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Before she became a blood-soaked legend of sleepovers and slumber party dares, Bloody Mary was a mirror-bound matchmaker — until something far more sinister took her place.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BloodyMaryREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3a2bc2b5FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: They say if you chant her name three times, a bloodied face will appear… I speak, of course, of Bloody Mary. We'll look first at the legend, and then at some first-hand experiences that may have you believing the legend is real. (The Legend of Bloody Mary) *** Was the Titanic swapped with its sister ship the Olympic as part of an insurance scam? (The Ship That Never Sank) *** A U.S. veteran is so desperate for financial relief he turns to a witch's very dark solution. (A Veteran's Deal With a Demon) *** Mobsters gun down one of their own in order to save an enemy. Why? (Kill The Dutchman) *** A tragic figure in Mexican folklore, she wears white and wanders the waterside in profound grief. Her name is La Llorona. (La Llorona: The Weeping Woman) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:20.571 = Show Open00:03:00.616 = The Legend of Bloody Mary00:15:06.707 = The Ship That Never Sank ***00:27:47.525 = A Veteran's Deal With a Demon ***00:30:57.121 = Kill The Dutchman00:38:38.240 = La Lloronoa, The Weeping Woman00:44:26.490 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Legend of Bloody Mary” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/lxY330nwkIi“First Hand Bloody Mary Stories” by Audrey Webster: http://ow.ly/9yrR30nwkLM“The Ship That Never Sank”: https://tinyurl.com/y8eh3mey“A Veteran's Deal With a Demon” by Weirdo family member, Christoper Patrick“Kill The Dutchman” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/qmajnh9“La Llorona: The Weeping Woman” by Gina Dimuro: https://tinyurl.com/y7lcjrkn(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June 2022LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Y'all the second Harry Potter HBO trailer is HERE, and it gave us our biggest look yet at the new series! From Hogwarts and the Sorting Ceremony to the BURROW, Quidditch, classes, the Mirror of Erised and even the Philosopher's Stone, there is a TON to break down. Today we're going frame-by-frame through the new Harry Potter trailer to find all the hidden details, book references, character reveals and BIG changes from the original Harry Potter movies! #HarryPotter #SuperCarlinBrothers
THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts celebrate the ultimate Star Trek 60th anniversary birthday party with a panel of Star Trek legends including BARBARA LUNA (Marlena Moreau, "MIrror, Mirror"), CHARLIE BRILL (Arne Darvin, "The Trouble With Trribles"), LOUISE SOREL (Rayna Kopec, "Requiem For Methuselah"), PAMELA FERYDIN (Mary, "And The Children Shall Lead"), SANDY GIMPEL (The Salt Monster, "The Man Trap"), writer DAVID GERROLD and VFX veteran BARRY MASON.Hosts: MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner, Pandora; author, The Fifty-Year Mission) | DAREN DOCHTERMAN (Associate Producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture — Director's Edition) | ASHLEY E. MILLER (screenwriter, Thor, X-Men: First Class; showrunner, DOTA: Dragon's Blood)
It's time to go for a hike! Mary, Ryder, Hayward, Caroline, and some friends decide it's time to see what Wordsworth was up to and check out the views by the lake. Hayward is ready to finish his talk with Mary and Ryder is ready to interject. Would you watch the storm or head down the mountain? To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast Listen to “Monster in the Mirror” by Tempest Edge: https://open.spotify.com/album/49AfIwOPPsmgYfz3p4uEAn?si=6ScIXxgWSpWQ8uFnhF62Mg
As AI reshapes power, two leading cybersecurity minds join me to map the terrain of national security, business and daily life.Laura Galante is the former Director of the U.S. government's Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center. Tal Feldman is an AI and National Security scholar with a keen focus on China.Galante and Feldman are two of the clearest communicators you will hear on this subject. This Wavemaker Conversation was recorded Live at the Dreamland Theatre in Nantucket on August 23rd, and sponsored by White Elephant Resorts and the Inquirer and Mirror newspaper.
Coach Ted talks about the comfort that comes with being stronger than the challenges you encounter. (Originally aired 10-10-2024)
Did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John rewrite or reshape the history of Jesus? Did the Gospel writers rearrange events, alter details, or even create scenes that never actually happened?These are some of the challenging claims being made in contemporary New Testament scholarship—and they raise an important question for Christians: Can we trust the Gospels as historically reliable accounts of the life of Jesus?In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver is joined by Dr. Lydia McGrew, an analytic philosopher and prominent defender of the historical reliability of the New Testament and the Gospels.Dr. McGrew explains her journey from philosophy and formal epistemology into New Testament studies and discusses why she became increasingly concerned about scholarly approaches to the Gospels that, in her view, undermine their historical reliability.The conversation focuses particularly on genre criticism, Greco-Roman biography (bioi), compositional devices, authorial intent, eyewitness testimony, undesigned coincidences, and biblical inerrancy.Dr. McGrew challenges the idea that the Gospel writers intentionally changed historical facts for theological or literary purposes. She argues that there is an important difference between ordinary figures of speech—such as hyperbole—and what she calls fact-changing literary devices, in which an author knowingly presents something as having happened when he believes it did not.One example discussed is the Gospel of John and Jesus' statement, "I thirst." Another is the location and timing of the temple cleansing and the claim that Luke deliberately relocated events geographically.The discussion also asks a crucial question: Where does legitimate literary analysis end and historical revision begin?In this episode, you'll discover:What genre criticism is and how it is being applied to the GospelsWhat scholars mean by Greco-Roman bioi or ancient biographyWhether identifying the Gospels as Greco-Roman biographies strengthens or limits their historical reliabilityThe difference between intrinsic and extrinsic genreWhy authorial intent matters when interpreting ScriptureWhat compositional devices are and why Dr. McGrew challenges their application to the GospelsThe difference between ordinary figures of speech and fact-changing literary devicesWhether the Gospel writers deliberately changed the order or details of historical eventsThe significance of Jesus saying "I thirst" in the Gospel of JohnThe debate over the cleansing of the temple in John 2The question of whether Luke relocated events from Galilee to JerusalemWhy undesigned coincidences can provide evidence for eyewitness testimonyHow internal details in the Gospels can support their historical reliabilityWhy the historical reliability of the Gospels matters for Christian faith and apologeticsWhether Christians need specialized academic knowledge to understand what the Gospels are communicatingHow genre criticism may affect pastors, preaching, and confidence in the biblical textThe relationship between biblical inerrancy, historical reliability, and interpretationWhy Christians should carefully evaluate scholarly arguments rather than simply accepting claims based on academic credentialsWhy Does This Matter?This discussion is ultimately about more than literary theory.If the Gospels are intended to communicate genuine historical events, but we are told that the Gospel authors routinely changed facts, relocated events, or created scenes while presenting them as history, that has significant implications for what Christians can know about the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus.As Dr. McGrew explains, the question is not whether the Gospel writers used literary techniques. Scripture clearly contains different genres and figures of speech. The more important question is whether those techniques include deliberately changing historical facts while leaving readers with the impression that those events actually occurred.This episode invites listeners to examine those claims carefully and to consider the evidence for the historical trustworthiness of the Gospels.If you are interested in New Testament reliability, biblical inerrancy, Gospel historicity, Christian apologetics, genre criticism, eyewitness testimony, or how scholars interpret the Gospels, this conversation is for you.About Dr. Lydia McGrewDr. Lydia McGrew is an analytic philosopher who specializes in formal epistemology and the theory of knowledge. She has published extensively in philosophy and has become well known for her work defending the historical reliability of the New Testament and the Gospels.She is the author of Hidden in Plain View, The Mirror or the Mask, The Eye of the Beholder, and Testimonies to the Truth, works that examine evidence for eyewitness testimony, undesigned coincidences, and the historical reliability of the Gospel accounts.
We've all been there, haven't we? That moment when a holiday comes to a close and the reality of everyday life sets in. The post-holiday blues, that feeling of melancholy after returning from a relaxing escape, can cast a shadow on our moods. According to a 2017 articles from Mirror.co.uk, 57% of Brits are affected. Many of you may be experiencing these blues right now, so today we're exploring just how to beat the slump. Post-holiday blues might be an unwelcome visitor, but they don't have to overstay their welcome. What actually causes post-holiday blues? What can I do to get through this transition more easily? What are the tips? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves? What are the health benefits of using sex toys? Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They open the show by recognising the life of Galloping des Champs, cruelly cut short just days after his retirement. Also today, HKJC Head of Racing Product, Greg Carpenter, joins the show to acknowledge the career of the remarkable Romantic Warrior, who was retired this morning. Our feature interview today is a lengthy and lively encounter with Martin Cruddace - CEO of ARC - at an event in Westminster to celebrate 250 years of the St Leger. Cruddace comes out fighting on the subject of proposed tax increases that threaten betting shops. Plus, Owen Burrows on the returns of Gethin and Raaheeb in coming days, and Cherie de Vaux on another outstanding weekend at Saratoga with Englishman and gallant Travers third Golden Tempo.
Nick is joined by Mirror journalist David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They open the show by recognising the life of Galloping des Champs, cruelly cut short just days after his retirement. Also today, HKJC Head of Racing Product, Greg Carpenter, joins the show to acknowledge the career of the remarkable Romantic Warrior, who was retired this morning. Our feature interview today is a lengthy and lively encounter with Martin Cruddace - CEO of ARC - at an event in Westminster to celebrate 250 years of the St Leger. Cruddace comes out fighting on the subject of proposed tax increases that threaten betting shops. Plus, Owen Burrows on the returns of Gethin and Raaheeb in coming days, and Cherie de Vaux on another outstanding weekend at Saratoga with Englishman and gallant Travers third Golden Tempo.
Andy Burnham faced parliament for the first time as prime minister on Tuesday. He's spent the summer projecting a sunny, optimistic vision of Britain's future – but how long can the good vibes last as Burnham faces the cold, hard realities of governing? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Lara Spirit, deputy political editor, The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Micaela Arneson, Leo Danczak, Jennifer Kennedy. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Keir Starmer's final U-turn gives Andy Burnham an early headacheFurther listening: The impossible dilemma of early releaseClips: BBC, Parliament TV, Andy Burnham via TikTok, Number 10, Channel 4, Sky News, CNBC, The Mirror.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing concept in today's world, and healthcare is no exception. Nurses who lack the ability to engage with AI risk exacerbating biases and causing patient harm. This podcast with Drs. Kate Bayan and Asma Taha and their article describe how an innovative strategy using generative AI can be used as both the subject and the tool for transformative learning, simultaneously addressing digital literacy, critical thinking, cultural humility, and evidence-based practice.
What does it REALLY take to make automotive paint look absolutely flawless?On Episode 125 of The Strange Motion Way, Tim and Carrie sit down with Jason Killmer, one of the automotive industry's most respected experts in color sanding, paint correction and high-end automotive finishing.Jason has spent more than 25 years perfecting his craft, working on everything from incredible custom builds to rare collector cars and some of the most prestigious award-winning vehicles in the country.But there's a whole lot more to Jason's story than shiny paint.We get into his journey through the industry, how he developed his eye for perfection, what separates a good finish from a GREAT one, the pressure of working on high-dollar and award-contending cars, and the lessons he's learned after decades behind the buffer and sandpaper.
Thomas The Tank Engine! | The Moon! | The Wizard Of Oz!It's September - maybe you're in the car on the way to school. Or back to work after your summer holiday. Gather everyone around for this month's quiz-pod!We're talking Olympics, Pigeons, Thomas The Tank Engine and the Moon. Such variety, such fun, such excitement when it goes well, such crushing disappointment when it goes badly.Check the other 140 episodes we've now released over the last five years. They're all yours!A good place to start is this one: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OEhLlRvqEWJKZuxPXAM9u?si=GkZ2EDiHTYCPSl26eN0fGQWe'll be back next month...---Created and Presented by James at Quiz Coconut.Music and Editing by Jules at Abstract Source.Design by Ben at Ich Bin Ben.Quiz CoconutUK: www.quizcoconut.co.ukCanada: www.quizcoconut.caWorldwide: www.quizcoconut.com
Chapter 28 - The Missing Mirror, covered by Sarah!Dementors chase Harry, Ron, and Hermione straight into the Hog's Head — and their rescuer turns out to be Aberforth Dumbledore, who drops a family secret about his sister Ariana that reframes everything we thought we knew about Albus— new episode out now, link in bio! ⚡️
What if the relationships in our lives are not just relationships but mirrors showing us the places within ourselves that are asking to be seen, healed, and transformed?In this deeply nourishing conversation, I'm joined by Justin Chandler Peters to explore the powerful connection between self-healing, relationships, emotional awareness, and soul-level growth.We talk about why the relationship we have with ourselves becomes the foundation for every relationship we create with others and how our partners can become some of our greatest teachers and mirrors. Instead of asking, “Why are they doing this to me?”, we explore what happens when we begin asking, “What is this showing me? What am I being invited to heal or learn?”We dive into:Relationships as mirrors — how our partners can reflect our wounds, patterns, triggers, and the parts of ourselves that still need love.Coming home to yourself — letting go of the identities, beliefs, and conditioning we've collected so we can reconnect with our own truth and inner wisdom.Nervous system regulation and emotional safety — why learning to sit with our emotions and create safety within ourselves can completely transform the way we connect with others.Intimacy and vulnerability — what it takes to create relationships where we feel safe enough to open our hearts, be seen, and truly connect.The healing journey — understanding that healing isn't about becoming someone new, but about removing the layers that have disconnected us from who we have always been.Men, emotions and vulnerability — an important conversation about how men can begin breaking free from the conditioning that taught them to suppress their emotions and instead become more connected, present and emotionally available.Following your soul's wisdom — learning to quiet the mind, create space through practices like meditation, and listen to the deeper voice within.Taking your power back — moving from blame and victimhood into curiosity, awareness and personal responsibility.One of the most beautiful reminders from this conversation is that we don't necessarily need to add more to ourselves—we may simply need to let go of what no longer serves us.Our relationships can be some of our greatest opportunities for growth. The moments that trigger us can become invitations. The people who challenge us can become mirrors. And the deeper we are willing to look within, the more we can return to our truth.If you're on a journey of healing, deepening your relationship, reconnecting with your intuition, or simply learning to come home to yourself, this conversation is for you.Because sometimes the person standing in front of you isn't just showing you who they are they're showing you something within you that is ready to be healed.Listen in and discover how your relationships can become a pathway to deeper self-awareness, intimacy, healing, and soul-level growth.Connect with Justin:Instagram: @justnthemomentWebsite: The Growth ClubConnect with me:Instagram: @Pam_RoccaTik Tok: @Pam_RoccaWebsite: www.pamrocca.comWork with me:Book a Free 15-minute Clarity Call:https://calendly.com/divinehealth/15minBook an Initial Consultation: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/90minIntuitive Oracle Reading: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/60-minute-intuitive-oracle-card-readingIntuitive Reiki Session or Distance Reiki Session:https://calendly.com/divinehealth/in-person-intuitive-reiki-healing-session-60-minsEnergy Work Sessions - Energy Healing: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/energy-healing-sessionSoul and Transformation Coaching: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/3-month-coaching-packageIf you enjoyed this episode, please let me know so I can create more of the content you love. Also, please share the podcast with anyone you know who would love this community, these tools, information, and free resources. Have the most love-filled week and shine on, my friends.Support the show
Danielle prepares to face the alices at the local hospital. Val and Carlisle search for the “original tear” that brought the alices to the mirror realm.---News, artwork, and more at PowerWordCrit.comRate us on Spotify and Apple PodcastsContact us on Facebook, X/Twitter, or at PowerWordCrit@gmail.com---Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks. "Dark Fog" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Hard Boiled" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Long Note One" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Twisting" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The fear of what might happen can keep us managing, hiding, and pretending long after we know something needs to change.
The fear of what might happen can keep us managing, hiding, and pretending long after we know something needs to change.
Two listeners. Two hauntings that weren't asking to be heard, they were asking to be let in.Callum lives alone in an 1890s Aberdeen tenement when the knocking starts: always three slow knocks, always on the internal hallway wall with nothing behind it. It only knocks when he's in the hall and it seems to want him to answer. One night he knocks back. It replies instantly, right under his hand. Then the knocking begins to move through the flat, until it's behind his headboard in a room it had never touched.Then Renata and her husband buy an 1890s house in Galveston, and the elderly seller leaves them with four words: "Don't move the mirror." The figures never come from the mirror, they step through every other doorway in the house. Until the night her baby son screams at the glass, and for a second she sees a reflected hallway with extra doors that aren't in her house.Producer Dom unpacks the darker folklore: the Scottish "knocker at the wa'" that must be invited across, the "following" that leaves the wall and goes where you go, and the Gulf Coast "passway" pinned shut beneath a mirror that doesn't reflect a room, it holds one.What happens when answering back is the one thing you were never meant to do?A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The fear of what might happen can keep us managing, hiding, and pretending long after we know something needs to change.
The fear of what might happen can keep us managing, hiding, and pretending long after we know something needs to change.
The fear of what might happen can keep us managing, hiding, and pretending long after we know something needs to change.
“Hitler had to abolish democracy to take over Berlin.” — Wendy Lesser “Ich bin ein Berliner” (I Am a Berliner), JFK famously said in West Berlin on June 26, 1963, in the face of Soviet imperial tyranny. Today, Wendy Lesser is offering the same defiance in her new book Berlin Before and After. Only Lesser offers a cautionary mirror for our times of not just post-Soviet Putin but also wannabe-tyrants like Trump. Lesser's loving portrait of Berlin is of a free city. She reminds us that even in Germany's darkest hour, Berlin never actually went Nazi. The city voted left up to and including 1933, so Hitler had to abolish democracy to take it over. Nor, Lesser argues, was Nazism a reaction to Weimar Berlin's Cabaret-style nightlife, any more than Trump is a reaction to wokeness. Economic forces, not cultural ones, she insists, enable dictators. Today's Berlin, as a city that memorializes its own crimes, offers America an urban lesson in acknowledging historical guilt. That's what makes Berlin such a defiant beacon of freedom in our authoritarian age. There are more urbane cities than Berlin, but none quite as dedicated to freedom. Go there and/or read Berlin Before and After. Today we should all be Berliners. Five Takeaways • Our Own 1929 — or 1932? The book began as a love letter to the Berlin Lesser adopted in 2003 — the everywhere writer of Berkeley, New York, and Berlin, against Lampedusa the ultimate somewhere, who never left Sicily and carried Shakespeare through the coffee houses of Palermo. But as she wrote, America's condition worsened: “We were not only in our own 1929, but perhaps in 1930, '31, or even '32 — verging on our own descent into frightening dictatorship.” Hence the subtitle's cautionary mirror — though history, she insists, never exactly repeats itself, and the American analogies came unforced, surfacing every thirty or forty pages without hammering. Being an everywhere, she says, doesn't make you write better — Lampedusa proves that — “but it improves your life,” and it gave her the subjects her native California never could.• Berlin Never Went Nazi. The episode's revelation: the city of Weimar flamboyance never gave the Nazis a majority — Berlin voted left up to and including 1933, and “Hitler had to abolish democracy to take over Berlin.” From which follows her sharpest argument: Nazism was not a backlash against Berlin's sexual and artistic freedoms, “just as I do not see the election of Trump as a reaction to so-called wokeness or trans rights. Cultural manifestations do not cause such government changes. Economic forces do” — wealth gaps, regional deprivation, the east feeling second-class, then and now (the AfD's heartland). The direct equivalences are rhetorical: America's poisoned-blood language on immigrants comes “straight from the Goebbels playbook,” and the rights that flowered in twenties Germany were “instantly squished” in the thirties. As for today: the AfD polls high before Berlin's September city elections, but the firewall holds — and the party is formally flagged by German intelligence as constitutionally dangerous. Andrew's question stands: any vaccines for this thing?• 1929: The Year Everything Premiered. Why that year: Grosz, Sander, and Otto Dix at their peak; Brecht and Piscator both premiering; All Quiet on the Western Front, the underrated Grand Hotel, and Berlin Alexanderplatz in the bookshops — plus Thomas Mann's Mario and the Magician, the novella that predicted fascism; Billy Wilder still a weekly-paper journalist shooting his first film; and Christopher Isherwood arriving on the first visit that became Goodbye to Berlin and, via Broadway, Cabaret. “Only in retrospect do we see these things as major.” The culture flourished beside economic and political chaos — “having a terrible government is not inconsistent with producing good culture. Look at nineteenth-century Russia” — and when the chaos won, the exiles washed up in the German ghetto of Los Angeles: Brecht (on the beach, per this week's Baerwald episode), Döblin, Mann. Many went back — Brecht in 1949, Piscator after — because in Hollywood and New York they “couldn't live on the thin slice of culture,” a homesickness Lesser saw again in Berkeley's own Czesław Miłosz, watching Americans like children playing in a sandbox.• After Means 1989. The title's twist: the After is not the Nazis' arrival but the Wall's fall. The dark half-century — twelve years of Reich, then “with barely a pause to take a breath” the divided city — is deliberately skipped: “the city is going to tell you what happened,” through what its monuments confess, like Bebelplatz's memorial to the burned books of May 1933. Berlin now wears its freedom knowingly: graffiti flourishes precisely because speech was twice policed; May Day's bottle-throwing is tolerated and swept up; Freiheit arrives like the choral finale of Beethoven's Ninth — Andrew's analogy, which she embraced with irony, since “nobody is totally free these days.” The Wall's hothouse island remains separate from Germany half a century on. And the city stays cinematic to the point of unreality — Wings of Desire's angels in the actual Staatsbibliothek (“I thought it was just a set”), Babylon Berlin's set-choosers clearing away the present — with a thriller shelf to match: Deighton's Berlin Game (freshly reread on his death), le Carré's Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Herron, McEwan, Schneider's Wall Jumper.• A Mirror That Might Become Useful. Berlin's deepest lesson is for after the fall: it is the city that acknowledges its bad deeds — monuments and plaques saying this is where we did it — while America “likes to brush it all aside and act like we're always the heroes.” Andrew's pushback landed: Montgomery, Bryan Stevenson's lynching memorial, the African American Museum — “You're right. I'm not being fair.” But the qualification sharpens rather than sinks the thesis: “we do not have a history yet like Holocaust Germany or even Berlin Wall Germany… It's a mirror that might become useful if the worst comes about.” Meanwhile Berlin models the livable city: rent control the voters wanted to push all the way to expropriation, transit worth “ecstasies,” and a constitutional welfare clause promising a dignified existence — economic rights our Bill of Rights never mentions. The book ends aboard the M29 bus, top deck, regular fare, from the Maybachufer's twice-weekly market (running since before 1929) across the old West to Grunewald. “Maybe you're going to be made into a Berlin angel.” “A great fate.” About the Guest Wendy Lesser is the founding editor of The Threepenny Review, the celebrated Berkeley literary quarterly, and the author of a novel and twelve works of nonfiction, including You Say to Brick: The Life of Louis Kahn (winner of the Marfield Prize), Why I Read, and Scandinavian Noir. A fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, she has held fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the NEH, the Cullman Center — and the American Academy in Berlin, where her love affair with the city deepened. Berlin Before and After: A Cautionary Mirror for Our Times (Harper, September 2026) is her portrait of the city in 1929 and now. She divides her time between B...
Harry and Meghan have landed back in the UK - but what will life look like for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex? For this special edition, we bring you a world exclusive on Prince Harry's demand for taxpayer security and what their return to the UK means for King Charles, the Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the royals. Stay informed with British monarchy, from the latest news to expert commentary, with the Mirror's Royal newsletter - https://www.mirror.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/?view=Solus&mailingListId=4b0cbed5-3f37-4486-86b2-57afe268814e&utm_source=solusarticle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Every person who enters your life enters it for a reason. Some people come to reflect something back to you, some come to show you a new possibility, and some come to completely change the trajectory of your life. In this episode, I'm sharing my theory on relationships called The Mirror, Window & Door Theory, based on the idea that every soul who comes into your life has a purpose to fulfill.For a limited time, our listeners are getting a FREE full-sized mascara on their first purchase at Jones Road Beauty. Head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code CLAIMYOURPOWER at checkout.Use my code POWER and head to http://Cozyearth.com for an exclusive 20%, and if you see any post-purchase survey, mention that you heard about Cozy Earth right here!Hot girls drink clean water. Head to AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using exclusive promo code POWER.Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code POWER to get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this contemplative episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, spiritual teacher Michael Monk introduces listeners to one of the foundational practices from his Awakening Course — a meditation he calls The Mirror Meditation.Michael explains that we are all reflections of one another, making every encounter an opportunity for greater self-awareness. In this guided practice, he invites listeners to use his face as a mirror, gently focusing on both of his eyes with equal attention. This balanced way of seeing is designed to quiet mental activity, harmonize the brain's two hemispheres, and encourage a deeper state of presence.As the meditation unfolds, participants may notice subtle shifts in perception. Some experience changes in light, color, or the appearance of an aura. Others may observe facial features seeming to soften, change, or even dissolve. Michael emphasizes that these experiences are simply invitations to relax, remain present, and become more aware of the energy that surrounds us.Perhaps the most meaningful part of the practice comes after the meditation itself. Michael encourages listeners to repeat the exercise while looking into their own reflection. By meeting ourselves with openness instead of judgment, we begin to cultivate a deeper relationship with our own inner wisdom and intuition.His closing reminder is both simple and profound:"Remember to love what you see."It is an invitation to approach ourselves with compassion, curiosity, and acceptance—recognizing that peace begins by seeing ourselves with new eyes.About Today's GuestMichael Monk has been teaching spirituality, metaphysics, and energy mastery since 2011. Through meditation, intuitive development, and consciousness practices, he helps students cultivate greater presence, spiritual awareness, and personal transformation.To learn more about Michael and his work, visit:www.michaelmonk.bioMichael 's Facebook pageMichael's IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmonkavatar/On YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLhiIVwHdt6F1Kym6nj4h0AThank you for listening — and thank yourself for taking 5 Minutes of Peace.We are all connected on a path of love, service, and peace for ourselves and others. We're grateful to walk that path with you.If you'd like to learn more about The Peace Room, our Reiki treatments, crystal healings, training classes, and workshops, visit:www.ThePeaceRoom.loveJoin us again whenever you need 5 Minutes of Peace.
Tales from Godric’s Hollow - Discussing Harry Potter Books, Movies, and News
Joe, Alex, and Brent discuss the chapter that is the last stop before Hogwarts as they break down the chapter entitled "The Missing MIrror"! Open News You Can Use August Giveaway Major Moments - The Missing Mirror Potterwatch Spellio Revelio - Fire Rope Spell Community Emails Joe - @CustomVinylLush Alex - @AtariAlex Brent - @BrentAllenLive Show - @TalesFromGH TikTok- @TFGHshow Tales from Godric's Hollow is your One-Stop Shop for ALL things magical in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Email - TalesFromGodricsHollow@gmail.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/talesfromgodricshollow Instagram - www.instagram.com/talesfromgodricshollow Podchaser - www.podchaser.com/TFGH Special Shout Out to our Producers/Sponsors AND Headmistresses, The Mysteriously Haunted Headmistress of Beauxbatons Academy and our Headmistress of Ilvermorny, Kori A! Thank you to ALL of the Patreon supporters!!! We can't do all of this without you all! Support us on PATREON! www.Patreon.com/TalesFromGodricsHollow Spellio Revelio and E-Mail sounds/beds came from https://musicradiocreative.com/
Coach Tory and Coach Don open with a Did You Know about Kinley Rasmus, a talented girl playing in the boys Little League Baseball World Series, and discuss women's baseball opportunities versus softball scholarship realities. City of the Week is Durham, North Carolina, noting increased listener response after prior North Carolina coverage. A listener asks if recruiting is possible without high-level travel ball; they say yes but visibility, competition level, and school options may be limited, and travel costs often exceed typical scholarship returns. In an interview, Scott Mead of Mirror Mindset Performance shares police-inspired reset strategies (breathing, physical cue, phrase) and his app/website resources for athletes, parents, and coaches. The coaching tip discusses keeping practices fun through competitive, skill-based games while still emphasizing improvement and satisfaction.Support the show
Can the LoG get through a simple episode of The Other Bennet Sister in under half an hour? Mary and the Gardiners make their way to the lake along with Tom Hayward. Some surprise guests show up that throw Mary's world into chaos. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast Listen to “Monster in the Mirror” by Tempest Edge: https://open.spotify.com/album/49AfIwOPPsmgYfz3p4uEAn?si=6ScIXxgWSpWQ8uFnhF62Mg
Across five decades and three continents, killers have handed police the same explanation for the bodies they left behind – a demon made them do it. Can demonic possession be blamed for murder, or is it just the ultimate excuse for the inexcusable?EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DevilInTheMirrorREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pumw8FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: From serial killers to seemingly ordinary individuals, a chilling phenomenon emerges as criminals claim demonic possession drove them to commit unspeakable acts. These disturbing cases, spanning decades and continents, blur the lines between evil and the supernatural, leaving us questioning the true nature of their heinous crimes. From the infamous Son of Sam to a father who claimed demonic voices compelled him to murder his own child, we'll explore some of these cases and let you decide if the devil made them do it. (Demonic Crimes) *** The Rose family lived comfortably in the picturesque Pleasant Valley in the late 1800s. However, oldest daughter Ceely's unrequited love for a neighbor boy led to a series of chilling events. Her obsession turned deadly, leading not only to death, but to a ghostly presence as well. (Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose) *** In the wild era of the 1920s and 1930s, organized crime flourished in the United States, with hitmen like the mysterious "Buster from Chicago" making a name for themselves. Known for his ruthless efficiency and chilling calm, Buster was responsible for many high-profile mob hits during the violent Castellammarese War. But who was Buster? (The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago) *** In July 1993, 26-year-old Kristin Ann set out for her morning jog, but her run ended in a horrifying, fatal attack. The shocking crime has left her grieving family and community outraged and seeking justice. (The Murder of Kristin Ann) *** Imagine falling asleep on your usual train ride home, only to wake up at a mysterious, strikingly-white colored station with no way to leave. You encounter a strange child-like figure who warns you that this place is "one step before death." This is the eerie reality of Hitsuka Station, a ghostly train stop in Japan that traps unsuspecting passengers. (The Haunting of Hitsuka Station)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:35.737 = Show Open00:04:36.680 = Demonic Crimes00:30:42.697 = Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose ***00:37:45.972 = The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago00:44:25.478 = The Haunting of Hitsuka Station00:51:04.794 = The Murder of Kristin Ann ***00:57:52.235 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose” source: Anomalien.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9684ce“The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago” source: Bipin Dimri at HistoricMysteries.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rfupk“The Murder of Kristin Ann” source: Robert Waters at KidnappingMurderAndMayhem.blogspot.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9s5d5h“The Haunting Of Hitsuka Station” source: TheGhostInMyMachine.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmcauh“Demonic Crimes” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker.com's Graveyard Shift, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc66dun2; Benjamin Welton at ListVerse.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44sy8rrw; Austin Harvey at AllThatsInteresting.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/244y234v; KPIC News 4, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96nsb7(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March 15, 2024LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Do you keep seeing 111? 444? Glancing at the clock at exactly your birthday, over and over, like clockwork? What if none of it is coincidence? What if the universe is trying to hand you a two-way phone line, and nobody ever told you that you're allowed to actually call back? Michael unveils his brand-new free Angel Numbers Decoder and walks through what repeating digits, sequences, and mirror numbers actually mean, both for you individually and for the collective moment we're living through right now. From a broken bike seat that led straight to "111 miles to empty" to a live, number-by-number breakdown of dozens of viewer questions in real time, this episode is a hands-on masterclass in translating the numbers already showing up in your life. This isn't about noticing a cute coincidence and moving on with your day. This is about understanding that angel numbers are a two-way street, and that every time one shows up, your angels are waiting for you actually to ask for something back. Key Topics: The core angel numbers breakdown: 1 (alignment), 2 (discernment/ask questions), 3 (creativity/the trinity), 4 (surrounded by angels and love), 5 (manifestation), 6 (love, family, and why the church stripped this number of its true meaning), 7 (blessings), 8 (infinity on its side" or something even better"), 9 (your life path), and 0 (the pause/the breath). Why repeating digits amplify logarithmically: 44 is roughly ten times more powerful than a single 4, 444 a hundred times more, and so on. The difference between sequential numbers (123, 456) and repeating digits, and what each style of number is trying to tell you. Why seeing your own birthdate on the clock is one of the most healing numbers there is, a direct message that you were never an accident, and that you are deeply loved. Mirror numbers and palindromes (717, 711) explained as a "sandwich" structure, blessings on the outside, alignment in the middle, and how to read the story they're telling. Why numbers that seem "early" (like 1110) or "late" (like 1112) are never actually mistimed; they're punctuation marks from the universe telling you something important is coming, even if you don't yet know when. A live, rapid-fire breakdown of dozens of viewer-submitted numbers, including 1911, 811, 611, 2929, 369, and more, each decoded on the spot with its layered, added-up meaning. Why angel numbers are surging in frequency right now specifically because the state of the world feels so chaotic, the universe amplifying its reassurance in direct proportion to how loud and scary the outer noise gets. How to know whether a number is about a twin flame, a loved one who's passed, or a life decision: ask the universe directly for clarity, and trust the feeling state over the thinking mind every time. If everything is God, nothing is not - which means even the messiest, scariest-looking moments right now are still happening inside divine alignment. The angels aren't waiting for you to have it all figured out. They're waiting for you to ask. Every number you notice is a punctuation mark saying you are loved, you are protected, you are cared for, and something even better is already on its way. Get the Free Angel Number Decoder: http://www.AngelDecoder.com Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!
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You know that moment when you finally come out of a spiral and think, What the hell was I doing?You can see it afterward.The overthinking. The people pleasing. The controlling. The text you rewrote five times. The yes you gave when you wanted to say no. The decision you almost changed because one uncomfortable moment made you question everything.But while you were in it?It felt completely reasonable.That's the conversation in this episode.I'm talking about the patterns that are hardest to change because they don't actually feel like patterns when they're happening. They feel like logic. They feel like instinct. Sometimes they even sound like wisdom.I just need more information.I don't want to disappoint anyone.I'm being realistic.I know how this needs to be done.Look... sometimes those things are true.And sometimes your old pattern has simply gotten really good at making its case.In This Episode, I Talk About:Why your patterns can feel completely reasonable while they're running youHow old patterns can disguise themselves as logic, instinct, or wisdomWhy smart, self-aware women can still miss what's happening in real timeThe clues that help you spot a pattern fasterWhy repeated situations matter, even when the people or circumstances changeWhat defensiveness can reveal about what you're protectingWhy some patterns once made sense for your survival, belonging, or approvalHow curiosity helps you see what shame never willWhy catching a pattern sooner is still real growthHow The Mirror helps reflect back what you can't always see on your ownThe goal isn't to become a woman who never gets triggered, never overthinks, or never falls into an old response again. The goal is to recognize what's happening sooner.To catch yourself before the pattern gets to make the next decision for you.Pay attention to the reaction that feels way bigger than the moment.Notice the situations that keep changing characters but somehow end with the same result.Listen for the behavior you immediately need to defend.Look at what keeps costing you peace, time, money, energy, relationships, or trust in yourself.That's where the pattern usually leaves clues.And instead of immediately asking, Why am I like this?Try asking:What is this trying to do for me?That question changes the entire conversation.Some of the things you're frustrated with today once helped you belong, stay safe, avoid disappointment, earn approval, or protect yourself.You don't need to excuse the pattern.You need to see it clearly enough to choose something different.And if you're catching it faster than you used to, don't dismiss that.Three weeks becoming three days matters.Six months becoming six days matters.Typing the reactive text and deleting it matters.That is how identity changes.Not through one giant breakthrough.Through the moment you realize, Oh. I know what this is.And choose differently.A Few Questions to Sit With:What keeps happening?What do I make it mean?What do I automatically do next?What is that response costing me?What might I be trying to protect myself from?You don't need the perfect answer.You need enough awareness to create a choice.Go DeeperIf you keep thinking, I know I have patterns, but I genuinely can't see mine, this is exactly why I created The Mirror.Bring it the real situation. The argument. The money spiral. The boundary you keep avoiding. The thing you keep doing even though you swear you won't do it again.Sometimes what looks like five separate problems is one pattern wearing five different outfits.Explore The Mirror:https://amysanders.co/the-mirrorConnect with AmyInstagram: @its.amysandersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsamysanders/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachamysanders/Explore Amy's WorkThe Unblocked Woman Collective:https://amysanders.co/the-unblocked-woman-collective-33The Unblocked Method:https://amysanders.co/the-unblocked-method
On the afternoon of July 5th, 2012, New Springville schoolteacher Simeonette Mapes-Crupi was found stabbed to death inside her own Staten Island home, just two days before what would have been her fifth wedding anniversary. Her husband, fellow teacher Jonathan Crupi, told police he'd come home to find the house ransacked. On the surface, it looked like a burglary gone wrong, but the deeper investigators looked, the more the "robbery" theory started to fall apart. What followed was a years-long investigation full of dead ends, a scoured crime scene, and a trail of digital evidence that would eventually crack the case wide open.Today's snack: Peanut Butter Passport (thanks Carla!)Support us on PatreonSources:"NYC School Teacher Simonette Mapes-Crupi Found Brutally Stabbed To Death." CBS New York, 5 July 2012, www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-school-teacher-found-fatally-stabbed-inside-staten-island-apartment/ "Family Of Slain NYC Schoolteacher Honoring Their Daughter With Charity Work." CBS New York, 17 Sept. 2012, www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/family-of-slain-nyc-schoolteacher-honoring-their-daughter-with-charity-work/ Mehrotra, Kriti. "Where is Jonathan Crupi Now? Update on Simeonette Mapes' Husband and Killer." Moviedelic, 4 May 2025, moviedelic.com/jonathan-crupi/ New York Times. "Brooklyn Teacher Is Fatally Stabbed." The New York Times, 5 July 2012.Dateline, S33 E27, “Secrets of the Sliding Door.”Rizzi, Nicholas. "Staten Island Man Sentenced to 25 to Life for Murdering Wife." DNAinfo, 23 Sept. 2015, www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150923/new-springville/staten-island-man-sentenced-25-life-for-murdering-wife-da-says Shortland, Gail. "Cheating Husband Killed His Wife to Stop Her Finding Out About His Secret Sex Sessions with Prostitutes." Mirror, 25 Oct. 2015, www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/cheating-husband-killed-wife-stop-6692290 "Simeonette 'Sissy' Mapes Crupi (1982–2012)." Find a Grave, Memorial ID 100688377, www.findagrave.com/memorial/100688377/simeonette-crupi New York City Council. "A Local Law in Relation to the Naming of 63 Thoroughfares and Public Places." The New York City Council, Law No. 2014/034, enacted 9 July 2014, legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1819346&GUID=DC534F75-60A2-4136-AA22-4D335C4F06E3 Annese, John. "Teacher Found Brutally Slain in Her Home." Staten Island Advance, 6 July 2012, p. A10."Slain Woman's Kin Want Justice." Staten Island Advance, 13 July 2012, p. A12.Annese, John. "Cold in Her Grave – And the Killer's at Large." Staten Island Advance, 2 Aug. 2012, p. A7.Annese, John. "Accused Wife Killer Hears Slurs in Court." Staten Island Advance, 15 Nov. 2012, p. A3.Donnelly, Frank. "Warrants Valid in Search of Alleged Wife-Killer's Home." Staten Island Advance, 14 Apr. 2015, p. A5.Donnelly, Frank. "Crupi Gets 25 to Life in Wife's Slaying." Staten Island Advance, 24 Sept. 2015, p. A14.Staten Island Advance. "Family of Simeonette Mapes React after Jonathan Crupi Found Guilty." YouTube, July 2015.
Obviously, Artificial Intelligence has been a big topic in the news of late. But in the world of pop culture, it really isn't anything new. A.I. has been a huge… The post e436. Robotic Dreams and Digital Nightmares: Is A.I the Monster… or the Mirror? appeared first on The VoxPopcast.
On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince and platform creator Arky Jones discuss Personality Peak, a fun-first, non-clinical personality quiz built around everyday situations. They discuss the connection between personality and money behavior, with Arky sharing how his own ·free thinker· result highlighted some of his own tendencies that, when unchecked, had negatively affected his business. They also discuss consumer programming, dopamine-driven spending, external validation as a driver of money mistakes, and some of the key elements of the practice of Stoicism that can be applied to our money habits, controlling what you can, accepting what you can·t, and acting to change what·s influenceable. Check out the free quiz at personalitypeak.com. Key Topics: 01:25 Meet the Creator 02:23 Why Personality Peak 03:39 How the Quiz Works 08:11 Personality and Money 13:35 Spending Culture and Dopamine 15:49 A Costly Car Lesson 18:35 Mirror Traits and Validation 22:35 Stoicism Explained 26:47 Peak Method and Workbooks 20:24 Applying Results to Finances 32:59 Wrap Up and Next Steps Key Links: https://personalitypeek.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575494699915 https://www.instagram.com/personalitypeek/ https://www.youtube.com/@PersonalitypeekVlog Contact the Host - vince@thecfoathome.com Want to be a guest on CFO at Home? Send Vince a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628643039567x840793309030672500
Scott Sullivan interviewed Dr. Patrick Morley about transforming men's ministry from event-driven programming to intentional discipleship pathways. Morley emphasized that men aren't seeking more meetings—they need brotherhood, mission, and practical help solving real-life problems. Churches must shift from hoping men connect to building deliberate systems that reach, disciple, and deploy men into mission.Core Framework: Four Organizing QuestionsWhen a man reaches for your church's door handle, leaders must ask:Why did he just do that? (What motivated him to come?) What problems is he trying to solve? (Career, marriage, fatherhood, purpose) What does he need from us? (Not what we need from him) How can we give that to him? (Practical pathway design)Men driving past churches daily are asking: "Could this place help me solve my problems?"The Momentum Problem: Capturing Event Energy72% of men who attend Man in the Mirror events sign up for follow-up groups when asked immediately—not weeks later.Proven Event-to-Discipleship ModelForm small groups at the event itself:Give men the follow-up resource in handDirect them: "Form groups of 4-5 right now" Exchange contact info and pick first meeting time/place Answer one question together: "Where are you on your spiritual journey?"Critical insight: Don't say "give us your info and we'll call you in two weeks." That's like a car salesman asking a ready buyer to come back later.After 4-6 week groups, offer clear next steps: ongoing discipleship groups, mission trips, or service opportunities. Men's ministry becomes the track to populate existing church ministries, not a parallel organization.Addressing Real Pressures: The Broken Boy Reality8 out of 10 men grew up in dysfunctional homes.Churches must disciple men both into their future and out of their past.Practical ResourcesFree workbook: patrickmorley.com/actionplan - 28-day self-administered plan for healing childhood wounds 12 Small groups specifically for addictions, divorce recovery, and trauma Vetted counselor referrals for issues beyond pastoral scope 1213Pastor vulnerability matters: Share your own brokenness. "If God didn't use flawed men, He wouldn't have any to work with."Clarity Drives EngagementEvery men's ministry needs three communication tools:Internal purpose statement: "Give every man a credible offer of Jesus and resources to grow" Public slogan: "Bethel Men—Building men for stronger families and stronger community" 14 Elevator pitch: Simple, repeatable explanation any leader can shareMen respond to aspirational vision—becoming fully alive, making life count, having great relationships.Reaching Younger Men: What's Working NowCOVID Impact on Young LeadersMorley's Bible study lost all leaders under 40 post-COVID (38% of leadership team). Young men at their tables also disappeared. "Like attracts like" principle in action.Current Effective StrategiesOne-on-one engagement is working best:Personal coffee invitationsAsk questions like a first date: family background, spiritual journey, work, aspirations No judgment, genuine curiosity Assign 4-5 men in church to each meet one younger man in 60 days, then share storiesOther proven approaches in Georgia:Service projects (wheelchair ramps, hurricane relief) for men not yet church-engagedFather-child activities (fishing trips) Men's gatherings for worship and equipping (150 men in South Georgia woods) Skill-building programs (oil changes, tire repair) paired with intentional mentoringDon't Change the Gospel—Change the MethodsFrancis Schaeffer (1968): "Each generation has the responsibility of communicating the gospel in understandable terms, considering the language and thought forms of that setting."Critical mistake: "We must stop trying to win young people to our way of thinking. Keep the gospel as it is but engage them and understand their way of thinking."Shifting from Recipients to ResponsibleThe 12-Person Church ProblemMorley observed same pastor, same 12 people, same 60 empty seats—one year apart. Everyone loved God and wanted growth but lacked intentionality.Reframe Your ExpectationsIf 12 people serve and one new person responds to a serve message, that's 8% ROI in one week. Celebrate incremental growth instead of being disappointed.Critical mindset: If someone's not doing ministry, they probably are the ministry—they need to be ministered to first.Georgia Baptist Men's Ministry InitiativesScott Sullivan is launching:Digital men's ministry cohorts transitioning to regional in-person gatherings12-month planning template for churches—most requested resource addressing the "what do we do between events?" problem 27Stronger Together conference (August 22, 2026, Warner Robins) with Morley keynotingPatrick Morley's Greatest Lesson"There is a God we want. And there is a God who is. They are not the same God. The turning point of our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is."To pastors and leaders: "Jesus wants you to know: I see you. I know what you're going through. I love you unconditionally, and I will always be with you."Action ItemsScott Sullivan: Promote Warner Robins conference (August 22, 2026) to Georgia churches Scott Sullivan: Launch digital men's ministry cohorts, transition to regional in-person format Church leaders: Download free "Broken Boy to Mended Man Action Plan" at patrickmorley.com/actionplan Men's ministry leaders: Implement at-event small group formation using 72% proven model Pastors: Recruit 4-5 men to each meet one younger man for coffee in next 60 days, share stories afterwardTo find out more about men's ministry leader cohorts, reach out to lmelton@gabaptist.org For a copy of the 12-month Men's Ministry Plan, email ssullivan@gabaptist.org
Now on air Prog & Roll Radio Show 0:35 Chuck’s intro #1 1:13 ELTON JOHN Theme From A Non-Existent TV Series 1:19 Blue Moves (1976) ELTON JOHN Tonight 7:52 Blue Moves (1976) BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST The World Goes On 6:31 Octoberon (1976) Chuck’s intro #2 1:02 AMBROSIA And…Somewhere I’ve Never Travelled 5:02 Somewhere I’ve Never Travelled (1976) MITHRANDIR Light of the Candle 4:24 For You the Old Woman (1976) MONA LISA Le Chant des Glaces 4:37 Le Petit Violon De Mr. Gregoire (1976) POLLEN L’ Indien 4:55 Pollen (1976) Chuck’s intro #3 0:30 MORSE CODE Précréation 5:09 Procréation (1976) You are Listening to the Prog & Roll Radio Show 0:24 Chuck’s intro #4 0:57 STEVE HILLAGE It’s all too Much 6:34 L (1976) Chuck’s intro #5 0:31 BE BOP DELUXE Fair Exchange 4:48 Sunburst Finish (1976) QUEEN Tie Your Mother Down 4:48 A Day at the Races (1976) UFO Can You Roll Her 2:59 No Heavy Petting (1976) Chuck’s intro #6 1:07 THIN LIZZY Emerald 4:05 Jailbreak (1976) RAINBOW Run with the Wolf 3:49 Rising (1976) BLUE OYSTER CULT This Ain’t the Summer of Love 2:21 Agents of Fortune (1976) Prog & Roll Radio Show Every Sunday at 2 PM CT / 9 PM CET 0:18 Chuck’s intro #7 1:07 THE ENID Death, The Reapers 4:03 In the Region of the Summer Stars (1976) CHUCK’s intro #8 0:38 SECOND MOVEMENT Shanghai 4:42 Blind Man’s Mirror (1976) VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR Wondering 6:39 World Record (1976) GENESIS A Trick of the Tail 4:35 A Trick of the Tail (1976) Chuck’s intro #9 1:52 CRUSIS Irónico Ser 4:11 Crusis (1976) GOBLIN Aquaman 5:26 Roller (1976) HORSLIPS Trouble (With a Capital T) 3:28 The Book Of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony (1976) COLOSSEUM II Secret Places 3:54 Strange New Flesh (1976) Chuck’s intro #10 1:34 ELOY The Sun-Song 4:55 Dawn (1976) MANFRED MANN’S EARTH BAND The Road to Babylon 6:55 The Roaring Silence (1976)
Two sisters walking the Overbury downs at dusk spot a quaint red brick house at the bend of the road in Brickett Bottom, and only one of them can see it.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Village of Fools” (July 13, 1978) ***WD00:44:37.562 = Michael Shayne, “Body By The Piano” (June 25, 1945)01:14:10.963 = Beyond Midnight, “Paxtons House” (November 08, 1968)01:39:19.604 = MindWebs, “The Show Must Go On” (April 09, 1983) ***WD02:01:42.972 = Dragnet, “Robbery – The Werewolf” (June 17, 1949)02:31:10.374 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Rival Dummy” (November 01, 1946)03:00:40.510 = Mr. Keen, “Nightmare Murder” (December 14, 1944) ***WD03:30:58.716 = Murder at Midnight, “The Secret of XR3” (June 12, 1950) ***WD03:57:05.838 = The Black Museum, “Two Bullets” (1952) ***WD04:21:54.825 = Mysterious Traveler, “the Man Who Knew Too Much” (February 06, 1944)04:50:44.386 = Tales of the Frightened, “White House” (December 20, 1957) ***WD04:55:04.412 = Incredible But True, “Dead Man's Mirror” (1950-1951) ***WD04:58:44.964 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0753
The Murderer In The Mirror | Matthew 5 by Bible Baptist Church - Brookings, SD
Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty Watch Full Video Episode Who is your shop's toughest competitor: the business down the street, or the people inside your own four walls? Carm Capriotto sits down with shop owners Dwayne Myers and Al Oramas to explore internal competition and why the biggest threats to a shop's success often come from within. The conversation challenges owners to stop obsessing over competitors and start examining their own leadership, consistency, processes, and customer experience. What You'll Learn Why operational consistency matters and how small deviations can create chaos.Why owners can't effectively lead from the "engine room."How true delegation requires owners to let go of control and trust their teams.Why "everything speaks" when it comes to the customer experience.How standing at the curb can reveal things owners no longer notice inside their own shops.How simple physical and operational improvements can create meaningful change.Why asking employees what they love and what they would change can reveal the true health of a business. Your greatest competitor may be staring back at you in the mirror. The shops that grow stronger are willing to look inward, challenge their own habits, listen to their teams, and consistently raise the standard. Leadership isn't about controlling every detail; it's about creating the environment, expectations, and trust that allow the entire team to perform at its best. Dwayne Myers, Dynamic Automotive, 8 locations, Maryland. Dwayne's previous episodes HERE. Al Oramas, Pro Auto Care, 2 locations, Denver and Littleton, CO Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/ David Boyes, President of ‘Today's Class” David's previous episodes HERE Brad Updegraff, Dave's Ultimate Automotive, 7 locations, Austin, TX. Brad's previous episodes HERE. Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Today's Class Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/ Thanks to our Partner, KUKUI Stop juggling multiple marketing tools. KUKUI's integrated platform delivers 4x better website conversions, automated follow-up, and real-time ROI tracking. Get industry-leading customer support with KUKUI at https://www.kukui.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Pit Crew Loyalty You're probably tired of chasing new customers who never return. We understand. Pit Crew Loyalty ends the one-and-done cycle, turning first visits into lasting, reliable revenue at https://www.pitcrewloyalty.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Download and Listen on Our Mobile App: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/app/Visit the Website:https://remarkableresults.biz/Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriottoFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club:https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmastersJoin Our Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976Join our Insider List:https://remarkableresults.biz/insiderAll books mentioned on our podcasts:https://remarkableresults.biz/booksOur Classroom page for personal or team learning:https://remarkableresults.biz/classroomBuy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carmSpecial episode collections:https://remarkableresults.biz/collections...
Losing a parent is difficult enough. But after her mother passed away just weeks after high school graduation, grief wasn't the only thing she found herself struggling with.Almost immediately, she began sensing a presence that never seemed to leave. It followed her on long drives, filled ordinary moments with unease, and made her question whether she was simply grieving...or experiencing something far more unsettling.Then one afternoon, while standing alone in front of a large bedroom mirror, something happened that she watched with her own eyes—and still can't explain.Was it grief? Was it fear? Or was something from her mother's life refusing to let go after death?#HauntedAfterDeath #ParanormalExperience #HauntedMirror #SpiritAttachment #GhostEncounter #UnexplainedPhenomena #LifeAfterDeath #RealGhostStories #TrueGhostStories #ParanormalLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
A shadow attack is on the horizon and our heroes, their allies, and resident of Azatlan come together to from a plan to stop it. Lafian contemplates additional dragon support for the future, Rhal gets surprised by someone, Squash talks about imprisonment and Zaltanna is insulted! Can our heroes honor the young dragon's request though? I guess we're about to find out... --- Get ad free episodes on Patreon! You can help support the show at http://www.Patreon.com/blighthouse Find us - Email: TheLuckyDiePodcast@gmail.com Website: www.TheLuckyDie.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TLDPod Discord: https://discord.gg/vtgnVAZY44 This is a Blighthouse Studio production. --- Our Amazing Affliates You want TLD themed merch? Head over to our Teepublic store to get our Skulliver, The Key to Murder, Mirror and Hafling Girth designs! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/blight-house?ref_id=27307 Or if Displate is more your aesthetic, check out Kessir's incredible designs - www.displate.com/artist/BlighthouseStudio Use code BLIGHTHOUSE10 to get 10% off UrWizards dice - www.urwizards.com/?ref=BLIGHTHOUSESTUDIO --- Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Transcript - Apparently transcription services can't cope with our non US accents, so beware. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mary is presented with an unusual proposal from Mr. Ryder. Mrs. Bennet further drives a wedge between herself and Mary by misreading social cues, while Lizzie strengthens their bond. Mr. Collins and Charlotte come for a visit and provide Mary with some important insight. How does the lake sound? To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast Listen to “Monster in the Mirror” by Tempest Edge: https://open.spotify.com/album/49AfIwOPPsmgYfz3p4uEAn?si=6ScIXxgWSpWQ8uFnhF62Mg
On this episode, Payton explores the missing person case of Lynsey Quy. When 21-year-old Lynsey vanishes, her husband's story seems plausible, until the timeline starts to unravel. Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderwithmyhusband Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/murderwithmyhusband NEW MERCH LINK: https://mwmhshop.com Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Twitch: twitch.tv/throatypie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paytonmorelandshow/ Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbh-B5Or9CT8Hutw1wfYqQ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-dark/id1662304327 Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36SDVKB2MEWpFGVs9kRgQ7 Case Sources: A to Z of True Crime Stories Volume 4 by Shanti Lyn Oxlade The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/jan/17/angeliquechrisafis All That's Interesting - https://allthatsinteresting.com/mitchell-quy BBC News - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/1120057.stm Liverpool Echo - https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/wife-murderer-mitchell-quy-stay-24004945 The Mirror - https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dad-whose-daughter-strangled-mutilated-8598102 The Sun - https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17650218/sadistic-monster-strangled-wife-chopped-free-months/ Southport Visiter - https://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/southport-west-lancs/police-chief-i-always-thought-11744606 True Crime with Caledonian Kitty - https://www.caledoniankitty.co.uk/2020/12/the-husband-from-hell-mitchell-quy.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Growing up, she experienced enough strange moments to make the paranormal feel almost ordinary. Shadow figures, unusual gifts she never asked for, and a lifelong uneasiness around mirrors all became part of her story. But one family memory has stayed with her more than any other.One evening, she overheard her mother describe an experience that had happened years earlier—a late-night encounter so impossible that it left everyone in the room speechless. Before the conversation was over, another woman quietly admitted the exact same thing had happened in her own home.Neither family had shared the story before that night.Decades later, the memory still raises the same unsettling questions. Was it a dream? A trick of the mind? Or is there something about mirrors that people have been warning each other about for generations?#HauntedMirror #MirrorPortal #ShadowPeople #ParanormalStories #SpiritWorld #MirrorMystery #UnexplainedPhenomena #RealGhostStories #BeyondTheVeil #TrueParanormalLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
You can always solve your own problems, but do you want to. Are you served by using a scapegoat? The one that answers your problems is you with Him.
Have you ever wondered if your relationships are affecting your ability to manifest? One of the most common questions I am asked: "How can I manifest when my family/friend/spouse is so negative?" Every relationship you have is impacting your energy and your manifestations. The question is 'are they affecting you positively or negatively' and what can you do about it? In this episode, I explain how to see relationships as a mirror of YOUR energy and how that empowers you to create the life you truly desire. I also answer a viewer's question about how to navigate being a mom with challenging kids and how to take care of your energy. Relationships are so personal that it really does take a one-on-one conversation to uncover the specific things that YOU need to address, and if you want to do that you can still schedule a Mother Mary Intuitive Healing Session for the 2001 price of just $149. Remember, YOU are the writer and director of the movie of your life, and you can change the script at any moment. Key Learnings: 1) Relationships are a mirror for us. They show us how we treat ourselves, and what we believe we deserve. They also show us what we believe to be true about relationships, such as "relationships are hard" or "love is sacrifice." Once you realize that you have a relationship belief that does not work for you, you can change it! 2) Rather than focus on changing other people, focus on changing the script and beliefs you hold. This is the only way to truly change your relationships. Decide what type of relationship you want to have, and then tell the Universe you insist on this being true for you by not settling for anything less. 3) Because relationships are so intimate and reveal our deepest needs and fears, the best way to manifest something different is to work with someone one on one to discover the underlying issue. If you want to work with me and Mother Mary to read your energy and see how your relationships are impacting you, you can schedule a Mother Mary Intuitive Healing session here. "When you close your heart to protect yourself you also disconnect from your inner compass." To schedule a Mother Mary Intuitive Healing Session, click here Click here to join The Miraculous Woman Membership If you love the image on the wall behind me of Mother Mary Blessing the World, you can order your own museum quality copy at www.deepaliu.com