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William Green chats with Jim Grant, famed editor of Grant's Interest Rate Observer. Here, Jim warns that a major market top is forming as exuberance inflates stocks, Bitcoin, and gold. He says it echoes past bubbles and urges extreme caution. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 Intro 00:10:40 Why Jim Grant is fiercely skeptical about Bitcoin. 00:19:25 Why you should be wary of all the hype about Private Equity. 00:35:50 Why Jim expects the AI boom to end in “a panic & a crash.” 00:44:13 Why even the shrewdest speculators never know when it's time to sell. 00:49:50 What the Federal Reserve is likely to do with interest rates. 00:57:53 Why the dollar seems poised to continue losing value. 01:04:28 Why inflation will persist, fueled by perennial flaws in human nature. 01:09:50 Why Jim loves gold but is starting to worry about its meteoric rise. 01:19:01 Why he owns some bonds, despite his grim prognosis for this asset class. 01:23:39 How bull markets attract sleazy salesmen & bear markets clear them away. 01:25:56 What inspired him to write a new book about two 18th-century heroes. 01:59:34 How studying history helps him appreciate some benefits of modern life. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Inquire about William Green's Richer, Wiser, Happier Masterclass. Jim Grant's website for Grant's Interest Rate Observer. Subscribe to Almost Daily Grant's, a free (almost) daily commentary on financial markets. Check out Grant's Current Yield Podcast, which is co-hosted by Jim & his colleague Evan Lorenz. Emanuel Derman's book, My Life as a Quant. James Grant's book, Bernard M. Baruch: The Adventures of a Wall Street Legend. Jim Grant's book, Friends until the End. William Green's book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book. Follow William Green on X. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Simple Mining Human Rights Foundation Unchained HardBlock Linkedin Talent Solutions Kubera reMarkable Onramp Netsuite Shopify Vanta Public.com Abundant Mines Horizon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Making a list is not my favorite thing to do. But we are retired. We have different priorities. What is important has changed. But if you haven't got a living list in mind you might find one in writing to be valuable.
October 12, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon How Can I Know God's Will for My Life? (Psalm 143:10) - Hiram Kemp 1. _________ the ____________ (Ephesians 5:17) 2. _________ what you ________ ______ (Romans 12:2) 3. _________ for __________ (Galatians 6:10) 4. ____________ the __________ (Colossians 3:23-24; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12) 5. ___________ the _________ (Proverbs 16:1-3, 16:9) 6._________ for _________ & _________ (Psalm 143:10; James 1:5-8) 7._________ to _________ (Hebrews 12:2) Duration 36:32
Show Featured Sponsor: The Precision Holsters Vanquish! Learn more: Precision Holsters and use code “seekAWS” for a discount. On today's episode of the American Warrior Show, Rich Brown is joined by Michael “Mac” McNamara, founder of Post-Traumatic Winning and ALL MARINE RADIO. Mac's story spans finance, combat, leadership, and a lifelong mission to help others thrive after trauma. About Michael McNamara: Began his career at Merrill Lynch in Los Angeles, first as a bookkeeper and later as an account executive. Enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, later commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in December 1983. Served in multiple assignments, including: 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment 1st Light Armored Infantry Battalion Marine Detachment, USS Ranger CV-61 The Basic School 3rd Light Armored Infantry Battalion Left active duty in 1994 after more than a decade of service. Post-Service Career & Return to Duty: Became Director of Sports for Special Olympics North Dakota in 1998. Launched his broadcasting career in 2000 as host of MacTalk, earning the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award (2007) for Small Market Personality of the Year. Returned to active duty in 2004, promoted to Major, and deployed to Ramadi, Iraq, with the 1st Marine Division. Mobilized again in 2006 for duty in Fallujah, Iraq, with the 5th Marine Regiment, while simultaneously serving on the Grand Forks City Council. Deployed once more in 2010 with the 1st Marine Regiment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, serving until his retirement in 2015. Post-Traumatic Winning & Advocacy: Founded The Post-Traumatic Winning Company, LLC and launched ALL MARINE RADIO, an online platform promoting mental fitness and reducing veteran suicide. Began presenting Post-Traumatic Winning in 2019, first at Camp Lejeune, NC. The presentation has since reached audiences across the U.S., Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe, impacting organizations of over 10,000 members with measurable results in combating destructive behaviors and suicide. Launched the Post-Traumatic Winning Weekly Seminar series in January 2021, expanding the program's reach and dialogue. Published his first book in March 2025, From Trauma to Joy: Life-Changing Lessons That Fellow U.S. Marines Taught Me After Traumatic Events Occurred in My Life — designed to share these universal lessons with a wider audience. In This Episode: How trauma can become a source of growth, not defeat. The creation and impact of Post-Traumatic Winning. Lessons learned from leading Marines and civilians through crisis. Building mental fitness and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Can The Bastard stop The Dastard? Fird ord nord! This episode features Scott Dorward from The Good Friends of Jackson Elias. Support the show on Patreon. Buy some merch at the Contention General Store. Follow along on Bluesky. Find other listeners on Discord and Reddit. Join the chat on Twitch. Soundtrack by WAAAVV. Wolf the Dog played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.
In the first episode of Inside the Life's third season, Giovanni and Dutch welcome former Mongols Motorcycle Club Oregon and Missouri chapter president Justin “Mooch” DeLoretto. As the first patched outlaw motorcycle club member on Inside the Life, Justin shares how he went from a teen in the hardcore music scene to chapter president of for one of the most well-known one-percenter clubs in motorcycle history, while simultaneously getting his Master of Social Work. Sitting down in The Mob Museum's studio, Justin gives insight into his time with the MC, sharing why he was drawn to the life and also why he eventually decided to leave. About Justin DeLoretto: Justin “Mooch” DeLoretto is a social worker and former president of the Oregon and Missouri chapters of the Mongols Motorcycle Club, identified by law enforcement as an outlaw motorcycle gang. After growing up as a youth in the anti-racist skinhead hardcore music scene, Justin eventually gravitated toward motorcycle club culture, joining the Vagos MC and later finding himself in leadership for the Mongols MC. After earning his Master of Social Work in 2017, he decided to retire from the club in 2021. He now works as a social worker, is the host of the Patched podcast and author of “The Ride of My Life.” To purchase a copy of Justin DeLoretto's book “The Ride of My Life” visit https://a.co/d/hlvPnOM Produced by The Mob Museum. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org This program is presented by The Mob Museum and includes views and opinions of independent panelists and/or interviewees that do not necessarily reflect or represent the stance of The Mob Museum. Factual statements made by panelists/interviewees have also not been vetted by the Museum, and the Museum does not assert that such statements are truthful. All statements should be understood as the individual's perspective rather than a view expressed by The Mob Museum. This program has been made available by The Mob Museum for the private, non-commercial use of its audience. Such private use is intended for informational and educational purposes only. This program is subject to copyright protection, and those seeking to utilize the program or portions thereof, for anything other than private use should contact The Mob Museum at PR@themobmuseum.org.
This week, Justin catches up with Chris Ramsey, Nick Page, Adam Morrison and Tom Glover. We hear from the front row in Tavistock, there's some great vegan food in Paignton, and Justin is moved by a gift from Stan Chow. Alfie Joey is back to tell us what it's all about, we go back in time to a backstage chat with Zoe Lyons, and Izzy joins for the ins and outs. THIS WEEK'S GIGS: See Justin on Friday here: https://www.mwldan.co.uk/events/justin-moorhouse-the-greatest-performance-of-my-life See Justin on Saturday here: https://williamastonwrexham.com/event/wcf-justin-moorhouse GET IN TOUCH HERE: Facebook - @3045podcast Instagram - @3045podcast Email – podcast@justinmoorhouse.com OTHER STUFF: Watch my YouTube Special: https://www.youtube.com/@justinmoorhousecomedian The Greatest Performance of My Life: https://www.justinmoorhouse.com/ Have a listen to ‘The Good Days Are Coming': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/new-podcast-new-season-new-hope/id1833675045?i=1000722498125 Music by Liam Frost. Produced by Rachel Fitzgerald and Justin Moorhouse
Who among us doesn't want to be loved? Maybe retirement is the time to become a magician. Or whatever else you dreamed of when you were a child. Or whatever you dream about now that you are retired. I'll bet with just a few years of practice most of us could learn to pull rabbits out of hats.
Lucy Score; indie romance powerhouse joins Barely Famous for her first in-person pod to talk pen names, slow-burn swoon, and building a publishing empire from the ground up. We get the adorable origin of “Lucy,” how a self-published book hit #1 on Amazon, and the role Mr. Lucy plays running the business so she can write.Lucy talks about her brand-new series starter Story of My Life. We dig into writing sprints, why she only turns a book in when she's truly happy with it, navigating reviews with a thicker skin, audio-book casting, and the mindset shift from scarcity to “there's room for all of us.”If you love grumpy-sunshine, enemies-to-lovers, big-heart small towns, and behind-the-scenes author chat, this one's for you.Find Lucy: IG @scorelucy • lucyscore.comShop her books anywhere you buy books (indies encouraged!)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's part 2 of the conversation you've all been asking for with Kathy Griffin and trust me, I go there. Kathy joins me at my house for a brutally honest chat about her latest special, “My Life on the PTSD List”; the fallout from the infamous picture and what was really going on behind the scenes; how she dealt with divorce for a second time; overcoming addiction to pills and so much more! Plus, a show and tell of the items she just had to have from my mom's recent auction. This is definitely one for the books! This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, representing Louisiana's 1st District and author of Back in the Game: One Gunman, Countless Heroes, and the Fight for My Life, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and why the Democrats alone have the power to end it by voting on the House passed clean CR. Scalise also discussed how Democrats are deflecting from their own failures tied to Obamacare by trying to blame the GOP for expiring subsidies. Scalise also weighed in on new polling that suggests Republicans could not only hold and expand their House Majority going into 2026. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
La tasa del IPC sube por cuarto mes consecutivo en España, limitando las actualizaciones de contratos al 2.2%. En el Reino Unido se prohíbe el relleno ilimitado de bebidas azucaradas, una medida que se extiende a otros países para controlar el consumo de azúcar. Karol G es el nuevo ángel de Victoria's Secret y su canción "Mi ex tenía razón" suena en CADENA 100. Leire de La Oreja de Van Gogh presenta este sábado en CADENA 100 por ellas, a beneficio de la Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer. 'Buenos días, Javi y Mar' realiza una encuesta absurda. Se promocionan ofertas de Movistar Prosegur Alarmas y El Corte Inglés. Suena "It's My Life" de Bon Jovi. Un hallazgo arqueológico revela una sandalia de esparto de 700 años en un nido de quebrantahuesos. Isabel, una oyente, recibe ayuda de una desconocida para salir de un aparcamiento. Laura, una enfermera, salva una vida con reanimación cardiopulmonar, y CADENA 100 fomenta la formación en esta técnica. Se anuncia el nuevo Lín Motor V10, un ...
BIO Niamh McAnally is an Irish-born bestselling author, keynote & corporate speaker, former TV director, and youngest daughter of the late BAFTA award-winning actor, Ray McAnally, and actor, Ronnie Masterson. Niamh has traveled all over the world and lived and worked as a volunteer in many island nations in the Caribbean and the South Pacific. In 2016 she helped a solo sailor crew his boat from Florida to the Bahamas. It was only supposed to last a month. Niamh soon realized she had not only found the life she loved but also the love of her life. She and Captain Gary have sailed as far north as Maine in the USA and to Bonaire off the northern coast of South America. With toes in the sand in Antigua, Captain and Crew became Husband and Wife! Many of her stories are inspired by her travels on land and at sea. Flares Up: A Story Bigger Than The Atlantic was conceived in Antigua when she witnessed Paul Hopkins and Phil Pugh cross the finish line after rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. The book was shortlisted in the 2023 Sunday Times Vikki Orvice Award. Her memoir Following Sunshine: A Voyage Around the Mind, Around the World, Around the Heart will be released in 2024. Her short story Haul Out is featured in the anthology A Page from My Life, and she has been published in The Journal, Caribbean Compass, Sail, The Irish Times Abroad, Writing.ie and Subsea magazines. Niamh McAnally, The Writer On The Water
KMOX's Maria Keena catches up with John O'Leary, a motivational speaker from St Louis who, as a child, was burned on nearly 100% of his body in a house fire. His story of survival is the focus of a new movie, 'Soul On Fire', which is in movie theaters now.
This week, Justin catches up with Ben Treloar and Paul McGee - aka The Sumo Guy. Izzy discusses her upcoming surgery, Alfie Joey tells us how it's all about Brussels, and we end on a Post Bag that requires some listening to. THIS WEEK'S GIGS: See Justin on Thursday here: https://tavistockwharf.com/whats_on/theatre?event=4294_tavistock_comedy_club_justin_moorhouse See Justin on Friday here: https://www.laughterlab.co.uk/event-details/bude-comedy-club-featuring-justin-moorhouse See Justin on Saturday here: https://www.rivieracentre.co.uk/events/torquay-comedy-club-presents-frankie-boyle/ And/or here: https://www.laughterlab.co.uk/event-details/justin-moorhouse-at-the-dartmouth-comedy-club GET IN TOUCH HERE: Facebook - @3045podcast Instagram - @3045podcast Email – podcast@justinmoorhouse.com OTHER STUFF: Watch my YouTube Special: https://www.youtube.com/@justinmoorhousecomedian The Greatest Performance of My Life: https://www.justinmoorhouse.com/ Have a listen to ‘The Good Days Are Coming': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/new-podcast-new-season-new-hope/id1833675045?i=1000722498125 Music by Liam Frost. Produced by Rachel Fitzgerald and Justin Moorhouse
Se informa sobre el acuerdo de paz de Trump en Egipto, el intercambio de prisioneros y la borrasca Ali en España. El Día de la Hispanidad celebra el desfile de las Fuerzas Armadas y se desea "Baraka" (buena suerte en árabe). Suena "Story of My Life" de One Direction. En
Ant Duckworth is passionate about building Dear Coco into the world's next great coffee company. It's well on its way — but the start hasn't been easy. Discover the man behind the mission as Ant discusses his 5 choices. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/
Now I find that if I really want to do something good for my brain I would lace up my running shoes. No kidding. Exercise. Exercises like big body movements are what really perk up the old brain.
Pastor Rodney's message "Lord of My Life" shows us that Jesus is not just someone to admire but someone to follow fully and surrender to. Drawing from Mark 3, he explains that while many came to Jesus for what He could do, few chose true discipleship—believing in Him, belonging to Him, behaving like Him, and preaching about Him. True discipleship begins with being with Jesus before doing for Him, allowing His power to transform us and flow through us to others. Following Jesus means living in such a way that our words, worship, and lives visibly preach who He is. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
The Expanded City Action News Team tours the Fred Factory. Alternate titles include: A Regret of God Horndog for Raw Footage Cryptopods Full of NFT Monkeys Support the show on Patreon. Buy some merch at the Contention General Store. Follow along on Bluesky. Find other listeners on Discord and Reddit. Join the chat on Twitch. Soundtrack by WAAAVV. Wolf the Dog played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.
This week, Justin catches up Caroline Whitmore, Mike, David, and Louise after the Oldham Business Awards, and chats with Izzy about reality TV from the early 2000s. Alfie Joey tells us how it's all about adverts, we hear from the front row in Barton-Upon-Humber, and we go back in time to a backstage chat in Newcastle. THIS WEEK'S GIGS: See Justin on Thursday here: https://www.coliseum.org.uk/spektrix/spektrix-events/oldham-comedy-club/ GET IN TOUCH HERE: Facebook - @3045podcast Instagram - @3045podcast Email – podcast@justinmoorhouse.com OTHER STUFF: Watch my YouTube Special: https://www.youtube.com/@justinmoorhousecomedian The Greatest Performance of My Life: https://www.justinmoorhouse.com/ Have a listen to ‘The Good Days Are Coming': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/new-podcast-new-season-new-hope/id1833675045?i=1000722498125 Music by Liam Frost. Produced by Rachel Fitzgerald and Justin Moorhouse
How many times have you forgotten something? I can't remember how many times I have forgotten something. It must number in the millions or at least the hundreds of thousands. "Senior Moments" some folks call them. l don't like that label.
10/1/2025 Mike and cohost, Callie Walker welcomed back Canadian actress Madison Brydges to ConversationsRadio! Maddie is a Canadian born actor best known for her role as ‘Paige' on the Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys. Madison has been recognized and achieved a Young Artist Award, Young Entertainers Award and a Joey Award for her role as Jo in Love You Like Christmas. In addition to her awards, she has received both a Young Artist Award and Joey Award nomination for her roles in Murdoch Mysteries, Flatliners and Numbers, as well as a Joey Award nomination for her music video Walk the Walk . Her early work includes her role as ‘April' on the Canadian TVOKids series Big Top Academy & Big Top Academy: School's Out Edition. Maddie recurred as ‘Vanessa' in The Hardy Boys series on Hulu. Maddie also appears as ‘Ricklynn' in The TV sitcom The Parker Andersons. Madison is an award-winning competitive dancer in both Canada and the USA and has received numerous accolades in all genres of dance. Always having the love and passion for performance, dance and theatre, Madison is quickly becoming known for the characters she brings to life. Whether lending dramatic authenticity or a natural comedic flair to her roles, she graces the screen and stage with remarkable range and an original captivating style. Follow Madison on Instagram @madisonbrydges Enjoy the Podcast!
IT'S CHARITY MONTH AT 694.2 PTBP! Join the charity drive over on Patreon. Buy some merch at the Contention General Store. Follow along on Bluesky. Find other listeners on Discord and Reddit. Join the chat on Twitch. Wolf the Dog played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.
This episode we are breaking down "The Story of My Life" by Lucy Score and goodness is this a fun episode.We spend a lot of time talking about how big truck backseats are, gushing over ALL the characters and of course lots of little tangents. Be sure to let us know how you felt about this episode and also this book over on Instagram!
Hello, to you listening in Salford, England!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.I practice the Five Remembrances as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh: I am of a nature to get old, get sick, and die, be separated from those I love, and there is nothing I can do about it. Sounds grim, right? Now what?Maybe the Five Remembrances serve as an invitation to ask ourselves:✓ What does my Life want?✓ Am I living my Life being true to who I am?✓ Am I doing what is most important to me?✓ How do I embrace the singular opportunity I've been given to live this Life, to be of use?✓ How do I summon the willingness and courage to set out on a different path to claim my true purpose? Question: It's your story. Starting now, how do you want to write it? You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a 30-minute no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.
Send us a textThe Missing Piece of a Complete Estate Plan: How Notaries Are Building Legacy-Focused Businesses with Bill Soroka and Jon BraddockAre you a mobile notary public looking for new ways to increase your income, diversify your services, and offer something that truly matters?In this episode of the Sign & Thrive Podcast for Notaries, host Bill Soroka is joined by Jon Braddock, the CEO of My Life & Wishes and creator of the Legacy Vault, to explore one of the most meaningful and profitable opportunities in the notary business today.Together, they break down how the Legacy Vault is solving one of the most heartbreaking problems families face—disorganization and confusion after the death or incapacitation of a loved one—and how notaries are uniquely positioned to deliver the solution.You'll learn how this tool fits naturally into what notaries already do, how it elevates your professional value, and how it can help you build a purpose-driven business that stands out in a crowded market.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why most estate plans are incomplete—and how the Legacy Vault solves that problemHow notaries are helping protect families by offering the missing piece of a complete estate planHow to create additional income streams as a notary using digital tools like the Legacy VaultWhy notaries are trusted advisors in key life moments—and how to leverage that trustThe business model behind the Notary-Partner Program (keep 100% of sales revenue, total pricing freedom, and no geographic limitations)How to position yourself as a trusted resource for attorneys, financial advisors, and familiesHow to add value without sounding salesy—and why this service often “sells itself”Who This Episode Is For:Mobile notaries looking to increase income outside of loan signingsNotary signing agents who want to diversify their services and stand outCertified Notary Trust Delivery Agents (CNTDAs) looking to expand their estate planning offeringsApostille agents, fingerprinting professionals, and wedding officiants wanting to build long-term client relationshipsNotaries who want to get off the hamster wheel of low-fee appointments and inconsistent incomeWhy This Matters:82% of Americans say estate planning is important. But only 31% have a will, and just 11% have a trust. Even fewer have all their vital information organized, stored securely, and accessible when it matters most. The result? Expensive court delays, family conflicts, and emotional chaos—at the worst possible time.The Legacy Vault is a simple, secure platform that helps families organize documents, passwords, healthcare directives, final instructions, and even personal legacy messages. It's peace of mind in a digital box—and it's now available exclusively through trained notary partners.As a notary, you already serve at the frontlines of life's most important transitions. The Notary-Partner Program gives you a way to deepen those relationships, elevate your role, and build a recurring revenue stream that fits naturally into your business.Whether you want to earn more per appointment, create passive income, or bring more purpose to your work, this episode will inspire new ways to grow your notary business with heart—and strategy.Resources Mentioned:Learn more or become a Notary Partner: https://www.notarycoach.com/partnerExplore the Legacy Vault: https://www.mylifeandwishes.com/Read Click Here When I Die by Jon Braddock on Amazon
This week, Justin catches up with Izzy about casting the Twelfth Night. We meet the front row in Saddleworth, Alfie Joey tells us how it's all about Robson Green, and we go back in time to an airport drop-off with the in-laws. THIS WEEK'S GIGS: See Justin on Saturday here: https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/event/justin-moorhouse-greatest-performance-of-my-life/arc-studio-theatre/3408868 See Justin on Sunday here: https://roperyhall.co.uk/2025/04/23/justin-moorhouse-the-greatest-performance-of-my-life/ GET IN TOUCH HERE: X – @3045podcast Facebook - @3045podcast Instagram - @3045podcast Email – podcast@justinmoorhouse.com OTHER STUFF: Watch my YouTube Special: https://www.youtube.com/@justinmoorhousecomedian The Greatest Performance of My Life: https://www.justinmoorhouse.com/ Have a listen to ‘The Good Days Are Coming': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/new-podcast-new-season-new-hope/id1833675045?i=1000722498125 Music by Liam Frost. Produced by Rachel Fitzgerald and Justin Moorhouse
A Reel Big Fish cover, but this time it's slower than the original. This week Danny Smyth (Abortion Twins, Over Wait Mammal) joins Gary, Matt, and Anthony as we discuss the Social Distortion song "Story of My Life" as covered by Reel Big Fish on the 2005 album We're Not Happy Until You're Not Happy.
Tim Husband is a global leader in improving animal care — designing and directing some of the world's best Zoos. Not a future he could have imagined when at 14 he was kicked out of his home and community by his father and the Jehovah's Witness elders. A love of animals has enabled Tim to rise above the abuse and neglect of his early years to prevent the trauma being passed down a generation. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/
Shoutout to Giboticus on Discord for the episode title suggestion -- nailed it. Alternate titles include: Deep in the Beer River City Life is Beautiful (Roberto Benigni) The World of the Dead and the Damned Leave the Body; Take His Head Support the show on Patreon. Buy some merch at the Contention General Store. Follow along on Bluesky. Find other listeners on Discord and Reddit. Join the chat on Twitch. Soundtrack by WAAAVV. Wolf the Dog played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.
Retirement usually comes to us in our sixties and it is at that same age that our parents are moving into their eighties. It is also at this time that our children are moving into their thirties and forties - the time for splitting up - divorce. There are very likely grandchildren that may need some attention from grandparents.
Sunday – 09/28/2025 – My Life is in Your Hands
This week, Justin catches up with Hatty Preston, Harriet Dyer, and Bridget backstage. Izzy is suffering with third year Freshers' flu, Alfie Joey tells us how it's all about Dame Esther Rantzen, we go back in time to a chat with Dave Longley at an old-yet-new Hot Water, and a bulky Post Bag signs us off. GET IN TOUCH HERE: X – @3045podcast Facebook - @3045podcast Instagram - @3045podcast Email – podcast@justinmoorhouse.com THIS WEEK'S GIGS: See Justin on Sunday here: https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/event/justin-moorhouse-greatest-performance-of-my-life/off-the-rails-comedy-club/3408865 Or here: https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/event/justin-moorhouse-greatest-performance-of-my-life/off-the-rails-comedy-club/3408867 OTHER STUFF: Watch my YouTube Special: https://www.youtube.com/@justinmoorhousecomedian The Greatest Performance of My Life: https://www.justinmoorhouse.com/ Have a listen to ‘The Good Days Are Coming': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/new-podcast-new-season-new-hope/id1833675045?i=1000722498125 Music by Liam Frost. Produced by Rachel Fitzgerald and Justin Moorhouse
En CADENA 100, 'Buenos días, Javi y Mar' ofrece la mejor variedad musical. Se escucha a Adele con 'Set Fire to the Rain', con un remix de John Legend. También suena Dani Martín y Ben Cohan con 'The Story of My Life'. Javi Nieves y Mar Amate destacan la voz de Alicia Keys y comentan sobre rumores de One Direction y Harry Styles. Después, el programa presenta a Estopa, Aitana, Juanes, Enrique Iglesias y Luis Fonsi. Además, 'Buenos días, Javi y Mar' trae el tema 'Anxiety' y comenta cómo la artista hace versiones de canciones clásicas de Adele o Queen. Se debate quién canta mejor 'Sign of the Times', si Harry Styles o Ben Cohan. 'Mateo & Andrea' también presenta novedades musicales, incluyendo a Coti, y el programa comparte talento con artistas como El Último de la Fila, Santiaguenas, Malú, Sebastián Yatra, Rosalía, David Guetta, Fito y Fitipaldis y Pablo Alborán. CADENA 100 te acompaña mientras trabajas, con promociones de conciertos y ofertas, y anima a la audiencia a participar en sus ...
In this episode of The Real Estate Investor Show, Spencer Sutton interviews Dr. Jennifer Salisbury, an accomplished real estate investor, educator, and public speaker. She shares how she's crafted her dream life by design through real estate investments in British Columbia and Hawaii so that your aspirations can become reality, too. Learn more from Dr. Jen's podcast, My Life as a Landlord, or by emailing her at learn@mylifeasalandlord.com. You'll Learn: Why Dr. Jen doesn't actually collect rent (and how it keeps her business flowing) How to leverage the 1-3-1 method to streamline decision-making Why you should reconsider renting to friends and family How to think long term as a real estate investor so you can build success that lasts =================================== Connect with Matt and Spencer at Evernest: Evernest.co Hosts: Spencer Sutton and Adam Hobson Guest: Dr. Jennifer Salisbury Visit the Podcast Website: Evernest.co/podcasts Email the Show: podcast@evernest.co =================================== Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Evernest 2025.
Jessica shares how a life of striving and “worshipping rules” left her empty — until a campus prayer group and a radical encounter with God led her to surrender, hear His voice, and receive grace. A powerful testimony of spiritual warfare and learning to live by Jesus' authority and daily dependence on Him.Listen on Podcast Spotify Podcast ⇨ https://spoti.fi/3RBKdq3Apple Podcast ⇨ https://apple.co/3evzCuuConnect with ushttps://www.facebook.com/delafetestimonieshttps://www.instagram.com/delafetestimonies/Connect with JessicaBlog ⇨ www.ponderedthought.comInstagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/ponderedthought/Facebook ⇨ https://www.facebook.com/ponderedthoughtTestimony Book ⇨ https://www.amazon.com/God-Princeton-Pondered-Thoughts-Encounter/dp/B08DSNCSNSCredits:Testimony by Jessica StephensDirected by Eric Villatoro Interviewed by Eric Villatoro Edited By Darvin RamirezAudio Mixed by Paul Nicholas Testimony Recorded in Nashville, TennesseeDelafé Testimonies is a global evangelistic project with the mission of creating the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies until His return. Chapters00:00 Introduction00:21 My Earliest Memories Growing Up In The Church 02:25 Intrusive Thoughts Concerning My Body 03:37 Growing Up In a Home That Feared The Lord 05:33 My Works Based Mindset 07:01 Worshipping The Idea of Right and Wrong 10:48 My Battle With Lust 13:28 Getting Accepted Into Princeton University 16:15 The Lord Gives Me a Sign 17:57 Obeying The Lord Despite My Own Desires20:33 Tired of The Way I Was Living 21:55 A Divine Appointment23:39 Attending a Prayer Meeting at Princeton25:55 Finding The Peace I Had Been Searching For 27:25 The Holy Spirit Begins To Convict Me 29:23 The Sanctification Process And Leaning On His Love 32:09 Learning About The Authority I Have In Christ 34:06 My Life in The Last 15 Years 36:06 For Those Who Don't Believe They Have a Testimony 39:18 Who is Jesus to You?40:49 Prayer 43:33 Final WordsI Worshipped Rules Until JESUS Showed Me THIS...
What really goes into turning a story idea into a published book?
When the end nears and you ask the question; "Did I live as I wanted?" or "Did I do what I wanted in my retirement years?" it would sure be nice to be able to answer with a firm "yes".
Last month I celebrated my 59th. It had me reflecting on the biggest influences that rerouted my path, especially the books that shaped my mindset, my career, my health, and even my view of the universe. These aren't just books I enjoyed. They are turning points that literally changed how I live. Some helped me become a better teacher, others taught me discipline and financial independence, and a few opened up my sense of purpose. Here's the list in the same order I cover them, with a personal note on why each mattered to me. Mindset, Self-Discovery Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, Richard Carlson I stumbled into this book in 1997 after literally knocking over a stack of them in Barnes & Noble. It sparked my lifelong love of self-help. Its short chapters and practical reminders taught me to let go of stress and focus on what actually matters, which helped me lead my teams (and my life) with a clearer head. You'll See It When You Believe It, Wayne Dyer This is the book I've re-read more than any other, sometimes daily for weeks at a time. Dyer's lessons on manifestation and the “seven attachments” helped me release ego, control, and the need to be right, which created more peace and focus in every area of my life. Stumbling on Happiness, Daniel Gilbert Gilbert proves we're never as happy or as sad as we think we'll be, because we can't fully predict our future selves. This freed me from chasing perfection and helped me embrace the journey, knowing joy comes more from growth than from reaching the finish line. Storytelling, Career Transformation Made to Stick, Chip and Dan Heath A dearly-departed friend gifted me this book in December 2007, and it completely changed how I thought about communication. Its framework for making ideas memorable became the foundation of my Interview Intervention methodology, and eventually the blueprint for the storytelling systems I still teach today. Interview Intervention, Yours Truly I wrote this book in just five weeks at the end of 2011, and it completely transformed my career. For the first time, I captured years of coaching into a system anyone could use, and that was the first official step that turned me from recruiter to teacher to author. Choice, Goals, Perspective This Is Water, David Foster Wallace This slim book, adapted from a 2005 commencement speech, is one of the most powerful I've read. Wallace's simple but profound message, that you can choose what to think about, has reshaped how I approach daily life, teaching me to stay present and compassionate in the middle of life's noise. It also served at the stimulation for the next book on this list. Out of Reach But in Sight, Me Again Born from a keynote I gave to scholarship students, I turned the speech into a book. Capturing timeless lessons on setting and pursuing goals, it later evolved into my Goal Setting Masterclass and proved how small steps can inspire big transformations. Wealth, Health The Millionaire Next Door, Thomas Stanley and William Danko At 30, this book confirmed that wealth is built through discipline, not high income. It cemented my lifelong approach of living below my means, investing early, and building habits that would later help me achieve financial independence and peace of mind. Good Energy, Casey Means Of the 70+ health books I've read, this one had the most immediate impact on my life. Understanding metabolic health and cutting refined sugars, refined grains, and seed oils gave me more energy, clarity, and resilience than I thought possible. I've felt sharper and healthier ever since. My Life's Work, Beyond The Zebra Code, The New Me This is my most ambitious book, and easily the toughest project I've ever taken on. It demanded every ounce of experience, discipline, and creativity I had, but it also gave me the chance to share the full methodology I believe can help any professional thrive. Journey of Souls, Michael Newton This book opened my mind to ideas about past and future lives, whether you take them literally or not. It gave me a new lens for thinking about purpose, why I might be wired the way I am, and how being open to bigger questions can deepen the way you live today. These aren't just books on a shelf. They're turning points in my story. Please add any of these to your own shelf that speak to you. Maybe they can be turning points in your story too! If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings: 1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums. 2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel. 3. Grab any of my four books related to career development, interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page. 4. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads, and Facebook. 5. Stay in touch with me in your email inbox by joining my newsletter here! --Andy
Ayaz Achakzai comes on the podcast to discuss his grandfather's legacy, Pahstun Nationalism, Pashtuns in Balochistan, the legacy of the British, PTM, the fear of separatism, Afghania, and the rights of Pashtuns. Ayaz Achakzai is the co-translator of My Life and Times. He has been educated at Colby College, Oxford University and Princeton University. He is the grandson of Abdus Samad Khan Achakzai.Buy My Life and Times - 9789692347709 https://share.google/QI6UoSBOFrsgdcAu9Amazon.com: My Life and Times: Autobiography of Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai: 9789692347709: Achakzai, Samad Khan, Achakzai, Muhammad Khan, Achakzai, Ayaz Khan: Books https://share.google/WOUsfxmaMNMPQtFS7The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction1:30 Writing the book 5:35 British Balochistan and Pashtuns in the Balochistan Province18:00 Quetta, Balochistan's Geography and Pashtun Belt41:40 Sentiments about Punjabis48:00 Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai and Pashtunistan 1:07:30 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the British 1:12:00 Fear of separatism and Afghania1:28:35 Pashtun Nationalism, PTM and Party Politics1:54:00 Audience Questions
Edwin's story grabs you from the first moment—in 2008, while heading to his computer science night course, a car hit him at a bus stop, resulting in the amputation of his right leg. Unlike many similar stories, Edwin was conscious throughout the traumatic experience. Yet what strikes you most isn't the tragedy itself, but Edwin's remarkable response to it.With unwavering faith and family support, Edwin rebuilt his life while discovering new purpose. A lifelong singer who performed since his school days, he delivers a soul-stirring rendition of "My Life is in Your Hands" that reveals how deeply faith anchors his resilience. Though trained in computer science, Edwin now works in financial services with a mission to democratize financial knowledge typically reserved for the wealthy. He's also become a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, exemplifying his belief that "the best dreams are ones vast enough to include more than just you."Edwin's philosophy—"neither God nor nature requires perfection, but they both do require growth"—offers profound wisdom for anyone facing challenges. His story reminds us that our value isn't diminished by physical limitations but enhanced by how we respond to life's unexpected turns. Join us for this chance encounter that feels divinely orchestrated, and hear Edwin's powerful message about finding purpose beyond yourself.Like, comment, subscribe, and as always, take a breath with me as we continue exploring what it means to live life to the max.inspirational stories 2025, overcoming adversity, Edwin's story, disability advocacy, faith and resilience, amputee motivation, life after trauma, Christian inspiration stories, survivor stories real life, finding purpose after loss, financial literacy for all, democratizing finance#InspiringStories #EdwinsJourney #OvercomingAdversity #FaithAndResilience #DisabilityAdvocate #AmputeeStrong #PurposeDrivenLife #MyLifeIsInYourHands #FinancialLiteracyForAll #ResilienceMatters #ChristianMotivation #LiveLifeToTheMax #RealLifeTestimony #TraumaSurvivor #DisabledAndProud #EmpowerThroughFaith #Motivation2025 #DisabilityInspiration #LifeAfterAmputation #GrowthNotPerfection
Two weeks ago the wife of a good friend of mine died. She was 66: three years younger than myself. Cancer. Two months elapsed between diagnosis and death. Two months. Sort of puts an edge on things.
It's dire; coming down to the wire. Will our "heroes" expire before they acquire what they desire? Support the show on Patreon. Buy some merch at the Contention General Store. Follow along on Bluesky. Find other listeners on Discord and Reddit. Join the chat on Twitch. Soundtrack by WAAAVV. Wolf the Dog played "My Life is Great and It's All My Fault" by Altar Girl.
Dive into the third episode of AJC's latest limited podcast series, Architects of Peace. Go behind the scenes of the decades-long diplomacy and quiet negotiations that made the Abraham Accords possible, bringing Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and later Morocco, together in historic peace agreements. On September 15, 2020, the Abraham Accords were signed at the White House by President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the foreign ministers of the UAE and Bahrain. In this third installment of AJC's limited series, AJC CEO Ted Deutch and Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson—who stood on the South Lawn that day—share their memories and insights five years later. Together, they reflect on how the Accords proved that peace is achievable when nations share strategic interests, build genuine relationships, and pursue the greater good. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC. Read the transcript: https://www.ajc.org/news/podcast/from-the-white-house-lawn-architects-of-peace-episode-3 Resources: AJC.org/ArchitectsofPeace - Tune in weekly for new episodes. The Abraham Accords, Explained AJC.org/CNME - Find more on AJC's Center for a New Middle East Listen – AJC Podcasts: The Forgotten Exodus People of the Pod Follow Architects of Peace on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/ArchitectsofPeace You can reach us at: podcasts@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript: Ted Deutch: It was a beautiful day and there was this coming together, this recognition that this was such an historic moment. It's the kind of thing, frankly, that I remember having watched previously, when there were peace agreements signed and thinking that's something that I want to be a part of. And there I was looking around right in the middle of all of this, and so excited about where this could lead. Manya Brachear Pashman: In September 2020, the world saw what had been years, decades in the making, landmark peace agreements dubbed the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and two Arabian Gulf States, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Later, in December, they were joined by the Kingdom of Morocco. Five years later, AJC is pulling back the curtain to meet key individuals who built the trust that led to these breakthroughs. Introducing: the Architects of Peace. Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States. Accompanied by the Prime Minister of the State of Israel; His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, and the Minister of the Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Manya Brachear Pashman: The guests of honor framed by the South Portico of the White House were an unlikely threesome. Two Arab foreign ministers and the Prime Minister of Israel, there to sign a pair of peace agreements that would transform the Middle East. Donald Trump: Thanks to the great courage of the leaders of these three countries, we take a major stride toward a future in which people of all faiths and backgrounds live together in peace and prosperity. There will be other countries very, very soon that will follow these great leaders. Manya Brachear Pashman: President Trump's team had achieved what was long thought impossible. After decades of pretending Israel did not exist until it solved its conflict with the Palestinians, Trump's team discovered that attitudes across the Arab region had shifted and after months of tense negotiations, an agreement had been brokered by a small circle of Washington insiders. On August 13, 2020, the United Arab Emirates agreed to become the first Arab state in a quarter century to normalize relations with Israel. Not since 1994 had Israel established diplomatic relations with an Arab country, when King Hussein of Jordan and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin signed a treaty, ending the state of war that had existed between them since Israel's rebirth. A ceremony to celebrate and sign the historic deal was planned for the South Lawn of the White House on September 15, 2020. Before the signing ceremony took place, another nation agreed to sign as well: not too surprisingly the Kingdom of Bahrain. After all, in June 2019, Bahrain had hosted the Peace to Prosperity summit, a two-day workshop where the Trump administration unveiled the economic portion of its peace plan – a 38-page prospectus that proposed ways for Palestinians and Arab countries to expand economic opportunities in cooperation with Israel. In addition to Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE all participated in the summit. The Palestinians boycotted it, even as Trump's senior advisor Jared Kushner presented plans to help them. Jared Kushner: A lot of these investments people are unwilling to make because people don't want to put good money after bad money. They've seen in the past they've made these investments, they've tried to help out the Palestinian people, then all of a sudden there's some conflict that breaks out and a lot of this infrastructure gets destroyed. So what we have here is very detailed plans and these are things we can phase in over time assuming there's a real ceasefire, a real peace and there's an opportunity for people to start making these investments. Manya Brachear Pashman: Now Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain would open embassies, exchange ambassadors, and cooperate on tourism, trade, health care, and regional security. The Accords not only permitted Israelis to enter the two Arab nations using their Israeli passports, it opened the door for Muslims to visit historic sites in Israel, pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, the third holiest site in Islam, and finally satisfy their curiosity about the Jewish state. Before signing the accords, each leader delivered remarks. Here's Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani: For too long, the Middle East has been set back by conflict and mistrust, causing untold destruction and thwarting the potential of generations of our best and brightest young people. Now, I'm convinced, we have the opportunity to change that. Manya Brachear Pashman: UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan echoed that sentiment and also addressed accusations by Palestinian leadership that the countries had abandoned them. He made it clear that the accords bolstered the Emirates' support for the Palestinian people and their pursuit of an independent state. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan: [speaking in Arabic] Manya Brachear Pashman: [translating Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan] This new vision, he said, which is beginning to take shape as we meet today for the future of the region, full of youthful energy, is not a slogan that we raise for political gain as everyone looks forward to creating a more stable, prosperous, and secure future. This accord will enable us to continue to stand by the Palestinian people and realize their hopes for an independent state within a stable and prosperous region. Manya Brachear Pashman: The Truman Balcony, named for the first American president to recognize Israel's independence, served as the backdrop for a few iconic photographs. The officials then made their way down the stairs and took their seats at the table where they each signed three copies of the Abraham Accords in English, Hebrew, and Arabic. The brief ceremony combined formality and levity as the leaders helped translate for each other so someone didn't sign on the wrong dotted line. After that was settled, they turned the signed documents around to show the audience. When they all rose from their seats, Prime Minister Netanyahu paused. After the others put their portfolios down, he stood displaying his for a little while longer, taking a few more seconds to hold on to the magnitude of the moment. Benjamin Netanyahu: To all of Israel's friends in the Middle East, those who are with us today and those who will join us tomorrow, I say, ‘As-salamu alaykum. Peace unto thee. Shalom.' And you have heard from the president that he is already lining up more and more countries. This is unimaginable a few years ago, but with resolve, determination, a fresh look at the way peace is done . . . The blessings of the peace we make today will be enormous, first, because this peace will eventually expand to include other Arab states, and ultimately, it can end the Arab Israeli conflict once and for all. [clapping] [Red alert sirens] Manya Brachear Pashman: But peace in Israel was and still is a distant reality as Palestinian leadership did not participate in the Accords, and, in fact, viewed it as a betrayal. As Netanyahu concluded his speech to the audience on the White House Lawn, thousands of miles away, Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system intercepted 15 rockets fired by terrorists in Gaza, at least one striking Israel's coastal city of Ashdod. Iran's regime condemned the agreement. But across most of the region and around the world, the revelation that decades of hostility could be set aside to try something new – a genuine pursuit of peace – inspired hope. Saudi journalists wrote op-eds in support of the UAE and Bahrain. Egypt and Oman praised the Abraham Accords for adding stability to the region. Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain commended the monumental step. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the deal for paving the way toward a two-state solution. AJC's Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson was one of more than 200 domestic and foreign officials on the White House Lawn that day taking it all in. The guest list included members of Congress, embassy staff, religious leaders, and people like himself who worked behind the scenes – a cross section of people who had been part of a long history of relationship building and peacemaking in the Middle East for many years. Jason Isaacson: To see what was happening then this meeting of neighbors who could be friends. To see the warmth evident on that stage at the South Lawn of the White House, and then the conversations that were taking place in this vast assembly on the South Lawn. Converging at that moment to mark the beginning of a development of a new Middle East. It was an exciting moment for me and for AJC and one that not only will I never forget but one that I am looking forward to reliving. Manya Brachear Pashman: Jason, of course, is talking about his confidence in the expansion of the Abraham Accords. Through his position at AJC he has attended several White House events marking milestones in the peace process. He had been seated on the South Lawn of the White House 27 years earlier to watch a similar scene unfold -- when Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat met to sign the Oslo Accords with President Bill Clinton. Yitzhak Rabin: What we are doing today is more than signing an agreement. It is a revolution. Yesterday, a dream. Today, a commitment. The Israeli and the Palestinian peoples who fought each other for almost a century have agreed to move decisively on the path of dialogue, understanding, and cooperation. Manya Brachear Pashman: Brokered secretly by Norway, the Oslo Accords established mutual recognition between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, which claimed to represent the Palestinian people. It also led to the creation of a Palestinian Authority for interim self-government and a phased Israeli withdrawal from parts of the West Bank and Gaza. Jason Isaacson: I mean, 1993 was a tremendous breakthrough, and it was a breakthrough between the State of Israel and an organization that had been created to destroy Israel. And so it was a huge breakthrough to see the Israeli and Palestinian leaders agree to a process that would revolutionize that relationship, normalize that relationship, and set aside a very ugly history and chart a new path that was historic. Manya Brachear Pashman: While the Oslo Accords moved the Israelis and Palestinians toward a resolution, progress came to a halt two years later with the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin. In July 2000, President Clinton brought Arafat and then Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak to Camp David to continue discussions, but they could not agree. In his autobiography, “My Life,” President Clinton wrote that Arafat walked away from a Palestinian state, a mistake that Clinton took personally. When Arafat called him a great man, Clinton responded “I am not a great man. I am a failure, and you made me one." Arafat's decision also would prove fatal for both Israelis and Palestinians. By September, the Second Intifada – five years of violence, terror attacks, and suicide bombings – derailed any efforts toward peace. Jason says the Abraham Accords have more staying power than the Oslo Accords. That's clear five years later, especially after the October 7 Hamas terror attacks sparked a prolonged war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Two years into the war, the Abraham Accords have held. But Jason recalls feeling optimistic, even as he sat there again on the South Lawn. Jason Isaacson: It's a different kind of historic moment, maybe a little less breathtaking in the idea of two fierce antagonists, sort of laying down their arms and shaking hands uneasily, but shaking hands. Uneasily, but shaking hands. All those years later, in 2020, you had a state of Israel that had no history of conflict with the UAE or Bahrain. Countries with, with real economies, with real investment potential, with wise and well-advised leaders who would be in a position to implement plans that were being put together in the summer and fall of 2020. The Oslo Accords, you know, didn't provide that kind of built in infrastructure to advance peace. Manya Brachear Pashman: Jason pointed out that the only source of conflict among the signatories on the Abraham Accords was actually a point of mutual agreement – a frustration and desire to resolve the conflict with the Palestinians. UAE and Bahrain were part of the League of Arab States that had sworn in 2002 not to advance relations with Israel in the absence of a two-state solution. But 18 years later, that had gone nowhere and leaders recognized that perhaps it would be more beneficial to the Palestinian cause if they at least engaged with Israel. Jason Isaacson: I had no fear, sitting in a folding chair on the White House Lawn on September 15, that this was going to evaporate. This seemed to be a natural progression. The region is increasingly sophisticated and increasingly plugged into the world, and recognizing that they have a lot of catching up to do to advance the welfare of their people. And that that catching up is going to require integrating with a very advanced country in their region that they have shunned for too long. This is a recognition that I am hearing across the region, not always spoken in those words, but it's clear that it will be of benefit to the region, to have Israel as a partner, rather than an isolated island that somehow is not a part of that region. Donald Trump: I want to thank all of the members of Congress for being here … Manya Brachear Pashman: AJC CEO Ted Deutch also was at the White House that day, not as AJC CEO but as a Congressman who served on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and chaired its Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism. Ted Deutch: It was a beautiful day and there was this coming together, this recognition that this was such an historic moment and it's exactly the kind of thing, frankly, that I remember having watched previously, when there were peace agreements signed and thinking that's something that I want to be a part of. And there I was looking around right in the middle of all of this, and so excited about where this could lead. Manya Brachear Pashman: Despite his congressional role, Ted learned about the deal along with the rest of the world when it was initially announced a month before the ceremony, though he did get a tip that something was in the pipeline that would change the course of the committee's work. Ted Deutch: I found out when I got a phone call from the Trump administration, someone who was a senior official who told me that there is big news that's coming, that the Middle East is never going to look the same, and that he couldn't share any other information. And we, of course, went into wild speculation mode about what that could be. And the Abraham Accords was the announcement, and it was as dramatic as he suggested. Manya Brachear Pashman: It was a small glimmer of light during an otherwise dark time. Remember, this was the summer and early fall of 2020. The COVID pandemic, for the most part, had shut down the world. People were not attending meetings, conferences, or parties. Even members of Congress were avoiding Capitol Hill and casting their votes from home. Ted Deutch: It was hard to make great strides in anything in the diplomatic field, because there weren't the kind of personal interactions taking place on a regular basis. It didn't have the atmosphere that was conducive to meaningful, deep, ongoing conversations about the future of the world. And that's really what this was about, and that's what was missing. And so here was this huge news that for the rest of the world, felt like it was out of the blue, that set in motion a whole series of steps in Congress about the way that our committee, the way we approach the region. That we could finally start talking about regional cooperation in ways that we couldn't before. Manya Brachear Pashman: The timing was especially auspicious as it boosted interest in a particular piece of legislation that had been in the works for a decade: the bipartisan Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act. Approved by Congress in December 2020, around the same time Morocco joined the Abraham Accords, the law allocated up to $250 million over five years for programs advancing peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians and supporting a sustainable two-state solution. Passed as part of a larger appropriations bill, it was the largest investment of any single country in Israeli-Palestinian civil society initiatives. Ted Deutch: Here we were having this conversation about increasing trade and increasing tourism and the countries working more closely together and being able to freely fly back and forth on a regular basis – something that we've seen as the tourism numbers have taken off. The trade has taken off. So it really changed what we do. Manya Brachear Pashman: The other thing Ted recalls about that day on the White House lawn was the bipartisan spirit in the air. Although his own committee didn't tend to divide along party lines, Congress had become quite polarized and partisan on just about everything else. On that day, just as there was no animus between Israelis and Arabs, there was none between Republicans and Democrats either. And Ted believes that's the way it always should be. Ted Deutch: It was a bipartisan stellium of support, because this was a really important moment for the region and for the world, and it's exactly the kind of moment where we should look for ways to work together. This issue had to do with the Middle East, but it was driven out of Washington. There's no doubt about that. It was driven out of the out of the Trump administration and the White House and that was, I think, a reminder of the kind of things that can happen in Washington, and that we need to always look for those opportunities and when any administration does the right thing, then they need to be given credit for it, whether elected officials are on the same side of the aisle or not. We were there as people who were committed to building a more peaceful and prosperous region, with all of the countries in the region, recognizing the contributions that Israel makes and can make as the region has expanded, and then thinking about all of the chances that we would have in the years ahead to build upon this in really positive ways. Manya Brachear Pashman: On that warm September day, it felt as if the Abraham Accords not only had the potential to heal a rift in the Middle East but also teach us some lessons here at home. Even if it was impossible to resolve every disagreement, the Abraham Accords proved that progress and peace are possible when there are shared strategic interests, relationships, and a shared concern for the greater good. Ted Deutch: I hope that as we celebrate this 5th anniversary, that in this instance we allow ourselves to do just that. I mean, this is a celebratory moment, and I hope that we can leave politics out of this. And I hope that we're able to just spend a moment thinking about what's been achieved during these five years, and how much all of us, by working together, will be able to achieve, not just for Israel, but for the region, in the best interest of the United States and in so doing, ultimately, for the world. That's what this moment offers. Manya Brachear Pashman: In the next episode, we meet Israelis and Arabs who embraced the spirit of the Abraham Accords and seized unprecedented opportunities to collaborate. Atara Lakritz is our producer. T.K. 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