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Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/26

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/24

It's Friday, June 27th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Pakistani Court acquits Christian man of blasphemy against Islam On June 25th, the Pakistani Supreme Court ordered the acquittal of an elderly Christian man on death row for 23 years on a blasphemy against Islam conviction, reports Morning Star News. A three-judge bench acquitted Anwar Kenneth, age 72, of the blasphemy allegations. His attorney, Rana Hameed, himself a Muslim, explained that a person of unsound mind could not be held liable for such a crime. He added that this case highlights the plight of dozens of other blasphemy prisoners who are also suffering from mental health challenges, yet their cases have been pending for years. Defense Secretary Hegseth defends success of bombing Iran Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Trump's characterization that the Iranian nuclear sites were obliterated. HEGSETH: “President Trump directed the most complex and secretive military operation in history. And it was a resounding success, resulting in a cease fire agreement and the end of the 12 Day War. “There's been a lot of discussion about what happened and what didn't happen. Step back for a second. Because of decisive military action, President Trump created the conditions to end the war, decimating, choose your word, obliterating, destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities.” At a press conference at the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands on June 25th, Secretary Hegseth added this. HEGSETH: “There's a reason the President calls out fake news for what it is. These pilots, these refuelers, these fighters, these air defenders -- the skill and the courage it took to go into enemy territory, flying 36 hours, on behalf of the American people and the world to take out a nuclear program is beyond what anyone in this audience can fathom. “And then, the instinct of CNN, the instinct of The New York Times is to try to find a way to spin it for their own political reasons, to try to hurt President Trump or our country. They don't care what the troops think. They don't care what the world thinks. They want to spin it to try to make him look bad based on a leak. “What do leakers do? They have agendas. And what do they do? Do they share the whole information, or just the part that they want to introduce? And when they introduce that preliminary report, that's deemed to be a low assessment, you know, a low assessment means low confidence in the data in that report. “And why is there low confidence? Because all of the evidence of what was just bombed by twelve 30,000-pound bombs is buried under a mountain, devastated and obliterated. So, if you want to make an assessment of what happened at Fordow, you better get a big shovel and go really deep, because Iran's nuclear program is obliterated. “Somebody, somewhere is trying to leak something to say, ‘Oh, with low confidence, we think maybe it's moderate.'  Those that dropped the bombs precisely in the right place know exactly what happened when that exploded. And you know who else knows?  Iran! “That's why they came to the table right away because their nuclear capabilities have been set back beyond what they thought were possible because of the courage of a Commander-in-Chief who led our troops, despite what the fake news wants to say.” Supreme Court rules South Carolina can defund Planned Parenthood In a 6-3 decision yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that South Carolina has the right to defund the Planned Parenthood abortion business, reports LifeNews. The pro-life state wants to be able to block taxpayer funding for the abortion business under Medicaid, but the abortion company sued to block that action. The Supreme Court ruled that South Carolina has the power to block funding. In the decision, written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the Supreme Court said Medicaid laws do not give individuals the right to bring federal lawsuits against states. The high court's ruling means that the state can direct Medicaid funding—funds intended to help low-income individuals obtain necessary medical assistance—to comprehensive health care rather than entities that exist primarily to perform abortions. South Carolina Republican Governor Henry McMaster issued executive orders barring the pro-abortion organization from receiving reimbursements for non-abortion services like cancer screenings, STD testing, and contraception -- arguing that the funding just frees the abortion business to spend funds killing babies. Governor McMaster is living up to the command of Proverbs 31:8 which says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt weighed in. LEAVITT: “As for the Supreme Court ruling, the President has always maintained that Americans should not be forced to violate their conscience and their religious liberty by having their tax dollars fund abortions, and we're glad the Supreme Court ruled on that side.” Two who stopped gunman at Michigan church hailed as heroes Two members of CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan are being hailed as heroes for helping to stop a gunman who attempted to carry out a mass shooting during the church's worship service this past Sunday, reports the Christian Post. The men, Deacon Richard Pryor and Ron Amann, a member of the church's security team, are being celebrated for their efforts in stopping 31-year-old Brian Browning. According to the police report cited by the Detroit Free Press, Browning, the gunman, was dressed in camouflage clothing and a tactical vest as he approached the church entrance armed with an AR-15-style rifle and 500 rounds of ammunition. He opened fire at the church shortly after 11:00am. Steven Lewellyn, a fellow church member, wrote, "Richard was in the parking lot and saw the shooter walking towards the door. In a moment of quick thinking and incredible bravery, Richard sped towards the man, hitting him with his truck and giving armed security crucial extra seconds to get to the scene and prevent further harm." The gunman shot multiple rounds into the truck, but thankfully did not hurt Richard Pryor, who was running late for church that morning. Providentially, just three days before the shooting, Ron Amann told WXYZ that he was one of three members of the church's safety team who attended training at Peacemakers Shooting Range. AMANN: “When we formed this team, I just knew it was my calling to protect my family and my church family.” Amann described what he heard last Sunday. AMANN: "Popping, a pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop noise that I couldn't quite identify. It stopped. I heard it again, and probably within a few seconds after that, someone came running in the back of the sanctuary and said, there's a shooter out there.” After he sent his family to safety, he ran toward the shooting. AMANN: "He [shooter] was sitting on the ground with a rifle, and he was sitting away from me, so he turned to make a sweep of the glass with his gun and just held the trigger and shot through. "He just started spraying bullets into the lobby, went through the glass, shattered it, and then, that's when it caught my leg and spun me around.” Another member of the church's safety team, Jay Trombley, fatally shot Browning. Amann is convinced that God prepared them for that moment. AMANN: “Being a person of faith and having a relationship with God, I believe He orchestrated all of the preparations and prepared us exactly for what we encountered.” Kate Dunphy, the organizer of the GoFundMe campaign for the church security volunteer who was shot in the leg, wrote, "Ron's tibia was shattered and required extensive surgery to place a rod at the leg injury. This injury will have approximately 3-5 months of physical recovery and rehabilitation. God spared Ron's life and was mighty in His protection over the security team and congregation.” She cited Psalm 37:23-24 which says, “The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when He delights in His way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the LORD upholds his hand.” I want to hear from children under the age of 18 I would love to share 3 emails on Monday, June 30th from kids between the ages of 5 and 17 who listen to The Worldview.  What do you like about this Christian newscast? And why would you urge listeners who have not yet given, to make a donation to help pay for our team to put it all together? Parents, for the younger ones, please include their full name, city and state. Just ask them those two questions and type up their answers. Better yet, if you record a short 15 to 30-second video on your phone, you can email that to me, and I'll grab the audio from it. Send the email to Adam@TheWorldview.com One last thing. Don't forget to include their age. 6 Worldview listeners gave $1,393 to fund our annual budget And finally, toward our $123,500 goal by Monday, June 30th to fully fund The Worldview's annual budget for our 6-member team, 6 listeners stepped up to the plate yesterday. We're grateful to God for Pat in Park Ridge, Illinois who gave $25, Joshua in Goddard, Kansas who gave $50, and Jody in Westerlo, New York who gave $100. And we were touched by the generosity of Rose in Everson, Washington who gave $118, Ann in Albuquerque, New Mexico who gave $500, and David in Crestview, Florida who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. Those 6 Worldview listeners gave $1,393. Plus, we've tallied up the one-time donations to The Worldview between January 1, 2025 and May 31, 2025 and they total $8,625. In addition, we totaled the existing monthly pledges to The Worldview which preceded June 1st, and they total $23,160. Between the 6 new donations which came in yesterday and the donations which preceded the beginning of this month-long fundraiser, listeners have given a total of $33,178. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please.  (Drum roll sound effect) $104,086.55 (People clapping and cheering sound effect)   That means by this coming Monday, June 30th, we need to raise $19,413.45 in just 4 days.  That's $4,853 per day! We are getting so close! We just need to find the final 8 people to pledge $100/month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200.  And another 16 people to pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600. Is the Lord tugging on your heart right now? Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right.  If you want to make it a monthly pledge, click on the recurring tab. Help fund this Christian newscast for another year with accurate news, relevant Bible verses, compelling soundbites, uplifting stories, and practical action steps. How awesome would it be if you helped give or pledge that money by 12 midnight central tonight, June 27th? If you've been waiting until the last minute to get us across the finish line, this is your time to shine.  We can do this people! Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give right now while you're thinking about it. 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Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/23

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/22

The Trombone Corner Podcast is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass and The Brass Ark.  Join hosts Noah and John as they interview Dr. Brittany Lasch, trombone soloist and professor at Indiana University.   About Brittany: A winner of the S&R Foundation Washington Award and Astral Artists National Auditions, trombonist Brittany Lasch brings authenticity and unshakeable commitment to all aspects of her music-making. Increasingly in demand as a soloist with orchestras and brass bands alike, Brittany balances an intensive performance career with her role as a sought-after educator and newly appointed Assistant Professor of Trombone at the renowned Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. As a serial collaborator and commissioner of composers, Brittany is a musical explorer creating new repertoire for her instrument from some of today's most compelling voices, and true ambassador in expanding recognition for the trombone as a powerful solo voice for today. Brittany has appeared as a soloist with ensembles ranging from the U.S. Army Band “Pershing's Own”, Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass, and for concerto performances with the Queens Symphony, National Repertory Orchestra, Bucks County Symphony, Bowling Green Philharmonia, Manhattan School of Music Philharmonia, and others across the country. With playing described as “masterful” (Syracuse Post-Standard), American Record Guide recently hailed Brittany as an "excellent soloist" across a diverse range of repertoire.  Brittany has been a featured guest artist at numerous festivals, including the International Trombone Festival, the International Women's Brass Conference, and the American Trombone Workshop. She was a winner of the National Collegiate Solo Competition hosted by the U.S. Army Band, the Eisenberg-Fried Brass Concerto Competition at the Manhattan School of Music, the Zulalian Foundation Award in Boston. Her trombone quartet Boston Based won the 2017 International Trombone Association's Quartet Competition. In 2018, Brittany was awarded 2nd place in The American Prize Solo Instrumentalist competition. A prizewinner in numerous other competitions, she received the coveted John Clark Award upon graduation from the Manhattan School of Music for outstanding accomplishment in brass performance. For six seasons, Brittany was the Principal Trombone of the Detroit Opera Orchestra at the Detroit Opera House. She has performed with orchestras nationwide, including the San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Indianapolis Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Nashville Symphony, The Florida Orchestra, Toledo Symphony Orchestra, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Rhode Island Philharmonic, the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra, the Vermont Symphony, Albany Symphony, Syracuse Symphony, and the New World Symphony in Miami Beach. She participated in the Verbier Festival Orchestra for two summers, and has also appeared at the Spoleto USA Festival, the Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo, Japan, the Castleton Festival, and the Aspen Music Festival. An active presence in the global trombone community, Brittany's performances for the current and past seasons include Argentina's Trombonanza, Portugal's Gravíssimo Festival, as well as appearances in Japan and Korea. As an advocate for new music, Brittany has commissioned and performed several new pieces for the trombone, including acclaimed composer Reena Esmail's major Sonata for Trombone and Piano, which she commissioned for her Astral Artists recital in Philadelphia. Brittany gave the premiere of the orchestrated version of Martin Kennedy's Theme and Variations for Trombone and Orchestra with the BGSU Philharmonia under the direction of Dr. Emily Brown. She also recorded the work with the BGSU Philharmonia, which was recently released on the Albany Records label. Other recent projects include collaborations with composers Inez McComas, Adam Har-zvi, and David Miller. Her debut solo album Dark Horse features works by Samuel Adler, Tony Plog, Reena Esmail, Shawn Davern, and the album's pianist, Thomas Weaver. A native of Park Ridge, Illinois, Brittany earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University, where she received the Brass Department Award. She also holds a Master of Music degree from Yale School of Music. With a deep commitment to education, she has previously served as faculty at the College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. She has also been a featured teacher and performer at summer festivals, including the Sewanee Music Festival and the DC Trombone Workshop. Recent residencies include those at the University of Central Arkansas, James Madison University (Tromblow'in), University of Iowa, Oklahoma State University, Stetson University, the University of Florida, and as the guest artist at the 2023 Frühling Posaunen hosted at Ithaca College. She has presented masterclasses at universities across the country and internationally. Brittany Lasch is an Edwards Trombone Performing Artist. She also proudly uses and endorses ChopSaver Lip Care. Outside of music, Brittany has recently completed her eleventh full marathon and loves spending time with her cats, Clove and Poppyseed.

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/20

A pickup truck was stopped at 4 a.m. for a moving violation. Park Ridge Police discovered methamphetamine in the vehicle and arrested the driver and the passenger.

A pickup truck was stopped at 4 a.m. for a moving violation. Park Ridge Police discovered methamphetamine in the vehicle and arrested the driver and the passenger.

A pickup truck was stopped at 4 a.m. for a moving violation. Park Ridge Police discovered methamphetamine in the vehicle and arrested the driver and the passenger.

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/18

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/17

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/16

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/15

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/13

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/13

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/12

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/11

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/10

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/10

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/09

Year C – 7th Sunday after Epiphany Pastor Megan Floyd February 23, 2025     Grace and peace to you from God, our Creator, and from our savior, Jesus Christ, who longs for us to be consumed by love. Amen. *** This passage is remarkably beautiful for the way it draws us into Christ's vision of justice… and of course… love. But… that doesn't make it easy. It's a well-known passage… love your enemies… turn the other cheek,… but it often misrepresents Christians as people who will and should continue to subject themselves to abuse. It is definitely not that. I can remember, even as a child, I would hear this and think… nope… no thanks… if someone slaps me and I turn the other cheek, then I'll get slapped twice. No, thank you. What I have since learned is that this passage is really about justice, and holding others accountable for their abuse and harm… but doing so in a non-violent and loving way. Retaliation and violence cannot drive out evil… only love can do that. After all… even those who perpetrate harm against their neighbor, or community, or even the whole country… even those people are loved by God, who desire for their hearts to be remolded by love. Still doesn't make it easy. *** This passage is a continuation of the sermon on the plain that we got into last week… the blessings and woes… Blessed are the poor and hungry… blessed are the powerless Woe to you who are rich and full… woe to you who are well thought of according to the world's standards. …But I say to you that listen, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. We must read this command to love our enemies through the lens of Jesus' flip of all we understand about the world… and about who is blessed and who is issued a warning. He says, ‘Do not judge, and you will not be judged.' To cast judgment on another person is to view them, for whatever reason, as unworthy of God's gifts… to consider them as less than the beloved child of God that they are. Jesus issues blessings and woes, and a call to love our enemies… as a way to call us into a more just way of living that honors all people, regardless of status or any of our human categories. And this is huge for us in our modern American culture, but it's arguably a bigger deal for those first disciples… because the culture that Jesus is preaching in is an honor-shame culture. It's not quite the same way here and now… but for them… To be abused was a cause for shame, but to respond the way Jesus suggests shines a light on the abuse, and holds the perpetrator accountable for their wrongful actions… To respond the way Jesus suggests is to demand justice and dignity. He says… if anyone takes away your coat, do not withhold even your shirt. In that culture, to be naked was shameful, but to be someone who caused another to be naked was more shameful. Jesus said, if anyone strikes you on the cheek – and in Matthew, he specifies, strikes you on the right cheek, offer the other. Well, most people are right-handed, so to strike someone on the right cheek would mean they back-handed them… This was how someone would strike a slave or someone so low in status that the abuser would not sully the palm of their hand. But if you then offer the other cheek for them to strike, it would require an open hand, …In doing that, they are demanding their abuser face what they did and strike them as an equal… thus throwing off the shame and exposing wrongful violence. If someone takes your goods… stealing from you… Jesus said, do not ask for them back, it is then considered a gift. The shame of being a victim is turned into honor for one who is generous. And again… it exposes the wrongful theft. Jesus is not preaching suggestions for passive weakness… not at all… To respond this way takes courage, and commitment to the way of Christ and strength in knowing that calling others back into right relationship brings healing to whole communities. Jesus is offering a way to level out power imbalance and call attention to injustice. Jesus is offering a way for us to create space for a pause… an examination of actions, a call to accountability… space for confession… forgiveness… and reconciliation. Jesus is calling us to follow a way that does not tolerate evil, but instead, it exposes the evil actions and invites the perpetrator back into right relationship with their community… using love. God does not want us to destroy our enemies… God wants us to love them. *** Earlier this week, our siblings in Christ at St. Luke's ELCA church in Park Ridge, Illinois, experienced some of this world's hatred and abuse. Vandals destroyed their sign, which featured the logo for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – the ELCA – and the logo for Reconciling in Christ, which, as we know, stands for justice and inclusion of our LGBTQ+ siblings. While it may have been a random act of disrespect… which was carried out in two separate acts… we cannot ignore that our Lutheran witness and commitment to standing with the vulnerable and marginalized has recently been nationally vilified… …and our ELCA siblings across this country are feeling the effects of that from those who are motivated to intimidate based on perceived orders from their leaders. As I read about this church, I was deeply encouraged that, in the face of harm, they are leaning into Jesus' command to love others, to be welcoming to all, and to bear witness to the Gospel. Their pastor wrote, “In a world increasingly marked by division and fear, we are called to stand firm in the radical grace of Jesus. If this was meant to discourage us, let it do the opposite. Let it strengthen our resolve to be a beacon of hope, justice, and love. We will continue to proclaim love of neighbor through word and deed, showing with our lives that love is stronger than fear.” *** Friends… this is what it looks like… to turn the other cheek. To pause… and take a breath… to call for accountability and leave room for confession, forgiveness, and reconciliation. This is what it looks like to follow in the way of Christ, to commit to love, to stand for justice, and to trust in the kind of costly grace that calls us into action. To not let the hardness of the world… harden our hearts against our enemies… or our neighbors. And no… it is not easy. And yes… there is risk. Which is why we cannot… and do not… accomplish this work on our own. It is only possible with the strength of the bonds that form within a community that follows the way of Christ together… And, most importantly, it is only possible by the will of God, who has called us to this path… and promises to accompany and guide us, to comfort us in our grief, and to transform our hearts with love. Our God, who loves us beyond measure, knows that if we hold onto fear… bitterness… suspicion… and hatred… we will be overcome… consumed by that hatred.   So let us lay all that down at the foot of the cross… and in doing so, know that we cast a holy light… a loving light… onto the injustice of our world… …and, with strength that can only come from God… let us come together to call those who perpetuate evil and violence… back into love…. Let us call them back into just relationships… offering healing for our communities… and lives transformed by grace. Jesus' sermon on the plain teaches us that what God wants for us… what Christ longs for… is for us to be consumed by mercy and compassion… consumed by love, and for that love to reshape the world. And so… though it is not easy… let us, together, love our enemies and pray for those who cause harm. Amen.

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/08

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/07

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/06

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/05

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/04

This week on the podcast, AmSpa Membership Advocacy and Engagement Specialist, Michela Bailey, speaks with Danielle Oyasu, NP, founder of Beautifully New Med Spa in Park Ridge, Illinois. They talk about the importance of community, their shared love of the city, and more in this conversation that includes: How she was introduced to AmSpa; The community spirit in aesthetics; Talking safety and responsible practices; Treatments that changed her confidence; Her skincare regimen, empty-nester status and more! Music by Ghost Score

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/03

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/02

This Day in Legal History: Birth of NixonOn January 9, 1913, Richard Milhous Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California, a man destined to leave a complicated and indelible mark on American history. Nixon is perhaps the most paradoxical of U.S. presidents—on one hand, he created the Environmental Protection Agency, championed detente with the Soviet Union, and opened diplomatic relations with China. On the other hand, the man also gave us Watergate, wiretapping, enemies lists, and enough shady political machinations to keep conspiracy theorists busy for decades.Nixon's "greatest hits" of questionable decisions include the secret bombing of Cambodia, illegally expanding the Vietnam War while publicly claiming to wind it down, and the sabotage of peace talks to ensure his election in 1968. Let's not forget his role in orchestrating the War on Drugs, a policy whose consequences are still felt today, particularly in communities of color. And, of course, he made liberal use of “plausible deniability,” whether it was about spying on political opponents or using government resources for personal vendettas.While Nixon may have soothed the environment by founding the EPA, he simultaneously polluted the political landscape, cementing cynicism in American politics for a generation. If you're struggling to reconcile his good deeds with his transgressions, don't worry—you're not alone. Historians, politicians, and everyday Americans have been wrestling with the Nixon conundrum for decades.Was he a political genius or a paranoid megalomaniac? Probably both, in addition to being a raging narcissist and, by all accounts, a deeply unpleasant man. His favorite breakfast? Cottage cheese with ketchup – or black pepper if he was feeling spicy. On this day in legal history, we remember Richard Nixon—a … man. He would have been 112 had a blood clot not cut him down as he prepared dinner in his Park Ridge, New Jersey home in 1994. The U.S. Justice Department announced that it will not publicly release Special Counsel Jack Smith's full report on Donald Trump's handling of classified records, citing ongoing prosecutions against two Trump associates, Waltine Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira. While the report's section addressing Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election will be made public, the documents-related portion will remain accessible only to specific members of Congress responsible for oversight.Attorney General Merrick Garland confirmed that Smith completed a two-volume report on Trump, with the Justice Department stating that limited disclosure would balance public interest with protecting the legal rights of Nauta and De Oliveira. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily blocked the release of the report upon a request by the two defendants.Previously, Trump was charged with illegally retaining classified records and obstructing government efforts to retrieve them, as well as attempting to interfere with the certification of President Joe Biden's election victory. However, the department dismissed these charges after Trump's November election, adhering to its policy against prosecuting a sitting president.Despite these dismissals, prosecutors are seeking to revive the obstruction case against Nauta and De Oliveira, who have pleaded not guilty. The Justice Department emphasized that its actions comply with federal regulations requiring a final report from special counsel investigations.US Justice Dept will not publicly release all of special counsel report on TrumpPresident-elect Donald Trump has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his sentencing in a New York criminal case involving hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. In a filing made public on Wednesday, his lawyers argued that further proceedings in the Manhattan state court would harm the presidency and federal government operations, citing presidential immunity.The New York appeals court recently rejected Trump's effort to delay sentencing, scheduled for Friday. His legal team has requested similar emergency relief from both the Supreme Court and New York's highest court. The Supreme Court has asked prosecutors to respond by Thursday, suggesting a swift decision is likely.Trump was convicted of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment by his former attorney Michael Cohen to Daniels before the 2016 election. He denies any wrongdoing or the alleged sexual encounter with Daniels. His sentencing judge indicated Trump would likely face an unconditional discharge, leaving a judgment of guilt on record but imposing no jail time, fines, or probation.Trump's lawyers contend the case violates principles of presidential immunity established by a Supreme Court ruling granting former presidents broad protection from prosecution for official acts. They argue this immunity applies during the transitional period between his election and inauguration. Manhattan prosecutors have vowed to respond to Trump's request, marking the latest development in a historic case that made Trump the first U.S. president to be criminally convicted.Trump asks Supreme Court to halt sentencing in New York hush money case | ReutersZwillGen, a law firm specializing in technology and privacy law, has expanded into artificial intelligence with the acquisition of Luminos.Law, a Washington, D.C.-based firm focused on AI and analytics risk. The merger adds six attorneys and data scientists to ZwillGen's team, enabling the firm to offer services in AI bias and cybersecurity testing, which are increasingly in demand amid regulatory scrutiny.ZwillGen, founded in 2010, now employs over 45 attorneys across offices in Washington, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, with a total headcount of about 125, including subsidiaries specializing in subpoenas and gaming licensing. Its high-profile clients include Airbnb, Bose, DoorDash, NBCUniversal, and The New York Times.Luminos.Law, established five years ago, spun off a separate software company, Luminos.AI, in 2024 to offer custom AI risk management software on an enterprise platform. While Luminos.AI remains independent, Andrew Burt, co-founder of Luminos.Law, will focus on the software company while serving as a legal advisor to ZwillGen's new AI unit. Brenda Leong, also from Luminos, will lead ZwillGen's AI division.The deal is part of a broader trend of law firm mergers in 2025, particularly among small firms, as demand for legal expertise in emerging technologies grows.Tech, AI lawyers join forces in latest US law firm merger | ReutersIn my latest piece for Forbes, I talk about taxing oil wells. The United States is grappling with a crisis of orphaned and uncapped oil wells—sites with no accountable owner and no proper closure. These wells pose significant environmental and public health risks, leaking methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and contaminating groundwater. Estimates suggest there are between 310,000 and 800,000 undocumented orphan wells, with over 120,000 already identified as uncapped. Addressing this problem is critical, but the cost—ranging from tens of thousands to millions of dollars per well—is increasingly falling on taxpayers.The root of this issue lies in systemic regulatory failures and cost-shifting practices within the oil and gas industry. Older wells are often sold to smaller operators who lack the resources to maintain or cap them. When these operators go bankrupt, liabilities are abandoned. Bonding requirements meant to ensure cleanup funds are woefully inadequate, typically covering less than 2% of the actual cost.To tackle this crisis, I propose an Environmental Liability Tax (ELT) on oil and gas extraction. Levied per barrel, this tax would ensure that cleanup costs are collected upfront, placing the financial responsibility on the companies benefiting economically from the wells. Funds from the ELT could be held in state or federal trusts dedicated to plugging orphaned wells and restoring lands.The ELT could also incentivize better practices by offering tax credits to companies proactively addressing environmental risks. By taxing extraction rather than chasing bankrupt operators, the ELT would create a sustainable, enforceable funding mechanism to address this growing environmental liability. As the U.S. approaches peak oil, the time for systemic reform is now—before the cleanup bill comes due with no one left to pay.Towards An Environmental Liability Tax For Oil And Gas Wells This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 25/01

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 24/49

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 24/48

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 24/47

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge. The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 24/46

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge . The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 24/45

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge . The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 24/44

In this inspiring episode of our series, Tales from the Wild Goose, we feature Gerry Powers from Park Ridge, NJ. At the 2024 Wild Goose Trail Festival, Gerry took on not only his first-ever ultramarathon but also his first-ever trail race: the 50-miler. Crossing the finish line in just over 13 hours, Gerry's story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of community. ✨ Tune in to hear: Gerry's journey from road running to trail running and why he made the switch How he tackled the challenges of his first ultra-distance race A pivotal moment with race medic Thor, who helped him push through with tough love and expert foot care The unforgettable highlight of finishing the race with his two kids by his side Gerry's story is a heartfelt reminder of why we run trails: for the camaraderie, the challenges, and those life-changing moments we'll never forget.

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge . The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 24/43

Betel Chapel - A Romanian Baptist Church located just outside of Chicago, IL. Located at 330 W Touhy, Park Ridge . The Church's Mission is: Missions - To Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, and Make Disciples. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM & Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM | Listen to our weekly Radio program WEEF 1420 AM Chicago | Listen to our Bi-Weekly Services 24/42

In this episode, Alyssa gets Morgan Stringer's takes on three upcoming Chicago lawsuits: Thompson V United States, The Hoover Case, and Hubbard Inn.  Directly related discussions include: a dead banker found in the master bedroom of a client, Demon Dogs, the band Chicago, Streets and Sanitation, SCOTUS, Real Housewives (SLC and OC), and Coffeezilla. It is a wild ride. SHOW NOTES:  Chicago Tribune: 11th Ward hopeful labors to grow the Daley legacy Chicago Sun-Times: At crooked Bridgeport bank, executive blew the whistle, but no one did a thing Chicago Sun-Times: Dead CEO of failed Bridgeport bank in the spotlight as embezzlement trial begins Chicago Sun-Times: Ex-boyfriend of daughter of failed Chicago bank executive guilty in death of her fiancee in San Diego Chicago Sun-Times: Why did Bridgeport bank president kill himself in customer's Park Ridge home? Eater: Hubbard Inn's TikTok Lawsuit Won't Stop as Judge Denies Motion to DismissChicago Tribune: Chicago Tribune: CHANNEL 2 SUED OVER AD CAMPAIGN FOX 32: Judge allows Hubbard Inn's defamation lawsuit to proceed amid viral TikTok claims Chicago Sun-Times: Patrick Daley Thompson on prison life: ‘It was horrible, absolutely horrible' WBEZ: U.S. Supreme Court to hear appeal of Patrick Daley Thompson, heir to Chicago political dynasty Chicago Sun-Times: Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson guilty on all counts NBC: Hubbard Inn sues woman for defamation after viral TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fill Me In: An Aesthetics Podcast!On this episode of Fill Me In, Jon and Nicole welcome Denisse Serrano, MS, PA-C.  Denisse Serrano is a board-certified Physician Assistant, with a concentration in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Her expertise includes a variety of skin conditions, injectables, laser devices, and surgical procedures, in addition to her extensive knowledge in the newest cosmetic procedures and leading-edge laser technology. Denisse is known for her honesty and ability to create natural enhancements. She loves being an aesthetic medicine practitioner because it gives her the ability to help people's inner light shine from the inside out.Denisse is a provider at Skin Spirit of Park Ridge, NJ.To book with Denisse, Please visit Skin Spirit's website, or click here: https://www.skinspirit.com/experts/denisse-serrano-ms-pa-cFollow Denisse Serrano on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisseserranopa/Follow Denisse Serrano on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@denisseserranopaOn Fill Me In: An Aesthetics Podcast, Jon LeSuer NP-C and Nicole Bauer FNP-BC dive deep in the world of aesthetics. As aesthetic nurse practitioners with their own medical practices, Jon and Nicole fill you in on everything in their field.Follow Fill Me In on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/thefillmeinpod/Follow Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aestheticnursenicole/Follow Jon on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/injectorjon/Exhibit Medical Aesthetics website:https://exhibitmedicalaesthetics.com/Tox and Pout Aesthetics website:https://toxandpout.com/Jonathan LeSuer, MSN, NP-C Jonathan LeSuer graduated from Le Moyne College with his Bachelor's in Nursing in 2014 and a Family Nurse Practitioner degree in 2017. He began his career at St. Joseph's Hospital as a Registered Nurse on a cardiac medical-surgical unit. He transitioned to the Nurse Practitioner role in 2017, working for Hospitalist Medicine, where he became the coordinator for the team's Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. In 2020, he started his career as an Aesthetic injector and quickly found out that this was his passion. On March 15th, 2022, he opened Tox & Pout Aesthetics. He is now a Master trained injector & National trainer for Allergan Aesthetics, offering Botox, Dysport, Hyaluronic acid fillers, Kybella, SkinViVe skin booster, and Sculptra. Jonathan is known for his empathy, profound bedside manner, and outgoing/warm personality. He has a deep love for aesthetics, and his patients' confidence is his main priority. Nicole Bauer, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC. Family Nurse Practitioner Nicole graduated with her Associates in Applied Sciences and began her journey as a registered nurse 10 years ago in 2014. She worked hard to combine her love for beauty with her passion for caring and healing others, attending aesthetics school while working as a hospital night nurse. After graduating as a licensed aesthetician, Nicole left the hospital where she had been for 3.5 years and began working as a registered nurse for a plastic surgeon. An experience of over 6 years that would leave her with so much knowledge and respect for the aesthetic world. It was during those 6 years that she pursued her Master's Degree and obtained her license as a Family Nurse Practitioner, leading the way for where she is now; owning a state of the art medical aesthetic practice and being a national Allergan Trainer. Nicole takes pride in treating her patients holistically, focusing on facial balancing and enhancing one's natural beauty. She believes education stands as the cornerstone of aesthetics and is why she is dedicated to both training others while always focusing on expanding her own knowledge as well.  Producer of Fill Me In: Joseph Ginexi

Greg Glienna, writer, director, and star of the original "Meet The Parents," joins Patti Vasquez and guest hosts Dwayne Kennedy and Rick Gieser for a conversation about his work in comedy and film, including the 1992 original version of "Meet The Parents," which is screening this weekend at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge (where Greg worked as a teenager). Get more information here: https://pickwicktheatre.com/movie/meet-the-parents Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

If you say "legacy sequel" three times, will it make the new Beetlejuice movie worth talking about?Earth's Mightiest Critics are about to find out, as they take on Tim Burton's latest return to the lead-water well.When the Deetz family returns to their haunted house in Winter River, they once again summon the libidinously chaotic "Ghost with the Most" to disastrous effect. But is there enough life left in these oddball characters and off-kilter scenarios to warrant a longer film than the original--or is this just more nostalgia bait with a striped sandworm on the hook?Join us for a weirdo-conjurin', head-shrinkin', round table review, where we'll talk spoilers and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Subscribe, like, and comment to the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel, and check out kickseat.com for multiple movie podcasts each week!Show Links Watch the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer.As mentioned in the show, Ian will host a special screening of the 1992 film, Meet the Parents (which was turned into the 2000 Ben Stiller comedy of the same name) on Friday, September 20th! See this rare film at Park Ridge, Illinois' historic Pickwick Theatre, followed by a Q&A with the people who made it! More info here.Also mentioned in the show, Ian joined Mark on The Spoiler Room Podcast this week for a live review of the criminally under-seen Robin and the 7 Hoods, starring The Rat Pack! Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And stir things up with Will Johnson of the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.

Also in the news: Gas station robbery turned deadly after victim fought back; Game Stop stores going back to cartridges and joysticks; Two teenagers hospitalized after being shot in Joliet and more.

This episode is brought to you by Thigh Society. Say 'I do' to all-day comfort with no-chafe, no-sweat slip shorts by Thigh Society. Go to https://www.thighsociety.com and use code PRENUP15 to save 15%! Welcome back to The Pre Nup, the wedding-obsessed podcast designed to help you plan your dream day! I'm your host, Adriana, and each week, I'm joined by the industry's top professionals, celebs, influencers, and friends who are sharing their best tips, advice, and mistakes they've made so you don't have to. In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Denisse Serrano, lead provider at SkinSpirit in Park Ridge, New Jersey, and skincare expert featured in Marie Claire and People Magazine. We dive into the world of pre-wedding beauty treatments, covering everything from Botox and fillers to the latest skin procedures like SkinVIVE, ensuring you look and feel your best on your big day. Denisse also shares her expert advice on timing, safety, and how to achieve a glowing, natural look that will have you feeling confident and camera-ready. Plus, we discuss why starting your beauty regimen early can make all the difference and how to choose the right treatments tailored to your needs. Episode Highlights: - Introduction to The Pre Nup Podcast and our guest, Denisse Serrano - The importance of pre-wedding skincare and treatments - Understanding Botox, fillers, and SkinVIVE for a natural, glowing look - Timing your beauty treatments for optimal results - Tips for choosing the right skincare products and procedures - Premarital Counseling: Listener question on lip injections before the wedding - The Afterparty: Fun wedding questions with Denisse including her favorite honeymoon destination. Honeymoon Hotspot is brought to you by @honeyfund: Join 1M+ couples on Honeyfund and get $25 added to your account! https://honeyfund.com/prenup We love hearing from you! Feel free to reach out to us at podcasts@lovestoriestv.com with your feedback or suggestions for the next episode.

In today's episode we're joined by Danielle Oyasu, the CEO and Founder of Beautifully New, which is a comprehensive medical spa in Park Ridge, IL. Danielle's business and mission is about so much more than aesthetics—she really cares about bringing wellness to the forefront of her business. Danielle first tried hormone replacement therapy with testosterone several years ago. After experiencing her first hot flash and other symptoms of menopause, she decided it was time to commit. At the time it was, and in many ways still is, an important tool that's clouded by misjudgment. All women will go through menopause, but that doesn't mean we have to suffer with it. Most of the women that come to Danielle's med spa that end up on testosterone replacement start the conversation themselves. Prior to this, Danielle was referring her clients to another person—but this person had ever-increasing limited availability, so she identified the opportunity to start offering it to her clients directly. Women, especially moms, deserve to take time for themselves, yet they rarely do. Moms often take on the bulk of the mental load when parenting, and this can cause tension in a relationship. Danielle shares how she navigated this in her own life early in her career, and also how she's preparing to transition to having a child-free home with her husband. As an entrepreneur, one of the biggest takeaways Danielle has had is that it's not about what's best for her or anyone else on the team. What it really comes down to is what's best for the business. Having systems and procedures in place helps make this much clearer, especially when difficult situations arise.   Beautifully New: https://beautifullynew.co   wwww.beautyculturespa.com @beautyculture.medspa

Episode Summary: In this episode, I delve deep into the current state of the Chicago Cubs, with a special focus on Jed Hoyer, the President of Baseball Operations. We explore his tenure with the Cubs, the critical decisions he's made, and the impact of those decisions on the team's future. Episode Highlights: Tyler Ladendorff Mention: I start the episode with a nod to Tyler Ladendorff, a Park Ridge, Illinois native, who had a memorable pinch-hit appearance for the Cubs against the Cardinals in 2021. Cubs vs. Cardinals Series: As the Cubs face off against the St. Louis Cardinals, I share insights on the team's recent performances and key takeaways from their 6-3 victory, marking their second consecutive win. Jed Hoyer's Tenure: A significant part of this episode is dedicated to examining Jed Hoyer's role and performance as the Cubs' President of Baseball Operations. I take a closer look at his contract situation and discuss the pressure he faces as he enters the final year of his deal. Trade Deadline and Roster Decisions: I analyze Hoyer's strategic choices at the recent trade deadline and how the Cubs' position as a team neither fully in nor out of contention affected those decisions. I discuss the implications of these choices for the Cubs' current roster and future prospects. Player Development and Farm System: I assess the state of the Cubs' farm system, highlighting the improvements made under Hoyer's leadership. With prospects like Owen Caissie and Moises Ballesteros on the rise, I discuss how Hoyer's approach to player development could shape the Cubs' future success. Strategic Outlook: Looking ahead, I explore potential offseason strategies for the Cubs, focusing on how Hoyer might leverage trades and free agency to build a more competitive roster. I discuss the possibility of acquiring elite talent and what moves might be necessary to elevate the Cubs from their current standing. Follow me on Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, BlueSky & YouTube @CubsPSPlus Patreon: Patreon.com/CubsPSPlus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In late December of 1978, 15-year-old Larry Goodman disappeared from Park Ridge, New Jersey. His mother left home that day to go shopping and asked Larry if he would like to go along with her, but he declined. When she arrived home, Larry was gone. His mother reported that he had left home wearing a red flannel shirt, jeans, a denim jacket, sneakers and had $30 in his pocket. Investigators spoke to the teen's friends, teachers, and parents, but no one knew where he may have gone. Larry was a good student, and there didn't appear to be anything in his life to run from. There were articles in the local paper detailing Larry's mysterious disappearance. The local police stated they had run down every lead and hoped to appeal to the public for information. Everyone was shocked when Larry reappeared 27 days later on his 16th birthday. Larry told his mother he had been hundreds of miles away in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The police closed the case now that he was home safe, but that wouldn't last long. Soon, Larry was gone again. Everyone assumed he had run away from home again and would return soon. This time, there were no articles in the newspaper about Larry Goodman. He never called or came home, and 45 years later, Larry's case remains unsolved.If you have any information about the disappearance of Larry Goodman, please contact the Park Ridge Police Department at (201) 391-5401 or the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit at (609) 882-2000.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.