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WhoRyan Brown, Director of Golf & Ski at The Mountaintop at Grand Geneva, WisconsinRecorded onJune 17, 2025About the Mountaintop at Grand GenevaClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Marcus HotelsLocated in: Lake Geneva, WisconsinYear founded: 1968Pass affiliations: NoneClosest neighboring U.S. ski areas: Alpine Valley (:23), Wilmot Mountain (:29), Crystal Ridge (:48), Alpine Hills Adventure Park (1:04)Base elevation: 847 feetSummit elevation: 962 feetVertical drop: 115 feetSkiable acres: 30Average annual snowfall: 34 inchesTrail count: 21 (41% beginner, 41% intermediate, 18% advanced)Lift count: 6 (3 doubles, 1 ropetow, 2 carpets)Why I interviewed himOf America's various mega-regions, the Midwest is the quietest about its history. It lacks the quaint-town Colonialism and Revolutionary pride of the self-satisfied East, the cowboy wildness and adobe earthiness of the West, the defiant resentment of the Lost Glory South. Our seventh-grade Michigan History class stapled together the state's timeline mostly as a series of French explorers passing through on their way to somewhere more interesting. They were followed by a wave of industrial loggers who mowed the primeval forests into pancakes. Then the factories showed up. And so the state's legacy was framed not as one of political or cultural or military primacy, but of brand, the place that stamped out Chevys and Fords by the tens of millions.To understand the Midwest, then, we must look for what's permanent. The land itself won't do. It's mostly soil, mostly flat. Great for farming, bad for vistas. Dirt doesn't speak to the soul like rock, like mountains. What humans built doesn't tell us a much better story. Everything in the Midwest feels too new to conceal ghosts. The largest cities rose late, were destroyed in turn by fires and freeways, eventually recharged with arenas and glass-walled buildings that fail to echo or honor the past. Nothing lasts: the Detroit Pistons built the Palace of Auburn Hills in 1988 and developers demolished it 32 years later; the Detroit Lions (and, for a time, the Pistons) played at the Pontiac Silverdome, a titanic, 82,600-spectator stadium that opened in 1976 and came down in 2013 (37 years old). History seemed to bypass the region, corralling the major wars to the east and shooing the natural disasters to the west and south. Even shipwrecks lose their doubloons-and-antique-cannons romance in the Midwest: the Great Lakes most famous downed vessel, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, sank into Lake Superior in 1975. Her cargo was 26,535 tons of taconite ore pellets. A sad story, but not exactly the sinking of the Titanic.Our Midwest ancestors did leave us one legacy that no one has yet demolished: names. Place names are perhaps the best cultural relics of the various peoples who occupied this land since the glaciers retreated 12,000-ish years ago. Thousands of Midwest cities, towns, and counties carry Native American names. “Michigan” is derived from the Algonquin “Mishigamaw,” meaning “big lake”; “Minnesota” from the Sioux word meaning “cloudy water.” The legacies of French explorers and missionaries live on in “Detroit” (French for “strait”), “Marquette” (17th century French missionary Jacques Marquette), and “Eau Claire” (“clear water”).But one global immigration funnel dominated what became the modern Midwest: 50 percent of Wisconsin's population descends from German, Nordic, or Scandinavian countries, who arrived in waves from the Colonial era through the early 1900s. The surnames are everywhere: Schmitz and Meyer and Webber and Schultz and Olson and Hanson. But these Old-Worlders came a bit late to name the cities and towns. So they named what they built instead. And they built a lot of ski areas. Ten of Wisconsin's 34 ski areas carry names evocative of Europe's cold regions, Scandinavia and the Alps:I wonder what it must have been like, in 18-something-or-other, to leave a place where the Alps stood high on the horizon, where your family had lived in the same stone house for centuries, and sail for God knows how many weeks or months across an ocean, and slow roll overland by oxen cart or whatever they moved about in back then, and at the end of this great journey find yourself in… Wisconsin? They would have likely been unprepared for the landscape aesthetic. Tourism is a modern invention. “The elite of ancient Egypt spent their fortunes building pyramids and having their corpses mummified, but none of them thought of going shopping in Babylon or taking a skiing holiday in Phoenicia [partly in present-day Lebanon, which is home to as many as seven ski areas],” Yuval Noah Harari writes in Sapiens his 2015 “brief history of humankind.” Imagine old Friedrich, who had never left Bavaria, reconstituting his world in the hillocks and flats of the Midwest.Nothing against Wisconsin, but fast-forward 200 years, when the robots can give us a side-by-side of the upper Midwest and the European Alps, and it's pretty clear why one is a global tourist destination and the other is known mostly as a place that makes a lot of cheese. And well you can imagine why Friedrich might want to summon a little bit of the old country to the texture of his life in the form of a ski area name. That these two worlds - the glorious Alps and humble Wisconsin skiing - overlap, even in a handful of place names, suggests a yearning for a life abandoned, a natural act of pining by a species that was not built to move their life across timezones.This is not a perfect analysis. Most – perhaps none – of these ski areas was founded by actual immigrants, but by their descendants. The Germanic languages spoken by these immigrant waves did not survive assimilation. But these little cultural tokens did. The aura of ancestral place endured when even language fell away. These little ski areas honor that.And by injecting grandiosity into the everyday, they do something else. In coloring some of the world's most compact ski centers with the aura of some of its most iconic, their founders left us a message: these ski areas, humble as they are, matter. They fuse us to the past and they fuse us to the majesty of the up-high, prove to us that skiing is worth doing anywhere that it can be done, ensure that the ability to move like that and to feel the things that movement makes you feel are not exclusive realms fenced into the clouds, somewhere beyond means and imagination.Which brings us to Grand Geneva, a ski area name that evokes the great Swiss gateway city to the Alps. Too bad reality rarely matches up with the easiest narrative. The resort draws its name from the nearby town of Lake Geneva, which a 19th-century surveyor named not after the Swiss city, but after Geneva, New York, a city (that is apparently named after Geneva, Switzerland), on the shores of Seneca Lake, the largest of the state's 11 finger lakes. Regardless, the lofty name was the fifth choice for a ski area originally called “Indian Knob.” That lasted three years, until the ski area shuttered and re-opened as the venerable Playboy Ski Area in 1968. More regrettable names followed – Americana Resort from 1982 to '93, Hotdog Mountain from 1992 to '94 – before going with the most obvious and least-questionable name, though its official moniker, “The Mountaintop at Grand Geneva” is one of the more awkward names in American skiing.None of which explains the principal question of this sector: why I interviewed Mr. Brown. Well, I skied a bunch of Milwaukee bumps on my drive up to Bohemia from Chicago last year, this was one of them, and I thought it was a cute little place. I also wondered how, with its small-even-for-Wisconsin vertical drop and antique lift collection, the place had endured in a state littered with abandoned ski areas. Consider it another entry into my ongoing investigation into why the ski areas that you would not always expect to make it are often the ones that do.What we talked aboutFighting the backyard effect – “our customer base – they don't really know” that the ski areas are making snow; a Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison bullseye; competing against the Vail-owned mountain to the south and the high-speed-laced ski area to the north; a golf resort with a ski area tacked on; “you don't need a big hill to have a great park”; brutal Midwest winters and the escape of skiing; I attempt to talk about golf again and we're probably done with that for a while; Boyne Resorts as a “top golf destination”; why Grand Geneva moved its terrain park; whether the backside park could re-open; “we've got some major snowmaking in the works”; potential lift upgrades; no bars on the lifts; the ever-tradeoff between terrain parks and beginner terrain; the ski area's history as a Playboy Club and how the ski hill survived into the modern era; how the resort moves skiers to the hill with hundreds of rooms and none of them on the trails; thoughts on Indy Pass; and Lake Geneva lake life.What I got wrongWe recorded this conversation prior to Sunburst's joining Indy Pass, so I didn't mention the resort when discussing Wisconsin ski areas on the product.Podcast NotesOn the worst season in the history of the MidwestI just covered this in the article that accompanied the podcast on Treetops, Michigan, but I'll summarize it this way: the 2023-24 ski season almost broke the Midwest. Fortunately, last winter was better, and this year is off to a banging start.On steep terrain beneath lift AI just thought this was a really unexpected and cool angle for such a little hill. On the Playboy ClubFrom SKI magazine, December 1969:It is always interesting when giants merge. Last winter Playboy magazine (5.5 million readers) and the Playboy Club (19 swinging nightclubs from Hawaii to New York to Jamaica, with 100,000 card-carrying members) in effect joined the sport of skiing, which is also a large, but less formal, structure of 3.5 million lift-ticket-carrying members. The resulting conglomerate was the Lake Geneva Playboy Club-Hotel, Playboy's ski resort on the rolling plains of Wisconsin.The Playboy Club people must have borrowed the idea of their costumed Bunny Waitress from the snow bunny of skiing fame, and since Playboy and skiing both manifestly devote themselves to the pleasures of the body, some sort of merger was inevitable. Out of this union, obviously, issued the Ultimate Ski Bunny – one able to ski as well as sport the scanty Bunny costume to lustrous perfection.That's a bit different from how the resort positions its ski facilities today:Enjoy southern Wisconsin's gem - our skiing and snow resort in the countryside of Lake Geneva, with the best ski hills in Wisconsin. The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa boasts 20 downhill ski runs and terrain designed for all ages, groups and abilities, making us one of the best ski resorts in Wisconsin. Just an hour from Milwaukee and Chicago, our ski resort in Lake Geneva is close enough to home for convenience, but far enough for you and your family to have an adventure. Our ultimate skier's getaway offers snowmaking abilities that allow our ski resort to stay open even when there is no snow falling.The Mountain Top offers ski and snow accommodations, such as trolley transportation available from guest rooms at Grand Geneva and Timber Ridge Lodge, three chairlifts, two carpet lifts, a six-acre terrain park, excellent group rates, food and drinks at Leinenkugel's Mountain Top Lodge and even night skiing. We have more than just skiing! Enjoy Lake Geneva sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing too. Truly something for everyone at The Mountain Top ski resort in Lake Geneva. No ski equipment? No problem with the Learn to Ride rentals. Come experience The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva and enjoy the best skiing around Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.On lost Wisconsin and Midwest ski areasThe Midwest Lost Ski Areas Project counts 129 lost ski areas in Wisconsin. I've yet to order these Big Dumb Chart-style, but there are lots of cool links in here that can easily devour your day.The Storm explores the world of North American lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

One of the most traumatic events for Black America in the last century was the murder of Martin Luther King. But who did it? We spotlight a little-known 1999 court case that blew away the bogus cover story, and exposed a grim reality: the plot to kill MLK was led by our own government. Facing this ugly truth is a key step towards reparations.SHOW NOTESMaterials on the 1999 trial and investigation:The 13th Juror: The official transcript of the trial including all witnesses and testimonyRiveting article by James Douglass who attended the trialLoyd Jowers's Televised Confession (1993) Books by William Pepper:Orders to Kill (1998)An Act of State (2003) The Plot To Kill King (2018)Dr. King's iconic speeches:"I Have A Dream" (August 28, 1963)"How Long? Not Long!" (March 25, 1965)"Beyond Vietnam - A Time To Break Silence" (April 4, 1967)“The Three Evils of Society”(August 31, 1967) "We're Coming To Get Our Check" (March 1968) "I've Been To The Mountaintop" (April 3, 1968)Selected works by Dr. King:Letter From Birmingham Jail (April 16, 1963)Books by Dr. KingHIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE[5:56] Arc of Dr. King's life and career[11:21] “Three Evils” speech excerpt[13:26] “We're coming to get our check” speech excerpt [15:41] Socio-political climate of the late 1960s[18:22] “Mountaintop” speech excerpt[23:11] Pepper's investigation [28:24] King Family's lawsuit[55:55] Historical impact of the assassinationContact Tony & AdamSubscribe

Lizzy Long - Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar, resonator banjo, vocalsHaving roots in the heart of the south, Elizabeth Long, or Lizzy as her friends and fans know her was born on a farm in Lincolnton, Georgia. She began her music accomplishment at an early age. While starting out on the piano, Lizzy soon took up the fiddle, guitar, autoharp, bass, banjo, and mandolin, and has become an accomplished musician, alternating between these instruments as part of her entertainment repertoire. She has played with great acts such as Mac Wiseman, Jim and Jesse, The Lewis Family, and Earl Scruggs. Continuing her quest for success, Lizzy has paired up with Little Roy Lewis from the legendary Lewis Family. Her extraordinary voice shimmers with strains of America's musical roots. Lizzy has won “Bluegrass Song of the Year” for a several songs called “Mountain Top”, a duet with Ty Herndon called “When We Fly”, and "He Washed My Soul". Most recently at the 2015 GMA Dove awards she was awarded Best Bluegrass Song of the Year for a Duet with Rhonda Vincent called "God is There". She is one of the youngest fiddlers to be inducted into “America's Old Time Fiddler's Country Hall of Fame” in LeMars, IA. Her latest solo Album "Blueberry Pie" has ranked as high as #2 on Billboard's Bluegrass Charts. Little Roy summed it up the best, "pull a plank off the wall and she'll play it!"Little Roy is awfully hard to overlook. He makes sure that no one in the audience gets bored at any time. Little Roy has won awards as Entertainer as well as for his banjo playing. Little Roy learned to play banjo when he was only six years old and won a local talent contest for his playing when he was eight. Little Roy's favorite banjo players are Don Reno and Earl Scruggs. USA Today called Little Roy 'a banjo master, truly a picker's picker'. Little Roy can also be found playing the guitar and autoharp. In fact, the song 'Good Time Get-Together' was written to highlight his instrumental skills. Little Roy is multi-talented - he sings, plays many instruments, tells stories, and acts. When you see this Duo, you are sure to notice Little Roy, and he'll make you smile. He has been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, SPGBMA Hall of Greats, IBMA Hall of Honor, and the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

The Rev. Dr. Meredith Hawkins teaches on Isaiah 35:1-10 on the Third Sunday of Advent.

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Riddim and Friends for Life vol3 Intervista Michael Exodus Per diffondere questa puntata: https://www.radiotandem.it/mountain-top-reggae-station-del-12-dicembre-2025 Tutti i podcast di Mountain Top Reggae Station: https://www.radiotandem.it/mountain-top-reggae-station

Best-selling author, speaker, and storyteller Jon Seidl joins us again—this time post-launch of his new book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. Jon shares the encouragement he's received from the book, how he stays grounded in what truly matters, and why recovery must aim at Jesus rather than simply staying sober.  He walks us through the four key steps that shaped his journey: abiding in Christ, finding true identity, practicing radical vulnerability, and obeying God's leading. If you or someone you love is battling addiction or stuck in shame, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and real hope. Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.   So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.   Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.   Listen in to learn more  (04:10) - Hope in Christ, Not Book Success (12:45) - Jesus, Not Just Sobriety (21:30) - Mountaintops vs. Valleys in Spiritual Growth (36:05) - Four Steps: Abide, Identity, Vulnerability, Obedience (49:20) - Freedom Beyond Programs and Performance   Jon Seidl Resources  Learn more about Jon Seidl: https://www.jonseidl.com/   Get Jon's book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic – https://www.jonseidl.com/confessions-of-a-christian-alcoholic-book    Check out Jon's blog, The Veritas Daily: https://jonseidl.substack.com/   Get Jon's book, Finding Rest: A Survivor's Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life -- https://www.jonseidl.com/finding-rest-book   Connect with Jon on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathonseidl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonseidl/   Hope for the Heart resources Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance  100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God's plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   Give to the ministry of Hope for the Heart: https://raisedonors.com/hopefortheheart/givehope?sc=HTPDON 

Mountain Top Reggae Station del 5 dicembre 2025 La puntata di Mountain Top Reggae Station del 5 dicembre 2025 Per diffondere questa puntata: https://www.radiotandem.it/mountain-top-reggae-station-del-5-dicembre-2025 Tutti i podcast di Mountain Top Reggae Station: https://www.radiotandem.it/mountain-top-reggae-station

What happens when you combine hospitality, design, and a vision for something extraordinary? You get Bolt Farm Treehouse—a viral luxury escape brand that scaled from a backyard treehouse into an eight-figure business. In this episode of The Rich Somers Report, Rich sits down with Seth and Tori Bolt, founders of Bolt Farm, to unpack how they built a brand that's redefining luxury travel—one elevated stay at a time.They dive into:How a single Airbnb in their backyard sparked a nationwide hospitality empireThe mindset and risk tolerance it took to go all-in on a vision no one believed inWhy storytelling, branding, and experience design matter more than just real estate metricsHow they turned their viral moment into sustainable growth—and kept goingWhat's next for Bolt Farm as they expand locations, deepen impact, and inspire others to dream biggerSeth and Tori open up about the sacrifices, the behind-the-scenes grind, and how faith, love, and long-term vision helped them build a hospitality brand with soul. Whether you're an investor, host, or entrepreneur, this episode is your reminder to build something worth escaping to.Connect with Seth & Tori on Instagram: @boltfarmtreehouse Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Temple Riddim Release Day Sound System Culture Per diffondere questa puntata: https://www.radiotandem.it/mountain-top-reggae-station-del-28-novembre-2025 Tutti i podcast di Mountain Top Reggae Station: https://www.radiotandem.it/mountain-top-reggae-station

The One Huge Mountain Top by Fr. Kelly Edwards

James Wood Volleyball has once again reached the Pinnacle, The Mountain Top known as The State Championship and its the fourth year straight.Josh is joined by members of The Colonels Volleyball Team in Reese Justice, Kylee Plumb and Brenna Corbin to recap the State Title and the season as a whole.Stay tuned for more High School Sports coverage to come on The Kirby on Sports Podcast.A huge thanks to our sponsors!Frederick County Parks and Recreation is the Title Sponsor of Kirby on Sports & The Kirby on Sports Podcast. To find out additional information on their latest events and programs you can visit fcprd.netPM+ ReservesShenandoah PrimitivesMark Francis with ICON Real EstateBarrett Pest and Termite ServicesMark Lynch with Guild MortgageShenandoah MusicICON MediaOn The Road Driving SchoolNulook LandscapingBarry Pearson with EquipmentSharewww.kirbyonsports.com

Even the mountaintop can be a dangerous place—especially when we forget how much we still need God. In this episode of Talk'N Truth, Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy), Pastor Bryan Clark, and Arnie Cole unpack the dramatic turning point in 2 Samuel 16, where King David faces betrayal, cursing, humiliation, and the painful consequences of past sin. From Mephibosheth's betrayal to Shimei's accusations to Absalom's public rebellion, David is forced down the backside of the mountain—a vivid warning for every believer who thinks they're “doing fine.” The crew dives into why success can dull our dependence on God, why spiritual leaders often fall when everything is going well, and how pride, comfort, and apathy can quietly open the door to disaster. With honesty, humor, and real-life stories, Dan, Bryan, and Arnie talk candidly about staying grounded when life is good, the dangers of spiritual carelessness, and the kind of integrity that keeps believers steady at the top of the mountain. They also shine light on the surprising biblical parallels between David's descent and Jesus' path to Gethsemane—reminding us that Scripture is woven together with a redemptive thread from beginning to end. Whether you're in a season of blessing, cruising on autopilot, or feeling spiritually untouchable, this conversation is a wake-up call: success can be just as spiritually dangerous as struggle. Stay dependent. Stay watchful. Stay close to God. Perfect for viewers interested in:  Christian encouragement, Bible study podcasts, 2 Samuel 16, King David's story, spiritual vigilance, avoiding complacency, integrity in leadership, Christian living, grace and consequences, and staying grounded in seasons of success. #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #KingDavid #2Samuel16 #SpiritualGrowth #Integrity #FaithAndLeadership #TalkNTruth #LarryTheCableGuy #BryanClark #ArnieCole #BackToTheBible #ChristianEncouragement #StayGrounded #DependOnGod

11/23/25 Series: The Book of Matthew Title: “From the Mountaintop to Everyday” Text: Matthew 17:1-21 Speaker: Phillip Santillan Clarity Church gathers every Sunday at 10:00am at Edinbrook Elementary School in Brooklyn Park, MN https://claritychurch.org/messages

You're listening to the Two Rivers PCA church podcast. We are a family of faith gathering around God's redeeming love, growing in the grace of Jesus Christ, and going to serve our neighbors.For more information, visit us at tworiverspca.org.

Yes!  You are in!  You like power stories of redemption?  Of course you do, that's why most of you are here.  For we are in the Hope and encouragement business.  Next up, Ruben.  Bold, courageous Ruben!  He is also part 1 of an amazing father/son story.  Here you go...Wow!  Thanks again Brother Ruben!  Thank you for taking a leap of faith with Loco Tomas.  Sorry, third person speaking there.  More of a tongue in cheek nickname that I've earned on the streets of California.  Why?  I'm crazy enough to pray Lord, who do you want me to meet?  Whose story do you want told?  Then I carry my phone and a mic and and not normally ask, can I record you?  Ruben, I don't blame you at all with any hesitation with me.  Yet, you went for it.  Now your Light is now shining to help people beyond the Visalia and California area.  You boldly share what worked and didn't. You help remind us that even when we accept Christ that doesn't guarantee we will stay on the path.  I can testify to that too.  Following is harder than simply believing.  Narrow Door, check Matt 7: 13-14Does this broken planet need more Hope or hopelessness?Function or dysfunction?Government will say give us your money and we'll solve this.  Government has a role, don't get me wrong.  Yet I do see the most powerful and effective results coming from heart transformation via Jesus Christ (churches and non-profits that cost you $0).  That is a fact Jack and the truth Ruth.  Ruben refers to 1 Cor 13:11...1 Corinthians 13:11 (NLT)When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.Okay versed one, are you ready with your 1 Peter 3:15?  Bonus, share others' stories with your favorite skeptics.  Share Ruben.  Easy to debate God, hard to argue results.Jer 29:11 Pops never gave up!  And he's coming up.  Next episode.Ending on a prayer note, staying the course, Lord, you are real.  Walking with us, ups and downs.  

Reggae Music and Sound System Culture La puntata di Mountain Top Reggae Station del 21 novembre 2025 Per diffondere questa puntata: https://www.radiotandem.it/mountain-top-reggae-station-del-21-novembre-2025 Tutti i podcast di Mountain Top Reggae Station: https://www.radiotandem.it/mountain-top-reggae-station

In this week's episode, I sit down with someone whose life and legacy have deeply shaped my own faith journey — April Osteen Simons. Like her brother Joel, April brings an incredible blend of wisdom, humor, storytelling, and Holy-Spirit fire as she walks us through the confidence factor that truly changes everything.April opens up about the life-altering season when her mother, Dodie, received a terminal diagnosis. As a teenager, April stood in the doorway as her parents prayed heaven down, physically watched her mom stand on the Word of God, and witnessed firsthand what it means to “flip the script” with God's promises. That moment marked her forever — and it's part of why she cannot be talked out of miracles today.We dive into the battle of the mind, the discipline of speaking the Word over your circumstances, and why confidence isn't arrogance — it's alignment with who God created you to be. April shares practical, powerful ways to rebuild confidence, from opening the curtains each morning to rehearsing your victories to speaking life over your own reflection. Her reminders are simple but profound: You were made for pressure. You are built to withstand. You carry something great.We also explore the relationship between loving yourself and loving others, the danger of speaking death over your identity, and how your confidence unlocks your calling. April's words will remind you that your uniqueness is not a liability — it's your divine assignment.If you've been walking through a dark season, battling discouragement, or feeling unsure of your purpose, this conversation will breathe hope back into your soul. As April says, “Get God's Word in you until God's Word gets in you.” This episode is your invitation to do just that.Connect With Us:Website: https://www.youaremore.comFree Download: 5 Steps to Win Through AdversitySocial Media: Follow us on Facebook and InstagramEmail: amy@amywienands.comEpisode Minute By Minute:00:00 – When your breakthrough begins with a sound01:00 – Amy's story of singleness, loneliness & faith04:00 – Refusing to stare at barrenness06:00 – “Sing, O barren” — using your voice as a weapon07:00 – Mountaintop faith vs. valley faith08:00 – What God taught Amy in her delayed seasons10:00 – The confidence factor: loving yourself deeply11:00 – How uniqueness becomes your gift12:00 – Self-talk, identity, and words that shape your future13:00 – “Say Not”: why you must stop speaking against yourself14:30 – How to rebuild confidence after loss or setback16:00 – The link between confidence & purpose18:00 – Confidence as a weapon for influence and impact19:00 – The power of affirmations and speaking lifeBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more!

Yes!  You are in!  It's that time of year again.  I went back to the Spirit Filled Mountain Top Men's Camp and God blessed me with some new Hope stories to share.  Wow!  So first up, meet Franky.  He has a power story to share, here you go...Thanks again Brother Franky!  The first to boldly step up that weekend!  Life Church in Visalia, CA.  You are a good tree producing good fruit.  Sent up 33 brothers this last round.  Special shout out also to Spirit Filled Church out of Indio, CA.  Pastor Jose, Matthew, Georgie, brothers Mike C, Andy and the rest of a crew.  What a blessing and also another good tree producing good fruit.Back to Franky.  Could you do that?  Are you ready to share the reason why you have Hope?  1 Peter 3:15?  Absolutely epic.Some of you are thinking, well, my story isn't as dramatic as Franky's.  Don't think that way.  Also be careful if you say your story is boring, I used to say that.  Then God made my story a lot more interesting...aka in other words challenging.  Back to Franky.  Think about where he was.  And where he is today.  Back to my favorite rhetorical questions:  Does this Broken Planet need more Hope or Hopelessness?  More Function of dysfuntion?We have the answers to society's ills. Problem is many of you don't want to accept them.  For the answers are in the Word.  Of course, skeptics can debate God.  Yet they can't argue Franky's story.  Nor Rogelio's or Paul's or Daniel's or Richard's stories from last year.  Results are results.  Good fruit.Share what works.  Special thanks for sharing this podcast of Hope when worthy.  Ending on a prayer note...

Send us a textIn this text, Jesus took three disciples up a mountain where they saw some incredible things. From this account of Jesus' Transfiguration, we learn that God's kingdom is coming despite what it seems. So, keep your eyes and ears on Jesus.  (Text; Mark 9.2-13)

Episode 196 - This episode explores various themes related to spirituality, communication in faith, and the significance of the Transfiguration. Hosts, Father Sean Danda and Nathanael Rea, discuss the challenges of navigating spiritual experiences, the importance of understanding the role of tongues and interpretation, and the need for effective communication within faith communities. The discussion also delves into the transformative nature of spiritual encounters, the fulfillment of the law and prophets through Christ, and the necessity of the Holy Spirit in proclaiming faith.TakeawaysNavigating spiritual experiences can be awkward and challenging.The role of tongues and interpretation is significant in spiritual communication.Effective communication is essential in faith communities.The Transfiguration represents a journey towards transformation in Christ.Mountaintop experiences symbolize profound spiritual encounters.Christ fulfills the law and prophets, emphasizing the importance of listening to Him.The presence of God is often shrouded in mystery, represented by clouds.Listening to Christ is crucial for spiritual growth and understanding.Human imperfection, as seen in Peter, is part of the faith journey.The Holy Spirit empowers believers to boldly proclaim their faith.

The Carter Family first presented this iconic song to the world of country music. These lyrics came from Carlene Carter, daughter of June and Johnny Cash. The 3/4 timing for the verses was my idea.

The Carter Family first presented this iconic song to the world of country music. These lyrics came from Carlene Carter, daughter of June and Johnny Cash. The 3/4 timing for the verses was my idea.

Hey friend, it's Jody Agard. I'm so glad you're here, especially as we continue our series, the Art of Receiving. Today, it's all about receiving love—not just from others, but inviting it into your own heart. You'll find yourself on a serene mountaintop, sipping tea with Gandhi. In this gentle space, he quietly reminds you that transformation happens when we lead with love. So pause, breathe in, and let's step into this moment together… with open hands and tender hearts. With love, ♥️ Jody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we're excited to welcome Brent Batterman, a veteran of the mattress industry with over two decades of experience. Brent has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing sales strategies and launching new products across the industry. He's widely respected for his leadership in training high-performing sales teams and for introducing the first-ever waterfall system with finance companies—an industry-first innovation that improves approval rates and elevates the in-store customer journey. Join us as Brent shares his perspective on how the industry has evolved, the impact of his trailblazing work, and the ways retailers globally are reaping the benefits of his forward-thinking approach.  

To Every Generation...The teaching ministry of Calvary Chapel Crossfields.....Join us as we go verse by verse through the Bible.

Lawrence Pintak has spent his life grounded in facts while fascinated by the ethereal. An award-winning former CBS News Middle East correspondent with a PhD in Islamic Studies, Pintak has been a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for three decades and is an avid student of the perennial truths at the core of the world's religions. The author of seven books at the intersection of religion, media, and policy, his reporting and analysis on religion and international affairs has been published by The New York Times, Foreign Policy, the Washington Post, and many of the world's leading media organizations. He also wrote about Buddhism and Eastern traditions for Shambhala Sun/Lion's Roar, Buddhadharma, Beliefnet.com and others before 9/11 drew his focus back to the Middle East. Pintak's most recent nonfiction book, America & Islam, was a finalist for the 2020 Religion News Association award for Religion Reporting Excellence. Books: Lessons from the Mountaintop: Ten Modern Mystics and Their Extraordinary Lives America & Islam: Soundbites, Suicide Bombs and the Road to Donald Trump Website: pintak.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Interview recorded October 4, 2025

As we continued our series in Mark this week, we were reminded that God is with us both in the mountain-top moments of life and in seasons of deep grief and desperation. May we remember to stay near to the Father in both seasons and find fullness of joy in His presence.

Bottom line: God seeks us out in mercy at rock bottom to recover and restore us to His use. Life is filled with Mountain Top and Rock Bottom experiences. God is with us in both. And He will use us and restore us and rejuvenated us if need be. Elijah needed Emotional ventilation, physical rejuvenation, and spiritual restoration. When we find ourselves discouraged and depressed, we will need the same too.  

Bottom line: God seeks us out in mercy at rock bottom to recover and restore us to His use. Life is filled with Mountain Top and Rock Bottom experiences. God is with us in both. And He will use us and restore us and rejuvenated us if need be. Elijah needed Emotional ventilation, physical rejuvenation, and spiritual restoration. When we find ourselves discouraged and depressed, we will need the same too.  

Send us a textWelcome to Episode 237!  The Boys are back this week and the news is being shouted from the Tops -- Rooftop, Mountaintop, and even an Alpha Top!  What kind of news you ask?  Well, you're gonna need to listen to find out.  But...After a week off while Casey celebrated a milestone birthday, he has returned with HUGE news for us all--- Miss Jeffrey and Casey are engaged!  What happened?  How did it happen?  Where did it happen?  You'll want to listen to hear the beautiful, thoughtful, and singularly perfect event for their love! The deets are within and you'll only be hearing 'em here.  Do the gays do it different from the straights?  How does it go? All the details and lots of celebration ensues this week.But of course, The Boys are having to comment on the headlines going on around them.  As residents of a Democratic (read Blue) City, they are both a part of the attack on Democracy and people of the Windy City.  What is the real story and what is it like for the residents of Chicago right now?  You'll wanna listen here to know.This is a biggie in a small package!  It's a shorty, if you will.  But just 'cuz it's shorty don't mean it ain't packin' a punch.  So getcha a fresh diaper on, pour yourself a flavorful port vintage, and pull up a seat next to your GBFFs. It's time to paint!Let The Boys of Painted Trash know your thoughts on this week's topics and episode! What street festivals do you attend? Do you like street fests? What is your favorite festival??Have a topic idea or story you recommend for Trash Talk, be sure to send it in to our email or through the "contact us" on our website.Follow us on:Instagram: instragram.com/paintedtrashpodTwitter: twitter.com/paintedtrashpodFacebook: facebookcom/paintedtrashpodcastDon't forget to click Subscribe and/or Follow and leave us a review!email: paintedtrashpodcast@gmail.comweb: www.paintedtrashpodcast.com

A Mountain Top Moment With The Master • 10-12-25 AM • Pastor Grant Garber

Join us every Sunday at 11:30 AM for a Mountaintop Worship Service at our cabin on Loon Peak, just past the Summit Café. We are also gathering for our Coffee Shop Worship Service at 9:00 AM. All are welcome to experience the peace and presence of God in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. Loon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain MiniLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministry

Friday, October 10, 2025 The Dominant Duo – Total Dominance Hour -Total Red River Rivalry coverage from Dallas, Berry is with Jim in Texas, Mateer is yelling from the mountain top, backup QB packages and more. Have a great weekend! Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us every Sunday at 11:30 AM for a Mountaintop Worship Service at our cabin on Loon Peak, just past the Summit Café. We are also gathering for our Coffee Shop Worship Service at 9:00 AM. All are welcome to experience the peace and presence of God in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. Loon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain MiniLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministry

A priest, a minister, and a rabbi wanted to find out who was best at doing conversions. They find a bear in the woods. The priest says let me give it a try. He comes back a few minutes later smiling. I told the bear how beautiful communion is, and he is coming to our mass this Wednesday morning. The minister says I'll go next. He comes back a few minutes later smiling. I told the bear about the glory of Bible study, and he is coming to our class this Sunday at noon. The rabbi says let me give it a try. He doesn't come back for a good long while, and when he finally does, he is bloodied, bruised, and bandaged. “In retrospect,” the rabbi says, “maybe it was not the best idea to start with circumcision.”That joke has been around forever, but I bring it up now because the laugh line is no longer so funny. To care a lot about Israel and the Jewish people this past year has been heavy and hard. And then one day, Shira and I were listening to a podcast host named Mel Robbins, who has a lot to say about how to thrive emotionally in hard times. She observed that the world has its sorrows. And so often the sorrows of the world make us sad. We internalize that pain. She asked a simple question: what are some simple hacks that we can do at home, in our everyday life, that will change our mood; that will banish our sorrows; that will make us feel good and hopeful and optimistic.

Gari and Carla explore the story of Jesus' transfiguration in Luke 9, revealing what happens when God invites us to a mountaintop moment. This episode challenges listeners to wake up spiritually, shift the focus from doing to being, and embrace the transformation that comes from truly encountering God on the mountain.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We're cheering you wildly!

Join us every Sunday at 11:30 AM for a Mountaintop Worship Service at our cabin on Loon Peak, just past the Summit Café. We are also gathering for our Coffee Shop Worship Service at 9:00 AM. All are welcome to experience the peace and presence of God in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. Loon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministryLoon Mountain Ministry invites all who wander in the mountains to experience the wonder of God. Our mission is to love God, serve community, and enjoy mountains!For more information, check out our website at loonmtnministry.comClick here to help support our ministryFacebook - facebook.com/loonmtnministryInstagram - @loonmtnministry.comYouTube - @loonmountainministry

This week, Dale, Tim, and Carolyn talk with Dr. Kelly Schuh about how to transfer our goods when we go, and how to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. It's an informative and highly entertaining show.

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Welcome to episode 297 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We've got a great one for everyone this week. Joining us to discuss mental strategies for when you're on the other side of the mountain top–such as having just raced ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship–is sports psychologist and extreme endurance athlete Dr. Erin Ayala. In this conversation she shares her wealth of knowledge from her therapy and coaching practice on how to deal with post-race blues, DNFs, and being in the moment. We recorded this conversation before our trip to Sweden with the hope that everyone that raced ÖTILLÖ (or is thinking about racing an epic A-race) will find it to be a useful resource.Enjoy!~~~That's it for this week's show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that's the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!-  Chip and Chris

Summary Paula Whyman shares her journey of trying to restore and manage a remnant prairie located on a Virginia mountaintop. Our conversation touches upon some of the challenges she faced, lessons she's learned, and exciting discoveries she's made along the way. Whether you're managing a small backyard or large acreage, Paula's story provides valuable insights and motivation for fostering pollinator and wildlife habitat. Today's guest Paula Whyman is an avid nature enthusiast and the author of the book, Bad Naturalist: One Woman's Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop. 3 things you'll learn from this episode: How Paula and her husband have approached the task of restoring and maintaining a mountaintop remnant prairie or meadow. Some of the challenges and opportunities associated large-scale private restoration work. The importance of patience and accepting that ecological restoration is an ongoing process without a definite endpoint. Resources Paula mentioned: Paula's website  Bad Naturalist's Newsletter  Bad Naturalist: One Woman's Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop*  Digital endoscope for monitoring nestboxes*  * affiliate links – We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links, but it comes at no extra cost to you. All commissions that we receive through these links goes toward producing Backyard Ecology™ content. We appreciate your support. Other Backyard Ecology™ resources Backyard Ecology™ Community  Discover Your Next Steps Habitat Creation Quiz  Thank you Thank you to our amazing Patrons who go above and beyond every month to provide financial support which helps us create so much free content for everyone to enjoy and learn from.

A Faith That Climbs Join guest speaker Maury Davis as he shares his personal journey to "the top of the mountain." In this message, he challenges us to believe in and pursue God's best for our lives, rather than settling for what is merely "good enough." Maury illustrates his message with six actionable steps for reaching the best that God has for us. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

The lads gush about the greatest legendary special weapon to join the kinetic slot since the Mountaintop and Riptide. We also talk about the Mountaintop and Riptide's heirs. And the rest of the Pinnacle gear.TIMESTAMPSBushido Armor Set - 29:55Problem Solver Origin Trait - 42:00MINT RETROGRADE - 44:25Lionfish-4FR - 1:08:30Pre Astyanax IV - 1:23:50Theodolite - 1:33:10Outrageous Fortune - 1:46:10PatreonBECOME A PVE PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/podcastversusenemiesSocialsPVE TWITTER: https://twitter.com/PodvsEnemiesPVE BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/podvsenemies.bsky.socialPVE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQDestiny ScienceSCIENCE WEBSITE: https://www.destiny2.science/AudioAUDIO PRODUCTION (Autodidaktos): https://twitter.com/CameronChollarINTRO MUSIC (Radio Orphe): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POdqgitXq64

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In the Swiss mountains, handwritten notes left on mountain peaks have been turning scenic climbs into unexpected matchmaking journeys, bringing nature lovers together one hike at a time.Dubbed “Mountain Tinder”, couples are meeting through notebooks tucked into mountaintop letterboxes. The movement is spreading beyond Switzerland, inspiring similar efforts as far away as Argentina. With no swipes or algorithms, it's a love story written in the clouds.Also: the couple in Tasmania who have taken tackling homelessness into their own hands; a group of actors who bring the joy of theatre to remote communities in Finland -- by touring on a boat; and how Strictly Come Dancing's first celebrity with Down's Syndrome is inspiring others.