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    The Secret Teachings
    New Boss: Fatter than the Old Boss (7/17/25)

    The Secret Teachings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 120:01


    According to President Trump, he encouraged the Coca-Cola company to start using real sugar in their flagship product. This probably has nothing to do with the 2017 sugar trade deal and the 2025 restrictions on sugar imports from other countries, or rather the lifeline the White House just tossed Big Sugar. The announcement follows RFK Jr's advocacy of beef tallow for fast food and processed meals from Mom's Meals. It all makes sense considering the White House Chief of Staff is Susie Wiles, former lobbyist for Big Tobacco, the very industry which destroyed what was left of the possible benefits of processed foods. Ironically the President has also been diagnosed with CVI, which although not a serious health issue, indicates a lifestyle of little movement and poor diet. The White House and DOJ are also going along with an appeal from the EPA on the historic fluoride ruling last year by a federal court ordering the agency to address the risks of water fluoridation. In other words, it's business as usual. This is the new boss, who not only is the same as the old boss but much fatter too. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

    Sofia with an F
    It's my birthday!

    Sofia with an F

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 62:50


    Hey sloots, it's Sofia your favorite water sign and it's my birthday! But the age I'm turning is confidential – please respect my privacy at this time. In case you haven't heard, we have a lot in the works right now at Sloot Media, so for the first time since the show's launch, I'm taking my birthday off and giving you a re-run of my 30th birthday solo episode! It'll ring some bells once you see the guest I have sitting in the chair next to me…Enjoy this special re-run and I'll see you next week xoxo Follow Sofia on:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sofiafranklyn   TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sofiafranklyn   Twitter - https://twitter.com/sofiafranklyn    Threads - https://www.threads.net/@sofiafranklyn  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww.audacvinc.com/privacy-policy    Episode Highlights: 00:00 Intro 00:57 Correct birth date + wrong ethnicity 02:54 Career status 04:41 Blade flight + Europe trip 06:19 Episode re-run 08:12 Meet Miss B 09:35 Fluffy pink dress + turning 30 12:27 Birthday adventures 16:02 SWAF is off limits to the BF 18:31 Mad Sofia 23:37 Post hookup etiquette 25:21 Who was that? 32:02 Missing etiquette 34:43 Let's about etiquette 38:24 Setting + delusion 45:30 Question 1: Farting during orgasm 49:12 Question 2: Fetish talk 51:07 Question 3: Mom vs vibrator 53:18 Question 4: Cheating BF To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Geologic Podcast
    The Geologic Podcast Episode #925

    Geologic Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 52:37


      NEW SUBSCRIPTION INTERFACE DOODAD!   You can now find our subscription page at GeorgeHrab.com at this link. Many thanks to the majestic Evo Terra for his assistance.   THE SHOW NOTES  Living in the past Intro Is there still hierarchy in the afterlife? Interesting Fauna      - Exfoliating Killer Whales Things People Love That Actually Suck      - Vertigo Religious Moron(s) of the Week      - David & DeAnna Huffman Tell Me Something Good      - Toilet Paper Tube Message HraBand July 25th and at Musikfest in August Show Close .........................   EVENTS ON THE SCHEDULE  FRIDAY, JULY 25th 9:00- 11:00 The George HraBand OUTDOOR CONCERT HBS Community Stage at Steel Stacks, Bethlehem PA FREE! MUSIKFEST: SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2025 5:00 - 5:45 George Hrab: Solo Acoustic LYRICPLATZ STAGE  (Frank Banko Cinemas) Bethlehem, PA FREE! MUSIKFEST: TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025 6:00 - 6:30 pm George Hrab: Solo Acoustic LAGERPLATZ STAGE Bethlehem, PA FREE! MUSIKFEST: THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025 9:00 – 11:00 pm The George HraBand LIEDERPLATZ STAGE  (Sun Inn Courtyard) Bethlehem, PA FREE! .........................   Get George's Music Here  https://georgehrab.hearnow.com https://georgehrab.bandcamp.com ................................... SUBSCRIBE! You can sign up at GeorgeHrab.com and become a Geologist or a Geographer. As always, thank you so much for your support! You make the ship go. ................................... Sign up for the mailing list: Write to Geo! Check out Geo's wiki page, thanks to Tim Farley. Have a comment on the show, a Religious Moron tip, or a question for Ask George? Drop George a line and write to Geo's Mom, too!

    Code Story
    S11 Bonus: Evan Henshaw-Plath (aka Rabble), Rabble Labs & Verse

    Code Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 32:15


    Evan Henshaw-Plath, also known as Rabble, was born in Berkeley while his Mom was a student. His parents were hippies, and he grew up near Silicon Valley, which gave him access to work with startups as early as High School. He founded Odeo, which eventually became Twitter. He got the name Rabble cause it was founded by three Evan's, which didn't work - so he went with his online nickname. He has a cool track record of working not only on Twitter, but Flickr, Palm, and other big names. He lives in New Zealand, enjoying all the outdoor activities, and participates in activism in digital rights and environmentalism. Being a Vegetarian, he admits that his comfort food is Mexican cuisine, which he doesn't get a lot of in the land of the Kiwis.Rabble was disappointed when Twitter shut down its open app capabilities. He wanted something like Twitter, but built to where someone couldn't take away his access. He started to dig into protocols, and eventually landed in San Francisco to tell his friends that he was going to make social media work like email and messaging.This is the creation story of Rabble Labs & Verse.SponsorsPaddle.comSema SoftwarePropelAuthPostmanMeilisearchMailtrap.TECH Domains (https://get.tech/codestory)Linkshttps://www.verse-pbc.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabble/Our Sponsors:* Check out Vanta: https://vanta.com/CODESTORYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/code-story/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Keys For Kids Ministries

    Bible Reading: Psalms 27:7-10; 116:1-9When Maggie stepped into the batter's box, she already had two strikes. One more would put her on the bench. She glanced at the stands. Her foster mom wasn't there. Maggie sighed. Her team chanted, "Two-strike hitter, don't be a quitter!" The pitch came in fast, and Maggie connected, sending the softball past the outfield. Softball took her mind off everything. When she got back home, her social worker was out front holding a bag with all Maggie's belongings. Oh no, I forgot! I'm moving today. She forced her feet to keep walking. Ever since Dad died, it was one foster home after another.After several months in her new house, Maggie saw a Bible lying open on her foster mom's desk. The words "I love the Lord because He hears my voice" jumped out at Maggie. "He doesn't hear my voice," she said out loud.Alice, Maggie's foster mom, came in and asked, "Who doesn't hear you, honey?" "Jesus doesn't. When Mom left, Dad told me to pray. When Dad got sick, I prayed. Now they're both gone." Alice put a soft hand on Maggie's shoulder. "You play softball--I did too. Do you ever cheer, 'Two-strike hitter…'""'Don't be a quitter!'" Maggie answered. "I'm a quitter at asking God for anything."Alice tapped the Bible. "Look at this psalm--Psalm 116. This man had pain and death all around him. He said he was brought low, but God heard him. Think--when your mom left, who was still with you?""Dad." Maggie paused. "And Jesus. And when Dad was sick, he told me that because Jesus died for me, I could trust Him even in hard times."Alice nodded. "Psalm 27 says that even if your mother and father are gone, the Lord will care for you. The Lord is taking care of you, Maggie. He sent you here, and we love you. We prayed for you before you came--and we're praying for your mom too. We don't know what she'll do. But we know what Jesus will do.""He'll hear my voice?" "Yes, He always hears you. Praying gives you a deeper friendship with God. When it comes to prayer, be that two-strike hitter, Maggie."Maggie grinned. "I won't be a quitter." –Laura RoeslerHow About You?Do you ever feel like you're striking out with God when you pray? Don't give up. Even when it seems like God isn't listening, He hears your prayers. He cares about your tears and your worries. He wants to hear what you have to say. Even if other people leave you, Jesus never will. He died and rose again so you could have a relationship with Him forever. Keep praying--He's listening.Today's Key Verse:Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! (NLT) (Psalm 116:2)Today's Key Thought:The Lord hears you

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    She Believed She Could Podcast
    From Influence to Impact: Sara Stefanik on Building Aligned Brands That Last

    She Believed She Could Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 24:04


    In this inspiring episode, host Allison Walsh welcomes Sara Stefanik—Director of Influencer Partnerships at Mom 2.0 and BabyCenter—to discuss what it really takes to build a brand that feels aligned, impactful, and positioned for long-term success.With over 15 years of experience in digital media and influencer strategy, Sara shares the behind-the-scenes insights of what top creators do differently, how to land meaningful brand partnerships, and why purpose is your most powerful business tool. Whether you're just starting out or scaling your platform, this conversation is packed with real talk, tactical advice, and encouragement for every stage of your journey. 

    Green Ops Podcast
    Back in the Saddle w/ Luke and Zac

    Green Ops Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 38:21


    Send us a textIn this laid-back episode of the Green Ops Podcast, Luke and Zac sit down to catch up and share what they've been up to over the past few weeks. From training highlights and gear updates to personal insights and behind-the-scenes moments, this episode gives listeners a closer look into the lives of the Green Ops team. Whether you're a long-time follower or just tuning in, it's a great chance to reconnect and hear what's been happening off the range.Grab your coffee, settle in, and join us for this candid conversation between two passionate firearms instructors who live and breathe the Green Ops lifestyle.#TrainHard #LivePrepared #GreenOpsPodcastIntro/Outro Music:Music: jellyfish by Tokiwave   / tokiwave  License: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/tokiw...Music promoted by Audio Library:    • Lofi · Jazz · Hop by Tokiwave | No Copyrig...  –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Please like, subscribe and share to help us grow the podcast.Check out our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/GreenOpsInc Follow us on Instagram:Green Ops Podcast - Green_ops_podcastGreen Ops - greenopsincLuke - Green_Ops_LukeDex - Green_Ops_DexLove you Mom!

    The Jeremiah Show
    Full Show - 7.17.25 - Let them eat cake

    The Jeremiah Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 38:29


    On today's show: Bill had success finding an umbrella base and enjoyed spending time in Avon. Economists say that they will sometimes judge the economy on this purchase that men buy (or don't buy). Hash It Out: Abby says her wedding day was perfect, except for just one thing and she wishes her Mom would just admit that she screwed up. What's the most popular emoji today? Alyssa's College of Knowledge! Alyssa believes she stumbled upon a TikTok cult. Plus, what's the most searched tattoo design in Ohio?

    Parenting With Psychology
    Family Meetings Not Working? Here's Why...

    Parenting With Psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 5:36


    ✨ Confidently handle any parenting situation! Start here: https://drlindsayemmerson.com/workshop Family meetings are a powerful parenting tool, but they often fall flat especially when they turn into lectures, drag on too long, or leave kids feeling unheard. In this episode, I'll walk you through the 3 most common mistakes parents make during family meetings and exactly how to fix them. You'll learn how to keep meetings short and focused, involve your kids in the decision-making process, and shift the tone so that your family meetings feel positive and productive. Whether you're tackling screen time battles, sibling conflict, or daily routines, this approach will help you build trust, promote cooperation, and actually get results. To download your free resource on How to Hold a Successful Family Meeting, head to https://www.drlindsayemmerson.com/meeting New to my channel?  If you want to take the stress, frustration, and overwhelm out of parenting by learning how to promote better behavior in your child, you're in the right place.  I'm a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I share the psychology-based strategies that I use to parent with intention and confidence. I help parents move from feeling exhausted and at wit's end, losing their cool, yelling, and wishing parenting was easier, to feeling calm and confident, effectively managing any challenging parenting situation, and actually enjoying time spent with their kids. The practical positive discipline tools I teach based on my 5 C's parenting framework can get you there. ------------------------------------------- Let's connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlindsayemmerson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlindsayemmerson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@drlindsayemmerson ------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The advice provided on my channel is different from therapy and does not substitute for professional psychological treatment or other types of professional advice or intervention.  Never disregard the advice of a medical professional or postpone seeking professional medical advice related to anything you hear on this channel.   If you or your child have concerns or need further parenting or personal support, please contact a physician or other qualified local health professional.

    WHMP Radio
    Prof Amilcar Shabazz w/ Dr. Lucinda Canty on Lucinda's House & Anika Lopes on Ancestral Bridges

    WHMP Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 17:19


    7/17/25: Smith Prof James Lowenthal: space travel & NASA cuts. Rabbi David Seidenberg: Tisha B'Av, immigrants, ICE & Israel. Local newspapers' Ex Ed Dan Crowley: Amherst Guidance Counselor, fired over ant-trans behavior, reinstated. Prof Amilcar Shabazz w/ Dr. Lucinda Canty of Mom-&-baby-focused Lucinda's House & Anika Lopes on Ancestral Bridges.

    WHMP Radio
    DHG Ex Ed Dan Crowley: Amh Guidance Counselor, fired over ant-trans behavior

    WHMP Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 27:20


    7/17/25: Smith Prof James Lowenthal: space travel & NASA cuts. Rabbi David Seidenberg: Tisha B'Av, immigrants, ICE & Israel. Local newspapers' Ex Ed Dan Crowley: Amherst Guidance Counselor, fired over ant-trans behavior, reinstated. Prof Amilcar Shabazz w/ Dr. Lucinda Canty of Mom-&-baby-focused Lucinda's House & Anika Lopes on Ancestral Bridges.

    WHMP Radio
    Rabbi David Seidenberg: Tisha B'Av, immigrants, ICE & Israel

    WHMP Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 17:30


    7/17/25: Smith Prof James Lowenthal: space travel & NASA cuts. Rabbi David Seidenberg: Tisha B'Av, immigrants, ICE & Israel. Local newspapers' Ex Ed Dan Crowley: Amherst Guidance Counselor, fired over ant-trans behavior, reinstated. Prof Amilcar Shabazz w/ Dr. Lucinda Canty of Mom-&-baby-focused Lucinda's House & Anika Lopes on Ancestral Bridges.

    WHMP Radio
    Smith Prof James Lowenthal: space travel & NASA cuts

    WHMP Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 26:56


    7/17/25: Smith Prof James Lowenthal: space travel & NASA cuts. Rabbi David Seidenberg: Tisha B'Av, immigrants, ICE & Israel. Local newspapers' Ex Ed Dan Crowley: Amherst Guidance Counselor, fired over ant-trans behavior, reinstated. Prof Amilcar Shabazz w/ Dr. Lucinda Canty of Mom-&-baby-focused Lucinda's House & Anika Lopes on Ancestral Bridges.

    Your Mom's House with Christina P. and Tom Segura
    Did We Hire Psychos?! w/ Dr. Hope Torres | Your Mom's House Ep. 819

    Your Mom's House with Christina P. and Tom Segura

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 122:11


    SPONSORS: - Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at http://www.monarchmoney.com/ymh - Make life easier by getting harder and discover your options at https://BlueChew.com! Try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code YMH -- just pay $5 shipping. - Go to http://helixsleep.com/YMH for 27% Off Sitewide. - Head to https://www.squarespace.com/MOM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MOM. This week on Your Mom's House, Christina and Tommy welcome Dr. Hope Torres, an Austin-based licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma and personality assessment to analyze Tom, Christina, and the entire YMH staff. Before the doctor is in, the Main Mommies update us on what they've been up to, Tommy's on a water fast and Tina looks like a crypto millionaire now. They open the show with a really cool guy yelling at a bartender, before checking out a new video of an old favorite, Dan Pena, who explains why he likes having a painting of Hitler in his office. They also check out a clip of Charlize Theron bragging about banging a dude in his 20's and Christina shares her thoughts on the movie "Sinners" hmmmm hmmmm hmmmm. Dr. Torres then comes in and shares the results of a personality assessment that everyone at Studio Jeans filled out and determines on a scale of normal to traumatized combat vet where Tom, Christina, and the entire staff rank. She walks the YMH crew through their results on the PID-5 personality inventory (DSM‑5). and breaks down the personality domains like anxiety, impulsivity, narcissism, and eccentricity. There's also plenty of insight into how trauma, dissociation, and childhood behaviors can shape adult personality. Whether you're looking for laughs, self-reflection, or a crash course in personality diagnostics, this deeply human episode is a must-listen. Your Mom's House Ep. 819 https://tomsegura.com/tour https://christinap.com/ https://store.ymhstudios.com https://www.reddit.com/r/yourmomshousepodcast Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:13 - Mom & Dad Updates 00:13:13 - Opening Clip: Angry Dad 00:19:42 - Bert Kersher Interrupts The Show 00:23:05 - Dan Pena 00:32:49 - Charlize Theron's Sex Positive Encounter 00:38:06 - Christina Saw "Sinners" 00:46:26 - The Doctor Is In 00:53:24 - Who's Doing Ok? 01:01:02 - Mid Tier Crazies 01:10:55 - Top 3 Psychos 01:27:31 - The Biggest Studio Psycho 01:38:35 - Mentally Ill Main Mommies 01:53:35 - The Other Normies 01:57:24 - Closing Song - "Therapy Breakthrough" by Pete Sake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Finding Your Way Through Therapy
    E.213 Finding Strength Through Relationships: Lessons From Five Decades

    Finding Your Way Through Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 20:41 Transcription Available


    Send us a textTurning fifty isn't just about crossing an age threshold—it's about recognizing the human connections that build resilience throughout a lifetime. In this deeply personal episode, therapist Steve Bisson reflects on the relationships that have shaped his capacity for strength, growth, and recovery across five decades.Steve begins by honoring his parents, whose contrasting yet complementary influences established his foundation. His father, who lacked a paternal role model yet became an exceptional dad himself, taught Steve about honesty and critical thinking. His mother—a glass-ceiling breaker before the term existed—demonstrated determination through her 47-year career and instilled feminist principles that continue to guide Steve's professional approach. Together, they exemplified loyalty, work ethic, and perseverance that became cornerstones of his resilience framework.The episode takes listeners through Steve's "Three Musketeers" friendship with Joce and Frank—a bond spanning 38 years that has weathered countless challenges. Through emotional storytelling, Steve reveals how these lifelong connections, along with other key friendships, professional relationships, and even his therapy clients, have collectively taught him different aspects of resilience. Perhaps most touching is his tribute to his teenage daughters, who continue to teach him patience, emotional expression, and growth even as they navigate their own challenges.Steve's resilience journey illuminates how our capacity to overcome obstacles isn't built in isolation but through meaningful connections that sustain us. Whether you're approaching a milestone birthday, reflecting on your support network, or simply curious about the human factors behind emotional strength, this episode offers valuable insights into how relationships shape our ability to navigate life's inevitable challenges. What voices have built your resilience? Listen and reflect on the people who've helped you become who you are today.Freed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

    Jason & Alexis
    7/16 WED HOUR 1: Lex's Lil Treat, Kids at Breweries, Emmy Noms & MN State Fair Music

    Jason & Alexis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 41:53


    Lex had a rough day, but thanks to Mom for a little Homegoods Treat. What are our thoughts on kids at breweries? Emmy nominations and the MN State Fair Grandstand lineup! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Keys For Kids Ministries

    Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-12"Why does she get to ride when I have to walk?" Caden whined. "It's not fair!""Your sister is only two; her legs aren't as long or as strong as yours," Mom replied, parking the stroller in front of the two-toed sloth exhibit. Caden continued to pout. "Emma gets all the attention too! You treat her better than you treat me. You must love her more!""Caden, that's not true!" Mom sounded hurt. "You know I love you and your brothers and sister with all my heart.""Then why don't you treat us the same?" Mom pointed to the exhibit. "Do you see the zookeeper feeding the sloth?" Caden nodded. "What's she feeding it?" asked Mom."Looks like fruit."Mom nodded. "What did the zookeeper at the penguin exhibit fed the penguins?""Fish, right?""That's right. What would happen if this zookeeper tried to feed fish to the sloth?""Mom, sloths don't eat fish. They live in trees!" Caden laughed."Right again." Mom smiled. "Different animals eat different foods and live in different habitats because they have different needs. Good zookeepers treat all the animals differently because they care for all of them."Caden glanced at his little sister, who had fallen asleep. "Emma and I aren't different kinds of animals.""No," Mom replied, "but you are different people, and sometimes you have different needs. Emma needs help with things like holding her cup and turning a doorknob, but sometimes you need help with things like math homework and piano practice." Mom, Caden, and his brothers watched in fascination as the sloth munched languidly on an apple slice. "I think God is kind of like a zookeeper," Mom said. "He knows exactly what each of His children needs. We may not always get what we ask for when we pray, but He always provides for our needs. He provided for our greatest need of all by sending Jesus to save us from sin, and we can trust Him to provide for each of our specific needs too.""Hey! Give that back!" Caden's brother snatched the cap off his head and ran off with it, causing Emma to start crying."Sometimes I feel like a zookeeper too," Mom mused as the family moved on to the next exhibit. –Suzanne FeltonHow About You?Do you think it's unfair when you're treated differently than your brothers, sisters, or classmates? Adults who care about you know that different people often have different needs, and it's because they love you that they treat you differently. God knows us and loves us more than anyone else. Even when He answers His children's prayers differently, He always gives us what we need.Today's Key Verse:And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (NIV) (Philippians 4:19)Today's Key Thought:God gives us what we need

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    The Chris Voss Show
    The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Oliver the Ornament Kindle Edition by Todd M. Zimmermann

    The Chris Voss Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


    Oliver the Ornament Kindle Edition by Todd M. Zimmermann https://www.amazon.com/Oliver-Ornament-Todd-M-Zimmermann-ebook/dp/B07MNB29KPOlivertheornament.com Ckcmedia.com Oliver the Ornament is a heartwarming tale of one family's cherished Christmas ornaments. The story centers on Oliver, who has been with this family since Mom and Dad's very first date. Years later, Oliver, now injured and bullied, still has the magic of Christmas in his heart. "The story follows Oliver's excitement for Christmas, his heartbreak, and his determination to overcome all odds to save the day. Oliver, along with his friends, will warm your heart with his kindness, humility, and love for his family and friends. We hope the story will bring families together to tell the stories of their own ornaments and the special meaning that so many of them possess. Because after all, "Every Ornament Tells a Story."

    Pushing Up Lilies
    People's Choice Replay: From Bullying to Tragedy – The Heartbreaking Case of Aubreigh Wyatt

    Pushing Up Lilies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 27:20


    CONNECT WITH JULIE MATTSON:• Website: https://pushinguplilies.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushinguplilies

    Small Jar Podcast
    “My Kid Doesn't Like Me”—Thoughts Moms Parenting Teens Are Ashamed They Think | Ep. 166

    Small Jar Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 15:04


    Absolutely—here's a refined version in your voice: warm, grounded, emotionally honest, and empowering, with the right mix of personal connection and clear value: Have you ever thought, “My kid doesn't even like me”—and then felt a mix of heartbreak and shame, because you can't believe this is where you've ended up after everything you've poured into them? If so, you're not alone. I've been there too. And I've coached so many moms who've sat with this exact fear in silence, wondering what they did wrong and how to fix it. In this episode, I'm sharing a really personal story about a time when I felt totally disconnected from one of the people I love most—when every attempt to bridge the gap only seemed to push us further apart. And I'll walk you through what I've learned since then about why this happens and how we can begin to find our footing again. Here's what you'll take away from this conversation: How to recognize one of the tricky mindset traps you might be falling into with your teen—and why it never brings the connection you want A simple shift to stop needing their reassurance so you can show up from strength instead of fear What it looks like to love your child unconditionally… even when they're not making it easy If things feel strained or distant with your teen or adult child right now, this episode will help you breathe a little deeper—and start showing up in a way that feels more like you. ✨ Want to go deeper in this work with me? Join me for my next free masterclass: https://www.thesmalljar.com/class.

    Better Learning Podcast
    'Accepted' with Emily Wright, Laura Smyles, and Kevin Stoller

    Better Learning Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 52:47


    What if a group of students created their own college because no one else would accept them? That's exactly what happens in the 2006 movie Accepted, where a handful of students—rejected by every school they applied to—decide to take matters into their own hands. They invent a fake university, build a website, rent a building, and unknowingly attract hundreds of other students who also felt pushed out by the traditional system. What starts as a lie quickly transforms into something surprisingly real: a student-led, curiosity-driven learning environment where everyone is accepted for who they are. On the surface, it's a comedy. But underneath the jokes and wild antics is a powerful question that feels more relevant today than it did nearly 20 years ago: Is college really necessary for every student—or has the system become more about tradition and conformity than about helping kids thrive? In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, we explore the message behind Accepted and how it mirrors a growing sentiment in education: that we need to rethink what success looks like, who gets to define it, and how we create learning environments that put students first. Whether you're an educator, parent, school leader, or just someone who's ever asked “Why do we do it this way?”, this episode is for you.   Takeaways: While the movie delivers plenty of laughs, it also challenges the rigid, one-size-fits-all structure of traditional higher education. It asks: What happens to students who don't fit the mold? With rising tuition costs, student debt, and alternative career paths, many students today are questioning the traditional college route. Accepted sparks conversations about whether higher education is serving students—or just serving the system. The fictional South Harmon Institute of Technology thrives because students have control over their learning. This aligns directly with modern education movements that prioritize student agency, passion-based learning, and flexible pathways to success. At its core, Accepted is about belonging. When students feel safe, supported, and seen, they're more likely to engage, take risks, and grow. That's a message that transcends comedy and it's the foundation of good education.     References from the Episode: Malcolm Gladwell – Why You Shouldn't Go to Harvard Differing Minds: Considering Neurodiversity in Educational Spaces     About Emily Wright: Emily J. Wright is a registered architect with over 15 years of experience, an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, a background in clinical psychology, and experience teaching English abroad. Although neurotypical herself, her father, brother, husband, and their three children are neurodivergent. She believes buildings and spaces have a profound impact on our functioning and well-being.   Learn More About Emily Wright: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-wright-aia-leed-ap-69a91781/     About Laura Smyles: Laura Smyles has over 12 years of experience as an Architect and Educational Planner with Grimm + Parker. As the daughter of a 25-year-long career public school teacher, she brings her unique perspective to educational design along with her direct experience of working with several school systems across the DMV. Mom to three under 5, she is especially familiar with the importance of creating an environment that improves emotional regulation - for kids and adults alike.   Learn More About Laura Smyles: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-smyles-aia-well-ap-251b9945/       Learn More About Grimm + Parker Architects: Website: https://www.grimmandparker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grimm---parker-architects/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GandPArchitects Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gp_architects/ X: https://x.com/gparchitects     Connect with host, Kevin Stoller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/     Episode 241 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

    Steamy Stories Podcast
    The Widow Has A Daughter

    Steamy Stories Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


    The Daughter's Approval Meant More Than I Knew.By bart23233. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.For me, turning 40 was a real issue.My friends were throwing me a big four-oh party and it kind of got out of hand there were a lot of people there. Many of whom I didn't even know. Let's just say that we passed small and intimate way back in the dust.As I moved through the crowd, a woman who appeared to be about 45 caught my eye. She was one of the many people I didn't know. She was in shape and had a great body. I decided that at 40, I was allowed to chat up women who were 45. I move over to her and introduced myself.She told me she was Linda. As it turned out, she was friends with a couple I knew and they'd invited her to the party. I asked if she brough her husband, and she replied that she was a widow having lost her husband a year ago. I expressed my sympathies. She said that it wasn't needed as she'd made it past the first three months and worked her head through it. He was gone and she had to move on."So, what's the hardest part now," I asked.She leaned in and said, "No sex. I really miss that part.""A good-looking woman such as yourself should have no problem solving that," I said."It's harder than you think. After all, you haven't offered now have you," she asked with a provocative smile on her face."Never let it be said that I have no manners. You have my offer to help in that area at any time," I said.The room was crowded and everyone was on top of each other. Someone passed by carrying a couple of drinks and offering up a "pardon me". In the bustle of the room, I felt her hand rubbing the crotch of my pants. It wasn't an accidental bump against me, she was groping for treasure."Just checking to see if it were a valid offer," she said. "Seems it was very real."By this time, she had a firm grip on my ball sack and my cock was swelling to full size. It was kind of fun. This had never happened before, even at drunken frat parties at college. Even college girls had been more discrete. By this point, she'd released my balls and was gently rubbing my cock through my pants. She rubbed it from end-to-end, slowly."Okay, you have my attention and a bit of pre-cum," I said in a whisper at her ear. She smiled."I want more than that," she whispered back.The room had pretty much cleared. She stood in a corner, me facing her. Releasing my cock, she unzipped my pants and reached in grabbing my cock. She gave it a good tug and then fondling the head, said, "Yes, I see we do have a pre-cum situation." With that, she released my cock, zipped my pants and slowly licked her fingers which carried my pre-cum."May I call you," she asked."You can call me for anything at any time," I replied.With that she glided away and starting chatting with other guests. It was just as if nothing had happened. I was really hoping that she called. Then I remembered that we'd not exchanged numbers. Not-to-worry, I could always get her number from our mutual friends.Sitting at my desk the following Tuesday, the phone rang. I picked it up and a woman said, "I'm in the market for some pre-cum. Would you be able to help me with that," she asked?"Yes, Linda. I can absolutely help you with that. I'm in a meeting with my boss right now, may I return you call," I asked. "What's your number?" I jotted down the number and promised to call her back shortly.I rushed the remainder of he meeting with my boss. As he left my office, I picked up the phone and called Linda. She picked up."Hello, Linda. What can I do to help you," I asked? I was sure she could hear the smirk in my voice. "Perhaps I could offer you dinner tonight.""No dinner. I told you I was horny not hungry. Do you have any offers that don't involve food?""Perhaps I could come to your place and we could start with my pre-cum and take it all the way to post cum," I said."Take down my address. Let's say seven," she said. She proceeded to give me her address which I wrote down, shoving the paper with the address and phone number into my pants pocket. I didn't have to check anything. My cock was already hard in anticipation.How refreshing to meet a woman who knew what she wanted and was not afraid to ask for it.I arrived at her place, a nice house in the suburbs, promptly at seven. I didn't want to be a minute late for what promised to be a big fucking evening. I rang the bell and waited.She opened the door with a big smile and welcome me in. I handed over the bottle of wine that I'd brought reminding her that she'd passed on food, but hadn't said anything about wine.She got glasses while I popped the cork and pored the wine. We took our glasses to the living room, got comfortable on the couch. We covered the basic unimportant conversation: job, hobbies, likes, dislikes, nice house, how long you lived here, etc.During the conversation, her hand had found my crotch again and was teasing me through my pants. I'd rested my hand on her knee and slowly moved up her leg. Finding her pussy without any panties. Using the first joint of two fingers, I slid them up and down between her pussy lips. She reacted positively. She squirmed a bit and I know it was exciting her so I continued to taunt her pussy. My finger found her clit and I started massaging it in a small circular motion. She let out a little sound that let me know that I had her full attention.As I gently stroked her pussy, she had gotten really wet. I guess she'd been missing a lot of sex after her husband. Her cunt seemed ready to make up for lost time."What do you say to moving this to the bedroom," I asked."Not quite yet," she said.I was a little surprised. She knew why I was here and she was sitting in a puddle of pussy juices. What's the deal?Just then, I heard, "Mom, I'm leaving now." Down the hall came a teenage girl with a backpack. I quickly pulled my hand from under her dress before the girl could see what I was doing."This is my teenage daughter, Lilly," she said.I offered Lilly my hand and said hello. She returned it with a smile. I couldn't read the meaning behind the smile. It could have meant "nice to meet you -- I have good manners" or it could have been "I know you're her to fuck my mom."Lilly was a pretty blond, with a great slender body characteristic of teen girls. She had nice breast -- not huge, but she was not flat chested. Her tiny hips were covered by a short denim skirt. She looked athletic with a flat tummy and strong, but still girlish, legs. In short, she was a dish, just like her mom.She said her goodbye, said she'd be home late and kissed her mom goodnight. In a flash she was out the front door."So, I'm guessing that is why we're not in the bedroom yet."Bingo. And, I wanted her to meet you. Sometimes after meeting someone she gives me our secret 'dump him' code.""Am I on the Dump Him list?""No, she liked you. You got two thumbs up.""Glad that I passed! So, where were we? Oh, yes, I was wondering if you had a bedroom in this house, because I'm ready to fuck." I normally would not have said that, but Linda was proving to be an up-front lady.She showed me to the bedroom and I took off my shoes and socks and tossed them in the corner. I drew her close and started to kiss her. She went right for the tongue. She was sexy as hell! She removed my shirt and dropped it to the floor. I fumbled with her top and when it was off, I released her breast from her bra.I really like the feel of her tits on my bare chest. I focused my tongue on her tits and nipples. They responded quick; the nipples became hard. I had never seen nipples pop up that large and I couldn't resist sucking them -- first one then the other. She responded with low moaning.Dropping to my knees, I removed her skirt. Now, her pussy was right in my face. My fingers went back to the exploration they'd started in the living room. She was still wet from earlier.There she stood, naked. I looked up to see her holding her breasts and pinching the nipples. I was still on my knees. I moved her legs apart just enough to get at her pussy hole. I rub all around it and then inserted one, then two fingers. My tongue was playing with her clit. I could tell that this was all working for her.In a moment, her body became stuff and I knew that she was going to have an orgasm. Her breathing picked up and then she held her breath. She was cumming.I'd been so intent on making the most of her pussy, that I'd forgotten about my cock. I looked down and it was super hard and pointing straight ahead.I stood up and picked Linda up and took her to the bed. Laying her down I lay beside her. She turned half a turn so that she faced me as I lay on my back. She started to rub my chest. Soon she was playing with my nipples. Like her nipples, mine became hard and she started to suck on them. I'd never had a woman suck on my nipples. I thought of that as something men did to women, but it was a real turn-on.She rubbed my chest and proceeded down to my pubic hair which she stroked. She brushed pass my very stiff cock and reached down and fondled my balls. I was so turned on."That feels so good," I said."How about this," she asked.She slid down in the bed and between my legs. With one hand she pushed my cock up out of the way and started to lick my ball sack. Again, something no other woman had ever done for me. It was good.In no time, she had taken one of my balls into her mouth and was gently sucking it. After a minute or so, she allowed that ball to slip out of her mouth and she took the other one into her now empty mouth. After a couple of minutes, she tried to get my entire ball sack and both balls into her mouth. She worked at it but it was too much for her mouth. She let the remaining ball slip between her lips as it came out of her mouth.To have easy access to my balls, she'd been holding the tip of my cock against my pubic hair. With the ball sack now laying between my legs, she released my cock head. My cock pointed to the ceiling. She started at the base and licked it the entire length wiggling her tongue when she reached the head. This she repeated two more times. On the third time, when she got to the head of my cock, she swallowed it.I had started to pre-cum, so she had no issues sliding her mouth down my cock's length. I was getting really excited."No. Stop. I want to fuck you. Now!"She stopped and lay on the bed beside me. I took a moment as I didn't want to cum as soon as I was inside her pussy."Lady, I need to speak to your pussy."I slipped down her body getting between her legs. I licked every inch of her lips and pussy from clit to hole. My thumb took over after I'd tongued her clit for a while. My fingers were inside her pussy. Her pussy was literally dripping juices. There was a small puddle on the bed. It seemed to be the time to get my cock into her pussy.I slipped up her body kissing her as I went. Stopping for a moment to nibble her nipples. By the time we were engaged in some hot tongue kissing, my cock was at her pussy. I pulled myself up to a kneeling position between her legs and grabbed my cock. It was rock hard and ready for pussy. I used the head to rub her clit a bit more and then slid my cock's head the full length of her lips. Up and down. Up and down. I stopped with the head of my cock poised and ready to enter her pussy.I leaned forward slightly and the head of my cock disappeared into her pussy. I paused. She moaned. I pulled out. My cock head was out but still resting at the opening. I didn't need to touch it to keep it where it belonged. Slowly, I pushed my cock forward until I was about half way in. I paused. My cock was swimming in pussy juice. I pulled my cock back until just the head was out-of-sight. I felt her tighten her virginal muscles. She was really gripping my cock head.As I said, "Nice." I thrusted my entire cock into her pussy. I was now balls deep. She felt so good. After a moment, I started slow fucking her. I reached out and grabbed the inside of her knees and pushed her legs into the air. I was now pumping my cock into her pussy at a steady medium pace. With each thrust, she's either moan or offer up a little grunt.She reached down and started to finger her clit. The moaning got louder.I thought about slowing things down by changing positions, but gave that plan a second thought. Everyone was enjoying things as they were and I had the feeling that this was not going to be the only shot I got at this pussy.I picked up the pace of my thrusting and could feel her tightening her pussy around my cock. She was about to cum. Her body suddenly went rigid and she shouted something that I couldn't understand. That was all I needed. I plunged my cock balls-deep into her pussy and started to cum. I could feel each squirt of spunk being blown deep into her virginal canal. I held still, keeping my cock fully inserted in her pussy. I wanted every drop of cum as deeply inside her as possible.I didn't move.After a minute or so, I pulled back and my cock slowly slid from her pussy. It was covered in her juice and my cum.I rolled off of Linda and lay beside her. We were both still breathing heavily.After a few minutes we felt strong enough to talk. "I have a question," I said. "Did Lilly know I was here to fuck her mother?""Yes. My daughter and I keep an open dialogue.""Man, I'm glad she gave me two thumbs up. I would have hated to miss this!""Me too!"I looked at her and said, "So, was this a one off, or will we be fucking a lot in the future?""More than you know!"There was much more. We started seeing us regularly with my spending the night at her place three or four times a week. The sex was great and never boring and I became really comfortable with Linda and Lilly. As the months passed, we went on weekend trips, celebrated Lilly's nineteenth birthday, high school graduation, and acceptance to college. Linda and I engaged freely with both of our circles of friends. It was all good.It was late June and I was headed to Linda's after work. We'd planned a dinner out and I was going to stay the night. I arrived around 5:30pm and was met at the door by Lilly. He said, “Hi” and welcomed me inside.“I just got off the phone with mom. She's had some work emergency and she'll be at least an hour late. She said make yourself at home and she'd call when she left the office.”“Did she say what it was?”“No, just that she was sorry.”“Well,” I said. I guess we have time to talk. You've been so busy getting ready for college we haven't had a long chat in a while.““Yes. Actually, there was something I wanted you to help me with.” She suddenly had a shy face and seemed unsure about continuing.[[MORE]]“Come on, it's me. You can tell or ask me anything. You know I've very fond of your mom and you,” I said hoping to make whatever it was easier for her.I took a chair from the table in the eat-in kitchen and turned it around to the counter. Lilly turned one of the counter-height stools to face me. She was dressed for the warm weather. She had a t-shirt on with the logo of her new college on it. Her skirt was a lightweight fabric and came halfway to her knee.There was no doubt, she was really cute.“So, how can I help? Something about college?”“Sorta. I don't know if mom told you, but I'm still a virgin.”“No,” I said. “That really didn't come up in our talks – I mean really outside of what we'd talk about. Okay. So, you're a virgin. Lots of people are.”“I don't want to go off to college as a virgin. So, I want to deal with it now.”“I thought you were still dating Bobby. It was not of my business, but I thought that he'd – well, picked your cherry.”She paused for a moment. “That's part of the problem. Bobby would most likely screw it up, I mean with the hymen and all. He's so dumb on these things!”“So. You want me to talk to Bobby and walk him through it so that he doesn't screw it up?”“No. I don't want Bobby!”I kind of understood not wanting a high school boy to be your first. They fumble around and finally get their little dicks in your pussy, blow their cum in under a minute and then rush off to tell their friends. The next day at school, before lunch, two of Bobby's friends would ask Lilly for a date. I thought back to my high school days. I'd gotten into two pussies. The first was Megan because my buddy Doug had told me that she'd fucked him. So, I took her to Lover's Lane and finally got her out of her panties, my dick in her cunt and I was done before I knew it. The other was Cindy. Back to Lover's Lane. Getting her out of her panties was more of an effort. Finally, she was ready and I thrusted my dick into her pussy and facing some resistance before it went all the way in. It was her first time and I'd broken her hymen. Again, it took me about a minute to cum in her pussy and she was crying the whole time. Everyone deserves better memories of their first time than that.“Well, who do I talk to? Who and what do you want?”She stared at me. “I want you to fuck me. I trust you to do it right,” she said.“Thanks for the vote of confidence, but I'm with your mom and I'm pretty sure that fucking her daughter is way out of bounds!”“Don't worry about mom. I can take care of her. I really need you to do this for me.”Her legs together, she lifted her feet from the bottom rung of the stool to the next ones up. It positioned her so that I was looking right at her knees. She slowly spread her legs. She had no panties. I was staring transfixed. I had expected to see her pubic area cover with fine, blond hair. There was none. Obviously, she had gotten waxed. The lack of pubic hair made her crotch seem even younger.Her legs were only slightly ajar at this point, but she slowly moved her knees apart. I could see her pussy lips. They were closed showing a slight line down the center. It was as if those lips had never been touched or opened. I was starting to get very hard.She lifted one knee, putting that foot on the seat of the stool. It was then that the line down her crotch disappeared and the lips separated just a bit. Her pussy was just an arm's length from my face.She was right. Bobby didn't deserve this.“Come on. Mom will not be home for an hour. Let's make the most of it. You can break my hymen and teach me to fuck!”With that she hopped off the stool leaned forward and kissed me on the lips slowly. I opened my lips a bit and took her tongue and she took mine.While we kissed, she reached down and unzipped my pants and took out my cock. I reached forward, pulled up her skirt. She spread her legs a bit and I stroked her hairless pussy. Soon I had a finger in her slot. She flinched. She had a small gasp when I brushed by fingers across her clit. We were beyond the point of no return.“Your mother must never know and this is a one time, lose-your-cherry thing.”We stood up and she took me by the hand to her room. I helped her out of her clothes and she lay across the bed. I stripped off my clothes and tossed them into a pile.Damn. She was so young and beautiful. It was exciting that my cock was about to go where no cock had gone before – into that tight little pussy.“So, are you really a virgin,” I asked.“Sure, check if you want to.”I took up a place between her legs and gently opened her pussy lips starting at the top. I gently rubbed her clit and then let my tongue take up her clit. As I opened up her lips, I could see her hymen with its small hole. I rubbed it with my thumb. “How does that feel,” I asked. She answered with a moan.My tongue went to work on her hymen. I was pressing it gently and it gave just a little bit.I stopped all at once. “Are you on birth control,” I asked.“Absolutely, dumb ass.”After tonguing her pussy for a while more, I moved up to lay beside her. I kissed her neck and fondled her breast – rubbing and licking her nipples.She reached over and took my cock into her hand. She rubbed it slowly. Then she moved around and took my cock head into her mouth. “You know, I've seen pictures of dicks, but I didn't realize that they were this size or felt like this,” she said and giggled.Her dick sucking technique needed a lot of work, but I decided to let it go for the moment. Can't learn everything in a day.She moved back to lay beside me and I licked and massaged her pert tits. They were beautiful. My hand reached down to her smooth, hairless crotch. It was as smooth as a baby's butt and it was quite a thrill. As I rubbed where the hair was missing, she opened her legs and I ran my finger up and down her slit. I paused several times to gently touch her hymen. The thought of plucking it made me even harder.My fingers went back to her clit. I slowly toyed with it and she started to moan. She was getting into the mood. My finger switched between small circular motions and back-and-forth. As she responded, I increased the pace and her body started to move without control. Her first orgasm was starting. I continued with both her nipples and her clit and soon her body went rigid and she arched her back off of the bed.“Oh, oh, oh,” she cried out as if this was the only word she could remember.Her rapid panting stopped and she was holding her breath. Not willing to let her off easy, I continued and so did her cumming. Finally, she could stand it no longer and pulled my hand away from her clit. Slowly she calmed down. “Did I just cum,” she asked. I just smiled.In a couple of minutes her breathing returned to normal and she looked at me and said, “I want more!”I kissed her and moved down with my head between her legs. Her clit was huge. That must help to explain her huge orgasm. I positioned by mouth over her clit and my tongue went to work. Already excited, soon she was approaching her second cum of the afternoon. I left her clit a couple of times to slid my tongue down her pussy to tongue that sexy hymen. The hymen hole was tiny, about the size of a pencil, but it was gushing wave after wave of pussy juices. After her second full cum, I moved back up to lay beside her. Gently caressing her tits, I asked her if she was ready.“Yes, I'm ready, fuck me.” After a momentary pause, she asked, “Is this going to hurt?”I said, “yes.” I could tell that she was apprehensive and that I needed to calm her. I reach my hand down to her smooth crotch. “When they waxed your crotch, did it hurt?”“Yes, when they ripped off the wax. But it only hurt for a few seconds. No big deal.”“Well, this will be the same. It will hurt for a few seconds and then you'll be fine and we'll fuck. The upside here is that unlike waxing, you'll only do this once.”“Okay,” she said with caution in her voice.I took a pillow and doubled it over and placed it under the small of her back. This lifted her pussy up into the air for a better approach. I positioned myself on my knees between her spread legs. Knowing that in a few moments I'd be inside that virgin pussy, made me start to pre-cum. I leaned forward just a bit and slid the head of my cock up and down her slit, delivering most of the pre-cum to her hymen.My cock was ready. It was never harder, even the first time I'd fucked her mother. My balls were dangling below waiting for their chance to slap up against that tight ass and asshole.I continued to rub my cock along her slit – each time spending a little more time on her hymen. The next time my cock head was rubbing her hymen, I pressed a little bit. I guess she thought her time had come and she shuddered. I told her that everything was fine and encouraged her to relax. Good advice, but I admitted to myself that if the roles were reversed, that I'd not find that all too comforting.It was time to focus. I positioned my cock's head at her hymen. Between my pre-cum and her pussy juices it was very wet and inviting. I gently moved my hips back and forth each time applying just a little bit more pressure on her maidenhead. Each time the pressure was applied, I paused a little longer. I could tell that she was anxious and I was prolonging her torment.I press my cock against her one more time and when I withdrew, I immediately thrusted forward. My cock broke the hymen and she let out a little yelp. I paused with my cock only about three inches into her pussy.“It's done; you okay,” I said.“Yes, she replied. It was easier than I'd feared. So, no more virginity for me.”With that I pulled my cock back a bit leaving only the head in her pussy. It was time for me to fuck this tight little pussy. I slid in half way and saw her eyes get big. “There's more,” I told her, “Are you okay?” She nodded as I think words had failed her. I leaned forward and thrust my ass forward and my cock slid all the way into her. She was really wet and tight, but her pussy felt really good. After a moment, I started to move in and out of her. Soon, we were in a rhythm – my cock sliding full length in and out and her matching my strokes. I leaned forward putting my elbows on either side of her. I kissed her, sliding my tongue into and out of her mouth in sync with my cock in her pussy.She started to moan again. Her body started to move with mine. I was overwhelmed by being her first, and the tightness of her cunt. I needed to regain control. I slowed and then stopped my pushing in and out of her pussy. I pulled back and my cock slid slowly from her pussy. I moved along side her on the bed and like her laid on my back.She looked at me and said, “Is that all? Did you cum?”“No, I didn't cum. Come here and straddle me. Ride my cock.”She needed only the invitation. She straddled me and lowered herself onto me. When she had taken all of my cock, she started to slide forwards and backwards. Changing the exact stroke, she found her sweet spot and started pumping me eagerly. After several minutes, she shifted her position and continued. Her moaning returned, this time much louder.“Let's try another position.”“Sure. That'd be great.”She swung her leg over me as she dismounted my cock. With my hands on either side of her waist, I moved her into the doggie position. On my knees behind her, I leaned forward, pushed her head to the bed and then reaching between her legs rubbed her clit. She shrieked. Moving my fingers along her slit I could feel her juices. I pulled myself up and grabbed my cock and pointed it to her pussy. We'd done all of the easy stuff, so I slammed it into her cunt in one hard, powerful push. Without pausing, I started pounding her hard and fast. She yelped.“I never knew it would be this good!”I leaned forward just enough to grab her tits. I squeezed and she uttered what can only be called a guttural growl. She had become an animal.I could feel myself swelling inside her. She came with more animal sounds. I could control myself no longer. I thrusted three more times and then buried my cock in her cunt. I could feel my cum squirting into her pussy. After another minute, I slowly slid my cock out of her pussy. My dick was still dripping drops of cum and cum was starting to run out of her pussy.We both slumped onto the bed. It was then that the phone rang. Lillie got up and answered it. It was her mom. It was a short conversation. She hung up. That was mom. She leaving now and should be her in twenty minutes.Linda arrived with pizza.I thought dinner was awkward, but everyone else seemed to be fine. Lilly cast a few looks my way. Everything seemed fine.Later, Lilly went to meet friends and Linda got into bed.Everything about fucking Linda seemed fresh and new; just that much better.After I exploded inside her, I pulled out and lay on my back beside her. She turned to me, laying on her side using one arm to prop up her head. She ran her fingers across the hair on my chest stopping a couple of times to tease my nipples.“Thanks,” she said.“Ah. Think nothing of it. On behalf of my cock and balls, I would like to say it's aways a pleasure to pleasure you. Please call on us anytime you're horny.”Smiling she said, “Not that. I mean thanks for taking care of Lilly.”My blood ran cold. How did she know? What was happening here? “I. I…”“No, I'm serious. It was a good thing you did. She loved it and putting her virginity in her past, she can be her new self. We certainly could not leave this to that dumbass, Bobby!”“Yeah, he is a dumbass! Actually, I was flattered to be asked. I'm glad that you were on board as I'd never want to hurt you.”“Well, of course. I sent the message that you'd have at least an hour and I'd call before I started home.”It was starting to click in my head. I asked, “So you were not working late at the office?”“No, I was at the mall wasting time.”“So, you were window shopping for new bath towels knowing that I was home with Lilly have sex?”“Lilly wanted this and she wanted it with you. Remember the first night you came over, she gave you two thumbs up. She's always really liked you. She feels very close to you.”“There's just one more thing,” she said. “You're never to fuck her again. Period.”Lilly went to college in the fall. She became a fine young woman.By bart23233 for Literotica.

    Clear 99 On Demand
    Liz & Scotty's Poddy: Episode 93 - "Catching Up With Halle Kearns"

    Clear 99 On Demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 27:47


    We got to catch up with Country singer & Columbia native Halle Kearns! The last time we talked to Halle she was getting set to open for Jordan Davis at Rose Music Hall, but a lot has happened since then. She's gotten married, she's still grinding in Nashville, and she's about to release her 4th EP. Listen and find out what's new with Halle... (:20) Welcome & pleasantries (1:17) We finally MEET Halle (1:42) Growing up in CoMo (3:32) Getting to Nashville (5:30) Radio Disney (6:27) Can an aspiring artist set goals? (8:15) A "typical" day for Halle (9:25) On the road with Mason Ramsey (11:29) Growing up listening to Clear 99 & going to The Blue Note (12:02) New EP (15:44) Halle is a newlywed & lives on a BOAT! (20:17) What's next? (22:15) Did Halle's Mom & Scotty date back in the day!? (24:47) Scotty shares a new podcast about Nashville that he just discovered (26:40) A "Morning Sip" Halle Kearns on Instagram & TikTok - @HalleKearns Liz on Instagram & TikTok - @LizzyLedger Scotty on Instagram & TikTok - @MyUncleScotty45 Clear 99 on Instagram - @Clear993 www.clear99.com

    CERTIFIED MAMA'S BOY with Steve Kramer

    The midlife crisis continues... Did my Mom fall for a memoir scam?? I'm not sure if I created All Paws Home or it created itself... ASK MY MOM: Little Weed Football League Become a Certified Fan! Help support the podcast and get our Thursday show, More Mama's Boy! Adopt An Episode! Want to show us a little extra love? Adopt an Episode and get a personal shoutout in an upcoming show! This episode was adopted by the amazing Amanda C. from San Diego, CA. Thank you!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sex Talk With My Mom
    508 Greta's Gift Guide: From Paddles to Playtime Feat. Harvey Kelley

    Sex Talk With My Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 32:08


    In this episode of Sex Talk with My Mom, we are joined by the charming Greta from Germany for a lively and humorous conversation about gifts, games, and playful banter. The episode begins with Greta sharing her love for toys and presents, reflecting on how they have remained magical to her even as an adult. To keep up with Greta's hilarious adventures and find out when she's performing next, follow her on Instagram @comicsbyharv. Cam is also performing his solo show, Just To Be Close To You, during the Hollywood Fringe Festival. You can catch his dates on IG @camoncam69. Get close with us! Follow Sex Talk With My Mom (@sextalkwithmymom), Cam Poter (@camoncam69), and KarenLee Poter (@karenleepoter) on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! #SexTalkWithMyMom #Greta #GiftGames #ClitChronicles #PlayfulPaddles #AdultToys #NaughtyOrNice #ComedyAndClits #KittenAround #ComicsByHarv Chapters  0:00 - Intro 00:41 - Meet Greta: A Gift and Game Enthusiast 03:12 - Discussion on a Meaningful Paddle Gift 04:34 - The Erotic Nature of Paddles and Spanking 10:00 - Introduction of Buck Angel's Clitoral Stimulator 21:20 - Game Segment: "Spanking" with Audience Participation 25:01 - Cam Wears Cat Ears and Plays Kitten Game 29:00 - Greta's Upcoming Performances Please support our show and get discounts on our favorite brands by using our sponsors' links at sneakypod.com! FLESHLIGHT – Our sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, can help you reach new heights with your self-pleasure. FLESHLIGHT is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Looking for your next pocket pal? Save 10% on your next fleshlight with Promo Code: SNEAKY at fleshlight.com. ❣️You can view many of our full episodes in video form by going to our YouTube channel. Join our sparkling new Sneaky Freak chatroom on Discord! Just visit: https://discord.gg/jJZqkUw3dV. To gain exclusive access to all our Discord channels, join us at Patreon.com/sextalkwithmymom. If you've enjoyed the show, please consider leaving us a review at RateThisPodcast.com/Mom. Also, it would mean the world if you'd support us through Patreon.com/sextalkwithmymom – a platform where you can get exclusive STWMM bonus episodes and Zoom chats with us! Grab some Sex Talk w/ My Mom swag at sextalkwithmymom.com. Get close with us on socials at: Text us - 310-356-3920 Facebook/Instagram - @SexTalkWithMyMom Twitter - @SexTalkWMyMom Website - www.SexTalkWithMyMom.com Our podcast's music was crafted by the wildly talented Freddy Avis! Check out his work at http://www.freddyavismusic.com/ Sex Talk With My Mom is a proud member of Pleasure Podcasts, a podcast collective revolutionizing the conversation around sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Honeybee Kids - Bedtime Stories
    How to Make Bedtime Easy :)

    Honeybee Kids - Bedtime Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 34:18


    If falling asleep feels like a mystery you just can't quite solve tonight…Mrs. Honeybee is here for YOU with a mystery that we CAN solve—together!

    Down Cellar Studio Podcast
    Episode 301: Summer of Color

    Down Cellar Studio Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 63:28


      Thank you for tuning in to Episode 301 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Fitness by Mara   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Same as It Ever Was Hat Pattern: Same as It Ever Was by Sarah Jordan ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (Yarnable Box January 2025) in the Intergalactic colorway Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page 94 grams of yarn Stash Dash: 376 meters   Kim's Trenta Ball Band Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde. $2 Crochet pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts Hooks: G (4.25 mm) Yarn: Loops & Thread Classic Cotton in Royal Blue and Aqua Ravelry Project Page Modified from the original Ball Band pattern to fit this larger sized cup. 38g/ 58 meters   Felici Granny Stripe Blanket Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Colorways: Punky, Whatits Galore (50g), Space Disco, Carrot Cake, Base Jump, Game Over, Secret Garden, Fiesta Pattern: Granny Stripe by Attic 24. Free crochet pattern on Attic 24 website. Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page 7 colorways with 100g, 1 with 50g. Size: 11.64 skeins-  582 grams 2316.4 meters   Stash Dash Total for this Episode: 5,291 meters   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist All of the 9 block squares now have been seamed and have their 3 round gray border. Border- undecided.   716 Splash Pad Socks Yarn: 716 Knit Sock Set  in the 716sock base in the colorway: It needs to be ok with getting on a boat with Levar Burton and never coming back. Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: stripe of black, stripe of bright poolside colors (orange, yellow, peach, greens & aquas . Cast on June 1 for SPP Kick off. Jenna of 716 also sent me the mini skein set which is part of her SPP Exclusives. What should I do with my minis?? Progress: Cuff and heel are in contrast aqua. Approaching 1st toe (will also be aqua)   Granny Stripe Top Yarn: MC= Woolen Women Fibers 80/20 Sock in the Watermelon colorway. CCs= Hedgehog Fiber Sock in Harvest Colorway + Legacy Fiber Artz minis from advent calendars Hooks: F (3.75 mm) to cast on & D (3.25 mm) for body Pattern: none Ravelry Project Page Progress: I crocheted a few inches but its coming out too large. I will likely rip back and restart.   Dirty Crayon Box Socks Yarn: Fiber Stash Strong Toes Sock (80% SW Merino/ 20% Nylon) in the Dirty Crayon Box Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Picked back up old WIP- started October 2024. Nearly to heel of sock 1   Over the Rainbow Socks Yarn: Cashmere & Coconuts MCN Sock yarn in the Somewhere Over the Rainbow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway: Yarn- gift from Kris on Mom's 1st heavenly birthday. Part way through the leg of sock 1   Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks #2 Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Passed heel on second sock (contrast heel)   Same as it Ever Was Hat Yarn: fingering weight yarn from stash (no ball band); maybe MCN base Needles: US 2 (LOOK UP NEEDLE SIZE MM) Pattern: Same as it Ever Was by Sarah Jordan $6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: all different shades of gray with blips of a mustardy/rust and turquoise 8g for the crown increases   Bayside Shirt Pattern: Bayside Shirt by Briana Luppino ($9 pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) Yarn: Handspun Yarn from 2 bumps from Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence + 4 ounce braid from Jakira Farms 85/15 Polwarth/Silk (Ravelry Project Page for handspun) Finished in 2023. Size: 32" bust Ravelry Project Page   Brainstorming   The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & the Drea Renee Knits website) Started stalking in October 2024. Esp love Knitty Natty's (check out her Ravelry project page here) This may be my favorite version:a handspun Traveler knit by Emily Curtis. Check out her Instagram post. Click here for a post about the handspun yarn   Log Cabin Blanket Sue and Chelsea from Legacy Fiber Artz are making the Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison (free crochet pattern)  Ravelry Pattern Page. I've had this pattern in my favorites for more than 2 years. I was looking for the Julie Harrison pattern and came across this Ravelry pattern by hookloopsarah which features a log cabin layout that's more of a background color with 4 pops of color that seem to leap up from it. Love this idea!   From the Armchair   One-Hit Wonder by Lisa Jewell. Amazon Affiliate Link. Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Crafty Adventures Watercolors are still keeping my creative attention. Loving it!   Knitting in Passing   On a July 3 MBTA ferry commute, I sat with a crocheter. We talked about our projects and fav LYSs. I showed her how simple magic loop knitting is. Laura brought socks to her client David when she got back to NY. He sent me a photo asking if they were Cashmere because they were so soft and noting how great they looked with the pants he had on. Then I got a pic of his foot under his desk at work the next day. (Ravelry Project Page) On July 7, a man chatted with me on the Red Line about memories of his mother, sisters and daughters crocheting. Emelyn has been wanting to crochet again but is feeling rusty. On July 4th I reminded them how to single & half-double crochet. Last weekend, they started a star project so we worked with DC and how to work corners and getting used to reading a pattern.   In My Travels Splash Pad Party Registration is open View Stats and/or Verify Registration here. Check out our Sponsor List Splash Pad Official Rules Enter your FOs using the Summer Celebration Form. Then come over to this Ravelry Thread to share pics and let us ooh and ahh with you! Submit something incorrectly? Need help? Fill out this Support Form & we'll be in touch.   Splash Pad RAVELRY Links Start Here Thread Pro Shop Exclusive Items Thread Coupon Codes Thread Questions Thread   Tune in to hear if you won a participation prize!   Events Stash Dash hosted by the Knit Girllls- May 29th-August 30th Summer Bingo with the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast . Get your Bingo Card on Instagram. Sock Week hosted by Knitty Natty- July 20-27 Goal is to complete 1 adult sock during Sock Week Summer Spin In hosted by Marsha & Kelly of Two Ewes Fiber Adventure. May 31- September 1. All spinning and making with handspun yarn counts. Preparing fleeces also counts. Let's go! Flock Fiber Festival in Seattle, WA- August 8-10 Fiber Revival in Newbury, MA- August 16th   Life in Focus   July 2- half way day   25 in 2025 List Donate Blood at least 4 times (January, March, May, ) - on track Go shopping for plants with Dan 4 times in the year (my Christmas gift from him) - not yet Buy new ski boots- DONE Go camping- DONE Kayak 2-5 times- DONE Do at least 5 walks with others- DONE Take 2-5 yoga classes (outside of the house)- not yet Do at least 30 lessons in Mondly- not yet Spend a day at Raffa Life- scheduled for September Record 2-5 things I'm grateful for each day before bed (more days than not counts)- I've fallen off. Looking forward to getting going again. Read all of Simple Abundance (ideally daily or close to)- not loving it. some parts are more religious than I expected... may pop back in, but I've gotten out of this. Read at least 60 books- all books count (even poetry etc)- 28 books by end of June. It's possible! Get at least 2 massages at Oasis - DONE See 2-5 movies in the theater (Paddington in Peru) Knit 2-5 garments for me - 1 done, # WIPs Finish and enjoy my Christmas Granny Square Blanket- on pause until after Stash Dash Crochet at least 5 toys- DONE Use my spinning wheel at least once a month (January-April done, I think I forgot to spin in May and June. Going to get back in. Will still be better than most years! Have a crafty day with Emelie- talked to her mom about this. Knit a slouchy hat for myself- not yet Try out 3 new to me podcasts (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, White Lotus official podcast, severance official podcast, Cramped) - DONE Watch White Christmas with Jenny & Kara (bringing the tradition back) -- talks have begun! Buy a firebox and put important papers inside (working with Dan on list of things to put in it)- not yet https://www.thenokbox.com (Debbie, deafelis recommended) Create a list of things to pack in case of an evacuation - not yet https://www.thenokbox.com/  Purge at least 20 items of clothing/accessories/shoes- DONE   On a Happy Note Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge (with brunch beforehand) July 4th pool day Ending an awful workday with drinks outdoor at Trillium, then apps and more drinks and picking up Laura to take her home on the Ferry watching 3rd of July fireworks. Making our rainbow sunglass photo! July 5th secondhand shopping, lunch with Megg and Laura + ice cream (of course) Rewatching Gilmore Girls Line dancing at the beach + seeing a really cool rainbow Dinner outdoors with Dad, Millie and Dan. 2 pool party day last weekend. Shout out from Kelly in the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures podcast. Thank you! Seeing a young buck in the driveway   Quote of the Week Love is a creative act. When you love someone you create a new world for them. TREVOR NOAH   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

    Keys For Kids Ministries

    Bible Reading: Proverbs 6:16-19; Romans 6:11-18"Be sure you check your arms and legs for ticks!" Jay's mother called as he ran into the house. It was tick season, and the insects thrived in the woods where Jay played with friends. He obediently rolled up his sleeves, and sure enough, a tiny black bug had attached itself to his skin."Ugh. Got one, Mom. Can you take it off with your tweezers?" He went into the kitchen, and his mother pulled out a special tick removal tool from one of the drawers. "Ticks glue themselves to your skin and burrow in," she said. "That's why it's important not to try to brush them off."Jay nodded. "If the head stays in, it can give you Lyme disease, right? Like our neighbor has." "Yes, though not all ticks carry Lyme disease. But any tick that's not fully removed can cause an infection, so we don't want to take any chances." Jay's mom carefully removed the tick, then dropped it into a cup of rubbing alcohol. She smiled at Jay. "You know, sin can be like a tick sometimes--like when a bad habit attaches itself to us and burrows in. The longer it's there, the easier it can be to ignore--but like not properly removing a tick, ignoring sin is dangerous!""Because it's infecting us?" asked Jay."Sin doesn't make us sick the way a tick can," said Mom. "We won't get Lyme disease. But it can weaken our sense of right and wrong and make us lose our appetite for doing things that show others the love of Jesus. That's why the Bible warns us about letting sin infect our minds and hearts.""Too bad there's no such thing as sin tick removers!" Jay grinned, and his mother laughed."We have something even better!" Mom replied. "We have Jesus, who sacrificed His life to free us from sin. When we go to Him for help and confess our wrongs, He will forgive us and help us replace bad habits with good ones. The best thing we can do is faithfully check our attitude each day. If we ask Him to remove anything in our lives that shouldn't be there, He will!" –Deborah MeroffHow About You?Have you let sinful habits attach themselves to you? Like a tick imbedded in your skin, they are harmful and need to be removed right away. Check yourself daily, and when you notice a sinful habit in your life, confess it to Jesus. He paid a lot to save you from sin, and He promises to forgive you and help you live in a way that shows you belong to Him. Today's Key Verse:Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. (NIV) (Romans 6:12)Today's Key Thought:Don't ignore sin

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    Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club
    Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

    Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 83:56


    Ellen and Mom discuss thee monsters, magic, and mayhem in Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson.  Plus, camping with teen girl drama and TMI with Ellen.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

    Bedtime Stories - Mrs. Honeybee
    How to Make Bedtime Easy :)

    Bedtime Stories - Mrs. Honeybee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 34:18


    If falling asleep feels like a mystery you just can't quite solve tonight…Mrs. Honeybee is here for YOU with a mystery that we CAN solve—together!

    Truth.Love.Parent. with AMBrewster | Christian | Parenting | Family
    Episode 588: TLP 588: Should I Give My Child an Allowance?

    Truth.Love.Parent. with AMBrewster | Christian | Parenting | Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 14:09


    What are the biblical principles that should influence your decision to give your child an allowance? Join AMBrewster to gain a new perspective on the issue.Truth.Love.Parent. is a podcast of Truth.Love.Family., an Evermind Ministry.Action Steps Purchase “Quit: how to stop family strife for good.” https://amzn.to/40haxLz Support our 501(c)(3) by becoming a TLP Friend! https://www.truthloveparent.com/donate.html Download the Evermind App. https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/102683 Use the promo code EVERMIND at MyPillow.com. https://www.mypillow.com/evermind  Discover the following episodes by clicking the titles or navigating to the episode in your app: 25 Days to Becoming a Premeditated Parent https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/102350  TLP 154: Chores | laying a biblical foundation https://www.truthloveparent.com/taking-back-the-family-blog/tlp-154-chores-laying-a-biblical-foundation Celebrating God at Work Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/celebrating-god-at-work-and-school.html  The Rock, The Bread, & The Donut Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/the-rock-the-bread-and-the-donut-series.html  TLP 61: Are There Failure Philosophies in Your Home? https://www.truthloveparent.com/taking-back-the-family-blog/tlp-61-are-there-failure-philosophies-in-your-home Parenting a Zombie Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/parenting-a-zombie-series.html Parent's 5 Jobs Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/a-parents-5-jobs-series.html  Biblical Parenting Essentials Conference and Resources https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/207357  Click here for Today's episode notes, resources, and transcript: https://www.truthloveparent.com/taking-back-the-family-blog/tlp-588-should-i-give-my-child-an-allowanceDownload the Evermind App! https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/102683Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthLoveParent/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.love.parent/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruthLoveParentPin us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TruthLoveParent/Need some help? Write to us at Counselor@TruthLoveParent.com.

    HyperLocal(s)
    Candi Murphy & Laura Brown. “Pay Me Now, Pay Me Later" and "We Wish We Didn't Need to Exist.”

    HyperLocal(s)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 53:48


     Champaign County Court Appointed Special Advocate's (CASA) representatives stop by to passionately and compassionately explain why the kids in our community need CASA to to be their voice. Listen as Candi, a townie and CASA volunteer, and Amy, a Peoria transplant and Director of Development, talk about how they attach themselves to the child abuse and neglect cases in Champaign County, the wide and vast volunteer base that makes up the majority of their workforce, how the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) and CASA differ and align, why this is an organization worth dedicating time and money to and the numbers CASA are able to help in our area. Without volunteers like Candi and staff like Amy, our community would lack the resources needed to support the little ones in our area that need an advocate supporting them.  Emily Harrington, here! Mom, wife, retired communications liaison and host of the HyperLocal(s) Podcast. Each week I bring you a pod where townies and transplants share their tales of tears and triumphs, losses and wins. In an effort to provide a way for those that don't want a public podcast, but still have a story to tell friends and family, I've created, In Retrospect: A HyperLocal(s) Project, a private podcast. Visit hyperlocalscu.com/in-retrospectThank you so much for listening! However your podcast host of choice allows, please positively: rate, review, comment and give all the stars! Don't forget to follow, subscribe, share and ring that notification bell so you know when the next episode drops! Also, search and follow hyperlocalscu on all social media. If I forgot anything or you need me, visit my website at HyperLocalsCU.com. Byee.

    The Joyful Friar
    Spiritual Practice: Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen's Mom

    The Joyful Friar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 42:33


    Fr. Nathan discusses the spiritual practice arising from Ellen, St. Cecilia, and Ellen's Mom. Ellen's story is told in greater detail in Afterlife, Interrupted Book Three: Please Let Me Explain, available on Amazon https://a.co/d/4ycig0RWarning: This episode contains content related to sexual assault. Listener discretion is advisedClick this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the show​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOPListen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5Purchase books on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province.#fathernathancastle, #nathancastle, #thejoyfulfriar, #afterlifeinterrupted, #Interrupteddeathexperience #consciousness #lifeafterdeath, #lifeafterloss #spirituality #awakenings. #nde, #ste, #ide

    Amigos: Everything Amiga Podcast
    Pixel Gaiden - Episode 158 - Chuck E Cheese AFTER HOURS + 6 Good Hudsonsoft Games

    Amigos: Everything Amiga Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 188:02


    We're back for Episode 158 of Pixel Gaiden!In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Hudsonsoft games. 8:48 - Quick Questions32:36 - Patreon Song37:38 - Tea Time With Tim - UK computer & game stores from the 80's to the 2000's51:32 - Cody's Corner - Retro Games Market Update1:29:22 - News2:16:50 - 6 Good Games For Mini Consoles / Systems News notes at pixegaiden.comPlease give us a review on Apple Podcasts!Thanks for listening!You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon. Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Jochwat, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show. Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%

    Pixel Gaiden Gaming Podcast
    Episode 158 - Chuck E Cheese AFTER HOURS + 6 Good Hudsonsoft Games

    Pixel Gaiden Gaming Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 188:02


    We're back for Episode 158 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover 6 Good Hudsonsoft games.   8:48 - Quick Questions 32:36 - Patreon Song 37:38 - Tea Time With Tim - UK computer & game stores from the 80's to the 2000's 51:32 - Cody's Corner - Retro Games Market Update 1:29:22 - News 2:16:50 - 6 Good Games For Mini Consoles / Systems   News -  Cody - https://www.retronews.com/the-nyanja/  Tim - Zelda-Esque NES Homebrew 'Knight On The Moon' Gets Digital Release  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/zelda-esque-nes-homebrew-knight-on-the-moon-gets-digital-release  Cody - https://www.retronews.com/plants-vs-zombies-game-boy/  Eric - 3d NES games  https://www.dsogaming.com/news/after-10-years-of-development-the-emulator-that-lets-you-play-nes-games-in-full-3d-has-been-fully-released/  Cody – Is ChuckeeCheese going to be worth going to again? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/iconic-arcade-chain-chuck-e-cheese-launches-new-locations-aimed-at-nostalgic-adults  Tim – British F1 racing legend Nigel Mansel, The names sake C64 game lost to time by Gremlin Graphics has finally been found and released by Frank Gaskin and the team at Games That Were'nt.  https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/nigel-mansell-world-championship/  Video footage  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW62BDHXzb0  Cody – Cathedral Prequel https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/nes-inspired-metroidvania-cathedral-is-getting-a-prequel-and-it-looks-incredible  Eric - The 32-bit Generation Is Coming - Unofficial FPGA-Based Sega Neptune Launches This December  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/the-32-bit-generation-is-coming-unofficial-fpga-based-sega-neptune-launches-this-december  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/06/more-amico-games-release-on-switch-and-steam-as-the-company-still-insists-hardware-is-the-goal  Tim - Evercade EXP-R And VS-R Refreshed With A New NES-Style Colour Scheme  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/06/evercade-exp-r-and-vs-r-refreshed-with-a-new-nes-style-colour-scheme  Eric - "Missing" Genesis Beat 'Em Up Paprium Is Finally Playable Under Emulation  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/missing-genesis-beat-em-up-paprium-is-finally-playable-under-emulation  CODY - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/modretros-chromatic-is-back-in-stock-alongside-sabrina-the-teenage-witch  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/cuphead-is-now-playable-on-wii-u-thanks-to-a-new-unofficial-port  Eric - GamerCard Developed by Clive Sinclair's Nephew  https://www.retronews.com/gamercard/  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/07/the-netflix-hit-squid-game-is-now-a-game-boy-title-thanks-to-fans  Eric - New Nintendo Magazine Ninsight Launches on Kickstarter  https://www.retronews.com/ninsight-launches-kickstarter/  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news?page=2    NEWS OF THE WIERD  Entry for this month, maybe ?! (From Time Extension)  This Ocarina Of Time & Ace Attorney Crossover Is The Most Ridiculous N64 Mod We've Seen This Year  Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Matthew Ackerman, Josh Malone, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Jochwat, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.   Support our sponsor Retro Rewind for all of your Commodore needs! Use our page at https://retrorewind.ca/pixelgaiden and our discount code PG10 for 10%  

    The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast
    Ep. 214 - Building Your Mom Village with Patrice Payment

    The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 38:49


    Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!Is it just you… or is making friends as a mom actually really hard? You're not imagining it. Mom friendships take more effort, more intention, and a whole lot more vulnerability than they did before motherhood.In this episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist Patrice Payment, who specializes in supporting moms through anxiety and major life transitions. Together, we talk about something every mom goes through but no one really prepares you for—how friendships shift when you become a parent and how to build meaningful connections in the middle of nap schedules, carpool chaos, and mental overload.Whether you're a new mom, feeling lonely, or wondering how to meet other moms who just get it, this episode is here to help you take the first brave step to find your people.What we cover in this episode:Why friendship dynamics shift so much after becoming a momThe identity loss and isolation that often go unnoticedHow to meet new mom friends (even if you're shy or socially anxious)Creative ways to nurture new friendships and expand your villageThe power of community in your mental and emotional healthYou are not alone—and you're not the only one craving deeper connection. Tune in for a mix of honesty, humor, and hope as we normalize what it means to build community in modern motherhood.

    Bar Down Breakdown
    Ep. 273 - Elder Bright (Braden Willis)

    Bar Down Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 55:01


    In this episode, Mikey and Justin chat with Braden Willis from Elder Bright about the vibrant music scene in Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, the formation of their band, and the release of their debut EP. They discuss the evolution of local music scenes, the importance of physical media, and the influences that shape their sound. Braden shares insights into the creative process behind their music and the excitement surrounding their recent release, while also looking ahead to future projects and shows.Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way. Tom and Mikey are lifelong friends that grew up on Long Island during the glory days of alternative music where our local bands were As Tall As Lions, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Sleeping, Envy on the Coast, you get the point. We spent many nights together at The Downtown, catching any pop-punk, indie, hardcore, or emo band that came through. This was not a phase, Mom! Fast forward 20 years and we are still just as passionate about the scene as we were during our girl jeans and youth XL band tees days. Tom and Mikey are diehard New York Islanders fans, but Justin (Bolts fan) likes to remind us that we are #notanislespodcast. As we got older we realized we can like more than one thing and running beside our love for music has always been our love for hockey. We have realized we are not alone in this thinking, actually there are many of us that love these two things! This podcast explores just how connected they are!NEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY! SUBSCRIBE SO YOU NEVER MISS A GREAT INTERVIEW!FOLLOW:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bardownbrea...TWITTER: https://twitter.com/bardownbreakdwnFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BarDownBreak...WEBSITE: https://bardownbreakdown.comMERCH: https://isles-meetups.creator-spring.comPLAYLISTS: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Fo...#poppunk #punk #emo #hardcore #hockey #nhl #podcast #elderemo #bardownbreakdown #bardownbreakfest

    The Postpartum Circle
    The Postpartum "Mom" Brain: Understanding & Supporting The Rewiring Process EP 224

    The Postpartum Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 28:28 Transcription Available


    Send us a textEver wonder why your postpartum clients feel like they're in a fog, forgetful, or just plain different? It's not just "mom brain" as we know it. In this eye-opening episode, we're completely shifting the conventional understanding of the postpartum brain and diving deep into the profound neurological rewiring that happens after birth. Forget surface-level fixes; we're talking about real, lasting solutions for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and maternal burnout by understanding the biological brilliance behind a mother's transformation. This isn't about "fixing" women; it's about seeing their bodies and brains with the reverence they deserve, and equipping postpartum providers with the holistic care practices to truly heal their clients at the root.Check out this episode on the blog HERE. Key time stamps: 0:48: Postpartum brain is rewiring, not broken. 3:23: What happens to the brain in postpartum? Neurological transformation explained. 4:25: Increased diligence, heightened emotional sensitivity, disrupted memory & focus, decreased self-prioritization.5:30: Biologically appropriate functions without proper support lead to burnout, anxiety, rage. 6:46: The role of stress in brain rewiring – adaptive vs. chronic. Chronic stress creates maladaptive programming. 10:40: Mom brains prioritize survival and baby's needs, not broken. 11:29: Oxytocin strengthens memory of emotionally charged events. 12:24: Understanding intrusive thoughts: protection, not pathology. 15:28: How to support postpartum brain recovery: nutrition, nervous system regulation, repletion. 16:05: Why holistic approaches are crucial and why single strategies fail. 17:44: Body-based trauma release techniques like TRE therapy. 18:11: The importance of safe co-regulating relationships. 19:59: Consistent nutritional repletion is biochemical reality. 20:25: Sleep rhythm and restoration for active brain repair. 24:08: Reclaim mom brain: it's a superpower, not a problem. Postpartum rewiring makes mothers more intuitive, protective, efficient. NEXT STEPS:

    Raising Godly Girls
    Ep. 242 — Bridging the Generational Gap with Your Girl

    Raising Godly Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 24:21


    “Mom, it's not the 1900s anymore.” If you've ever heard a variation of this phrase from your daughter, you're not alone. While each generation brings its own slang, styles, and standards, the gap between “then” and “now” can either divide us—or become fertile ground for discipleship. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose lean into the tension many families feel across generations, offering insight, laughter, and wisdom to help you connect more deeply with your daughter.  This conversation is part of our special week on Multi-Generational Ministry, and today's episode explores how parents can resist the pull of presentism—the assumption that today's ideas are inherently better—and instead practice humility, curiosity, and Christlike love across generational lines. You'll hear stories about misunderstood YouTube trends and lively car conversations that became spiritual breakthroughs, plus practical tools for navigating those head-to-head moments with grace instead of frustration.  You'll also hear a thought-provoking Raising Godly Girls Minute from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus, Patti Garibay, reminding us that while younger and older generations may approach the world differently, unity is possible when all are rooted in the pure Gospel of Jesus. When your daughter knows she's both seen and guided, she's more likely to extend the same grace back to you—and to her generation.  If you're parenting a Gen Z or Gen Alpha girl and wondering how to build trust, foster understanding, and grow in faith together, this episode offers a refreshing, Gospel-centered perspective on what it means to bridge the generational divide in your home.  Scriptures Referenced:  Mark 12:30–31   Deuteronomy 7:9   Titus 2:1–8   Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com.   To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org. 

    Everyday Intuition
    Everyday Intuition Season Six Episode 4: The Plant One

    Everyday Intuition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 51:54


    Hey Everyone, meet Coby! Coby, meet Everyone! In this episode, Coby and I have our first official chit chat session about one of our mutual loves: plants. We talk about how we were guided to meet one another, which as it happens is yet another great example of how intuition moves us to be part of opportunities to be present for the highest good for the greatest number. *We continue into a discussion about how we learned to care for our plants, how we got comfortable listening to them and how to use intuition to help them thrive. Conclusion: no one should be afraid to talk to their plant babies!Mentioned in this episode: Krystal of Plants With Krystal, Moon Lady Plants in Biddeford, Maine, Darryl Cheng of @houseplantjournal, Jordan's Jungle in Pawtucket RI, and Wilson Farm in Lexington, MA*not-a- spoiler and something I forgot to mention! What makes our meeting even more serendipitous is the fact that Coby's Mom made her appointment with me weeks ahead of time.

    THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST
    Leadership Elevated: A Long Blue Leadership Retrospective

    THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 29:24


    Season 3 of the Long Blue Leadership podcast is a wrap! From established national leaders to rising stars, this season features inspiring stories from U.S. Air Force Academy graduates. SUMMARY This season's guests included Dr. Heather Wilson '82, former Secretary of the Air Force; Dr. John Torres '82, NBC News Senior Medical Correspondent; Maj. Gen. Thomas Sherman '95, Vice Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and 2nd Lt.  Wyatt Hendrickson '24, NCAA wrestling champion.   SHARE THIS EPISODE LINKEDIN  |  FACEBOOK    TAKEAWAYS Leadership is about collecting tools over time. Your identity is not defined by your profession. Intentionality in actions leads to personal growth. Leadership can be practiced at any level. Admitting mistakes quickly is crucial for growth. Respect and loyalty are earned through care. Every moment is an opportunity to make an impact. Legacy is built in real-time interactions. Conversations can unlock deeper insights about leadership. Sharing stories fosters connection and learning.   CHAPTERS 00:00 Celebrating leadership lessons from Season 3 03:07 Insights from Dr. Heather Wilson '82 05:47 Chad Hennings '88 on identity and leadership 08:55 Young leader Wyatt Hendrickson's '24 journey 11:51 Jemal Singleton '99, leading where you are 14:53 Emma Przybyslawski '10 on leadership beyond the uniform 17:49 Dr. John Torres '82, earning respect and loyalty 20:37 Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman '95 on trust, courage, and legacy 23:47 Looking ahead to Season 4   ABOUT OUR HOSTS BIO's LT. COL. (RET.) NAVIERE WALKEWICZ '99 Senior Vice President, Engagement With over two decades in leadership roles, my current focus at the Association of Graduates - U.S. Air Force Academy is fostering a robust network of 50,000+ alumni. This commitment involves igniting a culture of engagement and inclusivity, underpinned by a strong foundation in support of our Air Force Academy. - BIO COPY CREDIT:  LINKEDIN.COM MR. WYATT HORNSBY Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications | Executive Producer Wyatt Hornsby is passionate about developing marketing and communications talent and cohesive, high-performance teams. He is senior vice president of marketing and communications at the Air Force Academy Foundation and the Association of Graduates. He leads the work of the foundation and alumni association marketing and communications division, while also coordinating with various Air Force Academy offices, including Public Affairs and Strategic Communications. - BIO COPY CREDIT:  LINKEDIN.COM     CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org Ted Robertson | Producer and Editor:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org  Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org      ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS     FULL TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS Co-Hosts:  Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99  |  Mr. Wyatt Hornsby   Naviere Walkewicz  00:26 Welcome to our retrospective for Season 3. We're celebrating the first three seasons of the Association & Foundation's premier podcast and the countless leadership lessons shared by some of the most accomplished Air Force Academy grads.   Wyatt Hornsby  00:41 Naviere, in Season 3, we've showcased some amazing stories and takeaways that apply to life, both in and out of the military. From the start, Long Blue Leadership has given listeners an inside look at real experiences, insights and advice from seasoned leaders as well as those just beginning their journeys. These deep dives explore how leaders not only face challenges head on, but also find ways to inspire and empower those around them.   Naviere Walkewicz  01:06 These conversations are amazing. What really sets this podcast apart are how these leadership discussions consistently touch on teamwork, perseverance, humility, excellence and service before self.   Wyatt Hornsby  01:17 Well said, Naviere. And in this edition of Long Blue Leadership, we're gonna respond to a few clips and share our own perspectives related to some of our favorite moments, and we'll also preview what's coming up in Season 4.   Naviere Walkewicz  01:30 Now Wyatt and I would be remiss if we didn't share — listen, we could go on about every guest that's on this podcast, because everyone is remarkable, but we're just going to focus on a few of them. So let's jump right into some of our favorite moments from Season 3.   Wyatt Hornsby  Let's do it.   Naviere Walkewicz  All right. Well, this first clip is someone that you're going to recognize: Dr. Heather Wilson, Class of '82. What an amazing graduate. And you know, when we think about what she's accomplished — she's a Distinguished Graduate, secretary of the Air Force, I mean, going on into Congress — she is a mentor for many. And this particular clip, she actually is referring to someone who's been a mentor for her and being able to make an impact in his life. So let's take a listen.   Dr. Heather Wilson  02:12 My grandfather was an aviator. He was also a mechanic. He could use any tool. I mean, he was just amazing with his hands. And I had learned a new tool in school, and I took out a piece of graph paper, and I drew a curve, and I said, “Grandpa, do you think you could find the area under this curve?” And he said, “Well, I'd probably count up the squares and estimate from there on the graph paper.” And I then I showed him something new, and it was called calculus, and it was the first time in my life that I realized I had a tool that my grandfather didn't have. He had a high school education and had gone into the RAF during the First World War, and he was a great mechanic and a really good man, but I realized that there were opportunities for me that maybe my grandfather never had.   Naviere Walkewicz  03:14 What an amazing conversation with her. What did you think about that comment about the tool?   Wyatt Hornsby  03:19 That's very, very moving. You can see just what her grandfather, what he meant to her, and just to think about those experiences and how they informed and influenced how Dr. Wilson has been a leader to so many in Congress, as secretary of the Air Force and now as president of the University of Texas, El Paso.   Naviere Walkewicz  03:38 Yes. And when you go back to that conversation, I think she talks about tools in a toolbox, and she relates it to her grandfather and her dad, I think, as well. But she talks about the toolbox almost serving as — you never know when you're going to need a tool. So as long as you collect tools over time, they can make a difference. And so she likens them to the people in your life and the people who serve with you and under you and above you. But if you start to recognize the tools that they have, you never know when they're going to make a difference. And in her case, she was actually able to provide a tool like calculus for her grandfather.   Wyatt Hornsby  A great lesson.   Naviere Walkewicz  Yes, yes. So make sure you take a listen on that one.   Wyatt Hornsby  04:15 Well, Naviere, this next conversation I absolutely love — Chad Hennings, Class of 1988, who went on, I believe, to serve in the Gulf War, flew the A-10 before joining the Super Bowl-winning Dallas Cowboys. And I love this conversation. Chad talks in this conversation about who you are isn't necessarily what you do. It comes from who you are from within. I just love this clip. Let's listen to it.   Chad Hennings  04:41 One of the questions that I ask someone who is changing and transitioning in their careers, whether that be from professional athletics or from the military, I ask them, “Who are you?” You know, a lot of times they'll say, “I'm well, I'm Captain so-and-so,” or, “I'm a former F-16 fighter pilot,” or, “I'm a former running back.” I go, “That's what you do. Who are you? What you do does not define who you are.” I mean, that's the thing that I think so many people need to grasp, is that their identity is not based on what they do. It's more of an inner pursuit.   Naviere Walkewicz  05:14 Well, I won't put you on the spotlight and ask you who you are, but I remember that conversation, and it was really quite a reflective one for me, because I remember, as he was sharing those things, I started thinking, “Well, who am I, you know, as a leader, etc.” So that was really meaningful.   Wyatt Hornsby  05:30 Indeed. I mean, all across our lives and careers, we do a lot of different things. We wear a lot of different hats at various points, and I think it's hard, but I think it's so meaningful to really reflect on your own personal values in determining really who you are from within. I just loved how Chad talked about that.   Naviere Walkewicz  05:50 Yes, that was just one of the lessons that he shared. And I think it really kind of goes back to understanding yourself and growing as a leader. So it's certainly a wonderful conversation for those interested. Well, let's take a visit to one of our younger graduates. Most recently, 2024 class, and his name is Wyatt Hendrickson, so another Wyatt here. Some might remember him as Captain America. I think he's been called that lately, in the news, but known for just his accomplishments in the world of wrestling and what he's continuing to go on, hopefully here in the Olympics. But this conversation really is about some real insightful moments that I think he's had as a young leader, that he recognizes the importance of doing things for yourself. And some might first think, “Well, that sounds kind of selfish, right? You know, we're taught to be team members and team players and do things together.” But when we, when we listen to this clip, I think we understand why he talks about doing things for yourself. Let's take a listen.   Wyatt Hendrickson  06:49 As a leader in at the Air Force Academy, I started going to these briefs, and I'm like, “You know, I'm not going to try to have the a bad mindset. I'm not going to show up here, just check a box. I'm going to show up here and try to take something from it.” So what I did, I bring like a notebook or a small little pamphlet, just to write notes. And everything you do, do it with intent. Don't do it because you're afraid of a bad result — you're afraid of something here, there. Do it because you want to do it, and you have to decide you're doing it for yourself.   Naviere Walkewicz  07:18 You know, what I really like about that clip is understanding that you have to do things for yourself and not others. And so I liken it — you know, we are parents, and at one time we are children. And so we probably did things. We do things as parents for your children. When you're a child, you do things because you don't want to make your parents unhappy, or you want to make your teacher proud or your coach proud. And I think he learned early as a leader that if you're going to do something with intent, to do it for yourself. What do you think?   Wyatt Hornsby  07:44 That's right. Being able to invest in yourself so that you can show up for others as well. And so I think when you really consider that, he's really talking about a little bit of service before self within that as well. And I think it's working out well for him. You know, he just pulled off, some say, the biggest upset in NCAA wrestling history. And I agree, we'll hope that he gets to the Olympics. Just what a remarkable young leader and athlete.   Naviere Walkewicz  08:11 Yes, and what an exciting and engaging conversation that I hope you'll take a listen to as well. There were some exciting moments in there that he experienced, I think. You know, with the president and, you know, just kind of reflective moments with his coach, but certainly a conversation that many will be engaged by.   Wyatt Hornsby  08:28 And when we talked to him, his life was very busy, and we just so appreciate him taking time to talk with you, Naviere.   Naviere Walkewicz  Yes, absolutely.   Wyatt Hornsby  All right. Naviere, this next guest I absolutely love — Jemal Singleton, Class of 1999.   Naviere Walkewicz  Gold will shine.   Wyatt Hornsby  That's right, assistant head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, also coach for running backs for the Eagles. And this was such a great conversation. We were you were able to go to Philadelphia and sit down with Jemal and really hear his story and something — I mean, the conversation was just full of great insights. But one thing that Jemal said that I absolutely loved was, no matter where you are in your life and career, lead where you are. You don't have to have a big team or direct reports, just lead where you are. So let's listen to that clip.   Jemal Singleton  09:17 I think the biggest thing that you can do is lead where you're at, and it doesn't matter where you're at. “Oh, well, I'm not the CEO,” or, “Oh, I'm not the head coach,” or, “Oh, I'm not the commander.” So? Leadership comes in a million different ways. And I truly believe that you know kind of what you do with the little things, is how you do everything. And if, in your position, whatever it may be — maybe nobody even works for you — you can still lead from that position. You can lead from that spot. And I think that's it. Don't be afraid to step out. Don't be afraid to be a leader in your own mind. It's got to start there. At some point, you keep honing those skills and then maybe you are going to grow. And then, hey, you have three people working for you, but you then be a leader at that point. And it's kind of like what I mentioned earlier, about be where your feet are; lead where your feet are at.   Wyatt Hornsby  10:09 What a great insight. And I think that is just so helpful for not only people who are earlier in their career, and maybe they want to be able to grow as a leader. But also for leaders as well, in terms of how they instill in the people who they're privileged to lead, how they can continue to grow and advance.   Naviere Walkewicz  10:30 Yes, what a great life lesson in general. I think sometimes we are so eyes forward on the next thing, that we forget to be our best at the present and the moment. And that was a really, I think, a key message that I took from that was, you know, when he says, lead where you are, you know, be fully present where you are, just like we are right now, reliving, kind of that moment with him. And so what an engaging and amazing conversation with Coach Jemal Singleton. Of course, being a '99 grad, you'd expect that, but, you know?   Wyatt Hornsby  10:58 We wish him. We wish him all the best. What a run he's on right now. Congrats to the Eagles.   Naviere Walkewicz  11:03 Yes. And if I may just offer this: I did want to extend to the team with the Eagles — I mean, what a world class operation out there, to be able to invite us in and put us in their amazing studio to help us share the story that really goes beyond the football, right? It goes beyond the field and how they're doing things as leaders out there. So thank you so much for that amazing support. We really appreciate it. All right. This next clip, Wyatt, is someone that we know well. She is one of our past AOG board directors, Class of 2010, Emma Przybyslawski, also a Young Alumni Excellence Award winner for us, what a remarkable leader. You know, she served in the Air Force, in the special operations community, but also went on after the uniform to really kind of lead her team and her business. In this particular clip, she's talking about leadership outside of uniform. And I think it's important for our listeners to know that leadership comes in and outside of uniform, and so we want to make sure we highlight that. But this particular clip, she talks about getting to “no” as fast as you can — and that's an odd statement to hear, but I think it's really impactful.   Emma Przybyslawski  12:14 One of my key tenets is having the stomach to say, like, “Oof, this didn't work out the way that I wanted it to,” or, “Maybe we were wrong about that.” Step 1, right? Admitting the problem. Step 2 is then pivot, move on, let it go. Just let it go, and either take some great lessons learned from it — hopefully you do — or just bail on it and like, go on to something different. Get to no as fast as you can. Like, no is an OK answer, but man, let's get there as fast as we can. Because the more time you iterate and waste on bad ideas that you don't know if they're bad yet, that they're going to be, the sooner you can get to no, the better off you are.   Naviere Walkewicz  12:59 I really like that, just because it's so different. I mean, it's a different perspective on being thoughtful. on resources and time and how you actually utilize all that as a leader and when you're making decisions that impact others. I just thought that was really insightful. What'd you get from it?   Wyatt Hornsby  13:16 I agree, and what I hear from that is integrity and discipline. No one likes to admit that they're wrong. It's not the most fun thing in the world, but what I heard Emma say was, “If we got something wrong, just admit it. Get there as quickly as possible, learn and move on.” So I love that leadership insight.   Naviere Walkewicz  13:33 Yes, and when you look through history and you think about, those greats, those innovators — but you know, over time, they failed because they failed to actually move forward or stop something that was no longer working. They just held on so tight. I think as a leader, it's important to recognize that. And her, as you know, such, I think, a young and enthusiastic and, you know, impactful leader realizing that it's an important lesson I think we can all take.   Wyatt Hornsby  13:56 It's easy to see, you know, when we hear Emma talk about leadership, it's easy to see how far she's come in life, and, you know, what she's been able to do.   Naviere Walkewicz  14:05 Yes, so make sure you listen to that. While she does talk about that outside of uniform, she does share some incredible stories while she was in the special operations community. I think our listeners will really enjoy learning some of that too.   Wyatt Hornsby  14:16 All right, Naviere, our next guest, Dr. John Torres, Class of 1982 — and that's a name that many of our listeners and viewers may be familiar with. Chief medical correspondent for NBC News. And I love this conversation. Dr. Torres was able to take time from his schedule and visit with us here in Wecker Hall. And really what he talked about, what I took away from this was that leaders earn respect and loyalty. They take care of their people, and they put their people really before themselves. So let's listen to this clip.   Dr. John Torres  14:47 Watching leaders and how they did things, both when I was here at the Academy and when I was in the Air Force and even through medical school, the doctors that were good and talked to people appropriately. The leaders that were good and they had the men and women following them because they wanted to follow them, versus following them because they had to follow them. And as you know, there's a huge difference there. And I tried to model myself after the ones who had people who followed them because they wanted to follow — they respected them. They earned that respect. They earned that loyalty. And to me, that was always an important thing. And so when I transitioned over to medicine, especially being a flight doc, I wanted them to do the things that medically were important for them because they wanted to, because they trusted me, and they understood that I was looking out for them and not just their career or not just their flying, but looking out for them and their families.   Naviere Walkewicz  15:32 I remember that conversation.   Wyatt Hornsby  15:35 Caring deeply about the person, and not necessarily what they — putting that before what they do.   Naviere Walkewicz  15:41 Exactly. That conversation went on because it was referencing the fact that, as a medical doctor in the service, you know, you had those that really wanted to fly like that was their calling. And when they had a medical issue arise, you know, Dr. Torres, because he led in the way that he did. He created that relationship and that trust, to be able to say, “This is what we're up against,” and, you know, to be able to make a leadership and a professional recommendation, and then that, you know, “I care about you as a person, so I'm gonna ask you to consider this,” even if it might be the hard decision that they'd have to make. And I think that that goes a long way for leaders, because sometimes we have to give bad news to our people.   Wyatt Hornsby  16:21 That's right, and really caring about those who were charged with leading and taking care of their best interests, sometimes having those tough conversations. But when we do that, when we authentically care about our people, they will respect us. They will trust and that's really what he was talking about. Powerful.   Naviere Walkewicz  16:43 I think we could probably both think about examples of leaders in our lives that maybe we didn't get the best news, but we always knew they had our best interests, and we would walk through fire for them.   Wyatt Hornsby  That's right.   Naviere Walkewicz  Yes, what a great conversation with an amazing speaker. You'll have to take a listen to the entire conversation with Dr. Torres, because his was really incredible. And the fact that he actually almost left the Academy, but stayed because of survival training. So you make sure you listen to that. All right. Well, this last clip we're going to visit is, gosh, I still just got goose bumps thinking about the conversation with him. It's a recent conversation with Maj. Gen. Tom P. Sherman, Class of 1995, the current vice superintendent of the Air Force Academy. And I could go on and on about, you know, the way he inspires through his words, but this particular clip, Wyatt, was one where he talks about courage, right? And when he recognized a moment in time. This is from a conversation with his AOC, back when he was a cadet at the Air Force Academy, and he had a moment of clarity.   Wyatt Hornsby  17:45 We've both had the opportunity to see Gen. Sherman speak, and just an incredible speaker and presenter — really gets to know his audience. So let's listen.   Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman  17:57 But I think really where the Foundation came in is where we started to talk about leadership. And you know, what I was asking him to do was to pull my rated recommendation form. So we had just submitted them, and I was asking him to pull my rated recommendation form. I didn't want to compete for it anymore. And so we started to talk about leadership. And he says, “You know, hey, Cadet Sherman, you need to understand that, you know, leadership in this Air Force is being the lead F-16 pilot on a bombing run. You know, putting iron on target.” And that's true. It's a very important part of leadership. It is a very important part of tactical operational leadership in this Air Force. So he's not wrong in that space, but I was looking at it from a different lens, and I was looking at it, I think, on a larger level. And what I don't think he realized is that 30 seconds before I walked into his office, he set me up for success. I just happened to be waiting outside the office, and all of a sudden I looked on his cork board, and somebody, and I don't know who it was, had pinned a note that was written to Airman Magazine by an airman first class. And this airman first class titled this, “I need a leader.” And this A1C felt so strongly about what they were feeling, and I have no idea who this person was, felt so strongly about it that they put pen to paper — and this would have been the fall of 1994 — and sent this into Airman Magazine, and it says, “I need a leader. Commissioning sources: Send us lieutenants that we can look up to that will hold us accountable when we do wrong, that will encourage us when we do well, that will be an example that we can look up to, that will care about us as human beings, because you are not sending them to us now. Air Force: I need a leader.” Like that 30 seconds just before I walked into his office, that changed my life. And it changed my life, because for me, at that moment, what I was getting ready to go ask my AOC to do what I was looking at inside myself like that became my charge.   Wyatt Hornsby  19:57 Naviere, I mean, as a graduate, how does that land with you?   Naviere Walkewicz  20:01 I have chill bumps right now, and it's not because it's cold in here, because it's not. I think you nailed it when you said he's someone who can really kind of inspire through his words. But you know, when I hear him say that, it makes me want to go back through the Academy all over again. I want to do it again to see if I can do it better. Because I want to be a leader for that airman and for anyone else that is serving alongside me, under me, etc. That's what I felt hearing that again.   Wyatt Hornsby  20:33 Yeah, and just from the whole conversation, I mean, that's really, I think that's the essence of Gen. Sherman's career, in my eyes, is that he has done everything he can to deliver or to develop as a leader and to be able to bring out the best in everyone who he has had the opportunity to lead and work with.   Naviere Walkewicz  20:51 One of my favorite moments in that conversation was about, you know, “What do you want your legacy to be?” You know, I think that was some kind of — that was maybe a way that I asked the question, and his answer was so unique, because he said, “You know, I don't really think about legacy, like, down the road.” He says — it's almost like he thinks about it in real time, and I'm paraphrasing, so you'll have to listen to the conversation. But he talked about, like, his legacy is when he makes an impact in every moment. So, like, this, you and I together, if I'm able to make an impact through our conversation, like, that's his legacy. And in off the screen, I didn't get to share this in our conversation, but my son, Arden, he's a cadet now, and when I told him I was going to be doing this podcast with Gen. Sherman, he had nothing but amazing — “Mom, I would walk through fire for him. He's so amazing. He's so inspiring.” And I shared that with Gen. Sherman, I said, “Well, you should know, sir, that you created a legacy with my son,” and it actually brought some emotion to him, and that that's who he is. I think that's who we want to be.   Wyatt Hornsby  21:52 Absolutely a remarkable leader and just an amazing episode. And hope that you all take the time to listen to it.   Naviere Walkewicz  22:00 Yes. So those were our highlights from Season 3. And like I said, we could go on about every one of our guests, because they're so impactful and amazing. And just — we take something from each of them.   Wyatt Hornsby  22:12 We did Naviere, and I want to just take a moment too, just to thank you for doing such a great job in Season 3. And just not asking questions, but just having conversations. And it's just easy to see that this just is kind of like a conversation over coffee, where you're just talking about leadership and really getting a sense of what their journey has been, whether it's been the good or the not so good, but just really finding out who they are authentically. So thank you, Naviere, just for leading those conversations.   Naviere Walkewicz  22:43 It's my great pleasure. I think some of the best work behind the scenes comes from this place of wanting to help share their story in a way that our listeners may not have ever heard before, and almost unlocking within them something that surprises themselves, about themselves, you know what I mean? Where they're actually like, “Wow, I'm sharing this,” and it's almost unlocking this new portal on leadership, on themselves. And so that's kind of how I always approach preparation for a conversation. And my goal is just to leave someone with something that really resonates with them.   Wyatt Hornsby  23:18 Well done, Naviere. And while we're at it, we're going to put Ted, our producer, our amazing producer, on the spot here. Ted, congratulations again on a great Season 3. And what are you — just any reflections that you want to share?   Ted Robertson  23:33 Loving watching Naviere grow and glow as a host — she's just my favorite person ever to work with, and thank all of you. This doesn't happen without a whole team committing time and resources and effort, eyes, ears, ideas. It doesn't happen without this group effort. It's a wonderful, wonderful place to be in. Speaking of places to be, you're going to talk about this a little later. Some listener feedback coming up next that Wyatt is going to tell you about. But we have the gift of a new studio that you're some of you are seeing for the first time inside of our new building that we can't wait for many of you to see. So thank you both for everything you do, your support, your encouragement and giving me this couple of minutes to share my thoughts with all of you.   Naviere Walkewicz  Thanks, Ted.   Wyatt Hornsby  24:23 Yeah. Thank you, Ted, again, great work, and we're just we're very grateful for all the heart and soul you put into Long Blue Leadership.   Naviere Walkewicz  24:31 Well, up next, Wyatt has some listener feedback to share with you, but before we do that, I'd like to take a moment and thank you for listening to Long Blue Leadership. This podcast publishes the first and third Tuesdays of the month in both audio and video, and is available on all your favorite podcast apps. Be sure to watch or listen to all episodes of Long Blue Leadership at longblueleadership.org. Once more, that's longblueleadership.org   Wyatt Hornsby  24:58 And a note I saw from Allison D. in reference to Naviere's conversation, particularly with Emma Przybyslawski. And this highlights how hard Naviere has worked and how well she has done as host of Long Blue Leadership. And I'll start with Allison's note to Naviere, and then I'd like to add some thoughts of my own. From Allison: “Just wanted to do a quick shout out to let you know that I've been listening to your interview with Emma P. and I thought you did a phenomenal job. Emma's willingness to share her perspective in experiences in such an authentic way was a testament to her. But I also wanted you to know that while I was actively listening to her responses, I was also blown away by your ability to follow up with each response with an insightful and natural follow up question. My brain was still digesting her last response, and I don't know how you were able to digest and formulate such an interesting follow up question in such a short amount of time. Well done, Naviere.”   Naviere Walkewicz  25:58 I remember that comment. What a special moment to get that from Allison. Thanks for sharing that, Wyatt.   Wyatt Hornsby  26:05 Our pleasure, and thank you again, Naviere, for doing such a great job as our host.   Naviere Walkewicz  26:10 Well, Wyatt, let's talk about Season 4. It's coming out. Yes, some new things. Do you want to talk about kind of where we're in right now? What to expect?   Wyatt Hornsby  26:17 We're going to be having 13 episodes. Ten are going to be Long Blue Leadership, and then two are going to be really developmental focus, special presentations. Can't wait for that. And then, of course, we'll wrap up Season 4 with a retrospective, Naviere.   Naviere Walkewicz  26:31 Oh gosh, it's going to be amazing. I think what we've learned from the past seasons are people really enjoy hearing the stories from graduates that they can connect with — some transformational moments in their lives. But really excited. We kicked it off here at the end of Season 3 will be coming from our new studio here in Wecker Hall, so they'll get to see the studio and really hear the stories from our graduates. Those are really influential and key leaders in their fields.   Wyatt Hornsby  26:56 I can't wait. And some of our guests — they'll include academics, warfighters, general officers, business leaders, scholars, diplomats, entrepreneurs, policymakers and others.   Naviere Walkewicz  27:08 Yes, and you mentioned it, that kind of leadership. Those two special episodes on leadership, this focus on leadership, we're actually going to go to experts in a field. Maybe they're published authors, but they are going to be some real experts that help our graduates and our listeners hone in on their leadership development. So it's really going to give them some tactical and tangible things that they can do to improve on their own leadership.   Wyatt Hornsby  27:30 I can't wait Naviere, an exciting new feature on leadership as we just continue to elevate our game. It's going to be really great.   Naviere Walkewicz  27:37 It's going to be great. It's going to — that focus on leadership will kick off in October with our second one in December. Wyatt and I want to thank you for joining us today. We can't wait to share the fourth season of Long Blue Leadership with you. Starting this September, you can expect more compelling stories from outstanding Air Force Academy graduates. We like to keep the podcast conversations thoughtful and aimed at telling our guests stories as we explore their personal leadership journeys, their philosophies and their styles. Season 4 promises to engage, inspire and empower. Whether you're an aspiring, emerging or seasoned leader, visit longblueleadership.org for more episodes and past seasons, or nominate a guest or send us your feedback at socialmedia@usafa.org. Long Blue Leadership is available on all your favorites podcast apps.   Wyatt Hornsby  28:30 And Naviere, this was such a great conversation, and I want to encourage you, if you've listened to these episodes or you've watched and you were particularly inspired, please share across your social media channels, share with your friends and colleagues and family members, because we really want these conversations to be for anyone who's interested in developing as a leader, regardless of what career pursuit they've taken.   Naviere Walkewicz  28:54 We like to say “like, subscribe and share.” There you go. Well, I'm Naviere Walkewicz.   Wyatt Hornsby  And I'm Wyatt Hornsby.   Naviere Walkewicz  Until next time.   KEYWORDS Leadership, Air Force Academy, mentorship, personal growth, teamwork, perseverance, service, identity, respect, legacy.       The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation    

    Dave & Jenn in the Morning
    Dave's Mom Embarrasses Him 07/15/25

    Dave & Jenn in the Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 4:18 Transcription Available


    Dave's Mom Embarrasses Him 07/15/25

    Real Ghost Stories Online
    A Polite Intruder in the Night | Real Ghost Stories Online

    Real Ghost Stories Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 11:09


    Mom and Dad head to a dinner party, leaving an 11-year-old, her best friend, and an arthritic terrier to polish off popcorn and late-night movies in the basement. Nothing unusual—until the dog erupts into frantic barking and, an hour later, the girls emerge to find the solid-oak front door flung wide open, the house untouched, and a single corner of Mom's pristine bedspread mysteriously folded down. No wind, no footprints, no missing jewelry—just a freshly chilled living room and two kids too scared to dial 911. Was it a burglar with obsessive-compulsive tendencies…or a polite poltergeist who prefers doors over walls? If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber.  Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Watch more at: http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ Follow Tony: Instagram: HTTP://www.instagram.com/tonybrueski TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonybrueski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.brueski 

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    Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
    I Have No Regrets (Monday Moment ep. 793)

    Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 5:12


    "I do."  57 years ago, Mom spoke those words while holding Dad's hands. I thought of their commitment to one another last week as I was seated across from her at breakfast. It was their 57th wedding anniversary. And her first without him. I expected our time together to be a bit downtrodden, quiet, sad. After all, how do you celebrate the thing you built your life around when the person you built it with is no longer there? But as we sipped a mimosa (Hey, it was their anniversary and I wasn't going to have Mom celebrate by herself!), it was surprising that Mom wasn't sad, wasn't morose, wasn't bitter. She was at peace. Let me explain

    Keys For Kids Ministries
    Homesick for Heaven

    Keys For Kids Ministries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025


    Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:13-16Kenzie snapped one last picture of the Eiffel Tower. "It's so beautiful against the sunset!" She sighed. "I can't believe this is our last night here." "I know," Mom said. "Though I'm actually excited to be going home." "But this has been the best vacation ever," said Kenzie's sister, Aubrey. "I'm going to miss Paris." "All right, everyone," Dad said. "It's getting late. We'd better head back to the hotel to eat our last dinner here in France." Kenzie turned to follow him and accidentally bumped into a man with a touring cap and backpack. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" she said. The man glanced at her, said something in French, and moved past them. Kenzie giggled quietly. "You know what I'm looking forward to about going home? Being able to speak the language. I can't understand what French people say--and they can't understand me!" "Yeah," Aubrey said. "We really don't fit in here, do we?" "I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed again," Mom said. "And not living out of a suitcase anymore," Dad chimed in. "Sounds like we all agree," said Aubrey. "Paris is great, but it's not home." When they reached their hotel, they got a table at the restaurant downstairs. "You know what?" Dad said. "Our conversation earlier reminded me of something. Just like we're visitors here in France, the Bible says that Christians are visitors in the world. Our real citizenship is in heaven, not here on earth." "That makes sense," Aubrey said. "We don't always fit in here on earth because we're living for a different world," Dad went on. "We have different values and priorities because we're citizens of God's kingdom.""And someday He'll bring us there, right?" asked Kenzie. Dad nodded. "When Jesus returns and makes everything new, we'll live with Him in His heavenly kingdom forever. But we're also living as citizens of His kingdom now. Jesus saved us from sin and made us His people so we can experience the joy of knowing Him and let others know they can have an eternal home with Him too." Kenzie nodded. "I'm excited to go home to America, but I'm even more excited for my eternal home!" –Lucy AlessioHow About You?Do you ever feel like you don't fit in here in this world? Do you find the things that other people think are most important are not what bring joy and meaning to your life? The Bible tells us that, as Christians, we're just travelers here on earth. Our citizenship--our true home--is with Jesus. Don't be afraid to live differently in this world, knowing that heaven is where you truly belong. Today's Key Verse:But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV) (Philippians 3:20)Today's Key Thought:Christians are citizens of heaven

    Mind Over Murder
    NEW: New Bedford Serial Killings w Maureen Boyle

    Mind Over Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 42:01


    Author and journalist Maureen Boyle joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to discuss her book "Shallow Graves: The Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer." The book tells the harrowing story of the murder of at least 9 women who were left for dead near New Bedford, Massachusetts, together with two others who went missing and have never been found. Shallow Graves: The Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer:https://shallowgravesthebook.com/Goodreads: Shallow Graves: The Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34763228-shallow-gravesCrimeCon:  We're going to CrimeCon again, folks! Join us in Denver for new merch, some MOM listener hangouts, and a lot of fun! Use the code MINDOVERMURDER to get 10% off your tickets between now and September! See you there!WTKR News 3: One year after development in Colonial Parkway Murders, where do things stand?https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/historic-triangle/one-year-after-development-in-colonial-parkway-murders-where-do-things-standWon't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerWTVR CBS News:  Colonial Parkway murders victims' families keep hope cases will be solved:https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/colonial-parkway-murders-update-april-19-2024WAVY TV 10 News:  New questions raised in Colonial Parkway murders:https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/new-questions-raised-in-colonial-parkway-murders/Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. has been named as the killer of Robin Edwards and David Knobling in the Colonial Parkway Murders in September 1987, as well as the murderer of Teresa Howell in June 1989. He has also been linked to the April 1988 disappearance and likely murder of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey, another pair in the Colonial Parkway Murders.13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database:https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49WAVY TV 10 on the Colonial Parkway Murders Announcement with photos:https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/deceased-man-identified-as-suspect-in-decades-old-homicides/WTKR News 3https://www.wtkr.com/news/is-man-linked-to-one-of-the-colonial-parkway-murders-connected-to-the-other-casesVirginian Pilot: Who was Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.? Man suspected in two ‘Colonial Parkway' murders died alone in 2017https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/01/14/who-was-alan-wade-wilmer-sr-man-suspected-in-colonial-parkway-murders-died-alone-in-2017/Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 18,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comJoin the discussion on our Mind Over MurderColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends!We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning.Sponsors: Othram and DNAsolves.comContribute Your DNA to help solve cases: https://dnasolves.com/user/registerFollow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOverFollow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero ProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-over-murder--4847179/support.

    Network Marketing Breakthroughs with Rob Sperry
    The Talent and Necessity of Casting Vision with Amber Gustowski

    Network Marketing Breakthroughs with Rob Sperry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 28:18


    We discuss a variety of topics. From having GRIT to be a visionary. Amber has 3 kids and a fourth on the way. It is crazy inspiring to see how she fails forward and finds ways to be a Mom and still crush her business.She has UNSHAKEABLE belief! 

    Mom & Me Astrology Podcast
    S6:E28: Retrograde Season & You

    Mom & Me Astrology Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 28:52


    On this week's episode, Mom and Me pinpoint the birthdays that are being most affected by the retrograde cycle of Mercury, Saturn and Uranus.

    Rumble in the Morning
    Stupid News 7-14-2025 8am …He shot himself with a stolen gun

    Rumble in the Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 9:18


    Stupid News 7-14-2025 8am …Mom calls in a Bomb Threat to stop her son from doing what? …He shot himself with a stolen gun …World's Largest Traffic Jam

    Small Town Murder
    Behind The Murder Mask - Litchfield, Maine

    Small Town Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 72:46


    This week, in Litchfield, Maine, a woman tries to make a fresh start, with a new career, in a new town, to hopefully put her troubled teen son on a better path. Unfortunately, her son continues his behavior, until Mom decides that bringing some of his old friends to their new town might help him. Within two days, there's a horrible murder, with the boys claiming a crazed stranger did it. While the real story involves a murder comic strip, murder masks, and even murder chants!!   Along the way, we find out that bluegrass may blister your fingers, that if you're a little screwed up, hanging out with worse people won't help, and that after you're arrested, you probably shouldn't do murder chants, while in jail!!   New episodes every Wednesday & Friday nights!!   Donate at patreon.com/crimeinsports or at paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions!   Follow us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/smalltownpod   Also, check out James & Jimmie's other shows, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions!!