Podcasts about Orientation

Host: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. Guests: Jennifer Bold, D.N.P., APRN, C.N.P.; Michelle Booth-Kowalczyk, APRN, C.N.P.; John Weimer, PA-C; Alec Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.;   As healthcare grows increasingly complex, the success of newly hired nurse practitioners and physician assistants depends not only on their preparation, but also on the systems that support their integration, development, and long-term success. While orientation may last weeks or months, the journey to confidence, competence, and professional identity often extends through the first two years of practice. Organizations increasingly recognize that onboarding, mentorship, structured development, and transition-to-practice programs play a critical role in clinician retention, engagement, productivity, and patient care. In this episode, Mayo Clinic NP and PA leaders discuss what distinguishes onboarding from orientation, explore evidence-informed approaches to supporting new clinicians, and share lessons learned from developing successful transition-to-practice programs. The topic for this podcast is Onboarding, Orientation, and the First 24 Months: What Retains High-Performing NPs and PAs. Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development 

Irish Sports Daily's Jamie Uyeyama joins to discuss the giant freshman specialists for the Fighting Irish and the concept of generational punters. Also: Limited concerns about the defense, the other top contenders in the sport, what the offense might look like and how C.J. Carr might handle working his way through the muck. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport

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Irish Sports Daily's Jamie Uyeyama joins to discuss every freshman on the Fighting Irish defense. Included: An incredible defensive end prospect, a pair of intriguing linebackers, elite corners and a five-star safety. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport  

All Out in the Open is back with a brand new episode!Ben Schilaty, Charlie Bird, and new co-host Sarah Kellar Langford Sifuentes answer the question, “Is My Orientation an Essential Part of My Identity?”In this episode, they share personal experiences that have shaped their identities, how people's reactions can feel invalidating, and how God has been alongside them throughout the process.Stay tuned for new episodes each month!#AllOutInTheOpen #LGBTQ #ReligiousPodcast #Identity #ChurchOfJesusChristLatterDaySaints

Irish Sports Daily's Jamie Uyeyama joins to discuss every freshman on the Fighting Irish offense. Included: Great duos at tight end and running back, a massive (in many senses) offensive line class, the best group of wide receivers in some time and two quarterbacks. Sign up for the newsletter and/or browse the merch here: https://linktr.ee/rakesreport  

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In this episode, Jason explains why onboarding and orientation can shape the entire relationship between the workforce and the project. A poor first experience creates confusion and frustration before the work even begins. Jason walks through what happens when workers arrive without clear parking, signage, restrooms, directions, communication, or a meaningful orientation. He explains how a respectful onboarding system can establish safety expectations, build trust, create connection, and help workers feel like valued members of the project instead of outsiders simply being told where to go. What you'll learn in this episode: Why a worker's first experience on the project can influence their attitude and performance. How clear signage, parking, restrooms, directions, and communication improve onboarding. Why orientation must clearly communicate safety expectations in a way workers can understand. How respectful onboarding helps build trust, participation, quality, safety, and stronger project culture. What kind of first impression is your onboarding process creating for every worker who arrives on your project?   If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.  And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

(0:00) Intro(1:24) The Qira'at Journey Begins(2:30) Why Quran Recitation Is Essential(3:13) Source Code as a School for the Akhirah(5:34) Competence as a Quranic Standard(6:34) Learning the Prophetic Standard of Quran Recitation(7:42) What Does Qira'at Actually Mean?(9:03) The Greatest Gift Parents Can Give Their Children(10:04) Why the Quran Is Recited Without Understanding(11:00) The Principles of Reading Allah's Book(13:18) Can You Succeed Without Knowing the Rules?(14:08) Why Good Intentions Are Not Enough(15:40) Why We Perfect Our English but Neglect the Quran(17:55) The Standard of Quran Education Our Children Deserve(19:17) Three Years of Planning the Qira'at Course(20:22) Preparing the Next Generation of Quran Teachers(21:18) Why Qira'at Cannot Be Taken Casually(28:38) A Conversation With the Students(31:21) Class Size, Course Duration, and Schedule(34:16) Qaida Assessment and Student Placement(36:19) Curriculum, Student Portal, and Progress Tracking(38:43) What Children Want to Discover in the Quran(41:48) Three Essential Rules for Every Student(42:15) Understanding the Quran Without Translation(44:11) Reading vs. Merely Reciting the Quran(46:32) The Peer-to-Peer Quran Teaching Program(48:05) Qira'at Is Practical Training, Not Just Teaching(50:22) Can Someone With a Stammer Learn Qira'at?(52:35) Do Parents Need to Attend the Classes?(53:55) Qira'at Courses for Children and Adults(55:15) Why Quranic Pronunciation Requires Physical Practice(56:10) Why Learning the Letter “ض” Can Take Months(58:33) Does the Qira'at Journey Lead to Hifz?(59:39) Memorizing vs. Understanding the Quran(1:00:32) The Weight and Responsibility of the Quran(1:01:53) Raising Children Who Live by the Quran(1:02:48) The Final Destination of the Qira'at Journey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 20, 2026 is: divulge • dih-VULJ • verb To divulge something, especially secret or private information, is to make it known. // Rather than divulge the baby name we've chosen, we're waiting till the little one arrives to make introductions. See the entry > Examples: “Sun Ra's agent had called, he said. ... The Arkestra was heading out on tour soon, to Europe, and Sonny wanted the three of us to join him. ... After we'd calmed down, Don divulged the hitch: the tour would take us away for the school year's last weeks, meaning we would miss exams and also all the end-of-college parties.” — Michael Lowenthal, Place Envy: Essays in Search of Orientation, 2026 Did you know? Information divulged is typically secret, or known only to insiders, and it isn't usually shouted from the rooftops. But when divulge first entered English in the 15th century, it did so as a synonym of proclaim: divulging involved declaring or announcing something to the public, a duty of town criers from Lizard Point to Dunnet Head. The word's source is the Latin verb vulgare, “to make known,” which traces ultimately back to the Latin noun vulgus, meaning “common people” or “mob.” While nowadays divulge can presumably involve blabbing to the rabble, the word usually implies a more careful and considered approach to sharing sensitive information.

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Week of Welcome (WOW) is just around the corner! Join Madison Beine, Associate Director of Orientation and Transition Programs, along with Zac Collins and Alexis Alfaro, Coordinators for Orientation and Transition Programs, as they share everything you need to know about WOW, from student and family events to insider tips for making the most of the experience. wow.uoregon.edu

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Send us your admissions questions!What makes Wake Forest University's Physician Assistant Program different from the hundreds of PA programs applicants can choose from?In this episode of Accepted's Admissions Straight Talk, host Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Sobia Hussaini, MHA, assistant professor of PA studies and director of admissions and strategic recruitment for PA studies at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, about the program's curriculum, campuses, culture, and admissions priorities.Sobia explains how Wake Forest's 24-month Master of Medical Science PA Program brings together a large class with a small-group learning environment across two North Carolina campuses: Winston-Salem and Boone. She describes how the program's inquiry-based learning model asks students to work through patient cases from the beginning of PA school, building clinical reasoning, self-directed learning, and collaborative problem-solving skills before they enter rotations.The conversation also explores Wake Forest's leadership focus, including its Emerging Leaders Program pathways in business and law, and the service-oriented experiences that begin during orientation. Sobia connects those experiences to the PA profession's responsibility to understand the social drivers of health and serve patients in context.The episode closes with practical advice for applicants. Wake Forest looks for academic readiness, meaningful hands-on patient care experience, teamwork, service, leadership, resilience, and a clear answer to one essential question: why do you want to be a PA?00:00 Introducing Wake Forest's PA Program03:35 Comparing the Winston-Salem and Boone Campuses07:38 Serving Rural and Medically Underserved Communities09:12 How Inquiry-Based Learning Works14:21 Leadership Development Throughout the Curriculum18:21 The Emerging Leaders Program in Business and Law22:08 Community Service, Orientation, and Social Drivers of Health28:38 What Wake Forest Looks for in PA Applicants33:26 Closing Thoughts and Next StepsRelated Resources:Wake Forest University School of Medicine Physician Assistant ProgramWake Forest PA Program Emerging Leaders Programs Inside Wake PA, a digital publicationThe Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Physician Assistant, an Accepted guideAccepted's Physician Assistant Application PackagesFollow UsYouTubeFacebookLinkedInContact Uswww.accepted.comsupport@accepted.com+1 (310) 815-9553

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The problem with high-performance coaching for high-achieving women? They're already high performers. That's exactly the problem.This episode kicks off something new: a multi-week series Laurie's calling Back to School (of Midlife) — not the pencils-and-Trapper-Keeper kind of back to school, the adult kind. Every week for the next several weeks, she's walking through the frameworks she's built over the years, where they came from, and how she actually uses them with clients.Today's episode is the origin story. Before there was a BEST LIFE™ framework, before Learn/Earn/Yearn, before Curiosity → Clarity → Courage → Confidence, there was a certification — an elite one, one of only 1,100 in the world — and a realization that cracked everything else open.Laurie walks through exactly what that certification taught her (and still uses in every session), and exactly how "she's already a high performer" turns out to be the whole problem, not a strength to lean on harder. She also gets into two decades of living this pattern herself — first in law, then in commercial real estate — before she ever became a coach.What we cover:Why Laurie is kicking off a new podcast series, and why she's leaning all the way into the back-to-school metaphorThe "adulting playbook" — school, job, marriage, kids, promotion, retirement — and the homework she gives you about itWhy she chose Certified High Performance Coaching, and the Brendon Burchard connection that led her thereWhat the CHPC curriculum actually taught her — and why she still uses those skills in every session todayWhy "busyness" is often an avoidance technique, including her own real example of over-boarding on volunteer work and marathon training to avoid being homeThe most important piece her clients kept missing: checking in with themselvesWhy it wasn't a gap in the curriculum — it was just more of the sameThe two decades she spent living this exact pattern herself, in law and then commercial real estateWhat Personal Leadership Development actually means, and why it's not life coaching or executive coaching — it's the umbrella above bothA preview of the entire Back to School series: BEST LIFE™, Learn/Earn/Yearn, Curiosity/Clarity/Courage/Confidence, and an honest look at what's happening with the MastermindThe adult "back to school supply list" — a new notebook, a hall pass, an elective, and office hoursWhy "I just need to work harder" is almost never actually about working harderQuotable moments"You have one life. You need to bring all of those pieces of your life instead of compartmentalizing them.""That feeling of having to become someone different depending on which room you walked into — that's not just a career problem. That's the whole thing I coach on now.""The problem with high performance coaching for high-achieving women is they're already high performers... they're missing the most important piece, which is checking in with themselves.""It wasn't so much a gap in the coaching curriculum. It was just more of the same.""Probably 95% of the time, the statement 'I just need to work harder' usually means I haven't asked myself what I actually want.""We use a busy schedule as an avoidance technique.""It's not the work that's leaving you burned out. It's the requirement to show up as a different person in every different role you're asked to fill."Resources + links mentionedEpisode 183 — "Did You Actually Choose This Life? Or Did You Just Do What Was Expected?"Best Life Planner JOIN MY MAILING LISTCONNECT WITH LAURIE

Et si une reconversion professionnelle ne commençait pas forcément par une grande décision, mais par une succession de petites étapes ?Dans cet épisode, je vous emmène dans les coulisses du Club des Profs en Reconversion pour faire le bilan de l'année 2025-2026. Cette année, 31 professeures ont rejoint le Club, avec des situations, des envies et des projets très différents : certaines voulaient quitter l'Éducation nationale au plus vite, d'autres avaient besoin de temps pour réfléchir, certaines étaient en arrêt maladie, d'autres avaient déjà un projet professionnel bien avancé.En 3, 6 ou 9 mois, leurs parcours ont pris des directions très différentes : concours de la fonction publique, candidatures et nouveaux emplois, demandes de rupture conventionnelle, création d'entreprise, formations, VAE, enquêtes métiers, rendez-vous avec des professionnels de l'accompagnement… et, pour certaines, des démarches liées à leur santé ou à leur situation administrative.Je vous partage les chiffres et les grandes tendances de cette année, mais surtout les témoignages de plusieurs membres du Club qui racontent ce qui a changé pour elles et où elles en sont aujourd'hui.Parce qu'une reconversion ne ressemble pas toujours à ce qu'on imagine. Parfois, elle consiste à trouver un nouveau métier. Parfois, à préparer son départ. Parfois, à comprendre qu'on a encore besoin de temps. Et parfois, à réaliser que l'on souhaite finalement rester enseignante. Toutes ces étapes peuvent faire partie du chemin.Je vous explique également concrètement comment fonctionne le Club des Profs en Reconversion, mon accompagnement collectif destiné aux enseignant·es qui souhaitent réfléchir à leur avenir professionnel, avancer dans leur projet et surtout ne plus être seul·es face à toutes leurs questions.Les pré-inscriptions pour la prochaine rentrée sont ouvertes : https://forms.gle/m4MJkhLeYjSmioRLASi vous envisagez une reconversion professionnelle en tant que prof, cet épisode vous donnera peut-être une autre vision de ce que l'on peut accomplir… une petite étape après l'autre._____

James Flaherty give a talk on “Dogen and Orientation” at the Green Gulch Farms All Day Sitting August 2026. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Dogen-and-Orientation-All-Day-Sitting-2026-James-Flaherty.mp3

Comedian and activist Margaret Cho shows another side of herself in conversation with Michael Taylor Gray. In the news, six local London councils are resisting the trans bathroom ban, while two New York lawmakers are moving to legalize bathhouses. Also, Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, a Gay-Straight Alliance lawsuit in Virginia, and the heart-wrenching story of three Ghanaian lesbian asylum-seekers deported to Cameroon by the U.S.. Featured speakers: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Erik Bottcher, Margaret Cho, Michael Taylor Gray Credits: Associate Producer/Host Lucia Chappelle, Producer Brian DeShazor, News writer Jeb Backe, feature producer Michael Taylor Gray edited by Brian DeShazor, NewsWrap reporters Chris Wilson and Jeb Backe music: Sylvester, Robyn and Kim Wilson

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Ep 303 Peacewarts: Social Chemistry 101 - The First 90 Seconds (Class 3) We examine the "Cortisol Tint"—the ninety-second biological window at the start of an interaction that dictates the tone of the entire meeting. Using the failure of the "Willy-Nicky" telegrams and the successful de-escalation of the 1996 Atlanta standoff by FBI negotiator Gary Noesner, we explore how to use "Orientation as Intervention" to stabilize the initial chemical spike. Homework: Look up the initial contact protocols used by Gary Noesner in the 1996 Atlanta standoff. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Practice using an "Orientation Statement" in your next interaction. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Molecules of Emotion by Candace B. Pert, a foundational text explaining the immediate biological mechanics of emotional chemical floods and how hormonal shifts dictate human perception before cognitive reasoning takes over, and The Nervous System Reset by Jessica Maguire, a practical guide on understanding nervous system states, regulating the acute physiological stress response, and navigating the initial 90-second chemical wave. Learning Topics: The Cortisol Tint; The 90-Second Chemical Spike; Willy-Nicky Telegrams (1914); Gary Noesner & 1996 Atlanta Standoff; Cold Openings; Orientation as Intervention. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW

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Fresh off a full summer serving as Orientation Student Leaders, Louisiana Tech juniors Sarah Freeman and Tason Lawrence love the University more than ever. They share their reasons for choosing Tech for college, their reasons for signing up for the tall task of being OSLs, and their reasons for feeling like the campus community is a perfect place to call home. LA Tech FYE on Instagram: instagram.com/latechfye Website: 1894.latech.edu/beyond/ Email: 1894@latech.edu

Ep 300 Peacewarts Social Chemistry 101 - The Cracked Cauldron (Orientation & Class 1) We open the Department of Social Chemistry with an orientation on the alchemy of connection and the dangers of the toxic brew of righteousness. We explore how high-stress biology narrows human perception through the auditory gate and tunnel hearing. Using the contrast between the 1853 Crimean Crisis and the 1896 Battle of Adwa, we examine how to stabilize volatile reactions by addressing biology before logic. Homework: Look up the term auditory gating and its relation to stress. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about a personal experience with tunnel hearing or perception narrowing. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, an essential landmark work detailing how high-arousal stress causes cognitive narrowing and shifts processing away from logical analysis, and The Chemistry of Connection by Judith E. Glaser, an insightful exploration of how neurochemistry dictates social trust, communication barriers, and relational stability under pressure. Learning Topics: The Alchemy of Connection; Empathy as a Scientific Tool; The Auditory Gate and Tunnel Hearing; The Trap of the Toxic Brew; The 1853 Crimean Crisis; The Battle of Adwa (1896). Join the Community / Get the Books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW

Brian DeShazor talks with author Josh Trujillo about The Legends and Loves of Baron von Steuben- Washington's Gay General. The rainbow rewinds to James Baldwin and Randy Shilts and in the news, a deadly vehicle attack targets Berlin's Christopher Street Day celebration, Poland's Constitutional Tribunal blocks recognition of same-sex marriages performed elsewhere in the European Union, Pennsylvania repeals HIV-specific criminal penalties, and a British court allows a controversial puberty-blocker study to proceed. Finally, the U.S. State Department apologizes for displaying an AI-generated map that scrambled Africa's geography, while the consequences of Trump administration cuts to global HIV programs continue to mount. Featured speakers: Alfonso Pantisano, Winnie Byanyima, Dr. Atul Gawande, James Baldwin, Randy Shilts, Josh Trujillo Credits: Associate Producer/Host Lucia Chappelle, Producer Brian DeShazor, News writer Jeb Backe, rainbow rewind written by Sheri Lunn and Brian DeShazor, feature producer Brian DeShazor, NewsWrap reporters Joe Boehnlein, Michael LeBeau music: Kronos ft. Nathalie Merchant and Kim Wilson

Late Night in the Library is the side of law school you won't find a textbook for. Produced by Widener Law Commonwealth, this student-run podcast dives into pit conversations, library whispers, and the lessons learned outside the classroom. We talk with students about getting through tough semesters, finding their footing, and the small moments that end up defining law school. Honest and unfiltered, this series centers real student voices and real conversations. In this episode of Late Night in the Library, Widener Law Commonwealth 2L students Owen Dougherty and Enzo Fetsko talk honestly about what they wish they knew during 1L year, from orientation and imposter syndrome to cold calls, case briefs, midterms, and finals. They also cover balancing mental health, social life, networking, and the realities of legal writing and oral arguments. Whether you are about to start law school or already in it, this episode explains how to adapt and get through your first year with confidence. Topics Covered 00:00 Intro 01:06 Orientation 02:10 First Week of Classes 03:35 Mentorship 05:30 First Semester 13:30 Professors 15:12 Office Hours 16:30 Study Aids 21:23 Daily Life 25:58 Cold Calling 34:47 Class Prep 38:56 Case Briefing Explanation 42:10 Midterms/Finals 58:15 Legal Writing 1:00:10 Oral Arguments 1:03:37 Favorite 1L Class 1:05:00 Outro Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital's only law school, with four specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, Business Advising Program, and Center for Equity and Justice. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information. Transcript (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-_P_KdM8f5JexakZwrEFIZN93svIATZB/view?usp=sharing  Music Credit: "Late Night Crush" by Netuno https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/312639960-late-night-crush-short-intro-dance-upbeat-house-urban-party 

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My friend Chris Bissett (lives in Raymond, Alberta Canada, married father of 5, serving in Bishopric) joins us to share his story including: Realizing he is gay before his mission—learning how to balance his faith and his sexuality alone and dealing with the shame. Navigating things in the church that were helpful and some other things that were hurtful “Rage praying” and getting an answer “God was OK with me being gay” Coming out to his wife Becky in the first year of their marriage—wanted to be honest and have a relationship on trust While his wife is very supportive, he recognized he didn't give her a choice, learning that a marriage of love needs to be built on truth (authenticity) and choice. Helpful meeting and getting great advice with Elder Holland early in their marriage Eventually couldn't keep being gay on the “back burner”—needed to come out more openly Taking away the shame—living with confidence How he moved from seeing being gay as a “sacrifice” to moving toward “consecration” and using being himself as a gay member to build Zion His powerful Wayfare Article called “Light in a Watery Darkness, Finding a Way with Consecrated Identity” (see show notes). Chris shares a super insightful story with unique insights and perspectives—all coming from a place of no-shame, integrity, and confidence. I learned so much from Chris. If you are an LGBTQ Latter-day Saint, Chris's story will help you. And Chris's story will help you if you are looking to better understand and support our LGBTQ friends. You are a good man, Chris. Honored to have you on the podcast! Links: Wayfare article: https://www.wayfaremagazine.org/p/wilt-thou-suffer-that-we-shall-cross Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisbissett

We mark our 2000th episode. Pete Hegseth gets trolled by U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, The Rainbow Rewinds to Judy Grahn, Vito Russo and Reverend Troy Perry and Lucia Chappelle gives advice from a 2000 episode old lesbian. In newswrap France's new rights watchdog is no friend to queer people or women, while the trans position of the U.K.'s new government is questionable and a gay German politician falls to surrogacy hypocrisy. In the U.S., the House declines to make Trump's transgender military ban permanent, but advances other anti-trans measures, and a Seattle judge keeps a historic LGBTQ+ beach nude, but curbs the bad behavior. Featured speakers: Major Erica Vandal, Jesse Miranda, Pete Hegseth, U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, Judy Grahn, Vito Russo, Rev. Troy Perry, Lucia Chappelle Credits: Associate Producer/Host Lucia Chappelle, Producer Brian DeShazor, News writer Jeb Backe, feature producers, Lucia Chappellle, NewsWrap reporters Ret and Melanie Keller music: Stan Freberg, Ludwig Goransson and Kim Wilson

Orientation towards Enlightenment is a keynote talk by Kusaladevi marking both the Buddha's enlightenment over 2,500 years ago and the 30th anniversary of the Nottingham Buddhist Centre. Exploring themes of lineage, connection, and the symbolism of the Vajrasana as a point of orientation in a suffering world. Kusaladevi reflects on how Dharma practice and the life of a Buddhist Centre offer a bridge from disorientation towards the transcendental through the light of the Dharma. Excerpted from the talk entitled Orienting Towards Enlightenment given at the Nottingham Buddhist Centre, 2026. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

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Preaching: Mike RothWe live in a world in which things are always changing—certainty, health, relationships, even the version of faith we grew up with. And yet Paul, writing to a community tearing itself apart, lands on three things he insists will outlast everything else: faith, hope, and love. To be clear, these aren't achievements to master or doctrines to defend, but the very shape of a life oriented toward God. In this series, we'll sit with these three ancient, yet lasting gifts and seek to rest deeply into them, even when everything else is stripped away.This week, Mike closes out the series with love—not as a feeling to chase, but as the direction a life keeps turning toward. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 13 and 1 John's claim that God is love, we find that what's actually left standing once the old scaffolding of certainty and dogma comes down is not wreckage, but ground.Pearl Church exists to express a sacred story and to extend a common table that animate life by love. A primary expression of our sacred story is the weekly sermon. If our sermons inspire you to ponder the sacred, to consider the mystery and love of God, and to live bountifully, would you consider supporting our work? You can donate easily and securely at our website: pearlchurch.org. Thank you for partnering with us in expressing this sacred story.

Astronomy Daily S05E148 — "Far Side" Thursday 23 July 2026 Starship gets a second shot at Flight 13 — with a schedule caveat worth knowing about. The first far-side lunar samples reveal that Earth has been quietly shielding the side of the Moon that faces us. Astronomers debate whether the lunar far side should be closed to industry. The Milky Way's only helium nova finally steps out from behind twenty-five years of dust. And the case that our entire galaxy once turned over. Plus a skywatch closer with a straightforward piece of advice about the Delta Aquariids: do not wait for the peak.In this episode Starship Flight 13 ●        Window opens 6:45pm EDT / 2245 GMT Thursday 23 July — 8:45am AEST and 10:45am NZST Friday 24 July. ●        Schedule is not locked: Starbase road and beach closure notices point to further Pad 2 testing. ●        The 16 July attempt aborted at T-0 when four of 33 Raptors missed start parameters; the limit is three. ●        Two Raptors were removed and replaced before this attempt. ●        First-ever Starship deployment of V3 Starlink satellites — 20 of them. ●        Super Heavy splashes down in the Gulf at ~7 minutes; Ship targets the Indian Ocean off Western Australia at ~65 minutes. No catch attempts. Chang'e-6 and the solar wind ●        Published in Nature Geoscience by a team at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Geology and Geophysics. ●        Based on 1,935 grams of regolith returned from the South Pole–Aitken basin on the lunar far side. ●        First direct laboratory comparison of solar wind implantation between the near and far sides. ●        Far-side soil records faster, deeper-penetrating particles; the neon isotope ratio sits below every near-side sample measured. ●        About a quarter of the solar wind exposure at the Chang'e-5 near-side site involved wind decelerated by Earth's magnetosphere. The far-side site shows none. ●        Opens the possibility of using lunar noble gases as a fossil record of Earth's magnetic field over deep time. The far side debate — NAM 2026 ●        Held Tuesday 21 July at the RAS National Astronomy Meeting, University of Birmingham. Convened by Prof Martin Ward. ●        For the motion: Prof Joe Silk (Johns Hopkins) and Dr Jonathan McDowell (Durham Space Research Centre). ●        Against: Dr Nikita Chiu (Durham) and Dr Manuel Salvoldi (aerospace engineer and educator). ●        For: the far side is the only radio-quiet site near Earth — critical for detecting the cosmic dark ages, and an exceptional platform for gravitational wave detection. ●        Against: commercial investment is what makes lunar exploration sustainable, and governance can let science and industry coexist. ●        Audience support for the motion rose from 68% to 76% across the debate. V445 Puppis ●        Presented at NAM 2026 by John Mills, University of Warwick. ●        The only confirmed helium nova in the Milky Way. Erupted in late 2000, then vanished behind its own dust for over twenty years. ●        Now confirmed as a white dwarf accreting from a rare stripped helium star — only a few thousand such stars are thought to exist in the entire galaxy. ●        Orbital period of 3.7 days, roughly double previous estimates. Mass transfer has resumed. ●        Unexplained high-speed "bullets" of possibly oxygen-rich gas travelling up to 20 million mph (~9,000 km/s) — never seen in any other nova. ●        Data from ESO's Very Large Telescope, Hubble, the Southern African Large Telescope and TESS. ●        Helium novae may be one pathway to Type Ia supernovae, the standard candles used to measure cosmic expansion. The Milky Way disc flip ●        Presented at NAM 2026 by Kirill Batrakov, Durham University. ●        Based on 25 Milky Way-like galaxies in the Auriga simulation suite, followed across roughly 11 billion years. ●        Galaxies with the most slowly rotating stellar haloes shared a major head-on merger and a disc reorientation greater than 90 degrees. ●        Our stellar halo rotates at only 10–20 km/s; the disc moves at around 220 km/s. ●        The Gaia-Sausage-Enceladus collision roughly 10 billion years ago is the candidate trigger. ●        Batrakov describes a disc flip as likely rather than confirmed, and is looking for independent signatures. ●        Separate 2026 work led by Ling Zhu, using 600,000+ giant stars from Gaia and LAMOST, found the outer dark matter halo oriented almost vertically to the stellar disc — consistent with the disc having tilted. Skywatch ●        Southern Delta Aquariids are active now, running into late August, with maximum around 30 July. ●        Full Moon on 29 July means peak night is close to 98% illuminated — the worst conditions of the run. ●        Best window: the pre-dawn mornings from now until roughly 27 July, after moonset. ●        Radiant near Skat in Aquarius. Use Fomalhaut and the Great Square of Pegasus to locate it. ●        Australia and New Zealand: radiant climbs near overhead. Best from around 2am to first light. ●        North America: radiant sits low in the south — fewer meteors, but a better chance of long-trailed earthgrazers. Same 2am-to-dawn window, local time. ●        Sunspot region AR4493 has grown rapidly to beta-gamma-delta complexity — the highest classification — and has already fired three M-class flares in a day. Worth watching aurora alerts. Sources ●        SpaceX / Space.com — Starship Flight 13 mission details and timing ●        Nature Geoscience — noble gas analysis of Chang'e-6 regolith (Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Geology and Geophysics) ●        Royal Astronomical Society — NAM 2026 far side governance debate ●        Royal Astronomical Society — NAM 2026, V445 Puppis (John Mills, University of Warwick) ●        Royal Astronomical Society — NAM 2026, Milky Way disc flip (Kirill Batrakov, Durham University) ●        EarthSky and the American Meteor Society — Delta Aquariid observing guidance ●        NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center / EarthSky Sun News — AR4493 activityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-latest-space-news--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.astronomydaily.io/nordvpn. 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(0:00) Intro(1:24) The Real Purpose of the Critical Thinking Course(2:17) Preparing Yourself for the Intellectual Journey(3:00) How the Companions Presented the Case for Islam(4:33) What Happens When Muslims Abandon Their Responsibility?(4:46) Identifying and Challenging Dominant Worldviews(5:21) Know Who You Are Before Challenging Others(6:40) Are You Controlled by Inherited Thinking?(7:16) Why Children Stop Asking Their Parents Questions(8:00) Understanding Arguments, Evidence, Premises, and Inference(8:45) The Leadership and Political Vision of the Prophet ﷺ(10:17) Why Muslim Youth Learn From YouTube and Netflix(11:18) Does Islam Discourage the Use of Intellect?(12:37) The Prophetic Foundation of This Critical Thinking Course(13:48) Why Future Generations May Laugh at Today's Technology(15:30) Why Muslims Feel Overwhelmed by Western Progress(15:55) Who Will Resist Critical Thinking the Most?(17:27) Where Should Logic Begin and Where Should It Stop?(18:21) Reflecting on the Signs of Allah(19:11) How Muslims Can Become a Trial for Non-Muslims(20:53) Becoming Competent Representatives of the Quran(23:02) The 100-Year Plan and Its Central Course(24:20) The Complete Critical Thinking Roadmap(24:46) How to Identify Biases and Logical Fallacies(25:32) Understanding the Thought Models That Control You(26:37) Why Critical Thinking Is an Essential Life Skill(27:17) What Is Expected From Every Student(28:30) Remove Your Intellectual Armor(29:47) The Quran's Open Challenge to Humanity(31:47) Critical Thinking as a Foundation of Islam(32:26) Speak With Knowledge and Skill, Not Emotion(33:20) The Intellectual Crisis Facing Muslims(36:02) Challenge Your Own Thinking First(37:30) Why Ego Has No Place in This Classroom(38:07) Class Schedule and Global Student Participation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

☀️ Cet épisode marque le retour de notre série estivale : Les Recos de l'Été ! Tout l'été, nous (re)découvrons des pépites culturelles issues de nos précédents épisodes.

Lambda Legal's non-binary and transgender rights project director Sasha Buchert helped fashion Becky Pepper-Jackson's Title IX and Equal Protection arguments for the U.S. Supreme Court. She explains how the case evolved from the legislative process to litigation, the broader political environment that led to the recent trans sports bans, and how this ruling will impact the future (interviewed by Jeb Backe). And in NewsWrap: LGBTQ+ foster children in the U.S. won't be protected from unsupportive families anymore, trans-positive soccer star Megan Rapinoe cries foul after being ejected from a World Cup ad, there's a flag on a play by Reform UK, a lesbian couple in Botswana is fighting for marriage equality and Madison Square Garden is WIRED for “risky” guests (reported this week by Chris Wilson and Joe Boehnlein). Featured Speakers: Botswana marriage equality plaintiff Bonolo Selelo, Lambda Legal's Sasha Buchert. Credits: Associate Producer/Host Lucia Chappelle, News writer/Feature producer Jeb Backe, NewsWrap reporters Chris Wilson and Joe Boehnlein. Music: Against Me! and Kim Wilson All this on the July 20, 2026 Edition of This Way Out!

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, I've changed...but now who am I? Midlife brings so many transitions—our bodies change, our relationships evolve, our roles shift, and the things that once defined us begin to look different. In this episode, I share some of the emotions so many women experience during this season, including grief, relief, fear, and uncertainty. We talk about why midlife isn't about trying to become the person you used to be, but discovering who God is inviting you to become next. If you've been wondering what this season is really about, I hope this conversation encourages you to embrace it with curiosity, courage, and hope. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Midlife Isn't About Going Back—It's About Becoming [04:00] The Questions That Surface When Life Finally Gets Quiet [09:00] Grieving the Life You Thought You'd Have [14:00] Why the Emotion of Relief Can Feel Surprisingly Uncomfortable in Midlife [17:00] Two Different Kinds of Fear—and Which One God Wants You to Follow [22:00] Don't Let Your Inner Critic Talk You Out of Your Next Season [27:00] Midlife Is an Orientation, Not the Finish Line [30:00] Listening to the Emotions God Is Using to Shape You RESOURCES: Emotional Confidence Club If this conversation resonated with you, join us inside the Emotional Confidence Club, where we're spending time exploring the emotions of midlife together. Through monthly coaching, practical tools, and faith-filled conversations, you'll learn how to process emotions like grief, fear, relief, and uncertainty while discovering the woman God is shaping you to become. Learn more: AliciaMichelle.com/club  RELATED EPISODES: Ep 365: God Reveals So He Can Heal (And It's Time to Step Into That Healing) Ep 367: Why Do I Feel Lonely in Midlife When I'm Surrounded by People I Love? Ep 368: What Am I Really Longing for When I Feel Lonely and Disconnected? Send us Fan Mail

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If God already knows everything...why pray?In this reflection on Psalm 74, John Ortberg wrestles with one of the oldest questions about prayer.Can our prayers actually matter?Drawing on insights from Walter Brueggemann and Dallas Willard, John explores the difference between the ancient philosophical idea of the "Unmoved Mover" and the God revealed in Scripture—the God who listens, responds, and is deeply moved by His people.This episode explores:- Psalm 74 and communal lament- Psalms of orientation and disorientation- Why the church needs lament- God's unchanging character and responsive heart- Dallas Willard's "Most Moved Mover"- Why your prayers matterScriptures:- Psalm 74#psalm74  #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #WalterBrueggemann #DallasWillard #Lament #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #God

Send us Fan MailA spouse looks you in the eye and says, “You're not on vacation.” That line can sting, but it can also save you. Mark Boutin joins us to talk about what happens when a high-achieving dad realizes work has quietly taken over the moments that matter most, and what it actually looks like to change course without blowing up your values or your family.Mark shares his path from a long career in accounting and finance to entrepreneurship, including the pressure of building multiple businesses at once and the chaos that followed. We get into the real-life fatherhood side too: raising four kids with a big age gap, keeping family dinner as a daily anchor, and learning patience when the “machine gun of requests” starts the second the little ones wake up. Along the way, we talk sports, resilience, and why kids copy what we do more than what we say.Then we break down Mark's practical coaching tool, the BOOM Morning framework: Body, Others First, Orientation, Meaningful Work. It's a simple morning routine for busy dads and entrepreneurs who want better focus, better health, and better leadership at home, plus realistic baby steps if you feel overwhelmed. If you're chasing “work-life balance,” fighting comparison, or trying to start over at 40 with confidence, this conversation will give you a clearer next move.Subscribe for more honest dad-to-dad conversations, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review to help more parents find the Quarterback Dadcast.@markboutin@The_Legacy_LabSupport the showPlease don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts!  Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes! 

How can a honey bee with a brain smaller than a sesame seed communicate the exact location of food to thousands of nestmates? In this episode of Bee Science with Dewey, Dr. Dewey Caron explores one of the most remarkable discoveries in honey bee biology—the dance language. Beginning with the evolutionary pressures that shaped honey bee communication, Dewey explains why efficient foraging became essential for colonies surviving long northern winters. He describes how scout bees locate profitable nectar, pollen, water, and even potential nest sites before returning to the colony to recruit other foragers through highly structured dances. Listeners will learn the differences between the round dance, sickle dance, and waggle dance, and how each communicates information about distance, direction, and resource quality. Dewey also examines the groundbreaking research of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Karl von Frisch, whose meticulous experiments first decoded the language of bee dancing and forever changed our understanding of insect behavior. Along the way, the discussion explores how honey bees use the sun's position, gravity, sound, odors, and even subtle physiological changes to coordinate colony-level decision making. Dewey also highlights how scientific understanding continues to evolve as new discoveries refine earlier interpretations of bee communication. Whether you're a beginning beekeeper or a lifelong student of honey bee biology, this episode provides an engaging look into one of nature's most sophisticated communication systems and reminds us just how extraordinary a honey bee colony truly is. Links and references mentioned in this episode von Frisch, K. 1950. Bees, their Vision, Chemical Senses and Language. Cornell Univ Press. 119 pages (revisions) von Frisch, K. (translated by L.E. Chadwick) 1967. The Dance Language and Orientation of Bees (translation of Tanzsprache und Orientierung der Bienen). Harvard University Press. 566 pages Caron, Dewey M.& Lawrence J. Connor. 2024. Honey Bee Biology & Beekeeping. Wicwas Press. 480 pages Georgia Tech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFDGPgXtK-U - 77 min. 28 sec. 2011) Also a Science magazine video by James Nieh of U California is a great resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cylim87fFgU Affermation By Steve Straight: https://graysonbooks.com/products/affirmation-by-steve-straight ______________ Brought to you by Betterbee – your partners in better beekeeping.   Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Bolero de la Fontero  by Rimsky Music; Perfect Sky by Graceful Movement; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC ** As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases Copyright © 2026 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

The Lord's Prayer:Relationship (Our Father)Value (Hallowed Be Thy Name)Direction (Thy Kingdom Come)Alignment (Thy Will Be Done)Presence (Daily Bread)Release (Forgiveness)Protection (Temptation & Evil)Integration (Alignment of the Self)In this episode:Is the Lord's Prayer actually a map of consciousness?Why what you pay attention to determines who you becomeHow your hierarchy of values shapes your future—whether you realize it or notWhat temptation, forgiveness, and evil reveal about the fragmented selfWhy the Lord's Prayer may be one of the greatest psychological models of transformation ever articulated00:00 The Lord's Prayer; Orientation, Attention & the Ordering of Reality05:25 Why This Order?; Prayer as a Hierarchy of Consciousness07:10 Our Father; Ego, Relationship & Belonging13:20 Hallowed Be Thy Name; What Sits at the Top of Your Hierarchy?19:00 Thy Kingdom Come; Values, Direction & Becoming24:30 Thy Will Be Done; Reality, Alignment & Acceptance30:40 Give Us This Day; Presence, Attention & Daily Bread37:20 Forgive Us Our Debts; Release, Resentment & Freedom42:40 Lead Us Not into Temptation; What Owns You?48:30 Deliver Us From Evil; Fragmentation, Wholeness & Alignment51:30 The Lord's Prayer as a Psychology of Transformation53:05 Final Reflections; Organizing the Self Around RealityElevate How You Navigate with Len & a free call https://elevatehowyounavigate.comMAYU Water, use "autism" for 10% off at https://mayuwater.comDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismDaylight Kids (!!!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autism ‪Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autismX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheSpectrumemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

Hear amazing tales of the binary-defying civil rights activist, labor organizer, lawyer, author and first Black woman Episcopal priest the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. In the news, marriage equality is outlawed in Senegal, there's no port for the gay Scarlet Lady cruise ship in Egypt either, and New Hampshire and California adopt different attitudes about transgender youth while Trans and Intersex Pride Marchers in Dublin target the One Percent. Featured speakers: Trans and Intersex Pride Co-Founder Ollie Bell, Sara Canning, Associate Professor of History at Antioch College Dr. Kevin McGruder, Associate Professor of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary Dr. Sarah Azaransky, Cathedral of St. John the Divine Rev. Canon Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas Credits: Associate Producer/Host Lucia Chappelle, News writer Jeb Backe, NewsWrap reporters Marcos Najera and Tanya Kane-Parry Music: Rev. Delores Berry and Kim Wilson Special thanks to the American LGBTQ+ Museum and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for their permission to air the Celebration of Pauli Murray.

What happens when two experienced hosts navigate uncharted intimacy together? Join Mistress Olivia and Ms Erika for a candid exploration of performance anxiety, queer curiosity, and the psychology of first-time same-sex connection. Discover how communication dissolves nerves when expectations are left at the door.[00:00] Introduction: Ms Erika Takes the Hot Seat[02:00] The Listener Question: Did You Do It Yet?[04:30] First-Time Jitters & Performance Anxiety[07:00] Expectations vs Reality: Media Portrayals of Intimacy[10:00] Communication & Power Dynamics[13:00] Learning vs Leading: A New Mindset[16:00] Exploring Differential: Suggestions Over Strictness[19:00] Orientation, Curiosity & Authentic Connection[22:00] Introducing Ms Becky: Next Weekend's Episode[24:00] Closing Thoughts & Final ReflectionsFor the full unfiltered archive, extended conversations, and our complete back-catalogue of female authority dynamics, visit weeklyhotspot.com.Questions for listeners:What mindset helps you most when stepping into an unfamiliar intimate experience? Announcing A new private, discrete form on The Weekly Hot Spot blog that allows you to leave comments and questions. It's super easy and perfect if you don't want to get in touch in other ways.DISCORD: LDWErika and LDWOliviaOlivia@EnchantrixEmpire.com   Personal blog: Experienced MistressErika@EnchantrixEmpire.com   Personal blog: Intelligent Phone Fantasy

Most onboarding plans focus on helping new hires feel welcome and settled in their role.But the real purpose of onboarding isn't orientation; it's creating clarity before misunderstandings become habits and before small mistakes turn into difficult performance conversations.In this episode, I explain why the success or struggles you see three months after someone joins your team are often determined before they even start. You'll learn the difference between orientation and onboarding, why unclear expectations quietly undermine great hires, and the three things every manager should define during the first 30 days.You'll also discover how AI can help you build a practical onboarding plan in less time, why documenting your team's unwritten rules matters more than you think, and how to reset expectations if someone has already been in the role for weeks or even months.By the end of this episode, you'll have a simple framework for creating onboarding plans that build confidence, prevent unnecessary feedback conversations, and help new employees succeed from day one.Conversation Topics(00:00) Why the real onboarding work begins after a candidate accepts the offer(01:56) Orientation vs. onboarding: the difference most managers miss(03:45) Why unclear expectations create future performance problems(06:13) Step #1: Define what success looks like at 30, 60, and 90 days(07:18) Step #2: Teach the unwritten rules that every team follows(08:49) Step #3: Explain how to work effectively with you as a manager(09:41) How AI can help you build a stronger onboarding plan in minutes(10:18) [Extended Only] How to re-onboard an employee when things aren't going as planned (11:44) [Extended Only] A simple conversation that resets expectations without creating defensiveness (13:00) [Extended Only] Why a "fresh start" can rebuild confidence and improve performance 

We celebrate the history and continuing activism of Dyke Marches across the U.S. with Professor Sara Angevine and voices from the streets of Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. In the news, the U.S. Supreme Court rules against transgender student athletes, a Russian court convicts the staff of an "extremist" drag club, Republicans erase Pride Month from military recognition, and Turkish authorities arrest Pride demonstrators while blocking a cruise ship's drag performance. And the Rainbow Rewind honors gay military pioneer Lt. Leonard Matlovich Featured speakers: Camilla B. Taylor, Professor Sara Angevine Credits: Associate Producer/Host Lucia Chappelle, Producer Brian DeShazor, News writer Jeb Backe, feature producer Abigail DeRoberts, NewsWrap reporters Ava Davis and Michael Lebeau music: Isis and Kim Wilson