Niños Furbito, Niñas lo Que SeaSUFJAN STEVENS - Death With DignityNATALIE BERGMAN - GunslingerWILD BELLE - Giving Up On YouYUNGBLUD - Lovesick LullabyYUNGBLUD - TissuesTHE CURE - Close To Me (Arturo Valls)CAR SEAT HEADREST - The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That Man)FRANZ FERDINAND - This FireNIÑA COYOTE ETA CHICO TORNADO - AteaTHE WHITE STRIPES - Seven Nation ArmyTOPS - ICU2ALCALÁ NORTE - Los ChavalesEscuchar audio

Twisted Pine performed for Live Music Friday, ahead of shows at the Spire in Plymouth and Lowell's The Town and The City festival. Sue O'Connell on the Blue Origin flight & the latest on Karen Read.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett on RFK's ongoing vaccine disinformation campaign.BAA CEO Jack Flemming joined to preview this year's Boston Marathon. He'll join alongside championship athlete and first-timer Boston runner Barry Keane.Callie Crossley & Yawu Miller on proposed slashes to NPR & PBS

It's another installment of True Crime New England's mini-episode case profile series! First, Katie starts off the episode by talking about two murders: Sonia Blanco and Evelyn Cruz. Both Sonia and Evelyn were found just barely a mile and a half from each other on the same fateful morning in February of 1993 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Their murders remain unsolved. Liz then tells the almost-solved case of the murder of Tyrone Phet, who was shot inside his car in Lowell, Massachusetts. His three suspected murders have been arrested and even faced trial, however the case ended in a hung jury and a new trial is in progress.Anyone with any information on the murders of Sonia Blanco and Evelyn Cruz is asked to please call 855-MA-SOLVE or the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at 508-799-8651.

O Lowell conheceu a Cecília de forma simples, na academia e logo sentiu que era um encontro de almas. Na época, ela estava noiva, mas terminou o noivado e eles nunca mais se separaram. Construíram uma linda família com duas filhas, Luiza e Helena, até que a Cissa começou a emagrecer sem explicação. Eles descobriram tardiamente um câncer avançado no estômago. Foram 2 anos e três meses de luta intensa, cirurgias, tratamentos e amor. Quando não havia mais o que fazer, Cissa pediu para partir em casa e se despediu de todos com força surpreendente. Gravou um vídeo emocionado para o marido e as filhas, agradecendo por tê-los como milagre em sua vida. Após sua partida, Lowell se dedicou totalmente às filhas, levando com ele a força e o amor que Cissa deixou.

The budget battle continues on Beacon Hill this week, there's a massive search underway in Lowell after a four year old fell into the Merrimack River, and although it's a beautiful day, we do have an elevated fire risk. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

After today's episode, head on over to @therapybookspodcast to learn about our latest giveaway. If you are enjoying these episodes, please leave us a 5-star review. *Information shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. In this weeks episode, Jessica Fowler speaks with Pamela Lowell about her book, My Summer With The Ospreys: A Therapist Journey Toward Hope, Community and Healing Our Planet. Through her book, Pamela guides the reading through the connections between therapy, life as an artist and the natural world as a place of healing. Highlights from the episode: 4:36 We discuss some of the science behind the benefits of being in nature. 7:39 We discuss Pamela bring a trauma lens to her experience and how mother earth has been traumatized.  What would Mother Earth say if she showed up in her therapy office? 15:10 Who this book is for. 17:13 How therapist integrate nature into their work. About the author: Pamela Lowell, MSW, LICSW, has treated complex emotional trauma for almost four decades in private practice. She has also served as a clinical director, consultant and trainer for not-for-profit agencies. Lowell is an astute observer of both human behavior and the natural world. In her latest book, My Summer with Ospreys, she weaves together observations and personal experiences into an exciting narrative as a passenger on the Lucky Me along with the scientists of Mass Audubon, and a cast of dedicated volunteers. With her original watercolor illustrations throughout, her journey towards hope, community and healing our planet is one that can inspire us all to be better stewards of our ever-changing world.

The confessional poets of the mid-20th century considered themselves a ‘doomed' generation, with a cohesive identity and destiny. Their intertwining personal lives were laid bare in their work, and Robert Lowell, John Berryman and Elizabeth Bishop returned repeatedly to the elegy to commemorate old friends and settle old scores.In this episode, Mark and Seamus turn to elegies for poets by poets, tracing the intricate connections between them. Lowell, Berryman and Bishop's work was offset by a deep commitment to the literary tradition, and Mark and Seamus identify their shared influences and anxieties.Non-subscribers will only hear an extract from this episode. To listen to the full episode, and all our other Close Readings series, subscribe:Directly in Apple Podcasts: https://lrb.me/applecrldIn other podcast apps: https://lrb.me/closereadingsldFind further reading in the LRB:Mark Ford: No One Else Can Take a Bath for Youhttps://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v10/n07/mark-ford/no-one-else-can-take-a-bath-for-youKarl Miller: Some Names for Robert Lowellhttps://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v05/n09/karl-miller/some-names-for-robert-lowellNicholas Everett: Two Americas and a Scotlandhttps://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v12/n18/nicholas-everett/two-americas-and-a-scotlandHelen Vendler: The Numinous Moosehttps://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v15/n05/helen-vendler/the-numinous-mooseGet the books: https://lrb.me/crbooklistNext episode: Self-elegies by Hardy, Larkin and Plath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Dr. Marschall Runge - executive vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine discussed how technological advances, policy changes, and emerging business models are fundamentally transforming American healthcare.MONSTER JAM® returns to Gillette Stadium on Saturday, April 12th! Dan spoke with driver Colt Stephens.Lowell, MA's multi-day celebration of music and art, The Town and The City Festival - APRIL 24-26 in Downtown Lowell. Chris Porter - Festival founder checked in with Dan.Skipping meals may increase risk of heart attack… Dr. Fahmi Farah – Cardiologist and director of Bentley Heart in Fort Worth, Texas joined Dan Rea.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

A ballerina is released from Russian custody, Lowell cracks down on ATVs, and the Supreme Court does not step in the way of the Karen Read case. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Fourth Week of Lent Lectionary: 249The Saint of the day is Saint Vincent FerrerSaint Vincent Ferrer's Story The polarization in the Church today is a mild breeze compared with the tornado that ripped the Church apart during the lifetime of this saint. If any saint is a patron of reconciliation, Vincent Ferrer is. Despite parental opposition, he entered the Dominican Order in his native Spain at 19. After brilliant studies, he was ordained a priest by Cardinal Peter de Luna—who would figure tragically in his life. Of a very ardent nature, Vincent practiced the austerities of his Order with great energy. He was chosen prior of the Dominican house in Valencia shortly after his ordination. The Western schism divided Christianity first between two, then three, popes. Clement VII lived at Avignon in France, Urban VI in Rome. Vincent was convinced the election of Urban was invalid, though Catherine of Siena was just as devoted a supporter of the Roman pope. In the service of Cardinal de Luna, Vincent worked to persuade Spaniards to follow Clement. When Clement died, Cardinal de Luna was elected at Avignon and became Benedict XIII. Vincent worked for him as apostolic penitentiary and Master of the Sacred Palace. But the new pope did not resign as all candidates in the conclave had sworn to do. He remained stubborn, despite being deserted by the French king and nearly all of the cardinals. Vincent became disillusioned and very ill, but finally took up the work of simply “going through the world preaching Christ,” though he felt that any renewal in the Church depended on healing the schism. An eloquent and fiery preacher, he spent the last 20 years of his life spreading the Good News in Spain, France, Switzerland, the Low Countries and Lombardy, stressing the need of repentance and the fear of coming judgment. He became known as the “Angel of the Judgment.” Vincent tried unsuccessfully, in 1408 and 1415, to persuade his former friend to resign. He finally concluded that Benedict was not the true pope. Though very ill, he mounted the pulpit before an assembly over which Benedict himself was presiding, and thundered his denunciation of the man who had ordained him a priest. Benedict fled for his life, abandoned by those who had formerly supported him. Strangely, Vincent had no part in the Council of Constance, which ended the schism. Reflection The split in the Church at the time of Vincent Ferrer should have been fatal—36 long years of having two “heads.” We cannot imagine what condition the Church today would be in if, for that length of time, half the world had followed a succession of popes in Rome, and half an equally “official” number of popes in say, Rio de Janeiro. It is an ongoing miracle that the Church has not long since been shipwrecked on the rocks of pride and ignorance, greed and ambition. Contrary to Lowell's words, “Truth forever on the scaffold, wrong forever on the throne,” we believe that “truth is mighty, and it shall prevail”—but it sometimes takes a long time. Saint Vincent Ferrer is the Patron Saint of: BuildersBusinessmenReconciliation Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

The exuberantly effervescent Jo Anne Worley, queen of the quip and paradigm of the pizzazz, turns our studio into a cabaret club this week, dazzling and delighting with stories of show biz daring do… her fearless stage style, her bold reach for brilliance, behind the scenes lore from the set of Laugh-In and a fabulous flurry of anecdotes and memories from an unrivaled career.The girl from Lowell, Indiana knew she was destined for the business when she distracted the most vicious teacher in her two-room schoolhouse with a hilarious crack that saved the hide of another student.After high school she hit the ground and then the train running out of her tiny town towards the Pickwick Players and a life in theater, where she literally ate the scenery, salting and snacking on a tomato during a key court scene in The Mikado.  Jo Anne built an all singing and dancing nightclub act because, at the time, women did not talk on stage. Her comic gifts so impressed Merv Griffin's wife, it lead to her frequent appearances with Merv on his show and a chance to audition for George Schlatter, creator of Laugh-In.Her iconic role on that revolutionary sketch show earned her a permanent spot in pop culture and entertainment history and she shares with us some deep insider info: How John Wayne gallantly lifted her down from the joke wall and that time a mime, Marcel Marceau, perfectly impersonated this vocally resonant performer without a sound.No one makes an entrance, or unleashes a song parody or lights into a Bob Hope story like Jo Anne Worley! So strap in for hilarity. What did Jo Anne say to Jerry Lewis to earn her spot in his comedy workshop? What's it like to share a fence with Jonathon Winters? And we've got a rollicking round of IMDB Roulette that serves as a masterclass in the glory days of entertainment. In recommendations--Weezy: Tetris, Apple TV+ Movie and The Tetris Murders doc Series on Max Fritz: Hulu Sitcom, Mid-Century Modern Path Points of Interest:Jo Anne Worley on WikiJo Anne Worley on IMDBActors and Others for AnimalsActors and Others for Animals Ebay ItemsBilly Barnes Bash at Catalina Jazz Club on April 27thRuta Lee's Birthday on May 30thTetris (The Movie)The Tetris Murders MId Century Modern on HuluMedia Path Podcast

Lowell Ivy is a long-time friend and fellow GPTS alum who pastored Reformation Presbyterian Church, an OPC church plant, in Virginia Beach, VA, for seven years until being called in 2024 to serve as the Executive Director of the PCA's Metanoia Prison Ministries. Lowell is uniquely suited for this role as the Lord wondrously converted him in prison while serving a 15-year prison sentence for armed robbery. He is a trophy of God's grace and a testament to    You can learn more about Metanoia Minsitires here, hear his sermons here and read some of his Table Talk articles here.  Thanks to Greenville Seminary for generously sponsoring the show. Brothers in ministry, GPTS invites you to their 2025 Summer Seminar: Contemporary Challenges in Pastoral Ministry. Carl Trueman and David Hall will join us on campus for a series of lectures on preaching, pastoral communication, pastoring and people, and the pastor's personal life. The seminar will be held August 5-7 in Greenville, SC. Learn more here. Special thanks to Nathan Clark George for our opening and closing instrumental. Nathan serves as the Pastor of Worship alongside Kevin DeYoung at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, NC. You can access Nathan's fantastic catalog here.

Living as New Creations in and through Christ (2 Corinthians 5:11-17) Please turn to 2 Corinthians 5:11-17 in your Bibles. That can be found on page 1147 of the pew Bible. In these verses, the apostle Paul transitions from the resurrection hope that Christ gives us in our suffering…. to now focusing in on the heart transformation that we are given in him. The connection between verses 1-10 and 11-17 is the Gospel. It's the death and resurrection of Christ. This good news is both the hope for eternity in suffering and it's the transforming power for godly living. As I read, listen for two things. Listen for a description of Jesus' ministry. And listen for a comparison between the old life and the new life in Christ. Reading of 2 Corinthians 5:11-17 Prayer There are about 18,000 species of butterflies – 18,000 different species. That translates into billions and billions of butterflies around the world today – it's hard to even estimate how many. And this is the time of year when they just start coming out. Kids, maybe you've tried to catch one with a butterfly net. Maybe you've seen a beautiful Monarch… or one of the different kinds of Swallowtails. As you know, they truly are exquisite –different colors like blues and yellows and cool patterns and shimmery reflections. But the thing is, they didn't start that way. No, all butterflies began life as a caterpillar. And some of them are not that appealing. Like the Monarch – it begins life as a worm like caterpillar with pale and dirty looking bands on it. Other caterpillars look like green slugs. One kind of caterpillar apparently looks like bird droppings. Others have spikes or bumpy skin. But then something amazing happens to each one of them. They go through a metamorphosis… a transformation. Literally inside their cocoons, their bodies melt away into a soupy kind of ooze which is then metamorphosed into a beautiful butterfly. When they emerge, they are… new creations, in a way. The old has passed away, behold the new has come. You probably saw that one coming. But the parallel is true. The metamorphosis that a caterpillar goes through in becoming a butterfly is like the metamorphosis that someone goes through in becoming a Christian. The transformation is an internal transformation. Our insides, our hearts, are changed… they're melted and we become and are becoming reflections of God in Christ. Now, the word “transformation” is not used in this passage, but the ideas are all here. In fact, in the Greek, the word transformation is the word “metamorphose”. Like in Romans chapter 12 verse 2. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds.” Be metamorphosed. Here in 2 Corinthians 5 11-17, Paul, in part, describes the difference between someone who still has their old nature and someone who has been transformed into a new creation in Christ. And as I mentioned earlier, at the center of this transformation is what Jesus has accomplished for you in his death and resurrection. On the sermon notes page, you can see those two lists (the old and the new). We're going to work through those in just a minute. But first, let's begin by looking at two things… Let's begin by (1) considering what it means to be a new creation, and (2) why Paul was writing this section of the letter. It will be helpful to know those things before looking at the old and new contrast. Let's look at the very first verse and the very last verse in our text. Beginning in verse 11. Right in the middle, it says “But what we ARE is known to God.” The word “are” is important. The apostle Paul is referring to their state of being – their identity. God knows if we are still in our old nature or if we are a new creation Now, keep that in mind and jump down to verse 17. It says, “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” An important word here is the word “is.” “If anyone IS in Christ, he IS a new creation.” Do you see the connection between 11 and 17? Each of us has a state of being in relation to Christ. We are either “in Christ” or “not in Christ.” And God obviously knows that. To be a new creation in Christ is to believe in and live for Jesus because of what he has done. Verse 15 captures that. It says, “and he [that is, Jesus] died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.” So, to be a new creation in Christ is to… have your old self die with him (your sin, your shame), and to be given a new nature in him, raised with him. A new life.  You become a new creation by faith in Christ, who, as it says “for [your] sake died and was raised.” I wanted to start there because it is that very heart change which is at the center of these verses. The apostle Paul works out what that means for himself and for the Corinthians. So, keep that Gospel emphasis in mind as we consider what being a new creation in Christ looks like. The second important thing to know is the context. Remember, the apostle Paul was dealing with nay-sayers in Corinth. There was a group undermining his ministry. We've come across several things so far about what they were saying and doing. They were saying that because Paul suffered so much he could therefore not be an apostle. Remember that? They also critiqued Paul's change of plans. The irony is that he changed his plans for their sakw. And then, these detractors were, as Paul put it, peddling God's word and also tampering with it. That's not good. And now in these verses, we learn something else about this group. They cared about outward appearances and not about the heart. Look at verse 12. Let me take a moment to unpack this verse. Paul begins by saying, “We are not commending ourselves to you again” Now, earlier in the letter Paul had established his own authenticity as a true minister of the Gospel. He included Timothy and Titus as well. Paul is not doing that again here. He's not “commending ourselves to you again.” Rather, Paul wants them to see the true Gospel transformation in his and his fellow worker's hearts. He uses the word “boast.” He doesn't want them to boast about what's on the outside, but the inside. It's not about outward appearances, like what the false teachers were saying, but rather what is truly in one's heart. Let me read the whole of verse 12 again, and I think you'll hear that context. “We are not commending ourselves to you again but giving you cause to boast about us, so that you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearance and not about what is in the heart.” The whole reason that Paul wrote these verses was to tell the Corinthians to look for that true Gospel transformation in someone. Look for a changed heart and mind worked out in someone's life. That is how you discern a true believer in Christ. That is how you differentiate between a faithful teacher and a false teacher. The old has passed away, the new has come. Ok, I wanted to begin with those two things. (1) that someone who is a new creation in Christ has been transformed by Christ. And (2) Paul was writing to the Corinthians so that they could evaluate whether someone has undergone that transformation. With that said, let's spend the rest of our time seeing how that works out in someone's life – including your life and my life. That brings us back to the two points in the outline. 1. The old has passed away 2. The new has come Now, really, the old and new comparison goes back and forth in these verses. But I thought it would be helpful to first consider what the old nature looks like. And then we can compare that with the new nature in Christ. 1. The old has passed away (5:17) So first, the old. It is incredibly difficult today to not boast about outward appearances. We are constantly bombarded with the message of appearance. Who you know, how you dress, the things you have, what car you drive. Those are all status symbols today. Social media influencers make billions influencing you to buy certain things and to achieve a certain look. You see, our culture is very consumeristic and individualistic. Marketing algorithms target you based on your age and interest. And everything out there is so visual and sensual… and your phone makes the problem worse. It's overwhelming. Now, I'm not saying that the Roman and Greek culture back in the first century didn't have that temptation. It just wasn't as intense. And one of identifying sins of the old self is boasting in outward appearances. That word boast in the Greek is to brag or rejoice in. So, in this case, it's making something that is external part of your identity. In the case of Paul's detractors, that could have been eloquence or wealth or cultural status or even health. Their outward boasting indicated that they had not been transformed into new creations in Christ. So that's one thing, a focus on external things. A second identifying sin is there in verse 15. Those who are new creations in Christ “no longer live for themselves.” You see, our old nature is especially a selfish nature. At the heart of the old self is self. In fact, the heart of all sin is the sin of self-idolatry. It's doing things for your own glory and reputation… and often that happens at the expense of others. Let's go back to those who were undermining the apostles. Their agenda was a self-centered agenda. Once we get to chapters 10 and 11, we will get a clear picture of their self-promotion and how they were using the Corinthians for their own gain. And that certainly happens today. You know this… there are so-called pastors out there today who use their people for their own gain. They are still “living for themselves.” Every single one of us lives for something. And most often, those who still have an old nature, live for themselves. Ok, the third thing mentioned here is in verse 16. Paul writes, “From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh.” That word flesh is used in several different ways throughout the New Testament. Sometimes it's about our sin nature, sometimes it is about our weakness in the body, and sometimes like here, it is about a worldly perspective rather than a godly one. One translation says, “we should regard no one according to a worldly point of view.” That's helpful. Our old nature judges based on the world's philosophy – you know, the latest cultural value system about what's good and bad or right or wrong. Paul even makes that point in verse 16 that he used to regard Christ according to the flesh. Before Paul was transformed into a new creation in Christ, he viewed Jesus as weak. Jesus was just a man to Paul and to the other Pharisees. To them, Jesus' words were blasphemous. And Jesus' actions definitely didn't align with their worldly understanding of power and status. You see, our old self judges according to the flesh and not according to God's perspective. All three of these identifying sin patterns are indicative of the old self. A focus on outward appearance, a self-centered nature, and judging others through the eyes of the world. You see, many in Corinth needed a transformation. They needed a metamorphosis from their old nature to become a new creation in Christ. 2. The new has come (5:17) Some of you attended our Pray for Tucker event last month. Our speaker was Lowell Ivey. Lowell is the director of Metanoia Prison ministry. If you didn't meet Lowell, you definitely met Jeremy Prather – Jeremy has joined us on a couple of occasions. He's also with Metanoia. Jeremy works for Lowell. And just like Jeremy, Lowell spent years in prison. You see, Lowell had been convicted of multiple counts of armed robbery. Before that, he had been a drug dealer while in the military, which led him down that path. The prison he was sent to was intensely segregated… it was self-segregated on racial lines. Prison gangs were based on race, and these gangs would riot. Prisoners were stabbed because of the color of their skin. So Lowell joined a white supremacist gang and found himself deeply hating his non-white fellow inmates. At one point, he somehow acquired a knife and soon thereafter attacked a black inmate. He tried to kill him. Thankfully a guard intervened. However, Lowell was sent to solitary confinement. He spent 10 years in solitary confinement. It's hard to even imagine that. But it was during that time that God changed him. Lowell was scanning the radio channels one night and came across a Christian station. The Gospel was clearly presented… and the Holy Spirit brought a deep conviction of his racism and his need for repentance. Lowell fell on his knees and pleaded with the Lord to change his heart. At that moment he became a new creation in Christ. And he describes the sudden change within. God took away the sin of racism in his heart. No longer did he regard others according to the flesh. The old has passed, the new has come. In fact, he said that the only group in prison who did not segregate by race were the Christians. To be sure, Lowell explained he still had other sin struggles in his life. Over time, God continued to conform him more and more to the image of Christ. But that particular sin was no more. Our new nature in Christ should look vastly different from our old nature. Now, we may not go through as radical a change as Lowell experienced but nonetheless when God changes our heart, he turns us into a new creation. Let me highlight three characteristics of our new nature. The first is back up in verse 11. Fear. Not fear of man, rather fear of the Lord. In verse 10, which we considered last week, we were reminded that we must all sit before the judgment seat of Christ. Well, the truth of God's judgment should drive us to a godly fear of him. That idea is reinforced in what we already considered in verse 11. “What we are is known by God.” Because God knows our heart, we should have a reverent fear of him. That does not mean cowering in front of him, but it does mean recognizing his justice and seeking to worship him in all areas of our lives. Let me put it this way: our new nature should include a reverent and deep recognition of God in his sovereignty and holiness. And that recognition should continue to transform our lives. So that's the first aspect of being a new creation in Christ – a reverent and awe filled fear of the Lord. The second and third aspects are a contrast to the old nature. The false teachers in Corinth boasted about their own outward appearances… and “not,” as it says in verse 12, “about the heart.” We often shy away from talking about ourselves. And that's generally a good thing. Someone who is always talking about themselves and what they have done and who they know is off-putting. It may be an indication that they still have the old nature. However, we should testify to what God is doing in us and in others. I'm not saying all the time. But when we give glory to God for his transforming work in us, we are directing others to the new creation that God has made. You see, that kind of “boasting” is not in ourselves or in outward appearance but it is boasting in God for his Gospel transforming work. And at times we should be passionate about it. I think that is what verse 13 is about. It's a strange verse. It says, “For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.” Being “beside ourselves” means passionately expressing something. You know, animated. John Piper, the well known pastor, comes to mind. He gets very animated because he's so passionate about God's work and his word. One time Piper was waving his hands… and his Apple Watch started calling 911. It thought he had fallen… he was just being very dramatic. Now, we don't know what the apostle Paul was like when he was preaching or teaching. But Festus, one of the Roman governors said to Paul that he “was out of his mind.” Paul had been zealously appealing to Festus that he believe. But we also know that the apostle Paul was very thoughtful and measured at times. He was very rational and composed in much of his writing. So, when he says, “if we are in our right mind, it is for you,” it's likely referring to his thoughtful and calm arguments for Christ. Anyway, what I'm saying is that to be a new creation in Christ, is first of all, to look to God – to fear him. Second, it's to testify and boast about the things of the heart – at times fervently, at other times, in a measured way. And then third, it is living for Christ. Similarly, this is a contrast to the old nature. When we become new creations in Christ, we turn our attention away from self-centeredness to Christ-centeredness. This takes us to verse 14. “For the love of Christ controls us.” God's love for us in Christ compels us. It motivates us. It directs us. It encourages us. God's love for us in Christ transforms us. And then immediately we're given the reason. And the reason is the death and resurrection of Jesus. By the way, let me make a clarifying comment about verse 15. The word “all” means that the atonement of Christ is for all peoples – all tribes, all tongues, all nations. As the apostle Paul has said elsewhere… Jew and Greek, slave and free, male and female. Christ died and was raised for all those categories. And this takes us back to where we started. The death and resurrection of Jesus is the basis for being a new creation in Christ. When you are transformed, you will no longer live for yourself, but you will be compelled to live for Christ. As verse 15 says, “that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.” I remember a few years ago talking to a camper who had gone to Camp Westminster for the first time. Some of you have been there. And she said to me, “the counsellors just kept talking about Jesus' death and resurrection.” Well, that warmed my heart. Yes, there are other important matters of faith and practice, but at the heart of it all is the cross and resurrection. It's what makes us new creations in Christ. Now, you may be asking a very important question “How does that actually work? How does Jesus' death and resurrection actually make me a new creation in Christ.” Well, that is answered in next week's verses. Conclusion In summary, to be a new creation in Christ is to be transformed. It is to be changed, metamorphosed. Like from a prickly, bumpy, slimy caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly. May God change us from self-centered, outward-focused, and hard-hearted creatures of the world to God-fearing, Christ-centered, heart-focused new creations in Christ.

Always nice when it's all three – Joe and Biff competing to see which one comes close to getting more than three words in over Jacques self-indulgent ramblings.   Jacques chats the super fun memorial service for his aunt this past weekend, complete with an Elvis impersonator.   Jacques also chat some recent good stand up shows AND meeting a real hero of his, the amazing Sen. Warren in Lowell.   Chat POS Sargent Bone Spurs gutting Dept. Of Education and taking all the Black war hero of DoD website … truly white washing history.   Follow CPP pretty much just on IG at: Carnival Personnel Podcast   Opening: Gomer by Beyond Id (on “The Stovin' Years on Spotify)   Closing Song:90s Song by Dan Cray (DanCray.net – Spotify)

Comedian Trae Crowder discusses his upbringing in rural Tennessee, how it shaped his views, and the path that led him to success as the Liberal Redneck. He shares insights into his new comedy special, Trash Daddy, and talks about how his Southern roots influence his work. Roger Stone joins to discuss his early political career, his experience with the FBI raid on his home, the Mueller investigation, and the legal battles that followed. He also weighs in on DOGE, Elon Musk, and the trillions of dollars in waste and fraud that they have been uncovering in our government. Jason "Mayhem" Miller covers the latest news, including the U.S. deporting 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite a court ruling to halt the flights, Don Lemon's recent claims that women at CNN sexually harassed him, including an incident where one allegedly touched his nipples, and an analysis of Los Angeles' Eaton Fire, which may have been sparked by a disconnected “zombie” power line, raising concerns about infrastructure failures and wildfire risks. For more with Trae Crowder: "Trash Daddy" – Trae Crowder's latest comedy special available on 800 Pound Gorilla's YouTube channel. UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS: MARCH 21 Portsmoth, NH @ Historic Theater MARCH 22 Boston, MA @ The Wilbur MARCH 23 Binghamton, NY @ Broome County Forum Theatre APRIL 3-5 Lowell, AR @ The Grove Comedy Club WEBSITE: www.traecrowder.com INSTAGRAM: @officialTraeCrowder TWITTER: @traecrowder For more with Roger Stone: THE ROGER STONE SHOW - WABC RADIO WEBSITE: www.StoneZone.com TWITTER: @RogerJStoneJr. Thank you for supporting our sponsors: Adam Live Shows www.huel.com www.homes.com oreillyauto.com/ADAM RUFFGreens.com use Promo Code “Adam” TikTokeconomicimpact.com

Situated on the cusp of the Romantic era, Thomas Gray's work is a mixture of impersonal Augustan abstraction and intense subjectivity. ‘Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard' is one of the most famous poems in the English language, and continues to exert its influence on contemporary poetry. Mark and Seamus explore three of Gray's elegiac poems and their peculiar emotional power. They discuss Gray's ambiguous sexuality, his procrastination and class anxieties, and where his humour shines through – as in his elegy for Horace Walpole's cat.Non-subscribers will only hear an extract from this episode. To listen to the full episode, and all our other Close Readings series, subscribe:Directly in Apple Podcasts: https://lrb.me/applecrldIn other podcast apps: https://lrb.me/closereadingsldFurther reading in the LRB:John Mullan: Unpranked Lyrehttps://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v23/n24/john-mullan/unpranked-lyreTony Harrison: ‘V.'https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v07/n01/tony-harrison/vGet the books: https://lrb.me/crbooklistRead the texts online:https://www.thomasgray.org/texts/poems/sorwhttps://www.thomasgray.org/texts/poems/elcchttps://www.thomasgray.org/texts/poems/odfcNext episode: Mid-20th century elegies: Betjeman, Lowell, Bishop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.