Podcasts about Mosaic

August 2, 2026David ComstockIn Matthew 5:4, Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Jesus invites us to see the brokenness around us without becoming numb, hardened, or judgmental, allowing God to soften our hearts and shape us with His compassion.In this message from our The Blessed series, we explore:• Why mourning means learning to feel what God feels• How grief rooted in love moves us toward compassion• Why a hardened heart often leads to judgment• How God's comfort empowers us to bring hope into broken placesWhen we protect our hearts from pain, we can miss the people and places God is calling us to love.As we bring our own brokenness to Jesus and allow Him to soften our hearts, we discover His grace, receive His comfort, and learn to walk alongside others with humility and hope.

Sintonía: "Passport to Pimlico" - Herbie Stewart Quintet 1.- You Rascal You 2.- Hobo, You Can´t Ride This Train (L. Armstrong) 3.- Knockin´ A Jug (E. Condon/L. Armstrong) 4.- Dear Old Southland 5.- See See Rider (Ma Rainey) 6.- Reckless Blues (Bessie Smith) 7.- Trouble In Mind 8.- Courthouse Blues 9.- I Love Jazz10.- The Mardi-Gras March11.- Basin Street Blues12.- Otchi-Tchor-Ni-YaTodas las músicas interpretadas por Louis Armstrong (voz/trompeta) and The All Stars Todas las músicas extraídas del CD 6 de la compilación (6xCD/8xLP) "The Complete Decca Studio Recordings Of Louis Armstrong And The All Stars" (1950-58) (Mosaic, 1993)Relación de fechas de los 5 programas anteriores de este coleccionable:1.- CD 1 emitido el 11/03/20262.- CD 2 emitido el 14/04/20263.- CD 3 emitido el 05/05/20264.- CD 4 emitido el 17/06/20265.- CD 5 emitido el 06/07/2026Escuchar audio

Send us Fan MailRomans 10:1–13 — Zeal Without Knowledge and Salvation by Faith Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison discuss Romans 10:1–13 (RSV) in season 18, episode 22, focusing on Paul's anguish that many Jews reject Christ despite serious religious zeal. They contrast rigorous Sabbath rules and man-made traditions with “God's righteousness,” arguing that Israel sought self-established righteousness rather than submitting to God. They unpack “Christ is the end of the law” as both fulfillment and the end of the Mosaic covenant as a means of salvation, replaced by the covenant of grace. Quoting Leviticus and Deuteronomy, they emphasize humans cannot perfectly keep the law, so salvation comes through confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in the resurrection, which Paul treats as justification. They explain Paul's Isaiah reference and conclude that salvation is for anyone—Jew or Greek—who calls on the Lord. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:34 Romans 10 Reading 02:27 Paul's Heart for Israel 04:06 Zeal Without Knowledge 05:18 Sabbath Rules Example 08:13 Cafeteria Faith Today 09:56 Christ Ends the Law 13:40 Law vs Faith Explained 17:46 Confess and Believe 20:40 Isaiah and Assyria Story 25:32 Everyone Can Be Saved 27:04 Wrap Up and JokeNEW!: Rate us at Podchaser  Find us at www.pondergmc.org. Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team.Cover Art: Joe WagnerRecorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock 

ForeFlight's Premium tier now connects to ChatGPT for flight planning, weather interpretation, and NOTAM parsing. It can't make your go/no-go call — it doesn't know your fatigue, your currency, or your comfort in that terrain — but it can compress hours of planning into minutes. The bigger point: your students are already using AI. They're just not telling you. That's why the entire first day of our 7-day Initial CFI class is now devoted to teaching AI tools for both instructors and learners, starting August 10th. Also in this issue: the Aeronautical Knowledge Gaps bundle at $300 instead of $1,400, the new Pipistrel/Textron Voyager and Cirrus TRAC10 trainers built to MOSAIC standards, and three ProTips on scheduling and preflight briefings.

Welcome to a new episode of the Business Matters podcast! Coming to you from the WIN Technology Studio, and a special thank you to our media sponsor, HomeTech by Mosaic.In this episode, Director of Workforce Hope Turvaville sits down with Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley Chief Executive Officer Travis Ida to discuss the importance of mentorship, career exploration, workforce readiness, and the role organizations like Boys & Girls Club play in helping young people build the skills and confidence needed for future success.

For half a century, Israel treated its adversaries as if their intentions could be tracked and might change according to circumstances. With the states surrounding it, that assumption largely held: Egypt, for instance, signed a peace treaty and kept it, whatever else occurred in the region. But with the radical forces that Iran built around Israel in the years before October 7, that same assumption proved catastrophic. Hamas, Hizballah, the Houthis, and the militias in Syria and Iraq do not vary in their commitment to Israel's destruction. What varies is only their capability. And so Israel has been forced to exchange a doctrine built on monitoring intention for one built on continually destroying capability, whatever the diplomatic cost, wherever preparations for war are found. Today's guest, Dan Schueftan, calls this doctrine preventive violence, or simply, violent maintenance. Schueftan is the director of the National Security Studies Center at the University of Haifa. In conversation with Mosaic's editor Jonathan Silver, he lays out this doctrine, its roots, and the circumstances that forced Israel to adopt it. He then offers a threat assessment of Iran's proxy network as it stands today: in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, and Iraq—before turning to the sepearate question of Turkey.

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The fragmentation and polarization that trouble the outside world is also felt deeply within us. Since the world will not settle soon, the unity and wholeness so sorely missing in the outer world must be found within us as well. As things fall apart the "knowing self" within moves closer to the surface, seeking to become more conscious to us. The greater the distance between the little-self and the deep self within us, the more anxiety and fear we will feel. For our lives to grow from within the fears of the ego must be faced and its spell must be broken.     In order to avoid overwhelm and find meaningful life paths, we must tap the deep resources of our self and soul which connect us to the timeless roots of imagination and to the endless energies of creation. Critical turning points in life intend to change us from within, giving us access to imagination and wisdom from the deeper self while also learning to deliver something of our true self to a troubled world.     Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 750 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.   Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth     Along with these free weekly podcasts, you can now read free weekly essays and long form posts by Michael Meade on Substack. Learn more and subscribe at michaeljmeade.substack.com     If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. recently turned 38-years-old and the Cleveland, Ohio brewery continues to innovate and grow. CEO Chris Brown sits down for a conversation about taking on macrobeer, getting into THC, and the juggernaut that is Great Lakes Christmas Ale. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original articles, and to get info on upcoming events.Click here to support independent journalism covering the beer industry.This Episode is Sponsored by:John I. HaasWhen every pound of hops matters, brewers need products that work harder in the brewhouse. LupoMAX® was engineered to deliver concentrated lupulin, intense aroma expression, and reduced process loss, helping breweries improve yields while maintaining true-to-type hop character. Available in standout varieties like Citra®, Mosaic®, Krush®, and more, LupoMAX gives brewers a smarter path to bold flavor and operational efficiency. Talk with your Haas Sales Representative or visit lupohops.com for details.Berkeley YeastOur Tropics yeast is based on a London Ale strain, but we added a new gene to its genome that codes for a unique thiol-releasing enzyme. The enzyme converts the precursors in barley to free thiols that smell and taste like passionfruit and grapefruit. It's super clean. No off-flavors like burnt rubber or other sulfurous notes. Just tropical aromatics. You don't have to do anything unusual either, like mash hopping. Just pitch dry Tropics and supercharge your hazy IPA.All About BeerAt All About Beer, we're honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn't do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.Host: John HollGuest: Chris BrownSponsors: John I. Haas, Berkeley Yeast, All About BeerTags: Cleveland, Brewing, THC, Lager, PorterPhoto: by Andy Crouch

July 26, 2026David ComstockJesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with words that challenge everything our culture celebrates. In Matthew 5:1–12, He teaches that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who recognize their need for God, revealing that true blessing begins with humility and dependence—not achievement.In this message from our Blessed series, we explore:Why God's kingdom is received, not achievedHow our heart posture shapes our experience of God's presenceWhat it means to be "poor in spirit"How Jesus transforms our desires and gives us a kingdom imaginationThe world tells us to chase success, control, and self-sufficiency. Jesus invites us into something better: a life shaped by surrender, filled with His presence, and transformed by His kingdom. When we make room for Him, He fills us with the life we were created for.

Fertilizer Matters EP56: Brazil's Phosphate Market: Hear Argus' essential analysis of what's driving Brazil's phosphate market as global price swings, shifting demand and policy changes reshape buying behaviour. In this episode, we explore which crops and seasons drive demand, the impact of high international prices on domestic trade, and the challenges ahead of September's soybean planting. We also discuss Mosaic's production cuts, the effects of the US lifting duties on Moroccan imports, and whether Brazil could see a late surge in buying as global fundamentals continue to evolve Join Tom Hampson, Global Editor – Phosphates and Bruno Castro, Market Reporter – Fertilizers as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key questions answered in this podcast: What are the key crops. products and seasons impacting the Brazilian phosphate market How have global high prices and demand destruction impacted Brazil's domestic market? How is the upcoming soybean planting season in September being impacted? How are Brazilian buyers responding to Mosaic cutting production in Brazil? Has US suspending countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate imports worried the Brazilian market? Should we expect last-minute surge of buying from Brazil How are global phosphate market fundamentals developing?     Related links Argus Phosphate price reporting service | More info | Request trial More information: Phosphate short and mid to long-term outlook services Free newsletter sign up: Argus Fertilizer Market Highlights Fertilizer Matters podcast series

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This month marks the four year anniversary of the 2022 flood that devastated parts of southeast Kentucky. In Letcher County, the memory of the flood still cuts deep. It was one of the hardest hit counties, where residents experienced widespread damage and even loss of life. To commemorate the flood, community members are creating a public mosaic. The project is proving to be an opportunity for storytelling, memory-keeping, and even healing.

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Joey Pepper-Mellusi of Shanker Beer interviews Mike Schallau of Is/Was. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original articles, and to get info on upcoming events.Click here to support independent journalism covering the beer industry.This Episode is Sponsored by:SennosWhat if the secret to a better batch of beer started before fermentation ever began? By understanding the way water chemistry impacts the sensory quality of finished beer, and by analyzing fermentation and other data, brewers can control sensory aspects of their product like never before. Sennos put together a free eBook that breaks down water chemistry fundamentals every brewer should know — no fluff, just the fundamentals. Download Water Chemistry for Brewers at sennos.comBerkeley YeastOur Tropics yeast is based on a London Ale strain, but we added a new gene to its genome that codes for a unique thiol-releasing enzyme. The enzyme converts the precursors in barley to free thiols that smell and taste like passionfruit and grapefruit. It's super clean. No off-flavors like burnt rubber or other sulfurous notes. Just tropical aromatics. You don't have to do anything unusual either, like mash hopping. Just pitch dry Tropics and supercharge your hazy IPA.Malteurop Malting CompanyMalteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at customersuccess@malteurop.com or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.John I. HaasWhen every pound of hops matters, brewers need products that work harder in the brewhouse. LupoMAX® was engineered to deliver concentrated lupulin, intense aroma expression, and reduced process loss, helping breweries improve yields while maintaining true-to-type hop character. Available in standout varieties like Citra®, Mosaic®, Krush®, and more, LupoMAX gives brewers a smarter path to bold flavor and operational efficiency. Talk with your Haas Sales Representative or visit lupohops.com for details.Host: Joey Pepper-Mellusi Guest: Mike SchallauSponsor:  Sennos, Berkeley Yeast, John I. Haas, MalteuropTopics: Brewing, saison, yeast, brewing, businessPhoto Credits: Mike Schallau and Joey Pepper-Mellusi The following music was used for this media project:Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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As tensions and conflicts in the outer world continue to escalate, fears and anxieties intensify inside each of us. Increasing polarization leaves us deeply uncertain about the future as well as increasingly disoriented and further divided against each other.     While the poles of a polarity appear to be irreconcilable opposites, they can also be seen as parts of a hidden unity waiting to be found. The true aim of oppositions is the revelation of a "hidden third" that not only relieves tension, but also renews the spirit of life. Thus, the unity missing in the outer world must be sought within ourselves.     Michael Meade tells an ancient myth from Iran which depicts how the medicine we are looking for is to be found inside us. In this old understanding, the secret aim of the tension of opposites is not simply to divide and destroy, but to awaken a deeper sense of wisdom and imagination that can reconnect us to the process of ongoing creation. Creativity is the only outcome of conflict that can satisfy the soul.     Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 750 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.   Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth     Along with these free weekly podcasts, you can now read free weekly essays and long form posts by Michael Meade on Substack. Learn more and subscribe at michaeljmeade.substack.com     If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, hosts Heather and Mike welcome Kelly, owner of Media Mosaic, to discuss social media marketing for small businesses. Kelly shares practical advice on creating engaging content, choosing the right platforms, and balancing authenticity with AI-generated material. The hosts also explore how AI tools can streamline business tasks like email management and phone systems. The episode wraps up with upcoming Central Virginia Business Coalition events, including networking meetups, a baseball night, and holiday parades.

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Share a commentSmoke rolls over the mountain, lightning splits the sky, and a trumpet blast grows louder until it feels impossible to ignore. That's the scene at Mount Sinai and it's also the doorway into a question that hits home fast: what does it really look like to meet with God, not casually, but with reverence that changes us?We walk through Exodus 19 to see why the Sinai summit happens in the first place. God starts with a review of grace, carrying His people like an eagle, then calls for a real response of obedience and faithfulness within the Mosaic covenant. Along the way we unpack what it means to belong to God instead of treating Him like someone who exists to serve our plans. The covenant language reveals identity and purpose: God's treasured possession, a kingdom of priests who represent Him and intercede for others, and a holy nation set apart for His name.From there we get very practical about “summit meetings” with God today: choosing a quiet place, coming with a prepared mind, and cultivating a teachable heart that doesn't just hear Scripture but listens and obeys. We also name the common blockers that keep Bible study inconsistent motivation, priority, technique, and apathy and connect it to daily battles with temptation, including how Jesus answered temptation with Deuteronomy. We end by holding two truths together: God is approachable through Jesus Christ, and God is still holy enough to produce awe and trembling.Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with someone who needs a reset in their walk with God, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What would you change this week to make time for a real summit meeting with God?Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentSmoke rolls over the mountain, lightning splits the sky, and a trumpet blast grows louder until it feels impossible to ignore. That's the scene at Mount Sinai and it's also the doorway into a question that hits home fast: what does it really look like to meet with God, not casually, but with reverence that changes us?We walk through Exodus 19 to see why the Sinai summit happens in the first place. God starts with a review of grace, carrying His people like an eagle, then calls for a real response of obedience and faithfulness within the Mosaic covenant. Along the way we unpack what it means to belong to God instead of treating Him like someone who exists to serve our plans. The covenant language reveals identity and purpose: God's treasured possession, a kingdom of priests who represent Him and intercede for others, and a holy nation set apart for His name.From there we get very practical about “summit meetings” with God today: choosing a quiet place, coming with a prepared mind, and cultivating a teachable heart that doesn't just hear Scripture but listens and obeys. We also name the common blockers that keep Bible study inconsistent motivation, priority, technique, and apathy and connect it to daily battles with temptation, including how Jesus answered temptation with Deuteronomy. We end by holding two truths together: God is approachable through Jesus Christ, and God is still holy enough to produce awe and trembling.Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with someone who needs a reset in their walk with God, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What would you change this week to make time for a real summit meeting with God?Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

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Episode 4186 │ July 20, 2026 Iran built a strategy to outlast any empire. The average American is doing the same — not with missiles, but with a food truck and a refusal to quit. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Scott Kesterson opens Monday by naming the duality the week demands: empires are spending trillions on a war with Iran they structurally cannot win, and the surveillance state is tightening around every transaction and conversation — while in food trucks, home kitchens, and parking lot pickups across America, ordinary people are building something the machine cannot algorithm, bomb, or buy. The analytical center of the episode is Iran's Mosaic Defense Strategy — 28 autonomous provinces engineered over 20-30 years to survive a decapitation strike without a unified command signal, which is why the Ayatollah's declaration that Trump's MOU is worthless is the only statement that actually matters, and why no ceasefire negotiated with anyone below the Ayatollah has structural validity — alongside the Andrew Tate arrest in Miami, which Scott reads not as a deep state attack on a MAGA ally but as a distraction from the 33 million child abuse images being downloaded globally and the absence of any unified institutional response to trafficking at scale. The episode closes with the ground truth Scott has been finding on YouTube: food trucks, home kitchen entrepreneurs, a New York reviewer saving small restaurants one visit at a time — a decentralized, apolitical, cross-cultural movement of people making things with their hands and their hearts, living out life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness beneath the noise, and proving that the thing the elites cannot take from you is the stubborn refusal to quit. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What is Iran's Mosaic Defense Strategy — and why does its architecture of 28 autonomous provinces operating without a unified command signal mean that no MOU, no ceasefire, and no deal negotiated with anyone other than the Ayatollah has any structural validity regardless of what the administration claims? What is the difference between arresting two high-profile influencers and actually dismantling the global child sex trafficking network — and why does Scott argue that the Tate arrest, however warranted, is functioning as a distraction from 33 million abuse images being downloaded and the institutional silence of the church on the front lines where it matters most? What do Iranian provinces engineered to outlast any empire and a food truck operator in a parking lot have in common — and why does Scott argue that the decentralized, apolitical movement of ordinary Americans building things with their hands and their hearts is the same endurance strategy, just without the missiles? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Spatial Terra Intelligence Methodology (STIM v5) — the analytical framework built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. BardsFM's faith archive includes hundreds of episodes on prayer, scripture, and walking the Way of Christ — available free in the full episode catalog. AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

The main message of this section is that the old Mosaic covenant is obsolete and that we live in the New Covenant, which is so much better. But here's the reality: for some reason, we as Christians, have a strong tendency to revert to the old covenant, back to the law. Why? Why do we do that if the New Covenant is so much better? How can we recognize this tendency and instead, live fully in the New Covenant? Hebrews 8:6-13

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This sermon focused on "God's Covenant Faithfulness," tracing the story of Israel and the Jewish people from biblical times to AD 135. The discussion explored five foundational biblical covenants—creation, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and the New Covenant—highlighting how each one reveals aspects of God's character and advances His redemptive plan, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. A key theme that emerged was humanity's repeated failure and God's unwavering commitment to His promises. The conversation noted that even during times of judgment and exile, such as the destruction of Jerusalem and the Jewish diaspora, God's covenants remained secure, discipline was not rejection, and restoration was always part of His plan. The sermon concluded by emphasizing that the survival and future restoration of the Jewish people serve as a testament to God's enduring faithfulness. Believers were encouraged to place their confidence not in human efforts, but in God's promises, which remain irrevocable and sure.

This week, Rabbi Ari Lamm joins Mosaic's editor Jonathan Silver to discuss the biblical idea of election or chosenness. Rabbi Lamm has argued that Genesis itself is a long sequence of choosing and rejection—Adam over the animals, Abel over Cain, Isaac over Ishmael, Jacob over Esau—and that the Bible never once tells us why. We learn how God assesses a life after the fact; we are never shown the reasoning behind the choice itself. One midrash even imagines Abraham chosen by lottery. Rabbi Lamm suggests that this silence is deliberate: chosenness is a mystery, an acknowledgment of the limitations of human understanding. Naturally, the subject of chosenness has long been discussed within the Jewish tradition, and Rabbi Lamm focuses on the debate between Judah Halevi and Moses Maimonides about whether divine election is earned or something carried through inheritance. With this in mind, the conversation turns to the theological puzzle facing 17th-century English Christians: should Israel in Scripture be understood as the church or as the actual, literal, Jewish people? And once some concluded it meant the latter, an old the­ological problem became a new and productive one. Rabbi Menasseh ben Israel, the great Amsterdam sage at the center of that story, offered European thinkers a way to hold Jewish particularity and universal natural law together rather than against each other, and in doing so shaped the political thought of a nation. The conversation expands on themes Rabbi Lamm explored in his 2025 Sapir essay, "The Rebirth of Chosenness." This episode of The Tikvah Podcast is generously sponsored by Celine and Kenneth Weiss in memory of their parents. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of The Tikvah Podcast, we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.

In both 2024 and 2025, Jake Watt, head brewer at Trap Door in Washougal, Washington, took home gold medals in the GABF fresh hop category for his beer, Fresher Than Fresh. Interestingly, the recipes for each of those beers was quite different—and the recipe for the 2026 edition that he'll submit this year will see more changes as well. Fresh-hopped beers are a moving target, ephemeral in nature, and making the best possible beers today means using all the things—unkilned cones harvested that morning, Cryo Fresh pellets, flowable hop products, and even a touch of Riwaka here and there. In this episode, Watt shares insights into the iterative changes and evolving ingredients in Trap Door's medal-winning fresh-hopped beer. Along the way, he touches on: unlocking the best Mosaic character with Krush and Riwaka using deep-cut Cascade with additional thiol character flavor stability in fresh-hopped beers when hot-side hopping taking advantage of fresh-hop season to gain access to specific lots from certain growers focusing on Oregon-grown hops for fresh-hopped beers due to earlier pick windows mechanically chopping fresh cones controlling dilution and pH rise in fresh-hopped beers layering in character with fresh-frozen hop pellets sneaking smaller amounts of Cryo Fresh into beers not labeled as fresh hops And more. This episode is brought to you by: G&D Chillers G&D's new Elite 290 Micro-series is built for brewers who care about sustainability and performance. It runs on a natural refrigerant with near-zero global warming potential (GWP), has a compact footprint, and features variable-speed fans for efficiency. We've chilled beer for more than 3,000 breweries across North America, and with 24/7 support and remote monitoring, your cold side stays dialed in—day or night. Get the details on natural-refrigerant technology at gdchillers.com/podcast. Berkeley Yeast At the World Beer Cup this year: Gold for West Coast IPA; Gold for Session IPA; Bronze, Silver, and Gold for New Zealand IPA; Bronze, Silver, and Gold for Classic IPA. All these beers were fermented with one yeast: FRESH™ Chico, Berkeley's low-diacetyl ale yeast.There's something you need to know: Diacetyl is not just a pass or a fail. Yes, at high levels, it's tragically bad. But even at low levels, it masks the good flavors. So if you want hop notes to pop, you need diacetyl to be ultra-low. These brewers trust Berkel ey Yeast for an ultra-clean fermentation because on the finals table, every little detail matters. And now FRESH™ Chico is available in dried bricks for as low as $88 at berkeleyyeast.com. PakTech This episode is sponsored by PakTech—delivering craft-beer multipacking you can trust. Our handles are made from 100 percent recycled plastic and are fully recyclable, helping breweries close the loop and advance the circular economy. With a minimalist design, durable functionality you can rely on, and custom color matching, our carriers help brands stand out while staying sustainable. Trusted by craft brewers nationwide, we offer a smarter, sustainable way to carry your beer. To learn more, visit paktech-opi.com. Indie Hops Oregon hop country is heaven to world-class lager varieties, and Indie Hops is proud to have introduced Oregon's newest lager hop, Lórien, in 2022. Lórien is in a growing list of beers that have found their way to the podium and—more importantly—into the hearts of lager lovers across the country. Discover Indie Hops Lórien. (Side effects may include rampant festivity, sales bumps, and exceeded expectations.) Indie Hops—Life is Short. Let's Make It Flavorful. Midea 50/50 Flex This podcast is sponsored by the Midea 50/50 flex—the industry's first dual-compartment three-way convertible freezer. The 50/50 Flex is designed to flex with your life. It can convert to all fridge, all freezer, or half and half with just the touch of a button. Plus, with reversible doors and adjustable storage compartments, you can stay organized no matter your food-storage needs. The 50/50 Flex is also designed to maintain a stable temperature even in non-climate-controlled spaces. So it's perfect for your garage, man cave, or wherever you need a little more space. Maybe use all 20 cubic feet as a beer fridge! Check out Midea.com/us/ for more information on how to take your beer storage to the next level. Briess Malting Briess Malting has been supplying craft brewers with the highest quality base and specialty malts since the early 1980s. As Briess celebrates their 150th Anniversary this year, they are proud to remain a fifth-generation, family-owned company. They love to support the creativity and passion in craft brewing that results in amazing beers. All Briess malts are made in America, so you can count on a reliable supply chain. Barley is sourced from 300 growers in the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming and Montana. Plus, technical support is available through their Center of Malting Excellence. With 150 years of malting expertise, check out why so many craft brewers trust Briess for their specialty malt at BrewingWithBriess.com. Wyeast Laboratories This episode is brought to you by Wyeast Laboratories. If you've brewed with our 1056 American Ale, you've brewed with the strain that helped build craft beer from the ground up. Four decades later, it's still one of the most-used strains in the country, delivering the same quality and consistency. 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This episode begins with a fairy tale in which a wondrous tree grows in a palace garden at the center of a realm. The tree at the center produces golden fruit; but each night a golden apple mysteriously vanishes. The culprit turns out to be a golden bird that drops a shining feather before also disappearing. The rest of the tale involves searching for various elements that represent the golden self within us that is the natural inheritance of the human psyche.     In the story, the connection to the golden bird appears as light as a feather. Yet, if we do not pick up the feather of our own lives, we can miss our calling and fall out of the story of our own soul. What was once as light as a feather can become a heavy psychic load, leaving us stuck in depression, in self-rejection or feeling lost. Yet again, the idea of an inner alchemy depends upon the potential for human transformation, which is symbolized by turning the lead in our lives into gold.     Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 750 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.   Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth     Along with these free weekly podcasts, you can now read free weekly essays and long form posts by Michael Meade on Substack. Learn more and subscribe at michaeljmeade.substack.com     If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 160) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 160: Why Black Men Keep Surviving Instead of Thriving with Dr. Alfiee" — it was released on July 6, 2026.In XYBM 160, we sit down with Dr. Alfiee, researcher, author, and nonprofit leader behind the Aakoma Project — one of the most comprehensive mental health research organizations focused on youth and young adults of color in the country. With over 30 years in the field, Dr. Alfie challenges the stereotypes baked into mainstream mental health research, breaks down what the data actually says about Black men across socioeconomic lines, and delivers a masterclass on the difference between surviving and thriving.        She introduces the Mosaic of Me identity framework from her book Rise and Thrive, gets real about compensation, self-worth, and what it means to know your value as a Black man, and shares her own personal history with depression — twice — including the story of public humiliation that followed her for eight years and the mindfulness practice that finally helped her heal.Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company.Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsSAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: ————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman(https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)Guest: @dralfiee (https://www.instagram.com/dralfiee)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

A bonus episode of the All About Beer podcast that goes deep on innovation in the beer space. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original articles, and to get info on upcoming events.Click here to support independent journalism covering the beer industry.This Episode is Sponsored by:John I. HaasWhen every pound of hops matters, brewers need products that work harder in the brewhouse. LupoMAX® was engineered to deliver concentrated lupulin, intense aroma expression, and reduced process loss, helping breweries improve yields while maintaining true-to-type hop character. Available in standout varieties like Citra®, Mosaic®, Krush®, and more, LupoMAX gives brewers a smarter path to bold flavor and operational efficiency. Talk with your Haas Sales Representative or visit lupohops.com for details.SennosSennos just changed the fermentation intelligence game—again. Their new Intelligent Fusion Module packs five high-precision sensors—pH, pressure, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity—into a single compact module. One tank port and complete fermentation visibility. And, it's built to evolve. New sensing capabilities will be added over time, so your SennosM3 gets smarter as brewing science advances. Stop patching together multiple devices. Invest in an intelligence platform built for what's next. Visit sennos.comStomp StickersIf you've been loyal to your current printer for years, we get it. Switching feels risky. That's why StompStickers.com keeps it simple: low minimums for an easy test run, fast print times so you're never stuck waiting, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every order. Thousands of brewers have already trusted them for over 30 years, and now you can try them for less. Head to StompStickers.com and use code TRY15 for 15% off your order.OllieYou're paying too much to process your invoices. Look, it's not your fault. It's just because you're not using Pay Smart yet.Most breweries are stuck with platforms designed for general small businesses, not the craft industry.  That's why Pay Smart was built. It's the new payments solution that is fully integrated into leading brewery software like Ekos and Ollie. That means less time chasing payments, fewer workarounds, and more money saved. Want to see how much you can save?Head over to save.withPaySmart.com to learn more and claim an incredible launch offer.All About BeerAt All About Beer, we're honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn't do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.Host: Don Tse and Em SauterGuests: Doug Veliky, Megan Parisi, Kelly McKnightSponsors: Sennos, Ollie, John I. Haas, Stomp Stickers Tags: InnovationPhoto: by John Holl

The IPA will NEVER DIE, and neither will this series of blind tasting podcasts if we can successfully find more beers that fit our criteria. Thankfully, listeners Benji & Suzanne went to California and brought back some all-West Coast, long-made IPAs to deepen our ongoing quest to find the country's best, and our scoresheets are showing high numbers on this one. We also discuss the deep thoughts of great philosophers (like a toddler in a shopping cart); Craig might've had a Mosaic breakthrough; and we share our overall Top 35 lists of every IPA we've drank through this series - and boy do we feel silly about some of the names at the bottom. IPAs Reviewed Blindly North Park Brewery - Hop-Fu! Societe Brewing Co. - The Pupil Ballast Point Brewing - Sculpin Elysian Brewing - Space Dust Highland Park Brewery - Hello, LA

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If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 160) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 160: Why Black Men Keep Surviving Instead of Thriving with Dr. Alfiee" — it was released on July 6, 2026.In XYBM 160, we sit down with Dr. Alfiee, researcher, author, and nonprofit leader behind the Aakoma Project — one of the most comprehensive mental health research organizations focused on youth and young adults of color in the country. With over 30 years in the field, Dr. Alfie challenges the stereotypes baked into mainstream mental health research, breaks down what the data actually says about Black men across socioeconomic lines, and delivers a masterclass on the difference between surviving and thriving.        She introduces the Mosaic of Me identity framework from her book Rise and Thrive, gets real about compensation, self-worth, and what it means to know your value as a Black man, and shares her own personal history with depression — twice — including the story of public humiliation that followed her for eight years and the mindfulness practice that finally helped her heal.Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company.Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsSAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: ————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman(https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)Guest: @dralfiee (https://www.instagram.com/dralfiee)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

If you want to listen to the full episode (XYBM 160) from this clip, search for the title: "Ep. 160: Why Black Men Keep Surviving Instead of Thriving with Dr. Alfiee" — it was released on July 6, 2026.In XYBM 160, we sit down with Dr. Alfiee, researcher, author, and nonprofit leader behind the Aakoma Project — one of the most comprehensive mental health research organizations focused on youth and young adults of color in the country. With over 30 years in the field, Dr. Alfie challenges the stereotypes baked into mainstream mental health research, breaks down what the data actually says about Black men across socioeconomic lines, and delivers a masterclass on the difference between surviving and thriving.        She introduces the Mosaic of Me identity framework from her book Rise and Thrive, gets real about compensation, self-worth, and what it means to know your value as a Black man, and shares her own personal history with depression — twice — including the story of public humiliation that followed her for eight years and the mindfulness practice that finally helped her heal.Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company.Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsSAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: ————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman(https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)Guest: @dralfiee (https://www.instagram.com/dralfiee)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

Freddy WilliamsJuly 12, 2026As we conclude our Held Together series, we look at Colossians 4:2–6 and Paul's final encouragement to the church. Because Jesus holds all things together, we can live from our identity in Christ instead of striving to earn God's approval.In this message from our Held Together series, we explore:What it means to live from your identity in ChristWhy there is no condemnation for those who belong to JesusHow prayer helps us recognize God's work in our everyday livesWhat it looks like to faithfully represent Jesus wherever we goThe voices of shame, fear, and striving are loud, but the voice of Jesus is louder. When we take hold of what Christ has already taken hold of for us, we discover the freedom to live with confidence, purpose, and hope.

This is a bonus episode of Brewer to Brewer recorded during the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference. Listen as Lee Lord of Narragansett interviews Charlie Cummings of Remnant Brewing. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original articles, and to get info on upcoming events.Click here to support independent journalism covering the beer industry.This Episode is Sponsored by:John I. HaasWhen every pound of hops matters, brewers need products that work harder in the brewhouse. LupoMAX® was engineered to deliver concentrated lupulin, intense aroma expression, and reduced process loss, helping breweries improve yields while maintaining true-to-type hop character. Available in standout varieties like Citra®, Mosaic®, Krush®, and more, LupoMAX gives brewers a smarter path to bold flavor and operational efficiency. Talk with your Haas Sales Representative or visit lupohops.com for details.SennosSennos just changed the fermentation intelligence game—again. Their new Intelligent Fusion Module packs five high-precision sensors—pH, pressure, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity—into a single compact module. One tank port and complete fermentation visibility. And, it's built to evolve. New sensing capabilities will be added over time, so your SennosM3 gets smarter as brewing science advances. Stop patching together multiple devices. Invest in an intelligence platform built for what's next. Visit sennos.comStomp StickersIf you've been loyal to your current printer for years, we get it. Switching feels risky. That's why StompStickers.com keeps it simple: low minimums for an easy test run, fast print times so you're never stuck waiting, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every order. Thousands of brewers have already trusted them for over 30 years, and now you can try them for less. Head to StompStickers.com and use code TRY15 for 15% off your order.OllieYou're paying too much to process your invoices. Look, it's not your fault. It's just because you're not using Pay Smart yet.Most breweries are stuck with platforms designed for general small businesses, not the craft industry.  That's why Pay Smart was built. It's the new payments solution that is fully integrated into leading brewery software like Ekos and Ollie. That means less time chasing payments, fewer workarounds, and more money saved. Want to see how much you can save?Head over to save.withPaySmart.com to learn more and claim an incredible launch offer.All About BeerAt All About Beer, we're honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn't do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.Host: Lee LordGuest: Charlie CummingsSponsor:  Ollie, Stomp Stickers, Keg Logistics, RahrBSGTags: Brewing, Books, BusinessPhoto Credit: John HollThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to Day 2901 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. Day 2901 – Theology Thursday – Covenants and Culture: Yahweh's Strategic Transformation of the Ancient Near East Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2901 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2901 of our Trek.   The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website   theologyinfive.com.   Today's lesson is titled Covenants and Culture: Yahweh's Strategic Transformation of the Ancient Near East. In the rich tapestry of the Ancient Near East (ANE), where gods and mortals interacted through elaborate rituals and binding treaties, the biblical narratives introduce a revolutionary shift. Yahweh's covenants with humanity did not merely reinforce cultural expectations; they transformed them. Unlike the deities of neighboring civilizations who mirrored and legitimized the social structures of their devotees, Yahweh entered the cultural space of His people to reshape it from within. This interplay of divine command and cultural resonance reveals both Yahweh's absolute sovereignty and His desire for transformative relationship. The first segment is: Cultural Resonance and Divine Directives Yahweh's covenantal style mirrors the suzerainty treaties common across the ANE. In these treaties, a powerful suzerain king would bind a vassal king to loyalty through an agreement filled with stipulations, blessings for obedience, and curses for rebellion. These treaty forms were widely recognized and respected in the ANE, providing a familiar and effective template for divine-human interaction. By employing these forms, Yahweh ensured that His commands were both intelligible and impactful within Israel's cultural framework. Yet the familiarity was only skin-deep. Yahweh was not adopting ANE forms to affirm the prevailing norms but to subvert and transform them. In doing so, He made divine truth both accessible and disruptive, anchored in the known but pointing toward a radically different vision of justice, holiness, and relationship. The second segment is: Theological and Ethical Reforms While the form of Yahweh's covenants may have paralleled existing treaty structures, the content was often a complete departure from ANE norms. Israel's covenantal law demanded exclusive loyalty to a single God, an idea entirely foreign to the religious pluralism of surrounding nations. Ethical obligations in Israel's law focused heavily on protecting the vulnerable, including the widow, the orphan, the stranger, and the poor. Debt release, sabbath rest for slaves and animals, and strict prohibitions against bribery or partiality in justice went far beyond the ethical norms of contemporary legal codes. In many ANE cultures, laws primarily served to protect property and consolidate the power of elites. Yahweh's laws, by contrast, reflected a concern for righteousness, mercy, and communal holiness. This ethical dimension of the covenant was not a footnote; it was central. The Israelites were not merely subjects under divine rule; they were to be a holy nation, a kingdom of priests mediating divine truth to the world. The third segment is: Balancing Divine Sovereignty and Relatability Yahweh's use of treaty forms was both strategic and pastoral. It asserted His authority as the true King of Israel while also presenting Him as a God who speaks to His people in forms they understand. Yahweh was not a distant deity demanding obedience from afar. He was present in history, entering into a covenant, revealing Himself through relational promises, and anchoring His identity in concrete acts of deliverance. This duality, sovereign yet accessible, transcendent yet involved, marks a distinctive feature of Israel's theology. The covenant relationship was not mechanical obedience to divine fiat but a personal, binding commitment from both sides. Yahweh pledged Himself to His people, and in return, they were called to fidelity, justice, and worship. The fourth segment is: Educational and Pedagogical Approaches The choice to use familiar cultural forms also had an educational function. Rather than discarding everything the Israelites knew, Yahweh worked within their existing frameworks to guide them toward deeper truths. This pedagogical method allowed spiritual and moral growth over time, acknowledging that transformation, both personal and societal, is a process. Like a master teacher, Yahweh started where His people were and led them forward. Each covenantal renewal deepened the understanding of divine character and the demands of holiness. Over centuries, the people of Israel would come to grasp more fully what it meant to be the people of God, called out from the nations not merely for privilege but for purpose. The fifth segment is: What Happens When the Covenant Is Broken? A key distinction between Yahweh's covenants and typical ANE treaties lies in what happens when the human side fails. In a standard suzerainty treaty, a vassal's failure to uphold the terms could annul the agreement and provoke swift retribution. But with Yahweh, the breaking of the covenant never canceled His overarching plan. Some covenants, like the one made with Abraham, are unilateral and unconditional. Yahweh alone passed through the sacrificial pieces, taking full responsibility for its fulfillment regardless of human faithfulness. Even when Israel sinned, the covenant endured because it was grounded in God's promise, not human performance. Others, like the Mosaic covenant, were conditional. Israel's disobedience brought consequences such as plagues, exile, and the destruction of the temple, but not abandonment. Through the prophets, Yahweh issued covenant lawsuits, calling Israel back to repentance. Even in judgment, the goal was always restoration. Ultimately, the New Covenant promised in Jeremiah 31 was Yahweh's response to repeated human failure. This covenant, fulfilled in Christ, was not a replacement or abolishment of the earlier covenants but their proper fulfillment, bringing them to their intended purpose. It is rooted in the same divine commitment now written on the heart rather than stone. Through Jesus, the faithful Israelite, Yahweh bound Himself again to His people, securing the covenant by grace rather than law. Fulfillment does not cancel what came before. Instead, it completes the trajectory set in motion by Yahweh's earlier promises, preserving their integrity while transforming their expression through the work of the Messiah. The pattern is clear: human betrayal may break fellowship, but it never breaks Yahweh's ultimate purpose. His covenants are not destroyed by sin; they are fulfilled through mercy. The sixth segment is: Yahweh Swears by Himself: The Unshakable Foundation of the Covenant In the Ancient Near East, oaths were sworn by invoking a higher authority, typically a god who would enforce the agreement. But Yahweh, being the Most High, has no higher name to invoke. Instead, He swears by Himself. This marks His covenants as utterly unique and unchangeable, grounded not in human performance but in His own divine character. When Yahweh makes the covenant with Abraham, Genesis 22 verse sixteen records Him saying: “By Myself I have sworn, declares the Lord.” This moment follows Abraham's willingness to offer Isaac. Yahweh's oath confirms that His promises regarding offspring, land, and blessing to the nations are irrevocable. Hebrews 6 verses thirteen through eighteen reflects on this, stating that because God could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, so that by two unchangeable things—His promise and His oath—we might have strong encouragement. This is not just poetic language. It means the entire covenant rests on Yahweh's own nature, which cannot lie, change, or fail. This is why Paul in Romans 11, verse twenty-nine, says: “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” Even when Israel breaks the covenant, Yahweh's sworn word remains in effect. He disciplines, exiles, and refines, but He does not abandon what He has sworn. The New Covenant, too, is grounded in this same self-binding faithfulness. Christ is the guarantor, not because of human righteousness, but because He is the embodiment of Yahweh's unbreakable oath. The seventh segment is: The Land Covenant and the Cosmic Contrast The covenant for the land stands as a unique expression of Yahweh's commitment to Abraham and his descendants. In Genesis 15 and 17, Yahweh promises

Oli Banks of Stigbergets Bryggeri interviews Marie Kusa of Omnipollo's Church.Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original articles, and to get info on upcoming events.Click here to support independent journalism covering the beer industry.This Episode is Sponsored by:SennosWhat if the secret to a better batch of beer started before fermentation ever began? By understanding the way water chemistry impacts the sensory quality of finished beer, and by analyzing fermentation and other data, brewers can control sensory aspects of their product like never before. Sennos put together a free eBook that breaks down water chemistry fundamentals every brewer should know — no fluff, just the fundamentals. Download Water Chemistry for Brewers at sennos.comBerkeley YeastOur Tropics yeast is based on a London Ale strain, but we added a new gene to its genome that codes for a unique thiol-releasing enzyme. The enzyme converts the precursors in barley to free thiols that smell and taste like passionfruit and grapefruit. It's super clean. No off-flavors like burnt rubber or other sulfurous notes. Just tropical aromatics. You don't have to do anything unusual either, like mash hopping. Just pitch dry Tropics and supercharge your hazy IPA.Malteurop Malting CompanyMalteurop Malting Company (MMC) is based in North America—specializing in growing and producing quality malts for the craft beer and distilling industries. With local farms and Malthouses spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, MMC's commitment to excellence is fully ingrained into every batch it produces, ensuring breweries and distilleries of any size can create the finest beverages on the planet. Visit www.malteuropmaltingco.com to learn how MMC can support your malting needs. Contact MMC at customersuccess@malteurop.com or (844) 546-MALT (6258) for questions or to place your order.John I. HaasWhen every pound of hops matters, brewers need products that work harder in the brewhouse. LupoMAX® was engineered to deliver concentrated lupulin, intense aroma expression, and reduced process loss, helping breweries improve yields while maintaining true-to-type hop character. Available in standout varieties like Citra®, Mosaic®, Krush®, and more, LupoMAX gives brewers a smarter path to bold flavor and operational efficiency. Talk with your Haas Sales Representative or visit lupohops.com for details.Host: Oli BanksGuest: Marie KusaSponsor:  Sennos, Berkeley Yeast, John I. Haas, MalteuropTopics: Brewing, collaboration, dive bars, hopsPhoto Credits: Oli Banks and Marie KusaThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Hip Hop Intro 06 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9533-hip-hop-intro-06License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, Michael Meade talks about the various ways we can find and connect with our creative muse. He brings surprising insights into practical ways of being creative and the good news that everyone, artists and non-artists alike, has a muse. Creativity is a force larger than ourselves that wants to flow through us, be expressed by us and be given to the community around us.   Meade shares myths and rituals that show how creativity is present and in abundance during the dark times of trouble and despair. Times of chaos and dissolution can also birth creativity that leads us to the next phase of life or of the world, in the never-ending dance of chaos and ongoing creation and creativity.   This episode is edited from an interview on a Jung Platform Summit on creativity.   Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 750 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.   Learn more and join this community of listeners at: patreon.com/livingmyth   Along with these free weekly podcasts, you can now read free weekly essays and long form posts by Michael Meade on Substack. Learn more and subscribe at: michaeljmeade.substack.com   If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.

A conversation with Nick Smith of South Africa's Soul Barrel Brewing. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original articles, and to get info on upcoming events.Click here to support independent journalism covering the beer industry.This Episode is Sponsored by:John I. HaasWhen every pound of hops matters, brewers need products that work harder in the brewhouse. LupoMAX® was engineered to deliver concentrated lupulin, intense aroma expression, and reduced process loss, helping breweries improve yields while maintaining true-to-type hop character. Available in standout varieties like Citra®, Mosaic®, Krush®, and more, LupoMAX gives brewers a smarter path to bold flavor and operational efficiency. Talk with your Haas Sales Representative or visit lupohops.com for details.All About BeerAt All About Beer, we're honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn't do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry.Host: John HollGuests: Nick SmithSponsors: John I. Haas, All About BeerTags: South Africa, Wine, Beer, Tradition, InnovationPhoto: By John Holl

In XYBM 160, we sit down with Dr. Alfiee, researcher, author, and nonprofit leader behind the Aakoma Project — one of the most comprehensive mental health research organizations focused on youth and young adults of color in the country. With over 30 years in the field, Dr. Alfie challenges the stereotypes baked into mainstream mental health research, breaks down what the data actually says about Black men across socioeconomic lines, and delivers a masterclass on the difference between surviving and thriving.        She introduces the Mosaic of Me identity framework from her book Rise and Thrive, gets real about compensation, self-worth, and what it means to know your value as a Black man, and shares her own personal history with depression — twice — including the story of public humiliation that followed her for eight years and the mindfulness practice that finally helped her heal.Tune in on all podcast streaming platforms, including YouTube.Leave a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you found value in this episode or a previous episode!BOOK US FOR SPEAKING + BRAND DEALS:————————————Explore our diverse collaboration opportunities as the leading and fastest-growing Black men's mental health platform on social media. Let's create something dope for your brand/company.Take the first step by filling out the form on our website: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/speaking-brand-dealsSAFE HAVEN:————————————Safe Haven is a holistic healing platform built for Black men by Black men. In Safe Haven, you will be connected with a Black mental health professional, so you can finally heal from the things you find it difficult to talk about AND you will receive support from like-minded Black men that are all on their healing journey, so you don't have to heal alone.Join Safe Haven Now: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-haven SUPPORT THE PLATFORM: ————————————Safe Haven: https://www.expressyourselfblackman.com/safe-havenMonthly Donation: https://buy.stripe.com/eVa5o0fhw1q3guYaEE Merchandise: https://shop.expressyourselfblackman.com FOLLOW US:————————————TikTok: @expressyourselfblackman (https://www.tiktok.com/@expressyourselfblackman) Instagram:Host: @expressyourselfblackman(https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfblackman)Guest: @dralfiee (https://www.instagram.com/dralfiee)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ExpressYourselfBlackManFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/expressyourselfblackman

In this episode, Michael Meade tells an old story about a man whose dreams call for him to go on a long, challenging journey to find a hidden treasure of gold. The story suggests that the treasure we desire most hides where we would never choose to go on our own. Bringing a dream to life requires that we truly change and that can awaken our deepest fears and strongest resistance.     Symbolically, gold represents all that is noble, valuable and unique in each soul. On the other hand, lead is an inert metal that represents all that is base, dense and resistant in life. Meaningful change involves transforming areas of our lives that have become stuck and undermining so as to release innate gifts and talents that have been held back or denied. The psychological and spiritual process of changing lead into gold is part of the alchemy of the soul.     In neglected or rejected areas of our lives buried spiritual ideas and feelings wait to be unearthed, creative instincts wait to be stirred, and greater capacities of love seek to be embraced. They are all part of the living gold of the self and the inner alchemy of the soul. Some redemption occurs each time we become conscious of the contents of our souls, as creative expression and increased vitality transform our individual lives as well as the world.     Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 750 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.   Learn more and join this community of listeners at: patreon.com/livingmyth     Along with these free weekly podcasts, you can now read free weekly essays and long form posts by Michael Meade on Substack. Learn more and subscribe at: michaeljmeade.substack.com     If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.

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