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What if “retirement” for founders isn't about stopping work, but finally getting relief? The conversation unpacks why builders rarely stop building: founders are wired to create, not to consume, and the fantasy of beach life usually shows up at a low-energy point when what's really needed is recovery. They compare founder burnout to wanting the finish line without running the race, and note how exits often lead from “margaritas” to “domain names” within months because the calling returns once the nervous system resets. The key reframe: separate a recovery plan from a retirement plan, and define “retirement” as creating on your own terms—less panic, fewer hated parts (like investor pressure or endless hours), more control, and a sustainable way to keep doing the work you love.What to listen for:00:49 Builder DNA and Relief00:57 Carpenter Story and Pain03:06 Four Minute Founder Brain04:31 Broken Retirement Dream05:13 Reload and Retire Again06:31 Beach Metaphor Explained09:58 Athletes vs Founder Longevity12:00 Vacation Checklist Trap15:35 No Substitute for Mission17:29 Finish Line Fantasy18:45 Recovery Not Retirement20:35 Builders Need Purpose25:14 Retired But Uncharged27:00 Creation Over Consumption30:16 Retirement On Your Terms32:26 Design Better CircuitsResources:Startup Therapy Podcasthttps://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapyWebsitehttps://www.startups.com/beginLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/Join our Network of Top FoundersWil Schroterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/Ryan Rutanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/

I have a 71-year-old mentor who is a successful entrepreneur. He began working at the age of twelve. He has never contemplated quitting his job.Read&Listen MoreSupport the show

Welcome to episode 580 of Perceptive Photographer. and today I want to explore the ever-evolving relationship we photographers have with technology. From the most basic cameras to today's powerful digital tools, technology is always a factor but it shouldn't determine how or why we create. Embracing — and Moving Beyond — Technology Photography has always been intertwined with technology, from pinhole boxes to today's advanced cameras. While that tech is necessary, it shouldn't dictate our creative vision. When you find yourself fixating on technical gear or settings, try resetting your focus: reconnect with inspirations like literature, cinema, or conversations that remind you of the why behind your image. That might unstick you a little and let you get back on track. Know Your Own Creative Rules Living with your own work, and especially your “bad” photos, reveals patterns: some of the hard rules you always stick to, and the soft guidelines you're willing to break. For example, I have a near unwavering preference for straight horizon lines. In looking at my lesser work I can more easily gain an understanding as to the why behind this “issue”. For me, I learned it was about stability and feeling grounded which might not be the case for someone else, but at least I know my rules. There's No Substitute for Experience No number of photo books or outside influences can replace the impact of making your own images. Every hands-on moment of shooting, processing or printing can teach us lessons that theory or observation can't. I hope that when you spend more time with your work both good and not so good that you celebrate all those experiences, accepting errors and even bad results as essential to your creative growth. Just a reminder about the upcoming webinar. April 30th: “10 Organizational Things I Wish I Knew Early In My Photography” and if you can’t make it I’ll have a reply on my blog a few days later. Get the Podcast Direct to Your Inbox:Visit the website, click the podcast tab, and sign up to receive each new episode by email. Thank you for listening and being part of this creative journey. Remember: great photography begins not with the camera, but with a meaningful connection to what you want to see, say, and feel through your work.

John Wooden shares his timeless definition of success and the foundation behind it — the Pyramid of Success. True success isn't measured by results, but by effort, character, and personal growth. Through principles like industriousness, enthusiasm, and cooperation, Wooden shows how to build a life rooted in purpose, discipline, and inner fulfillment.Want Ad-Free Episodes? Join QOD Club and hear zero ads inside our Circle community. Plus, book clubs, mentorship calls, weekly business trainings, and new likeminded friends. Get started for only $9.Source: Wooden's Wisdom: John Wooden Pyramid of Success at Tampa Bay 1998 All Poetry IncludedHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Bannon declared on his War Room program yesterday, “We're in a war now, so we gotta win it. And we have to win it in a smart way to make sure the blood and treasure is not needlessly spilled. But we're in it and we have to have victory.” This statement marks a significant, and very welcome, break by my old friend from those who fail to understand our time's central reality: We confront a global threat from adherents to Islam's totalitarian sharia ideology that explicitly seeks the destruction of Western civilization. Anything short of a decisive victory over sharia-supremacists – whether they are in Tehran or Texas – will embolden the rest of them who are obliged to respond by intensifying their jihad.  Steve Bannon's “Posse” are critical to our nation's survival and, I pray, will follow his courageous lead.  This is Frank Gaffney.

Last week, Donald Trump took the most courageous step of any president in our nation's history. After years of analysis, debate and efforts to negotiate a different outcome, he decided that the regime in Iran that had brought ruinous hardship to its own people and relentlessly threatened ours must be destroyed.  He bet his presidency by launching in concert with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu devastating and ongoing military operations to that end. The result was the immediate decapitation of the so-called Supreme Leader and most of his senior subordinates.  Iran has retaliated against Israel and U.S. bases and other targets in Sunni Arab nations. Thank God, the resulting casualties have been minimal to date. But unless and until the regime's dead-enders are decisively defeated or overwhelmed and removed by the Iranian people, there will doubtless be more losses.  Therefore, President Trump must resist the temptation to end the campaign to liberate the Iranian people before that goal is accomplished. Not only will that ensure the sharia-supremacists of the Shiite stripe remain dangerous enemies, but those of the Sunni one will redouble their efforts to bring “Death to America,” including here at home.  This is Frank Gaffney.

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Grab your favourite Sammy libation and pour a double shot, because in this episode The Bo-Hosts are celebrating a major milestone: 15 Years of RED! In this season 6 finale, the Bogus "Bo-Hosts" Brent and Darin dive deep into Sammy Hagar's legendary #1 New York Times best-selling autobiography, RED. From the "scathing" leaked chapters of the unpublished Red Storm Rising to the "no filler" stories that defined the Van Halen era, the guys break down why this book remains the gold standard for rock biographies!The episode also takes a nostalgic turn as the duo reminisces about Sammy's "Red Rocker Weekend" in Toronto back in 2011 as keynote speaker for Canadian Music Week conference. Hear the behind-the-scenes stories of the lost documentary premiere, a "secret" club appearance with Randy Bachman Bo-Host Brent attended, and the time Bo-Host Darin coughed his way through a Q107 interview with the man himself! Whether you're a lifelong member of the Redhead family or a Van Halen history buff, this look back at the "RED" legacy—and a wish list for a potential sequel—is the perfect way to close out the season!"What is understood...NEED be discussed"Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=enConnect with the Bo-Hosts:bogusotisshow@gmail.com

February 2026

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Disney World. The Magic Kingdom. How can a four-year-old girl be a little cranky in that dream destination for kids her age? Our granddaughter had been having a great day there with her mom and her cousins while her daddy was busy in meetings. She'd done all the princess stuff she loved, she'd gotten the autographs of Disney characters that she loved, she'd gone on rides she'd been looking forward to. But for some reason, by early afternoon she was just a little out of sorts. By that time, her dad was available, and he showed up to take her on some rides. And suddenly, it was like the clouds had blown away and the sun came out. She was the bouncy, happy little girl we all know again. In retrospect, I guess it was easy to diagnose why the clouds had rolled in. She was missing her Daddy! I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "No Substitute For a Daddy." It's true of every one of us, even if our childhood is way behind us. There's a spot in our heart and in our life that was meant to be filled by a father. If you've been trusted by God with the awesome assignment of being a father, don't ever forget there's nothing that can take your place in the life of your son or daughter. No matter how young or how old they are. In Ephesians 6:4, our word for today from the Word of God, He speaks directly to dads: "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." We fail our children, and we fail the God who gave them to us when we continually "exasperate" them. We exasperate them by our absence. We're so busy they just get our leftovers while everyone else gets our best. And that's wrong priorities. We exasperate our children by our unavailability. We're around them, but we're not with them. We're all tied up with sports on TV or some website, checking something out, we're doing our "chores" or we're involved in our hobby or our work. We're there, but they can't have us - because from the way it looks to them, there's something always more important than they are. We exasperate our children by our criticism, too. How many of us have been wounded by the feeling that we could never be good enough for our dad? If you're always harping on what they need to improve, on what's wrong with them, that child is going to have a hard time believing they have a lot of value. The praise and encouragement of a dad is one of the most powerful life-shaping forces on earth. Our kids are also exasperated by a father's silence - he doesn't express his feelings, he doesn't show or speak his love for them. So they're never sure where they stand. And a dad can exasperate a child with just passivity - a failure to lead, to set and enforce consistent boundaries, to provide spiritual leadership for them. Maybe you're thinking about the hole you have in your life because of what your father never was for you. I call it the daddy deficit. I've got a wonderful promise from God for you in Psalm 68:4-5. "His name is the Lord...a father to the fatherless." And Psalm 10:14 declares that "You, O God...are the helper of the fatherless." God is already your Creator. He wants to be your Father - to love you, to care for you, not like the earthly father you had, but like the father you always wished you had. But first you've got to have the sins forgiven that stand between you and Him. God the Father sent His only Son, Jesus, to die to pay for those sins so you can belong to the ultimate Father you were made for. The day you put your total trust in Jesus to forgive your sins, you get a personal Savior and you get the Father that your heart is missing. You ready for that? Tell Him you want to belong to Him. Tell Him today. Go to our website and find there the verses that will show you how to be sure you belong to Him. That site is ANewStory.com. You know, as a Dad, there's a lot of regrets. He'll forgive every mistake, every sin we've ever committed. All the hurts we've inflicted, He died to pay for them. This could be your new beginning today. He's waiting to welcome you into His big ol' Father's arms this very day.

Disney World. The Magic Kingdom. How can a four-year-old girl be a little cranky in that dream destination for kids her age? Our granddaughter had been having a great day there with her mom and her cousins while her daddy was busy in meetings. She'd done all the princess stuff she loved, she'd gotten the autographs of Disney characters that she loved, she'd gone on rides she'd been looking forward to. But for some reason, by early afternoon she was just a little out of sorts. By that time, her dad was available, and he showed up to take her on some rides. And suddenly, it was like the clouds had blown away and the sun came out. She was the bouncy, happy little girl we all know again. In retrospect, I guess it was easy to diagnose why the clouds had rolled in. She was missing her Daddy! I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "No Substitute For a Daddy." It's true of every one of us, even if our childhood is way behind us. There's a spot in our heart and in our life that was meant to be filled by a father. If you've been trusted by God with the awesome assignment of being a father, don't ever forget there's nothing that can take your place in the life of your son or daughter. No matter how young or how old they are. In Ephesians 6:4, our word for today from the Word of God, He speaks directly to dads: "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." We fail our children, and we fail the God who gave them to us when we continually "exasperate" them. We exasperate them by our absence. We're so busy they just get our leftovers while everyone else gets our best. And that's wrong priorities. We exasperate our children by our unavailability. We're around them, but we're not with them. We're all tied up with sports on TV or some website, checking something out, we're doing our "chores" or we're involved in our hobby or our work. We're there, but they can't have us - because from the way it looks to them, there's something always more important than they are. We exasperate our children by our criticism, too. How many of us have been wounded by the feeling that we could never be good enough for our dad? If you're always harping on what they need to improve, on what's wrong with them, that child is going to have a hard time believing they have a lot of value. The praise and encouragement of a dad is one of the most powerful life-shaping forces on earth. Our kids are also exasperated by a father's silence - he doesn't express his feelings, he doesn't show or speak his love for them. So they're never sure where they stand. And a dad can exasperate a child with just passivity - a failure to lead, to set and enforce consistent boundaries, to provide spiritual leadership for them. Maybe you're thinking about the hole you have in your life because of what your father never was for you. I call it the daddy deficit. I've got a wonderful promise from God for you in Psalm 68:4-5. "His name is the Lord...a father to the fatherless." And Psalm 10:14 declares that "You, O God...are the helper of the fatherless." God is already your Creator. He wants to be your Father - to love you, to care for you, not like the earthly father you had, but like the father you always wished you had. But first you've got to have the sins forgiven that stand between you and Him. God the Father sent His only Son, Jesus, to die to pay for those sins so you can belong to the ultimate Father you were made for. The day you put your total trust in Jesus to forgive your sins, you get a personal Savior and you get the Father that your heart is missing. You ready for that? Tell Him you want to belong to Him. Tell Him today. Go to our website and find there the verses that will show you how to be sure you belong to Him. That site is ANewStory.com. You know, as a Dad, there's a lot of regrets. He'll forgive every mistake, every sin we've ever committed. All the hurts we've inflicted, He died to pay for them. This could be your new beginning today. He's waiting to welcome you into His big ol' Father's arms this very day.

Welcome to Episode 312 of Lucretius Today. This is a podcast dedicated to the poet Lucretius, who wrote "On The Nature of Things," the most complete presentation of Epicurean philosophy left to us from the ancient world. Each week we walk you through the Epicurean texts, and we discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. If you find the Epicurean worldview attractive, we invite you to join us in the study of Epicurus at EpicureanFriends.com, where we discuss this and all of our podcast episodes.   We'll pick up this week at Section 15 of Part 5 of Tusculan Disputations, continuing to look at how the Stoic/Platonic philosophers use logic to deduce that since only virtue is within our control, happiness comes from exclusively relying on virtue, excluding all else from being considered to be truly good.https://www.epicureanfriends.com/thread/4850-episode-312-td39-word-games-are-no-substitute-for-reality/

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We thank our very good friend this week "Jazzy The Gee" for covering our show due to health issues.So please show him lot's of love and support xAja & Claire1. A Forest Mighty Black. - Doo-Ba-Ye.2. Moonchild Ft Lalah Hathaway & Chris Dave. - For Yourself.3. Sheree Brown. - I'm Gonna Rock. Rewind Remix.4. Sweet Candies. - Can't Hide Love.5. Shirley Bassey. - Slave To The Rhythm.6. Lance Ferguson. Oz Bump (Soul Thing).7. The Brkn Record Ft Dylema. - The Walls Of Jericho.8. The Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy.9. Monday Michiru. - Thinking Of You.10. Afrika Bambaataa & Night Trains. - Russian Roulette.11. Pomante. - Wake Up.12. Lemongrass. - Bamboo Garden.13. Gavin James. - River Of Laughter.14. Daniele Baldelli & Gaudi. - Seafront.15. Matahari Sons & Mo' Horizons. - Just A Good Beat.16. David Florio. - No One.17. Trio Rox. - Mirrors.18. Vitolino Bellisario. - Those Funky Visions. Rapping Mix.19. Wanda Felicia. - Oh It Was Love.20. Honore. - Ain't No Substitute.21. Soulparlor Ft Nico Hering. - Vintage Adventure.22. Thap Soul Ft Khadijatou Doyneh. - Black Woman.23. S-Pazz. - Together.24. Luna Soul. - Hold On. Phil Martin Remix.25. Charles Webster, El Payo & Girly Mbambani. - A Journey.

Daryl speaks on how every human has a longing and a cal for God because we are made in His image. We have got to have God in our lives; there is a need for His presence. Thankfully the anointing never leaves the New Testament believer.

Be Be Winans - Thank You (MAW Short Mix), Dave Lee - People Of All Nationz (feat. Shawn Christopher & Black Widow),Marlena Shaw - Touch Me In The Morning,Louie Vega/Unlimited Touch - Music Is My Life (Dave Lee Extended Remix), John Frisco - What You Gonna Do,Dolos - Night So Right (Dr Packer Remix),Stefan Torres - Feel The Beat, Sophie Ellis Bextor - Take Me Home (Comfy Sophie Mix),Soul In The Horn & Madeline McFerrin - Ain't It Nice(Merlin Bobb & Masaki Morii Remix),Beatkozina feat. El Mago & Axel Camil - Merhba (Laroye Remix),Distant People & Donald Sheffey - Shine (Original Mix),House Gospel Choir/Beverley Knight - Optimistic,Tommy D/Evie Halpin - Never,Jo Paciello - Platform N9 (Extended Mix),  George Benson - My Woman's Good To Me,Alice Clark - Don't You Care,Marva Whitney - This Girl's In Love With You,The Copeland Davis Group - Morning Spring,Roy Ayers - What You Won't Do For Love,Hiroshi Fukumura - Captain Caribe,Kym Swain - Closer,Honoré - Ain't No Substitute,Sherrick - Just Call (Alex Di Ciò Re-Edit), 

In this episode, "No Substitute for Work," we dive into the timeless value of purposeful effort—something my Southern grandmother, Mimi, modeled daily as she hand-whipped meringue with a fork and raked leaves from the big oak tree without complaint. Her quiet diligence reflected an era when hard work was both a rhythm and a reward. We'll explore how that work ethic has evolved through history, the lasting benefits of meaningful labor, and how to define an ideal work-lifestyle that balances purpose with peace. In a world obsessed with shortcuts and automation, this episode reminds us that while tools can help, there's still no true substitute for the fulfillment that comes from honest, dedicated work. We cover a brief definition of purposeful work, work ethic, benefits of work and defining your ideal work-lifestyle. Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/no-substitute-for-work Power of After Consulting GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-691787898e8881919af941dc6a84c40b-power-of-after-consulting-gpt Click here for Personalized Mentorship: https://goalsforyourlife.com/personalized-mentorship Get POWER OF AFTER BOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/3GpEGlJ Make sure you're getting all our podcast updates and articles! Get them here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/newsletter Resources with tools and guidance for mid-career individuals, professionals & those at the halftime of life seeking growth and fulfillment: http://HalftimeSuccess.com  #timelessvalues #purposefulwork #quietdiligence #workethic #quietdiligence CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Purposeful Effort Value 06:12 - History of Work Ethic 08:51 - Benefits of Work 13:22 - Work-Life Balance 15:58 - Ideal Work Lifestyle 20:14 - Core Principles of Work 22:24 - Self-Reflection Questions 24:31 - Outro

Vinnie Vincent, botn Vincent Cusano, is an extremely interesting character. He's most famous for his tenure in Kiss, but his career has varied widely, from working on some famous television shows to being a recluse for decades. We get into all of it in this episode.Connect with us at tapeheadspod.com.RELATED LINKS:Our Boyz Are Gonna Rock playlist, on SpotifyVinnie Vincent, on SpotifyVinnie Vincent, "Boyz Are Gonna Rock" official video, on YouTubeWarrior, on Spotify. This is a tricky one because there are multiple bands called Warrior. This should be the right one.Kiss, Creatures of the Night album, on SpotifyKiss, Lick It Up album, on SpotifyDan Hartman, "Instant Replay" official video, on YouTubeKiss live in Rio de Janeiro 1983, full concert. Largest concert in history, at the timeJohn Waite, No Brakes album, on SpotifyCOVER YOUR EARSForte Guitar Co.'s excellent "No Substitute" version

Tulane football head coach Jon Sumrall joined Sports Talk. Coach Sumrall evaluated the Green Wave's running backs, their quarterback competition, and Tulane's "exciting" defensive front.

In this episode of Building the Base, Hondo Geurts and Lauren Bedula sit down with Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), who brings a rare combination of Special Forces experience, defense entrepreneurship, and fresh congressional perspective to America's national security challenges. Drawing from his service in 3rd Special Forces Group, his journey building a weapons and munitions manufacturing company, and his current role on the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Harrigan discusses the urgent need to revolutionize America's defense industrial base. He shares his candid assessment of government as "a terrible customer," explains his groundbreaking Sky Foundry initiative to build America's first million-drone manufacturing capability, and warns that the nature of warfare has fundamentally changed from the Global War on Terror era. The conversation explores why America must shift from producing "high cost problems to our enemies' low cost solutions" to creating affordable, scalable technologies that can match the pace of modern conflict.Five key takeaways from today's episode:Personal inspiration drives public service, as Rep. Harrigan reveals how his grandfather's vivid memories of D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge, details he could recite perfectly even with dementia, showed him "what a formative part of his life he made a huge difference for the trajectory of the world," inspiring his own call to serve when he witnessed leadership failures during Afghanistan's fall.The nature of warfare has fundamentally changed, Congressman Harrigan explains, comparing the shift from the Global War on Terror to today's drone-dominated battlefield as the difference between "basketball and baseball" with 80% of casualties in Ukraine now caused by small, inexpensive FPV drones rather than traditional weapons systems.America currently sits at "effectively zero" drone manufacturing capability while being wholly dependent on Chinese supply chains, Rep. Harrigan warns, as adversaries like Russia and Ukraine produce millions of drones annually at costs dramatically lower than America's $20,000-30,000 per unit.The Sky Foundry initiative represents a revolutionary approach to defense manufacturing, combining government-owned facilities with private contractor intellectual property through a royalty-based system that incentivizes innovation while maintaining competition and driving costs down to $500 per drone.Success requires unwavering persistence, Rep. Harrigan emphasizes, sharing his philosophy of "never give up, never give in" when fighting for his daughters Reagan and McKinley's future, because "there is no substitute for victory" and breakthrough solutions will eventually succeed if you believe in them and keep working regardless of initial resistance.

President Trump abruptly left the G-7 meeting to work on the conflict between Israel and Iran's mullahs. Thankfully, he has explicitly said it's not to pursue a ceasefire, whose practical effect would be to deny the decisive victory Israel's security – and ours – requires.   Instead, Mr. Trump has said he's working on “something bigger” and that he wants a real end to the Iranian nuclear threat,  meaning Tehran “giving up entirely.”  Our superb “emergency briefing” yesterday showed why: The Iranian regime is committed to our destruction, not just Israel's. It's compelled by faith to lie in any negotiation. And it'll use anything short of complete defeat to regroup, rearm and resume its war on Judeo-Christian civilization.  I pray the Trump team, and you, will go to the video tape at VictoryCo.org and help Israel achieve the only acceptable outcome – namely, decisive victory.  This is Frank Gaffney.

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In this sermon titled “No Substitute,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones opens the word of God and confronts the tendency to depreciate preaching at the expense of other forms of activity. As those who have the good news, Christians must tell the truth. Other agencies, politicians, cults, false religions, and nonprofits can do their work, but they cannot preach the gospel. They can ease the pain of the human condition, but they cannot change the heart. The primary task of the church is not to make a person happy, good, or even well off. The primary task of the church is to deliver the truth about humanity and the remedy in Christ. The danger is that the church will tinker with the general symptoms and not address the cause. It takes a specialist to isolate the radical problem and deal with it. This is the work of every preacher, says Dr. Lloyd-Jones. When the church takes care of its primary purpose, God works through it to provide relief to others. The Protestant Reformation birthed hospitals, schools, many other relief efforts, and provided a stimulus to science, literature, etc. Dr. Lloyd-Jones adds that the preaching of the gospel from the pulpit, applied by the Holy Spirit, has been a means of dealing with personal problems that the preacher knows nothing about. Counseling has its place, but most counseling will be done from the pulpit. Anything else is a failure to fulfill the great mandate given to the church.

In this sermon titled “No Substitute,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones opens the word of God and confronts the tendency to depreciate preaching at the expense of other forms of activity. As those who have the good news, Christians must tell the truth. Other agencies, politicians, cults, false religions, and nonprofits can do their work, but they cannot preach the gospel. They can ease the pain of the human condition, but they cannot change the heart. The primary task of the church is not to make a person happy, good, or even well off. The primary task of the church is to deliver the truth about humanity and the remedy in Christ. The danger is that the church will tinker with the general symptoms and not address the cause. It takes a specialist to isolate the radical problem and deal with it. This is the work of every preacher, says Dr. Lloyd-Jones. When the church takes care of its primary purpose, God works through it to provide relief to others. The Protestant Reformation birthed hospitals, schools, many other relief efforts, and provided a stimulus to science, literature, etc. Dr. Lloyd-Jones adds that the preaching of the gospel from the pulpit, applied by the Holy Spirit, has been a means of dealing with personal problems that the preacher knows nothing about. Counseling has its place, but most counseling will be done from the pulpit. Anything else is a failure to fulfill the great mandate given to the church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29

It's hard to overstate the importance of this week's meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. If they stand together, as Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill did in World War II's darkest days when Britain was otherwise alone, Israel will – with our material support – defeat our mutual enemies. If a united front is not the outcome, those enemies will be convinced they'll destroy not only the Jewish State but – in due course – America, as well. The regrouping, rearming, and preparations for renewed attacks on Israel now being undertaken by Hamas and other Sharia- supremacists cannot continue without dire consequences for both our nations and the Free World, more generally. We must, therefore, pray that mistakes like Biden's calamitous Gaza “ceasefire” are reversed in favor of a shared commitment to accept, in the words of Douglas MacArthur, “no substitute for victory.” This is Frank Gaffney.

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In general, humans as a species have a fair amount of self-awareness. And if we're honest, we all know our weak points. Those places where character is lacking a bit.One of our biggest weaknesses is that we just want stuff. Bigger house, more expensive car—that kind of thing. In those moments, we're missing out on a big prize. Our focus is wrong.Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”The Bible—the Word of God itself—shows exactly what our priorities should be. God knows us far better than we could ever know ourselves, and He tells us that we have it exactly backwards. We look for the stuff, and then tack on the God stuff later. In fact, turn that around and that's how we should be doing life. Look for God first, and then later He'll give us the desires of our heart. Because our hearts will then be aligned with His perfect will for our lives.Try this approach, and see if it works for you. What we'll also find as a bonus is peace that the world can't give us…that stuff can't give us. When you seek first a relationship with your Creator, you find that material possessions are no substitute for knowing Him.Let's pray.Lord, thank you for our relationship with you. Thank you for loving us through our sin. In Jesus' name, amen.Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

For some musicians, there is no substitute for a good meal at Waffle House.  Peanut, the squirrel was a viral online sensation. After authorities seized and euthanized him, many are saying there is no subsitute for him.   Are we getting to the point where substituting words for other words has jumped the shark?  There are just some things on the calendar you can't send a substitute in your place. So what do you do when you feel that calendar crunch?  If you use...

For some musicians, there is no substitute for a good meal at Waffle House.  Peanut, the squirrel was a viral online sensation. After authorities seized and euthanized him, many are saying there is no subsitute for him.   Are we getting to the point where substituting words for other words has jumped the shark?  There are just some things on the calendar you can't send a substitute in your place. So what do you do when you feel that calendar crunch?  If you use...

Carmen is out today on station business and there was no subsitute for her so Dave and Bill carried the load today. Even though she wasn't physically in the studio this morning a reminder of her in the form of a Funko Pop that Bill got of her and Dave was still there.  Seeing loved ones come and go from the airport can bring a lot of emotions. One airport in New Zealand is asking folks to take the public displays of affection elsewhere.  For those looking to be a part of the political...

Carmen is out today on station business and there was no subsitute for her so Dave and Bill carried the load today. Even though she wasn't physically in the studio this morning a reminder of her in the form of a Funko Pop that Bill got of her and Dave was still there.  Seeing loved ones come and go from the airport can bring a lot of emotions. One airport in New Zealand is asking folks to take the public displays of affection elsewhere.  For those looking to be a part of the political...

Let us remember that nothing is a substitute for earnest prayer. Nothing can take its place. Today's church does many important things, but we must make prayer a priority. Main Points:1. This is a remarkable story of God's power and deliverance, but what stands out to me the most from this story is the commitment of the church to prayer. This miracle happened in the middle of the night. The church was not asleep because they knew the next day Peter would be put on trial. The church was having an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to protect Peter.2. It was a desperate situation but I believe they remembered that Jesus told them to “ask and it will be given you.” The Greek word tells us that they were “straining in prayer”.  It was not a casual prayer, “Lord, bless Peter tonight.” No, it was a desperate prayer, a fervent prayer, and an earnest prayer. They were seeking God. They were crying out to God for Peter's deliverance. This is intercessory prayer.3. When was the last time you gathered with other believers and prayed an earnest prayer? Let's recommit ourselves to prayer. The God who hears will answer.Today's Scripture Verses:Acts 12:5-10 -  “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains fell off Peter's wrists. Then the angel said to him, “Put on your clothes and sandals.” And Peter did so. “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me,” the angel told him. Peter followed him out of the prison, but he had no idea that what the angel was doing was really happening; he thought he was seeing a vision. They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went through it. When they had walked the length of one street, suddenly the angel left him.”James 5:16 - “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”Mark 11:17 - “My house shall be called a house of prayer.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

Rush Doshi, C.V. Starr Senior Fellow for Asia Studies and director of the China Strategy Initiative, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how America should navigate its geopolitical rivalry with China.    Mentioned on the Episode    Graham Allison, Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides' Trap?   Hal Brands and Michael Beckley, Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict With China   Rush Doshi, The Long Game: China's Grand Strategy to Displace American Order   Rush Doshi, et al., “Debating the United States' China Strategy,” CFR.org   Rush Doshi, et al., “What Does America Want From China?,” Foreign Affairs   Aaron Friedberg, The Weary Titan: Britain and the Experience of Relative Decline, 1895-1905   Mike Gallagher and Matt Pottinger, “No Substitute for Victory: America's Competition With China Must Be Won, Not Managed,” Foreign Affairs   William Langley and Gloria Li, “Chinese Robot Maker Says Protectionism Will Not Stop Its March,” Financial Times   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/americas-china-strategy-rush-doshi 

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