Podcasts about McKay

Today on the podcast, McKay chats about making tough choices, the Endowment Effect, and why great risks can have great rewards. Opening up the episode with a story about two men's dangerous descent down the face of Peru's Siula Grande, McKay details the hardest decision of one of their lives and what it's like to work under pressure. From picking flavors at the ice cream shop to a marriage proposal, choices follow us everywhere, even when we think we don't have any. Feeling helpless or trapped? There is always a way out, but it isn't always easy. That's why this episode is all about forgetting failure, forsaking the status quo, and paying attention to the mood. The most important thing to remember, though, is that nothing changes unless you do. Taking risks can be scary, but you also just might find that your best life may lie on the other side. If McKay's learned anything in his life, it's that he's never regretted making a bold choice, whether it went his way or not. So take a note from the Christiansen book, and listen to what he has to say about decision making and why it's okay to make the daring one. The Finer Details of This Episode:Mount Huascaran and Yungay's powerful earthquakeSimpson and Yates' dangerous descentMaking tough choicesWhy life is your greatest instructorStatus Quo BiasFocusing on failureRisk and rewardsHow mood affects decision makingQuotes:“They enjoyed the thrill of their success only for a few minutes before the dread of the descent covered their thinking. Why? Because 80 percent of the deaths and accidents on climbs like this happen on the descent.”“If he cut the rope, he knew he would be sending his friend below him to a certain death. But if he didn't cut the rope he would fall along with Joe and likely die as well. There was no good choice. How do you choose?”“Some of us don't like to make a choice, because the consequences are hard to live with, and impact us and others.”“We make bad judgments, lack experience, misread, misinterpret, and mistake the wrong thing for the right thing. And life is tough. Life teaches us there are consequences for bad choices. And, as a result, we may shy away from those choices.”“What is often true is: you can't change the cards you are dealt with, but you can change how you play them.”“When faced with a choice that involves an element of risk, the vast majority of people will choose what they have: the status quo.”“I get feeling helpless or trapped. I have felt this way before, but there is something liberating and energizing about choosing.”“And it may be time to make the bolder choice, to purposefully act against mood and the status quo in your life. If you don't feel like it, that very mood and feeling may be telling you to choose it anyway. Your best life may be found on the other side of today's difficult choice.”Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/

Sometimes, in life, we can forget who we are. The way of the world, comparisons, circumstances can rob us of our view of our true value and potential. Often, the world attempts to define who we are or tell us we are something other than who we know we can be. But when we remember who we are, we become empowered. And the same goes for teams, organizations and families.On today's episode, McKay dives into how we can remember who we are. McKay opens with a moving story about Humboldt Canada and the tragic events of the Humboldt Bronco Hockey Team. He recounts the experience of Scott Thomas after losing his son, Evan, and what the city of Humboldt did to remember who they were as a city and who the players were as a team. McKay reviews why it's so important to remind yourself of who you are, where you're going, and why. Too often, failure and others' opinions prevent us from embracing ourselves. Take the MLB's Nolan Ryan for example, who nearly let his hall-of-fame professional career slip away, purely because he lacked confidence. McKay also goes on to tackle some techniques that can help you stay authentic, such as journaling, avoiding doubt and dabble, and ultimately feeding your faith. As you will hear today, you're the only person who knows you best, and it's important to listen to that. The Finer Details of This Episode: The origins of GoFundMeThe Humboldt Bronco's bus accident Staying true to your choicesNolan Ryan's journey to the MLBReminding yourself where you want to goThe value of journaling Don't doubt or dabbleFeeding your faithQuotes: “That day when Evan came home from school, he was crying and trying desperately to wipe the birthmark from his cheek. He tried and tried again to wash it away, but wasn't able to do so. And he wondered why God had given him this mark on his cheek.”“And everyone knew it meant that their son, if still at the scene, was gone.”“It was his birthmark, the mark on his cheek that his dad looked for when he came to recognize Evan. It was his birthmark, the mark that he never wanted on his cheek that helped his dad recognize him when it was his dad's time to identify him.”“Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and twice as valuable than you ever imagined. Sometimes the world attempts to define who we are, or tell us we are something other than who we know we can be.”“If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great. Well, the players embrace the hard of it, and go on to find out who they really are.”“And one house after another had sticks set out hoping that those who had passed away would see that they are loved and that they remembered who they were. So put your sticks out so to speak and remind yourself frequently who you are. Next, write or talk to yourself.”“Likewise, it's easy for us to let the fungus of doubt or discouragement take over our livelihood. That's why we need an injection of faith every day: faith in ourselves, in our team, in the fact that there are good things– great things waiting for you in the future. So make it a point to feed your mind and soul with faith.”Links: Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

This morning on the Billy and Lisa Show, a hilarious conversation unfolded about the world of women's products. Riley, a guest on the show, shared a story about her friend's boyfriend who was cheating on her with another girl, and the drama that ensued. But the real fun began when Billy and Lisa decided to test Riley's boyfriend, Justin, with a challenge: identify various women's products.The challenge was a hit, with Justin struggling to recognize items like nipple covers, eyelash curlers, and concealer. His reactions were priceless, and the hosts couldn't help but laugh at his misadventures. Meanwhile, Riley shared her own experiences with her friend's boyfriend, who was caught cheating after two years of dating. The conversation delved into the complexities of relationships and the importance of honesty.The hosts also discussed the benefits of solo travel, as guest McKay shared his exciting plans to visit Spain alone. He booked a trip using Google flights and is looking forward to exploring the country and trying new foods. The conversation was filled with laughter and interesting insights into the world of women's products and relationships.If you're curious about the hilarious product challenge and the thought-provoking conversation about relationships, tune in to this episode of the Billy and Lisa Show to hear the full story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New-season red meat prices are expected to ease slightly from current extremes, but will likely still be comfortably ahead of previous seasons. New reports show beef and lamb prices are likely to soften, due to pressure from other markets. The Country's Hamish McKay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A global boom for beef is driving up cattle numbers - but how likely can it keep up the momentum? Data shows the 2025-2026 season was generally favourable for beef farmers, but concerns have been raised about the impact of overseas markets like the US. The Country's Hamish McKay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McKay delves into the transformative power of being an "illuminator" in a world often focused on the "spotlight." By choosing to see the "need" rather than just the "devastation," we find our true calling and the opportunity to create a lasting impact.Our host uses Drew Brees's "wrong turn" in New Orleans to show that interruptions are often revelations, and shares stories of a baby-holding teacher and a community pizza shop that highlight how goodness is contagious. He goes on to challenge us all to bring light to our homes and workplaces by listening deeply and offering hope rather than demanding attention. Ending with a sobering survival story, McKay urges us to live so our "auras" shine bright when needed most. Main Themes:How Drew Brees found his purpose in the devastation of New Orleans.Understanding that the spotlight is about attention, while the light is about helping others see.How Veronika Scott's "Empowerment Plan" began by hearing what a person actually needed.The "pay it forward" legacy of Rosa's Fresh Pizza in Philadelphia.The story of Jim O'Connor, the tough math teacher who also volunteered to hold babies at a local hospital.The perspective that we don't need to become the light, but rather decide where to put the light we already possess.Why it is more important to be light to our families than it is to be impressive to strangers.How to change the emotional temperature of an organization by bringing solutions instead of criticism.Why sharing your light with others never diminishes your own flame.Lessons on living a significant life from the survivors of Singapore Airlines Flight 006.Top 10 Quotes:"Wrong turns are not just simply interruptions; sometimes they're revelations.""Light is most noticeable precisely where it is darkest.""Listening long enough to discover what someone actually needs... may be one of the most underrated forms of light.""Real light doesn't need an audience.""A candle doesn't become weaker because it lights another candle. The first flame remains, but now there are two.""I want to live my life so my aura, when it leaves, is very bright."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

Trexler and Helms dig into Helms's new MASS article, "Are studies on untrained lifters irrelevant to trained lifters?" It's built around a new umbrella review by Andy Fry and colleagues. The recurring internet claim is that most exercise research is done on untrained people, so a trained lifter is "built different" and the findings don't apply. The hosts unpack why that's mostly wrong. They start with the messy problem of defining how "trained" someone is. Then they discuss Fry's review, which reports that roughly 70% of resistance training study participants are sedentary or untrained, with fewer than 500 out of nearly 19,000 participants counting as genuinely well-trained. But the key focus of the episode is that this doesn't invalidate the research: what makes a beginner grow more will also make an advanced lifter grow more — the difference is rate, not mechanism. Iron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review. Mostly because Helms and Trex are co-owners. massresearchreview.com If you're in the market for some new (ultra-high-quality) gym gear or apparel, be sure to use code "MRR10" for a 10% discount over at elitefts.com If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, head over to: massresearchreview.com/ironculture Chapters 0:00 Intro 8:25 The article: do untrained studies apply? 11:31 What does "trained" even mean? 22:26 How researchers try to define training status 25:51 Fry's approach & the McKay tiers 28:07 A review of reviews: mapping the literature 32:24 The finding: 70% untrained 37:46 Is that actually a problem? 43:44 Where meta-analyses fall short 51:27 Dose, stimulus & the maintenance threshold 58:27 Realistic rates of progress & goal-setting 1:14:51 Wrap-up: you don't need perfect

Alexander Mckay and Kit Klarenberg are the hosts of Decline and Fall. available on Substack https://dandf.substack.com/ Watch the video edition on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/bBHDMCmmvcY   Check out Kit's Substack https://www.kitklarenberg.com/ Consider supporting the show www.patreon.com/east_podcast

Featuring perspectives from Dr Wassim Abida, Dr Rahul Aggarwal, Dr Emmanuel S Antonarakis, Prof Karim Fizazi and Dr Rana R McKay, moderated by Dr McKay, including the following topics: Introduction (0:00) Evolving Management of Nonmetastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (HSPC) — Dr Antonarakis (2:42) Current and Future Hormonal Treatment for Metastatic HSPC (mHSPC) — Dr Aggarwal (26:23) Current and Future Role of Regimens Combining PARP Inhibitors and Androgen Receptor (AR) Pathway Inhibitors in Metastatic Prostate Cancer — Dr Abida (53:01) Emerging Role of AKT Inhibition for Patients with mHSPC — Prof Fizazi (1:17:22) Current and Future Use of Radiopharmaceuticals in Metastatic Prostate Cancer — Dr McKay (1:39:37) CME information and select publications

When Nan McKay entered affordable housing in 1963, women had few opportunities to lead. She was once told a position was a “man's job” and years later, when she started her own business, she couldn't even get a credit card in her own name without her husband's signature. That business, Nan McKay & Associates, began in 1980 as a training company focused on the emerging housing certificate program and grew into a nationally recognized name in affordable housing training and services. In this 50/50 Women of Influence conversation, co-honoree Beth Baar sits down with Nan to reflect on more than six decades in affordable housing, the mentors and family who helped make her success possible, and the importance of staying curious, taking chances and continuing to learn. Most of all, Nan shares why women who find success should reach back, mentor others and help the next generation move forward. Her message to women wondering if they're ready for the next opportunity? “Nan says I can, so I will.”

Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler kick off the second week of BYU fall camp with a loaded show, opening with a full rundown of where the Cougars sit in every major preseason poll (No. 15 in the USA Today Coaches Poll, No. 11-15 across most national outlets) and celebrating first-team and preseason All-America nods for running back LJ Martin, offensive lineman Bruce Mitchell, and cornerback Evan Johnson.They also break down the week's slate of Cougars playing in NFL preseason action before welcoming recruiting insider Jeff Hansen, who previews true freshmen already making an impact in camp, breaks down BYU's rising recruiting pull in the state of Utah (including newly-committed edge rushers Uhila Wolfgramm and Jag Ioane), lays out his three keys to a championship-caliber season, and ranks BYU's five toughest games of 2026 — with Notre Dame landing at No. 1.The back half of the show features BYU soccer coach Jen Rockwood previewing her final season before retirement and a season-opening road trip to No. 9 UCLA, plus author Dr. Mark Ogletree on his new book "The Leadership Legacy of LaVell Edwards," sharing behind-the-scenes stories from interviews with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Ron McBride, and Jim McMahon, and counting down LaVell's five greatest wins as head coach.The Re-Lyte Athlete of the Week spotlights Evan Johnson's remarkable back-to-back interceptions (one a pick-six) against East Carolina last season, and Cosmo's newly-announced induction into the Mascot Hall of Fame gets its due celebration.The show wraps with two Hotel Park City Ruth's Chris BYU Super Fans, Rulon McKay and Nelson Abbott, who share personal BYU history — from mowing a giant "Y" into his lawn every August to keeping tabs on the Cougars as a mission president in Guatemala — plus a round of "Where Were You?" revisiting iconic moments like Jimmer Fredette's win over No. 4 San Diego State and Tyler Allgeier's legendary strip-and-recover against Arizona State. Full campus notes across soccer, volleyball, cross country, baseball, and golf round out the episode, along with the weekly On This Day history segment and inspirational quote from President James E. Faust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McKay explores the profound impact of perspective on our daily struggles and long-term goals as he makes the case that deciding to "enjoy the ride" is the essential shift needed to turn average days into extraordinary ones. By looking at the creative hurdles behind the film Gravity and the real-life endurance of elite athletes, he illustrates how a mindset of abundance and gratitude allows us to navigate life's "gravity" without being crushed by it.McKay draws a powerful parallel between an astronaut's survival and our own pursuits, urging listeners to jettison the "junk" of fear and doubt that creates a drag on our momentum. He shares the story of a realtor named Lee, whose seventeen-year odyssey to conquer the Oceans Seven and the world's highest peaks proves that while we cannot control the weather or our circumstances, we can control our gratitude for the opportunity. Through the five most important decisions we must make and the simple wisdom of a schoolgirl's "seven wonders," this episode invites us to stop living for tomorrow and start "dancing" in the life we have today.Main Themes:The philosophy of "Enjoy the Ride" as a catalyst for better results and a healthier mindsetHow George Clooney helped solve a narrative block with a message of resolveLeaving excuses, fears, and worries in the "unknown" to start anewLessons in rescheduling and accepting uncontrollable circumstancesLearning to enjoy the "commute" of life rather than just the destinationA roller coaster video as a lesson in choosing our experienceHow noticing more options and resources opens new doorsThe Five Most Important Decisions: Setting values, friends, environment, career, and spouse once to guide the rest of the journeyWhy stepping out of comfort zones is required to build a "new you"How gaining experience along the way removes the need for excusesTop 10 Quotes:"If you decide to go back to Earth, then you gotta get on with it, sit back, and enjoy the ride.""Too often we get stressed or anxious at our goals rather than enjoying the things we learn along the way.""Abundance is really your ability to see more in your life - more options, more choices, more resources.""Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.""When you enjoy the ride, you don't blame as much.""Good people give you happiness. Bad people give you experience. Worst people give you a lesson. Best people give you memories.""Your life right now may not be the party you had hoped for, but while you're here, you might as well dance."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

NASA's Meredith McKay discusses how diplomacy, trust, and international cooperation are helping turn ambitious space missions into reality.In this episode, Host Rick Crandall talks with Meredith McKay, Deputy Associate Administrator in NASA's Office of International and Interagency Relations, about the partnerships behind humanity's next steps into space. From the hard-earned lessons of the International Space Station to Artemis and the growing community of nations signing the Artemis Accords, McKay explains how cooperation on Earth becomes exploration in space. This one is going to be cool!What you'll hear:NASA diplomacy behind the scenes: How a team of fewer than 50 people helps scientists, engineers, governments, and space agencies build successful partnershipsReworking the International Space Station: McKay recalls helping negotiate a new assembly plan after the loss of Columbia reduced the remaining shuttle flights from 28 to 18What makes international cooperation last: Why shared goals, clearly defined responsibilities, and benefits for every participating nation give partnerships staying powerLessons from 25 years aboard the ISS: How trust and open communication have sustained one of the most complex international projects ever attemptedThe transition beyond the space station: How NASA is helping prepare commercial destinations and a new economy in low Earth orbitWhat makes Artemis different from Apollo: The international crews, spacecraft, rovers, payloads, and surface systems supporting a long-term return to the MoonWhat the Artemis Accords actually do: How their principles put the Outer Space Treaty into practice through peaceful exploration, scientific cooperation, astronaut assistance, and coordination on the lunar surfaceBuilding the future together: Why listening, remaining open to unexpected opportunities, and “rowing in the same direction” may be as important as any spacecraft or technologyLearn More:Read the full show notes on the Wings Over the Rockies websiteDonate to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space MuseumSubscribe and leave a review to support the showThis episode is supported in part by United Airlines.

Sports Journalist Nathan Limm and ZB Rugby Commentator Hamish McKay join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the sports huddle. On the table today: Joseph Parker has explained what happened between him, his nutritionist and a cocaine test. The trio looks at the state of Netball - with international success but domestic uncertainty, are the Silver Ferns actually excited to head back to New Zealand? And Luke Metcalf has been called up for the Warriors - is he going to make the difference? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick looks back at one of the funniest and strangest recurring sketches in Saturday Night Live history: The Legend of Bill Brasky. Created by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, these late-night classics feature a table full of loud, drunken businessmen swapping increasingly outrageous stories about the mythical Bill Brasky, whose unbelievable exploits as a lover, salesman, father, inventor, and all-around larger-than-life figure become more absurd with every tale. You’ll hear several of the best Brasky sketches, featuring Will Ferrell alongside David Koechner, Mark McKinney, Tim Meadows, and hosts Alec Baldwin and John Goodman. Nick also shares behind-the-scenes stories and explores why these sketches remain some of the weirdest, funniest, and most unforgettable work produced by the legendary McKay and Ferrell writing team. [Ep 187]

It's bloody cold in Melbourne, so Billy fires up at Ken Hinkley and the Tassie Devils in the All Sports Report. Carlton young guns Jagga Smith and Abbie McKay are in studio together ahead of their double-header against the Saints on Sunday night, then Topics Brownless wants you to tell us who's a bigger bull**** artist than Donald Trump. Billy has some footy and cricket newses, and JB had a weird interaction in an Uber. Ben Cousins and Scott Miller are in studio together to share what they're doing with ADA Australia's BEACON program, after they both experienced the highs and lows of professional sport. Finally, Billy has a joke about a romantic encounter with his girlfriend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Sarah McKay will tell you that the most common question she hears from women is also the least useful one. What is wrong with my brain? She is an Oxford-educated neuroscientist, founder of Think Brain and The Neuroscience Academy, presenter on ABC Catalyst and the author of The Women’s Brain Book, Baby Brain and Brain Health For Dummies. She has been a neuroscientist since 1993, when she fell in love with the subject in a first year undergraduate lecture, and she has spent the years since translating brain research into something people can actually use. So when Catherine raised the widely repeated idea that the ageing brain shrinks, Sarah did not soften her answer. No, your brain is not shrinking. Some menopause research actually shows grey matter volume increasing across the transition. Other research shows very little change beyond what ageing alone would explain. The volume loss we do see, through adolescence and first pregnancy, is a streamlining and refinement of connections rather than a decline. Sarah is careful to point out that a big part of what she tries to do is counter the assumption that the brain is inherently broken, or inevitably will be. She would rather learn something new about it than berate herself for not knowing it sooner. A map, not a diagnosis What Sarah offers instead is the most useful thing in the conversation, and it asks nobody to become a neuroscientist. Picture your brain inside your body, inside your world, and ask what information it is receiving and making meaning of. That information arrives from three directions. Bottom up is the body talking to the brain: sleep, hormones, stress physiology, inflammation, movement, nutrition, pain and energy. Outside in is the world shaping the brain: relationships, caregiving, work, culture, safety, expectations, social connection and cognitive load. Top down is the mind shaping experience: attention, beliefs, predictions, identity, self-talk and what we think our symptoms mean. Across puberty, cycles, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause and ageing, all three are always at work. Which is why Sarah swaps the question. Not what is wrong with my brain, but what is my brain responding to, and which system needs support first? Brain fog is a systems puzzle Applied to brain fog, the map changes everything. Oestrogen helps set the thermostat in your brain, and as it shifts the thermoregulatory zone narrows, so a small rise in body temperature gets read as an emergency. If that happens overnight, sleep architecture fractures. Waking once at 3am is not great. Waking for weeks or months on end is different. As Sarah puts it, it does not take long until you are lying there thinking, I am always awake, and then you will find something to worry about. Tired but wired slides into hypervigilance, and hypervigilance slides into anxiousness, which disrupts sleep further. Alongside that, oestrogen is one regulator of how neurons take up glucose to make energy, so thinking can feel slower and more effortful. Brain networks also become less specialised with age, so reaching a solution takes a little more mental labour. None of it is decline. All of it is a system under load. The input almost nobody counts Then there is the piece that surprised Catherine most. Research shows that a phone face down on the table still drains you, because the effort of not looking at it consumes working memory. Sarah’s own view is that mobile phones have reached a level of salience close to that of a newborn baby. Her solution is refreshingly physical: a small device on her fridge that blocks apps until she walks over and taps her phone against it. Friction, deliberately restored. Why you cannot think your way out Sarah’s most contrarian point is worth sitting with. Knowing how the brain changes does not mean you can think your way into changing it. Using your thoughts to change your thoughts, she says, is the hard way around, and often the road to rumination. Change an input instead. Move your body into a different environment, the way she did in Antarctica, where her anxiety simply faded because life became linear. Sarah leaves the audience with three golden nuggets: What is draining my brain this week? What is nourishing my brain this week? What is one thing I can change? Not a full renovation. One thing. Get it out of your head and onto pen and paper, and Sarah guarantees you will come up with a far more strategic plan, and it will change your brain. Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Find Out More About Dr Sarah McKay Website: https://www.drsarahmckay.com Instagram: @drsarahmckay Facebook: Your Brain Health

AI is changing how work gets done, but it's also raising the bar for leadership. In this special live episode, hosted by Jason Cochran of People Forward Network, Heather Haas and BJ McKay explore what it means to lead when AI is reshaping the workplace. While much of the work people are paid to do can now be automated, leadership is not one of those things. Together, they unpack what they're seeing across organizations today, from the growing gap between high-performing leaders and everyone else, to the lack of clarity many teams face around how AI should be used. The conversation centers on a simple idea: Leadership isn't being replaced. It's being revealed. And the leaders who bring human connection, empathy, creativity, and critical thinking to their work will shape what comes next.   Additional Resources: Learn more about ADVISA's new Leading with AI training experience! Get Your Culture Check! Connect with Heather on LinkedIn Connect with BJ on LinkedIn Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-d-cochran/ Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/posts/?feedView=all Learn more about PeopleForward Network: https://peopleforwardnetwork.com/   Key Takeaways: Leadership remains deeply human despite AI advancement AI raises expectations, not reduces leadership responsibility Human connection drives meaning, trust, and performance Slowing down improves long-term strategic decision making Self-awareness separates thriving leaders from struggling ones  

You probably know one of the greatest Japanese proverbs of all time that teaches us about the power of resilience - ‘Fall down seven times, rise eight.' In this week's episode, McKay talks about the importance of dusting yourself off after a crisis and getting back up. He kicks off the episode by telling us a powerful story about Florence Rogers and how a seemingly normal day turned out to be an enormous test of her resilience. Just like Rocky Balboa, she decided to keep moving forward after life hit her hard. Next, McKay shares a few other compelling examples of keeping faith during a crisis and rising from the ashes every single time. There's so much wisdom to unpack from this episode, as McKay shares the most effective tips for surviving tough times and picking yourself back up after you're down. So if you want to build resilience and learn to endure life's hardships, make sure you tune into this week's episode to hear what McKay has to say.The Finer Details of This Episode:The power of rising againExample from the Book of IsaiahKeeping faith in hard timesHelpful tools for picking yourself back upDoing the next best thingChanging your mindsetAsking for helpQuotes:“When you're knocked down, you're left with two choices - stay there or get up. And people asked me, ‘How did you overcome the loss?' My answer - I got up. No matter what life throws at you, you get up. Even if you need help, you get up.”“Even though it may seem like it's too hard to get up, try again, I promise you can. It is worth one more try.”“It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward.”“Mistakes or a fall or a pause or a failing doesn't need to define you. You are able to mount up with wings of eagles and rise to the person you can and should become.”“There's great power in a new paradigm.”“I promise, the moment you reach out to the right person for help, you will begin to see a way out of your situation.”Links:McKay Christensen Homepage

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sarah McKay — Oxford-trained neuroscientist, educator, and author, whose work is helping us better understand the female brain through every stage of life. Together, we unpack what neuroscience actually tells us about women's brains, from motherhood and matrescence to perimenopause, while busting some of the biggest myths that still shape the way women think about themselves. If you've ever questioned your memory, your focus, or wondered whether your brain is "changing for the worse," this conversation will leave you feeling informed, reassured, and far more compassionate toward yourself. We also explore the science behind human connection and answer one of the biggest questions of all: are men's and women's brains really that different? We talk about: What we know now about women's brains The brain myths you still believe, debunked What in-person connection does to your brain Are men and women's brains different? Where to find Sarah: Website: https://drsarahmckay.com/

Has the enemy been occupying places in your life where he has no authority?In this powerful message, Pastor Jason McKay shares the story of his own home being broken into while he was inside—and reveals how many believers unknowingly allow the enemy to occupy areas of their hearts, homes, and minds.Jesus didn't leave His Church powerless. He gave us authority through His name to stand against the schemes of the enemy and live in the victory He already secured.In this message you'll discover:• The authority Jesus has given every believer• What it means to use the keys of the Kingdom• How to stop surrendering ground to the enemy• How to walk confidently in Christ's victoryScripture:• Ephesians 6:12• Romans 13:1• Matthew 8:34• Matthew 16:13-19If this message encouraged you, Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs the reminder that the enemy has no permanent claim where Jesus reigns.Support the show

In this season finale e I am joined by Rebecca Taylor McKay to talk about her brilliant debut thriller, The Honeymoon Suite which is out now (link below) and absolute must read. As always we also chat about the five books that have shaped Rebecca's life (and a few others as well)Rebecca's Book Choices:The Whale's Song by Dylan SheldonThe Class Trip by Bebe Fass Rice - unavailable on bookshop.orgRebecca by Daphne du MaurierThe Stand by Stephen KingUncle Paul by Celia FremlinBooks by RebeccaThe Honeymoon SuiteIf you loved listening to this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review Best Book Forward on your favourite podcast app, and don't forget to tell your book-loving friends. It really helps new listeners discover our cozy reading community and helps us growI'll be back in the autumn with some brand new episodes and I really hope you'll join me for them but in the meantime do go find me on Instagram to keep up with book chat all summer.

Welcome to this Tuesday Teaser episode of Best Book Forward! Today, I am giving you an exclusive sneak peek into my conversation with Rebecca Taylor McKay ahead of the main episode dropping this Thursday.The Honeymoon Suite is out now (grab your copy here: The Honeymoon Suite)It is such a brilliant read, you do not want to miss this book (or episode). Make sure you hang around to the end of the episode to hear Rebecca read a little extract for you.The main episode drops this Thursday so think of this as a little added bonus. If you are already subscribed to Best Book Forward, your podcast app will send you a little notification the moment the main episode lands. In the meantime, come and say hello to us both over on Instagram by hitting the links below!

Too often in life, we get to thinking that we are less than capable of doing what we set out to do. But the truth is: we are better than we think. So, how do you find the best within you? In this week's episode, McKay shares some valuable tips for finding the best within you and discovering your own potential. He talks about the dangers of making excuses, why it's important to take calculated risks in life, and how to rise to your true self. As he nicely puts it, you are way better than you think, even though you might not see it at the moment. However, you're not alone in this; most people get so caught up in the chaos of everyday life that they miss the beauty of it all. That's precisely why it is so important for you to tune in today, and learn how you, too, can turn things around and find the best within you.The Finer Details of This Episode:Enjoying the beauty of the moment Recognizing your own potentialDangers of making excusesTaking calculated risksFulfilling your dreamsRisk-taking for a better lifeBelieving in your true valueQuotes:“Because people are so busy and focused on their day, they miss the beauty and rarity of the moment.”“In life, there are so many things around us that are, in fact, better than we think. People are better than we think. Circumstances, our life, kids, job, our own potential, often are much better than we think. ”“You are better than you think.”“Over time, it becomes more of a habit to talk than to walk.”“Most of us have ideas or dreams of what we'd love to do. And we make an assessment and the impossibility of the thing takes over. And soon we place the idea on the shelf hoping that someday we can dust it off, open it up and dream a bit more.”“To find the best in us, we must risk a bit of ourselves - our pride, our time, our effort. It's the risk that teaches us to value the outcome.”“It's in the risk of it that we learn to bring out the best in us.”Links:McKay Christensen Homepage

Kevin McKay preaches "Changed For Good" from Acts 9:1-31, in this Sunday morning gathering of Grace Harbor Church.

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In the spirit of "Christmas in July," we're presenting a special live episode of Kobo in Conversation from the Toronto International Festival of Authors' inaugural Ever After, the romance book festival. This was recorded back in November 2025, and though it deals with some extremely seasonal themes, we don't mind a little Christmas in July and we thought you might be into it as well.  For a session called "Snowflakes and Sparks," Michael Tamblyn spoke with authors Marissa Stapley and Karma Brown writing under their pen names Julia McKay and Kristine Winters, about what Christmas and Christmas Romance means to them, as well as their COVID-era collaborations as Maggie Knox. LIVE from Ever After, with Julia McKay & Kristine Winters Join the Kobo in Conversation reading challenge on StoryGraph

In this episode of Open Your Eyes, McKay delves into the theme of taking control of one's life and reaching one's potential, and he does this through the lens of the Boston Marathon. The stories of some Marathon runners, as discussed by McKay, offer insight and encouragement to do the hard things in order to achieve success. The rigorous process of qualifying for the marathon, the dedication and hard work required to be considered as a participant, the emotions and experiences of race day, and the camaraderie and support of the spectators and fellow runners are all explored. Our host also shares the power of determination and perseverance, and introduces listeners to the "Scream Tunnel" - a powerful reminder of the impact that support and encouragement can have in an individual's journey towards their goals. During the episode, McKay also recounts the remarkable story of Katherine Switzer, and emphasizes the importance of proving our abilities and the price we must pay to truly run the race of life. As you listen in today, you will gain insight into how to take your life back and do the things necessary to grow your business and achieve success - including losing things such as idle time and the willingness to procrastinate so that you can gain energy, satisfaction, and a sense of being remarkable. Inspirational and motivational, today's episode answers that most crucial of questions: Isn't it time to do the hard things necessary to take your life back?The Finer Details of This Episode:Overview of the Boston Marathon and its significanceThe power of determination and perseveranceThe "Scream Tunnel" Doing the hard things in order to achieve successThe story of Katherine Switzer Taking your life back and doing the necessary thingsLosing a few thingsThe importance of training and working hard, even when no one is watchingProving yourself yourselfMaking the effort to be remarkableQuotes:"500,000 spectators line the route and gather at the finish line to cheer on a brother, a sister, a friend, or to just watch runners reaching their goals.""Race day is an experience all by itself.""One magical place on the course is called ‘Scream Tunnel.'""Isn't it time to take your life back, do the hard things when it's time?”"And soon you'll be in the habit and your life, yourself, your self worth, will return.""It also means you may gain a few things - energy, satisfaction, and a sense of you being remarkable.""She trained and worked and finally ran a marathon plus an extra 5 miles to prove to her coach that she could run the distance.""And in Katherine's case, she proved her ability in training by herself with no one watching.”"The other runners were happy to see her and supportive of her.”Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/

In this interview, Spencer Dalke talks with minister David McKay about the importance of regularly examining our spiritual health. Drawing on themes from his pastoral ministry and a sermon series developed after the COVID lockdowns, McKay explains how Christians can assess their growth without falling into unhealthy introspection or discouragement. The conversation explores key marks of spiritual vitality, including love for Christ, feeding on Scripture, prayer, worship, fellowship, repentance, and perseverance through trials. McKay emphasizes that self-examination must always lead believers back to Christ, whose grace is sufficient for every weakness and failure. He also offers encouragement for those enduring long-term suffering, reminding listeners that God uses even difficult seasons to deepen faith, cultivate humility, and conform His people to the likeness of Jesus. Ultimately, this episode is a call to pursue spiritual health through the ordinary means of grace while resting in the hope and strength that Christ alone provides.  Featured work: A Spiritual Checkup for a Healthy Life with Christ  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

Kevin McKay preaches "When The Truth Finds You" from Acts 8:26-40, in this Sunday morning gathering of Grace Harbor Church.

Rodney and his sister reconnect after not talking for four years in McKay and Mrs. Miller.  We are big fans of this episode. It manages to strike a balance in taking the stakes seriously but still has lighter moments, so the overall episode doesn't feel too heavy. And the ending is just great where everyone agrees that Rod was actually a little creepy and they much prefer their own Rodney McKay instead. We love that they cast David Hewlett's real-life sister, Kate, as Rodney's sister because that sibling dynamic is not something that can be faked.  Are there any good nicknames for Meredith that a man could go by? We try to figure something out, but we got nothing. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN MERCH: https://showclub.redbubble.com/ EMAIL: woosgrewatch@gmail.com

O.k. This is gonna be a TON of FUN! Kwaku El jumps in and sounds off about Kyle McKay, Karmelo Anthony, and Chud the Builder.

In this episode of The Crew Has It, Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo sit down with Algee Smith. Algee dives deep into his experience playing McKay on the hit series Euphoria and what it was like portraying Ralph Tresvant in The New Edition Story. He also shares stories from his journey in the industry, the reality of fame, and what's next in his acting career. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/CREW! #squarepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delving into the transformative power of internal resolve, McKay argues that what we carry in our hearts determines our success far more than external conditions or resources. By examining historical turning points and personal anecdotes, he illustrates how acting with conviction before proof exists is the key to overcoming fear and achieving the impossible.McKay uses the "Trenton moment" of George Washington's icy Delaware crossing to show how a single act of resolve can shift the momentum of an entire revolution. He explains the "law of diminishing intent," warning that delay erodes confidence while action, much like regenerative braking in a hybrid car, actually recharges our faith through resistance. Through the lenses of Peter's walk on water and Jim Morris' mid-life Major League debut, we see that potential is limitless when we remove distractions and commit to our choices. Ultimately, this episode serves as a call to stop reacting to past setbacks and start feeding a vision of who we are becoming through consistent, heart-led effort.Main Themes:How internal resolve outweighs external resources and conditionsThe Battle of Trenton as a psychological turning point for the American RevolutionUnderstanding the "law of diminishing intent" and the cost of delaySusan Jeffers' five truths about pushing through fearPeter's walk on the water as a source of lifelong faithRegenerative faith: How resistance builds belief through actionWhy faith is a "sales job" we must perform for ourselves every dayIdentifying and removing distractions to avoid a vicious cycle of declineThe story of Jim Morris and the power of a heart-led dream at age 35The definition of faith as a commitment to choices rather than a matter of chanceTop 10 Quotes:"What you resolve in your heart will have more impact on what you're doing than just about anything else.""The longer we delay doing something, the less likely it is that we will do it.""Faith is a sales job. Each day we are selling to ourselves the thing in which we are placing our faith.""Pushing through fear is less frightening than living with the underlying fear that comes out of helplessness.""Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death.""Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of faith is to see what you have believed.""It is against resistance that faith grows.""Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is a quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow better.'"Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

Kevin McKay preaches "The Power to Advance" from Acts 8:4-25, continuing our series in Acts, in this Sunday morning gathering of Grace Harbor Church.

David O. McKay is one of the most famous presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But what about his writing and service make him, in the minds of many, the quintessential prophet? And how did his impact on the Church change its trajectory from previous generations?BYU History Professor Brian Q. Cannon, author of the most recent biography of David O McKay, Building a Global Zion: The Life and Vision of David O McKay (Signature Press, 2025) discusses these very questions with host Nicholas Shrum on today's episode of Scholars & Saints. The two examine the various primary sources documenting McKay's life — including the Clare Middlemiss diaries, his navigation of 20th century politics and anti-Mormon sentiment as a missionary and apostle, and, particularly, McKay's expansion of the Church to new peoples around the globe and the transition away from an American Zion to an ethnically and regionally plural religion.Brian Q. Cannon is the Lemuel Hardison Redd, Jr., Chair in Western American History at Brigham Young University, where he focuses on the social history of rural communities in the American West.

With multiple clinical trials evaluating PARP inhibitor combinations, how do clinicians determine the best approach for advanced prostate cancer? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Alan Tan is joined by Dr. Rana McKay and Dr. Emmanuel Antonarakis to discuss how evolving evidence, patient selection, timing, toxicity, and genetic testing are shaping the use of PARP inhibitor combinations in clinical practice. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer. --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction02:51 - PARPi Basics14:12 - Major Study Differences19:00 - Timing and Selection of PARPi Combinations26:39 - Case: Somatic BRCA2 loss and mHSPC35:51 - Case Continued: BRCA2 Reversion39:57 - BRCAAway Study42:59 - Takeaways from the 2026 APCCC --- More about this episode The conversation reviews lessons learned from major clinical trials, including PROpel, MAGNITUDE, TALAPRO-2, and AMPLITUDE, and addresses how these studies inform real-world treatment choices. The doctors dig into case examples, such as BRCA2 loss and reversion, and highlight practical strategies for using germline and somatic testing to personalize care. Key insights from the 2026 Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference are also shared, emphasizing the importance of precision medicine in this rapidly evolving field. --- Resources Study on Olaparib Plus Abiraterone as First-line Therapy in Men With Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (PROpel) https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03732820 A Study of Niraparib in Combination With Abiraterone Acetate and Prednisone Versus Abiraterone Acetate and Prednisone for Treatment of Participants With Metastatic Prostate Cancer (MAGNITUDE) https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03748641?tab=study Talazoparib + Enzalutamide vs. Enzalutamide Monotherapy in mCRPC (TALAPRO-2) https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03395197 A Study of Niraparib in Combination With Abiraterone Acetate and Prednisone Versus Abiraterone Acetate and Prednisone for the Treatment of Participants With Deleterious Germline or Somatic Homologous Recombination Repair (HRR) Gene-Mutated Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC) (AMPLITUDE) https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04497844 BRCAAway: A randomized phase 2 trial of abiraterone, olaparib, or abiraterone + olaparib in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) bearing homologous recombination-repair mutations (HRRm) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39115414/ --- BackTable Urology is the go-to podcast for urologists, urologic oncologists, and urogynecologists. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

The "belief window" - the invisible lenses that shape how we interpret every life event - comes under McKay's learned scrutiny today as he explains that, while we assume we see objective reality, our brains actually construct our experiences based on past conditioning. He then demonstrates that questioning these default settings moves us from being constrained by old perspectives to being empowered by new ones.Referencing the Northern Thailand cave rescue and the Mann Gulch fire, McKay shows how mental models can save us or become blind spots. He highlights NVIDIA's AI vision and Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup to illustrate how "future glasses" overcome skepticism. Through Daryl Davis's conversations and behavioral science, we learn that transformation begins with perception, not just behavior. Throughout this episode, McKay encourages us all to stop reacting to the world through the lenses of your past and start constructing a new reality through the vision of who we are becoming. Main Themes:How the "belief window" shapes our constructed realityIdentifying default lenses formed by childhood and past setbacksThe Tham Luang cave rescue and the power of "What if?" questionsWhy old "safety" habits become dangerous blind spots in new crisesHow "today glasses" favor immediate comfort over long-term goalsUsing a "five-year lens" to reduce emotional distress and gain perspectiveNVIDIA's AI journey as a model for choosing future vision over current viewsViewing failure as information instead of evidence of impossibilityWhy perception must shift before lasting behavioral change can occurThe impact of environmental lenses and expectations on our decisionsTop 10 Quotes:"Your brain isn't simply observing reality, it's actively constructing your experience of reality.""The world begins to look like the glasses that you're wearing.""Our greatest strengths quietly become our greatest blind spots.""When you view a problem from the future, it loses some of its emotional grip.""Today's glasses constantly ask, 'How do I feel?' Five-year glasses ask, 'Who am I becoming?'""People wearing future glasses are willing to change strategies without abandoning the goal.""To construct a new reality or way of living, we have to first put on a new view."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

Kevin McKay preaches "Blind Resistance" from Acts 6:8-8:3, continuing our series in Acts, in this Sunday morning gathering of Grace Harbor Church.

Featuring an interview with Dr Rana R McKay, including the following topics: Prostate Cancer Working Group (PCWG4) revised terminology (0:00) Cardiovascular effects associated with GnRH agonists versus antagonists; mechanism of action (2:17) Combination therapy using relugolix; factors affecting persistence and adherence to GnRH agents (12:06) Takeaways from the Phase III EMBARK study (19:36) Use of CAR (chimeric antigen receptor) T-cell therapy and T-cell engagers (27:20) Potential role of circulating tumor DNA minimal residual disease testing; use of olaparib/radium-223 (29:24) CME information and select publications

Featuring a slide presentation and related discussion from Dr Rana R McKay, including the following topics: Overview of the current landscape of prostate cancer (0:00) Mechanism of action of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) (3:51) Findings from the Phase III HERO study evaluating relugolix versus leuprolide for advanced prostate cancer (7:18) Real-world evidence regarding the use of relugolix (12:27) Adverse event profile associated with ADT (18:34) Case: A man in his early 70s with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer who receives ADT at various timepoints of treatment and is currently on relugolix (21:46) Case: A man in his early 60s with high-risk locally advanced prostate cancer who receives various androgen receptor pathway inhibitors in addition to relugolix (28:06) CME information and select publications

May 1940 is one of the critical months in British history. As the Nazis tore across Europe and Winston Churchill became Prime Minister, our guest Sinclair McKay explains that this was also the month in which the Home Guard was founded. Originally known as the Local Defence Volunteers (LDV) and affectionately recalled in the BBC sitcom as 'Dad's Army', the Home Guard was a colourful military force that was compounded by individuals from the local community. In this episode McKay takes us back to the first year of this colourful organisation's existence. He describes how Churchill was involved in the development of the Home Guard's identity and how an inspiring woman, Edith Summerskill, sought to shape it. Find out more about Sinclair McKay's Dad's Army: The Glorious True Story of the Home Guard.  Show Notes Scene One: May 1940 – Anthony Eden's radio announcement calling for Local Defence Volunteers, as across the Channel, France falls. Scene Two: July 1940 Churchill renames it the Home Guard as – on the south downs – JB Priestley espies the true poetry of the moment. Scene Three: November 1940 Dr Edith Summerskill (MP for Fulham) begins her long campaign to have women join the Home Guard. Memento: A dummy grenade. People/Social Presenter: Peter Moore  Guest: Sinclair McKay Producer: Maria Nolan Theme music: Firelight by Minka Partner: ACE Cultural Tours.

McKay demonstrates that life's greatest victories are achieved through steady, everyday efforts rather than sudden breakthroughs through his exploration of the "go the distance" mindset. While our world celebrates quick finishes, real resilience is forged in the quiet, ongoing dedication that persists long after the initial excitement fades.Alongside his friend Austin's adaptation to a paralyzing injury, McKay shares stories of deep perseverance. He explores Stallone's true vision for Rocky and W.P. Kinsella's pursuit of redemption in Shoeless Joe. He then traces Katalin Karikó's long mRNA research and José Hernández's twelve attempts to join NASA. These examples, including Jessica Long's Paralympic path, show that success lies in the quiet, daily struggle.Main Themes:Why the "go the distance" mindset serves as the foundation of long-term success and personal transformationHow Austin redefined his daily reality and found purpose through handcycling after a life-altering accidentRealizing that extraordinary results come from continuing to make ordinary efforts long after excitement fadesRocky Balboa's definition of going the distance as a quest to discover identity rather than simply winning a championshipW.P. Kinsella's Shoeless Joe and the journey of reconciliation and healing at the heart of Field of DreamsWhy the greatest rewards in life arrive when we choose to push past the point where quitting would be reasonableJosé Hernández's journey from migrant farmworker to NASA astronaut through twelve years of persistent applicationsHow Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman's decades of unrecognized mRNA research paved the way for the rapid COVID-19 vaccine responseUnderstanding the industrial history of "losing steam" and the vital importance of refueling our minds and emotions dailyJessica Long's athletic legacy and how true greatness is forged in the invisible, uncelebrated moments of practiceTop 10 Quotes:"Real life is not built around breakthroughs; it is built around continuation.""Real wins in life happen to those who stay the course, who go the distance.""Often, the greatest victory is becoming the kind of person who can stay in the arena long enough to get there.""The greatest rewards in life often come only after we continue beyond the point where quitting would have been reasonable, when we go the distance.""The question is never whether discouragement will arrive; it is rather what will happen after it arrives.""We don't know when the breakthrough will arrive... What we do know is that continuing creates possibilities that quitting never can."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

McKay explores the "because I choose to" mindset - the principle that circumstances don't dictate our reality or outcomes. Throughout the episode he demonstrates that, while life often burdens us with the heavy weight of "I have to," freedom and success emerge when we recognize our inherent agency to choose our response.In addition to highlighting Ashleigh Barty's intentional return to tennis and contrasting it with her earlier burnout, our host goes on to share such stories as Desmond Doss's battlefield convictions and Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku's choice to be "The Happiest Man on Earth." From Arunima Sinha's Everest climb to McKay's lesson at a prison gate, this episode shows how embracing reality changes destiny, urging us to use choice to build an extraordinary life.Main Themes:Why the "I choose to" mindset and intentionality outpace obligation and pressureAshleigh Barty's choice to walk away from and intentionally return to professional tennisLearning to find the positive in a backward-loaded route through the delivery truck lessonHow Desmond Doss held onto his convictions at Hacksaw Ridge despite hostile circumstancesWhy resisting reality consumes energy without producing results and the value of embracing it insteadEddie Jaku's survival of Auschwitz and his decision to become "The Happiest Man on Earth"Kerry Egan's hospice observations on finding meaning at the end of life through acceptanceHow Arunima Sinha scaled Mount Everest and redefined her identity after a tragic train incidentBuilding identity through small and repeated choices that turn into habits and characterDiscovering the ultimate freedom by recognizing our agency and participation in any circumstanceTop 10 Quotes:"Most of us do have a choice. And when we remember that we can choose and do choose, our approach is different. It's more healthy.""The human mind has the ability to assign meaning to experience, and that meaning directly influences our behavior and long-term outcomes.""The circumstance itself doesn't determine the meaning, but the response does.""Suffering is not only caused by what happens, but also by what we do with it.""Happiness does not fall from the sky. It's in your hands. It comes from a choice inside you.""Small choices accumulate into identity through repetition.""The shift from 'I have to' to 'I choose to' is therefore not semantic. It's internal strength.""To live from this perspective is to recognize that while circumstances may be given, our level of participation is chosen."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

This week on Mormon Stories News, we take a closer look at the people, controversies, and events making waves across Mormonism.We begin with the story of a disturbing abuse case involving a former LDS Priest Quorum Specialist accused of sexually abusing his nephew. The case has prompted conversations about trust, access to youth, safeguarding policies, and whether church members are adequately trained to recognize and prevent abuse within families and congregations.We also examine a rare public apology from General Authority Seventy Kyle McKay. McKay recently acknowledged that previous statements he made regarding Church history were offensive and offered a correction. We discuss what was said and why the apology matters.Can AI replace God? That's the question Elder Gerrit W. Gong recently addressed in a viral Church-produced video. We break down his comments, the Church's growing concern over artificial intelligence, and whether AI is becoming a competing source of information, guidance, and authority for members navigating faith questions.Next, we turn to the appointment of Jay Jorgensen to the Utah Supreme Court. Jorgensen's nomination has sparked discussion because of his employment with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his statements regarding whether he would recuse himself from Church-related cases. We examine the concerns surrounding judicial independence, conflicts of interest, and public confidence in the courts.We dive into the growing controversy surrounding Jeff Strong's book Torn. Strong's work has generated significant discussion among Latter-day Saints by examining why many members become disaffected or leave the Church. Recent responses from prominent LDS commentators argue that Strong's research methodology is flawed and that he misrepresents faithful members' experiences.We finish with a brief snippet from Rebecca Bibliotecca about the ongoing temple drama in Fairview Texas. What are your thoughts on this week's stories? Join the conversation in the comments.___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

Tonight on A Mormon Newscast, we’re covering another packed week of stories from inside and around the LDS Church and the greater Mormon space. Radio Free Mormon takes a closer look at the growing fallout from LDS Church Historian Kyle McKay’s recent remarks and subsequent public apology, as well as the excommunication of Shane Baldwin… Read More »The Kyle McKay Apology Aftermath ! The post The Kyle McKay Apology Aftermath ! appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The transformative power of the "gentle slope," the principle that our lives are not defined by singular, dramatic events, but by the accumulation of tiny, consistent choices comes under McKay's scrutiny today. Acknowledging that the world often waits for a "lightning strike" of inspiration, our host explains that true change happens through the quiet persistence of daily habits.Analyzing the history of the Grand Canyon, McKay contrasts a 1956 crash with the slow erosion that actually shaped its depths. He also shares stories of John Woolman's anti-slavery persuasion and Jennie Flexner's book-by-book literacy drive. From Edith Eger's resilience to Barry Magee's endurance, this episode shows how a one-degree shift changes your destiny. McKay provides a framework for "evolving instead of revolving," urging us to use small habits to build an extraordinary life.Main Themes:The Grand Canyon: Why small forces are more powerful than spectacular eventsThe 1956 mid-air collision and the birth of modern air traffic controlJenny Mass Flexner: Changing generations one book at a timeJohn Woolman and the thirty-year mission of "gentle persuasion"Benjamin Banneker: How a habit of curiosity builds a scientific legacyEdith Eger and the "50 anyway" mindset: Taking risks at any ageEvolving vs. Revolving: Breaking the cycle of past-based thinkingThe Wheat Field Analogy: The science of building neuro-pathways in the brainBabar Ali: The journey from after-school teacher to world-renowned headmasterThe Lydiard Method: Why building an aerobic base is the key to enduranceThe "One-Degree" Rule: How tiny deviations in direction change your final destinationTop 10 Quotes:"Extraordinary results are often the product of ordinary actions repeated consistently over time.""The river never set out to carve a canyon a mile deep; it simply kept moving in the same direction.""The great things we achieve, or the erosion in our actions and character, are not arrived at in a moment. Rather, it is a gentle slope.""Our lives are shaped by small choices... like a river carving a canyon, the effects are almost invisible day by day, yet over years, they become impossible to ignore.""Impact compounds.""By small and simple things are great things brought to pass.""You've got to evolve instead of revolve.""Today's small choices become tomorrow's habits, and tomorrow's habits become next year's character, and character becomes destiny."Show Links:Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

Content warning: childhood abuse, childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, abduction, missing persons, gun violence, murder, and mental illness.Amber Rodgers is a survivor, business professional, and creative from Texas. As early as she can remember, her life was filled with chaos. By the time she was fourteen, she was a multi-crime survivor, and by 19 she would serve as a witness in her best friend's murder trial. Amber moved forward by cultivating a successful career and loving family, until her past trauma instigated a cascading effect in her mental health and relationships. Although Amber has shared portions of her story at-large, it took her decades and a life-altering mental health journey to realize the deep impact her teen years had had on her. The Broken Cycle Media team is deeply appreciative of Amber's transparency, rawness, and advocacy. These episodes are dedicated in loving memory of Kytrina Marie Locascio.Sources: -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “About Adverse Childhood Experiences.” CDC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2025, https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/. -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).” CDC Vital Signs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/aces/index.html. -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Psychosocial Factors and Health Equity.” CDC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/health_equity/psychosocial.htm. -Felitti, Vincent J., et al. “Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine, vol. 14, no. 4, 1998, pp. 245–258.-Hughes, Karen, et al. “The Effect of Multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” The Lancet Public Health, vol. 2, no. 8, 2017, pp. e356–e366. doi:10.1016/S2468-2667(17)30118-4.-McKay, Matthew T., Laura Kilmartin, Aisling Meagher, Mary Cannon, Colm Healy, and Mary C. Clarke. “A Revised and Extended Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Relationship between Childhood Adversity and Adult Psychiatric Disorder.” Journal of Psychiatric Research, vol. 156, 2022, pp. 159–174. PubMed, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36274532/. -Swedo, Elizabeth A., et al. “Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences Among U.S. Adults—Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2011–2020.” Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, vol. 72, no. 26, 2023, pp. 707–715, https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7226a2.htm. -Zhang, Y., et al. “Cumulative Adverse Childhood Experiences and Risk of Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2026, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691826007559. Accessed 2 June 2026.For additional resources and a list of non-profit organizations that can help, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources*Thank you again to Rula and Quince for sponsoring this episode. *Remember, 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/wcn #rulapod *And don't forget to elevate your summer wardrobe, go to quince.com/wcn for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns, now available in Canada too.

“I still have the best three-point shot of any Canadian poet born before 1943” is one of the first things that acclaimed poet Don McKay says in this expansive and intimate exchange. We are thrilled to offer this conversation between Padraig and Don, recorded from a virtual interview held on the occasion of Don receiving the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Griffin Poetry Prizes. After touching on his early devotion to basketball, Don speaks of his lifelong passion for geology and birds, how Newfoundland is considered “opera for geologists”,  and why he favors membership over mastery when it comes to relating to Earth's other living creatures.  We invite you to subscribe to Pádraig's weekly Poetry Unbound Substack, read the Poetry Unbound books and his newest work, Kitchen Hymns, or listen to all our Poetry Unbound episodes.   Don McKay has published 10 previous works of poetry. He's been shortlisted twice for the Griffin Poetry Prize, and in 2024 won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Griffin Poetry Prizes. He lives in Newfoundland, Canada.  Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.