POPULARITY
Pastor Justin preaches this week on "Jonah: This isn't mine" from Jonah 1.
684. Today we chat with Lee Farrow about the visit of Count Alexis of Russia to Louisiana. She has written about the 1872 visit of Russian Grand Duke Alexis Romanov to Louisiana in her book Alexis in America: A Russian Grand Duke's Tour, 1871–1872.Farrow, a New Orleans native and Tulane University alumna, meticulously separates history from myth regarding the Grand Duke's arrival in New Orleans during Reconstruction. While popular Mardi Gras legend claims the Krewe of Rex was hastily founded solely to honor Alexis because he was pursuing a stage actress, Farrow's research reveals a more complex reality: local organizers used the celebrity of the Tsar's son to boost tourism, project a cosmopolitan image, and heal post-Civil War divisions. Alexis arrived aboard the luxury steamboat James Howard, and was officially welcomed by Rex, the King of Carnival, cementing a cultural connection between Russian royalty and Louisiana tradition that is celebrated to this day. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Dorsey. Caddo Traditions. 7. SNAKE-WOMAN DISTRIBUTES SEEDS The Great Father gave the seeds of all growing things to Snake-Woman. He taught her how to plant the seeds and how to care for the green things that grew from them until they were ripe, and then how to prepare them for food. One time, when Snake-Woman had more seeds than she could possibly care for, she decided to give some to the people. She called her two sons and asked them to help her carry the seeds. Each put a big bag full of seeds on his back, and then they traveled all over the world, giving six seeds of each kind of plant to every person. As Snake-Woman gave each person the seeds she told him that he must plant them, and must care for the plants that grew from them, but must allow no one, especially children, to touch them or even point to them as they grew. She said that until the seeds were ripe they belonged to her, and if any one gathered them too soon she would send a poisonous snake to bite him. Parents always tell their children what Snake-Woman said, and so they are afraid to touch or go near any growing plants for fear a snake will come and bite them. This week in Louisiana history. June 26, 1805. Former V.P. Aaron Burr arrives in New Orleans. Hijinks ensue. This week in New Orleans history. June 26, 1857: The first edition of The Daily States was published, providing a new voice in the competitive 19th-century New Orleans newspaper market. This week in Louisiana. Independence Day Celebrations Across Louisiana July 4 (statewide holiday events) Multiple Locations Louisiana Louisiana communities celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, concerts, parades, and family‑friendly gatherings across the state. From major festivals to small‑town traditions, July 4 brings a full day of patriotic events: New Orleans ESSENCE Festival of Culture (Caesars Superdome): The Saturday night concert lineup of the ESSENCE Festival falls on July 4, drawing thousands for one of the city's biggest annual music events. Lake Charles Jon Kott Band at Golden Nugget: A July 4 evening performance as part of the casino's summer music series. Pineville EAA Chapter 614 Fly‑In Breakfast: A long‑running July 4 morning tradition at Pineville Municipal Airport, offering a $10 community breakfast and aircraft meet‑up. Alexandria Cars & Coffee: A July 4 edition of the monthly classic‑car gathering at Beans n Cream, 8'10 a.m.. New Orleans Legends of the Dew Drop: Road to Rock and Roll: A July 4 brunch concert at the historic Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge. These events give Louisianans a full day of ways to celebrate ' from sunrise breakfasts and car meets to evening concerts and fireworks. Postcards from Louisiana. 684. Italian Heritage Festival, Kenner. Bobby McGee. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
Dr. Karl preaches this week on "The Name That Changes Everything" from Philippians 2:1-11.
Davey Blackburn preaches this week on how "Nothing Is Wasted" as he shares his story of hope, forgiveness, and finding purpose in pain.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on how we are to "Speak To The Mountain" from Zechariah 4:6-10.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on how we are to "Do What He Tells You" from John 2:1-12.
Pastor Steve preaches this week on how the "Father Knows Best" from Matthew 7:7-12.
Scaling from one location to many is where a lot of independent rental companies get into trouble. In this episode, three multi-location operators, Grant Christopher of Christopher Equipment, Josh Nickell of Northside Tool Rental, and Kayle Turpin of Robertson Rent-All, share what it actually takes to grow without breaking your operations, your team, or your culture.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on how "God has a place PREPARED for you" from John 14:1-7.
Pastor Justin preaches this week on "For God So Loved The World" from John 3:1-21.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "The Resurrection: Does it matter to you?" from Mark 16:1-13.
Join us as we celebrate Good Friday at Bethany Wesleyan Church.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "The King We Didn't Expect" from Luke 19:28-40.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "Forgiven As We Forgive" from Matthew 6:12, 14-15.
Dr. Steve Lennox preaches this week on the "Bullseye" from James 1:12-15.
Dr. Jo Anne preaches this week on "Deliver Us From Evil" from Matthew 6:13.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "Daily Dependence: Loaves to Live by" from Matthew 6:9-11.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "Our Father The Pattern Prayer" from Matthew 6:6-10.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "Prayer & Fasting For A Breakthrough" from Isaiah 58:1-14.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "Brave Faith In Difficult Times" from 1 Chronicles 11:22-25.
Investigators At Nancy Guthrie's House & Multiple Locations For Follow Up TodayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibisVenmo - @prettyliesalibisBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prettyliesrCash App- PrettyliesandalibisAll links: https://linktr.ee/prettyliesandalibisMerch: prettyliesandalibis.myshopify.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PrettyLiesAndAlibis(Weekly lives and private message board)
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "Living Well While We Wait" from Jeremiah 29:4-14.
Host John Beckner is joined by Elise Damman, PharmD, director of program development at NCPA, for a behind-the-scenes look at NCPA's Multiple Locations Conference, taking place Feb. 18-21 in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Tune in to learn what attendees can expect on-site and the key takeaways pharmacy leaders will bring home. Learn more and register for our Multiple Locations Conference: https://ncpa.org/multiple-locations-conference
Dr. Steve preaches this week on "Loving The Word" from Psalm 119.
Dr. Karl preaches this week on "Praying For Your World" from John 17:20-26.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on how "Jesus Prays For Himself" from John 17:1-5.
Pastor Peter, Pastor Josh, and Pastor Melanie preach this week on "Ordinary People, Extraordinary News" from Luke 2:15-20.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on how "Love Came Down" from Luke 1:67-80.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "Joy Came Down" from Luke 1:46-55.
Pastor Melanie preaches this week on "When the Silence Breaks" from Luke 1:26-38.
Pastor Justin preaches this week on how "Hope Came Down" from Matthew 1:18-25.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on how we are to "In All Seasons Give Thanks" from Habakkuk 1:2, 13; 3:1-2,16-19.
On this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we sit down with Illinois custom strip-tiller Luke Koffman. Koffman, who started strip-tilling several years ago on his family farm, now helps others implement the practice on thousands of acres and different soil types across Illinois.
Pastor Dwight preaches this week on "Life At The Crossroads Of Decision" from Ruth 1:1-22.
Pastor Steve preaches this week on "Surprising Grace" from Joshua 2:1-21.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "Deborah & Jael: Real Game Changers" from Judges 4 & 5.
Pastor Josh preaches this week on "Your Esther Moment" from Esther 4:1-17.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on how we are to be "Guided by God, Encouraged by Others" from Acts 18:1-3,18-21, 24-28.
Send Jackie A Message!In this episode of the Studio CEO podcast, host Jackie Murphy sits down with Alona Orofino, founder of Orofino Wellness, a thriving Pilates and nutrition studio in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Discover how Alana went from managing a restaurant to building a sold-out Pilates studio across two locations while integrating nutritional coaching and intuitive eating principles.Discover how Alona built a loyal community in a town of 30,000 and scaled to two studio locations with a strong leadership team. After generating $13,000 in her first three days of launching a campaign within 30 days of coaching, Alona focused on sustainable growth through systems and team building. This episode is packed with actionable insights on hiring full-time staff, building leaders who can run your business without you, paying your team well while maintaining profit margins, and successfully integrating nutrition services into your studio offerings.What You'll Learn:How to know when it's the right time to open a studio (even in a smaller market)Why recruiting instructors should be treated like recruiting clientsHow to hire full-time staff and pay them well without sacrificing profitStrategies for building a team that can run your business without youThe power of starting with free classes to build value and communityWhy integrating nutrition with movement is the future of wellness studiosHow to create a sales culture where team members feel empowered, not pushyAbout Alona:Alona Orofino is the founder of Orofino Wellness, a Pilates and nutrition studio operating out of two locations in Fredericksburg, Virginia. As both a certified Pilates instructor and registered nutritionist with a master's degree in nutrition, Alona specializes in intuitive eating counseling and helping women build healthy relationships with food, movement, and their bodies. A mother of three, she has successfully scaled her business while maintaining work-life balance through private coaching with Jackie Murphy and by having her leadership team participate in the Grow Mastermind. This dual approach has enabled her to build a strong, mission-driven team that can operate the business without her daily involvement.Connect with Alona & The Orofino Wellness Team:Orofino Wellness: orofinowellness.comInstagram: @orofino_wellnessUpcoming 8-Week Intuitive Eating Group (virtual and live options)Work with Jackie Murphy Say Hi on Instagram @studioceoofficial Level up your Marketing Skills in the Free Marketing Training:https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/3-marketing-mistakes Learn more about the Grow Mastermind: https://www.jackiegmurphy.com/mastermind
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "A Future King, A Wise Wife, & A Mean Fool" from 1 Samuel 25.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on how we should "Praise God for Favor" from Psalm 147.
In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with his good friend and fellow operator, Rich Jordan, to unpack how he scaled from $700K to over $30M in just five years — across three branches and two states.Rich shares the unfiltered lessons from going multi-location, from the chaos of centralizing call centers too early, to re-decentralizing and finally recentralizing with the right infrastructure. He and John dive into the cultural challenges of acquisitions, how to win buy-in with frontline techs, why leadership development is the true bottleneck, and how “force of will” integrations differ from slow-play rollouts.Rich also reveals how his team pushed margins up 10 points in just 60 days, why he cut a top producer to save culture, and what it takes to prepare for a Greenfield launch while still buying and integrating new branches.Together, they unpack:The jump from $700K → $30M in five years through multi-location growthCentralize vs. decentralize — when to share services and when to splitDriving culture post-acquisition with rapid feedback loops and frontline winsLeadership pipelines from the trades and the militaryIntegration style: high-touch, high-speed, “bear hug” takeoversPreparing for Greenfielding — recruiting, training, and marketing from scratch
Pastor Justin preaches this week on our "God Does Not Disappoint" from Psalm 146.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on "Getting Intentional With Faith" from Psalm 145.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on how "God is Worthy of Praise" from Psalm 135.
Pastor Kevin preaches this week on having "A Life Of Influence For God" from Psalm 71.
Click Here for the Show Notes In this special rewind episode, Marco answers a listener's two-part question on diversifying real estate investments across markets and navigating financing options beyond 10 properties. Whether you're sitting on strong cash-flowing rentals or planning your path to 25 doors, this episode delivers timeless insights into market risk, financing strategies, and how to scale smart. Don't miss this classic deep dive that's just as relevant today as when it first aired! -------------------------------- Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2020) This episode is part of our Throwback Series and may include references to older content such as webclasses, events, promotions, or links that are no longer active or available. While the conversation and insights still hold value, please note that some information may be outdated. -------------------------------- If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to Do you really need an LLC before buying your first rental property? Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. See our available Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties. Our team of Investment Counselors has much more inventory available than what you see on our website. Contact us today for more deals.
Pastors Jacob, Melanie, and Josh preaches this week on "Connecting With God's Word" from Psalm 119.
In this episode of Winning With Shopify, we sit down with Jason, the CEO of Bookkeep, to dive deep into the financial foundations every Shopify merchant needs to master. From single-location shops to multi-store, multi-currency operations, Jason shares expert insights on how to keep your books clean, accurate, and ready for growth.We'll cover:0:00 In today's episode1:34 Introducing Jason from Bookkeep3:45 Why you need real time information10:29 How to set the right targets & KPIs15:43 How to reconcile payments from a single POS location18:14 Multiple Locations, Multi-currency26:28 Taxation on Shopify29:06 The importance of looking after your books38:11 What business buyers look for41:32 How to get in touch with JasonIf you're a Shopify merchant aiming to scale, attract buyers, or simply sleep better at night knowing your finances are in order, this episode is packed with practical advice you can act on right away.Check out Bookkeep for free here: https://apps.shopify.com/bookkeep-com-daily-summary-e-commerce Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-shopify-holiday-planning-bootcamp To get 50% off a product sample order & fast-track the waiting list, use code WINNING and this link: https://www.cavela.com/signup?affiliate=WINNING Get a short, tactical session with insights on things like tax reconciliation, returns, compliance, and more — all led by experts from the tools top brands rely on. Sign up now at taxcloud.com/summerCheck out Yoast and get 15% off ALL monthly Shopify purchases for the first 6 months using code WWS15! https://yoast.com/winningwithshopify-exclusive/ If you want to get your email strategy ready for BFCM, learn more here! seguno.com/winningwithshopify
Pastor Justin preaches this week on how "God Keeps His Promises" from Psalm 105.