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Why are white farmers being murdered in South Africa, and why does the media ignore or deny it? Frank sits down with Simon Brace, National Director of Ratio Christi South Africa, to expose how Marxist ideology, CRT, and postmodern thinking have taken root in universities and are reshaping the soul of the nation. Together, Frank and Simon tackle pressing questions like:What happened when Simon's uncle (a farmer) was murdered in 2007?What are the political parties in South Africa and how did the country become so vulnerable to Marxism and socialism?What's happening at universities in South Africa and how does that compare to what's happening here in the United States?What role is fatherlessness playing in the breakdown of society around the world?Why is teaching logic and critical thinking skills so important in today's postmodern culture?What is the biggest lie being told in South Africa?What did Simon recently discover USAID was supporting in South Africa?How do policies in the United States affect other countries and why must we continue to stand up for the existence of moral and objective truth in the public square?As South Africa faces political unrest, rising crime, and deep cultural confusion, people around the world need to understand what's driving the chaos. If you want to support Simon on his mission, please keep South Africa in your prayers and visit the link in the resources listed below.Resources mentioned during the episode:Support & Contact Simon: https://ratiochristi.co.za/about/our-team/Southern Evangelical Seminary & Bible College - https://ses.edu/frankJD Vance: The Universities Are the Enemy - youtu.be0FR65Cifnhw Should Christians Practice Deliverance Ministries? - youtu.beGZlNiMFncu4 Articles that confirm the entrenchment of Social Justice Theory in South African universities: Decolonisation Necessarily Requires Degendering - https://bit.ly/4dKtuwpQueer Activism in South African Education - https://bit.ly/43DQW9NCorrecting Critical Theory Ideas - https://bit.ly/3ZbAkoK

About This Series Over six weeks, we're sharing keynote talks and discussions from the second Future Church Conference, held at the Tram Sheds in Glebe. This gathering brought together church leaders, pastors, and Jesus-followers passionate about creating safer, more inclusive faith communities.Whether you're leading church, leaving church, unsure about the whole thing, or just curious about what the future might hold, these conversations explore what it means to reimagine church for everyone.Conference Posture Future Church Conference invited participants to adopt three key postures:Lean in - Sit with discomfort and ask why certain ideas trigger usListen - Hear vulnerable ideas from speakers and connect with each otherLook forward - Focus on future possibilities rather than past woundsWhat You'll Hear in This Episode:Opening welcome from Joel Hollier, on behalf of the Future Church teamAcknowledgement of Country from Mikenzie Ling (Wiradjuri woman, Uniting Church First Nations Strategy and Engagement Consultant)Keynote from Gershon Nimbalker exploring the church's historical DNA of caring for the poorAbout the Speaker: Gershon Nimbalker is National Director of Common Grace, a movement of Christians passionate about justice. He traces how caring for the poor was central to church identity throughout history and challenges both conservative and progressive Christians to reclaim this calling.Learn more about Common Grace: https://www.commongrace.org.au/Learn more about Future Church Conference: https://futurechurchcon.com/Want to reach out and let us know your thoughts or suggestions for the show? Send us a message here; we'd love to hear from you.The Spiritual Misfits Survival Guide (FREE): https://www.spiritualmisfits.com.au/survivalguideSign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualmisfitspodcastSupport the pod:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/support-us/View all episodes at: https://spiritualmisfits.buzzsprout.com

This week, we are joined by Amy Kelly, the National Director of Family Engagement at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, and her son, Danny Kelly. Amy brings her professional expertise and heartfelt insights from raising three children, including her daughter Annie, who has profound autism. Danny joins us to share his perspective as a sibling, his role in the Devereux Sibling Engagement Committee, and the lessons he's learned supporting Annie and navigating family life. Download latest episode to learn more! Resources  Contact Amy at: Amy.Kelly@devereux.org or 610-585-9250.  For inquiries about joining the Sibling Engagement Committee, please contact amy.kelly@devereux.org and I will get the messages to the right people. For more information about Devereux and our services and mission, visit our website at www.devereux.org  For more information about SibShops, please visit SIBSHOPS – Sibling Support Project ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Send us a textIn this episode of Frontiers of Faith, Monsignor Roger Landry interviews Father Christian Sieland, the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Papua New Guinea. They discuss the challenges faced by the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea, including the belief in sorcery, the transition from a missionary to a local church, and the educational needs of the population. Father Christian shares his personal journey to the priesthood, the history of evangelization in the region, and the strengths of the Catholic faith among the diverse tribes of Papua New Guinea. The conversation highlights the importance of support from the global community to address the challenges faced by the church and the people in Papua New Guinea.Click here to learn more about supporting the Pontifical Missions Societies:https://pontificalmissions.orgFollow us on socials!https://x.com/tpms_usa

Shevuot 30 – Shabbat – 4 SivanBy Rabbi Elan Mazer, National Director, Mizrachi Canadaשבועות דף ל, דף יומי

Dr. Philippa Pavia is the National Director of Soft Tissue Surgery and Surgical Onchology at Thrive Pet Healthcare. Dr. Pavia is also Thrive's Vice President of Medical Operations in the Central Group and works with senior leadership to cutivate a positve hospital culture, support team growth and development, and insure exceptional medical care and client experience. She holds a degree in English Literature from Yale University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons specializing in small animal surgery. Learn more about Dr. Pavia on Linkedin Learn more about Thrive Pet HealthCare Contact Julie at theveterinarylifecoach.com

Brittney Cornwell is a dynamic sales executive and wellness advocate with a deep-rooted passion for people, purpose, and progress. Currently serving as the National Director of Sales at Vuber Technologies, Brittney is leading national expansion efforts and transforming how cannabis brands engage with hardware innovation—especially in the vaporizer space. Her strategic thinking, coupled with a focus on building connections, has helped secure high-profile accounts and increase Vuber's brand recognition across the U.S.With a background in psychology and more than a decade of experience supporting individuals with disabilities in residential care settings, Brittneybrings emotional intelligence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to impact into every professional chapter.Beyond her career in cannabis, Brittney is developing “Surrend-Her,” a personal wellness brand rooted in helping women reconnect with their self-worth, softness, and sovereignty. The brand is an extension of Brittney's own healing journey and her belief that true strength is found in surrender.Based in Spokane, Washington, and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Brittney is the proud mother of two teenage daughters and the caretaker of a livelyhousehold that includes three dogs, a cat, and a Russian Tortoise. When she's not closing deals or mentoring reps, you can find her immersed in a good book, at the gym, dancing at music festivals, or planning events—drawing on over a decade of experience in nightlife entertainment and community organizing. A natural connector, Brittney is someone who deeply values relationships and leads with authenticity in every space she enters.

Justin Heckman, National Director of Sales Strategy at Club Med, joins James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report to discuss Club Med's rich history and its 75th anniversary celebration this year. Their conversation highlights the brand's distinctive resort portfolio, extensive range of activities, dedicated travel advisor programs, and major brand-wide developments — including renovations at Club Med Punta Cana and Club Med Cancun, as well as the launch of new resorts. Founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz, Club Med pioneered the all-inclusive vacation concept and now operates nearly 70 premium, family-friendly resorts in breathtaking destinations across the Americas, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Club Med also supports travel advisors with a variety of resources to help promote and sell its resorts worldwide. For more information, visit Club Med's dedicated travel advisor portal at https://cmta.pro.clubmed/.   All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Thursday, May 22, is the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea including U.S. Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen. In this episode of Catholic Military Life, we learn more from Sister Joanna Okereke, HHCJ, National Director of Stella Maris, the maritime apostolate of the Catholic Church.

The election already feels like old news. The campaign ads are off the air, the polling booths are packed away, and the headlines have moved on to the next big story. But make no mistake—what happened at the ballot box is going to shape our property markets for years to come. In this episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, we unpack exactly what the recent election results mean for you as a property investor, homeowner, or aspiring buyer. After Wealth Retreat a couple of weeks ago Brett Warren, National Director of Property at Metropole, took demographer Simon Kuestenmacher and me aside and we had a conversation about what the election outcome and what this tells us about the direction of housing policy, population growth, infrastructure, and the property investment landscape.   Takeaways    ·         The outcome of recent political shifts will significantly influence property markets. ·         Government schemes may boost short-term demand but worsen long-term affordability. ·         Demographic shifts and immigration are critical factors in housing demand. ·         There is a critical shortage of tradespeople affecting housing supply. ·         Investors play a vital role in providing rental accommodation. ·         The second half of the year may present opportunities for savvy investors. ·         Current policies may not lead to substantial changes in housing availability. ·         The need for skilled labor is urgent in the construction industry. ·         Local councils play a crucial role in housing development decisions. ·         A balanced mindset is essential for long-term success in life and investment.   Chapters  00:00 Policy Changes and Real Estate Implications 03:02 Government Policies and Housing Demand 05:57 Demographics and Migration Impact on Housing 09:02 Supply Challenges in the Housing Market 11:59 The Need for Skilled Labor and Training 15:07 Investor Perspectives and Market Opportunities 17:59 Future Outlook for Property Investors 21:49 Mindset and Life Balance   Links and Resources:   Michael Yardney   Get the team at Metropole to help build your personal Strategic Property Plan Click here and have a chat with us    Brett Warren – National Director Property – Metropole   Simon Kuestenmacher – co founder of the Demographics Group   Get a bundle of eBooks and Reports at www.PodcastBonus.com.au     Also, please subscribe to my new podcast Demographics Decoded with Simon Kuestenmacher – just look for Demographics Decoded wherever you are listening to this podcast and subscribe so each week we can unveil the trends shaping your future.

Camp Stillwater in Rockport is a place of outdoor solitude that has been helping Veterans for over a dozen years! They need our help to keep it going! This morning, we spoke to Robert Oliveraz Jr, the National Director of the Military Order of Purple Hearts about their Go Fund Me and the services the camp provides!

David has decades of experience in leadership roles in the non-profit sector, including as the founding Executive Director of the Chigamik Community Health Centre, as the National Director of Development for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), and as Executive Director of the United Way of Greater Simcoe County. We speak about his experience in these positions, and how they've helped shape his approach to driving change for a better future.Support the show

In this conversation, Ashleigh Gillespie shares her journey from a reluctant real estate student to the National Director of Sales for Savvy STR Agents. She discusses her early experiences in real estate, the challenges of relocating and starting anew in Denver, and the pivotal role social media played in her success. Ashleigh also delves into the complexities of short-term rentals, the importance of education in the market, and the future of Airbnb regulations. Her insights provide valuable guidance for both new and experienced real estate professionals.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: What's Happening to Office Leases in 2025? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Phil Mobley.  Phil is the National Director for Office Analytics at CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Joining the conversation on the … Continue reading What's Happening to Office Leases in 2025? →

A conversation with a wonderful supplier partner to the multifamily industry, the fabulous Katie Ritter, the National Director with Widewail...discussing Widewail's 2025 Voice of the Resident Report, created from one million Google reviews...what both the positive and negative reviews indicate about the current state of the multifamily industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Culture is an ever-evolving intangible that moves so quickly it often feels impossible to keep up! And just when we're beginning to feel like we're starting to get our heads around Gen Z, a new generation emerges…. meet Generation Alpha. So, who are Generation Alpha, what are the hallmarks of this coming generation, and how might understanding them shape how we lead and minister in the years ahead?National Director of Limitless and specialist lecturer at Regents Theological College, Tim is devoted to equipping leaders and communicating the gospel. He is the author of ‘Leadership 101'

Culture is an ever-evolving intangible that moves so quickly it often feels impossible to keep up! And just when we're beginning to feel like we're starting to get our heads around Gen Z, a new generation emerges…. meet Generation Alpha. So, who are Generation Alpha, what are the hallmarks of this coming generation, and how might understanding them shape how we lead and minister in the years ahead?National Director of Limitless and specialist lecturer at Regents Theological College, Tim is devoted to equipping leaders and communicating the gospel. He is the author of ‘Leadership 101'

What's at stake when nonprofits and democracy are under attack? How can organizations respond effectively to threats against their tax status and Constitutional rights? In this illuminating conversation, Rusty speaks with Mike Zamore, National Director of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), about the unprecedented challenges facing nonprofits in today's political climate.Mike Zamore draws from his 22 years of Capitol Hill experience and current ACLU leadership to explain how nonprofits are essential to America's constitutional framework of checks and balances. He details recent fights against attempts to weaponize government power against nonprofits, including legislation that would have allowed stripping organizations of tax-exempt status without due process. The conversation highlights parallels between threats to individual liberties and threats to nonprofit First Amendment freedoms.The discussion concludes with practical advice for nonprofits in red states and red districts to effectively engage with Republican representatives regarding the upcoming tax reconciliation bill that could adversely affect the sector. Zamore emphasizes the importance of solidarity, encouraging nonprofits to stand together against intimidation tactics, and that reminding us that maintaining collective courage is crucial for preserving both Constitutional rights and the ability to serve communities.This episode was recorded the morning of May 9, 2025, before the House Ways and Means Committee revealed the language in their portion of the proposed tax bill, which includes re-introduction of H.R. 9495. Click here for resources on new tax bill.Resources referenced in the episode:ACLUA Call to Action for Red State Nonprofits on the FTP blog"Meet the Man Who Wants to Tax Most of the Nonprofit World" by Ben Gose"‘Five Alarm Fire': How New Tax Law Could Decimate Nonprofits — and What Can Be Done" by Steve TaylorFilibustered!: How to Fix the Broken Senate and Save America, co-authored by Senator Jeff Merkley and Mike Zamore"How Will We Know When We Have Lost Our Democracy?"Harvard statement "Upholding Our Values, Defending Our University" and lawsuit against the governmentStatement of Solidarity with Harvard UniversityFTP Podcast Episode “Dr. King, AmeriCorps, & Nonprofit Work - with Michael Smith, AmeriCorps”“AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits are let go in DOGE cuts”Guest Bio:Mike Zamore is the National Director of Policy & Government Affairs at the ACLU, where he leads efforts to harness the organization's vast expertise, 4 million members and supporters, paid staff in every state, and electoral work to shape federal, state, and local policy.Mike is a 22-year veteran of Capitol Hill, and spent over 14 years as the Chief of Staff to Senator Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat first elected in 2008. As Merkley's top aide, Mike managed a 50+ person staff and $4 million budget, counseled the Senator on legislative and political strategy, represented the Senator to various constituencies, and led two successful re-elections. Prior to joining Senator Merkley, Mike was the Policy Director at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, where he assisted the 2008 Senate candidates develop their positions on the issues. Mike earlier served as Policy Advisor to Representative Patrick Kennedy and spearheaded Kennedy's legislative agenda, including mental health parity legislation that became law in 2008, and spoke frequently on health systems reform. Earlier in his career, he spent several years working on business development projects in the early days of post-Soviet Russia and clerked for Judge Allyne R. Ross on the Eastern District of New York.Mike is an adjunct faculty member at American University's Washington College of Law. He graduated from Brown University and Harvard Law School, lives in Washington, DC with his wife and two sons.

New Jersey's own Jim who is now the Nasa National Director for Spec Miata. We talk about his promotion to his new role. We also talk about New Jersey and the August cross over event with Nasa NE and Nasa Mid Atlantic.

When the white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday evening, Fr. Roger Landry, like millions around the world, waited to see who among the 133 cardinals had just become the 267th successor to St. Peter. He knew to listen for the Latin version of the Cardinal's birth name in order to translate to a media outlet. He knew there were only four Cardinals with the first name Robert. But he was listening for "Petrus", thinking that getting white smoke on the fourth ballot of the conclave must mean that the frontrunner, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State, had secured the needed two thirds vote. But instead, he heard Robertus... And he was shocked! This is the drama that unfolded in St. Peter's Square as tens of thousands packed into the piazza and the Via della Consilizione, cheered as the Basilicas bells peeled with joy knowing Habemus Papem, "We have a Pope!" On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast coming to you from Rome, Italy, Fr. Landry, the National Director of Pontifical Missions Societies USA, talks about that moment when he realized the first American born pope had just been elected. The former Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, surprised the world. Who is he? Why did he impress the electors so thoroughly? Fr. Landry has insights and predictions about this American made pontiff who truly is more citizen of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4:20 pm: Jorge Martinez, Senior Adviser and National Director of Hispanic Outreach for America First Works joins the program for a conversation about his Washington Times piece in which he writes Donald Trump is rebuilding the country while Biden's failures collapse.4:38 pm: Shawn Fleetwood of The Federalist joins the show for a conversation about his piece on how conservatives need to hold red state RINO's (Republicans in name only) accountable for failing to live up to the will of their constituents.6:05 pm: Tage Flint, Executive Director of Utah Water Ways, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about why we need to take water conservation more seriously.6:20 pm: Legendary singer/songwriter Barry Manilow joins the show for a conversation about his final tour, which includes a stop at West Valley's Maverik Center on July 14th.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to this week's conversations with Christopher Ferguson, a Professor of Psychology from Stetson University on how recent stats don't support banning cell phones in classrooms, and (at 6:50 pm) with Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.com on why Utah's gas prices are still high despite Donald Trump's claims of lower prices.

Welcome to The Zenergy Podcast! Today, host Karan Takhar has the pleasure of speaking with Bradley Pischea, National Director of the Land and Liberty Coalition, which is part of the Conservative Energy Network. They sit down to discuss the work the Coalition is doing in advocating for clean and renewable energy policy and development from a right of center standpoint in states around the U.S. They touch on the reasons why Bradley believes clean energy became a partisan issue, how the conversation around clean energy and renewables has shifted over the years, and how the coalition uses a proactive versus reactive approach to communicating with citizens. Bradley and Karan discuss the concerns those in typically conservative communities have about the transition to clean energy in their areas and how developers can speak to community stakeholders in ways that factor in that community's specific needs. This episode highlights the importance of listening to the needs and concerns of those who may live in places that look vastly different from your own as we all strive towards a cleaner energy future. Credits:Editing/Graphics: Desta Wondirad, Wondir Studios

National Director Frank Pavone & Mary Stein Share Powerful Update: ProLife Primetime: 5/2/2025 by Priests for Life

In part two of The Journey Beyond Death begins a powerful three-part arc on Mental Health Resiliency. In this deeply honest and emotionally raw episode, we explore how the grieving mind struggles to stay grounded after the loss of someone irreplaceable — and what survivors can do to regain emotional equilibrium. Certified grief educator and thanatologist Elreacy Dock joins us to offer expert insight on the early stages of grief and the emotional turbulence that can last for years. Elreacy shares why year two is often more emotionally taxing than year one, and how avoiding emotions too long can trigger delayed grief and breakdowns. We also discuss the dangers of using substances to suppress grief, and instead offer healthier rituals that restore stability and self-expression. Joining Elreacy are Carole Brody Fleet, Joyce Hocker, and Mark Henick — all of whom bring unique expertise and lived experience. From suicide prevention and emotional sobriety to reclaiming identity after widowhood, this episode offers guidance that is fiercely compassionate and unapologetically real. Mental health isn't about “getting over” death. It's about learning how to live beside the wound. --------------------------------------- Featuring in order of appearance: 01:00 – Certified Grief Educator Elreacy Dock 09:54 – Carole Brody Fleet 27:18 – Psychologist Dr. Joyce Hocker 38.52 - Mark Henick --------------------------------------- Elreacy Dock Elreacy Dock is a certified grief educator, thanatologist, behavioral health consultant, and death educator. She serves as Chair of the Thanatology Department at Capstone University, where she designed a graduate-level program in grief studies. Trained by renowned grief expert David Kessler, Elreacy combines academic depth with compassionate support for those experiencing loss. She is also a published co-author of Integrated Healthcare: Applications for Social Work, and her work has been featured in major outlets such as Vogue, Newsweek, and Harper's Bazaar Arabia. website: www.elreacydock.com. --------------------------------------- Carole Brody Fleet Carole Brody Fleet is the multi-award winning author of the forthcoming book, “Loss is a Four-Letter Word…” (HCI Books, September, 2018); as well as the #1 release in its genre, “When Bad Things Happen to Good Women…” (Viva Editions). She is also the author of “Happily EVEN After… “(Viva Editions); winner of the prestigious Books for a Better Life Award, one of the top national awards in publishing; as well as the critically praised, national bestseller, “Widows Wear Stilettos…” (New Horizon Press). Carole is additionally the author and executive producer of the best selling spoken-word CD, entitled, “Widows Wear Stilettos: What Now?”. Website: http://www.widowswearstilettos.com/ --------------------------------------- Joyce Hocker Joyce Hocker, Ph.D., a former professor at the University of Montana, is the author of Interpersonal Conflict, used in more than 250 colleges and universities and now in its 10th edition. Now semi-retired, Hocker teaches in the Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Montana, and at Red Willow Learning Center, a nonprofit in Missoula, which supports resilience in people who suffer difficult life experiences. Her latest book is The Trail to Tincup. Website: http://www.redwillowlearning.org/ --------------------------------------- Mark Henick With over three and a half million views, Mark Henick's TEDx talk, “Why We Choose Suicide,” is among the most watched in the world. His story of searching for “the man in the light brown jacket” who saved his life from a teenage suicide attempt captured global attention, and when he learned of products being sold on Amazon that promoted suicide, his successful online petition to have them removed garnered tens of thousands of signatures. As the National Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), his talks are informed by his direct experience with stigma and the mental health care system, and he has dedicated his life from an early age to opening minds and creating change. Henick brings his diverse and unique perspective to every audience, as someone who has been a patient, a professional, and a policy influencer in the mental health system. Website: https://markhenick.com/ ---------------------------------------

In this piece we discuss perioperative medicine with Ramani Moonesinghe, an anaesthetist and intensive care specialist from London, England, and Phuong Markman, an anaesthetist from Cairns, Australia. We explore access to and outcomes from surgery, particularly in relation to remoteness and socioeconomic deprivation. Then we talk about specific interventions to improve the patient experience, such as Sip til Send, and the challenges of implementing the program and demonstrating that it's safe with respect to aspiration. Finally we discuss whether AI and robotics can assist patients in the perioperative journey. Presented by Andy Cumpstey and Kate Leslie on location at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and Faculty of Pain Medicine in Cairns, Australia, with their guests, Professor Ramani Moonesinghe, Professor of Perioperative Medicine, University College London, National Director of Patient Safety and National Clinical Director for Critical and Perioperative Care, NHS England, and Dr Phuong Markman, Consultant Anaesthetist, Cairns Hospital, Australia.

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: By Pufui Pc Pifpef I - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31309211 via Wikipedia LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Raymond Leo BURKE https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_burke_rl.html        Raymond Leo BURKE on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2010.htm#Burke                             Cardinal Raymond Leo BURKE on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/p/2334                                                Cardinal Raymond Leo BURKE on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bburke.html                            Apostolic Signatura on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/dioceses/romancuria/d13.htm   Apostolic Signatura on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dbgch.html 2003 Catholic News Agency bio of Archbishop Burke: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/286/pope-appoints-bishop-raymond-burke-as-new-archbishop-of-st-louis  Merriam-Webster, “Defender of the Bond”: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defender%20of%20the%20bond#:~:text=The%20meaning%20of%20DEFENDER%20OF%20THE%20BOND,the%20marriage%20bond%20in%20suits%20for%20annulment Dead Theologians Society: https://deadtheologianssociety.com/about/  Catholic Herald analysis of Cardinal Burke's 2014 reassignment: https://web.archive.org/web/20160701214308/http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2014/11/10/thousands-sign-petition-thanking-cardinal-burke/  2013 National Catholic Reporter commentary- “I want a mess” -Pope Francis: https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/distinctly-catholic/pope-i-want-mess  2014 CruxNow “Soap Opera” Synod on the Family coverage: https://web.archive.org/web/20141017055135/http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2014/10/16/synod-is-more-and-more-like-a-soap-opera/ Amoris Laetitia: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20160319_amoris-laetitia.html  2017 Knights of Malta reshuffle: https://catholicherald.co.uk/pope-names-archbishop-becciu-as-personal-delegate-to-order-of-malta/  2018 National Catholic Register editorial Reflection on Amoris Laetitia controversy https://www.ncregister.com/news/francis-fifth-a-pontificate-of-footnotes  2016 National Catholic Register coverage of the Dubia: https://www.ncregister.com/news/four-cardinals-formally-ask-pope-for-clarity-on-amoris-laetitia Traditionis custodes: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/motu_proprio/documents/20210716-motu-proprio-traditionis-custodes.html  Cardinal Burke's Statement on Traditionis Custodes: https://www.cardinalburke.com/presentations/traditionis-custodes The 2023 Dubia (w/Pope Francis' responses): https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-10/pope-francis-responds-to-dubia-of-five-cardinals.html  National Catholic Reporter coverage of removal of Cardinal Burke's Vatican apartment and salary: https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/pope-francis-remove-cardinal-burkes-vatican-apartment-and-salary-sources-say Anonymous “Cardinal Burke is my enemy” report: https://catholicherald.co.uk/pope-calls-cardinal-burke-his-enemy-and-threatens-to-strip-him-of-privileges-reports-claim/  Where Peter Is coverage of Cardinal Burke's 2024 private meeting with Pope Francis https://wherepeteris.com/cardinal-burkes-meeting-withĥhh-pope-francis/    Thank you for listening, and thank my family and friends for putting up with the time investment and for helping me out as needed. As always, feel free to email the show at Popeularhistory@gmail.com  If you would like to financially support Popeular history, go to www.patreon.com/Popeular. If you don't have any money to spare but still want to give back, pray and tell others– prayers and listeners are worth more than gold!   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Popeular History, a library of Catholic knowledge and insights.   Check out the show notes for sources, further reading, and a transcript.   Today we're discussing another current Cardinal of the Catholic Church, one of the 120 or so people who will choose the next Pope when the time comes. The youngest of six, Raymond Leo Burke was born on June 30, 1948, in Richland Center, a small town in sparsely populated Richland County, Wisconsin.   Not too much later, the family moved north to tiny Stratford, Wisconsin, where he grew up.   We've had a *lot*, of midwestern Cardinals, in fact all but one of our 8 American Cardinals so far has been born in the midwest, a percentage I would probably consider shocking if I didn't identify as a midwesterner myself, though technically I'm about as much of a northern southerner as you can get, considering my parents basically moved to Virginia to have their kids and immediately moved back to Ohio once that was accomplished. But enough about me, this is about Raymond Leo Burke, who signed up for Holy Cross Seminary in La Crosse in 1962. Later he went to The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, where he wound up with a masters in philosophy in 1971. After that he was sent to Rome for his theology studies, getting a second masters, this time from the Gregorian. He was ordained by Pope Paul VI–yes, *before* JPII, crazy I know, in 1975 on June 29th, which longtime listeners will probably clock as the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul and more importantly the Popeular History podcasts' official anniversary date.   Returning to Wisconsin as a priest for the Diocese of La Crosse, Father Burke served as an associate rector for the cathedral, then as a religion teacher at Aquinas High School in town.   Making his way back to Rome, Father Burke returned to the Gregorian to study Canon Law, by 1984 he had a doctorate in the topic with a specialization in jurisprudence.   He came back stateside long enough to pick up a couple diocesan roles back in La Crosse, but soon enough he went back to the Gregorian for a third time, this time not as a student but as a teacher, namely as a Visiting professor of Canonical Jurisprudence, a post which he held for nearly a decade from ‘85 to ‘94.   He wound up becoming the first American to hold the position of Defender of the Bond of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signature, as a reminder that's basically the Vatican's Supreme Court.   As for what being a Defender of the Bond entails, it's basically the guy in charge of proving the validity of a disputed marriage, typically–I'd imagine--oversomeone's objections, or else, you know, the case wouldn't have wound up in court.   In 1994, his white phone rang, and it was Pope John Paul II, calling to make him bishop of his home Diocese of La Crosse. Father Burke was personally consecrated by His Holiness in the Vatican.   In ‘97, Bishop Burke became a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, ranking as a Knight Commander with Star automatically by virtue of his being a bishop. The Order traces its origins to the First Crusade, making it one of the oldest chivalric Orders in the world–and it's not the only such order Bishop Burke will get involved in.   In 2000, bishop Burke became National Director of the Marian Catechist Apostolate, something which certainly seems near to his heart considering he's still in the role. Well, international director now, as things have grown.   In 2002, Bishop Burke invited a fairly new apostolate named the Dead Theologians Society to the diocese, which isn't something I'd normally include, but I wanted to make sure it got a shoutout because it started at my parish. Oriented towards high school and college students, they study the lives of the saints, and Cardinal Burke is a fan, saying: “I am happy to commend the Dead Theologians Society to individual families and to parishes, as a most effective form of Catholic youth ministry.”   In 2003, Bishop Burke became Archbishop Burke when he was transferred to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Saint Louis, where he served until 2008, when he was called up to Rome, to serve as prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signature, there's that Vatican Supreme Court again, and this time he's running it. And if you're making assumptions based on that appointment, yes, he's absolutely considered one of the foremost experts on canon law worldwide, having published numerous books and articles.   In 2010, Pope Benedict raised Archbishop Burke to the rank of Cardinal Deacon and assigned him the deaconry of S. Agata de 'Goti. Naturally he participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis, where I am prepared to guess he was in the minority given subsequent events.   The next year, so 2014, Cardinal Burke was transferred from his top judicial spot to serve as the patron of the Sovereign Order of Malta, aka the Knights of Malta, a reassignment that was generally interpreted as a demotion, given he was going from his dream job for canon law geek that made him the highest ranking American in the Vatican at the time to a largely ceremonial post that was, well, not that.   [All that is nothing against the Knights of Malta, which these days are a solid humanitarian resource and quasi-state trivia machine I'll give their own episode at some point.]   The tension between Cardinal Burke and Pope Francis has been fairly clear from the start. They have fundamentally different approaches and styles, and frankly different goals. Cardinal Burke is dedicated to maintaining tradition as the safest route, while Pope Francis has famously called for shaking things up, for example saying:   “What is it that I expect as a consequence of World Youth Day? I want a mess. We knew that in Rio there would be great disorder, but I want trouble in the dioceses!”   That's Pope Francis, of course. Just before his transfer out of his top spot at the Vatican's court, Cardinal Burke noted that many Catholics, quote:   “feel a bit of seasickness, because it seems to them that the ship of the Church has lost its compass.”   End quote.   To his credit, Cardinal Burke took the move in stride, which matches up well with his general view that authority should be respected and that, as a canonist, the Pope is the ultimate authority.   Deference to such authority in the context of the Catholic Church is known as Clericalism, and being pro or anti Clericalism is another point of disagreement between Cardinal Burke and Pope Francis, who said “I want to get rid of clericalism” in the same early interview I mentioned before.   Part of what Cardinal Burke was responding to with his “lost compass” quote was the first stages of the Synod on the Family, which veteran Vatican reporter John Allen Jr described as like a “soap opera”, with working notes that were released to the public speaking positively about things like same-sex unions and other relationships the Vatican tends to describe as “irregular”. After the Synod on the Family wrapped up, in 2016 Pope Francis produced a post-synodal apostolic exhortation called Amoris Laetitia, or “The Joy of Love”, which I saw one of my sources described the longest document in the history of the Papacy, a hell of a claim I am not immediately able to refute because it sure *is* a long one, which is primarily known for the controversy of just one of its footnotes, footnote 351.   I'm still making *some* effort to make these first round episodes be brief, but it's important to keep things in context, so let's go ahead and look at the sentence the footnote is attached to, which is in paragraph 305, and Then the footnote itself. If you want even more context, the entirety of Amoris Laetitia is, of course, linked in the show notes.   Here we go:   “Because of forms of conditioning and mitigating factors, it is possible that in an objective situation of sin – which may not be subjectively culpable, or fully such – a person can be living in God's grace, can love and can also grow in the life of grace and charity, while receiving the Church's help to this end.”   And yes, that is one sentence. Popes are almost as bad about sentence length as I am.   Without the footnote, this probably would have gone relatively unnoticed, the Church accompanying sinners is not a fundamentally revolutionary idea. But the footnote in question gets specific and brings in the Sacraments, which is where things get touchy:   “In certain cases, this can include the help of the sacraments. Hence, “I want to remind priests that the confessional must not be a torture chamber, but rather an encounter with the Lord's mercy” I would also point out that the Eucharist “is not a prize for the perfect, but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak”.   For one thing, just to get this out of the way, some of that is in quotation marks with citations. In a document like this that's pretty normal, showing how your argument is based on precedent and authority. Except in this case the precedent and the authority being cited is literally Pope Francis himself. To be clear, this is a normal Pope thing, I found multiple examples of JPII and Pope Benedict doing the same thing, it just amuses me.   Anyways, the idea of people in objectively sinful states receiving communion is hyper-controversial. After all, even as far back as Saint Paul, receiving Communion “unworthily” is an awful thing. Of course, questions have long followed about how anyone can be truly worthy of the Eucharist, with the basic answer there being “with God's help”, but yeah, it's tricky.   We can have an educated guess how Cardinal Burke felt about all this, because he and three other Cardinals--it'll be a while before we get to any of the others–anyways Cardinal Burke and three other Cardinals asked Pope Francis some fairly pointed questions about this in a format called a dubia, traditionally a yes/no format where the Holy Father affirms or denies potential implications drawn from one of their teachings to clarify areas of doubt. In this case, there were five questions submitted, with the first and I daresay the most sincerely debated being the question of whether footnote 351 means divorced and subsequently remarried Catholics can receive communion. There's lots of subtext here, but as a reminder this is actually the *short* version of this episode, so pardon the abbreviation. The next four questions are, to put it snarkily, variations on the obviously very sincere question of “does the truth matter anymore?”   Pope Francis decided not to answer these dubia, which the Cardinals took as an invitation to make them–and his lack of a response–public. Not as a way of outing him after his refusal to answer gotcha questions with a yes/no, not by any means, but because clearly that's what not getting an answer meant Pope Francis wanted them to do.   Now, there's something of an issue here, because we're nearing record word count for Cardinal Numbers, and that's without any real long diversions about the history of Catholicism in Cardinal Burke's area or his interactions with the local secular ruler. It's all been Church stuff. And we're nowhere near the end.   The reality is that I'm painfully aware my own discipline is the only thing that keeps me from going longer on these episodes when appropriate, and the major driving force for keeping them short was to keep things manageable. But now that I'm no longer committed to a daily format, “manageable” has very different implications. And even my secondary driver, a general sense of fairness, not making one Cardinal's episode too much longer than the others, well, the other Cardinals in this batch have had longer episodes too, so it's not as much of a lopsided battle for the First Judgment, and it's not like longer automatically means more interesting.   In the end, with those inhibitions gone, and a sense that this stuff is important and it would be a shame to skip big chunks of it if Cardinal Burke *doesn't* make it to the next round, I'm going to go ahead and keep walking through this so it gets said, and let it take what time it takes. My best guess is we're about halfway through. That way there's no special pressure to make Cardinal Burke advance just to cover anything I felt was too rushed. Don't worry, there's still plenty being left out. Fair?   Fair or not, Let's resume.   In 2015, so after his relegation to the Knights of Malta but before Amoris Laetitia and the Dubia, Cardinal Burke was added to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, which is still one of his roles though like other Vatican offices it has since been rebranded as a Dicastery.   In 2017, Burke's posting as Patron of the Knights of Malta, the one I described as largely ceremonial, threatened to become interesting when Pope Francis forced the head of the order to resign over, well, condoms, basically. But as soon as things started looking interesting Pope Francis helicoptered in an archbishop to serve as his “special delegate” and more importantly his “exclusive spokesman” to the Order, which effectively sidelined Burke from a gig he had been sidelined *to* a few years earlier.   Nevertheless, 2017 also actually saw Burke start to bounce back some. I want to re emphasize this is notably *after* the Dubia, when later in the year Pope Francis picked Cardinal Burke as the judge in the case of an Archbishop who had been accused of sexully abusing his altar servers. The Archbishop was found guilty and deposed, and by the end of the year, having gotten his feet wet again, Cardinal Burke was back on as a member of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signature, though, notably, not as its head anymore.   The next major flashpoint came In 2021, when Pope Francis published Traditionis Custodes, a document that severely restricted the celebration of the old Latin Mass.    Long story short, what's colloquially called Latin Mass is the version of Mass that was the main liturgy for Latin rite Catholics for hundreds of years until the Second Vatican Council kicked off serious updates in the 1960s, the most obvious of which is the general shift from Latin to the use of local aka vernacular languages, and the second most obvious is the direction the priest is facing for the majority of the liturgy. There's obviously more detail available on everything I just said, and people have *opinions*, I'll tell you that for sure.   Cardinal Burke's fundamental opinion was and is that the Latin Mass is great and should be maintained and that, in short, Pope Francis may even be overstepping his bounds in restricting it as much as he is with Traditionis Custodes, which is a strong claim given the whole, you know, general idea of the Papacy.   A few weeks after the Traditionis Custodes stuff went down, Cardinal Burke was on a ventilator fighting for his life. We're only doing living Cardinals at this time, so no suspense there for us, but his bout with COVID was touch-and-go for a while there.   In June 2023, notably a few weeks before his 75th birthday and that customary retirement age, Pope Francis replaced Cardinal Burke as the Patron of the Knights of Malta with an 80 year old Jesuit Cardinal. If you're noticing that Burke was relaced by someone who was themselves a fair bit older and also well past retirement age, yeah, you're not alone in noticing that, and you wouldn't be alone in thinking that some kind of point was being made here.   Just a few weeks after that retirement, Cardinal Burke attached his name to another dubia document, this one covering a larger variety of topics and appearing and in the context of the ongoing Synod on Synodality.   Cardinal Burke was again joined by one of his fellow signers of the first dubia, the other two having passed away in 2017, may they rest in peace. They were also joined by three Cardinals who had not cosigned the previous Dubia, though all of those are over 80 and so we won't be covering them for a while.   In any event, this second set of dubia covered a wider range of topics in its five questions, including two particularly hot-button issues, namely the question of blessings for same sex unions, which is something I will refer you to my Fiducia Supplicans anniversary coverage (oops, didn't get that out yet) on for fuller detail, and notion of women serving as deacons, which is still an open question at the time of this writing: as we've discussed previously, ordination has been pretty firmly ruled out, but there may be room for an unordained diaconate. After all, Saint Paul entrusted the letter to the Romans to a woman he described as a deacon.   Pope Francis actually responded to this second dubia the day after the dubious Cardinals submitted it, giving lengthy and detailed answers to all of their questions. Naturally this seems to have annoyed Cardinal Burke and his compatriots, because remember, traditionally answers to Dubia have been yes or no, and so they reframed their questions and asked Pope Francis to respond just with “yes” or “no”. When it was evident His Holiness was not going to reply further, the Cardinals once again took the lack of an answer- or rather the lack of yes/no format answers- as encouragement to publish everything, which was an interesting move since that seems to have essentially set Fiducia Supplicans in motion, as Pope Francis indicated an openness to informal blessings for homosexuals in one of his dubia responses. All of that is in the show notes.   Later in 2023, Pope Francis stripped Cardinal Burke of his Vatican apartment and retirement salary, which I have been tempted to call a pension but everyone I've seen calls it a retirement salary so it's probably safest to follow suit. Officially no reason was given, but I mean, you've listened to this episode, take your pick of tension points and believe it or not I've skipped several chapters of drama real or alleged. Speaking of alleged, this is the Vatican, so anonymous sources are happy to weigh in, including alleging that Pope Francis straight up said “Cardinal Burke is my enemy”. I don't think I buy that he was so plain about it, but I also don't expect Cardinal Burke is Pope Francis' favorite guy.   On December 29, 2023, Cardinal Burke had a private audience with Pope Francis for the first time in over seven years. Cardinal Burke's last private audience with Pope Francis had been back in 2016, four days before the first dubia was made public.   The idea of the two having a little chat grabbed media attention more than any other meeting between a Cardinal and a Pope that I can recall. As is typical for such one-on-ones, no official reason or agenda was given, and it's not likely we'll ever know what exactly was said, but I've got to hand it to Cardinal Burke for his response when Reuters asked him about it:   ‘Well, I'm still alive.'”   Raymond Leo Cardinal BURKE is eligible to participate in future conclaves until he turns 80 in 2028. “AM I THE DRAMA”? Today's episode is part of Cardinal Numbers,  and there will be more Cardinal Numbers next week. Thank you for listening; God bless you all!

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Getting more people into work is a key target of the Labour Government in Westminster. Wales has the highest rate of economic inactivity in the UK. The UK Government have recently launched a trailblazer programme with the aim of boosting employment support. Denbighshire, Blaenau Gwent, and Neath Port Talbot have all been chosen as pilot areas. To discuss the causes of economic activity, and how to tackle it, James and Fliss are joined by Public Health Wales' National Director of Health and Wellbeing Professor Jim McManus and Dr Edward Thomas Jones, a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Bangor University. They also speak to Wales' Westminster Correspondent Ewan Murrie about his interview with Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch.

"When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?' He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord you know that I love you.' He said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.' ” John 21:15    Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Mary Mirrione joins us on the podcast to ponder the scripture from John 21 with Peter and Jesus. We sit with this scripture in light of the Easter season we have just entered and the many gifts it has to offer us.  Mary Mirrione began working with CGS in 1992. She and a team of catechists and parents built atria at St Anne's in Gilbert, Arizona for their 1800 children. She has been a formation leader since 1997 serving as such at home and abroad. She also works with Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity throughout the United States and around the world. Mary served on the Board for CGSUSA and is a graduate of the first cohort at Aquinas Institute of Theology to receive a Masters in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. She is a faculty member of Kino Catechetical Institute in the Diocese of Phoenix. Since 2010, she serves as the National Director for the United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.    Growing Seeds     Become a Growing Seed Donor HERE      Items from the Store You May be Interested In:    Purchase the Religious Potential of the Child HERE    Nurturing the Whole Child      Podcast Episodes about Easter:    Episode 11 – Were Not Our Hearts Burning Within Us  Episode 61 – The Roots of the Easter Season and the Eucharist  Episode 84 – The Family in Easter         BECOME AN ORGANIZATION MEMBER!  Organization Members are any entity (church/parish, school, regional group, diocese, etc.) that either offers CGS and/or supports those who serve the children as catechists, aides, or formation leaders) Organization Members also receive the following each month:  Bulletin Items - 4 bulletin articles for each month. We have a library of 4 years of bulletin items available on the CGSUSA Website.  Catechist In-Services to download TODAY and offer your catechists. We have six in-services available on the website.  Assistant Formation - prayer service, agenda, talking points, and handouts.  Seed Planting Workshop - prayer service, agenda, and talking points.  Family Events: downloadable, 1/2 day events for Advent, Christmas/Epiphany, and Lent.  Catechist Prayers and prayer services  and so much more!  Click Here to create your Organizational Membership!      AUDIOBOOK:    Audiobook – Now Available on Audible  CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!  The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child's spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.    Find out more about CGS:       Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd 

To reject conformity to this age (aion) is to actively resist patterns of domination that distort our humanity.JR WOODWARDSummaryIn this episode of the Right Side Up podcast, hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl engage with JR Woodward, the National Director of the V3 Movement and author of 'The Scandal of Leadership.' They explore the burdens of leadership, the powers at play within institutions, and the temptations leaders face regarding identity and purpose. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, the deceptive nature of powers, and the necessity of imitating Christ in leadership. Woodward discusses the scapegoat mechanism and the call to resistance against systemic issues, urging leaders to reflect deeply on their roles and the impact of their decisions.Takeaways* The burden of leadership often feels heavy and requires deep reflection.* Understanding the powers at play in leadership can help navigate challenges.* Institutions can shape leaders in ways that may not align with their values.* Living in the world requires discernment to not be of the world.* Leaders face temptations that challenge their identity and purpose.* The powers can be deceptive, leading to justifications for unethical behavior.* Imitating Christ is essential for authentic leadership.* The scapegoat mechanism can create temporary peace but leads to deeper issues.* Community and proximity to people are vital for effective leadership.* Resistance to the powers is a necessary call for leaders today.Links: Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Right Side Up Podcast02:26 The Burden of Leadership and Writing The Scandal of Leadership06:12 Understanding Powers and Principalities in Leadership10:02 The Role of Institutions and Ideologies14:11 The Temptations of Leadership and Identity18:16 Unmasking the Powers in Today's Context22:08 The Call to Church Leaders and Overcoming Evil29:51 The Impact of Interpretation on Scripture31:10 Navigating Deception and Humility in Leadership32:11 Understanding Mimetic Desire and Its Implications35:33 The Scapegoat Mechanism in Society39:10 Imitating Christ: A Path to Overcoming Powers42:59 The Role of Honor and Identity in Leadership46:35 Proximity to People: A Key to Authentic Leadership50:40 The Dangers of Exceptionalism in Leadership53:34 Faithful Resistance: Embracing the Journey of Self-Emptying56:39 educational-intro-high-short.wav Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

How do you keep up with the demands of ministry while balancing the needs of your family, not to mention your own needs? How do you keep doing more with less? How do you protect yourself from burnout while advocating for the least of these? How do you establish boundaries without neglecting the needs of your community? What does work–life – balance look like? These are some of the questions Dr. Thomas and his wife, Jessie hope to explore as they share lessons from the field. Dr. Thomas serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Dayspring Family Health Center answering a call to serve vulnerable and marginalized communities. Jessie serves as the National Director of Student Programming at Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF.) They have three teenage children. Serving their family and discipling their children are some of their top priorities. They are also active leaders in their local church. Despite the busyness and numerous challenges of ministry and family life, they have learned the importance of balance, boundaries, and rest. Speaker(s): Jessie Thomas; Geogy Thomas Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/staying-alive-finding-peace-in-the-chaos-of-missional-living

The heath sector's welcoming more money in the pockets of new graduates. The Government's expanded the existing scheme giving graduates bond payments to stay in the country. Payments are up to $50 thousand over a period of three to five years. Nurses' Society National Director David Willis told Mike Hosking it's needed. Willis says it's designed to get workforce into hard-to-reach areas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rev. Dr Christian Selvaratnam serves as the Dean of Church Planting at St. Hild College, York, England. He is also the founder of the Centre for Church Planting at St. Hild and works extensively with Seedbed to train pastors and planters. He has decades of experience on staff with Alpha International, as Head of Alpha UK and and as its National Director. He has planted churches and written books, including The Craft of Church Planting: Exploring the Lost Wisdom of Apprenticeship, Why Plant Churches? Theological and Practical Reasons, and Alpha as a Church Planting Tool (London: Alpha International, 2017). He is a good friend through Asbury and a solid follower of Jesus. It is a privilege to have him sharing on the Art of Holiness about church-planting, Alpha and other things. 

Interview with Stefano Marruso, The National Director of Patronato ACLI USA. Recorded: April 15, 2025 Running Time: 23 minutes 47 seconds

This week, we'll join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to explore Veteran employment and the upcoming career fair. We'll also hear from the National Director of Paralyzed Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Raymond Douha – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic […] The post Veteran Employment and Paralyzed Veterans of America appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

In this episode, Brian Doyle shares what it was like to parent through the unimaginable. After losing his wife to cancer at age 54, Brian had to navigate his own grief while guiding his teenage and young adult kids through theirs. His story will challenge you to keep your eyes on the future, disciple your kids with purpose, and take initiative to invest in the dads around you.   TAKEAWAYS: Instead of avoiding grief, learn to walk through it in a healthy way so your sorrow can eventually lead to joy. If you want your kids to follow Christ, you have to show them what that looks like in your everyday life. You're not raising kids; you're launching disciples. No one else can do what God designed you as a man to do. The time you invest in younger dads today can equip them for the challenges they'll face decades from now.   GUEST Brian Doyle is the Founder and President of Iron Sharpens Iron and serves as the National Director of the ISI Ministry Network. The mission of Iron Sharpens Iron is to equip churches to train men for spiritual leadership in the home, church and community.  #DadAwesome #christiandad #dadlife #parenting #dadpodcast #fatherhood   Links mentioned:  Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort: Email awesome@dadawesome.org   Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word “Dad” to (651) 370-8618 Iron Sharpens Iron  

Stephen Ashton, National Director of Marketing, Trail Life USA (TLUSA, TrailLifeUSA.com). Military officials are urging the Defense Department to cut ties with Scouting America. Why?

Susi Amendola ERYT500 & C-IAYT created Yoga Now in 1983, and has taught weekly Yoga classes and trained thousands of Yoga teachers both locally and nationally for over 40 years!With her expertise in both the ancient practices of Himalayan Hatha Yoga as well as within the western medical world, Susi's teachings and classes are unlike anything else you will find. She recently published her first book: The Centered Heart!As the National Director and Senior Trainer of Stress Management for Ornish Lifestyle Medicine, Susi served for more than 30 years in the program for reversing heart disease without drugs or surgery by including Yoga as part of a multi-dimensional approach to healing. She traveled extensively to train and mentor hospital teams in delivering this intervention covered by Medicare under the guidelines of Intensive Cardiac Rehab. Susi has been an esteemed guest speaker and presenter at many conferences, businesses, and symposiums on health and wellness. She has also published hundreds of articles through Ornish Lifestyle Medicine on the uses and benefits of Yoga. 

In this episode, Jan Freitag, National Director, Hospitality Analytics at CoStar Group, shares insights on the impact of tariffs on the US hotel industry, the importance of actionable data, and strategies for navigating uncertain times.Links:"Tell Me More" Podcast by Jan Freitag & Isaac Collazo: Apple Podcasts or Spotify Jan's recent episode on No Vacancy NewsJan's episode on the Hotel Moment podcastHotel Data ConferenceI-92/APIS Dataset from the U.S. Department of CommerceMore conversations about the economy and the state of the hotel industry:Hospitality's Early Warning Signs: What the Data Reveals About the Economy Ahead - Jamie Lane, AirDNATariffs, Unfolding Travel Trends, and San Francisco's Comeback - Zach Demuth, JLL A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Send us a textIn this episode we interview Denise Berkhalter, National Director of Communications at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), and Anastasiia Kuchyska, Digital Communications Coordinator at NFTE.What you'll learn in this episode:Why hiring people with heart, soul, and strategy fuels nonprofit successHow to create a culture where mistakes are lessons, not liabilitiesTactics to empower small content teams to achieve big impactWhy storytelling is your nonprofit's most powerful marketing toolHow user-generated content and humor drive engagement on social mediaWays to partner with corporate allies to amplify your voice without a blockbuster budgetPractical formats—from carousels to quick interviews—that make storytelling scalable and impactful

The hotel business is shifting whether we like it or not. I speak with Jan Freitag, National Director of Hospitality Analytics at CoStar, at the Starwood Hotels Leadership Conference in Nashville. hashtag#NoVacanyNews insights hoteliers, developers, and investors need to hear right now.

Mark Jones, National Director for the Gun Owners of America, and also directs the National Hunter Outreach Program across the United States. He also manages legislative responsibilities in Wyoming and is a Certified Wildlife Biologist. National Constitutional Reciprocity Bill a Reality

Jewish communities, students and those traveling have been warned about heightened security concerns approaching the Passover Holiday. Israel's National Security Council (NSC) has said that Iran, Hamas and other terror groups could be targeting Jews across the world because of the situation in Gaza. In the United States, there seems to be more evidence of foreign funding and organization for anti-Semitic protests and violence at campuses and universities. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Michael Masters, the National Director & CEO of the Secure Community Network, the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America, who says the increased aggression towards Jewish communities and students is rooted in foreign funding and organization, and shares what his organization does to help secure Jewish gathering places. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading” continues. For the month of April, Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP, shares about a book she wrote called "Media Fasting: Six Weeks to Re-Charge in Christ." Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, was also present during the episode to ask Sister Nancy questions.  Here are some things to consider: Do you ever feel sluggish, overwhelmed, or anxious after spending too much time in front of a screen? Does the constant pressure of staying digitally connected with people, ideas, and the latest trends leave you feeling disconnected—from yourself, from others, and from God?  Recharge your spiritual life, relationships, and sense of well-being with this wise and practical guide to living your faith in a media-saturated world from Sister Nancy, the National Director of Pauline Media Studies. To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and Media Center at 1025 King Street in Alexandria, please click here.

In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor are joined by Craig Hurvitz, the National Director of Research for Industrial. They discuss rising vacancy rates in markets like Charleston, Austin, and Phoenix due to new supply. Craig provides a 2024 recap of bulk occupancies, sector trends, and regional differences. They also cover development trends, port activity impacts, and make predictions for 2025. Key insights include the influence of 3PL providers and the expected stabilization of vacancy rates. 00:41 Welcome to the Industrial Advisors Podcast 01:10 2024 Industrial Occupier Recap 02:21 Sector Trends and Leasing Activity 03:45 Vacancy Rates and Market Performance 07:16 Development and Construction Trends 08:50 Port Activity and Tariff Impacts 12:24 Predictions for 2025 14:13 Conclusion and Farewell You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube, For more, visit industrialadvisors.com

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 In the second hour, Kerby speaks with the host of our Millennial Round Table, Chelsey Youman. Chelsey is the National Director of Public Policy for Human Coalition. Today's topics for discussion include the fight for life and the abortion pill, the many injunctions and stoppers the democrats are throwing in the […]