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The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran was apparently signed over the weekend, but the text remains a mystery to most. Donald Trump says he'll release it and even read it himself so nobody can misunderstand it. If it's such good news, though, why not put it out right now? Israel isn't a fan of it, nor are those who believe we've abandoned the Iranian people by making a deal with the IRGC. At the same time, there may be a silent majority that cares less about the politics and more about the price at the pump. And that's what caught my attention.Since the beginning of May, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices in the United States have fallen. Not by a little, but by a lot. The national average has gone from roughly $4.50 a gallon to $3.50. That happened while the strait was closed and before any memorandum of understanding was announced. The White House wasn't bragging about it. They weren't loudly telling Iran that the closure wasn't working. That made me think something else was going on.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.After digging through it, I've been able to dig up a few explanations. The most public, I'd argue, was the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The Department of Energy released more than 53 million barrels as part of a broader international effort, bringing the reserve down to its lowest level since 1983. There were also reports that the United States was helping move oil out of the Gulf using some of the same techniques Iran has historically used to evade sanctions. American production remained high. Every hint of a peace deal pushed oil prices lower. Global demand softened. China sharply reduced its purchases on the open market. Alternative routes around Hormuz became more important. Gasoline inventories improved. All of it pushed prices down.If I rank the reasons, peace-talk optimism sits at the top. Strategic reserve releases bought time. American-supported workarounds moved real barrels. Demand destruction, especially with China stepping back, reduced pressure. Improved gasoline inventories helped. Some of the more speculative theories include sanctions waivers for Iranian oil, greater tolerance for shadow-fleet shipments, and alternate export routes making Hormuz less decisive than Iran hoped.What stands out is that there were more American incentives to get to the table than Iranian ones. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a temporary band-aid. Smuggling oil out of the Gulf is risky. Every day the Strait of Hormuz remained closed carried economic and military risks. That helps explain why the White House wanted a deal. Iran had incentives too, especially if China was no longer buying at previous levels, but the balance of pressure appears different than many expected.My assumption remains what it has been for weeks: there are multiple power centers inside Iran, and the biggest question is whether any deal can survive them. The Ayatollah is gone, much of Iran's leadership structure has been shattered, and the IRGC itself appears divided between factions willing to make a deal and hardliners who want to keep fighting. The memorandum of understanding may give us a clearer picture when we finally see it. Until then, the biggest question isn't whether a deal exists. It's whether anyone on the Iranian side can actually enforce it.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:38 - Iran and Gas Prices00:31:47 - Update00:32:04 - UFC 250 Terrorism Plot00:37:46 - Russia-Ukraine00:39:48 - Primaries00:42:48 - Interview with Maria Curi01:11:46 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe
The guys open with Ed basking in the glory of a long-awaited New York Knicks championship after attending multiple historic playoff comeback victories. Brian recaps a trip to Pittsburgh, including a devastating near-miss on a foul ball that may haunt him forever. The show then pauses for an emotional tribute to beloved longtime listener and frequent caller David Bray, whose passing leaves a lasting impact on the Baller Lifestyle community. From there, it's a full RIP roundup featuring entertainers, athletes, actors, coaches, and public figures before diving into sports stories involving Phil Mickelson, bizarre baseball controversies, social media feuds between Sesame Street characters, and much more. The episode closes with Nine Sports, where the conversation drifts into celebrity weddings, microwaved fish, Ted Danson's infamous blackface controversy, and a report claiming Randy "Macho Man" Savage's off-screen activities were every bit as intense as his wrestling persona. Timestamps 00:00 – Opening & Patreon Plug Brian promotes Patreon bonus content Discussion of Brian's solo ADHD-style podcast episodes Ed joins the show fresh off a Knicks championship 03:00 – Ed Celebrates a Knicks Title Attending historic playoff comeback games Comparing championships across different sports Why this title feels different in the social media era Knicks players as one of the most likable teams in sports 09:15 – Brian's Pittsburgh Baseball Trip Visiting PNC Park Why Pittsburgh is underrated Ballpark review and atmosphere Great baseball city discussion 12:30 – The Foul Ball Disaster Mookie Betts hits a foul ball directly toward Brian Brian doesn't have to move from his seat The ball brushes his fingertips A lifetime of regret Discussion of trying too hard vs. not trying enough 20:15 – Tribute to David Brahe Announcement of David Brahe's passing Reflections on his role in the show's community His generosity and friendship Memories of his calls and support Impact he had on listeners and hosts alike 26:30 – David Brahe Classic Voicemail David explains his medical situation Airport and airline stories Flight attendant debate One final appearance from a beloved caller RIP Report 33:00 – Peabo Bryson Disney hits and classic ballads Hall of Fame first name discussion 36:00 – Gene Shalit Brian and Ed accidentally predicted his death weeks earlier How old they always assumed he was Memories of movie reviews 40:00 – Raymond Berry Colts legend and Patriots coach NFL history discussion 42:00 – Foster Sylvers "Boogie Fever" 1970s music memories 44:00 – Anne Schedeen (ALF) Remembering the ALF cast Willie Tanner stories The dark legacy surrounding the show's actors 50:00 – ALF Christmas Special Deep Dive The bizarre holiday episode Unexpected emotional ending Why it still stands out decades later 56:00 – Anthony Head Ted Lasso and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Character actor appreciation 58:00 – Rick Adelman Kings vs. Lakers playoff controversy Great coaching career 1:01:00 – Additional RIPs Gemma Stapleton Paola Marquez Stacey King Aldon Smith Discussion of athlete tragedies Sports Segment 1:08:00 – Phil Mickelson Scandal Golf club membership revoked Removed mid-round Why country clubs rarely do this Speculation about what may have happened 1:17:00 – NFL Player Tries to Eat Girlfriend's Phone Broncos linebacker Jonathan Cooper story Technology and cloud storage discussion Why eating a phone isn't a realistic plan 1:22:00 – Cookie Monster vs. Elmo Knicks-Spurs championship fallout Sesame Street social media drama Taking sides in sports 1:25:00 – Luka Dončić Criticism Dirty play allegations Sportsmanship debate Finals reaction 1:28:00 – Texas Softball Player Eats Ladybugs Strange sports superstitions Why this one might be the weirdest 1:31:00 – Giants Pride Night Controversy Pitchers refusing participation Team promotions and player reactions Baseball culture discussion 1:36:00 – Eric Trump & UFC Rumor Insider information accusations Sports betting implications Political family commentary Listener Mail & Voicemails 1:42:00 – Super Lee Calls About David Brahe Personal memories Community reflections More appreciation for David 1:46:00 – Dave Roberts Graduation Debate Missing a Dodgers game for his daughter's graduation Work-life balance in professional sports Why family should come first Nine Sports 1:55:00 – Randy Savage's Legendary Trailer Stories Spider-Man movie set rumors Randy Savage's larger-than-life reputation Bruce Campbell comments 2:01:00 – Joey Pants' Mental Health Advice Meditation Medication Masturbation 2:05:00 – Bruce Springsteen & "Born in the USA" Aaron Lewis criticism Misunderstanding song lyrics Political music discussion 2:11:00 – Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Wedding Rumors Madison Square Garden wedding plans Celebrity excess Comparing it to the Bezos wedding 2:17:00 – Microwaved Fish Leads to Gun Incident Police station confrontation Workplace etiquette South Carolina police story 2:24:00 – Ted Danson Reflects on Blackface Controversy Looking back at a major career mistake Why it remains part of his legacy 2:29:00 – The Saran Wrap Murder Case Update California courtroom sentencing Consent and criminal responsibility discussion Safe word debate 2:36:00 – Final Thoughts & Goodbye Another remembrance of David Bray Reflections on legacy and kindness Show close Featured Topics New York Knicks championship Pittsburgh & PNC Park David Bray tribute Phil Mickelson controversy RIP Report ALF memories Dave Roberts family priorities Randy Savage stories Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Nine Sports The Baller Lifestyle Podcast – Episode 620 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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This episode is presented by Create A Video – It's proving very difficult to determine whether the "deal" with Iran is a good one or a complete humiliation of America because nobody has published the document. There are conflicting media reports and government statements about what the Memorandum of Understanding actually spells out other than a 60-day period of talks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com
Most people think the hard part is deciding whether or not to have surgery.But after coaching injured lifters for more than twenty years, Rad and I have found that's often not the hard part at all.The hard part comes afterwards.When you've done the physical therapy.You've had the surgery.You've gone through the recovery.And yet your shoulder, knee, back, or hip still doesn't feel the way you hoped it would.This episode was inspired by a conversation I've been having with a 37-year-old woman from New Jersey who found one of our SLAP tear rehab videos on YouTube.Her story highlights one of the biggest misunderstandings we see around surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery.It's a lesson that has also been reinforced by surgeons we've interviewed on our podcast, including a 22-year veteran orthopedic spine surgeon who eventually cancelled his own surgery after experiencing the benefits of our UMS training.If you're currently considering surgery, recovering from surgery, or wondering why an old injury still isn't behaving the way you'd like it to, I think you'll find this conversation valuable.Because the operation itself may not be the most important part of the recovery process.Click play and I'll explain what I mean.
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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester.
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How have we made discoveries about the world around us and how has our understanding changed when we got it wrong? Adam Rutherford hosts Radio 4's discussion programme which starts the week, asking about the the nature of scientific discovery, understanding and changing our mind. Andrea Wulf's latest book is The Traveller: The Revolutionary Life of George Forster and his Search for Humanity. She has reassessed the botanist and ethnologist who accompanied Captain Cook's second voyage, taking him from Antarctica to the tropical islands of the South Pacific. During this time, Forster studied diverse people, culture and nature and returned a confirmed opponent of empire, racism and slavery: he was celebrated in his lifetime, but has since been largely forgotten by history. The geneticist Kathryn Paige Harden argues that the latest research complicates our ideas about blame, punishment and moral responsibility. In her new book Original Sin: The Genetics of Wrongdoing, the Problem of Blame and the Future of Forgiveness, she looks at the area where human behaviour meets inherited biology. She thinks we must look again at questions of wrong doing and free will, reassessing old ideas of guilt and accountability. We are all hormonal all of the time, because to be hormonal is to be human says Saira Hameed, a leading endocrinologist. Hormones are the often misunderstood signalling system that makes our bodies function which she explain in her new book, Signals: The Inside Story of Our Hormones, separating medical breakthroughs from the obsessions of wellness influencers. Producer: Ruth Watts
Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 06/8/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Textual Variations/ What an individual needs to be saved/ What is the standard for not to sin?/ Is work necessary for salvation?/ Trust in Christ alone/ Misunderstanding of Regeneration/ Has the Church replaced Israel?/ June 8, 2026
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Photographers often hear that they should “shoot with intention.” I agree with this for the most part, but thought it might be a great topic for today’s episode of the Perceptive Photographer (episode #586). Like I said, I do agree that there is some intention always at play, but I don’ think we always know that intention before we pickup the camera. Sometimes, we learn about that process when editing, processing or writing about our work and more important than that, intention doesn’t always begin as a fully formed idea. More often, it starts as curiosity or awareness of something we like to photograph and then moves to intention. You know, you get a feeling, a subject that keeps drawing your attention. You may not know why you’re photographing something but you know that it matters enough to return to it again and again. We make photographs because something catches our eye, and only later, through editing and reflection, do we discover the themes, questions, and emotions that connect the work. What initially felt random often reveals a deeper intention over time. This is why it’s important to trust the creative process. Not every photograph needs a detailed plan behind it. Sometimes the act of photographing is how we uncover what we’re trying to say. It is in the work that we sometimes find our intention. As we become more aware of it, we can move more and more towards using it as an active part of our process rather than a passive approach. Intention matters, but it isn’t always a map, and eventually it can move us towards a deeper understanding of our work.
In this message, I continue this powerful and needful series for Christians and the church: TRUTH! This week we study the role of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament according to Jesus' instructions to His disciples. Then we examine His role in our salvation. "Misunderstanding" the Holy Spirit seems to be the plight of many Christians because they either do not study what the Bible actually teaches, and/or they listen to those who make Him fit their own ideologies over true Biblical teaching.
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“What makes us human is that we take what is inside and make it visible.”In this Earth Xperiences conversation, Dani speaks with Francina Simone, founder of Midnight Scholar Society, about truth, ancestry, writing, spirituality, witchcraft, Christianity, Black church, God, joy, and what it means to become yourself in real time.Francina shares how she understands herself as someone moving between spiritual language, scholarly study, lived experience, and creative practice. The conversation moves through her childhood, her relationship with books, the meaning of witchcraft, the role of ancestors, the difference between honesty and brutality, and why writing can become a tool for self awareness.This episode is part of the Earth Xperiences practice of listening across belief systems. The goal is not to force agreement, but to notice how people explain truth, identity, God, spirit, and the human experience.♡ Questions to Explore from This ConversationWhat do you consider truth, and how did you learn to recognize it?When does spiritual language create understanding, and when does it create confusion?Can writing help us organize the parts of ourselves we do not fully understand yet?How do ancestry, religion, culture, and personal experience shape what someone calls God?What makes a human able to turn their inner world into something others can see?♡ Search for Francina SimoneFrancina SimoneMidnight Scholar SocietyBooks for Plebsfrancinasimone.comSmash It by Francina Simone
In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Shannon Kalinka from Keep It Playful Parenting for a deeply validating and practical conversation about ADHD in children, nervous system regulation, emotional overload, meltdowns, transitions, and what parents are often misunderstanding about ADHD behaviour.Shannon shares both her professional expertise in child development and her lived experience as a parent diagnosed with ADHD later in life after raising two daughters with ADHD. Together, they unpack the daily friction points so many families experience and explain what is actually happening beneath behaviours that are often labeled as defiance, laziness, overreacting, or “not listening.”The conversation explores ADHD in girls versus boys, rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), why direct requests often backfire, why transitions are so difficult, and how play, connection, co-regulation, and nervous system support can dramatically shift family dynamics.In this episode:Common misconceptions about ADHD behaviourADHD in girls vs boys and why it's often missed in girlsWhy ADHD kids don't need to “try harder”What's actually happening when kids say “just a minute”Why direct commands often increase resistanceHow to reduce friction around transitionsThe difference between meltdowns and purposeful misbehaviourRejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) explainedHow play supports regulation and cooperationParenting shifts that help ADHD kids feel supported instead of shamedPractical tools parents can start using immediatelyCONNECT WITH SHANNON:On Instagram Download The Play Lab PlaybookDownload The Toy & Activity MenuSubstack: https://substack.com/@keepitplayfulparentingCONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:Get your copy of The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner Vol. 2 HERE! On InstagramEmail: hello@andryanna.comAnd please visit Andryanna.com for blogs, giveaways, workshops, tools, resources and more.Keywords: ADHD parenting, ADHD in children, ADHD in girls, rejection sensitive dysphoria, RSD ADHD, ADHD meltdowns, ADHD emotional regulation, parenting ADHD kids, neurodivergent parenting, ADHD support for parents, ADHD behaviour, ADHD and transitions, ADHD nervous system, ADHD parenting strategies, emotional dysregulation ADHD, ADHD and play, ADHD and emotional sensitivity, ADHD podcast, parenting support, neurodivergent children
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 Today, Iran talks break down over nuclear material; Donald uses another shooting that happened nowhere near him to justify his ballroom; authorities say the risk of a catastrophic explosion at a chemical plant in Southern California has been eliminated; Ugandan health officials report more cases of Ebola virus infections; there have been over 10K court rulings against the Trump administration's immigration policy; Trump is expected to head to Walter Reed again today; and Allison delivers your Good News. Thank You, Mint Mobile Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANS Guest: Joshua Kendall Author and award-winning freelance journalist - history, politics, biography, health care, and neuroscience.JoshuaKendall.com Trudeau & Doonesbury: The Cartoonist Who Turned The News Into Art - Out 5/26 The Latest Breakdown:Capitol Officer Sues Blanche over $1.8B Slush Fund StoriesIran Talks Bog Down Over Nuclear Program and Sanctions Relief | WSJ Doctor who survived Ebola highlights risks of Musk's funding cuts | PBS News Shooter killed near the White House was previously charged with trespassing | The Washington Post Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion | AP News Heavy caseloads, regrets and surprises: 5 judges who embody the courts' rebuke of Trump's ICE detentions | POLITICO Trump to visit Walter Reed for the third checkup of his second term | NBC News Good TroubleAttend a May Recess Town Hall ⭑ 5 Calls →Form WTAF-8647 →Recall Gov. Jeff Landry - Louisianadeservesbetter.com →STOP the deportation proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi - Action Network →SusanRogan - how-to-help-win-the-midterms →detentionwatchnetwork.org →FieldTeam6.org →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible, Defund ICE | 5Calls →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →ICE List →iceout.org Good NewsThe Red Wine & Blue Network The Positive Painting Project Hot Tina (@hottinaband) • InstagramHot Tina Band - YouTube Fast and Loud - Hot Tina (Original) →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com →Email Dana LGBTQ Owned eating establishments in your area - hello@mswmedia.com Subject: “Dana's Project” Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Harry Dunn is running for CongressHarry Dunn for Maryland Our Donation Links Blue Wave California - bluewavecalifornia.org/concert The Daily Beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Join Dana and The Daily Beans in support of Human Rights Campaign http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate, ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to another episode of Spun Today, where writing and creativity fuel our exploration of stories across media. I'm Tony Ortiz, your host, inviting you to view each topic through the lens of a writer's craft. In this episode, we dive deep into the writing lessons hidden within Black Mirror's "Eulogy," examining how memory shapes narrative and the power of withheld information. Then, we break down Mark Normand's razor-sharp Netflix special, "None Too Pleased," pulling out tools for punchy, impactful writing—whether you're crafting jokes or stories. And in our recurring GOATS DOING GOAT SHIT segment, we celebrate the creative generosity of Tyler Perry. Whether you're a writer, a storyteller, or just seeking creative motivation, stick around for insights and inspiration to help you better tell your own story. The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope. Give it a whirl. Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe Links referenced in this episode Black Mirror – Eulogy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31790112/ Mark Normand: None Too Pleased: https://www.netflix.com/title/82155387 Pushing Boulder: A Mark-umentary: https://youtu.be/_sFu5ejKHkk?si=owAb5Ecml4s-O0Aj Tyler Perry made a $750,000 donation to help low-income seniors in Atlanta: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tyler-perry-donates-750000-low-income-seniors-in-atlanta-increased-taxes/ Tyler Perry shocks seniors by paying for groceries at Atlanta Krogers: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/tyler-perry-shocks-seniors-by-paying-for-groceries-at-atlanta-krogers Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!) Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support Check out my Books Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way ÁBRЕТЕ CAMINO: CONSEJOS PARA DEJAR DE SER TU PROPIO OBSTÁCULO (Spanish Edition) FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book, Paperback and Hardcover are now available) Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft. I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/ Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: https://amzn.to/4km592l Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10 Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, Notebooks, T-Shirts and more: https://spuntoday-shop.fourthwall.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/ Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk Listen on: ApplePodcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | YouTube | Website
What does “anointing” actually mean? And have we misunderstood it?In this episode, Rob traces the story of anointing from the Old Testament kings of Israel through exile, expectation, and finally to Jesus — the Anointed One who completely redefined power, victory, and the Kingdom of God.Rob explores the expectation of the “Messiah,” challenges modern ideas about anointing as an elite spiritual status, and asks what the Bible really says about who is anointed — and why.This is a conversation about anointing, authority, obedience, abiding, and what it truly means to remain in Christ through the Holy Spirit.
STLL laughing about this 2 weeks later! Who would have thought taking her mom to see male strippers in Las Vegas could go SO terribly Wrong?! Just WAIT till you hear this hilarious true story from a Las Vegas girls trip of a lifetime. Our host surprised her fun-loving, dance-on-chairs, life-of-the-party mom with epic seats to Magic Mike Live in Las Vegas for Mother's Day. She was picturing drinks, girl talk, and all kinds of giggles...So sweet, right?!...MAYBE NOT! Despite her efforts to live boldly and give her mom an experience that would hype her up and give her more confidence, things did NOT go as planned. Why did Wendy spend the entire time looking like she was being held against her will???...well...Press play to find out! Host Jayna Marie is taking you behind the scenes of the most chaotic mother-daughter Vegas trip imaginable — pool-side meltdowns, a missed opening number, a very dramatic purse situation, and one post-show confession from her mom Wendy that reframes the ENTIRE night in the most jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud way possible. If you've ever done something incredibly thoughtful for someone, so confident that they'd love it but watched it go completely sideways, you need to hear this. And if you've ever misunderstood something so badly it changed your entire behavior? Well... Wendy understands you. Not only is this a funny story, it's also a laugh out loud reminder to live boldy and do whatever it takes for the plot!
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C-Mac analyzes the Mets' recent success over the Yankees and how the series highlighted major issues within the Bronx Bombers' bullpen. He offers a strong defense of Aaron Boone's managerial choices before the conversation shifts into humorous territory with stories of childhood antics and cable bill mishaps. 01:00 - MLB Roster Updates 02:41 - Subway Series Recap 06:08 - Defending Aaron Boone 09:35 - Movie Comparison Debate 15:05 - Cable Bill Stories
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Brew-tiful Misunderstanding at the Neighborhood Coffee Spot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-05-14-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En un matí solejat de primavera, la torrefactora de cafè del barri bullia d'activitat.En: On a sunny spring morning, the neighborhood coffee torrefactora was bustling with activity.Ca: L'aroma intens de grans recent torrats impregnava l'aire, mentre els clients gaudien de les seves tasses entre converses animades.En: The intense aroma of freshly roasted beans filled the air, while customers enjoyed their cups amidst lively conversations.Ca: L'interior de la botiga, amb els seus taulells de fusta rústica i sacs de burlap plens de cafè, feia sentir tothom com a casa.En: The shop's interior, with its rustic wooden counters and burlap sacks full of coffee, made everyone feel at home.Ca: Oriol, un habitual de la torrefactora, entrà tot somrient.En: Oriol, a regular at the torrefactora, entered with a smile.Ca: Era un amant del cafè entusiasta, encara que una mica despistat.En: He was an enthusiastic coffee lover, although a bit absent-minded.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven de felicitat mentre es dirigia a la barra on Marina, la simpàtica barista, ja el saludava.En: His eyes shone with happiness as he headed to the counter where Marina, the friendly barista, was already greeting him.Ca: "Bon dia, Oriol!En: "Good morning, Oriol!"Ca: " va dir Marina amb un somriure.En: said Marina with a smile.Ca: "Avui tenim novetats al menú.En: "Today we have new items on the menu.Ca: Què voldràs provar?En: What would you like to try?"Ca: "Oriol, però, tenia altres plans.En: Oriol, however, had other plans.Ca: Amb el cor bategant d'emoció, s'acostà a Marina i proclamà: "He guanyat un any de cafè gratis!En: With his heart pounding with excitement, he approached Marina and proclaimed, "I've won a year of free coffee!"Ca: "Marina, sorpresa, el mirà amb dubte.En: Marina, surprised, looked at him with doubt.Ca: "Un any de cafè gratis?En: "A year of free coffee?"Ca: " va preguntar.En: she asked.Ca: No recordava cap concurs.En: She didn't remember any contest.Ca: "Sí!En: "Yes!"Ca: " va insistir Oriol assenyalant un cartell al fons del local.En: insisted Oriol, pointing to a poster at the back of the shop.Ca: "Mira, allà mateix ho diu!En: "Look, it says so right over there!"Ca: "Marina es va acostar al cartell.En: Marina approached the poster.Ca: Era un llistat de les barreges de cafè destacades del mes.En: It was a list of the month's featured coffee blends.Ca: Amb un sospir de paciència, va intentar explicar-li a Oriol.En: With a sigh of patience, she tried to explain to Oriol.Ca: "Oriol, això són només les novetats del mes.En: "Oriol, these are just this month's new items.Ca: No són premis.En: They're not prizes."Ca: "Però Oriol no es deixava convèncer fàcilment.En: But Oriol wasn't easily convinced.Ca: "No, no, estic segur que he guanyat!En: "No, no, I'm sure I've won!Ca: Pere confirmarà que tinc raó.En: Pere will confirm that I'm right."Ca: "Pere, el gerent de la roastery, es meravellava del commotion creat per l'error d'Oriol.En: Pere, the manager of the roastery, marveled at the commotion created by Oriol's mistake.Ca: Amb gest amigable i calmant, s'apropà i mirà Oriol als ulls.En: With a friendly and calming gesture, he approached and looked Oriol in the eyes.Ca: "Escolta, Oriol, és un malentès.En: "Listen, Oriol, it's a misunderstanding.Ca: No hi ha cap premi.En: There's no prize.Ca: Però, això sí, et mereixes un cafè gratis per aquestes rialles que ens has fet fer.En: But, you do deserve a free coffee for the laughs you've given us."Ca: "Oriol, amb un riure contagiós, finalment comprengué el malentès.En: Oriol, with a contagious laugh, finally understood the misunderstanding.Ca: "D'acord, d'acord," va dir, ara ell també rient.En: "All right, all right," he said, now also laughing.Ca: "Llavors, acceptaré el cafè gratis d'avui.En: "Then, I'll accept today's free coffee."Ca: "Mentre Oriol gaudia del seu cafè de cortesia, la torrefactora es plena de rialles.En: As Oriol enjoyed his complimentary coffee, the torrefactora filled with laughter.Ca: Els habituals es quedaven mirant-se amb complicitat, contents d'haver viscut aquell moment.En: The regulars exchanged looks with complicity, happy to have experienced that moment.Ca: Des d'aquell dia, Oriol sempre llegia els cartells amb més atenció.En: From that day on, Oriol always read the posters more carefully.Ca: Però encara més important, seguia alegrant la torrefactora amb la seva energia i entusiasme.En: But what's even more important, he continued to brighten the torrefactora with his energy and enthusiasm.Ca: I així, la primavera continuava omplint de vida i somriures la petita torrefactora del barri.En: And so, spring continued to fill the small neighborhood torrefactora with life and smiles. Vocabulary Words:the neighborhood: el barrithe beans: els gransthe aroma: l'aromalively: animadesthe counter: el taulellburlap sacks: sacs de burlapenthusiastic: entusiastaabsent-minded: despistatgreeting: saludavafeatured: destacadesa contest: un concursthe poster: el cartella prize: un premithe patience: la paciènciato explain: explicarto insist: insistirthe mistake: l'errorthe manager: el gerentthe commotion: el commotiona misunderstanding: un malentèsa laugh: una riallacomplimentary: de cortesiathe regulars: els habitualscomplicity: complicitatto brighten: alegrarthe energy: l'energiathe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmesmiles: somriuresto fill with: omplir dethe roastery: la roastery
Send us Fan MailRhode Island's Economic Stagnation: Insights from RIPEC's Annual ReportIn this episode, we examine Rhode Island's economic challenges through the lens of RIPEC's latest report, addressing key issues like stagnating growth, over-reliance on certain sectors, and potential pathways forward. Michael DeBias, RIPEC's president and CEO, shares data-driven insights and practical strategies for revitalization.Main topics:The current state of Rhode Island's economic indicatorsLong-term challenges and sector relianceThe impact of housing policies and workforce developmentStrategies for fostering sustainable growth and improving affordabilityThe importance of gradual, environment-driven incentives over quick fixesIn this episode:Rhode Island ranks 17th in median household income but falls to 36th when factoring in cost of living and taxesLagging growth in GDP per capita and labor productivity, with Rhode Island trailing behind national averagesExisting over-reliance on education, healthcare, and social services, which do not bring substantial revenue into the stateThe blue economy and emerging sectors like wind energy and autonomous tech remain underdevelopedPolicy focus should shift from chasing companies to creating an environment that attracts and sustains themOpposition to rent stabilization policies, emphasizing supply-side solutions such as permitting and development incentivesA cautious yet hopeful outlook, with DeBias rating his optimism at a 5 out of 10Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Rhode Island's economic stagnation and report overview00:35 - Rhode Island's relative strengths and its position compared to other states01:21 - The importance of understanding scope before identifying solutions02:17 - The disparities in median income versus cost of living and taxes03:38 - Contextualizing Rhode Island's economic challenges within broader trends04:53 - Overview of declining GDP per capita and labor productivity05:42 - Long-term sector trends and underperformance of key industries like blue economy07:20 - Over-reliance on low-wealth sectors and workforce gaps08:53 - The need for sector growth, particularly in manufacturing and information tech09:50 - Gaps in workforce skills and barriers to attracting larger companies11:08 - Strategies for economic growth—regulation easing, tax incentives, workforce upskilling12:34 - Housing policy debates, rent stabilization, and supply-side solutions14:57 - Rhode Island's future outlook and DeBias's optimism score16:02 - Closing remarks and key takeawaysResources & Links:RIPEC Annual ReportRhode Island Public Expenditures CouncilGina Raimondo - LinkedInRhode Island Commerce CorporationConnect with Michael DeBias:LinkedInTwitterThis episode emphasizes that recognising areas of stagnation is the first step towards meaningful economic renewal. Strategic focus on fostering high-growth s Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
How should we decide what counts as trustworthy evidence? Scientific rigor is not a single characteristic of a study, but a chain of decisions made from the moment a question is conceived to the point at which findings are communicated to the public. Errors can occur at every stage: the question may be ill-posed, the design may be incapable of answering it, the measurements may be weak, the analysis may be inappropriate, the interpretation may overreach, and the public-facing communication may become distorted. In this episode, Dr. David Allison, PhD discusses the deeper methodological issues that shape the field's conclusions. The discussion moves from the philosophy of scientific inquiry to the practical realities of study design, statistical analysis, interpretation, and dissemination. Timestamps: [03:30] Interview start [06:17] What is true scientific rigor? [10:06] Study design and analysis problems in nutrition [12:56] The DINS error [14:14] Conflation of heterogeneity in response vs. in outcomes [17:31] Misunderstanding of p-values and hypothesis testing [27:01] Incorrect labelling of "responders" and "non-responders" [34:49] Errors related to analysis of secondary outcomes [45:01] How can nutrition science improve as a field? [51:30] Key ideas segment (Premium-only) Links: Go to episode page (with list of episode resources) Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Enroll in the next cohort of our Applied Nutrition Literacy course
In this episode I explore the collapse of sex separated or sex sacred (as I like to say) spaces in our society. By charging into men's spaces (i.e. Boy Scouts) women have actually lost so much of the respect and affection from men that they crave.Listen in to hear why same-sex spaces aren't about exclusion but protection, a story about an Aboriginal tribe's view on it, a reaction to women entering Australia's bars for the first time in 1974, the confusion about female sexuality and empowerment, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro02:05 — Why privacy and boundaries matter04:23 — When women overshare in front of men06:04 — The push to make men and women interchangeable08:03 — Misunderstanding masculine boundaries10:10 — Why same-sex spaces matter11:57 — The Aboriginal tribe example14:29 — Why male intrusion changes the environment15:29 — The problem with public eroticism17:29 — The misunderstanding of female empowerment20:18 — The container is wrong21:23 — Boundaries, sacred spaces, and women's lodges22:46 — Men's groups and healing the feminine23:39 — What this could look like for women24:37 — Outro_______________Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men who are ready to experience their innate power and potency. I support you in creating real, lasting change through a safe space where you can practice presence, timing, and confidence without the hidden cost of a relationship.Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbABook a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov...If you found some value today, help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend, leave a comment, or leave a review on Spotify or Apple.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)
Acts 14:8-22,8 Now at Lystra there was a man sitting who could not use his feet. He was crippled from birth and had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul speaking. And Paul, looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be made well, 10 said in a loud voice, “Stand upright on your feet.” And he sprang up and began walking. 11 And when the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in Lycaonian, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates and wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds. 14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, crying out, 15 “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them. 16 In past generations he allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways. 17 Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.” 18 Even with these words they scarcely restrained the people from offering sacrifice to them.19 But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. 20 But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the city, and on the next day he went on with Barnabas to Derbe. 21 When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.We conclude our worship gathering here each week with the commissioning, reciting Jesus' words to us in Matthew 28:19-20. He tells us to “go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all I have commanded you…”The authority given to us from Jesus Christ, to “make disciples” from all the nations, applies to all sorts of tasks: it includes local tasks such as raising children, encouraging a brother or sister in Christ, confronting a friend who is drifting, or explaining the gospel to a Lyft driver. But it also goes beyond our local horizon to tasks like learning a new language to communicate in a different country. When we come to “missions” Sunday, we mean something specific. Missions means that someone is sent, with purpose, for a goal. And the specific goal we understand with that term is, “cross-cultural witness” about Jesus. Why is that?The Great Commission does not allow us to be content with our own home or neighborhood. It requires us to look beyond the horizons of our city, and of our nation or people. God has a special and distinct delight in creating disciples from among all nations.That nudge, that delight, that push to emphasize “all nations” is what we call “missions.” Of all that God calls us to do, one part that requires a reminder and special attention, is to pray for, to send, and to go toward peoples who have not yet heard or accepted the gospel.And in Acts 14 we have an example of the first missionary team to the nations, Paul and Barnabas.This story gives us a picture or model of what it looks like to bring the good news about Jesus to a new place. Whatever situation we face today, we can ask how to respond in ways that reflect what we see from the Apostles. My hope is that this text stimulates us to send cross-cultural witnesses (missionaries). And, I pray that it would confirm some people in this room with the desire to join that work.How does cross-cultural witness glorify God? Cross-cultural witness glorifies (or makes much of) God—through Light, Life, and Love.Light: It shines light into darkness.Life: It brings new groups of people to Jesus.Love: It helps believers walk in a cross-shaped way.1) Light: Light into Darkness (vv. 9-18)How does cross-cultural witness glorify God? It shines light into darkness. This is the main point of the story about Paul and Barnabas's witness in the town of Lystra.The story has three parts: a healing, a misunderstanding, and then light (the explanation).HealingThe Apostles announced the saving power of Jesus through a miracle.Paul says to a lame man, “Stand upright on your feet” (14:10). And the man rises. In fact, the text says that he “sprang up”, and began walking. The people of Lystra were no fools. They must have known this man. They knew he could not walk and had never walked. He was disabled from birth. There was no orthopedic surgery at this time. No Dr. Peter Cole to set those bones, and no physical therapy to train him to walk. And yet, in a moment, the power of Jesus changed everything.We are all familiar with showcased, staged healings. It is difficult for us to contemplate what a real public healing would look like. What would you feel if you were there? Remember, this is someone the townspeople knew. The evidence, for them, was clear as the blue sky. This man couldn't walk, and now he can.And that makes their reaction a bit less surprising.Misunderstanding“And when the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in Lycaonian, ‘The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!'” (v. 11) Paul and Barnabas didn't understand what was said. Notice that the people were speaking in Lycaonian. Paul and Barnabas were undoubtedly speaking Greek, and we think most people would have spoken Greek as well. Cities such as Lystra were founded as Greek cities several hundred years earlier.But this verse tells us that there was a deeper culture, an older culture, an older language still at play. When the people were startled by this obvious miracle, they responded in their native language.Verse 12 explains the confusion,“Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.”It would be a big surprise for you and me to be mistaken as “gods”. I think it was a surprise for Paul and Barnabas as well. The people saw the miracle and concluded this must be a divine visit. They picked the most likely visitors from the Greek pantheon—Zeus, king of the gods, and Hermes, the messenger of the gods. The misunderstanding went even deeper when the priest of Zeus proposed sacrificing an ox to celebrate the visit from these god-like figures. The text says that when Barnabas and Paul “heard of it,” that is, someone had to tell them what was going on…they spoke up and explained the true situation.Think about what Paul and Barnabas were feeling at that moment. “We've been totally misunderstood!” Even after Paul's explanation, Luke records that “even with these words they scarcely restrained the people from offering sacrifice to them” (14:18).So, despite a clear word from Paul, there was misunderstanding.Dear friends, have you ever been misunderstood in your gospel witness? It happens that we try as best we can to make the gospel clear, and yet people around us hear it through their own lens. Perhaps, “Ah, so you are religious and I'm not.” “So you hold a particular political view.” Or, as I experienced with a driver in Vietnam once, “You ask Jesus for good stuff, and I ask Budda for good stuff. We're basically the same.”But I want us to see in this text that misunderstanding has a purpose. It fuels clear gospel witness. Misunderstanding forces us to new and fresh ways of speaking. Misunderstanding is the stuff of cross-cultural witness because it forces us to push through. It forces us to learn a new language, whether a literal language or the vocabulary of a sub-culture we've never experienced—maybe even one in our own city.LightA misunderstood healing gives Paul a chance to speak. And he has a message, a beam of light into darkness. He says in verse 15,“We bring you good news.”What is that good news?What was the great problem regarding god in the ancient world? Because there were so many powers in the universe, so many potential gods, the greatest challenge was to know which god should be worshipped. All the sacrifices in the pagan world were attempts to ask, “Will this help?” “Will that help?” My Vietnamese friend treated Buddha in the same way: He can help me get what I want.That is why Paul says in verse 15, “We bring you good news!” It frees us to learn that there is one God above all. It is freeing to hear that this God has spoken. If I am worried about offending one of the many gods, to hear that there is one God above them all changes things.Remember that the priest of Zeus is waiting there with a sacrificial ox. But Paul doesn't say, “Just like Zeus, the god I proclaim is the king of the gods. He directs the lightning. He shows his power in the sky.”The Living God is not like Zeus. He is not a part of creation, but completely separate from it. As the “living” God, he is life and he gives life. He created all things and so rules over all things.And people need that same word today. Without a belief in the living God, people have no real connection to what is bigger than themselves. A world without a creator has a great emptiness. All our quests to be part of something bigger than ourselves are pointing in that direction. We may settle for building our own little empire, or devoting ourselves to a political cause, or vaguely hoping that “helping people” gets us a bit more meaning, but in quiet moments we know that we are alone in this universe without connection to one who created all things.Dear friends, this is the “light” of the gospel message. The God who made the world, the one whom we cannot avoid, has spoken and acted for us in Jesus.Luke doesn't record the end of Paul's message here, but he does in Acts 17, when Paul visits Athens. There Paul says,“The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, 31 because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead” (Acts 17:30-31).The resurrection of Jesus Christ has announced God's salvation and judgment to the world.Some of you are facing difficult conversations with friends and family about what you believe. You may be uncertain about how to make clear what you mean by faith in Jesus. Paul's witness here reminds us that even in the midst of misunderstanding, the gospel announces real, solid light to every culture and sub-culture, to every sector of society, and to every man and woman. And the work to make that gospel light clear is the glorious work of witness, particularly cross-cultural witness.2) Life: New Followers of JesusCross-cultural witness glorifies God because it results in life: that is, new followers of Jesus.What Does Christian Conversion Look Like? (v. 15)It is to “turn from vain things to a living God” (Acts 14:15). Paul explains this to the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 1:10, “you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.” Notice the contrast: Vain things, idols, that is, whatever claims to meet our needs. Instead we should turn to the “living God.” “Living God” does not mean simply that “he exists.” Rather, he is life and he gives life. He is not an inert, distant power or force—like gravity. But he is active, alive, and giving life.Psalm 36:9,“For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.” This reminds us why the message is good news.Turning to God is not just doing what we are told: like getting back to your homework after wasting 30 minutes scrolling. It is not like getting serious after throwing around some jokes with friends, or setting yourself a long list of goals to make yourself better. Instead, the New Testament describes conversion as turning from darkness to light. It is stepping away from emptiness and toward fullness. It is to reorder your desires and values so that you look up to the one who is the most valuable and say, “Yes! I have everything I need in You!” Everything else is “vanity,” insufficient, incomplete, temporary, and ultimately unsatisfying. If we have Jesus, then we lack nothing. Our cup is full. And we are satisfied with all that God is for us in Jesus. He is to us, not only Lord and Savior, but also our treasure.Have you turned from vain things to the Living God? Have you given up on empty pursuits (and you know deep down that they are empty) to look toward the God who gives real life? Paul calls the people of Lystra to the most significant moment of their lives. He tells them not to miss out on what God gives. And if you have not yet put your faith in Jesus, then God announces this to you again today: Come to him.And the miracle is that people in Lystra believed.New Disciples and New ChurchesActs 14:21-22,“When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith....”They “made many disciples” and they returned to “strengthen the souls of the disciples.” In the midst of misunderstanding, people believed. When Paul and Barnabas came back to Lystra, perhaps a month or two later, there were “disciples.”This is the great promise of gospel witness. Real lives are changed. Human lives take a new direction. And those believers make churches, churches that often endure. Do you remember Paul's companion, Timothy? Do you know where he is from? Lystra. This very town (Acts 16:1-3).I know Lystra is not on a tour of Bible lands today. That part of Turkey was conquered by Muslims in the Middle Ages, but the church in Lystra survived for at least four hundred years after this event. There is evidence that the bishop of Lystra attended a church council in 451 AD. So, the cross-cultural witness here produced fruit for hundreds of years to come.How does cross-cultural witness glorify God? It brings life and joy that transform the lives of men and women…and then it bears fruit in churches and communities for decades and centuries. So, Cities Church, if a mature member of this church says, “Yes. I want to give my life for that work in a fresh, cross-cultural environment,” will we get behind them? Are we ready to send a member or members of this church to live and witness cross-culturally for the sake of new spiritual life? Might that perhaps be you? 3) Love: Believers Walk in a Cross-shaped Way (vv. 19-20)Cross-cultural witness brought Light (out of darkness and into light), Life (new life that grows in Christ), and then Love (Believers now walk in a cross-shaped way).Acts 14:19-20,“But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. 20 But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the city, and on the next day he went on with Barnabas to Derbe.”Can you imagine this scene? As Paul, you are hit in the head with a stone that knocks you out. Next thing you know, you wake up in the dust on a road outside the town.Imagine what that felt like for Barnabas. Here we are, a few months into this journey. We've seen some success, we've seen people come to faith. And even in Lystra it looked hopeful after the misunderstanding. But then, it all comes crashing down in a mob action directed at Paul. How do you respond to that? Luke records this very simply: Paul got up, went into the city, and left the next day with Barnabas. These guys knew what they were about, and they were not surprised.We have been studying John 17, and Jesus makes this perfectly clear:“I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” (John 17:14)“As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.” (John 17:18)Paul and Barnabas looked at each other that day and said, “Brother, we are not of this world. But we are sent into the world. The world hates our Savior, and so it hates us as well.”Here is how Paul reflected on that day when he wrote to Timothy several years later, 2 Timothy 3:10-12,“You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. 12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted…”When Paul thinks through his “persecutions and sufferings”, he goes back to this event. He tells Timothy, you want to know what my life looks like? Remember Lystra. We can call it a cross-shaped life. Just as Jesus told us,“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” (Luke 9:23-24)Do you believe that, dear friends? The life of love is a life poured out for others in serving them and proclaiming the good news about Jesus Christ. And cross-cultural witness among unreached people makes this abundantly clear. C.T. Studd, one of the missionaries to China in 1885 said about his years there: “For five years we never went outside our doors without a volley of curses from our neighbors.” Those who engage in front-line, pioneering cross-cultural witness often face a negative response from people. And yet there is glory in it. Would it not be a glory to display that cross-shaped life as a witness to a people group among whom there are few believers? Would it not be a grace to spend your life working through the frustration of cross-cultural misunderstanding to see new spiritual life spring up? Would it not be worth it to find yourself spent, tired, and poured out for the sake of people who might not hear the gospel clearly any other way? And for every Christian, it may be that you will face a “volley of curses” when you go outside your door. You might even face such a thing today. And that is why Paul's exhortation to the new believers in Lystra applies also to us, Acts 14:22:“strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.”Your “many tribulations” might look like anything: this includes both opposition and just plain difficulty. Paul says to you that “through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.” This is from God and God is with us in it.The TableAnd how do we know that God is with us in difficulty? One way is through the witness of the Lord's Supper.Believers have a life shaped by the cross. Behind our struggles with misunderstanding and opposition is a confidence in Jesus, who suffered and died for us. And so, if you feel inadequate for a difficult situation. If you feel like your knees would buckle when faced with opposition. If you sense that your body and soul are not sufficient for the risk-taking life that we see in Paul and Barnabas here, then God has a word for you here at this table. Jesus Christ endured all for you, and he gives himself to you to be received in faith, just as we take and eat these elements. And if Christ is in you by the power of the Spirit, then all of heaven works for your good.
In this message, Pastor Doug tackles one of the most universal struggles in relationships: the gap between what we say and what people actually hear. Using marriage as the primary lens, he makes clear from the start that these principles apply to every relationship in our lives — including our relationship with God.The heart of the message centers on a simple but convicting truth: Jesus Christ is both the pattern and the power for how we're called to communicate. Drawing from 1 Peter 2–3, Pastor Doug shows that before Peter ever addresses husbands and wives specifically, he points to Jesus — his silence under pressure, his refusal to retaliate, his selflessness — as the model we're all meant to trace.He walks through six problems that distort how we speak and how we listen:• Lack of Communication Skills — We react instead of respond. We say "you always" and "you never." We hear questions as accusations. Unskilled listeners fill in the blanks with their worst fears.• Self-Centeredness — Most communication problems are ego problems. We filter everything through our own needs, form our rebuttals before we've finished listening, and often care more about winning than resolving.• Bitterness — It's a root, so you don't see it — but you see the fruit. Old wounds become ammunition. We bring up the past to wound rather than heal, and we carry bullets that weren't even loaded for the person in front of us.• Busyness and Distraction — When we're distracted, conversations become functional instead of relational. Half-listened-to words get misremembered and misapplied. Peace doesn't find you — you have to pursue it.• Different Temperaments — God put opposites together not to torture us, but so that together we can be complete. Misunderstanding starts when we speak our own language and wonder why they don't understand.• Insecurity and Fear — The deepest one of all. Fear makes us indirect, suspicious, and impossible to truly know. We perform the version of ourselves we hope is lovable — and in doing so, we make real intimacy impossible.The closing challenge is simple and memorable: Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. (James 1:19)
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Leslie Baynes explores the complex relationship between C.S. Lewis and the Bible. While Lewis is widely celebrated for his theological insight and literary brilliance, Baynes' research uncovers a more nuanced reality—one where Lewis occasionally misquotes scripture, relies heavily on memory, and even attributes statements to Jesus that do not appear in the Gospels. Drawing from her book Between Interpretation and Imagination: C.S. Lewis and the Bible, Baynes examines both Lewis's profound contributions and his interpretive missteps, including his famous “liar, lunatic, or Lord” argument. The episode also tackles the cultural phenomenon of “Saint Lewis,” particularly among American evangelicals, and the resistance to critically evaluating his work. Yet, rather than dismissing Lewis, Baynes advocates for a balanced perspective—appreciating his literary and spiritual impact while engaging his ideas with scholarly rigor. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in biblical interpretation, theology, and the enduring influence of one of Christianity's most beloved thinkers. You can buy Dr. Baynes' book here: https://www.eerdmans.com/9781467469708/between-interpretation-and-imagination/ We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to C.S. Lewis and Evangelical Perception 03:00 The Complexity of C.S. Lewis's Legacy 05:57 Navigating Criticism in Lewis Studies 08:59 The Role of Biblical Scholars in Lewis's Work 12:06 The Trilemma: Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? 14:45 Gender Dynamics in Scholarly Critique 23:55 The Influence of Michael Ward 26:01 Critique of C.S. Lewis's Biblical Interpretation 27:15 Misquoting Jesus: The Dangers of Inaccurate Scripture 31:11 The Problem with Lewis's Scriptural Assertions 33:24 The Adulterous Woman: A Misplaced Argument 38:26 Lewis's Misunderstanding of Greco-Roman Literature 40:14 C.S. Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia 44:30 A Hermeneutics of Love 47:23 C.S. Lewis: A Public Intellectual?
When a horse does not respond to a cue the way the rider hoped, there is a natural tendency to put the blame on the horse. “My horse won't canter.” “My horse refuses to turn.” “My horse isn't listening.” “My horse is being difficult.” But in reality, the horse is simply responding to the stimulus given, in the only way he knows how. If the response is not what we wanted, the first place to look is not at the horse's attitude, but at the clarity and consistency of the rider's cues.
"Burnout is about nervous system patterns, not just workload.”Naomi Scott shares her 30 years of experience helping leaders overcome burnout, improve resilience, and harness the hidden power of the nervous system. Discover insights on leadership, meditation, and the true meaning of resilience from her global perspective.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Naomi's background in India 01:08 Culture shock and entrepreneurial spirit in India 02:58 Naomi's journey into leadership and burnout awareness 04:32 Challenges faced by early entrepreneurs 06:01 Realization: Burnout is about nervous system patterns 07:44 Tools for managing stress: Meditation and beyond 10:36 What leaders misunderstand about resilience 13:07 Survival mode in leadership and its effects 15:41 Influential figures Naomi would like to meet 17:40 Connecting with Naomi and her resources"Entrepreneurship is about solutions for people and planet." "Survival mode shuts down your higher functioning."Takeaways: -Nervous system patterns and burnout -Misunderstanding resilience in leadership -Meditation as a tool for entrepreneurs -Cultural insights from India for business growth -The importance of inner work for high performanceSend us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Sponsor: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.comMusic Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
You ever think right about something and you find out you were completely wrong? That can be embarrassing and hilarious! Plus DCS talks Beyonce house, Ludacris's new music and chivalry not being dead.
Pastor Mike continues our series on the Book of Acts, speaking from Acts 21:15-30 - Grace in the Midst of Misunderstanding
Pastor Mike continues our series on the Book of Acts, speaking from Acts 21:15-30 - Grace in the Midst of Misunderstanding
Follow us on:Facebook: agapechurchsloInstagram: @agapechurchsloWebsite: agape.churchBUILT TO LAST – God's Plan for Love, Marriage & FamilyWeek 3 | Built on Understanding: Loving Each Other WellA husband once said, “I don't understand my wife… I fixed the problem, but she's still upset.” The wife said, “I didn't want you to fix it—I wanted you to feel it with me.”Now the husband is confused… The wife is frustrated… And both are thinking:“Why is this so hard?”Because here's the truth: Most conflict in marriage is not about bad intentions…Most conflict in marriage is about MISUNDERSTANDING.Two people can love each other deeply… and still hurt each other consistently… if they don't understand how to love each other well.If your marriage is going to be Built to Last, you have to move beyond: “I love you” …to “I KNOW HOW TO LOVE YOU.”FOUNDATIONAL SCRIPTURE1 Peter 3:7 (ESV)Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.Not just living together… but living with understanding.POINT 1: LOVE REQUIRES LEARNINGWe assume love should come naturally… But biblical love is a learned skill.Philippians 1:9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,Love is not just emotional—it's intentional and informed.BIG IDEA…You cannot love someone the right way if you do not take the time to understand them.Real love is more than strong feelings; it requires the humility to keep learning how the other person receives care, support, and affection.What encourages them? What hurts them? What fills them up? What drains them?POINT 2: OUR UNIQUENESS IS BY DESIGN, NOT BY ACCIDENTGod didn't accidentally make men and women different.Genesis 1:27So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.Different wiring; Different perspectives; Different emotional processingBut here's where we struggle: We expect the other person to love us the way we naturally give love.That's why: One feels unloved… The other feels unappreciated… …and both are trying (unsuccessfully) to make the relationship work.BIG IDEA…God made us different on purpose, so loving each other well takes understanding, patience, and humility.Because God created each person with unique needs, perspectives, and ways of relating, healthy love requires us to understand those differences rather than fight against them.POINT 3: LOVE AND RESPECT ARE FOUNDATIONAL NEEDSEphesians 5:33However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.Now let's be clear: Both need love & Both need respect… But Scripture highlights a tendency: Men often respond strongly to respect and Women often respond deeply to love When a man feels disrespected → he withdraws or reactsWhen a woman feels unloved → she disconnects or defendsBIG IDEA…When basic needs of love and respect are missing, conflict multiplies.POINT 4: STOP KEEPING SCORE AND START SERVING MOREScorekeeping is one of the fastest ways to damage a relationship and foster resentment.“I did this…” “You didn't do that…” “I gave more…” Philippians 2:3–4Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.Mark 10:45For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.Jesus didn't say: “Serve if they deserve it.”Jesus modeled: Serve because that's who you are!BIG IDEA…Strong marriages are built when both people stop measuring each other's effort and start meeting each other's needs. POINT 5: COMMUNICATION BUILDS OR BREAKS CONNECTIONMost couples don't have a love problem… they have a communication problem.James 1:19Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;Too often we find ourselves being: quick to speak… slow to listen… and way too fast to react Proverbs 18:2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.BIG IDEA…If you listen to respond, you'll miss understanding. If you listen to understand, you'll build connection.PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR LOVING EACH OTHER WELL1. LEARN YOUR SPOUSE INTENTIONALLYAsk questions; Study their needs Don't assume—learn.2. SPEAK THEIR LOVE LANGUAGENot what's natural to you; What's meaningful to themLove is most powerful when it's received.3. PRACTICE DAILY ENCOURAGEMENTSpeak life and Affirm oftenYour words build up or tear down.4. SCHEDULE HEALTHY CONVERSATIONSNot just reactive talks… but Intentional connection timeDon't only talk when something's wrong.5. CHOOSE SERVICE OVER SCOREKEEPINGDo good without keeping track and Give freelyGrace sustains what scorekeeping destroys.Some of you love each other…but you're not experiencing the relationship God intended…because you haven't learned how to love each other well yet.But here's the good news:Love can growUnderstanding can increase and …Your marriage can get stronger.CONSISTENT PRAYER MOVING FORWARD…“God, teach me how to love my spouse better.”“Help me understand, not just react.”“Break selfishness and build servant-hearted love in me for my spouse and for others.” DECLARATIONI will not love based on convenience. I will not love based on feelings alone. I choose to love with understanding. And when love is built on understanding and empowered by the finished work of Jesus… it lasts.
Send us Fan MailBrad and Brendan discuss Evie's softball schedule, and one of them is mistaken. Brendan discusses his adventure taking Ellie and her friends to the Atlanta airport for their 24 hour trip to New York.Listen, laugh, enjoy, and spread the word. Thanks for listening to Idiot Sticks.
Are you a Christian?; Under what law?; What's your direction? Mt 24:5 "Many"; Christ = Anointed; Mk 13:6; Lk 21:8; Striking accord; Strong delusion?; Personal savior?; Words vs deeds; Checklist; Mystery Babylon vs Kingdom of God; Idolatry = Covetous; Choosing a commander-in-chief; Tribe of Ruben; Acts 13:43; "Grace of God"?; Baptism with Holy Spirit; "Pure Religion"; Unspotted by the "world"; Exercising authority; Legal Charity; Dividing house-to-house; Sharing with the needy; Benefit addiction?; "Nicolaitans"; "Baalam"; Social welfare through Charity alone; Welfare weakening people; Brethren of Christ?; What are WE doing?; Mt 6:14; Prerequisites for being forgiven; Abortion; Making marriages work; Covetousness is not okay; Taking care of parents; What saved Israel?; Knowing Abraham, Moses and Jesus; Sacrifice?; Christian conflict in Rome; Tithing?; Misunderstanding "worship"; Jesus, "Seek, strive, persevere…"; Fire of God?; Public Religion; Calling no man on Earth "father"; Owing Caesar; "Eucharist"?; Jesus appointed a kingdom; Cursing your children; Degenerating society; Love requires sacrifice; Getting separate from the world?; Christian in belief only; 1 John 3:10; 1 Tim 3:7; Baptism with fire and Holy Spirit; Why gather?; Socialism; Opportunities to forgive; Right reason of Christ; John 3:16 - keep reading; Sharing the light; Laying down your life; Strengthening the poor; Denominations?; Being a doer of the word; Christ's commands; Seek His kingdom and His righteousness.
Chelsea and Kristina are back for a Cookie Jar episode, diving into the Chappell Roan controversy updates, the new Netflix Mormon cult documentary, “Trust Me: The False Prophet,” Plus: “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” enters the chat, a sports detour to cover an NFL reporter scandal, and sadly an update on whether Taylor Frankie Paul's season of “The Bachelorette” will ever see the light of day. Plus, a virtual book club announcement! LIVE Book Club Event Book Club - Ask Not: The Women the Kennedys Destroyed Contact us or send us your voice notes: hello@glamoroustrash.com Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Ritual - Save 25% on your first month at ritual.com/glamorous. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Show Notes: Zoom Book Club Event - Ask Not: The Women the Kennedys Destroyed A New Report Has Found That Chappell Roan Was The Target Of A Bot-Driven Online Attack (Buzzfeed) Security Guard Breaks Silence on Chappell Roan Incident Involving Jorginho's Daughter: 'I Take Full Responsibility' (People Magazine) Revealed: Security guard who 'aggressively confronted' Jude Law's daughter, 11, and made her cry was looking after Sabrina Carpenter - NOT Chappell Roan (Daily Mail) Soccer Star Jorginho Now Calls Chappell Roan Brazil Incident a ‘Misunderstanding': ‘As Far as I Am Concerned, This Matter Is Closed' (Billboard) The Campaign To Crush Chappell Roan Trust Me: The False Prophet (Netflix) Liza Minnelli Video Episode (Patreon) Dringo! Card Smut Corner Book Rec: Servant to the Spidae by Ruby Dixon Follow Claire Linic on Instagram Where to find our guest: Kristina Lopez Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's episode expands on what David said last week about the importance of “understanding of the times” when assessing Christian engagement in political and legislative advocacy. David uses a Scriptural metaphor to explain what he sees missing in the way Christians understanding our times. And he explains how it has affected the approach to politics taken by both end-abortion-now advocates and traditional right to life advocates. At a fundamental level, they are the same.
David uses a Scriptural metaphor to explain what he sees missing in the way Christians understand our times. And he explains how it has affected the approach to politics taken by both end-abortion-now advocates and traditional right to life advocates. At a fundamental level, they seem to be the same.Support the show: https://www.factennessee.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most men today are being quietly conditioned to break. They're raised in environments that reward niceness over strength, validation over resilience, and comfort over growth. This show exists to push back. We believe masculinity isn't a problem to be solved; it's a force to be developed. Every week we sit down with the men and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building themselves (physically, emotionally, and mentally) so they can stand between their families and destruction and not flinch. Today's conversation cuts straight to the core of what it means to be a man who doesn't just endure hardship but actually gets stronger because of it. We're talking about antifragility - the idea that the right stressors don't weaken you, they forge you. If you've been told your whole life to be softer, more agreeable, and easier to be around, this episode is going to challenge everything you think you know about strength. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction & anti-fragility discussion begins 01:11 - Fragility vs respect in modern masculinity 02:11 - Impact of single-parent households & upbringing 03:26 - Male role models missing in education 05:07 - Women shaping male identity 06:05 - Dating dynamics & "the ick" 07:12 - Strength as a core masculine trait 08:24 - Misunderstanding between men and women 10:37 - Why we shouldn't fully "understand" the opposite sex 11:58 - What men want in relationships 13:05 - Complementary roles of men and women 15:14 - Stay-at-home dynamics & gender roles 16:40 - Personal story: role reversal realization 18:04 - Cultural narratives about masculinity 19:01 - What male caregiving actually looks like 20:34 - Tough love vs emotional softness in parenting 23:30 - Bike analogy: masculine vs feminine parenting 25:03 - Teaching resilience through experience 27:54 - Conflicting expectations of modern men 28:25 - Masculine vs feminine virtues hierarchy 29:55 - Red pill vs feminism comparison 32:23 - Nice vs kind distinction 33:32 - Capability vs harmlessness 35:21 - Who's more dangerous: men or women? 37:02 - Masculinity's role in building society 39:24 - Women adapting due to weak men 41:14 - Real-world example: security vs "nice guy" 42:38 - Dangerous men who are calm and controlled 44:34 - Why men shouldn't share everything 47:13 - A man's role as protector/filter of chaos 48:16 - Definition of an anti-fragile man 49:42 - Anti-fragility explained (Taleb concept) 52:11 - Core definition of masculinity (teaser clip) 52:54 - Time under tension analogy 53:50 - Tactical application of stress 57:22 - Proper use of anger 59:54 - Where to find Sidney & his books Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready
Hell is one of the most avoided yet essential doctrines in Christianity, and misunderstanding it changes both the gospel and the character of God. Ray, E.Z., and Mark, joined by Denny Burk, address the reality of eternal judgment and explain why downplaying hell reduces sin and distorts God's holiness. The guys clarify that in a relativistic culture, people resist consequences, often reinterpreting hell as less severe or nonexistent. Scripture presents a sobering reality meant to reveal both the seriousness of sin and the greatness of salvation. What believers think about hell influences how urgently they live and share the gospel.The guys and Denny define eternal conscious torment and contrast it with annihilationism, which teaches that the wicked eventually cease to exist. The discussion emphasizes that this is not a minor disagreement because it touches on the nature of God's justice and holiness. The guys stress that many reshape this doctrine based on emotional discomfort rather than biblical authority. Scripture must define both judgment and God's character. A low view of hell often reflects a low view of sin and a diminished understanding of who God is.The conversation shifts to biblical language describing hell. The guys explain that terms like "destruction" and "perishing" refer to ruin rather than extinction. Jesus often spoke of hell using imagery of fire, weeping, and gnashing of teeth, highlighting its severity. Fire symbolizes God's judgment and presence, not just physical suffering. Misunderstanding these terms leads to distorted theology, but careful study reveals a consistent message. Hell is terrifying because it reflects God's righteous judgment against sin.The guys also discuss human mortality and divine justice. God alone has life in Himself, yet grants continued existence to all people. Every person will be raised to face judgment. The seriousness of sin is measured by the One it is committed against, and because God is infinitely holy, sin has eternal consequences. The guys emphasize that downplaying sin leads to rejecting eternal punishment. Understanding God's holiness helps explain why judgment is just.Finally, the guys turn to the urgency of the gospel. God's victory over evil is demonstrated through His righteous judgment, not its absence. This truth should inspire urgency, compassion, and bold evangelism. The doctrine of hell encourages love for the lost and gratitude for salvation. The guys urge listeners to repentance and faith, reminding them that the gospel is the only escape from judgment and the only route to eternal life.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro
What if everything you've been chasing isn't what will actually fulfill you? Performance coach and bestselling author Jim Murphy joins us on The Greatness Machine to unpack what it truly means to live the best possible life. Jim opens up about his journey from professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs organization to losing his identity after a career-ending injury, and how that turning point led him to a deeper understanding of fulfillment. Together, they challenge the belief that achievements, money, and status create happiness, and reveal why those pursuits often leave even high performers feeling empty. The conversation explores Jim's concept of “PALMS” (Possessions, Achievements, Looks, Money, Status), the trap of ego-driven living, and how real freedom comes from turning inward toward presence, gratitude, and selfless love. Jim also shares practical insights on mastering the ego, releasing attachment to outcomes, and cultivating a more heart-centered approach to performance and leadership. They also dive into Jim's new book, “The Best Possible Life,” where he introduces the “Three Worlds” model, a powerful framework for moving beyond external results and reconnecting with a more meaningful way of living. In this episode, Darius and Jim will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Guest Background (01:54) The Journey from Athlete to Author (05:33) Understanding the Hedonic Trap (09:19) The Importance of Self-Awareness (13:10) Outcomes vs. Experience in Sports (17:01) The Misunderstanding of Self-Love (19:10) The Role of Mindfulness and Relationships (21:00) Tools for Healing and Growth (22:18) The Power of Servant Leadership (22:41) The Heart of Leadership (23:33) Aligning Energy for Success (26:11) The Power of Surrender (28:24) Mastering the Ego (35:50) Introducing 'The Best Possible Life' Jim Murphy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Inner Excellence, a globally embraced performance philosophy used by elite athletes, executives, and leaders to train their heart and mind for peak performance. His upcoming book, The Best Possible Life (March 31, 2026), expands on this work, offering a broader vision for purposeful living. A world-renowned performance coach, Jim works with high achievers across sports and business. He began his career as a professional baseball player with the Chicago Cubs organization before transitioning into coaching roles with the Texas Rangers and the South African Olympic baseball team. Today, he leads Inner Excellence retreats worldwide and serves as President of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project, an initiative focused on building communities to alleviate spiritual and physical poverty. Connect with Jim: Website: https://innerexcellence.com/ LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/innerexcellence Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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