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Send us Fan MailGod lifted a preacher from a city-wide revival to a dusty desert because one hungry heart needed to hear the gospel. God loves the world, and He also loves the one. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Acts 8 to hear all about it.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Fall 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled "Water in the Desert" (September 27, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at gwfl@upci.org.

At the end of the day, Jewish educators empower their learners to feel like they're in the driver's seat of their own Judaism. This is the hallmark of Jewish thriving.  Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath discusses how Jewish media can create new access points for learning, connection, and belonging with Molly Tolsky, Editorial Director of Culture & Lifestyle at 70 Faces Media and Founding Editor of Hey Alma. Specifically, they get into what Molly wishes Jewish institutions knew while in this work, how she makes learning accessible with new initiatives like Hey Alma Hebrew School, and what young Jews are seeking as they navigate their own Jewish journeys, especially post-October 7th. This conversation will offer insights for those working in both online and analogue Jewish education spaces about how we can create communities where people feel empowered to explore, learn, and find their own paths to Jewish thriving. Learn more about The Jewish Education Project at jewishedproject.orgThis episode was produced by Miranda Lapides and Dina Nusnbaum. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. Send us Fan Mail

I welcome Daniel Vaughn, the barbecue editor at Texas Monthly, and we focus on the regional diversity of Texas barbecue. I ask how he moved from architecture to writing and how a blog grew into his job. We discuss how I and he judge barbecue places, with attention to brisket, sausage, and local specialties in East, Central, and South Texas. We share stories about pitmasters and characters, including Tootsie at Snow's, and we explain why those human stories matter. I critique trends like oven‑baked brisket and the recent popularity of stuffed turkey legs. We conclude that barbecue is strong, varied, and rooted in local tradition, and that the people who make it keep the craft alive.Links referenced in this episode:paintedhillsnaturalbeef.comheritagesteel.usgunterwilhelms.combbqnationjt.comthecowboycook.comoregondungeness.orgThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailJust as Jesus was ascending, He left His followers with a commission to go and teach all nations. Share the gospel—the good news—with all who would hear it. That same first-century commission is our twenty-first-century commission: Go and teach. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Matthew 28 to hear all about it.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Fall 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled "The Good News" (September 20, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at gwfl@upci.org.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.ryandawson.orgThis needed to happen for so long. Props to UK Column News for letting our side finally speak. Some of these people mean well but they have been lied to and people like me have been heavily censored. None of this would have happened were it not for Patrick Henningsen who is who invited me on. join now to unlock this video and all paid posts.I hate havi…

Joy might sound like the fluffy, easy, and "nice to have" way of exploring Judaism. But what changes when joy is the intentional, critical centerpiece?  From the smell of challah to a grandmother exclaiming, "What is this balagan?", Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath explores the seriousness of Jewish joy with authors Suzy Ultman and Amanda Kingloff.  Their new book, The Art of Jewish Joy, helps children and families make meaning of their identity through the sacred act of creating. The activities in these pages give you permission to leap into your Jewish joy and embrace whimsy, perfect for any Jewish classroom or home! Learn more about The Jewish Education Project at jewishedproject.orgThis episode was produced by Miranda Lapides and Dina Nusnbaum. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. Send us Fan Mail

We just wrapped the 45th Annual ANMA Convention and Educational Seminar at the Westgate Las Vegas, and members are calling it one of the best years yet. In this episode, we are taking you straight to the exhibit hall floor to hear from our president and the exhibitors who make this event what it is.Attendees told us the education was insightful and spot on, the exhibit hall was fantastic, and the comment we heard most "These are my people." Among three days of speakers, CEUs, a busy exhibit hall, and our new exhibitor raffle, this year was as much about connection as it was about education. Some of the best moments happened in the hallways, over lunch, and in conversations between sessions.Voices from the Exhibit HallDr. Richard Drucker — ANMA President and founder of Drucker Labs, on a convention that exceeded expectations, Dr. Fab Mancini's banquet keynote, and his goal of filling next year's banquet room with a thousand peopleCountry Doctor Herbals & Country Doctor Academy (Cheyenne, WY) — an ANMA member since 2003 on their nutritional therapy clinic, botanical line, and the mentorship program helping practitioners turn their training into sustainable businessesBronwyn Eisen, Jigsaw Health — on their flagship Mag SRT magnesium malate with sustained-release technologyLoren Swenson, Solex & Solex School of Naturopathy — a walking tour of one of the biggest booths on the floor, featuring the Ion Rain, Infinity Mats, AO Scan, Theta Chair, and pelvic pulse chairVictoria, Apex Water Research Institute — a five-year ANMA exhibitor and past podcast guest on their structured water supplementDebbie Bailey, Bumbiotics — the most memorable conversation we recorded all weekend, on her probiotic suppository (and the nickname you won't forget)Marcelo Hamwi, VORG Superfoods — single-sourced superfoods with adaptogens and nootropics, plus the Aura O3 healing chamber parked in the middle of the hallAmeya, Health Buddha & ScaleUp42 — tech and digital marketing built specifically to help holistic practitioners acquire, manage, and retain clientsJeff, Rev222 — 12 years of ANMA conventions, their patented olive leaf extract, and why community matters when you've got a tough Monday morning caseBody Tone Wellness — 25+ years in practice and 7–8 years speaking at ANMA, with a focus on painMonica Head & Paul Burt, Austin Air Systems — first-time exhibitors from Buffalo, NY, on HEPA and activated carbon air purifiersMark Your Calendar: ANMA 2027Next year's ANMA Convention & Educational Seminar takes place in August 2027 in Las Vegas. As Dr. Drucker put it, next year is already tomorrow — and we're already working on making it even better.Visit anma.org for details as they're announced.Connect with us:Stay tuned for updates on the 45th Annual ANMA Convention at anma.orgAmerican Naturopathic Medical Association: ⁠https://www.anma.org⁠American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board: ⁠https://www.anmcb.org⁠American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board: ⁠https://www.anmab.org⁠Society of Complementary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners: https://www.scahp.orgEmail: admin@anma.orgThis podcast is produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Consult your doctor before implementing any information shared. Views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect ANMA or ANMCB positions.

We state at the outset that competitive barbecue is often decided by the luck of the judge, and that judge variability can affect results as much as cooking skill. I advise beginners to learn the sanctioning rules thoroughly, follow allowed equipment and garnish rules, and study presentation standards. We recommend joining a team or observing contests to learn timing, box setup, and judge expectations. I emphasize making a strict timeline, bringing reliable gear and enough charcoal and wood, and preparing for weather and lighting. We stress photographing boxes, recording scores, and refining technique from contest to contest while remaining persistent despite setbacks.Links referenced in this episode:paintedhillsnaturalbeef.comheritagesteel.usgunterwilhelm.combarbecuenationjt.comoregondungeness.orgThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Send us Fan MailIn the opening of Jesus' landmark Sermon on the Mount, He called all who follow Him to live as salt, a city on a hill, and a lamp. These metaphors illustrate how we are called to point people to Jesus through the lives we live and the words we share. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Matthew 5 to hear all about it.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Fall 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled "Some Salt, a City, and a Lamp" (September 13, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at gwfl@upci.org.

Around 2,000 years ago, Jews gathered around the Temple to celebrate the festival of Sukkot. They debated, danced, sang, ate challah, and drank wine. That's not escapism; that's Jewish life.David Bryfman kicks off Season 7 of Adapting with a solo episode pondering the question: After everything the Jewish people have endured, how do we create more room for joy in Jewish life? How can educators incorporate more fun and joy into Jewish learning? David makes the argument that Jewish joy isn't something we feel; it's what we create for one another. And educators have the opportunity to create joyful memories for their learners every day.Learn more about The Jewish Education Project at jewishedproject.orgThis episode was produced by Miranda Lapides and Dina Nusnbaum. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. Send us Fan Mail

Send us Fan MailAs Jesus gathered an audience on the plain, He called them to live their lives for Him: to follow Him. Two thousand years later, though much of our world has changed, Jesus' call to us remains the same: Follow Me. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Luke 6 to hear all about it.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Fall 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled "I Am a Disciple" (September 6, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at gwfl@upci.org.

Caption: 1890 Russian Black Sea FleetLIVE STREAMING OF THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH EDMUND FITTON-BROWN AND SAMUEL BEN-UR OF FDD.ORGThis text provides a transcript of a broadcast featuring John Batchelor and Edmund Fitton Brown discussing the volatile geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. The speakers examine the global energy crisis, specifically focusing on the critical shortages in refined oil caused by military conflicts and infrastructure limits. A significant portion of the conversation details the suffering of the Iranian people under a repressive regime, using anecdotes from a firsthand account of life in Tehran. The dialogue also addresses the ongoing war in Gaza, the complexities of urban warfare, and the challenges of achieving peace through international organizations like the United Nations. Finally, the participants reflect on the political polarization surrounding Middle Eastern reporting and the difficulties of maintaining objectivity during conflict.

Send us Fan MailFifty-two weeks ago, we embarked on a beautiful journey with our heels in the Garden of Eden. Today, we finish our journey with our toes in the crystal river flowing through the heart of the New Jerusalem. God will right every wrong and bring justice to every injustice. God will restore creation to better than Eden as He fulfills HIs covenant. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Revelation 21 to hear all about it.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled "The Covenant Fulfilled" (August 30, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at gwfl@upci.org.

We're continuing our conversation on combating ageism and cultivating a positive attitude about growing older—key steps to improving health and quality of life at any age. Building on strategies discussed last month, we'll dive into three additional ways to nurture positivity: practicing daily gratitude, staying physically and mentally active, and maintaining strong social connections.GoGo Grandparents websitehttps://www.gogograndparent.comLink to video on meditation from GoGo Grandparents:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNQvV1DnWGO67l-Ajm1LeKn0jU9_MokYL&si=3DJO5ol3y7_K3z2HAARP Couch to Fit Challenge https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/staying-fit/Healthline article for 14 Habits for Healthy Aging Challengehttps://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-aging-habitsSailor Health link for finding counselors in your statehttps://www.sailorhealth.com/getstartedAging With Grace website:https://agingwithgraceinfo.orgThis is DG and I would love to hear from you!Connect with Aging With Grace®️ at agingwithgraceinfo.org

Send us Fan MailAlthough the apostle John was exiled on a prison island, presumably to die, God called him up to view the throne room. There John saw one throne and one sitting on the throne. No matter the chaos battering the earth, John realized Jesus Christ still reigns on His throne and is still in control. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Revelation 5 to hear all about it.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled "The Throne Room" (August 23, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at gwfl@upci.org.

Send us Fan MailAlthough today may seem to be a routine day full of work, errands, and maybe some frozen custard, we are ever in a spiritual war. To ensure we are ready to war, we must be full of the Spirit so we are suited up with the whole armor of God. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Ephesians 6 to hear all about it.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled "The Armor of God" (August 16, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgFind an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at gwfl@upci.org.

Your skin changes every week of the month — and your skincare routine has no idea. This month's guest explains why.Kari Collins spent decades in the beauty industry — salons, med spas, skincare with plastic surgeons — before a health crisis in her late 30s forced her to stop and listen to what her body had been saying all along. Now a board-certified holistic health practitioner with the ANMCB and co-founder of True Femme Collective, she's on a mission to change how women think about their skin, their cycles, and the "types" the beauty aisle has been selling them.In this episode:Why "no woman can ever say I just have oily skin" — and the four phases your skincare routine is ignoringThe menstruation research that convinced Kari most skin issues trace back to one root causeWhat happens to your skin when estrogen shows up (and the ancient wisdom behind Kari's "wise era")The 5-minute habit that starts decoding what your skin is telling you — this monthThe family healing story behind True Femme CollectivePlus: this month's Practice Pointer on two words that sound interchangeable but define your entire professional relationship. Which one are you using?Explore Kari's work, Sacred Silk, and her research library at truefemmecollective.comANMA 45th Annual Convention & Educational SeminarAugust 28–30, 2026 — Westgate Las Vegas Resort & CasinoJoin the natural health community for education, connection, and professional growth. Hear from leading voices in natural health, explore the exhibit hall, earn CEUs, and connect with professionals from across the country. Register and book your room at anma.org/conventionConnect with us:Stay tuned for updates on the 45th Annual ANMA Convention at anma.orgAmerican Naturopathic Medical Association: ⁠https://www.anma.org⁠American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board: ⁠https://www.anmcb.org⁠American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board: ⁠https://www.anmab.org⁠Society of Complementary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners: https://www.scahp.orgEmail: admin@anma.orgThis podcast is produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Consult your doctor before implementing any information shared. Views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect ANMA or ANMCB positions.

Take a trip up and down the subway stairs with Ram Dass as he explores the seven chakras, why this moment in history is ripe for fourth chakra work, and how he escaped the mainline reality trip.Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is supported by Omega Institute. Like the Be Here Now Network, Omega believes that personal transformation can change the world—one heart at a time. Discover immersive retreats, workshops, and gatherings in New York's Hudson Valley. Learn more: eomega.orgThis episode of Here and Now is from a retreat at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, in June 1976. Check back soon for the conclusion of this talk.Ram Dass begins with a story of how a trip to the subway provided him with a useful metaphor for the spiritual path. He explores the seven chakras to help us understand who incarnates on this physical plane.Ram Dass digs into why primarily first, second, and third chakra people incarnate onto this plane. He talks about why the conditions that exist in society at this moment make it appropriate for beings with fourth chakra work to take birth.Ram Dass talks about escaping from the mainline reality trip and how the age of technology impacted people's perception of reality. He touches on rebellion, revolution, evolution, and the state of the mystical experience in America. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. We invite you to join us and share your curiosities, insights, and wisdom. Sign up for the General Fellowship to receive event invitations directly in your inbox.Listen to Ram Dass Here and Now ad-free on our Patreon. Anyone can sign up for a free 7-day trial, but the first 500 people to click this link can get a 3-month free trial membership: 3 Months of Ad-Free Ram Dass Podcast“My experience was primarily that I was on the mainline of reality, and that there were all these kind of weird trips on either side, but that I, as a super scientist, rational mind, power, control, house full of antiques, my airplane, my motorcycle, gratification, more and more sex, more better food, more power, more intellect, I was doing the mainline reality trip. And I was hired to tell everybody else what reality was, okay, that's what a Harvard professor does. And there was no doubt in my mind at all that that's what reality was, alright, until I took psilocybin.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailThere's a major difference between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. One of them separates us from God and others; the other draws us closer to God and others. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Galatians 5 to hear all about it.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "The Fruit of the Spirit" (August 9, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at gwfl@upci.org.

Why I Became Obsessed with InvestingPeople often ask me, "Why are you so passionate about investing?"The answer has very little to do with the stock market......and everything to do with freedom, flexibility, and building a future for my family.As a wife and mom, I realized I didn't want my family's financial future to depend solely on the hours I could work. I wanted to understand how ownership works and how investing could become part of a long-term wealth-building strategy.In this episode, I'm sharing the personal journey that made me fall in love with investing—not because it's a shortcut to wealth, but because it changed the way I think about money, ownership, and financial independence.We'll talk about:

Send us Fan MailPaul had been arrested and stood trial for his faith—possibly, even his life. As the Jews' lawyer leveled the capital charges against him, Paul defended himself by sharing his testimony. His testimony in a public trial even led to an altar call. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Acts 26 to hear the story.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Paul's Testimony" (August 2, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at gwfl@upci.org.

The Financial Conversation Most Married Women AvoidWhat if one of the most important conversations in your marriage isn't about budgeting......but about building assets?In today's episode, we're talking about a topic that many married women avoid: financial independence.This isn't about being anti-marriage.I love my husband, I believe in marriage, and I believe strong marriages are strengthened when both partners understand money.But life is unpredictable.Jobs can be lost.Health can change.Plans can shift.That's why I believe every woman should learn how investing works—not because it guarantees wealth or passive income, but because financial knowledge creates confidence, options, and the ability to contribute to your family's future.In this episode, we'll discuss:

Ram Dass explores playing your part on all of the stages that life presents, then answers questions about the significance of dreams, preventing detachment from turning into laziness, dealing with burnout in institutional structures, and more.Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is supported by Omega Institute. Like the Be Here Now Network, Omega believes that personal transformation can change the world—one heart at a time. Discover immersive retreats, workshops, and gatherings in New York's Hudson Valley. Learn more: eomega.orgThis episode of Here and Now is from a retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, on June 21st, 1986.Ram Dass begins with an exploration of how we all have unique, but equally important, parts to play on all of the different stages that life has to offer. The quieter we get, the more we can hear the appropriateness of the parts we play.Ram Dass transitions to question and answer time, responding to inquiries about the significance of dreams, the tension between inner work and our outer lives, and how we can prevent detachment from turning into laziness.Ram Dass wraps things up by answering questions about dealing with the pain of family and friends who don't want to join us on the spiritual path, bringing spiritual truths into spaces that don't traditionally allow them, and facing burnout in institutional structures such as government.The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. We invite you to join us and share your curiosities, insights, and wisdom. Sign up for the General Fellowship to receive event invitations directly in your inbox.Listen to Ram Dass Here and Now ad-free on our Patreon. Anyone can sign up for a free 7-day trial, but the first 500 people to click this link can get a 3-month free trial membership: 3 Months of Ad-Free Ram Dass Podcast“And each time you let go of your somebody-ness, you can hear more clearly your everybody-ness, or your part in the everybody-ness of it all. More and more, you just want to play your part; it's nothing special. It's just nothing special anymore.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailPaul was saying goodbye. The leaders from his beloved church in Ephesus met him, wept over him, and hugged him. Paul shared some final face-to-face words with them before boarding a ship bound for Jerusalem. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Acts 20 to hear the story.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Reminders from Ephesians" (July 26, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at gwfl@upci.org.

A mother's search for answers to her daughter's relentless brain tumor led her into natural killer cell biology, cancer immunotherapy, and biotech entrepreneurship.Sponsored by Leucentra, https://leucentra.com/ Inspired by science, empowered by IT. Leucentra helps life science and healthcare organizations evaluate, implement, and get more value from technology that supports innovation.Tracy Ryan, co-founder of NKore BioTherapeutics and former chief communications officer, joins Gregory Austin and Dr. Chad Briscoe to explain how her daughter Sophie's pediatric brain tumor transformed her from a parent searching for options into a cancer advocate, research fundraiser, and biotechnology founder.The conversation examines the scientific reasoning that moved Tracy from medical cannabis advocacy toward NK-cell immunotherapy. She describes an immune-system finding involving Sophie's natural killer cells, the work of the late UCLA scientist Dr. Anahid Jewett, and the development of an experimental allogeneic NK-cell platform designed to enhance immune activity without genetic engineering.The episode also explores the practical realities of translating an early scientific hypothesis into a therapeutic program, including donor selection, cell persistence, manufacturing, treatment outside the United States, regulatory requirements, clinical evidence, and the difficulty of raising capital for an emerging cell-therapy company.At the center of the discussion is a difficult question: how do scientists, founders, regulators, and families preserve urgency when patients need better options, while still requiring the controlled evidence needed to determine whether a therapy is safe and effective?What you will learn:• How Sophie's pediatric brain tumor changed the direction of Tracy Ryan's life • Why natural killer cells are important in immune surveillance and cancer biology • What differentiates allogeneic NK-cell approaches from CAR-T and CAR-NK therapies • How NKore's experimental platform was designed to activate donor-derived NK cells • Why persistence, donor biology, manufacturing, and lymphodepletion matter in cell therapy • Why early human observations must remain distinct from controlled clinical-trial evidence • How regulatory pathways and capital constraints shape whether promising science reaches patients • What parents facing pediatric cancer need from the scientific and medical communityAbout Tracy Ryan:Tracy Ryan is a pediatric cancer advocate, entrepreneur, public speaker, and biotechnology co-founder. She formerly served as chief communications officer of NKore BioTherapeutics.Her daughter Sophie was diagnosed with a brain tumor during infancy, leading Tracy and her family into more than a decade of advocacy, research support, fundraising, and therapeutic exploration. Tracy and her husband also established Saving Sophie to support pediatric cancer research and help families pursue care. Their family's experience with medical cannabis was featured in the documentary Weed the People.Connect with Tracy Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyryan23/Connect with Gregory Austin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryaustin1/Connect with Dr. Chad Briscoe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbriscoe/Watch more BioTalk Unzipped episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@BioTalkUnzipped/videosVisit BioTalk Unzipped: https://www.biotalkunzipped.comLearn more about NKore BioTherapeutics: https://www.nkore.comSupport Saving Sophie: https://www.savingsophie.orgThis episode is brought to you by founding sponsor Lucentra. Lucentra provides information technology consulting for life science and healthcare organizations, helping teams modernize infrastructure, strengthen security, and build scalable technology environments that support scientific innovation.Subscribe to BioTalk Unzipped for conversations with the scientists, founders, regulators, and business leaders shaping the future of medicine.Medical and scientific disclaimer:This conversation is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment guidance. The therapies and outcomes discussed may be investigational, preliminary, or based on individual experience. Early observations do not establish safety or efficacy. Patients and caregivers should consult qualified healthcare professionals before making medical decisions.#CancerImmunotherapy #NKCells #PediatricCancer

Send us Fan MailIt was all going according to Paul's plan . . . until it wasn't. God gave Paul a vision of a man in Macedonia calling for help, but when Paul arrived in Macedonia, he didn't find a man; he found a worshiping woman. Then a demon-possessed girl. Then a prison cell for doing right. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Acts 16 to hear the story.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Paul and Silas in Philippi" (July 19, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at pphcurriculum@upci.org.

"Can I come home with you?" It's not a question you'd expect from a nutritionist, but it's the one that launched an entirely new profession.This month on the ANMA Podcast, we sit down with Anne Masri, founder of MediChefs, whose own health crisis 30 years ago set her on a path she never saw coming. What she discovered along the way exposed a blind spot in nearly every wellness practice — and her answer to it has physicians, patients, and chefs lining up.Anne Masri is a board certified nutritional chef and nutritional consultant. She is the founder of MediChefs, a private cheffing service that uses nutritional therapy to prevent and reverse disease. MediChefs bridges the gap between diagnosis and food on the table. Anne, like many in the health and wellness space, found an answer to her own health challenges through integrative health practices. She has been walking the talk for 30+ years and is helping others reach their optimal health with years of curated wisdom.Tune in to hear:The moment Anne realized why even the most motivated clients fail to follow their eating plans — and what she did about itHow chefs, caregivers, and home cooks are turning a passion for food into a credentialed career in health and wellnessAnne's simplest tip for using food more intentionally, starting with your very next mealPlus, this month's Practice Pointer: the one set of documents every natural health practitioner should review right now — and the questions to ask when you do.Connect with MediChefs:Website: medichefs.comAbout Anne & the MediChefs philosophy: medichefs.com/about-usBoard Certification Program: medichefs.com/become-a-medichefHire a MediChef: medichefs.com/contactPhone: (833) MED-CHEFEmail: info@medichefs.comANMA 45th Annual Convention & Educational SeminarAugust 28–30, 2026 — Westgate Las Vegas Resort & CasinoJoin the natural health community for education, connection, and professional growth. Hear from leading voices in natural health, explore the exhibit hall, earn CEUs, and connect with professionals from across the country. Special room rates start at just $55/night.Registration and room rate deadline: August 1, 2026 Register and book your room at anma.org/conventionConnect with us:Stay tuned for updates on the 45th Annual ANMA Convention at anma.orgAmerican Naturopathic Medical Association: ⁠https://www.anma.org⁠American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board: ⁠https://www.anmcb.org⁠American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board: ⁠https://www.anmab.org⁠Society of Complementary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners: https://www.scahp.orgEmail: admin@anma.orgThis podcast is produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Consult your doctor before implementing any information shared. Views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect ANMA or ANMCB positions.

In this exploration of relationships and awakening from the illusion of separateness, Ram Dass talks about looking behind the veil of individual differences and coming to a place where you are love itself.Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is supported by Omega Institute. Like the Be Here Now Network, Omega believes that personal transformation can change the world—one heart at a time. Discover immersive retreats, workshops, and gatherings in New York's Hudson Valley. Learn more: eomega.orgThis episode of Here and Now is the conclusion of a talk Ram Dass gave at the LA Whole Life Expo on February 18, 1989. Don't miss the first part of this talk in Episode 307 – Being in Other Planes of Reality.Ram Dass explores how settling into other planes of reality helps us deal with the immense suffering on this plane of reality. He talks about awakening out of the illusion of separateness and seeing your life as a curriculum.This includes seeing your relationships as part of the curriculum for coming to God. Ram Dass dives into the subject of relationships and how everyone is God in drag. Ultimately, you only meet God. Sharing some classic stories, Ram Dass talks about how relationships are a way to delight in the play of form. He explores moving away from the deprivation model of love into a place where, ultimately, you are love itself.The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. We invite you to join us and share your curiosities, insights, and wisdom. Sign up for the General Fellowship to receive event invitations directly in your inbox.“And you shift gears; you no longer try to collect love. You just are in love with everybody. ‘In love' is the last stop on the train of dualism before you enter into Nibbana, where you become love, and you are no longer experiencing the experience of loving. You are love. And that is inevitable and irrevocable.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailGod's church was growing and picking up steam, but by the time they arrived in Acts 15, Jewish and Gentile Christians could not get along. The Jews were preaching that the Gentiles needed to keep the Jewish law first; the Gentiles were preaching the gospel was enough. Would the church splinter into a Jewish Christian church and Gentile Christian church, or would they listen to the Holy Spirit and each other to work through their sharp differences? Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Acts 15 to hear the story.Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at pphcurriculum@upci.org.

Send us Fan MailOnly God could have put these two men together: a Roman centurion hungry to know God and a Jewish Christian preacher willing to preach the gospel. From that unlikely encounter, God opened wide the door to the rest of the world to know and follow Him. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Acts 10 to hear the story.Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at pphcurriculum@upci.org.

Meet the Manufacturers podcast is back for a second season, brought to you by ManufactureCT.In this episode, we speak with Ed Gilchrest from Gyre9 and Adam Rodrigues from ForgeAdam is the vice president at Forge, a non-profit that helps start-ups accelerate the path to market for physical innovations through product development, manufacturing, and supply chain focused education and connections.Ed, who we interviewed on this podcast several years ago is the President of Gyre9. The Gyre9 team who are based in Southbury, Connecticut, are product development company focused on the research, design, engineering, and manufacturing of complete market ready solutions. They are also a premier manufacturer of electric charging stations.For more information about the ManufactureCT organization and how you can become a member, visit the website: www.manufactureCT.orgThis podcast was created and produced by Red Rock Branding

Send us Fan MailHis is one of the most dramatic testimonies in the history of the New Testament church. Saul went from being the chief persecutor against Christians to being a chief preacher for Christians. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Acts 9 to hear the story.Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at pphcurriculum@upci.org.

Send us Fan MailThe church in Jerusalem was growing by the day, but persecution drove the Spirit-filled Jesus followers out of the city and into the surrounding countrysides. As they fled Jerusalem, they spread the gospel everywhere they went, even into Samaria. And God showed up in Samaria just as He showed up in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Acts 8 to hear the story.Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at pphcurriculum@upci.org.

Send us Fan MailThe day finally dawned. But it wasn't just the Day of Pentecost for that particular year. It was the day God had waited nearly four thousand years to pour out His Spirit upon humanity and enter into a new covenant with us. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Acts 2 to hear the story.Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at pphcurriculum@upci.org.

What if one of the most powerful wellness tools was literally at your fingertips?In this episode, we welcome Susan Shane, founder of Vitality Fusion, licensed acupuncturist, educator, and longtime advocate for holistic health. Susan shares how an unexpected journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine led her to discover Korean Hand Therapy—a unique approach that uses the hand as a map of the entire body.Susan explains why this technique has gained attention around the world, how it can complement other wellness practices, and why it has become one of her favorite tools for helping people support their health and wellbeing.She also gives a preview of the Korean Hand Therapy workshop she'll be leading at the 45th Annual ANMA Convention in Las Vegas.In This Episode:- How Susan's career in natural health began- What Korean Hand Therapy is and how it works- The connection between the hands and the body's meridian system- Why stress may be affecting more of your health than you realize- How Eastern and Western healing philosophies can work together- What attendees will learn during Susan's ANMA convention workshop- Simple ways to support physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeingAbout This Podcast:Promoting and Protecting Naturopathy is powered by ANMA, the nation's oldest and largest naturopathic association. Each month, we share insights for naturopathic professionals, students, and anyone passionate about natural health.Not a member? Join ANMA today for legislative alerts, educational opportunities, member discounts, and professional community support. Visit anma.orgConnect with us:Stay tuned for updates on the 45th Annual ANMA Convention at anma.orgAmerican Naturopathic Medical Association: ⁠https://www.anma.org⁠American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board: ⁠https://www.anmcb.org⁠American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board: ⁠https://www.anmab.org⁠Society of Complementary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners: https://www.scahp.orgEmail: admin@anma.orgThis podcast is produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Consult your doctor before implementing any information shared. Views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect ANMA or ANMCB positions.

After October 7, educators were asked to guide students while still making sense of their own evolving relationship to Israel and to Jewish peoplehood. What does it mean to teach when the ground beneath the curriculum is still shifting? What has changed in Israel education? What do educators need to hear? As season of six of Adapting comes to a close, Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath interviews David Bryfman on what's changed in Israel education after October 7, drawing on ideas from his new book, Heroism & Hope: Recharging Israel Education in a Post-October 7 World. Together they reflect on how educators and communal leaders have had to navigate the emotional and ideological terrain since October 7, and how history and memory are being shaped in real time. Sharing personal anecdotes and powerful insights, Bryfman articulates a vision of Jewish learning rooted in pride, inquiry, and student agency, offering language for education that makes space for reflection before it demands answers. Purchase the book at https://www.amazon.com/Heroism-Hope-Recharging-Education-Post-October/dp/B0GZBH6QLL/Learn more about The Jewish Education Project at jewishedproject.orgThis episode was produced by Miranda Lapides and Dina Nusnbaum. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. Send us Fan Mail

Send us Fan MailAs Jesus ascended, He promised His followers that they would receive power to be witnesses unto Him in Jerusalem, Judea, even Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Jesus was establishing an unchanging principle: Disciples make disciples. And the Spirit gives us the power to make disciples. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Acts 1 to hear the story.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Summer 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Jesus' Great Commission" (June 7, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at pphcurriculum@upci.org.

This week on Adapting, Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath sits down with Ariela Ronay-Jinich, founder and executive director of Olamim, to explore how education helps people navigate the richness of their identities. Drawing on her experiences as a Mexican Jew, educator, and parent, Ariela reflects on how her identities shaped her understanding of learning as a powerful tool for development, belonging, and community-building. Ariela shares how Olamim empowers parents, children, and grandparents to create Jewish meaning together through stories, practices, culture, and shared experiences. From Latin-Jewish families to the broader Jewish community, she argues that Jewish learning is not simply about transmitting knowledge but about helping people become more fully themselves while seeing their family's unique story as an essential part of the larger Jewish story. Their conversation examines what happens when we reimagine Jewish education with families—not institutions—at the center. Learn more about Olamim at olamim.org.Learn more about The Jewish Education Project at jewishedproject.orgThis episode was produced by Miranda Lapides and Dina Nusnbaum. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. Send us Fan Mail

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Send us Fan MailThe Roman soldiers stood guard, guarding the tomb that was sealed with the indomitable Roman seal. They were ready to keep the disciples from trying to break in and steal Jesus' body from the tomb. They could not have conceived that they would need a guard inside the tomb. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Matthew 28 to hear the story.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Spring 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Jesus' Resurrection" (May 31, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at pphcurriculum@upci.org.

Every few years, Jewish education declares the Hebrew school model overdue for reinvention, yet the same structures persist. That tension sits at the center of this conversation.  In this episode, David Bryfman speaks with Jonathan Krasner, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Chair of Jewish Education Research at Brandeis University, about the history and possible innovation in Jewish education. Together they examine the role of B-Mitzvah, and why many families remain satisfied with a model educators often criticize. For educators, funders, and communal leaders wrestling with institutional change and the future of Jewish learning, this conversation offers both historical perspective and a more honest framework for thinking about what comes next. Read Jonathan Krasner's piece: https://www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/when-jewish-educational-innovation-reinforces-the-status-quo Learn more about The Jewish Education Project at jewishedproject.orgThis episode was produced by Miranda Lapides and Dina Nusnbaum. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. Send us Fan Mail

Send us Fan MailThe Jews who cried "crucify Him" and the Romans who heard that cry and crucified Him did not know that Jesus was dying, not for His crimes, but for ours. And these crimes were crimes against God, not just against humanity. Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Matthew 27 to hear the story.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Spring 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "The Cross" (May 24, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at pphcurriculum@upci.org.

Dr. Bill Thrasher joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation remembering those who have given their lives in the service of their country and thanking God for the sacrifice of Jesus on our behalf. (click for more...)Website:  www.VictoriousPraying.orgThis week's First Person is a Memorial Day weekend episode featuring host Wayne Shepherd in conversation with Dr. Bill Thrasher, a longtime professor at Moody Bible Institute. The discussion weaves together two themes: honoring military sacrifice on Memorial Day and reflecting on the sacrifice of Christ. Thrasher shares his personal faith journey — from a "cultural Christian" upbringing to his conversion at a 1965 Billy Graham crusade and deeper spiritual growth through a Campus Crusade-connected fraternity brother in college — and expresses gratitude for mentors who shaped him, including pastor Ben Haden, theologian Charles Ryrie, and radio preacher Stephen Olford. The theological heart of the conversation centers on Paul's charge to Timothy to "remember Jesus Christ," with Thrasher drawing on Oswald Chambers to caution against burying faith under busyness, and exploring the doctrines of propitiation and redemption as reasons for gratitude. The episode closes with Thrasher leading a prayer of thanksgiving for religious freedom, spiritual mentors, and the liberating work of Christ on the cross.               NEXT WEEK:  Ben Olsen of the Global Center for CoachingSend your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Hi EveryoneI hope you can get just as excited about this research as I am. It has been around a while but I am just putting the peices together. References are below.I want you to EXPERIENCE THIS for yourself. Here are three ways NOW!Shiloh SophiaBook a call to explore our 9 month training called Stardust Initation starting in JuneJoin me for my NEW class, called Threshold - we are gonna paint aiwth power!Come along with me and my BFF Amy Ahlers to explore navigating this wild wild worldThe Neuroscience of Self-Expression: Why the Brush Knows Before We DoI want to speak to you about something I am so passionate about — the neuroscience of self-expression. It comes from my root system, because I come from the Stardust Lineage, and we are creative, spiritual, magical women who pass tools of Intentional Creativity from hand to hand and heart to heart. This isn't a woo-woo idea, and neither is it entirely scientific. It's a hybrid. Sometimes the brush knows before we know what's actually going to happen.I want to tell you about a researcher at Drexel University who has spent a decade strapping near-infrared sensors onto people's foreheads and watching what happens when the human brain is firing and wiring the moment the paintbrush touches the paper or the canvas. Do you know how long I've wanted to do this? Her name is Girija Kaimal — Wow. I would love to have a cup of tea with her. Of course, she doesn't know me. She probably will at some point, because I'm going to reach out. And she's probably never heard the words medicine painting — one of the terms we use for our work, because it's an approach to painting that's healing. Her data has been confirming what the women in our lineage have known since the 1930s. Self-expression is healing. Painting for us is a spiritual practice. It is not just a hobby. It is literally a neurological event. And guess what? When you paint with intention, the event begins before the brush ever touches the canvas. If you've worked with me, you know I talk about this all the time as energy equals matter at the speed of light — your energy as thought, expressed through your physical body, the equal sign, manifests matter at the speed of light on the canvas. Are you kidding me? Yes. The neurological awakening of what's going to happen happens before the brush touches the material.You may also be aware of another piece of research that adds to our point, by Audrey van der Meer, a Norwegian neuroscientist who has proved that writing by hand wakes up the brain in ways that typing cannot. Imagine how many kids these days are no longer learning to handwrite?! Her work is finding something so incredible about what happens when people are actually handwriting — she's measuring how the brain encodes the writing of letters into memory, and the brain is lighting up. When Kaimal's team did their research, they put 26 people in headbands — the kind that read blood flow inside the prefrontal cortex literally in real time. (Gosh, I wish it were here.) They were given three minutes to color in a mandala, to doodle around a circle, and to free-draw whatever they wanted. The results were published back in 2017 in Art Therapy. Guess what? All three activities lit up the medial prefrontal cortex. Wow. Wow. That region is part of the brain's reward pathway. Are you picking up what I'm putting down? That's the same circuit that fires when someone you love walks into the room. This is when you get to have tea with your best friend and you're jumping up and down. This is when your lover winks at you and you know what's coming next. This is when those of us in Intentional Creativity know that I'm going to do a power-packed livestream that's going to knock our red striped socks off. We feel love.The people she studied were not artists — most of them. And their brain did not care, in a literal way. Their brain didn't care if they were an artist. Their brain rewarded them anyway, for the simple act of creating color across a page with their hands. What's interesting too is that working inside of shapes — as in coloring — really does something powerful to the brain and to memory. It's just so exciting.In a separate study, the same researchers took 39 adults, gave them 45 minutes with markers, clay, and collage materials — nothing structured — and measured the cortisol in their saliva before and after. I kid you not. Cortisol in the saliva. Cortisol is the hormone your body produces under stress, the one that keeps so many of us awake at three in the morning, especially those of us going through midlife. Seventy-five percent of the participants showed lower cortisol after making art. No skill required. No talent required. No making it pretty. No perfectionism required. It is not an act of performance. It is an act of self-expression. The brain is responding to the act itself. It's in a way metacognition — becoming conscious of becoming conscious, while being intentional about what you're creating.There's something else I want to add, because when you're coloring and your brain doesn't have to make decisions, you can actually break a psychotic loop. This comes from nurses at Stanford who use my coloring books, Color of Woman. If they could get patients to color, they could break a psychotic loop. Wow. Why are we not talking about this more? Whether you're in a psychotic loop or not, wouldn't it be helpful to know that you could sit down and color and you would start to go into a different brain state? This is so important. (And it doesn't work if there's a blank page — for that psychotic-loop piece.)Now, our part in this. For close to 30 years I have been working with creating with intention, and since 2008 I've been training others to work with Intentional Creativity. I have not been teaching people to become brilliant artists — though some of them are. I have not been teaching people to make perfect paintings, though some of them do. I have not been teaching perfection technique to make a painting that would hang on the wall of a gallery. No. We've been into self-expression — to see what happens inside when you express yourself.Painting like this is a way of * Exploring our inner world. * A way of coming face to face with the often hidden identity within ourselves. * A way of activating the inner healer and the energies that go with that. * A way of catalyzing the brainwaves to move from beta to alpha to theta, so we can cross over into that state of the imagination and reach the subconscious domains. * A way of allowing the canvas itself to be a portal — to hold what the body carries* To express into form what was once inside and didn't have anywhere to go. * A composting of energy, now expressed onto the canvas. We call it medicine painting. Tens of thousands of people in our community have painted with it, and before I started doing it, we had two generations of artists who did it before me.Here's what the neuroscientists have not measured — but I would bet my brushes and my striped socks they would receive incredible results. The study in Kaimal's lab gave people markers and said, Go. There wasn't an intention set. Of course, the intention was that they were being measured. BUT. There wasn't an invocation. There wasn't a prayer. There wasn't a lighting of a candle. There wasn't a moment of asking what the piece of paper or the canvas wants to express to us. There wasn't a moment of what message are you receiving. And the cortisol still dropped. BOOOM DIGGITY. The reward pathway still lit up. The body still received a measurable gift — and the “able to experience it” part is super important to me. Because when we do this work and invite people to experience and acknowledge that it's happened, it creates more reward and more bliss and more affirmation and more faith that we could do it again and again. Which is why the science matters to me — because I want us to be able to do it again and again, in risk groups, in affinity groups, in groups of children, with people who need it. We need to bring this work everywhere.Imagine what the data would look like if the people being measured were bringing an intention. An intention to heal an illness. An intention to repair a marriage. An intention to pray for the end of war. Do you know how much power comes into the field, into the body, when one of us places our hand on the canvas and the other hand on the heart and says, What wants to be revealed? When a woman holds the red thread with other women in her circle, when she blesses the water and the cup of rain with holy water sprinkled from the places that matter to her, that brush is then charged with all of that energy. When we set an intention to alchemize trauma and wounds from years ago, patterns stuck in the body — then, when the brush expresses lightning, because we are daughters of lightning, it gets moved.In Intentional Creativity we say that the intention sets the field. This comes from Einstein's theories “the field is the sole governing agency of the particle”. The energy around us is what's creating what goes on the canvas. The thought we have and the intention we set will impact what shows up on the canvas. Then we observe it with our eyes, and the material goes back through the brain and translates back through the hands again. The moment you choose what this experience is for, the body has already started doing the work of translating the thought through the body, and the brush is just the place where the choice makes the inner vision possible — and then visible.What the neuroscience is beginning to show is that this is not metaphoric. Self-expression is not just a great idea. The state of the nervous system, before this act of beauty, this act of devotion — I'm so humbled by this. You can tell I'm just all lit up. When we come to the canvas, our nervous system is firing and wiring in a particular way. When we bring intention to the canvas, the nervous system shifts and becomes more regulated. The heart and brain can come into coherence. A brain and a mind that has been communicated with — that this sacred act will enable you to receive different signals — will receive messages you can't even imagine. Intention is a neurological primer of possibility. All meditation teachers know this. Our grandmothers who blessed the bread while kneading it, know this. Our aunties who sew the quilts know this. Every woman in our community who has ever painted herself back into her own body and told her own story — we know this. We've crossed a threshold into another way of being, and there is no way to step back from it, because once you know, you know.More studies are coming, and they will demonstrate what we have already been practicing. They will catch up to what we've already been doing. Consider what this means for us — for women in midlife, who have been carrying grief and rage and trauma and versions of ourselves we've tried to leave behind in those old relationships. We've worked it. We've gone to therapy. We've used our journals. And yet something still isn't moving. Painting with intention opens the door to a healing that most of us could never imagine was possible with something so simple — something that does not require talent. The data from these researchers shows us that the brain rewards the act of self-expression, having nothing to do with skill.You do not need to know what's going to happen. You do not need to control the outcomes. In fact, if you try to do that, your brainwaves will change and perhaps constrict. Intention does not require a known outcome. It requires inquiry and a willingness to show up and to not be in control. You don't even need to believe it's going to happen for it to work. You just need to show up. Your cortisol is going to drop anyway. Somewhere in the medial prefrontal cortex, lights begin to fire and wire. The reward begins to spark. Your nervous system registers that something on your behalf has begun. And then there's the craving — the craving to do it again.The handwriting research showed us that we lose something when we are just typing. The painting research shows us that when we bring ourselves to the canvas, we actually create wellbeing and bliss. But I want you to hear that you do not have to be talented. You do not have to know what you're called to. If you will pick up a brush with us and cross a threshold and set an intention — if you will ask the questions you've been afraid to ask in the good company of other powerful women — then we can cross the threshold together. The canvas reveals an answer. Our paintbrush is less like a brush adding color, and more like an archeologist revealing something that's already inside. Our vision is that you already have everything you need inside of you, and what we're doing is creating a condition in the field that allows it to be expressed.And so, with my heartfelt invitation and my emphatic hand motions — which you cannot see — I invite you to join me for Threshold, a brand-new class that is going to rock our world, because that's what I'm intending is going to happen, and it happens every time as long as people show up. Plus, there's a money-back guarantee. Or if you're ready to dive into the big mama codex of our work, it's called Stardust Initiation. You can find everything at musea.orgThis is Curate Shiloh Sophia, and I'm looking forward to gathering with you and transforming our brains and hearts and hands as we fire and wire together. As we say in the Stardust lineage: with our feet on the good red earth and our hands in the stars, our hearts on our sleeve and our hands in the medium, we create — and we become the oracle that we are seeking. It happens in real time. It happens right now. And it happens every time1. Van der Weel, F. R., & Van der Meer, A. L. H. (2024). Handwriting but not typewriting leads to widespread brain connectivity: A high-density EEG study with implications for the classroom. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1219945.https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1219945/fullOpen access. The 36-student EEG study referenced in the opening of the piece. Note: the lead author is Van der Weel; Van der Meer is corresponding author and the public face of the work.2. Kaimal, G., Ayaz, H., Herres, J., Dieterich-Hartwell, R., Makwana, B., Kaiser, D. H., & Nasser, J. A. (2017). Functional near-infrared spectroscopy assessment of reward perception based on visual self-expression: Coloring, doodling, and free drawing. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 55, 85–92.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S019745561630171XThe fNIRS study showing medial prefrontal cortex activation during the three art tasks. 26 participants. Doodling produced the strongest signal.3. Kaimal, G., Ray, K., & Muniz, J. (2016). Reduction of cortisol levels and participants' responses following art making. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 33(2), 74–80.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07421656.2016.1166832Open access. The cortisol study. 39 adults, 45 minutes of art-making, 75% showed lower cortisol afterward, no correlation with prior art experience. Get full access to Tea with the Muse at teawiththemuse.substack.com/subscribe

Being a man is not about how tall you are or how much money you make, despite what some voices in the manosphere may claim. It's about overcoming impulses, taking responsibility, and learning how to show up for others with dignity and care. But in a culture where many boys encounter masculinity first through algorithms, educators and parents are left asking a difficult question: How do we teach young men what healthy manhood actually looks like? In this episode, Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath speaks with Adam Teitelbaum about the growing crises facing boys and men, from loneliness and lack of belonging to the absence of visible male role models in Jewish communal life. Together, they explore how Jewish ritual, obligation, and community can offer an alternative framework for raising confident, emotionally healthy Jewish young men without diminishing anyone else's humanity in the process. Learn more about The Jewish Education Project at jewishedproject.orgThis episode was produced by Miranda Lapides and Dina Nusnbaum. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. Send us Fan Mail

Send us Fan MailJesus was surrounded by twelve disciples most of His ministry. But this night, one of them walked away from Him, He walked away from eight of them, took three of them further, and then fell on His face and prayed. On that night, Jesus warred for our souls. He prayed the hardest prayer to pray: "Nevertheless, not my will but thine be done." Pick up your Bible or device, and turn to Luke 22 to hear the story.This episode is based on the God's Word for Life, Spring 2026, Adult Lesson Guide entitled, "Jesus in the Garden" (May 17, 2026).Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgThis episode is produced by the Pentecostal Resources Group and is hosted by LJ Harry. To order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com and PentecostalResourcesGroup.com.Share your God's Word for Life stories with me at pphcurriculum@upci.org.

When Israel was created on this exact day 78 years ago, she didn't come with an instruction manual called “How to Build a Jewish State.” If she had, Jewish educators wouldn't be grappling today with the tensions between Israel's Jewish and democratic values, or needing conversations like this week's episode.This relevant conversation between David Bryfman and Rabbi Josh Weinberg confronts one of the most pressing questions facing Jewish educators today: How do we teach Israel at a moment when love, values, politics, and identity often feel out of sync? As students wrestle with headlines, moral complexity, and their own sense of belonging, the two discuss what it means to cultivate an informed, morally serious relationship with Israel. At a time when many educators feel uncertain about how to lead these conversations, this discussion offers a vision for what meaningful Israel education can look like now. Learn more about The Jewish Education Project at jewishedproject.orgThis episode was produced by Miranda Lapides and Dina Nusnbaum. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. Send us Fan Mail

One year in. And what a year it has been.In this episode I am joined by Katie Rollings, founder of Fertility Action, to mark the charity's first birthday. We talk about everything from the support groups that have quietly changed people's lives, to the campaign work happening at the highest levels of government, to what Katie believes the next big push needs to be: a national fertility strategy.This is a conversation full of hope. There is still so much to do, but the momentum is real, the people are extraordinary, and the case for change has never been stronger.What we discuss in this episode:What Fertility Action has achieved in its first year and the stories that have kept Katie goingHow the support groups actually work and why showing up with your camera off is completely fineThe Trying to Conceive group, the Positive Test and Beyond group, the Secondary Infertility group and what each one has becomeThe in-person walk-and-talk meetups in London and ManchesterThe woman who found her best friend through a Fertility Action support groupWhy the Life After Treatment group has been harder to grow and what Fertility Action is learning from thatThe South Asian support group and why in-person connection is what that community really needsThe new NICE guidelines and the change that barely made the headlines: up to six cycles in selected patientsWhy campaigning at ICB level has not worked and why Fertility Action is now pushing for central commissioningHow fertility treatment compares across Europe and why the UK is falling behindWhy fertility still sits awkwardly between the Women's Health Strategy and the Men's Health Strategy and gets properly covered in neitherWhy Katie believes the UK urgently needs its own national fertility strategyThe education project Fertility Action has launched with colleges and the National Education UnionThe moment a 17-year-old student challenged them in a college debate and what happened nextThe Three Peaks Challenge: why Katie chose it, who is doing it and how to donateFertility Action's birthday celebrations and what the next two years look likeHow to get involved as a volunteerAbout Katie Rollings and Fertility ActionKatie Rollings is the founder of Fertility Action, the UK's newest fertility charity, now celebrating its first birthday. Fertility Action provides free peer support groups, education and advocacy for the one in six people struggling to conceive. All of the team are volunteers and every penny raised goes directly into building more services for patients.Find out more and access support: fertilityaction.orgFollow Fertility Action on Instagram: @fertilityactionFertility Action support groupsAll groups are free, online and run every week. There is no expectation to keep showing up. You can come with your camera off. You can just sit in the chat. It is as low-pressure as it gets.Trying to Conceive (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Positive Test and BeyondSecondary InfertilityLife After TreatmentSouth Asian Fertility Support (developing)Sign up at fertilityaction.orgBirthday celebrationsFertility Action is holding two celebrations for its first birthday:A formal event with clinical partners and supportersQuiz and Fizz at Fisher's Farm on 23 May, open to the wider communityGet involvedFertility Action is a grassroots, all-volunteer charity and they need help across everything from research and communications to events and policy. If you have skills and a bit of time to offer, they would love to hear from you.Get in touch at fertilityaction.orgThis episode is sponsored by Wild NutritionI know how overwhelming it can be knowing which supplements to buy when you are trying to conceive. That is exactly why I appreciate what Wild Nutrition offers: free one-to-one consultations with nutritional therapists so you get guidance that is genuinely tailored to your situation. Their supplements are formulated for optimal absorption, with 31 carefully selected nutrients including folate, zinc and B vitamins, and are trusted by over 50,000 couples.As a listener of The Fertility Podcast, you can get:50% off Wild Nutrition supplements for 3 monthsA free personal consultation with an expert nutritional therapistVisit wildnutrition.com/fertilitypodcast to get started. Terms and conditions apply.Support the Three Peaks ChallengeI am joining Katie and a brilliant group of people from across the fertility sector to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours in June, raising funds for Fertility Action. Every donation, however small, goes directly towards building more support services for people going through this. And yes, I will be giving you a shout-out on the podcast if you donate.Here's how you can donate Stay connectedFollow me on Instagram: @fertilitypoddyIf you haven't already, please subscribe and leave a review. It really helps more people find the podcast.Thank you, as always, for your ear holes. Until next time

In this exclusive, uncensored conversation, David Bryfman interviews Alex Sinclair, the Israel educator at the center of a recent controversy. His kippah, embroidered with both Israeli and Palestinian flags, sparked outrage, led to his arrest, and was ultimately returned to him with the Palestinian flag removed. David and Alex go beyond the incident to explore the deeper, harder questions: How can you be a proud, public Zionist while openly criticizing Israel? Can you hold complexity without losing connection?  Alex pushes the boundaries of what it means to love a country authentically, reminding us that there's no such thing as apolitical Israel education, and that the work is personal. A raw and honest must-listen for anyone having these conversations with their students or children. Learn more about The Jewish Education Project at jewishedproject.orgThis episode was produced by Miranda Lapides and Rina Cohen Schwarz. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. Send us Fan Mail

Does God still have special plans for ethnic Israel? Julian Stoltzfus argues that God made specific promises to Abraham and David that will be fulfilled in a future millennium. This will involve genuine heart revival and faith in Christ on the part of Israel and will happen in God's time not ours. There is no reason Christians should politically support the current Israeli nation state.Article on Julian's blogJulian's article in The Sword and TrumpetAnother relevant article from Julian's blogThe Sword and Trumpet position statementRevelation, the (Missing) Temple, and EdenJulian's Email: editor@swordandtrumpet.orgThis is the 316th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought.Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter which contains new and featured content!Join us on Patreon or become a website partner to enjoy bonus content!Visit our YouTube channel or connect on Facebook.Read essays from our blog or listen to them on our podcast, Essays for King JesusSubscribe on your podcast provider of choiceSupport us or learn more at anabaptistperspectives.org.The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.