Podcasts about passivity

How can we move from hesitation to faithful action? Join us for Part 2 of our new series Judges: Self-Rule leads to Self-Destruction as Pastor Matt Zellers brings us a word on Passivity. 

This episode featured a conversation with Rahul Sonpimple, founder of the All-India Independent Scheduled Castes Association. Our conversation began with Rahul's conception of Indian history and the place of anti-caste struggle within it. We delved further into Rahul's own understanding of “anti-caste” as deeply rooted in Ambedkar's own argument about the necessity of force in emancipatory social transformation. Rahul was especially forthright about the political cost of elevating meekness as a moral condition, a choice that he associates with the rise of a Dalit middle class focused primarily on securing its own representational authority. This took us to a discussion of the need for an independent and consolidated Dalit politics rooted in the lives of the Dalit poor with sufficient leverage to negotiate terms with the state. The last part of the episode focused on Rahul's critique of both Ambedkarites and Indian Marxists for their disregard of caste as a material question. He spoke at particular length about the failure of Indian Marxists to advance a materalist critique of caste and how their analytical separation of caste and class has played into the hands of the Hindu Right. We ended the episode with Rahul laying out his own definition of Ambedkarism as a material and spiritual politics that recognizes the Dalit poor as a revolutionary class with the potential to rebuild society. Read the transcript here Guest Rahul Sonpimple is author and founder of the All-India Independent Scheduled Castes Association. References B.R. Ambedkar, The Buddha and his Dhamma, 1957. B.R. Ambedkar, Small Holdings in India and their Remedies, 1918. B.R. Ambedkar, Buddha or Karl Marx, 1956. B.R. Ambedkar, “Mr. Russell and the Reconstruction of Society,” 1916. Rahul Sonpimple, “Against Hindu Rashtra: Ambedkar's Buddhist Rashtra as Nation,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, May 4, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Remembering Babasaheb Ambedkar: The Unfinished Task of Burying Manu,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, April 14, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Kanshi Ram Sahab: Beyond Bureaucratic Dalit Passivity,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, March 15, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Spontaneity in Ambedkar: Beyond the Passivity of Popular Dalit Discourse,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, April 16, 2025. Rahul Sonpimple, “The End of Independent Ambedkarite Dalit Politics?” Round Table India, July 12, 2024. Rahul Sonpimple, “Dalit conversions: An act of rebellion against caste supremacy,” Al Jazeera, 14 June 2018. Himsa and ahimsa are foundational ethical concepts in Buddhism. Himsa refers to injury, harm, or violence and ahimsa to non-harming, non-violence, or compassion. Ambedkar critiqued extreme, blanket doctrines of ahimsa as unworkable and often hypocritical. Chokhamela was a saint-poet from Maharashtra, India who belonged to the Mahar caste and was a devotee of Vitthala. Bhakt: devotee Vitthala: Hindu deity worshipped mainly in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka as an avatar of Vishnu. Kabir and Ravidas: medieval poet-saints who were part of the Bhakti movement (7th-17th century), which emphasized devotion to a personal god, rather than rituals and scriptural knowledge, as the path to spiritual liberation. Samata Sainik Dal: a social organization founded by B. R. Ambedkar in 1927 with the objective of safeguarding the rights of all oppressed sections of Indian society. Bhima Koregaon: a village in Maharashtra that was the site of an 1818 battle between the army of Peshwa Baji Rao II and an East India Company force comprised mainly of Mahars, a Dalit caste. This battle has attained legendary status for Dalits who view it as a victory of Mahars over the Brahminical Peshwas. Baniya: refers to mercantile castes primarily from the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Kanshi Ram: Indian social reformer and politician who founded the All India Backwards and Minorities Communities Employees' Federation (BAMCEF) in 1971 and the Bahujan Samaj Party in 1984. Jogendra Nath Mandal: Bengali politician and Dalit leader who held the law portfolio in the 1946-47 Interim Government of India and served as the Minister of Law and Labor in Pakistan from 1947-50. Rajah: M.C. Rajah was a Tamil politician and Dalit leader who served on the Madras Legislative Council in the 1920s and founded the All India Depressed Classes Association in 1925. Kamble: B.C. Kamble was a Marathi politician and Dalit leader who led the Republican Party of India for decades. BAMCEF: All India Backwards and Minorities Communities Employees' Federation UGC Bill: officially the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, is a set of regulations aimed at ending discrimination against marginalized communities in higher education. Following widespread protests and a public interest litigation (PIL), the Supreme Court of India stayed the regulations in January 2026. Bhagwa kapda: saffron clothing Scheduled Caste Federation: a political organization founded in 1942 by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar dedicated to advocating for the rights and political self-representation of the Dalit community. Republican Party of India: a political party established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in 1956. PESA: Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 is a landmark legislation enacted by the Government of India to ensure self-governance for tribal communities living in Fifth Schedule Areas. Manusmriti: a text that served as a foundational legal and societal framework in ancient India. EWS: refers to the Economically Weaker Section, a government classification referring to those within the unreserved (general) category eligible for a 10% quota in government jobs and educational admissions. Karan Johar: an Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality. Dharavi: a residential area in Mumbai (Bombay) considered one of the world's largest slums. Adani: Gautam Adani is an Indian billionaire and chairperson of the multinational conglomerate, the Adani Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This episode featured a conversation with Rahul Sonpimple, founder of the All-India Independent Scheduled Castes Association. Our conversation began with Rahul's conception of Indian history and the place of anti-caste struggle within it. We delved further into Rahul's own understanding of “anti-caste” as deeply rooted in Ambedkar's own argument about the necessity of force in emancipatory social transformation. Rahul was especially forthright about the political cost of elevating meekness as a moral condition, a choice that he associates with the rise of a Dalit middle class focused primarily on securing its own representational authority. This took us to a discussion of the need for an independent and consolidated Dalit politics rooted in the lives of the Dalit poor with sufficient leverage to negotiate terms with the state. The last part of the episode focused on Rahul's critique of both Ambedkarites and Indian Marxists for their disregard of caste as a material question. He spoke at particular length about the failure of Indian Marxists to advance a materalist critique of caste and how their analytical separation of caste and class has played into the hands of the Hindu Right. We ended the episode with Rahul laying out his own definition of Ambedkarism as a material and spiritual politics that recognizes the Dalit poor as a revolutionary class with the potential to rebuild society. Read the transcript here Guest Rahul Sonpimple is author and founder of the All-India Independent Scheduled Castes Association. References B.R. Ambedkar, The Buddha and his Dhamma, 1957. B.R. Ambedkar, Small Holdings in India and their Remedies, 1918. B.R. Ambedkar, Buddha or Karl Marx, 1956. B.R. Ambedkar, “Mr. Russell and the Reconstruction of Society,” 1916. Rahul Sonpimple, “Against Hindu Rashtra: Ambedkar's Buddhist Rashtra as Nation,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, May 4, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Remembering Babasaheb Ambedkar: The Unfinished Task of Burying Manu,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, April 14, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Kanshi Ram Sahab: Beyond Bureaucratic Dalit Passivity,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, March 15, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Spontaneity in Ambedkar: Beyond the Passivity of Popular Dalit Discourse,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, April 16, 2025. Rahul Sonpimple, “The End of Independent Ambedkarite Dalit Politics?” Round Table India, July 12, 2024. Rahul Sonpimple, “Dalit conversions: An act of rebellion against caste supremacy,” Al Jazeera, 14 June 2018. Himsa and ahimsa are foundational ethical concepts in Buddhism. Himsa refers to injury, harm, or violence and ahimsa to non-harming, non-violence, or compassion. Ambedkar critiqued extreme, blanket doctrines of ahimsa as unworkable and often hypocritical. Chokhamela was a saint-poet from Maharashtra, India who belonged to the Mahar caste and was a devotee of Vitthala. Bhakt: devotee Vitthala: Hindu deity worshipped mainly in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka as an avatar of Vishnu. Kabir and Ravidas: medieval poet-saints who were part of the Bhakti movement (7th-17th century), which emphasized devotion to a personal god, rather than rituals and scriptural knowledge, as the path to spiritual liberation. Samata Sainik Dal: a social organization founded by B. R. Ambedkar in 1927 with the objective of safeguarding the rights of all oppressed sections of Indian society. Bhima Koregaon: a village in Maharashtra that was the site of an 1818 battle between the army of Peshwa Baji Rao II and an East India Company force comprised mainly of Mahars, a Dalit caste. This battle has attained legendary status for Dalits who view it as a victory of Mahars over the Brahminical Peshwas. Baniya: refers to mercantile castes primarily from the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Kanshi Ram: Indian social reformer and politician who founded the All India Backwards and Minorities Communities Employees' Federation (BAMCEF) in 1971 and the Bahujan Samaj Party in 1984. Jogendra Nath Mandal: Bengali politician and Dalit leader who held the law portfolio in the 1946-47 Interim Government of India and served as the Minister of Law and Labor in Pakistan from 1947-50. Rajah: M.C. Rajah was a Tamil politician and Dalit leader who served on the Madras Legislative Council in the 1920s and founded the All India Depressed Classes Association in 1925. Kamble: B.C. Kamble was a Marathi politician and Dalit leader who led the Republican Party of India for decades. BAMCEF: All India Backwards and Minorities Communities Employees' Federation UGC Bill: officially the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, is a set of regulations aimed at ending discrimination against marginalized communities in higher education. Following widespread protests and a public interest litigation (PIL), the Supreme Court of India stayed the regulations in January 2026. Bhagwa kapda: saffron clothing Scheduled Caste Federation: a political organization founded in 1942 by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar dedicated to advocating for the rights and political self-representation of the Dalit community. Republican Party of India: a political party established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in 1956. PESA: Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 is a landmark legislation enacted by the Government of India to ensure self-governance for tribal communities living in Fifth Schedule Areas. Manusmriti: a text that served as a foundational legal and societal framework in ancient India. EWS: refers to the Economically Weaker Section, a government classification referring to those within the unreserved (general) category eligible for a 10% quota in government jobs and educational admissions. Karan Johar: an Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality. Dharavi: a residential area in Mumbai (Bombay) considered one of the world's largest slums. Adani: Gautam Adani is an Indian billionaire and chairperson of the multinational conglomerate, the Adani Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

This episode featured a conversation with Rahul Sonpimple, founder of the All-India Independent Scheduled Castes Association. Our conversation began with Rahul's conception of Indian history and the place of anti-caste struggle within it. We delved further into Rahul's own understanding of “anti-caste” as deeply rooted in Ambedkar's own argument about the necessity of force in emancipatory social transformation. Rahul was especially forthright about the political cost of elevating meekness as a moral condition, a choice that he associates with the rise of a Dalit middle class focused primarily on securing its own representational authority. This took us to a discussion of the need for an independent and consolidated Dalit politics rooted in the lives of the Dalit poor with sufficient leverage to negotiate terms with the state. The last part of the episode focused on Rahul's critique of both Ambedkarites and Indian Marxists for their disregard of caste as a material question. He spoke at particular length about the failure of Indian Marxists to advance a materalist critique of caste and how their analytical separation of caste and class has played into the hands of the Hindu Right. We ended the episode with Rahul laying out his own definition of Ambedkarism as a material and spiritual politics that recognizes the Dalit poor as a revolutionary class with the potential to rebuild society. Read the transcript here Guest Rahul Sonpimple is author and founder of the All-India Independent Scheduled Castes Association. References B.R. Ambedkar, The Buddha and his Dhamma, 1957. B.R. Ambedkar, Small Holdings in India and their Remedies, 1918. B.R. Ambedkar, Buddha or Karl Marx, 1956. B.R. Ambedkar, “Mr. Russell and the Reconstruction of Society,” 1916. Rahul Sonpimple, “Against Hindu Rashtra: Ambedkar's Buddhist Rashtra as Nation,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, May 4, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Remembering Babasaheb Ambedkar: The Unfinished Task of Burying Manu,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, April 14, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Kanshi Ram Sahab: Beyond Bureaucratic Dalit Passivity,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, March 15, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Spontaneity in Ambedkar: Beyond the Passivity of Popular Dalit Discourse,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, April 16, 2025. Rahul Sonpimple, “The End of Independent Ambedkarite Dalit Politics?” Round Table India, July 12, 2024. Rahul Sonpimple, “Dalit conversions: An act of rebellion against caste supremacy,” Al Jazeera, 14 June 2018. Himsa and ahimsa are foundational ethical concepts in Buddhism. Himsa refers to injury, harm, or violence and ahimsa to non-harming, non-violence, or compassion. Ambedkar critiqued extreme, blanket doctrines of ahimsa as unworkable and often hypocritical. Chokhamela was a saint-poet from Maharashtra, India who belonged to the Mahar caste and was a devotee of Vitthala. Bhakt: devotee Vitthala: Hindu deity worshipped mainly in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka as an avatar of Vishnu. Kabir and Ravidas: medieval poet-saints who were part of the Bhakti movement (7th-17th century), which emphasized devotion to a personal god, rather than rituals and scriptural knowledge, as the path to spiritual liberation. Samata Sainik Dal: a social organization founded by B. R. Ambedkar in 1927 with the objective of safeguarding the rights of all oppressed sections of Indian society. Bhima Koregaon: a village in Maharashtra that was the site of an 1818 battle between the army of Peshwa Baji Rao II and an East India Company force comprised mainly of Mahars, a Dalit caste. This battle has attained legendary status for Dalits who view it as a victory of Mahars over the Brahminical Peshwas. Baniya: refers to mercantile castes primarily from the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Kanshi Ram: Indian social reformer and politician who founded the All India Backwards and Minorities Communities Employees' Federation (BAMCEF) in 1971 and the Bahujan Samaj Party in 1984. Jogendra Nath Mandal: Bengali politician and Dalit leader who held the law portfolio in the 1946-47 Interim Government of India and served as the Minister of Law and Labor in Pakistan from 1947-50. Rajah: M.C. Rajah was a Tamil politician and Dalit leader who served on the Madras Legislative Council in the 1920s and founded the All India Depressed Classes Association in 1925. Kamble: B.C. Kamble was a Marathi politician and Dalit leader who led the Republican Party of India for decades. BAMCEF: All India Backwards and Minorities Communities Employees' Federation UGC Bill: officially the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, is a set of regulations aimed at ending discrimination against marginalized communities in higher education. Following widespread protests and a public interest litigation (PIL), the Supreme Court of India stayed the regulations in January 2026. Bhagwa kapda: saffron clothing Scheduled Caste Federation: a political organization founded in 1942 by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar dedicated to advocating for the rights and political self-representation of the Dalit community. Republican Party of India: a political party established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in 1956. PESA: Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 is a landmark legislation enacted by the Government of India to ensure self-governance for tribal communities living in Fifth Schedule Areas. Manusmriti: a text that served as a foundational legal and societal framework in ancient India. EWS: refers to the Economically Weaker Section, a government classification referring to those within the unreserved (general) category eligible for a 10% quota in government jobs and educational admissions. Karan Johar: an Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality. Dharavi: a residential area in Mumbai (Bombay) considered one of the world's largest slums. Adani: Gautam Adani is an Indian billionaire and chairperson of the multinational conglomerate, the Adani Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

This episode featured a conversation with Rahul Sonpimple, founder of the All-India Independent Scheduled Castes Association. Our conversation began with Rahul's conception of Indian history and the place of anti-caste struggle within it. We delved further into Rahul's own understanding of “anti-caste” as deeply rooted in Ambedkar's own argument about the necessity of force in emancipatory social transformation. Rahul was especially forthright about the political cost of elevating meekness as a moral condition, a choice that he associates with the rise of a Dalit middle class focused primarily on securing its own representational authority. This took us to a discussion of the need for an independent and consolidated Dalit politics rooted in the lives of the Dalit poor with sufficient leverage to negotiate terms with the state. The last part of the episode focused on Rahul's critique of both Ambedkarites and Indian Marxists for their disregard of caste as a material question. He spoke at particular length about the failure of Indian Marxists to advance a materalist critique of caste and how their analytical separation of caste and class has played into the hands of the Hindu Right. We ended the episode with Rahul laying out his own definition of Ambedkarism as a material and spiritual politics that recognizes the Dalit poor as a revolutionary class with the potential to rebuild society. Read the transcript here Guest Rahul Sonpimple is author and founder of the All-India Independent Scheduled Castes Association. References B.R. Ambedkar, The Buddha and his Dhamma, 1957. B.R. Ambedkar, Small Holdings in India and their Remedies, 1918. B.R. Ambedkar, Buddha or Karl Marx, 1956. B.R. Ambedkar, “Mr. Russell and the Reconstruction of Society,” 1916. Rahul Sonpimple, “Against Hindu Rashtra: Ambedkar's Buddhist Rashtra as Nation,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, May 4, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Remembering Babasaheb Ambedkar: The Unfinished Task of Burying Manu,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, April 14, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Kanshi Ram Sahab: Beyond Bureaucratic Dalit Passivity,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, March 15, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Spontaneity in Ambedkar: Beyond the Passivity of Popular Dalit Discourse,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, April 16, 2025. Rahul Sonpimple, “The End of Independent Ambedkarite Dalit Politics?” Round Table India, July 12, 2024. Rahul Sonpimple, “Dalit conversions: An act of rebellion against caste supremacy,” Al Jazeera, 14 June 2018. Himsa and ahimsa are foundational ethical concepts in Buddhism. Himsa refers to injury, harm, or violence and ahimsa to non-harming, non-violence, or compassion. Ambedkar critiqued extreme, blanket doctrines of ahimsa as unworkable and often hypocritical. Chokhamela was a saint-poet from Maharashtra, India who belonged to the Mahar caste and was a devotee of Vitthala. Bhakt: devotee Vitthala: Hindu deity worshipped mainly in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka as an avatar of Vishnu. Kabir and Ravidas: medieval poet-saints who were part of the Bhakti movement (7th-17th century), which emphasized devotion to a personal god, rather than rituals and scriptural knowledge, as the path to spiritual liberation. Samata Sainik Dal: a social organization founded by B. R. Ambedkar in 1927 with the objective of safeguarding the rights of all oppressed sections of Indian society. Bhima Koregaon: a village in Maharashtra that was the site of an 1818 battle between the army of Peshwa Baji Rao II and an East India Company force comprised mainly of Mahars, a Dalit caste. This battle has attained legendary status for Dalits who view it as a victory of Mahars over the Brahminical Peshwas. Baniya: refers to mercantile castes primarily from the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Kanshi Ram: Indian social reformer and politician who founded the All India Backwards and Minorities Communities Employees' Federation (BAMCEF) in 1971 and the Bahujan Samaj Party in 1984. Jogendra Nath Mandal: Bengali politician and Dalit leader who held the law portfolio in the 1946-47 Interim Government of India and served as the Minister of Law and Labor in Pakistan from 1947-50. Rajah: M.C. Rajah was a Tamil politician and Dalit leader who served on the Madras Legislative Council in the 1920s and founded the All India Depressed Classes Association in 1925. Kamble: B.C. Kamble was a Marathi politician and Dalit leader who led the Republican Party of India for decades. BAMCEF: All India Backwards and Minorities Communities Employees' Federation UGC Bill: officially the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, is a set of regulations aimed at ending discrimination against marginalized communities in higher education. Following widespread protests and a public interest litigation (PIL), the Supreme Court of India stayed the regulations in January 2026. Bhagwa kapda: saffron clothing Scheduled Caste Federation: a political organization founded in 1942 by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar dedicated to advocating for the rights and political self-representation of the Dalit community. Republican Party of India: a political party established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in 1956. PESA: Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 is a landmark legislation enacted by the Government of India to ensure self-governance for tribal communities living in Fifth Schedule Areas. Manusmriti: a text that served as a foundational legal and societal framework in ancient India. EWS: refers to the Economically Weaker Section, a government classification referring to those within the unreserved (general) category eligible for a 10% quota in government jobs and educational admissions. Karan Johar: an Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality. Dharavi: a residential area in Mumbai (Bombay) considered one of the world's largest slums. Adani: Gautam Adani is an Indian billionaire and chairperson of the multinational conglomerate, the Adani Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

This episode featured a conversation with Rahul Sonpimple, founder of the All-India Independent Scheduled Castes Association. Our conversation began with Rahul's conception of Indian history and the place of anti-caste struggle within it. We delved further into Rahul's own understanding of “anti-caste” as deeply rooted in Ambedkar's own argument about the necessity of force in emancipatory social transformation. Rahul was especially forthright about the political cost of elevating meekness as a moral condition, a choice that he associates with the rise of a Dalit middle class focused primarily on securing its own representational authority. This took us to a discussion of the need for an independent and consolidated Dalit politics rooted in the lives of the Dalit poor with sufficient leverage to negotiate terms with the state. The last part of the episode focused on Rahul's critique of both Ambedkarites and Indian Marxists for their disregard of caste as a material question. He spoke at particular length about the failure of Indian Marxists to advance a materalist critique of caste and how their analytical separation of caste and class has played into the hands of the Hindu Right. We ended the episode with Rahul laying out his own definition of Ambedkarism as a material and spiritual politics that recognizes the Dalit poor as a revolutionary class with the potential to rebuild society. Read the transcript here Guest Rahul Sonpimple is author and founder of the All-India Independent Scheduled Castes Association. References B.R. Ambedkar, The Buddha and his Dhamma, 1957. B.R. Ambedkar, Small Holdings in India and their Remedies, 1918. B.R. Ambedkar, Buddha or Karl Marx, 1956. B.R. Ambedkar, “Mr. Russell and the Reconstruction of Society,” 1916. Rahul Sonpimple, “Against Hindu Rashtra: Ambedkar's Buddhist Rashtra as Nation,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, May 4, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Remembering Babasaheb Ambedkar: The Unfinished Task of Burying Manu,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, April 14, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Kanshi Ram Sahab: Beyond Bureaucratic Dalit Passivity,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, March 15, 2026. Rahul Sonpimple, “Spontaneity in Ambedkar: Beyond the Passivity of Popular Dalit Discourse,” The Ambedkarian Chronicle, April 16, 2025. Rahul Sonpimple, “The End of Independent Ambedkarite Dalit Politics?” Round Table India, July 12, 2024. Rahul Sonpimple, “Dalit conversions: An act of rebellion against caste supremacy,” Al Jazeera, 14 June 2018. Himsa and ahimsa are foundational ethical concepts in Buddhism. Himsa refers to injury, harm, or violence and ahimsa to non-harming, non-violence, or compassion. Ambedkar critiqued extreme, blanket doctrines of ahimsa as unworkable and often hypocritical. Chokhamela was a saint-poet from Maharashtra, India who belonged to the Mahar caste and was a devotee of Vitthala. Bhakt: devotee Vitthala: Hindu deity worshipped mainly in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka as an avatar of Vishnu. Kabir and Ravidas: medieval poet-saints who were part of the Bhakti movement (7th-17th century), which emphasized devotion to a personal god, rather than rituals and scriptural knowledge, as the path to spiritual liberation. Samata Sainik Dal: a social organization founded by B. R. Ambedkar in 1927 with the objective of safeguarding the rights of all oppressed sections of Indian society. Bhima Koregaon: a village in Maharashtra that was the site of an 1818 battle between the army of Peshwa Baji Rao II and an East India Company force comprised mainly of Mahars, a Dalit caste. This battle has attained legendary status for Dalits who view it as a victory of Mahars over the Brahminical Peshwas. Baniya: refers to mercantile castes primarily from the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Kanshi Ram: Indian social reformer and politician who founded the All India Backwards and Minorities Communities Employees' Federation (BAMCEF) in 1971 and the Bahujan Samaj Party in 1984. Jogendra Nath Mandal: Bengali politician and Dalit leader who held the law portfolio in the 1946-47 Interim Government of India and served as the Minister of Law and Labor in Pakistan from 1947-50. Rajah: M.C. Rajah was a Tamil politician and Dalit leader who served on the Madras Legislative Council in the 1920s and founded the All India Depressed Classes Association in 1925. Kamble: B.C. Kamble was a Marathi politician and Dalit leader who led the Republican Party of India for decades. BAMCEF: All India Backwards and Minorities Communities Employees' Federation UGC Bill: officially the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, is a set of regulations aimed at ending discrimination against marginalized communities in higher education. Following widespread protests and a public interest litigation (PIL), the Supreme Court of India stayed the regulations in January 2026. Bhagwa kapda: saffron clothing Scheduled Caste Federation: a political organization founded in 1942 by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar dedicated to advocating for the rights and political self-representation of the Dalit community. Republican Party of India: a political party established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in 1956. PESA: Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 is a landmark legislation enacted by the Government of India to ensure self-governance for tribal communities living in Fifth Schedule Areas. Manusmriti: a text that served as a foundational legal and societal framework in ancient India. EWS: refers to the Economically Weaker Section, a government classification referring to those within the unreserved (general) category eligible for a 10% quota in government jobs and educational admissions. Karan Johar: an Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality. Dharavi: a residential area in Mumbai (Bombay) considered one of the world's largest slums. Adani: Gautam Adani is an Indian billionaire and chairperson of the multinational conglomerate, the Adani Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

What holds us back from doing what God asks? In Judges 4, God calls Deborah and Barak to free Israel from oppression, but Barak hesitates. This message explores the cost of passivity and how faithful action begins with trusting God.

The Danger of Spiritual PassivityScripture: 1 Peter 5:8—"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”Accept Jesus today. https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJIf you would like to accept Jesus into your heart today, pray this simple prayer:****God, I have sinned against You. I believe that Jesus is Your Son, who died and rose for my sake. I ask you to forgive me for my sin. I place my trust in You for salvation. I receive you as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, I am forgiven! Amen!****Congratulations! You are now a child of the Most High. John 1:12 says, "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."****If you just prayed this prayer to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, I welcome you to the family of God. Subscribe to my channel and type in the comments right now, “I just prayed that prayer.”****Click here for FREE eBook download: https://tinyurl.com/ISAIDTHEPRAYERShow your love and support the channel:*PayPal: PayPal.me/malachimitchellministry*Cash App: https://cash.app/$MalachiMitchNote Journals and Puzzles:https://tinyurl.com/WalkinFaithPublishingAuthored Books: https://tinyurl.com/PastorMalachiBooksHNO Crypto Coin Investing Opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/HNOCoin-ReferralFREE Ways to Support Me:

What does it really mean to wait on the Lord? In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing explores the biblical call to patient, faithful obedience, showing that waiting on God is not passive inactivity or fearful avoidance. Drawing from Isaiah 40 and the lives of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Saul, and ultimately Jesus Christ, he explains the two dangers Christians often face: passive sidelining and sinful bulldozing.True biblical waiting means obeying where God has spoken, working faithfully in today's responsibilities, and trusting Him with tomorrow's outcome. If you've ever wondered how to trust God's timing while remaining active and obedient, this episode offers practical biblical encouragement.

What does it really mean to wait on the Lord? In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing explores the biblical call to patient, faithful obedience, showing that waiting on God is not passive inactivity or fearful avoidance. Drawing from Isaiah 40 and the lives of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Saul, and ultimately Jesus Christ, he explains the two dangers Christians often face: passive sidelining and sinful bulldozing.True biblical waiting means obeying where God has spoken, working faithfully in today's responsibilities, and trusting Him with tomorrow's outcome. If you've ever wondered how to trust God's timing while remaining active and obedient, this episode offers practical biblical encouragement.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

What does it really mean to wait on the Lord? In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing explores the biblical call to patient, faithful obedience, showing that waiting on God is not passive inactivity or fearful avoidance. Drawing from Isaiah 40 and the lives of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Saul, and ultimately Jesus Christ, he explains the two dangers Christians often face: passive sidelining and sinful bulldozing.True biblical waiting means obeying where God has spoken, working faithfully in today's responsibilities, and trusting Him with tomorrow's outcome. If you've ever wondered how to trust God's timing while remaining active and obedient, this episode offers practical biblical encouragement.

For more Free books, Sunday teachings and bible studies or if you would like to make a love offering, please visit us at: https://www.walkinginpower.orgDr. Bern Zumpano is a Pastor and Teacher of the Word of God who has authored several books on Spirit-filled living through relationship with Jesus Christ and walking in the Power of the Holy Spirit. The spirit of python, also known in the Bible as the spirit of divination, is a demonic force named after the Greek word puthon, which refers to a python snake. This spirit operates by gradual constriction rather than a direct, singular attack, wrapping itself around a person's life and tightening its grip every time they "exhale" or try to move forward. Its primary goal is to squeeze the lifeblood, vitality, and spiritual air out of individuals, families, and church congregations until they can no longer survive. This spirit frequently utilizes physical props such as tarot cards, tea leaves, or Ouija boards and works in close coordination with seducing and beguiling spirits. While seducing spirits weave a "web of sin" to entrap a person, beguiling spirits charm and entertain the victim to lower their defenses, allowing the python spirit to move in and begin its suffocating influence on their health, finances, and joy.A central biblical example of this operation is the slave girl in the Book of Acts who followed the Apostle Paul, using a mixture of truth and flattery to gain legitimacy. Although she spoke accurately about Paul's mission, the spirit behind her was attempting to jockey the believers into a state of spiritual pride. The sources clarify that when such spirits "tell the future," they are not revealing God's sovereign plan but are instead disclosing "Satan's blueprint" or plot for that person's life. God expresses severe disapproval of these practices, equating divination with rebellion and insubordination against His authority. Seeking guidance from demonic sources through astrology or mediums provokes the Lord to anger because He intends to be the exclusive source of truth and direction for His people. The Bible warns that the end result for those who practice such sorceries without repentance is the "second death" in the lake of fire.Modern manifestations of the spirit of divination include astrology, horoscopes, and "enchantments," which are defined as influences that induce a passivity of mind. This state of passivity can be triggered by things like secular music, hypnotism, or transcendental meditation, opening the individual's soul and imagination to occult influences. Historical observations during spiritual revivals suggest that counterfeit demonic gifts often follow genuine moves of the Holy Spirit specifically when believers become mentally or physically passive. Additionally, related influences like "psychic vampirism," which causes chronic fatigue and emotional draining, and the "Lilith spirit," which manifests through rebellion and modern cultural idols. Recognizing these subtle operations is vital for applying godly judgment and taking decisive action to protect the spiritual life of the family and the church.Bible Scriptures Referenced: Acts 16:16-18, Micah 5:12, Isaiah 2:6, Isaiah 8:19, 2 Kings 17:17, Exodus 22:18, Jeremiah 27:9-10, Revelation 21:8, 1 Samuel 15:23, Isaiah 47:13, Leviticus 19:26, Jeremiah 10:2, Deuteronomy 18:10-11.

This week, Roger Moorhouse sits down with exiled Russian journalist and Deutsche Welle commentator Konstantin Eggert for a candid look inside the Russian psyche. As Ukrainian long-range strikes push the realities of war onto Moscow's doorstep, Eggert explains why the average Russian remains passive, how the Kremlin relies on life-changing sign-up bonuses to avoid mass mobilisation, and why the regime's true vulnerability lies in economic collapse rather than social solidarity.Highlights:The Consumer Shield: Why modern Russians—who have apartments, mortgages, and holidays to lose—actively choose "learned depoliticisation" over civic responsibility.Transactional Warfare: A look at the cold, transactional nature of Russia's heavy death toll, where "coffin money" often stifles parental grief.The Prime Minister's Trap: How Russia's constitution gives current PM Mikhail Mishustin massive immediate power if Putin dies, and why the FSB might not easily keep control.A Moral Wake-up Call: Eggert's cautious, long-term hope for a future Russian civic conscience that finally learns to say "I'm sorry" to Ukraine.Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at podbattleground@gmail.comFollow us on:X - @PodBattlegroundInstagram - podbattlegroundProducer: James HodgsonA Goalhanger Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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John Hardie and Bill Roggio report on Russian fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on refineries. Hardie notes this crisis breaks Putin's "social contract" of stability for passivity. Despite economic trouble, Putin maintains maximalist war demands due to inflated military reports from his general staff. 10

Join us for a message from Pastor Jason on Sunday June 28th, 2026, entitled Reject Passivity from Matthew 11:12.For more information about our church visit us on our website, our Facebook page, and our YouTube.Support the show

Ready to ditch your favorite fatherhood and marriage excuses? This panel of dads can change the way you show up at home—with small moves, real accountability, and no more hiding behind busyness or autopilot. Dave Wilson, along with Brian Goins, Jorge Rosario, Daron George, and Bruce Goff share about honest failures, practical accountability, and a push to choose engagement over ease. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29?v=20251111

Ready to ditch your favorite fatherhood and marriage excuses? This panel of dads can change the way you show up at home—with small moves, real accountability, and no more hiding behind busyness or autopilot. Dave Wilson, along with Brian Goins, Jorge Rosario, Daron George, and Bruce Goff share about honest failures, practical accountability, and a push to choose engagement over ease. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29?v=20251111

Has the church of Christ lost it's zeal for God? Have we embraces a consumerist, lazy Christianity, rather than the fervent and zealous one our Lord calls us to? In this sermon we look at the dangers of passivity, and Paul's command to be fervent in Spirit. 

In this interview, award-winning poet, Farah Ghafoor talks to Linda about Shadow Price (House of Anansi), shortlisted for the Trillium Prizes this year (check out our social media for pics from the event!). Since Ghafoor invites her readers to pay closer attention to our immediate biospheres, Linda does just that – opening with observations about the natural microcosm of which she is a part (yep, squirrels are mentioned).This is a very smart collection, that traverses subjects as far ranging as economics to the history of trees. Ghafoor invites her readers on that journey to remind them that they are not passive consumers but making decisions every day that highlight we have more power than we think -- and it all begins with where we focus our attention. Other highlights:Trillium Prize Book Awards (2:46)Jenny Odell's How to do Nothing (6:00)Passivity, passive voice, perspectives that imply passivity (8:00)The importance of the past to our future(s) (15:30)Guy Debord's The Society of Spectacle (22:50)The Labubus (22.35)Producer: Linda Morra; Associate Producer; Maia Harris; Music by Raphael Krux Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby and Meg sit down with Retired Marine Corps Major, pastor, author and father Brad Flurry to discuss one of the greatest challenges facing families today: the need for engaged, intentional fathers. Drawing from his own story of growing up without a father and his years of leadership in the Marine Corps, Brad shares how those experiences shaped his passion for helping men lead their families with purpose. Together, they explore the dangers of passivity, the importance of taking action in fatherhood, and why dads have a unique and irreplaceable role in the home.Brad offers practical encouragement for fathers who want to lead well but feel overwhelmed, including simple habits that can make a lasting impact on their marriage, children, and spiritual leadership. He also shares hope for dads who feel like they've fallen short and reminds listeners that it's never too late to begin leading with intention.In this episode, you'll learn:How Brad's personal story shaped his approach to fatherhoodWhy a "bias for action" is essential for dadsPractical ways fathers can lead their families wellWhy loving your spouse is one of the greatest gifts you can give your childrenWhat it means to intentionally bless your childrenHow fathers can overcome regret and move forward with purposeThe legacy every dad has the opportunity to leave.Whether you're a father, grandfather, mentor, or simply care about strengthening families, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and practical next steps for building a lasting legacy.Purchase a copy of Brad's Book here.About Empowered Homes Empowered Homes exists to help families win at home by equipping parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders to live out gospel truths in the everyday rhythms of life. Through free, gospel-centered, and practical resources, along with in-person training, coaching, and equipping experiences, Empowered Homes helps families disciple the next generation with confidence and hope. Explore free resources, training opportunities, and more at empoweredhomes.org. Empowered Homes Podcast Show us some Love! Do you appreciate The Empowered Homes Podcast? Like, subscribe, comment, share. Every bit of your engagement helps us be open-handed in sharing resources to grow strong families, leaders and ministries. Thanks for your help in Empowering Homes for the gospel! FB : https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredHomesResources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredhomesresources/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@empoweredhomes9809Questions? Ideas for the Podcast? Contact us at podcast@empoweredhomes.org. Bobby@empoweredhomes.org Meghan@empoweredhomes.orgFind Free Resources empoweredhomes.org

Edmund Fitton-Brown discusses the Strait of Hormuz closure and the potential for military escalation if negotiations fail. He critiques European passivity and notes China's interest in reopening the vital waterway. Bill Roggio joins the conversation. (11/16)1964

What if the very battles you’re trying to avoid the most… are the ones God wants to use to build you the most? In this powerful backstage conversation from the Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend, Drs. Zach and Tim Clinton sit down with former Force Recon Marine, best-selling author, MMA champion, and renowned leader, Chad Robichaux, to talk about resilience, courage, and the kind of strength that is forged through adversity. Chad’s story is marked by intense trials, hard seasons, and moments that could have broken him, but instead became the foundation for purpose. Together, we unpack what it means to stop running from adversity and start partnering with it: to see hardship not as something working against you, but something shaping you into the man you’re called to become. We also address one of the greatest threats facing men today: passivity.Chad shares why drifting, disengagement, and avoidance quietly destroy purpose, and how choosing courage, responsibility, and community can radically change the trajectory of your life. This conversation is a call to step up, to lean into discomfort, to embrace the process, to reject passivity, and to become the kind of man who is built through the fire, not in spite of it, but because of it. If you’ve been walking through a hard season, feeling stuck, or tempted to check out, this episode will challenge you to re-engage, reframe your adversity, and rediscover your purpose.Links: Visit Chad’s Website: https://chadrobichaux.com/ Watch/Listen to The Resilient Show: https://chadrobichaux.com/resilient-show Find Out More About The Mighty Oaks Foundation: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/ Purchase One of Chad’s Best-Selling Books: https://chadrobichaux.com/store Find Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help, Hope, & Healing Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today's episode is not for the faint-hearted. It's a call to arms for every father, every mother, every leader who refuses to let the demons they ignore introduce themselves to the next generation.We're talking about the uncomfortable truth culture wants to deny: Sin multiplies. Cowardice seeps. Passivity poisons. But through Christ, cycles of addiction, rage, fear, and spiritual apathy can be broken.Will you stand your ground when culture calls you extreme? Will you lead boldly when comfort begs you to stay quiet? Will you draw a line and declare, “The dysfunction stops with me”?Joshua didn't whisper—he declared: “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)Buckle up, men and women of God. This one's going to be raw, real, and rooted in truth. Your legacy is on the line.Episode Highlights08:06 - You can't fill your home with chaos, compromise, profanity, lust, rage, selfishness, and spiritual apathy and then expect peace to magically emerge in your children. That's just not how it works, friendo.18:12 - That's the calling. Not passive belief. Not lukewarm Christianity. Not occasional spirituality, but courageous faith. And if we truly love our children, then protecting their souls have got to matter more than protecting our comfort.47:01 - Success without spiritual health is failure in disguise. Scripture tells us this in Mark 8:36: What good is it for someone to gain the whole world yet forfeit their soul? That verse should stop every single one of us directly in our tracks, because one of the greatest tragedies in life is reaching the top professionally while losing your family spiritually along the way.Connect with Paul M. NeubergerWebsite

Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we explore why peace is not weakness, passivity, or “rolling over” — it's actually the body's truth meter. Your mind can rationalize staying too long, overgiving, proving yourself, or carrying guilt and obligation. But your nervous system usually tells the truth much faster. We talk about the difference between chaos and alignment, and why so many of us mistake anxiety, intensity, and emotional exhaustion for love, purpose, or responsibility. Keven shares why people who grew up managing tension and conflict often feel uncomfortable with real peace — because peace can feel unfamiliar when your nervous system has been trained for survival. But peace isn't deadness. It's a life where your goals, relationships, creativity, and ambitions no longer require constant self-erasure to maintain them. We dive into how peace sharpens discernment, restores self-respect, and helps you hear your own voice again. From boundaries and hard conversations to letting go of guilt and people-pleasing, this week's conversation is about learning to stop abandoning yourself just to keep external harmony. Because there's a difference between being calm because you're aligned… and being quiet because you've disappeared. Remember, peace is not what remains after you disappear. It's what becomes possible when you stop disappearing. Nothing here is permanent — except change. Let go and be present. Have a great week, Heal Squad! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER:This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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When it comes to reconciling how much you care what others think of you, make sure it's not so passive that you're negligent or too performative that you're inauthentic.Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful episodes from the past 7 years.Takes only 5 minutes to read through them today but it'll help you avoid years of making things so much harder than they need to be. Plus, I bet you'll be surprised to learn what they are...

In this episode of Sisterhood of the Traveling Mgowo, we delve into the concept of the "passive woman" and the impact of passivity on personal development and community. We explore how societal structures, specifically patriarchal conditioning, often encourage women to remain passive to be considered "good" or desirable

Passivity doesn't always look like doing nothing. Sometimes it looks like being busy, but never executing on what actually matters.This is part 4 of the Interest vs. Enhancements series.In this episode, Dr. Stephen Peters defines P.A.S.S.I.V.E as:Pressure to Assimilate while Someone or Something else Intercepts your Vision and Execution.Then he walks through three simple actions to help you move out of it:Set a specific targetLeverage the inconvenient momentTake the risk to act—even when the outcome is unclearThis episode is about taking back control of your time and your response, without waiting for better conditions or more certainty.Take Care & Live!

Why does God allow war in our lives? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach unpack a hard but essential truth: Christian men are not called to comfort — they are called to war. Not physical war, but the daily battle against passivity, sin, and the forces that pull men away from their faith, purpose, and leadership calling.Many Christians expect faith to make life easier. But Scripture paints a different picture. From the Israelites being trained in warfare to David declaring that God "trains my hands for war," the Bible consistently shows that God uses battle to refine, strengthen, and prepare His people.Nick and Garrett break down why war is necessary for Christian men:War refines your characterWar strengthens your faithWar develops leadershipWar prepares you for purposeWar teaches dependence on GodThey also discuss the real danger facing men today: passivity. Passivity is the quiet compromise that allows sin, weakness, and poor leadership to take hold. Instead of confronting challenges, many men hope problems will disappear — but that passivity only leads to greater battles later.This episode challenges Christian men to:Stop expecting comfortEmbrace struggle as growthFight sin aggressivelyDevelop leadership through adversityWalk boldly in faith and purposeBecause the truth is — great Christian men are not built in comfort. They are built in war. And when you understand that God is using the battle to refine you, strengthen you, and prepare you, you stop running from the fight and start stepping into your purpose. This episode is a powerful call for Christian men to grow in faith, leadership, and purpose — and to embrace the war that shapes them into the men God created them to be.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode, I challenge men to look at marriage from a completely different perspective. I ask one honest question: if your marriage was a business, how would it be doing? Most of us would never run our company, career, or mission the way we run our marriage. We plan for business, measure business, invest in business, and protect business. But too often, we let marriage drift and then wonder why it feels disconnected.I break down the four things every successful business has that every strong marriage also needs: ownership, investment, regular check-ins, and vision. I talk through practical ways Lauren and I have applied these principles in our own marriage, from daily touch points and intentional conversations to taking responsibility for areas I used to avoid. This is not about treating your wife like an employee. It is about leading with stewardship, clarity, and purpose.If you feel like your marriage has been running on autopilot, this episode will help you slow down, take an honest look, and make meaningful changes. I believe strong marriages do not happen by accident. They are built through intentional leadership, daily investment, and a clear vision for what you are creating together. If this episode helps you, send it to a friend and share it with another man who needs it.Chapters:00:00 The Question That Changes Everything02:47 Why Marriage Needs an Audit05:34 Applying Business Strategy to Marriage08:21 The First Key: Ownership11:08 Passivity, Pain, and Taking Responsibility13:55 The Second Key: Intentional Investment16:42 The Daily Habits That Transform Marriage19:29 The Third Key: Regular Check-Ins22:16 The Fourth Key: Vision for Your Marriage25:03 A Final Marriage Audit for MenCONNECT WITH BRAVECOJoin Our Free Community for Men (ladies, sign up your man): https://www.braveco.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/braveco.menInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveco.men/Shop: https://shop.braveco.org/ABOUT BRAVECO: We live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.

Therapist Joe Sikorra LMFT joins Trending with Timmerie: Episode Guide For women: How to reject control and embrace trust. Trust in your husband. (2:13) For men: How to reject passivity and embrace responsibility (23:18) What causes abusiveness vs passivity in men? (31:32) Regaining trust regarding finances (38:13) YouTube & Meta lost landmark social media addiction trial (40:21) Resources mentioned: https://joesikorra.com/

Part three of our assertiveness series, and we're breaking down the Goldilocks of it all. Walk through a scenario with me about difficult parents and boundaries that protect your HSP nervous system the way no one protected you growing up. When your inner child looks up thinking 'you just did what Dad never learned,' that's the bliss I didn't know this work would bring. Passivity is too little, aggression too much, passive-aggressive somehow both at once. No wonder we can't tell when we're being honest or dysfunctional. RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE PATREON COMMUNITY THE BOUNDARIES COURSE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I am digging into what it looks like to trust God in the in-between places, those seasons where the calling is clear but the breakthrough has not come yet. I talk about contentment, obedience, and what it really means to steward what God has given you strategically when the waiting feels hard. If you are in that place right now, this one is for you. And if you are ready to stop leaving your book sales to chance, grab the 7 Day Book Sales Reset for just $27 at Resistandroar.com. It is the first step to building a system that actually works. Chapters 00:00 Finding Contentment in All Circumstances 01:34 Trusting God in the In-Between 04:03 The Process of Learning Contentment 07:59 Understanding God's Provision 12:51 The Journey of Faith and Obedience 17:42 The Cost of Calling and Perseverance 21:56 The Role of Hindsight in Our Journey 26:32 Stewardship and Strategic Contentment 32:23 Outro VIDEO podcast (1).mp3

While the anonymous woman in our story, perhaps part by personality, but certainly influenced by her life circumstances, had learned to live in the way of passivity, to avoid, to hide. Don't make any noise, just blend in. She sneaks up from behind Jesus, reaches out and touches his coat and then hightails it out of there. And I would suggest her way and her approach has much to say to those of us who gravitate toward the way of passivity. 

Most HSPs think they're being assertive when they're still stuck in passivity or passive aggression that feels icky. Until my thirties, invisibility was my whole strategy, gold medal people pleaser, total Gumby for whatever anybody wanted. Growing up in dysfunction taught me to keep peace, avoid shame, never rock boats, and my nervous system still confuses distance with actual danger by filling gaps with zero evidence. Real assertiveness interrupts all that projecting our past onto new people, it says I will state my reality and see what happens instead of mind reading or assuming. Passivity just gathers resentment while passive aggression creates confusion, but assertiveness? It gathers clarity. Light and love. WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 :⁠⁠ https://EmotionalBadass.com/coaching⁠⁠ BOOK CLUB: https://EmotionalBadass.com/bookclub 30 DAYS TO PEACE:⁠⁠ https://EmotionalBadass.com/peace⁠⁠ NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops⁠⁠ THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE :⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://EmotionalBadass.com/morning ⁠⁠PATREON: ⁠⁠https://Patreon.com/emotionalbadass ⁠⁠WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:⁠⁠ https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/newsletter⁠⁠ PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getpatternscapes.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 3 of our Spiritual Warfare series, we stop talking theory and start talking weapons.Christ has already armed His Church. The question is whether you are using what He has given you.We break down the real arsenal of a Catholic man.The challenge is simple and direct:Are you pressing against the gates of hell… or standing idle?Your battle plan is not complicated:• Monthly Confession minimum. Aim higher if needed.• Sunday Mass without compromise. Daily if possible.• Daily Rosary.• Weekly Friday fast.• Holy water and sacramentals in your home.The victory was won at Calvary. But Christ commands you to participate in it.

Men are struggling—and it's not just stress, motivation, or “discipline.” In this conversation, Pastor + attorney Chris Sykes breaks down the real root issue behind so much modern male burnout: spiritual weakness. When a man feels spiritually weak, it shows up everywhere—passivity, anger, addiction cycles (porn, food, alcohol, nicotine), lack of purpose, and drifting in marriage. If you've ever felt like you're cracking under pressure, losing your temper, living numb, or letting your wife carry the spiritual leadership, this episode is for you. We talk about biblical masculinity vs toxic masculinity, how culture pushes men to “dominate or disappear,” and what God calls men to instead: lead with wisdom, courage, and love. You'll also hear real-life stories—men turning their lives around, marriages getting healthier, and fathers rebuilding trust with their kids. If you want to become a stronger husband, father, and man of faith—without fake hype—this is a practical, hope-filled roadmap to rebuild spiritual strength and start leading again. You'll learn how spiritual weakness fuels emotional weakness, mental fog, addiction patterns, and “aimless living,” and what to do when you feel like you're falling under pressure. You'll hear a clear, grounded explanation of biblical masculinity vs toxic masculinity, including why the difference is often a “twist of sin,” not the removal of masculinity. We unpack the two common extremes men swing into—passivity or aggression—and how to find assertive, loving leadership at home with your wife and kids. You'll also get simple, practical actions you can start immediately: get in the Word, build a prayer rhythm (even if you've never prayed out loud), improve physical health, and put yourself in environments where strong men sharpen other men. 00:00 Intro00:12 Meet Chris Sykes (pastor + attorney)01:24 Chris' story: church, law school, calling05:44 The biggest problem men face: spiritual weakness07:11 Aimlessness, isolation, addiction cycles11:58 How modern culture shapes weakness in men12:28 Prophet, Priest, King, Warrior framework14:10 Passivity vs aggression (dominate or disappear)22:18 How spiritual weakness impacts marriage + kids24:37 The $4,000 story: a man's life turns around27:13 Praying together + thriving marriage28:05 Crisis, counseling, and rebuilding as a father34:50 Practical solutions men can start today35:12 Bible reading habits + Proverbs/John38:29 How to pray out loud (simple method)42:09 Parenting: the “edge of the bed” habit43:49 Build brotherhood + get in strong environments44:42 Where to find Chris online #BiblicalManhood #ChristianMen #Masculinity #MarriageAdvice #SpiritualGrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I review a video by Moral Revolution on “waiting on the Lord” vs. active participation in God's will and purpose for your life. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.kingofkings.org/2024/02/07/the-story-of-saint-valentine/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI23PwnDEfc&t=138sTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe⁠

In this episode, I review a video by Moral Revolution on “waiting on the Lord” vs. active participation in God's will and purpose for your life. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.kingofkings.org/2024/02/07/the-story-of-saint-valentine/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI23PwnDEfc&t=138sTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe⁠

Passivity is always a temptation for men. Have you thought about how Aaron's passivity might have affected his children? Listen in.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/aaron-and-his-sons/

February 22, 2026People are going to people… We are around people all the time, whether we are at home, school, or our workplace. We often consider our places of work as mundane—a place we have to go to earn a paycheck. When it comes to the people in these spaces, we can be passive in how we engage our coworkers or bosses. Passivity can breed contempt in us, and we can begin to speak and act toward those around us as if they are “the problem.” What if we viewed our workplace as an opportunity to show the work of Christ in our lives? What if, instead of responding passively to our work and our bosses, we sought to live in a way that glorifies Christ and generates gospel conversations among the people around us? We have been called into this good gospel work, so let's be people who don't simply view work as work, but rather see our workplaces as opportunities to show Christ.1 Peter 2:18-25

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