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The first day of school can bring excitement, nerves, anticipation and a whole lot of energy. But what if the way we prepare for school depends on our aura color?In this episode, Michaela and Scott are going back to school, aura-style, to explore how different aura colors (parents and kids!) experience those first-day jitters and set themselves up for a successful year. From the way kids choose their outfits and organize their backpacks to the rituals, routines, and little details that help them feel confident, we're looking at the unique ways every aura approaches a new school year.Whether your family is yellow aura style color-coded and backpack-ready or purple aura style waiting last minute to get the supplies, this episode is all about understanding the different motivations, anxieties, personalities, and vibes that come with starting a new school year.In this episode, you'll discover:Back-to-school anxiety by aura color, How different kids (and parents) experience nerves, excitement, overwhelm, and anticipation leading up to the first day.How each aura dresses for school, The outfits, colors, accessories, and personal style choices that help different aura kids feel confident and ready.Backpack personalities, Who has everything perfectly organized, who throws it all in at the last minute, and what that says about their aura.Setting the school-year vibe, How different aura colors create their ideal energy for starting a new school year.Aura parents vs. aura kids, How a parent's own aura can influence the way they support, motivate, organize, and reassure their child.So let's find your family's back-to-school rhythm… in aura color!Want to learn more? Enjoy one of our new interactive Aura quizzes: https://knowyouraura.com/aura-quizzesListen to this introductory episode to find your Aura color: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-every-aura-color-explained/id1477126939?i=1000479357880Send Mystic Michaela some positive energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysticmichaelaExplore the Know Your Aura Website : https://knowyouraura.comVisit Mystic Michaela's Website: https://www.mysticmichaela.comJoin Mystic Michaela's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093029197406168Our Episode Partners:For a limited get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://www.smalls.com/kyaTDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.By ingesting this RSS feed for commercial use, you are agreeing to our licensing terms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore why telling an anxious child to "just relax" often does not work and what parents can do instead. They discuss how stress affects the developing brain and how the Eight Great Smarts can help parents respond more personally. Parents will be encouraged to approach anxious kids with compassion and be a steady presence who points them toward the security and peace found in God.

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Danielle was standing in a NICU holding her newborn daughter Hope when a stranger approached her asking, "Are you Angelina's Mom?" Danielle's quiet response was, "I used to be." The woman was a pediatric oncologist from a hospital in Westchester. She had never met Angelina. But she knew exactly who she was. Parents of sick children had been bringing in pictures. Angelina ziplining. Angelina indoor skydiving. Angelina feeding dolphins. Angelina snorkeling with sharks. What do I need to do, they kept asking their doctors, so my child can live like Angelina? And when Angelina died, grief counselors had to be brought in for those parents, because if there was no hope for a kid like her, what hope was there for any of them? Those parents decided their children wouldn't just survive. They would thrive. Like Angelina. And then the doctor said something Danielle has never forgotten. There will be thousands of children who are sick, who will live and be inspired to live, and to live well, who will never know her name. Angelina was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at three and a half years old. The tumor ran from her adrenal gland down into her pelvis, climbed her lymph channel up her stomach, wrapped itself around her aorta, and spread to her bones. On a scale of zero to fifteen, she scored a fourteen. She was given a twenty percent chance of survival. She fought for seven and a half years. And the whole time, she lived. She indoor skydived. She ziplined across Las Vegas Boulevard. She snorkeled with exotic fish, swam with sharks, and ziplined down a volcano in Hawaii. She wanted to bungee jump into the Grand Canyon. She served her mother a legal cease-and-desist letter, drafted by a friend's attorney parent, claiming trademark rights over her own facial expressions and catchphrases. She had big plans, better ideas, and absolutely no interest in being told what she could not do. The clinical trial Angelina participated in changed its criteria because of how she responded. Future treatments for BRCA2-positive neuroblastomas are being developed from her genome sequencing. Sick children across the country were inspired to fight because their parents carried her pictures into hospitals. A grandmother's quiet words to fight traveled to Danielle, who carried them to Angelina, who carried them to children she never knew existed. The lessons keep traveling. The love keeps traveling. And most of them will never know her name. Danielle's podcast, They Were Here: Lessons from Their Lives, is her answer to that truth. You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 323 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This week, I'm joined by returning guest Beth Lambert, Executive Director of Documenting Hope and author of A Compromised Generation. After more than two decades immersed in children's health, Beth is more hopeful than ever. Why? The science has changed. Our understanding of the microbiome, nervous system, metabolism, environmental stressors, and other contributors to chronic childhood conditions has exploded. More practitioners are applying this knowledge clinically. And more parents are sharing stories of children making remarkable progress. But having more information and more options doesn't necessarily make a parent's job easier. In fact, it can make discernment even more important. Your child is unique. There is no universal roadmap, perfect practitioner, or silver bullet. The opportunity is to gather good information and support while becoming increasingly clear about what makes sense for your child. We also explore something parents can easily overlook: you are part of your child's environment. Your nervous system, energy, decisions, consistency, and ability to regulate matter. Supporting yourself isn't taking attention away from your child. It can be foundational to helping your child feel safe and thrive. Beth also shares why in-person community can be so powerful and what she's most excited about at Documenting Hope's upcoming Health & Healing Expo in Orlando, November 21-22. The future is changing quickly. There are more reasons for hope, more tools available, and more possibilities opening up for families. The secret this week is… Healing Is More Possible Than You Think You'll Discover: Why there's more reason for hope than ever before (1:26) Why YOU are your child's most important decision-maker (7:00) Why commitment beats chasing the next intervention (15:42) How community can create unexpected breakthroughs (23:05) Why the future of children's health could look radically different (32:48) About Our Guest: Beth Lambert is a former healthcare consultant and teacher. As a consultant, she worked with pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic, and other healthcare companies to evaluate industry trends. She is the author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America's Children and co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. Beth founded Epidemic Answers in 2009 and currently serves as Executive Director of Documenting Hope. She attended Oxford University, graduated from Williams College, and holds a Master's Degree in American Studies from Fairfield University. www.beth-lambert.com/documenting-hope References in this Episode: Health & Healing Expo by Documenting Hope, November 21–22, 2026 | Orlando, Florida + Virtual Healing Together by Documenting Hope A Compromised Generation by Beth Lambert Brain Under Attack by Beth Lambert Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

This is Your Chance admin Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:00am Parents, your children need to know they're loved unconditionally and that you won't condemn them when they mess up. Talk straight, get close, and let grace overflow in your home.

Intro Song – Muddy Waters, "I'm Your Hooch Coochie Man", Hoochie Coochie Man First Set - Big Bill Morganfield, "Hoochie Coochie Girl", Blues In The Blood Mud Morganfield, "Lover Man", Deep Mud Second Set - Carey Bell, "Let Me Stir In Your Pot ", Deep Down Lurrie Bell & The Bell Dynasty, "I Got To Go", Tribute To Carey Bell Third Set - Lonnie Brooks, "Don't Answer The Door", Living Chicago Blues, Vol 3 Ronnie Baker Brooks, "Blues In My DNA", Blues In My DNA Wayne Baker Brooks, "Tricks Up My Sleeve", Tricks Up My Sleeve, EP Fourth Set - Raful Neal, "Luberta", Louisiana Legend Kenny Neal, "Bloodline", Bloodline Fifth Set - John Lee Hooker, "Boom Boom", The Very Best Of John Lee Hooker John Lee Hooker Jr, "Dear John", All Odds Against Me Sixth Set - Johnny Copeland, "Everybody Wants A Piece Of Me", Honky Tonkin' Shemekia Copeland, "Tee Tot Payne", Blame It On Eve Final Song - Vaneese Thomas & Rufus Thomas, "Can't Ever Let You Go", Blues For My Father

Actor, comedian, podcaster, and author Paul Scheer joins Marlon for a conversation inspired by his memoir, Joyful Recollections of Trauma. Paul talks about revisiting a childhood he once thought was "normal," realizing that shutting something down isn't always the same as dealing with it, and how therapy, parenting, and writing his memoir helped him understand old patterns in new ways. Plus: bald representation, some truly terrible celebrity encounters, and a passionate case for the minivan. Keep up with Paul PaulScheer.com  Joyful Recollections of Trauma How Did This Get Made?  Unspooled  Follow Paul on Instagram See Paul live in San Diego, this Wednesday, September 9th Paul Scheer and Dinosaur Improv join Chris Gethard for Laughing Together Comedy Night at This Helps Day. Your $25 Comedy Night ticket gets you the comedy show AND the full day of conversations, activities, a book exchange, and real-world connection at the San Diego Convention Center. Get Your Tickets

As the new school year gets underway, Ohio's educators are renewing their focus on delivering on the promise of the great public schools our students deserve. So much of that - for better or for worse - hinges on what happens at the ballot box in November. Ohio Education Association President Jeff Wensing kicks off Season 7 of the podcast with his takes on what's at stake in the upcoming election and some of the other big challenges and opportunities public school educators face this school year. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PRO-PUBLIC EDUCATION, PRO-LABOR CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT | OEA members can click here to check out the list of OEA-member recommended candidates running for state and federal office.SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK | If you'd like to share your thoughts on the Public Education Matters podcast, including your ideas for what you'd like to hear on future episodes, please email educationmatters@ohea.org.SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Jeff Wensing, Ohio Education Association PresidentA high school math teacher in Parma City Schools, Jeff Wensing was elected OEA President in 2025 after serving as the Association's vice president for six years. A public education advocate and leader for more than 34 years, Jeff served as President of the Parma Education Association from 2012-2018, and as President of the North Eastern Ohio Education Association (NEOEA) from 2016-2018. He served on OEA's Constitution and Bylaws Committee and President's Cabinet, as Vice Chair of OEA's District Leaders Council, and as a member of the Fiscal Fitness Review Committee and Systemic Practices Committee. As Vice President, Jeff continued to emphasize the importance of organizing members throughout the state.Jeff believes OEA's commitment must be unwavering in protecting, promoting, and strengthening Ohio's public schools. As President, he maintains open and effective communication with the OEA Board and district and local leaders to continue building OEA's collective strength and lead the Association's advocacy for all students and educators and efforts to ensure equity and inclusion.As President, Jeff prioritizes empowering local affiliates, equipping leaders for successful negotiations, expanding and diversifying OEA membership, enhancing political advocacy, safeguarding equitable funding for public schools, opposing unchecked voucher expansion, defending collective bargaining rights, and promoting safe and supportive schools.Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents approximately 115,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's public school students, including her own two children. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband, children, and cat, Davis, who is very mean, but also very cute.This episode was recorded on August 20, 2026.In this episode:00:00 - Back to School and Ready to Make a Difference00:20 - Welcome to Season 7 of Public Education Matters00:37 - Why This Election Could Shape Ohio's Schools for Years to Come02:33 - What Educators Are Saying Across Ohio03:29 - Reasons for Hope This School Year 03:43 - A New Push to Pay Student Teachers04:36 - Facing Ohio's School Staffing Shortages05:26 - The $2.75 Billion School Funding Gap07:21 - “Take the Dough, We Gotta Know”08:59 - Supporting Candidates Who Support Public Schools11:06 - Educators Lead the Endorsement Process13:06 - From Columbus to Washington: Making Recommendations14:21 - Sherrod Brown's Record on Education and Labor15:15 - Protecting Federal Support for Students16:37 - Public Education: The Great Equalizer17:24 - Why Strong Public Schools Strengthen Communities19:04 - The Most Important Assignment: Vote19:32 - What's Ahead in Season 721:55 - Closing Thoughts

Send us Fan Mail5-Minute Parenting welcomes special guest, Kristin Faith Evans, sharing on the topic of self-care for parents. What a relevant topic in our fast-paced, hyper-connected world! Kristin Faith Evans is an award-winning author, national speaker, licensed master social worker, and a special needs mom. She is passionate about empowering parents with the skills to thrive in their faith, mental health, and marriage. Kristin has been featured on over thirty-five radio and podcast shows and published in magazines such as Focus on the Family and the American Association of Christian Counselors. She is experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis interventions, as well as church and retreat ministries. And she enjoys a cup (or two) of Italian roast coffee, dark chocolate, traveling, and authentic conversations with friends. Listen in as Kristin covers the following topics: Why self-care is important for parents and tips for helping ease stress levels.Over half of parents are overwhelmed on a daily basis because our coping skills haven't kept up with society's demands. Our stress levels as parents directly impacts our children's spiritual, physical, and mental health.Simple mindfulness skills combined with faith practices can dramatically reduce the harmful effects of stress.We can hack our nervous systems to calm our minds and bodies in just minutes a day with deep breathing, breath prayer, and muscle tensing and relaxing.Self-compassion, gratitude, reliance on God, and acceptance lead to lower stress.Returning our focus to the present moment and awareness of God's presence throughout the day calms our stress and soothes our anxiety.Be sure to check out Kristin's books, YouTube channel, and other resources for families by visiting her website:https://kristinfaithevans.com/*Are you looking for fun, gospel-inspired merch for your family + discounted picture books for your kids and grandkids? Visit my Etsy store at KarensBooksandMoreBook 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer!

Sleep is an expression of so many factors. Babies and children have differing needs, capacities, and temperaments. Parents have differing needs, capacities, and temperaments. Goals aren't the same from family to family and phase to phase. So, in this episode, I am talking you through my framework for how to make sleep easier in your family no matter your needs, capacity, temperament, or goals. This is the framework I use with the families I support across a range of goals because it helps keep us centered on your child as an individual, stay grounded in connection and developmental norms, and intentionally work through all the factors that shape sleep in your family. Let's make sleep EASIER! E - Expectations A – Attachment focused and developmentally based  S – Sleep biology, regulation, and sensory needsI – Intentionally optimizing your environment, rhythms, and routines E – Encouraging parental well-being and sleep quality R – Responsive strategies for making changes I hope you find this framework helpful as you are thinking about your own family's sleep situationConnect with Kim Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook:  facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdcLearn more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/

This episode has been sitting in the vault for two years, and we're finally getting to share it with you. We're so grateful to The Bucket List Family for joining us and for allowing us to share this never-before-seen conversation while Abby is taking time to heal and enjoy maternity leave. We talk about raising fearless kids, traveling the world as a family, their unconventional parenting philosophy, close calls with crocodiles and great white sharks, and what they've learned from nearly a decade of adventure together. We hope you enjoy this special episode as much as we loved recording it. ❤️ Bucket List Fam insta: @thebucketlistfamily National Geographic Bucket List Family Travel book: amazon.com Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Momcozy: Right now you can get 10% off the Night Pro Bottle Warmer and 10% when you pre-order the DeepClean Bottle Washer D8 at https://momcozy.com with code UNPLANNED. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/UNPLANNED ! #squarepod Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Mascara is sold out! Thank you guys so much! Sign up here for updates on restock: https://www.biswell-beauty.com/ Chapters: 04:42 - Traveling with babies 06:23 - Meeting on Mormon missions 20:57 - Becoming the Bucket List Fam 30:35 - Where we find joy 34:53 - Kid friendly travel 37:03 - Frugal travel 40:42 - What to pack 42:35 - Language barriers 43:44 - Safety when traveling 45:31 - Finding community while traveling 46:48 - letting our kids swim with sharks 54:39 - Teaching our kids to be adventurous 01:05:52 - Being of service 01:14:09 - Surfing with my kids 01:18:08 - Working with National Geographic 01:23:03 - Hidden gems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 10th wedding anniversary hike ends in tragedy when one member of the couple falls 1,200 feet to their death. It's quickly ruled an accident, but nearly 20 years later, a tip from a surprising source blows the whole case wide open, revealing dark secrets and treacherous betrayals.Sources:1. Family Speaks out after Husband's Arrest in 2006 Zion Park Death. YouTube, 25 June 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFD_EmrvEAw.2. “Former Youth Pastor David Vander Meer Dies Day He Was Set to Appear in Court for the Death of His Wife Bernadette Vander Meer - ABC7 Chicago.” ABC7 Chicago, 28 June 2026, https://abc7chicago.com/post/former-youth-pastor-david-vander-meer-dies-day-he-was-set-appear-court-death-wife-bernadette/19403372/.3. Parents of Bernadette Vander Meer Speak out after Police Announce Murder Charges and Suspect Dies. YouTube, 26 June 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAbN0oJ1_h0.4. Legacy, https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lvrj/name/bernadette-vander-meer-obituary?id=48857389. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.5. 8 News Now, https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/inside-the-relationship-of-vander-meer-and-teen-girl-affidavit-outlines-timeline/. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.6. People, https://people.com/cheating-pastor-who-killed-wife-bernadette-vander-meer-had-mistress-at-memorial-service-12011411. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.7. People, https://people.com/friend-reveals-last-talk-before-bernadette-vander-meer-pushed-from-utah-mountain-exclusive-12011178. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.8. The Daily News, 23 Aug. 2006.9. The Spokesman-Review, 28 June 2026.10. People, https://people.com/murder-at-angels-landing-bernadette-vander-meer-hiking-trip-turned-tragic-12010129. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.11. CNN, https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/12/us/david-vander-meer-death-pastor. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.This Week's Episode Brought To You By:Hers - Personalized, affordable plans for weight loss, hair, and anxiety - forhers.com/LOVEMURDERProgressive Insurance - Discover better rates at https://www.progressive.com/ ****Quince - Elevated essentials that feel effortless. Free shipping and 365-day returns at http://quince.com/lovemurderBetterHelp - Convenient and affordable online therapy and counseling - https://betterhelp.com/lovemurder for 10% off your first monthKa'Chava - Go to https://kachava.com and use code LOVEMURDER for 15% off your first order.Find LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you judge people who are emotionally attached to their chatbots? Bridget Todd used to read stories about people forming intimate relationships with AI and think, “That’s so pathetic. That is so sad. That could never be me.” But when she needed support during a hard time, AI was there for her. Bridget Todd, host of There Are No Girls on the Internet and author of Love at First Prompt: AI and the Future of Intimacy, joins Oz to explain what’s really happening in these human-machine relationships – and why human connection reigns supreme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah Pines spent seven years as a prosecutor in Georgia — weighing sentences, navigating cases, trying to be a fair voice inside a system that does not always reward fairness — before leaving to become a criminal defense attorney and discovering what the justice system looks like from the other side of the courtroom. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares what being a Georgia prosecutor really required of him, why he left after seven years to defend the people he used to prosecute, what working Innocence Project cases and overturning twenty year wrongful conviction sentences actually involved, what the current problems with prosecutors in America actually look like from someone who spent seven years inside that world, and what representing people accused of the worst crimes available actually requires of the attorney who takes those cases. _____________________________________________ #lawyer #criminallaw #prosecutor #truecrimepodcast _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. 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Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Noah Pines: https://www.rossandpines.com/attorneys/noah-h-pines/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Guilty People Walk 00:13 Meet Noah Pines: From Prosecutor to Defense 00:35 Growing Up Outside Philadelphia 00:56 Childhood and Family Influence 01:42 Parents' Careers and Early Law Exposure 02:32 Deciding to Go to Law School 03:39 Internships and Discovering Trial Law 05:20 What Makes a Good Trial Lawyer 06:44 The Physical Toll of Trials 08:11 Choosing to Become a Prosecutor 09:14 Prosecutorial Discretion and Dismissals 10:27 How Cases Reach Prosecutors 11:27 Arrests Without Charges and Records 12:06 Declining Police Investigations 13:07 Why Police Don't Investigate Anymore 14:08 Prosecutors' Duty to Get It Right 15:10 Building Judgment and Mentorship 16:34 Power of Young Prosecutors 17:29 Sending People to Prison: A Reality Check 18:16 Weighing Sentences in Difficult Cases 19:52 Is There a Just Sentence? 22:12 The Morality of Prosecuting Felonies 23:38 Prosecutorial Mindset and Mandatory Minimums 24:48 A Case for Mercy: Avoiding Life Without Parole 25:25 Dealing with Tough Prosecutors 28:00 Relationships with Prosecutors and Judges 29:05 Advice for New Lawyers 30:12 Telling Clients What They Need to Hear 31:43 The Risk of Trial and Plea Offers 32:52 Lawyer Egos and Slam Dunk Cases 35:53 A Slam Dunk Case That Was Lost 37:21 Guilty People Walk, Innocent People Go to Prison 37:22 Immunity Deals and Witnesses 38:22 Relationships with Judges 39:53 Judges Staying Too Long 41:04 Judicial Impartiality and Bias 42:39 The Turn-In Date Story 44:47 Why I Left the Prosecutor's Office 47:39 Going Back and Then Leaving for Good 48:53 Building a Defense Firm 50:02 Impact as a Defense Attorney 51:28 Falsely Accused College Student Case 52:52 Trusting Clients and Instinct 54:14 Representing Police Officers 56:26 The Self-Defense Shooting Case 58:28 Attacks on Defense Attorneys 01:01:20 Press Releases and Public Perception 01:02:18 Sealing Arrests and Indictments 01:03:35 Most Important Skill from Prosecuting 01:05:39 First Trial as a Defense Attorney 01:07:20 TV Dramatization vs. Reality 01:09:04 Putting Clients on the Stand 01:11:37 Reflections on Ian's Case 01:13:20 Using the Law as a Sword 01:14:56 Teaching High School Kids 01:16:04 Aaron Hernandez and Poor Decisions 01:16:12 Would You Sacrifice Yourself for Your Dad? 01:18:16 Judges Spotting Prosecutorial Misconduct 01:18:40 Innocence Project Cases: Sunny's Story 01:24:33 Joey Watkins' Case 01:27:30 Suing for Wrongful Conviction 01:28:08 Defending the Guilty 01:30:00 Prosecutors Refusing to Dismiss 01:31:20 The Art of Negotiation 01:32:38 Reflecting on Past Cases 01:34:08 Compensation for Wrongful Convictions 01:34:19 Defending Someone 100% Innocent 01:35:35 Taking Difficult Cases 01:36:18 Keeping in Touch with Clients 01:38:41 Judges Seeing Success Stories 01:40:00 Normalizing Felony Convictions 01:40:54 Worst Part of Prison 01:41:52 Best Part of Prison 01:42:39 Learning Lessons and Optimal Sentencing 01:44:43 Judges Understanding Prison 01:46:23 Sex Offender Registry Issues 01:47:05 Vigilante Predator Stings 01:48:28 Entrapment and Sting Operations 01:49:55 Scams and Sextortion 01:50:56 The Arkansas Sheriff Case 01:51:10 One Thing to Change in the Justice System 01:52:24 Future Plans and Special Master Role 01:53:59 Bad Lawyers and Mistakes 01:55:49 Advice for Aspiring Lawyers 01:57:04 Final Thoughts and Thanks _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Does the atmosphere in our home have a long-term impact on our children? In this episode from our archive, Mellany Zepelak continues the conversation with Carole Joy Seid about cultivating an encouraging atmosphere in the home through intentional words and actions. Parents play a powerful role in modeling kindness and blessing, which children then emulate among themselves. Children often view their parents as reflections of God, making a parent's words deeply significant. The discussion explores practical steps like apology, mindful presence, and creating a culture of grace. With effort and reliance on God, our families can build homes filled with peace, love, and welcome. Join us!RESOURCES+Click here for a complete list of resources mentioned in this episode+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family's Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSNat Theo Podcast Nature Lessons Rooted in the BibleMentioned in this episode:Lives of Faith and Grace Series from Crossway

It's that time of year again. Kids are a mix of excited and sad. Parents are a mix of excited and sad! In this episode of the pod, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the back to school experience, why it always comes with a mix of emotions, and offer some counsel for students (and for parents) in making the best of their new season of studies.

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September is NICU Awareness Month, and in this week's episode, Katie sits down with Dr. Gal, @galthebabydoc, a Neonatologist and Pediatrician, and a dad with experience as a parent in the NICU. He shares his knowledge and experience on social media in digestible ways to help parents and others feel comfortable during difficult times. Throughout the episode, they delve into the experiences and emotions of what parents might be facing when their baby is in the NICU, and how parents can get the most out of communicating with the hospital's healthcare providers. Dr.Gal, having experience on both ends of the spectrum, brings a unique perspective on how to properly handle sensitive topics between both parties.  Timestamps  00:00 - Meet Dr.Gal 1:52 -  Introduction and connection to Dr.Gal  3:59 - The Journey to Neonatology  6:39 - The Role of Humor in Medicine  9:43 - Navigating Rounds: Best Practices for Parents 12:49 - Understanding the Attending's Responsibilities  15:56 - The Importance of Family Presence in the NICU  20:04 - A Day in the Life of a Neonatologist  21:22 - Personal Experiences Shaping Professional Perspectives  24:38 - The Emotional Impact of the NICU Admissions  26:45 - Building Trust Through Transparency  29:47 - Humor in Medicine 33:42 - Understanding the Father's Experience in the NICU    Resources Mentioned Dr.Gal's Tiktok Account Dr.Gal's Instagram Account   Medical information shared in this episode is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team for guidance specific to your child and family.

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Wednesday!! We open with a very important announcement: it's REST DAY (Harrison's rest day lol but maybe all of you could join him), which somehow spirals into a real debate: is "downhill" positive or negative?! (If you're running, downhill is great. If your week is going downhill…? you see the problem.) Then Jules brings a word from the people: collective effervescence.. the term for that shared-energy magic that happened at Wrigley (and at every Fenway “Sweet Caroline”, and every Coldplay "Fix You”). We're working it into daily (or bi-annual) rotation. Plus Alex reveals her special power: she wakes up in the middle of the night and just KNOWS what time it is (psychic or circadian? The chair delivery prediction says psychic), and we realize we are officially living in the "late 20s" of the century.. which sends us straight into Y2K pandemonium and what our 4-11-year-old brains thought was happening in 1999 hahaha Then the home front: the kids book gift tip we're stealing forever (find your kid's favorite book and keep copies on hand as gifts.. Going to Sleep on the Farm is out of print but on ThriftBooks for $6!!), the universal truth that when a toddler is awake they are AWAKE, and Tate's new bit: calling Alex.. Alex. She thinks it's hilarious. Then a segment your comments built: cities have MIDDLE names?! Chicago Marie. Cincinnati Eileen. Atlanta Nicole. We're solidifying Austin Riley.. comment your city's middle name, we need them all. And another follow up from the video game convo: where does drinking after work fall on the scale?! We get into it honestly AND share our rule for drinking as new parents: one parent is ALWAYS the metaphorical DD. Meaning one of us is ALWAYS sober enough to legally drive.. because you're on duty for the kids, and in an emergency you might literally need to drive. Simple, non-negotiable, works. And in wedding world: 818 Tequila is sponsoring weddings (no contracts, no posting requirements, just vibes.. genius or too far?), and OUR wedding planning continues: it's officially a seated dinner, and Harrison's dream late-night sponsor is DoorDash hahaha We close with the lightning round of internet topics: Dyson made a $499 TOOTHBRUSH (we started at sticker shock and talked ourselves into it.. if it touches your body twice a day!), gym bros discovered the pink tax, a new app that sends your texts by virtual carrier pigeon (110mph, and a 0.2% chance your message literally dies mid-flight.. we're obsessed), and a closing pep talk: we all need to TOUGHEN UP. A cup of coffee cannot ruin your day!! Hope everyone is having a great week :-) LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:01 It's rest day!! (Lol) 00:05:35 Is "downhill" positive or negative?! 00:06:24 “Collective effervescence” - the word for what happened at Wrigley 00:11:26 Knowing the exact time when waking up - psychic or circadian? 00:17:09 We're now living in the “late 20s”?! (+ Y2K pandemonium) 00:21:05 The kids book gift tip we're stealing 00:24:24 When a toddler is awake, they are AWAKE 00:26:27 Tate thinks it's funny to call Alex.. Alex 00:28:29 What's your city's middle name?! 00:34:09 Video game follow up: where does drinking after work fall?! 00:36:06 818 Tequila is sponsoring weddings?!  00:40:58 Our wedding planning continued…  00:50:25 Alex is entering her fashion era (watch out)  00:52:22 Dyson made a $499 TOOTHBRUSH?! 00:L57:20 The "bro tax": gym bros now have their own pink tax 01:02:18 What if your texts traveled as slowly as a carrier pigeon?! 1:09:40 The pool chair debacle  1:11:43 We all need to TOUGHEN UP (a cup of coffee cannot ruin your day!!) 1:15:02 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Hers: Visit  https://forhers.com/TWOPARENTS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. *Perelel: New customers can use code TWOPARENTS and get 20% off your first order at https://www.perelelhealth.com/twoparents *K12: Enroll online today at https://www.K12.com/twoparents. -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alexfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexfugman Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Key Words:  two parents and a podcast, two parents and a pod, alex bennett, alex bennett fugman, harrison fugman, parenting podcast, mom podcast, dad podcast, drinking as parents, drinking after kids, alcohol and parenting, designated driver rule, sober parent, collective effervescence, city middle names, chicago marie, toddler calls parents by first name, toddler talking, kids books, best bedtime books, going to sleep on the farm, book gift ideas, dyson toothbrush, $499 toothbrush, bro tax, pink tax, carrier pigeon app, friction maxing, slow messaging, y2k, wedding sponsors, 818 tequila, toughen up, mom life, family podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. 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He began his life in the cruelest of circumstances: both of his parents were imprisoned for their faith in Christ. First his father, Theodotus, died in prison, then his mother, Rufina, died shortly after his birth, so the infant was left alone in prison beside the bodies of his parents. But an angel appeared to the widow Ammia, telling her to go to the prison and rescue the child. Ammia obtained the city governor's permission to bury the parents and bring the child home. He was called Mamas because he was mute until the age of five and his first word was `Mama'. Despite his late beginning, he showed unusual intelligence and, having been brought up in piety, soon openly proclaimed his Christian faith. When he was only fifteen years old he was arrested and brought before the Emperor Aurelian. The Emperor, perhaps seeking to spare the boy, told him to deny Christ only with his lips, and the State would not concern itself with his heart. Mamas replied `I shall not deny my God and King Jesus Christ either in my heart or with my lips.' He was sent to be tortured, but miraculously escaped and lived in the mountains near Caesarea. There he lived in solitude and prayer and befriended many wild beasts. In time, he was discovered by the persecutors and stabbed to death with a trident by a pagan priest.

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I just got back from five weeks in Europe with my parents, and I want to take you behind the scenes.  My parents are in their 80s. My dad has been through two bouts of stage four cancer and is in remission. My mom, knock on wood, is healthy. How long will that last? How much longer can I see the world with them? This trip happened in the shadow of losing Huxley, my soul dog, which meant I went into it already cracked open, already thinking about mortality and time and what we do with the moments we have. And it turned out to be one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. We started in Warsaw, flew to Madrid, drove through Costa Brava and the French Riviera and the Italian Riviera in an SUV packed with carry-on luggage only, watched Spain win the World Cup in a medieval town on the Catalan coast, swam in alpine lakes in Slovenia, and ended back in Warsaw where my dad told me stories I'd never heard and my mom said it was all a fairy tale. This episode is more than just a travel diary. It's about ancestry, about what we inherit from the people who came before us, about why now is the time to go do the things you've always wanted to do, and about what grief and presence and awe have been teaching me this year.   IN THIS EPISODE:  How losing Huxley made me show up completely different this summer  The hidden gem coastlines of Costa Brava and the Italian Riviera that barely any Americans know about What it was like to watch Spain's World Cup Victory from the streets of a medieval Catalan town The celebrity sighting we had in a sleepy Spanish fishing village while leaving our phones behind for an evening swim What my parents said at the end of the trip that made every exhausting, hot, logistically complicated moment completely worth it Living in the same Warsaw apartment building where my great-grandparents lived until 1970 The stories my parents told me about their lives and upbringings Why being in Warsaw every year makes me feel the thin veil between the life I have and the parallel one I could have had How this trip fed directly into the second book I'm writing, Emboldened   Join over 20,000 souls who tune into weekly newsletters on the competitive advantage you get alcohol-free. Get on the Euphoric newsletter. Apply to be our next Thought Leader to master premium selling and thought leader positioning to publish your book and deliver your keynote onstage.  If you know you're meant to help other people change their relationship with alcohol and create a profitable online brand, apply now for the Empowered AF Coach 5x Certification – and get 5x certified as a world class alcohol-free empowerment coach, subconscious change coach, success coach, NLP practitioner, and hypnosis practitioner and implement our 0 to $100k Coach Method™ as your build a profitable brand.  Euphoric the Club is the premier space to lose the desire for alcohol as you surround yourself with successful women who don't drink (and the women who are becoming them). Euphoric the Club includes full access to all of my alcohol-free programs to make alcohol meaningless as your dreams take center stage, meaningful monthly challenges, weekly coaching and more.  Profiling successful people who don't drink and where the alcohol-free lifestyle and entrepreneurship collide. Subscribe to the Euphoric AF YouTube channel. Read Euphoric: my HarperCollins bestseller on losing the desire for alcohol while getting high on your dream life. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today or grab your free chapter here.  Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram.  Please do rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide!

Want to help someone struggling, but don't know what to say? You don't need the perfect words or a solution. Kristen Christy is co-creator of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which has now answered more than 17 million calls and texts. In this episode, you'll learn how 988 supports both people in crisis and the people who love them, how to start uncomfortable conversations with someone you think needs help, and the small daily habit that makes a real difference. Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:55) Early lessons in resilience (03:49) The events that led to 988 (07:46) How 988 supports different communities (10:17) How to ask someone directly about suicide (13:43) How to be a good listener to someone in crisis (16:18) Why community matters and how to find yours (19:38) Suicide loss survivors: reframing shame and guilt (24:22) Small ways to lift others up (29:14) Helping others while protecting your own mental health (31:49) What brought you JOY today? If you're struggling or have lost someone to suicide, you're not alone. Call or text 988 anytime in the U.S., Canada, and on military bases overseas. If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's  Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/write-your-financial-future-a-financial-guide-for-authors/ Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-quiz/ Connect with Larry Sprung: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung About Our Guest: Kristen Christy, a lifelong military family member, is a Master Resilience Trainer, international speaker, best-selling author, and co-creator of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  Her contributions to the field of resilience have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2018 Air Force Spouse of the Year, Force for Change, the Mighty25 Changemaker Award, and Red Star Foundation Service Award. Connect with Kristen Christy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenchristy/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristen.christy.cares/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristen.christy.1 X (Twitter): https://x.com/kristenchristy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristenchristy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristenchristy988  Website: https://www.kristenchristycares.com/ Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.   This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Reporting about literacy rates typically centers on children and the concerning trend of students not reading at their grade level. Linda Mitchell believes the best way to help students have higher literacy is to get the entire family involved. Her nonprofit Metro East Literacy Project offers bags of books for kids and their parents to foster a “culture of reading” within their households. She shares what it took to get Metro East Literacy Project started and the stories from families that have grown to appreciate reading by way of her organization.

You spent the money. You drove all over the country. Now school starts, the credit card bill lands, and you still don't know if any of it was worth it. This episode gives you a way to answer that.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Matt Hannaford has been an agent for Major League Baseball players for going on 25 years. In this solo episode he walks travel baseball parents through the post-summer audit, a tool for measuring what the summer actually created against what it actually required. You learn how to define your primary objective before you judge anything else. You learn the four value questions that tell you whether the summer did its job. You learn the four cost questions that measure money, time, opportunity cost, and the physical load on your son's body. You learn how to plot value against cost on a four-quadrant grid, and what specific action each quadrant asks of you next. Repeat what worked. Lower the cost. Raise the value. Reset the whole approach. The point is not a good-summer or bad-summer verdict. The point is knowing what the information tells you to do next.   EPISODE SUMMARY This one starts with real questions from real families. Brian from Atlanta asked how he can know if his son actually got better after almost 50 games. Melissa from Chardon spent money traveling everywhere and can't tell which parts were worth it. David from High Point said his son is exhausted and the team already wants to plan the fall. Different questions, same underlying problem. Parents need a better way to evaluate the whole summer once it is over, before the grind of fall ball pulls them back in. Matt's warning is direct. If you never stop and evaluate what happened, you are likely to repeat the same things next year, or quit travel baseball altogether because you blame the industry for the wrong thing. So instead of answering each question, Matt builds the post-summer audit on camera, step by step, and asks you to grab a pen and build it with him. Step one is your primary objective. Before you can evaluate whether the summer worked, you have to define what working meant. Development, better competition, more playing time, exposure, better coaching, a new position, confidence. There can be more than one reason, but you name the single most important one. Step two is value, four yes-or-no questions. Did the summer do the job you expected it to do? Did your son become a better baseball player, not just play more games? Did you learn something meaningful about his game you did not know before? Did a meaningful opportunity come from the summer that probably would not have happened otherwise? Three or more yeses is high overall value. Step three is cost, four more questions covering money, time, opportunity cost, and physical workload. Did the financial cost fit reasonably within what your family could afford? Did the schedule leave enough room for the rest of your family's life? Did it leave enough room for the other things your son needed for his development? Did his body handle the workload well? Matt is careful here. An isolated injury on the last play of the summer does not make this a no. A body that broke down progressively across events does. Recovery is part of development. Step four puts value and cost together on a four-quadrant grid. High value and low cost means repeat what worked, and repeat is not the same as do more. High value and high cost means lower the cost while keeping the value. Low value and low cost means raise the value without raising the cost. Low value and high cost means reset the whole approach. Matt closes on the long game. Run this every year and you build your family's decision database, deciding from evidence instead of from scratch. Ten minutes of honest answers tells you whether the value outweighed the cost.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Real questions from real families 3:00 — Why you have to evaluate the summer 5:00 — Step one, your primary objective 9:00 — Step two, the four value questions 17:00 — Step three, what the summer cost you 18:00 — Money, time, opportunity, and the body 26:00 — Step four, the value and cost grid 37:00 — Building your family's decision database If this helped, share it with a parent wrestling with the same question. Then run the audit on your own summer before you plan anything for the fall.   LINKS & RESOURCES Event scorecard: DM the word scorecard on Instagram and Matt will send it to you Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfhannaford/   #TravelBaseball #YouthBaseball #BaseballParents #SummerBaseball #MVAPodcast  

We discuss lawsuits against Meta, Roblox and others for allegedly addicting teens and exposing them to child predators.

Artificial intelligence is changing everything, from how we learn and work to how the next generation searches for answers about identity, relationships, and even faith. Ryan Helfenbein sits down with Troy Miller, President and CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters, to discuss the growing dangers and opportunities surrounding AI. As young people increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for companionship, guidance, and answers to life's biggest questions, Christians must confront a critical question: What does it truly mean to be human? From social media addiction and parenting to the Imago Dei and the future of the Church, this conversation explores why AI must remain a tool, not a replacement for human relationships, wisdom, community, or God. Can artificial intelligence mimic humanity? Yes. Can it replace what God created? Never.

Parents, Mr Jim's StorybuttonGo audio player is now available at Storybutton.comAbout Mr. Jim:What started as a dad recording bedtime stories for his kids while traveling for work has become a phenomenon. Jim Jacob never set out to launch a podcast, he just needed his family to hear his stories. Hundreds of thousands of listeners later, that accidental solution has become one of the most beloved children's audio adventures on the internet.Welcome to Spyology Squad — where science becomes a superpower and every mission is a new discovery.Join Jayden, Ava, and Mr. Jim as they face off against the diabolical Dr. Stinkybreath and his Purple Ninja army in a world of spyience-fiction a blend of pulse-pounding spy adventure and real scientific thinking designed to light up young imaginations. Each episode drops kids ages 6–12 into a fast-moving mission where the only way to save the world is to think like a scientist.What makes Spyology Squad special? This isn't science dressed up as entertainment, it's adventure that sneaks in genuine learning. Episodes are crafted to complement what kids are actually exploring in school, turning concepts like physics, chemistry, and biology into plot twists and mission objectives. New episodes release three times a week, so there's always a new mission waiting.Whether it's a car ride, bedtime routine, or a rainy afternoon, Spyology Squad turns screen-free time into something genuinely exciting. Jim and his wife Jocelyn built this for their own three kids — and now they're building it for yours.Subscribe and join the Squad. There's a new adventure around every corner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we share the recording of our live info session, created to help parents better understand the dating journey their adult children navigate.  The session was presented by three matchmakers with vast experience and insight. Mindy Eisenman, YUConnects Staff Connector Malky Galler, YUConnects Staff Connector Naomi Landsman, Bergen County Regional Connector

Why would a parent take their child on a dangerous journey to the United States? Gabrielle Oliveira argues that one of the most overlooked answers is care.Oliveira, a Harvard professor who studies immigration, education, and family migration, spent years following 16 migrant families from Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. She explains how violence, insecurity, and a lack of opportunity push families to leave, while safety and education become central to what they hope to find in America.We talk about border detention and family separation, what children remember about migration, why American schools can represent opportunity for immigrant families, and Oliveira's idea of “constrained care” among teachers trying to support immigrant students.She also challenges the way immigrant children are often portrayed only as victims or extraordinary success stories, leaving out the ordinary lives most children eventually build.BOOKBook: Now We Are Here: Family Migration, Children's Education, and Dreams for a Better Lifehttps://bookshop.org/a/112456/9781503644540GUEST BIOGabrielle Oliveira is the Jorge Paulo Lemann Associate Professor of Education and Brazil Studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. An anthropologist of education, her research examines immigration, mobility, family life, and children's schooling across borders. She is the author of Motherhood Across Borders and Now We Are Here: Family Migration, Children's Education, and Dreams for a Better Life, which received the 2026 American Educational Research Association Outstanding Book Award.

Episode 460 | High Tech, High Touch Podcast Description AI is everywhere right now. It's faster, smarter, and showing up in more places than most of us expected. In Episode 460 of School Owner Talk, Duane and Allie dig into the real tension school owners are feeling: yes, tech can make your school more efficient — but it can't replace the core of what makes a martial arts school work. That core is the relationship triangle: instructor → student → parent. This episode is all about using “high tech” the right way (for transactions, reminders, organization, and admin)… while doubling down on “high touch” (real connection, real coaching, real partnership) so your school doesn't become just another activity families rotate through. Key Takeaways 1) AI can improve efficiency, but it can't replace the relationship triangle Duane frames it clearly: tech can help your school run smoother, but it will never replace the most important triangle in your school — the instructor, student, and parent relationship. In a world where people assume everything is automated, genuine human connection is becoming more valuable, not less. 2) People are starting to assume everything is “an automation” Allie shares something school owners are running into more and more: even when you send a real message, people assume it's a robot. That creates a weird new challenge — you're not just trying to communicate well, you're trying to prove you're human. 3) Connection matters more now than ever — because society is more “throwaway” Allie brings up a tough truth: 15–20 years ago, instructors often carried more cultural reverence. Now, many families treat martial arts like one option in a long list of activities. And when you're “only as good as your last mistake,” the relationship has to be stronger to survive normal misunderstandings. 4) Don't automate away the relationship Duane says it straight: technology isn't the enemy — but don't automate away the relationship. Use tech to handle transactions. Let people handle relationships. 5) “Breaking the third wall” is how you invite parents into the experience Duane uses a powerful analogy: The karate floor is the stage The students are the actors The instructor is the director The parent is the audience If the audience doesn't understand what's happening on stage (and why it matters), they eventually stop showing up. So the instructor's job is to “break the third wall” — to actively connect what's happening on the floor to what the parent wants for their child. 6) Parents don't know what to look for — so you have to lend them your “glasses” Duane makes the point: parents can't recognize growth they don't know how to spot. If a parent says they want confidence, then the instructor has to: know that goal watch for it point it out in real time help the parent see it That's how you turn “martial arts class” into “this is changing my kid.” 7) Parent partnership is proactive — because by the time you hear “my kid wants to quit,” it's usually too late Both Duane and Allie agree: when a kid says “I don't want to go anymore,” most parents only ask a couple surface-level questions. School owners have to coach parents on: what sticking points look like what questions to ask how to peel the onion back how to hold the line when the child is frustrated 8) Use shared language to beat the “law of familiarity” Duane explains the “law of familiarity”: kids know how to push their parents' buttons because they're familiar. One way to bridge the gap is teaching parents to use the same language you use in class. When parents use dojo language at home, it snaps the child back into the same structure and expectations. Action Steps for School Owners Step 1: Make a list of what should be automated vs. what should never be automated Use this simple filter: Automate transactions (reminders, scheduling, admin, organization) Protect relationships (check-ins, coaching conversations, noticing emotions, personal follow-up) Step 2: Start one “high touch” habit you can actually sustain You don't need a massive program to start. Try this: Pull one parent per night for a 10-minute conversation Keep a simple list so you rotate through families Step 3: Build “breaking the third wall” into your teaching Pick one thing a parent wants (confidence, focus, respect, self-control). Then once per class, point out a moment that shows progress: “Mrs. Jones — did you hear how confidently Johnny answered that?” Step 4: Teach parents how to handle the “I don't want to go anymore” moment Be proactive. Tell parents upfront: sticking points are normal frustration is part of growth quitting conversations need deeper questions Then give them a simple script and a few follow-up questions to ask. Step 5: Use tech to create reminders for personal connection You can't automate genuine care. However, you can use tech to remind you to do it: reminders to send a postcard reminders to ask about a baseball game reminders to check in with a family Additional Resources Mentioned The relationship triangle: instructor, student, parent “Breaking the third wall” analogy (stage, actors, director, audience) The “law of familiarity” (why home behavior differs from dojo behavior) Principle: Technology handles transactions; people handle relationships Examples of high-touch actions: handwritten cards, birthday cards, personal apologies, check-ins

(0:00 - 2:08) It's Wednesday! According to recent research, night owls are actually “cognitively superior” to early birds. That means night owls excel in understanding and decision-making. (2:08 - 7:11) Today's DM Disaster is from Garrett! He was just expecting a quite house when he got home from work. But he walked in house and his kid with his friends were trying the diarrhea challenge. They had all the foods that could give you diarrhea and were filming it for social media. He shut it down and his kid is pissed at him. That's Garrett's DM Disaster! (7:11 - 13:26) Parents, go check the backpack. Because what some people found in there after an entire summer is absolutely horrifying. Adam 12 gives us the rundown on what was inside his kid's backpack. (13:26 - 17:03) Today's Supah Smaht player is Glynn from Lynn. Find out if they were Supah Smaht! (17:03 - 24:02) There are some things you cannot protect your child from like other people having better snacks. We're talking about Oreogate, and the parenting lesson hiding inside the cookie chaos.(24:02 - 32:44) Some professions apparently make people SWOON. But LBF has discovered the only truly sexy jobs. Plus, Olive Garden revealed its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl deal will return to restaurants nationwide on Monday. Unlimited pasta, soup or breadsticks, starting at $14.99. LBF will have Olive Garden in her obit!All this and more on the ROR Morning Show with LBF & Adam 12 Podcast. Find more great podcasts at bPodStudios.com…The Place To Be For Podcast Discovery! Follow us on our socialsInstagram - @rormorningshowFacebook - The ROR Morning ShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For a long time, video games and brain health existed in completely separate conversations. Games were entertainment — a guilty pleasure at best, a concern at worst. That is changing. And the science behind that change is more compelling than most people realize.In this episode Dr. Krystal Culler and co-host Dr. Jonathan Artz, MD sit down with Dr. Julia Scott, Ph.D. — neuroscientist, researcher, and co-founder of Gambit Labs — to explore video games and wearable sensors as genuine tools for brain health. Not as a replacement for the fundamentals, but as a powerful and increasingly accessible addition to our brain care toolkit — one that can reveal things about our brains we have never been able to see before.What You'll Learn in This Episode

What if someone else is still going because you haven't quit? Leadership, ministry, parenting, mentoring, and simply caring for people can become exhausting—especially when you're giving everything you have and can't see whether it's making a difference. In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards explores perseverance, discouragement, faith, and the power of continuing to show up. Through Gideon's impossible odds, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 10:24, and nearly three decades of Doug's own ministry experience, this episode challenges us to trust God with the results and remember the people standing beside us. In this episode: Why your impact may be bigger than what you can currently see What to do when you're exhausted and tempted to quit Gideon and trusting God when the odds make no sense Galatians 6:9 and not growing tired of doing good Why perseverance isn't meant to happen alone Encouraging youth ministry volunteers and fellow leaders Why someone else may keep going because you did Staying faithful when the harvest isn't visible yet Protecting your family and closest relationships while serving others Trusting God to accomplish what you cannot Whether you're a youth pastor, youth ministry volunteer, teacher, coach, parent, mentor, Christian leader, or someone trying to faithfully invest in the next generation, this conversation is for you. Sometimes your greatest story isn't that you stayed in the fight. It's who stayed in the fight because you were there. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

All this week we're looking at helpful insights for Christian parents from Dr. Christian Smith's research on how parents pass their faith on to the next generation. In addition to reminding Christian parents of the role that walking their talk plays in the faith formation of their kids, Smith has found a number of traits that are present in families where the Christian faith is passed on to kids. One of these traits is that during the normal ebb and flow of daily family life during the week, parents take the time to talk with their children about the Christian faith. Parents look for opportunities to tell their kids what they believe, why they believe it, what the Christian faith means and implies, and why it matters to them. This is not sermonizing. Rather, these are natural, warm, and normal discussions on any number of topics. Those parents who welcome questions from their kids are especially good at opening the door for these conversations. Parents, we need to live and speak our faith.

Pascale appelle en disant traverser une forte angoisse, dans un contexte de deuil après la mort rapprochée de ses parents adoptifs. Elle raconte surtout sa souffrance liée à l'absence de lien avec son frère adoptif, notamment au moment des obsèques et du règlement de la succession, où elle a vécu plusieurs décisions prises sans concertation. Chaque soir, en direct, Caroline Dublanche accueille les auditeurs pour 2h30 d'échanges et de confidences. Pour participer, contactez l'émission au 09 69 39 10 11 (prix d'un appel local) ou sur parlonsnous@rtl.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week we dive into Charlotte Wells' debut feature, "Aftersun." We open the episode with the background of the film, discussing the long development of this film, and Charlotte Wells' background in film. After we cover the production in Turkey, we get into the movie itself and talk about why it works so well. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.Thank you so much for listening!Support us at Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DoubleBillChillCreated by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44

Ask Rachel anythingIf your teenage daughter says, “I have anxiety,” “my ADHD was out of control today,” or calls a friend “toxic,” it can feel both strangely sophisticated and oddly shallow at the same time. She has language. She has labels. But somehow, you're still not sure what's really going on inside her.In this episode with psychiatrist Dr Suzanne Garfinkel-Crowell, author of Girlhood Translated: Understanding Girls in the Age of Therapy Speak and Self-Diagnosis, we pulled back the curtain on what this language is doing for girls — and what it's doing to them.I particularly loved Suzanne's tip for us parents:‘The biggest problem with therapy speak is when it's a conversation stopper, because really, these words should be conversation starters.'In the discussion she gives us parents ideas on how to move beyond the language our kids are using, and help them understand what's really going on. This isn't an “anti-diagnosis” conversation. It's about understanding how the language of mental health, the DSM, and social media are shaping girlhood, and how we as parents can respond in a way that brings us closer instead of shutting our daughters down.Dr Suzanne Garfinkle-CrowellIf you'd like written notes to remind you about the points in this episode, or you'd like to think more about it, come to my SubstackSupport the showPlease hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. There's no shame in reaching out for support. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits.Find all the tips from the episdoe on Substack: My email teenagersuntangled@gmail.comMy website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact meInstagramFacebook

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Bruce & Gaydos discuss a new survey by Acorns that says 57 percent of parents said discussing such topics as drugs, alcohol and sex would be easier than talking about money.

When your child has OCD, treatment doesn't happen in a vacuum. OCD comes home with them. It impacts routines, relationships, school, behavior, and often the way the entire family functions.So why are parents sometimes left on the sidelines of OCD treatment?Parents can be one of the most powerful resources in a child's OCD recovery. You see what happens between therapy sessions, you're often the one navigating accommodations and difficult behaviors, and you're in a unique position to help your child practice the skills they're learning.In this week's episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I talk about what healthy parent involvement in OCD treatment can look like, what information you should have, when it makes sense for a therapist to protect your child's privacy, and some red flags that may indicate you're being left out more than you should be.I also talk about how this changes once your child turns 18 and how parents can continue to be a valuable source of support while respecting their adult child's privacy and autonomy.If you've ever wondered whether you're too involved, not involved enough, or whether you should be advocating for a bigger role in your child's treatment, this episode is for you.

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ isTUVU CommunitiesCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.What if some of the most important opportunities for discipleship happen in the ordinary moments of everyday family life?In this special CPE Summer 2026 episode of the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, host T.S. Wright sits down with author Bitsy Kemper to discuss her book, Mommy and Me Micro-Moments: Nurturing Faith and Sharing Laughs. Bitsy explains how her desire to help mothers recognize the importance of small moments with their children led her to create an interactive devotional designed around connection, laughter, prayer, Scripture, and faith. Bitsy emphasizes that mothers do not need to add another complicated responsibility to an already busy day. Instead, ordinary activities—tying a child's shoes, putting on a coat, opening a door, or simply making eye contact—can become meaningful opportunities to communicate love and strengthen the parent-child relationship. T.S. and Bitsy also explore the biblical significance of discipleship beginning in the home. Parents have an opportunity to establish a spiritual foundation while their children are young, preparing them to understand prayer, Scripture, faith, and what it means to follow Jesus.Bitsy's devotional is intentionally accessible even for parents who may not feel confident praying or teaching Scripture. Each entry provides a Bible verse, interactive conversation, shared prayer, and encouragement for the mother—requiring virtually no preparation beyond showing up and spending a few intentional minutes together. In This EpisodeWhy motherhood can be understood as ministryTurning ordinary moments into opportunities for meaningful connectionWhy eye contact and focused attention matter to childrenIntroducing children to faith and discipleship while they are youngHow parents can model being disciples while raising future disciplesHelping mothers who may not have grown up with strong biblical foundationsUsing Scripture, prayer, humor, and interaction to make faith approachableWhy discipleship does not begin only at churchThe importance of being spiritually intentional without making family life complicatedWhy every moment countsFeatured ResourceMommy and Me Micro-Moments: Nurturing Faith and Sharing Laughs — Bitsy KemperA practical, interactive devotional helping mothers and children connect through Scripture, prayer, conversation, laughter, and intentional moments together. KeywordsBitsy Kemper, Mommy and Me Micro Moments, motherhood ministry, Christian motherhood, Christian parenting, parenting and faith, family discipleship, discipleship at home, raising Christian children, biblical parenting, Christian moms, teaching children about Jesus, prayer with children, family devotional, children's devotional, parent child connection, intentional parenting, faith based parenting, Great Commission, make disciples, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright, CPE 2026, Christian Product Expo, St Charles Missouri, Christian authors, Christian podcast, Christian family, nurturing faith, raising disciplesCall to ActionParents, the discipleship of the next generation can begin with the moments already in front of you. Make eye contact, share Scripture, pray together, laugh together, and intentionally point your children toward Jesus. Pick up Bitsy Kemper's Mommy and Me Micro-Moments: Nurturing Faith and Sharing Laughs, share this episode with another parent or grandparent, and subscribe to the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast for more conversations designed to equip believers to live out the Great Commission.

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GM Valentin Dragnev is a two-time Austrian national champion and former chess Olympian who has had memorable OTB encounters with GM Magnus Carlsen, Vasyl Ivanchuk, and many other top players. After achieving so much over the board, he has increasingly focused his attention on chess training and a community-focused website he co-founded, Chessivity.com. We discuss: The story behind Valentin's fast rise up the ranks after a relatively late start to tournament chess. The struggles he has observed that adult students have in developing consistent thought processes. The vision behind Chessivity, a website that aims to connect chess players and help them track and share their chess training. Stories from Valentin's chess career, including nearly beating Magnus Carlsen and cycling from Austria to Budapest to compete in the Chess Olympiad. This was a very insightful conversation with lots of good stories and practical chess advice. 0:00- Ready to have an AI that can tackle real work? Try Claude Cowork today — Claude.ai/CHESS.  03:05 GM Dragnev's rise up the ranks Mentioned: The Art of Planning in Chess by GM Neal McDonald https://www.amazon.com/Art-Planning-Chess-Move/dp/071349025X 12:14 Transitioning to Chess as a Career 15:31 Advice for Parents and Young Players 18:29 Coaching Adults vs. Kids 21:52 The Importance of Thought Process in Chess 26:53 The Birth of Chessivity 30:32 Integrating Chessivity with User Accounts Follow Ben here: https://chessivity.com/profile/bennyficial1 31:05 Future Features and User Feedback 33:11 Valentin's Chess Career Highlights 35:05 Playing Against Magnus Carlsen Check out the Sicilian game here: https://lichess.org/broadcast/european-team-championship-open/round-2/kLFgyBxS/QCqXtaGu 38:39 Training and Preparation Strategies 42:10 Working with Top Players 44:46 Balancing Coaching and Competitive Play 47:07 Misconceptions in Chess Improvement 52:22 Valentin tells the story of cycling from Austria to Budapest before competing in the Olympiad 56:03 Thanks to Valentin for joining! Find him on Chessivity: https://chessivity.com/profile/valentin Lichess coaches: https://lichess.org/coach/DrAgnevstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – The fact that his letter had to be sent speaks to the horrible state of affairs in which our pubic education system finds itself. The impetus behind the letter was due to reports surfacing about schools withholding critical information from parents under the guise of “confidential medical information.” Other reports noted that teachers were...