Podcasts about Mandate

We continue our Build the House series by exploring God's invitation to live by a different mandate: build with the Spirit. Through the stories of Babel and Pentecost, we discover the difference between striving in our own strength and being empowered by the Holy Spirit. Pastor Kevin's message reminds us that we are not called to make a name for ourselves, but to build God's Kingdom with purpose, clarity, and confidence in His promise.

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Episode 4144 │ June 13, 2026 Xi named America's decline. Trump called it an honor to be his friend. China has been building to this moment since the first panda sent West in 1869. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Part Five of the Panda Gambit series delivers the series finale — and the series close Scott Kesterson has been building toward since La Pine, Oregon said no to a data center. The episode opens with an honest corrective: this series has documented Western imperial actions against China and China's strategic return to global power, but the evidence does not support a simple story of deserved Western punishment. Mao Zedong killed between 40 and 80 million of his own people — one of the largest self-inflicted death tolls in human history — and the question of what the Han resistance networks did or did not do to stop it remains unresolved and must be asked plainly. Scott then delivers the Iran campaign weapons math that explains why Trump flew to Beijing rather than the other way around: 45% of Precision Strike Missile stockpile burned, half of THAAD interceptors gone at a production rate of 96 per year, over 1,000 Tomahawks expended representing ten years of production — all while a $50,000 Iranian drone forced a $3.4 million THAAD intercept at a 68-to-1 cost ratio that emptied American magazines. The Beijing summit of May 13-15, 2026 is examined in full: Xi's opening sentence naming the Thucydides Trap and framing China as Athens and America as Sparta, Trump's response calling it an honor to be Xi's friend, the Truth Social post six hours later in which Trump accepted Xi's framing of American decline, the room full of US corporate titans whose primary interests are already shaped toward accommodation with Beijing, and an outcome Goldman Sachs described as deal momentum becoming managed coexistence — with no rare earth deal, no AI framework, a Boeing announcement China never confirmed, and a beef agreement reversed within hours. The 157-year arc from the panda's 1869 Western introduction through the Beijing summit is mapped through the Pixiu cosmological lens. The episode closes with the sharpest distinction the series can offer: China's Mandate of Heaven flows downward from emperor to people — the American republic was founded on the structurally opposite principle that rights flow from God to each individual person, and governments are instituted to protect what each person already holds. The oligarchs operating across all three systems — Chinese, Russian, and American — are behaving as if they hold a mandate the American founding never granted them. La Pine gets the last word. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What does the Iran campaign weapons math reveal about why Trump flew to Beijing — and what does it mean that the US military cannot rebuild Tomahawk and THAAD inventories without Chinese rare earth materials? What did Xi say in his opening sentence at the Beijing summit — and what did Trump's response, both in the room and on Truth Social six hours later, reveal about the negotiating position America arrived with? Who was in the room with Trump in Beijing — and when Elon Musk sat across from Xi with Tesla's primary manufacturing base on Chinese soil, who exactly was he representing? What is the 157-year arc from the panda's 1869 Western introduction to the May 2026 summit — and how does the Pixiu cosmology explain what actually crossed the border after two days of summit diplomacy? What is the sharpest distinction between China's Mandate of Heaven cosmology and the American founding principle — and why does it matter that concentrated oligarch power is claiming a mandate the republic never granted? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm

     June. 07, 2026  John 13:12-17 

Episode 4142 │ June 10, 2026 China has used pandas as a precision geopolitical weapon for 1,400 years. The same strategy that sent bears to Nixon sent Trump to Beijing. Part Four of the Panda Gambit series moves from symbol to weapon, documenting 1,400 years of Chinese panda diplomacy as a precision instrument of state power — from Empress Wu Zetian's 658 AD deployment to Japan through Nixon's National Zoo gift to the 2023 mass global recall that mapped China's alliance structure in real time. Scott Kesterson unpacks the five mythological layers of the Pixiu — the panda's imperial name — including its roles as military sovereignty marker, wealth accumulator, cosmic axis, war-stopping authority, and legitimacy seal, and explains why the panda's black and white markings physically embody the Yin-Yang of Heaven's Mandate. The episode exposes the China Wildlife Conservation Association, the opaque nonprofit receiving $32.5 million annually in unaudited panda lease revenue from 32 countries, whose council includes executives from traditional Chinese medicine pharmaceutical companies documented using endangered animal parts, and whose illegal branches were wildlife breeding committees — not administrative offices. Scott then traces the 125-year thread from the 1901 Boxer Protocol indemnity through the founding of Tsinghua University on returned American funds to Stephen Schwarzman's personal endowment of a reverse scholarship program at the same institution — with Schwarzman seated in the Beijing summit delegation in May 2026. The episode closes by laying the rare earth fuse for Part Five: China controls 99% of global samarium, 79% of tungsten, and has tightened export controls in a calculated sequence from 2023 to 2025 — leaving the US military unable to rebuild Tomahawk and THAAD inventories without Chinese permission after the Iran campaign burned ten years of production. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What are the five mythological layers of the Pixiu — the panda's imperial name — and why does its presence or absence in a foreign capital signal peace or war under Chinese cosmological doctrine? What do the financial records of the China Wildlife Conservation Association actually reveal — and why are traditional Chinese medicine pharmaceutical executives sitting on its council? What is the 125-year thread connecting the Boxer Protocol indemnity, Tsinghua University, Stephen Schwarzman, and the May 2026 Beijing summit? How did China build a structural rare earth dependency into the US military supply chain over 30 years — and what does it cost America to rebuild after the Iran campaign? Why did an American president fly to Beijing rather than the other way around — and what did Xi say in his opening sentence? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here Mailing Address: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

The Epstein Files Transparency Act was passed by Congress to compel the Department of Justice to release the full body of government records connected to Jeffrey Epstein's investigations and prosecutions. The law was designed to force long-overdue transparency after decades of controversy surrounding how federal authorities handled Epstein's crimes and the powerful figures linked to him. Despite the clear mandate for disclosure, the release of records has been fragmented, heavily redacted in places, and spread out over time rather than delivered as a single comprehensive archive. This approach has created confusion about whether the public is actually seeing the full scope of the government's files on Epstein.The situation has intensified scrutiny of the Justice Department and raised broader questions about accountability. Even though millions of pages have been released, uncertainty remains about how many documents exist in total and whether important material has been withheld or delayed. The uneven rollout has fueled suspicions that the transparency law is being implemented in a way that limits its impact rather than fulfilling its intent. As a result, lawmakers and observers are increasingly calling for stronger oversight and independent review to ensure the government fully complies with the requirement to disclose the Epstein records.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein Files: Echoes of Pentagon PapersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In Washington's think tank row, a single document has become a kind of political Rorschach test. Project 2025, a more than 900 page “Mandate for Leadership” assembled by the conservative Heritage Foundation and allied groups, is billed by its authors as a roadmap “to advance positive change for America.” According to Heritage's own description, it is a presidential transition project designed so a conservative administration can “take the reins of government” quickly and decisively. Critics see something very different. The American Civil Liberties Union describes Project 2025 as “a blueprint for a radical restructuring of the executive branch,” warning that it would replace long standing legal safeguards with “right wing ideals” across immigration, civil rights, and reproductive freedom. Democracy Forward, a nonpartisan watchdog, calls it “a systemic, ruthless plan” that could undermine the quality of life for millions, from workers and veterans to parents and students. At the heart of the plan is a sweeping reimagining of federal agencies. The Brookings Institution notes that on education alone, Project 2025 recommends dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, eliminating the Head Start program for low income children, and phasing out Title I funds that support schools in poor communities. It also calls for rescinding federal civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ students and weakening enforcement of disability rights. Brookings warns that these moves would “dramatically reshape the federal government's role” in schooling. The same impulse to centralize power runs through the broader agenda. The Heritage playbook urges a president to assert direct control over the civil service, in part by reviving “Schedule F,” a Trump era job classification that would make it easier to fire career officials and replace them with political loyalists. Democracy Forward reports that Project 2025's authors claim many of these changes could be carried out “through executive branch action alone — without new legislation.” Other proposals reach deeply into daily life. The American Civil Liberties Union highlights language urging mass deportations, new limits on asylum, and even ending birthright citizenship for some children of noncitizens, a direct challenge to the Fourteenth Amendment. The Center for American Progress points to recommendations to raise the Social Security full retirement age from 67 to 69, weaken unions by banning public sector bargaining, and reduce veterans' disability eligibility by narrowing covered conditions and automating denials. Supporters argue that these ideas would cut red tape, restore traditional values, and rein in what they describe as an unaccountable “administrative state.” Opponents counter that, taken together, the proposals would concentrate power in the presidency, erode checks and balances, and roll back protections that many listeners may take for granted. As the next campaign season accelerates, key questions loom: which parts of this blueprint will a future administration embrace, what can be done by executive order, and how will courts and Congress respond. Those decision points will determine whether Project 2025 remains a manifesto on a shelf or becomes a governing reality. Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

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Week in Review - June 7, 2026In this episode of Groong Week in Review, we analyze the disputed results of Armenia's June 7, 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election. We examine Civil Contract's contested majority, alleged irregularities and invalid ballots, the OSCE/ODIHR preliminary report, the last-minute exclusion of Prosperous Armenia, opposition arrests and pressure, and what a three-fifths majority could mean for Armenia's courts, institutions, and foreign policy.Topics:Disputed mandate, unresolved majorityElection-day irregularities in plain sightODIHR's mixed preliminary verdictBribery replaced by state spendingOpposition's next steps uncertainHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 556 | Recorded: Jun 9, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/556Try the Groong Podcast App#ArmenianElections #ArmenianNews #CivilContract #Pashinyan #Election2026 #SouthCaucasusSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Episode: Satan Wants Your Kids—And He’s Got Them The devil isn't running up and down the streets looking to kidnap your children anymore. He doesn't need to—because he found a way straight into their minds. In this powerful episode of Hardcore Christianity, Brother Mike sounds an urgent alarm on the systematic onslaught targeting the hearts and minds of the next generation. Armed with startling data from the Institute for Family Studies, Brother Mike reveals how unfiltered technology, social media validation loops, and early exposure to a digital fantasy world are fracturing children's cognitive development and inviting spiritual warfare right into the home. From the declining reading scores in 83% of American school districts to the tech billionaires who strictly keep devices away from their own children, this episode exposes the enemy's blueprint for mind control. But God has given parents a counter-strategy. Brother Mike unpacks the essential biblical boundaries required to reclaim our children and protect their minds from demonic deception: The Mandate of Early Training: Rediscover the foundational promise of Proverbs 22 to train up a child in the way he should go, ensuring a lifelong anchor in the truth. Diligent Household Discipleship: Examine the command in Deuteronomy 6 for parents to keep God’s word burning in their own hearts first, teaching it diligently to their children through every daily routine. The Danger of Passive Parenting: Unpack the stark warning in Proverbs 29 about the destructive nature of permissive, hands-off parenting and how a child left to themselves ultimately brings shame. The Harvest of Righteous Discipline: Learn from Hebrews 12 how godly discipline, though painful in the moment, yields a beautiful harvest of peace and righteousness for those trained by it. Spiritual Accountability for Fathers: Break down Ephesians 6 and the desperate need for fathers to stop provoking their children to anger, stepping up instead to lead them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. The Battleground of the Mind: Look closely at 2 Corinthians 4 to understand how the "god of this age" actively manipulates human thoughts (noema) to blind those who are perishing. The culture has let our children down, and permissive parenting has opened the door to digital torment. If you are ready to break the cycle of escapism, shut out the noise of the world, and establish a fortress of scripture in your household, this message is your turning point. Connect with the Ministry: If your family is in crisis or you are a born-again Christian seeking spiritual guidance, professional biblical counseling is available completely free of charge. Phone: 602-636-5800 Email: mike@hardcorechristianity.com Weekly Schedule: Live Services: Thursday & Friday nights at 7:00 PM (Arizona Deliverance Center) Ladies Night: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM Sunday Podcast Broadcast: 9:00 AM Monthly Healing Service: Last Friday of every month at 7:00 PM Free Zoom Services: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings (Email Brother Mike for access links) Location: Arizona Deliverance Center – 15th Ave, just south of Osborn Rd (The red brick building), Phoenix, AZ. H.C.C. is a non-denominational, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation specializing in counseling, healing, teaching, ministering in the Spirit and deliverance. It is based on Matthew, Mark, Luke & John and patterns its practice after the Book of Acts. It’s board members include one licensed Assembly of God pastor and one former Arizona prison chaplain. The ministry also operates the House of Healing and the Charity Counselor’s Association in central Phoenix. The Biblical theme of the ministry is Acts 10:38: "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost & power. He went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil." One of the main services provided by the ministry is to provide free counseling services to the poor. https://hardcorechristianity.com/Support the show: https://hardcorechristianity.com/donations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck talk about the Spurs going into a hostile environment and silencing the Knicks in Game 3. Despite all the A-List celebrities in the building, the young Spurs played like the desperate team and won a game they needed to have. Also, the guys do a DEEP dive into the Brendan Sorsby ruling. What does this mean for the future of college football? What should Sorsby's punishment have been? And will schools follow through on discussions to NOT play Texas Tech? Catch a riveting episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Project 2025 began not as a campaign slogan, but as a 900‑plus page manual quietly assembled by the conservative Heritage Foundation and allied groups, titled Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise. According to the Heritage Foundation's own description, it is meant to offer the next conservative president a ready‑to‑use blueprint for governing from day one. Former Trump officials helped draft it, and Heritage president Kevin Roberts has called it “a governing agenda and the personnel to carry it out.” At its core, Project 2025 is about reshaping the federal government itself. The plan urges a future administration to revive and expand “Schedule F,” a Trump‑era job classification that would let the president reclassify thousands of career civil servants as political appointees. Brookings Institution analysts note that this would make it far easier to fire existing staff and replace them with ideological loyalists, dramatically increasing White House control over agencies that have traditionally been more independent. The scope is sweeping. On education, Brookings reports that Project 2025 proposes dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, phasing out Title I funding for low‑income schools, and eliminating the Head Start program that serves children in poverty. It calls for rolling back federal civil‑rights protections for LGBTQ+ students and weakening enforcement of Title IX. Supporters frame this as restoring “parental rights” and shrinking “woke bureaucracy.” Critics warn it would leave vulnerable students with fewer protections and widen inequality. Other chapters reach deeply into social policy. The American Civil Liberties Union explains that Project 2025 recommends ending birthright citizenship, expanding mass deportations, and sharply limiting asylum, effectively remaking the immigration system in a more punitive direction. The Center for American Progress points to proposals to raise the Social Security retirement age to 69 and curb union power, including weakening the National Labor Relations Board and banning public‑sector unions, moves that labor advocates say would undercut working‑class economic security. Reproductive rights are another central front. Reproductive Freedom for All summarizes Project 2025 provisions that would restrict access to contraception and emergency contraception, block abortion medication nationwide, and even describe in‑vitro fertilization as something that should become “ethically unthinkable.” The ACLU argues these ideas would amount to a nationwide rollback of reproductive freedom driven by a specific religious vision of family life. Supporters of Project 2025 argue that all of this is needed to “rescue the country from the grip of the administrative state,” in the words of Heritage's introduction. Opponents, including the Stop Project 2025 Task Force in Congress, counter that it is “a manual on how to turn American democracy into a conservative, authoritarian nation” by concentrating power in the presidency and weakening checks and balances. In the months ahead, listeners can expect more concrete tests: confirmation battles over key appointees, court fights over Schedule F and agency authority, and election campaigns where candidates are pressed to say how closely they endorse the blueprint. Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

Faith Driven Investor Podcast – Episode 224 Release Date: June 8, 2026 Venture Studio, AI Disruption & the Mandate to Build Beautiful Things John Coleman sits down with Kristian Andersen — co-founder and partner at High Alpha, the Indianapolis-based venture studio and fund — live at the Main Street Summit in Columbia, Missouri. Kristian traces his unlikely path from freelance designer to venture capital pioneer, unpacking how High Alpha's hybrid studio-fund model is navigating the most disruptive era in software history, and why he believes faith calls investors and builders alike to an adventure mandate and a creation mandate. Key Topics: How High Alpha's venture studio model differs from traditional VC — and what 10+ years of iteration taught them about company creation Why seat-based SaaS licensing is dying and what outcome-based, utility, and agentic business models are replacing it The AI disruption hiding in plain sight: companies going from zero to $50M revenue in a single year — and what that means for early-stage investors The enterprise SaaS recession of 2021–2024, the "buying barbell," and why legacy SaaS and AI-native companies are on completely different trajectories Why the biggest untold story in the entrepreneurial journey is what it costs the founder's family — and how High Alpha is addressing it ServiceNow's entry as a Fund 4 LP and what strategic corporate venture capital actually looks like when done right The theology of taste: why Kristian believes truth is beauty, and how the adventure and creation mandates of Scripture shape his work as an investor and builder Notable Quotes: "Operating companies makes us better investors. And conversely, investing makes us better operators because the half-life of experience in this industry is a lot shorter than people think it is." — Kristian Andersen "The currency we trade in are founders and markets. And we want to engineer some radical advantage into those businesses." — Kristian Andersen "I think we serve a God that calls us to adventure. Every good thing that's happened to me in my life has been a function of me saying yes, not saying no." — Kristian Andersen About Kristian Andersen: Kristian Andersen is the co-founder and partner at High Alpha, an Indianapolis-based venture studio that both incubates net-new software companies and invests in high-growth founders. Before High Alpha, he founded StudioScience, a design and innovation consultancy he ran for 15 years before selling to private equity. An active angel investor, Kristian has co-founded multiple software companies and invested in over 40 startups. He is married to Brandy, has six children, and is part of the Praxis community. High Alpha's Fund 4 counts ServiceNow as a strategic LP. About High Alpha: High Alpha is a venture studio and fund based in Indianapolis that combines company creation with venture investing. The firm partners with founders and corporations to ideate and launch enterprise SaaS businesses, then supports them with capital, operations, and shared resources. High Alpha's portfolio companies have included Angi (formerly Angie's List), ExactTarget, and others from the Indianapolis tech ecosystem.

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Artificial intelligence is moving faster than most institutions can govern it. For the 64 campuses within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, that challenge became very real when a new system-wide AI policy required every campus to adopt or update AI guidelines by the end of 2026. While many institutions are just beginning the work, SUNY Westchester Community College was already a year ahead. On this episode of Higher Ed Pulse, host Mallory Willsea sits down with Ed Tatton, co-chair of SUNY Westchester's Strategic AI Committee, to discuss what it takes to build meaningful AI governance before a mandate arrives. Drawing from faculty surveys, student feedback, and months of cross-campus collaboration, Ed shares how his institution developed an AI framework rooted in transparency, shared governance, risk management, and practical implementation rather than fear or hype. Together, they explore why governance should come before policy, how institutions can balance innovation with accountability, and what higher ed leaders should prioritize as AI adoption accelerates. Whether you're developing your first AI guidelines or refining an existing strategy, this conversation offers a roadmap for building guardrails that support both innovation and trust. SUNY's Systemwide AI Policy and EOY Deadline - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Project 2025 began as a 900 page manual, but over the past year it has started to feel less like a blueprint and more like a live script for American government. According to the Heritage Foundation, which leads the effort, the “Mandate for Leadership” is meant to prepare the next conservative administration to, in its words, “dismantle the administrative state” and restore what it calls constitutional government. In practice, that means a sweeping reimagining of how federal agencies work, who controls them, and what rights they protect. At the center is a quiet but profound bureaucratic revolution. The plan urges a president to reclassify tens of thousands of federal employees into an expanded version of “Schedule F,” making it far easier to fire civil servants in policy roles and replace them with political loyalists. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Project 2025 also recommends ending the independent status of watchdog agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, bringing them under direct presidential control. Supporters describe this as accountability; critics call it a path to one person rule inside the executive branch. The stakes become clearer when listeners zoom in on specific policy goals. The American Civil Liberties Union explains that Project 2025 calls for reviving the 19th century Comstock Act to block abortion medication and equipment from being sent through the mail, effectively creating a nationwide ban regardless of state law. The ACLU notes proposals to roll back nondiscrimination protections and to, as it puts it, “mandate discrimination against LGBTQ people by the federal government,” including excluding transgender Americans from military service. Economic and safety net programs are also in the crosshairs. Democracy Forward's “People's Guide to Project 2025” highlights proposals to cut overtime protections for an estimated 4.3 million workers, limit food assistance that more than 40 million people rely on each month, and even eliminate Head Start, the early education program that serves over a million children each year. The guide warns that authors of the plan claim much of this could be done without new laws from Congress, relying instead on aggressive executive action. Environmental policy is another major front. A report from the University of California, Berkeley's Center for Law, Energy and the Environment describes Project 2025 as a “radical overhaul” of climate and energy governance, calling for dismantling key climate initiatives, weakening the Environmental Protection Agency's authority, and prioritizing fossil fuel development over renewable energy. Supporters see all this as a long overdue correction. Heritage frames Project 2025 as a way to “advance positive change for America,” arguing that unelected bureaucrats have usurped power from elected leaders. Civil rights groups, environmental lawyers, and democracy advocates respond that the project amounts to what the ACLU calls “a roadmap for how to replace the rule of law with right wing ideals,” with profound implications for reproductive freedom, civil rights, and the balance of power in Washington. In the coming months, the key questions will be how far a president is willing to go in adopting this playbook, how courts respond, and whether Congress chooses to reinforce or resist these changes. For now, Project 2025 stands as a test of how much a modern White House can remake the machinery of government in just a few years. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to come back next week for more. Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Nayonika Bose about Maharashtra's new Marathi language requirement for taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers, and how thousands of migrant workers in Mumbai are balancing long shifts with language classes to keep their permits.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Aditi Raja about the debate over how the Ahmedabad Air India crash site should be remembered, after the Gujarat government announced plans to redevelop the damaged BJ Medical College hostel blocks while families of victims seek a memorial at the site. (13:00)And in the end, we look at a government-commissioned review of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), which found that funds intended to help rural women start small businesses were often diverted toward immediate household expenses instead. (20:50)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Jefferey Jaxen guest hosts this week, while Del continues touring across Europe with our film, An Inconvenient Study.ICAN Lead Attorney Aaron Siri, Esq., joins Jefferey to discuss a controversial Department of Justice brief involving COVID vaccine mandates.Next, we'll highlight Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's new investigation into major food companies' use of glyphosate, exposing shocking regulatory loopholes.Then, as communities across America push back against the rapid expansion of AI data centers, former BlackRock portfolio manager Ed Dowd breaks down the surprising financial reality behind the boom.Plus, raw milk activist Max Kane shares his mission to transform the future of food through regenerative agriculture, raw food, and local food systems, and talks about his recent meeting with HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr.Guests: Aaron Siri, Esq., Ed Dowd, Max KaneBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Renowned historian Professor Avi Shlaim examines Britain's historic role in Palestine, the legacy of the Balfour Declaration, and the continuing impact of British policy on Palestinian self-determination.Tracing the roots of the conflict through the late Ottoman period, the British Mandate and the creation of Israel, Shlaim argues that Britain played a central role in shaping the political conditions that led to the dispossession of Palestinians and continues to bear responsibility for the consequences today.The talk explores:Britain's role in supporting the Zionist movement during the Mandate period.The significance and legacy of the 1917 Balfour Declaration.The suppression of Palestinian political representation and resistance under British rule.The Palestinian Revolt of 1936–39 and its long-term consequences.The Nakba of 1948 as part of a broader historical process rather than a single event.The work of the Britain Owes Palestine campaign and its efforts to seek acknowledgement, accountability and reparations from the British government.Britain's contemporary political, military and diplomatic relationship with Israel.The destruction of civilian, educational and cultural infrastructure in Gaza.Ongoing debates around international law, accountability and the recognition of Palestinian statehood.Professor Shlaim reflects on more than a century of British involvement in Palestine and argues that meaningful recognition of Palestinian rights requires more than symbolic gestures. He contends that acknowledgement of historical responsibility must be accompanied by practical political action and a commitment to accountability.Recorded at the Britain Palestine Project annual conference, Recognition is the Beginning, held at the Greenwood Theatre, London, on 2 June 2026.Professor Avi Shlaim is Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and one of Israel's leading "New Historians". His groundbreaking research on the Arab-Israeli conflict, Zionism, British policy in Palestine and the creation of Israel has challenged many established historical narratives. He is the author of numerous influential works, including The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World, Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew and Genocide in Gaza: Israel's Long War on Palestine.

Project 2025 is no longer just a campaign-season talking point. It is a sprawling governing blueprint, and by early 2026 trackers said roughly half of its domestic administrative agenda had already been started or completed, with implementation spread across scores of federal actions and agencies.[3][1] At its core, the project aims to concentrate power in the presidency and reshape the civil service around loyalty and ideology. The Heritage Foundation's policy manual, *Mandate for Leadership*, calls for reinstating Schedule F, a move that would reclassify thousands of civil service jobs into policy roles and make it easier to replace career officials with political appointees.[2][6] That is not a minor personnel tweak. It is a structural change to how the federal government operates day to day. The education agenda shows the scale of the ambition. Brookings reports that Project 2025 proposes dismantling the Department of Education, ending Head Start, phasing out Title I aid for low-income schools, weakening civil rights enforcement, and privatizing the federal student loan portfolio.[2] Some of those changes would require Congress, but Brookings notes others could be pursued by executive action alone, including rolling back protections for LGBTQ+ students and narrowing student loan safeguards.[2] In practice, that means a child in a low-income district or a borrower struggling to repay debt could feel the effects long before any new law is passed. The project's broader policy goals reach beyond classrooms. Democracy Forward says the plan could cut overtime protections for 4.3 million workers, reduce food assistance relied on by more than 40 million people, and restrict access to medication abortion.[4] The ACLU says Project 2025 would also target immigrant communities through mass deportations, end birthright citizenship, and dismantle asylum protections.[7] Meanwhile, reproductive-rights advocates say the agenda seeks to restrict contraception, abortion care, IVF, and emergency treatment, while increasing government tracking of reproductive health data.[1] Supporters frame these proposals as a restoration of conservative governance. Critics see something else: a coordinated effort to centralize power and weaken checks and balances. The Center for Progressive Reform said the Trump administration had already initiated or completed 53 percent of Project 2025's domestic administrative agenda by February 2026, across 20 federal agencies.[3] That pace matters because it turns an abstract blueprint into a governing reality. For listeners, the next milestones will come from the courts, Congress, and the executive branch itself as more agency rules, staffing decisions, and budget fights take shape. Those decisions will determine whether Project 2025 remains a contested document or becomes the governing architecture of the federal state. Thank you for tuning in, and come back next week for more. Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

My guest today is Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Uber. Before Uber, Dara ran Expedia for thirteen years. We start with why he took this job in 2017, and a big part of that story is Daniel Ek, who told him that life is not about happiness, it is about impact. We talk about what the chaos felt like on day one, and how his family leaving Iran when he was nine shaped the way he handles pressure today.  We spend most of our time on autonomous vehicles and Uber's role as the demand aggregator in a world of physical AI. Dara explains why Uber is a supply-led company, what it will take to win, and why he expects many winners in AVs rather than one.  We also discuss Uber's $10 billion in free cash flow, the push toward a single app for everything, and what he has learned from Allen & Co, Barry Diller and Reed Hastings. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- ⁠Ramp's⁠ mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Trusted by thousands of businesses, ⁠Vanta⁠ continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Invest Like the Best listeners get a special offer of $1,000 off Vanta when you go to ⁠vanta.com/invest⁠.  ----- WorkOS⁠ is the infrastructure B2B and AI-native companies use to sell to enterprise. It covers everything enterprise security requires: SSO, SCIM, RBAC, Audit Logs, AI governance, and more. Trusted by 2,000+ fast-growing companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, and Vercel. ----- Rogo is the AI platform for finance. They're building agents for Wall Street that are trained to understand how bankers and investors actually do work: from diligence and modeling, to turning analysis into deliverables. To learn more, visit rogo.ai/invest. ----- ⁠Ridgeline⁠ has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com⁠. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:02:29) Intro to Dara Khosrowshahi (00:03:37) How Daniel Ek Convinced Dara to Take the Uber Job (00:06:54) Bringing Order to Chaos (00:09:20) Managing Stress as a Leader (00:11:22) The Chip on His Shoulder (00:12:53) Parenting Lessons (00:17:01) Mandate for AI Adoption (00:21:21) Uber's Role in Physical AI (00:22:48) Winning the AV Demand Race (00:27:41) Partnering vs. Competing with Waymo (00:32:05) AV Success Unlocks New Markets (00:35:09) Why Drones Haven't Arrived Yet (00:36:27) Regional AV Rollout Differences (00:37:35) Uber Eats International Winning Formula (00:39:44) Key to Aggregating Supply Well (00:44:34) Adding Hotels to Uber Platform (00:50:46) Lessons in Marketing at Scale (00:52:59) Apps vs. AI Agents in Seven Years (00:54:08) What Dara Learned from Barry Diller (00:56:52) What Dara Learned from Allen & Co (01:00:09) Buybacks vs. Growth Investing (01:04:17) Lessons from Reed Hastings (01:05:49) The Kindest Thing

Submit media fails you see, and get facts, links, images and more at TheyStandCorrected.substack.com. Celebrate and support the fight for truth by becoming a Founding Member! News giants have been fixating on horse-race coverage of primaries, and misleading the country. While the headlines play up support for far-right and far-left candidates, Americans are clamoring for moderation. Today, Josh digs into the data. He shows that overwhelming numbers of Americans say Republicans and Democrats have gone too far in their ideological directions. He highlights how Big Media hides the truth about the top issues for voters. A survey finds that Americans worry “a great deal” about terrorism — even more than energy affordability and illegal immigration. But you wouldn’t know that from the New York Times.  Also, the media keeps churning out political predictions despite a long record of being very wrong. USA Today humor columnist Rex Huppke joins Josh to discuss his wish: “Make stupidity embarrassing again.” Josh shares the story of a “news” anchor known for spouting nonsense shamelessly before Trump became president the first time.  Plus, new arrests of women in Western countries who have been carrying out the slave trade for ISIS, the Islamic State. Josh discusses why the majority of those arrested in democracies have been women, and why many so-called “human rights” campaigners stay silent about this slavery — as well as the chattel slavery that still exists in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. See links, images, videos and more in the newsletter.   Share thoughts and questions through the newsletter or the form at joshlevs.com Support: ☕BuyMeACoffee.com/joshlevs☕, PayPal.me/JoshLevs  Please subscribe✅, rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and review✍️!

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The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – Macrae and Moore note that 20-30% of clinicians privately recognized the harm yet remained silent out of fear. Collective compliance enabled the campaign. The takeaway is urgent: when right and wrong no longer govern institutions, citizens must exit the compromised system. The public framework has forfeited legitimacy...

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – Macrae and Moore note that 20-30% of clinicians privately recognized the harm yet remained silent out of fear. Collective compliance enabled the campaign. The takeaway is urgent: when right and wrong no longer govern institutions, citizens must exit the compromised system. The public framework has forfeited legitimacy...

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In Episode 9 of Season 7 of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom was joined by Keith Moody, a renowned Data & AI Executive, where they discuss the relationship between the mandate of the CDAO and the results that data and analytics teams continue to deliver, which includes;How the absence of a clear value delivery mandate is the root cause of data being treated as a cost centre rather than a business asset.Why most CDO mandates are designed based on what organisations think the job is, not what it actually needs to be to generate commercial impact.How Keith built four analytics organisations across two companies and delivered over $500 million in incremental annual value.Why the data function's reporting line is rarely neutral, and how a once-thriving value-delivery team was reduced to an order-taking service desk.How convincing leadership that "no analytics could happen until data was perfect" brought an entire organisation to a standstill.Why CDOs who push for commercial accountability in interview processes face a catch-22.Why most interview processes focus on capability over delivery expectations leaving the value mandate undefined from day one.Why you should actively push for commercial targets.Why and how to routinely reframe the mandate once inside an organisation.Why the CFO should be the ultimate validator of any value numbers attributed to analytics.How reporting directly to the CEO removes prioritisation deadlock entirely.Why governance committees are a poor substitute for having a single accountable decision-maker at the top.How change management done at the end of a project is the single biggest reason analytics initiatives fail.Why blanket data literacy programmes are largely an admission of failure.How automating decision-making away from VPs was successfully sold internally.Why the AI investment cycle is repeating the exact same hype and collapse pattern seen with data science.How FOMO, shareholder pressure, and competitive optics drive organisations to invest in AI capabilities they haven't defined a use case for.How the first practical step for any CDO stuck in cost-centre mode is to audit their existing portfolio and how to do so.Thanks to our sponsor, Data & AI Literacy Academy.Data & AI Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data & AI literacy first.At Data & AI Literacy Academy, they don't just teach data skills. They empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. They're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data & AI literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that they offer. They embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.They take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3026: Evan Marc Katz explores why people stay in relationships they already know aren't right, unpacking the fears and emotional habits that keep them stuck. His insights on loneliness, sunk costs, convenience, and self-worth offer a powerful reminder that settling for dissatisfaction often comes from fear of change rather than genuine love. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/understanding-men/why-would-a-man-date-me-if-he-doesnt-think-i-am-the-one Quotes to ponder: “What would you do if you knew you could not fail?” “Anyone who is staying in a dead-end relationship is utterly afraid of failure. What they don't recognize is that being in a bad relationship IS failure.” “Relationships should not be hard. They should be the source of unconditional love, support, laughter, and ease.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with John Frankman: https://frankmanforflorida.com/Book a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendar Out Print the Fed with a 1% target per week: https://remnantfinance.com/optionsEmail us at info@remnantfinance.com or visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance)Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588)Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance)TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE_____________________________In this episode, Hans sits down with John Frankman, a former Green Beret turned congressional candidate running for Florida's First District. John walks through what it actually takes to become a Green Beret, the brutal pipeline from selection through Robin Sage, and how the COVID vaccine mandate ended a career he'd spent over a decade building.Hans and John dig into the moral, religious, and legal grounds for refusing the shot, the bureaucratic punishment that followed, and why John believes the COVID accountability fight is the linchpin for cleaning up the rest of the rot in the Pentagon. They close on his congressional run, the establishment machine he's up against, and why most veterans in the most veteran-dense district in America don't have a veteran representing them.Chapters: 00:00 – Opening segment 01:30 – From LA to ROTC to the seminary 03:50 – The Green Beret pipeline: enlisted vs. officer routes 05:30 – Selection: 34% attrition, four MREs a day, and 20 lbs lost 09:50 – Special Forces vs. SEALs vs. Rangers 13:40 – Working by, with, and through partner forces 15:10 – The Q Course, SERE, and language training 16:30 – Inside Robin Sage: the unconventional warfare exercise 20:45 – Military Free Fall and getting to 7th Group 23:15 – The transgender major and the first test of conviction 25:50 – The shot mandate hits the team room 27:15 – Vaccination rate as a metric for good leadership 30:45 – Aborted fetal cells and the Catholic moral case 33:00 – Counseling the command back36:25 – A year of being un-deployable, un-PCS-able, useless 37:40 – The two-star & the town hall39:20 – Why the reinstatement process is a joke 41:00 – Why COVID accountability is the linchpin 42:45 – From silent retreat to running for Congress 44:00 – Matt Gaetz, the State of the Union, and stepping aside for Trump's pick 47:10 – Why Patronis isn't fighting for the district 50:30 – The most veteran-dense district in America has no veteran on staff 54:00 – Thomas Massie, special interest money, and the uphill fight 57:10 – Where to find John and how to support the campaignKey Takeaways:The Green Beret pipeline is brutal and specific. Selection alone has an enormous attrition rate before the year-plus Q Course even begins. Special Forces work by, with, and through partner forces, which is what distinguishes Green Berets from other Special Operations Forces.The COVID mandate metric was a disqualifier for leadership. The percentage of your team that took the shot became the measure of a good leader. That single inversion of values exposed which commanders had spines and which didn't.The shot was never FDA approved when the mandate was issued. Comirnaty was the approved label, but it was never available. Pfizer EUA was what was actually in the vials, which made the order unlawful on its face.Insubordination, done right, is documented. John responded to his counseling statement by numbering each paragraph and refuting it on the record. His whole team followed suit. Most commanders had no answer because there were no legally defensible responses.The reinstatement process is theater. The administration wants a headline, not accountability. The biggest COVID tyrants are still in the Pentagon and still the loudest cheerleaders for every other ideological capture.

This source argues that excessive organizational layers have transitioned from a sign of growth into a significant competitive disadvantage in the age of artificial intelligence. While many firms view AI solely as a tool for automation, its true value lies in its ability to streamline coordination and eliminate the need for dense managerial oversight. Organizations that fail to simplify their internal structures before deploying new technology often face increased burnout and operational confusion rather than improved efficiency. Consequently, the modern market favors agile, flatter architectures that prioritize rapid decision-making over complex administrative processes. Success is no longer determined by the size of a company, but by its ability to minimize friction and maintain clear accountability. Ultimately, the text suggests that reducing unnecessary complexity is the most vital strategy for thriving in a tech-driven economy. https://www.breakfastleadership.com/leadershipos  

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Get the notes!Can True Christians Drift Away? Understating New Covenant Accountability in Hebrews 2:1–4The book of Hebrews contains some of the most profound christological declarations in all of Holy Scripture, but it also contains some of the most sobering warnings. In Chapter 1, the text establishes the supreme, uncreated deity of Jesus Christ. He is revealed as the exact representation of the Father's essence, the immortal Architect of the cosmos, and the Sovereign whose throne is everlasting.However, immediately following this grand opening, the inspired author abruptly pauses the doctrinal discourse. Before detailing the high-priestly necessity of Christ's humanity, he introduces the first of five major hortatory warnings found in the epistle.This systematic study guide explores the critical mechanics of spiritual drift, reconciles the text's urgent warnings with the absolute reality of eternal security, and unpacks the powerful a fortiori (lesser-to-greater) argument constructed to demonstrate New Covenant hyper-accountability.I. The Doctrinal Grounding of Exhortation (Hebrews 2:1)Hebrews 2:1 — "For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it." A. The Conjunction of NecessityThe opening phrase “For this reason” functions as an architectural hinge point linking christian duty directly to the grand disclosures of Chapter 1. It establishes a permanent principle for the church: practical christian responsibility is always anchored in the objective reality of who Jesus Christ is. Because the Son is uncreated God and King, the audience bears a heightened obligation to guard His specific revelation.B. The Mandate for Urgent GuardingThe text issues a strict command to pay “much closer attention” to the received apostolic message. This identifies the primary defense against spiritual decay as continuous, purposeful immersion in the truth of the Gospel. Spiritual decline is resisted not by human willpower alone, but by actively anchoring the mind to christological truth.II. Exegesis of the Verbal Phenomenon: “Drift Away”A. Linguistic ProfilingThe text implements the specific Greek verbal form pararuomen (παραρυῶμεν). This word is classified as a hapax legomenon—occurring only this single time within the entire text of the Greek New Testament. The author chose this rare verbal marker intentionally to disrupt casual reading, forcing the student to contemplate the unique mechanical danger of spiritual sliding.B. The Nautical MetaphorIn classical Greek maritime literature, pararuomen outlines the behavior of an unanchored sailing vessel carried past its safe destination by local tides and prevailing currents. The vessel does not turn away in sudden, violent mutiny; it simply floats past its safe harbor because the crew is passive and unmonitored. This illustrates that spiritual decay within the church is rarely a deliberate departure, but rather a slow, unperceived slide into compromise caused by unresisted cultural currents.III. Theological Harmonization: Drift vs. Eternal SecurityA. Refutation of the Loss-of-Salvation PremiseArminian interpretations routinely isolate the warning language of Hebrews to claim that a true, regenerated believer can forfeit their salvation and experience ultimate condemnation. Isolating the text in this manner creates an artificial contradiction with the clear, systematic unity of the New Testament.B. The Uncompromising Blueprint of Eternal SecurityUnder the absolute blueprints of John 6:37–39, true believers are designated as a corporate love-gift from the Father to the Son. The preservation of the believer is maintained entirely by the omnipotent keeping power of Jesus Christ, who promises to lose absolutely none of those entrusted to Him, but to raise every single one on the final day. Christ performs this keeping ministry explicitly because it is the unalterable, sovereign will of the Father.C. The Nature of Salvation as an Unearned GiftSynthesizing this text with Ephesians 2:8–9 demonstrates that salvation is by grace through faith—a free gift completely detached from human works. Because human effort did not earn salvation initially, human weakness cannot dissolve it. Salvation belongs exclusively to the Lord.

The debate over mandate medical insurance coverage for IVF treatment is back in the news and Chad says it's time to make it happen.

Craig Dorfman joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as a teacher before getting into politics with Mandate Media and eventually purchasing the firm with a coworker. Mandate Media is a political consultancy for Democrats that specializes in digital strategy and email fundraising.

Guest Pastor John Nuzzo delivers a powerful call to help accelerate the next generation in Jesus. Through the picture of new wine and new wineskins, we are reminded that every generation has a role in carrying the gospel forward. The wisdom, faith, and experience of one generation can help ignite revival in the next. Every generation is needed. Every season in life has a purpose.  Pastor Nuzzo believes that God is building a new wineskin at 7 Hills Church for a multi-generational movement of new life in Jesus. Now is the time to step up, serve faithfully, and help accelerate the Kingdom by sharing wisdom, faith and purpose the next generation needs to grow strong in faith.

On May 14, we've had one Ascension Day, yes.[1. Photo by Chase Kennedy on Unsplash.] What about second Ascension Day (May 21)? In either case, Ascension Day marks the lesser-known sequel to Easter Sunday, honoring the time when Jesus Christ returned to Heaven. His disciples recorded His famous last words, including His command: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” How does this Great Commission affect our fantastical stories? Episode sponsors All that Glows by Lauren Smyth Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo Author Update from Author Media The Talismiths: The Secret Saboteur by M. L. Hodder Mission update New at Lorehaven: newly upgraded Library book search Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild 1. Let's define the Great Commission. Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” —Matthew 28:16–20, ESV This command is first for Christ's disciples and then all Christians. It's not just about getting people saved but a lifelong faith practice. This starts at home but expands, including baptism and teaching. It doesn't overrule orders to live simply, work hard, raise families. It doesn't overrule God's first “commission,” the Creation Mandate. In fact, this helps restore people to Jesus so we can do that calling. 2. How do some stories try to act this out? In the past, evangelical Christian fiction focuses on nonbelievers. They want to tell good stories, yes, but also get the reader saved. Sometimes the hero is a nonbeliever forced to confront faith issues. In fantasy, we met Jesus-allegories or find prayer is a weapon. In sci-fi, we learned aliens are real (demons) and Jesus is better. Other stories have featured “backslidden” people who need faith. And then other stories push back with more subtle approaches. The rise of YA brings simpler themes, often identity and courage. Romantasy may reduce “gospel” content, favoring virtues and love. Before: overt gospel about God. After: subtle morals about us. In either case, the original “evangelical” impulse may remain. Authors understandably want to do more than entertain readers. 3. Great stories reflect all God's commands. It's important to note differences between these two commands. So far as we know, the Creation Mandate is forever, an eternal call. The Great Commission is temporary . It won't be around forever. This doesn't make the Mandate more important. It does balance. That's why the apostles spoke often about families and hard work. We have seen older novels that valued “message” over excellence. If we feel guilty over not witnessing, we may want to compensate. A novel may make us feel we've “evangelized” or helped others. But sometimes, even then, novels like that don't fulfill that goal. Stephen enjoys novels that can reflect both these high callings. And yet only the Mandate tells creators to make great stories. My own novel does star space missionaries, yet has bigger ideas. The point isn't “share the gospel.” It's, “Here's how that can look.” And then, “What are the costs to the human heroes who do this?” That story is mainly for Christian readers. Others may not get it. That's okay. In my view, we need more stories “inside the club.” And yet Christians can bless nonbelievers just with great stories. They can reflect biblical truth, even gospel, yet have other goals. These can serve as pre-evangelism, or common grace for them. “Common grace” means the ways God blesses even nonbelievers. He sends rain and sunshine, good government, widespread virtue. And He enables good culture-making in a sinful world to bless us. Great stories, even if they don't “evangelize,” can help evangelists. And either way, we follow both commands and glorify our Creator. Com station Top question for listeners Did a great novel help you get saved? Or draw closer to Jesus? Next on Fantastical Truth Summer has returned. That often brings seasonal vacations that give you downtime in a car or airplane, maybe on a nice beach somewhere. You already know that's a great opportunity to catch up on reading. So what are some tips and tricks to refocus on reading, finding the best fantastical novels and gaining the most from these worlds?

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The Mission Mandate of the Church. Romans 10:5-21. Lead Pastor Michael Clary

It appears that the script calls for Donald Trump to take control of the United States in 2025, and that would be of great interest to the Heritage Foundation. The conservative NGO, which was founded in 1973, had already tried to influence the White House with a massive manifesto of preferences and demands for the new administration back in 1980 when Reagan was transitioning into office.Project 2025 is a massive 922-page book called “Mandate for Leadership - the Conservative Promise.” Its mission is to guide the policies of the new Republican president, and pave the way for an effective conservative administration based on four pillars: Policy, Personnel, Training, and Playbook.—Video ChannelsWatch the video version of Macroaggressions:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroaggressionsPodcastBrighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/macroaggressions/—MACRO & Charlie Robinson LinksHypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwmsThe Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMmWebsite: www.Macroaggressions.ioMerch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast—Activist Post FamilySign up for the Activist Post Newsletter: https://activistpost.kit.com/emailsActivist Post: www.ActivistPost.comNatural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com —Support Our SponsorsGround Luxe Grounding Mats: https://GroundLuxe.com/MACROReplace Your Mortgage: www.WipeOutYourMortgageNow.comC60 Power: https://go.ShopC60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACROChemical Free Body: https://ChemicalFreeBody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACROWise Wolf Gold & Silver: https://Macroaggressions.Gold/ | (800) 426-1836LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.comEMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACROChristian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macroAbove Phone: https://AbovePhone.com/macro/Van Man: https://VanMan.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACROThe Dollar Vigilante: https://DollarVigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACROAugason Farms: https://AugasonFarms.com/MACRO—

They discuss the Buffalo Sabres' preparation for Game 5, confirming Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen as the starting goaltender. The analysis focuses on the high workload for stars Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson amidst playoff injury concerns across the league. Additional conversation highlights the win-now attitude established by Alex Tuch and the impressive recent play of rookie Konsta Helenius. 02:42 - Luukkonen Starts in Net 03:58 - Thompson and Dahlin Workload 07:06 - Tuch's Championship Mentality 09:24 - Helenius and Rookie Impact 17:53 - Lineup and Injury Updates

Your step count goal might be off — and wonderfully, the fix is easier than you'd expect! In Part 2 of this conversation with gait specialist and author Dr. Courtney Conley, we get into the specific step and pace milestones that research actually supports — including the number linked to a 25% reduction in dementia risk that might surprise you. We also get into why a post-meal walk changes your metabolism, the difference between steps that count as intentional movement and the ones that don't, and why the reminders "walk taller" and "walk softer" may be the most useful gait coaching you'll ever receive. And then there's the calf — the muscle sometimes called the second heart, the one almost no one is training, and the one that quietly determines how we age. If you've ever wondered what your daily walking practice is actually doing for you — and what it could be doing — the answer lies in WALK, the book our conversation today revolves around. Let's gooooo!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Walking to Wellness Together Facebook GROUP Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) DR. COURTNEY CONLEY and ALL THINGS WALKING WALK: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity — One Step at a Time, Conley & McDowell Gait Happens Website  Gait Happens Instagram  Gait Happens YouTube Channel Wellness While Walking Ep. 144 — Feet First with Dr. Courtney Conley of Gait Happens: How Our Feet Are Pivotal to Walking and Our Health Wellness While Walking Ep. 145 — Walking Pain, Balance, Agility and Footwear: Dr. Courtney Conley of Gait Happens, Part 2 on our Fit Feet!  Wellness While Walking Ep. 26 -- 10,000 Steps: Myth or Mandate? Wellness While Walking Ep. 264 -- The Step Count Trap   HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1.   Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2.   Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose "search" 3.   Search for "Wellness While Walking" 4.   Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5.   Scroll all the way down to "Ratings and Reviews" section 6.   Click on "Write a Review" (if you don't see that option, click on "See All" first) 7.   Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8.   Thank you! I so appreciate this!   How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer  1.   Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here)  https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ 2.   Click on "Listen on Apple Podcasts" or "Open the App" 3.   This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left "Wellness While Walking" 4.   This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show's artwork 5.   Scroll down until you see "Rating and Reviews" 6.   Click on "See All" all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart 7.   To leave a written review, please click on "Write a Review" 8.   You'll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you'll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) 9.   Thank you so very much!! OTHER APPS WHERE RATINGS OR REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE Spotify Goodpods Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show)  Castbox Podcast Addict Podchaser Podbean   HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.     Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

PREVIEW for Later Today: The Fragile Mandate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Guest: Gregory Copley. Gregory Copley examines the political crisis facing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Amidst falling support, Starmer faces potential internal Labour Party leadership disputes or a vote of no confidence as the King prepares his address.1942

Send us Fan MailWe talk a lot about AI reshaping the future.We talk less about who gets to participate in it.In this episode of FUTUREPROOF., I sit down with Corbb O'Connor, who leads accessibility advocacy at Level Access. Corbb is blind. He's spent years consulting enterprise teams — from financial institutions to global brands — helping them design digital experiences that are actually usable by people with disabilities.This isn't a compliance conversation.It's a systems conversation.As AI systems increasingly generate interfaces, content, decisions, and workflows at scale, accessibility can no longer be an afterthought. If accessibility isn't embedded upstream — in product design, in data pipelines, in AI outputs — exclusion compounds just as quickly as innovation.Corbb argues that inclusion is not a moral add-on. It's infrastructure. It's economics. It's risk management. And increasingly, it's competitive advantage.We explore: Why accessibility should be treated like cybersecurity — a non-negotiable requirement, not a retroactive fix  The difference between “AI for accessibility” and “accessible AI”  Why automated scanning tools can't replace human testing  How poor product design quietly excludes users without teams even realizing it  Why psychological safety and culture matter just as much as tooling  And whether AI will widen or narrow accessibility gaps over the next five years If digital products define access to banking, healthcare, employment, and civic life, then accessibility isn't a feature.It's participation.And as AI becomes core infrastructure, the question becomes sharper:Are we scaling inclusion — or scaling exclusion?

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore the many aspects of the Church's missionary mandate. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of engaging and living out Christ's great commission. We conclude today with a reflection on the fact that it is the love of Christ that urges us on in our mission of patience in bearing witness to the Gospel. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 849-856. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Vision for a Narrower Federal Reserve GUEST: Liz PeekSUMMARY: Peek discusses nominee Kevin Warsh's plan to return the Fed to a narrow mandate focused on monetary stability. Warsh aims to reduce social policy involvement and decrease the Fed's day-to-day market influence.1914 FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD

A Texas judge orders Camp Mystic's flood-ravaged property preserved as emotional testimony raises new questions about the camp's response to the disaster. Catholic nuns sue New York, arguing a new LGBTQ mandate forces them to violate their faith or face fines, shutdown, and possible jail time - their attorney L Martin Nussbaum weigh in. The DOJ probes the NFL's media deals as critics warn fans are being priced out by a growing web of streaming paywalls. Australian police open an investigation into Katy Perry after actress Ruby Rose accuses the pop star of a 2010 sexual assault.     SimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off any new system!   PureTalk: Save on wireless with PureTalk visit https://PureTalk.com/MEGYNKELLY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.