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Mike Pfefferle leads a new Adult Sunday School series on J.I. Packer’s description of “The Atonement, the Heart of the Gospel” from his book, Knowing God.

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In this sermon, we explore what it means to see the world “right side up” through the lens of the gospel, drawing deeply from Romans 8 and the wider sweep of Scripture.Using Dallas Willard's upside‑down fighter jet, J.I. Packer's imagery of inverted living, and Jesus' own shocking values in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12), we confront the reality that sin has distorted our vision so completely that what feels “normal” is actually life lived on our heads (Ephesians 2:1–3).Centering on Romans 8:1–39, this message unpacks:No Condemnation in ChristRomans 8:1–4; Romans 3:21–26; 2 Corinthians 5:21How the cross truly “worked”—God condemned sin in the flesh of His Son so there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.From Law to SpiritRomans 7:7–25; Romans 8:2–11; Jeremiah 31:31–34; Ezekiel 36:25–27Why the Law could expose sin but never transform the heart, and how the Holy Spirit now fulfills the righteous requirement of the Law in us.Flesh People vs. Spirit PeopleRomans 8:5–9; Galatians 5:16–25; Colossians 3:1–10The mindset of the flesh leads to death, but the mindset of the Spirit leads to life and peace—and how to know which you are.Adopted, Not AbandonedRomans 8:14–17; John 1:12–13; Galatians 4:4–7The Spirit of adoption teaches our hearts to cry “Abba, Father” and continually reminds us who we really are in Christ.Suffering, Groaning, and HopeRomans 8:18–27; 2 Corinthians 4:16–18; Revelation 21:1–5Creation groans, we groan, and even the Spirit groans—yet all our present sufferings are “not worth comparing” with the coming glory.More Than ConquerorsRomans 8:28–39; Philippians 1:6; 1 Corinthians 15:54–58If God did not spare His own Son, how will He not also graciously give us all things? Nothing—not sin, not suffering, not death—can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.This message invites you to:Trust that the cross has decisively dealt with your condemnation (Romans 8:1).Walk in the Spirit's power, even while you still feel the pull of the flesh (Galatians 5:16).Persevere in holiness and hope, knowing God will finish what He started in you (Philippians 1:6).Live with “rebellious joy,” awaiting the full redemption of your body and the renewal of all creation (Romans 8:23–25; Revelation 21:5).Scripture focus: Romans 8; Matthew 5:1–12; Romans 7; Jeremiah 31:31–34; Ezekiel 36:25–27; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 1:6; Revelation 21:1–5.

Praying to Your Father (Matthew 6:9-10)Four Aspects of How We Ought to PrayI. RelationalII. God-Centered III. Kingdom-MindedIV. Future-Looking“If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God's child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all. For everything that Christ taught, everything that makes the New Testament new, and better than the Old, everything that is distinctively Christian as opposed to merely Jewish, is summed up in the knowledge of the Fatherhood of God. ‘Father' is the Christian name for God” (J. I. Packer).

En este episodio, Mario Mengoni explora el milagro italiano que hoy vuelve a reflejarse en la música internacional. Cada vez más artistas del mundo se dejan seducir por el espíritu de “La Dolce Vita”. MADONNA revive La Bambola, el clásico de PATTY PRAVO, en una impactante campaña de Dolce & Gabbana. Y LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES van todavía más lejos: se rinden ante ese encanto mediterráneo y, en su nuevo video, se lanzan al mar sin ropa en un guiño al legendario NICOLA DI BARI. Además, llegan novedades con SAVE THE ROBOTS y VLADIMIR CETKAR, remezclado por DR. PACKER. Completan la noche GARY'S GANG (Walter Verdi Rework), LA COMPAGNIE CRÉOLE (Pacocha Disco Brigade Mix) y el Discollage con BEN WESTBEECH & RAHH by CRACKAZAT, MAHOGANY (Michael Gray Remix) y ROLLOVER DJS feat. DAVID BLANK. IMPORTANTE: La música en este programa es propiedad de sus respectivos artistas y sellos. Se utiliza solo con fines de difusión y sin intención de lucro. Apoyá a los músicos en sus plataformas oficiales. Conducción, musicalización y producción general: Mario Mengoni. Asistente de Producción: Diego Hidalgo. Locutores: Leandro Brumatti y Raúl Proenza. Operador Técnico: Carlos Rodríguez. Sitio oficial: www.discorama.net Seguinos en nuestras redes y dejanos tu comentario: https://www.instagram.com/discoramabymario https://www.facebook.com/discoramabymario https://x.com/DiscoramaAR

The lines are packed and the takes are flying — it's another late night at Packernet After Dark. Ryan fields a full house of callers covering everything from Justin Fields as Jordan Love's potential backup, to whether Aaron Jones could pull off a sentimental return to Green Bay after the Vikings cut him loose. Spoiler: Ryan's not holding his breath, but he's not slamming the door either. Garrett from Southern Illinois makes the case for Justin Fields as a legitimate backup and wonders if Gutekunst could work his LaFleur magic again — Ryan actually agrees the fit could be dangerous enough to steal a game or two Randy from Minnesota breaks down Matt LaFleur's coaching DNA: smart by nature, aggressive by necessity — and whether he'll ever fully commit to the latter when the game is on the line TJ from Alabama roasts the Vikings for being $44 million over the cap with a rookie QB, and reviews his own draft crush history — a humbling exercise Ryan recommends for every Packer fan Uncle Rico goes on a tear about the JSN obsession, compensatory pick strategy gets a deep dive, and a beloved caller makes a passionate plea to write a song honoring the Three Minute Monster It's a full-house offseason episode that proves the Packer faithful never really go quiet. Subscribe, leave a review, and keep those calls coming — we're fighting the offseason dip together!

The lines are packed and the takes are flying — it's another late night at Packernet After Dark. Ryan fields a full house of callers covering everything from Justin Fields as Jordan Love's potential backup, to whether Aaron Jones could pull off a sentimental return to Green Bay after the Vikings cut him loose. Spoiler: Ryan's not holding his breath, but he's not slamming the door either. Garrett from Southern Illinois makes the case for Justin Fields as a legitimate backup and wonders if Gutekunst could work his LaFleur magic again — Ryan actually agrees the fit could be dangerous enough to steal a game or two Randy from Minnesota breaks down Matt LaFleur's coaching DNA: smart by nature, aggressive by necessity — and whether he'll ever fully commit to the latter when the game is on the line TJ from Alabama roasts the Vikings for being $44 million over the cap with a rookie QB, and reviews his own draft crush history — a humbling exercise Ryan recommends for every Packer fan Uncle Rico goes on a tear about the JSN obsession, compensatory pick strategy gets a deep dive, and a beloved caller makes a passionate plea to write a song honoring the Three Minute Monster It's a full-house offseason episode that proves the Packer faithful never really go quiet. Subscribe, leave a review, and keep those calls coming — we're fighting the offseason dip together!

Support Emet Ministries, so we can continue to provide content and resources to help disciples become disciplers: https://emetministry.churchcenter.com/givingNeed peace when life is hard? In this sermon on John 16 by Christian Barrett, explore Jesus' final teaching to His disciples and discover how His promise, “Take heart; I have overcome the world,” brings real hope and peace. Christian breaks down the chapter: persecution and being put out of the synagogue (vv. 1‑4), the coming of the Holy Spirit (vv. 7‑15), Jesus' departure and return (vv. 16‑24), His oneness with the Father (vv. 25‑28) and the call to take heart (vv. 29‑33)—and see why doctrine matters. You'll learn what Christology teaches about Jesus: He is uncreated God come in the flesh, sent to save sinners, now reigning and interceding for us.my reading list:⁠ https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74696644-christian-barrettFollow us: on Instagram instagram.com/emetministriesFollow us: https://www.instagram.com/youngadultwestwood/Christian unpacks Jesus' words: “I came from the Father and have come into the world; I am leaving the world and going to the Father” (Jn 16:28). You'll hear how:Jesus is from the Father—eternally divine (Isa 9:6).He came into the world as God in the flesh to die for sinners and offer salvation by faith alone.He returns to the Father, now ruling and interceding on our behalf.We then ask: How does this doctrine bring peace? Jesus dares us to believe that He has overcome the world. When trials come—persecution, illness, loss—we can look to Him instead of worldly comforts. The sermon challenges believers to apply doctrine daily (prayer, Bible reading, church community) and invites seekers to begin their journey with Christ.Call to Action & ResourcesLike this video, subscribe, and share if you're encouraged.CHAPTERS00:00 – John 16 Explained | Take Heart, I Have Overcome the World02:49 – Summary of John 13–16 | Jesus' Final Teaching to His Disciples05:11 – What Is Doctrine? Why Beliefs Shape Your Life08:24 – What Is Christology? The Study of Who Jesus Is11:05 – Jesus Is From the Father | A Claim to Divinity (John 16:28)13:04 – The Mission of Jesus | Why God Came Into the World14:54 – Why Jesus Died for Sinners | The Gospel Explained17:16 – Jesus Is Going to the Father | What It Means17:52 – What Does It Mean That Jesus Intercedes for Us?19:49 – Jesus' Greatest Claim | God in the Flesh21:16 – Why Doctrine Matters for Real Life29:20 – When You Don't Feel the Love of God31:01 – A Dare to the Non-Christian | Believe in Jesus Today33:16 – J.I. Packer's 6 Truths Every Christian Should Remember#John16 #Sermon #Jesus #TakeHeart #HolySpirit #Christianity #Doctrine #Peace #Gospel

The Green Bay Packers lost one of their greatest leaders this week — Bob Harlan, the visionary President who transformed a franchise on life support into the model organization the NFL looks to for guidance. Ryan takes a moment to honor Harlan's legacy before asking a question that cuts to the heart of every Packer fan: are the current stewards of this franchise living up to what was built before them? Bob Harlan remembered — from hiring Ron Wolf and landing Brett Favre, to going door-to-door at 5:30 AM to save the Lambeau Field referendum, Ryan breaks down why Harlan may be the single most underrated figure in NFL history The weight of the Packer Way — Ryan reflects on what it truly means to be a first-class organization, and why losing that identity would feel like more than just losing football games Xavier McKinney restructure explained — a detailed cap breakdown of how the Packers converted base salary and roster bonuses into signing bonus to slash his 2025 cap hit, and what it means for next year's balance sheet DJ Moore trade reaction — Ryan walks through the Bears' second-round return (minus a fifth), the cap relief angle, and why Chicago came out ahead even as they quietly slide backward in the NFC North Subscribe, leave a review, and let Pac Nation know what Bob Harlan meant to you. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

The Green Bay Packers lost one of their greatest leaders this week — Bob Harlan, the visionary President who transformed a franchise on life support into the model organization the NFL looks to for guidance. Ryan takes a moment to honor Harlan's legacy before asking a question that cuts to the heart of every Packer fan: are the current stewards of this franchise living up to what was built before them? Bob Harlan remembered — from hiring Ron Wolf and landing Brett Favre, to going door-to-door at 5:30 AM to save the Lambeau Field referendum, Ryan breaks down why Harlan may be the single most underrated figure in NFL history The weight of the Packer Way — Ryan reflects on what it truly means to be a first-class organization, and why losing that identity would feel like more than just losing football games Xavier McKinney restructure explained — a detailed cap breakdown of how the Packers converted base salary and roster bonuses into signing bonus to slash his 2025 cap hit, and what it means for next year's balance sheet DJ Moore trade reaction — Ryan walks through the Bears' second-round return (minus a fifth), the cap relief angle, and why Chicago came out ahead even as they quietly slide backward in the NFC North Subscribe, leave a review, and let Pac Nation know what Bob Harlan meant to you. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

The weekend is here and so is the rain & thunderstorms! Then we get the much warmer temps for a few days before it cools back off next week. In the news this morning, Britney Spears gets popped for DUI, Kristi Noem gets fired, a WI teen is getting life in prison for murdering his parents, a possible solution for the Daylight Savings Time problem, and another WI resident gets sentenced for setting fire to a Congressman's office. In sports, the Bucks & Badgers both play tomorrow, the World Baseball Classic continues today with Team USA's first game, Packer legend Bob Harlan dies, and Lebron sets another record. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a former couple on "The Amazing Race" is suing the show & it's producers for allegedly making them look bad. Talked about some new music releases, and also got an update on a possible "Hole" reunion. Elsewhere in sports, the NCAA handed down several suspensions after this week's brawl between South Alabama & Coastal Carolina, Aaron Rodgers had some interesting revelations during a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee show, and a former college assistant coach is being accused of being a pimp! Crazy story about a woman who helped save her husband's life after he got trapped in an avalanche, and a waitress who helped a frazzled mother with her unruly child is getting some help of her own! Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen AND Eau Claire! Wendy's is looking for a Chief Tasting Officer & is willing to pay that person $100,000!!! And Taco Bell is going viral for all the wrong reasons after a guy posted a video about their wrappers sticking to his food. Couple of stories about flying: United Airlines is going to start requiring passengers to use headphones, and another airline is apparently only going to clean the "premium seats" on the plane in between flights. Gross. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Canadian dude in Vegas who stole a flamingo, a claw machine in Missouri that trapped another kid inside, companies that are handing out free nicotine to their employees, a former D.A.R.E. officer who got busted for selling drug while on duty, a warning to restaurants about fake health inspectors, and a couple with some wild names who got busted for drugs & illegal firearms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google officially retired its workhorse analytics platform, affectionately known as Universal Analytics, almost 3 years ago. Since then, people have started to learn about other platforms as they scrambled to find something more useful than GA4.Jason Packer wrote the book on Google Analytics alternatives (literally, it's titled "Google Analytics Alternatives: A Guide to Navigating the World if Options Beyond Google").Here's what we think of the analytics landscape - how we got here, and what's coming next.Links from the show:(eBook) Google Analytics Alternatives(paperback) Google Analytics Alternatives01:29 Universal Analytics Sunset02:31 Meet Jason Packer05:53 Jasons Early Web Days10:20 Why Analytics Matters13:05 Fragmentation vs Consolidation17:22 GA4 as Ads Companion21:13 Googles Motives23:50 GA4 Pain Points24:32 Why Users Are Leaving26:51 Privacy Compliance Pressure29:33 Top GA4 Alternatives30:15 Simplified Analytics Tools32:06 Product Analytics Picks35:38 Comprehensive Web Platforms36:42 Future of Analytics AI42:23 MCP, LLMs and Trust49:49 Closing Insight and Wrap

Cardon is joined by Adam and Madeline Packer for a candid conversation exploring how Adam used an Excel spreadsheet as part of his decision-making process when choosing his wife.The story launches with some classic Ward Radio banter and playful jokes, but quickly turns to Adam's unique approach to relationships. While taking an advanced Excel modeling class for his finance degree, Adam realized he could repurpose a weighted averages project—originally meant for evaluating job opportunities after college—to help him decide who to seriously pursue in his dating life. Factors he ranked included being strong in the gospel, desire for a temple marriage, family compatibility, and, openly, attractiveness (“hotness” getting a high weight on the spreadsheet!).

The callers came hot tonight, and Ryan matched their energy with a legendary rant that will make every Packer fan who ever screamed "we should have drafted that guy" sit down and be quiet. From an epic takedown of draft hindsight bias to real talk about leadership concerns in Green Bay, this one hits different. Ryan goes scorched earth on draft cherry-picking, pulling receipts from the 2020 class — where fans demanded Denzel Mims, Patrick Queen, and Ross Blacklock instead of a franchise quarterback named Jordan Love Bryce Lance emerges as a fan-favorite prospect getting serious Christian Watson comparisons after the combine, and Ryan hits the highlight tape live on air A caller delivers a perfect Waterboy analogy comparing Matt LaFleur to Coach Klein, sparking a raw discussion about the player survey, leadership under pressure, and what Gutekunst needs to fix Multiple callers lose their minds over Rich Bisacchia landing at Clemson as special teams coordinator — and the rants are absolutely unhinged Call in tomorrow night and bring the heat — Ryan needs at least eight of you to keep this thing rolling. New callers go straight to the front of the line: 608-501-0718. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

The callers came hot tonight, and Ryan matched their energy with a legendary rant that will make every Packer fan who ever screamed "we should have drafted that guy" sit down and be quiet. From an epic takedown of draft hindsight bias to real talk about leadership concerns in Green Bay, this one hits different. Ryan goes scorched earth on draft cherry-picking, pulling receipts from the 2020 class — where fans demanded Denzel Mims, Patrick Queen, and Ross Blacklock instead of a franchise quarterback named Jordan Love Bryce Lance emerges as a fan-favorite prospect getting serious Christian Watson comparisons after the combine, and Ryan hits the highlight tape live on air A caller delivers a perfect Waterboy analogy comparing Matt LaFleur to Coach Klein, sparking a raw discussion about the player survey, leadership under pressure, and what Gutekunst needs to fix Multiple callers lose their minds over Rich Bisacchia landing at Clemson as special teams coordinator — and the rants are absolutely unhinged Call in tomorrow night and bring the heat — Ryan needs at least eight of you to keep this thing rolling. New callers go straight to the front of the line: 608-501-0718. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

J.I. Packer once wrote, “What matters in life is not what you make of it, but what God makes of it for you.” That contrast becomes especially clear when it comes to money. When circumstances shift, and uncertainty rises, the quiet question surfaces: Will there be enough? Our culture tells us peace comes through self-provision—earning more, saving more, planning better. But Scripture invites us into a different posture: resting in a Father who provides. Look at the Birds: Provision Begins with Relationship In Matthew 6:26, Jesus directs our attention upward: “Look at the birds of the air…your heavenly Father feeds them.” Birds don't build financial models or stockpile reserves. Yet God sustains them. Jesus' point isn't irresponsibility—it's relationship. Behind every plan, paycheck, and effort stands a God who sees, knows, and provides. Throughout Scripture, this truth repeats like a steady drumbeat: Abraham climbs Mount Moriah in obedience, and God provides a ram (Genesis 22:13–14). The widow of Zarephath runs out of resources, and God sustains her jar of flour and jug of oil (1 Kings 17:14–16). Peter wonders how to pay the temple tax, and Jesus provides the exact coin in a fish's mouth (Matthew 17:27). From Genesis to Revelation, God's provision is precise, purposeful, and personal. Every Need, Not Every Wish Paul echoes this promise in Philippians 4:19: “My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Notice what Paul doesn't say. He doesn't promise every want, preference, or wish list. He promises to meet every need. And that supply doesn't flow from our economy, our income, or our investments—it flows from God's riches. Provision is not sourced in us. It's sourced in Him. Jesus Is Our Provision The truth goes even deeper. Jesus doesn't just provide—He is our provision. In John 6:35, He says, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger.” Peace, then, is not found in financial comfort or problem-free living. It's found in the presence of Christ. When we forget this, we drift into two familiar traps: Fear: What if there isn't enough? Self-reliance: I'll make sure there's enough. Both pull us away from trust. The Source Behind Everything We Have Scripture reminds us that God provides not only resources but the ability to obtain them. Moses tells Israel, “Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth” (Deuteronomy 8:18). Our skills, opportunities, work ethic, and even our capacity to earn—all come from Him. When that truth settles in, something shifts. Financial security stops being something we manufacture and becomes something we receive. Trusting God as provider doesn't lead to inactivity. It frees us to work, plan, save, and give with joy. Our efforts become acts of stewardship rather than self-provision. Money becomes a place of spiritual formation rather than fear. That's why Jesus teaches us to pray for “daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). Not because God lacks resources—but because our hearts need daily dependence. Daily bread cultivates daily trust. Where Are You Looking for Provision? Take a moment to ask: Am I looking to my paycheck for security? My savings? My plans for the future? Or the hand of a Father who feeds the birds and calls me His child? Whether you're in a season of abundance or a season of need, Jesus doesn't just promise provision—He gives Himself. And He invites you to trust Him day by day. When we trade fear for faith, striving for surrender, and self-reliance for dependence, we discover the deep joy of resting in a Father who sees and provides. Go Deeper: A Daily Journey of Trust This is the journey explored in Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Devotional to Faithful Stewardship. It's an invitation to trust God as Provider, Owner, and Treasure in every financial decision. You can pick up a copy—or place a bulk order for your church or small group—at FaithFi.com/Shop. And if you're using the FaithFi app, you'll find excerpts woven into the first 21 daily Rhythms, helping you connect your financial decisions with your spiritual life each day. Start today by establishing a new rhythm—seeing your money not as your security, but as an opportunity to trust the God who provides. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I'm 65 and plan to work for another 5 to 6 years. I have $65,000 in a Roth IRA that hasn't been invested. I've heard suggestions ranging from corporate bonds and CDs to an ETF. How should I think about investing this money? I'm 60, with a $700,000 pension lump sum, and am considering a buffered-income variable annuity for a few years before taking withdrawals. Is that a wise move? My husband and I are pastors with small 401(k)s. 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J.I. Packer once said, “What matters in life is not what you make of it, but what God makes of it for you.” You feel that contrast most acutely with money. When circumstances change, the quiet question arises: Will there be enough? We are often encouraged to secure peace through self-provision. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explores how, in Scripture, we are invited to rest in a Father Who provides. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here.To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.To learn more about Rob West, click here.To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alisa, Keren and Drex sit down with Eric and Levi to talk about the Lyric Theatre.  Now available on youtube  https://youtu.be/CXyzxhDApcQ    Concert: The Limeliters Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 7:30 PM CST     The Brownwood Lyric Theatre is proud to present The Limeliters as part of the Dale Wheelis Concert Series!   For 60+ years the Limeliters have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their incredible musical talent and zany sense of humor. They first made their mark in folk clubs and on college campuses during the height of the folk music boom of the early 60′s, which led to numerous TV appearances. With different configurations over the years, the group has preserved their signature vocal sound   Talent Entry: Brownwood's Got Talent Mar 13, 2026 - May 8, 2026   Brownwood's Got Talent — Contestant Entry Think you've got what it takes to win Brownwood's Got Talent? Now's your chance to prove it.   Brownwood's Got Talent (BGT) is a year-long talent competition at the Lyric Theatre, modeled after America's Got Talent and proudly serving as an annual fundraiser for the ARK Battered Women's Shelter. This competition showcases the very best performers from Brownwood and all of Brown County, and we want to see you shine.

Momentum isn't created by certainty — it's created by tipping the right small action:“I don't need the whole plan. I need the first move.”“Big goals freeze people. Small, aligned steps free them.”“The first domino works because it's intentional and you've set up a few more.”See: BoldEncounters.TV and…Tim Packer: https://www.youtube.com/c/timpackerfineartsTim Packer has built massive media—platform success, and sold fine his art collections at impressive levels — but his most transferable insight isn't about growth strategy. It's about momentum psychology.In this conversation, Tim breaks down why high-capacity professionals stall. Why clarity rarely comes before motion. Why waiting for the “right time” quietly erodes confidence. And why both artists and operators succeed the same way — by committing to a meaningful first action and letting force compound.If you're leading your own work and feel stuck between ambition and execution, this episode reframes how progress actually works.If you're leading an organization and watching capable people hesitate, Tim offers a simple lens for unlocking forward motion without burnout.Inside this episode:• Why momentum beats motivation• How scale can secretly slow progress• The psychology behind small decisive action• Why clarity follows movement — not the other way around• How to identify your first aligned dominoGo Deeper — Premium Action PlanThis week's Premium Action Plan turns Tim's insights into execution.• Identify one area where you've been waiting for clarity• Define the smallest aligned action available• Remove one friction point that delays starting• Execute daily for five focused minutes• Measure what shifted after seven daysPremium includes action plans, extended guest breakdowns, exclusive series, peer events, and ad-free listening.You don't need more certainty.You need motion in the right direction.Do you feel stuck between where you are… and who you're meant to become?Lead your own work — or the organization you steward — with intention.BoldEncounters.TVEsprit Magnum Avoda,Mark S. Cook

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Tim Packer, a celebrated Canadian artist, former police detective, and creative business mentor whose story is as unlikely as it is inspiring. From the time Tim was 12 years old, he knew he wanted to be an artist. He took commercial art in high school, studied graphic design in college, and was so eager to get started that he was sitting in a college classroom at 17. But after two years of entry-level jobs in the industry that left him feeling like he just didn't have what it took, Tim did something that would define the next two decades of his life. He joined the Toronto Police Force, where he spent 18 years, eventually working as a fraud detective in the commercial crime unit investigating cases over two million dollars. Ty and Tim dig deep into the moment that changed everything, a single article Tim read featuring Canadian artist Harley Brown, who made a bold claim that talent isn't something you're born with, it's something you build. Tim didn't fully believe it at first, but he made a deal with himself to act as though he did for one year. He committed to painting three times a week, stopped avoiding the things he wasn't good at, and started attacking his weaknesses like a detective working a case. By the end of that year, the results were undeniable. Within three years, the conversation with his wife had shifted from if he would leave the police force to paint full-time, to when. In 2000, he cashed in his pension and never looked back. But the first five years were anything but a highlight reel. Tim opens up about the struggle of figuring out not just the art, but the business of art, and how every few months he was convinced the conversation about putting the suit back on was right around the corner. It wasn't until year five that he found his voice and things truly took off, culminating in a gallery opening in Toronto in 2015 that looked like something out of a movie, with people lined up at the door, red dots going up on every painting, and Tim realizing he was on track to make over a quarter million dollars that year from his art alone. And in that moment of success, what hit him wasn't pride. It was responsibility. That responsibility led Tim to start his YouTube channel, sharing everything he'd learned with artists who were struggling the way he once had. Then in 2020, after a pair of near-death experiences with a thyroid condition left him lying on a gurney with his wife by his side, Tim came away with one nagging regret. He'd been playing it safe with his teaching. He launched the Tim Packer Art Academy, which has since helped over 10,000 artists, and recently released his book, You Can Sell Your Art, with one clear mission: helping artists make a living doing what they love. Ty and Tim also get into the power of the word yet, the danger of comparing your chapter one to someone else's chapter thirty, the myth that doing what you love means you'll never work a day in your life, and why being an artist and being an entrepreneur are exactly the same thing. Tim's message is clear and it hits hard: talent is not a gift you either have or you don't. It is the sum total of your skills, knowledge, experience, and creativity, and every single one of those things can be developed, earned, and grown without a ceiling. If you've ever talked yourself out of a dream because you didn't think you were good enough, this episode is exactly what you need to hear. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway

SummaryTim Packer shares his inspiring journey from police officer to successful artist and educator, emphasizing the importance of growth mindset, mastering skills, and building a unique artistic voice. Discover practical insights on pricing, reputation, and turning passion into a thriving business.TakeawaysGrowth mindset and its impact on artistic developmentPricing strategies for artists and understanding valueThe importance of mastering foundational skills like drawing and compositionFinding and cultivating your unique artistic voiceThe role of reputation and brand in an artist's successBalancing artistic passion with business acumenChapters00:00 Tim Packer's Artistic Journey04:28 The Growth Mindset and Its Impact07:50 Transitioning from Police Work to Full-Time Artist10:40 Finding Artistic Voice and Passion13:44 Navigating the Art Market and Pricing Strategies16:50 Understanding Art Villages and Audience Perception19:45 The Importance of Unique Artistic Voice22:52 Reputation and Brand in the Art World31:01 Finding Your Artistic Voice34:18 The Importance of Process Mode36:48 Belief and the Art of Manifestation39:25 Mastering Skills for Success44:49 The Role of Influences in Art50:49 Niche vs. Exploration in Art54:24 The Business of Being an ArtistConnect with Tim: Website: https://www.timpackerartacademy.com/Get the book: https://amzn.to/4aR34IeCredits:Hosted by Ryan Roghaar & Mike SmithProduced by Ryan RoghaarTheme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM  The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:bit.ly/eggstunesThe Plugs:The Show: eggscast.com@eggshow on X and InstagramOn iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOnStitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcherAlso available on Google Play Music!Mike "DJ Ontic": Shows and info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@djontic on twitterRyan Roghaar:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar

The delicious, healthful prune has long had a cross to bear: It's best known for making people poop. In the late 1990s, the California Prune Board set out on a quixotic mission to amend this sales-flattening reputation. It would attempt to rechristen this ancient fruit in the hopes the prune could one day be as unencumbered as an apricot, a raisin, or a fig. In a world where every product and person increasingly believes it's one good rebrand away from changing how they are seen, the story of the prune's attempt to become the “dried plum” is a telling tale about the impossibility of escaping who you really are—and the freedom that comes with self-acceptance. You'll hear from Richard Peterson, retired Executive Director of the California Prune Board; food writer and chef David Liebovitz; lawyer and lobbyist Dan Haley; and Kiaran Locy, Director of Brand and Industry Communications at the California Prune Board.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. Decoder Ring is also produced by Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Sources for This EpisodeBarry, Dave. Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway, Ballantine Books, 2002. Brasher, Philip. “FDA Approves Prune Name Change,” ABC News, Feb. 1, 2001. Brasher, Philip. “Where's the beef? Kids give prune burgers the taste test,” Associated Press, Jan 29, 2002. Cimons, Marlene. “A New Wrinkle for the Prune Industry,” Los Angeles Times, Dec. 21, 1999.Crespi, John M., Harry M. Kaiser, Julian M. Alston, and Richard J. Sexton. “The Evaluation of Prune Promotion by the California Dried Plum Board,” The Economics of Commodity Promotion Programs: Lessons from California, Peter Lang USA, 2005. Davis, Glenn. “French History in Your City: San Jose, California - the Pellier Brothers,” Yale National Initiative, Sep. 2015. Fabricant, Florence. “In France, the Prune Holds a Noble Station,” The New York Times, Oct. 31, 2001.Fabricant, Florence. “Responsible Party: Richard Peterson; Rejuvenating The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Aug. 13, 2000. Fabricant, Florence. “Underapprecaited: The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Oct. 12, 1983.A Fortune In Two Old Trunks. Sunsweet, 1947. Fullan, Genevieve. “In Defense of Prunes,” Eater, Jun 21, 2022. Gellene, Denise. “New Wrinkle in an Old Story,” Los Angeles Times, Oct 16, 1997. Good Wrinkles. Sunsweet, 1951. Kamen, Al. “Sunday in the Loop: Plum Outta Luck,” Washington Post, Dec. 11, 1999. Koger, Chris. “Dried plums no longer: California prunes have new brand,” The Packer, Nov. 15, 2022. Lucas, Greg. “Who'd Have Thought? Pruneburgers / Juicy, tender and low-fat, they're surprising hits in school cafeterias,” San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 9, 1999.Martin, Ronda Beaman. “Stan Freberg—His Credits and Contributions to Advertising,” M.A. Thesis, Texas Tech University, Dec. 1986. McKay, Leonard. “Louis Pellier,” San Jose Inside, Sep. 25, 2006.Morse, Rob. “Hold the prunes, hold the lettuce,” San Francisco Examiner, July 28, 1999. “Prune gets $10 million makeover -- as dried plum,” CNN, Sep. 13, 2000.Rao, Tejal. “In Praise of the Prune,” The New York Times Magazine, Feb. 16, 2017.Roach, Mary. “The power of prunes,” Salon, Nov. 5, 1999.Waters, Michael. “When the Dried Plum Lobby Tried to Make Pruneburgers Happen,” Atlas Obscura, April 13, 2018. Zasky, Jason. “Prunes: Turning Over a New Leaf,” Failure Magazine, Apr. 16, 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delicious, healthful prune has long had a cross to bear: It's best known for making people poop. In the late 1990s, the California Prune Board set out on a quixotic mission to amend this sales-flattening reputation. It would attempt to rechristen this ancient fruit in the hopes the prune could one day be as unencumbered as an apricot, a raisin, or a fig. In a world where every product and person increasingly believes it's one good rebrand away from changing how they are seen, the story of the prune's attempt to become the “dried plum” is a telling tale about the impossibility of escaping who you really are—and the freedom that comes with self-acceptance. You'll hear from Richard Peterson, retired Executive Director of the California Prune Board; food writer and chef David Liebovitz; lawyer and lobbyist Dan Haley; and Kiaran Locy, Director of Brand and Industry Communications at the California Prune Board.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. Decoder Ring is also produced by Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Sources for This EpisodeBarry, Dave. Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway, Ballantine Books, 2002. Brasher, Philip. “FDA Approves Prune Name Change,” ABC News, Feb. 1, 2001. Brasher, Philip. “Where's the beef? Kids give prune burgers the taste test,” Associated Press, Jan 29, 2002. Cimons, Marlene. “A New Wrinkle for the Prune Industry,” Los Angeles Times, Dec. 21, 1999.Crespi, John M., Harry M. Kaiser, Julian M. Alston, and Richard J. Sexton. “The Evaluation of Prune Promotion by the California Dried Plum Board,” The Economics of Commodity Promotion Programs: Lessons from California, Peter Lang USA, 2005. Davis, Glenn. “French History in Your City: San Jose, California - the Pellier Brothers,” Yale National Initiative, Sep. 2015. Fabricant, Florence. “In France, the Prune Holds a Noble Station,” The New York Times, Oct. 31, 2001.Fabricant, Florence. “Responsible Party: Richard Peterson; Rejuvenating The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Aug. 13, 2000. Fabricant, Florence. “Underapprecaited: The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Oct. 12, 1983.A Fortune In Two Old Trunks. Sunsweet, 1947. Fullan, Genevieve. “In Defense of Prunes,” Eater, Jun 21, 2022. Gellene, Denise. “New Wrinkle in an Old Story,” Los Angeles Times, Oct 16, 1997. Good Wrinkles. Sunsweet, 1951. Kamen, Al. “Sunday in the Loop: Plum Outta Luck,” Washington Post, Dec. 11, 1999. Koger, Chris. “Dried plums no longer: California prunes have new brand,” The Packer, Nov. 15, 2022. Lucas, Greg. “Who'd Have Thought? Pruneburgers / Juicy, tender and low-fat, they're surprising hits in school cafeterias,” San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 9, 1999.Martin, Ronda Beaman. “Stan Freberg—His Credits and Contributions to Advertising,” M.A. Thesis, Texas Tech University, Dec. 1986. McKay, Leonard. “Louis Pellier,” San Jose Inside, Sep. 25, 2006.Morse, Rob. “Hold the prunes, hold the lettuce,” San Francisco Examiner, July 28, 1999. “Prune gets $10 million makeover -- as dried plum,” CNN, Sep. 13, 2000.Rao, Tejal. “In Praise of the Prune,” The New York Times Magazine, Feb. 16, 2017.Roach, Mary. “The power of prunes,” Salon, Nov. 5, 1999.Waters, Michael. “When the Dried Plum Lobby Tried to Make Pruneburgers Happen,” Atlas Obscura, April 13, 2018. Zasky, Jason. “Prunes: Turning Over a New Leaf,” Failure Magazine, Apr. 16, 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delicious, healthful prune has long had a cross to bear: It's best known for making people poop. In the late 1990s, the California Prune Board set out on a quixotic mission to amend this sales-flattening reputation. It would attempt to rechristen this ancient fruit in the hopes the prune could one day be as unencumbered as an apricot, a raisin, or a fig. In a world where every product and person increasingly believes it's one good rebrand away from changing how they are seen, the story of the prune's attempt to become the “dried plum” is a telling tale about the impossibility of escaping who you really are—and the freedom that comes with self-acceptance. You'll hear from Richard Peterson, retired Executive Director of the California Prune Board; food writer and chef David Liebovitz; lawyer and lobbyist Dan Haley; and Kiaran Locy, Director of Brand and Industry Communications at the California Prune Board.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. Decoder Ring is also produced by Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Sources for This EpisodeBarry, Dave. Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway, Ballantine Books, 2002. Brasher, Philip. “FDA Approves Prune Name Change,” ABC News, Feb. 1, 2001. Brasher, Philip. “Where's the beef? Kids give prune burgers the taste test,” Associated Press, Jan 29, 2002. Cimons, Marlene. “A New Wrinkle for the Prune Industry,” Los Angeles Times, Dec. 21, 1999.Crespi, John M., Harry M. Kaiser, Julian M. Alston, and Richard J. Sexton. “The Evaluation of Prune Promotion by the California Dried Plum Board,” The Economics of Commodity Promotion Programs: Lessons from California, Peter Lang USA, 2005. Davis, Glenn. “French History in Your City: San Jose, California - the Pellier Brothers,” Yale National Initiative, Sep. 2015. Fabricant, Florence. “In France, the Prune Holds a Noble Station,” The New York Times, Oct. 31, 2001.Fabricant, Florence. “Responsible Party: Richard Peterson; Rejuvenating The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Aug. 13, 2000. Fabricant, Florence. “Underapprecaited: The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Oct. 12, 1983.A Fortune In Two Old Trunks. Sunsweet, 1947. Fullan, Genevieve. “In Defense of Prunes,” Eater, Jun 21, 2022. Gellene, Denise. “New Wrinkle in an Old Story,” Los Angeles Times, Oct 16, 1997. Good Wrinkles. Sunsweet, 1951. Kamen, Al. “Sunday in the Loop: Plum Outta Luck,” Washington Post, Dec. 11, 1999. Koger, Chris. “Dried plums no longer: California prunes have new brand,” The Packer, Nov. 15, 2022. Lucas, Greg. “Who'd Have Thought? Pruneburgers / Juicy, tender and low-fat, they're surprising hits in school cafeterias,” San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 9, 1999.Martin, Ronda Beaman. “Stan Freberg—His Credits and Contributions to Advertising,” M.A. Thesis, Texas Tech University, Dec. 1986. McKay, Leonard. “Louis Pellier,” San Jose Inside, Sep. 25, 2006.Morse, Rob. “Hold the prunes, hold the lettuce,” San Francisco Examiner, July 28, 1999. “Prune gets $10 million makeover -- as dried plum,” CNN, Sep. 13, 2000.Rao, Tejal. “In Praise of the Prune,” The New York Times Magazine, Feb. 16, 2017.Roach, Mary. “The power of prunes,” Salon, Nov. 5, 1999.Waters, Michael. “When the Dried Plum Lobby Tried to Make Pruneburgers Happen,” Atlas Obscura, April 13, 2018. Zasky, Jason. “Prunes: Turning Over a New Leaf,” Failure Magazine, Apr. 16, 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delicious, healthful prune has long had a cross to bear: It's best known for making people poop. In the late 1990s, the California Prune Board set out on a quixotic mission to amend this sales-flattening reputation. It would attempt to rechristen this ancient fruit in the hopes the prune could one day be as unencumbered as an apricot, a raisin, or a fig. In a world where every product and person increasingly believes it's one good rebrand away from changing how they are seen, the story of the prune's attempt to become the “dried plum” is a telling tale about the impossibility of escaping who you really are—and the freedom that comes with self-acceptance. You'll hear from Richard Peterson, retired Executive Director of the California Prune Board; food writer and chef David Liebovitz; lawyer and lobbyist Dan Haley; and Kiaran Locy, Director of Brand and Industry Communications at the California Prune Board.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. Decoder Ring is also produced by Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Sources for This EpisodeBarry, Dave. Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway, Ballantine Books, 2002. Brasher, Philip. “FDA Approves Prune Name Change,” ABC News, Feb. 1, 2001. Brasher, Philip. “Where's the beef? Kids give prune burgers the taste test,” Associated Press, Jan 29, 2002. Cimons, Marlene. “A New Wrinkle for the Prune Industry,” Los Angeles Times, Dec. 21, 1999.Crespi, John M., Harry M. Kaiser, Julian M. Alston, and Richard J. Sexton. “The Evaluation of Prune Promotion by the California Dried Plum Board,” The Economics of Commodity Promotion Programs: Lessons from California, Peter Lang USA, 2005. Davis, Glenn. “French History in Your City: San Jose, California - the Pellier Brothers,” Yale National Initiative, Sep. 2015. Fabricant, Florence. “In France, the Prune Holds a Noble Station,” The New York Times, Oct. 31, 2001.Fabricant, Florence. “Responsible Party: Richard Peterson; Rejuvenating The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Aug. 13, 2000. Fabricant, Florence. “Underapprecaited: The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Oct. 12, 1983.A Fortune In Two Old Trunks. Sunsweet, 1947. Fullan, Genevieve. “In Defense of Prunes,” Eater, Jun 21, 2022. Gellene, Denise. “New Wrinkle in an Old Story,” Los Angeles Times, Oct 16, 1997. Good Wrinkles. Sunsweet, 1951. Kamen, Al. “Sunday in the Loop: Plum Outta Luck,” Washington Post, Dec. 11, 1999. Koger, Chris. “Dried plums no longer: California prunes have new brand,” The Packer, Nov. 15, 2022. Lucas, Greg. “Who'd Have Thought? Pruneburgers / Juicy, tender and low-fat, they're surprising hits in school cafeterias,” San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 9, 1999.Martin, Ronda Beaman. “Stan Freberg—His Credits and Contributions to Advertising,” M.A. Thesis, Texas Tech University, Dec. 1986. McKay, Leonard. “Louis Pellier,” San Jose Inside, Sep. 25, 2006.Morse, Rob. “Hold the prunes, hold the lettuce,” San Francisco Examiner, July 28, 1999. “Prune gets $10 million makeover -- as dried plum,” CNN, Sep. 13, 2000.Rao, Tejal. “In Praise of the Prune,” The New York Times Magazine, Feb. 16, 2017.Roach, Mary. “The power of prunes,” Salon, Nov. 5, 1999.Waters, Michael. “When the Dried Plum Lobby Tried to Make Pruneburgers Happen,” Atlas Obscura, April 13, 2018. Zasky, Jason. “Prunes: Turning Over a New Leaf,” Failure Magazine, Apr. 16, 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by reacting to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's latest comments about his dislike of the Packers. After that, they discussed a few injury concerns for the Bears.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's latest comments about his dislike of the Packers.

Brett Favre is saying what we've all been thinking — the NFL is chasing people who don't watch football at the expense of the fans who built this league. Ryan breaks down why the league's obsession with appealing to non-fans is a dangerous path and draws a powerful parallel to institutions that lose their identity trying to be everything to everyone. Brett Favre's comments on the NFL losing touch with its core fanbase and why Ryan has been saying the same thing for years The Chicago Bears' stadium saga takes a hilarious turn as a Bears fan visits Hammond, Indiana and immediately regrets his enthusiasm — plus Halas Hall relocation rumors and a brutal 13.5% ticket price hike Mark Murphy casually drops that the Packers are likely playing in Germany this season, and why an 18-game schedule with two bye weeks could actually work The Packers' special teams coordinator search is underway with Tom McMahon, Kyle Wilber, and Cameron Achord emerging as candidates — and Ryan's frustration with the Rich Bisaccia coaching tree obsession Lions making Jahmyr Gibbs the highest-paid RB, Chiefs falling apart, and Brian Gutekunst set to speak at the Combine on Tuesday Hit subscribe and leave a rating so more Packer fans can find the show. The Combine is next week and things are about to get wild. #Packers #NFL #GreenBayPackers #ChicagoBears #NFLCombine #PackerNet This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Brett Favre is saying what we've all been thinking — the NFL is chasing people who don't watch football at the expense of the fans who built this league. Ryan breaks down why the league's obsession with appealing to non-fans is a dangerous path and draws a powerful parallel to institutions that lose their identity trying to be everything to everyone. Brett Favre's comments on the NFL losing touch with its core fanbase and why Ryan has been saying the same thing for years The Chicago Bears' stadium saga takes a hilarious turn as a Bears fan visits Hammond, Indiana and immediately regrets his enthusiasm — plus Halas Hall relocation rumors and a brutal 13.5% ticket price hike Mark Murphy casually drops that the Packers are likely playing in Germany this season, and why an 18-game schedule with two bye weeks could actually work The Packers' special teams coordinator search is underway with Tom McMahon, Kyle Wilber, and Cameron Achord emerging as candidates — and Ryan's frustration with the Rich Bisaccia coaching tree obsession Lions making Jahmyr Gibbs the highest-paid RB, Chiefs falling apart, and Brian Gutekunst set to speak at the Combine on Tuesday Hit subscribe and leave a rating so more Packer fans can find the show. The Combine is next week and things are about to get wild. #Packers #NFL #GreenBayPackers #ChicagoBears #NFLCombine #PackerNet This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Mike and Jeff discuss the historic (bad) packer margin. Listen in!

The International Fresh Produce Association's vice president of sustainability shares how this new strategic path will standardize metrics and streamline efforts across the global supply chain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Packer's Sin-Grace-Faith patterns in the Holy Communion Liturgy, the approach to Eucharistic Theology in the classic Anglican Formularies and writings of early English Divines, the patterns of the Church Year, and the historic Eucharistic Lectionary as found in the classic editions of the BCP.Some Pre-1800 Anglican Divines on Eucharistic Theology mentioned in this video. Note the use of the Fathers and Scripture by these theologians:Thomas Cranmer, A Defence of the True and Catholic Doctrine of the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of our Savior ChristRichard Hooker (Modernized), The Word Made Flesh for Us John Jewel, Treatises on Scripture and the SacramentsAdrian Saravia, De Sacra Eucharistica

Guest Ryan Johnson talks about automation and his open source plugin project that enables Packer in VCF environments. Learn what Ryan does in his open source project including the packer examples directory on github

Quick mixed doubles curling Olympic recap! Brewers report to Spring Training, they avoid an arbitration case with William Contreras, signing him to a two year deal. Are the Bucks back?? Ousmane Dieng and Cam Thomas are leading the way, all of a sudden we might not be tanking anymore? Badger basketball gets a MASSIVE road win at Illinois, now another huge matchup with Michigan State tonight. And a Packer hypothetical, did the franchise make a mistake in going with Gutey when John Schneider and Eliot Wolf were both in the building. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S6:E12 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. Overview Sometimes the issue is not your talent. It is that people cannot verify it fast enough to feel safe choosing you. In a world where AI can generate endless output, the quiet problem becomes trust, proof, and what feels "real." This episode sits inside a recurring Season 6 thread: capable people getting overlooked because their credibility is not legible at first glance. If you have ever felt like the work is strong but the market still hesitates, there is more going on here than effort.

S6:E12 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. Overview Sometimes the issue is not your talent. It is that people cannot verify it fast enough to feel safe choosing you. In a world where AI can generate endless output, the quiet problem becomes trust, proof, and what feels "real." This episode sits inside a recurring Season 6 thread: capable people getting overlooked because their credibility is not legible at first glance. If you have ever felt like the work is strong but the market still hesitates, there is more going on here than effort.

The Super Bowl is over, and honestly? Nobody cared — and that might be the most interesting takeaway of all. Ryan and the callers break down one of the most forgettable Super Bowls in recent memory, where the Seahawks' terrifying defense delivered a second straight year of the same message: trenches win championships. Callers sound off on the Bad Bunny halftime show — is the NFL pandering to new demographics at the expense of its core fanbase, or is this just how the game evolves? Beer Cheese Benny vents about Gutekunst's vague press conference, and Ryan digs into what the front office might be hiding behind closed doors Sam Darnold hoists the Lombardi Trophy and the crew takes a victory lap at Minnesota's expense — the Vikings had a 1-in-3 shot and still blew it Full offseason mode is HERE — free agency breakdowns, mock drafts, and the case for why blind optimism beats doomerism every single time A caller shares his military move from South Carolina to North Carolina and asks the Packer faithful for tips on finding the fan community The confetti has fallen, the season is sealed, and it's time to build. Ryan is locked in on free agency groundwork, draft prep, and getting the most out of a roster loaded with Jordan Love, Micah Parsons, and returning weapons. Buckle up — offseason content is about to hit a different gear. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

The Super Bowl is over, and honestly? Nobody cared — and that might be the most interesting takeaway of all. Ryan and the callers break down one of the most forgettable Super Bowls in recent memory, where the Seahawks' terrifying defense delivered a second straight year of the same message: trenches win championships. Callers sound off on the Bad Bunny halftime show — is the NFL pandering to new demographics at the expense of its core fanbase, or is this just how the game evolves? Beer Cheese Benny vents about Gutekunst's vague press conference, and Ryan digs into what the front office might be hiding behind closed doors Sam Darnold hoists the Lombardi Trophy and the crew takes a victory lap at Minnesota's expense — the Vikings had a 1-in-3 shot and still blew it Full offseason mode is HERE — free agency breakdowns, mock drafts, and the case for why blind optimism beats doomerism every single time A caller shares his military move from South Carolina to North Carolina and asks the Packer faithful for tips on finding the fan community The confetti has fallen, the season is sealed, and it's time to build. Ryan is locked in on free agency groundwork, draft prep, and getting the most out of a roster loaded with Jordan Love, Micah Parsons, and returning weapons. Buckle up — offseason content is about to hit a different gear. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Counterfeits are dangerous precisely because they look convincing. The same is true of spiritual sayings that sound biblical but quietly distort how we think about God, stewardship, and money.Many believers can quote phrases that feel deeply spiritual—comforting even—but when placed under the light of Scripture, they don't actually appear there at all. Or worse, they twist what Scripture truly says. These “counterfeit verses” often shape how we view success, risk, provision, and dependence on God without us even realizing it.To explore this issue, we sat down with Taylor Standridge, Production Manager of FaithFi and a regular contributor to Faithful Steward. Taylor is also the lead writer behind Look at the Sparrows and Our Ultimate Treasure. In his recent article, Counterfeit Verses: How to Spot The Sayings That Aren't in the Bible, Taylor traces this problem all the way back to the beginning.“Did God Really Say?”—The First CounterfeitTaylor begins in Genesis 3, when the serpent approaches Eve with a deceptively subtle question: “Did God really say…?” (Genesis 3:1).This moment is critical because the enemy doesn't begin with an outright lie. Instead, he distorts what God has said and, in doing so, undermines God's character. The implication isn't merely that the command is questionable—but that God Himself may be withholding something good.Once Adam and Eve doubt God's goodness, disobedience follows naturally.That same pattern persists today. Many modern financial lies—whether cultural narratives or counterfeit verses—aren't blatant falsehoods. They're half-truths. They sound wise. They feel spiritual. And because they're close enough to the truth, they feel safe.Like a ship that veers off course by only one degree, the deviation seems harmless at first. But over time, it leads somewhere very different from what was intended.At the heart of every counterfeit is the same ancient question: Can God really be trusted?Counterfeit verses don't come with warning labels. They borrow biblical language, appeal to our emotions, and speak to real desires—hope, comfort, identity, and security.Sometimes they even quote Scripture, but rip it out of context.The danger isn't familiarity with Scripture—it's fragmented familiarity. When we know verses as slogans rather than as part of God's larger story, we become vulnerable to subtle distortions. The goal, however, isn't suspicion or cynicism. It's discernment—learning to recognize when a truth has been nudged just slightly off course.Studying the Real Thing: A Lesson from Counterfeit CurrencyTaylor uses a powerful illustration from the film Catch Me If You Can. Frank Abagnale Jr. succeeds as a forger not by inventing fake money from scratch, but by studying the real thing in obsessive detail—down to the ink, paper, and watermarks.Ironically, that expertise later makes him invaluable to the FBI.Banks don't train tellers by showing them every possible fake. They train them by handing them genuine currency until authenticity becomes instinctive.The same is true of Scripture. Discernment doesn't come from memorizing every error—it comes from knowing God's Word so deeply that when something sounds “almost right,” you can feel that it isn't.Common Counterfeit Verses That Shape Our View of Money“Money is the Root of All Evil”This misquote radically reshapes our theology of money. If money itself is evil, then wealth becomes suspicious, and stewardship feels compromising.But Scripture says something far more searching: “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils” (1 Timothy 6:10).The issue isn't possession—it's devotion. Scripture doesn't demonize money; it disciples our hearts.“God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”This phrase flips the gospel upside down. It places self-sufficiency at the center and turns God into a backup plan.Biblically, grace always comes first. God meets us in our need, not our strength. Stewardship, then, isn't self-rescue—it's dependence. Jesus says it plainly: “Apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).“God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle”This saying sounds comforting, but it places the burden of endurance squarely on our shoulders.Paul tells a different story: “We were so utterly burdened beyond our strength… so that we would not rely on ourselves but on God” (2 Corinthians 1:8–9).God often allows what we cannot handle so that we learn to rely on Him.“Let Go and Let God”This phrase requires nuance. Scripture does call us to trust—but never to passive disengagement.Faith and obedience always move together. Noah builds. Abraham goes. Ruth works. Grace empowers action; it doesn't replace it. As J. I. Packer once said, the Christian motto isn't “Let go and let God,” but “Trust God and get going.”Growing in Discernment Without FearDiscernment begins with familiarity. Counterfeits thrive when Scripture is reduced to slogans. But when we immerse ourselves in the full story of God's Word, we learn to recognize the Shepherd's voice (John 10:4).Community matters too. God designed us to learn truth together—through teaching, correction, and shared wisdom.The goal isn't paranoia. It's confidence. We don't spend our lives studying counterfeits—we anchor ourselves in truth, trusting the Spirit of God to alert us when something isn't from Him.If we want to steward money wisely, we must first steward God's truth faithfully. Because when we know what God has truly said, we're finally free to live—and steward—with clarity, confidence, and trust.———————————————————————————————————————Taylor Standridge's article “Counterfeit Verses: How to Spot The Sayings That Aren't in the Bible” appears in the latest issue of Faithful Steward, our quarterly magazine for FaithFi Partners. To receive your copy and enjoy additional partner benefits, visit FaithFi.com/Partner.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm considering a reverse mortgage for retirement. My home is worth about $370,000, and I owe $104,000 at 3.5%. How do reverse mortgages work? Would this help me in retirement, and what kind of interest rate should I expect compared to my current loan?I've been offered an investment where $10,000 could return 250%. I know the person personally, and there's paperwork and an attorney involved, but how can I properly vet this to be sure it's legitimate—especially since it involves real estate?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Counterfeit Verses: How to Spot The Sayings That Aren't in the Bible (Article by Taylor Standridge in Issue 4 of Faithful Steward Magazine)Movement MortgageOur Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful StewardshipWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The callers are fired up tonight as the Packernet faithful weigh in on the Jonathan Gannon hire—and not everyone's drinking the Kool-Aid. Mike aka Packer Super Fan voices what many are thinking: the process stunk, and he's not coming around just because everyone else is. Meanwhile, the Brandon McManus discourse has reached a boiling point, and Dakota brings receipts on why the Haversick hot streak created unrealistic expectations. On the draft front, Kyle from Madison flips the script on not having a first-round pick, arguing it forces us to appreciate the depth of talent where the Packers actually excel. Beer Cheese Benny puts Grayson Halton and Logan Fano on the radar as intriguing Day 2 targets. Plus, Aaron from Ontario breaks down why Gannon's quarters-heavy scheme could be the perfect fit for our safety duo of Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams, and Drew from Green Bay makes the case for tight end as a sneaky draft need. Omar drops his offseason movie picks, and we even get a call from the next generation of Packer fans. Subscribe, leave a review, and call in tomorrow: 608-501-0718 This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

The callers are fired up tonight as the Packernet faithful weigh in on the Jonathan Gannon hire—and not everyone's drinking the Kool-Aid. Mike aka Packer Super Fan voices what many are thinking: the process stunk, and he's not coming around just because everyone else is. Meanwhile, the Brandon McManus discourse has reached a boiling point, and Dakota brings receipts on why the Haversick hot streak created unrealistic expectations. On the draft front, Kyle from Madison flips the script on not having a first-round pick, arguing it forces us to appreciate the depth of talent where the Packers actually excel. Beer Cheese Benny puts Grayson Halton and Logan Fano on the radar as intriguing Day 2 targets. Plus, Aaron from Ontario breaks down why Gannon's quarters-heavy scheme could be the perfect fit for our safety duo of Xavier McKinney and Evan Williams, and Drew from Green Bay makes the case for tight end as a sneaky draft need. Omar drops his offseason movie picks, and we even get a call from the next generation of Packer fans. Subscribe, leave a review, and call in tomorrow: 608-501-0718 This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

In this episode, we read and summarize a popular post about the “soft life,” sent to us by a podcast listener. The post purports that the promises of wellness and self-care often depend on privilege and discretionary resources. Through a Christian lens, we ask whether an overemphasis on comfort actually forms resilient, virtuous people—or simply offers a means of avoidance. The conversation ultimately re-frames the good life not as something curated through the wellness industry, but as something made available to all through wisdom, sacrifice, and life together in the body of Christ.Resources mentioned in this episode:Knowing God by J. I. PackerThe Hidden Privilege in 'The Soft Life' No One Wants to Talk About by Israa Nasir (@well.guide on Instagram)

On a Super Preview of the Big Game and some new coaches, Paul and JR discuss the future of the Packer coaching staff, Jim Leonhard, Seattle's defense, Browns Pro Bowlers, and the Patriot's truly lucky schedule. And as always, listener questions.

Mike McCarthy is putting the band back together in Pittsburgh, and it's starting to feel like a football love story. The Steelers have hired James Campen as offensive line coach, are interviewing Scott Tolzien for OC, and reportedly pursuing Aaron Rodgers—all former Packers with deep McCarthy connections. Meanwhile, Green Bay is losing some coaching talent as Nathaniel Hackett heads to Miami and Sean Mannion makes a meteoric rise to Eagles offensive coordinator. The Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub has become a full-blown fiasco, with coaches threatening to skip the ceremony and LeBron James calling it "insane." Six Super Bowls apparently isn't enough when petty voters with personal grudges control the process—and it's making a mockery of every gold jacket in Canton. Plus, Rasheed Walker's arrest at LaGuardia Airport for a handgun in his luggage raises questions about his free agency future, and we dive deep into the Packers' draft prospect meetings from the FCS Showcase, Hulu Bowl, and College Gridiron Showcase, breaking down interior versatile linemen, small-school corners, and intriguing edge rushers that have "Packer" written all over them. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

The Packers have their man. Jonathan Gannon is officially Green Bay's new defensive coordinator, and the call-in lines lit up with takes ranging from cautious optimism to full-throated endorsements. Callers and Ryan break down everything from Gannon's impressive coaching tree to that infamous sideline shove. The conversation dives deep into why Jim Leonard might have been a flight risk, Gannon's unique scouting background that could help evaluate talent, and the impressive list of respected coaches who kept wanting him on their staff. Mike McCarthy's emotional Steelers introduction gets some love, Caleb Williams' lucky streak gets dissected, and Ryan finally unleashes on the special teams disaster that's been plaguing this team. Plus, callers weigh in on Rashan Gary's future, the mythical "Super Bowl window," and what kind of staff Gannon might assemble. Whether you're bought in on the new DC or still processing the news, this episode has something for every frustrated, hopeful, and passionate Packer fan. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Jeff Hafley's stint as a Packer is over. In the past week, he was hired to be the Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins. Who is his replacement? Insert Jonathan Gannon. In today's episode of the podcast, Alex and KJ dive into his career and what he brings to the table. Can he help Green Bay reach the Super Bowl like the Patriots and Seahawks? Let's find out - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast!Help the show by telling another Packers fan! Other ways to contribute are by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts.@IKE_Packers on X

The late-night crew tackles the biggest questions facing Green Bay as the defensive coordinator search heats up and breaking news drops on Mike McCarthy's Pittsburgh hire. From passionate caller debates about the front office process to a brutally honest assessment of the cornerback room, this episode delivers the unfiltered takes Pack Nation craves. The show opens with a deep dive into the "Packer process" and how GM disciples like John Schneider, John Dorsey, and now John Eric Sullivan have built winners across the league. Callers weigh in on Jim Leonard emerging as the top DC candidate, with hiring timelines pointing to late January or early February. Chris from Alabama returns with a fiery breakdown of why an aggressive defensive scheme might not fit a cornerback room he calls "below average." The crew also settles the Jordan Love vs. Caleb Williams PFF debate once and for all, breaks down Malik Willis's potential Miami reunion with Sully and Hafley, and reacts to McCarthy officially landing in Pittsburgh. Plus, Ryan teases the new interactive packernet podcast website and upcoming draft coverage plans on Patreon. Subscribe and leave a review to help the show grow, and join the conversation by calling in next time! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

He was studying to become an elementary school teacher — but he left evidence of something far darker in his uncle's basement.IN THIS EPISODE: A creepy video shows something that the one who recorded it never saw. (The Office Video) *** The "Ypsilanti Ripper" terrorized the college community for two years. We share the savage crimes of John Norman Collins. (Campus Terror) *** Alfred Packer was found guilty of a murder that he committed in the mountains of Colorado. But this just wasn't any murder – Packer was charged with killing and eating his victims. (The Colorado Cannibal) *** A Native American hunting party tracks down a large hair-covered creature and finds a giant mound with bodies of 19 human children. The children had not only been kidnapped, they had also been consumed… by Sasquatch. (The Human-Bigfoot War of 1855) *** Within the UFO files of the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations that are held at the National Archives, there is a USAF document which is dated July 23, 1952. That document describes a UFO crash in the woods of Maryland. (The 1952 UFO Crash) *** Two Missouri teenagers and one teen's mother vanished without a trace after a high school graduation ceremony and have never been seen again. (The Vanishing of the Springfield Three) *** Henry Kendall was found in a graveyard with a bullet hole between his eyes. How he met his fate may be a mystery, but his reason for being in the graveyard was certain, he was there to snatch a body. (A Grave-Robber's Fate) *** Everything seems bigger when you are a child… even shadow people. (A Very Tall Man) *** Glowing eyes, flapping wings, 7-foot wingspans… what are these strange, frightening flying creatures being reported in Japan? (Weird Winged Monsters of Japan)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:06.830 = Show Open00:03:43.736 = Campus Terror00:08:29.854 = Office Video00:10:35.606 = Colorado Cannibal ***00:39:30.372 = Winged Monsters of Japan ***01:02:50.661 = The Human-Bigfoot War of 1855 ***01:11:02.543 = A Grave-Robber's Fate01:14:06.532 = The 1952 UFO Crash01:18:25.536 = The Very Tall Man01:20:40.876 = Vanishing of the Springfield Three ***01:28:12.844 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakSOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Office Video” by Emily Maltas – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com“Campus Terror” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/31ehfBF“The Colorado Cannibal” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2M1O5lB“The Human-Bigfoot War of 1855” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2yTsLpS“The 1952 UFO Crash” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2YTlxRn“The Vanishing of the Springfield Three” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2KKYU8W“A Grave-Robber's Fate” by Michael Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/33pFPS6“Weird Winged Monsters of Japan” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2YWhfVp“The Very Tall Man” by Anthony Mask, submitted to WeirdDarkness.com: http://bit.ly/2MTbZPT=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 06, 2021EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/YpsilantiRipperABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness, #TrueCrime, #SerialKiller, #YpsilantiRipper, #MichiganMurders, #ColdCase, #TrueCrimeDocumentary, #JohnNormanCollins, #UnsolvedMysteries, #CriminalPsychology

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