Podcast appearances and mentions of Mary Lou

In this midweek episode Chad and Mary Lou show each other clips from both sides of the election denial campaign being run by Trump and Maga as we approach the next elections.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

The Biblical Pastor: God's Shepherd vs. the Modern Hireling: Foundational Issues 6 | KIB 540 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description Welcome to Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Episode 540 with Dr. Michael Lake and Mary Lou Lake. What does Scripture actually teach about the office of the pastor? In today's church culture, many believers have inherited traditions that differ greatly from the biblical model of shepherding. In this message, Dr. Michael Lake continues the Fivefold Ministry series by examining the character, responsibilities, and calling of the biblical pastor through the lens of both the Old and New Testaments. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus, the Apostle Paul, Peter, and the biblical imagery of the Good Shepherd, this episode explains why pastors are called to protect, feed, disciple, and care for God's people—not build personal platforms or entertainment-driven ministries. Mary Lou also shares a timely exhortation concerning America's spiritual condition, the necessity of the fear of the Lord, and why she believes God is preparing His people for a great deliverance from modern Babylonian bondage. If you desire a deeper understanding of biblical leadership, spiritual maturity, and Christ-centered discipleship, this teaching will challenge and encourage you. In this episode, you'll discover: The biblical definition of a pastor The difference between a shepherd and a hireling Why pastors must protect the flock from deception The biblical qualifications for pastoral ministry Why pastors must become students of God's Word The importance of discipleship over entertainment How the Fivefold Ministry works together The responsibility of pastors to pray, teach, restore, and equip believers Why biblical shepherds are desperately needed in the last days Encouragement for faithful pastors serving quietly and sacrificially

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou enter a brave new world in which Mary Lou said she wants to abolish ICE. Let that sink in.

Lise Hand and John Lee join Matt to discuss Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin's true feelings for each other after the Sinn Féin leader calls her Fianna Fáil counterpart and Taoiseach a 'tosser'. Lynn Boylan's European Parliament embarrassment on the Irish language. Sinn Féin's position on an engineering plant in Derry that might be supplying the Israeli Air Force. The politics of Intel's increased Irish investment. Why the government must be glad it no longer has to deal with Aer Lingus' decisions. The length of the Dáil summer break, and John teases his cabinet scorecards. Brought to you by The Greenman Group.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this midweek episode Mary Lou completely turns on ICE adopting the most progressive, left wing view she's ever had in the entirety of the show.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

Mary Lou Panzano is an award-winning communications executive with over 35 years of experience in employee communications at global companies, empowering leaders to guide strategicorganizational change. She is a certified leadership coach, communications advisor, speaker, and best-selling author, passionate about helping people succeed through any change they want to make in their business or lives. Mary Lou just released her firstsolo book, Cementing Change: Cracking the Code for Communications that Work. She is also featured author in the Cracking the Rich Code, Volume 18 anthology and a contributing author in The Art of Connection: 365 Days of Resilience Quotes by Entrepreneurs,Business Owners and Influencers.Connect with Mary Lou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-lou-panzano/Visit Mary Lou's Website: helppeopleprosper.com

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou discuss...

Your Business Is Ready to Grow—Is Your Team Ready for the Change? is covered in this Podcast*****************************************Growth sounds exciting—until your team starts to feel overwhelmed, confused, or resistant. In this episode of Leadership LIVE @ 8:05!, Andrew Frazier sits down with change communications expert Mary Lou Panzano to unpack what really happens inside a small business when you introduce new goals, systems, and structures.You'll learn how to use Mary Lou's 4C Framework—Clarity, Connection, Caring, and Courage to communicate change in a way your people can understand, support, and act on. Whether you're hiring, restructuring, adding technology, or scaling up, you'll walk away with practical scripts, strategies, and simple steps to help your team align with your next level of growth without burning them out or losing their trust.In this conversation, Andrew and Mary Lou discuss:• Why employees resist change even when growth is positive• How the 4C Framework helps leaders communicate more effectively• Common mistakes businesses make during transitions• Practical ways to build trust and engagement during change• How leaders can guide teams through uncertainty with confidenceMary Lou Panzano is a change communications expert, speaker, coach, and author who helps leaders guide their organizations through times of change with clarity and confidence. After a 40-year career in corporate America, including more than 30 years focused on employee communications, she left the corporate world to teach leaders how to communicate in ways that truly connect with their people.Mary Lou is the creator of the 4C Change Framework—Clarity, Connection, Caring, and Courage. Her work helps leaders save time, money, energy, and sanity during organizational change while building stronger trust, engagement, and business results.LinkedIn:   / mary-lou-panzano  

This week on The Necessary Conversation,Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou discuss the 250 year of America as the country seems to be crumbling.

In this week's midweek episode Chad shows Mary Lou video about Stonewall, Todd Blanche's new power to move anyone to any prison he wants, Trump saying he wants housing prices to rise and Dr. Oz lying about crowd sizes at Trump events. Mary Lou offers her own video clips about Trump's "Human Printer."If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

Our topic today is hiring good people as a small practice. My guest and I don't have definitive answers, but we do have our own experiences – her as a practice owner, and me as a small business owner. Today is a discussion of our experiences and ideas. As with every episode of PracticeCare®, we hope it helps you out. Mary Lou Savino has been practicing physical therapy since 1992 and opened Be Fit PT & Pilates in 2008. She specializes in the use of Pilates as therapeutic exercise in rehab with an eclectic approach to incorporating Pilates, Dry Needling, Light Therapy and wellness modalities into treatments. Mary Lou has always been a fitness and health enthusiast, so her concept behind this integrated model was to be able to go beyond traditional PT and utilize things like light therapy, dry needling, Pilates and core strengthening, and massage therapies to be a more well-rounded practice and to be able to take PT to the next level. In this episode Carl White and Mary Lou Savino discuss: The challenges we see when hiring good people as a small practice Strategies – keeping your finger on the pulse of good people, your unique practice profile, and others as we talk it through! Want to be a guest on PracticeCare®? Have an experience with a business issue you think others will benefit from? Come on PracticeCare® and tell the world! Here's the link where you can get the process started. Connect with Mary Lou Savino http://www.befitpt.com https://www.facebook.com/BeFitPTinDG https://www.instagram.com/befitphysicaltherapypilates/?hl=en www.linkedin.com/in/mary-lou-savino-b2127222 Connect with Carl White Website: http://www.marketvisorygroup.com Email:  whitec@marketvisorygroup.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/marketvisorygroup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD9BLCu_i2ezBj1ktUHVmig LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/healthcaremktg

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou discuss the biggest topics in politics.

Imagine discovering martial arts in your late 60s after attending your very first self-defense class. Then imagine earning your black belt, becoming an instructor, and refusing to let two knee replacement surgeries stand in the way of your passion.That remarkable journey belongs to today's guest, Mary Lou Daczka.Mary Lou's story is a powerful reminder that age doesn't define our limits—our mindset does. Whether your dream is to learn martial arts, start a new career, master a new skill, or pursue a lifelong passion, it's never too late to begin.Join us as Mary Lou shares how determination, resilience, and an adventurous spirit helped her achieve what many would have thought impossible. Her story is sure to inspire you to leave age-related barriers behind and embrace the possibilities that lie ahead.Thank you, Mary Lou! _____________________________________________________Andrea's books are available here: Amazon.com: Andrea Harkins: books, biography, latest update-The Martial Arts Woman -Martial Art Inspirations for Everyone-How to Start Your Own Martial Art Program-Write Amazing Wedding Vows Coming soon: Weekly Positive Intentions and Reflections Journal

Haley is back in Oklahoma helping Mary Lou take Bob to some doctors appointments, and she makes time to have a conversation with Chad about politics and the current state of the country.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

Principle of the Bondservant: Kingdom Activation of Remnant Ministries Series Part 2 | KIB536 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing   Description The Bondservant: The Missing Foundation of End-Time Ministry In this powerful episode of the Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake continue laying the foundation for authentic remnant ministry in the last days. Before God can release believers into greater Kingdom assignments, foundational issues must be addressed—including healing from rejection, overcoming feelings of worthlessness, understanding our identity in Christ, and embracing the biblical principle of the bondservant. Mary Lou shares deeply personal insights regarding healing from trauma, overcoming lies spoken over her life, and discovering her true worth through the Word of God. She provides practical biblical keys for breaking free from rejection, shame, and fear of man. Dr. Lake then explores the often-forgotten biblical concept of the bondservant, revealing why every genuine ministry calling must begin with complete surrender to Christ. Drawing from Scripture, he explains the accountability believers have before God, the dangers of self-centered ministry, and why the remnant must remain faithful to the voice of the Master rather than the pressures of culture. As the days ahead grow increasingly challenging, God is preparing a people who know their identity, understand their authority, and are committed to serving King Jesus above all else. This message is essential for anyone seeking to walk faithfully with God, overcome past wounds, and prepare for Kingdom service in the days ahead. Topics Discussed 00:00 – Opening Introduction Biblical Life TV introduction Empowering the remnant for the last days 01:29 – KIB 536 Begins Purpose of Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Growth of the remnant worldwide 03:00 – Food Supply, Health & Preparation Food quality concerns European versus American wheat products Practical preparedness considerations 05:30 – Increasing Pressure to Conform Lessons from recent societal pressures The importance of discernment Seeking God's truth amid deception 07:00 – Healing from Worthlessness and Rejection Mary Lou's personal testimony Trauma recovery insights Overcoming destructive words spoken in childhood 11:50 – Biblical Identity in Christ 1 John 2:15 1 Peter 2:9 Understanding what it means to be God's treasured possession 15:00 – Fear of Rejection and the Remnant Breaking free from fear of man Forgiveness and healing Becoming secure in Christ 20:00 – God's View of Your Worth Luke 12:6-7 Ephesians 2:10 Psalm 139:14 Romans 5:8 25:00 – Standing Against End-Time Fear Alien/UFO deception Spiritual authority in Christ Why healing matters for spiritual warfare 27:00 – Foundations for Kingdom Activation Balance in self-perception Preparing for future Kingdom service 29:00 – Christ Must Remain Preeminent Colossians 1:16-18 Ministry must be centered on Jesus The danger of building personal kingdoms 35:00 – Accountability Before God Judgment Seat of Christ Giving an account for our stewardship Representing Christ faithfully 44:00 – Rewards, Crowns & Eternal Perspective 1 Corinthians 3 Gold, silver, and precious stones Building with eternal value 49:00 – The Biblical Bondservant Romans 1:1 Understanding biblical servanthood Ministry as complete surrender to Christ 53:00 – Ear Nailed to the Doorpost Deuteronomy 15 The bondservant principle Hearing only the Master's voice 58:00 – Dangers Facing Modern Ministry Experiential theology Pressure from culture and congregations Remaining faithful to Scripture 1:01:00 – True Remnant Ministry Obedience over popularity Caring for God's sheep Avoiding celebrity Christianity 1:04:00 – Preparing Future Kingdom Leaders Home fellowships Remnant ministry development The necessity of foundational preparation 1:08:00 – Learning Through Biblical Discussion The value of questioning and discipleship Yeshiva-style learning Sharpening one another in truth 1:12:00 – Becoming Battle-Hardened Saints Spiritual maturity Discernment and endurance Preparing for the days ahead 1:13:00 – Closing Prayer Asking God for the heart of a bondservant Final encouragement to the remnant Call to Action If this message encouraged you, please: ✅ LIKE this video✅ SUBSCRIBE to the channel✅ SHARE this teaching with fellow believers✅ COMMENT below: "I choose to be a bondservant of Christ." Your engagement helps us reach more believers with biblical truth and equips the remnant around the world for the challenges ahead. Partner Support Biblical Life TV and Kingdom Intelligence Briefing are completely supported by faithful friends and partners who believe in preparing God's remnant for the days ahead. If these teachings have strengthened your walk with Christ, helped you understand the times, or equipped you for spiritual warfare, please prayerfully consider becoming a monthly partner. Your support helps us: Produce weekly teachings and briefings Develop biblical discipleship resources Equip believers for end-time challenges Expand the reach of Kingdom-centered teaching around the world To support the ministry, visit: Kingdom Intelligence Briefing https://www.kingdomintelligencebriefing.com Biblical Life Store & Donations https://store.biblicallifeassembly.org Thank you to every friend and partner who stands with us in this Kingdom assignment. 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This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad (who just turned 50!

Today we are honored to have a very special guest. The founder of LeavingMaga.org Rich Logis. Will he be able to find some common ground with Mary Lou and help her inch closer to leaving Maga herself, or will he push her back to Trump?https://leavingmaga.org/If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

Kingdom Activation of Remnant Ministry – Foundational Issues Part 1 | KIB 535 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description Are you ready for what God is about to release in the earth? In this powerful episode of the Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake explore the spiritual preparation necessary for the activation of remnant ministry in the last days. As darkness increases and many believers struggle with discouragement and hopelessness, God is calling His people to deeper faith, greater endurance, and unwavering covenant fidelity. Mary Lou begins by addressing the enemy's strategy to attack God's calling on your life from the very beginning. She shares biblical encouragement for overcoming hopelessness and maintaining confidence in God's promises even during seasons of tribulation. Dr. Lake then dives deep into the biblical meaning of belief, revealing that true faith is far more than a one-time decision. Through an examination of John 3:16, Abraham's journey of faith, and the teachings of the New Testament, he demonstrates that genuine belief produces transformation, endurance, obedience, and spiritual maturity. This episode also examines: The difference between easy-believism and biblical faith Why God is preparing remnant believers for Kingdom assignments The necessity of covenant faithfulness in the last days How Babylonian systems have distorted ministry models The importance of returning to the biblical patterns found in the Book of Acts Why believers must develop spiritual discernment in an age of deception and AI-driven confusion The transition from being servants of God to becoming His trusted friends As God begins activating His remnant, it is crucial that believers build their lives upon biblical foundations rather than worldly systems. This message will challenge, encourage, and equip you for the days ahead. If this ministry is helping you grow in your walk with Messiah, please LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and click the notification bell. Your support helps us continue preparing the remnant for the unfolding of end-time prophecy. Visit us at: https://www.kingdomintelligencebriefing.com Timeline 00:00 Introduction and Welcome to KIB 535 01:57 Mary Lou: Overcoming Hopelessness in the Last Days 03:30 How the Enemy Attacks Your Calling from the Beginning 05:40 Tribulation, Faith, and Spiritual Maturity 07:12 Rejecting Hopelessness, Desperation, and Doubt 10:20 How Tribulation Produces Hope and Endurance 13:51 David, Goliath, and Preparing for Greater Battles 16:29 The Remnant's Preparation for the Days Ahead 17:31 Kingdom Activation and End-Time Assignments 18:20 Discernment Concerning Modern Ministry Models 20:53 The Corruption of Biblical Christianity 22:27 Returning to the Book of Acts as the Model 23:45 John 3:16 and the True Meaning of Belief 27:31 The Greek Meaning of Biblical Faith 29:40 Abraham's Journey from Babylon to Covenant 32:22 Faith as a Lifelong Transformational Process 34:12 Will Jesus Find Faith on the Earth? 36:08 Evidence of Genuine Conversion 37:24 Building Ministries vs. Building Christlikeness 41:49 Faith, Prayer, and Spiritual Transformation 43:15 Understanding Authority, Kingdoms, and Open Doors 48:45 Why Salvation Is a Journey, Not an Event 50:17 Redefining Belief Through Scripture 52:30 Abraham: From Believer to Friend of God 54:47 The Cost of Kingdom Faithfulness 56:20 Enduring to the End in the Last Days 58:15 Confirming Your Calling and Election 01:01:45 Working Out Your Salvation with Fear and Trembling 01:03:20 Returning to Biblical Models of Ministry 01:04:45 The Fivefold Ministry and Home Fellowships 01:06:00 Why Believers Must Be Allowed to Ask Questions 01:09:15 Preparing the Remnant for the AI Age 01:11:30 Doing Great Exploits Through Covenant Faithfulness 01:13:05 God's Coming Activation of the Remnant 01:14:16 Final Prayer and Encouragement Hashtags #KingdomIntelligenceBriefing #MichaelLake #BiblicalLifeTV #RemnantBelievers #KingdomActivation #EndTimes #BibleProphecy #SpiritualWarfare #RemnantRising #FaithInGod #ChristianDiscipleship #BookOfActs #KingdomLiving #BiblicalTruth #EndTimeRemnant #ChristianFaith #OvercomingBabylon #LastDaysChurch #HolySpirit #FaithAndObedience

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou are recording just hours before UFC Freedom 250 kicks off on the White House lawn. It's also Trump's 80th birthday, making him the oldest president in American history.

A new campaign begins! Referee Joe O'Brien brings Ross Bryant, Mary Lou, Jared Logan, and Skid Maher to the table to begin their first ever long-form campaign of Free League's Twilight: 2000 Fourth Edition. Deep in enemy territory, four survivors search for answers in an alternate-history Eastern Europe ravaged by nuclear attacks. Get BONUS CONTENT every week at ⁠http://jointhenaish.com⁠, including the Mission Debrief, our exclusive We Shouldn't Be Alive companion where we discuss and break down the latest episode, plus ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ckr-lHGT2rU Come see us LIVE in a city near you at https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this midweek episode Chad and Mary Lou play clips for one another from the opposite sides of the political spectrum highlighting Trump's new gold coin, Trump falling asleep at the NBA finals and fan reactions to his face on the Jumbotron.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Haley is back to join Chad and Mary Lou in the 15th week of Trump's illegal war with Iran. We discuss:

AI, Spiritual Deception & Learning to Ask God the Right Questions | KIB 533 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description Are we asking God the wrong questions in this generation? In Episode 533 of the Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake examine the growing spiritual deception surrounding AI, data centers, propaganda, counterfeit spirituality, and the coming pressures of Mystery Babylon. This powerful briefing challenges believers to move beyond shallow Christianity and learn how to seek the Kingdom of God with discernment, covenant faithfulness, and spiritual maturity. Dr. Lake explores how believers have often been trained to pursue comfort, prosperity, and escape rather than asking God how to walk in Kingdom purpose, holiness, discernment, and spiritual authority in the last days. Mary Lou shares urgent insights regarding spiritual warfare, mind control technologies, AI systems, occult influences, and the need for believers to trust fully in God's protection and covenant promises. This episode is a wake-up call for the Remnant: • Learn to discern truth in an age of deception • Understand the spiritual dangers behind counterfeit systems • Discover the power of asking God the right questions • Learn how the Holy Spirit develops true Kingdom maturity • Be encouraged that God's power has not diminished The days ahead will require discernment, covenant fidelity, spiritual endurance, and unwavering trust in the Most High God. "Teach me what to ask, Lord." ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Bob is still on the mend and Haley is galavanting so  Chad and Mary Lou wade into conversations about:

In this midweek episode, Chad shows Mary Lou some clips that lay out Trump's corrupt attempts to steal taxpayer money for himself. And they watch and react to the clip of RFK getting bit by snakes.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

Monica and Mike are joined by amazing comedian Mary Lou Gamba!

The Covenant Necessity of Judgment in Scripture | KIB 532 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing   Description What does the Bible REALLY teach about judgment? In Episode 531 of the Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake explore a critical truth that much of the modern Church avoids: judgment is not separate from covenant — it is part of covenant. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals that God's judgments are not contradictions of His love, but manifestations of His covenant faithfulness, holiness, and justice. Dr. Lake takes a deep theological dive into the covenantal necessity of judgment, exposing how modern Christianity has embraced blessing without accountability, grace without holiness, and power without purification. Mary Lou shares a powerful word on God as our Sustainer — the One who preserves, nourishes, strengthens, and carries His remnant through every trial. Together, they discuss spiritual warfare, covenant fidelity, holiness, discernment, the coming purification of the Church, and the urgent need for the remnant to prepare for the days ahead. This is a sobering but hope-filled message for believers seeking truth, discernment, and covenant alignment with the Kingdom of God. In this episode: • The covenantal nature of divine judgment • Why grace does NOT remove accountability • How covenant and judgment work together in Scripture • The role of holiness in the last days • Why judgment begins in the house of God • The purification of the remnant • Spiritual warfare and covenant fidelity • The danger of counterfeit Christianity • God's sustaining power in difficult seasons • Revelation, Babylon, and covenant lawsuit theology • Why purification must precede power The remnant is being prepared. Now is the time to walk in truth, holiness, discernment, and covenant obedience.

Do you love historical fiction? I have to admit to being a sucker for a different time and place – and both are on offer in Mary-Lou Stephens’ latest novel, The Hobart Hotel. In this episode, Mary-Lou discusses her unique approach to research and the challenges of writing about Uruguay in the 1940s, as well as why she loves writing historical fiction so much. 00:00 Welcome06:03 Writers in the Wild10:08 Writing tip: Find balance in your creative life13:15 WIN!: The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives by Elizabeth Arnott15:07 Word of the week: ’Patalous’15:45 Writer in residence: Mary-Lou Stephens17:19 Describing The Hobart Hotel19:16 Inspiration and research20:57 The dual timeline process22:36 Capturing the Uruguay wartime vibe27:24 Why Historical Fiction?30:32 Mary-Lou’s ‘slow travel’ writing life34:40 Writing while traveling37:17 Memoir and meditation43:10 What’s next?44:58 Promoting her books46:07 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou discuss the biggest political topics of the week while Bob continues to recover.We discuss:

Progress of a sort on the Occupied Territories Bill after mistreatment of Irish flotilla activists, Taoiseach and Mary Lou exchanges in the Dáil, RTÉ pay blues and in the bye-elections voters finally get to choose.

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Bob is still out dealing with some medical issues so Mary Lou, Chad and Haley hold down the fort and discuss:

A group of strangers brought together by a clandestine organization known as Quiet Horizon investigate reports of endangered species sightings that have halted construction of a pipeline in Texas brush country. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/aNWfup1xTCI Cast: Sydney Amanuel, Matthew Capodicasa, Rob Kerkovich, Mary Lou, Skid Maher, Joe O'Brien, and Troy Lavallee Come see us LIVE in a city near you at ⁠⁠https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour⁠⁠ Dallas, TX | 5/13/2026 St. Paul, MN | 5/14/2026 Indianapolis, IN | 7/30/2026 Indianapolis, IN | 7/31/2026 New Orleans, LA | 9/2/2026 Atlanta, GA | 9/3/2026 Madison, WI | 10/15/2026 Philadelphia, PA | 12/4/2026 Philadelphia, PA | 12/5/2026 Access ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this in-person midweek episode, Chad shows Mary Lou several clips of Donald Trump mistreating women journalists in the past year and Mary Lou inches ever closer to leaving the Maga cult.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

The Coming Strong Delusion | KIB 530 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description: In Episode 530 of the Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake tackle one of the most sobering prophetic warnings in Scripture: the coming "strong delusion" spoken of in 2 Thessalonians 2.   Dr. Lake provides a deep theological and Greek word study analysis of 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12, revealing how the Antichrist system will operate through counterfeit spirituality, false signs and wonders, technocratic deception, and a global rebellion against the truth of God's Word. The discussion connects Genesis 3, Genesis 6, Nimrod, Mystery Babylon, transhumanism, Freemasonry, UFO phenomena, AI, and the coming Beast System into one prophetic framework.   Mary Lou shares urgent insights regarding spiritual warfare, the Queen of Heaven system, Masonic symbolism, covenant prayer, and the importance of magnifying the Lord in the midst of increasing fear and deception. Together, they warn that modern Christianity's obsession with emotionalism, entertainment, and signs without discernment has prepared many for end-time deception.   This powerful briefing calls believers back to: Covenant fidelity Biblical discernment The fear of the Lord Obedience to God's commandments Submission to the Lordship of Jesus Christ   As the world races toward the final global system described in Revelation, now is the time to stand firm in truth and refuse the lie.   Prepare yourselves for Spirit-filled teaching. Timeline of Topics Discussed 00:00 – Opening remarks and KIB introduction 01:57 – Reports of mysterious government meetings and the floating eight-pointed star 02:32 – Queen of Heaven symbolism and spiritual implications 03:00 – Prayer for Arizona heat, Hantavirus concerns, and national events 03:45 – May 17 National Day of Prayer and rededicating America to God 05:00 – "Magnify the Lord" and overcoming fear in the last days 06:30 – UFO manifestations, demonic activity, and spiritual authority in Christ 08:00 – Masonic symbolism connected to the Statue of Liberty and master numbers 10:00 – Introduction to 2 Thessalonians 2 and the Strong Delusion 11:30 – Satanic counterfeit spirituality and the rise of the Antichrist system 13:00 – Pharaoh, Egypt, and biblical patterns of judicial hardening 16:00 – Genesis 3, Genesis 6, Nimrod, and the final rebellion 17:00 – Transhumanism, genetic modification, and pseudo-immortality 20:00 – Covenant obedience and resisting Babylonian culture 21:00 – The Antichrist as a counterfeit messiah 23:00 – Islam, false eschatology, and counterfeit Jesus narratives 26:00 – Techno-sorcery, AI, and supernatural deception 29:00 – False signs and wonders in the last days 31:00 – Entertainment Christianity, and emotional manipulation 34:00 – Why manifestations do NOT validate truth 36:00 – Moses, Pharaoh's magicians, and counterfeit miracles 38:00 – Freemasonry, generational attacks, and healing testimony 42:00 – UFO mythology, Watchers, and global deception systems 45:00 – Rejecting Torah and the danger of antinomianism 48:00 – The "strong delusion" and "the lie" in the Greek text 50:00 – Nimrod, Nebuchadnezzar, and humanity becoming "gods" 55:00 – Characteristics of the final Beast System 57:00 – Why modern churches are vulnerable to deception 59:00 – Discernment, holiness, and the fear of the Lord 1:01:00 – Jesus as Yahweh revealed in the flesh 1:06:00 – Mary Lou's prophetic dream regarding the Beast System 1:08:00 – Standing faithful to Christ in the last days 1:10:00 – Joshua's challenge: "As for me and my house…" 1:11:00 – Prayers for restoration, awakening, and end-time harvest SEO Hashtags: #KingdomIntelligenceBriefing #DrMichaelLake #StrongDelusion #Antichrist #MysteryBabylon #EndTimes #BibleProphecy #SpiritualWarfare #QueenOfHeaven #FalseSignsAndWonders #Freemasonry #Transhumanism #UFODeception #BiblicalTruth #LastDays #Revelation #2Thessalonians #BiblicalLifeTV #Watchers #BeastSystem

This week on The Necessary Conversation, we celebrate Mother's Day with a an update on Bob.And we cover the biggest political issues of the week, which have Mary Lou getting even closer to leaving the Maga cult.

Mary Lou and Chad have a conversation about Bob's current health issues and how difficult it's been for Mary Lou to navigate the healthcare system under Trump.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

A group of strangers brought together by a clandestine organization known as Quiet Horizon must escort a federal official on a private flight from New York to Washington, D.C. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/z5zoY2LgtGM Cast: Sydney Amanual, Ross Bryant, Matthew Capodicasa, Mary Lou, Skid Maher, Joe O'Brien, and Troy Lavallee Come see us LIVE in a city near you at https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour Dallas, TX | 5/13/2026 St. Paul, MN | 5/14/2026 Indianapolis, IN | 7/30/2026 Indianapolis, IN | 7/31/2026 New Orleans, LA | 9/2/2026 Atlanta, GA | 9/3/2026 Madison, WI | 10/15/2026 Philadelphia, PA | 12/4/2026 Philadelphia, PA | 12/5/2026 When you purchase a new Pocket Hose Ballistic, you'll get a free 360-degree rotating pocket pivot and a free thumb drive nozzle. Just text "GCN" to 64000. Access ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Tim and Maggie talk about s1e15: “Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast,” where they delve into Juliet's iconic undercover turn as “Mary Lou,” behind-the-scenes moments, fan questions, and why this episode is an all-time Psych favorite. This episode is sponsored by: OSEA - Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code PINEAPPLE at OSEAMalibu.com. Shopify - Go to shopify.com/pineapple and sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today. Wayfair - Head to wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Quince - Go to ⁠⁠quince.com/psych⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress, singer, songwriter, drag queen, and activist Peppermint joins Mary Lou, Haley and Chad for a discussion about Transgender rights in Trump's second administration.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad and Haley are joined by Mary Lou but Bob is sitting this one out while he deals with some health issue.

In this midweek episode Chad and Mary Lou play each other clips about Trump being found guilty of sexual assault in the E Jean Carroll civil case from 2024. Will hearing Trump's deposition in which he states his beliefs about celebrity being justification for committing sexual assault sway Mary Lou?If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

The Biblical Perspective of Reality: Escaping Babylon's Matrix | KIB 527 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing   Description In Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Episode 527, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake explore the biblical perspective of reality and expose how Mystery Babylon uses distraction, digital dependency, false narratives, and spiritual manipulation to keep believers from walking in true Kingdom freedom. Mary Lou opens with practical encouragement about staying grounded in hope, watching current conditions affecting food supplies, and preparing wisely without fear. Dr. Lake then moves into a powerful teaching on how Scripture reveals that the unseen realm is more real than the visible world, and why believers must learn to discern the difference between the Kingdom of God and Babylon's matrix of control. This episode addresses: The biblical reality of the unseen realm How the enemy seeks to blind minds Why renewing the mind is essential for spiritual warfare The danger of digital addiction and constant distraction How strongholds are formed and how they are destroyed Why believers must unplug from Babylon and reconnect with the Kingdom Hope for healing, restoration, marriage, family, and spiritual clarity in the last days This is a timely and needed word for the remnant. If you have felt spiritually weary, mentally scattered, or overwhelmed by the noise of the world, this briefing will help you re-center on Christ and the reality of His Kingdom. Scriptures referenced include: 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 Hebrews 11:1–3 Colossians 1:15–17 Ephesians 6:10–13 2 Corinthians 10:2–5 Deuteronomy 32:8–9 Colossians 1:13 Partner with us: This program is made possible by the friends and partners of Biblical Life TV. Your prayers and support help us continue equipping the remnant with truth for the days ahead. Donate or learn more at: Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Biblical Life TV store.biblicallifeassembly.org Timeline / Topics Discussed 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Welcome to KIB Episode 527 01:55 Mary Lou on hope, spring, and staying focused on God 03:03 Ticks, illness, and practical awareness in the last days 04:03 Food supply concerns, drought conditions, and wise preparation 08:05 Praying for America without losing hope 09:18 President Trump, Babylon, and praying for God's purposes 16:16 A biblical perspective of reality begins 19:27 2 Corinthians 4: the unseen realm is more real than the visible 23:31 Why many will be deceived by false disclosure narratives 25:20 Ephesians 6 and the reality of spiritual warfare 28:49 Christ created all things visible and invisible 31:08 How the enemy blinds minds and builds strongholds 35:47 Taking thoughts captive and destroying arguments against Christ 39:20 The danger of digital Babylon and mental manipulation 44:07 Deuteronomy 32, national powers, and spiritual authority 47:14 Delivered from the domain of darkness into Christ's Kingdom 50:34 Strongholds, soul wounds, and spiritual healing 55:58 Digital distraction, gaming, dopamine, and Babylon's trap 01:00:53 Analog faith: Bible, notes, journaling, and quiet with God 01:07:47 Real-world living, real relationships, and unplugging from Babylon 01:16:16 The need for spiritual detox and hearing God clearly 01:21:48 Hope for healing in marriage, family, and life 01:27:21 Prayer to unplug from Babylon and hear God's voice SEO Hashtags #KingdomIntelligenceBriefing, #BiblicalLifeTV, #DrMichaelLake, #MaryLouLake, #MysteryBabylon, #SpiritualWarfare, #EndTimes, #LastDays, #BiblicalWorldview, #RenewYourMind, #DigitalDetox, #Strongholds, #KingdomOfGod, #ChristianDiscernment, #PropheticWarning

The dust-yard workers follow the trail of Humbert Lange and the ash-born horror that claimed him. Get 15% off your order of Cthulhu by Gaslight products when you use code "GASCANNON" at ⁠https://www.chaosium.com/⁠ Watch the video here: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/7lWLbbhH2I0 Cast: Ross Bryant, Rob Kerkovich, Mary Lou, Joe O'Brien, and Troy Lavallee Access ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Come see us LIVE in a city near you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this midweek episode Chad and Mary Lou look at the image of Trump as Jesus that he posted this week and then tired to explain away by saying he thought it was an image of himself as a doctor before deleting it. If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

Counterfeit Spirits in the Church and the Remnant's Need for Discernment | KIB 526 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing   Description In Episode 526 of the Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake address one of the most urgent issues facing the Body of Christ today: counterfeit spirits operating within the Church. As deception increases in the last days, believers must develop biblical discernment, the fear of the Lord, and a deeper dependence on the Holy Spirit. Mary Lou opens the discussion with a sober warning about deception, spiritual warfare, and the need for earnest prayer in a prophetic hour. Dr. Lake then contrasts the ministry of the Holy Spirit with the operation of counterfeit spirits, showing how false spiritual manifestations can produce confusion, pride, sensuality, doctrinal compromise, and instability rather than Christlikeness, holiness, and truth. This episode examines Matthew 24, 1 John 4, Matthew 7, and Isaiah 8, while offering a biblical framework for testing spiritual manifestations, judging fruit, and rejecting deception in an age shaped by sensationalism, false prophecy, AI manipulation, and growing apostasy. Dr. Lake also explores how the Holy Spirit always glorifies Christ, anchors believers in Scripture, produces genuine transformation, and leads the remnant in covenant faithfulness. This is a critical message for believers who want to walk in truth, avoid spiritual seduction, and become part of a holy remnant prepared for the days ahead. Timeline of Topics Discussed 00:00 Biblical Life TV opening 01:29 Welcome to Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Episode 526 01:57 Mary Lou introduces the subject of counterfeit spirits in the Church 03:00 Warning about deception, occult influence, and the condition of the modern Church 06:00 Reflections on current national and geopolitical turmoil and the need for prayer 10:00 The influence of false spiritual frameworks and compromised leadership 14:00 Call to pray for national leaders, protection, and God's intervention 17:00 Prayer focus regarding spiritual warfare, occult agendas, and strategic discernment 20:33 Artemis symbolism, Beltane season, and spiritual implications of cultural patterns 22:00 Route 66, occult symbolism, regional strongholds, and targeted intercession 26:49 Symbolism, pagan echoes in modern culture, and a call for mercy and prayer 29:25 Dr. Lake begins teaching on the infiltration of counterfeit spirits 30:00 Social media, AI deception, sensationalism, and the growing crisis of discernment 31:32 The need to return to the Word of God and the kingdom of Christ 32:30 The role of principalities and powers over nations 34:00 National deception, geopolitical manipulation, and the failure of spiritual advisors 36:17 Matthew 24 and the rise of deception in the last days 37:15 Many coming in Christ's name while leading many astray 38:30 Carnal motives in ministry opening the door to counterfeit spirits 40:00 Emotionalism, spectacle, and the difference between revival and imitation 41:20 Overview of the comparison chart: Holy Spirit vs. counterfeit spirits 42:00 The Holy Spirit glorifies Christ; counterfeit spirits glorify self and experience 43:00 Truth versus mixture, distortion, and partial truth 44:00 The Holy Spirit produces sound doctrine; counterfeit spirits produce doctrines of devils 45:00 The Holy Spirit submits believers to Scripture; counterfeit spirits add to or subtract from Scripture 46:00 Fruit test: holiness, obedience, humility, and love versus confusion, pride, sensuality, and rebellion 47:00 Conviction of sin versus condemnation or denial of sin 48:00 Holiness, crucifying the flesh, and the installment plan of discipleship 49:00 Peace and righteousness versus pressure, fear, and control 50:00 Pride, false spirituality, and distorted ideas of being Spirit-filled 51:00 Spectacle versus reverence in worship 52:00 The dangers of building a ministry on hype and attention 53:00 Mary Lou on ministry boundaries, wounded people, and compassion with discernment 54:00 Unity in truth versus counterfeit unity built around deception 55:00 John Wesley, revival phenomena, and the test of transformed lives 56:35 True spiritual encounters produce a changed trajectory and fruit 57:16 Spirit-filled life defined by transformation of character 58:00 Love, sacrifice, covenant fidelity, and real apostolic fruit 59:00 Spiritual warfare: applying Christ's victory versus distraction from real warfare 01:00:00 Biblical categories of counterfeit spirits: seducing spirits, spirit of error, spirit of bondage, religious spirits 01:01:00 Testing Christology and the confession of Jesus 01:02:00 Matthew 7 and recognizing ministries by their fruit 01:03:00 Isaiah 8 and testing all spiritual influence by Scripture 01:04:00 The prophetic office, true prophetic ministry, and errors in modern prophecy 01:06:42 Discernment about infiltration and grieving over deception in ministries 01:08:17 Reflections on past theological error and the prosperity movement 01:10:00 Personal testimony, brokenness, and compassion for the wounded in the Church 01:13:03 Story of prayer, spiritual breakthrough, and the power of faithful intercession 01:14:43 Encouragement that no believer is hopeless or unimportant in spiritual warfare 01:15:11 The fear of the Lord as the key to discernment 01:15:46 Encouragement for the remnant to keep believing and praying 01:16:52 Covenant faithfulness, Abraham, and the power of one life walking with God 01:18:38 Loving God and remaining faithful to covenant 01:18:54 Closing encouragement to be the real thing in a counterfeit age 01:19:09 Final prayer for the remnant to walk in truth and produce kingdom fruit Hashtags #KingdomIntelligenceBriefing, #CounterfeitSpirits, #Discernment, #HolySpirit, #SpiritualWarfare, #LastDays, #EndTimes, #MysteryBabylon, #ChurchDeception, #BiblicalDiscernment, #RemnantChurch, #FalseProphets, #SpiritualDeception, #ChristianTeaching, #FearOfTheLord

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad is joined by Mary Lou and Bob but Haley is out this week celebrating her birthday, galavanting around and living it up. Happy birthday, Haley!

In 1890s London, employees of Lange's Dust-Yard uncover something unsettling in the latest dust-cart delivery. Get 15% off your order of Cthulhu by Gaslight products when you use code "GASCANNON" at https://www.chaosium.com/ Watch the video here: ⁠https://youtu.be/D0NgBmgxNgU Cast: Ross Bryant, Rob Kerkovich, Mary Lou, Joe O'Brien, and Troy Lavallee Access ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Come see us LIVE in a city near you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad and Mary Lou show each other clips related to the Artemis mission, how much money Trump's family has made in the past year, and a roundup of Trump's most offensive clips from the past decade.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad and Haley are back with both parents — Bob and Mary Lou — for another loaded episode.

Back the project and get your own copy of the 3rd Edition rulebook at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/agate/7th-sea-ttrpg-a-new-journey?ref=9k3vyx  As the Kickstarter launches for 7th Sea 3rd Edition, we are excited to playtest the new rules! In this one shot, Jared Logan runs Joe O'Brien, Sydney Amanuel, Mary Lou, and Jason Charles Miller through a swashbuckling tale of adventure and intrigue to stress test the new system. Stay tuned at the end of the show for a playtest reaction and talkback! This one shot was sponsored by Studio Agate.  Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/C3gVgbza4sI Access ad-free episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Come see us LIVE in a city near you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.glasscannonnetwork.com/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices