Podcasts about Merv

Summer is coming, and that means mining curtailment in Texas. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Haley Thomson from Luxor Technology joins Will and Colin to discuss how Texas bitcoin miners are adapting to 4CP, peak load occurrences in the ERCOT system. On the news front, the trio covers US-listed public miners reaching a record 31.6% of Bitcoin's hashrate, Antalpha's stellar Q1, and growing concerns about whether or not the growing corporate treasury strategy trend is becoming a bubble.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• US miners hit 31.6% network hash rate record• Antalpha's loan book grew to $1.77B in Q1• Texas miners represent 15-20% global hash rate• Hash prices just above $50 per petahash/day• 3.5% of Texas peak load is flexible miningTimestamps:00:00 Start02:05 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:09 Antalpha lending book & Tether11:47 Fractal Bitcoin12:24 ERCOT electricity market26:07 JP Morgan report35:39 Corporate crypto treasury bubble44:08 Cry Corner: Semler Scientific Warning Sign

FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Haley Thomson from Luxor Technology joins Will and Colin to discuss how Texas bitcoin miners are adapting to 4CP, peak load occurrences in the ERCOT system. On the news front, the trio covers US-listed public miners reaching a record 31.6% of Bitcoin's hashrate, Antalpha's stellar Q1, and growing concerns about whether or not the growing corporate treasury strategy trend is becoming a bubble. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • US miners hit 31.6% network hash rate record • Antalpha's loan book grew to $1.77B in Q1 • Texas miners represent 15-20% global hash rate • Hash prices just above $50 per petahash/day • 3.5% of Texas peak load is flexible mining Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:05 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:09 Antalpha lending book & Tether 11:47 Fractal Bitcoin 12:24 ERCOT electricity market 26:07 JP Morgan report 35:39 Corporate crypto treasury bubble 44:08 Cry Corner: Semler Scientific Warning Sign

Sean McDonough of New West joins the pod to discuss how oil and gas bitcoin mining has changed and where the sector is headed. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Sean McDonough, president and founder of New West Data joins us to talk about the company's vertically integrated oil and gas bitcoin mining operations in Alberta, Canada. We explore the pros and cons of full O&G ownership versus JV partnerships, barriers for large oil companies entering Bitcoin mining, regulatory considerations in Alberta, and the convergence of oil, gas, and AI data centers.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• New West: $1.5M CAD per megawatt CapEx cost• Alberta flare gas mining still relatively small scale• Dual revenue streams: oil sales + Bitcoin mining• Cash flows split evenly between oil and Bitcoin• Generators are largest CapEx item, more than miners• Hash rate trading in 800-900 range for months00:00 Start02:38 New West04:26 Ownership instead of service07:35 Why don't we see more miner vertical integration10:06 JV's and risk10:56 Nat Gas economics12:30 Nat Gas more profitable than mining?15:48 Regulation in Alberta17:57 Understanding of BTC mining in Alberta19:58 Drillers shifting thinking24:37 Economics of pure play Nat Gas mining?28:45 Have oil producers soured on BTC miners?32:55 NYDIG & Caruso buyout36:09 Ai energy bottleneck41:00 Hashrate predictions42:41 Hashrate chart waves

FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Sean McDonough, president and founder of New West Data joins us to talk about the company's vertically integrated oil and gas bitcoin mining operations in Alberta, Canada. We explore the pros and cons of full O&G ownership versus JV partnerships, barriers for large oil companies entering Bitcoin mining, regulatory considerations in Alberta, and the convergence of oil, gas, and AI data centers. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • New West: $1.5M CAD per megawatt CapEx cost • Alberta flare gas mining still relatively small scale • Dual revenue streams: oil sales + Bitcoin mining • Cash flows split evenly between oil and Bitcoin • Generators are largest CapEx item, more than miners • Hash rate trading in 800-900 range for months 00:00 Start 02:38 New West 04:26 Ownership instead of service 07:35 Why don't we see more miner vertical integration 10:06 JV's and risk 10:56 Nat Gas economics 12:30 Nat Gas more profitable than mining? 15:48 Regulation in Alberta 17:57 Understanding of BTC mining in Alberta 19:58 Drillers shifting thinking 24:37 Economics of pure play Nat Gas mining? 28:45 Have oil producers soured on BTC miners? 32:55 NYDIG & Caruso buyout 36:09 Ai energy bottleneck 41:00 Hashrate predictions 42:41 Hashrate chart waves

American Bitcoin may purchase $320 million of Antminers to expand its fleet, and hedge funds are dumping bitcoin ETFs.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, Matt, and Nick discuss Bitcoin mining's summer slowdown, American Bitcoin's massive 25 EH/s anticipated ramp up, a big week for public miner fundraising, Amazon's $20B Pennsylvania data center investment, institutional ETF flows showing hedge fund exits, and the controversial filter wars dividing Bitcoin's community.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Hash rate trading 820-930 EH range lately• American Bitcoin raising for $320M U3S21EXPH buy• IREN upsizes convertible note to $500M • Amazon investing $20B in Pennsylvania• Hedge fund ETT holdings dropped from 122K to 83K BTC in Q100:00 Start01:12 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:37 American Bitcoin $320M U3S21 Cost13:40 Fundraising season23:07 Hedge funds ditched BTC ETFs in Q132:08 Amazon going balls deep in PA37:41 Cry Corner - The Filter Boys Mount UP!

FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, Matt, and Nick discuss Bitcoin mining's summer slowdown, American Bitcoin's massive 25 EH/s anticipated ramp up, a big week for public miner fundraising, Amazon's $20B Pennsylvania data center investment, institutional ETF flows showing hedge fund exits, and the controversial filter wars dividing Bitcoin's community. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Hash rate trading 820-930 EH range lately • American Bitcoin raising for $320M U3S21EXPH buy • IREN upsizes convertible note to $500M  • Amazon investing $20B in Pennsylvania • Hedge fund ETT holdings dropped from 122K to 83K BTC in Q1 00:00 Start 01:12 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:37 American Bitcoin $320M U3S21 Cost 13:40 Fundraising season 23:07 Hedge funds ditched BTC ETFs in Q1 32:08 Amazon going balls deep in PA 37:41 Cry Corner - The Filter Boys Mount UP!

Dipuo Patel, CTO of Soluna Holdings, joins The Mining Pod! We dig into behind the meter Bitcoin mining, where miners work with local grid builds for cheaper, more stable energy.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Dipuo Patel, CTO of Soluna, joins us to talk about renewable-powered Bitcoin mining operations, including Soluna's Project Annie - a 75MW solar-powered data center in northeast Texas. We dive into the challenges of behind-the-meter renewable mining, curtailment solutions, production tax credits, and how Bitcoin mining can solve renewable energy's biggest problems.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNotes:- Project Annie: 75MW data center, 140MW solar farm- Texas has massive renewable energy scale- Production tax credits incentivize green energy- Behind-the-meter regulations are complex- Wind farms often run at 30-40% capacity- Battery storage too expensive for Bitcoin miningTimestamps:00:00 Start01:51 Green energy07:34 Behind the meter10:36 Markets other than Texas14:01 Renewable energy credits17:05 Project Annie19:33 Tax credit rules26:38 Renewables, AI & uptime33:16 Owning vs service provider37:11 Headwinds for renewables44:43 Batteries

FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Dipuo Patel, CTO of Soluna, joins us to talk about renewable-powered Bitcoin mining operations, including Soluna's Project Annie - a 75MW solar-powered data center in northeast Texas. We dive into the challenges of behind-the-meter renewable mining, curtailment solutions, production tax credits, and how Bitcoin mining can solve renewable energy's biggest problems. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: - Project Annie: 75MW data center, 140MW solar farm - Texas has massive renewable energy scale - Production tax credits incentivize green energy - Behind-the-meter regulations are complex - Wind farms often run at 30-40% capacity - Battery storage too expensive for Bitcoin mining Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:51 Green energy 07:34 Behind the meter 10:36 Markets other than Texas 14:01 Renewable energy credits 17:05 Project Annie 19:33 Tax credit rules 26:38 Renewables, AI & uptime 33:16 Owning vs service provider 37:11 Headwinds for renewables 44:43 Batteries

The gang goes over May production updates from major public miners. Plus, how many bitcoin treasury companies is too many?FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin and Matt talk about May mining production numbers from major players like CleanSpark, Riot, and Marathon; the explosive growth of corporate Bitcoin treasury companies following MicroStrategy's playbook; and CoreWeave's $7 billion deal with Applied Digital. Plus, for this week's cry corner, silver just hit a 13-year high, but it's still only up 5% in those 13 years…Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Hash price currently around $52 per petahash/day• CleanSpark mined 694 BTC in May at 45.6 EH/s• Riot sold 500 BTC for $51M operational costs• Marathon holds almost 50,000 Bitcoin treasury• Applied Digital signed $7B, 15-year AI deal• Silver hit $36, highest since February 2012Timestamps:00:00 Start01:08 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:16 Monthly Production Figures16:55 Fractal Bitcoin17:30 The Bitcoin Treasury Movement24:16 Saylor's copycats fall behind30:03 Applied Digital and CoreWeave33:27 Cry Corner - Silver rips higher37:43 Circle IPO

FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin and Matt talk about May mining production numbers from major players like CleanSpark, Riot, and Marathon; the explosive growth of corporate Bitcoin treasury companies following MicroStrategy's playbook; and CoreWeave's $7 billion deal with Applied Digital. Plus, for this week's cry corner, silver just hit a 13-year high, but it's still only up 5% in those 13 years… Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Hash price currently around $52 per petahash/day • CleanSpark mined 694 BTC in May at 45.6 EH/s • Riot sold 500 BTC for $51M operational costs • Marathon holds almost 50,000 Bitcoin treasury • Applied Digital signed $7B, 15-year AI deal • Silver hit $36, highest since February 2012 Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:08 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:16 Monthly Production Figures 16:55 Fractal Bitcoin 17:30 The Bitcoin Treasury Movement 24:16 Saylor's copycats fall behind 30:03 Applied Digital and CoreWeave 33:27 Cry Corner - Silver rips higher 37:43 Circle IPO

Cipher Mining's CEO Tyler Page and CCO Chris Totin join to discuss the company's dive into AI and HPC infrastructure. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Tyler Page (CEO) and Chris Totin (CCO) from Cipher Mining join us to talk about their strategic pivot from pure-play bitcoin mining to hybrid approach with AI/HPC data centers, SoftBank's $50M investment, the ins-and-outs of building HPC data centers, and why they're betting big on the convergence of bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence workloads.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Cipher has 2.7 cents/kWh electricity costs• SoftBank invested $50M in Cipher through private placement• Barber Lake site: 300MW capacity with substation• Texas has 397GW generation in queue over 5 years• Construction workforce growing only 1% annuallyTimestamps:00:00 Start00:33 Intro Tyler01:44 Intro Chris03:55 Access to capital06:43 Debt financing10:37 Selling BTC for operations16:29 Barber Lake update20:24 Agnostic greenfield site design25:02 HPC vs mining design challenges31:49 Stingray34:32 Finding facility buyers37:01 Softbank39:47 Greenfield vs retrofit45:15 Are all miners flipping to HPC?48:47 Hybrid sites

FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Tyler Page (CEO) and Chris Totin (CCO) from Cipher Mining join us to talk about their strategic pivot from pure-play bitcoin mining to hybrid approach with AI/HPC data centers, SoftBank's $50M investment, the ins-and-outs of building HPC data centers, and why they're betting big on the convergence of bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence workloads. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Cipher has 2.7 cents/kWh electricity costs • SoftBank invested $50M in Cipher through private placement • Barber Lake site: 300MW capacity with substation • Texas has 397GW generation in queue over 5 years • Construction workforce growing only 1% annually Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:33 Intro Tyler 01:44 Intro Chris 03:55 Access to capital 06:43 Debt financing 10:37 Selling BTC for operations 16:29 Barber Lake update 20:24 Agnostic greenfield site design 25:02 HPC vs mining design challenges 31:49 Stingray 34:32 Finding facility buyers 37:01 Softbank 39:47 Greenfield vs retrofit 45:15 Are all miners flipping to HPC? 48:47 Hybrid sites

Bitmain launched a new unit this week, plus drama around Ripple's ‘Skull of Satoshi.”FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Will are recording from the Las Vegas Bitcoin Conference. They drop in on topics like Bitmain's new Antminer S23 series achieving sub-10 joules per terahash efficiency, Swan's paused lawsuit against former mining employees and contractors, Pakistan's ambitious 2GW allocation announcement, the Trump administration tariff legal battles, and the legendary Skull of Satoshi donation drama. Plus, an update on Cango!Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• Bitcoin price: $105K, Network Hashrate: 917 EH/s per @luxor• Antminer S23: First sub-10 J/TH efficiency @bitmain• Pakistan allocates 2GW for mining• @Swanbitcoin lawsuit paused by federal judge• Conference grew from 2K to 35K attendees @thebitcoinconferenceTimestamps:00:00 Start01:23 Difficulty Report by @hashrateindex04:15 Bitmain new models07:44 Swan court case12:04 Pakistan mining13:59 @FractalBitcoin14:34 Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs18:38 Cry Corner: The Skull & Ripple22:07 Cango

FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Will are recording from the Las Vegas Bitcoin Conference. They drop in on topics like Bitmain's new Antminer S23 series achieving sub-10 joules per terahash efficiency, Swan's paused lawsuit against former mining employees and contractors, Pakistan's ambitious 2GW allocation announcement, the Trump administration tariff legal battles, and the legendary Skull of Satoshi donation drama. Plus, an update on Cango! Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:** • Bitcoin price: $105K, Network Hashrate: 917 EH/s per @luxor • Antminer S23: First sub-10 J/TH efficiency @bitmain • Pakistan allocates 2GW for mining • @Swanbitcoin lawsuit paused by federal judge • Conference grew from 2K to 35K attendees @thebitcoinconference Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:23 Difficulty Report by @hashrateindex 04:15 Bitmain new models 07:44 Swan court case 12:04 Pakistan mining 13:59 @FractalBitcoin 14:34 Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs 18:38 Cry Corner: The Skull & Ripple 22:07 Cango

How do Bitcoin miners and AI compute actually build out together? TeraWulf's Naz Khan breaks down infrastructure builds and the recent G42 deal on The Mining Pod.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Nazar Khan, co-founder of TeraWulf, joins us to talk about the company's move into AI data centers. We talk about the Core42 partnership, breakout costs to build a facility, and their 750MW Lake Mariner site development plans.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comTimestamps:00:00 Start01:18 Introduction04:04 Talen & Amazon09:44 Core 4212:28 Lake Mariner site17:04 Memphis XAI site build18:49 Ordering hardware24:27 Fractal Bitcoin25:02 Anchor tenant search31:59 Build cost36:46 Water use38:32 Core 42 details46:03 BTC mining skepticism47:29 Managing mining & HPC53:34 Hiring55:38 2 technology stacks57:54 Supply chains1:01:11 Buildout complications1:08:26 Core team longevity1:13:35 Orangpilling Beowulf1:18:42 UAE

FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Nazar Khan, co-founder of TeraWulf, joins us to talk about the company's move into AI data centers. We talk about the Core42 partnership, breakout costs to build a facility, and their 750MW Lake Mariner site development plans. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:18 Introduction 04:04 Talen & Amazon 09:44 Core 42 12:28 Lake Mariner site 17:04 Memphis XAI site build 18:49 Ordering hardware 24:27 Fractal Bitcoin 25:02 Anchor tenant search 31:59 Build cost 36:46 Water use 38:32 Core 42 details 46:03 BTC mining skepticism 47:29 Managing mining & HPC 53:34 Hiring 55:38 2 technology stacks 57:54 Supply chains 1:01:11 Buildout complications 1:08:26 Core team longevity 1:13:35 Orangpilling Beowulf 1:18:42 UAE

In this episode of The Shoulder Physio Podcast, Dr Jared Powell sits down with Dr Mervyn Travers, physiotherapist, S&C coach, and researcher, to explore one of the most compelling frameworks in contemporary pain science: active inference. They discuss how this predictive brain model helps explain persistent musculoskeletal pain, why traditional exercise-based interventions might miss the mark, and how clinicians can use movement and context to shift a patient's pain experience. Merv blends philosophy, neuroscience, and clinical pragmatism in a way that's accessible, challenging, and highly relevant. Key talking points: What is active inference and how does it relate to predictive processing? The role of prior beliefs, culture, and clinical language in shaping pain Movement experimentation as a tool for model updating and recovery Why it's time to rethink how we prescribe exercise in pain rehab Clinical implications from landmark studies within the field that lend themselves to active inference A call for compassion, curiosity, and nuance in patient care Check out the Shoulder Physio Online Course here Connect with Jared and guests: Jared on Instagram: @‌shoulder_physio Jared on X: @‌jaredpowell12 Merv website: Home - Optimise Rehab Merv X: @‌mervtravers Merv Instagram: @‌optimise_rehab See our Disclaimer here: The Shoulder Physio - Disclaimer

We had Merv on the show today not to talk about The Freak Off, but it went there right out of the gate. You get to hear everything from the order of the train being run to buying baby oil in bulk. Would you leave the P. Diddy party before the freak off got started? Plus, Merv hit you with some black facts, and Zack got one of them wrong. Merv even tells everyone about his trip to California and why he was even out there. All of that and so much more on the show today.   Links: The Podcast IG Erick Feiling Website Erick Feiling IG Zack Stack IG Comedian Erick Feiling

As the demand for healthy, high-performance homes continues to rise, indoor air quality is becoming a central focus for builders and homeowners alike. But what's really in the air we breathe and how can filtration strategies create healthier, more efficient homes?In this session, we'll explore the hidden challenges of airborne contaminants in residential environments, from particulates and gases to microorganisms and the growing body of evidence around their health implications. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how ultrafine particles impact wellness and how filtration choices affect energy efficiency, HVAC performance and long-term system durability.We'll examine practical strategies for improving indoor air through filtration with whole-home in-line systems and how builders can differentiate their homes by offering cleaner, healthier living environments.This session will include an overview of HealthWay's residential in-line, HVAC-integrated air purification systems — the Home Defender HD and Super V. These whole-home solutions are designed to purify air at the source, delivering cleaner air throughout the entire home by capturing ultrafine particles, VOCs and microorganisms. HealthWay®, a global leader in air purification technology, will demonstrate how advanced filtration can improve indoor air quality, support HVAC system performance, and enhance the overall value and marketability of high-performance homes.Whether you're a builder, architect or HVAC professional, this session will provide actionable insights and science-backed strategies to help you build homes that stand out with better air.Learning Objectives:Identify common residential airborne contaminants and their impact on health and comfort.Understand filtration efficiency (including MERV ratings) and its effect on energy use and HVAC system performance.Evaluate the maintenance, design and operational implications of filtration systems.Compare design considerations and product options for in-line HVAC air purification systems that deliver whole-home coverage.

Trumps toldmure får hele verdensøkonomien til at ryste. Hvordan er vi endt her? Hvilke fordele og ulemper er der ved at bruge toldmure til at fremme ens egen industri? Og hvorfor går toldmure og andre industripolitiske tiltag nogle gange galt? Det har Lasse Skou Lindstad interviewet Rune Møller Stahl, adjunkt i Politisk Økonomi ved CBS, omkring. Her vender de industripolitikkens historie og dens imponerende evne til at skabe økonomisk udvikling i nogle tilfælde, men også hvorfor industripolitikken andre gange slår fejl og ender med at forgylde en lille elite uden at komme resten af samfundet til gavn.

Born 1004CE in present-day Tajikistan then under control of the Ghaznavid dynasty, Abū Muʿīn al-Dīn Nasir Khusraw was an Ismaili convert and missionary who became better known for his poetry.    To discuss with us today the life, works and legacy of Nasir Khusraw is Ali Hammoud. Ali Hammoud is a PhD candidate at Western Sydney University. He is broadly interested in Shīʿīsm and Islamicate intellectual history. Welcome Ustad Ali!   Q1. I think it's important we set the scene for the socio-political dynamics in which Nasir Khusraw lived. There were two major competing polities claiming to be the ultimate representatives of the Prophet's legacy: the Ismaili Shia Fatimid caliphate in Cairo and the Sunni Abbasid caliphate of Baghdad. We can imagine it as a kind of Cold War era that existed between the Soviet and the US after WWII with smaller entities in between them having to choose a loyalty or hedge their bets.   Q2. Nasir Khusraw lived in Merv in present day Turmenistan and he worked for the Sunni Turkic Seljuk administration before his conversion to Ismailism and  joining the Fatimid court. Tell us more about his life and career.   Q3. He has a number of works philosophical and literary. Describe them for us before giving us details characterising his divan.   Q4. What further readings and resources do you recommend for us on Nasir Khusrau?    Q5 Finally before we end, give us a sample of the work of Nasir Khusrau  in the original Persian and translation.   Ali Hammoud: https://x.com/AliHammoud7777 https://alihammoud7.substack.com/    We are sponsored by IHRC bookshop. Listeners get a 15% discount on all purchases. Visit IHRC bookshop at shop.ihrc.org and use discount code AHP15 at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. Contact IHRC bookshop for details. 

The exuberantly effervescent Jo Anne Worley, queen of the quip and paradigm of the pizzazz, turns our studio into a cabaret club this week, dazzling and delighting with stories of show biz daring do… her fearless stage style, her bold reach for brilliance, behind the scenes lore from the set of Laugh-In and a fabulous flurry of anecdotes and memories from an unrivaled career.The girl from Lowell, Indiana knew she was destined for the business when she distracted the most vicious teacher in her two-room schoolhouse with a hilarious crack that saved the hide of another student.After high school she hit the ground and then the train running out of her tiny town towards the Pickwick Players and a life in theater, where she literally ate the scenery, salting and snacking on a tomato during a key court scene in The Mikado.  Jo Anne built an all singing and dancing nightclub act because, at the time, women did not talk on stage. Her comic gifts so impressed Merv Griffin's wife, it lead to her frequent appearances with Merv on his show and a chance to audition for George Schlatter, creator of Laugh-In.Her iconic role on that revolutionary sketch show earned her a permanent spot in pop culture and entertainment history and she shares with us some deep insider info: How John Wayne gallantly lifted her down from the joke wall and that time a mime, Marcel Marceau, perfectly impersonated this vocally resonant performer without a sound.No one makes an entrance, or unleashes a song parody or lights into a Bob Hope story like Jo Anne Worley! So strap in for hilarity. What did Jo Anne say to Jerry Lewis to earn her spot in his comedy workshop? What's it like to share a fence with Jonathon Winters? And we've got a rollicking round of IMDB Roulette that serves as a masterclass in the glory days of entertainment. In recommendations--Weezy: Tetris, Apple TV+ Movie and The Tetris Murders doc Series on Max Fritz: Hulu Sitcom, Mid-Century Modern Path Points of Interest:Jo Anne Worley on WikiJo Anne Worley on IMDBActors and Others for AnimalsActors and Others for Animals Ebay ItemsBilly Barnes Bash at Catalina Jazz Club on April 27thRuta Lee's Birthday on May 30thTetris (The Movie)The Tetris Murders MId Century Modern on HuluMedia Path Podcast

in this last episode of the early Syriac church fathers we will learn about Ishodad of Merv (mid-9th century) was an East Syriac bishop and biblical commentator known for his scholarly contributions to the Church of the East. His epithet “of Merv” suggests he may have been born in the city of Merv in Central Asia (modern Turkmenistan), though this is not certain. He became the bishop of Ḥdatta (Haditha) in Assyria, near the Great Zab river in what is now northern Iraq, around 837 CE. In 852/853, after the death of Patriarch Abraham II, Ishodad was put forward as a candidate for Catholicos-Patriarch of the Church of the East. For more in depth biblical studies this is our website: www.twinsbiblicalacademy.com

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It's an IAQ Deep Dive…part two! Matt welcomes Sean Harris back to the studio to continue their discussion indoor air quality improvements for existing homes, focusing on mold prevention, HVAC upgrades, filtration, and dehumidification—especially in hot, humid climates like Texas. Sean emphasizes that mold issues often stem from leaky ductwork in unconditioned spaces, poor ventilation, and high humidity, leading to compromised air quality. Instead of cleaning mold, he recommends removing contaminated materials and improving source control.For HVAC systems, Sean suggests keeping ductwork in conditioned space, using MERV 13+ filters, and installing a ventilating dehumidifier to maintain humidity below 50%. He warns against running HVAC fans continuously, as this can pull humid air into the system, worsening mold issues. He also recommends in-room HEPA filtration (isuch as IQAir or Austin Air) over whole-home air purifiers.They discuss (and advise against) gimmicky air purification methods like UV lights and ionizers, which can create harmful byproducts. Instead, homeowners should monitor IAQ with smart sensors, track humidity, and optimize their home's ventilation and filtration. Sean emphasizes "optimization over maximization"—cost-effective solutions like air sealing, replacing moldy ductwork, and using high-quality air filters rather than full HVAC overhauls.Both Matt & Sean encourage homeowners to prioritize practical, science-backed IAQ improvements for a healthier living environment.Thank you to episode sponsor Mbrico. Learn more at mbricotiledecks.com.Find Sean Harris on the Web:Website: https://iaqtexas.com/Instagram: @aerosealofaustinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAQTexas/Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/ and https://buildshownetwork.com/Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Never has there been more persecution, and therefore never more need for what Merv has given the last 46 years of his life towards through Christian Solidarity Worldwide - going to the toughest places, meeting victims of prejudice, making sure they know they're not forgotten, and lobbying for justice and freedom, with some amazing stories along the way.Check out csw.org.uk Contact mervynthomas[@]csw.org.uk ---Pre-order the Inspired Book nowSupport our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sgWeekly episode WhatsApp link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more from Simon, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simonguillebaud.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our guest couldn't make it today, so we just had Zack and Erick this time around. Merv told Erick and Gabe about something on another show, and Zack just found out. Erick used AI to clean up a picture that Zack sent, and he was shocked with the results. Erick had dinner with friends the day before and went into details about that. Also, a fight almost happened in the workplace because a guy walked around like he owned the place. All of that and so much more on the show today.   Music: Negative Paradise   Links: The Podcast IG Erick Feiling Website Erick Feiling IG Zack Stack IG Comedian Erick Feiling

This week's guest is the designer of Merv, Calimala and Shackleton Base, Fabio Lopiano. We talk about working in tech, the influence of Cambridge in modern game design and working full time in the industry...but which games did he choose? Support the show here 6 Nimmt Agricola The Resistance:Avalon Colosseum Die Sieben SiegelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.

Merv, Erick, and Gabe sit down for the blackest hour of them all. Learn more about the boys' upbringing and hear them not get mad about chicken sandwiches. Merv talks about how he creates content and other things he'll want to do this year. Gabe came up with a new idea for Mega Con and Comic Con moving forward. All of that and so much more on this show.

Jason Earles joins Will and Sabrina to talk about his start in Hollywood, “Hannah Montana” and “Dadnapped”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had Merv back on the show to ask Zack what he would do for money. Zack went to a sex party but left out one detail before even telling the whole story. Erick talked about upgrades to the studio, and Merv wants to take a trip. Zack and Merv want one of Erick's old gaming consoles, and Merv might be the one who gets it.   Links: The Podcast IG Erick Feiling IG Zack Stack IG Comedian Erick Feiling

This week on RZN8 Radio: LA Heat, we're coming through with straight fire—nothing but bangers and heavyweight energy from the underground to the main stage. Expect face-melting basslines, crisp drums, and pure vibes, plus the latest on LA's wildest bass nights and freshest releases.From Bou, Kanine & Trigga dropping madness on "Wicked & Dark" to Moby, Luude & Issey Cross flipping the game with "Oh My", this episode is stacked. We've got Break & Fox bringing that raw fire on "Code Red", A.M.C going full throttle, and Fred V delivering sun-soaked energy with his latest remix. Whether you're in the whip, pre-gaming, or just vibing, this one is a full send.Tap in, turn up, and let the bass hit. This is LA's pulse. For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/rzn8/Tune into new broadcasts of Rzn8 with Merv Vega$, LIVE, 1st and 3rd Saturday from 6  - 8 PM EST /11 - 1 AM GMT (Sunday).//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from the ROCKWOOL studio, Matt and Steve explore how to design and construct homes optimized for extreme health, focusing on mold resistance, superior indoor air quality (IAQ), and moisture control. They discuss essential strategies such as building tight, well-ventilated homes to prevent mold growth, using high-performance dehumidifiers, and implementing advanced HVAC systems with MERV 13+ or HEPA filtration. Matt and Steve highlight the importance of managing bulk water through proper site grading, overhangs, and pitched roofs while also considering leak detection systems and waterproofed mechanical rooms.For improved air quality, Matt and Steve emphasize eliminating duct board, minimizing flex duct, and opting for metal ductwork, which is easier to clean and prevents microbial growth. They also discuss alternatives to standard drywall, such as fiberglass-faced drywall, American clay plaster, or traditional lath and plaster to reduce mold risk. Additionally, ductless HVAC systems, like mini-splits, can further enhance IAQ by eliminating dust-collecting ductwork.The episode also touches on cost considerations, with case studies showing how clients with severe allergies or mold sensitivities have significantly benefited from controlled indoor environments. Whether you're a builder, architect, or homeowner looking to create a healthier home, this episode provides expert insights into mold-resistant construction, high-IAQ design, and smart moisture management. Listen now for a deep dive into building science solutions for extreme health.Thank you to episode sponsor MBRICO. Learn more at mbricotiledecks.com.Find Steve on the Web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczekInstagram: @stevenbaczekarchitectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaczekarchitect9431Website: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisingerInstagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshowYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshowWebsite: https://risingerbuild.com/ and https://buildshownetwork.com/Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallax, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

Australian cricket royalty, raconteur, ice cream lover and passionate fisherman: We catch up with the great Merv Hughes in this week’s ep of the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast. In his second appearance with us on the show, Merv regales us with nostalgic tales from his cricketing days, tells us why he’s now loving life in the commentary box … and why the greatest fishing trips don’t necessarily require you to catch any fish! Merv also offers some handy advice on how to properly prepare and cook your catch of the day. Our Food Poll this week centres on a traditional Aussie favourite: Do you prefer your lamingtons with jam, or au naturale? Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ and Radio Bayside stream.radiobayside.com Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Chris Gates for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Ultimate Bass Odyssey: Beats That Move YouReady to turn up? This show is your VIP ticket to an epic ride through cutting-edge bass, breaks, and beats that'll get your heart racing and your feet moving. Whether you're here to vibe, party, or just lose yourself in the music, we've got you covered.We start smooth with Chrystal's “The Days” (Sudley Remix)—perfect for easing into the groove—before plunging into the madness of Don Darkoe's rebellious “Scatta” remix. Warning: play this too loud, and your neighbours will have questions.Phibes' “What's Your Name” gets the energy flowing, while Twenty One Pilots' “Ride” (Psychopath & Enfor Remix) takes you on a rollercoaster of sound. Zeitgeist's “Come Over Here” (BSearl Remix) adds a sultry twist, making it the perfect moment to catch your breath.Just when you think it's chill, LO!'s Zone1 and Whys' Threat Kick (Serjah9 Bootleg) hit like a double shot of espresso, followed by Jon Cross's “Popya,” a certified energy boost. And Phase & La Meduza's “Lead On”? Let's just say it's the calm before the storm.From Liquid Giraffe x Chemistry MC's head-bopping “Baseline” to Waeys & Flowanastasia's “Set The Vibe,” these tracks will have you in the zone. Carter & Calculon's “InnerBattle” (9Yards Edit)? Pure fire for your soul.Things heat up with Total Science's “Squash” (Break Remix), a bassline banger that slaps hard, followed by Don Darkoe's cheeky “Simon Says” remix. And if you love anthems, Midnight City (Artino Remix) x Leavemealone (Manil Edit) will have you vibing on cloud nine.Then comes the chaos: Shreddy's “No Lie” (absolute hype), Psycho Mantis's “Escalation of Chaos,” and Konduit's “Train Track” (Subkillaz Remix). This is where the dance floor becomes a battlefield.But wait, there's more! Benny L's “Stand Firm,” Magnafide's epic “2C Infinity” (Blueprint Remix), and Formula's feel-good “Baiana' Dub” take the energy sky-high. Kidsgonemad!'s Feistling VIP Flip might just make you question reality—it's that wild.We wrap things up with certified heaters: Barrington Levy's classic “Under Mi Sensi” (Particle Remix) brings the reggae vibes, while Benny Page's “Turn Down The Lights (VIP Mix)” delivers a knockout punch. And Sota's “G6 Dub”? Straight-up festival anthem energy.For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/rzn8/Tune into new broadcasts of Rzn8 with Merv Vega$, LIVE, 1st and 3rd Saturday from 6  - 8 PM EST /11 - 1 AM GMT (Sunday).//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back after a much-needed break, and Erick explains the reasons at the start of the show. Erick, Merv, and Zack discussed the wedding and reception. During this time, Erick and Merv learned Zack's mom's name because they had been calling her Mrs. Stacks. Merv was thrilled that the check cleared, and he managed to get some good photos, no matter the cost. Sadly, Erick lost his dad over the break, and he and Merv want to talk about his passing. While some major porn sites are blocked in Florida, that doesn't stop Zack from taking matters into his own hands. You'll hear all about this and more on today's show.   Links: The Podcast IG Erick Feiling IG Zack Stack IG Comedian Erick Feiling

Dive into the latest Rzn8 episode on The Face Radio, where bass takes the lead and energy runs high! Featuring heavy-hitters like Phibes ("Oh La La La") and Bou & Kanine ("Wicked & Dark"), plus remixes from legends like Netsky ("Satisfaction") and underground gems like Sudley's take on Chrystal's "The Days."From Congo Natty's raw "Junglist" rework by Chimpo to futuristic grooves like Formula's "Dance Machine" and Andy C & Becky Hill's anthemic "Indestructible," it's a non-stop ride. This show includes another original tune by LA favorite Konduit! Catch genre-spanning bangers like Empire of The Sun remixed by Primate, Skrillex with Foreign Beggars, and DnB mastery from Break and Subsonic.Perfect for bass heads, jungle junkies, and sound system warriors. Turn it up and let it resonate!

Today's Classic Saturday Rub is the first of a three part series of Footy Mythbusters episodes from 2018, featuring BT interrogating Doug Hawkins, Tony Jones, Merv Keane and Mark Ricciuto to get to the bottom of some famous footy stories.----We'll be dropping Classic Saturday Rub moments and episodes every Wednesday and Saturday over summer - subscribe to Triple M Footy AFL on the LiSTNR app to get every instalment as it drops!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erick traveled to visit family for Thanksgiving, while Zack stayed home. Zack watched the Apple TV show Severance and decided he didn't want anything like that to happen to him. Merv rejected Zack's ideas, saying they were more fascist than funny. Zack also enjoyed a Mel Gibson movie that featured paid slaves. Old school TV ads made Erick feel self-conscious in school. All of that and so much more on the show today.    Links: The Podcast IG Erick Feiling IG Zack Stack IG Comedian Erick Feiling

This week, Merv Vega$ features tunes from Collette Warren, Barrington Levy, Phase & LaMeduza, Culture Shock and Subsonic and many more!For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/rzn8/Tune into new broadcasts of Rzn8 with Merv Vega$, LIVE, 1st and 3rd Saturday from 6  - 8 PM EST /11 - 1 AM GMT (Sunday).//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabe arrived in town to assist in creating an advertisement for the podcast. Meanwhile, Merv posed a hypothetical question about recreating a movie with one real person and the rest as Muppets. The conversation then shifted, as Gabe and Merv engaged in a debate about the bone-in chicken sandwich and various other topics. Additionally, Erick prepared some unique "struggle meals" for Merv, adding his own creative twist.   Links: The Podcast IG Erick Feiling IG Zack Stack IG Comedian Erick Feiling

Get ready for a journey through the freshest and fiercest beats in drum and bass with Merv Vega$! This episode is stacked with high-energy tunes and iconic remixes from heavyweights and rising stars alike. Featuring Chimpo's gritty takes on Flow Dan and Congo Natty, deep rollers from Phase, and high-octane remixes from legends like High Contrast, TC, and Break, this set spans the spectrum of DnB. From soulful melodies like DJ Marky & Solah's “Poetry” to dancefloor anthems like Kanine's “Dubplate Soldier”, and the raw power of Benny L's “Shadow People”, this show is fire. Don't sleep on tracks that blend bass, melody, and pure energy into a vibe you won't forget.Keep it locked with Rzn8 Radio Show and feel the pulse of bass music culture!For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/rzn8/Tune into new broadcasts of Rzn8 with Merv Vega$, LIVE, 1st and 3rd Saturday from 6  - 8 PM EST /11 - 1 AM GMT (Sunday).//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you cry at movies? We play smarter than your hood! When did you ruin a meal? Do you have plans for Thanksgiving yet? We had a missed encounter at the Orlando City playoff game! Merv the perv calls in! What is something that just isn't your thing? 

Do you cry at movies? We play smarter than your hood! When did you ruin a meal? Do you have plans for Thanksgiving yet? We had a missed encounter at the Orlando City playoff game! Merv the perv calls in! What is something that just isn't your thing? 

A high-energy ride through bass-heavy anthems and soulful melodies. This mix seamlessly blends commanding vocals, deep basslines, and euphoric drops, moving effortlessly from jungle vibes to liquid DnB and hard-hitting rollers. Expect relentless energy, emotional highs, and pure dancefloor destruction, taking you from the atmospheric to the raw and gritty. Perfect for those who crave a journey through the many shades of drum & bass.For more info and tracklisting, visit: https://thefaceradio.com/rzn8/Tune into new broadcasts of Rzn8 with Merv Vega$, LIVE, 1st and 3rd Saturday from 6  - 8 PM EST /11 - 1 AM GMT (Sunday).//Dig this show? Please consider supporting The Face Radio: http://support.thefaceradio.com Support The Face Radio with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thefaceradio. Join the family at https://plus.acast.com/s/thefaceradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had long time friend of the show Roberto Font AKA Mini on today. You get to learn why he is funny #1 and what is #2. Erick got a new Meta Quest 3 headset, but Zack think it's best for porn. Erick tells Mini about playing games drunk with Zack on Xbox. The TV show From is still going strong and Mini is even a fan of the show as well. You ready for Merv and Gabe round 2? All of that and so much more on the show today.   Links: Mini IG Erick Feiling IG Zack Stack IG Comedian Erick Feiling

How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.  If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner   Matthew Series Matthew 13:44-58 Sunday, August 25th, 2024 What's the most valuable thing you've ever discovered?    1. Staffordshire Hoard, 2009 In 2009, Terry Herbert, a passionate amateur treasure hunter, was exploring a plowed field near Hammerwich, Staffordshire, England, when his  metal detector signaled a significant discovery. Over five days of diligent excavation, Herbert and the landowner, Fred Johnson, unearthed a staggering 3,500 military artifacts, collectively known as the Staffordshire Hoard. This extraordinary find included over 11 pounds of gold, 3 pounds of silver, and semi-precious garnets, possibly sourced from as far as Sri Lanka or Afghanistan. Dating back to the 6th and 7th centuries, during the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, the hoard is believed to have been buried around 875 A.D., when the region was under Viking threat.     2. The Le Catillon II Hoard, 2012 Reg Mead and Richard Miles, metal detection enthusiasts from Jersey, embarked on a decades-long quest after hearing a farmer's tale in the early 1980s. The farmer claimed to have discovered silver coins while plowing his field on the British island of Jersey. Mead and Miles, armed with perseverance, obtained permission to search the field for a mere 10 to 15 hours each year after the harvest. Their dedication bore fruit in 2012 when they unearthed 68,000 coins, along with gold neck torcs and glass beads. These treasures, dating back to 30 B.C. to 40 B.C., were buried by the Coriosolitae tribe of Celts, likely fleeing from a Roman invasion led by Julius Caesar. The Le Catillon II Hoard stands as the largest collection of gold jewelry and Celtic coins ever found.   3. St. Albans Hoard, 2012 In 2012, novice metal detectorist Westley Carrington ventured into a farm field in Berkhamsted, England, armed with a beginner's metal detector. His discovery turned out to be one of the largest hoards of Roman gold coins ever uncovered in Great Britain Jesus Introduction ·         This chapter forms a composite picture of the kingdom of God o   Responses to it o   Rejection of it o   Judgement of all people o   Personal responses to it o   The value of it ·         It can also form a historical outline: o   Planting of the seeds o   Varied responses o   Small beginnings o   Infiltration of the gospel throughout the Roman empire o   Individual responses and value of the kingdom o   Final judgment These parables are only found in Matthew 1.      The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. These stories build on what Jesus has taught about how things are “hidden” and “secret.”  Some find the gospel, others don't.  The other parables talk about the impact or spread or nature of the gospel, these two talk about the value to individuals.  The treasure ·         People hid valuables in the ground, there were no banks or vaults to provide safety. o   Genghis Khan §  Khan was reported to have given himself a front row seat for the mayhem at Merv. He sat on a golden throne and watched as men were dragged before him and executed. It was said to have been a ‘memorable day for shrieking and weeping and wailing'. The invaders tortured the wealthy citizens of Merv so they'd give up their money and jewels.  One source puts the number of dead in the Merv massacre at 700,000, while a contemporary Persian chronicler estimated the number of corpses at a staggering 1.3 million. Khan apparently ordered each of his soldiers to kill at least 300 people. ·         He stumbles on it ·         He knows he's found something amazing ·         He sells all out of self-interest Feb. 25, 2014, 12:53 PM MST / Updated Feb. 25, 2014, 12:54 PM MST A Northern California couple out walking their dog on their Gold Country property stumbled across a modern-day bonanza: $10 million in rare, mint-condition gold coins buried in the shadow of an old tree.   Nearly all of the 1,427 coins, dating from 1847 to 1894, are in uncirculated, mint condition, said David Hall, co-founder of Professional Coin Grading Service of Santa Ana, which recently authenticated them.   Although the face value of the gold pieces only adds up to about $27,000, some of them are so rare that coin experts say they could fetch nearly $1 million apiece. The pearl ·         This is a person who is seeking actively ·         He is familiar with prices and value ·         He realizes that this is the only one he needs to own ·         Once you have the gospel, you don't need anything else ·         Share:  Silver Coins These stories emphasize that only the wholehearted get to enjoy the treasure.  You have to go all in, sell out and grab hold of what God is offering you.  Jesus specifically says that in Luke 14:33 “In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.”   How's your response to the gospel? Whether you've stumbled on it or have been searching for it these stories show that once you discover it, you have to determine the incomparable value of Jesus and then divest of anything necessary to get the treasure. The trouble is we don't value Jesus highly enough.  We want him and a whole lot more. It's time to repent and get baptized.   If you are already a disciple and have the treasure: Ø  Do you gripe and complain how hard it is to follow Jesus? Ø  Do you complain how much you've had to give up to follow him? Ø  Are you considering selling Jesus for something in the world, like Judas?   If you have Jesus, you have everything you need. There once was a fabulously wealthy man who loved his son above all things. To stay close to his son, they began to build an art collection together. Every spare minute, they were out at auctions and sales acquiring rare works of art: everything from Picasso to Raphael. By the time the Vietnam conflict broke out, they built one of the rarest most valuable collections in the world. A letter came one day informing the son he had been drafted. The father offered to pull some strings, but the son felt compelled to serve his country as his father and grandfather did before him.  The son went off to war, but he wrote his dad every day. One day the letters stopped. The father's worst fears were realized when he received a telegram from the war department informing him his son had been killed while attempting to rescue another soldier. About six months later, there was a knock at the door. A young soldier with a large package under his arm said, "Sir, you don't know me, but I am the man your son saved on that faithful day he died deep in the jungles of Viet Nam. He had already saved many lives that day, and as he was carrying me off the battlefield, he was shot through the heart and died instantly. Your son was my friend and we spent many a lonely night "in country talking about you and your love for art." The young soldier held out his package and said, "I know this isn't much and I'm not much of an artist, but I wanted you to have this painting I've done of your son as I last remember him. The father tore open the package and fought back the tears as he gazed at a portrait of his one and only son. He said, "You have captured the essence of my son's smile in this painting and I will cherish it above all others." The father hung the portrait over his mantle. When visitors came to his home, he always drew attention to the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other masterpieces. When the father died the news went out that the entire collection was being offered at an exclusive private auction. Collectors and art experts from around the world gathered for the chance of purchasing one of them. The first painting on the auction block was the soldier's modest rendering of his son. The auctioneer pounded his gavel and asked someone to start the bidding. The sophisticated crowd scoffed and demanded the Van Gogh's and the Rembrandts be brought forth. The auctioneer persisted. "Who will start the bidding? $200? $100?" The crowd continued to turn up their noses, waiting to see the more serious paintings. Still the auctioneer solicited, "The son! The son! Who will take the son? Finally, a squeaky voice from the back said, "I'll bid $10 for the son." The bidder was none other than the young soldier the son had died saving. He said, "I didn't come to buy anything and all I have is $10 to my name, but I bid it all." The auctioneer continued seeking a higher bid, but the angry crowd began to chant, "Sell it to him and let's get on with the auction." The auctioneer pounded the gavel and sold the painting for the bid of $10. An eager buyer from the second row bellowed, "Finally, on with the auction." And just then the auctioneer said, "The auction is now officially closed." The hostile crowd demanded to know how after coming, all this way could the auction possibly be over? The president of the auctioning company came to the microphone and said, "When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a stipulation in the will I could not divulge until now. According to the wishes of the deceased only the painting of the son was to be sold today and whoever takes the son gets it all. So today, for $10 this young man has bought one of the world's most priceless art collections and the entire estate in which it is housed -- auction closed." And with the swing of the gavel, the crowd sat in stunned silence staring at the young soldier. “Whoever takes the son, gets it all” If you have the Son, you have it all.     2.     The Parable of the Net 47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. ·         This is similar to the parable of the weeds. ·         There will never be a time when you as a disciple will be surrounded only by “righteous” people. ·         It's like a lake where everyone is swimming free. ·         There is a net slowly moving us in one direction, but we all have freedom now. So many people are like the optimist falling from a tenth story window, who called out cheerfully as he passed each story, going down, “All right so far!”   51 “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes,” they replied. 52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”   ·         When you become a disciple, you are like a teacher of the law who has access to treasures both old and new. ·         Why wouldn't you want to share those with others? Ø  Share the word study and discipleship study this fall with someone   3.     A Prophet Without Honor 53 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. 55 “Isn't this the carpenter's son? Isn't his mother's name Mary, and aren't his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? 56 Aren't all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?” 57 And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home.” 58 And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. ·         This is a variation on the saying, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” ·         I should have read this scripture before I decided to plant a church in my hometown. ·         I somehow missed this ·         Many people became Christians, my family didn't make it. ·         Show picture of my hometown church. You know how many family members responded?  None   Next Steps ·         Pay any price to get Jesus and his kingdom ·         Pull out treasures old and new and teach someone the word and discipleship study this fall ·         Prepare for the judgment.  Make sure you have a real relationship with Christ.  Repent and get baptized immediately.