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Notifications, group chats, constant plans, busy calendars… are we even grounded anymore?In this episode, we're unpacking productivity, texting culture, multitasking, and the pressure to always be available. What happens when you're too rigid with your schedule? What happens when you're too go with the flow? And how do you stay steady when plans (and life) inevitably change?We're talking about the illusion of control, the anxiety of being chronically reachable, and why learning to adjust might be the most important skill no one teaches you.And speaking of adjusting… this episode marks the end of Season 3

Chris and Ben unpack a wild few days of NBA trades. Then later in the show Brandon Lisy AKA Whammy joins to discuss James Harden joining his beloved Cleveland Cavs. Gray for Glioblastoma - https://grayforglioblastoma.com/Glioblastoma is an aggressive, fast-growing, Grade IV malignant brain tumor, and the most common and deadliest primary brain cancer in adults. It's also one of the most expensive cancers to treat, often leaving patients and families with major financial hardship on top of the burdens of the disease.Swish FM is Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.SWISH FM:Email: swishfmradio@gmail.comTwitter: @SwishFMRadioInstagram: @SwishFMRadioApple: apple.co/2NXjMP8Spotify: spoti.fi/2T7ZmjYMUSIC:Artist: LetheretteAlbum: Brown Lounge, Vol. 1Title: Montego FuzzLabel: WulfApple: apple.co/2kyOBLOSpotify: spoti.fi/2kqAhoT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the guys tackle two real-life ministry situations pastors face all the time:1) What do you do with the church member who constantly needs your attention—daily messages, constant crises, and an emotional drain that starts affecting your ministry and your family?2) What do you say to the person preaching their very first sermon who feels unqualified, nervous, and unsure where to start?We talk boundaries, access, expectations, pastoral care vs. professional counseling, and how to prep your first message with clarity and faithfulness.Timestamps:0:00 Intro + frozen Chicago river banter0:50 Today's two questions1:07 Q1 — “That one member” who constantly needs your attention1:55 Diagnose the situation: real need vs. unhealthy access6:14 Standing meetings + boundaries that actually work8:03 Tender vs. tough (and what to expect when you set limits)11:04 Systems that protect you (and why access changes everything)14:38 Pastoral care limits + when to refer out15:31 Watch your own heart: codependency and the “needed” trap19:37 Ad — Practically Pastoring Conference21:22 Ad — Church Merch23:00 Q2 — “I'm preaching for the first time… where do I start?”24:07 Prep basics: start with a text, one big idea, rehearse out loud30:30 Simple sermon frameworks that help you stay clear34:05 Encouragement story + God using imperfect messengers39:05 First-sermon mistakes (and practical tips you'll thank us for)41:31 The main goal: you've “been with Jesus”42:53 Closing + conference reminder43:34 OutroResources mentioned:- Boundaries (Henry Cloud & John Townsend)Practically Pastoring Conference:https://practicallypastoring.com/conferenceLinks from the show:

Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.In this episode of host Bidemi Ologunde's latest podcast, The Work Ethic Podcast, he explores how to protect deep work in a notification world, without falling into hustle culture. Why does it feel like you can't stay focused for more than a few minutes? What are notifications really costing you in quality, confidence, and calm? And what simple systems can you build to create sustainable excellence—whether you're an ambitious professional, a founder/creator, a student launching your career, or a leader managing others?You'll hear practical strategies for reclaiming your attention (without disappearing from your team), plus real-life stories of people who reduced digital noise and unlocked better output with less stress.Weekly Challenge: For the next 7 days, schedule one daily deep-work session (start with 30 minutes), turn off all notifications, and focus on a single important task. Track what changes—your output, your mood, and your ability to re-focus.Want accountability and feedback? Join our private WhatsApp Community to share your progress, compare notes, and learn from others around the world.Support the show

Welcome back to Practically Pastoring. In this episode, we pull two real questions from Reddit and get painfully practical.Question 1: A rural Methodist pastor has seen real growth, but the “old guard” is wearing him down with constant complaints and unreasonable expectations.Question 2: A bi-vocational pastor/CTO is overloaded and torn between an IT master's (paid for by work) and a doctorate in Bible exposition, while trying to protect his health and family time. Timestamps / Chapters00:00 — Intro + why Reddit questions hit so hard00:29 — Question 1: “The old guard is making me miserable” (rural Methodist church)01:14 — The complaint list (and why some of it is wild)02:42 — Committees, bureaucracy, and the shadow side of church systems05:16 — “They want a chaplain” and resetting expectations for pastoral care07:10 — Perception is reality: communication, tone, and leadership clarity09:32 — The 80/20 rule: it feels like “everyone,” but it's usually not10:49 — Leverage you don't realize you have (and who to call)12:30 — Ad: Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026)14:50 — Ad: Church Merch (quality merch people actually want)15:53 — Question 2: Bi-vocational pastor/CTO overwhelmed and choosing degrees18:25 — Stewardship, margin, health, and family: what can you actually carry?19:38 — Prioritizing earning potential and ministry margin21:27 — Andrew's offer: email if you want to talk doctorates at Liberty23:26 — Frank's take: bi-vocational life has limits, and that's okay26:09 — Free learning options (seminary resources, YouTube, Greek tools)28:25 — Closing + subscribe + conference reminderLinks from the show:Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Follow us in Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Ravens Nation! Join your hosts @SuttonDef and @SimplyAS10!

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Ravens Nation! Join your hosts @SuttonDef and @SimplyAS10! Along with guests ‪@HoodieRamey‬ and ‪@sip2tally‬ !!Timestamps:0:00 - intro 6:09 - What Jesse Minter brings to the Ravens17:45 - Was this a shocking hire?24:19 - Which player are you MOST excited for with Minter32:52 - How will the Ravens approach the offseason?39:57 - Jesse Minter speaks on his philosophy 54:35 - Did the Ravens reach on Minter?1:04:05 - Pushback on the hire1:13:02 - Questions from Subscribers!1:18:40 - NFL Championship weekend picks!

In this episode, the guys flip the script and interview Frank and Tim.Part 1: Frank gives a real-time update on the Cross & Crown Church plant (what's working, what's hard, what's next, and the hunt for a launch location).Part 2: Tim walks through what it's actually like for a sending church to release a pastor and dozens of people, while also preparing for a major vision campaign and building expansion at Lakeview.If you're planting, sending, or leading through transition, this one's for you. Timestamps / Chapters00:00 — Episode setup: two interviews, one episode01:02 — Frank update: Good Gift Pop-Up, prayer & fasting, startup party, launch team gathering03:12 — The biggest challenge right now: finding a location (schools, backups, and wild options)11:09 — Ad: Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026)13:34 — Ad: Church Merch (get great merch for your church)14:13 — Launch team growth: where they're at, the goal of 100, and why it matters18:05 — How to invite people without sounding salesy (startup parties + clear next steps)20:08 — Reaching the community: word-of-mouth + VisitorReach + community events23:42 — Switching to Tim: sending a pastor, sending people, and the real impact on the church26:19 — Where Lakeview will feel it most: worship team + kids ministry + staffing transition28:13 — Hiring Frank's replacement + what 2026 will require from the church31:24 — Vision series: planting + future plans + rallying the church to serve and give32:56 — Building/vision campaign: how it started, what surprised Tim, what's next37:39 — 60 meetings in 60 days + leading by example in giving39:54 — Wrap-up + ways to share and stay connectedLinks from the show:Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Follow us in Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Church Merch - https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchHosts:

In this episode, we discuss what it means to trust God in seasons where it feels like you're being pulled back instead of moving forward. Using the metaphor of a slingshot, we explore how tension, waiting, and preparation are not setbacks but divine positioning for release at the right time, into the very place you've been working and praying to reach…and beyond. This podcast, Journey Toward More, is available on iTunes, Google, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Amazon Music/Audible. And remember: *Subscribe and Share *Download *Listen to previous episodes *Review and Comment *Rate and Like Follow for new episodes! Previous episodes are available. Join me on the journey and aspire for more! All links available here: http://linktr.ee/drtammyfranci... RESOURCES: For more information about and/or join our community, visit http://c4cglobalacademy.mn.co ******************* Join Read with us! Join our online reading community: https://c4cglobalacademy.mn.co ***************** SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, Dr. Tammy Francis. https://www.youtube.com/@DrTammyFrancis?sub_confirmation=1 •Turn on your NOTIFICATIONS so you are notified when there's new content. You will find videos and podcast episodes there. • Give the videos a THUMBS UP as you watch or listen. ***************** Grab your copy of the Playbook, “Manifesting More: A Playbook for Planning and Living on Purpose,” “You Can,” “R.E.A.P. More” and “Reading as a Social Action: Women Aspiring for More” at DrTammyFrancis.com or online at Amazon. ******************* CONNECT WITH DR. TAMMY: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr... Be sure to follow me across all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and TikTok @DrTammyFrancis. Connect with me via https://linktr.ee/drtammyfranc... Also, visit www.catalyst4changeglobal.net. Follow @c4cglobal1 across social media. ABOUT DR. TAMMY: Affectionately called Dr. Tammy, The Catalyst, she is the founder and CEO of Catalyst 4 Change Global, LLC. Dr. Tammy is an edupreneur. She is a Solutionist, Strategist, and Educator. She is a Consultant, Educational Researcher, Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Mentor, and Traveler. Dr. Tammy has a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and has taught for over 25 years in the traditional educational system--grades 6-12 and higher education. Dr. Tammy has a holistic approach to learning and development. Dr. Tammy helps women clarify the vision for their business (or idea), create an action plan, execute a strategy, and monetize their purpose. She is the catalyst who helps women entrepreneurs and leaders bring their ideas (dreams) to reality. She helps women create a strategy and action plan to upskill, reskill, and retool and provide access to resources to assist in their transition and growth. She has served as a catalyst and helped people in more than 15 countries with purpose-driven, creative solutions while preparing for the future. All that she does is grounded in and inspired by her work and philosophy as a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion >>> Belonging + Access) advocate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/journey-toward-more--2901965/support.

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Ravens Nation! Join your hosts @SuttonDef and @SimplyAS10! Timestamps:0:00 - intro4:42 - Giants hire John Harbaugh22:44 - Mike Tomlin steps down31:00 - Steve Bisciotti Presser reaction55:03 - NFL Divisional Round Picks!1:03:57 - NFL Divisional Round Parlay!!

Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct — and it centers on an idea that quietly changes everything once you really see it: most people aren't stuck because they're lazy or unmotivated. They're stuck because they confuse urgency with importance. We've been trained to react. To answer what's loud, immediate, and demanding. Emails. Notifications. Small fires that feel productive simply because they need attention right now. But being busy isn't the same thing as making progress — and activity is not the same as effectiveness. What I've learned over time is that the best work of your life rarely feels urgent in the moment. It's the work you could put off. The work that doesn't break anything if you ignore it today — but quietly shapes everything if you commit to it consistently. Here's the core idea: Real progress lives in the important, not the urgent. When you prioritize what actually matters — even if it doesn't scream for your attention — chaos starts to fall away. You still work hard. You still show up. But you stop letting urgency dictate your life and start choosing your direction instead. This episode is about stepping off the hamster wheel, building systems that protect your time and energy, and learning how to focus on the work that moves your life forward — not just fills your days. In today's episode I cover: Why being busy is often a distraction from what matters most How to think about urgent vs. important work Where your biggest creative and life gains actually come from If you've been working hard but feeling like you're spinning your wheels, this episode is an invitation to slow down just enough to aim better — and to make space for the work that truly counts. Until next time, choose what's important — not just what's urgent.

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Ravens Nation! Join your hosts @SuttonDef and @SimplyAS10!

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Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/830 http://relay.fm/mpu/830 iOS 26: Focus Modes & Notifications 830 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. clean 5210 Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback How to turn Do Not Disturb on or off on your iPhone - Apple Support Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Allow or silence notifications for a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Change notification settings on iPhone - Apple Support View and respond to notifications on iPhone - Apple Support Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Manage iPhone notifications and Live Activities on Mac - Apple Support Change notification settings on Apple Watch - Apple Support Government, Emergency, and Enhanced Safety Alerts on iPhone - Apple Support

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/830 http://relay.fm/mpu/830 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. clean 5210 Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback How to turn Do Not Disturb on or off on your iPhone - Apple Support Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Allow or silence notifications for a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Change notification settings on iPhone - Apple Support View and respond to notifications on iPhone - Apple Support Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Manage iPhone notifications and Live Activities on Mac - Apple Support Change notification settings on Apple Watch - Apple Support Government, Emergency, and Enhanced Safety Alerts on iPhone - Apple Support

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Ravens Nation! Join your hosts @SuttonDef and @SimplyAS10! Timestamps!!: 0:00 - intro4:59 - Lamar Debunks Baltimore Sun Article23:44 - Ravens vs Steelers FULL PREVIEW57:35 - NFL Week 18 Picks1:14:22 - Purple Reign Parlay!

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Ravens Nation! Join your hosts @SuttonDef and @SimplyAS10! Timestamps:0:00 - intro 7:37 - Ravens vs Packers Reaction48:11 - Browns vs Steelers Reaction52:43 - Should Huntley START over Lamar?59:50 - Ravens SPIKED Playoff Chances

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In this episode of the GrowDental podcast, Luke dives into the r/Dentistry subreddit to answer real questions from practice owners struggling with marketing and growth. What emerged from those conversations is a framework that challenges everything most dentists believe about their biggest constraint. Get your copy of the Practice Paradox and the Personality Assessment: https://ion.agency/practice-paradox-book A dentist buys a South Florida practice. Previous spend: $5,000 monthly on ads. New plan: hire a strategist, reorganize, cut costs. Result: phones go silent, patient flow crashes. The owner’s instinct? Panic. The real question: Was $5k the problem? Here’s what actually happened. Spend less, get less. That part is simple math. The complicated part lives downstream. What happens after someone calls or fills out a form? Because in most practices, the enemy isn’t your marketing budget. It’s operational leakage. Missed calls. Weak follow-up. Zero visibility into what your website produces. If that’s your reality, more ad spend won’t solve growth. It will scale your waste. This framework is for owners who want to grow the right way. Plug the leaks first. Scale what works second. The Trap — Treating Marketing Like the Problem When It’s Just the Amplifier Most budget arguments skip the only question that matters. Are you stewarding the opportunities you already pay for? Marketing is not magic. Marketing is volume. Turn it up and you get more attention, more inquiries, more exposure of whatever’s broken underneath. In the South Florida case, the most predictable outcome occurred. They cut spend and lead flow dropped. That doesn’t prove the original budget was right or efficient. It proves it was producing volume. But the real insight is this: ad spend is relative. Consider the context. Where exactly are you? Miami versus a suburban market are different games. How competitive is your local area? How big is the practice now, and how fast do you want to grow? A flat number like $5,000 monthly means nothing without those answers. In some markets it’s average. In others it’s conservative. In others it’s reckless. But even if your spend level fits your market, your biggest constraint may still be operational, not marketing. Free Growth Session The Silent ROI Killer — Missed Calls and Abandoned Calls Want one metric that exposes the truth fast? How many calls are you missing right now? Not what your team thinks. Not what feels right. The hard number. Here’s the reality most owners avoid. The average abandoned call rate sits between 20 percent and 40 percent of calls going unanswered. Pause on that. If you miss one out of four calls, you don’t have a lead generation problem. You have a conversion capture problem. And if a meaningful chunk of those missed calls are new patients, you’re bleeding revenue daily without knowing it. Why This Matters More Than Your Ad Budget The compounding effect looks like this. Your missed call rate is 25 percent today. You crank marketing spend up. You push your team beyond capacity and that missed call rate climbs to 40 percent or higher. So you spend more. You get more inquiries. You lose more opportunities because your systems can’t absorb the volume. This is how practices convince themselves marketing doesn’t work, when the truth is they never fixed the bucket. Where to Find the Truth (Not Opinions) Most practices already have the data. Owners just don’t look. You likely use a VoIP system. Those platforms show call stats, including abandoned call rate and missed calls. The next step isn’t just the percentage. It’s segmentation. What percentage of missed calls are new patient calls? That one metric tells you whether your next dollar goes to ads or operations. The Other Black Hole — “How Many New Patients Did Your Website Bring You?” One strategist asks a question almost nobody can answer. “In 2025, how many new patients did your website bring you?” Common response: silence. This isn’t a minor gap. It’s a fundamental business blind spot. If you can’t measure what the website produces, you can’t evaluate whether your site does its job, whether your online scheduling gets used, whether your forms get answered, or whether you’re losing patients quietly while telling yourself the website is decent. The Website Isn’t Just Branding Sure, a website informs people. But in the context of practice growth, it has a job. Turn interest into action. If you don’t know whether it’s doing that, you’re operating on vibes. The Practical Audit Most Practices Never Do If your lead flow feels low, take a hard look at where you’re bleeding. Start with two questions. What are the form submissions and appointment requests like? Where are those requests being routed, and who owns follow-up? Because “we don’t get website leads” is sometimes code for something else. Requests go into an inbox nobody monitors. Notifications go to the wrong person. Patients get a slow response and ghost. The follow-up experience feels cold and transactional. In other words, the website might be working. Your process might not. Free Growth Session Google vs. Meta Isn’t a Preference Debate. It’s an Intent and Workflow Debate. A lot of dentists talk about Google versus Facebook like it’s personal preference. It’s not. It’s about patient intent and what your practice can handle. Here’s the breakdown. Google is more bottom-of-funnel because you capture existing search intent. People actively looking. But it’s also more competitive, and demand is limited by how many people search in your area. Meta (Facebook and Instagram) is more top-of-funnel. You reach people who could become patients, but you often need workflows and automations to warm them up and convert them. Here’s the operational reality most practices miss. If your follow-up is weak, top-of-funnel leads die. If your phones aren’t answered consistently, bottom-of-funnel leads die too. The platform won’t save you from poor stewardship. This is why fixing leaks first is so powerful. It makes every channel work better. The “Plug the Leaks” Growth Framework — What to Fix Before You Spend More If your schedule isn’t where you want it, your instinct may be to throw money at marketing. Sometimes that’s right, but only after you validate the fundamentals. Here’s a practical sequence. Step One — Pull Your Phone Data Today Log into your VoIP system. Find your abandoned call rate and missed calls. Identify what percentage of missed calls are likely new patients. If you’re missing a big chunk of calls, that’s not a marketing problem. That’s an operations problem that marketing will only magnify. Step Two — Review the Follow-Up Experience (Not the Theory) A simple but revealing approach: listen to phone calls and evaluate customer service like a real consumer would. If you want to remove self-deception, do what one doctor did. Call your own practice pretending to be a patient to screen the phone experience. This isn’t about being sneaky. It’s about being honest. Owners often assume the experience is good because the team is nice. But nice doesn’t always mean confident, efficient, or conversion-minded. Step Three — Audit Your Website Conversion Path End-to-End Don’t argue about whether the site looks good. Ask how many appointment requests come in. Are submissions truly zero, or just disappearing? Who is responsible for responding, and how fast? If you discover leads are coming in but not getting handled well, the fix might be far cheaper than increasing ad spend. Step Four — Only After the Leaks Are Plugged, Decide Whether to Scale Spend At that point, scaling marketing becomes rational because you’re scaling a machine that can actually capture demand. A practical benchmark: marketing spend often falls around 5 percent to 12 percent of collections. Don’t treat that as a rule. Treat it as a reality check and tie your decision back to your market competitiveness, your growth goals, and your operational readiness to handle more volume. One more sharp point: if you truly want to grow aggressively, you may need to think in terms of the percentage of where you want to be, not just where you are. That can work, but only if you’ve already fixed the conversion bottlenecks. Free Growth Session When the Answer Really Is “Spend More” (And How to Do It Without Getting Burned) Sometimes, after you do the audits above, you’ll confirm something important. Call volume is genuinely low. Website requests are genuinely low. You’re not leaking opportunities. You simply don’t have enough opportunities. In that case, the advice is direct. You just need to spend more. But even then, don’t blindly hire anyone who sells ads. Use a vetting process that protects you from expensive mistakes. Find a reputable marketing company with case studies and testimonials from doctors you’d actually want to emulate. Ask to speak with three to five of those doctors. Do real research, then make an educated decision. That last part matters. Dentists often buy marketing like they buy equipment, based on features. But marketing is closer to hiring. You’re paying for execution quality, strategy alignment, and consistency. The Bottom Line — Marketing Isn’t Your Growth Strategy. Stewardship Is. If you remember one thing from this entire framework, make it this. Marketing doesn’t fix a leaky practice. Marketing exposes it. If your phones go unanswered, if your follow-up is inconsistent, if you don’t know what your website produces, then scaling marketing is like pouring water into a bucket with holes. You’ll feel busy, spend more, and still wonder why the finances don’t add up. But if you plug those holes, if you maximize stewardship, then marketing becomes what it’s supposed to be. A predictable lever you can pull to grow. The owner in the South Florida story didn’t discover that marketing is bad. They discovered something more useful: their spend was driving demand, and the moment they removed it, demand dropped. The correct response isn’t to argue about whether $5k is too much. The correct response is to build a system that can reliably convert whatever demand you create, then scale with confidence. Free Growth Session The post Your Dental Practice Is Bleeding Patients (And Marketing Isn’t the Problem) appeared first on HIP Creative.

In this episode of Just Little Salt, Dr. Alexandra Jabr, founder of Emergency Resilience and a licensed paramedic, shines a light on the challenges of delivering death notifications in emergency medical services. Drawing from years on the front lines and her advanced studies in health and depth psychology, Dr. Jabr, a new member of the JEMS Advisory Board, discusses why clear and compassionate communication is crucial and exposes common mistakes that can worsen an already painful moment. Beyond the call, she tackles the emotional toll first responders face—from coping with repeated trauma to battling numbness and isolation—and the importance of mental health support, including the emerging role of ketamine therapy. She also shares personal stories, her injury-induced career pivot, and her passion for education and advocacy.

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Ravens Nation! Join your hosts @SuttonDef and @SimplyAS10! Timestamps:0:00 - intro 5:22 - Ravens vs Patriots preview45:00 - NFL Week 16 Picks58:19 - Purple Reign Parlay

Is Advent a Catholic tradition, or just a really old Christian rhythm we forgot existed?In this Advent themed episode, we answer two real pastor questions:“Is Advent a Catholic tradition? Will this cause issues in a Baptist church?”  “Do you sing Christmas carols during Advent, or wait until Christmas Eve?” (Also, why is this guy getting ambushed in elder meetings?)We talk history, Baptist baggage, and the practical “how do I introduce this without detonating my church” stuff. Plus, we settle the great candle debate: real or electric, and how new the carpet is definitely matters.  00:00 Cold open 00:49 Question 1: “Is Advent a Catholic tradition?”  03:12 How to introduce Advent without chaos (and why you should not just drop it in)  10:59 “Isn't Advent a Catholic thing?” A simple intro that works  13:23 Why Advent helps your sermon calendar (and saves your brain)  14:57 Practically Pastoring Conference   16:47 Sponsor: Church Merch (stop wearing the 2004 VBS shirt)  17:55 Question 2: Christmas carols during Advent, yes or no?21:30 “This is bigger than song choice” the pastoral issue underneathJoin the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoringRegister for the Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026, Tarpon Springs, FL). Tampa Bay pastors, DM us for a special code: https://www.practicallypastoring.com/conferenceLinks from the show:

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Ravens Nation! Join your hosts @SuttonDef and @SimplyAS10! Timestamps:0:00 - intro 0:40 - TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES SKIP TO NEXT SECTION2:58 - Actual intro (lol) 6:42 - Travis Jones extension15:14 - AFC North News25:37 - Ravens vs Bengals Preview46:43 - NFL week 15 picks56:30 - Purple Reign Parlay!

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Ravens Nation! Join your hosts @SuttonDef and @SimplyAS10! Timestamps: 0:00 - intro4:50 - What Went Wrong vs Steelers41:24 - Were the Ravens Robbed?1:12:27 - Newest Ravens News 1:16:46 - Ravens Reddit Leak

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Ravens Nation! Join your hosts @SuttonDef and @SimplyAS10! This episode features @TheFlockRundown ! Go subscribe!!0:00 - intro6:39 - Mark Andrews extension debate17:51 - Lamar Misses Thursday practice 24:55 - Injury report29:49 - RAVENS VS STEELERS PREVIEW43:42 - NFL WEEK 14 PICKS 56:46 - Purple Reign Parlay!

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Many believers feel stuck, overwhelmed, or spiritually tired — but Psalm 24 gives us the route out. Pastor Ralph Royea uncovers what it means to ascend the hill of the Lord, walk in true righteousness, and let God's presence fill every part of our lives. Connect with Touch Heaven Community Church: thcanfield.com Follow for more weekly sermons and livestreams.

Usually, when there are no notifications on your smartphone, that's a good thing. Well, sometimes, it's actually a bad thing. While I don't often prefer my apps to leave notifications, there are some I need to keep active for work-related reasons, like Slack and email messages. Clients need to be able to get a hold of you when they need. But recently, some notifications on my iPhone have stopped, and while I haven't missed anything important, I'm still missing things, which isn't good. I've tried rebooting the phone, but nothing has changed. Perhaps it's a problem on their end... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-692e7abe4091e').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-692e7abe4091e.modal.secondline-modal-692e7abe4091e").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

Send us a textEver look up and wonder, where did the time go? In this episode, I share a bite-size training from the Let's Get More Time Virtual Summit on the three biggest time sucks—email, social media, and TV—and how to take your time back fast. I'll show you simple fixes like turning off notifications, removing apps from your home screen, setting app limits, and swapping TV with healthier wind-down habits. If you're ready to gain hours back each week without complicated systems, this one's for you.Mentioned in this episode: Let's Get More Time 2024 – All-Access Bundle ($30) Apple: Set Up Screen Time Limits Android: Digital Wellbeing App Timers 20 No-Cost Self-Care Ideas3 Takeaways from this episode:Notifications and easy access keep you stuck—turn them off and move/delete the apps.Pre-schedule short “email windows” so you're not living in your inbox.Limit TV to intentional blocks and swap in simple, restorative habits at night.Support the show

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WHAT WE TALK ABOUT: • Full NFL Week 12 recap – biggest wins, worst losses, and surprise performances • How Shedeur Sanders can become a permanent NFL starter – traits he needs, situations that fit him, and what front offices will look for • Why the Chiefs are in a must-win situation vs the Colts – playoff seeding, offensive struggles, and what's at stake for Mahomes & Reid • Updated Top 5 NFL Power Rankings – who's rising, who's falling, and which “contender” might actually be a pretender

In this powerful message, Pastor Ralph Royea speaks on faith, covenant, doubt, spiritual authority, and what it means to truly believe that God will do what He said — not just that He can. From personal stories to Scripture-rich teaching, this sermon calls the church to rise, activate faith, and walk in the promises already spoken over us.

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Welcome back to the show football fanatics! Today we're breaking down the AFC Wild Card chaos, the Dallas Cowboys making a playoff push + a huge Monday Night Football performance from George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb. We also dive into Barstool's Internet Invitational and deliver our NFL Week 12 Picks!On This Episode:(00:00:30) Barstool's Internet Invitational(00:16:00) Cowboys & George Pickens MNF(00:29:00) Bryce Young owns the Atlanta Falcons(00:49:00) AFC Wild Card Heating Up(00:58:00) New England Patriots on Fraud Watch(01:00:00) NFL Week 12 Picks & PredictionsNFL Topics Covered:Monday Night Football Recap, Bryce Young is Elite, Michael Penix Jr Out for the Season, AFC Wild Card Outlook, New England Patriots on Fraud Watch, Betting Advice for NFL Week 12...and more!Like, Comment, and Subscribe + Turn on Notifications so you don't miss any of our weekly NFL Breakdowns, Picks, and Predictions!Drop your NFL Week 12 predictions in the Comments!

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Soul to Bosom | Ultimate Intimacy with God. Experience a powerful message from Pastor Ralph Royea as he teaches on ultimate intimacy with God — moving from head knowledge to heart-to-bosom fellowship with the Father. Discover what it means to enter the secret place, to walk in God's glory, and to experience His presence as friend, Father, and comforter.

We're back with another LIVE episode of the #PurpleReignPodcast bringing you all the latest updates from Ravens Nation! Join your hosts @SuttonDef and @SimplyAS10! 0:00 - intro5:00 - Bleacher Report says Lamar Jackson most overrated QB16:12 - Will Ravens extend Tyler Linderbaum22:47 - Ravens vs Browns preview51:33 - NFL Week 11 Picks!1:08:07 - Parlay segment!

Andrew's longtime friend, mentor, and PowerShell legend Josh King joins The PowerShell Podcast to celebrate the tenth anniversary and version 1.0 release of his popular open-source module BurntToast, which powers customizable Windows toast notifications. Josh shares the story behind the project's evolution, the challenges of maintaining an open-source module with millions of downloads, and the balance between community expectations and personal well-being.   In addition to diving into BurntToast's new actionable notifications and real-world use cases, Josh and host Andrew Pla reflect on their shared history in the PowerShell community, the importance of mentorship, and how taking small steps (like creating a GitHub repo or sharing a script) can lead to huge career growth.   Key Takeaways: BurntToast hits version 1.0 – After ten years of development, BurntToast now includes support for actionable notifications, letting users interact directly through PowerShell-based Windows alerts. Open-source and burnout – Josh discusses the pressures of maintaining a high-profile module and the importance of setting boundaries while giving back to the community. Mentorship and community matter – Simple encouragement, open sharing, and small contributions can transform careers and strengthen the PowerShell ecosystem. Guest Bio: Josh is a Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer at Chocolatey Software and a former Microsoft MVP. He has a long history working within Windows and VMware environments and has a passion for all things PowerShell and automation.Resource Links BurntToast Module (PowerShell Gallery) – https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/BurntToast Josh's Blog – https://toastit.dev Josh King on GitHub – https://github.com/Windos Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/links Josh on BlueSky – https://bsky.app/profile/toastit.dev Josh's PowerShell Wednesday BurntToast Presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD1VaxXWcXA Learn about #requires - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_requires?view=powershell-7.5 PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQ The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wi7Ijo9Od-k

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to opt out of notifications for offers and promotions in the Wallet app on iOS.The Wallet app, responsible for managing payments, orders, passes, and more, often sends important notifications related to users' financial activity. However, notifications from the Wallet app can also be used to deliver ads, like Apple's advertising of discounted "F1: The Movie" tickets. To ensure you don't receive such notifications in the future, open the Wallet app, double-tap the "More" button near the top right of the screen, select "notifications" from the menu, and toggle the "offers & promotions" switch off.TranscriptDisclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers' names, voices, or content.Tyler: Hey Apple visitors, Tyler here, with a quick tip for how to opt out of offers and promotions in the Wallet app on iOS. As the Wallet app is used to manage payments, passes, orders, and other things, you may want to be able to receive notifications from it to stay on top of pertinent activity. However, the Wallet app has also been known to send ads as notifications, like the time Apple used it to promote a discount on tickets to F1 the Movie in early 2025. If you'd rather not receive such notifications, you can turn them off by opening the Wallet app, double-tapping the More button, selecting Notifications, and turning the Offers and Promotions switch off. And I'm going to demonstrate that now on my iPhone.VoiceOver: camera weather camera wallet walletTyler: and since the more button is located near the top right of the screen i'm going to put my finger thereVoiceOver: more button more orders buttonTyler: and touch my finger toward the bottomVoiceOver: dismiss context menu button notifications notifications close buttonTyler: and since the setting is the last one on this screen i'm gonna tap with four fingers near the bottom of the screenVoiceOver: offers and promotions switch button off offers and promotionsTyler: this is off for me if it's on for you and you want to turn it off just double tap if you swipe leftVoiceOver: new features and updates switch button onTyler: you have new features and updates that's on for me because the wallet app is constantly improving and new features are rolling out as time passes and i like to be aware of when a new feature rolls out to decide whether i want to take advantage of it or not but if you don't want to be alerted of such things just turn that off when you're done changing these settings and making them what you want Double tap theVoiceOver: close buttonTyler: near the top left of the screen. And here you are back on the main screen of the Wallet app. So that's a quick tip for opting out of offers and promotions in the Wallet app. It's a very set it and forget it procedure. And I hope you found it helpful. Peace.

Sandy Diao is one of the most exceptional growth leaders of the last decade. Sandy has scaled products to over 200M+ users and led growth teams at Descript, Meta and Pinterest. She is also a prolific writer all on things growth here.  AGENDA:  03:59 Biggest Growth Lessons from Pinterest 08:01 What is a Good vs a Bad Growth Hypothesis 11:11 Common Mistakes in Growth Strategies 14:57 Channel Fit: When You Have It & What To Do 25:43 Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) 101: How to Build a Paid Marketing Machine 30:08 How to Do SEO and Long-Term Growth Investments 33:22 Doubling Down on Successful Channels 36:31 The Unchanging Foundations of SEO 37:52 Generative AI Engines vs. Traditional Search Engines 41:12 Paid Marketing Channels: What's Overrated? 43:42 The Rise of User-Generated Content (UGC) 46:34 TikTok Ads: Expectations vs. Reality 49:55 Brand Marketing: What is Real vs What is BS? 53:33 The Importance of Feature Launches 01:01:50 Hiring for Growth: When and Who? 01:08:55 Quick Fire Round: Onboarding, Notifications, and Growth Channels    

We live in an always-on world where every vibration feels like a summons and every alert feels urgent. But constant urgency doesn't lead to greater faithfulness; it leads to exhaustion. If the devil can't make you bad, he'll make you busy.

Pastors' mailbag time. We tackle anointing with oil in James 5, where the ethical lines are with MLMs in church life, and smart ways to use continuing-ed budgets without wasting a dollar.Chapters00:00 Cold Open + Intro01:10 Mailbag Setup: today's questions03:00 Anointing with Oil (James 5): theology and practice19:30 When/How to anoint during services24:45 MLMs in Church: boundaries, policies, and wisdom41:20 Quick scenarios pastors face with MLM pressure45:40 Ad Read: Practically Pastoring Conference (Feb 9–11, 2026)47:00 Continuing Education on a Budget: plans that work1:04:00 Lightning-round resources and ideas1:08:15 Final thoughts and takeaways1:09:30 OutroPractically Pastoring Conference — Feb 9–11, 2026 at Lakeview Church. Early Bird $29. Use code JEFFHATESAI for $20 tickets. Learn more: practicallypastoringconference.comJoin the community- Facebook Group: Practically Pastoring- Subscribe here on the channel so you never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/@practicallypastoringLinks from the show:Listen anywhere: ⁠⁠https://practicallypastoring.com/⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicallypastoring⁠⁠Follow us in Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/practicallypastoring⁠⁠

Some local law enforcement offices in Texas get a heads-up when ICE is coming to town, but others don’t. We’ll dig into why.There’s new evidence that, no surprise, the online world isn’t always so great for today’s teens. Advice from tech expert Omar Gallaga on making it safer.Gov. Greg Abbott has a new challenger for […] The post Uneven ICE notifications raise concerns appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Mike Gunn (Antioch Initiative) joins us to talk about why mission beats brand, how American churches can learn from the global church, and why Christian Nationalism is a distraction from the gospel. He shares a simple Acts 14 pattern for church planting and a call to recover an Acts 13 sending culture.Chapters00:00 - Intro & Mike's background (Acts 29, Antioch Initiative)00:54 - Should every pastor address “the Charlie Kirk assassination” from the pulpit?02:09 - How the global church views America (prosperity export, worship & prayer)06:44 - Christian Nationalism: why it's attractive—and why it's anti-gospel10:50 - Tips for planters a year out (mission > brand, contextualization, Acts 14 pattern)17:35 - “The church doesn't have a missions program—the church is God's mission”20:24 - Evangelism bell curve & mission drift22:24 - Acts 13 sending: be willing to send your best27:17 - The Antioch DNA: train and release27:40 - Mike's plug: prayer, persecution, connecting with pastors overseas30:59 - Palestinian Christians, Gaza, and praying wisely33:20 - PP Facebook Group invite & closeFollow Antioch InitiativeWebsite: antioch-initiative.com Instagram: instagtram.com/theantiochinitiative Links from the show:

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/upgrade/584 http://relay.fm/upgrade/584 I'm the Apple of Lasers 584 Jason Snell and Myke Hurley Myke tries Tahoe, ICEBlock gets blocked, and Apple toggles from Vision Pro to glasses. Myke tries Tahoe, ICEBlock gets blocked, and Apple toggles from Vision Pro to glasses. clean 5700 Myke tries Tahoe, ICEBlock gets blocked, and Apple toggles from Vision Pro to glasses. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code UPGRADE. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. DeleteMe: Get 20% off your plan when you use this link and code UPGRADE20. Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Hidden Bar on the Mac App Store Rocket Relay for St. Jude 2025: $753,756 Raised - 512 Pixels Apple pulls ICEBlock from the App Store | The Verge Daring Fireball: Complying With ‘Demand' From Trump Administration, Apple Removes ICEBlock From App Store Apple's ICEblock capitulation is business as usual – Six Colors Downstream #104: Like a Vaccination - Relay UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users' data | Data protection | The Guardian iCloud data security overview - Apple Support Apple Shelves Vision Headset Revamp to Prioritize Meta-Like AI Smart Glasses - Bloomberg Upcoming Apple Vision Pro Could Get More Comfortable 'Dual Knit Band' - MacRumors visionOS 26 Review: Keep moving toward the future – Six Colors Upgrade #531: Notifications in My Eyes - Relay Connected #571: Touch

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