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A listener shares two of their personal Mandela effects, another whose mother seemingly impossibly opens a locked door, a possible Men in Black encounter, and more.Stories in this episode:- My Men in Black Story, by iBABY1- Who Opened the Door? by Ibrahim- Stalked While Camping, by Accomplished-Ad4334- I Think a Demon Was Watching Me Sleep, by Sydney- The Reappearing Book, by Anonymous- My Own Mandela Effects, by Dana- A Brief Time Travel, by Atlandios000Submissions: stories@oddtrails.comPrefer an ad-free experience? Support the show on Patreon for $5 a month and enjoy higher quality audio. We appreciate you. Connect with us on Instagram and the Odd Trails Discord. Find more Cryptic County shows at CrypticCountyPodcasts.com.Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/trails #rulapodCut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at MintMobile.com/trails
“The statesman is an educator who leads through language — who gives a people the language they need to think about themselves.” — Steven B. Smith on what makes a statesman Was Odysseus a statesman? The Yale political philosopher Steven B. Smith — who, by the way, can't beg, steal or borrow a ticket to Christopher Nolan's cinematic epic — offers a cautious yes. While Odysseus wasn't exactly a founder of states, he was, to borrow one of Homer's favorite words, “polytropos” — which translates as many-sided, a master of the political adaptability that Machiavelli demanded of his Prince. In his forthcoming On Statesmanship, Smith distinguishes the true statesman from the mere leader. All 195 states in the world have leaders, he says, almost none are blessed with statesmen. A genuine statesman, he explains, is an educator who leads his fellow citizens through language. So Lincoln's Gettysburg Address gave Americans new words to think about themselves. Just like de Gaulle's “certain idea of France” and Churchill's uncompromisingly defiant language in 1940. For statesmen, timing is everything. “Fortune is a woman,” Machiavelli advised his Prince, so she should be mastered adventurously. Many are called, few are chosen. But then they are unchosen. That same unbowed Churchill spent a decade in the political wilderness before 1940, then got booted out of office at the end of the war. Hegel called such figures world-historical individuals — used by history, then cruelly discarded. Ironically, it's “great” men of history like Odysseus and Churchill who are most vulnerable to its female fortune. On Statesmanship is equally clear about who doesn't qualify for this exclusive club. Smith argues that Lenin, Hitler, and Napoleon might have founded states, but weren't statesmen because they had no respect for the rule of law. Nor is the club purely Western, white, or male. Mandela, Havel, Gandhi, and MLK all qualify as “statesmen without states.” Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew makes the cut as a constitutionalist if not a democrat. Fortune might be a woman, but Margaret Thatcher and Indira Gandhi mastered fate with more adventure than their male colleagues. Political leadership these days, Smith says, is monopolized by either technocrats or demagogues. In fact, Smith can only name one true contemporary statesman — Volodymyr Zelensky who, he says, is “doing a stirring imitation of Winston Churchill.” Otherwise the world is drifting into Thucydides' trap where the strong do what they like and the weak suffer what they must. Thus our longing for many-sided leaders like Odysseus. Which is why Nolan's blockbuster is such a hit that Steven Smith has yet to see it. One small footnote to this conversation. Afterwards, Smith sent me a note expressing a correction of how he described Obama: “Reflecting back on the conversation, I was embarrassed about what I said about Obama lacking ‘civil courage.' That is not exactly what I meant. Probably a better formulation would be to say that he lacked what Plato called ‘thymos,' a kind of public-spirited anger. His rationality and ‘coolness' — in many ways admirable traits — gave the impression that he was too aloof from the rough-and-tumble of politics. Anger and indignation when judiciously employed, as my former student Amia Srinivasan has argued, remain formidable tools in the statesman's tool kit.” Five Takeaways • A Leader Is Not a Statesman. There are 195 states in the world and every one has a leader; almost none has a statesman. The concept is an ideal of what leadership aspires to be, running from Plato's Politikos and the philosopher-king to the present. The statesman has the usual leadership virtues — foresight, courage, determination, a willingness to say unpopular things — but Smith's central claim is different: the statesman is an educator who leads through language, giving a people the words they need to think about themselves. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address shaped how Americans understand their republic; de Gaulle led with “a certain idea of France”; Churchill and Disraeli wrote the British self-image.• Timing — and the Tragedy. Statesmanship is a matter of the ripe moment, and the moment is cruel. Churchill spent the 1930s in the political wilderness, changed parties, presided over Gallipoli — and yet when 1940 came, he was there, prepared; the instant peace was established, the voters discarded him. Lenin resolved the Marxists' endless debate about whether Russia was “ripe” by deciding that ripeness was a matter of willpower. Hegel called such figures world-historical individuals — Caesar, Napoleon, Alexander — whom history uses for its purposes and then throws away. Even without Hegel's grand narrative, Smith notes, statesmen are routinely and cruelly discarded by their own people. There is a tragedy built into the art.• Who's Out — and Who's In. Lenin, Hitler, and Napoleon founded states, but founders of tyrannies are not statesmen: for Smith the modern statesman is inseparable from constitutionalism — rule of law, balance of powers, the capacity to listen and accept less than the whole loaf. Nor is the club white, Western, or male. Mandela, Havel, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King appear as “statesmen without states,” shaping nations before or without holding office; Lee Kuan Yew qualifies as a constitutionalist if not a democrat; Thatcher — who famously told a wobbling American president to stiffen — and Indira Gandhi practice statecraft at the highest level. As for the word itself: Smith keeps “statesman.” “Statesperson,” he rules, is ugly.• The Anti-Statesmen: Technocrat and Demagogue. Smith's chapter on anti-statesmen identifies the two failed models of modern leadership: the technocrat, a problem-solver-in-chief without a narrative, and the demagogue — a Greek word, and a breed democracies reliably produce — who rules through fear, intimidation, and humiliation. Trump, mentioned barely twice in the book, is filed under the latter, classically. Obama remains Smith's enigma: civic seriousness and dazzling rhetorical gifts — yet lacking, Smith suggests on reflection, what Plato called thymos, a kind of public-spirited anger. Obama's rationality and coolness, admirable in themselves, gave the impression of a man too aloof from the rough-and-tumble of politics; anger and indignation, judiciously employed — as Smith's former student Amia Srinivasan has argued — remain formidable tools in the statesman's tool kit. The Democrats, Smith argues, are trapped between both failed models, and need what Lincoln, FDR, JFK, and Reagan had: an affirmative story of America to embed themselves in.• One Statesman Standing. Asked to name a contemporary statesman, Smith offers exactly one — “and I say God bless him”: Volodymyr Zelensky, doing a stirring imitation of Winston Churchill, showing guts and magnanimity in a horrible moment for his people. Otherwise: seven British prime ministers in a decade, and a paucity everywhere else. Statesmen, Smith warns, cannot simply be willed into existence. And the alternative is already visible — the world of Thucydides, where the strong do what they like and the weak suffer what they must, carved into spheres of influence by Iran, Russia, and China. That is what a w...
Ever been absolutely certain about something; a movie line, a cartoon character's outfit, a historical event, only to find out the whole world remembers it differently? That unsettling feeling has a name. It's called the Mandela effect, and it might be more than a memory glitch. Will opens with his own real-time reality shift. A boarding pass seat number that changed right in front of his eyes mid-flight, no explanation, no logical fix. Then he and Karen bring in Cynthia Sue Larson, a UC Berkeley-trained physicist, bestselling author of "Reality Shifts" and "Quantum Jumps," and founder of RealityShifters, to make sense of it. Cynthia walks through where the term Mandela effect actually came from, Nelson Mandela's death that never happened, Art Bell's flooded phone lines on Coast to Coast AM, and why she pushed back on naming the phenomenon after him. From there, the conversation goes deep into quantum physics theories, including QBism and "Wigner bubbles," each offering a different explanation for why groups of people can swear they remember the same event happening two different ways. It's a conversation that walks the line between hard science and mind-bending possibility, exactly the kind of topic that makes a skeptic start questioning what "real" even means.The Skeptic Metaphysicians is a spiritual awakening podcast for open-minded thinkers who refuse to check their critical thinking at the door. Each episode explores consciousness expansion, enlightenment, soul purpose, and soul growth through honest, grounded conversation with leading voices in metaphysics, psychic phenomenon, quantum healing, and beyond. We dive deep into spiritual awakening, ascension, alignment, and the awakening process without the dogma. From mediumship and spirit guides to Arcturian contact, astrology, and the subconscious mind, we explore it all with curiosity, humor, and zero guru worship. Whether you're in the middle of your own awakening, questioning reality, or just spiritually curious, this is the podcast for seekers and skeptics alike.Subscribe, Rate & Review!If you found this episode enlightening, mind-expanding, or even just thought-provoking (see what we did there?), please take a moment to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us bring more transformative guests and topics your way!Connect with Us:
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¿Y si todo lo que recuerdas... está mal? No por tu memoria, sino porque alguien — o algo — cambió la historia sin avisarte.En este episodio de Noches de Terror nos adentramos en uno de los temas más perturbadores de la ciencia moderna: el CERN, el acelerador de partículas más grande del mundo, y su posible conexión con los efectos Mandela, las líneas temporales y las catástrofes naturales que coinciden misteriosamente con su encendido y apagado.¿Simple coincidencia? ¿Error colectivo de memoria? ¿O el CERN está fragmentando la realidad sin que nadie nos lo diga? Exploramos los casos más impactantes, las teorías más escalofriantes y esos pequeños detalles del mundo que ya no son como los recordabas.Apaga la luz, ponte los audífonos y prepárate para cuestionar todo lo que crees saber. Bienvenido a una nueva Noche de Terror.¡No olvides regalarnos tu like, suscribirte y comentar, eso ayuda muchísimo!YA DISPONIBLE EL CONTENIDO EXCLUSIVO EN PATREON:http://patreon.com/nochesdeterrorSuscripción desde 6 USD para acceder a todo el contenido exclusivoAPOYA AL CANAL:Si te gusta este podcast y deseas apoyarnos a mejorar nuestro equipo o invitarnos unos tacos puedes apoyarnos en:
El pasado 15 de junio, a los 91 años, falleció el pianista y compositor surafricano Abdullah Ibrahim, nacido Dollar Brand. Le recordamos en grabaciones de 'Imam' de su disco 'Africa tears and laughter', 'Zikr' de 'Echoes from Africa', 'ForMonk' de 'African dawn', 'Zimbabwe' del disco 'South Africa', 'Mandela' y 'The mountain' de 'Water from an ancient well', 'Pule (Rain)' de la banda sonora de 'Chocolat', 'Chisa' y 'Toi-toi' de 'African river', 'Calypso minor' de 'No fear no die', 'Tsidi' de 'Desert flowers' y 'African marketplace' de 'Capetown flowers'.Escuchar audio
This podcast script provides a structured educational overview of Nelson Mandela's autobiography, specifically focusing on the historic events of his 1994 presidential inauguration. The text explains the oppressive system of apartheid and details how South Africa transitioned into a multiracial democracy through Mandela's leadership and the sacrifices of many activists. Key segments summarize his inaugural speech, the symbolic unity of the new national flag, and the presence of international dignitaries. The source also explores Mandela's profound reflections on the nature of courage, the idea that hatred is a learned behavior, and the evolution of his personal pursuit of liberty. Ultimately, the material serves as a teaching tool to help students understand the moral lessons and historical significance of the fight for human rights in South Africa.
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Join me as we explore the wonderful world of voice to skull technology and how it's being used against the population We'll then look at what the Bible teaches us about how to combat these types of attacks and live above the luciferian parlor tricks that will be used to ensnare the uninitiated We're also going to review the latest Chick-fil-A flip flop Preachers Gone Wild Trump show tyranny update And mind control mediaSubscribe / @wakeuporelse Stay connected in case we get bannedSign up for newsletterhttps://www.wakeuporelse.com/newsletterLEAVE A REVIEW...PLEASE!Why All Bibles Are ChangingLeave A Review On Amazonhttps://bit.ly/4aaCydmThe Mandela Effect Supernatural Bible ChangesLeave A Review On Amazonhttps://bit.ly/4vZsP1NThe Conspiracy Theorist Survival GuideLeave A Review On Amazon https://bit.ly/3QrDZO0JUMP IN - BE A PART OF THE REFORMATIONDO NOT make checks payable to "wakeuporelse"Make checks payable to John KirwinMAIL CHECKS TO John KirwinPO Box 78362Charlotte NC 28271Be a $10.00/month partner https://donorbox.org/wakeuporelseCREDIT CARDhttps://donorbox.org/wakeuporelsePAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kirwi...CASHAPPhttps://cash.app/$wakeuporelse$WakeuporelseVENMOhttps://www.venmo.com/wakeuporelse@wakeuporelseZELLEwakeuporelse@proton.meCRYPTO CURRENCIEShttps://www.wakeuporelse.com/donateOur Channelshttps://www.wakeuporelse.comhttps://www.alteredbible.comhttps://www.rumble.com/c/wakeuporelse / wakeuporelse1 / wakeuporelse1 https://www.bitchute.com/wakeuporelse"The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide Podcast"https://www.wakeuporelse.com/ourpodcastContact John wakeuporelse@proton.meGet my books FREE www.alteredbible.com1) The Mandela effect Supernatural Bible Changes 2) Why All Bibles Are Changing3) The Conspiracy Theorist Survival GuidePURCHASE MY BOOKSWhy All Bibles Are Changinghttps://bit.ly/44kItsUThe Mandela Effect Supernatural Bible Changes and the doctrine of the preservation of scripture https://bit.ly/3SiceIkThe Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide: A Guidebook For Persecuted Truthers https://bit.ly/4ezfx5d
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Send us Fan MailDr. Steven Segal is a psychologist, philosophical counsellor, and leadership coach. He is a former Associate Professor at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management and has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of psychology, philosophy, leadership, and organisational life. His work explores how individuals and communities respond to uncertainty, disruption, and existential threats—those moments when people experience a loss of meaning, belonging, identity, or a sense of being at home in the world. Through his therapy, counselling, coaching, teaching, and writing, he helps individuals and organisations navigate complexity, anxiety, and change while remaining connected to what matters most.His most recent book is Mandela's Leadership Legacy: Emotional and Existential Wisdom. The book was written as a kind of conversation between Martin Heidegger's existential philosophy and Mandela's way of being a leader. It used Heidegger to shed light on Mandela's existential journey and used Mandela to provide an accessible introduction to the philosophy of Heidegger.A Couple Quotes From This Episode"Mandela wasn't the kind of motivational speaker who gets people hyped up. His style was much more thoughtful in the sense of working through emotion.""Dialogue across difference, it gets to your identity. And when our identity feels a bit threatened, we tend to become reactive rather than listening. Mandela was able to listen when there were threats to his identity."ResourcesBook: Business Feel: From the Science of Management to the Philosophy of LeadershipPhilosophical Reflections and Insights for Psychologists and Psychotherapists (forthcoming)Website - Dr. Steven SegalAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Attend The Global Conference in Toronto, October 28-31.About Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.
Chad & JT join Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on Pinch My Salt for a wild surf comedy podcast about surf culture, the WSL, the US Open of Surfing, pro surfers, viral prank videos, and what it really means to be “core” in surfing. Chad and JT tell the story of sneaking into the Huntington Beach US Open with a giant Subway sandwich, getting hired by the World Surf League, trolling professional surfers, making Fast & Furious prank videos, and building comedy with Strider Wilson. The crew talks Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Bruce Irons, Dane Reynolds, Julian Wilson, Stephanie Gilmore, Felipe Toledo, Gabriel Medina, Shane Dorian, Tom Curren, Laird Hamilton, surf movies, surf clips, surf podcasts, and the rise and fall of the surf industry.Sterling also reveals the inside story of surfing against Kelly Slater at J-Bay, Andy Irons helping him during the world title race, and the Photoshop prank that helped fuel the Andy Irons vs. Kelly Slater rivalry. Chad & JT break down comedy, authenticity, algorithms, selling out, staying core, Orange County surf culture, California surf schools, wedding pressure, peptides, carnivore diets, Vin Diesel, Adam Sandler, Keanu Reeves, Nicolas Cage, and the strange path from surfing to comedy.Chad & JT also share the story behind their WSL series Get Sent, getting roasted by surfers online, pranking the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, working with Strider Wilson, recreating Fast & Furious scenes at car shows, meeting Vin Diesel at a wedding, and turning uncomfortable public interactions into comedy.The boys debate whether the traditional surf movie is dead, why Instagram and YouTube clips have taken over surfing, the most influential surf films ever made, Tom Curren's Searching for Tom Curren, the Taylor Steele era, Bruce Irons' mysterious kickflip Mandela effect, Dane Reynolds' place in modern surf culture, and whether podcasts are now more core than surf vlogs.Other topics include Billabong and Volcom, Laird Hamilton becoming the “alpha nerd” of surfing, foiling, stand-up paddleboarding, Shane Dorian, Kai McKenzie surfing with a prosthetic leg, surf schools in Los Angeles, Ocean Beach San Francisco, Santa Cruz, El Porto, Steamer Lane, the Cold Water Classic, Julian Wilson, surf-industry rivalries, comedy careers, marriage, fatherhood and Florida freedom.Who is the most core surfer in the world right now? Drop your answer in the comments.Subscribe to Pinch My Salt for more surfing stories, comedy podcasts, pro surfer interviews, surf history, behind-the-scenes WSL stories and completely unqualified cultural analysis.Like the video, subscribe and tickle that notification bell.#ChadAndJT #Surfing #PinchMySalt#ChadAndJT #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #SurfComedy #SurfPodcast #Surfing #ComedyPodcast #SurferBros #SurfCulture #WorldSurfLeague #WSL #USOpenOfSurfing #HuntingtonBeach #KellySlater #AndyIrons #BruceIrons #DaneReynolds #ShaneDorian #StriderWilson #FastAndFurious #ProSurfing #SurfHistory #SurfMovies #SurfClips #SurfIndustryChad and JT, Chad Goes Deep, JT Parr, Chad Kroeger comedian, Chad and JT podcast, Chad and JT surfing, Chad and JT interview, Chad and JT full podcast, Chad and JT funny moments, Chad and JT Get Sent, Strider Wilson, Going Deep with Chad and JT, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, Pinch My Salt podcast, surfing podcast, comedy podcast, surf comedy, funny surf podcast, surfer interview, surf culture, modern surf culture, core surfing, core vs sellout, surf industry, surf industry stories, WSL, World Surf League, US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach US Open, Chad and JT US Open prank, Subway sandwich prank, Get Sent WSL, professional surfers, Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Kelly Slater vs Andy Irons, Sterling Spencer Kelly Slater story, J-Bay surfing, Jeffreys Bay, Bruce Irons, Bruce Irons kickflip, Transworld Surf, Dane Reynolds, Shane Dorian, Stephanie Gilmore, Felipe Toledo, Gabriel Medina, Julian Wilson, Tom Curren, Searching for Tom Curren, Laird Hamilton, surf movies, best surf movies, Taylor Steele surf films, surf clips, surfing Instagram clips, surfing YouTube, surf vlogs, surf podcasts, Orange County surfing, Southern California surfing, Ocean Beach surfing, Santa Cruz surfing, El Porto surfing, Steamer Lane, Cold Water Classic, Billabong, Volcom, Fast and Furious prank, Vin Diesel story, prank comedy, public prank videos, surfer comedy, surf stories, pro surfer podcast, surf history podcast
Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina. Malengo ya Maendeleo Endelevu ya Umoja wa Mataifa (SDGs) yanatambua kuwa kuwawezesha vijana, kulinda mazingira na kuimarisha uhakika wa kupata chakula ni miongoni mwa nguzo muhimu za kujenga jamii zenye ustahimilivu na maendeleo endelevu. Kupitia malengo kama vile la Kutokomeza umaskini, kutokomeza njaa na hatua dhidi ya mabadiliko ya tabianchi , jamii zinahimizwa kuwekeza katika suluhisho zinazowawezesha wananchi kujitegemea huku zikihifadhi mazingira kwa vizazi vya sasa na vijavyo. Hatua hizo zinatekelezwa katika enoe la Kajiado Kaskazini, katika kaunti ya Kajiado, kusini mwa Kenya kama anavyosimulia Kelvin Keitany wa radio washirika, Domus Radio.Hii leo Umoja wa Mataifa umekuwa na matukio mbalimbali ya kuadhimisha siku ya Mandela, Rais wa kwanza mweusi wa taifa la Afrika Kusini kwa mchango wake wa utetezi wa haki. Miongoni mwa kulikofanyika maadhimisho hayo ni Nairobi, Kenya ambako Stella Vuzo wa Kituo cha Habari cha Umoja wa Mataifa alikuwa shuhuda wetu. Licha ya idadi ya magari duniani kuongezeka kwa zaidi ya bilioni moja, Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Duniani WHO limesema vifo vinavyotokana na ajali za barabarani vimepungua kwa asilimia 21 kati ya mwaka 2011 na 2025. Hata hivyo, ajali hizo bado zilisababisha vifo vya zaidi ya watu milioni 1 mwaka jana na zinaendelea kuwa chanzo kikuu cha vifo kwa watoto na vijana wenye umri wa miaka 5 hadi 29Na, Je, msikilizaji wangu, uliwahi kujiuliza kwa nini binadamu bado wanarudi kuchunguza Mwezi ulioko anga za juu , zaidi ya miaka 50 baada ya kutua huko kwa mara ya kwanza? Leo Julai 20, dunia inaadhimisha Siku ya Kimataifa ya mwezi. Umoja wa Mataifa uliitenga siku hii kuenzi tukio la kihistoria la mwaka 1969, wakati wanaanga wa safari ya Apollo 11 walipoweka nyayo za kwanza za binadamu mwezini. Lakini maadhimisho haya hayaishii kwenye historia tu bali yanasisitiza pia umuhimu wa ushirikiano wa kimataifa katika utafiti wa anga za juu na kuhakikisha uchunguzi wa mwezi unafanyika kwa amani na kwa manufaa ya watu wote duniani.".Mwenyeji wako ni Assumpta Massoi, karibu!
Ep 291 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The Power of the Pause (Class 8) In class 8, we analyze silence as a physical and diplomatic requirement for peace. We traverse history from Mandela's Robben Island council to the 1986 Reykjavik Summit and the Good Friday Agreement. We introduce a tactical syllabus of silence, including the 90-second window, the two-interpreter rule used by UN Blue Helmets, and the Japanese concept of Ma. Homework: Look up the Gottman Institute's 90-Second Rule or the Japanese concept of Ma and find how they use silence to show respect. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about using the email delay or 90-second window in your own life. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions areThe Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh, which beautifully details the spiritual and practical power of absolute silence and deep listening as essential tools for clarity in family and community life, and Silence: In the Age of Noise by Erling Kagge, a brief, impactful text exploring how strategic pauses and quietude allow us to process truth and override reactionary reflexes. Learning Topics: The Silencio Charm; Mandela's Robben Island Rule; The 1986 Reykjavik Reset; The 90-Second Window; The Three-Breath Rule; The Two-Interpreter Rule; Japanese Ma; The Good Friday Agreement Adjournments. Join the Community / Get the Books: AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/
Pour écouter 5.000 ans d'Histoire en une fois, sans pub et avec les Bonus :https://m.audiomeans.fr/s/S-tavkjvmo Aujourd'hui, retour sur le 18 juillet 1918, pour voir la naissance d'un destin, Nelson Mandela. Ce jour-là, dans le petit village de Mvezo, en Afrique du Sud, naît Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela du clan "Madiba", ça va devenir son surnom d'ailleurs. En langue locale, Rolihlahla signifie celui qui tire la branche d'un arbre, autrement dit, le fauteur de trouble. Et on peut le dire, il va bien porter son nom. C'est en réalité à l'école qu'un professeur anglais lui donne un prénom occidental, Nelson. Souvenez-vous, l'époque est à la domination coloniale, à la ségrégation, à l'humiliation codifiée. Les Noirs n'ont pas le droit de vote, pas le droit d'exister à égalité. Mandela, lui, rêve déjà d'autre chose. Avocat, militant, prisonnier, pendant 27 ans, il devient le visage et la voix de la lutte contre l'Apartheid. Mais ce qui frappe, c'est que quand il sort de prison, en 1990, il ne réclame ni vengeance, ni revanche. Il appelle à l'unité, à la dignité, au pardon. 4 ans plus tard, il devient le premier président noir d'Afrique du Sud. Une image qui fait le tour du monde, celle d'un homme qui a su transformer sa colère en force morale. Le 18 juillet 1918, ce n'est pas seulement un grand homme qui naît. C'est une conscience, une leçon vivante de courage et d'humanité. Aujourd'hui encore, chaque 18 juillet, on célèbre dans le monde entier le Mandela Day. Pas par des discours, mais par des actes. 67 minutes données aux autres. Une minute pour chaque année qu'il a consacrée à la justice. Et certainement que beaucoup d'entre vous ont en tête le superbe Mandela Day des Simple Minds, à écouter évidemment sans modération. A demain dans TIME SHOT pour une nouvelle Minute Histoire. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Com “Sons da Liberdade”, profissionais juntam-se à campanha para marcar Dia Internacional Nelson Mandela, que convida voluntários a dedicar 67 minutos às comunidades; número representa quantidade de anos que Madiba dedicou à luta contra apartheid e à defesa dos direitos humanos.
Ep 290 Peacewarts Lab 7/18/26 - Always Disallow Foolishness: A Rule for Peace Peacewarts Labs are casual review sessions where we dig into the homework from the Peacewarts classes. In this lab, Avis Kalfsbeek walks through some of the assignments from Episodes 287, 288, and 289. Here's what we look up: The "Oakland Unified Restorative Justice" model — and the three classic circle questions used to work through a conflict. The 2003 Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace — and one specific tactic they used to keep Christian and Muslim women united around a shared goal. Nelson Mandela's first meeting with President P.W. Botha — and one small detail (about the tea, or the greeting) that Mandela used to protect Botha's dignity. Shakespeare Sherpa Club: Just to keep her nerd credentials intact, Avis gives a shout-out to her Shakespeare Sherpa Club. Grab the free downloadable character bookmarks at www.AvisKalfsbeek.com/shakespearesherpa. Always Disallow Foolishness: Avis talks about the track 10 Laws by East Forest, which features the spoken voice of Court Johnson reading the ten explicit laws he lives by. She zeroes in on one of them — Always Disallow Foolishness — and how it connects to global peace. Media Bias Detectors: Avis rounds up some tools for figuring out the bias in the news we take in. Ground News (groundnews.org) — A data-driven platform that lays out the ownership, factual reliability, and political lean (left, center, right) of news stories from around the world. Runs about $60/year. Want to get similar insights without paying? Here are the best free alternatives: AllSides (allsides.com) — Probably the go-to free option for bias tracking. Its "Headline Roundups" put left, center, and right coverage of the same story side by side, so you can see how each side frames it. Free, no ads. Ad Fontes Media (adfontesmedia.com) — The folks behind the interactive Media Bias Chart. Great for seeing where an outlet lands on a two-axis grid measuring both political bias and journalistic reliability. Media Bias/Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com) — An independent directory where you can search a specific outlet and check its track record on factual reporting and political lean. NewsGuard (newsguardtech.com) — Focuses on credibility over ideology, scoring sites 0–100 for trustworthiness based on standard journalistic criteria. RSS Readers (feedly.com or inoreader.com) — Free tools that let you build your own diverse news feed from independent sources, breaking out of the algorithm's echo chamber by putting you back in control. Topics this episode: Homework Review, Shakespeare Sherpa, East Forest's 10 Laws & Disallowing Foolishness, Media Bias Metrics Join the Community / Get the Books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com Shakespeare Sherpa Bookmarks: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com/shakespearesherpa Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez, "Dalai Lama Riding a Bike" — https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/
In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with entrepreneur and commentator Rob Hersov for a conversation on the state of South Africa, anti-white racism, farm attacks, corruption, and whether the country is on the brink of collapse. We discuss the ANC, Julius Malema, land expropriation, mass emigration, crime, Nelson Mandela, British colonialism, Donald Trump, and why Hersov believes South Africa's institutions have been hollowed out by decades of misrule. LIVE EVENT: Is Islam compatible with the West? Get your discounted first release tickets now before they sell out: https://winstonmarshall.eventbrite.co.uk I can't wait for you to join us in London for one of the most important debates of our time.Our show is independently supported by you, consider signing up to our substack to get added benefits like ad-free and extended episodes here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Are White South Africans Being Persecuted?05:05 Why Are Farmers Being Targeted?09:39 Where Does The Hatred Come From?11:47 How Mandela United South Africa14:00 How The ANC Broke South Africa19:42 Can The ANC Be Voted Out?25:00 Mandela's Legacy & The Future Of South Africa38:19 Could South Africa Face Civil Conflict?42:27 Colonialism, Cecil Rhodes & Africa's Future49:01 The Boer War & Britain's Concentration Camps53:14 Can South Africa Be Saved?
Clement Manyathela speaks to Zamaswazi Swati Mandela-Dlamini, who is the Granddaughter of Nelson and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and is the co-producer of The Trials of Winnie Mandela, to reflect on the legacy of her grandparents and how it has impacted her life. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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En NEGRAS, celebramos a Nelson Mandela, “Mandiba”, junto a la investigadora afrocolombiana Nevis Balanta Castilla, con quien conversamos sobre el Ubuntuario.Mujeres afrodescendientes conversan sobre proyectos, académicos y comunitarios, relacionados a la negritud y la racialización en Puerto Rico. Aprende de los saberes de mujeres afrodescendientes y desaprende mitos que, históricamente, han degradado a las personas visiblemente negras en la nación puertorriqueña. Una producción de Colectivo Ilé https://www.colectivoile.org/ para Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico. Viernes 3:00 pm a través del 89.7 FM en San Juan, el 88.3 FM en MayagüezTe podría interesar: https://open.spotify.com/show/2C4q2yUCBmH4Hbh9SR5pc6?si=374374858ad04bc4
Ep 289 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The Vocabulary of Dignity (Class 7) In class 7, we explore the "Vocabulary of Dignity" and the three core needs: to be seen, heard, and safe. We analyze Nelson Mandela's micro-practices of respect, including his "Future Self" language and his refusal to use sarcasm or public shaming. We discuss how honorifics and formal address can lower threat chemistry and keep negotiations focused on solutions rather than egos. Homework: Look up Nelson Mandela's first meeting with President P.W. Botha and find one detail about the etiquette Mandela used to preserve Botha's dignity. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about speaking to a difficult person's "Future Self." What is one sentence that protects their dignity while maintaining your truth? Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict by Donna Hicks, which explores the ten core elements of human dignity and focuses heavily on how preserving or violating face determines the ultimate success of high-stakes diplomacy, and Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, and their coauthors, a widely recognized staple on creating the necessary psychological safety so people can speak honestly and directly without stripping away each other's dignity. Learning Topics: The Three Dignity Needs; Mandela's Grammar of Respect; Saving Face vs. Saving Power; The Language of Future Selves; The Non-Sarcasm Rule; Red lines spoken softly. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Verne Harris about Nelson Mandela Day, the enduring significance of 67 minutes, and the launch of the Nelson Mandela Global Leadership Forum. They also explore how Madiba's leadership continues to shape global conversations on courage, service and accountability. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro - four nice things about Peter Beinart 4:50 Will God punish Israel? Jeremiah, tradition, and belief 13:20 The critical-mass hypothetical: a 49% Hasidic America 22:03 Quebec, Czechoslovakia, South Africa - why not divorce? 41:35 The right of return: "You can cherry-pick anything" 54:24 1948: They were closer to the Holocaust than we are to COVID 63:40 Day one of a one-state solution: the list 79:53 "An agenda dressed up in violins" Claude Says: Peter Beinart - editor-at-large of Jewish Currents, New York Times opinion writer, and author of "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza" - joins Noam Dworman and Dan Naturman for an honest, occasionally heated conversation about the questions underneath the Israel-Palestine debate. Does Jewish tradition teach that Israel's survival depends on its ethics - and does Beinart, an observant Jew, mean that literally? Is there such a thing as demographic critical mass? Why is secession the answer everywhere from Quebec to Czechoslovakia, but one shared state the answer here? Is the Palestinian right of return a sacred principle, a practical question, or - as Noam puts it - "an agenda dressed up in violins"? Plus: South Africa and Mandela, Iran, the Olmert-Abbas offers, what Benny Morris actually wrote about 1948, Robert Jackson's "suicide pact," and what day one of a one-state solution would look like for a gay couple in Tel Aviv. Two people who disagree about almost everything - except the settlements - actually talk to each other. Peter's book: Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza https://bit.ly/4ygbHH8 Peter's Substack: The Beinart Notebook https://peterbeinart.substack.com/
Die regering moedig Suid-Afrikaners aan om in Mandela-maand deel te neem aan aktiwiteite en hulp te verleen waar nodig. In hierdie maand kry mense die kans om die lewe en nalatenskap van wyle president Nelson Mandela te gedenk deur diens aan ander en sterker gemeenskappe te bou wat meer vir mekaar omgee. Die regering se waarnemende woordvoerder, Nomonde Mnukwa, sê landsburgers moet deur die jaar ingestel wees op goedhartigheid, dienslewering en aktiewe burgerskap.
CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro - four nice things about Peter Beinart 4:50 Will God punish Israel? Jeremiah, tradition, and belief 13:20 The critical-mass hypothetical: a 49% Hasidic America 22:03 Quebec, Czechoslovakia, South Africa - why not divorce? 41:35 The right of return: "You can cherry-pick anything" 54:24 1948: They were closer to the Holocaust than we are to COVID 63:40 Day one of a one-state solution: the list 79:53 "An agenda dressed up in violins" Claude Says: Peter Beinart - editor-at-large of Jewish Currents, New York Times opinion writer, and author of "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza" - joins Noam Dworman and Dan Naturman for an honest, occasionally heated conversation about the questions underneath the Israel-Palestine debate. Does Jewish tradition teach that Israel's survival depends on its ethics - and does Beinart, an observant Jew, mean that literally? Is there such a thing as demographic critical mass? Why is secession the answer everywhere from Quebec to Czechoslovakia, but one shared state the answer here? Is the Palestinian right of return a sacred principle, a practical question, or - as Noam puts it - "an agenda dressed up in violins"? Plus: South Africa and Mandela, Iran, the Olmert-Abbas offers, what Benny Morris actually wrote about 1948, Robert Jackson's "suicide pact," and what day one of a one-state solution would look like for a gay couple in Tel Aviv. Two people who disagree about almost everything - except the settlements - actually talk to each other. Peter's book: Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza https://bit.ly/4ygbHH8 Peter's Substack: The Beinart Notebook https://peterbeinart.substack.com/
On Mandela Day, South Africa's record is under scrutiny. Xenophobic attacks, migrant repatriations, high unemployment and deep inequality raise a difficult question: what would Mandela say today?
The Dad Edge Podcast (formerly The Good Dad Project Podcast)
Gary John Bishop is the New York Times bestselling author behind Unfuk Yourself* and Stop Doing That Sht*, whose books have sold over 4.5 million copies and whose audiobooks alone have topped 2 million. Making his sixth appearance on the show, the Scottish philosopher and personal development author joins Larry to break down his newest book, Now What, and challenge the entire premise of self-help. This conversation gets into why chasing the next fix keeps you stuck, how your old solutions quietly become your current problems, and why self-invention beats self-improvement for good. If you're a dad who's done all the work, read all the books, and still catches himself asking why life feels the same, this one will reframe how you see time, identity, and being present with your kids. Timeline Summary [1:02] – Gary returns for his sixth appearance and the "Larry and Gary Show" reunion [3:13] – The line that started it all: solving your life instead of living in it [5:23] – Why the book slapped Gary around as he wrote it and questioned everything he knew [6:38] – Realizing most of what we call fulfillment is actually just relief [8:03] – Now is not a time, now is a place, and now is eternal, but you're not [11:28] – How Gary scrapped a finished manuscript and rewrote the guts in 30 days [14:20] – The difference between having knowledge of something and truly knowing it [22:12] – How old solutions become current problems: work ethic turning into workaholism [27:03] – Larry on his son's graduation and why he felt joy instead of regret [29:52] – The meerkat in the cathedral and why context is your one true superpower [32:16] – Alan Watts on standing in a river with the past and future always here [36:13] – Self-invention over self-improvement and why the "self" isn't broken [41:20] – Declaring who you are as accomplished and letting it call you forward [48:00] – What to do when the people closest to you resist the new version of you [53:03] – Why we prefer the certainty of misery over the uncertainty of joy [1:00:26] – The simplest way to teach kids this thinking through better questions 5 Key Takeaways Stop Solving, Start Living — Most people spend their whole lives fixing the problem in front of their face, then wonder why relief never comes. A life you create still has problems, but they're the right ones. Old Solutions Become New Problems — The job, the relationship, the work ethic you built to fix an old pain often becomes the very thing troubling you now. Recognizing that pattern is how you stop repeating it. Context Is Your Superpower — You can't always change what's happening, but you can shift the context you hold it in. Mandela sat in the same cell for years and chose to experience it as a life of service. Self-Invention Beats Self-Improvement — You aren't a broken, fixed thing that needs better habits. Through language you can declare who you are right now and let that identity call new actions out of you. Teach Kids to Question, Not to Comply — Instead of correcting kids, ask them where they heard that, what they're making it mean, and what else it could mean. "Now what?" asked honestly and repeatedly shifts any story. Links & Resources Episode page and all links — https://thedadedge.com/1503 Join the Dad Edge Alliance — https://thedadedge.com/join Dad Edge Boardroom Goal Setting Intensive — https://thedadedge.com/goals Now What by Gary John Bishop — available wherever books are sold Gary John Bishop's website — https://garyjohnbishop.com Follow Gary John Bishop on Instagram — https://instagram.com/garyjohnbishop Follow Gary John Bishop on TikTok — https://tiktok.com/@garyjohnbishop Enjoyed This Episode? If Gary's idea that "now is a place, not a time" cracked something open for you, don't let it stop at a listen. Send this episode to a dad who's done all the work and still feels stuck, and try asking your kids one of Gary's questions this week. If the show keeps delivering for you, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.
McShane, Fitz, and Jefe return after taking a week off for America's 250th. They recap a calm holiday weekend and pivot to major topics: NYC Mayor Mamdani's immigrant-enclave map omits Little Italy, Irish/Scottish areas, and Jewish enclaves, which they argue signals erasing history and fuels backlash. They discuss rumors that Mitch McConnell “died,” skepticism toward claims he's fine, and note Elaine Chao's China meetings as suspicious. They call out heavy CERN discourse as a narrative, rejecting recent “Mandela effect” claims while acknowledging anxiety about time and distraction. They review beers (Stoup Mothership IPA, Roses by the Stairs smoked porter critique, Mortalis coffee stout praised, Fremont Orange and Cacao barrel-aged stout praised) and warn robots and AI-body control tech are becoming dangerously real.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/razor-wire-news--5683729/support.www.razorwirenews.com
In a special episode, the gang discusses the very strange "Mandala Effect" where large groups of people all over the world have exact memories of events that did not happen. Also, one last swing at the Steven Spielberg bomb, "Disclosure Day."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support.
Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Minggu, 12 Juli 2026Bacaan: "Tetapi segera Yesus berkata kepada mereka: "Tenang! Aku ini, jangan takut!" (Matius 14:27)Renungan: Pada tahun 1993, Nelson Mandela baru 3 tahun keluar dari penjara setelah 27 tahun dipenjara di Afrika Selatan. Negaranya sedang di ujung tanduk. Kulit putih takut kehilangan kuasa. Kulit hitam marah dan mau membalas dendam. Perang saudara hampir meledak setiap hari. Semua penasihatnya berkata, "Pakai kekuatan dan balas. Amankan posisi dulu." Tapi Mandela masuk ke ruangannya, berdoa, lalu mengambil keputusan yang membuat dunia kaget. Dia undang mantan sipir penjaranya makan siang di istana. Dia membentuk "Komisi Kebenaran dan Rekonsiliasi". Dia memilih mengampuni daripada membalas. Ketika ia ditanya mengapa berani ambil risiko sebesar itu, dia menjawab, "Saya sudah 27 tahun hidup dalam ketakutan dan kebencian. Saat saya keluar dari penjara, saya sadar kalau saya tidak melepaskan itu, maka saya masih di dalam penjara." Mandela memilih tenang di tengah badai, karena dia percaya ada panggilan yang lebih besar daripada rasa takutnya. Bacaan Injil di atas terjadi saat murid-murid ada di tengah danau Galilea. Angin kencang, ombak besar dan perahu hampir tenggelam. Mereka melihat "sesuatu" jalan di atas air dan berteriak ketakutan, mengira itu adalah hantu. Di titik paling panik itu, Yesus datang. Kalimat pertama-Nya bukan, "Aku akan meredakan badai", tetapi kalimat pertama-Nya adalah, "Tenanglah! Aku ini, jangan takut!" Yesus dalam hal ini mau mengingatkan bahwa sebelum Ia membereskan masalah kita, ketahuilah dulu siapa yang ada bersama kita. Badai boleh tetap ada. Tapi kalau "Aku ini" ada di perahu, maka kita tidak akan tenggelam. "Danau" kita saat ini mungkin berbeda, tetapi ombaknya sama kencang, yaitu pertama badai Ketidakpastian, contohnya dalam hal kerja, ekonomi, masa depan dll. Kita seperti para murid melihat gelombang, bukan melihat Yesus. Yesus berkata, 'Tenanglah! Aku pegang kendali hidupmu." Kedua badai hubungan. Ada luka, kecewa, pengkhianatan dll. Godaannya adalah kita mau membalas atau menghindar. Mandela mengajar kita memilih tenang dan memilih pengampunan, karena ada Yesus bersama kita. Ketiga badai batin. Ada kecemasan, kegagalan dan merasa tidak cukup. Kita berteriak dalam hati. Yesus datang dan berkata hal yang sama, "Tenanglah! Aku ini. Kamu tidak sendirian. Kita sering meminta Tuhan membereskan badainya dulu baru kita tenang. Tapi Tuhan minta kita percaya dulu bahwa Dia ada, barulah kita bisa tenang di tengah badai. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, ampunilah aku yang sering lebih fokus pada badai daripada kehadiran-Mu. Hari ini aku mau mendengar suara-Mu: "Tenanglah! Aku ini, jangan takut!" Mampukan aku seperti Mandela, untuk tidak dikuasai takut dan benci. Peganglah tanganku di tengah gelombang hidupku. Amin. (Dod).
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Ep 285 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms 101 - The Architecture of a Sentence (Class 4) In class 4, we analyze the "Pronoun Blueprint" and the internal structure of speech to understand how sentences can either bridge divides or ignite factions. We compare the distributive responsibility found in Lincoln's Second Inaugural and Nelson Mandela's 1994 inaugural address. We also introduce the Metaphor Temperature Test as a tool for identifying and cooling high-conflict rhetoric. Homework: Look up the final paragraph of Lincoln's Second Inaugural (1865) and a short passage from Mandela's Inaugural (1994). Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Review your last three emails or texts during a disagreement. Apply the Metaphor Temperature Test and rewrite one sentence to change its temperature. If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words that Remade America by Garry Wills, a brilliant masterclass on sentence architecture and structural balance that demonstrates how deliberate rhetoric can reshape a fractured national identity, and Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela, which provides the essential global perspective on using balanced, inclusive language to distribute social responsibility and systematically mend a divided nation. Learning Topics: The Pronoun Blueprint (we/our vs. you/they); Distributed responsibility in leadership; Lincoln and Mandela as case studies; The Metaphor Temperature Test; Parallel structure as a de-escalation tool. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
LISTENER WARNING Dr. Carron talks openly about being sexually abused. This episode also includes conversation around domestic violence, trauma, police brutality, and political violence. Please listen with care.
This is the pop-culture polls portion of episode 243. In this section, the Movie Toasters go over poll results surrounding the Toasties favorite Shaq movie, & the Mandela effect.Stay Toasty!!!
Yesterday Mercury stationed retrograde in Cancer, the sign of memory. Yesterday CERN went dark for four years. Yesterday the Strawberry micromoon peaked at the lowest point of the year. Yesterday Jupiter sat at his deepest exaltation degree. A configuration not repeated in 700 years.The messenger has turned around. Tonight we sit with what he reveals.
Full episodes and much more available on Patreon.com/slopquest Andy gets a giant bruise on his bicep from hema. Then Ryan roasts him for sparring at a basketball court. Andy reveals that he sword fights with a Zynn in his mouth which gets properly attacked. The boys talk about the American elderly insanity problems. Ryan gets upset at boomers calling the police on kids playing outside. One of Andy’s friends is worried about being stabbed in Europe while never going to Europe. Andy’s extended family can’t stop falling for AI Slop. Ryan has a problem with Vince Neil and goes hard in the paint on him. Andy has an awkward but polite encounter with a celebrity in a strip club bathroom. Andy’s buddy shits his pants in the middle of the strip club then another friend looses his stripper girlfriend to Nicholas Cage. Ryan’s buddy gets a shut streak on his shirt from a lap dance. Andy sees a rural Chinese strip club that makes him horrifically sad. The boys experience the Mandela effect about mosquitoes. Andy blows Ryan’s mind with Oscar Mayer and it really bothers him. After the break the boys deep dive on the Dairy Queen menu ingredients and makes O’Neill sick which leads to hilarious antics.
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Unsolved murders, true crime mystery, and urban legends collide in this 10-part horror anthology. From Johnny Gosch's vanishing to the Keddie Cabin bloodbath, Mandela Effect phenomenon, Men in Black encounters, and the legendary Angikuni Lake disappearance—explore real cases, cryptid folklore, and paranormal gaps that blur fact and fiction. Perfect for late night listening.
Will heaven send aid to us to overcome what is coming upon the earth. How is the Christian Truther supposed to deal with what appears to be evil let loose to run wild. Tune into find out what heaven's marching orders are for the end days Christian trutherStay connected in case we get bannedSign up for newsletterhttps://www.wakeuporelse.com/newsletterTake the Mandela Effect Bible Quizhttps://alteredbible.com/quiz/Our Channelshttps://www.wakeuporelse.comhttps://www.alteredbible.comhttps://www.rumble.com/c/wakeuporelse / wakeuporelse1 / wakeuporelse1 https://www.bitchute.com/wakeuporelse / wakeuporelse https://odysee.com/@Wakeuporelse:9"The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide Podcast"https://www.wakeuporelse.com/ourpodcastContact John wakeuporelse@proton.meJUMP IN - BE A PART OF THE REFORMATIONDO NOT make checks payable to wakeuporelseMake checks payable to John KirwinMAIL CHECKS TO John KirwinPO Box 78362Charlotte NC 28271Be a $10.00/month partner https://donorbox.org/wakeuporelseCREDIT CARDhttps://donorbox.org/wakeuporelsePAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kirwi...CASHAPPhttps://cash.app/$wakeuporelse$WakeuporelseVENMOhttps://www.venmo.com/wakeuporelse@wakeuporelseZELLEwakeuporelse@proton.meCRYPTO CURRENCIEShttps://www.wakeuporelse.com/donateGet both of my books FREE www.wakeuporelse.com / www.alteredbible.com1) "The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide"2) The Mandela effect Supernatural Bible Changes And The Doctrine Of The Preservation Of ScripturePAPERBACK - AUDIO ON AMAZON AND MOST RETAILERSThe Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide: A Guidebook For Persecuted Truthers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C91X6K55 The Mandela Effect Supernatural Bible Changes and the doctrine of the preservation of scripture https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH51XBJ2
Join us for our second episode of "Taking the opposing view" - Guest interview with Matthew Quigley From matthewquigley.org Matthew has written an article taking the position that the Bible is not supernaturally changing he has agreed to join us for public discussion on this topic. We're looking forward to having him with us on wakeuporelse for a friendly discussion between Brothers in the LordStay connected in case we get bannedSign up for newsletterhttps://www.wakeuporelse.com/newsletterTake the Mandela Effect Bible Quizhttps://alteredbible.com/quiz/Our Channelshttps://www.wakeuporelse.comhttps://www.alteredbible.comhttps://www.rumble.com/c/wakeuporelse / wakeuporelse1 / wakeuporelse1 https://www.bitchute.com/wakeuporelse / wakeuporelse https://odysee.com/@Wakeuporelse:9"The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide Podcast"https://www.wakeuporelse.com/ourpodcastContact John wakeuporelse@proton.meJUMP IN - BE A PART OF THE REFORMATIONDO NOT make checks payable to wakeuporelseMake checks payable to John KirwinMAIL CHECKS TO John KirwinPO Box 78362Charlotte NC 28271Be a $10.00/month partner https://donorbox.org/wakeuporelseCREDIT CARDhttps://donorbox.org/wakeuporelsePAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kirwi...CASHAPPhttps://cash.app/$wakeuporelse$WakeuporelseVENMOhttps://www.venmo.com/wakeuporelse@wakeuporelseZELLEwakeuporelse@proton.meCRYPTO CURRENCIEShttps://www.wakeuporelse.com/donateGet both of my books FREE www.wakeuporelse.com / www.alteredbible.com1) "The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide"2) The Mandela effect Supernatural Bible Changes And The Doctrine Of The Preservation Of ScripturePAPERBACK - AUDIO ON AMAZON AND MOST RETAILERSThe Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide: A Guidebook For Persecuted Truthers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C91X6K55 The Mandela Effect Supernatural Bible Changes and the doctrine of the preservation of scripture https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH51XBJ2
Join co-host Mark Maesano and myself as we refute and debunk the feeble attempts of Matthew Quigley to try to explain how 29 out of 30 pastors all misremembered the same Bible quiz question the same way and 21 other questions in a similar fashion We will explore the different ways that church leaders are avoiding the question like Neo dodges bullets in The Matrix Things likeMoving the goal post Ignoring the question while repeating the same argument of misremembering over and overRambling sophistry and word salads. Diluting the answer with so much confusion and generalates that's it's difficult to understand the answer. Then claiming they already answered the questionFragmenting the evidence into isolated examples ie focusing on one passageCommentary man. Explaining why it's supposed to be there but never explaining the unified misrememberingEscalation, exasperation, name-calling, or branding, shifting to character assassinationIt's irrelevant” “This doesn't prove anything, this is not the mike drop you think it is. (It is the bloody knife and you know it)The pastors don't read their BiblesI only base my beliefs on the Bible We refute Matthew's arguments point by point with searing logic and irrefutable evidence that the Bible is supernaturally changingJoin usStay connected in case we get bannedSign up for newsletterhttps://www.wakeuporelse.com/newsletterTake the Mandela Effect Bible Quizhttps://alteredbible.com/quiz/Our Channelshttps://www.wakeuporelse.comhttps://www.alteredbible.comhttps://www.rumble.com/c/wakeuporelse / wakeuporelse1 / wakeuporelse1 https://www.bitchute.com/wakeuporelse / wakeuporelse https://odysee.com/@Wakeuporelse:9"The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide Podcast"https://www.wakeuporelse.com/ourpodcastContact John wakeuporelse@proton.meJUMP IN - BE A PART OF THE REFORMATIONDO NOT make checks payable to wakeuporelseMake checks payable to John KirwinMAIL CHECKS TO John KirwinPO Box 78362Charlotte NC 28271Be a $10.00/month partner https://donorbox.org/wakeuporelseCREDIT CARDhttps://donorbox.org/wakeuporelsePAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kirwi...CASHAPPhttps://cash.app/$wakeuporelse$WakeuporelseVENMOhttps://www.venmo.com/wakeuporelse@wakeuporelseZELLEwakeuporelse@proton.meCRYPTO CURRENCIEShttps://www.wakeuporelse.com/donateGet both of my books FREE www.wakeuporelse.com / www.alteredbible.com1) "The Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide"2) The Mandela effect Supernatural Bible Changes And The Doctrine Of The Preservation Of ScripturePAPERBACK - AUDIO ON AMAZON AND MOST RETAILERSThe Conspiracy Theorist Survival Guide: A Guidebook For Persecuted Truthers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C91X6K55 The Mandela Effect Supernatural Bible Changes and the doctrine of the preservation of scripture https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH51XBJ2
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In Mandela's Leadership Legacy: Emotional and Existential Wisdom (Routledge, 2026) Steven Segal explores Nelson Mandela's extraordinary ability to lead through moments of existential crisis and uncertainty. Central to Mandela's leadership was his attunement to mood—the emotional and existential atmosphere through which people experience disruption. Long overlooked in leadership studies, mood shaped the way Mandela created trust, defused fear, and opened possibilities when conventional strategies failed. Mandela's wisdom was forged not only in prison but in the existential challenges he faced upon leaving the familiarity of his ancestral homeland and confronting the disorientation of city life. From this early rupture through to his imprisonment, the collapse of apartheid, and the assassination of Chris Hani, he demonstrated a rare capacity to transform existential threats into opportunities for renewal and unity. This book examines how Mandela combined strategic foresight with therapeutic sensitivity, allowing him to guide individuals and nations through disruption with ethical resolve and visionary clarity. Drawing on frameworks from Heidegger and Ubuntu it highlights Mandela's "existential practical wisdom"—the ability to embrace uncertainty, work with paradox, and foster collective transformation through attuned presence. By investigating Mandela's profound relational sensitivity, including his ability to turn estrangement and enmity into trust and collaboration, the book offers timeless lessons for navigating today's global crises. It is ideal for professionals seeking inspiration for leading in turbulent times and for students interested in leadership, philosophy, or history. Steven Segal was formerly an Associate Professor of Management at Macquarie University, Australia and is currently in private practice as a psychologist and leadership coach. He also runs professional development workshops for coaches and psychotherapists. Elena Sobrino is an anthropologist studying environmental emotions and politics. Her current writing projects focus on the Flint water crisis, and she regularly teaches undergraduate courses on environment, race and racism, crisis, and science and technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
We're used to hostile online encounters with total strangers. It fuels the digital economy. But what if there were a way to experiment with radical emotional honesty with an anonymous other—much the same as you'd experience at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting? The anonymous founder of This Life, an audio-only app built on anonymity, joins For the Life of the World to argue that emotional and spiritual progress is still possible at scale. "What's really kind is to care about somebody else. And then even more kind than that is to allow somebody else to care about you." In this episode with Evan Rosa, Justin Smith (a pseudonym) reflects on what he learned in Alcoholics Anonymous, the genius of Bill Wilson, and why our voices carry so much emotional weight, and how sharing them—even (and perhaps especially) anonymously—can be a transformative experience of growth. Together they discuss anonymity as a path to honesty, the "spiritual hitchhiker," negative emotion as a force that wants to win, design as destiny, and becoming a neighbor. They also weigh technology's limits and whether spiritual and emotional progress can scale. Episode Highlights "What's really kind is to care about somebody else. And then even more kind than that is to allow somebody else to care about you." "I believe we live in a society that has given up on the idea of emotional or spiritual progress at scale." "Honesty with yourself is a skill." "If you begin to look at unhelpful negative emotion as a force that wants to win, what you'll notice is that we're in a fight that we're not well equipped for." "Meaningful spiritual development is impossible without honesty with other people." About Justin Smith "Justin Smith" is a pseudonym. The guest is the founder of This Life, an audio-only iOS app he describes as an experiment in emotional and spiritual progress, built around anonymity, self-reflection, and what he calls the "spiritual hitchhiker." A Christian shaped by his time in Alcoholics Anonymous and the writing of AA co-founder Bill Wilson, he draws on figures from Martin Luther King Jr. to E.O. Wilson and Fred Rogers to argue that honesty with others is the foundation of spiritual growth. By his request, and in keeping with the episode's premise, his real name, biography, and social accounts are withheld. Learn more about the This Life app on the iOS App Store. Helpful Links and Resources This Life: An Experiment (App Store) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/this-life-an-experiment/id6746807306 Alcoholics Anonymous (the "Big Book"), by Bill Wilson: https://www.aa.org/the-big-book The Twelve Traditions of AA (Tradition Twelve, on anonymity): https://www.aa.org/the-twelve-traditions "On Being a Good Neighbor," Martin Luther King Jr.: https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/draft-chapter-iii-being-good-neighbor Show Notes Anonymous guest, identity withheld "Justin Smith"—not his real name The neighbor can be anonymous Startup founders and self-help gurus—equally annoying How the app works: an audio-only experiment Spoken note—talk to yourself, your God, or both "Spiritual hitchhiker"—paired daily with a stranger One rule: no politics "A much more intimate and powerful sort of access to a human consciousness." The voice as the best vehicle for the spiritual Looks always color how we treat each other Design is destiny "We live in a Star Wars civilization with stone age emotions" (E.O. Wilson) Bill Wilson refused Yale's honorary doctorate "Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities." https://www.aa.org/the-twelve-traditions Negative emotion as a force that wants to win "Honesty with yourself is a skill." Mandela, Mother Teresa, Mr. Rogers—all struggled "Meaningful spiritual development is impossible without honesty with other people." No longer "people in my way at the Starbucks line"—strangers with inner lives Personal responsibility and the courage to become a neighbor #Anonymity #SpiritualGrowth #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BillWilson #Loneliness #DigitalWellbeing #Neighbor #EmotionalHealth #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld #Honesty Production Notes This podcast featured Justin Smith (Pseudonym) Edited and Produced by Evan Rosa Hosted by Evan Rosa Production Assistance by Noah Senthil A Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/about Support For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give
On 13 June 1964, Nelson Mandela, who later became South Africa's president, was taken to the maximum security prison on Robben Island off the coast of South Africa.Mandela had led the military wing of the African National Congress party which was banned by the apartheid government.He was sentenced to life imprisonment and spent 18 years on the island before being transferred to prison on the mainland.He was freed on 11 February 1990 after serving 27 years behind bars.Jen Dale uses BBC archive to tell this period of Mandela's life.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Picture: Nelson Mandela's cell on Robben Island, Credit: Getty/Dave Hogan)