Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Holmes

Mini Series: All-America City  In 2024, the City of High Point received the designation of an All-America City by the National Civic League – an honor bestowed on only 10 cities nationally each year! This honor came because High Point proved that our city demonstrates transformative, community-driven efforts to strengthen democracy through local action and innovation. Through initiatives like the City of High Point rebrand, Thrive (the minority entrepreneur initiative of Business High Point) and the Greater High Point Food Alliance, our team demonstrated to the nation that High Point is a place where community voices matter.  What better place to hear what the experience was like than High Point's Voices Discovered? That's why we sat down with City Manager Tasha Logan Ford and Mayor Pro Tem, Michael Holmes to hear about the team behind the All-America City project and what it means for our city!  Stay tuned for more episodes delving into the initiatives that gained High Point national recognition!   LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: View the full All-America City presentationTo learn more about the City of High Point rebrandWatch this episode of the podcast on YouTube DISCOVER MORE HIGH POINT STORIES:  Our Stories | https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/ Instagram | @highpointdiscoveredFacebook | @highpointdiscovered Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6gT7BXUEjah7Mk14QEMZps?si=12f684ff10484b7d  YouTube | @highpointdiscoveredSubscribe to our weekly newsletter, to never miss a High Point happening! ABOUT THIS SHOW:  Ready to hear from the voices of the people transforming the city of High Point, North Carolina? Then you've come to the right place! Welcome to High Point's Voices Discovered, a podcast presented by High Point Discovered and The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation. Join co-hosts, Hannah Ray and Joe Blosser, as they meet and share stories with the leaders, movers, shakers, and changemakers making the city of High Point better and brighter for all! Technical Production by Captivate Media - https://captivatemedianc.com/  WHO WE ARE:  High Point Discovered is a 501(c)3, a grass-roots non-profit dedicated to communicating the stories of High Point, NC, to connect citizens and catalyze economic growth. Learn more. https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/ The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation invests in organizations within the greater High Point area and beyond that promote improved quality of life by reducing barriers to opportunity. Learn more. https://www.congdonfoundation.org/   SUPPORT THE SHOW:  This episode and other work by High Point Discovered is made possible by generous supporters like you. Click to give to the non-profit work of High Point Discovered to tell our community's stories. https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/  

We're here in Dallas-Fort Worth, and there's probably an attorney on every street corner in Dallas-Fort Worth. And so, how do you separate yourself from the herd? Some of it is just making sure that your compass is always pointed true North. And Michael Holmes is in the studio right now.

Join Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for an entertaining and laughter-filled episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar from Skip Paige's cozy corner booth in Palm Desert at Little Bar. This week, the dynamic duo welcomes Michael Holmes, the magnetic force behind The Purple Room in Palm Springs. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, The Purple Room has become a beloved hub for cabaret and entertainment, echoing the glamorous days of the Rat Pack. Holmes shares anecdotes from his illustrious career, recounts the rich history of The Purple Room, and talks about his signature Judy Show. Discover how The Purple Room has evolved into an iconic venue, renowned for its vibrant performances and outstanding talent, while also exploring Holmes' heartfelt connection to the community during the challenging Covid-19 pandemic. Tune in for laughter, stories of perseverance, and a sneak peek into upcoming unmissable shows. This podcast is presented by The McCallum Theatre.#BigConversationsLittleBar #PurpleRoomPS #PalmSprings #CabaretLife #LiveEntertainment #RatPackEra #MichaelHolmes #JudyShow #PerformingArts #SupperClub #ResortLife #PalmDesert #LocalVenues #CommunitySupport #HistoricPalmSprings #Podcast #SkipsLittleBar #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #MutualBroadcastingSystem

This is part 11 of the Read the Bible For Yourself. The Gospels are evangelistic biographies of Jesus. In today's episode you'll learn the basic storyline of the four biblical Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Then we'll go through them from shortest to longest to see how each brings a unique and helpful perspective in telling the life of Christ. We'll also hit some important concepts like the kingdom of God, parables, and the word of God. Lastly, we'll ask about application. How can you figure out which sayings of Christ apply to you today and which ones do not? Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/0iHhidbL4e8?si=3rs4fGGtQjsJAObB —— Links —— See other episodes in Read the Bible For Yourself Other classes are available here, including How We Got the Bible, which explores the manuscript transmission and translation of the Bible Get the transcript of this episode Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— The Four Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Gospel = good news The Gospels are biographies about Jesus which seek to convince readers about the good news that he is the Messiah. Basic Storyline of the Gospels Birth narratives John's ministry John baptizes Jesus. Jesus calls the twelve. Teachings of Jesus Miracles of Jesus Conflict with critics Triumphal entry Intensified conflict Last supper Arrest, trial, execution Resurrection appearances Great commission Mark (11,305 words) Papias: “And the elder used to say this: ‘Mark, having become Peter's interpreter, wrote down accurately everything he remembered, though not in order, of the things either said or done by Christ. For he neither heard the Lord nor followed him, but afterward, as I said, followed Peter, who adapted his teachings as needed but had no intention of giving an ordered account of the Lord's sayings. Consequently Mark did nothing wrong in writing down some things as he remembered them, for he made it his one concern not to omit anything that he heard or to make any false statement in them.'”[1] John (15,633 words) Purpose statement: John 20:30-3130 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. Matthew (18,348 words) Five blocks of teaching 5-7 Sermon on the Mount 10 Missionary Instruction 13 Parables of the Kingdom 18 Discourse on the Church 24-25 Olivet Discourse Luke (19,483 words) Luke's method: Luke 1:1-41 Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 I, too, decided, as one having a grasp of everything from the start, to write a well-ordered account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may have a firm grasp of the words in which you have been instructed. Luke's historical precision: Luke 3:1-21 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. The Synoptic Gospels Matthew, Mark, and Luke Matthew and Luke quote Mark extensively. Both quote another source of sayings as well. Still, much of Matthew and Luke is unique to them. Fee & Stuart: “Take, for example, the fact that there is such a high degree of verbal similarity among Matthew, Mark, and Luke in their narratives, as well as in their recording of the sayings of Jesus. Remarkable verbal similarities should not surprise us about the sayings of the one who spoke as no one ever did (John 7:46). But for this to carry over to the narratives is something else again—especially so when one considers (1) that these stories were first told in Aramaic, yet we are talking about the use of Greek words; (2) that Greek word order is extremely free, yet often the similarities extend even to precise word order; and (3) that it is highly unlikely that three people in three different parts of the Roman Empire would tell the same story with the same words—even to such minor points of individual style as prepositions and conjunctions.”[2] Fee & Stuart: “The best explanation of all the data is …that Mark wrote his gospel first, probably in part at least from his recollection of Peter's preaching and teaching. Luke and Matthew had access to Mark's gospel and independently used it as the basic source for their own. But they also had access to all kinds of other material about Jesus, some of which they had in common. This common material, however, is scarcely ever presented in the same order in the two gospels, a fact suggesting that neither one had access to the other's writing. Finally, John wrote independently of the other three, and thus his gospel has little material in common with them. This, we would note, is how the Holy Spirit inspired the writing of the Gospels. …[W]ith the Spirit's help, they creatively structured and rewrote the materials to meet the needs of their readers.”[3] Kingdom of God Understanding what Jesus meant by the kingdom of God is critical Fee & Stuart: “[T]he major hermeneutical difficulty lies with understanding “the kingdom of God,” a term that is absolutely crucial to the whole of Jesus' ministry…”[4] Likely, Jesus was pulling from Daniel who prophesies extensively about God's kingdom coming to earth (Dan 2:44; 7:26-27) Parables Short fictional stories that make a point Get the main point; don't get lost in trying to find a meaning for every aspect of the story. Jesus told some parables to hide truth from those who didn't want it. He told others to teach his disciples important truth simply and effectively. Still others, he told as zingers to confront his critics. Word of God The Bible does not typically call itself “the word”. “The word” is the message Jesus preached to repent due to the coming Kingdom. He wasn't telling his Jewish listeners to repent and believe in the Bible, since they already believed in it. Compare Mark 4:13-15; Luke 8:11-12; Mat 13:19 Word = word of God = word of the Kingdom Application Must discern between the sayings Jesus limited to the people in front of him at that time and those that remain applicable to all his followers today Mat 10:9-11 tells his disciples not to carry any money with them. Does that mean true Christians don't use money and just mooch off their neighbors? Luke 6:27-28 tells us to love our enemies, a commandment repeated in Mat 5:43-48; Rom 12:17-21; 1 Pet 3:9-11 and exemplified by Jesus' actions. Review The NT begins with four evangelistic biographies of Jesus called Gospels. Mark is the shortest Gospel. Its action-packed narrative is probably derived from Peter's recollections as well as God's direction via his spirit. John is the most theologically developed, and it contains monologues where Jesus talks about himself and his relationship to his Father. Matthew showcases Jesus as a Rabbi who teaches his followers how to live in light of the Kingdom of God. Luke was a careful historian who made an effort to present a "well-ordered account" to present the life of Christ to a noble Roman audience. The Kingdom of God is the core of Jesus' message and ministry. It refers to a coming age when God sets everything wrong with the world right. Jesus' favorite self-title was "Son of Man," which could either mean a human being or the ruler of the coming Kingdom. Parables are short fictional stories told to make a point. In the Gospels, the "word" refers to the message Jesus preached about the Kingdom of God, not the Bible in general. Although it's hard to be sure, most think Matthew and Luke used Mark as a source as well as another sayings source. In order to discern what sayings of Jesus apply to you, consider the circumstances in which they were given, whether other parts of the NT repeat the statement, and what Jesus' example can tell you. [1] Fragments of Papias 3.15 in Apostolic Fathers, trans. Michael Holmes, 3rd ed. (Grand Rapids, Baker Academic, 2007). [2] Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014), 141. [3] Stuart, 142. [4] Stuart, 132.

Trudie Mason, Michael Holmes jr., John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Chris Labos, Dr. Gerald Wiviott, Sarah Deshaies

The Four Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Gospel = good news The Gospels are biographies about Jesus which seek to convince readers about the good news that he is the Messiah. Basic Storyline of the Gospels Birth narratives John's ministry John baptizes Jesus. Jesus calls the twelve. Teachings of Jesus Miracles of Jesus Conflict with critics Triumphal entry Intensified conflict Last supper Arrest, trial, execution Resurrection appearances Great commission Mark (11,305 words) Papias: “And the elder used to say this: ‘Mark, having become Peter's interpreter, wrote down accurately everything he remembered, though not in order, of the things either said or done by Christ. For he neither heard the Lord nor followed him, but afterward, as I said, followed Peter, who adapted his teachings as needed but had no intention of giving an ordered account of the Lord's sayings. Consequently Mark did nothing wrong in writing down some things as he remembered them, for he made it his one concern not to omit anything that he heard or to make any false statement in them.'”[[Fragments of Papias 3.15 in Apostolic Fathers, trans. Michael Holmes, 3rd ed. (Grand Rapids, Baker Academic, 2007).]] John (15,633 words) Purpose statement: John 20:30-31 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. Matthew (18,348 words) Five blocks of teaching 5-7 Sermon on the Mount 10 Missionary Instruction 13 Parables of the Kingdom 18 Discourse on the Church 24-25 Olivet Discourse Luke (19,483 words) Luke's method: Luke 1:1-4 1 Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 I, too, decided, as one having a grasp of everything from the start, to write a well-ordered account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may have a firm grasp of the words in which you have been instructed. Luke's historical precision: Luke 3:1-2 1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. The Synoptic Gospels Matthew, Mark, and Luke Matthew and Luke quote Mark extensively. Both quote another source of sayings as well. Still, much of Matthew and Luke is unique to them. Fee & Stuart: “Take, for example, the fact that there is such a high degree of verbal similarity among Matthew, Mark, and Luke in their narratives, as well as in their recording of the sayings of Jesus. Remarkable verbal similarities should not surprise us about the sayings of the one who spoke as no one ever did (John 7:46). But for this to carry over to the narratives is something else again—especially so when one considers (1) that these stories were first told in Aramaic, yet we are talking about the use of Greek words; (2) that Greek word order is extremely free, yet often the similarities extend even to precise word order; and (3) that it is highly unlikely that three people in three different parts of the Roman Empire would tell the same story with the same words—even to such minor points of individual style as prepositions and conjunctions.”[[Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014), 141.]] Fee & Stuart: “The best explanation of all the data is …that Mark wrote his gospel first, probably in part at least from his recollection of Peter's preaching and teaching. Luke and Matthew had access to Mark's gospel and independently used it as the basic source for their own. But they also had access to all kinds of other material about Jesus, some of which they had in common. This common material, however, is scarcely ever presented in the same order in the two gospels, a fact suggesting that neither one had access to the other's writing. Finally, John wrote independently of the other three, and thus his gospel has little material in common with them. This, we would note, is how the Holy Spirit inspired the writing of the Gospels. …[W]ith the Spirit's help, they creatively structured and rewrote the materials to meet the needs of their readers.”[[Stuart, 142.]] Kingdom of God Understanding what Jesus meant by the kingdom of God is critical Fee & Stuart: “[T]he major hermeneutical difficulty lies with understanding “the kingdom of God,” a term that is absolutely crucial to the whole of Jesus' ministry…”[[Stuart, 132.]] Likely, Jesus was pulling from Daniel who prophesies extensively about God's kingdom coming to earth (Dan 2:44; 7:26-27) Parables Short fictional stories that make a point Get the main point; don't get lost in trying to find a meaning for every aspect of the story. Jesus told some parables to hide truth from those who didn't want it. He told others to teach his disciples important truth simply and effectively. Still others, he told as zingers to confront his critics. Word of God The Bible does not typically call itself “the word”. “The word” is the message Jesus preached to repent due to the coming Kingdom. He wasn't telling his Jewish listeners to repent and believe in the Bible, since they already believed in it. Compare Mark 4:13-15; Luke 8:11-12; Mat 13:19 Word = word of God = word of the Kingdom Application Must discern between the sayings Jesus limited to the people in front of him at that time and those that remain applicable to all his followers today Mat 10:9-11 tells his disciples not to carry any money with them. Does that mean true Christians don't use money and just mooch off their neighbors? Luke 6:27-28 tells us to love our enemies, a commandment repeated in Mat 5:43-48; Rom 12:17-21; 1 Pet 3:9-11 and exemplified by Jesus' actions. Review The NT begins with four evangelistic biographies of Jesus called Gospels. Mark is the shortest Gospel. Its action-packed narrative is probably derived from Peter’s recollections as well as God’s direction via his spirit. John is the most theologically developed, and it contains monologues where Jesus talks about himself and his relationship to his Father. Matthew showcases Jesus as a Rabbi who teaches his followers how to live in light of the Kingdom of God. Luke was a careful historian who made an effort to present a “well-ordered account” to present the life of Christ to a noble Roman audience. The Kingdom of God is the core of Jesus’ message and ministry. It refers to a coming age when God sets everything wrong with the world right. Jesus’ favorite self-title was “Son of Man,” which could either mean a human being or the ruler of the coming Kingdom. Parables are short fictional stories told to make a point. In the Gospels, the “word” refers to the message Jesus preached about the Kingdom of God, not the Bible in general. Although it’s hard to be sure, most think Matthew and Luke used Mark as a source as well as another sayings source. In order to discern what sayings of Jesus apply to you, consider the circumstances in which they were given, whether other parts of the NT repeat the statement, and what Jesus’ example can tell you. The post 11: How to Read the Gospels first appeared on Living Hope.

The Four Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Gospel = good news The Gospels are biographies about Jesus which seek to convince readers about the good news that he is the Messiah. Basic Storyline of the Gospels Birth narratives John's ministry John baptizes Jesus. Jesus calls the twelve. Teachings of Jesus Miracles of Jesus Conflict with critics Triumphal entry Intensified conflict Last supper Arrest, trial, execution Resurrection appearances Great commission Mark (11,305 words) Papias: “And the elder used to say this: ‘Mark, having become Peter's interpreter, wrote down accurately everything he remembered, though not in order, of the things either said or done by Christ. For he neither heard the Lord nor followed him, but afterward, as I said, followed Peter, who adapted his teachings as needed but had no intention of giving an ordered account of the Lord's sayings. Consequently Mark did nothing wrong in writing down some things as he remembered them, for he made it his one concern not to omit anything that he heard or to make any false statement in them.'”1 John (15,633 words) Purpose statement: John 20:30-31 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. Matthew (18,348 words) Five blocks of teaching 5-7 Sermon on the Mount 10 Missionary Instruction 13 Parables of the Kingdom 18 Discourse on the Church 24-25 Olivet Discourse Luke (19,483 words) Luke's method: Luke 1:1-4 1 Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 I, too, decided, as one having a grasp of everything from the start, to write a well-ordered account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may have a firm grasp of the words in which you have been instructed. Luke's historical precision: Luke 3:1-2 1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. The Synoptic Gospels Matthew, Mark, and Luke Matthew and Luke quote Mark extensively. Both quote another source of sayings as well. Still, much of Matthew and Luke is unique to them. Fee & Stuart: “Take, for example, the fact that there is such a high degree of verbal similarity among Matthew, Mark, and Luke in their narratives, as well as in their recording of the sayings of Jesus. Remarkable verbal similarities should not surprise us about the sayings of the one who spoke as no one ever did (John 7:46). But for this to carry over to the narratives is something else again—especially so when one considers (1) that these stories were first told in Aramaic, yet we are talking about the use of Greek words; (2) that Greek word order is extremely free, yet often the similarities extend even to precise word order; and (3) that it is highly unlikely that three people in three different parts of the Roman Empire would tell the same story with the same words—even to such minor points of individual style as prepositions and conjunctions.”2 Fee & Stuart: “The best explanation of all the data is …that Mark wrote his gospel first, probably in part at least from his recollection of Peter's preaching and teaching. Luke and Matthew had access to Mark's gospel and independently used it as the basic source for their own. But they also had access to all kinds of other material about Jesus, some of which they had in common. This common material, however, is scarcely ever presented in the same order in the two gospels, a fact suggesting that neither one had access to the other's writing. Finally, John wrote independently of the other three, and thus his gospel has little material in common with them. This, we would note, is how the Holy Spirit inspired the writing of the Gospels. …[W]ith the Spirit's help, they creatively structured and rewrote the materials to meet the needs of their readers.”3 Kingdom of God Understanding what Jesus meant by the kingdom of God is critical Fee & Stuart: “[T]he major hermeneutical difficulty lies with understanding “the kingdom of God,” a term that is absolutely crucial to the whole of Jesus' ministry…”4 Likely, Jesus was pulling from Daniel who prophesies extensively about God's kingdom coming to earth (Dan 2:44; 7:26-27) Parables Short fictional stories that make a point Get the main point; don't get lost in trying to find a meaning for every aspect of the story. Jesus told some parables to hide truth from those who didn't want it. He told others to teach his disciples important truth simply and effectively. Still others, he told as zingers to confront his critics. Word of God The Bible does not typically call itself “the word”. “The word” is the message Jesus preached to repent due to the coming Kingdom. He wasn't telling his Jewish listeners to repent and believe in the Bible, since they already believed in it. Compare Mark 4:13-15; Luke 8:11-12; Mat 13:19 Word = word of God = word of the Kingdom Application Must discern between the sayings Jesus limited to the people in front of him at that time and those that remain applicable to all his followers today Mat 10:9-11 tells his disciples not to carry any money with them. Does that mean true Christians don't use money and just mooch off their neighbors? Luke 6:27-28 tells us to love our enemies, a commandment repeated in Mat 5:43-48; Rom 12:17-21; 1 Pet 3:9-11 and exemplified by Jesus' actions. Review The NT begins with four evangelistic biographies of Jesus called Gospels. Mark is the shortest Gospel. Its action-packed narrative is probably derived from Peter’s recollections as well as God’s direction via his spirit. John is the most theologically developed, and it contains monologues where Jesus talks about himself and his relationship to his Father. Matthew showcases Jesus as a Rabbi who teaches his followers how to live in light of the Kingdom of God. Luke was a careful historian who made an effort to present a “well-ordered account” to present the life of Christ to a noble Roman audience. The Kingdom of God is the core of Jesus’ message and ministry. It refers to a coming age when God sets everything wrong with the world right. Jesus’ favorite self-title was “Son of Man,” which could either mean a human being or the ruler of the coming Kingdom. Parables are short fictional stories told to make a point. In the Gospels, the “word” refers to the message Jesus preached about the Kingdom of God, not the Bible in general. Although it’s hard to be sure, most think Matthew and Luke used Mark as a source as well as another sayings source. In order to discern what sayings of Jesus apply to you, consider the circumstances in which they were given, whether other parts of the NT repeat the statement, and what Jesus’ example can tell you. Fragments of Papias 3.15 in Apostolic Fathers, trans. Michael Holmes, 3rd ed. (Grand Rapids, Baker Academic, 2007).Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014), 141.Stuart, 142.Stuart, 132.The post 11: How to Read the Gospels first appeared on Living Hope.

In this episode, Brisa Byford from CivicBrand sits down with High Point, NC City Councilman Michael Holmes to delve into the complexities of public engagement and leadership. They explore the challenges of balancing the needs of the community with the voices that shout the loudest, and discuss the delicate art of acting in the best interest of the public while navigating the intricacies of place branding. Tune in as Councilman Holmes offers a unique perspective on the role of elected officials in fostering meaningful engagement and shaping the identity of their city.

Today's episode is the final episode of our series on Spiritual Theology.The first half of the pod focuses on St. Ignatius of Antioch, and his approach to the spiritual life, spiritual warfare, and living a life in imitation of Christ. The second half is taken up with a response I gave to a question that was asked of me on how we are meant to receive Ignatius' comments on being submissive to spiritual attacks when we also want to be sensitive to people who deal with issues like domestic violence or abuse, or who happen to deal with great tragedies in their lives.In other words, how do we deal with the tragedy and violence in the world that we might be on the receiving end of, and how do we act in imitation of Christ, without justifying it or making excuses for it. I edited out the question for the sake of that person's anonymity, but it prompted some good discussion and I wanted to include that in the episode because I thought it was interesting. I was recovering from a cold at the time, and my voice and breathing is a bit raspy, so I hope you'll forgive me for that.Theology & Reality is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Much of what I speak about here today can be found in the most significant book on St. Ignatius of Antioch in the modern period, Learning Christ: Ignatius of Antioch and the Mystery of Redemption by Dr. Gregory Vall, an expert theologian and biblical scholar whose course on St. Ignatius and the Apostolic Fathers I was privileged to take while a doctoral student. I can credit Dr. Vall's lectures and book with anything edifying I have to say about Ignatius.The quotations of Ignatius in the lecture are taken either from Dr. Vall's book—whose work includes original translations of Ignatius—or from the Greek/English edition of the Apostolic Fathers translated by Michael Holmes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theologyandreality.substack.com/subscribe

In this edition of Quality Living with Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore talks with REPS Gym owner Michael Holmes about how to overcome fear and embark on a program of physical fitness. It's a “Risk Worth Taking!” Host: Amanda Whittemore; Producer: Amanda Whittemore The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast […]

Eine von westlichen Leitmedien ignorierte Meinungsumfrage belegt, dass eine große Minderheit der Ukrainer zentrale Meinungen der internationalen Friedensbewegung teilt. Der ukrainische Autor und Journalist Lev Golinkin beklagt, dass sowohl die Ukraine als auch der Westen unliebsame ukrainische Minderheitspositionen ausblenden. Von Michael Holmes. Dieser Beitrag ist auch als Audio-Podcast verfügbar. Bereits am 26.Weiterlesen

I love to do features about amazing non-profits when I can, and a friend of mine turned me onto an amazing group: 100 Men of Dallas. Michael Holmes, president of this organization joins us today.

Welcome to Episode #125 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which finds us in the company of Canadian vocalist Emm Gryner and songwriter Michael Holmes. Gryner's phenomenal credentials over the course of her 20+ year career have led to some incredible high points - an extensive array of solo album releases, a member of variety of super group projects including Trent Severn, Hot One, Trapper and The Cake Sale, a published author and a key collaborator for a variety of iconic artists as diverse as David Bowie, Def Leppard and Rob Zombie. For new album release 'Business & Pleasure' - released through Légère Recordings - Emm Gryner partners with husband, songwriter and poet Michael Holmes to turn her affections to the beloved musical stylings of the late-70s/early-80s genre of yacht rock paying homage to revered names including The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan. In this episode, Emm and Michael discuss the making of the new album, some of the project's influences and key collaborators, along with the unwavering search for... Michael McDonald. www.blueingreenradio.com www.blueingreenradio.com/p/listenlive.html TuneIn: bit.ly/2LBK0BD The Blue-in-Green:PODCAST runs in conjunction with the online radio station, Blue-in-Green:RADIO which celebrates 21st century soul, jazz, funk, Latin & hip-hop music. These shows are designed to give you some insight into the incredible range of talented presenters we're so lucky to host from all over the world and to geek out musically with us.

Emm Gryner, an artist with roots dating back to the mid-90s, joins the podcast to take John and Tom on a journey through a career that found its way to the harbors of modern yacht rock in 2023. Joined by lyrical collaborator Michael Holmes, Emm generously shares her storied history — which includes a long run with David Bowie — her musical approach, and her perspective on why she feels “at home” on the West Coast. Lightning Round: Found at Sea Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: John's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Tom's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Yacht or Nyacht? The Official Yachtski Scale Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main Intro/outro music: Did You Mean That, by Page 99 Find and Follow: The Mainland: YachtRockPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/yachtrockpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yachtrockpodcast Anchors Aweigh: https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yachtrockpodcast/support

This is part 9 of the Early Church History class. How did Christians organize themselves in the first few centuries? We're taking a break from theology and switching to focus on practical matters of church offices, church governance, church discipline, conversion, and charity. As it turns out we have a surprising amount of information about how early Christians did church not only from scattered quotes, but from a series of church manuals that have survived. In some ways these church orders sound eerily familiar to modern ears and in other ways, utterly foreign. See what you think. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7tCjuTbHx8&list=PLN9jFDsS3QV2lk3B0I7Pa77hfwKJm1SRI&index=9&t=1892s Sources The Didache (100)[1] Apostolic Tradition (215) (Hippolytus?)[2] Didascalia Apostolorum (230)[3] Apostolic Church Order (300)[4] Apostolic Constitutions (380)[5] quotes from others like Justin, Tertullian, Hippolytus, Cyprian, etc. Church Orders are notoriously hard to date (composite documents). They don't necessarily reflect the whole church and sometimes disagree with each other. They simply represent a snapshot of what Christians were doing in a particular time and place. Joseph Lynch: “In the innermost circle were the people who were full members, the baptized faithful. Two groups were in the second circle: the unbaptized catechumens (“those under instruction”) who were seeking entry to the inner circle and the baptized penitents who had been expelled from the inner circle and were trying to get back in. The huge third circle held the non-believers (pagans and Jews), the former Christians (apostates), and the unacceptable Christians (heretics).”[6] Bishops (Overseers) qualifications in 1 Timothy 3.1-7; Titus 1.7-9 extraordinary honor as God's representative 50 years old (if possible) learned (if possible) and skillful with words preach, administer communion, baptize, rebuke sin, restore repentant, visit the sick supported financially, but live moderately coordinate burying believers Presbyters (Elders) qualifications in Titus 1.6-9 functions in 1 Timothy 5.17; James 5.14; 1 Peter 5.1-4 (shepherd, anoint sick, teach) Tertullian: “The tried men of our elders preside over us, obtaining that honour not by purchase, but by established character. There is no buying and selling of any sort in the things of God.”[7] Deacons/Deaconesses (Servants) qualifications in 1 Timothy 3.8-13; Acts 6.3-6 take care of the poor, elderly, sick they “go everywhere night and day” (Apostolic Church Order 22) bring communion to people's homes encourage giving and handle distribution prior to communion a deacon “calls out in a loud voice: ‘Is there anyone who maintains anger with his neighbour?'” (Didascalia 11[2.54]) serve as ushers “[I]f anyone is found sitting in a place which is not his, the deacon within should warn him and make him stand up and seat him in the place which is his own, as is right” (Didascalia 12.7) “And the deacon should also observe that nobody is whispering or going to sleep or laughing or gesticulating, for it is fitting that they should be watching in the church respectfully and attentively, with ears alert to the word of the Lord.” (Didascalia 12.10-11) Acolytes (Subdeacons) acolytes were subdeacons they assisted the deacons helped with food distribution Virgins committed to celibacy served the congregation supported by the church growing significance in the fourth and fifth centuries return to them when we get to Jerome Widows qualifications in 1 Timothy 5.3-16 typically 60+ years old though Didascalia set the age at 50+ younger widows should get remarried widows could remarry once, but “after this she is a harlot” (Didascalia 14.2 [3.2]) office of a widow is one who committed to not getting remarried served the congregation especially in prayer supported by the church financially Apostolic Church Order 21“Three widows should be appointed. Two are to continue in prayer for all who are in temptation and for revelations concerning whatever is necessary. One is to assist women who are being troubled by sickness. She is to be a good minister, discreet in communicating what is necessary to the elders…” Exorcists cast out demons Readers Apostolic Church Order 19 “A reader should be appointed after careful testing. He should not be a babbler, or a drunkard, or a jester. He should be of upstanding life, submissive, well-intentioned, taking the lead in the assemblies on the Lord's days, who is good to listen to and is able to construct a narrative, aware that he labours in the place of an evangelist.” Doorkeepers presumably took care of maintenance needs Laity from Greek word for people regular members of the church the great majority submit to leadership Authority Structures local bishop decisions made by council of bishops pentarchy of patriarchs bishop of Rome emperor Christian Practices conversion communion prayer church discipline giving and welfare church service Day of Meeting Didache mentions gathering “the Lord's own day” but doesn't link it to the Sabbath (14.1) Justin says “Sunday is the day on which we all hold our common assembly” (1 Apology 67) Epistle of Barnabas says they meet on the 8th day b/c that's when Jesus arose form the dead (15.8-9) Also met other days frequently (Didache 16.2) Order of Service Justin Martyr: “And on the day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in the country gather together to one place, and the memoirs of the apostles or the writings of the prophets are read, as long as time permits; then, when the reader has ceased, the president verbally instructs, and exhorts to the imitation of these good things. Then we all rise together and pray, and, as we before said, when our prayer is ended, bread and wine and water are brought, and the president in like manner offers prayers and thanksgivings, according to his ability, and the people assent, saying Amen; and there is a distribution to each, and a participation of that over which thanks have been given, and to those who are absent a portion is sent by the deacons.”[8] pre-service screening reading of scripture teaching (men only, cf. Didascalia 15.6 [3.6]) dismissal of catechumens prayer of the faithful kiss of peace communion Recommended Reading Worship in the Early Church by Justo and Catherine Gonzalez Review Several church orders have survived, which provide snapshots into how early Christians organized and worshiped Three main divisions: insiders, outsiders hoping to become insiders, and outsiders Roles within the church: apostles, prophets, bishops, elders, deacons, acolytes, virgins, widows, exorcists, readers, and doorkeepers Conversion was a lengthy process that involved years of instruction, regular attendance, exorcism, anointing, and baptism Catechumenates and the penitent had to leave prior to the prayer of the faithful, kiss of peace, and communion Leaders took church discipline seriously and both expelled people and welcomed the repentant back Christians voluntarily contributed to support their leaders and to care for those in need Meeting on Sundays, the church service included a screening, reading of scripture, a teaching, prayer of the faithful, kiss of peace, and communion. [1] Michael Holmes, The Apostolic Fathers (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2007). [2] The Apostolic Tradition of Hippolytus of Rome, trans. Kevin P. Edgecomb, accessed Feb 13, 2023, http://www.bombaxo.com/hippolytus-the-apostolic-tradition/. [3] The Didascalia Apostolorum, trans. Alistair Stewart-Sykes (Turnhout, Belgium: Brepols, 2009). [4] The Apostolic Church Order, trans. Alistair C. Stewart (Macquarie Centre, Australia: SCD Press, 2021). [5] the only version I have is in the ANF vol 7, but I did not use it in this lecture [6] Joseph H. Lynch, Early Christianity, (New York: Oxford, 2010), 105. [7] Tertullian, Apology 39, trans. S. Thelwall, Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol 3, p. 46. [8] Justin Martyr, First Apology 67, ANF, vol 1, p. 186.

A beautiful conversation with Leica user Michael Holmes about his journey into photography [ Vero : @michaelholmes ] where we talk about Life, Love, and Leica's (C) [The IXVI Network]. The Pod: 0:01 : Intro ; 07:40 : When I started making photos ; 12:30 : G.A.S. & The cameras we use ; 21:45 : What inspires me ; 26:15 : My favorite photos ; 30:15 : Legacy vs. Riches ; 37:45 : Transitioning into Leica ; 48:00 : Education ; 1:01:XX : My process ; 1:08:XX : Luck or Skill ; 1:12:XX : Check your settings ; 1:20:XX : Socials ; 1:31:XX : How street photography has made me better ; 1:38:XX : Projects ; 1:47:XX : Mentors ; 1:58:45 : My advice to you ; 2:04:XX : My advice to myself ; 2:09:XX : My recommendations ; 2:12:XX : The Final Question. Michael's recommendations : Matt Stuart : Fred Lyon : Dan McCullen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lspcricky/support

Mike Holmes has been in the industry for over 40 years and on TV for more than 20 years. While Mike never wanted to be on TV, he found this as an opportunity to educate millions of homeowners at once on how to Make It Right. Fast forward to today Mike has over 15 series and has helped over 300 homeowners! So what comes next? Mike Holmes and his children, Michael Holmes and Sherry Holmes are excited to be joining Homeful TV —a global home renovation, real estate, and design TV brand. The channel is available to stream for FREE in the US, Canada, and more countries coming soon where you can watch all the Holmes classic shows. In this podcast episode, Mike is joined by Craig Junner, SVP Programming of Blue Ant Media and a walking TV encyclopedia, and his son Michael Holmes as they talk about what Homeful is, what people can expect, the future of TV and even some fun conversations about their guilty pleasure shows. Don't miss another fun-packed Holmes on Homes podcast episode!

Our focus for this episode is the collection of second-century Christian literature known as the Apostolic Fathers. In total, there are 11 authors in this collection, 9 of whom we will briefly cover today. You'll learn about the earliest Christian documents outside the New Testament, two of  which were possibly written even before the last book of the New Testament. What did Christians write about? Although the Apostolic Fathers is far from cohesive, they do give us a great window into some of the dominant threads of Christian thought in the generation after the apostles died. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyJwqv-Y87M&list=PLN9jFDsS3QV2lk3B0I7Pa77hfwKJm1SRI&index=4 —— Links —— More Restitutio resources on Christian history More classes here Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— The Apostolic Fathers is a collection of Christian writings primarily from the second century. The Didache Epistle of Barnabas 1 Clement Shepherd of Hermas Epistles of Ignatius Fragments of Papias 2 Clement Epistle of Polycarp Martyrdom of Polycarp Fragment of Quadratus Epistle to Diognetus Sources for APF (Apostolic Fathers) Christian Classics Ethereal Library (ccel.org) Michael Holmes' translation (available in English or English in parallel with Greek) Didache (60-150) Jewish-Christian document partly focused on righteous living and partly on church order (baptism, communion, fasting, hospitality, etc.) citations: Didache 9.1-3; 8.1; 2.1-2 Research Recommendation David Bercot's A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs Epistle of Barnabas (70-132) author referred to as Psuedo-Barnabas allegorizing method of interpreting scripture, especially the Old Testament citation: Barnabas 10.11-12; 1 Clement (80-100) letter written from Roman leader to help church of Corinth resolve a dispute citations 1 Clement 59.4 Shepherd of Hermas (100-150) freed slave writing on holiness and repentance citation: Shepherd 59.5-7 Epistles of Ignatius (108-160) bishop in Antioch arrested and brought to Rome where he faced martyrdom three recensions survive: long, middle, and short Long Recension To the Ephesians To the Magnesians To the Trallians To the Romans To the Philadelphians To the Smyrnaeans To Polycarp To Mary of Cassabola From Mary of Cassabola To Tarsians To Antiochenes To Philippians To Hero Middle Recension To the Ephesians To the Magnesians To the Trallians To the Romans To the Philadelphians To the Smyrnaeans To Polycarp Short Recension To the Ephesians To the Romans To Polycarp citations: Ephesians 7.2; Polycarp 3.2 (both from middle recension) Fragments of Papias (130) preferred oral testimony to written[1] wanted to get to the truth of the matter bishop in Hierapolis Citation: Papias 3.3-4 2 Clement (130-160) neither a letter nor was it written by Clement anonymous sermon citation: 2 Clement 9.1-6 Polycarp to the Philippians (135-160) the Philippians had requested Polycarp to discuss righteousness Martyrdom of Polycarp (155-175) narrates story of Polycarp's capture, interrogation, and public execution in Smyrna sets precedent for future martyrs Review The Apostolic Fathers is a diverse collection of Christian books from the 2nd century major focus Christian morality identity vis-à-vis Judaism variety of views about Christ authenticity (Papias) and unity (Ignatius, 1 Clement) [1] See also Richard Bauckham's Jesus and the Eyewitnesses.

This is part 2 of the Early Church History class. Before the great revolution of 66 in which the Jewish nation declared independence from the Roman empire, no fewer than five micro-revolution occurred between 4 BC and 58 AD. In the years that led up to the first Jewish-Roman war (66-73), incompetent Roman governors repeatedly and egregiously antagonized the Jewish populous until there was no turning back. After the war that destroyed the temple that Herod had renovated, Christians and Jews began parting ways. This episode will briefly cover the three Jewish-Roman wars and how Christians and Jews gradually began to separate. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ9ExalbABs&list=PLN9jFDsS3QV2lk3B0I7Pa77hfwKJm1SRI&index=2 —— Links —— More Restitutio resources on history More classes here Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— Flavius Josephus (AD 37-100) primary source for first-century Jewish history Antiquities of the Jews The Jewish War Revolutionary Movements Athronges (4 BC) Judah the Galilean (AD 6) The Samaritan Prophet (AD 36) Theudas (AD 45) The Egyptian Prophet (AD 58). Four Types of Judaism Pharisees Sadducees Essenes Fourth Philosophy Sicarii The First Jewish-Roman War (66-73) Began in 12th year of Nero's rule anti-taxation protests Roman governor, Gessius Florus, plundered the temple rebellion took Antonia fortress, forcing King Agrippa II and his government to retreat from the city Nero sent Vespasian with four legions In 69 Vespasian went to Rome to become emperor, leaving his son, Titus, to conquer Jerusalem Titus breached the city in 70 He plundered and burned the temple, leaving for Rome in 71 at the head of a Roman triumph The last holdouts fell at Masada in 73 Christians Fled from Jerusalem Jesus warned his followers to flee “when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies” (Luke 21.2-24) Eusebius (AD 324) and Epiphanius (AD 375) both mention the desertion of Christians from Jerusalem Exclusion of Christians from Synagogue Berkat haMinim = blessing the heretics actually a curse upon Christians whom the Jews called “Nazarenes” late first century or early second century In AD 160, Justin Martyr mentions the curse in the synagogues Rabbinic Judaism organized at Yavneh (Jamnia) at the end of the first century Mishna (AD 200) Talmud (AD 500) Three Total Jewish-Roman Wars 66-73 First Jewish-Roman War 115-117 Kitos War 132-135 Bar Kokhba Revolt These wars made Christians less likely to befriend or interact with Jews throughout the Roman Empire in the late-first and early-second centuries. Jews had the reputation of being rebels. Jewish synagogues made it hard for Christians, even those of Jewish ethnicity, to attend since they regularly pronounced a curse on the Nazarenes. Still, Jews and Christians continued to interact and affect each other for the first several centuries of Christianity. Even so, Christianity from the second century onwards gradually adopted Greco-Roman categories of thought, leaving behind our Jewish roots.

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This is the second of a two-part special with former magistrate, Michael Holmes OAM. After 17 years of service, Michael is the very recently-retried magistrate of the local court circuits in the New England area of northern New South Wales. In this second instalment, Michael speaks about his career after his return to Australian in the late 1990s. Michael and Patrick talk about what the role of a magistrate entails, as well as the specifics of administering justice in the Australian justice. As part of his role, Michael also exercised coroner's jurisdiction. We end the episode with Michael's advice to aspiring lawyers and public servants hoping to work in the Australian bush. Join our podcast community, and follow us at: Law in the Bush Facebook page Law in the Bush Webpage For more information on our research centres visit: Australian Centre for Agriculture and Law First Peoples Rights and Law centre International Journal of Regional, Rural and Remote Law and Policy For more information about the UNE Law School visit: Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Blog

This is the first of a two-part special with former magistrate, Michael Holmes OAM. After 17 years of service, Michael is the very recently-retried magistrate of the local court circuits in the New England area of northern New South Wales. Michael is a longstanding friend of the UNE Law School. We are delighted that he could join Patrick to talk about his fascinating and varied career of nearly a half-century of public service. In this first instalment, Michael speaks about his earlier distinguished career in policing, before his move to Hong Kong where he worked in law for most of the 1990s. Make sure to join us next week for the second instalment of our biography of Michael, where we explore the life of a magistrate in the Australian bush. Join our podcast community, and follow us at: Law in the Bush Facebook page Law in the Bush Webpage For more information on our research centres visit: Australian Centre for Agriculture and Law First Peoples Rights and Law centre International Journal of Regional, Rural and Remote Law and Policy For more information about the UNE Law School visit: Website Facebook Page LinkedIn Blog

Michael Holmes Jr. is a licensed contractor, TV host, and skilled trades advocate.  https://www.instagram.com/mikeholmesjr/?hl=en Episode brought to you by: https://www.durationmillwork.com/ https://www.rockwool.com/ The Modern Craftsman https://linktr.ee/themoderncraftsman Where to find our hosts: Nick Schiffer  https://www.instagram.com/nsbuilders/ https://bit.ly/nsbuildersyoutube Tyler Grace  https://www.instagram.com/trghomeconcepts/ Podcast Produced By: Motif Media https://www.motifmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/motifmediaco/ Music: "Dessert" by Nate Gusakov https://www.instagram.com/nategusakovmusic/

I want to introduce you to a really interesting podcast. Todays' guest has built a unique brand and has talked to some of the biggest names in the business about what it was in their life that got them to where they are today.Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with Sandesh Patel, welcome to another FUTR podcast.Today we are talking with Landon Campbell who is the host of InTheir20s podcast, where he asks industry leaders what they learned from their 20s. Landon started the podcast in 2020 with his good friend Michael Holmes after the pandemic derailed their plans. In 2021 Michael passed away from an aggressive cancer, and Landon had to carry the show on his own. The list of guest Landon had on is impressive, from Steve Wozniak to Ev Williams to Tim Draper and Guy Kawasaki. Best of all, he does it from our hometown of Chicago. We are going to talk with Landon about his journey, building a successful podcast and building a career.Welcome Landonhttps://www.intheir20s.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/InTheir20s/FUTRtech focuses on startups, innovation, culture and the business of emerging tech with weekly video podcasts where Chris Brandt and Sandesh Patel talk with Industry leaders and deep thinkers.Occasionally we share links to products we use. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon.

Welcome to the 100th Episode of inTheir20s. For the past 2 years, we've shared iconic episodes with the World's most influential people about what they did in their 20s. People like Steve Wozniak, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, Cathy Bessant, Ev Williams, Beto O'Rourke, Chantel Jeffries, Mayor Francis Suarez, Kat Cole, Dr. Meg Jay, Tim Hardaway Sr, AJ Vaynerchuk, Sekou Kaalund, Andy Dunn, and more. This episode will be a little different than what we usually do. This is a reflection on building inTheir20s. In this 3 part episode, we speak about methods to getting the best guests on the podcast; dealing with the tragic passing of inTheir20s co-host Michael Holmes; and leveraging the podcast to get a full-time role in media.

UNQC E19- Rude Boi Catering and Rubs Food Trailer in Redwing, MN Listen on your favorite streaming platform like IHeart and Apple Podcasts! Excellent food! The flavor is spot on! Chef Michael Holmes is super talented. His passion comes through in his food! One of the best young chefs in the state! --Facebook review from J.H. Matt and Torrey talk with Chef Michael Holmes about his food trailer business. We learn about the causes that he is passionate about and his support of the next generation. He tells us what it is like to have a food trailer business and if you are looking for some great BBQ in the Redwing, MN area, you need to listen to Chef Michael's passion. He describes his upbringing and influences from where he grew up and how that influences his flavor profiles. Listen today and message Chef Michael on Facebook or Instagram to book your catering event this spring or summer! https://www.facebook.com/upnorthquecast https://www.facebook.com/Rude-Boi-Catering-Rubs-447579046075780/?ref=page_internal https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/447579046075780/rude-boi-catering-rubs Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

BIOElise was born in Switzerland, raised in North Carolina, and since 1977 has made her home in Atlanta. She speaks fluent Italian, French, German, Spanish, and English and sings in over a dozen languages. Her passion for music and languages has led her to take her Global, Local & Homemade Songs™ across the United States and around the globe. Among her ancestors, Elise claims “Wedding March” composer Felix Mendelssohn and his grandfather, Jewish philosopher Moses Mendelssohn; Protestant cow farmers from northern Germany; Russian chemists; Polish intellectuals; French Bordeaux wine growers; a British painter; and a great great aunt from Cuba.  Elise has served as a cultural ambassador to South Africa, Nicaragua, China, Italy, and Yugoslavia. For the Kennedy Center's 25th Anniversary Celebration, Elise represented the State of Georgia, and she has crisscrossed the United States with her Global, Local & Homemade Songs™ – from New York's Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the People's Voice Café to festivals like Clearwater's Hudson River Revival, Falcon Ridge, LEAF, the North Georgia Folk Festival, and the Marin County Fair in California; from Minneapolis' Gingko Coffeehouse to Nashville's Bluebird Cafe; and from the Open Door Community to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Non-Violent Social Change. Elise's original songs are wildly eclectic. The Raleigh Times says, “Her performance is like a suitcase plastered with stickers from around the world… populated with interesting characters both heroic and comic.” http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elisewitt4 (VALISE) is Elise's 11th recording on the EMWorld label. Her songs have been used in several documentary films, and include the anthem http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elisewitt2 (Open the Window) (inspired by a Georgia Sea Islands Spiritual), http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elisewitt2 (Why Are Our Eyes in the Front of Our Heads?) (acapella jazz vocal ); http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elisewitt4 (Clothes Swap) (a funky ode to the virtues of re-cycling and girl gatherings); http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elisewitt4 (Set Us Free) (inspired by the words of Reverend Timothy MacDonald at Martin Luther King Jr.'s 80th birthday celebration at the National Historic Site in Atlanta), http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elisewitt4 (Venus Between Us) (a tribute to Soul Music), http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elisewitt4 (Ma Roulotte) (a french gypsy jazz waltz, co-written with partner Mick Kinney), http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elisewitt4 (Butterfly's Mysteries) (a scientific boogie, written at the Callaway Gardens Butterfly House), http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elisewitt4 (Verkehrte Welt) (Crazy Mixed Up World, a German paradox poem à la Oh Suzanna), and http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/elisewitt4 (Blessed Nation) (original music by Elise Witt to a poem by Pete Seeger).The Elise Witt Choral Series makes Elise's songs available for choirs, choruses, and vocal ensembles. With arrangements by http://www.uucss.org/churchstaff/MusicDirector.html (Michael Holmes), there are currently 20 songs arranged for SATB, SSAA, and TTBB groups. Elise has collaborated with choirs, choruses, and vocal ensembles as composer, conductor, and clinician. Her choral arrangements have been performed by http://www.sarathomsen.com/choir.html (Echoes of Peace Choir) in Duluth MN, http://womansong.org/ (WomanSong) in Asheville NC, http://clearriverschorus.com/mainsite/ (Clear Rivers Chorus) in Carrolton GA, http://www.resonancechorus.org/ (Resonance) Women's Chorus of Boulder CO, Winston Knoll College in Saskatchewan Canada, Charm City Labor Chorus in Baltimore, and many other choruses, schools, and churches around the country. Notable Mentionshttps://elisewitt.com/web/ (Elise Witt): Global, Local and Homemade Songs...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle discusses the potential role of geothermal energy in future energy systems with Eavor's Michael Holmes. Guest Bio: - Michael Holmes is a Systems Engineering Manager at Eavor Technologies Inc. You can find him on Twitter @MikeHolmesYYC Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute What is Michael reading? "The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers", by Ben Horowitz - https://www.amazon.ca/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205 Recording Date: February 1, 2022 Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joseph Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Disney+ is launching an ad-supported tier in the US - What does this mean for the streaming wars? The Times' Jake Kanter and audio & TV critic Scott Bryan join Matt Deegan to discuss the week's media news.Also on the programme: CNN correspondent Michael Holmes talks to us from Lviv in the Ukraine about the ambush that led to Stuart Ramsay's Sky News team taking casualties, plus the ‘fake news' law that has resulted in broadcasters temporarily suspending reporting.Plus, Piers Morgan is back and uncensored, apparently - we'll discuss what his new show will bring to audiences across three continents this Spring.And, in the Media Quiz, we are covering Melodious Milestones in the music industry.A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler Ryan, with support from Matt Hill.Support the show!Give us a retweettake out a Riverside.fm trial and use the code mediapod on any package for $15 offbecome a patron of the show, sign up at patreon.com/mediapod Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 'Part Two' of this bumper, first of 2022, edition of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ we take a look at 'Delicate State'. A film that started as a pregnancy project, but evolved to be a crystal ball into what could be a future, if a middle ground and conversation isn't had! We then caught up with first time director, Paula Rhodes. Which you can watch HERE: https://youtu.be/gp9BAt3SUbA 'Delicate State' is the directorial debut for Actor/Producer/Writer Paula Rhodes. It poses the question: What if a Civil War broke out NOW? Shot over the course of her actual pregnancy with she and her husband as leads, doubling as a two-person crew, Paula (Paula Rhodes) and Charlie (Charlie Bodin) document their impending parenthood during a time of extreme political division. Their heads remain in the sand about the greater world around them until it upends their privileged life. Now they must navigate the loss of a loved one, the destruction of their home, and the ruins of the health care system at their, and their nation's most vulnerable moment. Shot mostly in 2015 when such events seemed like pure fiction, Delicate State extended filming to document the ensuing nationwide protests, political conventions, uprisings and lockdowns as their original outline continued to spiral into reality. This week we have: Delicate State Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/ggs6RCqSBfs Digital Release Date: 4th January 2022 Director: Paula Rhodes Cast: Paula Rhodes, Charlie Bodin, Glenn Morshower, Cathy Baron, Charles Halford, Tara Platt, Jonathan Kells Phillips, Dee Freeman, Craig Frank, Ratana, Yuri Lowenthal, Percy Daggs III, Stephanie Sheh, David Mattey, Neil Kaplan, Regina Saldivar, Casey Graf, Leah Ann Cevoli, Dayeanne Hutton, Anastasia Washington, Wendy Cutler, Beverly Hynds, Jamie Fishback, Kyle Walters, Cricket Lee, Stephanie Thorpe, Michael Holmes, Damian Beurer, Mandi Moss, Jade Hindmon, Tina Cardinale, Terry Rhodes, Alan Rhodes, Patty Perez, Andrew Seely, and introducing Lincoln Bodin, Elliot Bodin, and Domino Credit: High Rhodes Productions, Dormant Lion Entertainment, E Xo Productions, KO Creative, Monkey Kingdom Productions, The Chimaera Project, Freestyle Digital Media Genre: Drama Running Time: 80 min Cert: 12a Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/tq8txQbA1CM Website: Here. https://danceswithfilms.com/delicate-state/ Platforms: Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Cable and Satellite On Demand Buy via iTunes: Here. https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/delicate-state/id1600787000 Twitter: @Delicate_State https://twitter.com/Delicate_State Instagram: @delicate_state https://www.instagram.com/delicate_state/ ------------ *(Music) 'Meet Joe Black' by Nas - 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eftv/message

Brian McFarlane has written so many books he has lost count, but never one about his life in hockey. Approaching age 90, he finally decided it was time, at the behest of Michael Holmes, executive editor at ECW. McFarlane is familiar to generations of fans from his three-decade tenure at Hockey Night in Canada as well as working in the U.S. with CBS and NBC. His connection to the game is deep. As a standout NCAA player, he scored over 100 goals in his college career.  An astute businessman, he brought the game to children and new audiences with Peter Puck.  That was just one of his many ventures. Above all, he is a student of the game, writing and sometimes correcting its rich history.  In October he released A Helluva Life in Hockey and joined us to tell us why that was the case…  

Welcome to the second of two October editions of the award-winning Community Keyboards - celebrating all that's best from the King of Instruments in all its guises - from theatre and classical organs to the latest in digital keyboard technology and beyond. On this programme we'll have a chance to hear the Grand Carrillon of St Mary Lowe House Catholic Church in St Helens, plus a sneak peek ahead of the Gala Opening Concert of the ex Pyramid Odeon Sale/Oldham Bluecoat School Christie organ. There's music from ALLAN MURRAY, JAMES CROMPTON, MICHAEL HOLMES and URSULA CREBER and we hear from ANDY CARVILL as he helps another listener with a musical dilemma. All that plus letter M of our A to Z of vintage electronic organs, a catch up with TONY STACE and ANDREW NIX at their recent Top Note Event in Harrogate and the latest winner of the online TDP Keyboard Music Forum Challenge. Yet another packed hour of great music and chat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/communitykeyboards/message

Michael Holmes, the Giants' scouting director who runs their annual amateur draft, tells John Shea what's new with this year's top draftees, who's looking good from recent drafts and how the Giants' versatility at the big-league level translates on draft day. | Giants Splash Newsletter: sfchronicle.com/giantsnewsletter | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giant's amateur scouting director Michael Holmes chats with John Lund and Adam Copeland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giant's amateur scouting director Michael Holmes chats with John Lund and Adam Copeland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SF Giants amateur scouting director Michael Holmes joins Talkin' Baseball with Kerry to  discusses the upcoming MLB Draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SF Giants amateur scouting director Michael Holmes joins Talkin' Baseball with Kerry to  discusses the upcoming MLB Draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The power of the human voice is a powerful tool in advertising. The emotional and meaning-carrying qualities allow for an increased level of engagement with the listener or viewer. In fact, research has found that people remember up to 60% more when they hear information as opposed to reading it. Voice-based advertising can be used on radio, television, YouTube, and other social media platforms. On this episode, I'm delighted to welcome Michael Holmes, a writer, voice actor, and producer of radio and television commercials, audio-for-video, in fact just about anything involving the spoken word. He produces for retail, education, corporate, and government. Find Mike at: michaelholmesvoice.com

Cronyism is not Capitalism We often hear that capitalism is under fire: in contemporary politics, in journalism, in popular discourse, and even in some business schools and among some management scholars and their students. But the criticism, upon examination, is not about capitalism but cronyism. The two are entirely separate systems, and the corruption and corporate political activities of cronyism are not exhibited in capitalism, and will never appear if we can adhere to capitalism's purest form, entrepreneurship. I had a great conversation with @petergklein on the absolute distinction between cronyism and capitalism - one that not all management scholars are willing to make. Listen to @econ4business podcast tomorrow May 25, 2021 to hear the entire conversation. pic.twitter.com/dGCxWTgLva— Hunter Hastings (@hhhastings) May 24, 2021 Defining Capitalism Capitalism is a system in which factors of production are privately owned, resources are allocated through markets, i.e., voluntary co-operation among individuals, and individuals and groups are free to engage in economic activity without centralized control or interference from the state. Capitalism includes the monetary system that enables entrepreneurs to engage in economic calculation, and the institutions that support property rights, and the rule of law. There are high levels of individual freedom of people to form groups and act without state coercion or compulsion. Defining Cronyism Cronyism is a system in which the state takes charge of, or has a high degree of influence in, allocating resources to firms, and some firms derive advantages over other firms based on their relationship with and influence with government officials, rather than their ability to satisfy customer wants via superior capabilities. The supporting ideology favors high levels of state interference in the allocation of economic resources, with institutions and practices favoring the manipulation of public policy as a strategy for increasing profits. The benefits of capitalism and the vices of cronyism The advocacy for capitalism in the paper we discuss with Professor Klein in this episode of the Economics For Business podcast ("Capitalism, Cronyism, And Management Scholarship: A Call For Clarity": Mises.org/E4B_119_Paper) is not pure theory, but rather the greater benefits for everyone in society that result from capitalism compared to alternative systems. Current critics vent their dissatisfaction with some aspects of the status quo, such as issues related to the natural environment or reactions to measurements of income inequality. It is not only an illogical leap to believe that taking decision authority away from private individuals and firms and giving it to government will result in greater benefits for society. It is also moving the system towards cronyism, so that unscrupulous people, whether they be executives, investors, labor unions, politicians or government bureaucrats can benefit themselves at society's expense. The nuances of cronyism and the maleficent influence of size Bribery, blackmail, extortion and other forms of criminality are widely deemed inappropriate. The problem of cronyism lies in practices that are legal and encouraged by the intelligentsia and business school academics as sources of commercial advantage via the manipulation of the political system. These include activities such as lobbying, political contributions, or awarding board seats to retired government officials. Peter Klein noted that there was a time when Microsoft, as an up-and-coming high growth tech company, did not even have a Washington DC office. Politicians couldn't help them and didn't understand their business. But the politicians reminded Microsoft who was really in charge, via an expensive, threatening and long drawn out anti-trust suit. Now Microsoft and the rest of the mature high tech industry have extensive Washington DC offices and very large lobbying budgets. Levels of cronyism parallel the scale of the modern corporation. The costs of cronyism The costs of cronyism are both direct and indirect. The direct costs are misallocation of resources and the production of goods and services that the free market would not want but politicians favor. The skills of executives and managers are applied to the influencing of government officials rather than to seeking the rewards of the marketplace via consumer acceptance and consumer value. Firms develop in much different ways than they would under capitalism. Some of the misallocation of resources are most highly visible in the build-up of bureaucracy in corporations. Bureaucrats are not strategic decision makers and not producers of goods and services. They are devoted to compliance, government relations, and working with regulators and lawyers. Their salaries and office space and equipment are all misallocations of resources. An indirect cost of cronyism is the undermining of institutions. A well-functioning market has institutions for integrity of contracts, resolving disputes, and protecting private property. The institutions are neutral: they enforce general rules that apply to all. The effect of cronyism — its whole point, in effect — is to override general rules in favor of privileging those in power over those who lack power. Confidence in institutions consequently erodes. Business schools and management scholars are part of the problem Trendy developments in management practice such as stakeholder capitalism, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations for investment) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requirements) are forms of cronyism, diverting business activities away from meeting the wants of customers in voluntary free-market exchanges to aligning with government directives, some current and some anticipated. Business schools have been party to encouraging this non-market behavior, and to developing the associated indexes and scales and processes, all of which are murky and ambiguous, as well as very costly to implement. Executives welcome the ambiguity that makes accountability more difficult. Business schools and universities are, in fact, vulnerable to the practices and measures they have encouraged, and their staffs are now bloated with middle managers, administrators and compliance departments. It's all highly costly and a waste of resources. Corporations exhibit similarly destructive economic behavior with their “woke” advertising campaigns and corporate training programs. Gramsci's long march through the institutions seems to have reached the corporate HR departments who are the source of much of this uneconomic, anti-capitalist behavior. Entrepreneurship is the pathway to lead us out of the cronyist morass The budding entrepreneurial movement is the way out of cronyism and corporatism. Entrepreneurial businesses focused on consumers and customers, on innovation and betterment, and on producing ever-improving goods and services, have no time for cronyism. They are not looking for political protection. Newer firms, newer business models, and those harnessing newer technologies are less invested in lobbying and corporate political activity. They don't have the time or the resources for it, and slow and sclerotically reactive government can only get in the way. Entrepreneurial innovation can trigger the separation of business from government and reverse the processes of cronyism, encouraging an open, dynamic, vibrant economy in which firms of all sizes engage in the full-time pursuit of innovation and new economic value, and devote no resources to lobbying or government relations. Additional Resources "Capitalism, Cronyism, And Management Scholarship: A Call For Clarity" (forthcoming in Academy Of Management Perspectives) by Peter Klein, Michael Holmes, Nicolai Foss, Siri Terjesen, and Justin Pepe (PDF): Mises.org/E4B_119_Paper

Cronyism is not Capitalism We often hear that capitalism is under fire: in contemporary politics, in journalism, in popular discourse, and even in some business schools and among some management scholars and their students. But the criticism, upon examination, is not about capitalism but cronyism. The two are entirely separate systems, and the corruption and corporate political activities of cronyism are not exhibited in capitalism, and will never appear if we can adhere to capitalism's purest form, entrepreneurship. I had a great conversation with @petergklein on the absolute distinction between cronyism and capitalism - one that not all management scholars are willing to make. Listen to @econ4business podcast tomorrow May 25, 2021 to hear the entire conversation. pic.twitter.com/dGCxWTgLva— Hunter Hastings (@hhhastings) May 24, 2021 Defining Capitalism Capitalism is a system in which factors of production are privately owned, resources are allocated through markets, i.e., voluntary co-operation among individuals, and individuals and groups are free to engage in economic activity without centralized control or interference from the state. Capitalism includes the monetary system that enables entrepreneurs to engage in economic calculation, and the institutions that support property rights, and the rule of law. There are high levels of individual freedom of people to form groups and act without state coercion or compulsion. Defining Cronyism Cronyism is a system in which the state takes charge of, or has a high degree of influence in, allocating resources to firms, and some firms derive advantages over other firms based on their relationship with and influence with government officials, rather than their ability to satisfy customer wants via superior capabilities. The supporting ideology favors high levels of state interference in the allocation of economic resources, with institutions and practices favoring the manipulation of public policy as a strategy for increasing profits. The benefits of capitalism and the vices of cronyism The advocacy for capitalism in the paper we discuss with Professor Klein in this episode of the Economics For Business podcast ("Capitalism, Cronyism, And Management Scholarship: A Call For Clarity": Mises.org/E4B_119_Paper) is not pure theory, but rather the greater benefits for everyone in society that result from capitalism compared to alternative systems. Current critics vent their dissatisfaction with some aspects of the status quo, such as issues related to the natural environment or reactions to measurements of income inequality. It is not only an illogical leap to believe that taking decision authority away from private individuals and firms and giving it to government will result in greater benefits for society. It is also moving the system towards cronyism, so that unscrupulous people, whether they be executives, investors, labor unions, politicians or government bureaucrats can benefit themselves at society's expense. The nuances of cronyism and the maleficent influence of size Bribery, blackmail, extortion and other forms of criminality are widely deemed inappropriate. The problem of cronyism lies in practices that are legal and encouraged by the intelligentsia and business school academics as sources of commercial advantage via the manipulation of the political system. These include activities such as lobbying, political contributions, or awarding board seats to retired government officials. Peter Klein noted that there was a time when Microsoft, as an up-and-coming high growth tech company, did not even have a Washington DC office. Politicians couldn't help them and didn't understand their business. But the politicians reminded Microsoft who was really in charge, via an expensive, threatening and long drawn out anti-trust suit. Now Microsoft and the rest of the mature high tech industry have extensive Washington DC offices and very large lobbying budgets. Levels of cronyism parallel the scale of the modern corporation. The costs of cronyism The costs of cronyism are both direct and indirect. The direct costs are misallocation of resources and the production of goods and services that the free market would not want but politicians favor. The skills of executives and managers are applied to the influencing of government officials rather than to seeking the rewards of the marketplace via consumer acceptance and consumer value. Firms develop in much different ways than they would under capitalism. Some of the misallocation of resources are most highly visible in the build-up of bureaucracy in corporations. Bureaucrats are not strategic decision makers and not producers of goods and services. They are devoted to compliance, government relations, and working with regulators and lawyers. Their salaries and office space and equipment are all misallocations of resources. An indirect cost of cronyism is the undermining of institutions. A well-functioning market has institutions for integrity of contracts, resolving disputes, and protecting private property. The institutions are neutral: they enforce general rules that apply to all. The effect of cronyism — its whole point, in effect — is to override general rules in favor of privileging those in power over those who lack power. Confidence in institutions consequently erodes. Business schools and management scholars are part of the problem Trendy developments in management practice such as stakeholder capitalism, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations for investment) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requirements) are forms of cronyism, diverting business activities away from meeting the wants of customers in voluntary free-market exchanges to aligning with government directives, some current and some anticipated. Business schools have been party to encouraging this non-market behavior, and to developing the associated indexes and scales and processes, all of which are murky and ambiguous, as well as very costly to implement. Executives welcome the ambiguity that makes accountability more difficult. Business schools and universities are, in fact, vulnerable to the practices and measures they have encouraged, and their staffs are now bloated with middle managers, administrators and compliance departments. It's all highly costly and a waste of resources. Corporations exhibit similarly destructive economic behavior with their “woke” advertising campaigns and corporate training programs. Gramsci's long march through the institutions seems to have reached the corporate HR departments who are the source of much of this uneconomic, anti-capitalist behavior. Entrepreneurship is the pathway to lead us out of the cronyist morass The budding entrepreneurial movement is the way out of cronyism and corporatism. Entrepreneurial businesses focused on consumers and customers, on innovation and betterment, and on producing ever-improving goods and services, have no time for cronyism. They are not looking for political protection. Newer firms, newer business models, and those harnessing newer technologies are less invested in lobbying and corporate political activity. They don't have the time or the resources for it, and slow and sclerotically reactive government can only get in the way. Entrepreneurial innovation can trigger the separation of business from government and reverse the processes of cronyism, encouraging an open, dynamic, vibrant economy in which firms of all sizes engage in the full-time pursuit of innovation and new economic value, and devote no resources to lobbying or government relations. Additional Resources "Capitalism, Cronyism, And Management Scholarship: A Call For Clarity" (forthcoming in Academy Of Management Perspectives) by Peter Klein, Michael Holmes, Nicolai Foss, Siri Terjesen, and Justin Pepe (PDF): Mises.org/E4B_119_Paper

Cronyism is not Capitalism We often hear that capitalism is under fire: in contemporary politics, in journalism, in popular discourse, and even in some business schools and among some management scholars and their students. But the criticism, upon examination, is not about capitalism but cronyism. The two are entirely separate systems, and the corruption and corporate political activities of cronyism are not exhibited in capitalism, and will never appear if we can adhere to capitalism's purest form, entrepreneurship. I had a great conversation with @petergklein on the absolute distinction between cronyism and capitalism - one that not all management scholars are willing to make. Listen to @econ4business podcast tomorrow May 25, 2021 to hear the entire conversation. pic.twitter.com/dGCxWTgLva— Hunter Hastings (@hhhastings) May 24, 2021 Defining Capitalism Capitalism is a system in which factors of production are privately owned, resources are allocated through markets, i.e., voluntary co-operation among individuals, and individuals and groups are free to engage in economic activity without centralized control or interference from the state. Capitalism includes the monetary system that enables entrepreneurs to engage in economic calculation, and the institutions that support property rights, and the rule of law. There are high levels of individual freedom of people to form groups and act without state coercion or compulsion. Defining Cronyism Cronyism is a system in which the state takes charge of, or has a high degree of influence in, allocating resources to firms, and some firms derive advantages over other firms based on their relationship with and influence with government officials, rather than their ability to satisfy customer wants via superior capabilities. The supporting ideology favors high levels of state interference in the allocation of economic resources, with institutions and practices favoring the manipulation of public policy as a strategy for increasing profits. The benefits of capitalism and the vices of cronyism The advocacy for capitalism in the paper we discuss with Professor Klein in this episode of the Economics For Business podcast ("Capitalism, Cronyism, And Management Scholarship: A Call For Clarity": Mises.org/E4B_119_Paper) is not pure theory, but rather the greater benefits for everyone in society that result from capitalism compared to alternative systems. Current critics vent their dissatisfaction with some aspects of the status quo, such as issues related to the natural environment or reactions to measurements of income inequality. It is not only an illogical leap to believe that taking decision authority away from private individuals and firms and giving it to government will result in greater benefits for society. It is also moving the system towards cronyism, so that unscrupulous people, whether they be executives, investors, labor unions, politicians or government bureaucrats can benefit themselves at society's expense. The nuances of cronyism and the maleficent influence of size Bribery, blackmail, extortion and other forms of criminality are widely deemed inappropriate. The problem of cronyism lies in practices that are legal and encouraged by the intelligentsia and business school academics as sources of commercial advantage via the manipulation of the political system. These include activities such as lobbying, political contributions, or awarding board seats to retired government officials. Peter Klein noted that there was a time when Microsoft, as an up-and-coming high growth tech company, did not even have a Washington DC office. Politicians couldn't help them and didn't understand their business. But the politicians reminded Microsoft who was really in charge, via an expensive, threatening and long drawn out anti-trust suit. Now Microsoft and the rest of the mature high tech industry have extensive Washington DC offices and very large lobbying budgets. Levels of cronyism parallel the scale of the modern corporation. The costs of cronyism The costs of cronyism are both direct and indirect. The direct costs are misallocation of resources and the production of goods and services that the free market would not want but politicians favor. The skills of executives and managers are applied to the influencing of government officials rather than to seeking the rewards of the marketplace via consumer acceptance and consumer value. Firms develop in much different ways than they would under capitalism. Some of the misallocation of resources are most highly visible in the build-up of bureaucracy in corporations. Bureaucrats are not strategic decision makers and not producers of goods and services. They are devoted to compliance, government relations, and working with regulators and lawyers. Their salaries and office space and equipment are all misallocations of resources. An indirect cost of cronyism is the undermining of institutions. A well-functioning market has institutions for integrity of contracts, resolving disputes, and protecting private property. The institutions are neutral: they enforce general rules that apply to all. The effect of cronyism — its whole point, in effect — is to override general rules in favor of privileging those in power over those who lack power. Confidence in institutions consequently erodes. Business schools and management scholars are part of the problem Trendy developments in management practice such as stakeholder capitalism, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations for investment) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requirements) are forms of cronyism, diverting business activities away from meeting the wants of customers in voluntary free-market exchanges to aligning with government directives, some current and some anticipated. Business schools have been party to encouraging this non-market behavior, and to developing the associated indexes and scales and processes, all of which are murky and ambiguous, as well as very costly to implement. Executives welcome the ambiguity that makes accountability more difficult. Business schools and universities are, in fact, vulnerable to the practices and measures they have encouraged, and their staffs are now bloated with middle managers, administrators and compliance departments. It's all highly costly and a waste of resources. Corporations exhibit similarly destructive economic behavior with their “woke” advertising campaigns and corporate training programs. Gramsci's long march through the institutions seems to have reached the corporate HR departments who are the source of much of this uneconomic, anti-capitalist behavior. Entrepreneurship is the pathway to lead us out of the cronyist morass The budding entrepreneurial movement is the way out of cronyism and corporatism. Entrepreneurial businesses focused on consumers and customers, on innovation and betterment, and on producing ever-improving goods and services, have no time for cronyism. They are not looking for political protection. Newer firms, newer business models, and those harnessing newer technologies are less invested in lobbying and corporate political activity. They don't have the time or the resources for it, and slow and sclerotically reactive government can only get in the way. Entrepreneurial innovation can trigger the separation of business from government and reverse the processes of cronyism, encouraging an open, dynamic, vibrant economy in which firms of all sizes engage in the full-time pursuit of innovation and new economic value, and devote no resources to lobbying or government relations. Additional Resources "Capitalism, Cronyism, And Management Scholarship: A Call For Clarity" (forthcoming in Academy Of Management Perspectives) by Peter Klein, Michael Holmes, Nicolai Foss, Siri Terjesen, and Justin Pepe (PDF): Mises.org/E4B_119_Paper

John Taylor, comedian Shann Carr and Gay Desert Guide's Brad Fuhr present Steven Tifft of Brandini Toffee, The Purple Room Supper Club's Michael Holmes, Jimmy Boegle of CVIndependent.com Senior Research Director at CMI.info David Paisley Gay Desert Guide Theatre Reviewer Stephen Radosh and TheStandardPS.com publisher Nino Eilets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Keeping Up With The Kardashians coming to an end, television viewers might have thought they were about get a break from relentless vapid narcissistic tv, that was until Netflix announced a new reality show centered around TikTok's infamous Hype House. Tonight we look at the controversial house and the growing movement to #cancelnetflix! Then we are joined by Michael Holmes, the host of a podcast called Superhero Politics, in which he shows how much comic book heroes and today's politics are intertwined. We close the show once again giving our expert advice in the segment Dear TMI Daily, in which we take actual questions from online advice sites and give the kind of advice you'd expect from a group of out of work actors and writers who do a free podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tmihollywood/support

Our guest today will make you think about your credit, and your credit score. He also reminds us that our credit is not actually our score at all, but about the behaviors that are behind how we make, spend, and save our money. Michael Holmes, President of Delta Credit Restoration has helped thousands of people in the last ten years, raising their credit score a combined total of hundreds of thousands of points.  He has also helped convert hundreds of renters into home buyers.   In this episode Michael shares some stunning statistics, such as the fact that 1/3 of Americans have a problem with their credit report, and many don't even know it. He also outlines the core elements to the credit repair strategy that he uses with his clients to help them repair their credit and achieve financial buoyancy. In the end, he also shares some staggering truths that many Americans will face as help they may have received during Covid. This is a must-listen.   As for social media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGqeUb5K3hpCTjv8wbKA8g https://www.facebook.com/DeltaCreditRestoration/ https://twitter.com/delta_credit_ https://www.instagram.com/deltacredit12/ …………………………………………………. Thank you to our April Sponsor: Entrepreneur's Guide to Financial Well-Being or Wayne Titus Imagine starting a long journey without a map…or even a clear idea of the obstacles ahead. That's exactly what it's like for entrepreneurs who start companies with a lot of passion, but without the financial expertise to grow and scale their businesses and create long-term wealth for their families. Wayne Titus shows you how to find a financial adviser who can help you map a better journey. In his book, The Entrepreneur's Guide to Financial Well-Being.  With the right adviser at your side, you'll have the freedom to focus on what really matters to you. Get The Entrepreneur's Guide to Financial Well-Being at Amazon.com and in the virtual bookstore on the Shock Your Potential app.  

Landon Campbell and Michael Holmes of the In Their 20s podcast join Bothering Strangers to talk about why advice tends to be for everyone, the perfect podcast guest, and the value of a short-form interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/max-heering2/support

The Giants added six prospects yesterday in rounds two through five of the five-round MLB Draft. Analyzing all six players, and looking at comments by Michael Holmes, the Giants' amateur scouting director. San Francisco selected third baseman Casey Schmitt with their second round pick, left-handed pitcher Nick Swiney and shortstop Jimmy Glowenke in Compensation Round B, left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison in the third round, right-handed pitcher R.J. Dabovich in round four, and right-handed pitcher Ryan Murphy in round five. Now we look ahead to Sunday, when teams can sign and unlimited number of undrafted players for a maximum of $20,000 each. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New techniques to locate oil & gas are quickly developing. The best investors and operators must stay up-to-date in order to maximize production and returns. Michael Holmes joins Mike to discuss his cutting-edge work in this field.

Keith Scholey, Series Producer, and Sophie Lanfear, a Director of the new Netflix series "Our Planet" join Christiane Amanpour in London to discuss the documentary and it's call to action. Our Michael Holmes reports as climate group Extinction Rebellion protest in the streets of London. Our Hari Sreenivasan talks to Priscilla Chan, the Co-Founder of the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, about education reform.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In last week's episode, we talked about tithing and how doing so can actually lead you to a six-figure income. This week, returning guest Michael Holmes, founder of tithehacker.org, shares with us the stories, patterns, and strategies employed by wealth Christian entrepreneurs and how everyday business owners like us can learn from those habits.  

An old saying goes, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”. But what if you are told that you do not just give, but to give a percentage of what you are actually earning? The first ten percent, to be specific. This is called tithing. When it comes to the topic of tithing, many Christians want to rationalize. For those who find themselves in financial trouble, tithing doesn't make sense from an economic standpoint. One person who found himself questioning the Bible teaching of tithing led him to an experiment that changed the course of his life.   Michael Holmes, the founder of tithehacker.org, shares how a ”tithing experiment” took him from unemployed, broke, and in debt to a six-figure income in a matter of 2 years. Check out Part 2 of his interview here.