Podcasts about Passion

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston tackles the Trump tariffs, the president's emergency economic powers, and the recent court ruling questioning their legality. Nate delves into the Administration's potential housing emergency declaration and the implications it could have. He also responds to concerns about former President Trump's health. The episode features a debate analysis from a Jubilee show where the role of incentives in capitalism is questioned, challenging claims about intrinsic motivation and profit-driven innovation. Lastly, Nate mentions his recent appearance on Martin's Minute podcast, where he shares his journey overcoming alcoholism and his career in music. (00:00) Intro (00:54) Main Topics Overview (03:56) Discussion on Trump's Tariffs (19:58) Debate on Economic Policies (21:08) Housing Emergency Considerations (23:08) Jubilee Debate Clip Analysis (30:28) Introduction to Zena's Story (30:36) Challenges of Starting a Business (30:49) Flipping Houses: A Personal Journey (31:32) The Struggles of Hiring and Scaling (33:00) The Importance of Incentives in Business (34:43) Debating Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation (35:23) Historical Incentives for Work (38:31) Passion vs. Profit in Innovation (42:01) The Role of Capitalism in Innovation (49:21) Concluding Thoughts on Innovation and Society  

In this episode of Formative, Bruce Mosler of Cushman & Wakefield and Wendy Mosler of Global Holdings Management Group sit down with middle schooler Zariyah for a candid conversation about careers in real estate. They share the moments that shaped their paths, the hard choices that built their confidence, and what keeps them motivated every day. This episode is about how every choice, big or small, can move you closer to the career (and life) you want.

In this episode of CrossButtonVR, host Reece is joined by AJ from PSVRUnderground and PSVR Without Parole Gamecast live!  They discuss their shared love for metal music, AJ's journey into the VR gaming community, and the passionate nature of the PSVR community. The conversation delves into critiques of PSVR titles, the future of VR gaming, and the impact of VR on gaming experiences. They also share their favorite VR games and dream scenarios for future VR titles, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and support in the gaming world.-Meta Quest Affiliate: 10% off all Quest Games Here - https://tinyurl.com/39mxmkcv - or use code CBVR on the Meta store for a discountAll links, including Discord: https://linktr.ee/crossbuttonvr-Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Hosts and Their Backgrounds02:56 The Journey into VR and Gaming Origins05:35 Community Engagement and Building Connections08:09 The Passion for VR and Its Evolution11:04 Critique of PSVR Titles and Community Dynamics13:51 Balancing Gaming and Life16:39 Favorite VR Experiences and Exploration in Gaming27:02 Exploring No Man's Sky: A Journey of Discovery32:15 The Dream of Sleeping in VR46:19 Community Questions: Engaging with the GameCat Family49:42 The Joy of Exploration in Gaming50:13 The Mystery of the Hat51:20 No Man's Sky Update Insights56:12 Dungeons of Eternity: Anticipation and Updates01:02:17 Rec Room's Challenges and Community Impact01:04:22 Aces of Thunder: Anticipation and Development Updates

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Everyday intimacy is the quiet magic that keeps love alive. Everyday intimacy is the secret to lasting passion, everyday intimacy is the foundation of deep connection. This episode reveals how couples can nurture closeness through small daily rituals, non-sexual touch, and authentic presence. This episode reminds us that passion doesn't just happen in the bedroom—it's cultivated in the little ways we show up for each other, every single day. Listeners will explore: *The importance of micro-gestures—hugs, shared laughter, and simple check-ins. *Rituals of care that build trust and sustain passion over time. *How to bring playfulness and curiosity into everyday interactions. In this episode of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, Holistic Health Practitioner and Sex & Intimacy Coach, she reveals how couples can nurture closeness through small daily rituals, non-sexual touch, and authentic presence. Tune in to learn more about, "Everyday Intimacy: The Secret Ingredient to Lasting Passion". This episode reminds us that passion doesn't just happen in the bedroom—it's cultivated in the little ways we show up for each other, every single day. Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

In this episode, Molly takes the reins to unpack what it's like to feel stuck between following a passion that once fueled you, meeting the expectations of those you care about, and navigating personal struggles. A feeling we believe is all too familiar.From questioning your degree to dealing with burnout and the fear of failure, this conversation dives into the grey areas, and the messy, emotional side of student life.Whether you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or alone in questioning your path, hear how Molly, Megan, and Olivia have faced similar crossroads, and how they found their way through.Hosted by: Megan Chin + Olivia ManserScriptwriter & special guest: Molly Ann FaithfullTo support the show, click ‘subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow' on Spotify. For more Take Note and UoA goodness, check out our Instagram page @uoa.oncampus and drop us a DM to let us know what you think of the show. If you or another student you know needs some mental health or wellbeing support, head to UoA's Wellbeing Hub: ⁠⁠⁠Student Health and Wellbeing⁠⁠⁠ or check out ⁠⁠⁠Getting Support⁠⁠⁠ for a list of services. You can also check out ⁠⁠⁠Student Life⁠⁠⁠ for support across all areas of university life at UoA. Take Note is a UoA On Campus Production.

✨ Inès Vandamme - Danseuse, chorégraphe et animatrice de télévision.Formée dès l'enfance dans une famille passionnée de danse, elle débute à l'âge de cinq ans dans la maison de quartier où sa mère enseigne.Plus tard, Inès mène une licence à la faculté de Lettres de Nice, tout en poursuivant sa formation en danse à Cannes puis un master en langues étrangères à l'université Lille-III, tout en passant des castings à Paris.En 2019, elle rejoint l'équipe de danseurs professionnels de l'émission Danse avec les stars sur TF1, où elle se forme en danses de salon. Depuis 2022, elle présente également les tirages du Loto et de l'EuroMillions sur TF1, et multiplie les apparitions à la télévision. En 2023, elle lance le podcast Avec ou sans sucre, dans lequel elle échange chaque semaine avec des personnalités sur leur parcours de vie.Dans cet épisode, Inès nous raconte comment elle a construit son identité artistique au fil des années : les choix esthétiques, les collaborations marquantes, les valeurs qui la portent.Nous explorons aussi le rôle des réseaux sociaux dans sa carrière : à la fois outil de visibilité et terrain d'expression personnelle. Elle nous parle de la frontière qu'elle trace entre sphère privée et image publique, dans un monde où l'exposition est permanente.

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What does it really take to build a business in the hobby?On this episode of Passion to Profession, I sit down with my good friend Chris McGill, CEO and Co-Founder of Card Ladder. You've heard Chris on Stacking Slabs more than anyone else, but this time we go deeper into the business side of his story.We talk about:The decision to walk away from law and go all-in on the hobbyHow content became the backbone of Card Ladder's growthThe role of trust, community, and timing when building in a niche marketWhy the line between product and content in the hobby is thinner than most people thinkThe importance of surrounding yourself with the right teamIf you've ever thought about turning your passion for collecting into something bigger, this conversation will resonate.A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok

Here's what to expect on the podcast:Lynda's inspiring transformation into a book publisher365 days of fearless livingWhy working with a life coach can create powerful breakthroughsHow stories can create a lasting impact on othersThe healing power of sharing your personal storyAnd so much more! About Lynda:Lynda Sunshine West is a 45-time #1 International Bestselling Author, Executive Film Producer of Wish Man, and Founder of Action Takers Publishing. Known for her mantra, “Do It BECAUSE You're Scared,” she helps people worldwide turn their stories into lasting legacies. Connect with Lynda Sunshine West!Website: https://actiontakerspublishing.com/IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10751926/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndasunshinewest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lyndasunshinewestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndasunshinewestYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actiontakerspublishingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookpublishingexpertAmazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lynda-Sunshine-West/author/B078PX6MJW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1580957955&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueBrainz Magazine: https://www.brainzmagazine.com/executive-contributor/lynda-sunshine-west----- If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp.Visit https://betterhelp.com/candicesnyder for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.*This is a paid promotionIf you are in the United States and in crisis, or any other person may be in danger -Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988----- Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdrPassion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxationClick this link to receive your FREE TRIAL to The Greenhouse Communityhttps://www.thegreenhousecommunity.com/checkout/the-greenhouse-membership?affiliate_code=11e889Log in to your Greenhouse Community account here https://login.circle.so/sign_in?request_host=www.thegreenhousecommunity.com#email.

In this electrifying episode, Mike dives deep into the raw and unfiltered journey of a man who built businesses in fitness, nutrition, consulting, and even popcorn… all without outside investors. From sleeping in his car for six months just to keep a dream alive, to opening multiple retail stores, gyms, and launching Rexius Nutrition, Tim's story is one of resilience, grit, and relentless self-belief. Along the way, you'll discover the pivotal role of real human connection — the kind that's built face-to-face, one handshake at a time. This isn't only about business hustle. It's about legacy. Tim credits his wife, Brittany, as the partner who fueled their explosive growth, reveals why giving employees ownership creates unstoppable teams, and reflects on the family lessons that shaped his vision. And in one jaw-dropping reveal, he shares how ignoring his wife and daughters' advice cost him a fortune…a mistake that forever changed the way he listens, leads, and adapts. This is the story of a man determined not only to build companies but to leave a mark so powerful that future generations will still be talking about it. If you've ever wondered what it takes to turn ambition into impact, this one's for you. IN THIS EPISODE: ➡️ The Importance of Passion and Belief in Sales ➡️ Scaling Businesses and the Role of Ownership ➡️ Mentorship and Self-Awareness in Business ➡️ Why Listening and Adapting is Key in Business  

Summary of this Episode:Summary In this engaging conversation, Michelle Zeitlin interviews Carla ONDRASIK, a motivational coach and author, about her philosophy of 'doing' rather than 'trying.' Carla shares insights from her upcoming book, discusses the importance of finding one's passion, and offers practical advice for navigating the modern music industry. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, including Carla's life as a shopping cart heiress and her experiences in the music world alongside her husband, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting.TakeawaysTrying is a holding pattern, not true action.Passion leads to power and fulfillment in life.You can find your sweet spot by identifying what comes naturally to you.Networking is crucial in the music industry.You don't need a record company to succeed anymore.Be bold and think outside the box in your career.The importance of asking for what you want cannot be overstated.Effort is necessary, but it should lead to doing, not just trying.Have fun with your pursuits; you have everything to gain.The mindset of doing is essential for success.KeywordsCarla Ondrasik, self-help, motivation, passion, music industry, Mel Robbins, trying vs doing, personal development, networking, book releaseChaptersIntroduction to Carla ONDRASIKThe Power of Doing vs. TryingFinding Your Passion to PowerTools for TransformationInfluences and InspirationsNetworking and Opportunities in MusicNavigating the Modern Music IndustryThe Importance of AskingPersonal Insights and Family BackgroundThe Essence of Hatha Yoga and EffortThe Power of Doing vs. TryingBook Launch: Stop TryingInnovative Solutions for HomelessnessAdvocacy Through MusicBuilding Connections and Future PlansWith a forward by Mel Robbins, Carla's book is available September 23, 2025 with Post Hill Press.Michelle Zeitlin is the President of More Zap Productions & Management LLC. She is the host of PASSION TO POWER and known as a "Hollywood iNsider" Talent & Literary Rep, Producer and a former Director-Choreographer, who now represents artists, actors, authors of all ages in multiple markets including in the US, UK, Australia, Canada.Michelle Zeitlin is a former ballerina who works with aspiring and pivoting CREATIVES to help them create their own Yellow Brick Road to Success. How to manage a CAREER in the arts ad entertainment and find your own bridge from Passion to Power.If you're interested in a Workshop, Clinic or Coaching, please visit our websites and contact us to customize a perfect program. THIS EPISODE was released from Barcelona, Spain, while Michelle Zeitlin was working remotely and enjoying the Mediterranean Sea, playing volleyball! Follow your passion! http://www.morezap.comhttp://passion-power.comMichelle's kernel of gold for this episode- "Don't be Afraid to ASK."TEAM: Mark David, Opening Bumper VO; Tiffany Phan, Alec Papadol, Julia Stier

5 Keys to Living Ephphatha (Ep. 478)This week we open the Gospel where Jesus heals the deaf and mute man with the cry: “Ephphatha! Be opened!” This isn't just physical healing—it's the cry of Christ to every soul gasping for spiritual breath. Together, we identify five keys to living opened lives: hearing God's Word daily, speaking life instead of fear, healing the silence of shame, courageously proclaiming Christ in public, and cultivating homes that echo His voice. If you've felt spiritually stagnant or muted, this episode is a lifeline.God is calling. His grace is waiting.

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Ali welcomes Jo Cobbett - movement facilitator, artist, and poet - for a rich conversation about the transformative power of embodied movement. Jo shares her experiences navigating personal and community challenges, including the aftermath of wildfires, and how dance and somatic practices offer healing and connection, to self and community.Together, they explore the importance of presence, curiosity, and intention in reclaiming body intelligence. Other topics explored are inhibition, learning from the outside rather than the inside, and finding answers through movement. Jo discusses her approach to creating inclusive, supportive spaces where people of all backgrounds can rediscover themselves through movement. The episode offers inspiration for embracing change, building community, and finding body brilliance in every stage of life.FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - LinkTreeFOR MORE JO COBBETT:https://www.movinground.com/https://www.facebook.com/jobcobbettBIO:Jo Cobbett is a devotee and lover of wonder - crafting windows into profound self-encounters and discovering beauty throughout life's journey. Her primary portals are embodied movement and visual art, inviting play, curiosity, and existential dialogue with the world. Jo is directly engaged in life through nurturing family and creating spaces for self-exploration, expressed via her visual art, streamed poetry, and embodied movement offerings. Developing alongside her earlier partnership with Michael Mullen Skelton, Jo has been leading classes and workshops for over 30 years in Los Angeles and around the globe.She trained in bodywork at Esalen Institute, studied 5Rhythms with Gabrielle Roth, Soul Motion with Vinn Arjuna Martí, and Open Floor with Kathy Altman, Lori Saltzman, and Andrea Juhan, among others. Her practice has been further deepened through improvisation and creative play with Paula Shaw, Camille Maurine, and Ruth Zaporah.A primary influence in her life has been her training and collaboration with Susan Harper in Continuum Montage. Her ongoing inspiration also comes through Laura Sirkin‑Brown, and a lifelong conversation with nature — the whispers of wind, the flow of water, and the subtle intelligence of embodied movement.Jo honors countless teachers encountered along the way and remains continuously inspired — including by Ali Mezey, whose presence and insights have enriched her path.OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS: Michael Molin-Skelton — Conscious Dance/Soul Motion“A few things that I hold sacred; the love of my life Anneli, the miracle of that love, Jaylan, resilience, friends that cherish and challenge me, integrity, dancing alone, dancing with you, transparency, love.”Esalen Institute -  A historic retreat center in Big Sur, California, focused on human potential and somatic practices.Five Rhythms® with Gabrielle Roth – A dynamic movement practice founded by Gabrielle Roth exploring flow, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness.Soul Motion® with Vinn Arjuna Martí  –  A conscious dance practice rooted in presence, relational awareness, and creative expression.Open Floor with Kathy Altman, Lori Saltzman, and Andrea Juhan - A movement meditation practice designed for personal healing and collective connection.Improvisation with Paula Shaw, Camille Maurine, and Ruth Zaporah - Explorations in expressive arts, performance, and authentic movement.Susan Harper & Continuum Montage - Susan Harper is a Continuum teacher who developed Continuum Montage, blending movement, breath, and sound to deepen somatic awareness.Yakov & Susannah Darling Khan - Founders of Movement Medicine, a conscious dance practice integrating shamanic, therapeutic, and artistic paths.Emilie Conrad, Founder of Continuum MovementAndrea JuhanPaula ShawCamille Maurine Laura Sirkin-Brown  Anna Halprin - Pioneer in postmodern dance and healing movement practices; creator of the Life/Art Process.Baba Olatunji - Nigerian drummer and educator who popularized African drumming in the West; known for *Drums of Passion*.Rupert Sheldrake - Biologist and author known for his theories on morphic resonance and collective memory fields.Dancing in the Streets: A History of Collective Joy by Barbara Ehrenreich - A cultural and historical study of how communal dance and celebration have shaped human history.Ecstatic Dance - A global movement community offering conscious, freeform dance events with no talking, alcohol, or shoes.Let There Be Light by Jacques Lusseyran - Memoir of a blind French resistance fighter exploring inner vision and resilience.[From time to time, a word or phrase goes wonky. Please forgive my wandering wifi.]

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In this clip, you’ll hear: How Jesus provides for His people! God’s Vision for our church and His plan for your life are incredible. Our biblically sound teaching will inspire and challenge you to discover it all. You need sincere worship and a church community that loves God and that loves you. At Passion, you will find opportunities for growth through discipleship and personal development. Your children will also have fun and learn about God. At Passion Church, we believe in creating an environment where God's presence is felt, His Word is preached, and lives are transformed. We are a happy and fun church but are also very committed to being biblically sound. We are led by the Holy Spirit and dedicated to sincere worship. Our mission is to build authentic relationships, disciple individuals, and passionately pursue God’s purpose for our lives. We also have a powerful Missions Program and commitment to soul-winning. We invite you to join us at 983 Goodman Rd W, Horn Lake, MS 38637. Our Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m.! You’ll love our Pastor Guy Sheffield, and you’ll find us all happy to see you! All we’re missing is YOU! Let’s grow together in God’s purpose and love. Don’t forget to subscribe and stay connected with Passion Church Desoto. Like us on Facebook & Subscribe to our YouTube page @ ‘Passion Church Desoto’. #Jesus #PassionChurch #GodsPresence #Worship #Discipleship #ChurchFamily #HornLakeMS #GuySheffield #SundayService #Preaching #Bible #encouragmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Homily from the Mass offered on Friday, August 29th.1st Reading: 1 Thes 4:1–8 Gospel Reading: Mark 6:17-29To support the podcast financially, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stpiuscda.org/online-giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Scott shares career advice in this “Best Of” episode, covering the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting a business, how to stand out as a new hire, and whether you should really follow your passion. He talks about why timing matters more than ideas in entrepreneurship, how to become indispensable at work, and why mastery – not passion – should guide your career choices. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the disciples argued over who would be the greatest (Luke 9:46), Jesus did not rebuke their ambition. He redirected it toward service and heaven.That same lesson shapes YouTube creator Ruslan KD's new book, Godly Ambition: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Time, Talent, and Treasure. From a childhood marked by fatherlessness, atheism, and crime, to finding Christ and purpose as an adult, Ruslan shows how ambition can be transformed into a God-given gift.In this episode, discover how to recognize your gifts, harness your potential, and live out the passion God has placed on your heart.Ruslan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/ruslankdHis new book: https://sites.prh.com/godlyambitionbookNEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! 00:00:00 - Intro00:08:29 - Historic peace treaty00:10:14 - Finding faith in America00:17:00 - Dark spiral00:30:28 - Overcoming Childhood difficulties00:45:52 - What responsibilities do Christians have with their talents?01:00:00 - Passion 01:07:23 - Family Economy01:12:00 - The power of non-negotiables 01:22:58 - Three Tools For Our Audience:

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist by Dr. Shane Owens. Martyrdom of John the Baptist Obligatory Memorial First Reading: First Thessalonians 4: 1-8 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 97: 1 and 2b, 5-6, 10, 11-12 Alleluia: Matthew 5: 10 Gospel: Mark 6: 17-29   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships 

The death of John the Baptist reveals the wickedness of our world, reminding us to hold fast to our faith in Christ when we encounter the stark reality of evil in our lives. (Lectionary #429/634) August 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Mark 6:17-29 - Herod was the one who had John the Baptist arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.” Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so. Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody. When he heard him speak he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him. She had an opportunity one day when Herod, on his birthday, gave a banquet for his courtiers, his military officers, and the leading men of Galilee. Herodias' own daughter came in and performed a dance that delighted Herod and his guests. The king said to the girl, “Ask of me whatever you wish and I will grant it to you.” He even swore many things to her, “I will grant you whatever you ask of me, even to half of my kingdom.” She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” She replied, “The head of John the Baptist.” The girl hurried back to the king's presence and made her request, “I want you to give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” The king was deeply distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests he did not wish to break his word to her. So he promptly dispatched an executioner with orders to bring back his head. He went off and beheaded him in the prison. He brought in the head on a platter and gave it to the girl. The girl in turn gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb. Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist Saint John, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Steve Ray joins Terry to discuss the importance of the gift of children and the over-importance some childless couples give to their pets

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What does it take to turn a passion for running into a thriving retail business?With fall marathon training season in full swing, we thought we would throw it back to a conversation that Chris Ressa had with Kim Caruso, owner of Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie, located at DLC's Shops at South Hills. Kim shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, explaining how a casual 5K inspired her passion for running and ultimately led to opening a specialty running store in her hometown.Kim reflects on the challenges and opportunities of owning a retail business, especially navigating the pandemic. From shifting to appointment-based fittings and curbside pickup to building community through virtual running groups and challenges, she highlights the resilience of specialty retail. Throughout, Kim emphasizes the importance of connection, experience, and service—showing how brick-and-mortar retail thrives when rooted in relationships.Chris underscores a core truth in retail real estate: the people behind the business are as important as the location itself. Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie's success wasn't just about market demand, but about Kim's relentless energy, passion, and community focus.What you'll hear: Passion to Business: Kim turned a personal love for running into a successful small business, proving that spotting a gap in the market can open doors for entrepreneurship.Pandemic Pivot: By introducing online appointments, curbside pickup, and creative virtual events, Fleet Feet kept customers engaged and sales steady—even while doors were closed.Community is the Differentiator: Specialty retail wins not just on product, but by building experiences and relationships. Customers return because they feel part of something bigger than a transaction.The Value of Franchise Support: Partnering with Fleet Feet gave Kim access to vendors, training, and expertise that would have been unattainable as an independent startup.Real Estate Lessons: Location matters, but the people running the store drive its ultimate success. Kim's active involvement and vision made Poughkeepsie one of Fleet Feet's strongest openings.Resilience & Optimism: Despite being down 15% in 2020, Fleet Feet weathered the storm and positioned itself for a strong rebound with pent-up demand expected in 2021.Entrepreneurial Advice: Know what you're good at, lean on experts for what you're not (like commercial real estate), and give customers a reason to choose you over online competitors.Chapters00:16 Kim Caruso's Journey to Fleet Feet03:29 Navigating the Pandemic: Challenges and Innovations08:02 The Future of Physical Retail09:41 Community Engagement and Events11:56 Connecting with Customers Digitally15:13 Reflections on the Pandemic Experience18:38 The Franchise Journey with Fleet Feet26:12 Choosing the Right Location30:18 The Importance of Teamwork in Business

Gospel Mark 6:17-29 Herod was the one who had John the Baptist arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.” Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so. Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody. When he heard him speak he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him. She had an opportunity one day when Herod, on his birthday, gave a banquet for his courtiers, his military officers, and the leading men of Galilee. Herodias' own daughter came in and performed a dance that delighted Herod and his guests. The king said to the girl, “Ask of me whatever you wish and I will grant it to you.” He even swore many things to her, “I will grant you whatever you ask of me, even to half of my kingdom.” She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” She replied, “The head of John the Baptist.” The girl hurried back to the king's presence and made her request, “I want you to give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” The king was deeply distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests he did not wish to break his word to her. So he promptly dispatched an executioner with orders to bring back his head. He went off and beheaded him in the prison. He brought in the head on a platter and gave it to the girl. The girl in turn gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb. Reflection It's always perplexed me about the death of John the Baptist. He was the greatest prophet. He was the forerunner of Jesus. He presented Jesus to the world. He had such an important role, and yet he dies at night in a prison with no one around. And it's caused by a bizarre promise made by an intoxicated king. How do we read that? It strikes me that John had always placed Christ so far above him, and he knew the difference. And it seems proper in a way that when you look at the death of Jesus in the death of John the Baptist, they couldn't be further apart. And that seems proper. And in the humility of John the Baptist, it seems appropriate. Closing Prayer Father, help us to have the humility of John the Baptist. Help us to recognize that we are not the Messiah, and that anything we do through him, with him, for him, is a gift to us. It's not about us, not about our greatness, not about our holiness. It's about surrendering to the story, and the story is Jesus. We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist Lectionary: 429/634The Saint of the day is Martyrdom of Saint John the BaptistSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

God of truth and light, You called John the Baptist to prepare the way for Your Son, crying out in the wilderness, calling sinners to repentance, and shining the light of justice in the courts of kings.When the cost of truth was death, he did not flinch. When the price of integrity was silence, he chose Your voice over his own safety.Lord, grant us the courage of John, to stand firm when truth is costly, to proclaim Christ when it is inconvenient, to be faithful even when the world turns away.May his martyrdom inspire us to speak with boldness and live with holiness, until we, too, can say: “He must increase, and I must decrease.” (John 3:30)St. John the Baptist, prophet and martyr, pray for us.Amen.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, August 29, is the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist, Christ's precursor.On June 24, we commemorated his birthday, and today we honor the anniversary of his martyrdom.Besides our Lord and our Lady, St. John the Baptist is the only one whose birth and death are celebrated.Today's Gospel relates the dramatic circumstances of his execution by King Herod.He had the courage to blame Herod to his face for his illegal union with his sister-in-law Herodias, whose husband was still alive.Herodias obtained the beheading of the saint through her daughter, Salome.John suffered a long imprisonment and martyrdom as a witness to our Redeemer. His persecutors demanded that he keep silent about the truth. But John shed his blood for the truth; he died for Christ. By his own suffering, he demonstrated that Christ would also suffer.He preached the freedom of heavenly peace, bearing witness to the Light of life, yet was thrown into prison by ungodly men. He knew eternal joy would be his reward.The apostle Paul rightly said: "You have been granted the privilege not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for his sake."Christ's gift to his chosen ones is to suffer for him: "The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed in us."Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York• ⁠August 29, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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Hidden Fire:  Navigating Sexual Desire and Passion for the Glory of God - Affair Proofing Your MarriageAs men, we all struggle with internal, fiery forces that reside deep within our souls. These internal forces can seemingly remain dormant, only to suddenly burst into an uncontrollable blaze. One such “hidden fire” is our sexuality. What God created to be "good," to be fully enjoyed within the covenant of marriage, can quickly turn destructive, consuming everything good in our lives. Because we are sexual beings, we cannot eradicate this fiery force; instead, we must come to understand and direct it by learning to navigate our lives according to the Ways and Wisdom of the God who designed us as sexual beings. Only then can this internal fiery force be a blessing to our world, bring joy to our hearts, and glorify the God who made us! Please join us in this series as together we seek to develop into men of sexual integrity.This series will cover such topics as:Getting to the Heart of LustLead us not into TemptationDealing with Sexual SinAffair-proofing Your MarriageSuper-Marital SexSex and the Single GuyNavigating the Pathway to Sexual IntegrityTo find out more about Awakened Heart Ministries, and our mission of Offering Men Hope and Direction in a Confusing World through Jesus Christ, please visit us at www.ahm4.life 

In this thought-provoking episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan Rittenhouse and Stuart McAllister dive into a rich theological discussion sparked by a listener's question: What are the foundational books every thinking Christian should engage with to understand today's cultural, philosophical, and sociological landscape? Stuart, a globally respected Christian thinker and apologist, shares a curated list of essential texts—from Modern Times by Paul Johnson to The Cross of Christ by John Stott and The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis. Together, Nathan and Stuart explore how deep Christian theology, classical philosophy, and cultural analysis intersect to equip believers to live faithfully in a complex, postmodern world. This episode is a must-listen for Christians hungry for intellectually rigorous, gospel-centered engagement with the issues shaping our time.1. Modern Times by Paul Johnson.2. The Passion of the Western Mind by Richard Tarnas.3. The Cross of Christ by John Stott.4. No god but God by Os Guinness and John Seel.5. The One, the Three, and the Many by Colin Gunton.6. The Way of the Modern world by Craig Gay.7. The Abolition of man by C.S. Lewis.8. The Universe Next Door by James Sire.9. When God became King by N. T. Wright.10. The Gospel in a Pluralistic Society by Leslie Newbigin.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

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Friday, 29 August 2025   The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon is here. Matthew 12:42   “Queen, south, she will arise in the judgment with this generation and she will sentence it, for she came from the extremities of the land to hear Solomon's wisdom. And you behold! Solomon's greater is here” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus referred to the account of Jonah's preaching and how Nineveh repented at it. He then noted that a greater than Jonah was there with them. He now reiterates this general thought, beginning with, “Queen, south.”   The queen of the south is identified in 1 Kings 10:1 –   “Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord, she came to test him with hard questions.”   This woman came to discover if the reports of Solomon's wisdom were true. She was, in essence, a woman in search of discovery greater than silver or gold. Rather, she was looking for wisdom and truth concerning the human condition in relation to their Creator. As such, it says, “concerning the name of the Lord.”   One can see her mind asking, “Is Israel's God the true God?” It reflects the search of those in humanity who truly want to know if the knowledge of the Most High can be ascertained or not. As it says several times in various ways in Scripture –   “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10   Sheba is probably in the area of Saudi Arabia today. This can be discerned from Isaiah 60:6, which refers to other known areas in that general location. This woman traveled from this location specifically to obtain wisdom. It can be deduced from Jesus' words that she found it because it says that “she will arise in the judgment with this generation and she will sentence it.”   It is the same thought as in the previous verse concerning the men of Nineveh. Whereas the men of Nineveh would rise in judgment against those of Israel whom Jesus came to reveal Himself to because they reconsidered at the proclamation of Jonah, this queen would do so, “for she came from the extremities of the land to hear Solomon's wisdom.”   A new word, peras, an extremity, is used. It is from an obsolete derivative of peiro, to pierce. Like the proverbial Starship Enterprise, one can think of a trek piercing the unknown, even until the end of the trek.   This woman came from an area lying at the extremity of Israel's knowledge of the inhabited world to simply hear Solomon's wisdom in relation to the Lord God of Israel. Understanding this, Jesus finishes with, “And you behold! Solomon's greater is here.”   What is it that Jesus has done, both with the previous verse and this one? He has made an implicit claim to deity. Jesus first spoke of the “proclamation of Jonah” and then that “Jonah's greater” was there. Here, He refers to “Solomon's wisdom” and then says that “Solomon's greater” was there.   Jonah's proclamation was the proclamation of the Lord. Jesus is actually not referring to Jonah the man, but his position as the Lord's prophet. As it is said in Jonah 1:1, “Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah.” Of Solomon's wisdom, it says, “behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you” (1 Kings 3:12).   Jesus claims a proclamation greater than that of Jonah. But Jonah's proclamation was that of the Lord, albeit indirectly. Jesus claims a wisdom greater than Solomon's, but it was the Lord who gave Solomon that wisdom. The meaning is that Jesus claims to be the Source of wisdom itself. He is the Lord God.   The men of Nineveh discerned this. The queen of the south discerned this. However, the men of Israel, representative of that generation, were unable to do so. Thus, those who received and accepted the word and wisdom of the Lord from Nineveh and the south would be there at the judgment of Israel, condemning them for their total lack of discernment.   The very people of the Lord, and who possessed the oracles of God, were to be cast into outer darkness (Matthew 22:13) for failing to see who Jesus is.   Note: As promised in a previous commentary, after this commentary, the timeline of Jesus' Passion will be provided. Keep it handy, as it is something people around the world continue to misunderstand to this day.   Life application: In both the previous verse and this one, there is no article before the subject. It simply says, “Men, Nineveh” and “Queen, south.” Saying it this way provides emphasis to His statements. But why would Jesus refer to them this way? The answer lies in who His audience is.   Jesus is speaking to the scribes and Pharisees of Israel. They have the law. They are the religious elite of the “chosen people.” By making His declarations, He is essentially saying, “The Gentiles immediately and completely perceived what you are unable to discern.”   To this day, the people of Israel have the exact same information that the Gentile peoples of the world possess in order to discover if Jesus is God or not. They, however, have rejected that information and refuse to acknowledge their Lord.   They are determined to shun Him, rebuild a temple for worship that rejects Him, and attempt to find justification through their own merits by observing a law that only pointed to Him, awaiting His fulfillment of it.   The book of Hebrews clearly and unambiguously tells what the penalty for such a crime against Him is –   “For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. 28 Anyone who has rejected Moses' law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace?” Hebrews 10:26-29   Pray for Israel. They need Jesus.   Lord God, You have patiently waited for Israel to turn to You for salvation. Many have begun to do so in recent years, but the nation is still fighting against Your truth. We pray that the good news will spread greatly before the rapture comes, and Israel must endure the trial that lies ahead. Amen.   TIMELINE OF JESUS' WEEK OF PASSION   Misconceptions -   1) Sign of Jonah / Three days and three nights. Matthew 12:40 –   a: The sign of Jonah is not the Lord's time in the belly of the great fish. It is the message He preached and which will be rejected. Jonah cried out, “Yet forty days and Nineveh will be destroyed.” As is consistent in the Bible, it was a warning, a day for a year. Israel would be destroyed in 40 years.   With a cursory look at Jesus' words in Matthew, the sign seems to be His death and resurrection. But Luke leaves out both the time frame and the entire account of the fish. When he does this, he clears up the context – that the sign of Jonah is his preaching, and what that preaching stated… that destruction was decreed in 40 days. The preaching to the Ninevites was the sign.   When Israel disobeyed in the wilderness, they were given a day for a year punishment for every day that the spies were gone. It was 40 days, and thus 40 years of punishment. In Ezekiel chapter 4, he was told to lie on his right side for 40 days, signifying a day for a year of punishment for Judah. He was told to do the same for his left side, but for 390 days. It was a day for a year for the house of Israel. Together, they form the prophetic basis for the return of Israel in 1948.   Forty years after Jesus' words, for a day, Israel was destroyed and carried away into exile. The Romans came in and did what Nineveh was spared of. God's judgment fell heavily upon them for failing to repent, receive their long-awaited Messiah, and conform to the will of God, which is found in the finished work of Jesus Christ.   b: “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” Matthew 12:40   This is an idiomatic expression. It does not mean literally three days and three nights. This is a misunderstanding of the phrase as it relates to Biblical time. It's important to note that this verse is from Matthew and is directed to the Jewish people, Jesus as King.   Hebrew idioms would have been understood and not needed any clarification or verbal amending. To the audience, Matthew was writing that any part of a day is considered to be inclusive of the whole day. It's no different from the terminology we use today. If I arrive in Florida on a plane at 11:30 pm on 11 April, during a later conversation, I would still say I was in Florida on that day.   The biblical pattern of “evening and morning” being a day goes back to the first chapter of the Bible and includes an entire day, regardless of what part of a day one is referring to. If you want to understand the term day and night as an idiomatic expression, simply type “day and night” into your Bible search engine and see how many times, throughout the Bible, the term is used in this way. It goes on and on. Jeremiah does a great job of using it in this way. Study!   The same verse, as recorded in Luke, says, “And while the crowds were thickly gathered together, He began to say,    “This is an evil generation. It seeks a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah the prophet. 30 For as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so also the Son of Man will be to this generation. 31 The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon is here. 32 The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here.”  Luke 11:29-32   As you can see, Jesus explicitly states that the sign is the preaching of Jonah. In this instance, Luke was not writing only to Jewish people, but predominantly to non-Jewish people – Jesus as the Son of Man. Therefore, the terminology is amended to avoid confusion. This occurs many times in the gospels, and therefore, the addressees (or the background of the writers themselves) need to be identified to understand proper terminology.   The same phrase is given in Esther 4:16 –   “Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me; neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast likewise. And so I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish!”   This is then explained in Esther 5:1 –   “Now it happened on the third day (b'yom ha'shelishi) that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king's palace, across from the king's house, while the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, facing the entrance of the house.”   As you can see, what she said in verse 4:16 is explained as an idiomatic expression in verse 5:1. This same phrase is exactly repeated in the NT 13 times – “On the third day,” not “After the third day.”   2) High Sabbath. John 19:31 –   “Therefore, because it was the Preparation Day, that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.”   The second issue to be resolved is that some scholars claim that John “appears” to place the crucifixion on a different date than the other writers. Because of this, an attempt was made to insert a second type of Passover meal, or a second Sabbath, into the Bible. This supposedly helps the Bible out of an apparent problem.   However, no such meal, or Sabbath, is identified in the Bible at any time. Nor is it necessary to make something erroneous like this up. The Bible identifies the timing of the entire Passion Week, dispelling the problem. The terminology for “Preparation Day” used in all four gospel accounts absolutely clears this up and will be noted as we go on.   The terminology "high Sabbath" is pointing to the fact that the Sabbath (there is only one Sabbath, Saturday) coincided with the beginning of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, a "holy convocation" according to Exodus 12:16 and Leviticus 23:7. There are only six times in the Bible that something is called a Shabbath Shabaton, or “Sabbath of complete rest.” Four of them speak of the Seventh Day Sabbath, one concerns the Day of Atonement, and the last speaks of the seventh-year Sabbath rest for the land.   Thus, there is no second Sabbath. A holy convocation is not a Sabbath. On a Sabbath, meals could not be prepared. However, Exodus 12:16 says –   “On the first day there shall be a holy convocation, and on the seventh day there shall be a holy convocation for you. No manner of work shall be done on them; but that which everyone must eat—that only may be prepared by you.”    3) Four days. Exodus 12:3 –   “Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying: ‘On the tenth of this month every man shall take for himself a lamb, according to the house of his father, a lamb for a household.'”   This requirement has nothing to do with the Passover at Jesus' time. Nothing in Scripture can be used to justify what is commonly taught, saying that the Passover lamb was selected each year to test it for defects. The opposite is true. The lamb was selected because it had no defects. Thus, this has nothing to do with Palm Sunday and the subsequent days leading up to Passover. Rather, this animal was selected early to ensure that every household had a lamb before the plague of darkness that fell on Egypt. It is never mandated again. People bought their lambs in Jerusalem from keepers of the flock who had already inspected them. Further, they did it within a day of the Passover.   There are four things that occurred at the first Passover that are not required in the annual celebration found in Leviticus 23 –   The eating of the lamb in their houses was dispersed through Goshen. Taking the lamb on the tenth day. The striking of its blood on the doorposts and lintels of their houses. And, Eating it in haste.   The four-day requirement never occurred again. There is no biblical support for it. People have picked and chosen selected verses, without following through on the study, to come to an incorrect conclusion on this.   Chronology of the Events –   1) The easiest way to identify the day of Passover from the gospels is by reviewing the term “Preparation Day.” It is in all four gospels, and it exactingly identifies the day of the Passover –   Matthew 27:62 – “The next day, the one after the Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate.” This was the day after the crucifixion. Matthew says it is the day “after Preparation Day.” After this is recorded the day after the Sabbath (Matt 28:1, the first day of the week).   Mark 15:42 – “It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached...” This is the day of the crucifixion. Mark says, “It was Preparation Day.” Mark 14 ends on the night of Christ's time in the Garden of Gethsemane. Mark 15:1 then identifies that it is “immediately, in the morning,” meaning Preparation Day.   Luke 23:54 – “It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was about to begin.” This is the day of the crucifixion. Luke says, “It was Preparation Day.” Luke 23:56 then says that they rested on the Sabbath, and then He was raised on the day after the Sabbath, Sunday, the Lord's Day, the first day of the week (Luke 24:1).   John 19:14 – “Now it was Preparation Day of the Passover.” This is the day of the crucifixion. John says, “It was Preparation Day.” This definitively, and without any chance of coming to any other conclusion, identifies the day as Friday, followed by the Saturday Sabbath. As sad as it is that this is denied by many, it is what the Bible actually teaches.. The four gospels are harmonious in this, and it is… irrefutable. However, the rest of the Passion week identifies this as well.   And so, let's break all this down. Here's what you need to know:   Paul plainly states that the Feast of Firstfruits is a picture of the resurrection:   “But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.”  1 Corinthians 15:20   The feast of Firstfruits was a Sunday according to Leviticus 23:15 – “From the day after the Sabbath, the day you brought the sheaf of the wave offering, count off seven full weeks.” Note: the Sabbath referred to here is a Saturday. We don't need to go any further there to know this is correct and that Christ rose on a Sunday.     Here is the math from the gospel accounts. It's all there in black and white and very easy to look up –   **“Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead.”  John 12:1 This would have been a Sabbath day (Saturday).   **“The next day, the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem.”  John 12:12 This would have been 5 days before the Passover, meaning Sunday (Palm Sunday), as the Passover would have started Thursday night at sundown and run until Friday night at sundown (remember biblical days start at sundown).     The account couldn't be clearer that the next day after the Passover was a Sabbath. This is indicated several times. As I said, some people have attempted to use the terminology in John (it was a “high day” or a “special Sabbath”) to indicate that it could have been a day other than a Saturday. All special Sabbaths are specified in Leviticus and don't necessarily fall on Saturdays. However, the term “Sabbath” as used in the other gospel accounts indicates a Saturday. There is nothing to support, anywhere in Scripture, that there were two Sabbaths in a row on this particular week. Further, the special Sabbaths in Leviticus do not apply here. As I said, one is the Day of Atonement, which occurs in the seventh month. The other is a Sabbath for the land every seventh year. Neither applies.   In fact, such an analysis does an injustice to the reading of the text. Therefore, the special Sabbath occurred on a regular Sabbath day (Saturday). As I said earlier, it was a great (high) Sabbath because it coincided with the holy convocation, which is the first day of Unleavened Bread. From this, we can give the entire week's schedule (refer to the cited verses in your own Bible to familiarize yourself with what's being said) –   Sabbath 6 before // John 12:1 - ...six days before the Passover.  Bethany/Lazarus. Sunday 5 before // John 12:12 & Mark 11:10 - The next day...  Palm Sunday/Riding the donkey. Monday 4 before // Mark 11:12 Now on the next day... Jesus cursed the fig tree. Tuesday 3 before // Mark 11:20 Now in the morning... The withered fig is identified. Wednesday 2 before // The gospels are silent on what occurred on this day. Thursday 1 before - Passover starts at Sundown //Mark 14:1 After two days it was the Passover... (this is the first timing mentioned since Mark 11:20, which was Tuesday). - Note:  Pay special attention to the fact that in the following accounts, Mark is using Jewish time (sunset to sunset and John is using Roman time – from midnight) –   Mark 14:12 - "Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread when they killed the Passover Lamb."  Here, Mark, like Luke, unites the Passover with the Feast of Unleavened Bread.   John 13:1 - "Now before the Feast of the Passover..."    Both Mark and John are speaking of the same day – The meal, washing of feet, Gethsemane, etc.    ***Christ was crucified during this same 24-hour period, but it was obviously after the final night at Gethsemane and then the illegal trial.  Mark is speaking of this event from sundown, John is speaking of it in Roman time (this is obvious because they use different terminology for the same meal where Judas left to betray the Lord… can't miss this point and get it right).   6 days before – Saturday 5 days before – Sunday 4 days before – Monday 3 days before – Tuesday 2 days before – Wednesday 1 day before – Thursday The Day – Friday   The problem with people believing that John was speaking of a different day (as mentioned above) is that they miss the fact that the terminology for the day is different based on the author. To clear up any misunderstanding here, one needs only to compare the uses of the term “Preparation Day.” Once one does this, there are no discrepancies in the accounts. Go back and review what I said about that earlier. The timeline is set, it is irrefutable, and it is the only biblical option. Anything else inserts unbiblical information into the record.   Based on the biblical evidence,        1) There is no discrepancy between any of the accounts.     2) Jesus was crucified on a Friday.     3) Jesus rose on a Sunday.   Again, the Bible says 13 times that He was raised “on” the third day.  This is mentioned by Jesus Himself as well as the apostles. Therefore, it must have been Friday that Christ was crucified. --------------------------------------------------------------------   Finally, please don't believe (as some have claimed) that Christ rode the donkey into Jerusalem on a Saturday instead of a Sunday. This would have been the Sabbath. If He did, He would have violated the law –    “Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your ox, nor your donkey, nor any of your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates, that your male servant and your female servant may rest as well as you.”  Deuteronomy 5:12-14   There is no need to make the assertion that it was a Saturday unless you simply wanted to finagle the dating. There is also no biblical provision for an exemption to the commandment prohibiting working a donkey.

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The biggest thing blocking your intimacy with God isn't what you think. For years, I believed distance from Him was only about my sin. But what I discovered is that sin doesn't just separate—it distorts how we see God. I used to think He was ashamed of me, angry, or unwilling to welcome me back. That false view of God kept me away even more than the sin itself. In this episode, I share a pivotal moment from Passion 2022 where confession and hearing God's truth spoken over me completely changed the way I saw Him. We'll look at how sin clouds our vision of God, how holiness clears it, and why renewing your mind with His Word is the only way to see Him as He truly is—merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. This isn't just theology—it's deeply personal. Because the way you see God will always determine how you interact with Him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Own Your Power explores the transformative force of passion and why the most successful and fulfilled people are those who operate from it. It breaks down the path from competence to confidence to influence, showing how passion fuels energy, creativity, and massive action. You'll discover how to identify what excites you, why focusing on strengths unlocks purpose, and how pursuing what you love can unleash innovation, diminish fear, and create a life of impact. Packed with motivation and practical wisdom, this episode is a call to stop settling, chase your passions relentlessly, and thrive instead of just surviving. Own your power with this Success Tip.   For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

Read OnlineHerod was the one who had John the Baptist arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.” Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so. Mark 6:17–19The suffering and death of Saint John the Baptist greatly parallels the suffering and death of Jesus. They were cousins. John was one of the first to acknowledge the divine presence of our Lord when he leaped for joy in the womb of his mother during the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. John lived a holy and simple life, embracing His mission to prepare the way for the Lord. He was the last and greatest of the Old Testament prophets. Of him, Jesus said that there was no one born of woman who was greater than John. For these reasons, we should not be the least bit surprised that John's suffering and death parallelled and prefigured the death of the Savior of the World.Herod was fearful of John, believing him to be a holy man of God. He imprisoned him with a certain regret, knowing that he was innocent. Similarly, before Pilate condemned Jesus to death, he found Him not guilty of any crime. Pilate knew Jesus was innocent but allowed fear to direct his choice to condemn our Lord.John was ultimately killed because of the hatred and plotting of Herodias, the unlawful wife of Herod. It was Herodias' anger that became a weapon, forcing Herod to put John to death. Similarly, it was the jealousy and anger of the religious leaders at that time that instigated and drove the death of Jesus. Pilate, like Herod, was at first unwilling to condemn our Lord. But the relentless hatred of the scribes and Pharisees compelled Pilate to condemn Jesus, just as it was Herodias' hatred that compelled Herod to kill John.After John's death, some of his disciples came to carry his body away for burial. This was permitted by Herod, perhaps because of his feelings of guilt. So also with our Lord, Pilate permitted some disciples and the holy women to carry Jesus' dead body to the tomb for burial.In the end, the good fruit of Jesus' death infinitely overshadowed the crime that was committed against Him. So also with John. We can be certain that, as a martyr, the blood he shed as a witness to Christ bore spiritual fruit that surpassed all he had done in his public ministry. Each of us is called to imitate our Lord and, therefore, should also take inspiration from Saint John the Baptist. They both were innocent but suffered greatly. They both spoke the truth, despite the hatred of some. They both gave their lives, in accord with the Father's plan. Jesus was John's Savior; John was but a precursor and servant of our Lord. Reflect, today, upon the invitation God has given to you to imitate the life of John the Baptist by uniting yourself to his Lord. The first form of imitation will take place when you commit yourself to the proclamation of the truth in accord with your mission. What mission has God given to you? How is He calling you to proclaim the Gospel with courage, strength, determination and fidelity to the end? Reflect, also, upon the injustice inflicted first upon John and then upon our Lord. As you do, try to look at any injustice you have received in life in the light of John's and Jesus' lives. They did not run away from injustice. They embraced it as a sacrifice and offered it to the Father in Heaven. Jesus' Sacrifice brought forth the Salvation of the World; John's was but a sharing in that glorious offering. Make your offering with them, and do not hesitate to do so with deep love and trust in the Father's plan. Most glorious Lord, You invited Saint John the Baptist to prepare the way for Your coming and Your death. He gave his life as a martyr, and this sacrifice bore an abundance of good fruit. Please give me the grace to walk in his footsteps by faithfully fulfilling my mission in life with courage and strength. May I never waver in the face of injustice so that I can embrace it and make it my spiritual offering to You. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

What happens when a successful entrepreneur hits a wall after 20 years in business? My dear friend Dana Obleman knows this feeling intimately. She's the genius behind Sleep Sense, training sleep consultants in 45 countries and literally saving parents' sanity worldwide. But after two decades, she hit a wall that knocked the wind right out of her.Dana's getting raw and real about what burnout recovery for entrepreneurs actually looks like when you're already "successful" on paper. We're talking about that soul-deep exhaustion that comes from doing the same thing over and over, even when it's working. She shares the exact moment everything shifted for her when she remembered that your natural gifts aren't accidents.If you're wondering where your spark went or feeling like you're just going through the motions, this episode is going to hit different. Dana doesn't sugarcoat the struggle, but she also shows you exactly how to find your way back to what lights you up.In this episode, you'll learn:[03:35] Dana's rock bottom moment that sparked Sleep Sense[09:03] How passion became her driving force through fear[15:22] The five-year burnout pattern every entrepreneur faces[21:03] The breakthrough moment: Your easy is your genius[28:38] Three sleep tips that will change your nightsHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Dana's Website: Sleep SenseFollow @sleepsense on InstagramFree Reinvention Breakthrough CallJoin The Art of Reinvention ProgramAre you enjoying the podcast? We'd be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven't done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won't get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews  InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook

What happens when a six-year-old's question completely changes the course of your life?In this episode of the No Labels, No Limits podcast, host Sarah Boxx sits down with Genevieve Piturro—former New York TV executive turned nonprofit founder, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Purpose, Passion and Pajamas.24 years ago, Genevieve walked away from her corporate career to start the Pajama Program, a national nonprofit that has since delivered more than 8.5 million pajamas and books to children in need. Her journey began with one unforgettable moment in a homeless shelter that sparked her mission to lead with love and embrace the power of human connection.Together, Sarah and Genevieve explore:The life-changing question that inspired her leap from corporate success to purpose-driven leadershipHow to overcome fear and doubt when following your callingWhy true leadership is rooted in love, vulnerability, and collaborationHow organizations can align culture and purpose through her Purpose ACER programThe difference between the Power of One and the Power of One-AnotherAs Genevieve says: “It's not the Power of One that changes things; it's the Power of One-ANOTHER that moves mountains and moves people.”If you're ready to be inspired to listen to your “heart voice,” lead with meaning, and create your own legacy of love, this conversation is for you.Free Gift for Listeners: Genevieve is offering a complimentary 45-minute consultation at https://www.genevievepiturro.com/Connect with Genevieve:Website: https://www.genevievepiturro.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievepiturro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenevievePajama/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevievepiturro/#YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@genevievepiturro9950Connect with Sarah Boxx:Website: https://sarahboxx.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/X: https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FSarahBoxxLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/Check out our sister show, the Nonprofit Podcast, where we dive into strategies for nonprofit leaders and change agents driving real community impact. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!⁨YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NonprofitsTodayPodcast: https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today

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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Stop Getting Unstuck and Do This Instead August 27, 2025 | Episode - 5168 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Feeling stuck? Scott reveals the single most powerful force that drives both business success and personal fulfillment. It's not motivation or willpower. It's something far more practical that you can start creating today. Whether you're building a business or just want a better lifestyle, this episode will shift how you think about growth. Get ready to explore possibilities and discover why the solution to being stuck isn't what most people think it is. Featured Story Scott shares his philosophy on growth and why he "blows things up" when he feels stuck. He breaks down the real reason businesses struggle to make money and why people can't answer the simple question: "What do you do for fun?" Through client examples and personal insights, he connects the dots between opportunity, passion, and legacy. The message is clear: stop focusing on getting unstuck and start creating more opportunities instead. Important Points If your business isn't making enough money, you don't have enough leads - opportunity solves almost any business problem. The fix for feeling stuck isn't getting unstuck, it's finding more opportunities to explore and grow. Passion begins when you explore possibilities and stumble upon something that captures your interest. Memorable Quotes "If you have enough leads, you could be a terrible salesman with a bad product charging too much money and you're still going to be busy." "The fix to getting unstuck is just finding more opportunities, something else to go after." "I'd rather you build a great legacy today, and that all starts with opportunity." Scott's Three-Step Approach Explore the possibilities by trying something new that catches your interest, whether it's pickleball or reading a magazine. Seek more leads if you're in business, or more activities that make you happy if it's personal growth you're after. Build your legacy today by creating opportunities that allow you to serve more people and live more fully. Connect With Me Search for The Daily Boost on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, Ruth Ellis takes the stand in her own defense during her murder trial at the Old Bailey. What unfolds is one of the most disastrous testimonies in British legal history.Ruth answers questions with little emotion, even while recounting her tumultuous relationship with David Blakely, his violence, her miscarriage, and her decision to end their affair. Her matter-of-fact answers shock the jury, and her own attorney is stunned when she calmly admits, “I had an idea I wanted to kill him.”