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Israel has operated in the skies above Tehran. It has struck nuclear facilities near Baghdad and dominated the airspace of its enemies across the region. But according to a newsletter that the Israeli journalist Amit Segal sent out earlier this week, there is one city in the Middle East where the IDF cannot move freely. That city is a fifteen-minute drive from Tel Aviv, and is called Bnei Brak. On February 15, two female soldiers from the IDF's Education and Youth Corps arrived in this densely populated haredi city for a routine visit to a draftee ahead of his induction. A local resident called a hotline run by the Jerusalem Faction—an anti-conscription group—and falsely reported that military police were distributing draft notices. A mob of hundreds materialized, surrounded the soldiers, chased them through the streets, and forced them to hide until police arrived to rescue them. A patrol car was overturned. A police motorcycle was set on fire. Twenty-six were arrested; most were released by nightfall. Israeli leaders across the political spectrum condemned the violence as the provocation of extremists. But whether they support the rioters or not, most of the Jews of Bnei Brak see the draft as an existential threat to their way of life. It's just that the extremists are willing to say so with violence. For the past two years, pressed by the Supreme Court and by growing public resentment, the government has been trying to legislate a resolution to the question of haredi military service. Some 80,000 haredi men between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four are currently eligible for conscription but have not enlisted. A bill now moving through the Knesset would set enlistment targets, grant continued deferments to full-time yeshiva students, and impose penalties that critics—including the government's own legal advisers — say will produce no meaningful increase in enlistment. The haredi parties have threatened to block the 2026 state budget unless the bill passes. If the budget fails to pass by March 31, the Knesset dissolves and elections are triggered. The country is, in effect, in the middle of a slow-motion constitutional crisis over this question. Into this moment comes Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer. He is the founding editor of Tzarich Iyun—a journal of haredi thought—and has devoted his public life to arguing that the haredi world must take greater responsibility for the Jewish state, and that it can do so without compromising its fundamental values. In January, following the death of a fourteen-year-old boy struck by a bus at a different protest, Rabbi Pfeffer wrote an essay in Tzarich Iyun called "Idleness, Anger, and the Erosion of the Torah World." In light of what happened this week in Bnei Brak, it deserves a wide hearing.  In this episode, Pfeffer speaks with Mosaic's editor Jonathan Silver about the conscription crisis and the recent riot.

On this Ash Wednesday, we invite you to pause for a few minutes of reflection guided by the first in our 2026 series of Lenten “Rhythm and Word” podcast.   For this series, Associate Pastor Nancy Benson-Nicol welcomes a Mosaic of Voices. Inspired by the vision and work of the Mosaic Project, initiated by member Richard Knorr and sponsored by the Spiritual Formation Team, we journey through Lent gifted with the inspiring and moving perspectives of members of our faith community—in their own words.    Each respond to these two questions: “How did you first learn about or experience the season of Lent?” and, “As you enter the season this year, what truth about yourself is Lent asking you to face?” Pastor Nancy also highlights Lenten motifs rooted in the Gospel of Matthew and Jesus' encounter in the wilderness to invite viewers into contemplation.

Michael Meade explores how stories enable us to understand the world and our place in it. Mythic narratives weave the divine and natural realms together in ways that become antidotes for our anxieties and fears. To be modern can mean to have fallen out of story or to be living in opposing stories as many people believe at this time. Yet, stories are how we understand our lives and how we make meaning of even the most overwhelming and tragic aspects of life.     At each critical juncture or time of change, the story of our soul tries to break through and become more conscious. Since myths speak to each soul differently, they can deliver to each listener the psychic facts and healing factors they most need. In that sense, stories are a form of medicine that can operate at the deepest levels of self and soul.     Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can hear Michael Meade live by joining his free online event "Finding Ways to Make a Change" on Thursday, March 5.   Register and learn more at mosaicvoices.org/events.      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 740 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.

This episode of Archetypal Mosaic offers uplifting reflections on my childhood, the Grokipedia bio, and art projects currently in the works, along with what's coming next.

We're so glad you're here! Mosaic is a global community of faith committed to inspiring and empowering people to live a life of passion and purpose.

In Matthew 10:7–8, Jesus tells His disciples, “Freely you have received; freely give.” In 2 Corinthians 9:6–15, Paul teaches that generosity works like a seed—you don't reap what you store, only what you sow. Together, these passages reveal that generosity is not about money first—it's about trust, grace, and living in the story of God.In this message from our Freely Given series, we explore:• Why generosity is part of God's restoration strategy• The difference between scarcity and grace• How open-handed living reshapes our hearts• Why the early church changed the world through generosityWe wake up every day into a story—one that tells us to clench our fists and protect what we have. But Jesus invites us into a better story, where open hands lead to freedom, joy, and lasting fruit.

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The Transfiguration comes at a pivotal point in Matthew's Gospel, and it occurs at a dramatic, shifting moment in the other two Gospels that include it. It is after the Transfiguration that Jesus “sets his face” toward Jerusalem-- a moment of pause and then change of direction. And it's a perfect moment and story to reflect on here at the beginning of Lent. Just before this event, Jesus had revealed some hard things to his disciples, including that they might die. But there was good news for the disciples because they were witnesses to a Transfiguration. They learned that there was a new reality that made everything they were to endure not only bearable but desirable: They learned that Jesus is God incarnate, the king of the universe, the pinnacle of salvation history, ready to inaugurate his kingdom. Artworks (in order) that Pastor Chris mentioned in this podcast/sermon: 1. Icon: Transfiguration of Jesus (1408) Theophanes the Greek. 2. Mosaic in the apse of the Church of the Transfiguration (1924) Mt. Tabor. 3. The Transfiguration (c 1520) Raphael. 4. The Transfiguration of Jesus (1824) Alexander Ivanov. 5. Transfiguration of Jesus (1872) Carl Bloch. 6. Transfiguration (2008) Lewis Bowman. 7. The Transfiguration (2023) Chris Brazelton (The image used on the title page of this podcast/sermon). 8. The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ (2025) George Meluch.

Thanks for watching Ridge Church! For more information about our church, check out https://www.ridgechurchonline.com —— Ridge Church exists to help people follow Jesus for all of life. —— We all have a next step to take as we follow Jesus or even as we consider following Jesus. Are you ready to take your next steps? Check out some of the ways below: —— I want to start following Jesus: https://tinyurl.com/4dhpzhrd I want to be baptized: https://tinyurl.com/4dhpzhrd I'd like to join a community group: https://tinyurl.com/4dhpzhrd I'm interested in serving: https://tinyurl.com/4dhpzhrd I would like to support Ridge Church through giving: https://tinyurl.com/yvxcpunm

Pastor Chip Freed, " The Gifts The Gospel Brings: The Gift of the Suffering Servant" (Isaiah 53:1-5, 11-12)

This sermon presents a robust biblical defense of marriage as a lifelong, sacred covenant established by God between one man and one woman, rooted in creation and reflecting Christ's faithful love for the church. Drawing from Mark 10, it emphasizes that while divorce was permitted under Mosaic law due to humanity's hardness of heart, God's original design—articulated in Genesis—intends marriage as an unbreakable union, not a transactional arrangement. The teaching confronts cultural relativism by asserting that marriage is not defined by human convenience or emotional fulfillment but by divine intention, with adultery resulting from remarriage after divorce, regardless of gender. It acknowledges rare biblical exceptions—adultery and abandonment—while affirming that reconciliation is always preferable and that forgiveness is available in Christ for all, including those affected by divorce. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to view marriage as a sacred, Christ-centered relationship that demands self-sacrifice, grace, and reliance on God's strength, reflecting the eternal covenant between Christ and His bride.

In this HFS Unfiltered conversation, Krishnan Ethirajan, Chief Digital & AI Officer at Mosaic Insurance, and Selva Vaidiyanathan, Chief Business Officer – BFSI at WNS, join Saurabh Gupta to discuss how Mosaic and WNS are building a new model for insurance — one defined by trust, speed, and intelligence. From founding a capital-light hybrid insurer to scaling globally with AI-first operations, Mosaic's journey is reshaping how underwriting works. Together, Mosaic and WNS show how “partnership with a purpose” drives innovation, agility, and real transformation across the insurance value chain. Key takeaways:Culture of Trust: True innovation starts with partnership, not paperwork.Clean-Sheet Design: With no legacy baggage, Mosaic built AI-ready, data-first operations from day one.AI as a Force Multiplier: Automating underwriting, risk selection, and claims for faster, smarter decisions.Operational Agility: A nimble, distributed model scaling to 7 offices and $1B+ in premiums.Purposeful Partnership: WNS and Mosaic prove that transformation accelerates when both sides row in the same direction.

This week's Full Spectrum Cycling covers: unity rides honoring Alex Pretti, two big Milwaukee-area bike events (Bike Bazaar and Bay View Bike Swap), a Trek/Electra e-bike recall, a quick first look at Handup's ColdEST gloves, and a shoreline access/trespass update that matters if you ride or walk Lake Michigan beaches. Plus: Strava leaderboard cheating cleanup, Sunn O))) tour dates, and Tom Morello coming to The Rave. https://youtu.be/xgzhmcnqTlk The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Pretti Rides - A lot of the bike world showed up in solidarity for Alex Pretti, with unity rides happening across dozens of cities and multiple countries. Our Fat-bike.com take - https://fat-bike.com/2026/02/we-ride-fat-bikes-in-unity/ Milwaukee Bike Bazaar - March 14, 2026, at Riverside High School. Bay View Bike Swap - https://facebook.com/events/s/bay-view-bike-swap/1403385164700176/  https://www.fox6now.com/news/thousands-electric-bikes-recalled-fall-hazard-cpsc Greg's 30-day Video Challenge  Beach Bikers Beware - If you ride Lake Michigan beaches (or even just walk the shoreline), the legal line in Wisconsin is getting extra attention after a ruling that leans hard on where “public” access ends and private property begins. The practical takeaway for riders: know where the ordinary high-water mark rules apply, and understand that “keep your tires wet” is not just a joke in this conversation.- https://fat-bike.com/2026/02/beach-bikers-beware-new-wisconsin-trespassing-ruling/ Tony finally likes his Abus lock Morello at the Rave in May Talkin' Schmack  Frostbike Cancelled - Safety in MPLS - At least it won't conflict with Fat-bike Birkie - https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2026/01/26/alex-pretti-shooting-‘eye-opening'-bike-industry-minneapolis-area  Pretti Support - The industry side of this story is also worth noting: shops and brands in the Minneapolis area and around the world responded publicly, organized memorial rides, and had to weigh safety and community realities around events like Frostbike. Esker Angry Catfish Surly RW24 Wilde Bicycles  QBP Trek and Electra recalled thousands of e-bikes after reports of rear wheel bolts breaking and wheels separating. The recall affects several FX+ 1 and Townie Go! models sold between April and October 2025.https://www.fox6now.com/news/thousands-electric-bikes-recalled-fall-hazard-cpsc Handup ColdEST Gloves First Look - https://fat-bike.com/2026/01/first-look-handup-coldest-gloves-for-fat-biking/ I'm inviting listeners to signup and be part of the Founding Members group that is helping shape our private community - Fat-bike Lab - https://www.skool.com/fat-bike-lab-4983/about  The Weekly Dose of Fat is now a newsletter delivered every Thursday Night - Subscribe at https://fat-bike.com/dose  I am working out the bugs but we will have a new, short weekly podcast - The Weekly Dose of Fat: Micro Dose. There is a sneak peak here - https://news.fat-bike.com/podcast Just announced - Sunn O))) Tour - https://pitchfork.com/news/sunn-o-don-their-cloaks-for-new-album-song-and-tour/ 04-16 Chicago, IL - Salt Shed 04-18 Iowa City, IA - Englert Theatre People cheat on Strava? Of course they do. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/transport/article/strava-cheats-millions-removed-leaderboards-nplxqvzsc?utm_source=chatgpt.com Show Beer - Noon Whistle Brewing - Gummylicious - 6% Man, they have a lot of Gummy Beers Brewed with Citra, Citra Cryo, Mosaic, and Ekuanot hops giving it a deeply complex flavor profile that is bursting with juicy flavor notes of tropical citrus. If you like this show PLEASE Subscribe in Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-spectrum-cycling/id1569662493   Stuff for sale on Facebook Marketplace Shit Worth Doing February 20th, 2026 - Flat Out Friday - Fiserv Forum - Milwaukee, WI Just announced - Sunn O))) Tour - https://pitchfork.com/news/sunn-o-don-their-cloaks-for-new-album-song-and-tour/ 04-16 Chicago, IL - Salt Shed 04-18 Iowa City, IA - Englert Theatre Bikes! 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There are certain, critical moments that say directly to us: You must change your life. Collectively, we are in a time when great changes are necessary; yet the idea of truly changing is too fearful for most people. On this episode of Living Myth, Michael Meade tells a surprising story from ancient India in which a fearful tiger suddenly awakens to its true inner nature and becomes transformed.     It turns out that learning about one's true self can be like approaching a tiger. The authentic self has beauty and unique markings. It has power and an intensity of presence similar to the fierce brightness of a tiger. Awakening the deeper self also reveals an inner sense of nobility that can shift fear to awareness and replace uncertainty with a living sense of purpose.     In mythological terms, the less people awaken to who they are in essence, the greater the amount of fear in the world becomes. If we are to find some way through the cascade of crises that currently threaten the world, we must face our deepest fears, open our hearts and begin to see with the visionary eyes of our tiger self. When the inner eyes of our hearts and souls open, we begin to see the world as we were intended to see it, and in so doing, find ways of transforming our lives that also help to transform this troubled world.     Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can hear Michael Meade live by joining his free online event "Finding Ways to Make a Change" on Thursday, March 5.   Register and learn more at mosaicvoices.org/events.      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 740 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.

Rev. James Harper preaches on 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 as a part of our sermon series, "A Cross-Shaped Life."  Paul addressed the Corinthian church's confusion about the relationship between the old Mosaic law and faith in Jesus. He explained that Jesus didn't come to add to the old covenant but to fulfill what was incomplete. The new covenant through Christ brings three revolutionary changes: God's presence is now permanent rather than temporary, our hearts are set free from uncertainty about our standing with God, and we are gradually transformed into Christ's image as we live before His face. This transformation happens through living 'Coram Deo' - before the face of God - allowing His presence to change how we speak, act, and think in every aspect of life. Plan a visit to FPC Douglasville where you will find Bible-focused worship, preaching, and teaching, and a great community for adults, teens, and children!  www.fpcdouglasville.org/planavisit

Anish Acharya is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), where he leads consumer and fintech investing at Series A. He serves on the boards of standout portfolio companies including Deel, Mosaic, Clutch, Titan, and HappyRobot and has led early bets in companies like Runway and Carbonated. Before a16z, he founded and exited two startups—Snowball (acquired by Credit Karma) and SocialDeck (acquired by Google) and scaled Credit Karma's U.S. Card business to over 100 million members. AGENDA: 00:03 - Why building an AI company today requires being in San Francisco 06:58 - The "SaaS Apocalypse" myth: Why "vibe coding" everything is a lie 09:11 - How AI agents are finally breaking the lock-in of legacy software providers 10:13 - Incumbents vs. Startups: Who actually wins the AI distribution war? 14:39 - Why the developer tool market looks more like Cloud than Uber and Lyft 22:43 - The death of the Chatbox? Why browse-based interfaces are still preferable 27:14 - Why power users are 10x more valuable in the age of AI consumption 28:36 - Do margins matter in a world of AI? 34:46 - Why we are definitively not in an AI bubble right now 38:58 - Why the Legal and Customer Support industries will have dozens of winners 39:44 - Lessons from Marc Andreessen: Why the "quality of being right" supersedes process 44:51 - Is "Triple, Triple, Double, Double" dead? The new physics of growth 01:10:41 - The a16z Playbook: How to win 100% of the deals you chase    

Welcome back to The Fifth Question Podcast — I'm your host, Daniel Levine. In today's wildly unexpected episode, I sit down with ‪@DavidWilberBlog‬ — a popular Christian writer, teacher, and theologian — who makes a provocative case: Christians should be keeping Jewish (biblical/Mosaic) law.This is Part 1 of a longer conversation, and it focuses on David's framework as a Christian who practices Torah observance through Messianic Judaism — what he describes as a “Jewish form of Christianity” rooted in first-century practice.✅ What We Cover in Part 1In this episode, we unpack:

The Mystery and Mind of Christ | 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 | Rev Dr Malcolm Foley Digital Bulletin: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_zl5B2UM/1qmJXnLaljBiEdIFoWhZyg/view?utm_content=DAG_zl5B2UM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h49169af34c New Here? https://forms.gle/F8vpiThxuEJcXMWM6 Newsletter sign up: http://eepurl.com/dGg7T5 Volunteer Sign-up: https://forms.gle/Rj34kuVBReezSrtJ7 Need prayer? Fill out our prayer card https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_2Kg3VOQDmGtAAijHh_BGkUcvyijfQAi9VcPIkqQH_La5xw/viewform To Give to Mosaic: https://mosaicwaco.org/give/ Learn more at http://mosaicwaco.org Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/mosaic_waco/

Thomas Halliday describes the Pleistocene Mammoth Steppe, a vast grassland ecosystem stretching from Europe to Alaska inhabited by megafauna like Arctodus, then explores the Pliocene in East Africa where mosaic environments supported early human ancestors like Australopithecus.

We are so excited for our NextGen Team to take over the Sunday service this week! We will be reading Luke 15, and talking about the Celebration Culture of Heaven...How do we at Mosaic create a multi-generational celebration culture? We Ring the Bells of Heaven: When the lost are found When those that feel insignificant are honored When people are restored to God's community

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Dave Rich concludes his examination of how Christians should approach the Old Testament for ethical guidance. Building on previous lessons about the Mosaic law, Rich shifts focus to the creation ordinances—commands given to Adam before the law of Moses even existed. He walks through Genesis to identify seven binding ordinances that remain in force today: procreation, subduing the earth, dominion over creatures, labor, the weekly Sabbath, and marriage. Rich demonstrates how these foundational commands inform modern ethical debates on work, environmentalism, marriage and sexuality, abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment. He shows how each of the Ten Commandments finds expression in New Testament teaching, proving that Christians haven't abandoned Old Testament morality but understand it through the lens of the new covenant established in Christ. The message includes practical teaching on the threefold use of God's law: its pedagogical function in revealing our sin and driving us to the gospel, its civil function in restraining evil and maintaining order, and its normative function in guiding believers toward obedience. Rich emphasizes that while Christians are not legally bound to the Mosaic law, they remain obligated to learn from it and apply its principles as God's revealed wisdom for righteous living. ★ Support this podcast ★

Pastor Steven Furr, "The Gifts The Gospel Brings: The Gift of Righteousness" (Romans 5:17-21)

In November 2025, Rod Dreher published an essay in the Free Press, based on an earlier Substack post he'd written, about anti-Semitism on the American right. Dreher had just returned from Washington, where he'd spent several days speaking with young conservatives working in think tanks and in government. What he discovered was that a significant portion of young men on the right, perhaps as many as 30 or 40 percent, expressed sympathy for Nick Fuentes, the white-supremacist podcaster who denies the Holocaust and openly attacks Jewish institutions and Jewish people. The trigger for Dreher's reporting was an interview of Fuentes in late October by another media personality, Tucker Carlson. Having watched that interview, Dreher witnessed what he called a Rubicon-crossing moment: the most influential conservative media figure in America giving a remarkably soft platform to someone who has praised Hitler and has made all manner of psychotic claims about the Jewish people. Dreher had considered Carlson a friend. That friendship ended when he called him out over the Fuentes interview. Dreher's voice is particularly important because he speaks from deep within the world of American Christian conservatism. He is the author of The Benedict Option, a defining text for thinking about Christian cultural withdrawal, published in 2017. He has also written extensively about his own conversion to Orthodoxy, and has spent much of his career reporting on the institutional health of American Christianity. So when he sounds an alarm, as he does in this conversation with Mosaic's editor Jonathan Silver, about anti-Semitism spreading among young Christian conservatives, Jews should listen. This conversation was recorded in December, with Dreher in Budapest, where he now lives. This episode of the Tikvah Podcast is generously sponsored by Ilya Shapiro, constitutional scholar at the Manhattan Institute. 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.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Glimmering Mosaic of Discovery in Bosc de Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-05-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El bosc de Montserrat estava envoltat d'un aire misteriós aquell dia d'hivern.En: The bosc de Montserrat was surrounded by a mysterious air that winter day.Ca: Els arbres eren gegants, i les seves branques s'estenien cap al cel gris.En: The trees were giants, and their branches stretched towards the gray sky.Ca: Sota les copes dels arbres, un mercat d'artesans s'esdevenia amb petites paradetes esquitxades entre els camins sinuosos.En: Beneath the treetops, a market of artisans took place with small stalls scattered among the winding paths.Ca: L'aire era fred, però es barrejava amb l'olor càlid de la fusta tallada i la resina de pi.En: The air was cold, but it mingled with the warm scent of carved wood and pine resin.Ca: Marina, amb un abric llarg i bufanda de colors, passejava amb atenció.En: Marina, with a long coat and colorful scarf, walked attentively.Ca: Cercava inspiració per a la seva pròxima exposició.En: She was searching for inspiration for her upcoming exhibition.Ca: Al seu costat, Laia, l'amiga de la infància, la mirava escèptica.En: Beside her, Laia, her childhood friend, watched skeptically.Ca: "De veritat creus que trobaràs alguna cosa única aquí?En: "Do you really think you'll find something unique here?"Ca: " va preguntar Laia.En: Laia asked.Ca: El seu escepticisme sempre s'havia centrat en els productes artesans.En: Her skepticism had always been centered on handcrafted products.Ca: Els veia com simples manualitats més que obres d'art.En: She saw them as mere crafts rather than works of art.Ca: Mentre avançaven, entren en un racó del mercat menys transitat.En: As they moved on, they entered a less-traveled corner of the market.Ca: Allà, darrere d'una massa d'arbres, hi havia una petita parada gairebé oculta.En: There, behind a mass of trees, was a small nearly hidden stall.Ca: Jordi, un artesà de la zona, presentava les seves creacions de manera discreta.En: Jordi, a local artisan, presented his creations discreetly.Ca: Les seves mans, càlides per l'ofici, mostraven amb orgull objectes fets amb cuir i vidre.En: His hands, warm from the trade, proudly displayed objects made of leather and glass.Ca: "Marina, mira això!En: "Marina, look at this!"Ca: " va dir Laia, ensopegant amb un fragment de colors brillants exposat al costat de Jordi.En: Laia said, stumbling upon a fragment of bright colors displayed next to Jordi.Ca: Era una peça única, un mosaic de vidre que brillava sota la llum difusa del bosc.En: It was a unique piece, a glass mosaic that glittered under the diffuse forest light.Ca: Marina es va apropar i va sentir un sobtat clic artístic al seu interior.En: Marina approached and felt a sudden artistic click within her.Ca: "És meravellós," va murmurar Marina, tocant amb delicadesa el mosaic.En: "It's marvelous," Marina murmured, delicately touching the mosaic.Ca: "L'has fet tu?En: "Did you make it?"Ca: " va preguntar, mirant Jordi amb admiració.En: she asked, looking at Jordi with admiration.Ca: Jordi va sentir un caliu inesperat en el pit.En: Jordi felt an unexpected warmth in his chest.Ca: Havia estat dubtant de mostrar les seves millors creacions, incert del valor que algú podria veure en elles.En: He had been hesitant to show his best creations, uncertain of the value someone might see in them.Ca: Jordi, encoratjat per la reacció de Marina, va explicar: "Sí.En: Encouraged by Marina's reaction, Jordi explained: "Yes.Ca: A vegades, el vidre parla per si mateix.En: Sometimes, the glass speaks for itself.Ca: M'agrada pensar que en cada peça hi ha una història amagada.En: I like to think that in each piece there's a hidden story."Ca: "Marina, decidida a fer gastar part dels seus estalvis, va somriure.En: Marina, determined to spend part of her savings, smiled.Ca: "Vull que la meva exposició expliqui aquesta història.En: "I want my exhibition to tell this story."Ca: " Per primera vegada, Laia va veure la passió tant en les mans de Jordi com en la mirada brillant de la seva amiga.En: For the first time, Laia saw the passion both in Jordi's hands and in her friend's bright gaze.Ca: Aquella decisió va portar confiança nova a Jordi.En: That decision brought new confidence to Jordi.Ca: Veia com Marina valorava el seu treball, cosa que li va donar l'impuls necessari per continuar creant.En: Seeing how Marina valued his work gave him the necessary push to keep creating.Ca: Laia, observant el moment artístic entre Jordi i Marina, va començar a entendre que potser hi havia més encant en l'artesania del que havia imaginat.En: Laia, observing the artistic moment between Jordi and Marina, began to understand that perhaps there was more charm in the craftsmanship than she had imagined.Ca: Quan es van acomiadar, el sol començava a pondre's entre els arbres.En: As they said goodbye, the sun began to set among the trees.Ca: El bosc es va omplir de colors taronja i vermell, reflectint la calidesa recentment descoberta.En: The forest filled with orange and red colors, reflecting the recently discovered warmth.Ca: Marina, Jordi i Laia van marxar cadascun amb un canvi al cor: la curiositat de Marina es va encendre, la confiança de Jordi es va expandir, i la perspectiva de Laia es va obrir a nous horitzons.En: Marina, Jordi, and Laia each left with a change in their heart: Marina's curiosity was ignited, Jordi's confidence expanded, and Laia's perspective opened to new horizons.Ca: I així, el bosc de Montserrat es va convertir en el bressol d'una inspiració compartida.En: And so, the bosc de Montserrat became the cradle of shared inspiration. Vocabulary Words:the artisan: l'artesàthe exhibition: l'exposicióthe skepticism: l'escepticismethe craftsmanship: l'artesaniathe mosaic: el mosaicthe scent: l'olorthe path: el camíthe horizon: l'horitzóthe treetops: les copes dels arbresthe stall: la paradathe warmth: la calidesathe chest: el pitthe glance: la miradathe savings: els estalvisthe inspiration: la inspiracióthe market: el mercatthe resin: la resinathe craft: l'oficito carve: tallarto sparkle: brillarto hesitate: dubtarto mingle: barrejarto display: mostrarto ignite: encendreto expand: expandirto scatter: esquitxarthe childhood: la infànciathe forest: el boscthe piece: la peçathe story: la història

Natalie and Pliny Natalie and Vinny Cilurzo join Herlinda Heras and Daedalus Howell on Brew Ha Ha with the first taste of Pliny the Younger 2026 from Russian River Brewing Co. Today is a very special edition of Brew Ha Ha because Vinny Cilurzo is also here along with Natalie Cilurzo. They have brought the first taste of the Pliny the Younger 2026 in a keg. Today they celebrate the distribution of Pliny the Younger on draft at all of the bars and restaurants in their distribution network. It will all leave the brewery by Friday. It is a huge effort for the staff but it is like a holiday event. The retail release at the two RRBC locations runs from March 20 to April 2, 2026. Tapenings have begun! Pliny the Younger 2026 “tapenings” are happening and will go on the rest of the month in about 130 locations. The other release of Pliny the Younger to the general public will be in March. Right now, the trucks are on the road for Maine, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, as well as northern and southern California. Vinny also mentions ten or so brewers who are working hard in both breweries. Their sales reps in southern California have worked hard to prepare for Pliny the Younger 2026 to be a big event. A month ago, every tank in both breweries was full. The month of February would normally be the slowest time of the year for a brewery. Their original idea was to create a promotional brew to goose sales for the slow time. At first they never dreamed that it would become such a success. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Visit their website for up-to-date Pliny the Younger 2026 information. Vinny tells the story of Pliny the Younger Vinny describes Russian River Brewing Co.'s history since he took over the brand from Korbel, the original founder. It used to be that barley wine was the winter brew. Vinny decided to see how far they could push the hops. For the first five years of Pliny the Younger, “It wasn't a huge deal.” But in 2010 everything changed. Vinny would always show up on the first Friday in February to tap the first keg. That time, there were people waiting outside. That is when Vinny learned that this beer was rated the number one and two beer in the world on two popular beer rating websites. He did not know about any of that. By the time they opened, they had to call every employee they could get, and limited people to 4 growlers per person. A table of 4 would buy 16 growlers. They were overwhelmed by its popularity that day. The websites were taking votes from beer enthusiasts. They ended up having to make up rules to govern and limit the traffic. During covid they had to split the distribution between bars and restaurants first and then the retail distribution later. They were forced to wait about 2 months and ended up March into April. They do that every year because it turned out to be an easier way to manage the whole season. Herlinda remembers how they organized a vaccine clinic at the brewery. The Magnificent Seven Hops The recipe has changed a little bit from year to year, but for the last few years it has used the same selection of hops. This is the first year they have used the exact same seven hops. They are Simcoe, Amarillo, Citra, Tangier, Mosaic, Nectaron and Warrior. There are five different hop formats. There are whole cone hops (as they grow) and there are pellets, which resemble rabbit food. Then there are other advanced products that are concentrated flavor extracts. Some of the processes that hop companies are using for extracts are the same as used to make cannabis extracts. As for the malt, it is about 60% silo malt, 30% Pilsner malt and about 10% sugar. They use sugar because it ferments right into alcohol and doesn’t leave any body at all. Pliny the Younger 2026 is 10.5% alcohol but it doesn’t taste so strong. The Sonoma County Economic Development Board has studied the economic impact of Pliny the Younger. In 2024, the last year studied, they found 8.3 million dollar impact on the community. This comes from business to hotels and other hospitality businesses and more. Natalie and Vinny are very proud of this.

In this Bible study, Fr. Matthias Shehad examines the harmony of the Gospels through the story of the woman caught in adultery, as recorded in John chapter 8. He explores the significance of Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees, highlighting how Christ exposes their hypocrisy while upholding both the Mosaic law and divine mercy. Fr. Matthias explains Jesus' teaching on salt and fire as symbols of purification and preservation, then delves into Christ's declaration, “I am the light of the world,” emphasizing the spiritual freedom found in following Him. The discussion addresses themes of sin, judgment, salvation, and the identity of Christ as the Son of God, revealing the tension between worldly authority and divine truth. Fr. Matthias concludes by clarifying that salvation comes through faith in Christ, who frees believers from the bondage of sin, and calls for a life transformed by grace and obedience to God's word. Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

Fr. Matthias Shehad continues the exploration of the Book of Tobit, focusing on chapters 7 and 8. He explains the canonical status of Tobit in Orthodox tradition, its historical context during the Assyrian exile, and the righteous life of Tobit who buries the dead despite risk. The discussion covers Tobias' journey with the Archangel Raphael, the story of Sarah and her struggle with a demon, and how God orchestrates their meeting to overcome their trials. Fr. Matthias highlights themes of faith, doubt, and divine providence, showing how God works through ordinary means and circumstances. He elaborates on marriage according to Mosaic law and emphasizes prayer, trust, and obedience to God in difficult times. The talk ends with reflections on worship as a wholehearted sacrifice, connecting Tobit's story to Christian spiritual life and perseverance. Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

Michael Meade reflects on how, if we are able to stop and listen more deeply, we can connect with subtle sources of wisdom and guidance. He shares his experiences of receiving guidance that has taken the form of dreams, birds and animals, an inner voice and the realm of myth and story. Essential to the practice of hearing these vital messages is both an embrace of humility and a willingness to stand in the place of not knowing.      During this time of upheaval in both culture and nature, when we collectively stand in a greater period of uncertainty, being able to hear the guiding messengers all around us can bring us closer to the call of our deeper self. The centering and guiding power of the deep self gives us our innate sense of meaning and instinctive sense of purpose. Without this inner, unifying factor, any meaningful sense of change can become fraught with excess fears and anxiety. Since the world will not quickly settle, we have to look deep inside for a true source of coherence, for meaningful guidance and for finding our true aims in life, which are not deterred by the troubles of the world.     Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can hear Michael Meade live by joining his free online event "Finding Ways to Make a Change" on Thursday, March 5.   Register and learn more at mosaicvoices.org/events.      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 740 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.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the threefold development of Israel's relationship with neighbors examining the “patriarchal period,” the “Mosaic period” and the time period of Jesus.

Our Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Serena Tang and senior leaders from Investment Management Andrew Slimmon and Jitania Kandhari unpack new investment trends from supportive monetary and fiscal policy and shifting market leadership. Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Serena Tang: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Serena Tang, Morgan Stanley's Chief Cross Asset Strategist. Today we're revisiting the 2026 global equity outlook with two senior leaders from Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Andrew Slimmon: I am Andrew Slimmon, Head of Applied Equity Team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Jitania Kandhari: And I'm Jitania Kandhari, Deputy CIO of the Solutions and Multi-Asset Group, Portfolio Manager for Passport Strategies and Head of Macro and Thematic Research for Emerging Market Equities within Morgan Stanley Investment Management.It's Tuesday, February 3rd at 10 am in New York. So as investors are entering in 2026, after several years of very strong equity returns with policy support reaccelerating. As regular listeners have probably heard, Mike Wilson, who of course is CIO and Chief Equity Strategist for Morgan Stanley – his view is that we ended a three-year rolling earnings recession in last April and entered a rolling recovery and a new bull market. Now, Andrew, in the spirit of debate, I know you have a different take on valuations and where we are at in the cycle. I'd love to hear how you're framing this for investment management clients. Andrew Slimmon: Yeah, I mean, I guess I focus a little bit more on the behavioral cycle. And I think that from a behavioral cycle we're following a very consistent pattern, which is we had a bad bear market in 2022 that bottomed down 25 percent. And that provided a wonderful opportunity to invest. But early in a behavioral cycle, investors are very pessimistic. And that was really the story of [20]23 and really 2024, which were; investors, you know, were negative on equities. The ratios were all very negative and investors sold out of equities. And that's consistent with a early cycle. And then as you move into the third-fourth year, investors tend to get more optimistic about returns. Doesn't necessarily mean the market goes down. But what it does mean is the market tends to get more volatile and returns start to compress, and ultimately, bull markets die on euphoria. And so, I think it's late cycle, but it's not end of cycle. And that's my theme; is late cycle but not end of cycle.Serena Tang: And I think on that point, one very unusual feature of this environment is that you have both monetary and fiscal policy being supportive at the same time, which, of course, rarely happens outside of recession. So how do you see those dual policy forces shaping market behavior and which parts of the market tend to benefit? Andrew Slimmon: Well, that's exactly right. Look, the last time I checked, page one of the investment handbook says, ‘Don't fight the Fed.' And so, you have monetary policy easing. And what we; remember what happened in 2021? The Fed raised rates and monetary policy was tightening. Equities do well when the Fed is easing, and that's one of the reasons why I think it's not end of cycle. And then you layer in fiscal policy with tax relief coming, it is a reason to be relatively optimistic on equities in 2026. But it doesn't mean there can't be bumps along the way – and I think a higher level of optimism as we're seeing today is a result of that. But I think you stick with those more procyclical areas: Finance, Industrials, Technology, and then you move down the cap curve a little bit. I think those are the winning trades. They really started to come to the fore in the second half of last year, and I think that will continue into 2026. Serena Tang: Right. And we've definitely seen some bumps recently, but I think on your point around yields. So, Jitania, I think that policy backdrop really ties directly to your idea of the age of capped real rates. In very simple terms, can you explain what that means and what's behind that view? Jitania Kandhari: Sure. When I say age of real rates being capped, I mean like the structural template within which I'm operating, and real rates here are defined by the 10-year on the Treasury yield adjusted for CPI.Firstly, I'd say there was too much linear thinking in markets post Liberation Day. That tariffs equals inflation equals higher rates. Now, tariff impacts, as we have seen, can be offset in several ways, and economic relationships are rarely linear.So, inflation may not go up to the extent market is expecting. So that supports the case for capped rates. And the real constraint is the debt arithmetic, right? So, if you look at the history of public debt in the U.S., whenever there was a surge in public debt during the Civil War, two World Wars, Global Financial Crisis, even during COVID. In all these periods, when debt spiked, real rates have remained negative.So, there can be short term swings in rates, but I believe that markets not necessarily central banks will even enforce that cap. Serena Tang: You've described this moment, as the great broadening of 2026. What's driving this and what do you think is happening now after years of very narrow concentration? Jitania Kandhari: Yes. I think like if last decade was about concentration, now it's going to be about breadth. And if you look at where the concentration was, it was in the [Mag] 7, in the AI trade. We are beginning to see some cracks in the consensus where adoption is happening, but monetization is lagging. But clearly the next phase of value creation could happen from just the model building to the application layer, as you guys have also talked about – from enablers to adopters.The other thing we are seeing is two AI ecosystems evolve globally. The high cost cutting edge U.S. innovation engine and the lower cost efficiency driven Chinese model, each of them have their own supply chain beneficiaries. And as AI is moving into physical world, you're going to see more opportunities. And then secondly, I think there are limitations on this tariff policies globally; and tariff fears to me remain more of an illusion than a reality because U.S. needs to import a lot of intermediate goods And then lastly, I see domestic cycles inflecting upwards in many other pockets of the world. And you add all this up; the message is clear that leadership is broadening and portfolio should broaden too. Serena Tang: And I want to sort of stay on this topic of broadening. So, Andrew, I think, you've also highlighted, you know, this market broadening, especially beyond the large cap leaders, even as AI investment continues, I think, as you touched on earlier. So why does that matter for equity leadership in 2026? And can you talk about the impact of this broadening on valuations in general? Andrew Slimmon: Sure. So I think, you know, I've been around a long time and I remember when the internet first rolled out, the Mosaic browser was introduced in 1993. And the first thing the stock market tried to do is appoint winners – of who was going to win the internet, you know, search race. And it was Ask Jeeves and it was Yahoo and it was Netscape. Well, none of those were the winners. We just don't know who's ultimately going to be the tech winner. I think it's much safer to know that just like the internet, AI is a technology productivity enhancing tool, and companies are going to embrace AI just like they embraced the internet. And the reason the stock market doubled between 1997 and the dotcom peak was that productivity margins went up for a lot of companies in a lot of industries as they embraced the internet. So, to me, a broadening out and looking at lower valuations, it is in many ways safer than saying this is the technology winner, and this is technology loser. I think it's all many different industries are going to embrace and benefit from what's going on with AI. Serena Tang: You don't want to know where I was in 1993. And I don't recognize most of those names. Andrew Slimmon: Sorry. I was 14! Serena Tang: [Laughs] Ok. Investors often hear two competing messages now. Ignore the macro and buy great companies or let the big picture drive everything. How do you balance top-down signals with bottom-up fundamentals in your investment process? Andrew Slimmon: Yeah, I think you have to employ both, and I hear that all the time; especially I hear, you know, my competitors, ‘Oh, I just focus on my stock picks, my bottom up.' But, you know, look statistically, two-thirds of a manager's relative performance comes from macro. You know, how did growth do? How did value do? All those types of things that have nothing to do with what stock picks... And likewise, much of a return of an individual stock has to do with things beyond just what's happening fundamentally. But some of it comes from what's happening at the company level. So, I think to be a great investor, you have to be aware of the macro. The Fed cutting rates this year is a very powerful tool, and if you don't understand the amplifications of that as per what types of stocks work, because you're so focused on the micro, I think that's a mistake. Likewise, you have to know what's going on in your company [be]cause one third of term does come from actual stock selection. So, I'm a big believer in marrying a top down and a bottom up and try to capture the two thirds and the one third.Serena Tang: Since that 2022 bear market low that you talked about earlier. I mean, your framework really favored growth and value over defensives. But I think more recently you've increased your non-U.S. exposure. What changed in your top-down signals and bottom-up data to make global opportunities more compelling now? Is it the narrative of the end of U.S. exceptionalism or something else? Andrew Slimmon: No, I really think it's actually something else, which is we have picked up signals from other parts of the world, Europe and Japan. That are different signals than we saw really for the last decade, which is namely that pro-cyclical stocks started to work. Value stocks started to work in the first half of 2025. And you look at the history of when that happens, usually value doesn't work for a year and peter out. So that's been a huge change where I would say, a safer orientation has shown the relative leadership, and we have to be – recognize that. So, in our global strategies, we've been heavily weighted towards, the U.S. orientation because we didn't see really a cyclical bias outside. And now that's changing and that has caused us to increase the allocation to non-U.S. exposure. It's a longwinded way of saying, look, I think what the story of last year was the U.S. did just fine. But there were parts of the world that did better and I think that will continue in 2026. Serena Tang: Andrew, Jitania thank you so much for taking the time to talk. Andrew Slimmon: Great speaking with you, Serena. Jitania Kandhari: Thanks for having us on the show. Serena Tang: And thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

The Florida State Legislature continues its rich tradition of doing the bidding of powerful corporate interests, this time - not for the first time - Mosaic mining company.Carrie Sue Ayvar is a professional storyteller who embodies Dr. Anna Darrow, the 2nd ever female doctor in Florida, in programs around the state. Darrow was referred to as the Swamp Doctor for her work with residents in the Everglades in early 20th century Florida.Ayvar is one of dozens of speakers available through the Florida Humanities that are happy to speak to your local community group if you have one.Thanks again to our "Welcome to Florida" patrons who support the show for $5 per month and receive exclusive access to our Florida Conservation Newsletter.

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* Daniel's Diet: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney start with an examination of Daniel's dietary test in Babylon, eating "pulse" ( see Webster's last entry here)  and whether or not it points to a vegetarian diet being superior, or a miracle that informs us about God's Mosaic covenant with Israel.   * Dark Cosmology: Otherwise known as "evolutionary cosmology", (no matter how the evolutionists deny it) gets some scrutiny: first from Sabine Hossenfelder on YouTube, then from us! Right here! asking if everything modern cosmology asserts about "Dark Matter" is highly implausible!     * Definitions Matter: Cosmologists study the universe as a whole, and astronomists study objects in space, (and astrologists are often as accurate as either). And all are inherently "low confidence" science based on our application of the "Rob Stadler Scientific Confidence Scale."   * Cosmology Statement: Check out all the real scientists who publicly object to the modern, secular cosmological "Big Bang" model, especially for its reliance on numerous hypothetical, unobserved entities like inflation, dark matter & dark energy.   * Immunologic Evasion: Check out a recent discovery by researchers that retinoic acid, (a byproduct of vitamin A), can inhibit certain immune responses, the discovery of which is helping mankind better understand immune response in cancer treatment!   * Sponsor a Show! Go to our store, buy some biblically oriented science material and sponsor a show!

* Daniel's Diet: This week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney start with an examination of Daniel's dietary test in Babylon, eating "pulse" ( see Webster's last entry here)  and whether or not it points to a vegetarian diet being superior, or a miracle that informs us about God's Mosaic covenant with Israel.   * Dark Cosmology: Otherwise known as "evolutionary cosmology", (no matter how the evolutionists deny it) gets some scrutiny: first from Sabine Hossenfelder on YouTube, then from us! Right here! asking if everything modern cosmology asserts about "Dark Matter" is highly implausible!     * Definitions Matter: Cosmologists study the universe as a whole, and astronomists study objects in space, (and astrologists are often as accurate as either). And all are inherently "low confidence" science based on our application of the "Rob Stadler Scientific Confidence Scale."   * Cosmology Statement: Check out all the real scientists who publicly object to the modern, secular cosmological "Big Bang" model, especially for its reliance on numerous hypothetical, unobserved entities like inflation, dark matter & dark energy.   * Immunologic Evasion: Check out a recent discovery by researchers that retinoic acid, (a byproduct of vitamin A), can inhibit certain immune responses, the discovery of which is helping mankind better understand immune response in cancer treatment!   * Sponsor a Show! Go to our store, buy some biblically oriented science material and sponsor a show!

“There were a whole bunch of these women who were publishing music during their liftetime in 17th-century Italy. I find it's important that young women know that they were composers other than Hildegard and Fanny Hensel who were writing. These women's voices were buried for so many years, and yet they were writing in the same styles as their male contemporaries. We can learn about our times now by looking to the past and to think critically about who we're lifting up and whose voices we are amplifying now based on how things have progressed over history.”Dr. Meredith Bowen is an Assistant Professor of Choral Music at Michigan State University where she teaches graduate choral literature, conducting at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and conducts the auditioned treble ensemble, Mosaic. Bowen works to expand the choral canon and amplify marginalized voices by editing, restoring, and publishing editions of historical music by women. She is an active guest conductor, presenter, and clinician and is founding singer and Artistic Administrator for mirabai, a professional women's ensemble dedicated to amplifying women's voices through commissioning, performing, and recording. Her editions of music by 17th-century composers are published by Boosey & Hawkes and MusicSpoke. Prior to joining MSU, Bowen was the Director of Choral Studies at Radford University in Radford, VA, taught public school in Lansing, MI, and led a variety of community choirs throughout MI. She earned her B.S. in Music Education from West Chester University, and both an M.M., and a D.M.A. in Choral Conducting from Michigan State University. To get in touch with Meredith, you can email her at bowenmer@msu.edu or find her on Facebook (@mybowen), Instagram (@emwhybee), or TikTok (@m.y.bowen).Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

On January 26, 2026, after 844 days, the body of Ran Gvili was brought home to Israel for burial. Of the hostages taken on October 7, his remains were the last still kept in Gaza. And when you factor in the hostages taken to Gaza before October 7, Gvili's return marked the first time since 2014 that no Israeli hostage or hostage remains are being held captive, to torture and torment Israelis, in the Gaza Strip.   The operation to recover him involved hundreds of soldiers, excavators, and dentists who examined hundreds bodies in a Gazan cemetery. When they found him, the soldiers gathered and sang the song Ani Ma'amin—arms around each other, voices rising together—"I believe with perfect faith in the coming of the messiah, and even though he may tarry, I will wait for him every day."   It's a song that Jews sang walking to the gas chambers during the Shoah. But there's something in that song, in its very structure, that speaks to how the Israeli soldiers experienced this moment.   Ani Ma'amin contains within it the hope for the eventual coming of the messiah, yes, but also the sober recognition that right now we live in pre-messianic times. Not outside of history, but within it. The soldiers singing that song were acknowledging that the relief and closure they felt was not an escapist delusion that they had suddently entered a new phase of history, or that, with the outbreak of peace, history had ended. No, while we hope one day to be at peace, we understand that this tragedy, and the hard-won deliverance that followed, occurred in history. The end of days is coming—but not yet. It was a note of hope and sobriety uttered by a war-weary army.   For two years, yellow ribbons hung from every street sign and telephone pole in Israel. Empty chairs stood at tables in restaurants and homes. The hostages were present in daily Israeli consciousness in ways that are difficult to convey to those who weren't there.   What can we learn about Israeli society from the psychic and social attention it paid to these hostages? Where does this commitment to bring everyone home come from? What does it cost? And what does this moment of closure—bittersweet, sobering, deeply felt—reveal about how Israelis understand their obligations to one another and their place in history?   To discuss these questions, Mosaic's editor Jonathan Silver is joined by Russ Roberts, president of Shalem College in Jerusalem. An American immigrant to Israel, Roberts has lived in Jerusalem throughout the duration of this war.

In this episode of Talk Dirt To Me, we kick things off with a rant every rural American can relate to, idiots driving on icy roads, avoidable wrecks, and Bobby Lee's road rage when common sense disappears in bad weather. From there, we dig into Rep. Tim Burchett's warnings about the Big 4 meat packers, why consolidation in the beef industry should concern every cattle producer, and our honest thoughts on the NCBA including how heavily they cater to the interests of the Big 4 and what that means for independent ranchers and cow-calf operators. We also break down Deputy USDA Secretary Stephen Vaden calling out Nutrien and Mosaic for alleged fertilizer price manipulation and supply control in the U.S., plus why John Deere is now catching heat in Washington as scrutiny ramps up on corporate power in agriculture. We wrap things up by responding to listener comments and emails, tackling questions and feedback straight from the audience.

The Future of Healthcare: From 10-Minute Appointments to Whole-Body Healing What if healthcare gave you time to tell your whole story? In this episode of the Gutology Podcast, Julia is joined by Dr Andy Sigers and Dr Priya Barner, founders of Mosaic Medical, to explore a different way of working with chronic and complex health conditions. After years as NHS GPs, the Mosaic team noticed a familiar pattern: patients cycling through appointments, referrals, and prescriptions without anyone stepping back to ask what might be driving the pattern underneath. Functional medicine offered a broader lens: not a rejection of conventional care, but an expansion of it. Together, we explore: Why chronic illness is rarely about one system — or one diagnosis How gut health, hormones, immunity, pain, fatigue, and mood are deeply connected The role of stress, trauma, and nervous system regulation in physical symptoms Why medication doesn't need to be “all or nothing” How root-cause medicine builds understanding, not just labels Why healing is a process, not a protocol Navigating health information, AI, and testing without overwhelm A recurring message throughout the conversation is simple but powerful: symptoms are signals. When we learn how to interpret them- rather than silence them- real change becomes possible. If you've ever felt stuck in a loop of “normal results” but ongoing symptoms, this episode offers insight, validation, and a grounded sense of hope. You can find Julia on Instagram @juliadavies_nutrition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode begins with the recent shooting in Minneapolis in which an intensive care nurse named Alex Pretti was shot ten times by ICE and border patrol agents. There are fateful occasions when a tragic event becomes a moment of truth for both individual life and the collective meaning and core values of a culture. Michael Meade suggests that: "We are now, and may be for some time, in a collective tragedy that involves a battle for truth and meaning, but also the need for a transformation of culture that is aimed not only at the need for political change, but also at a transformation of the quality of human life at this time."     Meade turns back to Plato's Republic, one of the foundational works of Western philosophy, that explores the meaning of justice and the struggle between "lies of the soul" and the need to "live in truth." Because the current administration is captive to its own lies, it must falsify everything. It must falsify the past by trying to rewrite history. It must falsify the present by telling people not to believe their own eyes and it must seek to falsify the future by blatantly denying the truth and avoiding accountability.     In the end, it comes down to the people, as "living the lie" must be confronted with living in truth. The point becomes not only the exposure of all the false poses and hollow pretenses that living in lies requires; but also the ancient and immediate revelation that it is not only possible, but truly essential that people who seek freedom and human dignity find ways to live within truth when faced with an administration of lies.     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 740 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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On this episode of Living Myth, Michael Meade turns to the realms of art and practice as ways to avoid overwhelm and find coherence in an increasingly chaotic world. Since the world will not settle soon, the unity and wholeness so sorely missing must be found within us. Fortunately, as fears and uncertainty grow, a balancing imagination and healing energy tries to awaken within our souls. The creative arts and spiritual practices are the traditional paths that can lead us to the deep resources and inner resiliency of our self and soul.     The two traditional roads of practice appear as the inward path of contemplation, meditation and deep reflection and the expressive path of creative arts, such as music and dance, painting and writing. Some people are more drawn to one than the other; others go back and forth or mix the two. They each have their value, and each can connect us to the ground of being and the ever-resilient core of life.     Whether it be through meditation and introspection or art and creative expression, a practice helps us gain an emotional seating and a place of refuge to return to again and again. Having a meaningful practice can give us ways to awaken further and grow within ourselves, while also becoming more able to contribute to the healing and restoration of 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 740 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     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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