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The Celtics lose to the Sixers and we have ourselves a series. Wemby goes down with a concussion and we talk NBA/NHL Playoffs with the Knicks losing at home and the Timberwolves defense shutting down the Nuggets on Monday Night. Plus we get into the dumbest twitter sports beef going on right now (00:00:00-01:01:06). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Billy Donovan stepping away, Bryson quitting golf and a ban on cigarettes in England (01:01:06-01:24:50). Daniel Jeremiah joins the show to talk NFL Draft, QB rankings, sleepers, what goes on in a draft room on draft night and more (01:24:50-02:04:17). Adam Silver joins the show to talk about the NBA Playoffs, listen to our ideas on how to fix tanking, how this season went, expansion and more (02:04:17-02:40:30). We finish with Guys on ChicksYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take
Jared and Mo discuss and dissect all the Game 2 action, including the Rockets' struggles against the Lakers, Victor Wembanyama's injury and the Blazers' subsequent victory, the Sixers' surprising win over the Celtics, and the Timberwolves and Hawks' comeback wins over the Nuggets and Knicks. Then they get into Wednesday night's 1-8 games and the latest in the coaching carousel. 1:39 Lakers-Rockets 17:46 Spurs-Blazers 29:52 Celtics-76ers 41:24 Nuggets-Timberwolves 50:13 Knicks-Hawks 1:06:04 Pistons-Magic 1:11:59 Thunder-Suns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Welcome to Day 2845 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2845 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 119:145-152 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2845 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2845 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Qoph of Calling – The Nearness of the King in the Dark Watch In our previous episode on this grand expedition, we climbed through the eighteenth stanza of Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, the “Tsadhe” section. We found a massive, unyielding anchor for our souls in the absolute, unbending justice of the Creator. We learned that when the pressure and stress of this hostile world bear down upon us like a vice grip, we do not have to panic. Instead, we can retreat into the thoroughly tested, perfectly refined promises of Yahweh, finding a supernatural, defiant joy in His eternal righteousness. Today, we take a deep breath, adjust our packs, and continue our ascent into the nineteenth stanza of this magnificent, alphabetical mountain. We are exploring the “Qoph” section, covering Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, verses one hundred forty-five through one hundred fifty-two, in the New Living Translation. In the ancient Hebrew alphabet, the letter “Qoph” was often depicted as the back of a head, or the eye of a needle. It carries the imagery of calling out, of drawing near, and of things coming full circle. This stanza is intensely atmospheric. The psalmist takes us into the darkest, most vulnerable hours of the night. He is surrounded by the approaching footsteps of his enemies. He is exhausted, and he is crying out with every ounce of strength he has left. But in the midst of this terrifying darkness, he makes a breathtaking discovery about the proximity of God. Let us step onto the trail, and learn how to call out to the King when the shadows close in. The first segment is: The Wholehearted Cry for Rescue Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses one hundred forty-five and one hundred forty-six. I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord! I will obey your decrees. I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws. The stanza opens with an intense, raw explosion of spiritual desperation. “I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord!” We must remember the context of the previous stanzas. The psalmist has been hunted by the arrogant, smeared with lies, and pushed to the absolute limits of his endurance. When you reach this level of exhaustion, polite, casual prayers evaporate. You do not offer God a half-hearted request. You cry out with the totality of your being. To pray “with all my heart” means that his intellect, his emotions, and his will are entirely unified, and laser-focused on the throne of Yahweh. Notice the beautiful symmetry in his bargaining. He says, “Answer me, Lord! I will obey your decrees. I cry out to you; rescue me, that I may obey your laws.” Many times, when human beings are in pain, we cry out for rescue simply because we want the pain to stop. We want relief, comfort, and an easy life. But the psalmist elevates his prayer far beyond mere self-preservation. He is asking for deliverance with a highly specific, cosmic goal in mind. He wants to be rescued, precisely so that he can continue his mission as an obedient imager of the Most High God. He is saying, “Lord, if my enemies destroy me, my voice of obedience is silenced in this world. Save my life, cut the ropes of the wicked, and deliver me from this trap, so that I can get back to the business of walking in Your cosmic blueprint. My rescue is tied directly to Your glory.” The second segment is: The Vigil of the Night Watches Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses one hundred forty-seven and one hundred forty-eight. I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise. The psalmist details the grueling, physical reality of his spiritual vigil. He is caught in a cycle of sleepless desperation. He declares, “I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.” Literally, the Hebrew text says, “I anticipate the dawn.” Before the first rays of light crest the horizon, before the rest of the camp is awake, the psalmist is already on his knees. He beats the sun to the battlefield. He knows that if he waits until the chaotic noise of the day begins, his mind might be hijacked by fear. So, he preemptively anchors his soul, crying out for help in the predawn stillness, and forcibly attaching his hope to the solid rock of God's words. But the battle is not just in the morning; it consumes his nights as well. “I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.” In the ancient world, the night was divided into military watches. It was the time of greatest vulnerability. The darkness was considered the domain of chaos, the hunting ground of predators, and the operational hour of the dark, rebellious spiritual forces of the Divine Council. The wicked, who operate under the influence of these rebel gods, do their best work in the dark. The psalmist cannot sleep because the threat is so imminent. His eyes are wide open through every single watch of the night. But instead of letting his mind spin into a vortex of anxiety, he engages in active, defensive warfare. He stays awake, “thinking about your promise.” Other translations say, “meditating on your word.” He uses the quiet, terrifying hours of the darkness to chew on the eternal promises of the Creator. He weaponizes his insomnia, turning his midnight terror into a sanctuary of deep, theological reflection. The third segment is: The Plea for Hesed and the Approaching Threat Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses one hundred forty-nine and one hundred fifty. In your unfailing love, hear my prayer; Lord, revive me by your justice. Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions. As the night drags on, the psalmist makes his ultimate appeal. “In your unfailing love, hear my prayer; Lord, revive me by your justice.” Once again, we encounter the bedrock word of the Old Testament: Hesed. The psalmist does not demand a hearing based on his own perfect performance; he asks for an audience based entirely on God's loyal, covenant-keeping affection. He is exhausted, and his spirit is fainting, so he asks Yahweh to “revive” him. He needs the breath of life—chayah—to be pumped back into his collapsing lungs. And he trusts that God's justice, His unbending commitment to making things right, will act as the defibrillator for his dying hope. The urgency of this revival is suddenly made clear in verse one hundred fifty. The abstract fears of the night have materialized into a terrifying, physical reality. He whispers, “Lawless people are coming to attack me; they live far from your instructions.” Literally, the Hebrew says, “They draw near who follow after wickedness.” The footsteps are getting louder. The shadows are moving. The enemy is closing the distance. Notice how the psalmist describes these attackers. They are not just political opponents; they are “lawless people.” They have severed themselves from the Torah of God. To live “far from your instructions” is to live in the chaotic, rebellious wasteland of the fallen world. By rejecting the cosmic blueprint of the Creator, these individuals have become willing agents of the dark principalities. They are bringing the chaos of the void directly to the psalmist's doorstep. The threat is imminent, and the trap is about to spring. The fourth segment is: The Ultimate Proximity and the Eternal Foundation Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses one hundred fifty-one and one hundred fifty-two. But you are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true. I have known from my earliest days that your laws will last forever. In the very moment when the lawless attackers draw near, when the tension is at its absolute peak, the psalmist experiences a stunning, supernatural revelation. He looks past the approaching shadows, and he declares a massive, paradigm-shifting truth: “But you are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true.” The wicked are drawing close, but Yahweh is...
Minnesota Timberwolves predictions for Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets! Will the Timberwolves win the games at Target Center; Plus predictions involving Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and more on Write That Down on Flagrant Howls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's word of the day is ‘cocksure' as in the Knicks as in the Hawks as in the NBA playoffs! The Knicks thought they had it. Up 14 at home. The crowd was into it. The Hawks were the inferior team. And the Knicks blew it. Let's talk about villains. Gotham needs one and the Knicks fans have their eyes set on CJ McCollum? (15:22) The Minnesota Timberwolves with a huge comeback win against the Nuggets! Another team blowing a huge lead at home. (23:20) The Portland Trail Blazers have a new owner. And he's already being labeled as cheap. Yikes. (31:40) Review: Pillion. (35:09) The Dodgers have a closer problem again. Edwin Díaz is getting elbow surgery. Uh oh. (43:20) The Phillies are down bad. Can't pitch. Can't hit. Can't win. (49:33) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Noe & Geoff Schwartz fill in for the guys and talk about the Knicks blowing a big late-game lead to allow the Atlanta Hawks to even up the series, the Minnesota Timberwolves storming back to defeat the Denver Nuggets, mock drafts for the Top 11 picks of the NFL Draft, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Noe & Geoff Schwartz fill in for the guys and talk about the Timberwolves evening their series against the Nuggets with a Game 2 win, the Knicks blowing a big lead against the Atlanta Hawks, the favorites for the Jets at #2 in the NFL Draft, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take resumes with two clutch kings blowing it in the 4th! Jokic and Brunson both suffered heartbreakers as McCollum and Ant evened their series at a game a piece! Which loss hurt more? (0:00) Then, are players mistaken staying in school to reap the benefits of NIL instead of gaining experience playing in the pros? (11:20) Next, is Wemby already better than Scottie Pippen and Bill Russell? (23:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘cocksure' as in the Knicks as in the Hawks as in the NBA playoffs! The Knicks thought they had it. Up 14 at home. The crowd was into it. The Hawks were the inferior team. And the Knicks blew it. Let's talk about villains. Gotham needs one and the Knicks fans have their eyes set on CJ McCollum? (15:22) The Minnesota Timberwolves with a huge comeback win against the Nuggets! Another team blowing a huge lead at home. (23:20) The Portland Trail Blazers have a new owner. And he's already being labeled as cheap. Yikes. (31:40) Review: Pillion. (35:09) The Dodgers have a closer problem again. Edwin Díaz is getting elbow surgery. Uh oh. (43:20) The Phillies are down bad. Can't pitch. Can't hit. Can't win. (49:33) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trey Murphy III of the New Orleans Pelicans joins Tommy Alter to discuss the Atlanta Hawks (and CJ McCollum) beating the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves beating the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of each of their first round playoffs series. They also analyze what's happening around the rest of the East and West first round series: Rockets vs. Lakers, Raptors vs. Cavs, Blazers vs. Spurs, Celtics vs. Sixers, Magic vs. Pistons, and Suns vs. Thunder. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TNT's Eddie Olczyk joins the show to break down how he sees each NHL Playoff series playing out. Nick explains why he thinks Timberwolves vs. Nuggets is one of the best rivalries in sports. Plus, Nick gives out his best bets for tonight.
Nick Kostos breaks down why he believes Timberwolves vs. Nuggets is one of the best rivalries in sports. Plus, Nick shares his thoughts on the latest NFL Draft news.
(0:00) Hawks beat Knicks, T-Wolves beat Nuggets, What does unanimous DPOY mean for Wemby? (26:44) Steelers don't expect Rodgers decision before draft (39:51) Are the Cavaliers serious contenders? (46:14) King of the Hill (01:03:36) Can the Lakers win Game 2 vs. Rockets? (01:16:52) Knicks or Nuggets in more trouble? (01:25:03) Top 10 Tuesday, Knicks in trouble? (01:48:41) Ty Simpson a must-draft for the Steelers? (01:58:33) Front Office (02:07:27) Lakers winning the series if they go up 2-0? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Denver Nuggets collapsed against the Minnesota Timberwolves, potentially flipping the series. Wes Goldberg and J. Kyle Mann discuss their takeaways from how the Timberwolves are defending Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets and who has the edge going forward. Then they talk about the ways Victor Wembanyama continues to exceed expectations and why the other teams in the West should be worried, and why LeBron James and the Lakers may have the ultimate edge over the Rockets. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks dropped Game 2 to the Atlanta Hawks, revealing some key issues with the team's strategy, specifically how they use Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Wes Goldberg and Gavin Schall (Locked On Knicks) discuss the mistakes Mike Brown made in Game 2 and what adjustments need to be made in Game 3. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Nuggets vs Timberwolves 18:21 Victor Wembanyama 27:50 Lakers vs Rockets Biggest Takeaway 32:44 Knicks-Hawks Deep Dive RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week. Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hawks evened things with the Knicks last night. Is CJ McCollum the new villain for Knicks fans??? Why the Knicks should've kept going to KAT (5:30) T'Wolves won in Denver to tie things up with the Nuggets. Jaden McDaniels called the whole Nuggets team bad defenders, Rudy Gobert showed up in a big way, Bones Hyland had a big game and more (53:44). News and Notes from the day on Billy Donovan stepping down in Chicago and why Chris thinks he has something else already lined up, Mike Tomlin going to NBC's Sunday Night Football, Ashton Daniels named Florida State's starting QB, and Mel Kiper's final Big Board (1:17:32)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles
Minnesota Timberwolves STEAL Game 2 in win over Denver Nuggets! What a war for the Timberwolves-Nuggets; The series tied up coming back to Target Center; Has Donte DiVincenzo been the best player for the Timberwolves in this series; Anthony Edwards guts out 30 points for the Timberwolves; Plus other takeaways for the Timberwolves on Flagrant Howls!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Minnesota Timberwolves coming back from 19 down to beat the Denver Nuggets to tie the series 1-1, the Atlanta Hawks win game 2 on the road and beat the New York Knicks to tie the series 1-1, and the Cavaliers beat the Raptors to go up 2-0 in the series and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NIGHTCAP 03:50 - Wolves beat Nuggets 26:15 - Hawks beat Knicks in Game 2 45:05 - Cleveland beat Raptors 56:55 - Wemby is the Unanimous DPOY 1:09:15 - Kevin Durant (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time to Get Up with a mishap at Madison square - the Knicks see one slip - do CJ's Hawks suddenly have control of that series? (0:00) Meanwhile - all eyes on the east Thursday night - Giants and Cowboys doing the two-step - we'll tell you why both could be wheeling and dealing in round one! (8:30) Plus - for the love of all things holy can we get an answer in Pittsburgh already? the Rodgers redux leaves the Steelers sulking - what are they gonna do about it Thursday night? (14:40) Finally - Ant Stepped up and took down Joker and the Nuggets! Hear what Jaden McDaniels had to say about Denver's shaky defense! (23:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn reacts to the Denver Nuggets 119-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in which Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray ran out of gas and couldn't close out the game. The Nuggets got up big in the first quarter, but that set up the downfall in a major way. Ryan discusses the game flow, Jokic's poor outing, and why to expect a long series going forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of 'Cashing Out,' host Dustin Swedelson discusses the Denver Nuggets' game, the Minnesota Wild's performance and features guest Tyler Forness, who analyzes the upcoming NFL Draft. Jeff Erickson also joins the show. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click https://www.vsin.com/subscribe?tpcc=best-bets&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=simplecast&utm_campaign=best-bets to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Minnesota Timberwolves STEAL Game 2 in win over Denver Nuggets! What a war for the Timberwolves-Nuggets; The series tied up coming back to Target Center; Has Donte DiVincenzo been the best player for the Timberwolves in this series; Anthony Edwards guts out 30 points for the Timberwolves; Plus other takeaways for the Timberwolves on Flagrant Howls!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Oklahoma City Thunder make a STATEMENT in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs with a dominant win over the Phoenix Suns! ⚡In this episode of the Foxx Den Sports Podcast, we break down:Thunder vs Suns Game 1 reaction (119–84 blowout)Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance and leadershipJalen Williams (JDub) vs Chet Holmgren impact debateThunder's elite defense and 11-man rotationIs OKC built for a deep playoff run or NBA Finals push?Potential matchups vs Nuggets, Spurs, Lakers & moreWe also dive into:NBA playoff strategy and fatigue factorsWhether the Thunder's depth is their biggest advantageFun debates: bringing back old stores, dumb things we believed as kids, and more
Back from a week of vacation, Bomani Jones reacts to the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs, including LeBron James leading the Lakers over the Kevin Durantless Rockets, Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets taking down Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Knicks fiesty game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks & much more. Later, he breaks down the discourse around the Dallas Wings drafting Azzi Fudd number 1 overall and whether questions about her relationship with Paige Bueckers are fair. Finally, he discusses the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals, the new Rock and Roll Hall of fame class and listens to a few listener voicemails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(0:00) LeBron leads Lakers to Game 1 win over Rockets, Wemby met expectations? (25:15) Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence, A.J. Brown a good fit for Patriots? (39:42) Time for Wildes to abandon the Hornets? (45:46) Nick's Mock Draft 3.0 (01:04:44) Nuggets beat T-Wolves, Tatum performs, Panic time for the Pistons? (01:16:48) Is Brou still picking the Spurs to win the NBA Finals? (01:23:17) LeBron underestimated, What did Wemby prove in playoff debut? (01:46:47) Front Office (01:55:21) Thunder dominate in Game 1, Can LeBron carry the Lakers? (02:05:56) Will the Hawks put up a fight against the Knicks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On today’s episode, Jason discusses Victor Wembanyama’s scintillating playoff debut for the San Antonio Spurs, whether the top-seeded Detroit Pistons should be on upset alert after dropping Game 1 to the Orlando Magic, why the Lakers’ Game 1 win over Houston says more about the Rockets than it does about Los Angeles, and whether we should expect the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks to go up 2-0 on Monday night. Later, J-Mac tells us why has a big problem with the Cincinnati Bengals giving up the 10th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jared and Mo break down all eight Game 1s, including the Magic's upset of the Pistons, the Celtics and Thunder's blowouts, the Lakers' surprising win over the Rockets, and more. 1:26 Cavaliers-Raptors 12:27 Nuggets-Timberwolves 24:13 Knicks-Hawks 32:50 Lakers-Rockets 39:37 Celtics-76ers 45:30 Thunder-Suns 49:38 Pistons-Magic 1:04:32 Spurs-Blazers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NBA playoffs weekend 1 reactions! #nba Check out the TD3 merch: https://the-deep-3-shop.fourthwall.com/ Listen on Spotify!: https://open.spotify.com/show/3elbbqVumwqz8wlIdknsLW Listen on Apple Podcasts!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-3-podcast/id1657940794 Follow us on TikTok!: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedeepthree Follow us on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/thedeep3podcast/ Isaac's twitter: https://twitter.com/byisaacg Mo's twitter: https://twitter.com/Mojo99_ Donnavan's twitter: https://twitter.com/Dsmoot3D 0:00- Intro 2:09- Magic Vs Pistons 24:15- Lakers vs Rockets 39:20- Celtics vs 76ers 42:50- Spurs vs Trailblazers 46:30- Thunder vs Suns 49:52- Nuggets vs Timberwolves 57:35- Raptors vs Cavs 1:02:28- Knicks vs Hawks 1:17:12- NBA news roundup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn previews Monday night's Game 2 matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves, discussing changes the Timberwolves might make and how the Nuggets can take advantage. Who guards Nikola Jokic? Who plays more for Minnesota? Ryan also looks at the rest of the NBA playoff picture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to Day 2843 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2843 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 119:137-144 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2843 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2843 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Tsadhe of Righteousness – Unbending Justice in a Crushing World In our previous episode on this grand expedition, we climbed through the seventeenth stanza of Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, the “Pe” section. We witnessed a profound, emotional outpouring. We learned what it means to open our mouths and pant for the life-giving oxygen of God's instructions. We asked the Creator to turn His radiant, smiling face toward us, establishing our footsteps so that evil would not gain dominion over our lives. And finally, we allowed our hearts to break for the brokenness of the world, shedding rivers of tears because humanity has so violently rejected the cosmic blueprint of the King. Today, we wipe the tears from our eyes, and we take our next firm, unyielding step upward. We are entering the eighteenth stanza of this magnificent, alphabetical mountain. We are exploring the “Tsadhe” section, covering Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, verses one hundred thirty-seven through one hundred forty-four, in the New Living Translation. In the ancient Hebrew alphabet, the letter “Tsadhe,” or “Tsade,” is the first letter in the Hebrew word for righteousness, which is tsedeq. It carries the imagery of a fishhook, or an anchor, pulling things back into their proper alignment. This entire stanza is a masterful, towering monument to the absolute, unbending justice of Yahweh. After weeping over the chaotic rebellion of the world, the psalmist needs to anchor his soul to something that will not move. He finds that anchor in the flawless, tested, and eternal righteousness of the Creator. Let us step onto the trail, and learn how to stand firm when the pressure of the world threatens to crush us. The first segment is: The Bedrock of Cosmic Justice Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses one hundred thirty-seven and one hundred thirty-eight. O Lord, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy. The stanza opens with a foundational, cosmic declaration: “O Lord, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair.” To truly appreciate the magnitude of this statement, we must view it through the lens of the Ancient Israelite worldview. The surrounding pagan nations believed that the universe was governed by a pantheon of erratic, selfish, and deeply flawed deities. The rebel gods of the Divine Council did not operate on a standard of objective fairness; they operated on a system of bribery, appeasement, and chaotic whims. If a famine struck, or a plague broke out, the people assumed the gods were simply throwing a temper tantrum. But the biblical worldview presents a radical, stabilizing alternative. Yahweh, the Most High God, is inherently, immutably righteous. His justice is not a mood; it is the very core of His character. Because the Lawgiver is perfectly righteous, it naturally follows that “your regulations are fair.” The Hebrew word for “fair” implies straightness, or uprightness. God does not have a crooked legal system. He does not show favoritism to the wealthy, nor does He accept bribes from the powerful. The psalmist continues to build on this bedrock in verse one hundred thirty-eight: “Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.” Other translations render this, “You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.” When God decreed His cosmic blueprint, He did not do it as a haphazard experiment. He appointed His laws with absolute precision, and unshakeable fidelity. In a world where human governments are constantly shifting, and where cultural morality changes like the wind, the believer possesses a massive, strategic advantage. We can anchor our lives to a set of laws that are completely trustworthy. They will never mislead us, they will never betray us, and they will never collapse under the weight of human history. The second segment is: The Consuming Fire and the Refined Word Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses one hundred thirty-nine and one hundred forty. I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words. Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. As the psalmist reflects on the perfect justice of God, his emotional state shifts dramatically. In the previous stanza, he was weeping rivers of tears. Now, those tears have evaporated into a burning, blazing zeal. “I am overwhelmed with indignation, for my enemies have disregarded your words.” The literal Hebrew translation is incredibly intense: “My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words.” This is not a petty, personal anger. This is righteous, holy indignation. It is the exact same consuming zeal that drove Jesus Christ to overturn the tables of the moneychangers in the temple courts. Why is he so consumed? Because his enemies have “disregarded,” or forgotten, the words of the Creator. In the biblical framework, forgetting the Word of God is an act of spiritual treason. These enemies, acting as the earthly proxies for the rebel spiritual forces, are actively ignoring the cosmic boundary lines. They are treating the perfect, trustworthy laws of the King as if they are entirely irrelevant. To a heart that fiercely loves the Creator, watching the world vandalize His beautiful design triggers a profound, protective fury. But how does he channel this consuming zeal? He does not lash out in violence. He turns his intense focus directly back to the purity of the Scriptures. “Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.” The imagery here is drawn directly from the ancient metallurgical process of smelting. The Hebrew text literally says, “Your word is exceedingly refined.” Just as raw silver or gold is placed into a blistering hot furnace to burn away all the dross, the impurities, and the slag, the Word of God has been subjected to the ultimate heat. It has been tested by centuries of human rebellion, tested by the fires of cultural opposition, and tested by the mocking laughter of the rebel gods. And after all that testing, what is the result? The Word emerges from the furnace absolutely pure. There are no flaws, no contradictions, and no empty promises. It is solid, refined,, and infinitely valuable. The psalmist looks at the pristine beauty of this tested truth, and his heart overflows: “...that is why I love them so much.” His righteous anger toward the world is perfectly balanced by his blazing romance with the Word. The third segment is: Insignificance in the Shadows of Eternity Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses one hundred forty-one and one hundred forty-two. I am insignificant and despised, but I don't forget your commandments. Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. Having declared his love for the refined Word, the psalmist makes a stark, vulnerable confession about his social standing. “I am insignificant and despised, but I don't forget your commandments.” In an honor and shame culture, this is a painful reality to admit. The Hebrew word for “insignificant” means small, young, or of little account. The word for “despised” means held in contempt, or considered worthless. The world looks at this believer, clinging to his invisible God, and it laughs. The wealthy, powerful elite—the people who compromise with the pagan systems—view him as a pathetic, naive fool. He has no political leverage, no massive army, and no impressive social status. Yet, despite being pushed to the absolute margins of society, he refuses to surrender his spiritual memory. “...but I don't forget your commandments.” While his enemies actively disregard the truth, he stubbornly retains it. He knows that true significance is not determined by the applause of a corrupt culture; true significance is determined by your alignment with the Creator. He justifies his stubborn loyalty in verse one hundred forty-two: “Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.” This is the ultimate perspective shift. The psalmist may be small and despised in the present moment, but he belongs to a legal system that outlasts the stars. The...
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In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike is back and ready for action after The Nuggets and Avalanche both won game one of their respective series. Scott Wedgewood made his first playoff start in his career; Mike and Stoke give their reactions to the game and listen to what Jared Bednar and Wedgewood had to say about round one game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, The Nuggets won their first game of The Playoffs and made Minesota look like a lesser team, the guys get into what can possibly go wrong for the Nuggs in this series. The Avs got their first win against the L.A. Kings in Scott Wedgewood’s first playoff start.
In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stoke has a point about Mark Schlereth that strikes a nerve with him and the RamosLaw.com text line. The Avalanche keep playing hard despite already having the top seed locked up and Mark is impressed with their attitude. And the fellas close out the hour by getting in depth with The Nuggets first round matchup against Minnesota.
Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Monday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler break down a loaded Monday betting card with all three NBA playoff games on deck, plus a run through the most interesting MLB leans before locking in their official best bets. The show opens with some Boston sports flavor as Dave reflects on Patriots Day, the Boston Marathon, and the annual Red Sox morning start, then quickly shifts into the playoff betting board where home teams and unders dominated the opening weekend. From there, Munaf and Dave work game by game through Raptors versus Cavaliers, Hawks versus Knicks, and Timberwolves versus Nuggets, focusing on how the market has adjusted after Game 1 and where value may still exist. In the Cleveland matchup, both hosts see offensive potential again, with Dave preferring a first half over because of the way Game 1 was distorted by a wild fourth quarter, while Munaf leans harder into Cleveland's edge in the paint and Donovan Mitchell's ability to take over another postseason game. The Knicks and Hawks game gets a different treatment, with Dave again looking toward a first half scoring angle while Munaf argues Atlanta can stay within the number if it gets more support around its top scorers. Dave adds a double double prop on Onyeka Okongwu, tying the bet directly to Atlanta's need for better secondary production. In the late game, the conversation centers on whether the Timberwolves and Nuggets are due for a more offensive script after the opener stayed under despite a huge second quarter. Dave thinks the lowered total offers value on the full game over, while Munaf backs Minnesota with the points, likes the first half over, and expects Anthony Edwards to respond with a stronger scoring night. Dave also adds Rudy Gobert for a double double as another way to play Minnesota's need for help around Edwards. After the playoff board, the show turns to baseball where Dave shares leans on Dodgers Rockies, Rays Reds, Seattle, the Angels matchup, Miami, and Royals Orioles, making it clear where he sees price and total opportunities even if not every angle is a final wager yet. Munaf also brings up the Mets' ugly losing streak and the existence of a market on their next win, leading to a brief conversation about the frustration surrounding that team. The episode wraps with the official best bets, and the hosts go with star-driven plays. Dave takes Shohei Ohtani to hit a home run at plus money, while Munaf backs Donovan Mitchell over 27.5 points after Mitchell's 32-point opener. It is a focused episode built around Game 2 adjustments, first half versus full game betting decisions, useful MLB board notes, and two marquee-player best bets that reflect the larger themes of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seth and Sean dive into the top draft and trade nuggets coming from ESPN's Adam Schefter, react to news that CJ Stroud has arrived at the Texans facility for voluntary offseason workouts, discuss Will Anderson Jr. getting his contract extension, assess how worried they are about the Rockets and Kevin Durant, and see what the question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.
10am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! How the Stars Pucked Around and Found Out in Game 1. How an encouraging Friday night turned into another disappointing series in Seattle. Baseball Nuggets: 2 LA players remain scorching hot! And who doesn't wanna know more about Coachella?
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The Timberwolves and the Wild play tonight in each of their second games of their best-of-7 series. The Minnesota Timberwolves lost in their first game against the Denver Nuggets. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild had a strong start against the Dallas Stars. Joining Minnesota Now to talk about the teams playoff runs and other sports news are sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.
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NBA Playoffs Breakdown The NBA Playoffs are officially underway, and Bubba Dub is back breaking down everything from Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets.The Lakers take Game 1, 107-98, but Bubba Dub keeps it real this wasn't a perfect win. LeBron James continues to prove why he's one of the greatest ever, finishing with 19 points, 13 assists, and 8 rebounds at 41 years old, controlling the pace and getting everyone involved early. The Lakers offense was on fire, shooting over 60% from the field and over 50% from three, led by big performances from Luke Kennard, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart. But despite the win, there are concerns:20 turnovers21 offensive rebounds allowed to HoustonThat's not championship-level basketball, and Bubba Dub calls it out. On the Rockets side, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr. all contributed, but without Kevin Durant in the lineup, Houston struggled to keep up offensively. Bubba Dub asks the big question is KD ducking Game 1 smoke, or will he change the series when he returns? Looking ahead, Bubba Dub predicts Lakers in 6, but says this series could shift quickly if LA doesn't clean up their mistakes. The episode also covers:Nuggets vs Timberwolves breakdown and Jokic's dominanceKnicks vs Hawks series outlookCavs vs Raptors recapThe GOAT debate: LeBron vs Jordan
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Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Lakers beating the Rockets without Kevin Durant, the Nuggets hold off the Timberwolves to take a 1-0 series lead, and Dominik Mysterio joins the show to talk about WrestleMania 42 and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NIGHTCAP Timeline:00:00 - Introduction03:55 - Lakers beat Rockets23:40 - Nuggets beat Timberwolves35:05 - Dominik Mysterio joins49:05 - Knicks beat Hawks (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Minnesota Timberwolves self-destruct in Game 1 against Denver Nuggets; Timberwolves mental errors cost them a chance to steal a game; Why the Timberwolves need more from Anthony Edwards going forward; Timberwolves roll out 10 players in the loss but how does the rotation shakeout the rest of the series and more Timberwolves takes on Flagrant Howls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Minnesota Timberwolves self-destruct in Game 1 against Denver Nuggets; Timberwolves mental errors cost them a chance to steal a game; Why the Timberwolves need more from Anthony Edwards going forward; Timberwolves roll out 10 players in the loss but how does the rotation shakeout the rest of the series and more Timberwolves takes on Flagrant Howls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Verno and Jacoby return to react to the opening games of the play-in tournament and preview the final games on Friday. Then, they discuss the things they care about heading into the opening round of the NBA playoffs. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:30) Play-in tournament recap (2:03) Hornets-Heat: The game was wildly entertaining (7:06) Magic-76ers: Magic fans would rather watch Hornets-Pistons (11:29) Warriors-Clippers: Vintage masterpiece by Steph and Green (24:15) Blazers-Suns: Devin Booker will be front and center vs. the Warriors (28:48) Things we care about going into the playoffs (29:09) Things we care about: Wings vs. bigs in the Cavs-Toronto matchup (32:34) Things we care about: What if the Cavs lose? (38:11) Things we care about: Last run for this iteration of the Wolves (43:05) Things we care about: Nuggets must close quick (47:48) Things we care about: Can the Knicks run with the Hawks? (49:43) Things we care about: The Knicks' transition defense (53:28) Things we care about: Mitchell Robinson's free throw shooting (1:00:06) Things we care about: Can the Celtics' regular-season success carry into the playoffs? (1:03:19) Things we care about: Is effort the Moneyball of the NBA? (1:06:08) Things we care about: Who doesn't love Tyrese Maxey? (1:12:29) Things we care about: Small-market energy (1:16:05) Things we care about: Battle scars The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,' Cam Johnson of the Denver Nuggets helps get us ready for the 2026 NBA playoffs by sharing some thoughts on the play-in tournament (Hornets, Steph Curry, and more), lessons he's learned from playoff series he been a part of in the past, and what he's excited for in the Nuggets first round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The NBA Play-In is HERE and it's already chaos. On this episode of Alley Oop, JuJu and Trysta break down their Play-In predictions for teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks, and New York Knicks — who survives and who's going home early? But that's just the start… Doc Rivers resigns?! What does it mean for the league? Shaquille O'Neal forcing a proposal — fair or FOUL?! From serious playoff implications to absolutely wild off-court moments, JuJu and Trysta cover it ALL with their signature mix of insight and chaos. Drop your Play-In picks in the comments — who's making it out alive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices