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Tom Major (Rodney in Only Fools & Horses) co-hosts The West End Frame Show! Tom joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Jamie Muscato's concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) as well as the latest news about Love Never Dies, Lea Michele, Ride the Cyclone and more. Tom made his professional debut as Rodney in Only Fools and Horses on tour and at the Eventim Apollo. Over Christmas he played Prince Charming in Cinderella at the Richmond Theatre directed by Gary WilmotTom trained at ArtsEd where he played Rodger in Rent and also sang in the choir for Pippin at Drury Lane and for the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall.Follow Tom on Instagram: @tommajorr This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline sat down with Caroline Bryan back in 2019 and we're sharing that episode ICYMI! Not only is Caroline a total bombshell, she is the funniest prankster I have ever witnessed. Over Christmas, Caroline did “the 12 days of pranks” where she hid in a life size teddy bear and scared every family member and friend walking by, put fingernail polish on a bar of soap only to hear Luke wonder why it’s not lathering up lol, plus many more pranks involving snakes, fog horns and fart machines. She also has a sidekick, LeClaire, Luke’s mother-in-law. Luke definitely got his dance moves from his mother, bc she can cut a rug! The Bryan Family is so much fun and so inspiring. They know how to enjoy life and find joy in everyday. Caroline and I chat about her love story with Luke and how they met in college. We also talk about how she and Luke have survived tragedy. Luke lost both his siblings and brother-in-law, and took in their 3 children: a son who was in high school and 2 college age daughters to live with them and their 2 sons Bo and Tate. Caroline and Luke also started a charity, Brett’s Barn, with Caroline’s brother and sister-in-law, in honor of her brother’s daughter Brett who died at a very young age. Brett’s Barn opens its doors to sick and disabled children to come pet and love on the animals. It’s a true sanctuary. Caroline has a heart of gold and uses her life to spread love and healing and laughs. She is such an example of faith. It was amazing to hear her story with Luke and see how they have such an incredible marriage and life in the midst of the wild world of the music industry and personal heartbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Trotta is a 45-year-old dad with a busy job and a full life at home. He waited 12 months before doing something about his health.Then he lost 10kg in 11 weeks. Over Christmas. Without a strict diet.In this episode he shares exactly what changed, what worked and what he'd say to any dad still waiting.Visit ditchthedadfat.com to learn about the same process Daniel went through.Follow the Ditch the Dad Fat Podcast for strategies on sustainable weight loss, better energy and leading your family well.

Aoife Haakenson (Six / I Was A Teenage She-Devil) co-hosts The West End Frame Show!Aoife joins Andrew Tomlins (West End Frame's Editor) to discuss Titaníque (Criterion Theatre), Woman in Mind starring Sheridan Smith (Duke of York's Theatre), Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch (The Other Palace) and Oh, Mary! (Trafalgar Theatre).They also delve into the latest theatre news about Jesus Christ Superstar, Operation Mincemeat, Billy Elliot, Choir Boy, Paranormal Activity and more.Aoife made her theatrical debut as Pepper in the 2010 Asia Tour of Annie. She moved to the UK in 2019 to train at Mountview and went on to play Mary Sheldon in The Crucible (National Theatre) before starring as Catherine Parr in the UK and International Tour of Six.Last year Aoife played Mother in Pop Off, Michelangelo! (Underbelly Boulevard, London & Edinburgh Fringe Festival). Over Christmas she played Tink in The All New Adventures of Peter Pan (The Grove Theatre, Dunstable) and, next up, Aoife is leading the cast of I Was A Teenage She-Devil as Nancy at The Other Palace Studio this April. Follow Aoife on Instagram: @aoife_haakensonI Was a Teenage She-Devil runs at The Other Palace Studio 2nd – 26th April. Visit www.theotherpalace.co.uk for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Keepin It Real, Cam wonders what the life span of a titanium knee is and whether his father might need one or two more with the way he's going.  ----- My eighty-nine-year-old father is scheduled to get a knee replacement next week. Let me say that again - he's eighty-nine and getting a new knee and is eager to return to his very active life when the pain subsides. He's done this once before and wants the same results. People stop me nearly every day to ask about my father. They comment on how healthy he is and how he never slows down. This is true, though I can attest to him slowing a little over the past several years. He is eighty-nine, after all. Over Christmas holidays my brothers and I were with him at his property in Clarke County. We were all sawing on an oak tree that we were sectioning for firewood. We've done this nearly every Christmastime for about forty years now – felling the tree, cutting it into pieces and then splitting those pieces and stacking them in a rack near the camp. It will become the wood we'll burn next Christmas, letting it age about a year before burning, and we cut a lot of it every year. Dad has always led the way on the firewood. He finds the tree and leads the way on the cutting. His use of a chainsaw on a tree is the equivalent of Michaelangelo's use of a chisel on a block of marble – his dissection of the tree is a work of art. This past year, though, with four saws all buzzing at the same time, I heard one stop, saw dad put his saw down and step back and rest. "I'm going to let you all have at it," he said over the noise of the saws. Good, I thought. My brothers and I are beyond capable. But it may have been the first time I ever saw him step back. A story lives in the lore of that cabin in the woods. It comes from when I was a pre-teen and I had a friend there with me. Dad started cutting trees for firewood. Our job was to drag branches, do our best to split the logs, and put the split pieces in the trailer then unload and stack the wood in the rack. It was hard work and we were tired. We had gone through three trees and Dad stopped. My friend's face showed relief – finally, he was saying. Enough. We had some water. Maybe a sandwich. Then Dad cranked his saw up again and said, "One more" and marched off towards another oak tree. My friend's face fell and we all heard him say over of the noise of the saw, "Another tree??" That line lives on today when we're cutting wood. Another tree? Yep. Another tree. I don't know of any other eighty-nine-year-olds getting knee replacements. It's remarkable. He's always been able to outwork me. And in a few weeks, he'll be back to blaming his partners for losing at pickleball. He'll be sharpening his chain saw. And he'll be eyeing another tree. I'm Cam Marston, just trying to keep it real. 

In this episode of Fitness Business Insights with Matt Robinson, I share a very different kind of episode, a mini manifesto.Over Christmas and New Year I revisited a concept I first wrote in 2024: The Fitness Matrix: the “system” that quietly keeps fitness professionals stuck, exhausted, and chasing the wrong things.This isn't a step-by-step tactic episode. It's a worldview shift. We're talking about the beliefs and business models that reward overworking, constant availability, and self-sacrifice, and why the real issue for most coaches isn't motivation… it's design.What You'll Learn✅ Why 86% of PTs leave the industry within two years (and what's really driving it) ✅ Why you likely already know enough to be a great coach and why education can become procrastination  ✅ Why freedom isn't found, it's designed (and how boundaries create real freedom)  ✅ Why the industry rewards busyness, and how effort gets confused with value  ✅ The shift from “I'm just a PT” to thinking like a business owner with long-term options  Resources & Links Instagram: @mattrobinsonpt Newsletter & coaching: mattrobinsoncoaching.com

A.Ron didn't want to watch The Pitt. The patrons made him. Over Christmas. And now here we are. Turns out, he loved it. This episode is our Season 1 recap and Season 2 preview, as Jim and A.Ron break down the show's unlikely journey from obligation to obsession. Send us feedback at thepitt@baldmove.com. Medical Dictionary of Health Terms: A-C - Harvard Health Hey there!  Check out ⁠https://support.baldmove.com/⁠ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month! ⁠Join the Club!⁠ Join the discussion:  ⁠Email⁠ | ⁠Discord⁠ | ⁠Reddit⁠ Follow us: ⁠Twitch⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠  |  ⁠Instagram⁠  |  ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Christmas Night Edition: The Clay Edwards Show - Breaking News: Jackson's Deadly Christmas Week    In this gripping holiday episode, host Clay Edwards dives into one of the deadliest stretches in Jackson, Mississippi's 2025 homicide tally—now at 74 with just one week left in the year. Over Christmas week, the city saw 5 shocking deaths (4 official homicides plus one suspicious case) and 2 additional shootings, all packed into a brutal three-day span. Could it have been 7? Clay breaks it down fast and hard, focusing exclusively on incidents within Jackson city limits.   From an 81-year-old woman's remains unearthed in a South Jackson backyard (leading to arrests for desecration of a corpse) to a man shot and burned in his vehicle on Eddy Street, a double homicide of young men on Lynn Avenue, a pre-dawn Christmas morning killing on Luther Lane, and chaotic shootings at a motel and between neighbors—Clay covers the raw details with unfiltered commentary on crime, culture, and the silence surrounding black-on-black violence.   Why no protests? Where's the outrage? Clay calls it like he sees it: "Cultural rot" in the blackest city in America, and a plea for community peace that affects us all.   Sponsored by Men's Health of Mississippi—text "CLAY" to 601-805-1300 for your FREE testosterone screening and kickstart your New Year's transformation!   Don't miss this raw, no-holds-barred recap. Hit SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE on YouTube, X, or Rumble (screw Facebook—they demonetized us!). Join as a member for exclusive perks. More on surrounding county crimes and wild Mississippi stories coming soon.   #JacksonMS #Homicides #ChristmasCrime #ClayEdwardsShow #MississippiNews #TrueCrime  

Over Christmas break, Alyssa was joined by Eliana to have a discussion about the toxic empathy surrounding the problem of illegal immigration and how we as Christians can seek the welfare of our country that protect and love our neighbors. Read the Got Questions article referenced: What Does the Bible Say About Illegal Immigration Read the WirePoints article referenced: Illinois Population Gains 68k in 2024 Due to Migrant Tidal Wave  … Continue Reading

On today's show: Trump wants to turn Gaza into Disneyland, Climate nutters are nuttier than ever, how social media is destroying conventional dating and more. PLUS: Richie is joined by the inspirational Louie Greenhalgh! Over Christmas and the new year Louie and his great friend Chris Thrall rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Louie and Chris are former special ops soldiers. They did it to raise awareness of the many issues faced by ex-servicemen and women. How did they do it? Louie shares his amazing story. You can still donate to the amazing cause here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/oceanseliterow

Over Christmas break, we were asked what D&D character sheets would look for the main characters in the new Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim movie. So you know we had to make it a podcast episode! We haven't done an unpacking episode for War of the Rohirrim, so be aware there are spoilers ahead! How did we do with these character sheets? Would you make any changes? Join us for our Read Along of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang! Anna is watching: - Klaus - Lady Bird - Sister Wives - Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim - Gravity Falls - Star Wars: Skeleton Crew - Queer Eye - Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - Mufasa - Mary Poppins - Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Anna is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama - Dinner for Vampires by: Bethany Joy Lenz - Rural Diaries by: Hilarie Burton Morgan - Fat Chance, Charlie Vega by: Crystal Maldonado Anna is playing: - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Happy Little Dinosaurs - Dominion - Extremely Loud Librarians - Mario Party: Jamboree Josef is watching: - Nosferatu - Critical Role, campaign 3 - Solo Leveling - Kaiju No. 8 - Lion King 1 and 1/2 Josef is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Frieren by: Kanehito Yamada - Solo Leveling by: Chugong - Royal Assassin by: Robin Hobb Josef is playing: - Baldur's Gate 3 - Magic the Gathering - Everdell Don't forget, you can get bonus content by joining our Patreon! Find us on Twitter: @litround Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LitRoundTable Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelitroundtable Art: Kris Easler: https://www.kriseasler.com/

Have a comment? I'd love to hear from you! Welcome to the first episode of 2025. Apologies for the delay since Ep.5. I was in Nepal climbing mountains over November and December... In this episode, I welcome Aaron Hopkins, sucessful PT and gym owner. I interviewed him a few months ago and we had a great laugh and were very much of the same mind when discussing all things health/fitness. He will be joining me as co-host, so i'm really looking forward to recording with him.Find out more about Aaron here: https://www.pt-u.co.uk/Amongst other things, we discussed:New Year New Me! (yawn!)  Setting 2025 Health Goals: Discussing how to set realistic and achievable health goals for the new year. Fads like Dry January etc - more harm than Good?People starting new habits : Nutrition Trends: Exploring emerging nutrition trends for 2025, such as plant-based diets, intermittent fasting, or personalised nutrition plans.Effective Workout Routines: Highlighting new and effective workout routines or exercises for different fitness levels and goals.Doing too much, at one time: Motivation and Accountability: Strategies for staying motivated and accountable throughout the year. Tech and Fitness: Discussing the role of technology and apps in monitoring fitness progress and enhancing workouts. Big business, but data for data's sake? Watches, rings, apps, HRV useful:Over Christmas, we had a great question from a listener, we discussed this too:"Sleep/nutrition/rest are critically important, especially when compared to our younger days. So my question for the podcast is this: Because there are now more mature people training harder than ever before, are we entering uncharted territority in terms of our awareness of training/recovery for middle -aged athletes? Sure, there have been a small number of older athletes for a long time, but I suspect there have never before been so many middle-aged, 'normal' folk who are continuing to train hard alongside their daily lives. Is the coaching/nutrition industry up to speed on this? Is it even being recognised, let alone being catered for?"I hope you find this useful and enjoyed the podcast. Watch for the next episode soon, please subscribe when you can and please leave us a rating or review. Click the link highlighted to find out more about Lee here.Please also join the Mature Muscle Podcast Facebook Group for the latest info.

Imagine that every person had exactly the same fashion taste. Imagine if each of us had the same clothing or the same hairstyle.  Imagine that everyone was the same height and build.  Imagine that everyone had identical makeup. Just imagine. Of course, it's a nonsense - different styling suits different people. Short, tall, thin, round, dark-skinned, fair-skinned, red-heads, blondes, straight haired, curly haired: everyone looks for something different to bring out their best. So why do so many photographers light their subjects using the exact same lighting pattern without adjusting for the variety of life? Why? I can't answer that but I do have a view! Cheers P. If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to Mastering Portrait Photography, for more articles and videos about this beautiful industry. You can also read a full transcript of this episode. PLEASE also subscribe and leave us a review - we'd love to hear what you think! If there are any topics, you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact me at paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk.    Transcript  Well, it's the end of an incredibly busy week and an incredibly busy day. And today the temperature hasn't. Risen above freezing. It's so cold that our shower at home has frozen. The Landrover won't start. And the two clients, the two families I've had in today who desperately wanted to go out. And take pictures in the wintery Wonderland were sadly disappointed when even they couldn't last more than about 10 minutes at a go.  So we've been based in the studio, which is where I am right now. I'm Paul. And this is the mastering portrait photography  

Send us a textHi, I'm Sarah Almond Bushell, and welcome to another episode of Beyond the Clinic. Today, we're diving into a topic that every healthcare professional faces but rarely talks about, handling negativity online. If you've ever second-guessed sharing your expertise out of fear of criticism or trolling, you're not alone, and this episode is for you.Episode SummaryThe fear of online criticism can feel overwhelming, especially when you've worked so hard to build your credibility and expertise. I've been there myself, and I want to help you navigate this challenging part of putting yourself out there. From personal stories to actionable strategies, we'll explore how to stay grounded, protect your energy, and keep showing up for the people who need your knowledge the most.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy Negativity Happens: Understanding why criticism grows as your visibility increases.My Viral Moment: How I faced a wave of backlash and turned it into a growth experience.Five Key Strategies for Resilience:Preparing mentally before you post.Setting boundaries with negative commenters.Deciding how to respond—or not respond.Using compassionate communication to diffuse tension.Knowing when to seek legal advice.Reclaiming Your Confidence: Tips to keep your focus on helping others without getting derailed.Key TakeawaysOnline criticism often says more about the commenter than you.Growing your online presence means your message is reaching people—it's a good sign.Protecting your energy and staying aligned with your mission is the best way to handle negativity.You have the tools to choose how to respond and take control of the narrative.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeHug Your Haters by Jay Baer – A brilliant guide to navigating online criticism. Your Next StepTake a moment to think about one valuable insight or piece of advice you've been hesitant to share. Reflect on your audience's needs, craft it with intention, and hit publish. Your expertise matters, and your unique voice is exactly what someone out there is waiting for.Join Me Next WeekIn our next episode, "Earn While You're Off: Four Easy Tactics to Keep Cash Coming in Over Christmas", I'll show you how to avoid the feast-and-famine cycle that often comes with taking a break. Don't miss it!Let's stay resilient, confident, and impactful—together. See you next time! Website: https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansinbusiness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dietitiansinbusinessFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondtheclinicbusinessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheClinicPodcast The Master Plan - Discover the 22 steps you need to take (in the right order) to build a successful business so you can earn enough to live the freedom lifestyle you dream of. https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/master-plan

In 2022, ten years after they launched their fourth ship, Disney Cruise Line finally added a new ship to its fleet. The Disney Wish is the first of Disney's new class of ship, Triton class. Over Christmas, Elizabeth and her family got to experience this beautiful ship during the most magical time of the year. … Continue reading Episode 483: Sailing the Disney Wish with Elizabeth →

Over Christmas, Edmonton's encampment clearings made national headlines. CBC News reporters Paige Parsons and Wallis Snowdon sit down with This Is Edmonton host Clare Bonnyman to discuss what happened then, where we are now and how the city's approach to people living on the streets has shifted.

Ryecast is back for 2024, with loads of locals lined up to tell their story. The first proper episode of what's now series 3 gets published next week, but until then here's a bonus episode called “I love Rye because…”Over Christmas and New Year Rye News ran a social media campaign sharing some of the many reasons why people love Rye (spoiler alert: it's the people). It was Natasha Robinson's idea – she's the paper's Instagram whizz. You can hear her suggestion in this week's Ryecast, as well as ideas from the rest of the Rye News team.So, what's yours? Why do you love Rye? Me? Thanks for asking! I love Rye because everyone has a story to tell (which is pretty handing if you're making a podcast). And…because it's home.Search for Ryecast wherever you get your podcasts or click on www.ryecast.orgRyecast is presented and produced in Rye by James Stewart

Happy new year! Today I want to talk about the only new year's resolution you need to make to get your parenting back on track.  It is one of my favourite practices and it is probably the most effective and most important parenting strategy that you can start using straight away.  January is a great time of year to reassess your parenting, to notice what needs to go and what you need to get back on track.  Over Christmas we often drop the normal routines and bad habits can creep in so it is almost a relief when January comes around and we can get back on track again.  But with that often comes self-judgement and self-criticism, especially when those good intentions don't get off the ground or get quickly forgotten about.  I'm here to show you a simple way to bring some self-love and kindness into your parenting - so you can be your own biggest cheerleader instead of your own worst enemy.  I explain why being kind to yourself can be a total game changer in your parenting and I take you through 4 quick and easy steps to calm the inner critic and replace it with self-kindness.  I also talk about the wider reasons that parenting is so hard and why we tend to blame ourselves for wider societal problems.  It is so good to be back talking to you - wishing you a very happy and peaceful new year.  If you are ready to put these ideas into practice in your own parenting, come and work with me over in the Peaceful Parent School.  Click here to find out more and book your place.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and consider leaving an iTunes review. It will help this conversation reach even more parents.I would love to stay in touch! You can follow me on Facebook and Instagram @PamParentCoach. I always love to hear from my listeners.

During the holiday season, I often encounter one of my favorite treats. It's something that most of us keep in the house year-round. But for some reason, cheese and crackers taste a little better this time of year. I know it's just something that exists only in my mind. Over Christmas, spending time with family, we have cheese and crackers to snack on. You can call it a snack, an appetizer, or hors d'oeuvres. It seems that cheese and crackers are always around, but you won't hear me complain... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-65a7195077ab5').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-65a7195077ab5.modal.secondline-modal-65a7195077ab5").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

Over Christmas a few conservatives or their families were "Swatted" a very dangerous situation. The IRS rakes in a record $4.9 trillion dollars. Where is that money going? Joe scolds the Main Stream Media and tells them to start reporting the economy right and Biden wanted to hide the Chinese Spy balloon from you.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/1596226/advertisement

Do things that others won't—Achieve what others can't. Over Christmas you'll probably be asked if you want some sort of alcohol, it can be easy to give in and let your guard down. In this episode Smith and Mayhew tell you how you could be more responsible with your alcohol consumption over christmas or stop it completely! Adam Smith From depressed and suicidal to the happiest and fittest he's ever been, Adam Smith's self-development journey hasn't been easy but it has been worth it. Today, he's a qualified mindset coach in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and a certified Time Line Therapist®. Adam has coached many high performers, using NLP to rewire his clients' thoughts and behaviours so they can destroy limiting beliefs and engineer the change needed to excel. Connect with Adam Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-smith-high-performance-coach/ Adam Mayhew Adam Mayhew swapped burnout and binge drinking for ultra marathons, CrossFit and sobriety. A registered nutritional therapist specialising in performance nutrition, Adam supports everyone from office workers to athletes to build healthy eating habits. Using science (and never fad diets, quick fixes or gym bro culture) he helps clients target their problem areas and confidently master diet, training and lifestyle. Connect with Adam Mayhew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mayhew-nutrition-coaching/   To find out more about Smith & Mayhew: https://agameconsultancy.com/about-us/

Sister drama, ‘we told you so' industry news, and heaps of Christmas spirit are here for Kelly and Lizz's last episode of the year! → Do you drive a Ford F-150? Then it's your lucky day! Head on over to the Carpool podcast on Apple Podcasts, leave a five star review, and tell the gals what you love about the show! Over Christmas break check out the book Bright Lights, Big Christmas. In the new year Kelly and Lizz will share their recap! Today's millennial word of the day is ‘punching.' A term that comes from punching above your weight in boxing, it now means getting someone who's out of your league in dating or marriage.  Kelly and Lizz's mom is turning to Chris Kringle for the holidays, and they are here for it. The candles will be lit, the table will be set with fine china, and everyone will be dressed to the nines. Get festive, wear your sequin blazers, and pull out your sparkly wedding shoes to celebrate! In her driveway dump Kelly also shares how she thinks Cameo is a little thirsty, Lizz rants about thousand dollar advent calendars, and the gals agree that a 360 view should be required before all denim purchases.  Get yourself out of your dinner rut with the help of America's #1 Meal Kit, HelloFresh! Skip the grocery store and save time with easy, tasty recipes delivered to your door. Just choose your recipes, select a delivery date, and relax. From easy breakfasts to start your morning off right to 10-Minute lunches or satisfying snacks both adults and kids will love, HelloFresh has tasty choices for every mealtime occasion.  → Go to HelloFresh.com/carpoolfree and use the code: CARPOOLFREE for FREE breakfast for life!  Before you pull the trigger on any of these baby things that, let's be honest, kids use for a few months at the most, make sure you check Goodbye gear. It is the best place to buy second hand baby gear. It's where Kelly's found some of her favorite items like the Baby Brezza and an alphabet rug for her kiddo's room. Shop and sell your open box and unused kid gear, toys, and more on Good Buy Gear. → Head over to goodbuygear.com and get $20 OFF your order of $100 or more with the code CARPOOL. A listener writes in for advice on her sister drama. As a big sis, she's always inviting her little sis over for dinner. Her sister never brings anything, says thank you, or even offers to help clean up. Kelly and Lizz agree — she needs a heads up on guest etiquette from her big sister.  → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com  In industry news, Kia E9 EV buyers will now get free charging credits, Ford is cutting 2024 F-150 lightning production plans by half, and buyers are opting for hybrids — shocker!!! Kelly is bringing back pasta Monday for today's Ditch the drive-through. Grab some fancy fresh noodles and a jar of sauce for a Freduccini Alfredo! → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geek Girl Susan was in Los Angeles last week and finally got two of the Geek Guys together. So, this week, we present you with a Very Special carcast from LA!Susan and Chris visited the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and the La Brea Tar Pits. They joined Erik to help out with the 2024 Rose Parade float. Then they recorded this little episode for you from a bit of a noisy restaurant then from the car.We apologize for not delivering on our promised programming for this week, our Hanukkah episode. With Susan out of town and Kelly being sick, things went off the rails. But we're sure you'll be thrilled with this carcast! And Happy Hanukkah!Next week: Christmas with “Home for Christmas” (“Hjem til Jul”) and “I Hate Christmas” (“Odio il Natale”). Throw in “A Storm for Christmas” and “Over Christmas,” if you feel like it—all on Netflix.-Original music by Garrett ThompsonFollow us on Instagram @GeekGirlSoupContinue the conversation on FacebookListen to Cort's podcast with Brad at PureFandom.comCheck out Susan's movie stats on Letterboxd Email your questions and comments to GeekGirlSoup@gmail.comGeek on!

Over Christmas it can be easy to start feeling like you're not being your best self for one reason or another! During this powerful episode, Adele's provides some tips to help you feel better over Christmas. Your ticket to the Ibiza 2024 Retreat Waitlist: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/retreat-waitlist/ For extra support: Support@adelejohnstoncoaching.com ____________ From your host : Adele Johnston I'm Adele Johnston, a certified nutritionist and positive psychology coach, passionate about helping women improve their menopause health and reclaim who you are without menopause taking over. This is a time in your life where you get to feel vibrant, sexy and reclaim you again! I'm proud to work with women like you and have created a very successful proven Reclaiming You 3 STEP PROCESS to help you take back control of your body during your menopause. For more details : https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/ To get Adele's FREE 3-step Menopause Weight Loss Guide: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/menopause-weight-loss-guide/

Audio Transcript: This media has been made available by Mosaic BostonChurch. If you'd like to check out more resources, learn about Mosaic Boston,or donate to this ministry, please visit mosaicboston.com Heavenly Father, we thank you for the blessing it is to gather as your people to hear from your Holy Spirit, from your holy scriptures. We thank you, Lord, that you did not leave us in the darkness of our ignorance. Often we have fled from you, from your presence, from your word, from community, and we've done it intentionally, and we've done it in order to further our ignorance. Instead of leading us groping in the darkness, Lord, you send us people, messengers, ambassadors, evangelists, missionaries, Christians, believers, those who spoke the truth with love in a way that compelled our hearts. Lord, if there is anyone who is not yet a believer, a follower of Christ, a child of God today, save them. Today, override their reluctant will, and, Lord, save them from their sins. And for those of us who are your children, Lord, remind us that you have commissioned each one of us to go and make disciples, people of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Bless our time in the holy scriptures today, continue to expand your holy church, Lord. Jesus, you promised that you will build your church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it, so continue to expand your kingdom, your church, and take territory from the enemy. I pray all this in Christ's holy name. Amen. We are beginning today a brand new sermon series through the Book of Jonah. We're really excited about it. It's four chapters, four weeks, and then we believe the Lord is leading us to do a deeper study of the life of Joseph, in Genesis 37 through 50. And then that'll take us through the end of the summer. The series title is Reluctant Believer. The title of the sermon is I Fear God, kind of, and that's who Jonah is. He's a rebel. He's not just reluctant or recalcitrant. He's often resentful of God in his ways. It's the only book about a prophet gone rogue. I had a brother approach me after the service and he said, "When I was younger, I scoffed at Jonah, and said, 'What a moron. Why would he run from God?'" And he said, "After 10 years in the faith, I can relate." And I think we all can relate. The other reason why we chose this book is because as we studied through the Book of Romans, we saw that the gospel, it's not just new news, like new news. No, the gospel was grounded in Old Testament, Hebrew scriptures. The Apostle Paul constantly quotes from the salter and the prophets to show us this was the plan from the very beginning. Romans 1:16, "For I'm not ashamed of the gospel, the good news for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek." The gospel is for everyone. This isn't new. This was the plan from the very beginning, God's family has room for everyone. This is the message at the heart of the Book of Jonah that God's compassion extends to the most wicked, even to the Gentiles, even to us. That nothing can thwart God's purpose to save sinners. And that purpose is not limited to any one group. The Gentiles, or the nations, we're always in the heart of God. He longs for people of all nations to come and to pray to him. The Jewish people were blessed with possession of the scriptures. They were told by God to bring this message that every person can be reconciled with Yahweh, to bring this light to the Gentiles. But they failed miserably as missionaries to the nations, as we'll see with Jonah, mostly because they started taking God's grace for granted. "Well, of course God loves us. We are the chosen people, of course." And we as Christians, we have to fight that tendency as well. Paul and the other apostles had to be taught, this is surprising, that God had always included the Gentiles in the number of his elect children. And that for they not all Israel, who are of Israel, Paul writes. So Jonah was the first Jewish missionary to a Gentile nation. He's called one of the 12 minor prophets. Minor, not because lesser in importance, but because of what they wrote was just shorter. Jonah was only four chapters, compared to Isaiah 66, Jeremiah 52, Ezekiel 48 chapters. The book is all about God's love. It's not about Jonah, it's about God. It's about God's pursuit of rebels. It's about God helping us overcome our pride, showing us our sin, exposing our self-righteousness and leading us to repentance by giving us the gift of grace. And then we see that God is a missionary God. God longs to save people from all nations. And ultimately, this book is all about the gospel that God's love, the Lord, Yahweh is a God of boundless compassion, not just for us, Christians, or in the story Jonah, the Israelites, but also for them, the pagan sailors, the Ninevites. And we have to keep a guard of our own hearts and the culture of our church to make sure that we continue to be welcoming to absolutely anyone and everyone. It's not us and them. It's not, "We are Christians because we're better." No, no, we're Christians because God saved us. God superimposed his will upon our will. He regenerated us. And if there's hope for us, even us, there's hope for absolutely everyone. This is the message of the Book of Jonah. So today we're in Jonah 1:1-17. Would you look at the text with me? Now, the word of the Lord came to Jonah, the son of amortized saying, "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me." But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going down to Tarshish. So he paid the fair, went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the Lord. But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship threatened to break up. Then the mariners were afraid, and each cried out to his god. And they hurled the cargo that was in the ship and to the sea to lighten it for them. But Jonah had gone into the inner part of the ship and had laid down and was fast asleep. So the captain came and said to him, "What do you mean, you sleeper. Arise, call out to your god! Perhaps the god will give a thought to us that we may not perish." And they said to one another, "Come let us cast lots, that we may know on whose account this evil has come upon us." So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. They said to him, "Tell us on whose account this evil has come upon us. What is your occupation? Where do you come from? What is your country and of what people are you?" And he said to them, "I'm a Hebrew, and I fear the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the city in the dry land." Then the men were exceedingly afraid and said to him, "what is this that you have done!" For the men knew that he was fleeing from the presence of the Lord because he had told them. And they said to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea may quiet down for us?" For the sea grew more and more tempestuous. He said to them, "Pick me up and hurl me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you, for I know it is because of me that this great tempest has come upon you." Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea grew more and more tempestuous against them. Therefore, they called out to the Lord, "Oh Lord, let us not perish for this man's life and lay not on us innocent blood, for you, oh Lord, have done as it pleased you." So they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging. Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows. And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. This is the reading of God's holy, inerrant, and infallible, authoritative word may write these eternal truths upon our hearts. Is it a fish or a whale? Let's start with a really important questions. According to our graphic, that looks like a whale, looks like a whale in the graphic. I don't know. The Hebrew says fish, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. Billy Graham said, "If you believe that in the beginning God created the world," and he's like, "even if it said Jonah ate the fish, I'd still believe it." So that doesn't matter. What matters is that God is sovereign. There are many lessons to learn from this text. Three points to frame up our time. First, the compassionate commandment of God. Second, the stiff-necked rebellion of a religious man, and the relentless pursuit by the hound of heaven. First, the compassionate commandment of God. God comes to Jonah and says verse one, now the Lord, the word of the Lord came to Jonah, the son of Amittai, saying, "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me." Well, first of all, you got to pause and say what an honor. What a great honor that God's word would come to you, and that God would so be gracious to you to give you a job, to give you a calling. A prophet being called by God to journey to Nineveh to deliver this message. This is an extraordinary phenomenon. Prophetic Oracles against nations were commonplace, but they were spoken in the prophets native land for his fellow nationals. So if we follow the pattern of the other prophets, it would be word of Lord comes to Jonah. Jonah get up in front of the Israelites, and say, "The people in Nineveh, they're terrible." And obviously, everyone in Israel is like, "Yeah, we agree." That's not the mission. Here he is given the mission and he's selected for a role to bring a word of judgment upon the people, kind of like the angels were sent as agents of divine destruction against Sodom in Genesis 19. Jonah, what do we know about him? He was a contemporary of Elijah, most likely he was one of the sons of the prophets of Elijah referring to Elijah's school. Elijah was a man and Saint john tells us that, "Elijah was a man." Elijah, one of the greatest prophets. And in the same way that Elijah was a man subject to like passions as we are, we can pause here and say, you know what? Before we start knocking Jonah, "You should have known better as a great man of God." He's still a dude. He's still a guy. The fact that these prophets were given a divine commission and divine inspiration did not make them not human. They still had a temper and they still had their own character and their own flaws, and the prophetic call was something apart from and altogether independent of their intellect or even their will. So what do we know about Jonah as the man? Well, the Hebrew name for Jonah means dove, which is nice. And if you go the allegorical route, you can infuse lots of meaning here, dove and the New Testament is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Jonah, like the Holy Spirit brings revival to Nineveh. But what's fascinating is that Jonah is more like a hawk than a dove. He's not a dove at all. He's not happy about this mission. He's not happy about being a man of God. He's not happy about having to preach the gospel. He's not happy about people getting converted. But God can use the personality of even a stubborn person or a strong-willed person, like Jonah or Peter or Sampson or Paul. But first, God needs to break a man before he uses a man. He has to teach him, or a woman, obedience before they're used in service. The other thing I want to point out here is that God has been incredibly compassionate to Jonah. Jonah grew up in a believing family. His father was a believer, follower of the Lord, and Jonah has given the task of being a prophet, and he's given grace to live in a time where the people of God deserved judgment. 2 Kings 14:25 sets Jonah in the reign of eighth century BC King Jeroboam II. Well, Jeroboam II, he was a sinner. He did not do what God wanted him to do, and yet God, because of his grace on these people, on Jonah, he allowed the kingdom to expand. So 2 Kings 14:25 about Jeroboam II, he restored the border of Israel from Lebo-hamath as far as the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word of the Lord, the God of Israel, which he had spoke by his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, who was from Gath-hepher. So Jonah had experienced God's grace firsthand. He saw that God can restore even a kingdom for his people, because of God's great compassion. His compassion overrides the waywardness of the people. So Jonah has been given grace, and it's expected that Jonah who has received grace is going to now share that grace with the people of Nineveh. He did not want to do that. Why? Because Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrian empire, the sworn enemies of Israel. Nineveh was found in east of, today, Syria, northern part of Iraq. It's on the east side of the Tigress River. Even today, Jonah's association with that place is well known. There's a Muslim shrine there to the prophet Yunus or Jonah. And this is the last capital of the Assyrian Empire. From excavations, we know it was a grand city, had famous hanging gardens, dams, parks, a 50-mile aqueduct, great roads, a double wall protecting the city. The wall was world renowned, greater than Babylon. The wall was a 100 feet high, so broad that three wagons might be driven on it at the same time. The walls were fortified with 1500 towers at proper distances. Each rising 200 feet in height, rendering the city seemingly impregnable. No one can touch us, we're fortified. The city was also wealthy. It was the center of commerce between the East and the West. And the wickedness of Nineveh kept pace with its commercial importance and external greatness. Why Nineveh? Why Nineveh? Well, God chose Nineveh, but also we see that God often uses this same method to reach a people. This is the same way the St. Paul reached the Roman Empire. He picked city centers, urban city centers, places of influence, places where ideologies were formed and from which they were shipped. And this is where he wanted to plant the gospel. So you see the New Testament, you see all the epistles and the epistles are usually written to city centers, churches in city center, the epistles to the Romans, you got Rome, Ephesus, Thessalonica, et cetera. So in a way, this city, Nineveh, was a city set on a hill, unrivaled in splendor, but also an influence. Something that happened here would be heard about everywhere. So if the gospel, if the message of mercy, that God is a loving God, a merciful God, that our evil has come up before Him, but if we repent, He will relent of sending the wrath that we deserve. God is saying, "Jonah, go plant the gospel in the heart of your enemy's greatest city." That's what He's doing. Obviously, the parallels to what we're doing here in Boston are very clear. The reason why we came here, the reason why we're working so hard to establish this church in this city, is because Boston, pound for pound, is the most influential city in the world. Historically speaking, between the last three, four, five decades, look at the influence of this city upon the world. This is an ideology center of the world. People come here, their minds are filled with ideology, and the export the ideologies elsewhere. What is God telling us? He's saying, plant the gospel where you are. Plant the gospel in the heart of your enemy's greatest city. Plant the gospel in the heart of your enemies. This is how the Lord operates. And what's the job that Jonah is given? He says, "Call out against the city, for their evil has come up before me." None of us described as a great city, great in population, great in resources, great in the enormity of its crimes. Later on in chapter four at the end it says that there are 120,000 people that know neither left or from their right. Most likely it's talking about children. So if you say that children are one fifth of a population, you're talking about maybe 600,000 people in population, maybe upwards of a million. Incredibly, incredibly powerful, but also sinful. People who are committing acts of evil against God, heaven daring iniquities. And we're reminded from the very beginning that that God is holy. And before Jonah brings a message of forgiveness, which he didn't want to bring, he does bring a message of judgment. That evil, our evil, the Ninevites personal evil, their evil has come up before the Lord. We're reminded that God is holy. There are things that you and I get used to, but God as our holy creator never will never get used to, He's revolted by. Idolatry and lying and cheating and stealing and hatred, adultery, murder things we get accustomed to. Things we write off as weakness, God deems wickedness. He does use the word evil. So point number one, well, I said that God is given a message of compassion to Jonah. Well, where's the compassion in going to a people and calling out their evils? Where's the compassion there? Well, friend, that's the most compassionate thing you can do. The absolute most... If we believe that God is truly holy, and if we believe that one transgression against his commandment is enough to render us guilty for eternity, and unless we repent of our sin and turn to Christ, we will spend eternity in hell, and internal damnation. If you really believe that, the absolute most compassionate thing that I can do is to tell you the truth that God can do. This is the most compassionate thing. That there is evil that you have committed that has come up before the Lord. We need to know this and we need to respond to this mission. Realize the gravitas of the situation that we stand condemned before a holy God. So what does God do in his love? He sends a messenger who will bring this message. And this is a good reminder that our salvation does not begin with ourselves. How did you come to faith? And by the way, this is a great practice in your community group. Maybe this week share a little bit, maybe one to two people about how you came to faith. And specifically about whom did God send into your life to nudge you over? Whom did God send to nudge you over? He sends a lot of people to prepare us, and I was kind of like this. I grew up in a Christian family. I went to Christian camp. My dad would be like, "Yeah, believe in Jesus." And I was like, "Yeah, but you're my dad." And then one time I went to this, randomly, this conference, I heard this guy speak. He was a Slavic immigrant that grew up here, was educated here, spoke Russian fluently, spoke English fluently. What's dead serious about God, did not take himself seriously at all. So he cracked jokes, and I was nine and I liked that. And he just explained the gospel. He was like, "Yeah, you're a sinner, you're going to hell." I was like, "Yeah, that's true." And he's like, "Just trust in Jesus." And I was like, "That's all he takes." He's like, "Yeah." And I was like, "All right," so I repented my sins. I trusted in Jesus. He didn't say anything that was new or novel or different, but for some reason the Holy Spirit took his words and just nudged me over the edge. So God, this is how He operates. Did God bring someone to preach the gospel to you, to explain the gospel to you? Praise God for those people, but also understand that it wasn't them. Before they came and they spoke this message to you, God moved their hearts. God filled their hearts with compassion, and God moved their will to speak to you. So friends, also a reminder that you perhaps are that person for someone. You are that person for someone. There are people in your life perhaps that are ready. You just need to nudge them over the edge. Continue speaking the truth. Continue speaking it in love. Point number two is a stiff-necked rebellion of a religious person. Tarshish got all my S's messed up. Jonah 1:3, but Jonah rose to fleet to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa, found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fair and went down into it, to go with them at Tarshish, away from the presence of the Lord. What's fascinating, first of all, whenever God tells you something or tells someone something, if the next word is, "But Jonah," the story isn't going well. This is only verse number three. Come on, we're just getting started, so that's... The other thing, I call the guy stiff-necked because Tarshish is literally the opposite direction of Nineveh. He literally went to the ship station and he is like, "Where is diametrically opposed to this place? I want to go there." And that's why I call him stiff-necked. Stiff-necked is you know exactly what God's will is, but you're doing the opposite. I use that phrase because in the Old Testament, that's how God describes the people of Israel, stiff-necked. Over Christmas break, I went shark hunting. It's just a cool way of saying I went fishing for sharks, but I went shark hunting and I caught a bunch of sharks. They were epic. They were massive. They were so big, they almost ate me. No, they were tiny. They were so small. And so you reel it up, and then like you got to grab this thing by the neck to take the hook out. My goodness, I've never felt a more powerful neck on a tiny little creature, and I've got children, so that's why that's a big deal. He's stiff, "No, I'm not going. I'm going the opposite direction." Literally, he goes, trying to get away from God away from the presence of the Lord. You see this phrase over and over, away from the presence of the Lord. It sounds ludicrous. You can't get away from the presence of the Lord. So what is happening in your mind, Jonah? Well, first of all, you've got to ask and say, who's running? Well, this is a prophet. This is a religious man. This is a man of God, but for some reason, something happened where there is just a major gap between his relationship with God and his religion. In some ways, his religion became more important than his relationship with God and his word. It was his religion that prevented him from obeying God, because his religion taught him, he thought, and that was actually a man-made interpretation. No, no, no, no, no, love your enemy? No, no, no, you got to hate your enemy. Hate your enemy. Despise your enemy. That's your sworn enemy. That's who the Assyrians were. That's who Ninevites were. If your religion friend prevents you from loving your enemy, then you are not a child of God, because God loved us when we were yet enemies. God loves His enemies. He loved His enemies so much that he gave his son up for us. Lesson, you can be religious and sitting at the same time, and Jonah was running away from the revelation of God. He believed that God only spoke to his prophets in Israel. He thought, "If I get out of Israel, I get out of the confines of God's presence." But what we see here more than anything else is that Jonah gives us a definition of sin. Sin isn't just transgressing a commandment, it's transgressing the will of God. There are sins of co-mission, when we break a commandment we have committed a sin. But there are also sins of omission, where if you know the good that you ought to do, the good that God has called you to do, and you do not do it, you've disobeyed God in the same way as if someone transgressed the law. So what is sin? It's disobeying the will of God. And if that's the definition of sin, my goodness, everyone's guilty, and that's the point from the very beginning. The wicked Ninevites are as guilty as Jonah, the prophet. The pagan sailors, who at the end of this chapter bring sacrifice to the Lord, they are in trepidation, trembling, fear of God. They're making vows worshiping God, because they understood that they also were sinners. A definitive word comes from God. When Jonah chooses to disobey, he chooses to base his understanding of reality on religion, on nationalism, ethnicity, tradition, et cetera. So he runs from God. He isn't running from the spacial presence of God as much as he's running from the relational presence of God. Do you know that feeling, when you know you're in sin? We know it. It's like the Bible becomes kryptonite. It's just like a magnet, it's pushed away from you, the Bible is. Christians, no, all of their phone numbers blocked. Blocked, you're not reaching. First thing you do, you drop out of community or drop out of church, you drop out of... What are you doing? You know that when you're with the people of God, you feel the presence of God. You know when you're a holy scripture, you feel the presence of God. So when you know when you're in sin, you're stiff-necked and you're like, "I want to get away from the presence of God," because at that moment, the presence of God is not comfortable. The presence of God is convicting. It's a fool's errand to run from the spirit of God. He's everywhere. Psalm 139:7-12, where shall I go from your spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol,, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. If I say, "Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night," even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you. It was not that God was not everywhere present, but that there were consecrated places that represented the presence of God, and he wanted to get away. Obviously, it was silly, but we've all been in situations like this. Where you know the Lord has brought you in a situation, perhaps a relationship, and he's like, "So you got to stay here," or in a church community, sins been exposed, "stay here, work through it." Sometimes we run like Jonah. Perhaps God has a particular call on your life. Are you fleeing it? Tarshish was a city on the coast of Spain. So they're headed there. And we see in the language, it just describes this dissension that's happening with Jonah. He arose to flee. He goes down to Joppa. He found a ship, pays the fair, went down into it, down, down, down. Trying to flee from the presence of Lord always brings you down. Why did Jonah run? Well, he tells us in chapter four, the thought is he's afraid. Assyrians, they're going to kill him. That's what he's afraid of. Well, I don't think that's the theory because for a number of reasons. First of all, the guy's suicidal. Four times he's like, "Just kill me. Just kill me. I don't want to do anything. I don't want to be here. Lord, just kill me." And God's like, "Nope. Nope. Nope." He also does tell us, he's like, "Lord, I knew what would happen if I preached to the Ninevites." This is Jonah 4:1-4, but it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. He preaches to the gospel one time. He goes through a stroll. He is like, "You're all going to die. You're all going to die." That's like the dream sermon, man. I would love to do that. Just walk the streets to Boston, "Everyone's going to die!" But the thing is, I got to keep living here. Jonah gets to leave. So he preached the gospel. Everyone gets saved, and he's bummed about it. He's so mad. But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. And he prayed to the Lord and said, "Oh, Lord, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding and steadfast love, and relenting from disaster. Therefore, now, oh, Lord, please take my life from me, for it's better for me to die than to live." And the Lord said, "Do you do well to do anger?" He was afraid not that the Ninevites would not repent, no, he was afraid that they would repent. That's how much he hated them. He's like, "God, I would rather die than spend eternity with these losers." That's the sentiment in his heart. So God sends Jonah to preach to the Gentiles, even though Jonah despises them. This would be like Yahweh sending a patriotic South Korean evangelist into North Korea to preach to Kim Jong Un, same situation. And so Jonah is representative of his people, as the elder brother in Luke 15 is representative of the Pharisees. It's like Jesus spending time with tax collectors and sinners. Similar to the parable of the unforgiving servant who's forgiven a huge sum only to deny forgiveness to a colleague over trifling debt. Jonah too is a sinner saved by divine grace who wants to do everything possible to not allow pagan sinners to be the same recipients of the same grace. We're all like Jonah in many ways desiring justice for others, but grace for ourselves. "Yeah, I don't deserve it, but that person deserves it even less than I do." This is the sinful, self-righteousness in Jonah. So what happens? Well, point three, the relentless pursuit by the hound of heaven. And I get this phrase from CS Lewis who talks about God like that. He said the night of his conversion, he was in his dorm room on his knees. He felt the presence of God really heavy in the room, didn't want to repent. He's like, "I'm not doing it. I'm not doing it." And then finally submits to the Lord. And he said, "That night I was the most reluctant and despondent convert in all of England." Like, "Yeah, I'll believe in you, but I'm not happy about it." That's the same situation with Jonah. Verse four, but the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so the ship threatened to break up. Who sends the storm? God sends a storm. God sends a storm because Jonah needed a storm. And God at times uses pain to get our attention. It's a means of grace. In storms, the real you comes out. Storms reveal who you are and your need for God. That we are contingent, we are dependent. As Lewis writes, "Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasure, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world." This is the function of pain on the lowest level. It's to shattered the illusion that all is okay and to plant the flag of truth within the fortress of a rebel's soul. On a higher level, pain shatters another illusion that we are self-sufficient. We are not. Verse five says, the mariners were afraid, and each cried out to his god. And they hurled the cargo that was in the ship into the seat to lighten it for them. And Jonah had gone into the inner part of the ship and had laid down and was fast asleep. So the captain came and said to him, "What do you mean, you sleeper? Arise, call out to your god! Perhaps the god will give a thought to us, that we may not perish." So you see the sailors using emergency measures, jettisoning cargo. This is the last grasp at life. And the captain comes in and says, "What do you mean? What do you mean?" I like the King James version, "What meanest thou?" Where it was like, he just doesn't have any. Like, "What are you doing? We're all in the brink of death and you're sleeping here." And Jonah's like, "Yes, that's the point. I'm trying to die." And in storms, we see that people do get religious. All the sailors, they're pagans, and they're like, "We're praying to our god. Do you have a god? Our gods aren't working. Do you have one? Try your god out." And of all the men in the ship, Jonah was the person that should have been awake more than anyone else. Nevertheless, he was asleep, fast asleep. The creaking of the cordage, the dashing of the waves, the howling of the winds, the straining of the timbers, the shouting of the sailors nothing can arouse this guy. He's fastened in the arms of sleep. The Hebrew word here is radam, which means the deepest sleep. The word is used to describe the sleep that God puts on Adam when he takes the rib from him, like anesthesia, deep sleep. Many a preacher commentator said that, "Jonah hears asleep because his conscience is asleep." The great pastor Charles Spurgeon has a great sermon on this. If your conscience is asleep, you should read that sermon. But I don't think that's what's going on here. I don't think he's asleep because of a seared conscience. Later on, because I see that he's very quick to repent. No, I think there's something else going on here. I think this is an anguish of the soul. The Holy Spirit has been convicting him and he's been trying to fall asleep. Just before his crucifixion, Jesus prayed in Gethsemane. And as he prayed, he sweat great drops of blood, and then Jesus found his disciples asleep. Why were they asleep? Luke 22:45 tells us, and when he rose up from prayer and had come to his disciples, he found them sleeping from sorrow. Sometimes the response to grief is sleep. I will tell you that rebelling against God is exhausting, and it's exhausting at the soul level. Jonah's retreating from God, from the presence of God. Perhaps God had removed His gracious presence and replaced it with His disciplinary presence. We're not sure. A Jonah 1:7 says, they said to one another, "Come let us cast lots, that we may know on whose account this evil has come upon us." So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. When the trial by lot was resorted to figure out what was going on. I think at that moment the lot falls on Jonah, Jonah felt the arrest of God's hand upon him. It said, "Jonah, you're exposed, sovereignly exposed, what do you do now?" Verse eight, then they said to him, "Tell us on whose account this evil has come upon us. What is your occupation? Where do you come from? What is your country? And of what people are you?" And he said to them, "I am a Hebrew, and I fear the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea in the dry land." Then the men were exceedingly afraid and said to him, "What is this that you have done!" For the men knew that he was fleeing from the presence of the Lord, because he had told them. Jonah, maybe he doesn't understand, maybe it's cognitive dissonance or something, but even the sailors get it. "You just said you fear the Lord and then you told us that you're running from the presence of God. We're all about to die and you keep telling us that you're a great follower of the Lord." No, no. They're rebuking him. The pagan sailors are rebuking a man of God. God rebukes him, the storm rebuked him, and the pagan sailors rebuked him, because this is not fear of God. Fear of God is to hate evil. Well, it's evil to disobey God. So no, you do not fear God in the moment that you disobey him. You fear something greater. You can't but admire the frankness of Jonas confession of guilt, and he's willing to surrender to the claims of justice as we're about to see, when he could have denied the whole thing. At this moment, the captain comes to him and says, "Wake up owe you sleeper, what meanest thou?" And Jonah wakes up and says, "I meanest nothing. Leave me alone. I'm ready to die." "Is this your fault?" "Nope, not my fault. Not my fault." "Who do you believe?" "Don't worry about it. I'm going back to sleep." He doesn't do any of that, so that's why I don't take the interpret interpretation that he was asleep because of seared conscience, because as soon as providence forces him to deal with this issue, we hear of no shuffling excuses, no dishonest evasions, no blame shifting, but only the unreserved utterance of a heart already conscious of guilt. He's ready to take on the judgment that he knows he deserves. Verse 11, then they said to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea might may quiet down for us?" For the sea grew more and more tempestuous. He said to them, "Pick me up and hurl me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you, for I know it is because of me that this great temp has come upon you." Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea grew more and more tempestuous against them. These men are over overawed by the manifestation of divine justice that they're seeing right in front of their eyes. Some preachers would get up and like, "Hey, you should believe in Jesus. Here's my testimony. Everything was terrible. I believe in Jesus, and everything was awesome." Jonas, the anti-testimony, he gets up and he is like, "Look, if you disobey God, this is what's going to happen to you." So they're absolutely freaking out and they think that they see God's vengeance upon this person, and they're like, "This same God sent the storm," so they are absolutely humbled by God. They're doing everything possible to protect themselves from God's judgment. That's why they're rowing so hard. And finally, verse 14, they called out to Lord, "Oh, Lord..." Oh, Lord, that sounds like believers. They believer. "Oh, Lord, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not on us innocent blood, for you, oh, Lord, have done as it pleased you." Oh yeah, they believe in the sovereignty of God. So they picked up, Jonah hurled him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging. And then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows. And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Jonah feared God, kind of, because of his example. We see these men that fear God and they fear him exceedingly. The fish, this was miraculous, but it just shows the sovereignty of God. Here, I want you to meditate with me real quick on both severity and the mercy of God toward Jonah. Did you notice it's not enough for Jonah that he confessed his transgression and condemned himself on account of it? Why doesn't the storm stop at that moment? Jonah gets on his knees and says, "Yahweh, I repent of my sin. I'm so sorry. Forgive me." The storm should have ended. That should have been the end. He should be like... they all get saved. And then he's like, "Church isn't a cruise ship, it's a battleship. Let's go, gentlemen. We're go to Nineveh." Rallies up the troops and goes take Nineveh. That's not what happens at all. There wasn't enough. Why doesn't God stop the storm immediately after the confession? Why? Because justice demands more. Why such painful severity here? Because the ends of the divine government required it. First, in the instance of Jo Jonah himself, he had sinned presumptuous against God. He must bear the penalty. It was a righteous thing for God to do and inflict such judgment. Hebrews 12, dear Christian, a lot of Christians live and they operate with theology that's completely removed to Hebrews 12. And in Christ, there's no condemnation for my sins, but if I sin against God and I do it willfully, like Jonah does, Hebrews 12 kicks in friends. Hebrews 12, go back and read Hebrews 12:5-12. It says, if God loves a son or daughter, and the son or daughter are walking wayward, disobeying, what does... God does discipline those whom he loves. Still more was, which this is an example of severity needed for the good of others. The honor and the cause of God were at this time particularly bound up with the faithfulness of Jonah and having failed in the way of duty to promote the glory of God, he must in another way, become an instrument in advancing the glory of God. He should have glorified God by preaching to the Ninevites. And God would've blessed them and God would've been glorified. Instead, God will be glorified through this man, even though the man doesn't want to be glorified as an anti example, don't be like this guy. Thus, we learn from his experience that a near relationship to God purchases no immunity from sin or from discipline, and that's Hebrews 12:5-11. 2 Timothy 2-20-22 talks about this. Do you want to be a vessel of honorable use in the house of God or dishonorable use? I would recommend you read that. What befell Jonah was severity, but also the mercy of God. No sooner is he cast out, as a victim of divine justice into the raging deep, a great fish was ready to swallow him. Not for instant destruction, but for safe preservation. Jonah is spared final death with a temporary death. People wonder how in the world did he live 72 hours in the belly of a fish simmering in gastric juices? I just like saying that phrase. That's a juicy phrase. You can practice it, gastric juices. I think he died. I don't know. I would've died. I don't know. Whatever happened, he was entombed. Did God keep him alive? Did God resuscitate him? Did God resurrect him? That doesn't matter. What doesn't matter is he's taken to darkness to finally be brought to light, and God often does that. 2 Corinthians 4:6, for God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shown in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Fast-forward about 750 years from the storm, from Jonah's entombment in the belly of the fish, comes Jesus Christ, the greater Jonah. Jesus began his messianic mission by preaching the gospel to crowds in the Galilee region, which was at the heart of the northern kingdom one time, before being captured by Syria. As the crowds grew, Jesus' popularity grows. His opposition from the religious leaders, Pharisees, also grew. So Jesus is doing miracles, and yet they won't submit to him. They finally come to him and they say, "Give us proof that you are the Messiah." Matthew 12:38-42. Mind you, this is after Jesus had healed a man with a withered hand, healed two blind men, restored the life of a young girl along with countless other miracles. Matthew 12:38-42, then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him saying, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you." But he answered them, "An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here." Knowing that they were trying to trick him, Jesus says, "The only sign that you're going to get is the gospel, the sign of the prophet Jonah. What is it? It's death, it's burial and it's resurrection." And Jesus says, "What happened with Jonah was just a sign pointing to Jesus Christ." Jesus speaks of this forthcoming sign, His death, His resurrection as the sign of Jonah, those Ninevites who believe Jonah's preaching will be called by Yahweh as witnesses on judgment. They will testify that they believe in Jonah's preaching on far less evidence than Jesus has given the scribes and the Pharisees, because it's never a question of evidence. It's never a question of evidence. It's always a question of will. If the gospel of Jesus Christ, if you seeing what God did there and the gospel of Jesus Christ, where God should have just killed all of us, a storm on all of us, we're all just dead, spend eternity in hell. No, no, no. Jesus Christ, willingly, Himself, God comes incarnate, lives a perfect life, perfectly, in this broken world, surrounded by evil people, surrounded by sinful people. This same God goes to the cross to die for our sins. What is Jesus doing there? He's bearing the wrath of God that we deserve for our evil. The same condemnation that the Ninevites deserve, that Jonah deserves, and that the sailors deserve, we deserve. And Jesus goes, and on the crust, he's bearing the wrath of God for our sins. He's taken the storm of the wrath of God, the raging of the wrath of God that we deserve for choosing our own will. For every single moment in life, when we said, "No, no, no, God, not your will, my will be done." For every single one of those moments, Jesus Christ comes and he says, "No, no, no. For that moment, I paid. I paid by saying, "Not my will, Father, but yours be done." Jesus Christ, the perfect servant of God, submits himself not just as a testimony to us and an example to us. That's all good and well, but he does that to save us from our sins. He wasn't forced to do it, he did it willingly. Out of love for us here. Here just a message for believers and unbelievers alike. I've met many of people who like, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll come to God on my time. All right, I'll, I'm going to go to Tarshish for a bit. I'm going to take a ship. I'm going to get on a boat, and I'll come back. I'll do my job." Let me just tell you something. After studying Romans and studying Jonah, do I believe in free will? The closest we get to free will in the book of Jonah is the fish, Free Willy. There is no free will. There's zero free will in this book. Jonah does not want to preach. "Jonah, you're going to preach." "I'm not going to." "You're going to preach." "God, I want to die." "You're not going to die yet. You're not going to die. You're not going to die." "God, I don't want them to get saved." "They're going to get saved." This guy is stubborn and he was forced by God into submission to bow. His lips were compelled to utter words, which of himself he would've never done. It was all the Lord's doing. God will accomplish His will in your life. The only question is, will you come willingly and joyfully? Which you should, come on. Or reluctantly and begrudgingly? Christ's death and resurrection is the foundation for the gospel, which is to be preached to the ends of the earth and is the sign of Jonah, which lives on. And the commission that God gave each one of us go and make disciples of all nations. So friend, if you are not yet a Christian, a child of God, if you're not sure, just know your evil has come up before the Lord, and if your evil is not dealt with on the cross of Jesus Christ, it will be dealt on you for eternity. So we plead with you, receive God's grace, repent, and believe in Jesus Christ. And for those of you who are Christians, let us not forget our marching orders. We are to follow Christ in making disciples. Amen. Let's pray. Heavenly, Father, we thank you for this wonderful text. We thank you for this wonderful book. We pray that you continue to make us a people full of your compassion, the same compassion you feel for others. Let us feel it as well. In particular, in sharing the gospel, helping people meet you and be ushered in to the kingdom of God. We pray all this in Christ's name. Amen.

Over Christmas, I had the opportunity to sit down with my adult sons, Alex (26) and Bodhi (24), while they were visiting Colorado. Together, we recorded a heartfelt episode where we openly and vulnerably discussed our family's journey towards healing. They boys shared their current experience with drinking and smoking pot, and we  explored how we can support each other on our unique paths towards Soul Recovery. Although originally released as a Bonus episode for Patreon Members and Podcast Subscribers in January, I believe that our conversation can offer valuable insights to the wider RYS community, especially those who have family members at different stages of recovery, or perhaps not on a recovery journey at all.For more information about Rev. Rachel Harrison and Recover Your Soul- visit the website www.recoveryoursoul.net  use the code TRYASESSION for 40% off your first Spiritual Coaching session when you book on the website. Soul Recovery Support Group on Zoom -The 1st Monday of the Month, 6PM Mountain Time. This is a drop in support group where we can come together to explore, connect and support each other on our Soul Recovery journey.  Visit the website to register and receive the meeting invite.  Free to attend- donations appreciated.Together we can do the work that will recover your soul.This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not allied or representative of any organizations or religions, but is based on the opinions and experience of Rev. Rachel Harrison. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Take what you need and leave the rest. Support the show Make a one time donation to support the Recover Your Soul Podcast on the home page or become a monthly supporter from $3 to $10, follow us on Instagram, Insight Timer, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook and join the private Facebook group to be part of the RYS community. Support this podcast and have access to bonus content by becoming a Patreon Member or subscribing on Apple Podcasts and have access to an EXTRA episode each Friday.

2022 Professional Fighters League lightweight runner-up Steven Ray believes he is not alone in regarding the weigh-in scale as perhaps his most daunting opponent. Things didn't go according to plans for Ray (25-11, 2-2 PFL) last year, who fell short of capturing the $1 million prize and the PFL Championship after losing to Olivier Aubin-Mercier in November. Still, “Braveheart” scored back-to-back victories over former Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder Anthony Pettis by making his foe tap to a twister before outpointing “Showtime” on all scorecards. Ahead of his first 2023 PFL Regular Season assignment, Ray confessed that being on a constant diet is one of the biggest challenges, especially for someone like him who loves food. The Scotsman has never missed weight in his career, but admits he strayed far above the lightweight limit during the offseason. “You have good days and bad days, but yeah, it is tough. I'm not the smallest guy for 155. Over Christmas, I went to like 200 pounds, just eating good. I didn't go crazy, but I did eat. It's this unhealthy relationship we fighters have with it. I've done it in the past as well [...] when you have to diet so extreme for so many weeks, and then you get to eat what you want, you want to go crazy. Paddy Pimblett goes huge as well, especially when you're a person that loves food. I love pizza, I love burgers, I love chocolate and ice cream and all that, that I'm not allowed, that I've not had any this year. It's hard not to go crazy when we're allowed to. I got heavy over Christmas and obviously suffered for it this fight camp.”(00:00) Intro (00:51) Losing to Aubin-Mercier(03:26) Being on good terms with Aubin-Mercier (03:51) Postponing his plans to upgrade his gym (04:34) His motivation for the 2023 Season (05:36) The stress of being constantly in camp (06:58) Whether he considered moving up a division (08:21) Being constantly in a calorie deficit (10:29) Preparing for Schulte (11:20) Commenting on Schulte's fighting style (12:51) What he expects from Schulte (14:46) Outro

A little while ago, my doctor told me that I need to convalesce. My instinct? To record a podcast episode about convalescence. In which I was called out (kindly) for that being my first instinct.The episode is, I think, a fascinating conversation about what realistic convalescence in 2023 looks like when you live with a long-term health condition and can't just disappear to “go and take the sea air”.After a difficult few months, exacerbated in the last few weeks, I was putting the finishing touches to my script for the first episode of The Rest Room for 2023 (all about Post-Exertional Malaise), when I realised that I just need to take a break.My capacity for work, or even basic tasks of daily living, and the impact they have on my ability to function has changed. So, after stubbornly clinging to some of my own projects for my own sense of wellbeing, it finally hit me that I need to respect my need to stop, rest, and recover.It feels appropriate, then, that this episode is about convalescence. It's a topic that good friend of the podcast, Jo Southall, and I arranged to talk about long before I decided to take a break. And I'm so glad that we did.In it, we discuss:* How we contextualise “health” in a modern world * How to start incorporating convalescence into everyday life * Exploring presenteeism, plateaus, and the stress bucket* Learning to give yourself permission to rest* Shifting your mindset when it comes to rest and recovery * How to convalesce at home* Whether technology has affected our ability to convalesce……and much more.--A huge thank you to TGA Mobility for sponsoring this episode. They believe that when it's hard to move, you needn't stop living.Over Christmas, I had the opportunity to borrow and test out their new, foldable Whill F powerchair on my trip to Germany, and it helped me travel comfortably and independently. I have to say I was thoroughly impressed, it was incredibly comfortable and so easy to use, fold, and transport.I know that buying a wheelchair is a big decision, but for if and when the time is right, TGA are offering 10% off new scooters and powerchairs for Rest Room listeners with code RESTROOM10.Find me on Substack at natashalipman.substack.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit natashalipman.substack.com

Over Christmas break, on a retreat with my husband, I felt a word drop in my spirit and the word was: Unbecoming.    I googled the word; found Deanna's book and devoured every word of it. I sought her out and am so honored to have her on the show.    In her early 30's, Deanna chased the idea of having it all, until she fell apart at the seams keeping it together. That's when she began looking inside, to where the real answers lay. This conversation is about uncovering the truth and ridding ourselves of the lies shaped by this broken world.   We discuss breaking patterns of numbing; how misalignment shows up and how to know if you are in alignment or not.    CONNECT WITH DEANNA: https://deannaherrin.net/ FOLLOW DEANNA: @deannaherrin

He Can Always Find MeWhen was the last time you played hide-and-seek?  My children love to play it – particularly in a new space – on holiday.  Over Christmas we had a children's party here in the building, it was dark and we played a great game of hide-n-seek. But it quickly became obvious where the children were hiding.   Fidgeting, giggling, moving – all we had to do was stand still and listen, watch and we would discover exactly where everyone was.According to the writer of Genesis, the original game of hide-and-seek was between Adam, Eve and God 

Over Christmas, I read Zora Neale Hurston's “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Whole sentences of its inventive prose still linger in my mind like an afterimage. Yet when Hurston died in 1960, she had been all but forgotten. Also: today's stories, including a look at the computer glitch that grounded all U.S. airline flights last week, residents returning to war torn homes in Ukraine, and the nuclear fusion breakthrough in a lab in California. Join the Monitor's Stephen Humphries and Sara Lang for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. And wish you all the best for the new year! Let's get started with a 'knock-knock' joke: Knock-knock Who's there? Razor Razor who? Raise your glass to the new year! Woo hoo! Over Christmas break, we spent 6 days in an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico. Honestly, the beach next to the resort was meh – but the resort itself was really good. Lots of food, many pools and unlimited drinks. I mean, come on! We also met my uncle - my dad's brother - and his family. We saw them after almost 5 years so it was fun to catch up and just hang out. The resort had many different options for food - from a buffet to a cafe bar and many restaurants. For dinner we went to a few restaurants in the resort. We had a variety of cuisines to choose from – Yucatan (the local area), Italian, Japanese etc. And they were all good. Interestingly, we didn't eat a lot of Mexican food :) We went to visit the Chichen Itza – an ancient Mayan city about 3 hours by road from Cancun. The complex had a sports arena where the ancients played challenging sports. And can you believe that the winner was sacrificed? That just sounds like a good reason not to be good at something. On the way back, we stopped by a cenote. A cenote is a natural sink-hole – a natural pool. It was beautiful! We also spent a couple of hours in a town called Villadolid. The town was very lively and we got to see some traditional dances there. One of the dances was impressive where the dancers put a glass bottle on their forehead during the dance. That was a long day but it was a lot of fun to visit one of the 7 wonders and learn about Mayan history. We also did yoga on the beach and biked around the resort. On the last day, we went on another excursion. To be honest, I was a little nervous about this but I am really glad I did it. We swam in a cenote – actually in an underground cave. That was a first for me! It was so pretty! We got to float through a cave where the water was more than 150 ft deep! And then it got even more fun – we went snorkeling! I got to see some cool fish up close, really close. I had a great time doing things I hadn't done before. Cancun is a fun place – with a lot of options. Of course, you can spend the entire day at the resort but there's a lot of things to do outside. What has branches but no fruits, trunk or leaves? Answer: The government – because it has 3 branches – executive, legislative and judicial. Here's some more jokes! Where can you find comedians on NYE? Waiting on the punch line! An iPhone and a firework were arrested on NYE. One was charged and the other was left off. As always, email me: RiyaRamblings@gmail.com with your questions, comments and feedback. What did you do on your Christmas break? And have you been to Cancun? What was the best part?

Today we enter a new year. Over Christmas we have remembered the angel Gabriel announcing Mary's coming pregnancy and birth. The fact that God had chosen to pour out his favour on her was too wonderful for her. She gave birth to a fully human son whom she treasured all the way through his life until his shocking death by crucifixion. Yet darkness is turned to light for her and for you, believer in Jesus, when the crucified Christ rises from the dead in a display of power this world has never seen. His resurrection is a demonstration of the fact that he is fully God. As the God-man he now reigns in glory and will return to bring his people into his glory forever. This is your story today Christian. Embrace it. Find your identity in it. Find pleasure in it. Convince other people of it.

Today we enter a new year. Over Christmas we have remembered the angel Gabriel announcing Mary's coming pregnancy and birth. The fact that God had chosen to pour out his favour on her was too wonderful for her. She gave birth to a fully human son whom she treasured all the way through his life until his shocking death by crucifixion. Yet darkness is turned to light for her and for you, believer in Jesus, when the crucified Christ rises from the dead in a display of power this world has never seen. His resurrection is a demonstration of the fact that he is fully God. As the God-man he now reigns in glory and will return to bring his people into his glory forever. This is your story today Christian. Embrace it. Find your identity in it. Find pleasure in it. Convince other people of it.

Over Christmas, one my friends asked me a powerful question and gave me some guidance on a business idea I had been struggling to launch.  With one piece of advice and a nice little nudge, I achieved something I never thought I could achieve with an online course. Tune in as I share my story and my encouragement for YOU in 2023. Happy new year. Crush it, and remember, you'll NEVER know!BY DESIGN | A Brain-Based DocumentaryConnect with Dr. Daniel:InstagramFacebookConnect with Nexus Family Chiropractic:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWeb

Your Model vs Your Teen's ModelThe Self-Coaching Model is at play in your life, your teen's life, and everyone's life. Your model can even have the same circumstance as your teen's model. In fact, I've seen teens simply adopt their parent's models, and have identical models. So here's the most important thing to understand when it comes to the difference between your model and your teen's model. You can only control your own model. You CAN NOT control your teen's model. You are not responsible for how your teen thinks, feels, behaves, or the results that they create in their life. You are only responsible for your own model. So, stop trying to manage your teen's model and let them do that for themselves. "I don't want to disappoint my parents."Recently I spoke to a high school swim team. One of the things the girls told me was, "I'm constantly anxious because I don't want to disappoint my parents."Can you see how these teens were focused on someone else's model?Of course they're feeling anxious. They are focused on something outside of their control. Over Christmas, one of the things that I heard mothers tell me in their coaching sessions was, "I don't want my kids to be disappointed with Christmas."Again, they're feeling anxious because they are focused on something outside of their control., their teen's model. The problem is that our teens are learning to try to manage others' models for them because they see us doing that as parents when we try to manage their models. Let's stop that!Trust Your TeenYour teen is more than capable of managing their own model. You might ask, "what if they won't manage it?"That's okay. They are perfectly capable of owning their model. They are perfectly capable of owning the consequences of ignoring their model too. Show your teen that you trust them. Show them that they have the power to manage how they think and feel. Show them that you trust them and give them the autonomy to manage their model for themselves. Manage Your Own ModelYou can't manage your teen's model for them, but you can be a powerful example to them of managing your own model. In fact, in my experience, when parents manage their own models, things change in their homes. Often, simply managing your own model is enough to help your teen start managing their own. Human beings are herd animals, including your teen. If you lead by example, they are likely to follow. Create the Tradition of Parenting Growth in 2023!Join me in becoming the parent of your dreams. I'm re-launching the Firmly Founded Parent, and it's AMAZING!This is a gift that will impact not only you, but your whole entire family as well.As you grow and develop your parenting skills, things will change in your whole home.Make this year magical, by BEING the parent of your dreams.Check out the NEW and IMPROVED Firmly Founded Parent Community. If you want access to my new course, Parenting with Peace and Simplicity, now's the time. If you're ready to stop waiting for your teen to change, get access to 1:1 coaching with me in the membership so YOU can start to be the change. Connect with other parents who are also working to Be the change in their family. Start BEING the parent of your dreams!JOIN Firmly Founded Parent (FFP) in 2023

#STSNation,44 days have passed since the violent and savage quadruple Moscow student homicides and and still no suspect or weapon to be found. Over Christmas weekend, several members of the victims' families spoke to different media outlets. We take a look at what they had to say, recap other newsworthy events and take your questions and comments. The best guests in the business are here to break it all down. Lisa M. Dadio is a retired police Lieutenant with the New Haven Police Department in Connecticut. She spent approximately 16 years in the detective division, as a detective, Sergeant and then Lieutenant, commanding the Major Crimes Unit, processing over two hundred crime scenes ranging from vandalism to homicides.The most high-profile case she investigated was the murder of Annie Le, a Yale graduate student who disappeared just days before she was to be married.Since retiring from the New Haven Police Department in 2012, she has worked in higher education, teaching courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level.Lisa is joined by Robin Dreeke who is a Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Trainer, Executive Coach, Podcast Host, Marine Corps Officer, and retired FBI Special Agent / Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. Robin is the author of Code Of Trust and It's Not All About Me. Let us never forget those young lives lost way too soon: Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20. #IdahoStudentMurders #TrueCrime #Idaho4 #IdahoStudentsTrueCrime #IdahoLatest #IdahoToday #MoscowMurders #TrueCrime #HyundaiFor Ad-Free & BTS Content ...Support the show ❤️https://www.patreon.com/survivingthesurvivor

Over Christmas weekend Fourth Universalist had both a Christmas Eve Service, and our Sunday Christmas day service. In today's podcast we share with you the reflections from both of those services. Rev. Schuyler's Reflection: 00:07 Erol Delos Santos' Reflection: 16:45 This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension And on our YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

How a 19-year-old college student defeated anorexia with the help of her family, doctors — and a renewed relationship with God. (0:07) The narrator introduces Maureen Cole, a spirited 19-year-old student at Hope College and an avid dancer. Usually sunny, Maureen's positivity disappeared as she fell into habits that led to an eating disorder, at first unbeknownst to her parents. Marlise Cole, Maureen's mom, explains what she witnessed. (3:00) Maureen Cole describes the conditions that led to her anorexia, starting with the pandemic in 2020. A straight-A student, Maureen describes her reticence to switch to remote learning and dance via Zoom. As the pandemic wore on, she transformed her basement into a full home dance studio, and exercise slowly became an obsession. (7:00) Over Christmas break her senior year of high school, Maureen had a routine physical with her doctor, who told her she had lost 10 pounds. Others seemed to notice she looked fitter, and she liked the attention. (8:23) Slowly, her eating habits changed. She cut sweets and carbs, and began to become obsessed with her diet. She cut condiments, then red meat, then dairy. Eventually — and to Maureen's credit — she realized she might have an eating disorder, but didn't want to tell anyone. Her personality faded, and eventually, others began to take notice. (11:03) Maureen's dance teacher called her parents, who began to panic at the realization of what their daughter was facing. Maureen's body began to show frightening signs of an eating disorder. She started to work with a dietician and physician. (13:40) During fall break her first semester in college, Maureen visited the doctor for a check-up, but she hadn't gained any weight. Her heart rate was frighteningly low, and she realized — finally — that if nothing changed, she was slowly dying. (14:14) Realizing the gravity of the situation, Maureen finally committed to battling her anorexia. Her parents pulled her from dance, and found her a doctor specializing in eating disorders. She began a University of Michigan-sponsored program, Maudsley, to fight her disease. (16:38) Maureen describes the role of faith in her recovery. The realization that God was calling her to great things — not an eating disorder — was crucial, she says. Slowly, she began to see progress. (18:21) As things improved, Maureen's relationship with God did also. Her personality began to return, and she started to develop healthier relationships with food. (20:04) Today, Maureen continues her recovery, but she's back in school at Hope and dancing again. Maureen's mom, Marlise, describes Maureen's newly rediscovered relationship with God. Maureen describes the courage her journey took, and how she continues to battle — all with God's help. Reporting and narration by Michael Stechschulte; script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn (Editor's note: Some material provided by Marlise Cole) This episode is sponsored by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. Being a mom is the most challenging and rewarding job in the world! At Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, they make it a bit easier for moms who are feeling alone, struggling financially, or who need an extra hand to help them establish a secure and happy family. To learn more about the ways you can help moms in need visit ccsem.org/respectlife. Listen to ‘Detroit Stories' on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.

Listen to Queens-native Iman Ninos share about her experience travelling in India in 2020 when the former president instituted a ban to prevent flights into the U.S. from Europe. Prior to the closing of all theaters when the stay-at-home orders were instituted in New York, Iman was working part-time at a theater. She began working remotely in 2020. In November of 2020 she flew to Aruba for a month with her mom and sister. Then, in 2021 Iman went to Mexico in June with her sister. In September of 2021 Iman flew to New Orleans with her sister for her birthday. In December of 2021 Iman travelled to Georgia with her parents. Over Christmas of 2021 she caught the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Sadly, Iman had three uncles pass away. In April of 2020 her Uncle Fred Childs passed away in Georgia (most likely from Covid-19). In August of 2020 her Uncle Harry Childs passed away. In November of 2021 her Uncle Thurondie Chisholm, passed away from the Delta variant of Covid-19.

Join our World of Procurement Discord Community here. Take our Contract Management for Beginners Course here. Check out our article on The Top Procurement Trends of 2022 here. Over Christmas, I started thinking about the top Procurement trends for 2022. Essentially, I believe that we will build on the trends that emerged in 2021 as we navigated our way through a new way of living, travelling and existing. I think the last two years have made a lot of Procurement Pros aware of the fragilities in their processes, their "tools" to do the job and within their supply chain. In this Podcast Episode, we're going to talk about: Understanding your Supply Chain through Data Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing Digital Procurement Data Protection Procurement Tech Risk Lean Process I might share some views that are a bit different, a bit out there but they're views that I preach and act on every day in my role as a Procurement and Contract Management Pro.

This is our longest episode yet! Our special guest this week is Ms. Williams, choir director at the Huntsville High and Middle School and Band assistant. She gives us an inside look of what running choir is like and a special invitation to a piece never performed and specially tailored to the voices at Huntsville High School. Our senior spotlights this year include basketball team captains Addison Ruth and Hayden Dotson. They tells about their season so far and how they all share a special bond that make them a true eagle! On this episode, we also include Mrs. Watkins, a counselor at the Huntsville High School. She gives some tips/tricks on succeeding at the ACT including telling us how to access a program called On To College (OnToCollege.com) and approaching test dates (February 12, April 2, June 11). Scholarships are an important part of getting into college and staying out of debt. Mrs. Watkins gives us some advice on finding and applying to scholarships. In regards to sports, before Christmas break, we had our first conference game between Pea Ridge, however, both the boys and girl's team took a loss against the Blackhawks. Over Christmas break, both the boys and girl's teams went to Missouri to compete in a tournament. The boy's team came home in third place, however the girls did not place. Back from Christmas break, we had a conference game against the Shiloh Saints and came back with two victories. This week we are playing Berryville at home and Farmington at their place. PREDICTIONS FOR THE SUPERBOWL: Rams are going to win, but not by a lot. Listen in on how they've come up with this prediction (13:20). Starting a new series, book reviews. Listen in on the plot and review of Carrie by Stephen King. Also a new series, movie ratings from our very own co-hosts Daniel Sandoval and Hunter McNeer. The two discussed Zack Snyder's Justice League's history as well as their final thoughts on the movie. They ended with a message to Warner Brothers, "Get Him Back...We're Done." Show Notes: For more information on this episode, visit hhseagleaction.com/welcome-back. ___ HHS Eagle Action Podcast Hosts: Elly Harriman | Daniel Sandoval | Hunter McNeer Writer: Elly Harriman Executive Producer: Kelvin Orduna Want to know how we're doing or have a general question about the podcast? Visit hhseagleaction.com/contact to see how to direct your question. hhseagleaction.com ©2022 Eagle Action Media

Over Christmas break, my parents asked if I could preach at their church in Indiana. So what I have for you today is a sermon that I preached the day after Christmas. I ask several important questions about why God created anything at all, and what it takes to become friends with God. I also offer reflections on Ephesians 1 and John 15. Credits Host: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a senior fellow at the Collegium for Advanced Studies, University of Helsinki. Scientific Adviser and Show Manager: Ema Sani (PhD, University of Glasgow) is a postdoctoral fellow in biology at the University of Edinburgh. Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions rtmullins.com Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474 https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins

Over Christmas break Steven was gifted an Oculus Quest 2. Devon and Steven discuss their first thoughts on Virtual Reality as well as what the future of VR could hold.  Devon finally completed Spiderman PS4 and gives his thoughts on an incredible game that isn't without its faults.

Welcome my fellow eCommerce Entrepreneurs! My name is Matt Edmundson and this show is for those of us Kurious About eCommerce and want to know how to get better at digital business.   Coming up in today's show we are talking Christmas and what your business can be doing to plan ahead and capitalize on those Christmas sales.   Eggnog and Christmas lights might be the farthest thing from your mind right now but to experience success this year you need to start thinking about how your eCommerce business is going to drive those sales and finish strong in the final quarter.   Here's 10 eCommerce tips for Christmas Readiness: 1. Plan Ahead It's never too early to start thinking and planning your sales strategy for the Christmas period. Be deliberate in your planning and create a promotional calendar in which you write down how and when you will reach your sales goals. The earlier you begin to market the more successful your sales will be.  2. Provide Gift Wrapping Services This might sound obvious but if your site sells gift-able products then also offer a gift wrapping service. Make your site a one stop shop for your customers. Not only would this be a great customer service, it will also add a few pounds to your profit margin. Yes, you can charge for this service but don't go crazy.  3. Clarify Shipping and Delivery Be very clear  with dates and time frames for shipping and delivery of all your products. Give your customers the last posting dates for Christmas for both national and international deliveries. Talk to your shipping company to get this information and then tell your customers so that they aren't disappointed.  4. Prevent Returns Use imagery, videos and detailed product descriptions so that customers know exactly what they are buying and have no surprises when they open their packages. If you're selling accessories and clothing videos are really helpful because people need to see the product on people. 5. Customer Service Your customers should always receive the best and most hassle free service at all times. This shouldn't change over the Christmas period. In fact, step it up a notch. Over Christmas customers seem more hurried and expect speedy and efficient service. Let them know exactly how and when they can reach you over the Christmas period and go the extra mile wherever you can. 6. Offers and Discounts People start to get into the buying frenzy in October and sales start to go up. Just because people are in the buying mood it doesn't mean you have to discount your products. But what I do recommend is that you begin to highlight products and create awesome offers and discounts. If you've got people who are in the buying mood, they'll more than likely take you up on your offers and discounts. 7. Be Mobile-Ready A lot of people will be shopping on their phones so make sure you take the time to optimise the mobile navigation on your site. Pay special attention to your checkout process on your mobile-site, making it user friendly and streamlined. Avoid abandoned carts wherever possible.  8. Vouchers Vouchers can be a critical part of your Christmas sales strategy. If your customers have joined the shopping frenzy later in the game and have missed shipping dates, they have the option of buying gift vouchers instead. Vouchers are also a great way to create customer engagement in the holiday slump between Christmas and New Year and or the January/ February blues.  9. Do Something for Charity Christmas is about charity as much as it is about anything else. Invite your customers to donate to a charity of your choice and or offer to match donations. Last year Jersey Beauty Company invited their customers to donate to a very specific event that Imagine If were running. Jersey's target was £2000 but through very generous customers ended up raising £2500 to help feed 300 lonely, elderly and less fortunate people on Christmas day. As a team, we got to be a part of that huge endeavor and it felt good! 10. Make it Fun Christmas can so easily become stressful but it's Christ's birthday and it's a time of giving so it has to be fun!  A few years ago Jersey created a Christmas Carpool video that was a lot of fun to make. We challenge you to throw some fun into your Christmas strategy and include your customers in the festive spirit too. Our advice, get organised and use these 10 eCommerce tips for creating your Christmas sales strategy. You'll be glad you did!  _____________________________________________________________________ Sadaf checks in with Jersey Beauty Company's Marketing Manager, Jen Oliver, to talk about Jersey's plans for Christmas.  In preparation to go live in October, Jersey Beauty Company (JBC) start to plan their Christmas sales in September of each year. They take into account factors such as landing pages, assets, content, promotions, packaging and shipping dates.  What JBC has done to drive sales over Christmas in the past:  Run offers mainly through October and November 12 days of Christmas from 19th November - these included 3 for 2 offers, vouchers, freebies, competitions etc Run gift vouchers from October right up until Christmas Offer gift wrapping service Upgrade shipping to free 24 hour delivery Hessian Santa sacks for those who spent over a certain amount, Sacks were made up on free samples and chocolates Extra touches - festive spirit What JBC plans to do this Christmas and Boxing day: Jersey Christmas boxes. These will be similar to the current Jersey beauty box which is made up of different popular brands of products. These can be used as a gift for a loved one These lovely gift boxes will have a Christmas spin on them. Gift wrapping service Hessian Santa sacks with samples. Eco-boxes for the eco-conscious. These will be made up of products such as shampoo bars and bamboo toothbrushes.  Keeping it simple on Boxing Day with money off vouchers. Jen's one main piece of advice: get your skates on and get organised!     Links Collab Project Kurious Digital Jersey Beauty Company's Christmas Carpool video Get Coached on the podcast

Maney is leaving today after the show to be in a friend's wedding. Over Christmas break one of his friends revealed that they are getting a divorce. Maney was in his wedding too so that got him thinking...four of the weddings he has been in has ended in a divorce. Does this make him a bad luck charm? Support the show: https://www.mrlshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I've shared some tools that bring you calm, stillness found inside you that can be used as festive balm. Balm to soothe the strain of just so much stuff going on, pools of peace to plunge into to help you float along. Over Christmas we often don't have time or space alone to do our thing, so these tools are all portable, fast and settling. Here's a brief reminder of your festive survival pack, when times get tense, and pressure mounts these tools will have your back.

Over Christmas week of 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill met to reaffirm their "Germany first" policy in the war.

Kittie DeCarlo was my mom. She has been gracing Heaven with her presence for the last 21 years. Over Christmas, we found 5 songs that she did with Les Paul, and I can't tell you how excited I am to be sharing music we thought we had lost. Join us for Music Monday, January 12th at 10amPT/1pmET and anytime in archive. Her music is timeless, and I am honored to be able to bring her to the airwaves again...I know you will love her, as we always have. Today we welcome a new sponsor to our Mompreneur Marketplace and Word of Mom Radio - Julia Breanetta Simpson and Breanetta Productions. Meet her and all of our sponsors on our website. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Google+ and email dori@wordofmomradio.com with comments, questions and information on how you can join our WoMRadio family. Word of Mom Radio - sharing the wisdom of women.