Podcasts about Oak Park

Dreaming of a city escape that blends world-famous architecture, lakefront beauty, rich history, and dynamic culture? Chicago has it all. From iconic skyscrapers to hidden neighborhood gems, this episode will change the way you see the Windy City.Today host Angie Orth welcomes Kit Bernardi, a Chicago native and travel journalist, on the rooftop of the Virgin Hotel in Chicago. She'll reveal the stories and experiences that make her hometown shine, from the Great Fire that reshaped the city to the immigrant roots that continue to define it. Kit shares insider insights that go far beyond the guidebooks.You'll hear about the best ways to see Chicago's legendary skyline, when to hit the lakefront for outdoor adventures, where to explore can't-miss museums and theaters, and how to begin a Route 66 journey. Whether you're planning your first trip or a repeat visit, this episode is packed with tips that will help you experience Chicago like a local.What You'll Learn:05:32 How the Great Chicago Fire reshaped the city12:27 Must-see museums and surprising niche gems15:49 Chicago's thriving theater scene17:53 Sports culture and the “no ketchup” hot dog rule19:23 Starting Route 66 the classic wayConnect with Kit Bernardi:Website: https://kittravels.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitbernardi/More of Kit's Chicago Recommendations: Neighborhoods to Visit: Hyde Park, Oak Park, Pilsen Attractions: Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Sports Museum, National Museum of Mexican Art, DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, The American Writers Museum, Chicago History Museum, Jane Addams Hull House Museum CTA: What's your favorite must-see in Chicago? Tell us about it in the comments! Connect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises

DJ Corchin is a celebrated author and illustrator from Oak Park, IL. In our spirited interview, we discuss his career as a polymath, his unconventional breakthrough from self publishing to traditional publishing and back.and celebrate his brand new picture book , A Million YES's (Phazelfoz Company, 2025), illustrated by Dan Dougherty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

DJ Corchin is a celebrated author and illustrator from Oak Park, IL. In our spirited interview, we discuss his career as a polymath, his unconventional breakthrough from self publishing to traditional publishing and back.and celebrate his brand new picture book , A Million YES's (Phazelfoz Company, 2025), illustrated by Dan Dougherty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John Williams to talk about GDP growth, if we should be skeptical of economic data revisions, core inflation rising, if he thinks the Fed should cut rates in September, the fate of Fed governor Lisa Cook, and the importance that the Federal […]

0:30 - Principal speaks out after Minnesota Catholic school shooting 11:09 - The suspected Minneapolis shooter posted a video showing their manifesto and weapons. One had “Israel must fall,” another “Burn Israel,” and a holster read “6 million wasn’t enough.” 30:12 - Kennedy on The Five: it's not the trans part, it's that he was mentally ill 48:28 - La Shawn Ford is Illinois State Representative for the 8th district and candidate for Illinois’ 7th congressional district. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to President Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. 01:09:25 - Jenny Beth Martin is co-founder of Tea Party Patriots and host of the “Jenny Beth Show” podcast. She joined Dan Proft to talk about the Only Citizens Vote Tour 01:25:15 - Oak Park and River Forest High School removed external bathroom doors “in the name of safety.” 01:44:29 - Mary FioRito is Cardinal Francis George Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center. She joined Dan Proft with reaction to the Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis 02:04:45 - James Fitzgerald is a Retired FBI Special Agent & Criminal Profiler from the Unabomber case, now co-host the “Cold Red” podcast – it’s on Spotify, Apple, etc. – and author of the A Journey to the Center of the Mind memoir series. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to President Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard to big cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Tim Sisk joined us to discuss the importance of identifying the five different types of churches based on their origins. Dr. Sisk is Provost and Senior Vice President at MBI. He has spent 20 years at Moody, serving in various leadership roles, including chair of the Intercultural Studies Department and dean of the undergraduate school. Then we had Brent Manion pop in to share about the 25th anniversary of the Moody Radio Chattanooga Shoe Drive. Brent has been in full-time Christian radio ministry since 1996 and with Moody Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 2014. He serves as the Community Impact Director, overseeing ministry-impactful events such as Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they provide hope for children worldwide through shoe donations. We then had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to talk about the importance of reading and building on the Old Testament. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at MBI and the Executive Director of the Moody Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. He also serves as an Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. He has written several books, including “Say it!: Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition.” Then we had Kelli Worrall join us to talk about the significance of communication in the Bible. Kelli is a Professor of Communications at MBI and the Field Chair for the Music and Media Arts Division. She is also the author of “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomethings Selves.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Turn to God Devotion [00:24] Dr. Tim Sisk Interview (Identifying Different Churches) [05:41] Kelli Worrall Interview (The Importance of Communication) [18:24] Dr. Eric Redmond Interview (Significance of the Old Testament) [30:54 ] Brian Kammerzelt Interview [40:53] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Tim Sisk joined us to discuss the importance of identifying the five different types of churches based on their origins. Dr. Sisk is Provost and Senior Vice President at MBI. He has spent 20 years at Moody, serving in various leadership roles, including chair of the Intercultural Studies Department and dean of the undergraduate school. Then we had Brent Manion pop in to share about the 25th anniversary of the Moody Radio Chattanooga Shoe Drive. Brent has been in full-time Christian radio ministry since 1996 and with Moody Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 2014. He serves as the Community Impact Director, overseeing ministry-impactful events such as Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they provide hope for children worldwide through shoe donations. We then had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to talk about the importance of reading and building on the Old Testament. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at MBI and the Executive Director of the Moody Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. He also serves as an Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. He has written several books, including “Say it!: Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition.” Then we had Kelli Worrall join us to talk about the significance of communication in the Bible. Kelli is a Professor of Communications at MBI and the Field Chair for the Music and Media Arts Division. She is also the author of “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomethings Selves.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Turn to God Devotion [00:24] Dr. Tim Sisk Interview (Identifying Different Churches) [05:41] Kelli Worrall Interview (The Importance of Communication) [18:24] Dr. Eric Redmond Interview (Significance of the Old Testament) [30:54 ] Brian Kammerzelt Interview [40:53] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Tim Sisk joined us to discuss the importance of identifying the five different types of churches based on their origins. Dr. Sisk is Provost and Senior Vice President at MBI. He has spent 20 years at Moody, serving in various leadership roles, including chair of the Intercultural Studies Department and dean of the undergraduate school. Then we had Brent Manion pop in to share about the 25th anniversary of the Moody Radio Chattanooga Shoe Drive. Brent has been in full-time Christian radio ministry since 1996 and with Moody Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 2014. He serves as the Community Impact Director, overseeing ministry-impactful events such as Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they provide hope for children worldwide through shoe donations. We then had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to talk about the importance of reading and building on the Old Testament. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at MBI and the Executive Director of the Moody Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. He also serves as an Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. He has written several books, including “Say it!: Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition.” Then we had Kelli Worrall join us to talk about the significance of communication in the Bible. Kelli is a Professor of Communications at MBI and the Field Chair for the Music and Media Arts Division. She is also the author of “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomethings Selves.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Turn to God Devotion [00:24] Dr. Tim Sisk Interview (Identifying Different Churches) [05:41] Kelli Worrall Interview (The Importance of Communication) [18:24] Dr. Eric Redmond Interview (Significance of the Old Testament) [30:54 ] Brian Kammerzelt Interview [40:53] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Tim Sisk joined us to discuss the importance of identifying the five different types of churches based on their origins. Dr. Sisk is Provost and Senior Vice President at MBI. He has spent 20 years at Moody, serving in various leadership roles, including chair of the Intercultural Studies Department and dean of the undergraduate school. Then we had Brent Manion pop in to share about the 25th anniversary of the Moody Radio Chattanooga Shoe Drive. Brent has been in full-time Christian radio ministry since 1996 and with Moody Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 2014. He serves as the Community Impact Director, overseeing ministry-impactful events such as Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they provide hope for children worldwide through shoe donations. We then had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to talk about the importance of reading and building on the Old Testament. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at MBI and the Executive Director of the Moody Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. He also serves as an Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. He has written several books, including “Say it!: Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition.” Then we had Kelli Worrall join us to talk about the significance of communication in the Bible. Kelli is a Professor of Communications at MBI and the Field Chair for the Music and Media Arts Division. She is also the author of “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomethings Selves.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Turn to God Devotion [00:24] Dr. Tim Sisk Interview (Identifying Different Churches) [05:41] Kelli Worrall Interview (The Importance of Communication) [18:24] Dr. Eric Redmond Interview (Significance of the Old Testament) [30:54 ] Brian Kammerzelt Interview [40:53] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Tim Sisk joined us to discuss the importance of identifying the five different types of churches based on their origins. Dr. Sisk is Provost and Senior Vice President at MBI. He has spent 20 years at Moody, serving in various leadership roles, including chair of the Intercultural Studies Department and dean of the undergraduate school. Then we had Brent Manion pop in to share about the 25th anniversary of the Moody Radio Chattanooga Shoe Drive. Brent has been in full-time Christian radio ministry since 1996 and with Moody Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 2014. He serves as the Community Impact Director, overseeing ministry-impactful events such as Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they provide hope for children worldwide through shoe donations. We then had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to talk about the importance of reading and building on the Old Testament. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at MBI and the Executive Director of the Moody Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. He also serves as an Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. He has written several books, including “Say it!: Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition.” Then we had Kelli Worrall join us to talk about the significance of communication in the Bible. Kelli is a Professor of Communications at MBI and the Field Chair for the Music and Media Arts Division. She is also the author of “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomethings Selves.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Turn to God Devotion [00:24] Dr. Tim Sisk Interview (Identifying Different Churches) [05:41] Kelli Worrall Interview (The Importance of Communication) [18:24] Dr. Eric Redmond Interview (Significance of the Old Testament) [30:54 ] Brian Kammerzelt Interview [40:53] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Tim Sisk joined us to discuss the importance of identifying the five different types of churches based on their origins. Dr. Sisk is Provost and Senior Vice President at MBI. He has spent 20 years at Moody, serving in various leadership roles, including chair of the Intercultural Studies Department and dean of the undergraduate school. Then we had Brent Manion pop in to share about the 25th anniversary of the Moody Radio Chattanooga Shoe Drive. Brent has been in full-time Christian radio ministry since 1996 and with Moody Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 2014. He serves as the Community Impact Director, overseeing ministry-impactful events such as Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they provide hope for children worldwide through shoe donations. We then had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to talk about the importance of reading and building on the Old Testament. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at MBI and the Executive Director of the Moody Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. He also serves as an Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. He has written several books, including “Say it!: Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition.” Then we had Kelli Worrall join us to talk about the significance of communication in the Bible. Kelli is a Professor of Communications at MBI and the Field Chair for the Music and Media Arts Division. She is also the author of “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomethings Selves.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Turn to God Devotion [00:24] Dr. Tim Sisk Interview (Identifying Different Churches) [05:41] Kelli Worrall Interview (The Importance of Communication) [18:24] Dr. Eric Redmond Interview (Significance of the Old Testament) [30:54 ] Brian Kammerzelt Interview [40:53] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). Dr. Tim Sisk joined us to discuss the importance of identifying the five different types of churches based on their origins. Dr. Sisk is Provost and Senior Vice President at MBI. He has spent 20 years at Moody, serving in various leadership roles, including chair of the Intercultural Studies Department and dean of the undergraduate school. Then we had Brent Manion pop in to share about the 25th anniversary of the Moody Radio Chattanooga Shoe Drive. Brent has been in full-time Christian radio ministry since 1996 and with Moody Radio in Chattanooga, Tennessee, since 2014. He serves as the Community Impact Director, overseeing ministry-impactful events such as Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they provide hope for children worldwide through shoe donations. We then had Dr. Eric Redmond join us to talk about the importance of reading and building on the Old Testament. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at MBI and the Executive Director of the Moody Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. He also serves as an Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois. He has written several books, including “Say it!: Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition.” Then we had Kelli Worrall join us to talk about the significance of communication in the Bible. Kelli is a Professor of Communications at MBI and the Field Chair for the Music and Media Arts Division. She is also the author of “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomethings Selves.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Turn to God Devotion [00:24] Dr. Tim Sisk Interview (Identifying Different Churches) [05:41] Kelli Worrall Interview (The Importance of Communication) [18:24] Dr. Eric Redmond Interview (Significance of the Old Testament) [30:54 ] Brian Kammerzelt Interview [40:53] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of a Friend is the brilliant and inventive musical group powered by Claire Molek and Jason Savsani. Their third album, “Desire!,” came out earlier this year, and it’s moody, atmospheric, at-times unnerving, and gorgeous. I love it. They joined me outside Tacos El Tio in Oak Park (1115 Lake Street) for a conversation about their history, “Desire,” and the incredibly spooky place where the album was recorded. Befriend Friend of a Friend. I think you’re going to love them. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation: Looking to transform your home, office, or business into a smart, seamlessly connected space? Easy Automation is a local business, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, that delivers custom automation solutions tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you’re upgrading your home entertainment, streamlining your office tech, or enhancing the atmosphere in your restaurant or sports bar, they’ve got you covered. Their expert team designs and installs personalized systems—from smart lighting and climate control to audio/video distribution and robust Wi-Fi networks—all managed through an intuitive app on your favorite device. Easy Automation makes technology work for you—effortlessly, reliably, and always with your satisfaction guaranteed. Visit easy-automation.net or call Dan at 630-730-3728 and take control of your environment today! ## Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Exploding House Printing, here for all of your screen printing, embroidery and other merchandising needs. They’re local, headquartered in the heart of Hermosa. Their focus is on small businesses, bands, brands, and everything in between. They’ve worked on products for Meat Wave, Empty Bottle, the Music Box, Dante’s Pizzeria, the Brokedowns, just to name a handful of familiar bands and brands. Jonathan at Exploding House has been doing screen printing for decades. He knows what he’s doing - besides his technical expertise, he delivers production efficiency and cost awareness to offer boutique print shop quality at much lower, large print shop prices. Check out their work on Instagram at (at)explodinghouse, or check out their site at exploding house printing dot com for a quote, or to see a list of some of their clients. Email info at exploding house printing dot com for a quote today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 3 - we feature senior defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny. The former Oak Park high standout reflects upon his career to this point, including his recovery from a major knee injury in the Rose Bowl during Michigan's run to the national championship. Benny recounts his grueling rehab and the time it took for him to return to pre-injury form, and the performances he and his teammates put on en route to beating Ohio State and Alabama last year. The conversation then shifts to heightened expectations for his level of play this season, how he's embracing them, and his belief that the defense won't suffer any drop-off in performance due to the improvements he and several others have made. Benny specifically praises the depth of the defensive line, including new transfers Tre' Williams and Damon Payne. He also shares insights from the "Playbook for Prosperity" seminar with the University of Michigan Credit Union stressing the importance of budgeting, and David Himich from The Himich Group at Morgan Stanley on long-term financial planning. The interview concludes with Benny sharing his impressions of Bryce Underwood and looking ahead to what he expects to be another year of stellar Michigan defense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Rosen is co-founder and chief executive officer of Deskpass, an industry-leading online marketplace offering access to teams and individuals thousands of unique coworking spaces and conference rooms nationwide. A habitual problem solver, Sam first directed his creative energies toward a solution for managing coworking spaces after seeing the challenges firsthand as co-owner/operator of The Coop, Chicago's first coworking space. Sam has an established reputation as a successful entrepreneur and a well-respected voice in the design community. Before launching Deskpass, he co-founded the art collaborative The Post Family, as well as One Design Company. This digital branding agency creates powerful experiences at the intersection of research, communication, design, and technology for some of the biggest brands in the world. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois, with his wife and two fantastic children. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Sam Rosen: Website: https://www.deskpass.com/ X: https://x.com/deskpasshq?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammyrosen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammyrosen/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/deskpass/                                                         *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

In this special episode, Adrienne sits down with her best friend, Sarah, visiting from Chicago for a candid, laugh-out-loud conversation about life on (and off) the yoga mat. From the quirky realities of being a student to the unspoken truths of teaching, they explore yoga pet peeves, teacher–student dynamics, and the funny, sometimes awkward moments that happen in class (yes…even queefing).Blending Adrienne's perspective as a teacher with her friend's honest student lens, this episode pulls back the curtain on the yoga world with humor, heart, and plenty of real talk. If you've ever gotten lost in left/right cues, wondered if teachers actually notice latecomers, or laughed at yourself in happy baby, this one's for you.Send us a textWanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= DuBois Toy is a seasoned real estate investor, veteran, and cybersecurity analyst who has a passion for helping veterans maximize their real estate benefits! DuBois kicks things off by discussing his start in real estate which involved a house hack and dealing with an eviction! He breaks down the rent-by-the-room strategy as a tool to maximize ROI. DuBois dives deep on VA loans, tax exemptions, and various other powerful real estate tools available to veterans! From leveraging AI for deal searching to veteran resources, this show is full of invaluable insights that you won't want to miss!  If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Guests: DuBois Toy, Trading Technologies Link: DuBois' Facebook Link: Cook County Veterans with Disabilities Exemption Link: Cook County Returning Veterans Exemption Link: Andrew Dorazio's Veterans Real Estate Meetup Link: Academy of Ideas (YouTube Channel) Link: Meditations (Book Recommendation) Guest Questions 02:17 Housing Provider Tip - Understand rental license and inspection requirements in the suburbs! 04:00 Intro to our guest, DuBois Toy! 08:31 The future of tech in real estate! 15:49 DuBois' background and start in real estate. 24:27 House hacking and dealing with an eviction in Oak Park! 29:27 Leveraging rent by the room strategy. 35:58 Educating veterans on VA loan benefits! 41:26 Revealing DuBois' growth strategy! 49:09 DuBois' bullish outlook on Chicago! 54:23 What is your competitive advantage? 55:03 One piece of advice for new investors. 55:41 What do you do for fun? 56:14 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?  57:20 Local Network Recommendation?  58:38 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you? ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2025.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest from the local housing market, including a Frank Lloyd Wright home in the architect's Oak Park epicenter that's for sale and how Chicago State hopes to make a college town out of 95th Street.Plus: Gotion to start making EV batteries in Manteno next month, CIBC names new U.S. head amid exec shakeup, AbbVie plans $195 million expansion of North Chicago plant in U.S. production push and lawsuit alleges Lettuce Entertain You staged a "corporate coup."

0:00 - Pritzker on gerrymandering 17:46 - Juliana Stratton: Dems dominate in IL not because of maps but because of good governance 37:43 - Bobby O'Rourke at Powered By People rally 01:00:45 - License plate cameras in Oak Park 01:13:27 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, cautions that Trump’s eagerness for a “win” could lead him to make a risky deal with Putin 01:33:40 - John Hinderaker, President of the Center of the American Experiment and Powerline contributor, slams Pritzker and fellow blue-state governors for defending their rigged electoral maps. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:50:29 - Christopher Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and editor of The Institutional Risk Analyst, issues a stark warning on NYC’s soaring living costs — saying the city is on a dangerous path toward complete unaffordability. Chris is also the author of Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 02:08:04 - Bob Woodson, founder and president of the Woodson Center, on the The Media and a Mob in Cincinnati.Mr. Woodson is also the author of A Pathway to American Renewal: Red, White, and Black Volume IISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noel Massie is the former Vice President of U.S. Operations at UPS and author of the new book Congrats, You've Been Promoted. Over a decades-long career, Noel rose from part-time college employee to leading 200,000 people with a focus on values-based leadership. Today, he mentors rising leaders and serves on the boards of organizations like the Annenberg Foundation and the Los Angeles Urban League. We talked about leadership at scale, navigating promotions, and building a career that makes an impact—this week on the On Brand podcast. Noel Massie began working for UPS part-time during college and rose through the ranks to become vice president for UPS's US Delivery Operations. Before his retirement in 2019, he oversaw 200,000 employees who were led by 12,000 supervisors. In this role, Noel supported and guided the package delivery and logistic services in the United States. He continues to mentor young leaders and supervisors. Noel is currently a member of numerous boards: the Annenberg Foundation, which holds a $1.7 billion endowment and where Noel serves on their investment committee that guides the foundation's investment strategy; the Los Angeles Urban Leagues Executive Committee, where Noel served as chairman for nine years; Chapter ONE US, an organization that seeks to enhance elementary school literacy; and the Asian American and Pacific Islander Legal Center. Noel has received over a dozen awards, including the Peter Drucker School of Management Leadership Award, the Whitney M. Young Award, the Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Award, the Civic Leadership Award of Los Angeles, and the Civic Leadership Award of Chicago for serving for five years on the Chicago Workforce Board. He currently mentors young leaders and private organizations on values-based leadership principles. He and his family reside in Oak Park, Illinois, with a secondary residence in Southern California. Congrats, You've Been Promoted. That's the title of Noel's new book—and a perfect reminder that getting promoted is just the beginning, not the finish line. Noel shared why so many new leaders struggle after their big break and how values-based leadership can help them not just survive, but thrive in their new roles. What brand has made Noel smile recently? Noel pointed to McDonald's—admiring how the brand stays consistent and approachable while evolving with the times. For him, it's a lesson in balancing legacy with innovation, showing leadership isn't just about flashy moves but steady, reliable connection. Connect with Noel on LinkedIn and his book, Congrats, You've Been Promoted.  Listen and subscribe at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! 00:00 Intro and Noel's Background   02:00 Starting Out and Early Leadership Lessons   06:15 The Idea Behind Congrats You've Been Promoted   11:35 Core Values and Setting Leadership Terms   17:00 Handling Ethical Challenges and Uncomfortable Moments   19:30 The No Casual Moments Rule in Leadership   22:00 Value-Based Leadership at Scale   25:45 Lessons from Coaching and Leadership Models   27:00 A Brand Has Made Noel Smile and How to Connect   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"To actually dream is crazy... you gotta have something wrong with you to really do something you've never seen done before." In this soul-stirring Detroit is Different conversation, Khary Frazier sits down with Desmond “Clever” Lester—media innovator, promoter, and community connector whose journey from Joy Rd to Oak Park and the airwaves of Detroit radio has shaped a legacy of creativity and resilience. Clever shares powerful reflections about Black Detroit's deep Southern roots, his family's move from Nashville in 1959, and the vibrant culture of neighborhoods that felt like home, not "the hood." From interning at WJLB under Chris Kelly to launching Clever Vision and co-creating events that brought a new wave of comedy and culture to the D, Lester opens up about his calling as a storyteller and his commitment to showing love to the community—like giving up prom money to help after his house burned down. "The barbershop used to be our church," he says, explaining the origin of The Fellowship—a monthly men's gathering rooted in integrity and brotherhood. Packed with humor, Detroit history, real game about promotion and production, and heart-wrenching stories like his father's Olympic boxing dreams cut short, this episode is a tribute to the past and a call for Black Detroiters to honor, heal, and build the future together. “Perception is reality,” Lester says—so listen close, and see legacy in motion. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

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Firefighters in Oak Park rescued an stowaway snake from a CTA Green Line train Saturday.

Firefighters in Oak Park rescued an stowaway snake from a CTA Green Line train Saturday.

Firefighters in Oak Park rescued an stowaway snake from a CTA Green Line train Saturday.

Aujourd'hui, je vais vous parler du plus français des écrivains américains... Ernest Hemingway. Il naît un jour d'été, le 21 juillet 1899, à Oak Park, une banlieue résidentielle de Chicago, dans le nord des États-Unis. À première vue, Oak Park ressemble à un quartier tranquille, tout droit sorti d'un roman de l'Amérique bien-pensante du début du 20e siècle. Mais le jeune Ernest, lui, n'a rien d'un enfant docile. Sa mère, Grace, musicienne ambitieuse, rêve d'en faire un petit prodige du violoncelle. Son père, Clarence, médecin passionné de chasse et de nature, l'emmène pêcher dans le Michigan, un État du Midwest des États-Unis délimité par 4 des Grands Lacs, et l'initie à l'endurance et à l'observation. Entre une mère autoritaire et un père mélancolique, Hemingway grandit avec un mélange d'art, de silence, et de longues marches dans les bois. ____ "Briller en société" est un podcast original NRJ, à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute et sur le site et l'application NRJ.fr Texte : Daphné Breytenbach Voix et mix : Louis Daubé. "Briller en société" est un podcast NRJ imaginé par Sarah Conan. Rédaction en cheffe : Anaïs Koopman. Production : Anne-Cécile Kirry et Marie Carette. ______ Et découvrez les autres podcast produits par NRJ : - Le podcast Destin, sur les incroyables histoires de vie - Le podcast La Routine, une conversation avec celles et ceux qui font le divertissement d'aujourd'hui. - Le podcast Palmarès !, parce que le cinéma s'écoute aussi en podcast ______ Briller en société est un podcast original NRJ, à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute et sur le site et l'application NRJ.fr Texte : Daphné Breytenbach Voix et mix : Louis Daubé Rédaction en chef : Sarah Conan & Anaïs Koopman Production : Anne-Cécile Kirry & Marie Carette ______ Et découvrez les autres podcast produits par NRJ : - Le podcast Destin, sur les incroyables histoires de vie - Le podcast Inspirés, pour découvrir les coulisses de vos chansons préférées - Le podcast Gossip Love, sur la vie amoureuse des stars Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Barkley College Remedial Human Sexuality Course: Part 7The Dating Game Ensues.By zachattack163 and adapted for this platform. Listen to the Podcast At Explicit Novels.In Rebecca's 7th floor Condo, The Remedial Sex Ed class was enjoying a swim party and game night. The 12 college students were all sexually sated from the orgasmic contests, and simply basking in the comfort of a supportive set of friends. While Bethany and Rebecca just completed a housing agreement at the sofas' where an ‘Apples To Apples' game was going on;Devon and five others were playing a Game of Catan, at the Dining Room table. While Jackson and Alexis were negotiating a trade of Rock, for Wood; Devon bravely struck up a conversation with Erika; “So, Erika, I have two; no, three questions I'd love to find out from you. Tell me your worst date, your best date, and your ideal date.Meanwhile in the living room the apples to apples card asked the players to choose a response to the term worst day ever. Thomas chuckled as he submitted his card. When the rest of the submissions were in, Elizabeth shows Thomas's card. It said blind date.Well, that started off quite a group discussion of some of the worst experiences in dating. Soon, the Catan players came in to join the conversation. Erica said; “oh my God! We were just talking about horrible dates.” Then Erica added, “Devin wanted to know what was my worst aid and what was my best. I was just getting to the second part. Then he wanted to know what is my ideal date.” Spontaneously the conversation became a support group for dating help.It was the ideal date discussion that became the next chapter for the remedial sex ed students. Bethany suggested that each of the guys list a social activity and each of the girls lists a romantic finale; a destination. Bethany just wanted a sentence or two. She had Bruce pick up the guy's cards and she picked up the girls cards. Then she shuffled each stack and placed them on the coffee table next to each other. Taking the top card off each stack, she announced who was going on a blind date with whom.Bethany and Bruce agreed to assist the guys and gals, in coordinating their itinerary and destinations, but did not disclose the activities and venues. That was up to each couple to work out.Rebecca was paired with Thomas.Bethany was paired with Bruce.Erica was paired with Devin.Michelle was paired with Jackson.Alexis was paired with Malcolm.Elizabeth was paired with William.The timing perimeters were to be completed by Sunday, July 18th. On that afternoon and evening, there would be another pool party and pizza, at Rebecca and Bethany's place.Shortly after, the crowd started to disperse. Bethany stayed late to help Rebecca put things away and arrange for her move in. Since the other room mates' bedroom was going to be empty for eight more weeks, they decided Bethany should just put her extra belongings in storage and use one of the existing beds so she would have her own bedroom. The two of them decided to discuss Rebecca's upcoming date with Thomas. Rebecca said she really loves her condo and would just as soon invite Thomas back here for the night.Bethany agreed and said; “it's hard to find a luxury hotel suite to rival this place.” Bethany also asked if Rebecca would be opposed to Bethany having Bruce over, as well?“That sounds great! Rebecca assured her. As long as you and Bruce aren't offended by whatever sounds might carry over from my bedroom,” Rebecca added with a wink.“I'm hardly the person to complain about loud sex. You heard the noises I make.” Bethany admitted.“I wonder what Thomas has in mind for a social activity?” Rebecca wandered out loud.Bethany confirmed that she had some clue but was going to leave it to Thomas to reveal.Oak Park Country ClubJust then Rebecca's cell phone rang. It was Thomas.“Hello lovely! I'm looking forward to our special date and I wanted to discuss my thoughts for the day. My dad is the golf pro at Oak Park country club. I'd love to arrange a golf outing, followed by dinner at the country club dining hall. They usually have live music and ballroom dancing.”“Oh goodness! I'm in.” Rebecca assured him “I'll just need to bring along a change of clothes. Will we have access to the lockers and showers?”“Of course. My dad will handle all of the accommodations. I must inform you though, I was pretty much raised at that country club, and I think a lot of the older folks will take interest in who I'm finally dating. I've only been to a few of these swanky events. The last one was the debutant ball, last year.”Rebecca said; “Oh I'm so excited. I had my debutant ball when I turn 16. My dad was my date, that night.”“Since you're on the phone, Thomas can I discuss our final destination?”“Sure, what do you have in mind?” He asked.“I've stayed in a lot of places and I really just want to invite you back here for the evening. Will that disappoint you?”“Hmm, a night in the penthouse of Park Plaza? Sounds like roughing it. Just kidding. I am deeply honored and I want this to be an absolutely amazing date for you, my lovely.”Bethany was cleaning up the kitchen but overheard some of Rebecca's words. She scribbled a note and handed it to Rebecca. It said shall I plan to stay somewhere else that night?Rebecca glanced at the note and said, “Oh Thomas; one more thing. Would it make you feel uncomfortable if Bruce and Bethany were to make the other bedroom their destination that night? They said they'll ignore all the screams of ecstasy they might overhear.”“Good God! We all had sex on the floor of a college lecture bowl just last week. If we could ignore other couples getting it on then; I'm sure we can tolerate it again. Plus I think it might be fun conversation the next morning over a cup of coffee.”“Well now, a gentleman doesn't kiss and tell, but I suppose others can't help overhearing things. That doesn't mean we should confirm their suspicions.”The Hoe-Down.The next morning Bruce called Bethany to discuss his idea for a great date. “On Saturday July 13th,” Bruce explained. “We would travel out to my family's ranch in the next county. We would enjoy trail riding on our family's horses. Then, that evening the Stone Creek township is having a festival at the neighbors ranch it'll be a potluck dinner and barn dance.”“Barn dance? As in, square dancing? Or Western line dancing?” Bethany asked.“I don't think anybody square dances anymore,” Bruce assured her. “But yeah, line dancing is still a thing in our county.”“Well Bruce, that sounds like a very fun way to spend the day getting to know you better. Are you okay with coming back to the Park plaza condominiums? You know I'm temporarily moving in with Rebecca while maintenance is being done in the athletic dorms? I'll be in her spare bedroom until school starts in September. You just have to be okay with the noisy couple in the other bedroom?”“Haha! Maybe we can make it a contest? Who can be noisier!““Oh please!” Bethany responded. “I resemble that!”Casa Madera.That afternoon, Alexis sent a text to Bethany.“Hey girl! I just talked to my aunt and uncle and said I'd love to take a friend out to the cabin in a couple weeks. They said sure!”Then Alexis asked; “Do you think Malcolm will be okay with staying in a remote cabin? It has electricity and plumbing, and all. I just hope it doesn't disappoint him? It's really a spectacular place. They named it Casa Madera, which just means timber house, or log cabin.”“Oh my God! That sounds like a fantastic destination. Has he told you what he's planning that day?” Bethany wanted to know what she knew.“Um, yeah. He wants to take me to the performing arts center for a Celtic dance show. That's all I know, and it seems odd to go from a performing arts center to a rustic cabin in the woods.”“Don't worry about it!” Bethany said. “As long as the cabin is presentable, all Bruce is going to be interested in that night is the woman he's with.”Alexis chuckled nervously. “My aunt and uncle didn't ask who I'm inviting. I think they assume it's you, or one of my other girlfriends. You might need to play along if I get in a jam. This aunt and uncle are not prudes like most of my family. But I don't think they want the blowback for contributing to the delinquency of a fair young maiden.”“Count me in and I'll do my best to not blow your cover.” Bethany assured her.Model Worthy.Meanwhile Bruce was on the phone with Jackson; who was nervous about dating a world-class model like Michelle.Bruce encouraged him; “She wants to be a normal girl next door, Jackson. Be gentle, sensitive, and genuine. You might also need to remember flexibility, because things don't always go exactly as planned.”“Well, I want to take her to the new restaurant near the mall, called Candelier. Then I want to take her to a pop concert out at the casino ballroom.”“Excellent!” Bruce assured him. “I think she'll really enjoy that. I'm not sure how much exposure to large crowds she wants to risk. She values her anonymity. I know that runs contrary to what I would want, if I were in your place. Hell, I'd be strutting her with pride and want the whole world to take note.”“Yeah, good point.” Jackson agreed. I'll need to read her expressions and just adapt to the circumstances.”Lake Wilburn.Later that night, Devin called Bruce and discussed his ideal date package. His grandparents own a lake resort and he wants to spend a Saturday there, with Erica. They would have full use of all the boats; including ski boats, canoes, kayaks, and sailboats.“Shit! You just want that box and babe in a bikini for the day!” Bruce chided him.“And what's your point!” Devin retorted.They laughed at the obvious and Bruce confirmed that it sounds like a blast.“Hey Devin, Bethany's calling can I call you back when I'm done with her?”“Sure!” And Devin hung up.“Hey Bethany? ““Hello Bruce. I just got off the phone with Erica and she's a bit nervous about her date with Devin.”“Oh? Funny I just hung up with Devin to take your call. He's nervous too, by the way.”“Well, Erica kind of feels weird about it, but she wants to go camping. She thinks that's a pretty weird way to end a date. But she still thinks she should. What do you think?”“Oh my god! It's perfect. Just between you and me, Devin's grandparents own a Lake resort. Devin wants to spend a day at the lake, boating fishing and swimming. He's nervous that Erica might not be the outdoorsy type?”“Oh this is too funny” Bethany chuckled.“Now, does Erica want to camp in a campground? Because that resort might be a good fit for her plans, as well?”“No, she wants to do wilderness camping with backpacks. In the state forest near lake Wilburn.”“Oh my God! Please tell Erica that she is spot on! Camping is perfect and Lake Wilburn is even more perfect. I can't say more than that.”“Okay, I'll call her back. Thanks for your help.”“Okay babe, looking forward to our date, as well. And I'll connect with Devin and assure him.Bruce sent Devin a text; “Your planning is very compatible with what Erica is thinking. But I won't say more than that.”When Devin got the text, his curiosity really went into overdrive. Bruce assured him; “Don't overthink it bro. Just go with it. Your gut instincts are spot on.”Bruce and Bethany were mostly able to keep secrets. The only challenge was Elizabeth and William's coordination.Blueberry TouringWilliam was planning to take Elizabeth back to his hometown for the Brighton annual Blueberry festival. It involved a parade, carnival, street dance, and other events.Elizabeth's parents agreed to let her use an RV from their recreational vehicle dealership. She thought it was absolutely too corny for a first date destination but somehow she wanted to run it by Bethany.Bethany and Bruce had to divulge a little bit of William's plans. Then Bethany and Elizabeth selected Aspen Park RV campground near the Blueberry festival.They drove out to Aspen Park RV resort and talked to the owners. The bad news was that the RV Park was completely booked for a private event that particular weekend.When Elizabeth mentioned who her family was, the Aspen Park owners offered to call the organization which had reserved the entire RV park. They persuaded the organization to make an exception, provided that her RV would be using the most remote lot available. The group was more concerned that they might offend Elizabeth.“Your family has been very good to our RV park. You've greatly increased our occupancy rate because of the great reviews that you've given us. We wish we could do more to reciprocate with your family. But we will need you to sign a confidentiality agreement with this organization. That's all we're going to say.”“You mean, something like, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas?” Bethany speculated.“Yes! Something very much like that.”“Sure. But I'm going to need to know who the other party to this agreement is. Do we at least have a name of an organization?” Elizabeth pleaded.“Yes, the Sun valley nature society. That's all we will say.”Driving back to the college, Elizabeth said she was concerned that it was such a long drive to this resort.That's when Bethany divulged that William's plans were going to be out in this area, anyway.Awaiting the special day.Bruce and Bethany sent a group text message out to everyone confirming that they have been consulted and advised all of the couples, regarding venues in itineraries. They urged the couples to contact each other about clothing and other accommodations suitable for their activities. With that, the couples were just counting the days. All of the dates were able to begin on Saturday July 13th.Lake Wilburn.Devin loaded up his Jeep Cherokee and headed to Erica's place where she was waiting with a large duffel bag, cooler, and backpack. Once loaded, they headed out of town. There are activities started with fishing. After cleaning the fish they broke for lunch. Devin's grandparents insisted they come dying with them. After lunch they went sailing, followed by water skiing. Erica was an absolute blast and her string bikini was especially entertaining for Devin.After water skiing, Erica wanted to relax on the boat and lotion up for tanning. Devon took Erica into a secluded cove and turned off the boat motor. She offered to share lotion, and Devon took that queue to strip naked. Erica loved the suggestion. They spent a long time spreading the whole bottle of lotion all over each other, and building expectations for later that evening. Finally they laid out for about 40 minutes, getting a full tan. Then they swam naked in the cove for a while, before returning the boat to the resort. About 6:00 that night, they loaded up and Erica drove the two out to the state

Aujourd'hui, je vais vous parler du plus français des écrivains américains... Ernest Hemingway. Il naît un jour d'été, le 21 juillet 1899, à Oak Park, une banlieue résidentielle de Chicago, dans le nord des États-Unis. À première vue, Oak Park ressemble à un quartier tranquille, tout droit sorti d'un roman de l'Amérique bien-pensante du début du 20e siècle. Mais le jeune Ernest, lui, n'a rien d'un enfant docile. Sa mère, Grace, musicienne ambitieuse, rêve d'en faire un petit prodige du violoncelle. Son père, Clarence, médecin passionné de chasse et de nature, l'emmène pêcher dans le Michigan, un État du Midwest des États-Unis délimité par 4 des Grands Lacs, et l'initie à l'endurance et à l'observation. Entre une mère autoritaire et un père mélancolique, Hemingway grandit avec un mélange d'art, de silence, et de longues marches dans les bois. ____ "Briller en société" est un podcast original NRJ, à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute et sur le site et l'application NRJ.fr Texte : Daphné Breytenbach Voix et mix : Louis Daubé. "Briller en société" est un podcast NRJ imaginé par Sarah Conan. Rédaction en cheffe : Anaïs Koopman. Production : Anne-Cécile Kirry et Marie Carette. ______ Et découvrez les autres podcast produits par NRJ : - Le podcast Destin, sur les incroyables histoires de vie - Le podcast La Routine, une conversation avec celles et ceux qui font le divertissement d'aujourd'hui. - Le podcast Palmarès !, parce que le cinéma s'écoute aussi en podcast ______ Briller en société est un podcast original NRJ, à retrouver sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute et sur le site et l'application NRJ.fr Texte : Daphné Breytenbach Voix et mix : Louis Daubé Rédaction en chef : Sarah Conan & Anaïs Koopman Production : Anne-Cécile Kirry & Marie Carette ______ Et découvrez les autres podcast produits par NRJ : - Le podcast Destin, sur les incroyables histoires de vie - Le podcast Inspirés, pour découvrir les coulisses de vos chansons préférées - Le podcast Gossip Love, sur la vie amoureuse des stars Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Episode 043: Architecture, And: Nonprofit Design EducationHow are individuals using their training in architecture to explore diverse career paths?This week, we revisit the world of social impact design and the work of a rising, mission-driven entrepreneur. Maya Bird-Murphy joins us to share her story of designing and growing her nonprofit, Chicago Mobile Makers. The organization is on a mission to make design education accessible to everybody through youth design-thinking and problem-solving workshops across the greater Chicago community.According to the 2020 NCARB by the Numbers report, 83% of newly licensed architects were white, and 65% were male. Those who are currently not represented need support and guidance for a clearer path to careers in design. Chicago Mobile Makers seek to expand the variety of people entering the field of architecture to create more diverse workplaces, leading to more equitable decision-making and design.After converting a former USPS van into a mobile classroom, the Mobile Makerspace allows Maya's team to bring the design studio directly into diverse communities, inspiring and lifting the next generation of design talent.Guest:Maya Bird-Murphy is an architectural designer, educator, and maker from Oak Park, Illinois. She is also the founder and Executive Director of Chicago Mobile Makers, an award-winning nonprofit organization bringing design-focused skill-building workshops to underrepresented communities. Maya believes that architecture should not be a privilege and must expand to accommodate more people through teaching and community engagement. She loves Chicago and hopes to make her mark by making it a more equitable place to live. In her free time, she can be found outside in nature with her two dogs.Show Links:Check out Chicago Mobile MakersSupport their work!Featured on Dwell ‘A Delivery Van-Turned-Mobile Classroom for Kids Hits the Streets of Chicago' by Duncan Nielsen / Photos by Tom Harris

Tom Lennon tells us he's not working that hard on the unbelievably large number of projects he never stops working on. From writing movies (including a “HALL OF PRESIDENTS” SciFi comedy) to acting in 100s of shows to playing in a Smiths tribute band Thomas Lennon doesn't stop. And don't try to stop him. Bio:  Thomas Lennon is an actor, producer and New York Times Best Selling author from Oak Park, Illinois. He attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he was a member of the influential sketch comedy group The State. The State's hit television series ran on MTV for three seasons and received an Ace Award nomination for Best Comedy Series.  After his work on The State, he created two more popular series: Viva Variety and Reno 911!, on which he also played Lieutenant Jim Dangle. Lennon has also written numerous feature films, including Night at the Museum, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Reno 911!: Miami, The Pacifier, Balls of Fury and Hell Baby. In addition to writing films, Lennon co-authored, Writing Movies for Fun and Profit, a book about the studio system that Anna Kendrick called, “The Best Book about Hollywood… Hilarious and insanely accurate,” in the New York Times. In 2019, Lennon debuted on the New York's Bestseller List with his children's book Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles. In March of 2020, Lennon released the sequel with Ronan Boyle and the Swamp of Certain Death followed by the third installment of the series, Ronan Boyle: Into the Strange Place in 2022. A DreamWorks Animation feature film of the Ronan Boyle series is currently in development.  As an actor, Lennon has appeared in the films Transformers: Age of Extinction, The Dark Knight Rises, Le Divorce, Heights, Conversations with Other Women, Memento, 17 Again, I Love You, Man, Cedar Rapids, Knight of Cups, Bad Teacher, Harold and Kumar 3D and What to Expect When You're Expecting. His other credits include Netflix's A Futile and Stupid Gesture, Half Magic opposite Heather Graham and Clint Eastwood's The 15:57 to Paris. He can be seen in the Russo Brother's film CHERRY, with Tom Holland. In television he has been seen in How I Met Your Mother, Sean Saves the World, The Odd Couple, Drunk History, The Santa Clarita Diet, Supergirl, Lethal Weapon, and The Twilight Zone.  Lennon also recently produced a musical stage adaptation of the beloved 1980's film TRADING PLACES.  Lennon lives in Los Angeles and Wisconsin with his wife, the actress Jenny Robertson, and their son, Oliver.Aired 7-2-25

0:00 - 2 Firefighters Killed in Idaho Sniper Ambush 10:47 - President Trump is on a roll! 25:13 - June is not just LGBTQ plus, plus, plus but it’s also Black Music Month 30:03 - Douglass Park shooting 50:16 - Spokesperson for the Clean Energy Choice Coalition and the CEO of Strategia Consulting - a Government affairs and crisis communications firm - Lisa Druss, brings attention to a new ordinance in Oak Park banning natural gas connection in new construction projects. For more on the Clean Energy Choice Coalition ourcleanenergychoice.com and for more on Strategia Consulting teamstrategia.com 01:07:59 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, says it is ludicrous to believe Iran can rebuild in a couple of weeks after after the devasting blow Trump gave to their nuclear program 01:29:30 - Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi shares how you can support the party as it gears up for the 2026 governor’s race. Subscribe to the Chairman’s Newsletter illinois.gop 01:45:26 - Benjamin D. Giffone – pastor, chaplain, and missionary - discusses his new book A House Divided: Technology, Worship, and Healing the Church After COVID. For more from Benjamin thinkhardthinkwell.com 02:03:57 - Licensed Private Detective and former Chicago policeman, Paul Huebl, investigates the Douglass Park shootingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recorded this week's Tillage Podcast at Crops and Technology. Jack Kennedy hosts with John Spink and Dermot Forristal from Teagasc and Gary Abbott, Peter Thomas Keaveney, Stephen Robb and Siobhán Walsh from the Irish farmers Journal. They talk about the event, the machinery, AgNav and advances in technology.Later in the show we hear and interview with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon recorded from the research fields in Oak Park. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From growing up in a modest neighborhood known as "Cardboard Village" in Oak Park, Michigan, to becoming one of the most influential producers in Broadway history, Jeffrey Seller's story is one of resilience, creativity, and a deep love of musical theater. In this candid and insightful conversation, Jeffrey reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his journey—from the early days of Rent to launching Hamilton, and how he's always championed new voices that challenge the status quo. He opens up about his unique childhood, his bold choices as a young producer, and why he felt compelled to write his new memoir, Theater Kid. We talk about the emotional impact of revisiting his past, his creative process, and the behind-the-scenes decisions that brought shows like In the Heights, Avenue Q, and Hamilton to life. He also shares the significance of working in Times Square since 1986 and what it means to literally see his professional history from the studio window. Jeffrey's perspective is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring—a must-listen for anyone who loves theater and believes in the power of storytelling. Jeffrey Seller is a five-time Tony Award-winning producer behind landmark musicals including Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights, and Hamilton. He also produced The Cher Show, De La Guarda, and The Inheritance, among others. He is the co-creator of Broadway's first ticket lottery and a champion for innovation in access and storytelling. His memoir Theater Kid chronicles his remarkable journey from Oak Park, Michigan, to the heights of Broadway. This episode is powered by WelcomeToTimesSquare.com, the billboard where you can be a star for a day. Connect with Jeffrey: Instagram: @sellerj Theater Kid (Memoir) – available wherever books are sold Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon and watch video versions of the episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter & Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theatre_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheTheatrePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alan's personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alanseales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think.

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In this episode of The Mark Haney Show, we go on location to Aggie Square—UC Davis's game-changing innovation district in Sacramento.  Monique Brown—Knowledge Community Director at Wexford Science & Technology and Co-Founder of the Growth Factory—joins me to unpack how this $1.1B project is transforming the region.  Monique offers a behind-the-scenes look at Connect Labs, an eight-story innovation center built to retain and attract startups, researchers, and investors right here in Sacramento.  We explore how Aggie Square is connecting university research with real-world entrepreneurship, offering plug-and-play lab space, venture capital support, and a vision to make Sacramento a national leader in life sciences and health innovation. You'll learn: • Why founders are now staying in Sacramento • How UC Davis, Wexford, and VCs are working together • What makes Connect Labs a magnet for startups and global talent • How this project is creating jobs, revitalizing Oak Park, and building the    Backyard Advantage on a national scale Website: https://www.wexfordconnectlabs.com/sacramento LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquebrown/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wexford-science-&-technology-llc/

Notes and Links to The Philharmonik's Work          The Philharmonik, who was an Episode 58 guest, is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, music producer and genre defining artist. Recently, he has been nationally and globally recognized after winning the 2023 American Song writer contest and NPR's 2024 Tiny Desk Contest for his song “What's It All Mean?”  NPR Announcement of Tiny Desk Winner: “What's It All Mean?”   The Philharmonik's Website   NPR Tiny Desk Concert   “What's It All Mean?” Video   The Philharmonik on Spotify At about 1:35, Christian talks about the year since he won NPR's Tiny Desk Contest, and his “shift[ing] perspective”  At about 2:50, Christian discusses the importance of his victory in the American Songwriters' Contest, and the important “domino effect” At about 5:50, Christian talks about his vision board and manifesting for his NPR victory At about 7:30, Christian talked about the waiting period between submission for NPR and his victory, and “starting to lose faith” At about 9:30, Christian talks about his views on competition  At about 10:30, Usher: “Watch this!” At about 11:10, Christian shares his memories-he mentions being “in disbelief”-of getting the call  At about 13:40, Christian talks about his initial entry in Tiny Desk in 2018 and his philosophy in entering At about 15:00, Christian responds to Pete's questions about the logistics and vision for the video for “What's It All Mean?” At about 17:40, Pete asks Christian about his interest in music videos and expressing himself through the videos At about 19:00, The two discuss Office Space, The Office, and other parallels to the working world and Christian's video At about 20:00, Chrsitian expands on his band/video mates as “the final piece” At about 21:45, Christian shouts out the venue and benefactors for his video shoot-shout out the Machados and All-City Homes in Oak Park, Sacramento At about 23:20, Christian talks about the wonderful feedback from fans At about 24:00, Pete shares praise from NPR about the song and video At about 24:50, Christian expands upon the truly “tiny” Tiny Desk and the logistics of the Tiny Desk Concert itself  At about 27:15, Christian discusses the post Tiny Desk Concert tour arranged by NPR At about 29:10, Christian breaks down “in the pocket” and “dry[ing] out the mix” as he gets his music professor on At about 30:05, Christian calls Stevie Wonder “the godfather” of “What's It All Mean” and expands on how he likes the ways Beatles used guitars and connections to amps and reverb At about 31:50, Christian responds to Pete's questions about the arrangement of the winning song, especially the opening crescendo At about 34:10, Christian answers Pete's question about how the winning song's meaning ahs evolved over time At about 36:00, Pete homes in on some meaningful lines from the winning song as the two reflect on the unknowns of life  At about 38:40, Pete mentions Severance and “No Surprises” by Radiohead as reminiscent of the winning song At about 40:20, Christian reflects on the “ups and downs of the creative process” and the (mostly) special time “in the lab” At about 41:30, Christian talks about listener data and questioning his music career at times At about 43:30, Christian shares the exciting news about his upcoming world tour   You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. This week, his conversation with Episode 270 guest Jason De León is up on the website. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, his DIY podcast and his extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode will feature an exploration of the wonderful poetry of Khalil Gibran. I have added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    This is a passion project of Pete's, a DIY operation, and he'd love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.     The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 286 with Hannah Pittard, winner of the Amanda Davis Highwire Fiction Award and a MacDowell fellow. She is the author of six books, including the memoir WE ARE TOO MANY and the forthcoming novel IF YOU LOVE IT, LET IT KILL YOU, whose Pub Day is July 15, the day this episode drops.

Ozzie and Sammy learn all about their friend Stella's Mom, Maggie! They agree she has one of the coolest jobs in the galaxy - she's an Astronaut and is getting ready to blast off into space! As exciting as this is, her mission means she'll miss her youngest daughter, Emmy's, first day of Kindergarten, and that's a very big deal! But Astronaut Maggie, being the clever and caring mom she is, comes up with a super special idea: she gives Stella and Emmy their very own space notebooks so they can write and draw all the exciting Earth-things she might miss while she's up in the stars.From moon boots to backpacks, rocket ships to school buses, this episode is full of heart, imagination, and the magic of staying connected—even from miles above!

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Steve Harvey gives insight into the benefits of thanking God even during the hard times. In entertainment news the crew get into what's going on with Beyonce's slow ticket sales, plus an update on the Diddy case. Also there was money in the streets of Oak Park, IL. The fellas tell us who would be in their comedian draft, plus all your favorites like the Strawberry Letter and Nephew Tommy's prank call.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew discuss Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour kickoff and the slow ticket sales. There are updates in the Diddy sex crimes trial. Plus, there was money in the streets of Oak Park, IL. Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What the Rabbis Know That I Never Learned in Church is an eye-opening examination of what Chris-tians can learn about God from the ones who call Him Adonai. Author Chaim Bentorah has spentforty years talking with, learning from, and studying with rabbis in order that Christians can experi-ence the Bible through a new lens. One of the key lessons he learned along the way? There are alwaysnew insights awaiting us in Scripture:“Rabbis have taught me that even though the Word of God is inspired, it has many layers of understanding.It is a miracle that humanity has a book that speaks to us all.”By unearthing historical and cultural contexts, introducing age-old concepts not often seen in mod-ern Christian sermons, and digging into the original Greek and Hebrew languages and their sub-tleties, readers will learn more about the God of the Bible and the language in it by the people whospend their lives studying it.Bentorah's book will inspire readers to break the invisible boundaries we set for ourselves and pas-sionately seek to uncover more and more of God's boundless wisdom. Chaim Bentorah Chaim Bentorah has a B.A. in Jewish Studies from the Moody Bible Institute, an M.A. in Old Testament and Hebrew from the Denver Seminary and a PhD in Biblical Archaeology. He taught Classical Hebrew and Old Testament for thirteen years at World Harvest Bible College and Modern Hebrew at the Christian Center High School. Chaim Bentorah is presently teaching Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek to lay Christian leaders and pastors in the Metro Chicago area as well as holding Saturday meetups at a local cafe in Oak Park, Illinois. He writes daily word studies on his blog at www.chaimbentorah.com. He speaks to church and para church groups about the nature and means of studying the Old Testament in the Original Hebrew. He is convinced that any Christian no matter their age, educational background or abilities can study the Word of God in the original languages using the resources that are available today online and through electronic media. He conducts classes in how to use these resources to their full advantage.WebsiteFacebook

After a select few in Oak Park got richer last week, the father of the driver who was behind the wheel of a malfunctioning Brinks truck calls in to defend his son. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend, Chicago-area bookstore owners and readers alike will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with an all-day bookstore crawl. Reset learns about the city's indie bookstore scene with Courtney Bledsoe, owner of Call and Response Books in Hyde Park; Jamie Ericson, co-owner of Dandelion Bookshop in Oak Park; and Rebecca George, co-owner of Volumes Bookcafe in Wicker Park and an organizer of the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Check out the full show where we go live in Oak Park at The Onion Roll! You won't want to miss Fred and the crew meet our fellow 13 listeners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ernest Hemingway was a groundbreaking 20th-century writer known for his concise, impactful style. Born in 1899 in Oak Park, Illinois, he served as an ambulance driver in World War I, shaping his literary themes. His first major novel, The Sun Also Rises (1926), captured the disillusionment of the "Lost Generation." A Farewell to Arms (1929) was inspired by his wartime romance with nurse Agnes von Kurowsky. A journalist and adventurer, he covered wars and sought thrills in Spain, Africa, and Cuba. The Old Man and the Sea (1952) earned him a Pulitzer Prize and contributed to his Nobel Prize in Literature (1954) Despite his tough public image, Hemingway struggled with depression and alcoholism. He married four times and had turbulent relationships with friends and family. In later years, his health and mental state declined, leading to his tragic suicide in 1961. Hemingway's influence on literature is immense, shaping modern storytelling. His minimalist style continues to inspire writers worldwide. Both celebrated and controversial, he remains one of the most fascinating literary figures of all time.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with a discussion about identifying spiritual gifts and the impact of fasting. Spirtual gifts come from the Lord and can be identified and accessed when we lean into His direction. Fasting is an intimate way to lean into and seek His direction by denying our flesh and seeking Him over our desires. How often do you seek Him? We turned to Matthew 6:16-18 for some biblical guidance on how to go about fasting. Our special guest, Dr. Eric Redmond, also joined us to discuss resources that help pastors and spiritual leaders hone, train, and develop their spiritual gifts. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and the Executive Director of Moody’s Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. He also serves as Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, IL, and has authored several books. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off the week with a discussion about identifying spiritual gifts and the impact of fasting. Spirtual gifts come from the Lord and can be identified and accessed when we lean into His direction. Fasting is an intimate way to lean into and seek His direction by denying our flesh and seeking Him over our desires. How often do you seek Him? We turned to Matthew 6:16-18 for some biblical guidance on how to go about fasting. Our special guest, Dr. Eric Redmond, also joined us to discuss resources that help pastors and spiritual leaders hone, train, and develop their spiritual gifts. Dr. Redmond is a Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and the Executive Director of Moody’s Theological Seminary Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching. He also serves as Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, IL, and has authored several books. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on Karl and Crew Showcast.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11; Colossians 1:9-10"This giant oak tree is what gave Oak Park its name," the tour guide told the kids on their field trip. Elijah listened attentively. He loved history and learning things like this.Back home later that day, Elijah told his mom about the tour. "That big oak tree survived the Civil War, a flood, and six fires," he said. "Wow!" said Mom. "That's amazing.""It kept on growing," said Elijah, "even though the odds were a hundred to one against it. The oak is one of the slowest-growing trees in the world, but it's also one of the strongest. It survives things that cause other trees to die.""Hmm," said Mom. "You know, Elijah, you're something like that tree." Elijah was surprised. "Me? I didn't survive a war or a flood or even one fire--let alone six!"Mom laughed. "No, but I still think you're like that tree.""How?" asked Elijah."Well," said Mom, "for one thing, the oak grows slowly, and you--"Elijah interrupted her. "You always say I'm growing up too fast!" Mom smiled. "That's true--physically. But I was thinking of the way most of us grow spiritually. As Christians, it's often easy to wonder if we're making any progress in becoming more like Jesus." Elijah nodded as he recalled some trouble he'd gotten into recently. "You may grow slowly in Christ," said Mom, "but like that oak, you do grow steadily. And you survive worse things than war or floods. You survive attacks from Satan and struggles with temptation.""But I still do wrong things," Elijah pointed out.Mom nodded. "I know--I do too. All Christians give in to temptation and sin sometimes. But the fact that you feel bad when you sin--and that you don't want to do it again--shows that you're continuing to grow.""Really?" Elijah smiled. "That's pretty cool.""Have faith that God is working to make you grow to be more like Jesus," Mom told him. "Keep working with Him by admitting when you sin and trusting Him to help you change your habits--even when the growing gets tough!" –Nathan RunyonHow About You?Do you ever wonder if you're growing spiritually? If you're a Christian, God is always working in your heart to make you more like Jesus--even when it's hard for you to detect. When you do something wrong, confess your sin and ask God for forgiveness. Then look to Him for the strength you need to resist temptation, and trust Him to help you grow in Him.Today's Key Verse:Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NKJV) (2 Peter 3:18)Today's Key Thought:Christians grow in Jesus

Gina Orlando, age 72, created and was present at her own Celebration of Life in January 2025. Gina has been living with breast cancer for 11 years, the last three years in stage 4. She calls upon her expertise in holistic healing, voracious curiosity, and profound spiritual beliefs to navigate her journey toward end-of-life and ‘going to the light.' Gina's abundant intentions for her Celebration of Life: lifting things up for healing—for self, family, community, the world; giving people permission to think differently about their own death, to talk about it, and to plan for it; sharing gifts of love for self and others; and heightening awareness about healing and living wellwith an incurable disease. Gina is reaching hundreds of people with her powerful story of celebrating life.I draw on the mind, body, spirit paradigm while navigating my life and cancerjourney. - Gina OrlandoConnect with Gina OrlandoEmail ginaorlando8@gmail.comWebsite Gina Orlando MA, Wellness Coach Chicago, Oak ParkDirect link to Celebration of Life Servicehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay5RdVEay7won the Ascension, Oak Park, YouTube channel.  Wednesday Journal article about Gina and her Celebration of Life servicehttps://www.oakpark.com/2025/02/05/print-edition-february-5-2025/  pgs.1 and 14 andpart of the editorial, pg. 23This episode is sponsored by Women's Connectionhttps://www.womenconnecting.orgThis month's Podcast Collaborator is Becoming Ellie-Fit Strong Women Over 50https://www.becomingelli.com

How would you react in the midst of a crisis? This week on The Unbeatable Mind, comedian, Crossfit affiliate owner, and leader of the successful men's group ‘ The Treehouse', Kenny Kane, shares his personal tale of losing his home to the recent fires in Los Angeles. Kenny recounts the harrowing moments of urgency as he and his family confronted the blaze, and the profound impact it had on their lives.    Delving deep into themes of leadership, community, and the essence of human connection, Kenny details the importance of having a clear vision and purpose, especially when faced with volatile and uncertain situations. Kenny explains his commitment to nurturing resilient leaders through his men's group and the gym community, emphasizing physical training as a conduit for life preparation.  Key Takeaways: Kenny Kane's Crisis Management: Listen to Kenny's story of losing his home in the Palisades fires—and how his previous experiences and personal philosophy helped him and his family manage.  OODA Loop Framework: Hear Kenny talk about the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), and how he applied it during the fire.  Physical Preparedness: Discover the importance of physical and mental preparedness for unforeseen events and learn how he applies his physical training during times of crisis.  Purpose Driven Leadership: Learn how in times of uncertainty, having a clear vision can anchor actions and decisions.    Kenny Kane holds multiple certifications and is a graduate of SealFit's Kokoro Camp. The practical and spiritual teachings from Kenny's diverse athletic training have culminated in his context-driven coaching methodology where body, mind, and heart are given equal weight in the portrait of good health. Kenny has implemented his mind-body training protocol whilst coaching Olympians, NBA players, Premiere League soccer players, A-list celebrities, CrossFit Games athletes, and nine-to- fivers alike. He has also developed and directed several fitness programs for kids, coached an adaptive athlete to compete alongside able-bodied competitors, and continues to contribute to broader philosophical discussions concerning public health in podcasts and other forums with elite athletes, movement and human bioenergetics specialists, and thought leaders from around the world. He is the owner of and head coach at Oak Park, home of CrossFit Los Angeles. Body of Knowledge: https://thebodyofknowledge.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYi-zzTBsYYLR-qvwIS_X8AJvTzPRcn92ydWzeDYOkh3q1qnexVORV3CU0_aem_AvT2YUXooXMSSPVti0PhSw  Oak Park:  https://www.oakparkla.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekennykane/?hl=en      Sponsors and Promotions:   Marley Spoon: This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/OFFER/DIVINE and use code DIVINE for up to 27 FREE meals!   Seed:  Visit Seed.com and use the code 25DIVINE to get 25% off your first month's order! Qualia  Take a look at the Qualia line up of truly inspired health formulas at www.QualiaLife.com/divine15, and use code DIVINE15 at checkout  for an additional 15% off your purchase.  Defender The highest achievers among us are the people still striving, still reaching for something. It's those people who approach the impossible and embrace it. There's a vehicle for people like that. It's called the Defender. Explore the full Defender line-up at LandRoverUSA.com     Timestamped Overview:  00:00 Trapped by Fire with Children 07:46 Fire Evacuation Crisis 15:04 "Devastating Fire Destroys Neighborhood" 17:39 Embracing Life's Uncertainty 22:39 Nose Breathing Amidst Chaos 27:31 "Lead: Exploring Purpose and Roles" 34:58 Navigating Business and Home Dilemma 39:55 Emotionality and Unavoidable Fires 43:01 "Shifting Realities and Human Connection" 49:32 Embrace Difficulty Together 55:05 Five Tenets for Business Harmony 58:07 Defining Purpose and Connection 01:03:40 Inflection Point in Bit-Based Reality 01:09:06 Misunderstanding Freedom and Connection 01:17:03 LAUSD Relocates Students Successfully 01:22:48 Balancing Nesting and Financial Stability 01:25:50 Crisis Scenario Planning Exercise 01:34:19 "Divine Inspiration & Seal Fit" 01:34:53 "Support Global Change Together"  

This week, in Oak Park, Illinois, a wild tale unfolds when woman is brutally murdered, in her apartment, leaving detectives with very few clues, until a bible college student neighbor comes forward with a story. He recalls having a vivid dream about the murder, at the exact time the murder was taking place. His dream is complete with some uncanny details that perfectly match the crime scene, including a symbolic position of the body. Is he the real killer? Along the way, we find out that a town's 50th festival should have better bands, that if you dream of murder, maybe keep it to yourself, and that DNA is a fantastic thing, when used correctly!!New episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.