Podcasts about Loyalty

BB28 Sunday Live Feed Update September 20, 2026 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is entering its final stretch, and the tension comes down to who will survive to the finale as alliances shift and comp threats rise to the top. Taran Armstrong brings a detailed Recap of Day 75 in the house, joined by Kirsten MacInnis as they walk through a packed episode of competition fallout, last-minute deals, and shifting endgame plans. This week, Devens wins the HOH in the “tiny HOH” comp and nominates Drew and Melody for eviction, despite Drew's heavy campaigning to stay off the block. With the Veto comp featuring the infamous mummy-drag laser challenge, Drew clinches the win, locking in control of his safety and putting the final eviction spot into sharper focus. Dee and Devens both have different preferences for who should move forward, airing doubts and strategizing about the final four and final three scenarios. Meanwhile, the social game and jury management get attention, as houseguests like Drew weigh where their best chances lie and whether to stick with vets or make a big move for the win. Conversations about social maneuvering, competition fairness, and the impact of jury speeches create a tense atmosphere as everyone tries to chart their path. Some lighter moments even pop up, with pets and sorority stories making brief appearances in the downtime. Taran and Kirsten point out the massive edge Drew had dragging the heavy dummy in the Veto, raising questions about comp fairness and production's choices. Dee floats to Melody and Drew that she would use the Veto to save them, but later reveals to the camera she'd really target Drew if given the chance. Jury management becomes a hot topic, with Taran Armstrong advising that building a narrative—and sending allies to the jury with speeches—matters for the endgame. Drew and Melody share an emotional moment as her eviction seems likely, with Drew unsure whether to push back or coast with the vets a bit longer. As comp wins decide more than ever and jurors weigh social and strategic merit, it’s anyone's guess whether the remaining players will stick to their alliances or finally make that game-breaking move. Did Devens and Dee make the right nominations, or is a surprise cut still lurking? Tune in for the full breakdown and to see how the endgame is shaping up. 0:00 Final Five Veto and HOH Recap 1:00 Less Than Two Weeks Remain 2:53 Devens Wins HOH, Drew Begs Safety 5:31 Dee Seeds Doubt About Melody 8:03 Laser Veto Competition Frustrations 13:02 Drew Dominates Heavy Veto Challenge 17:10 Dee and Devens Final Two Doubts 21:19 Jury Vote Strategies Considered 26:52 Missed Opportunity: Melody as Jury Advocate 31:13 Dee Reveals True Eviction Intentions 36:40 Social Game Debate: Dee vs. Devens 39:11 Dee Tests Drew's Loyalty to Melody 45:04 Dee Pushes for Final Two Talk 48:20 Taylor Considers Drew as Winner 54:31 Finale Twist and Live Feeds Uncertainty Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Sunday Live Feed Update September 20, 2026 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is entering its final stretch, and the tension comes down to who will survive to the finale as alliances shift and comp threats rise to the top. Taran Armstrong brings a detailed Recap of Day 75 in the house, joined by Kirsten MacInnis as they walk through a packed episode of competition fallout, last-minute deals, and shifting endgame plans. This week, Devens wins the HOH in the “tiny HOH” comp and nominates Drew and Melody for eviction, despite Drew's heavy campaigning to stay off the block. With the Veto comp featuring the infamous mummy-drag laser challenge, Drew clinches the win, locking in control of his safety and putting the final eviction spot into sharper focus. Dee and Devens both have different preferences for who should move forward, airing doubts and strategizing about the final four and final three scenarios. Meanwhile, the social game and jury management get attention, as houseguests like Drew weigh where their best chances lie and whether to stick with vets or make a big move for the win. Conversations about social maneuvering, competition fairness, and the impact of jury speeches create a tense atmosphere as everyone tries to chart their path. Some lighter moments even pop up, with pets and sorority stories making brief appearances in the downtime. Taran and Kirsten point out the massive edge Drew had dragging the heavy dummy in the Veto, raising questions about comp fairness and production's choices. Dee floats to Melody and Drew that she would use the Veto to save them, but later reveals to the camera she'd really target Drew if given the chance. Jury management becomes a hot topic, with Taran Armstrong advising that building a narrative—and sending allies to the jury with speeches—matters for the endgame. Drew and Melody share an emotional moment as her eviction seems likely, with Drew unsure whether to push back or coast with the vets a bit longer. As comp wins decide more than ever and jurors weigh social and strategic merit, it’s anyone's guess whether the remaining players will stick to their alliances or finally make that game-breaking move. Did Devens and Dee make the right nominations, or is a surprise cut still lurking? Tune in for the full breakdown and to see how the endgame is shaping up. 0:00 Final Five Veto and HOH Recap 1:00 Less Than Two Weeks Remain 2:53 Devens Wins HOH, Drew Begs Safety 5:31 Dee Seeds Doubt About Melody 8:03 Laser Veto Competition Frustrations 13:02 Drew Dominates Heavy Veto Challenge 17:10 Dee and Devens Final Two Doubts 21:19 Jury Vote Strategies Considered 26:52 Missed Opportunity: Melody as Jury Advocate 31:13 Dee Reveals True Eviction Intentions 36:40 Social Game Debate: Dee vs. Devens 39:11 Dee Tests Drew's Loyalty to Melody 45:04 Dee Pushes for Final Two Talk 48:20 Taylor Considers Drew as Winner 54:31 Finale Twist and Live Feeds Uncertainty Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

In Episode 210, “The Cost of Loyalty,” we look at how the relationship between employees and firms has changed, why loyalty can no longer be assumed, and what research says about engagement, compensation, career growth, flexibility, and retention. The conversation explores how architecture firms can rebuild genuine commitment by creating clearer opportunities, investing in people, and making professional growth worth staying for.

BB28 Saturday Live Feed Update September 19, 2026 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is down to the final five, and the pressure is on as alliances are tested and targets are set. Taran Armstrong is joined by Jacob Jones for a detailed strategy recap of Day 74 in the house, diving into who holds power, who sits on the block, and what could go wrong or right for the core players. This episode unpacks the aftermath of the double eviction, with Devens now confirmed as the new HoH after winning the tiny HoH competition. Nominations see Drew and Melody on the block, and a fast-paced deliberation follows about who should be the true target. The hosts analyze the tricky vote math and dangers in leaving Drew off the block, given his veto threat and potential disloyalty. The conversation moves through houseguests pleading, promises, and shifting loyalties, especially as Dee debates whether sticking with Devens' plan actually serves her endgame. With the veto looming, everyone anxiously eyes how comp outcomes could lead to last-minute flips and betrayals. Taran highlights why Devens needs Drew on the block to prevent a backdoor against Dee. Jacob points out Dee's risky move in agreeing to target Melody over Drew, possibly sabotaging her chance at the end. Taran and Jacob Jones discuss Drew's relentless self-advocacy and how close he comes to changing the narrative, but question if it's really enough. Taran notes both Devens and Dee are secretly planning to cut each other at final 3, adding more suspense to the alliance landscape. With the eviction coming up fast due to the curse twist, there may not be enough time for the houseguests to rethink their strategy. Will Dee follow through with Devens' plan, or will someone make a last-second move that reshapes the endgame? Hear the full breakdown and all the possibilities as Big Brother 28 heads into its most pivotal week yet! 00:00 Big Brother 28 Update 01:50 Confirming HOH and Nominations 04:50 Debating Nominations and Targets 08:06 Drew's Loyalty and Final Two 10:31 Melody's Impact on Jury 13:06 Risks of Evicting Melody This Week 16:08 Drew Fights to Avoid the Block 22:33 Drew's Persistence Shakes the House 34:45 Dee's Game-Losing Mistake Decision 39:03 Devens and Dee: Endgame Dilemma 44:27 Veto Win Could Flip Plans 48:41 Endgame Possibilities for Big Brother 28 Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

BB28 Saturday Live Feed Update September 19, 2026 Also available on YouTube. Big Brother 28 is down to the final five, and the pressure is on as alliances are tested and targets are set. Taran Armstrong is joined by Jacob Jones for a detailed strategy recap of Day 74 in the house, diving into who holds power, who sits on the block, and what could go wrong or right for the core players. This episode unpacks the aftermath of the double eviction, with Devens now confirmed as the new HoH after winning the tiny HoH competition. Nominations see Drew and Melody on the block, and a fast-paced deliberation follows about who should be the true target. The hosts analyze the tricky vote math and dangers in leaving Drew off the block, given his veto threat and potential disloyalty. The conversation moves through houseguests pleading, promises, and shifting loyalties, especially as Dee debates whether sticking with Devens' plan actually serves her endgame. With the veto looming, everyone anxiously eyes how comp outcomes could lead to last-minute flips and betrayals. Taran highlights why Devens needs Drew on the block to prevent a backdoor against Dee. Jacob points out Dee's risky move in agreeing to target Melody over Drew, possibly sabotaging her chance at the end. Taran and Jacob Jones discuss Drew's relentless self-advocacy and how close he comes to changing the narrative, but question if it's really enough. Taran notes both Devens and Dee are secretly planning to cut each other at final 3, adding more suspense to the alliance landscape. With the eviction coming up fast due to the curse twist, there may not be enough time for the houseguests to rethink their strategy. Will Dee follow through with Devens' plan, or will someone make a last-second move that reshapes the endgame? Hear the full breakdown and all the possibilities as Big Brother 28 heads into its most pivotal week yet! 00:00 Big Brother 28 Update 01:50 Confirming HOH and Nominations 04:50 Debating Nominations and Targets 08:06 Drew's Loyalty and Final Two 10:31 Melody's Impact on Jury 13:06 Risks of Evicting Melody This Week 16:08 Drew Fights to Avoid the Block 22:33 Drew's Persistence Shakes the House 34:45 Dee's Game-Losing Mistake Decision 39:03 Devens and Dee: Endgame Dilemma 44:27 Veto Win Could Flip Plans 48:41 Endgame Possibilities for Big Brother 28 Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Big Brother coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Big Brother podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux talks with a new mother about being loyal to her husband after her sister threatens him and her parents brush it off. He says the couple should set firm boundaries and demand accountability instead of feeling guilty about limiting family contact.Support philosophy! https://freedomain.com/donate/GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026

Failure is inevitable—and as AI mediates more of the service, it's multiplying. Joseph Michelli explains the “service recovery paradox”: why a brilliantly fixed problem can make a customer more loyal than one who never had a problem. Drawing on John Goodman's TARP research, Qualtrics data, and Zappos' legendary ten-hour call, he shows why the rescue moment, not the failure, is where AI-era loyalty is won—and three moves to win it.

Former NFL offensive lineman Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin tell us why there are too many athletes like Hall of Fame offensive lineman Joe Thomas who are loyal to a fault. Plus, SEC Tea podcast host Cierra Clark swings by to break down 3 big SEC football topics in this week's edition of College Kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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https://www.plannedgivingaccelerated.com/my-book  The episode features planned-giving consultant Tony Martignetti discussing his book, Planned Giving Accelerated. His central message is that legacy fundraising isn't reserved for universities, hospitals, or large nonprofits—small and midsized organizations can launch a practical program in one week. The three-step approach: Identify your strongest prospects. Prioritize loyal, long-term donors with whom someone at the nonprofit has a genuine relationship. Consistency matters more than wealth: someone who has donated $5 annually for 20 years may be a better prospect than an occasional major donor. Start exclusively with gifts in wills. Bequests are familiar, simple, and cost donors nothing during their lifetimes. More complicated vehicles can wait until the program matures. Cultivate and ask. Begin personal conversations with the best prospects. Martignetti recommends asking directly but naturally: “Would you consider including us in your will?” Key insights: Planned giving is a conversation about life, not death. The focus should be the longevity of the organization's work and its future impact in the community. Loyalty predicts potential better than gift size. Nonprofits shouldn't restrict planned-giving outreach to wealthy or major donors. Start with donors around age 55–60 or older. Younger donors can participate later, but older, established supporters are more likely to retain the organization in their estate plans. Don't lead with tax benefits. Most modest donors will receive little or no estate-tax advantage; they give because they care about the mission. Technical questions should be referred to the donor's attorney or financial adviser. Bequests are usually unrestricted. Martignetti encourages nonprofits to place as much as practical into an endowment while balancing immediate operating needs. Specific restrictions and naming opportunities are exceptions. Discuss programs, buildings, or required gift amounts only when donors want a more tangible legacy. Monthly donors can become strong prospects, although the initial launch should remain tightly focused on the most established relationships. Donor-advised funds require succession planning. Donors should designate successor advisers or charitable beneficiaries so the remaining money doesn't simply default to the sponsoring organization. Meetings can be informal. Martignetti likes meals because their natural pacing creates room for conversation, but fundraisers should meet wherever both parties feel comfortable. The episode also discusses Martignetti's deliberately humorous, anti-academic style and a seemingly unrelated chapter documenting the 2025 “GoFundMe chaos week.” In that episode, GoFundMe created roughly 1.2 million unapproved nonprofit donation pages. Nonprofit professionals organized on LinkedIn, pressured the company to respond, and helped bring wider regulatory attention to “shadow donation pages.” Overall, the takeaway is simple: planned giving does not require a complex campaign, special website, tax expertise, or wealthy donor base. It begins when a nonprofit identifies a loyal supporter and opens an honest conversation about sustaining its mission beyond the donor's lifetime.

Most studio owners don't spend randomly on purpose — they spend reactively. Something feels quiet, or a big enrolment push hits, and money goes out without a clear plan behind it.In this episode, I'm sharing the seasonal marketing framework I use to take the guesswork out of it. Your dance year already has natural seasons. Your budget should follow them.Here's the breakdown:Season 1, Retain and Thrive (September through December): Focus on re-enrolment and keeping your current families. Budget around 10 to 15 percent of revenue.Season 2, New Enrolment (January to February): Your biggest marketing season. New families are actively looking — show up strong. Budget around 20 percent.Season 3, Strengthen and Sustain (March to June): Consolidate. Loyalty programmes, referrals, personalised communication. Less spending, more depth. Budget 5 to 10 percent.Season 4, Innovate and Elevate (July to August): An underused season. I use this time to think bigger — new offerings, events, collaborations — and build momentum heading into the back half of the year. Budget around 15 percent.If you want to map this out for your own studio, come and talk to me about the Dance Studio Scaled Mastermind.Find me on Instagram at _jendalton_ or visit jendalton.com.au

In this episode of The Leader's Notebook (Ep. 330), I take a closer look at one of the lesser-known and most complicated seasons in the life of David. From 2 Samuel 2 through the events surrounding the death of Saul, Jonathan, Abner, and Ish-bosheth, we see a man moving from shepherd, to warrior, to exile, to king. David's journey reminds us that God's destiny is often reached through a long and difficult process, not by shortcuts. Again and again, David chooses to honor God, respect what God has established, and remain faithful even when those around him do not. There is a powerful lesson here for anyone waiting on God: when you cannot yet do anything to advance your ultimate calling, do what God has placed in front of you and do it with excellence. Encourage yourself in the Lord, follow the plan, take the next step, remain true to your values, and let God make the way forward. “Wait, I say, on the Lord” is not passive resignation—it is faith that trusts God's timing. David's story ultimately brings us to the 23rd Psalm, where the warrior king speaks from the heart of a shepherd: “The Lord is my shepherd.” The same God who led David through the valley was faithful to lead him into his destiny, and He is still faithful to lead us today. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:28) - David and Bathsheba(00:02:07) - David the Great(00:03:32) - David's Loyalty(00:11:31) - Saul's Emotional Apology(00:12:47) - The Death of King Saul(00:16:57) - David the Conqueror(00:20:19) - David on His Ultimate Destiny(00:27:09) - David vs. Joab(00:33:35) - The Story of Abner and Michal(00:36:07) - 4 Life Lessons of David(00:42:09) - Promotion cometh from the Lord(00:43:54) - David's Destiny Is Complete

Bank of America dropped the $20,000 minimum. 5 million clients enrolled. For most of the last decade, a large bank rewards program was something a client earned their way into. Bank of America's preferred rewards program required $20,000 in balances, making loyalty a benefit of affluence rather than a feature of everyday relationships. BofA Rewards moved the entry point to any eligible checking account, making 30 million clients eligible immediately. More than 5 million have enrolled since, with 1.5 million of those in the first month. Shikha Narula, Head of Consumer Deposits and Rewards at Bank of America, joins Jim Marous to explain why checking was the non-negotiable anchor, how the higher tiers were made better rather than diluted, and why the lifestyle benefit threshold came down from $1 million in assets to $100,000. She also details what a primacy shift actually looks like in the data: direct deposits moving over, more card transacting, and a change in the top-of-wallet card. The most useful finding for other banks and credit unions is about channels. 80% of enrollments happen digitally in two taps, but Narula is clear that digital is the fulfillment channel and financial center associates are the catalyst. Roughly 20,000 new-to-bank clients open a checking account and enroll every week, 2.5 times the pre-launch rate. Narula closes with her advice to any leader planning a change at this scale, starting with associate education long before launch. Banking Transformed is hosted by Jim Marous, Co-Publisher of The Financial Brand and Owner of the Digital Banking Report. Subscribe for new episodes multiple times each week.

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Nékter Juice Bar CTO Jon Asher joins Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler to break down how AI is reshaping guest personalization, loyalty, and data strategy at the 200+ unit juice bar chain — plus why clean first-party data matters more than any single AI tool.#FastCasual #RestaurantTech #AIinRestaurants #NekterJuiceBar #LoyaltyMarketing #RestaurantIndustry #GuestExperienceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support.Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory

Fred went to the Bears V. Panthers game and made some observations.Plus, a drug dealer was caught after handing out loyalty cards to his customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A drug dealer was caught after handing out loyalty cards to his customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chosen, Tested and Restored - Friendship, Loyalty and Spiritual Community : 1 Samuel 18:1-4: 1 Samuel 20

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump instructs thousands of audience members at an RNC midterm convention to raise their right hands and pledge allegiance to him -- Donald Trump angrily berates a female journalist who presses him on how the federal government will fund $5,000 voter incentive checks -- Donald Trump rambles to Laura Ingraham when asked why his administration cannot immediately distribute proposed $5,000 checks -- Donald Trump escalates an ongoing trade dispute with Canada by banning select imports outright and expanding 50% tariffs -- Peter Navarro attacks Fox News Media on Newsmax following the removal of host Maria Bartiromo from her regular broadcasts -- Donald Trump utilizes professional wrestling style theatrics and political spectacles to keep voters engaged without delivering on anything -- Turning Point USA faces internal conflict and public criticism one year after the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Trump uses 9/11 anniversary to promote his Iran war, key Republicans were caught off guard by Trump's $5,000 checks promise, and much more...

Chris Naugle is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founded of The Money School. A former pro snowboarder who rose from a lower-middle-class upbringing, he has built and owned 17 companies and managed over $30 million in financial assets.    Chris teaches the "Be Your Own Bank"/Infinite Banking Concept to help people control cash flow and escape traditional banking systems. Naugle has been featured on HGTV and Forbes and hosts the Money School Podcast.   0:00: Early Lessons in Saving 6:00: Snowboarding and his first business of Phat Clothing 12.00: Hardship, Sports, and Character Development 16:00: Success, Comparison, and Happiness 21:00: Wealth, and why retirement sounds awful 26.00: Time-Limited Pursuits and Personal Fulfillment 31.00: Why we have to play our own Game (not confirming) 30:00: Why we need more Focus and Loyalty, and Long-Term Relationships 46:00: Grit, and the Limits of Success 52.00: The "pay yourself first" principle from *The Richest Man in Babylon*. 56:00: Avoiding Quick-Money Strategies   Until next time, love and good vibes.     #fatherhood #selfimprovement #health #entrepreneur Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Steph Curry has earned virtually unlimited goodwill in Golden State. But is that goodwill about to face its toughest test?On this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher challenges the annual fantasy that Curry and the Warriors have one more championship run left in them. Golden State is coming off a 37-win season, made no transformative offseason addition and is relying on a 38-year-old superstar whose workload already has to be carefully managed. Yet Curry could remain among the NBA's highest-paid players for years to come.Ric explains why Curry deserves every dollar after transforming the Warriors and the NBA—but also why his salary, age and diminished supporting cast create a late-career situation unlike the ones faced by Magic Johnson, Larry Bird or Michael Jordan. Can Warriors fans simply enjoy Curry's remaining magic without expecting another championship? And if the losses pile up, will they?Ric also looks beyond the NBA storylines the national networks are likely to push, explaining why Oklahoma City and San Antonio are more compelling than LeBron James' first week in Philadelphia, why the Western Conference may be more top-heavy than wide open, and why the Eastern Conference could become the NBA's real battleground after a massive migration and consolidation of star talent.Plus: why last season's panic over tanking was overblown, and Ric closes with a personal remembrance of his former ESPN colleague Barry Melrose and the lesson he took from not reaching out before it was too late.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome to On The Ball01:16 – The NBA storylines Ric believes actually matter01:40 – Why the LeBron-in-Philadelphia hype misses the point02:55 – OKC and San Antonio: the matchup Ric really wants to see03:40 – The annual Steph Curry “one more ring” fantasy04:25 – Why the Warriors no longer look like contenders05:03 – Curry's next contract and the coming test of Warriors fans05:21 – Ric addresses his history with Golden State06:15 – How team relationships influence sports media coverage07:38 – Why access has become king in sports television07:43 – Ric's real feelings about Steph Curry and the Warriors09:02 – Why the end of the Warriors dynasty fascinates Ric09:30 – What makes Curry different from past NBA icons10:25 – Bird, Magic and Jordan: how legends exited the NBA12:11 – Why Curry's late-career situation is different13:05 – The reality of Golden State's chances in the West14:09 – Does Curry deserve to remain one of the NBA's highest paid?15:16 – Why Curry's salary could eventually create backlash16:07 – The limits of Steph's late-career magic17:03 – The dilemma: Golden State needs more Curry but must play him less17:28 – Enjoy the Steph Curry show—without expecting another trophy18:06 – Why the Eastern Conference could deliver the NBA's best drama18:59 – How deep could the East really be?19:24 – Why the NBA's tanking panic was overblown20:15 – Remembering Barry Melrose21:34 – Ric's regret—and the lesson Barry's death left behind22:41 – Final thoughts and sign-off#NBA #StephenCurry #StephCurry #Warriors #GoldenStateWarriors #LeBronJames #76ers #Thunder #Spurs #EasternConference #BarryMelrose #OnTheBall #RicBucherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blake Danner has spent his career inside the rooms where lifestyle hospitality was invented. Eleven years alongside Ian Schrager opening the Clift, Sanderson, and Shore Club. Seven years as founding COO of the Sydell Group, where he helped create Nomad, The Line, and Freehand — 11 hotels in seven years. A stint running operations at Proper Hospitality. And now, as COO of AKA Hotels & Hotel Residences, he's running a 16-property luxury serviced residence portfolio where the entry-level monthly rate starts at $30K and the loyalty program charges $750 just to join. This week, Blake makes the case that the mid-size independent operator isn't just surviving — it's winning. He explains why he's "completely unhireable" by big brands, what he learned from Schrager about staying culturally voracious, and the Andrew Zobler lesson he still carries: never sacrifice brand DNA, no matter how big the check. He tells the Delano pool story — suits outnumbering swimsuits — and why the Nomad once turned down a million-dollar group that wanted a banner over the front desk. Then the crew digs into Skift's latest loyalty data showing credit cards and banks now outrank hotels as the most rewarding loyalty programs in the eyes of travelers. Blake's response: boo hoo. If your product is good enough, people will skip the points. The conversation turns to Neil Jacobs' new operating company backed by Constellation Hotels — his pitch for a "third way" between global management scale and solo passion projects. Blake co-signs the thesis and adds: AKA doesn't want 50 properties, and that restraint is the whole point. Stream The Hotel Daddy Podcast Follow Blake on Instagram Connect with Blake on LinkedIn     Your Hosts: Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/ Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/ Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/ Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/

In today's episode, I sit down with Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler and former NFL star Steven Jackson. We discuss the emotional challenge of separating personal identity from football, staying present during a limited playing career, and preparing for the next chapter before the current one ends. Austin and Steven share how athletes balance loyalty with financial security, why contracts affect the players who come next, and how priorities shift throughout a career. We also talk about the importance of receiving before giving and creating purpose beyond the field through trade education, charitable work, fantasy football, and community building.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Christian life can be summed up in just two words: follow Jesus. Our relationship with the person of Jesus is more important than anything else, and we should be in dogged pursuit of Him. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses developing a tenacious faith: being courageously determined to pursue God, regardless of our circumstances. He draws from the life of Caleb, whose name means "dog" in Hebrew, to display a pattern we can follow in our own lives. Loyalty to Christ, living by faith, and always desiring nearness to Jesus are qualities we should strive to develop. As any dog owner knows, a dog's mantra is "where you go, I go"—and that should be our mantra, too, as we follow after Christ.

Welcome to Day 2946 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain and today is Day 2946 – Theology Thursday – Sirach and the Fight for Israel's Soul Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2946 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2946 of our Trek.   The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons are available on his website, theologyinfive.com.  Sirach and the Fight for Israel's Soul. The Book of Sirach stands at a turning point in the history of Israel. After the conquests of Alexander the Great, the ancient world changed forever. Greek culture, language, philosophy, and civic life spread across the Near East with remarkable speed. This cultural tide carried enormous pressure, because Hellenism was not simply a set of interesting ideas. It was a full identity system that sought to redefine what it meant to be human. In this environment, many Jews abandoned the covenant, believing that Greek customs offered a path to prosperity, prestige, and modernity. Sirach emerges from this crisis as a call to renewed loyalty to Yahweh. It confronts the seductive promises of Hellenism and offers a vision of wisdom anchored in the covenant rather than the philosophies of the nations. The first segment is: What Hellenism Was. Hellenism reshaped the world by promoting a single cultural framework grounded in the Greek language and the ideals of classical Greece. It elevated philosophical schools like the Stoics and Epicureans. It introduced gymnasiums that celebrated physical excellence, public honor, and the pursuit of fame. It established theaters that portrayed Greek mythology as the universal story of humanity. It encouraged participation in Greek civic life, which often required honoring Greek gods and adopting Greek moral values. This cultural system promised enlightenment and unity, presenting itself as the natural next step for any society wishing to progress. It was attractive because it offered social mobility and respect in a world where power had shifted decisively toward Greek norms. The second segment is: Why Hellenism Threatened Israel For Israel, the spread of Hellenism created a direct conflict with the covenant. Greek philosophy grounded virtue in human reason rather than in obedience to the God of Abraham. Greek athletics celebrated the human body in ways that clashed with Jewish modesty and purity laws. Greek civic rituals often involved sacrifices or festivals to the Greek gods. Even the Greek language and educational system encouraged a worldview that placed human achievement at the center rather than Yahweh. Many young Jews saw Hellenism as sophisticated and forward-looking. They wanted to join the gymnasium, study philosophy, adopt Greek names, and climb the social ladder. This was not a casual interest. It required abandoning parts of Jewish identity. Circumcision was mocked as barbaric. Loyalty to Yahweh was treated as narrow-minded. The pressure to assimilate was immense. The third segment is: The Jewish Conflict Under Hellenistic Pressure. This cultural tension fractured Jewish society. A group later known as the Hasidim resisted assimilation and insisted on faithfulness to the covenant. Other Jews, particularly those in positions of power, embraced Hellenism as the path to political and social advancement. Competition between these groups intensified until it eventually set the stage for the crisis under Antiochus IV. Even before that explosion, the conflict was already reshaping daily life in Jerusalem. The Book of Sirach comes from this period when assimilation was growing rapidly, and the faithful needed clear guidance to resist it. The fourth segment is: Sirach as Resistance Literature. Sirach is not merely a collection of sayings. It is a deliberate pushback against the cultural takeover of Hellenism. Ben Sira confronts the idea that wisdom can be defined by human intellect or philosophical speculation. He insists that the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom and that true understanding comes only through covenant obedience. This stands in sharp contrast with Greek philosophical traditions that grounded virtue in reason, logic, or the disciplined human will. Sirach places humility at the center of wisdom in a world that celebrated fame, glory, and self-elevation. Sirach counters Greek ideals by teaching that wisdom begins with awe before the Creator, not with human insight. He rebukes the pursuit of honor for its own sake, warns against the destructive power of pride, and emphasizes the holiness of marriage, family, and righteous speech in a culture that glorified pleasure, ambition, and the art of persuasive rhetoric. The fifth segment is: Sirach's Strategy for Preserving Israel. Ben Sira sought to form a community capable of resisting assimilation. He taught that honoring parents was not merely good manners but a foundation of covenant life. He linked generosity to trust in God rather than to Greek ideals of civic virtue. He rooted ethics in the commandments, not in philosophical debates. He warned against false friendships and manipulative speech, both of which characterized political life in Hellenistic cities. Every part of his instruction was aimed at creating a resilient identity grounded in Yahweh rather than the prestige of Greek culture. Sirach's approach was simple and profound. If Israel remained faithful in daily life, it would remain faithful in moments of crisis. If Israel treasured humility, purity, and obedience, the temptations of Hellenism would lose their appeal. His wisdom was not abstract. It was a way of life designed to protect the covenant community. The sixth segment is: The Praise of the Fathers as Cultural Warfare. Chapters 44 through 50 form one of the most deliberate acts of cultural resistance in ancient Jewish literature. Greek culture filled the world with heroic narratives that celebrated men who were born from unions between gods and human women. Figures like Achilles, Heracles, Perseus, and Helen were remembered as half divine beings whose power, stature, and physical prowess exceeded normal human limits. They were not described as towering giants like the Titans or the Gigantes, but ancient writers often portrayed them as unusually large, strong, or imposing when compared with ordinary people of their time. Their scale and abilities placed them within the same broad category of divine human hybrids that the Bible associates with the Nephilim, even if their size was not monstrous. Ben Sira understood what these stories represented. The Greek heroic tradition did not simply offer entertaining myths. It offered an identity system rooted in beings connected to the spiritual rebellion described in Genesis. Their greatness was measured through violence, pride, sensuality, and the pursuit of glory. Their stories shaped the imagination of those who admired them and encouraged the moral values at the heart of Hellenistic culture. Sirach responded by presenting a different lineage of greatness. Instead of exalting demigods, he lifted up Enoch, who walked with God, Abraham, who trusted God, Moses, who confronted empires, Aaro,n who guarded holiness, Phinehas, who defended purity, Davi,d who shepherded Israel, and Elija,h who opposed idolatry. These were faithful humans rather than hybrids born of rebellious spirits. They represented humility, obedience, covenant identity, and devotion to Yahweh. In doing this, Ben Sira declared that Israel did not need the myths of the nations to define true greatness. Israel already had a sacred history rooted in the work of the Most High. The Praise of the Fathers was therefore an act of cultural warfare. It rejected the spiritual corruption behind Greek heroic tradition and replaced it with a godly vision of strength and virtue. The seventh segment is: How Sirach Shaped the World of Jesus. When Jesus walked the hills of Galilee, the struggle between faithfulness and Hellenism was still shaping Jewish life. The moral vocabulary promoted by Sirach influenced the world in which Jesus taught. Many of His teachings on generosity, integrity, humility, and wise...

After a slow start to the week, the criminal trial of Alan Jones accelerated with a swift succession of witnesses taking the stand. Through a former politician, close friends and loyal associates, the court heard details of alleged indecent touching, scornful text messages and declarations of an ‘unbreakable bond' with Jones.Nour Haydar speaks to media correspondent Amanda Meade to unpack the cross-examinations, key testimonies and courtroom revelations

Why "just cut them off" is the wrong first moveHere's the contrarian part, and it's the part most people skip. Every piece of advice online tells you the same thing: identify the toxic person, go no-contact, block, delete, done. And sometimes distance is exactly right. But cutting someone off doesn't answer the harder question, the one underneath the wound: Who told you that you had to keep the snake fed? If you keep ending up with the same viper in a different body: new job, same manipulator; new relationship, same betrayal; the problem isn't your bad luck. It's a belief you've been carrying that says your worth is measured by how much you'll tolerate. You call it being loyal. You call it being the bigger person. You call it keeping the peace. But high-functioning codependency wears respectable clothes, and it will keep you seated at the table of someone who's already decided you're the meal. You can remove every snake in your yard. If you never ask why the door keeps getting left open, another one is already on the way. How to spot a snake before it strikesDiscernment isn't paranoia. It's paying attention to patterns instead of performances. In the episode, Jahmaal walks through the tells: They're fluent in your weaknesses and forgetful of your worth. A snake studies where you're soft, and files it for later.They move differently in public than in private. Psalm 140:3 talks about tongues sharp as a serpent's. Watch what the tongue does when the audience leaves.Confusion is the residue. You leave conversations doubting your own memory. That fog isn't an accident, it's the venom.They reward your silence and punish your honesty. In a healthy relationship, the truth brings you closer. Around a snake, the truth gets you bitten. If you've been calling this "just a difficult person," this section will cost you your comfortable label. Good. Clarity is the first mercy. The wisdom to deal with toxic people (personally and professionally)Personally, the snake counts on your history. "But we go way back." "But that's my family." "But they were there for me once." Loyalty is a virtue, until it becomes the very thing that keeps you kneeling. Professionally, the snake counts on your ambition. You don't confront it because you need the reference, the promotion, the peace of not "making it a thing." So you swallow it. And swallowed venom doesn't disappear; it becomes burnout, resentment, and a body that starts sending you the bill. The wisdom Jahmaal offers isn't a script for a comeback. It's a shift in posture: stop managing the snake and start leading yourself. You don't need them to change for you to stop bleeding. The 3 moves: how to deal with the snakes in your lifeThis is the heart of the episode: three moves, in order. Skip one and the whole thing collapses.1. Take inventoryYou can't confront what you refuse to count. Get honest about who's actually in your circle and what they cost you. Not who you hoped they'd be; who they've shown you they are, on repeat. Write the names. Notice how your body feels before you see them, not just after. Inventory isn't cruelty; it's stewardship. You can't protect a garden you've never walked.2. Take ownershipHere's where it gets holy and uncomfortable. The snake is responsible for the bite. But you are responsible for the access. Ownership means asking the "Who told you?" questions: Who told you that keeping the peace was your job? Who told you love means unlimited access? Who told you that saying no makes you the villain? You didn't choose the first snake. But somewhere along the way you learned to leave the gate open, and what you learned, you can unlearn.3. Make a planWisdom without a plan is just a nice feeling that fades by Monday. Decide (before the next encounter) what you will and won't allow. What the boundary is. What you'll say. What access gets revoked, what stays, and what the consequence is when it's crossed. A boundary you haven't rehearsed is a boundary you'll abandon under pressure. Put it in writing. Say it out loud. Build the fence before you need it. Take inventory. Take ownership. Make a plan. That's how you stop being surprised, and start being sovereign over your own peace. Key takeawaysBeing wise as a serpent isn't about becoming one - it's about refusing to be its next meal.Cutting people off treats the symptom. Healing the belief that left the gate open treats the cause.Discernment reads patterns, not performances. Trust the residue, not the résumé.The snake owns the bite. You own the access.A boundary you haven't planned is a boundary you'll break. Frequently asked questionsHow do you deal with a toxic person you can't avoid, like a coworker or family member? When you can't create distance, you create structure. Take inventory of exactly how they operate, take ownership of the access you've been granting, and make a specific plan for what you will and won't engage with. You manage the terms of contact instead of managing their moods. Is it un-Christian/or unkind to set boundaries with difficult people? No. Jesus set boundaries constantly; He withdrew, He confronted, He named hypocrisy directly. Being innocent as a dove speaks to your motives; being wise as a serpent speaks to your discernment. Boundaries aren't a lack of love. They're love with a spine. How do I know if I'm the problem, not them? Ownership cuts both ways. If the same conflict follows you into every room, that's worth examining honestly. The difference is pattern and posture: a snake studies your weakness and profits from your pain. A healthy person, corrected, adjusts. Take inventory of the fruit over time, not a single bad day. What if setting a boundary costs me the job or the relationship? Then it was already costing you more than you realized (just quietly). This episode isn't about blowing up your life; it's about deciding, on purpose, what your peace is worth before someone else decides for you. Your next step: stop feeding the snakes for goodHere's the truth this episode can't do for you: naming the snake is step one, but building the plan that keeps you free is the work, and most people never do it alone. They read the article, feel the click of recognition, and then slide right back into the old pattern by the next hard conversation. That's exactly what the Premium Strategy Hour is built for. In one focused, private session, Jahmaal helps you take inventory of who really has access to you, uncover the belief that's been leaving your gate open, and walk out with a concrete plan for the specific snakes in your life (personally and professionally). No fluff. No shame. Just clarity, strategy, and a spine. Spots are intentionally limited each month so every session gets full depth, and they fill fast when an episode like this drops. If the recognition you felt reading this is real, don't let it fade by Monday.

On this week's Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast: Hotels Edition, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk dig into where competitive advantage actually lives in hospitality right now.The conversation covers what great luxury GM leadership actually looks like, why banks are quietly becoming the most powerful loyalty players in travel, and whether a small collection of iconic independent hotels can genuinely out-earn the global brands.

Slight change this week. I'm sharing something that hasn't gone live anywhere else yet.This is a full training I recorded for Fitness OS, the second in a set of master resources we're building. The video version isn't out yet. You're getting the audio first, and I've made the workbook live early so you can use it as you listen.The topic is retention, which is the thing almost nobody in this industry talks about properly.Every bit of fitness business advice out there is about getting clients. Leads, marketing, offers. I've made plenty of that content myself. But almost nobody talks about what happens after someone signs up, and how you make sure all that effort doesn't quietly go to waste three months later.In this episode:Why retention, referrals and reactivation aren't three separate things, and what changes when you treat them as oneTwo trainers, same price, same clients. One retains for three months and one for six. The gap ends up being four times the profit, not doubleWhy the most expensive part of your service is the bit you keep repeatingThe two real reasons clients leave, and why the first one happens before they've even startedThe Loyalty Ladder. Two rungs, one rule, and why everything on the top rung is pointless if the bottom one isn't nailedWhat unreasonably consistent actually means, and why it's the basics rather than the technical stuffThe First 12 Weeks Blueprint, built on Robert Dunbar's work on how relationships deepen and Joey Coleman's research on the first hundred daysWhy the client review disappeared from personal training, and what you lose by replacing it with a check-in formThe birthday example. The difference between a half decent trainer, a good one, and the one nobody leavesYour clients aren't just comparing you to other trainers. They're comparing you to their hairdresser, their last hotel stay, and the bloke who was supposed to fix the boiler on Tuesday.Grab the free workbook: https://fitnessos.co.uk/how-to-keep-your-clients-as-a-personal-trainerBook a Business Breakthrough Call: https://mattrobinsoncoaching.com/speak-with-matt

Stephen A. Smith sat with Cari Champion and Jemele Hill and walked into a tribunal, not an interview. Two black women on the bench. One black man in the dock — richer, louder, more accomplished, still defending himself. Jason Whitlock breaks down the unbiblical power dynamic the "Flagrant" sit-down put on display: corporate media elevating black women as moral judges over black men who outperform them, the “never lie” theater that can't name Whitlock, and why a career of pandering never retires the debt. Setup for the panel. The receipts come next. ➢ Show Outline 0:00 Stephen A Smith Faces the Tribunal 2:41 The Tribunal Dynamic 5:04 Double Standards on Loyalty and Courtesy 9:11 The Political Purity Test 12:22 Demanding Unedited Footage 14:26 Panel Reacts Was The Interview a Mistake 19:19 Chasing Broad Popularity vs Authenticity 30:09 Pandering to Every Audience 37:23 Arrested Development and the Lack of Elders 43:45 Social Media Popularity and the Future of Marriage ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle  https://x.com/DelanoSquires ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most nonprofits that fold don't fail because the mission stopped mattering. They fail because 80% of the budget sat on top of one grant, one donor, or one contract, and that one thing disappeared. HawkWatch International has avoided that trap for 40 years, and CEO Nikki Wayment says the fix is not complicated: stop putting all your eggs in one basket, and start treating every donor relationship like it's worth building for a decade, not a campaign.HawkWatch is a Utah-based raptor conservation nonprofit built on migration research. It has weathered four decades of funding cycles, a pandemic, and the kind of donor fatigue that hits every cause-based organization eventually. On a recent episode of the Charity Charge Show, Wayment walked through exactly how the organization has stayed financially sound long enough to reach its 40th anniversary, and the lessons apply well beyond conservation work.Quick SummaryHawkWatch International has operated for 40 years by continually adding new, uncorrelated revenue sources instead of depending on one.Personal donor stewardship (handwritten notes, thank you calls with no ask attached) converted a $50 a year donor into a $250,000 estate gift.Only about 5% of most people's net worth sits in cash, which means nonprofits that only ask for checks are missing the other 95% of what donors could give.A 16 acre property gift and a corporate card built for nonprofit cash flow both show up in the episode as the kind of unplanned, unconventional support that keeps a mission-driven organization solvent. ---------------------------About Charity ChargeCharity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to bookkeeping, gift card disbursements, and state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at charitycharge.com.

Sean McDermott's prediction of a Bills-Rams Super Bowl on the Rich Eisen Show prompts a discussion on WGR regarding coach and player loyalty. They also analyze a chaotic ESPN FPI simulation that predicts a dominant regular season for Buffalo followed by a heart-wrenching playoff exit. (00:01:03) McDermott's Prediction and Loyalty (00:06:53) Wild ESPN FPI Simulation (00:13:03) Previewing Guest Austin Corbett

In this episode, host Kevin Thompson sits down with Ryan Luckey, an adjunct professor at TCU specializing in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) in college sports. They discuss how NIL has transformed college athletics, giving athletes the ability to profit from their personal brands while also opening the door to direct compensation from schools.The conversation explores the growing financial divide between large and small programs, the disruptive impact of the transfer portal, the potential role of government regulation, and the evolving definition of the “student-athlete.”Ryan offers a cautiously optimistic view of NIL's future, emphasizing the need for better governance, greater standardization, and clearer rules across college athletics. At the heart of the discussion is a fundamental question: How do we build a sustainable system while ensuring athletes finally receive their fair share of the value they help create?00:01:37 — The NIL Revolution in College Sports 00:04:26 — How College Athletes Actually Get Paid 00:08:12 — Is NIL Widening the Gap Between Schools? 00:10:43 — NIL, the Transfer Portal & College Free Agency 00:17:04 — Should the Government Regulate NIL? 00:27:07 — Will NIL Save or Destroy College Sports? NEWSLETTER (WHAT NOW): https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page Follow Us: youtube: / @9icap Linkedin: / kevin-thompson-ricp%c2%ae-cfp%c2%ae-74964428 facebook: / mlb2cfp Buy MLB2CFP Here: https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4 Website: http://www.9icapitalgroup.com Hit the subscribe button to get new content notifications. Corrections: Editing by http://SwoleNerdProductions.com Disclosure: https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure

BY FAITH - Be A FRIEND to END #Loyalty

Your influence is shown by the new things people can do after they meet you. The bogus program that builds influencers is a problem. True thought leaders and change makers are rare. Tapping out on the Tate brother's branding habits. Fake influencers and fetishes go together. Laura Loomer also has influence. When human connections are based on false perceptions, there's an audience but no capacity. They envy builders. Loyalty is forged by doing something hard. Penn State is running what? Ohio State and Chy-nah. Penetrating the ranks and doing evil. We don't need no litigation. The firings are moving along nicely. Always follow the money. Give them rope and find where they're tethered. Typically, gossip is their product. Pete is feeling the heat because he's purging the system. President Trump is having trouble with universities. Rutgers U. trains DSA protesters. Who are they really? Influence is not the size of the crowd, but how many actually work. Most people don't identify these problems. Sacrificing Scrunchie. Influence groups can only operate where trust exists. Hate and guilt consumes them. In the contempt economy, fear is an influencer too.

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Crooks are taking a holiday. They're counting on you to fund it.For decades, cybercriminals have stolen roughly the same types of data. Biographical and personal details—like Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses, and phone numbers—can be stolen to commit identity fraud. Credit card numbers, expiration dates, and CVC codes can be stolen to make fraudulent purchases. Usernames and passwords can, in the wrong hands, let a cybercriminal impersonate someone, steal sensitive photographs to later use for extortion, or abuse a reputation.All of these attack models seek to turn sensitive or important data into currency. But an emerging form of digital fraud is targeting data that, when used strategically, practically is currency: Loyalty points.Loyalty points programs are run by nearly every type of consumer-facing business today, from hotels to airlines to grocery stores to donut shops. As repeat customers accrue these points, they can exchange them for discounted prices on future purchases, cutting the costs of hotel stays, flights, rental cars, and even entire vacations.But the value stored within these loyalty points makes them a high target for cybercrime, said Kim Sutherland, Global Head of Fraud and Identity at LexisNexis® Risk Solutions.“Most loyalty currency is worth about one cent per point, and then there are premium programs that can be worth more than that,” Sutherland said, explaining that 100,000 airlines points, for example, can be worth $1,000 in the US. “Why criminals care so much about this is because most of us are not paying attention to our loyalty programs the same way we would our bank account.”But diligence is much needed here, Sutherland said, noting that one Chicago teacher only learned that 240,000 of his airlines points had been stolen because he received a basic confirmation email about their use. In another example, a man's airline miles were stolen and fraudulently used to book rental cars in New York and Memphis.Today, on the Lock and Code podcast with host David Ruiz, we speak with Sutherland about loyalty points theft— how it happens, what companies are doing to protect customers, and what people can do to stay safe.“Some of us don't even know how to access those points, right? Or we don't even know we're accumulating them, but the fraudsters do.”Tune in today.You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and whatever preferred podcast platform you use.For all our cybersecurity coverage, visit Malwarebytes Labs at malwarebytes.com/blog.Show notes and credits:Intro Music: “Spellbound” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Outro Music: “Good God” by Wowa (unminus.com)Listen up—Malwarebytes doesn't just talk cybersecurity, we provide it.Protect yourself from online attacks that threaten your identity, your files, your system, and your financial well-being with our exclusive offer for Malwarebytes Premium for Lock and Code listeners.

Carnival Cruise Line has retired the VIFP Club in favor of Carnival Rewards, a spending-based program that launched September 1, 2026 and grants three redeemable points and three qualifying stars for every eligible dollar across Red, Gold, Platinum and Diamond tiers, with members who reached Diamond by August 31, 2026 keeping that status for life and the first earning window running through December 31, 2028. In Washington state, the Port of Anacortes is canceling 17 American Cruise Lines calls beginning September 7 amid a dispute with ILWU Local 25 over who handles mooring lines at Curtis Wharf, a cutoff that touches roughly 50 day calls per season on a service that began in 2013. And in Sydney, Crown Princess opens Australia's 2026-27 cruise season at the Overseas Passenger Terminal after wrapping a 114-night world cruise, ahead of a 35-night roundtrip taking in Brisbane, Fiji, Samoa, Hawaii, French Polynesia and Auckland, in a market that generated $7.32 billion in economic output in 2024-25.

Loyalty: Biblical, Abusive, Conditional, or Exploitive? Which kind do you practice? Which kind do you want to live by?

Political activist Laura Loomer returns to the morning show to discuss Vice President JD Vance's attempt to make inroads with Jewish Republicans at the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual leadership summit on Monday night, where some attendees still have questions for Vance — particularly regarding his relationship with conservative pundit Tucker Carlson.

To ease us into the holiday weekend, here's a rerun of a fun video I recorded in a Puerto Rican rainforest! Wyndham Rewards pushes beyond hotel nights into experiences, and Michael Shiwdin, Global VP of Loyalty at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, explains why: engagement drives direct bookings, and direct bookings drive owner value. I talked with Michael at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort about how Wyndham Rewards Experiences works and what it means for hotels in the portfolio.

SCP-6951 is a phenomenon where deceased or critically injured employees of Greazeburger Incorporated (henceforth designated as SCP-6951-1) and its subsidiary, Greazeburger Earth, manifest within the city limits of Miami, Florida. CWS: Human Immolation, excessive CapitalismKICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pacificobadiah/american-abyss-0 Transcript :www.pacificobadiah.com/scp-6951-loyalty-to-the-company PatronsJune 13-18Daryl Ronato, Victoria Pope-Graham, Rob Laffer, llaammaa, Aaron, Nick Gilliam, and Connor Shaw Cast & Crew SCP Archives was created by Pacific S. Obadiah SCP-6951 was written by Kensing. Into The Greazerverse was written by Mooagain.Script by Daisy McNamara Narrator 2 - David AultNarrator 1 - Vic CollinsPOI-792 - Nate DufortAgent Marigold - Ferah Ahmet Dialogue Editor - Daisy McNamaraArt - Eduardo Valdés-HeviaMusic - Mattie Roi BergerSound Designer - Mattie Roi BergerShowrunner - Daisy McNamaraCreative Director - Pacific S. ObadiahExecutive Producer - Tom Owen Presented by Bloody FMwww.Bloody-Disgusting.comwww.SCParchives.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scp_podStore: https://store.dftba.com/collections/scp-archivesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scp_pod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scparchives.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/tJEeNUzeZXTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scppodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/scparchivesNewsletter: https://pacificobadiah.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich Lowry, Editor-In-Chief of National Review, joins Sid for his weekly appearance on the morning show to discuss Vice President JD Vance's attempt to make inroads with Jewish Republicans at the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual leadership summit on Monday night, where some attendees still have questions for Vance — particularly regarding his relationship with conservative pundit Tucker Carlson.

Welcome to Day 2941 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain and today is Day 2941 – Theology Thursday – Not a Binary Choice: Recovering the Full Picture of the Atonement Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2941 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2941 of our Trek.   The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons are available on his website, theologyinfive.com.  Not a Binary Choice: Recovering the Full Picture of the Atonement. Many believers raised in traditional evangelical settings were taught a single dominant explanation of the cross, usually Penal Substitutionary Atonement. It became the framework through which sin, salvation, prayer, and even God's character were understood. When people later encounter Christus Victor or other historic atonement models, the shift can feel disorienting, like choosing between competing versions of Christianity. But the Bible never asks us to make that choice. It presents the atonement as a multifaceted work that cannot be confined to a single model. The problem was never that PSA existed. The problem was that it became the whole story. The first segment is: The Bible Uses Many Images for a Reason. The New Testament describes the work of Christ through several metaphors. It uses sacrificial language, legal language, military imagery, temple imagery, ransom themes, and the language of liberation and deliverance. Each of these highlights a different aspect of one unified event. The atonement is too large and too complex to be captured by a single metaphor. When one model becomes dominant, the others are pushed to the margins, even though the biblical writers freely used all of them. Christus Victor does not contradict sacrificial or substitutionary language. It restores the cosmic dimension of the cross that was central to the early church. Christ defeats the powers that enslaved humanity, breaks the dominion of death, and disarms the hostile spiritual beings that opposed God's creation. The second segment is: How the Early Church Understood the Cross. For the earliest generations of Christians, the cross was first and foremost a victory. Their world was steeped in the reality of hostile spiritual powers, cosmic rulers, and the rebellion of the nations. When they spoke of the atonement, they spoke primarily of liberation, triumph, and the overthrow of death. This is the framework behind Paul's language about principalities, rulers, and the powers of darkness. It is the worldview behind Hebrews and the imagery of Revelation. Christus Victor was not a novel theory. It was the assumed backdrop of the biblical authors and the earliest church. The later Western emphasis on legal atonement did not replace this view, but it did overshadow it. Recovering it brings believers back into the thought world of the first and second-century church. The Third segment is: Why It Is Not a Binary Choice. Some assume that embracing Christus Victor requires rejecting PSA, or that acknowledging courtroom imagery requires minimizing the victory theme. This creates a false choice. The early church held multiple models without difficulty. They saw each as a window into the same event. They understood that sin is both guilt and bondage, and that the cross addresses both realities. When believers rediscover a neglected dimension of the atonement, they are not abandoning the faith they grew up with. They are recovering the fuller biblical picture. The fourth segment is: Why PSA Became Dominant in the Western Church. The rise of PSA dominance was historical rather than biblical. During the Reformation, the legal metaphors of scripture resonated deeply with a culture shaped by law courts, civic reform, and disputes with medieval abuses. Protestants emphasized the forensic side of the cross because it addressed the controversies of their era. Over time, this legal framework became the default lens for many Western Christians. But its dominance was shaped by history, not theological necessity. Recognizing this frees believers to receive the other biblical images without feeling that they are abandoning their tradition. The sixth segment is: Substitution Still Matters. Shifting emphasis does not mean losing substitution. Christ stands in our place. He gives Himself for His people. In Christus Victor, substitution takes on a different focus. Christ acts on behalf of humanity to defeat the powers we could not defeat and to break a curse we could not break. It is still substitution, but it is framed within liberation rather than divine retribution. The question is not whether substitution is biblical. The question is how the Bible applies it within the larger story of rebellion, bondage, and redemption. The seventh segment is: How This Shift Changes Faith and Prayer. For many believers, the shift begins with a new understanding of God's posture toward them. PSA can subtly create the impression that God accepts believers only after His wrath has been satisfied. Christus Victor reorients that picture. God has always been for His people. The cross is not the moment God becomes loving. It is the moment God defeats the forces that held humanity captive and demonstrates His commitment to restoring His creation. Prayer also takes on a different character. Instead of approaching God as a judge whose anger has been appeased, believers speak with a King who has already won and who invites them to share in His authority. Spiritual conflict becomes clearer. The New Testament's emphasis on hostile powers, principalities, and the dominion of death gains renewed weight. Faith becomes participation in the ongoing victory of Christ rather than a purely legal transaction. The eighth segment is: The Divine Council and the Cosmic Victory of Christ. A fuller understanding of the atonement also illuminates the Divine Council worldview woven through scripture. The cross is the moment when the hostile elohim who rebelled were judged, disarmed, and stripped of their authority over the nations. The rebellion of Genesis 6, the division of the nations in Deuteronomy 32, and the judgment of the gods in Psalm 82 form the backdrop to the work of Christ. Christus Victor situates the cross within this cosmic story and makes sense of the biblical claim that Christ triumphed openly over the rulers of this age. The ninth segment is: Salvation Has Always Been About Loyalty to Yahweh. Understanding the atonement also requires recovering a central biblical truth. From Genesis to Revelation, salvation is about covenant loyalty to Yahweh. Sin matters because it is an act of disloyalty. It aligns humanity with rival powers and hostile elohim who seek to rule the nations. Scripture consistently describes redemption as turning, returning, or giving allegiance to the one true God. The legal dimension of sin explains the guilt that must be forgiven, but guilt is not the center of the story. The deeper issue is misplaced loyalty. Humanity's rebellion in Eden, the cosmic rebellion of the sons of God, and the division of the nations all revolve around people drifting toward other rulers. The cross addresses this at the root. Christ breaks the power of those hostile beings, removes the guilt of disloyalty, and restores people to the God they were created to serve. The tenth segment is: A Biblical Example: David's Loyalty. David provides a clear example of the centrality of loyalty. Scripture never hides his sins. They were serious, and they carried real consequences. Yet he is consistently described as a man after God's own heart. The reason is not moral flawlessness, but unwavering allegiance. David never gave himself to another god. Even in failure, he returned to Yahweh, recognizing that sin was disloyalty rather than mere moral error. Psalm 51 shows that his repentance was a restoration of covenant faithfulness. This distinguishes David from Saul and Solomon, whose compromises involved divided allegiance, not isolated moral lapses. His life demonstrates that loyalty to Yahweh has always been the heart of salvation. The eleventh segment is: How This Deepens Daily Discipleship. A broader view of the atonement changes how believers understand temptation, suffering, and mission. Followers of Christ are not simply forgiven people waiting for heaven. They are participants in the restoration of creation. The powers have been defeated, but not yet removed. Believers live in the...

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