Podcasts about Misery

In this spoiler-lite review, Jim takes on Swan Song by Robert McCammon — a 1987 post-apocalyptic dystopian horror novel that won a Bram Stoker Award and continues to be hailed by many readers as a classic. But does it hold up today? And does it really deserve the constant comparisons to Stephen King's The Stand?After a channel viewer recommended it — knowing The Stand is Jim's favorite King novel — he dove in. Did this end-of-the-world epic impress, or did it fall flat? Let's just say Jim has some thoughts… and they may not be the ones you expect.Join us for a spoiler-lite plot overview, honest reactions (including some unpopular opinions), and five reasons you might still enjoy this book, even if Jim didn't fully connect with it.If you enjoy thoughtful reviews, BookTube honesty, and a touch of good-natured snark, hit that Like, Subscribe, and tap the Notification Bell so you never miss an FFTA episode! And if you'd like to support the channel further, check out our Patreon, where you'll find bonus content, early releases, and extra ways to connect with us.

In episode #173 of Misery Loves Mandy, Mandy shares her weirdest plane encounter yet, complete with red flags and apple juice — no ice.

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Deep beneath Misery, Thoren's Dungeon proves little challenge for a party embued with the power of a pseudo-God.  Dice Company: Small Embers is a cinematic Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast that blends immersive storytelling, high production values, and emotional character drama. Join a cast of storytellers as they navigate political intrigue, ancient magic, and moral consequences in a world on the brink of collapse. Each episode follows the adventuring party through the dark and richly detailed continent of Aethelon; a place of broken empires, cursed relics, and gods long forgotten. Combining deep narrative roleplay with expert sound design and original scoring, Small Embers delivers the atmosphere of a prestige audio drama with the heart and spontaneity of D&D. Whether you love fantasy podcasts, D&D campaigns, or character-driven storytelling, Dice Company: Small Embers is the perfect mix of epic adventure and intimate human storytelling. Perfect for fans of Critical Role, Dungeons & Daddies, and The Adventure Zone.

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In this episode you will hear: Mark and Vince talk about a range of topics-Part 2 of 2 New Interview-Evan Mandery-How America's Elite Colleges Breed High-Status Careers—and Misery Preview of Part 1 of 3 m Evan gives his background m Evan talks his book Poison Ivy and he tells us how it lead to a non-profit organization, called, "classactionorg" that fights legacy preferences, for great educational equality on elite campuses m Evan gives an overview of the article that will be the basis of our interview; it was written in Mother Jones, and it is entitled, How America's Elite Colleges Breed High Status Careers and Misery m Evan discusses why we don't teach, how to live a happy life Recommended Resources Colleges that allow self reporting of test scores Colleges that Allow Self-Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores Great source for questions about finances and college Edvisors: Financial Aid, Student Loans, Scholarships and Money Management FAFSA Walkthroughs Mark recommends Complete FAFSA 2026‑2027 Walkthrough | From Start to Submit 2023-2024 FAFSA Walkthrough Video English CSS PROFILE Walkthroughs CSS Profile Walkthrough MEFA Institute: A Deep Dive into the CSS Profile Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast. You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day. To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses. Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/blog/ On X for our podcast: https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK. Please follow our podcast. It really helps us move up in Spotify and Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live. Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-books/ Check out the college websites Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-websites/ If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend, we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCauBgityVXVHRQUjvlIRfYrMWWdHarB9DMQGYL0472bNxrw/viewform If you want a college consultation with Mark just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at lisa@schoolmatch4u.com. All we ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session; here is link to their services with transparent pricing: https://schoolmatch4u.com/services/compare-packages/

Spoilers ahead homies! Movie breakdown starts at 17:02. We're your number one fans. But nothing will ever beat the fanatic energy that is overflowing in Misery! Also, Erika makes a surprising connection while Roshane loves some good detective work. 

In this episode, we continue to explore the topic of reincarnation or transmigration of soul through stories from modern day to ancient time. From these, we see that the challenges we face are often not random, but threads carried over from the past, waiting to be resolved through compassion and tolerance. Original Articles:Reincarnated into a Horse to Pay Off a DebtLife and ReincarnationDafa Saved Me from the Misery of Karmic Retribution To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Unlocking Teamwork: From Migraine Misery to Report Glory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-11-30-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јесењи ветар носио је златне листове дуж стаклених прозора корпоративне канцеларије.En: The autumn wind carried golden leaves along the glass windows of the corporate office.Sr: Унутра, била је живахна атмосфера.En: Inside, there was a lively atmosphere.Sr: Радници су журили, тапкали по тастатурама и неуморно покушавали да испуне рокове.En: Workers hurried, typing on keyboards and tirelessly trying to meet deadlines.Sr: Модеран дизајн и бели столови сваког дана били су сведоци борбе коју многи младi аналитичари воде, укључујући Милана.En: The modern design and white desks bore witness every day to the struggles that many young analysts faced, including Milan.Sr: Милан, посвећени јуниор аналитичар, имао је само једну жељу - импресионирати шефа завршеним извештајем.En: Milan, a dedicated junior analyst, had only one desire - to impress his boss with a completed report.Sr: Сваки дан био је потенцијална прилика да покаже своје вештине.En: Each day was a potential opportunity to showcase his skills.Sr: Али тог јутра нешто је било другачије.En: But that morning something was different.Sr: Како су сати пролазили, тешка мигрена се све више ширила кроз његову главу.En: As the hours passed, a severe migraine increasingly spread through his head.Sr: Бол му је замагљивао вид и било је готово немогуће фокусирати се на екран компјутера.En: The pain blurred his vision, and it was almost impossible to focus on the computer screen.Sr: Јасна, његова саосећајна сарадница, приметила је Миланов ослабљени изглед.En: Jasna, his compassionate colleague, noticed Milan's weakened appearance.Sr: „Милане, све је у реду?En: "Are you okay, Milane?"Sr: ” упитала је с бригом у гласу, спуштајући се на столицу поред њега.En: she asked with concern in her voice, sitting down on the chair next to him.Sr: Милан је оклевао, колебајући се између жеље да делује чврсто и бола који више није могао да игнорише.En: Milan hesitated, torn between wanting to appear strong and the pain he could no longer ignore.Sr: „Имам страшну мигрену,” признао је коначно.En: "I have a terrible migraine," he finally admitted.Sr: "Али морам завршити извештај за сутрашњу презентацију.En: "But I have to finish the report for tomorrow's presentation."Sr: "Јасна је нежно климнула, разумејући његову дилему.En: Jasna gently nodded, understanding his dilemma.Sr: „Знам да је важан, али твоје здравље је на првом месту.En: "I know it's important, but your health comes first.Sr: Могу да ти помогнем са неким задацима док одмараш.En: I can help you with some tasks while you rest.Sr: Нека кратка пауза можда побољша ствари.En: A short break might improve things."Sr: ”Милан се колебао.En: Milan hesitated.Sr: Ипак је пристао, осећајући олакшање што не мора сам да се носи са свим.En: Yet he agreed, feeling relieved that he did not have to handle everything on his own.Sr: Отишао је у трпезарију, попио воду и затворио очи на неко време.En: He went to the dining area, drank some water, and closed his eyes for a while.Sr: За то време, Јасна је уредила графиконе, проверила податке и додала своје стручно мишљење у извештај.En: During that time, Jasna organized the charts, checked the data, and added her expert input to the report.Sr: Када се вратио за сто, Милан се већ осећао мало боље.En: When he returned to his desk, Milan already felt a little better.Sr: Радили су заједно, размјењивали мисли и идеје.En: They worked together, exchanging thoughts and ideas.Sr: Са Јаснином помоћи, извештај је завршен на време, а Милан је осетио захвалност и смиреност коју раније није познавао.En: With Jasna's help, the report was completed on time, and Milan felt a gratitude and calmness he hadn't known before.Sr: Сутрадан, вода канцеларије похвалила је рад.En: The next day, the office leader praised their work.Sr: „Одличан извештај, тимски напор који заслужује похвале," рекла је шефица, гледајући на Милана и Јасну.En: "Excellent report, a team effort that deserves praise," the boss said, looking at Milan and Jasna.Sr: Милан је у себи знао да се нешто променило.En: Milan knew within himself that something had changed.Sr: Научио је важну лекцију - да је тражење помоћи и тимски рад понекад најважније од свега.En: He learned an important lesson - that asking for help and teamwork is sometimes the most important of all.Sr: У том тренутку Милан је схватио да здравље долази на прво место, а сарадници могу бити од велике помоћи.En: At that moment, Milan realized that health comes first, and colleagues can be of great help.Sr: Јесење лишће и даље је падало испред стаклених прозора, док је он разумео право значење сарадње и подршке у пословном свету.En: Autumn leaves continued to fall in front of the glass windows, as he understood the true meaning of collaboration and support in the business world. Vocabulary Words:autumn: јесењиprovide: пружаcorporate: корпоративнеanalyst: аналитичарdesire: жељаopportunity: приликаhealth: здрављеcollaborate: сарађујуdeadline: роковеmigraine: мигренаblurred: замагљиваоcompassionate: саосећајнаdilemma: дилемаrelieved: олакшањеgratitude: захвалностcalmness: смиреностpraise: похвалилаcollaboration: сарадњеsupport: подршкеopportunity: приликаstruggle: борбеdedicated: посвећениshowcase: покажеappearance: изгледrest: одмарашrelieve: олакшањеnevertheless: ипакdata: подациinput: мишљењеorganizational: организација

Kelly Cates is joined by Michael Dawson and Izzy Christiansen to analyse Tottenham Hotspur's defeat to Fulham as Spurs fans boo goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, his mistake early in the first-half led to Harry Wilson putting Marco Silva's side 2-0 ahead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Listen to every episode of the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-premier-league-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play the Sky Sports Premier League Podcast".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/premier-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

On the 493rd episode of Piecing It Together, Eric Langberg joins me to talk about Oh, Hi! This funny anti-rom-com thriller stars an absolutely game Molly Gordon and takes you to places you'd never expect. Puzzle pieces include Misery, Gerald's Game, Leaving Las Vegas and Strange Darling.As always, SPOILER ALERT for Oh, Hi and the movies we discuss!Written by Sophie Brooks and Molly GordonDirected by Sophie BrooksStarring Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, David CrossSony PicturesEric Langberg is a film critic whose work can be read at SlashFilm, Bright Wall/Dark Room and on his own website Everything's InterestingCheck out Everything's Interesting at https://medium.com/everythings-interestingAnd Follow Eric on Twitter @ericanders.bsky.comMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAMake sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my various music projects at https://bydavidrosen.dashery.com/Share the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

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Welcome to another cock-a-doodie episode of Black Girl Film Club! As the weather gets colder, we take on stan culture, fandom and unhinged devotion in Misery (1990), directed by Rob Reiner and starring James Caan and Kathy Bates. In this episode: Stephen King's experiences with fan backlash and substance abuse, King's vast influence on the horror genre, Kathy Bates' star making turn as Annie, the evil nurse trope, and our own personal experiences with fandom. Our recommendations: Selena (1997), Der Fan (1982), Ingrid Goes West (2017), Play Misty for Me (1971), The Fanatic (2019) Support the show with a Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/blackgirlfilmclub Check out the rest of our socials at linktr.ee/blackgirlfilmclub

On today's show, the guys analyse some of their strange behaviour when speaking with guests on the pod - beginning with the very blunt opener from David when they were joined by the lovely Dermot O'Leary. They then wonder if their rather chaotic approach to recording Chatabix ends up confusing many of the listeners and what they could do to improve things. They also take a look back at some old episode, discuss more about Joe's dog poo app and David introduces us to the Misery Train. Don't worry, it's not as depressing as it sounds. FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@chatabix⁠⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/chatabix⁠⁠⁠ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://chatabixshop.com/⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠chatabix@yahoo.com⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Squirrel away those pills and burn that manuscript because we're talking about Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's Misery (1990).Joining us for the discussion is comedian Roz Hernandez, who has begun (but maybe never finished?) every King novel.We're talking Kathy Bates' Academy award winning performance as Annie Wilkes, a horny Sheriff & Deputy combo, and multiple fiery manuscripts.Plus: toxic (queer) fandom, Lauren Bacall's smoker voice, the FX we do - and don't - see, and pranking Barnes & Noble employees Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or the Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners.> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram) > Roz: @rozhernandez (Instagram) / Ghosted PodcastBe sure to support the boys on Patreon!  Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this holiday-packed episode of Misery Loves Mandy, Mandy dives headfirst into the chaos and comedy of the season — from Blackout Wednesday hangovers and awkward hometown reunions to Thanksgiving traditions, breakup survival tips, and a magical day at Disneyland.Also in this episode:

Arif and James are back to discuss the performance of J.J. McCarthy against the Green Bay Packers. We also go over the mailbag and if the Coach of the Year award is potentially cursed. You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/norsecode Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to norsecodepodcast@gmail.com or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to http://www.paypal.me/norsecode We have merch! You can visit our shop at: https://norsecode.threadless.com/collections/norse-code/ Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here: www.thedrawplay.com

If you want to be a famous writer, you're just going to have to accept that there is a non-zero chance a superfan will kidnap you and shatter your ankles to prevent you from ever leaving. But it's probably all worth it in the end, you know? Anyway, here's our episode on 1990's Misery.

This Week in Horror History is your winter horror watchlist, breaking down Christmas horror movies, winter thrillers, and classic ghost stories for the week of November 26–December 2. In this episode of the Weekly Spooky horror podcast, host Henrique Couto revisits Misery (1990), Scrooge / A Christmas Carol (1951), Violent Night (2022), deep-cut sequel The Descent Part 2 (2009), and cult anthology Deadtime Stories (1986) to help you build the perfect cold-weather horror marathon.We start in the snow with Misery (1990), Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's cabin-fever nightmare. A bestselling author crashes in a blizzard and wakes up trapped with his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, whose devotion turns surgical. It's tense, wintry, and weirdly cozy in that “stuck inside with the storm howling outside” way—perfect for the dark days after Thanksgiving.How to watch (U.S.): You can see it for free on Tubi, or rent it wherever you like to do that sort of thing.Then we slide straight into holiday hauntings with Scrooge / A Christmas Carol (1951), one of the most iconic Christmas ghost stories ever filmed. Alastair Sim's Ebenezer Scrooge is dragged through past, present, and a terrifying future by rattling chains, graveyards, and skeletal specters. It's gothic, eerie, and still strangely comforting—a reminder that Christmas horror began with moral dread and vengeful spirits long before killer Santas.How to watch (U.S.): You can watch it free on Tubi, on Plex, or wherever you rent your movies.From there we jump to modern holiday carnage with Violent Night (2022), where Santa picks up a sledgehammer and goes to war with mercenaries during a Christmas Eve hostage situation. It's loud, cathartic, funny, and surprisingly sweet at its core—ideal Black Friday recovery viewing when you want bloody Christmas action, tinsel, and a very bad night for the naughty list.How to watch (U.S.): It's streaming on Peacock, or you can snag it anywhere you rent digital movies.The Deep Cut Spotlight crawls underground with The Descent Part 2 (2009), the much-maligned cave sequel that deserves another look. Sarah is dragged out of the caves amnesiac and traumatized, only to be pressured into leading a rescue team back into the darkness. What follows is a brutal, grim follow-up packed with creatures that feel a little too plausible—perfect “cozy nightmare fuel” as you settle into your turkey coma and wonder what's lurking just beyond your flashlight beam.How to watch (U.S.): It's free to watch on Plex, or rentable wherever you normally pick up digital horror movies.To cap the episode, Henrique recommends Deadtime Stories (1986), a trashy, off-the-wall horror anthology movie that leans into fairy-tale weirdness and late-night TV vibes. It feels tailor-made for cold-weather sleepovers: campy, bizarre, and just dangerous enough to feel like you shouldn't be watching it right before bed.How to watch (U.S.): You can watch it free on TubiTV, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex, or with a subscription on Amazon Prime Video and Sling TV.Along the way, we roll through the Birthday Roll, raising a drumstick to horror favorites like Peter Facinelli, Joe Dante, and Nestor Carbonell, and talk about how Christmas horror has evolved—from the moral reckoning of Scrooge to Santa as bruised action hero and the creeping dread of being trapped, whether you're snowed in or sealed underground. If you're hunting for winter horror movies and Christmas horror classics to plug into your December calendar, this week's horror history has you covered.This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth — ultra-soft, temperature-regulating bamboo sheets, comforters, and loungewear that keep you warm without overheating while you binge scary movies. Get comfy, my spookies! 41% off at CozyEarth.com with code SPOOKY — supports the show!

 Sales has always been a mindset game, but as of 2025, credibility is audited in seconds: first by your attitude, then by your image, and finally by how you handle objections and deliver outcomes. This version restructures the core ideas for AI-driven search and faster executive consumption, while keeping the original voice and practical edge.  Is attitude really the master key to sales success in 2025? Yes—your inner narrative sets your outer performance curve. From Henry Ford's "whether you think you can or can't" to Dale Carnegie's focus on personal agency, top performers engineer their self-talk under pressure. Post-pandemic, the volatility of B2B buying cycles and procurement scrutiny means sellers in Japan, the US, and Europe face more "no's" before a "yes." Adopt deliberate mental scripts before client calls ("You can do this") and after setbacks ("Reset, learn, re-engage"). Layer temporal anchors—quarterly targets, weekly pipeline reviews—to keep momentum objective, not emotional. In startups and SMEs, the founder-seller's mindset colours the whole team; in multinationals, it influences cross-functional trust with legal, finance, and delivery. Do now: Write a 30-second pre-call mantra and a 60-second post-call reset. Repeat both for 30 days; track conversion lift in your CRM. How do I bounce back fast after rejection without losing my edge? Counter-programme negativity with immediate, structured inputs. After job loss or a blown deal, flood your cognition with high-quality content the way athletes use tape review—books, playbooks, and leader debriefs instead of doom-scrolling. Think "input replacement": replace rumination with skill-building (objection patterns, pricing frameworks). Firms like Toyota or Rakuten institutionalise retrospectives; emulate that at team scale. In APAC vs. US contexts, timelines to re-pitch can differ—use a 24–48 hour window to reframe, then re-engage stakeholders. Treat every rejection as data: log cause (timing, budget, political capital) and countermeasure (proof, pilot, reference). Do now: Create a "rejection to routine" checklist: 1) log cause, 2) choose countermeasure, 3) schedule next touch, 4) upgrade enablement asset. Which people should I avoid—and which should I seek—when my pipeline wobbles? Avoid the "whine circle"; seek performance environments. Misery compounds in sales teams when negative talk becomes a daily ritual. Protect your focus like revenue: step away from low-agency chatter and toward deal rooms, peer reviews, and customer-back sessions. The classic Glengarry Glen Ross contrast—Ricky Roma selling while others complain—remains instructive, even if your 2025 "bar" is a Zoom room. In Japanese enterprise sales, senpai-kohai norms can pressure you to join the gripe; politely decline and book a customer discovery call instead. In US/Europe, use enablement Slack channels for pattern-spotting (what's working now vs. last quarter). Do now: Time-audit one week. Replace 2 hours of complaint conversations with 2 customer conversations, a reference call, or a pilot design session. Does my image still matter when most buyers research online first? Absolutely—executive presence accelerates trust in the first 90 seconds. "Image" isn't just suits and watches; it's congruence: neat dress, crisp opening, concise agenda, and credible artefacts (case studies, pilots, references). Think "BMW energy" without the bravado: quiet competence, simple visuals, punctuality. In conservative sectors (financial services, manufacturing), formality signals reliability; in startups and creative industries, smart-casual with clean slides signals agility. Japan versus US norms diverge in attire, but converge on preparation and respect: arrive early, name roles, confirm outcomes. Keep a repeatable first-impression kit: one-page credibility sheet, short customer video, and a 15-minute discovery plan. Do now: Build a 3-item presence kit (attire checklist, one-pager, discovery plan). Rehearse your first 90 seconds until it's muscle memory. How do I sound fluent without sounding "slick" or manipulative? Use structured clarity, not theatrics. Buyers fear the "too smooth" pitch; answer crisply, invite scrutiny, and show your working. Use a simple objection map: acknowledge → clarify → evidence → confirm. Anchor with entities (benchmarks, standards, regulations) and timelines ("as of Q4 2025, compliance rules changed"). In enterprise deals, suggest a small pilot to lower risk; in SME deals, offer a 30-day milestone plan. Keep language plain English with Australian spelling—short sentences, verbs first. Record and review your calls like athletes; look for hedging, filler, and jargon. Replace with specifics and proof. Do now: Write 5 top objections with one-sentence answers and one proof each (metric, customer name, or pilot result). Practise aloud. What proves credibility over time when problems inevitably arise? Calm accountability beats charisma after the contract is signed. When delivery hits turbulence, credibility is measured by cadence (weekly updates), transparency (risk log), and persistence (closing loops). Map stakeholders: executive sponsor, user lead, procurement, security. In Japan, escalate with harmony (nemawashi) before the formal meeting; in US/Europe, publish a written corrective plan and owner names. Tie each update to outcomes (uptime, cycle time, ROI proxy). Startups: emphasise speed of fix. Multinationals: emphasise governance and documentation. The goal is partner status, not vendor status. Do now: Implement a two-line status format in every email: "What changed since last week" and "What will change before next week," plus a single risk with owner. Quick checklist — first 90 seconds with a new buyer Confirm time, agenda, and outcome. One-sentence value prop, one credible proof. Ask one context question, one metric question, one timing question. Conclusion — the three pillars work together Mindset, image, and delivery are a system, not a buffet. Get your inner voice aligned, present like a pro, and then prove it under pressure. Do those three consistently, and 2025's buyers—whether in Tokyo, Sydney, or New York—will pick you when it counts.  FAQs What should I change first if I'm overwhelmed? Start with a pre-call checklist and a 30-second mantra—both are fast and compounding. How formal should I dress in Japan vs. the US? Japan skews more formal; the US tolerates smart-casual—match the client's culture and the meeting's stakes. How do I track mindset ROI? Tag calls where you used the routine; compare conversion rate and cycle time vs. prior month. Next steps for leaders/executives Install objection maps and first-impression kits across the team. Run weekly deal reviews focused on clarity, not theatre. Standardise pilot templates and two-line status updates. Author credentials Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー).  Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan. 

Deep beneath Misery, Thoren prepares a series of obstacles to weaken the Order of the Heron as they assault what remains of the Sons of Khaile. Dice Company: Small Embers is a cinematic Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast that blends immersive storytelling, high production values, and emotional character drama. Join a cast of storytellers as they navigate political intrigue, ancient magic, and moral consequences in a world on the brink of collapse. Each episode follows the adventuring party through the dark and richly detailed continent of Aethelon; a place of broken empires, cursed relics, and gods long forgotten. Combining deep narrative roleplay with expert sound design and original scoring, Small Embers delivers the atmosphere of a prestige audio drama with the heart and spontaneity of D&D. Whether you love fantasy podcasts, D&D campaigns, or character-driven storytelling, Dice Company: Small Embers is the perfect mix of epic adventure and intimate human storytelling. Perfect for fans of Critical Role, Dungeons & Daddies, and The Adventure Zone.

When I'm feeling like nothings working and I'm never going to change or just anxious, fearful and doubting myself I have a protocol that I follow to so I don't have to think - I just switch into my fear and doubt busting protocol.

In this 'EPISODE 440 IRAN'S GREAT DROUGHT? MILLIONS IN CHAOS? JESUS' PREDICTIONS ABOUT OUR TIME? DO ALL 4 GOSPELS CORRELATE WITH THE OTHERS ABOUT END TIMES? WHO OR WHAT IS THE FALSE PROPHET? WHAT'S NEXT?', author and host Elbert Hardy compares all of the Gospel writer's predictions from the lips of Jesus Christ as recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21 and John's book of Revelation, to see if they all predict the same events and in the same order... expect some surprises!Go to itellwhy.com to read Elbert's books free of charge, no Ads and no requests for money or Email addresses. You can watch faith building YouTube Links to Videos and the listen to Elbert's Life of Christ Audio Book in 30 minute Episodes arranged and read by the author straight from the Bible, but rearranged in logical harmony of the Gospels, Revelation and other scriptures. All FREE of charge in the public interest.

Attempt 2 here:The Jersey Guy round robin of local sports misery. I go around the horn discussing a down time for RU Basketball, the Giants, the Rangers, the Yanks , and RU football.  Why can't we have nice things?s.Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTube Listen on PocketCasts Listen on iHeart Radio Listen on Amazon Music Listen on TuneIn and Alexa Listen on other podcasting platforms here Socials Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, ...

The Jersey Guy round robin of local sports misery. I go around the horn discussing a down time for RU Basketball, the Giants, the Rangers, the Yanks , and RU football.  Why can't we have nice things?Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTube Listen on PocketCasts Listen on iHeart Radio Listen on Amazon Music Listen on TuneIn and Alexa Listen on other podcasting platforms here Socials Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, ...

NOTICE: This weekly show is now part of the "Happy Hour with John Gaskins" daily podcast, which you can find at SiouxFallsLive.com, MidwestSportsPlus.com, and most podcast platforms like the one you find here! So, if you enjoy the topics Matt & John cover, you'll get those topics, plus relevant local guests, every Monday through Thursday on Happy Hour... so we highly recommend you check that out! It was brutal. It was comical. It was full of "third grade mistakes" and looked like a football team "disinterested in playing competent football.There aren't big enough words to describe South Dakota State falling behind 35-0 at home and eventually suffering a fourth consecutive loss after starting the season 7-0.Matt Zimmer tried in his game column on Saturday. With three days to process the debacle — which was followed by an inspired, dizzying 21-point SDSU comeback to lose 35-21 to Illinois State — Zim has even more words and searches for reasons for all the mistakes that had Jackrabbits made.Was it a lack of confidence? A lack of experience in facing this kind of a slump and adversity? How about coaching and play-calling?No matter what it was, it led to a chorus of "boos" from the crowd in Brookings. Was such howling warranted? Should it be in college athletics?Zim tackles all this, plus the latest Chase Mason Magical Mystery Tour that heads to Grand Forks for the regular season finale and what appears to be a "do or die" and "win and you're in" showdown with North Dakota. What is Zim's sense of Mason's availability and playability based on what Dan Jackson is saying — including here on Happy Hour — and how much difference Mason playing would make in the Jacks' chances of beating the Fighting Hawks.  If Mason plays, and plays decent, and the Jacks lose, do they still deserve a playoff spot?Other saucy topics — SDSU's offer to Brody Schafer, his older brother Tate's FCS marketability after lighting things up at USF, the screwiness of the polls, Zim and John's unworn Jackrabbit and Coyote apparel, Outkast, The Replacements, New Kids on the Block, and Larry Bird's trash talking before NBA All-Star 3-point shooting contests.Oh, and how about those USD Coyotes? Yes, Zim has plenty of thoughts on the three-game winning streak, all against Top 25 teams, to finish the season and assure a playoff spot.The Yotes deserve plenty of time. The Jacks, though — with their playoff uncertainty, wild recent tailspin, and the storylines of the game they are playing Saturday while USD is off — take up most of the hour.

NOTICE: This weekly show is now part of the "Happy Hour with John Gaskins" daily podcast, which you can find at SiouxFallsLive.com, MidwestSportsPlus.com, and most podcast platforms like the one you find here! So, if you enjoy the topics Matt & John cover, you'll get those topics, plus relevant local guests, every Monday through Thursday on Happy Hour... so we highly recommend you check that out! What is there to say that hasn't already been said about South Dakota's 24-17 win over South Dakota State on Saturday, or already been written in columns like this one by Matt Zimmer or this one by John Gaskins?As it turns out, of course, plenty.In their weekly "Nobody's Listening Anyway" podcast from Gibs Sports Bar in Sioux Falls, Zim and John sink their teeth into the following aftermatch topics:* Are both teams now playoff-worthy at seven wins apiece, no matter what happens in the No. 17 Coyotes' final game at No. 21 Southern Illinois on Saturday, or the No. 16 Jackrabbits' two games remaining against No. 14 Illinois State and at No. 13 North Dakota?* Why does Zim feel USD has what it takes to go on a run and contend for the national championship?* For that matter, what can SDSU's ceiling still be, with or without Chase Mason?* Would SDSU have won the game if Chase Mason had played?* How can the Jacks win either or both of their last two games if Chase Mason doesn't return?* How do we look at NDSU and UND after the Fighting Sioux almost took down the Bison?* Should Jacks fans be upset about the coaching this year, particularly the last three games?* How do we now look at the final season of Aidan Bouman and his USD legacy no matter what?* How do we see the Missouri Valley Football Conference's quality now that we've seen several Top 25 teams play each other close?* Is NDSU still head-and-shoulders above the rest of the Valley, if not the entire FCS?Then, some words about Augustana and University of Sioux Falls suffering blowout home losses in the snow. How much do those losses hurt the Div. II Sioux Falls teams' postseason picture?Next, a review of the wins for No. 1 Brandon Valley and No. 2 Lincoln in the Class 11AAA state semifinals, setting up a rematch of last year's championship game, where the Patriots repeated as champions.Will it be a Lincoln three-peat? Mark Gronowski continued to rip off monster runs and even had a couple clutch passes in Iowa's 18-16 loss to Oregon. Is Tim Tebow (Light) a fair comparison for what the former Jackrabbit has brought to Iowa City? Even further, have the Hawkeyes wasted Gronowski's arm and throwing ability by becoming so run-heavy? Finally, an examination of the wild pendulum swings of J.J. McCarthy. After a dagger-throwing, season-saving win in Detroit, the Vikings quarterback regressed to rookie mode in Sunday's loss to Baltimore, but how much was he really to blame? How much slack should we cut him and how much time should we give him?And we dare bring it up — can we now say things would have gone better if Minnesota signed Aaron Rodgers? 

Hey! I am a Chaplain to motorcycle road racing with MotoAmerica and WERA. So, I often lead chapel services in odd, noisy places. But it is still the Word of God, and His Word is life-changing. I hope your life is changed and encouraged by the messages here on this podcast site.We often find ourselves falling into misery over rotten circumstances and sometimes bad life choices. God is not unaware of these situations, and He uses them to make us stronger and teach us to be the men and women of God that we are to be. And if you are not a man or woman of God, I hope this challenges you to become a part of His family

Another week, another one of film's most villainous women: this time it's deranged devotee Annie Wilkes, a role which bagged Kathy Bates an Oscar for mangling the feet, mind and spirit of novelist Paul Sheldon (James Caan). Its credentials are impeccable, with a William Goldman screenplay based on Stephen King's novel directed by Rob Reiner. But, ask Mick, Hannah and Jen, is that bitch crazy? Is she misunderstood? Or is she just a hell of a drug? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Misery Loves Mandy, comedian Brandi Denise Boyd joins Mandy for a hilarious and inspiring conversation.From her roots in Chicago stand-up, to performing in L.A., landing a Hulu comedy special, and working with The Tonight Show and JFL, Brandy shares the highs, the lows, and the burrito disasters in between.They cover:

Revisiting a true highlight this week!   Will Dean's The Last Thing to Burn is one of very few 10/10 books i've ever featured on this podcast. It's a flawless study of isolation, survival, exploitation and the most toxic of masculinities – all about a Vietnamese immigrant, trapped in the home of her ‘husband,' the monstrous Leonard.   Will is an amazing writer, with an amazing life. He's creating classics like this, as well as the ongoing Tuva Moodyson series, all from the depths of a Scandinavian forest. We talk about his journey from small town UK to his fairytale present, the role of landscape and isolation in his work, broken psyches and much more…   Trust me, this book will stay with you!   Enjoy!   Other books mentioned: Misery (1987), by Stephen King On Writing (2000), by Stephen King Room (2010), by Emma Donaghue The Collector (1963), by John Fowles The Road (2006), by  Cormac McCarthy Asylum (1996), by Patrick McGrath Tickets for the Northern Weird event at Blackwells, Manchester.   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Bluesky @talkscaredpod.bsky.social on Instagram/Threads, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Ryan discusses how men's gifts seem to follow a specific pattern, why sports cause him so much pain and finally the reason nothing matters and everything is so stupid. Subscribe! E-Mail:RyanWoodspod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Nu1XWTHMOjA9--Eb3Ry-ATwitter: https://twitter.com/Ryan_WoodssInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanwoodss/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntoTheWoodspod/

This week, I am joined by regular visitor Lorraine, and we tend to do, we're talking horror. This time it's the tension and fear induced by Stephen King's 1980 novella The Mist, a claustrophobic tale of survival, fear, and the monsters both outside and within. When a strange storm rolls into a small Maine town and an otherworldly mist swallows everything in sight, a supermarket becomes ground zero for a group of trapped townsfolk struggling to make sense of the horrors lurking just beyond the glass. Lorraine and I dig into the tension, the razor-sharp social dynamics, and the way King turns an everyday setting into a pressure cooker of paranoia. We'll talk creature design, human collapse under stress, and why this particular novella still feels unnervingly relevant decades later. If you're into atmospheric dread, moral grey areas, and speculative horror that lingers long after you've turned the final page, this one's for you. So brew a cuppa, get cosy, and let's step into the mist together. Episode Links The Body Misery the book Misery the film

In the final hour of the show, Mac & Bone talk about the approval rating for both Dan Morgan & Dave Canales after the big win at the Falcons, they bring back the Montage of Misery, conduct a brief edition of What the Bleep, before they preview the night in sports, read funny texts, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team prepare for their attack on Misery and weigh-up exactly what they're willing to do for victory. Dice Company: Small Embers is a cinematic Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast that blends immersive storytelling, high production values, and emotional character drama. Join a cast of storytellers as they navigate political intrigue, ancient magic, and moral consequences in a world on the brink of collapse. Each episode follows the adventuring party through the dark and richly detailed continent of Aethelon; a place of broken empires, cursed relics, and gods long forgotten. Combining deep narrative roleplay with expert sound design and original scoring, Small Embers delivers the atmosphere of a prestige audio drama with the heart and spontaneity of D&D. Whether you love fantasy podcasts, D&D campaigns, or character-driven storytelling, Dice Company: Small Embers is the perfect mix of epic adventure and intimate human storytelling. Perfect for fans of Critical Role, Dungeons & Daddies, and The Adventure Zone.

Andrew Bogusch is IN, and he's kicking off the show with the soundtrack of the Giants' misery! Meanwhile, the Eagles keep finding ways to win—but Jalen Hurts is talking about a major concern with their offense. Plus, a massive scare for the league: Could Aaron Rodgers be playing with a broken wrist?

Mary Cosby may be winning BravoCon but TLC says her Church is a cult and they are coming for her. Jeff Lewis urges Andy Cohen to put Jennifer Aydin - remember her? - outta her misery. The RHOA panel has gone completely off the rails - thank you Drew Sidora. The RHOM panel has gone completely off the rails - thank you Adriana de Moura, Haitian Mortician and all. Kathy Hilton does not give one F. Last, but not least, Dorit is in love, love.    @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BROUGHT TO YOU BY: THEREALREAL - therealreal.com/velvetrope (Get $25 Off At the Best Place To Shop Authenticated Luxury Bags, Clothing, Watches & more) HOMESERVE - homeserve.com (Home Owners Insurance That Start At Just $4.99 a Month) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s and Your Free Insurance Check) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) RAKUTEN - rakuten.co.uk (Go To Rakuten.co.uk, Download The App Or Install The Browser Extension To Earn Cash Back While You Shop At All Your Favorite Stores) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan and Dustin are back to break down the New England Patriots' dominant win over the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football and what it means for both teams heading into the rest of NFL Week 11. The guys preview the biggest matchups of the weekend, pick out their “friends and family” games, and highlight the players to watch as the playoff picture starts to take shape. Plus, they reveal their “Cut the Brakes Pick ‘Em Challenge” picks and share their favorite athletes to ever wear the number 83. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com  | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports  Bumper Music: "Thank You God" by Akira the Don and MEANINGWAVE - Copyright 2021 USED WITH PERMISSION Follow No Credentials Required on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube page for additional content! MERCH! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/ Discord: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.I know It's been a long wait for the podcast to return, but good things come to those who wait for a new Edgar Wright movie in the form of a new adaptation of Stephen Kings earlier books, The Running Man. As we have basically covered every Edgar Wright film in the past, we decided to do another Stephen King adaptations episode. Joining me to talk all this Stephen King is our current leader of the League of Podcasts, Matt from the Matt and Mark Movie Show. Warning we will be talking SPOILERSMatt to go first, and is going for Rob Reiners Misery that brought home a well deserved Oscar for Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes. On this one we talk about how unpredictable this story is and how unpredictable Annie Wilkes can be too. We talk about how well Rob Reiner directs the film in a brilliantly simple way. We talk about how amazing both performances are in this film from Kathy Bates and James Caan. Plus we talk about big hammers. IMDB page            The Matt and Mark Movie Show Lintree     FVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokAs ever please enjoy. Support the show

Comedian Logan Guntzelman joins Mandy Martino for a jam-packed, hilarious episode of Misery Loves Mandy. From rats in the house to her new comedy special Boner Technology, nothing is off-limits.

A memorable Hall of Fame induction saw Duncan Keith thank his son for helping him rediscover his love of the game, Joe Thornton deliver an emotional speech, and a standout class featuring Zdeno Chara, Alex Mogilny, Brianna Decker, Jennifer Botterill, Danièle Sauvageau & Jack Parker. On the ice, the Oilers rebounded from a humiliating 9–1 loss to Colorado by storming back against Columbus, thanks to two brilliant Connor McDavid goals and Jack Roslovic’s OT winner, though their structural issues and Kris Knoblauch’s pointed post-game comments on goaltending (from Saturday) underline how far they still are from true contention. In Toronto, defensive lapses continue as the Leafs gave up three third-period breakaways in a loss to Boston. Craig Berube was visibly frustrated and the team's lack of speed is apparent as they search for answers. Meanwhile, Brad Marchand is having a stellar season with a five-game goal streak and nearing 1,000 points, stepping up for an injury-depleted Panthers lineup and strengthening his case for Team Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of First Round's On Me, Joey and Hannah get real about the grind, ambition, and the balance between love and obsession while building a company and a family.From viral motivational reels to the darkest days of entrepreneurship, they explore what it means to sacrifice comfort for purpose — and why most people quit right before their breakthrough. This episode dives into how social media can both inspire and destroy, what “protect your peace” really means, and why behind every “self-made” success is a community that made it possible.It's an unfiltered, passionate reminder that excellence is a process — not an event.

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On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Drew Pinsky joins Amanda Head to discuss how America's obsession with avoiding discomfort is undermining our emotional and physical health. He explains why ‘oridnary misery,' the everyday struggles and setbacks that build resilience, is not only normal but essential for personal growth.Dr. Drew also tackles the overuse of psychotropic medications, the failures of modern primary care, and the erosion of real psychiatric consultation. Plus, he weighs in on the coming flu season, the mild reality of COVID-19 today, and the potential risks of bird flu — emphasizing the need for medical freedom, personal responsibility and better-trained physicians.You can watch or listen to Dr. Drew every weekday on Rumble, X, Youtube and all audio podcast platforms as he hosts, “Ask Dr. Drew.” You can also follow him on X: @AskDrDrew or @DrDrew. And finally, you can check out the amazing work that's going on with The Wellness Company by visiting their website: twc.healthSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Daniel Ragusa speaks at the Reformed Forum Annual Theology Conference, held at Lakeland Church in Gurnee, Illinois on September 27, 2025.  Dr. Ragusa, focuses on the dark period of Israel's exile and how it illuminates the deep human longing to return to God's presence, which had been lost due to their rebellion. Dr. Ragusa first establishes the devastating nature of exile by contrasting it with the desired state of dwelling in God's house, a theme illustrated by the pilgrimage described in Psalm 23. He references the Heidelberg Catechism to frame the Christian experience as moving from the "valley of exile" (sin and misery) up to the "mountain of God" (righteousness and everlasting life) through the work of the "mountain ascending mediator," Jesus Christ. Crucially, even in the midst of the exile's darkness, God's hope continues to shine through the prophets, promising restoration, which is ultimately fulfilled in the gospel and glory of Jesus Christ. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Introduction: Reformed Forum Conference and Speaker/Topic (The Son in Exile: Christ as the Hope of Restoration) 00:00:23 - Speaker's Greeting and Connection to Redemptive Historical Thinking 00:01:31 - Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 19: Jesus Christ as Deliverer from Exile and Misery 00:01:54 - The Catechism and the Mountain Theme: From the Valley of Exile to the Mountain of God 00:03:03 - The Redemptive Historical Approach in the Catechism (Gospel revealed in paradise, proclaimed by prophets, fulfilled in Christ) 00:03:54 - The Dark Period of Israel: Rebellion and the Curses of the Covenant (Exile) 00:04:49 - Hope in the Darkness: God Gives His Word Through Prophets (Ezekiel and Daniel) 00:05:40 - Understanding the Devastation of Exile: What God's People Lost 00:06:06 - The Covenant of Grace: The Longing to be Near God and "Coming Home" * 00:07:05 - The Pilgrimage of Psalm 23: Desiring to Dwell in the House of the Lord * 00:09:17 - Exile as the Devastating Reverse of Dwelling in God's House 00:09:50 - Definition of Exile (Dr. Ian Duguid): Longing for an unreachable home 00:11:18 - Tracing Exile to the Beginning: Adam's Fall and the First Exile 00:14:43 - The Deeper Protestant Conception of Exile: The Estrangement of Man's Heart Before God 00:17:47 - Restoration is the New Birth and Resurrection to Life in Christ 00:19:10 - True Restoration: The Holy Spirit Circumcises and Infuses New Qualities in the Will 00:29:50 - King David's Restoration from Exile (As a type of waiting on the Lord) 00:37:35 - Daniel's Vision: The Son of Man Receives the Kingdom and Restores God's People 00:38:58 - Christ Identifies with the People's Exile: His Baptism for Repentance 00:40:33 - Christ's Ministry in Galilee: Ministering to Those Who Dwelt Under the Shadow of Death 00:41:48 - Christ's Authority: He Refuses the Earthly Kingdom and Waits for the Father to Give Him All Authority 00:43:29 - Christ's Death and Resurrection: His Exile and His Restoration (Ascension) 00:44:51 - Conclusion: The Church in Exile Today and the Full Entrance into the Eternal Kingdom 00:47:33 - Out of Exile into Our Father's Home

Real talk, raw conversations, and zero judgment. This episode of the Ern and Iso Podcast is packed with unfiltered discussions on life's toughest realities. From survival in harsh circumstances to the myths of “street life” and systemic challenges, Ern and Iso keep it