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George Orwell hätte seine Freude: Heute wird das waffenstarrende Militärbündnis NATO mit dem „Preis des Westfälischen Friedens“ ausgezeichnet. Diese absurde Episode ist ein vorläufiger Höhepunkt bei der Anbiederung an den neuen Militarismus. Auch mit anderen Preisverleihungen wird teils harte Propaganda betrieben. Ein Kommentar von Tobias Riegel.Dieser Beitrag ist auch als Audio-Podcast verfügbar. Der PreisWeiterlesen
The Testimony ©2026 ISBN978-976-98069-9-3.mp3 As a polymath, I find that a single disciplinary lens often leaves us with a flat, two-dimensional reading. To truly appreciate the depth of Acts 26, I employ seven distinct perspectives: the authorial, the publishing, the photojournalistic, the cinematographic, the media arts, the cultural theoretical, and the religious. Each lens, like a different filter on a camera, reveals aspects of the narrative that others might miss becomes a fascinating premise. I've coined the term "Aperture Theology." For the uninitiated, let me explain how a photographic concept like aperture applies to a theological analysis of Paul's story?Episode 321 — _The Testimony: Paul Stands Trial and Shares His Testimony Before King Agrippa in Acts 26 — A Multidimensional Textual Analysis Through the Seven-Lens Methodology_ — ©2026 ISBN 978-976-98069-9-3 — DevGro Media Arts Services Publishing® 2015.Devgro Media Arts Services Publishing®2015 In collaboration with iMovie present Episode 321 — _The Testimony: Paul Stands Trial and Shares His Testimony Before King Agrippa in Acts 26 — A Multidimensional Textual Analysis Through the Seven-Lens Methodology_ — ©2026 ISBN 978-976-98069-9-3 — DevGro Media Arts Services Publishing® 2015.RECOGNITIONSAs I take a moment to reflect on my journey, I am filled with profound gratitude for the Creator's guiding hand that has led me every step of the way. Life has brought me countless blessings, and at the forefront of these blessings is the immeasurable debt of thanks I owe to my late parents, Charles and Ira Gittens. They bestowed upon me their wisdom and creative spirit, which have been a consistent source of inspiration throughout my life. Their counsel and encouragement continue to resonate within me, shaping my path and purpose. To my beloved wife, Magnola Gittens, your unwavering support has been my anchor in turbulent seas. Your love and understanding provide the strength necessary to navigate life's complexities. I am eternally grateful for your presence, which comforts and uplifts me. To my brothers—Shurland, Charles, Ricardo, and my late brothers Arnott and Stephen—as well as my sisters, Emerald, Marcella, and Cheryl, thank you for being my steadfast companions along this journey. Each of you has contributed uniquely to my narrative, reminding me of the importance of family ties in shaping who I am today. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to my cousins: Joy Mayers, Kevin and Ernest Mayers, Donna Archer, Avis Dyer, and Jackie Clarke. Your love and camaraderie have enriched my life beyond measure. To my uncles, Clifford, Leonard Mayers, David Bruce, and Collin Rock, your support has been invaluable, strengthening the bonds of our family. To my children, Laron and Lisa, grandson Elijah you are my pride and joy, the motivation behind my work, fuelling my desire to create and inspire.Moreover, I am equally grateful to all who have believed in me and wanted nothing but the best for my growth. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Platizky, Mr. Matthew Sutton, Mr. Juan Arroyo, Mr. and Mrs. David Lavine, and many others have played pivotal roles in my development, encouraging me to pursue my passions relentlessly. During my time at New Jersey City University (NJCU), I had the privilege of receiving guidance from exceptional mentors, including the late Dr. Joseph Drew, Merline Mayers, Mrs. Ellen Gordon, Dr. Nicholas Gordon, Rev. Dr. Scofield Eversley BSS, and many others. Conversations about enhancing my writing skills after graduating were integral to my growth, providing the foundation for my future endeavours. Over the past three decades, my experiences in the leisure activities industry have significantly shaped my journey. From 1995 to 2026, I have devoted myself to writing, resulting in 494 E-Publications and 321 podcasts that resonate within the community. In recognition of the profound impact Dr. Joseph Drew had on my academic and personal development, I dedicated my 66th publication, "A Tribute to Culture" Vol. 1, to him—a small token of gratitude for his enormous influence on my life.As I look forward to what lies ahead, I remain thankful to all who have contributed to my story and to the Creator for the endless possibilities this journey holds. Each person's presence has left an indelible mark on my life, guiding me toward a future filled with hope and potential.Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D.Episode 320 — _The Testimony: Paul Stands Trial and Shares His Testimony Before King Agrippa in Acts 26 — A Multidimensional Textual Analysis Through the Seven-Lens Methodology_ — ©2026 ISBN 978-976-98069-9-3 — DevGro Media Arts Services Publishing® 2015.REFERENCES Episode 320 — For ISBN 978-976-98069-9-3Beckles, H. — 2006. _A history of Barbados: From Amerindian settlement to Caribbean single market_ — 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press.Blomberg, C. L. — 1992. _Matthew_. Broadman & Holman.Bruce, F. F. — 1978. _The canon of scripture_. InterVarsity Press.Cartier-Bresson, H. — 1952. _The decisive moment_. Simon and Schuster.Glissant, É. — 1997. _Poetics of relation_ — B. Wing, Trans. University of Michigan Press. — Original work published 1990 —Gittens, W. A. — 2020. _When the sun meets culture_ — Vol. 1 — ISBN 978-976-96531-4-6. DevGro Media Arts Services Publishing.Gittens, W. A. — 2026. _Aperture and speed: How technology does not erase values, it exposes them_ — ISBN 978-976-98069-6-2. DevGro Media Arts Services Publishing.Gittens, W. A. — 2026. _From landmark to lineage: The Gittens in Barbados_ — ISBN 978-976-98069-7-9. DevGro.Henderson, S. — 2021. _Commendation of 491 publications — Gittens corpus_. New Jersey City University.Kahneman, D. — 2011. _Thinking, fast and slow_. Farrar, Straus and Giroux._King James Version_. — 2017. Cambridge University Press. — Original work published 1611 —Kress, G., & van Leeuwen, T. — 2006. _Reading images: The grammar of visual design_ — 2nd ed. Routledge.Luke. — 60–62 CE. _Acts of the Apostles_ — In _King James Version_, 1611/2017.McDonald, L. M. — 2017. _The formation of the biblical canon_ — Vol. 2. T&T Clark.McLuhan, M. — 1964. _Understanding media: The extensions of man_. McGraw-Hill.Metzger, B. M. — 1987. _The canon of the New Testament: Its origin, development, and significance_. Oxford University Press.Moo, D. J. — 2000. _The letter of James_. Eerdmans.Norton, D. — 2011. _The King James Bible: A short history from Tyndale to today_. Cambridge University Press.Rushdoony, R. J. — 1973. _The institutes of biblical law_. Presbyterian and Reformed.Sheller, M. — 2003. _Consuming the Caribbean: From Arawaks to zombies_. Routledge.Sugirtharajah, R. S. — 2001. _The Bible and the third world_. Cambridge University Press.Turkle, S. — 2011. _Alone together: Why we expect more from technology and less from each other_. Basic Books.© 2026 Dr. William Anderson Gittens. All rights reserved. DevGro Media Arts Services Publishing®. This material may not be reproduced without permission.Support the showCultural Factors Influence Academic Achievements© 2024 ISBN978-976-97385-7-7 A_MEMOIR_OF_Dr_William_Anderson_Gittens_D_D_2024_ISBNISBN978_976_97385_0_8Academic.edu. Chief of Audio Visual Aids Officer Mr. Michael Owen Chief of Audio Visual Aids Officer Mr. Selwyn Belle Commissioner of Police Mr. Orville Durant Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning Hackett Philip Media Resource Development Officer Holder, B,Anthony Episcopal Priest,https://brainly.com/question/36353773https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning#cite_note-19https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning#cite_note-:2-18https://independent.academia.edu/WilliamGittens/Bookshttps://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=william+anderson+gittens+barbados&oq=william+anderson+gittenshttps://www.academia.edu/123754463/https://www.buzzsprout.com/429292/episodes. https://www.youtube.com/@williamandersongittens1714. Mr.Greene, Rupert
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In dieser Folge haben wir Nadina Ruedl zu Gast – Gründerin der Pflanzerei und die Frau hinter Gustl, dem mittlerweile ziemlich berühmten pflanzlichen Leberkäse.Wir sprechen darüber, wie aus einer überzeugten Liebhaberin von Leberkäsesemmel, Schweinsbraten und österreichischer Küche eine Unternehmerin wurde, die sich für pflanzliche Ernährung begeistert. Nadina erzählt uns, wie sie ursprünglich eigentlich ihren veganen Partner davon überzeugen wollte, wieder Fleisch zu essen – und dabei irgendwann selbst ihre Ernährung hinterfragt hat.Wir reden über ihren ungewöhnlichen Weg in die Lebensmittelbranche, über fünf Jahre Entwicklungsarbeit am Gustl und darüber, warum Nadina ganz bewusst nicht einfach eine neue vegane Marke aufbauen wollte. Stattdessen arbeitet sie mit traditionellen Metzgern, Produzenten und Handwerkern zusammen. Ihr Ziel: Veränderung nicht von außen zu fordern, sondern das bestehende System von innen heraus weiterzuentwickeln.Dabei geht es um die Frage, wie österreichische Esskultur und pflanzliche Ernährung zusammenpassen können. Muss Tradition verschwinden, wenn sich unsere Ernährung verändert? Oder kann man sie mitnehmen und weiterentwickeln? Für Nadina ist klar: Auch pflanzliche Produkte dürfen Teil unserer österreichischen Esskultur und unserer Tischgemeinschaft sein.Wir sprechen außerdem über die Herausforderungen der Produktentwicklung, regionale Zutaten, die Schwierigkeiten der Lebensmittelproduktion, den Preis- und Verpackungsdruck, Gastronomie und Handel – und darüber, warum Nadina bewusst auf kleine, regionale Strukturen und ungewöhnliche Partnerschaften setzt.Ein Gespräch über Essen, Tradition, Veränderung, Unternehmertum und die Frage, ob man ein System vielleicht am besten verändert, indem man mit den Menschen arbeitet, die bereits darin stecken.Und ja: Ein bisserl Leberkäse darf dabei natürlich auch sein.
Edition spéciale de Grand Est éco aujourd'hui, puisque nous allons évoquer les liens entre le monde de l'entreprise et un événement unique : la visite du Pape Léon XIV à Metz.Pour en parler, nous accueillons un habitué de l'antenne, Jean Poulallion, PDG de Metzger, entreprise bien connue en Lorraine et au Luxembourg (qui propose des extensions de maison, fenêtres et autres menuiseries). Egalement ancien président de l'Union des Entreprises de la Moselle, c'est un dirigeant respecté et impliqué. Il va nous parler des liens qu'il a voulu créer en soutenant la visite du Pape à Metz.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
PrefaceWhen a distinguished Barbadian, posed the theological question of “Why I Dr. William Anderson Gittens, Doctor of Divinity, hold such a fondness for the King James Version (KJV),” it sparked a deep reflection in my mind. After considerable contemplation, I decided to approach this inquiry through the perspectives of my various roles as a writer, podcaster, publisher, photojournalist, cinematographer, media arts specialist, cultural theorist, and doctor of divinity. These perspectives proved to be immensely beneficial. (Gittens, W.A. 2026)Dr. William Anderson Gittens, Doctor of DivinityPodcast 317 Why I Am So Fond of the King James Version (KJV): A Scholarly Response Through Eight Interdisciplinary Lenses By Dr. William Anderson Gittens, Doctor of Divinity©2026 ISBN: 978-976-98069-5-5 Devgro Media Arts Services Publishing®2015 In collaboration with iMovie present Why I Am So Fond of the King James Version (KJV): A Scholarly Response Through Eight Interdisciplinary Lenses By Dr. William Anderson Gittens, Doctor of Divinity©2026 ISBN: 978-976-98069-5-5 Presented by Dr. William Anderson Gittens, Doctor of DivinityRECOGNITIONSAs I take a moment to reflect on my journey, I am filled with profound gratitude for the Creator's guiding hand that has led me every step of the way. Life has brought me countless blessings, and at the forefront of these blessings is the immeasurable debt of thanks I owe to my late parents, Charles and Ira Gittens. They bestowed upon me their wisdom and creative spirit, which have been a consistent source of inspiration throughout my life. Their counsel and encouragement continue to resonate within me, shaping my path and purpose. To my beloved wife, Magnola Gittens, your unwavering support has been my anchor in turbulent seas. Your love and understanding provide the strength necessary to navigate life's complexities. I am eternally grateful for your presence, which comforts and uplifts me. To my brothers—Shurland, Charles, Ricardo, and my late brothers Arnott and Stephen—as well as my sisters, Emerald, Marcella, and Cheryl, thank you for being my steadfast companions along this journey. Each of you has contributed uniquely to my narrative, reminding me of the importance of family ties in shaping who I am today. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to my cousins: Joy Mayers, Kevin and Ernest Mayers, Donna Archer, Avis Dyer, and Jackie Clarke. Your love and camaraderie have enriched my life beyond measure. To my uncles, Clifford, Leonard Mayers, David Bruce, and Collin Rock, your support has been invaluable, strengthening the bonds of our family. To my children, Laron and Lisa, grandson Elijah you are my pride and joy, the motivation behind my work, fuelling my desire to create and inspire.Moreover, I am equally grateful to all who have believed in me and wanted nothing but the best for my growth. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Platizky, Mr. Matthew Sutton, Mr. Juan Arroyo, Mr. and Mrs. David Lavine, and many others have played pivotal roles in my development, encouraging me to pursue my passions relentlessly. During my time at New Jersey City University (NJCU), I had the privilege of receiving guidance from exceptional mentors, including the late Dr. Joseph Drew, Merline Mayers, Mrs. Ellen Gordon, Dr. Nicholas Gordon, Rev. Dr. Scofield Eversley BSS, and many others. Conversations about enhancing my writing skills after graduating were integral to my growth, providing the foundation for my future endeavours. Over the past three decades, my experiences in the leisure activities industry have significantly shaped my journey. From 1995 to 2026, I have devoted myself to writing, resulting in 489E-Publications and 317 podcasts that resonate within the community. In recognition of the profound impact Dr. Joseph Drew had on my academic and personal development, I dedicated my 66th publication, "A Tribute to Culture" Vol. 1, to him—a small token of gratitude for his enormous influence on my life.As I look forward to what lies ahead, I remain thankful to all who have contributed to my story and to the Creator for the endless possibilities this journey holds. Each person's presence has left an indelible mark on my life, guiding me toward a future filled with hope and potential.Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D. ReferencesBible in a Year. (n.d.). KJV vs. NKJV. Retrieved from https://www.bibleinyear.com/blog/kjv-vs-nkjvDaniell, D. ( (2003).). The Bible in English: Its History and Influence. Yale University Press.Fee, G. D., & Stuart, D. K. ( (2014).). How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (4th ed.). Zondervan.Gittens, W. A. (2026). Why I am so fond of the King James Version (KJV): A scholarly response through eight interdisciplinary lenses. Devgro Media Arts Services Publishing ® 2015 ISBN: 978-976-98069-5-5Johnson, P. (1995). A history of the American people. HarperCollins. McGrath, A. E. (2001). In the beginning: The story of the King James Bible and how it changed a nation, a language, and a culture. Doubleday. Nicolson, A. (2003). God's secretaries: The making of the King James Bible. Harper Collins. Nora, P. (1989). Between memory and history: Les lieux de mémoire. Representations, 26, 7–24. Norton, D. (2011). A textual history of the King James Bible. Cambridge University Press. Ong, W. J. (1982). Orality and literacy: The technologizing of the word. Methuen. Ryken, L. (2003). The legacy of the King James Bible: Celebrating 400 years of the most influential English translation. Crossway.Kohlenberger, J. R. ( (2009..). The NIV Bible: A Critical Analysis of Its Translation Philosophy. Zondervan.McGrath, A. E. ( (2001..).). In the Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible and How It Changed a Nation, a Language, anda Culture. Anchor Books.Metzger, B. M. ( (2001..).). The Bible in Translation: Ancient and English Versions. Baker Academic.The Original Bibles. (n.d.). The Original King James Bible (1611). Retrieved from https://www.originalbibles.com/the-original-king-james-bible-1611-pdf/ Bragg, M. (2011). The adventure of English: The biography of a language. Hodder & Stoughton. Daniell, D. (2003). The Bible in English: Its history and influence. Yale University Press. Gilroy, P. (1993). The Black Atlantic: Modernity and double consciousness. Harvard University Press.Support the showCultural Factors Influence Academic Achievements© 2024 ISBN978-976-97385-7-7 A_MEMOIR_OF_Dr_William_Anderson_Gittens_D_D_2024_ISBNISBN978_976_97385_0_8Academic.edu. Chief of Audio Visual Aids Officer Mr. Michael Owen Chief of Audio Visual Aids Officer Mr. Selwyn Belle Commissioner of Police Mr. Orville Durant Dr. William Anderson Gittens, D.D En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning Hackett Philip Media Resource Development Officer Holder, B,Anthony Episcopal Priest,https://brainly.com/question/36353773https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning#cite_note-19https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning#cite_note-:2-18https://independent.academia.edu/WilliamGittens/Bookshttps://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=william+anderson+gittens+barbados&oq=william+anderson+gittenshttps://www.academia.edu/123754463/https://www.buzzsprout.com/429292/episodes. https://www.youtube.com/@williamandersongittens1714. Mr.Greene, Rupert
In diesem Jahr begann die Grillsaison schon im April - und sie ist noch immer nicht zu Ende. "Wir haben Kunden, die auch im Winter noch grillen", sagt Metzger Michael Hufschlag aus Kall in der Eifel, "und diese Kunden werden immer experimentierfreudiger". Welche Klassiker kommen nie aus der Mode? Welche neuen Kreationen haben Hufschlag und sein Team erfunden? Und wie kann er dafür sorgen, dass Tiere artgerecht gehalten werden? Von Gisela Steinhauer.
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Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultrejects?r=7auau0&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageCash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsDarkness, Sensory Deprivation, Caves, and Visionary ConditionsUstinova, Yulia. Caves and the Ancient Greek Mind: Descending Underground in the Search for Ultimate Truth. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009.Use for: caves, descent, darkness, ancient Greek revelation, incubation, inspired prophecy, and altered states in underground sacred settings.Lewis-Williams, David. The Mind in the Cave: Consciousness and the Origins of Art. London: Thames & Hudson, 2002.Use for: caves, prehistoric imagery, altered consciousness, visual phenomena, and symbolic environments. Use carefully because some interpretations of prehistoric religion remain debated.Eliade, Mircea. The Sacred and the Profane: The Nature of Religion. New York: Harcourt, 1959.Use for: sacred space, threshold, the difference between sacred and profane space, and the way religious environments reorganize orientation and meaning.Zuckerman, Marvin, and Nathan Cohen. “Sources of Reports of Visual and Auditory Sensations in Perceptual-Isolation Experiments.” Psychological Bulletin 61, no. 1, 1964: 1–20.Use for: sensory deprivation, perceptual isolation, visual/auditory sensations, and internally generated experiences under reduced stimulation.Wackermann, Jiří, Peter Pütz, and Carsten Allefeld. “Ganzfeld-Induced Hallucinatory Experience, Its Phenomenology and Cerebral Electrophysiology.” Cortex 44, no. 10, 2008: 1364–1378.Use for: Ganzfeld states, reduced/uniform sensory fields, pseudo-hallucinatory imagery, altered perception, and EEG findings.Metzger, Wolfgang. “Optische Untersuchungen am Ganzfeld.” Psychologische Forschung 13, 1930: 6–29.Use for: early Ganzfeld research and the effect of homogeneous visual fields on perception.Shenyan, O., et al. “Visual Hallucinations Induced by Ganzflicker and Ganzfeld Differ in Frequency, Complexity, and Content.” Scientific Reports 14, 2024.Use for: modern comparison between Ganzfeld and flicker-induced visual phenomena. Useful if connecting this episode back to the earlier flicker-light show.Candlelight, Firelight, Sacred Atmosphere, and the Agency of LightBille, Mikkel, and Tim Flohr Sørensen. “An Anthropology of Luminosity: The Agency of Light.” Journal of Material Culture 12, no. 3, 2007: 263–284.Use for: light as a social, material, emotional, and cultural agent; how light shapes atmosphere, social meaning, and movement.Bille, Mikkel, and Tim Flohr Sørensen, eds. Elements of Architecture: Assembling Archaeology, Atmosphere and the Performance of Building Spaces. London: Routledge, 2016.Use for: architecture, atmosphere, materiality, embodied space, and how built environments shape experience.Pallasmaa, Juhani. The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses. Chichester: Wiley, 1996; later editions.Use for: architecture as multisensory experience, not just visual design; helpful for sacred architecture, embodied space, and sensory atmosphere.Barrie, Thomas. “Sacred Space and the Mediating Roles of Architecture.” European Review 20, no. 4, 2012: 505–514.Use for: sacred architecture as a mediating threshold between ordinary and sacred worlds.Kieckhefer, Richard. Theology in Stone: Church Architecture from Byzantium to Berkeley. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004.Use for: Christian sacred architecture, spatial theology, light, ritual orientation, and the way buildings teach belief through space.Do, Michael T. H. “Melanopsin and the Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells: Biophysics to Behavior.” Neuron 104, no. 2, 2019: 205–226.Use for: melanopsin, intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells, non-image-forming vision, and the biological effects of light beyond ordinary sight.Hattar, Samer, H. W. Liao, Motoharu Takao, David M. Berson, and King-Wai Yau. “Melanopsin-Containing Retinal Ganglion Cells: Architecture, Projections, and Intrinsic Photosensitivity.” Science 295, no. 5557, 2002: 1065–1070.Use for: retinal ganglion cells that detect light for non-image-forming functions, including circadian-related pathways.Blume, Christine, Corrado Garbazza, and Manuel Spitschan. “Effects of Light on Human Circadian Rhythms, Sleep and Mood.” Somnologie 23, 2019: 147–156.Use for: light, circadian rhythms, sleep, mood, and why sunlight, darkness, dawn, and dusk matter biologically.Cajochen, Christian. “Alerting Effects of Light.” Sleep Medicine Reviews 11, no. 6, 2007: 453–464.Use for: light's alerting effects beyond image-forming vision.Stained Glass, Religious Light, and Visual TheologyBinski, Paul. Gothic Wonder: Art, Artifice, and the Decorated Style, 1290–1350. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2014.Use for: Gothic visual culture, sacred display, ornament, and the emotional force of medieval religious space.Camille, Michael. Gothic Art: Glorious Visions. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1996.Use for: Gothic imagery, religious seeing, visual devotion, and sacred art as visionary environment.Kessler, Herbert L. Seeing Medieval Art. Peterborough, Ontario: Broadview Press, 2004.Use for: medieval Christian theories of seeing, devotional image use, sacred art, and vision as religious practice.Hamburger, Jeffrey F. The Visual and the Visionary: Art and Female Spirituality in Late Medieval Germany. New York: Zone Books, 1998.Use for: visionary art, devotional seeing, mystical imagery, and the relationship between images and religious experience.Freedberg, David. The Power of Images: Studies in the History and Theory of Response. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1989.Use for: why images provoke emotion, devotion, fear, desire, reverence, and acts of ritual engagement.Scrying, Black Mirrors, Crystal Gazing, and Reflective VisionCaputo, Giovanni B. “Strange-Face-in-the-Mirror Illusion.” Perception 39, no. 7, 2010: 1007–1008.Use for: mirror-gazing under low light, face distortion, visual instability, and apparitional perception.Caputo, Giovanni B. “Apparitional Experiences of New Faces and Dissociation of Self-Identity During Mirror Gazing.” Perceptual and Motor Skills 110, no. 3, 2010: 1125–1138.Use for: mirror-gazing, dissociation, altered self-recognition, and strange-face experiences.Caputo, Giovanni B. “Strange-Face Illusions During Inter-Subjective Gazing.” Consciousness and Cognition 22, no. 1, 2013: 324–329.Use for: prolonged eye-to-eye gazing, face alteration, dissociative effects, and interpersonal gaze phenomena.Caputo, Giovanni B. “Visual Perception During Mirror-Gazing at One's Own Face in Patients with Depression.” The Scientific World Journal, 2014.Use for: mirror-gazing research and altered self-perception. Useful for grounding black mirror and psychomanteum discussion, but do not overgeneralize.Moody, Raymond A., with Paul Perry. Reunions: Visionary Encounters with Departed Loved Ones. New York: Villard, 1993.Use for: modern psychomanteum practice, mirror-gazing, grief, and visionary encounters. Use cautiously; this is experiential/parapsychological material, not mainstream neuroscience.Roll, William G. “Psychomanteum Research: A Pilot Study.” Journal of Near-Death Studies 22, no. 4, 2004: 251–270.Use for: psychomanteum research, bereavement visions, mirror-gazing, and altered perception. Use cautiously.Northcote, Thomas. “Scrying.” In The Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology, edited by J. Gordon Melton. Detroit: Gale, various editions.Use for: general historical overview of scrying traditions, crystal gazing, mirror gazing, and divinatory seeing.Agrippa, Heinrich Cornelius. Three Books of Occult Philosophy. Translated by James Freake; edited and annotated by Donald Tyson. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn, 1993.Use for: Renaissance magical imagination, correspondences, planetary symbols, spirits, and visual/ritual operations.Barrett, Francis. The Magus. London, 1801.Use for: later ceremonial magic, mirrors, spirits, correspondences, and visual ritual imagination. Use historically, not as scientific evidence.Magical Gaze, Concentration, Visualization, and Ceremonial PracticeCrowley, Aleister. Liber E vel Exercitiorum. In The Equinox.Use for: concentration, posture, breath, mental discipline, and the training of attention as a magical foundation.Crowley, Aleister. Magick: Liber ABA, Book 4. York Beach, ME: Samuel Weiser, various editions.Use for: ceremonial magic, concentration, visualization, ritual method, symbols, and disciplined magical practice.Regardie, Israel. The Golden Dawn. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn, variousAlso want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball.
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In public health, "weathering" describes the physical, cellular, and emotional wear and tear caused by chronic exposure to systemic racism, discrimination, and societal pressure. For generations, Black women have been conditioned to wear the heavy armor of the "Strong Black Woman" archetype—often at the expense of their physical, mental, and emotional health.In this episode, host Krysta Jones sits down with leading clinicians and researchers Dr. Isha Metzger and Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett to unpack Unweathered, a milestone resource guide from the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls. Together, they explore how Black women and girls can dismantle toxic stereotypes, establish firm boundaries, address racial trauma, and transition from mere survival to radical healing and joy. Dr. Isha MetzgerNationally Recognized Expert in Black Mental Health, Racial Trauma, and Culturally Responsive CareDr. Metzger's research and clinical work focus on equipping youth, families, and communities with evidence-based strategies to navigate racial stress and foster healing.Dr. Angela Neal-BarnettAuthor, Researcher, and Director of the Program for Research on Anxiety and Affective Disorders (PRAAD)Dr. Neal-Barnett is a leading authority on anxiety among African Americans and the author of the seminal book, Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman's Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear.Access resource guide here: https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/imo/media/doc/unweathered__a_black_women_and_girls_guide_to_wellness_and_resilience.pdf
S17 E32: Perry E. Metzger on Bitcoin in 2008, Cypherpunk Culture & AI Optimism Time stamps: 00:00:50 - Introducing Perry E. Metzger 00:03:06 - Perry Metzger's Background 00:06:04 - The Cryptography Mailing List's Origins 00:07:36 - "The Code Breakers" & Early Influences in Cryptography 00:11:19 - The Cypherpunks Era and PGP 00:22:08 - The State of Cryptography in 2008 00:24:20 - Satoshi's Bitcoin Announcement on Metzdowd 00:28:52 - Bitcoin's Key Innovations 00:32:39 - Critique of Proof of Work 00:36:21 - Sponsors 00:40:10 - Scalability and Future Challenges 00:48:41 - Initial Reactions to Bitcoin 00:51:21 - Early Criticisms of Bitcoin from James A. Donald & Ray Dillinger 01:05:16 - Perry's Moderation of the Bitcoin Discussion 01:08:16 - Satoshi's Anonymity and Mailing List Logs 01:11:19 - Perry's Comic Book on Computer Science 01:16:13 - The Metzger Dowdeswell Mailing List Today 01:23:04 - Perry's Interest in AI 01:47:03 - AI Advocacy and Combating "Doomers" 01:49:19 - The Extropy Mailing List 01:51:01 - Conclusion and How to Follow Perry Metzger
Should We Give a Little Gospel to Thousands—or the Whole Gospel to a Few?Contemporary evangelical movements have often focused on giving a little gospel to as many people as possible. The goal is to reduce the message down to a few memorable phrases that can be shared quickly with large numbers of people. But is that the pattern we find in Scripture?This question is addressed thoughtfully in Chapter 2 of Will Metzger's Tell the Truth, titled The Gospel Reduced. As I recently revisited this chapter, I was reminded how relevant its message is for the church today. Metzger challenges us to consider whether biblical evangelism is about communicating the least amount of truth to the greatest number of people, or faithfully teaching the whole gospel so that people truly understand the message they are responding to.Does 1 Corinthians 15 Define Evangelism?Those who favor a highly condensed gospel presentation often point to Paul's summary in 1 Corinthians 15.For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.—1 Corinthians 15:3–4 This is undoubtedly a beautiful summary of the gospel. Paul himself says these truths are "of first importance." The question, however, is whether this passage is intended to show us how to evangelize or whether it simply summarizes the gospel Paul had already preached.The surrounding context suggests the latter. Just two verses earlier Paul writes:Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.—1 Corinthians 15:1–2 Paul is reminding the Corinthians of the gospel they had already received through his ministry. These verses come after his lengthy ministry in Corinth and after fourteen chapters of instruction in the letter itself. They are not presented as a formula for evangelism but as a concise reminder of a message that had already been carefully taught.How Did Paul Share the Gospel?When we look at Paul's ministry in Corinth, we find a very different picture from a brief, simplified presentation.Luke records:Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks. When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.—Acts 18:4–5 Paul remained in Corinth for eighteen months, reasoning from the Scriptures, persuading his hearers, and teaching them. His ministry was not built around reducing the gospel to its smallest possible form but around patiently explaining God's truth.That is why Metzger writes:For Paul the only right method of evangelism was the teaching method. Therefore scriptural evangelism has extensive not minimal instruction as its goal.That simple statement deserves careful reflection. The goal of biblical evangelism is not minimal instruction, but extensive instruction.More Than a Few PhrasesThere is certainly a place for summarizing biblical truth. Paul himself summarized the gospel in 1 Corinthians 15. But summaries are not substitutes for teaching.When someone has little or no understanding of the Bible, can we reasonably expect them to understand the gospel well enough to place their faith in Christ after hearing only a handful of phrases? Scripture seems to point us toward a deeper approach.Someone might immediately think of the thief on the cross. Certainly, God can save a person who has only a simple understanding of the gospel. Yet we do not know that man's background or everything he had heard before his crucifixion. It is dangerous to build our normal practice on an exceptional situation.The overwhelming pattern throughout the New Testament is patient, biblical instruction that leads people to genuine understanding and saving faith.The Danger of Reducing the GospelMetzger argues that oversimplifying the gospel often reveals a deeper problem.What caused this oversimplifying of the gospel message? He suggests that a “me-centered” approach to the gospel has caused this dumbing down of the gospel.Me-centered evangelism also shortens the message. It so focuses on relationships and its attractiveness that it reduces God. Is so Fears further doctrinal division among trueChristians that it allows the most imprecise gospel message to become commoncurrency.One of the helpful features of Chapter 2 is Metzger's comparison between a me-centered gospel and a God-centered gospel. In a me-centered approach, the point of contact is often, "God loves you." In a God-centered approach, the starting point is creation. God made us, owns us, and has authority over every aspect of our lives. Likewise, rather than presenting God's love in isolation, Scripture presents both His love and His justice together.The gospel becomes distorted whenever one aspect of God's character is emphasized at the expense of another.Three Questions to Evaluate Our Gospel MessageNear the end of the chapter, Metzger offers three questions that help evaluate whether our gospel presentation is both biblical and balanced.The first question is:Were the truths of the gospel elaborated clearly so that a meaningful response was possible?A genuine response requires genuine understanding.The second question asks:Did appropriate Scripture probe the conscience or only reinforce sinful desires?This is an important distinction. Sometimes gospel presentations appeal primarily to what people want—a happier life, greater fulfillment, or personal peace—without confronting the reality of sin, repentance, and our accountability before God.Finally, Metzger asks:Was the impression given that they can decide for Christ by their own abilities whenever convenient?The gospel calls for an immediate response because it is God's truth, not because it offers personal benefits on our timetable.Keeping God at the CenterThere is nothing wrong with communicating clearly or speaking concisely. But clarity should never come at the expense of biblical depth.The pattern we see throughout the New Testament is one of teaching, reasoning, explaining, and persuading. The apostles were not simply trying to produce decisions; they were proclaiming God's truth so that people could understand the gospel and respond in repentance and faith.As we think about our own evangelism, it is worth asking whether our goal is merely to communicate the least amount of information possible or to faithfully proclaim the whole counsel of God.May our desire always be that God, not man, remains at the center of our gospel message.
It's a trailer reaction day on Comicast as Jong and Michael first discuss the final trailer for Spider-Man Brand New Day, which dropped literally as they started recording. Find out why the guys liked the trailers focus on Peter's journey to this point, why grounding it with the characters rather than the action was a smart choice, what Scorpion could mean by "you think I'm Scorpion", the possibility that Metzger is working with Spider-Man, why the look of the film feels so different than the previous films, whether Ned will ever turn into Hobgoblin, growing with this Peter more than others, and more! Then the guys dive into the first trailer for one of the biggest films of the year in Avengers Doomsday. The guys discuss whether Doom is the one causing the incursions seen in the trailer or something else, whether we get a final acknowledgement to Kang, whether Doom is the one uniting the heroes, why TVA Loki is the most confusing piece of the puzzle, Thor leading the way this time, whether that's actually Steve Rogers (I mean he got Mjölnir again so it's gotta be him right? RIGHT?), Cyclops finally getting the blue/yellow look in live action, whether the Fox Universe X-Men could die in this film, why Jong's not happy with one particular casting, and more!Stay locked into the podcast feed because today at 11a CST, the Comicast Spoiler Review of The Odyssey releases featuring Jong, Michael, and Chalice Williams of Reel Movie Junkie. Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on whatever podcast app you're using; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or whatever your podcast app you use! Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com
Joel Metzger, deputy director of Statewide Water Resources and Enterprise Project Management for the California Department of Water Resources, joins MyAgLife to discuss the future of water management in California. Metzger explains how SGMA implementation, changing hydrology, aging infrastructure and long-term planning efforts are shaping water reliability for agriculture. He also shares insights from the San Joaquin Valley Water Resilience Summit and discusses why grower participation will be critical as California develops its next Water Plan.
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Am 19. Juli gibt Angela Metzger ein nächtliches Orgelkonzert beim "Klassik Kallmünz"-Festival in der Oberpfalz. BR-Klassik-Moderator Johann Jahn hat mit der Organistin im Vorfeld gesprochen.
Team Spirit, Every Gift Matters: Matt Metzger | July 12, 2026
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This episode was deleted by YouTube without much explanation. Inside we discuss Peter Thiel's secretive Dialog group, Charlie Kirk's latest controversy, James Franco's bizarre disclosure video, and the 1000th episode of Tin Foil Hat lead this week's insanity. Plus: Keir Starmer is out, Lindsey Graham's latest war push, the White House joking about Q, Oliver Tree's interests, Trader Joe's tote-bag chaos, and anti-Rogan protesters proving once again that nobody understands Joe Rogan. Sam and Johnny break down the internet's strangest stories, media narratives, political theater, and conspiracy culture.Visit NOCD.com to book a free 15-minute call!For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/BROKENSIM. For Sam's dates and more visit samtripoli.com!Get fifteen dollars off your first task at Taskrabbit dot com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code BROKEN!Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/broken.More stuff: Get episodes early, and unedited, plus bonus episodes: patreon.com/brokensimulationSocial media: Twitter: @samtripoli, @johnnywoodard Instagram: @samtripoli, @johnnyawoodardBroken Simulation Hosts: Sam Tripoli, Johnny Woodard
Guest: John Metzger (LinkedIn), Founder of Asset Assurance Monitoring (Website)."I don't know how, but I recognized it was one of my children. My friend rescued Nicolas, and I thought: Oh my God, at least I managed to catch one."These were the words of a father fleeing the 2015 Bento Rodrigues (Mariana) dam disaster in Brazil (O Globo, 08/11/2015). Five days later, his daughter Emanuele was found dead. The collapse killed 19 people and sent a torrent of toxic mine waste 670km down the Doce River to the Atlantic Ocean. It was Brazil's worst environmental disaster.Four years later, just 70km west, it happened again. The 2019 Brumadinho dam collapse killed 272 people—including an entire family of five and an unborn child—becoming Brazil's worst industrial disaster. Both mines were owned by corporate giant Vale.When raw ore is extracted, the toxic, liquid byproduct is stored behind massive earthen structures called tailings dams. Globally, there are an estimated 29,000 to 35,000 active, inactive, or abandoned tailings storage facilities (TSFs) holding 223 billion tonnes of waste (World Mine Tailings Failures). Active sites account for 85% of all failures. The risk is ongoing: as of late 2025, Brazil alone has 916 dams, with 74 at high risk of collapse and 91 on alert, concentrated heavily in the mining hub of Minas Gerais.When these structures are poorly designed or neglected, they fail. When they fail, the wall of mud obliterates everything in its path.Our guest today, John Metzger, is an expert on the advanced monitoring systems designed to prevent these catastrophes. Having led an incredible, multi-country career, John joins us to explain how real-time data, geotechnical instrumentation, and rigorous telemetry save lives.There were fatal systemic flaws of recent disasters—including why Brumadinho's emergency warning alarms failed to sound, echoing previous conversations on the show with Floodmapp's Juliette Murphy on the desperate need for strict flood-alarm regulations (YouTube Link). Also corporate failures: reports that Vale knew of automated sensor malfunctions two days before the Brumadinho collapse (Mining.com Report) and allegations that safety inspectors felt corporate pressure to sign off on unstable structures.Despite these failures, there are rays of hope. First, the recent establishment of the UN-backed Global Tailings Management Institute (GTMI), a new international watchdog tasked with ending corporate negligence in tailings management. Second, I want to honor the legacy of Lindsay Newland Bowker, the actuary behind the vital World Mine Tailings Failures database, who passed away in May 2026. To ensure her work is not lost to time, I have an upcoming conversation with Ankur Shah of PlanetSapling to discuss the future of open-source risk mapping.
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Making Space, Simplicity and Generosity: Matt Metzger | June 14, 2026
High-level policy decrees and exciting national security headlines don't win wars. Execution does.This week, Meagan Metzger (Founder & CEO of Dcode) joins Tyler Sweatt to pull back the curtain on the unsexy, high-stakes reality of defense acquisition reform. While leadership pushes for rapid commercial tech adoption, the "fingers-on-keyboards" workforce is left managing legacy constraints, budget shifts, and an inherent fear of administrative risk.What's happening on the second front:The critical execution gap between strategic mandates and tactical reality.Re-engineering the internal operating models of DoW programs to maximize authorities.Why commercial founders must understand the defense ecosystem better than their buyers.Transitioning from line-item product procurement to budgeting for mission outcomes.Realigning the incentives within federal labs and research communities toward true mission impact.Connect with MeaganLinkedIn: Meagan MetzgerConnect with TylerLinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt
Friday night was the primary night of racing in Michigan! Young Mason Metzger found Kalamazoo Speedway Victory Lane for the first time in his career on Friday night. Then, we hear from longtime Pro Stock competitor, Nate Murphy!
Making Space, Scripture: Matt Metzger| May 24, 2026
Guests: Jalen Thomas and Chris MetzgerHost: Christopher KardambikisRecorded on February 27, 2026This is the third of three episodes focusing on the recent publication: Even the Score, guest edited by Lindsay Buchman and published by Homie House Press.Jalen Thomas is an interdisciplinary artist from Prince George's County, MD. Her work combines photography, quilting, and design to examine Black girlhood and Black feminine domestic identity. Operating in the intersections between creative play and domestic labor, Thomas' work is inspired by her mother often creating in collaboration with and for her. Working primarily with textiles and archival family photos Thomas participates in liberatory Black homemaking practices and oral storytelling traditions that have been passed down through generations of Black mothers, sisters, and friends. Currently serving as an Americorp Artist in Residence at 901 Arts in Baltimore, MD, Thomas continues to pass along these traditions to youth by teaching with a commitment to care, joy, and radical imaginative creation. She holds a BS in Graphic design from Stevenson University and an MFA in Community Art from the Maryland Institute College of Art.Christopher Metzger is a socially engaged artist/educator living and working in Baltimore, MD. As Professor and Department Chair of Art and Graphic Design at Stevenson University, his creative practice often engages communities in collaborative-based projects that encourage an exploration of self within larger social frameworks. Centered on fostering community and the investigation of representational justice through a historical and contemporary lens, his work often critiques and challenges the status quo while developing critical perspectives and an urgency to bring about social change through acts of creative resistance.Working primarily within photographic media and design, Metzger's personal work is deeply rooted in, and informed by, his relationship to his wife and kids, a Black woman and two biracial sons. Often dealing with themes related to race, class, and identity, they examine their lived experiences through their individual identities and memories, while navigating places and spaces collectively as a family in search of joy, love, and truth.As an artist/educator, Metzger has come to embrace the symbiotic nature of his creative practice. His art is his teaching, and his teaching is his art. For Metzger, these identities are one in the same. Guided by community, agency, justice, and care and informed by his research into decolonizing art and design education, Metzger's work is committed to the process of un/learning and interrogating the narratives, structures, and systems that have historically been put in place to divide and exclude.Episode artwork by Homie House Press“Paper Cuts Theme” by The Early@theearly_band // http://theearly.net
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Hughes County Sheriff candidate Jeff Metzger is unchallenged.
Welcome back to At RefreshmentIn this episode:We have guests Todd from “That Other Masonic Podcast and Andrew from “Time for Fellowship Masonic Podcast”We review a video from the podcast Camp Gagnon who had on comedian and conspiracy theorist Kurt Metzger. Metzger talks a lot about freemasonry and his wide range of conspiracies of the world. Its another Saturday night review with drinks and fellowship for your entertainment
God With Us: The Tabernacle: Matt Metzger | April 26, 2026
All Shall Be Well: Conversations with Women in the Academy and Beyond
Welcome to The Wise & Courageous Podcast, where we host conversations with women leaders about how they are seeking and engaging wisdom and courage in their leadership and work in this unique season. “Somebody came to me and said, ‘You are not supposed to sit at the table. You work for the government; you are supposed to let the guests sit at the table.' And I reflected on it and I thought-absolutely not! You recruited me into government because I have a degree in medicine, because I have a Public Health and Policy degree. Why should I be sitting back and not contribute at the table? I think that was instrumental to my leadership style.” — Quyen Ngo Metzger Quyen Ngo Metzger joins Nancy Pedulla on The Wise and Courageous Podcast for a conversation about leadership. How do your values help you to locate your own North Star for your engagement in your work? Why is a good mentor, one who gives you opportunities to do what you haven't done before, so critical? Quyen shares her wisdom on leading by inspiring others and developing them so that they focus on their strengths. She shares how she has learned to function authentically amid challenges. Quyen is a professor in the Health Systems Science Department and Interim Dean of Faculty Affairs at the Kaiser Permenente School of Medicine. The focus of her work is exploring population health, prevention and care, health disparities and evidence based medicine. Before working for Kaiser, Quyen Served the US Government, reviewing research and providing guidelines on clinical effectiveness. For the purposes of this podcast, we are defining leadership as the stewardship of people, culture and purpose, guiding and serving others toward a shared vision or outcomes. Welcome to the conversation! — Nancy Pedulla For show notes or more information please visit our article at The Well. If you'd like to support the work of InterVarsity's Women Scholars and Professionals, including future podcasts such as this episode, you can do so at givetoiv.org/wsap. Thank you for listening!
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Easter 2026, God of the Impossible: Matt Metzger | April 5, 2026
Exodus, Salvation and the Lord's Supper: Matt Metzger | March 15, 2026
Are you craving a breakthrough moment to transform your leadership, confidence, and career trajectory, but secretly worry you might not be cut out for the challenge? In this electrifying episode, Steve Acorn sits down with Abby Metzger, the all-time sales and production record holder for Ohio, and living proof that mindset and grit override privilege or luck. You'll discover how Abby went from small-town student to earning $45,000 as a freshman, outpacing every manager in forty years and learning the often-painful secrets of true leadership. Expect raw breakdowns of highs and lows, including near-mutiny moments, unstoppable motivation, and practical tools for unlocking next-level results. Listen now and don't wait. If you want to avoid mediocrity, get ahead of your peers, and understand what separates good from legendary, these insights could change everything. This episode is packed with exclusive, actionable wisdom you won't hear anywhere else. Timestamped Highlights 00:00 – Abby reveals the surprising truth about what real leadership means and why empathy—not control—is the ultimate power move 05:40 – How a bold study-abroad goal turned hustle into victory, and what happens when you bet on yourself 14:00 – Near-disaster: Abby's team threatens to quit—hear the pivotal lesson she'll share in every future job interview 18:07 – Incentive secrets: How Abby's unconventional rewards and ice cream breaks unlocked $60,000 in two weeks 26:39 – Crushing records: Her honest confession about wanting to shatter the previous Ohio sales leader's legacy 30:56 – The tough preseason grind nobody talks about—how losing an $11,000 job actually set up a game-changing comeback 40:30 – The expensive mistake: What happens when you don't color-test paint and why owning the fix became her power story 44:01 – Elite job offers: Abby reveals how her business story landed her a prized career at PwC in New York, and how you can replicate her pitch 46:26 – Abby's rapid-fire advice for new interns from radical ownership to selling yourself, not just your product About the Guest Abby Metzger is a senior at The Ohio State University, slated to join PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in New York City as a Deals Transformation Associate. She holds the all-time Ohio sales and production record for YEAA's Student Painters, earning $45,000 while running a six-figure painting business as a freshman and was named Ohio Manager of the Year. Abby is recognized for her uncommon drive, championship mindset, and ability to turn adversity into advantage for herself and her team.
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Exodus, The Story of Moses: Matt Metzger | February 15, 2026