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Inflation is back at 4.2%, the Fed is suddenly looking less “patient” and more “are we doing this again?," mortgage rates are flirting with the wrong side of uncomfortable, and the bond market is basically standing in the corner whispering, “I told you so.” In this episode, Chris, Saied and Rajeil break down the latest CPI print, why 7% mortgage rates may not be off the table, how today's inflation setup is starting to rhyme a little too hard with the 1970s, and why the market is still partying like AI, SpaceX, and IPO hype can solve every macro problem. Spoiler: they cannot. Also, somehow, we get from Fed policy to stolen oil tankers, WWE nostalgia, ear holes, and anonymous bags of dicks. Welcome back to The Higher Standard.

Send us feedback about this episode!Our guest today is Heather Webster, founder of Pattern-Walk, a website dedicated to preserving and sharing vintage sewing patterns dating back to the 1940s and beyond. Raised in South Africa and taught to sew by her grandmother, Heather rediscovered her passion for sewing after retirement. What began with the purchase of a single box of patterns at a local estate sale soon grew into a thriving business built around collecting, curating, and connecting sewists with vintage designs. Pattern-Walk offers tens of thousands of vintage patterns, along with educational blog posts and resources that help modern sewists use and appreciate these remarkable pieces of sewing history. In this episode, Heather shares her journey from collector to entrepreneur, her love of vintage fashion and pattern design, and what continues to inspire her work preserving these treasures for future generations.Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.comMy website: www.janetszabo.comSee my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blogE-mail me!  janet@janetszabo.com

Founded in London in the 19th century, Liberty has always been known for its embrace of bold and daring style. Oscar Wilde called it “the chosen resort of the artistic shopper,” a reputation that stuck for 150 years—today, Liberty is one of the most-visited stores in London. In recent years, the brand has been known more for fashion than home, but head of design for Liberty Interiors Genevieve Bennett has been tasked to revitalize the interiors fabric business, and she's been on a tear, overseeing new collections that tap the company's incredible archive while looking ahead to the future.  In this episode, host Dennis Scully speaks with Bennett about how Liberty approaches design for different regions around the world, why they're being cautious about performance fabrics, and the good news that color and pattern are officially back.   This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and KohlerLINKSLiberty InteriorsGenevieve BennettDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

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Mark Pincus founded Zynga—the company behind Words With Friends, FarmVille, and Zynga Poker—and has arguably created more hit consumer products than anyone in history. At Zynga, eight of 10 major game launches became massive hits, reaching over a billion players. Over the past five years, Mark has been synthesizing everything he's learned about building successful consumer products and turning it into a book, Life at the Speed of Play, which comes out on June 23. This is the first interview he's done about the book.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. His “Proven, Better, New” framework: copy what's proven, make it better so that 10 out of 10 people say “f*ck yes, I'll use this”—then add something new2. Why being less ambitious is the path to the most ambitious ideas3. His rule of thumb that your instincts are right 95% of the time, but your ideas are wrong 75% of the time4. “Kill hope before hope kills you”5. How to raise kids in the age of AI—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and moreVanta—Automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-common-pattern-behind-successful—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Mark Pincus:• X: https://x.com/markpinc• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpincus• Website: https://www.lifeatthespeedofplay.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Mark Pincus(02:46) The Proven Better New framework overview(07:29) Earning the right to innovate(08:30) What “better” really means(12:03) Quick summary of the framework(12:40) Examples of the framework in action(13:30) How to use proven correctly on your platform(15:13) The moral arbitrage of copying(23:55) Be less ambitious(28:25) The Bolt.new story and staying humble(33:15) Kill hope before hope kills you(37:00) Using AI as a failure machine(40:08) Why Zynga's games succeeded (it wasn't virality)(48:36) The future of consumer social apps(57:05) How to know if your product is a B+(1:01:25) Distribution in the age of AI(1:15:39) Make everyone a CEO(1:18:18) Stay close to the metal(1:21:35) Why Mark says micromanagement is beautiful(1:23:35) The expert witness(1:25:05) The number one job of a CEO is to be right(1:26:35) What Mark is teaching his five kids(1:35:14) Mark's “why”(1:37:08) Mark's new book: Life at The Speed of Play—Referenced:• Tribe.net: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribe.net• Zynga: https://www.zynga.com• Sid Meier: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sid_Meier• Electronic Arts: https://www.ea.com• CityVille: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CityVille• Words With Friends: https://wordswithfriends.com/• Scrabble: https://playscrabble.com• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com• TED Radio Hour, MIT Media Lab founder, 1984 TED talk.: https://www.ted.com/talks/nicholas_negroponte_5_predictions_from_1984• Peter Thiel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterthiel• FarmVille: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FarmVille• Craig Newmark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Newmark• How to consistently go viral: Nikita Bier's playbook for winning at consumer apps (co-founder of TBH, Gas, advisor, investor): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-consistently-go-viral-nikita-bier• Angry Birds: https://www.angrybirds.com/• OMGPop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMGPop• Draw Something: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draw_Something• Slack founder: Mental models for building products people love ft. Stewart Butterfield: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/slack-founder-stewart-butterfield• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Garry Tan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrytan• Brian Armstrong on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barmstrong• Jason Citron on X: https://x.com/jasoncitron• Stanislav Vishnevskiy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svishnevskiy• Jeff Bezos on X: https://x.com/JeffBezos• Andy Jassy on X: https://x.com/ajassy• Niantic: https://nianticlabs.com• Pokémon Go: https://pokemongo.com• Bing Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/binggordon—Recommended book:• Life at the Speed of Play: Launch Products People Love!: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Speed-Play-Launch-Products/dp/0063352575/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Over a four-year period, Jesse Ridgway produced staged family violence content on YouTube under the Psycho Series brand that generated more than a thousand 911 calls from viewers who believed the depicted events were real. Upon disclosure that the content was fabricated, Ridgway stated he "never lied" and did not acknowledge the emergency responses his content provoked. That pattern — the production of increasingly extreme content designed to generate maximum audience reaction without accountability for the consequences — has continued and escalated over the subsequent decade.The documented trajectory includes StoryFire, a creator platform that acquired approximately one million users before being converted to an NFT product. A pregnancy announcement whose veracity remains unconfirmed. And an episode in which his wife underwent a medical procedure she publicly described as the worst experience of her life — within approximately 48 hours, Ridgway appeared on national television while she recovered at home. He had been filming on four separate cameras within five days of the procedure.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott, with more than thirty years of clinical experience in forensic mental health, examines the behavioral pattern through the lens of current research on narcissism and social media engagement. The dopamine feedback loop associated with audience validation operates on the same neural pathways documented in substance addiction studies — producing measurable tolerance effects requiring escalating stimuli, withdrawal symptoms during periods of reduced engagement, and impaired capacity to disengage voluntarily even when the behavior produces demonstrable harm to proximate relationships.Scott addresses whether the primary reinforcer is financial or attentional — and whether that distinction retains clinical meaning after two decades of simultaneous reinforcement. She examines the role of media outlets in sustaining the cycle by treating staged events as legitimate news content. She assesses whether any individual within Ridgway's personal environment can provide sufficient competing reinforcement against what 4.3 million subscribers deliver. And she evaluates the central clinical question: whether behavioral patterns reinforced continuously over twenty years can be reversed — or whether the performed identity has functionally replaced the original.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#JesseRidgway #McJuggerNuggets #PsychoSeries #ShavaunScott #AttentionAddiction #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #InfluencerExposed #Narcissism #StoryFire

Why would Jesus compare Himself to a bronze serpent? In John 3:14–15, Jesus connects His crucifixion to one of the most unusual events in the Old Testament—Moses lifting up the bronze serpent in the wilderness.In this episode of Shadows to Substance, George Sayour explores how Numbers 21 points directly to Christ, revealing a powerful picture of sin, judgment, faith, and salvation.Discover how the curse of Eden, the wilderness rebellion, and the cross all come together in one remarkable biblical pattern—and why Jesus said that just as Moses lifted up the serpent, so the Son of Man must be lifted up.Those who looked in faith lived then. Those who look to Christ in faith live now.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

Chronic Pain, Neuroplasticity, and the Brain's Role in Healing with Dr. Aaron ParkerWhat if chronic pain isn't always a sign of ongoing tissue damage, but rather a learned pattern within the brain and nervous system? In this episode of the Neuroveda Podcast for Complex Health, Gillian Ehrlich sits down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Aaron Parker to discuss Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), an evidence-based approach designed to help the brain unlearn chronic pain and persistent symptoms. Together, they explore the neuroscience behind neuroplastic pain, why symptoms can continue long after an injury has healed, and how the brain's interpretation of bodily sensations can influence our experience of pain. The conversation examines the relationship between chronic pain, nervous system regulation, trauma, inflammation, concussion recovery, IBS, migraine, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and long COVID. Dr. Parker explains the concept of somatic tracking, the role of fear and safety in symptom persistence, and how retraining the brain's response to pain can lead to meaningful recovery. Gillian also draws parallels between modern neuroscience and Ayurvedic concepts of intelligence and regulation within the body, creating a fascinating bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary research. Whether you're living with chronic symptoms, supporting a loved one, or working in healthcare, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the most promising emerging approaches to chronic pain and symptom recovery.In this episode:• What Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is and how it works• The neuroscience of chronic and neuroplastic pain• Somatic tracking and nervous system regulation• Chronic pain, post-concussion syndrome, IBS, migraine, MCAS, and long COVID• The relationship between emotions, stress, and physical symptoms• How PRT complements other therapeutic approaches• Emerging research on chronic pain recovery and brain plasticity About Our GuestDr. Aaron Parker is a licensed clinical psychologist in Washington State with a background in brain injury rehabilitation and clinical psychology. He has served as an attending psychologist in the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at both Harborview Medical Center and UW Medical Center, where he continues to maintain a clinical faculty appointment. Dr. Parker has supervised psychology trainees, presented research at national conferences, and provides services to accident victims experiencing post-concussion syndrome and post-traumatic stress disorder through the Washington OSIC Concussion TBI Clinic. In his private practice, he specializes in chronic pain, concussion recovery, and neuroplastic symptom treatment, including Pain Reprocessing Therapy.

Today is day 163 and we are on the section on the Lord's Prayer. 163. How is the Lord's Prayer a pattern for prayer? The Lord's Prayer models the primary types of prayer: praise of God, intercession for his rule, petition for his provision and protection, and confession of sins. I should pray regularly in all these ways. (Psalm 150; Isaiah 63:7–64:12; Acts 9:36–43; 3 John 2) We will conclude today with Proper 12 on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Armed for Victory – The Sword of the Spirit In this concluding episode of For Zion's Sake, hosts Shelley and June Volk wrap up their weekly theme on the link between the Spirit of God and the Word of God. Moving from foundational principles to practical spiritual warfare, they break down the famous "Armor of God" passage to show how believers can actively live out a victorious life. Key Takeaways The Ultimate Combination (Ephesians 6:17): The episode anchors itself on the final piece of spiritual armor: “the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Shelley notes that if any single scripture perfectly bridges the Holy Spirit with the written Word, it is this one. The Armor as a Way of Life: June reframes how we look at Ephesians 6. Rather than viewing the armor as a physical set of clothes you put on and take off each morning, she explains that it represents an internal, permanent lifestyle. The Helmet of Salvation protects our mindset and feelings. The Breastplate of Righteousness means living inside Christ's righteousness. The Shield of Faith isn't a physical block we hold up, but Christ Himself walking ahead of us to quench the enemy's attacks. God as the Rear Guard: June highlights a unique structural detail about the Armor of God: it offers absolutely no protection for a person's back. However, she reassures listeners that God explicitly promises in His Word to step in and be the believer's "rear guard" against ambush. A Living, Piercing Tool (Hebrews 4:12): The hosts connect the "sword of the Spirit" to Hebrews 4:12, emphasizing that the Word of God is living, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword. Shelley shares how this sword cuts out doubt, fear, and apprehensions to bring people to salvation, while continuing to divide soul and spirit for daily guidance. The Pattern of "It Is Written": To demonstrate the proper use of the Sword, Shelley points to Jesus being led into the wilderness to be tempted. Jesus defeated Satan not with human arguments, but by repeatedly declaring, "It is written." June adds that because the devil tries to twist scripture out of context, believers absolutely require the Holy Spirit's discernment to know exactly how and when to apply the Word. Ministry & Contact Information This program is proudly sponsored by the Psalm 127 Fund. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 244, Kannapolis, NC 28082 Official Website: shellyandjunevolk.com The Friday Fellowship (The Shema): As Jewish believers, Shelley and June conclude their Friday broadcast by uniting with their kinsmen to recite the Shema: “Shema Yisrael adonoi Eloheinu adonoi echad” (Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one). Shelly has served the body of Christ as a Pastor for over 35 years. He is a bible teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of The Kingdom of God, The Mystery of Israel & The Church and for God’s people to be prepared in their hearts for the end of this age. https://shellyandjunevolk.com/Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You think you're burned out. The Pattern underneath might be something else entirely.In this episode I'm naming the Pattern that's been running underneath what most smart, accomplished people have been calling burnout. I call it Decision Debt. Once you see it, you can't unsee it.What's covered:• Why rest does not fix it• The DECODE that interrupts the loop• The one noticing practice this week that starts unwinding itThe Pattern in your trunk is the same Pattern in your inbox, your closet, and the conversation you have been almost-having with your sister for five months.Want to go deeper?Join me at The Impactful and Paid Coach Workshop where we DECODE the Patterns running your life and business.https://www.impactfulandpaidcoachworkshop.com/homeAbout Coach Kelly JBehavioral Intelligence Strategist and former DEA Investigative Intelligence Analyst, trained at the FBI Academy. Twenty years reading what runs underneath behavior. Founder of Jefferson Academy of Mentorship and Life Coaching.Subscribe for new Behavioral Intelligence Pattern releases every Sunday and Thursday.#DecisionDebt #BehavioralIntelligence #BurnoutPattern #CoachKellyJ #DecisionFatigue

In this solo episode, I dive into the power of consistency in building a brand, why it matters, and how intentional disruptions can keep your audience engaged. I'm chatting through some practical strategies, personal experiences, and actionable tips for maintaining consistency without burning out. Key Takeaways Consistency Builds Trust. Regular, predictable content helps your audience recognize and trust your brand. Pattern Disruption Keeps You Memorable. Occasionally breaking your routine with something unexpected can reignite audience attention. Define Your Own Consistency. Consistency doesn't mean frequency; set a realistic schedule that works for you and your business. Systems and Support Make Consistency Possible. Processes, deadlines, and outsourcing tasks (like editing and show notes) help maintain regular output. Seasonal Adjustments and Creative Breaks. Using different formats or revisiting old content during busy periods can keep your brand fresh and sustainable. Episode Highlights 00:00:10 – Introduction: Why consistency feels overwhelming 00:00:50 – The value and limits of consistency 00:02:09 – Pattern disruption: Why and how to shake things up 00:03:18 – Defining what consistency means for your brand 00:04:49 – Building systems and getting support for consistency 00:08:27 – Using disruption and seasonal changes to stay creative Mentioned in the Episode Atomicon (Aff link) Lucy Lucraft Podcast Editing: lucylucraft.co.uk End Notes I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌lizmmosley or @‌buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode was written, recorded and produced by me If you like to watch your podcasts you can watch all of my solo episodes including this one on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!  

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On May 28, 2023, 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack Belton walked into a store in Columbia, South Carolina. Minutes later, he was running for his life down the street. Two grown men chased him. One shot him in the back. The sheriff confirmed he stole nothing. The coroner confirmed the fatal wound was to his lower back — consistent with someone running away. On June 1, 2026, a jury found the man who killed him not guilty of murder.Content Note: This episode discusses the murder of a child, systemic racism, anti-Black violence, and contains strong language and emotional content. This conversation is appropriate for mature audiences ready to engage with issues of racial injustice in America.In this heavy, emotional episode recorded just days after the verdict, Dr. Marjorie and Michael don't just discuss the case of Cyrus Carmack Belton. They grapple with what it means to live and raise Black children in America. They compare it to Trayvon Martin. They discuss anti-Black racism not just from white people but from other communities. They break down the normalization of anti-Black violence, the political failures of leadership on both sides, the comforts of privilege that inoculate people from action, and the necessity of economic disruption for real change.The conversation is about social cohesion and accountability. About how injustice after injustice piles up until we stop asking "can this happen in America?" because we know the answer is yes — it already has, for 250 years. There is also a powerful moment where Dr. Michael rejects language that diminishes Black humanity, refusing to accept the phrase "the least of us" and insisting on full humanity and equal dignity.This episode calls for more than conversation. It demands action. Economic disruption. Political accountability. Refusal to accept the normalization of anti-Black violence. Released just before Juneteenth 2026 — a reminder that 250 years later, Black Americans are still fighting to be seen and treated as human.Inside the Episode:A 14-Year-Old Boy and a Bottle of Water. The facts of the Cyrus Carmack Belton case. "A bottle of water is worth chasing somebody down and shooting them in the back? That can't be anything but anti-Black racism."He Looks Like Trayvon. Ten years later, another Black child killed, another not guilty verdict. Pattern recognition across time. The case that reignited the national conversation about systemic racism and racial justice in America.Anti-Black Racism Is Not Just From White People. A complicated, necessary conversation about anti-Black racism from multiple communities — and what that means for Black children navigating the world.What We Tell Our Black Children. The talk every Black parent dreads. "Buckle up, because the world is still not one where it feels safe for you to be Black." What Black youth protection actually looks like in 2026.Economic Impact Is the Only Language in Common. "There has to be an economic impact, because that is the only language that people have in common. Anytime anything has worked, it's because it was an economic impact." Showing up to protest is not enough.250 Years Later. Juneteenth is June 19. From emancipation to the Cyrus Carmack Belton verdict — one unbroken line. This is essential listening before Juneteenth 2026."250 years later, we are still fighting to be seen and treated as human." "He didn't steal anything. The sheriff said so himself." "Buckle up, because the world is still not one where it feels safe for you to be Black." "A bottle of water is worth chasing somebody down and shooting them in the back?" "We are not the least of any f***ing thing." "Comfort is a diffusion, not a protection." "There has to be an economic impact, because that is the only language that people have in common."

Send us Fan MailGrab the new free guide: https://chelsey.coach/hlwreset Recognize when your body is speaking and what it's saying... this is the PATTERN.And then what to do with the info as INFO, not authority. Anchor into Truth, biblical Truth. This is how we regulate and respond; disrupt patterns and walk in freedom and healing! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

What if the reason you keep attracting the wrong people has less to do with them... and more to do with the version of yourself you're presenting to the world? In this solo episode of Harder Than Life, Kelly explores authenticity, attraction, validation, and the relationship patterns that many people unknowingly repeat. Drawing from his own dating experiences, healing journey, and recent therapy work, Kelly shares how chasing external validation created chaos in his relationships — and how learning to be authentic changed what he was drawn to and what he was attracted to. This conversation challenges cultural messages around beauty, status, success, and attention, while encouraging listeners to focus on the deeper work of becoming comfortable in their own skin. If you've ever wondered why the same relationship patterns keep showing up, this episode offers a different perspective. Key Takeaways

The dashcam SD card in Aaron Spencer's case didn't vanish in a vacuum. It disappeared inside a department with a documented history of evidence problems stretching back over a decade.In 2021, a seventeen-year-old named Hunter Brittain was shot and killed by a Lonoke County deputy during a traffic stop. Brittain was unarmed. He was carrying an antifreeze container. The deputy's body camera was not activated until after the shooting. Sheriff John Staley fired the deputy for violating the camera policy — not for killing an unarmed teenager. The department did not provide dashcams.In 2024, a federal civil rights lawsuit pulled back the curtain on the Lonoke County jail. Staff members were accused of harming a detainee. When she reported what happened, the retaliation was documented: taunting over the intercom, isolation, and punishment. Video evidence from inside the facility was withheld during discovery.Then came the Spencer case. Lead Detective Robbie McCain removed a dashcam from Fosler's truck, viewed the SD card on his personal computer, stored the camera in an office envelope for a year, and lost the card. Judge Wilson catalogued eleven violations and found bad faith. He wrote that the conduct gave “the appearance of a coverup” and called it “so egregious” that dismissal was the only remedy.One department. One sheriff. Over a decade. Every time the evidence matters most, it's not there. Despite all of this, Staley was elected president of the Arkansas Sheriffs Association executive board.An outside legal analyst examines whether this pattern amounts to institutional failure, who faces exposure now that a judge has put it in writing, and whether anyone in a position of authority is likely to be held accountable.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LonokeCoverUp #AaronSpencer #HunterBrittain #EvidenceDestroyed #Accountability #ArkansasJustice #TrueCrime #InstitutionalRot #SheriffStaley #HiddenKillers

Jim Highsmith has been thinking about decision-making for a long time. When he wrote Agile Project Management in 2004, he went looking for practical guidance on decision-making in the project management literature and found very little. That gap matters even more now.In this episode, Jim and I talk about why AI raises the stakes for executive judgment. AI can remove friction, speed up work, and take on repeatable tasks, but it can also make it easier for leaders to stop practicing the very capabilities they are paid to use. Jim brings this to life through John Boyd's OODA loop, the risk of judgment atrophy, mountaineering decisions, Rob Hall's Everest threshold, Phil Knight's pattern recognition at Nike, and a personal story from Jim's own time leading a collaborative project team at Nike.This conversation is really about how leaders build judgment deliberately: by making consequence-bearing decisions, setting thresholds before pressure arrives, creating space for slow thinking, and reflecting honestly on how decisions were made.Key TakeawaysAI can weaken judgment when leaders stop practicing it: Jim compares the risk to driving an autonomous car: the more the system takes over, the less sharp the driver becomes. AI can remove low-value effort, but leaders still need to practice making consequence-bearing decisions.The OODA loop is mostly about orientation: Jim explains that John Boyd's edge was not just speed, but his ability to update his mental model quickly. For leaders, the real work is noticing when old assumptions no longer fit the situation.Capability is knowledge plus experience plus judgment: AI can make knowledge easier to access, but it cannot replace the experience of carrying consequences. Judgment develops when people make real decisions, reflect on the outcome, and adjust how they think.Thresholds only work when enforced under pressure: Jim uses Rob Hall's Everest story to show why decision thresholds matter before emotion, ambition, or sunk cost take over. In business, those thresholds might be cost, risk, customer impact, or reversibility.Leaders need to separate fast decisions from slow judgment: Some repeatable, data-heavy decisions can be automated with guardrails. Higher-context decisions still need human orientation, pattern matching, and time to think.Reflection turns experience into better pattern matching: Barry shares his practice of documenting decisions, what was known at the time, and why the call was made. That kind of review helps leaders improve the decision process, not just judge the outcome.Additional InsightsRole modeling beats mandates: Jim describes how Boyd taught by showing the mechanics of his performance. Barry connects this to AI adoption: leaders create more movement by sharing how they are using the tools in real work.Productivity fatigue is a real AI-era risk: Barry reflects on how AI can increase output while shrinking the space to think. That matters because senior leadership work often depends on judgment, not just throughput.AI transformation is still a people problem: Jim returns to Jerry Weinberg's reminder that “no matter what they tell you, it's a people problem.” Tools help, but organizations still need to redesign the work, behaviors, and decisions around them.Pattern matching is different from gut feel: Jim uses Phil Knight's Nike decisions to show how instinct can come from years of context. What looks intuitive on the surface is often pattern recognition built through experience.Episode Highlights00:00 – Episode Recap – Jim Highsmith frames the core tension of the episode: AI can accelerate work, but it can also expose whether leaders have a real decision-making system or are quietly handing judgment to the machine.01:45 – Guest Introduction – Barry introduces Jim Highsmith, a pioneer of adaptive leadership and original Agile Manifesto signatory whose work has shaped how organizations navigate uncertainty and make high-stakes decisions. (Jim Highsmith)04:27 – Decision-Making Was Missing from the Playbook – Jim explains that when he wrote his first Agile Project Management book in 2004, he found surprisingly little practical guidance on decision-making in standard project management sources.05:47 – The Real Power of the OODA Loop – Jim revisits John Boyd's observe, orient, decide, act model and argues that orientation, the ability to update mental models under pressure, is the part leaders often underdevelop.07:19 – From Process-Centric to Judgment-Centric Management – Jim makes the case that if AI takes over more process improvement work, organizations need decision-making capacity distributed through the system, not concentrated at the top.09:14 – The Judgment Muscle Can Atrophy – Barry and Jim use the autonomous car example to show how useful automation can quietly weaken a capability when people stop practicing it.12:33 – Role Modeling Beats Mandates – Jim explains how Boyd taught fighter pilots by showing the mechanics of superior performance, which Barry connects to leaders demonstrating their own AI experiments instead of simply telling others what to do.15:50 – Capability Is More Than Knowledge – Jim defines capability as knowledge plus experience plus judgment, pointing out that LLMs can provide knowledge but not the consequence-bearing experience that shapes better calls.18:56 – Thresholds Keep Decisions Honest – Jim shares the Rob Hall Everest story to show why thresholds only matter if leaders are willing to honor them when pressure, ambition, or sunk cost pushes the other way.20:58 – Automate the Right Decisions – Jim distinguishes fast, data-dependent System One decisions from slower System Two judgments, giving leaders a practical way to decide what to automate and what to protect.24:31 – From Search Engine to Human-Agent Teams – Jim describes his own progression from using AI as a search engine to working daily with multiple humans and agents, showing that the practice evolves through use.27:06 – Productivity Fatigue and Constant Execution – Barry reflects on how AI can create more throughput while leaving less space for slow thinking, especially for leaders whose real value is making judgment calls.31:05 – Relearning the People Problem – Jim returns to Jerry Weinberg's reminder that “no matter what they tell you, it's a people problem,” and Barry connects that to companies buying AI tools without redesigning how people work.33:21 – Pattern Matching Is Not Gut Feel – Jim uses Phil Knight's early Nike decisions to explain why seasoned executives often seem intuitive because they have built patterns from industry knowledge, relationships, and lived context.36:09 – Decision Journaling Builds Better Judgment – Barry describes documenting decisions, the information available, and the rationale at the time as a way to learn from both strong and weak outcomes.37:22 – A Nike Lesson in Collaborative Judgment – Jim recalls a project decision at Nike where the team agreed with the outcome but challenged the process, giving him a lasting lesson about when people need to be part of the call.38:51 – Closing Reflections – Barry thanks Jim and points listeners toward his writing as these long-standing ideas about judgment, adaptability, and decision-making become even more relevant in the AI era.Useful ResourcesJim Highsmith's website – Jim's home base for his bio, books, articles, podcasts, and current work. (Jim Highsmith)The Adaptive EDGE – Jim's Substack on leadership, adaptability, and AI. (jimhighsmith.substack.com)The Agile Manifesto – The original manifesto and signatories list, including Jim Highsmith. (Agile Manifesto)Adaptive Leadership: Accelerating Enterprise Agility by Jim Highsmith – The book Jim references when discussing his earlier work on adaptive leadership and decision-making. (Google Books)Robot-Proof: When Machines Have All the Answers, Build Better People by Vivienne Ming – The book Jim mentions as influencing his thinking about creative human capability in the AI era. (Google Books)Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War by Robert Coram – A deeper look at John Boyd, the OODA loop, and the “40-second Boyd” story discussed in the episode. (

n Part 2 of our At Rest series, Angelica Barros sits down with Rebekah Barnes to explore one of the biggest barriers to true Sabbath rest: the inner critic. That harsh inner voice often uses shame, comparison, and the pressure to perform to keep us striving for approval and significance. Together, Angelica and Rebekah discuss how our culture's obsession with productivity only amplifies that voice, while the gospel offers a better way. Drawing from Scripture and practical insights, they unpack how Sabbath rest helps us silence the inner critic, embrace our identity in Christ, and live from a place of acceptance rather than performance. Plus, Rebekah shares a practical framework—Posture, Practice, and Pattern—to help you cultivate rhythms of rest that bring lasting freedom and peace.

In this episode of Built for the Edge, Kehla sits down with Michaela Gaffen Stone for a conversation about conditioning, self-abandonment, people pleasing, and what actually happens when women stop contorting themselves to fit into identities that were built for survival instead of truth. Michaela shares how growing up in an unsafe and unpredictable environment sharpened her ability to recognize patterns in behavior, energy, and identity — eventually becoming the foundation of the work she now does with women around Human Design, neuroscience, behavior science, and cycle-breaking. Together, Kehla and Michaela unpack the deeper layers of self-trust, the invisible rules many women are still unconsciously obeying, and why “alignment” often becomes another performance when the nervous system is still organized around belonging, approval, and safety. This conversation explores: • People pleasing and identity adaptation • Pattern recognition and behavioral loops • Self-trust and reclaiming personal authority • Why high-functioning women still abandon themselves • Breaking cycles without turning healing into another identity If you've built a life that looks aligned on paper but still feels like you're holding yourself together underneath it all, this episode will hit. Follow Michaela on Facebook Follow Michaela on LinkedIn Follow Michaela on YouTube Join the Summit Join the Sanctuary Kehla's Website Follow Kehla on IG

Have you ever noticed that the more you suppress your emotions, stay “easy,” or avoid conflict… the worse your migraines become?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the hidden connection between emotional suppression, people pleasing, and chronic migraine patterns. Through a blend of neuroscience, stress physiology, and holistic healing wisdom, you'll discover why constantly abandoning your own needs may quietly overload your nervous system and turn emotional tension into physical pain.You'll discover:

If you've ever said "I'm so disciplined in my career, I just don't have it in me for fitness," this episode is for you. I'm breaking down a client archetype I've never spoken to directly on the show, the rebel: the high-achieving woman who knows exactly what to do, has the coach and the plan, and still acts against her own self-interest. Swaps different movements in than what's in her programmed session because she "can," eats around her macros vs hitting them because it "doesn't matter that much," and half-follows the plan she's paying for. Inspired by a conversation with a seven-figure-business-owner friend (I call her Elise), I unpack why the rebel and her apparent opposite - the overcomplier who does too much - are actually running the same program: both are responding to control. We get into what your rebellion is really protecting (a sanctuary, an exit, your ego), why "discipline fatigue" is actually redirection, and how your own expertise becomes a factory for credible excuses. Then I get practical: how to tell when the rebel is onto something versus just creating noise, the prediction test for catching yourself, what real coaching leadership looks like for a high-agency woman, and a concrete framework (Elise's "bottom lining") for making honest decisions with full information. The goal was never to kill the rebel. It's to put you back in the driver's seat so your discipline finally serves you instead of being burned in protest. -- This episode is brought to you by AX3 Life. AX3 Bio-Pure Astaxanthin is a daily longevity supplement that fights oxidative stress and inflammation at the cellular level, supporting your brain, skin, joints, muscles, and recovery from the inside out. AX3 absorbs 3x better than ordinary astaxanthin and was validated in an NIH-funded longevity study. I take it every day and I'm not going back.   Get 20% off your first order at ax3.life with code EMBODY   Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram

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Subscribe to get the free guide: The 5 Relational Patterns That Are Quietly Killing Your ConnectionYou start arguing about something small. And then somehow, a few minutes in, you're not talking about tonight anymore. You're talking about something that happened three years ago.That's the time machine. And if it keeps happening, it's not because you're petty or stuck. It's because something real happened that never fully repaired.The present keeps disappearing because something in the past never got what it actually needed. And until that old wound gets real repair, not just an apology, it will keep surfacing every time something pokes at it.In this episode:* Understand why the same fight keeps repeating and what it's actually telling you about an unresolved wound underneath* Recognize the moment the time machine activates so you can name it before the whole relationship history ends up on trial* Learn the difference between an apology and real repair, and why one keeps the wound openThis is episode 5 of 5. When the past finally feels heard, it stops showing up uninvited in your present relationship.If this series has you thinking about patterns in your own relationship, I work with couples on exactly this. Book a free consultation and let's talk: https://calendar.app.google/8oykk8gs4wA66oWR6If you want all five patterns in one place, subscribe, and the PDF will be in your welcome email. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.growthovereasy.com

Most of us are carrying patterns we didn't choose, financial anxiety, broken trust, wounds we never named, inherited from the people who raised us. And if we don't deal with them honestly, we don't break them. We pass them on. Today we look at two myths that keep generational patterns alive and what Scripture says about the slow, intentional work of healing. Breaking a cycle isn't a dramatic moment. It's a decision to stop pretending and start dealing. What wound have you been waiting to heal?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

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If you've ever felt too depleted to even begin taking care of yourself; if you've given and given until there was nothing left and somehow kept giving anyway, this episode was made for you.It just so happens to be the last client session. Twelve seasons. Seven and a half years. Hundreds of souls who trusted me with their most vulnerable pieces. This is the final client session ever shared on The Higher Self Hotline, and I want you to know I am feeling every single bit of this as much as you are.She's navigating a fresh start in occupational therapy after a long season of feeling lost and disconnected. The new role is everything she hoped for, and yet the old patterns followed her there: over-giving, self-forgetting, and pushing past her limits until the tank runs dry.What unfolds is a deeply human conversation about the weight highly sensitive people carry and what it actually looks like to choose yourself every single day.In this episode we talk about:(00:00) Welcome Back to The Higher Self Hotline with Zoey Greco(00:52) Saying Goodbye to Client Sessions and Why This Was Meant to be the Final One(13:25) The Pattern of Self Neglect(17:22) Burnout Is Not What You Think(20:11) The Emotional Weight You're Carrying(42:18) Letting Go of People Pleasing(45:30) Start Before You're Ready(47:42) Reclaiming Your EnergyGet Your 10% off your yearly Numerology Report here: http://zoeygreco.com Don't miss the next Pajama Party! http://zoeygreco.comTake my FREE quiz!What's your intuitive style? Discover your unique intuitive gifts with my free quiz: http://zoeygreco.com/quiz Did you love this episode? The Higher Self Hotline Team lovingly asks for your support!We'd be eternally grateful if you'd rate, review, and subscribe! We want to make sure you never miss a dose of divine guidance.If this conversation resonated with you, we hope you share it with someone you think would connect with the message.Stay connected with us and your higher self! Follow Zoey on socials.Connect with Zoey here: Instagram: @thezoeygrecoTikTok: @thezoeygrecoWebsite: ZoeyGreco.comAudio Editing by:Mike Sims | echovalleyaudio.comContact: echovalleyaudio@gmail.comkeywords: people pleasing recovery, how to stop people pleasing, burnout recovery, why am I always exhausted, how to set boundaries without guilt, sensitive people and burnout, over giving and depletion, healing for helpers and healers, how to trust yourself, start before you're ready, emotional depletion, empaths and burnout, spiritual guidance, life path 11, self abandonment

What do you do when God starts revealing unhealthy patterns in your life—and suddenly you can't unsee them? In this episode, I close out the people-pleasing series by talking about what happens after awareness comes. We discuss the discomfort that can come when God begins uncovering deeper emotional patterns, why healing often feels disruptive before it feels freeing, and how to take your next step without fear or shame. If you've been feeling stirred up, emotionally exposed, or unsure what to do with everything God has been revealing lately, this episode will help you understand why awareness is actually an invitation into healing—not condemnation. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Emotional Awareness Can Feel So Disorienting [02:00] The Snow Globe Analogy for What Happens During Healing [04:00] God Reveals So He Can Heal [06:00] Why Healing Often Requires Discomfort and Change [08:00] The Cost of Ignoring What God Is Revealing [10:00] Why Change Only Happens When We're Ready to Do Something Different [14:00] The First Step: Noticing and Admitting the Pattern [15:00] Counting the Cost of People-Pleasing in Your Life [17:00] Practical Next Steps for Deeper Healing and Growth [20:00] Psalm 23 and the Reminder That God Leads Gently RESOURCES: The People Pleasing Mindset Makeover is an 8-session one-on-one coaching process designed to help women understand the deeper roots of people-pleasing, rewire unhealthy patterns, and build healthier emotional responses through brain science, biblical truth, and practical tools.  Learn more or apply here: 

Send us Fan MailYou can be the kind of person who runs toward the work and still feel trapped in the same loop. That tension is what we unpack here: why smart, driven leaders and coaches can read the books, hire the mentors, try the strategies, and still hit the same wall. When effort doesn't produce change, it usually isn't a willpower problem. It's a “wrong level” problem.We dig into the difference between technical problems (what to do) and adaptive problems (how you think, what you believe, and who you are being while you do it). We talk about how subconscious beliefs quietly protect you by keeping you safe, how your brain collects evidence after a decision to prove you were right, and why that can lock in patterns even when you're taking constant action. If you've ever found yourself spiralling into “maybe I'm not good enough” after trying everything, you'll recognise exactly what we're pointing to.We also share what changed for us when we realised we were trying to fix a messaging problem that wasn't the real issue, and why conversations that get to the root can outperform automation when your best work is human. You'll leave with a simple question that can reset your entire approach, plus a resource to help you diagnose what's actually keeping you stuck. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's hitting a wall, and leave a review with the biggest insight you're taking into your week.Want to show up as the best version of you in the moments that matter most?Start by taking our 2-minute quiz at modernleadership.us/quiz!Are trying everything, but you keep coming up against the same wall and nothing seems to be working?Are you putting in the action and energy, but nothing is improving?If so, that's what we built our "How to get Unstuck" quiz for.Start by taking our 2-minute quiz at modernleadership.us/quiz. It's not about putting in more energy or action, it's about finding out what's actually keeping you stuck.

DISCLAIMER: When I recorded this episode, I had no idea it would be released during the same week the Southern Baptist Convention would once again be debating the role of women in church leadership. The timing makes this conversation especially relevant, but this episode was not created in response to current events. The views shared reflect my understanding of the New Testament and its first-century context. As with any discussion of Scripture, I encourage listeners to study the text for themselves and engage thoughtfully, whether they ultimately agree or disagree with my conclusions.Have you ever wondered what the New Testament really says about women in leadership? This episode dives into the overlooked stories of women who carried letters, taught apostles, and led early churches—roles that challenge many of today's assumptions. The discussion explores how translation choices and church traditions have shifted the spotlight away from female leaders, even though their names and deeds are clearly documented in scripture. If you're ready to question long-held beliefs and reexamine what the New Testament actually shows about women's roles, this conversation is for you."Using scripture to tell half the church they have no place in leadership is not protection—it's spiritual bullying." - Tim WindersAccess all show and episode resources HEREEpisode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.Episode Highlights:00:00 Women in Romans 1602:51 Why This Matters09:20 Reading Without Bias11:55 Phoebe Carried Romans18:44 Priscilla and Aquila19:55 Junia Named Apostle21:27 More Women in Romans22:34 Beyond Romans 1623:01 Lydia and House Churches24:05 Women Leaders Elsewhere26:09 Elect Lady and Authority28:03 Lois and Eunice Legacy28:34 Faith Shaped by Women28:59 Tabitha the Disciple29:36 Names Edited Over Time30:30 Why Hebrews Is Anonymous33:26 Case for Priscilla36:32 Pattern of Erasing Women37:09 Two Verses Objection38:51 Silence in Corinth Context42:25 Authority in Ephesus47:15 Three Kingdoms Backdrop49:16 Kingdom Breaks Ceilings51:46 Live the Text Today53:48 Final Challenge and Next

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Recap: Dismantling ControlThis week we explored control through a Quantum Psychosomatics lens, shifting the focus away from behavior and toward the prediction underneath it.Control is rarely about power. More often, it is a strategy the nervous system develops to reduce uncertainty and maintain coherence. What appears as perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, hypervigilance, or micromanagement is often an attempt to prevent a feared outcome from occurring.The key insight:Control is not the pattern. Control is the solution the system created for the pattern.Instead of asking, "Why am I controlling?" we asked:"What prediction is my need for control protecting?"This question reveals the architecture beneath the behavior. Common predictions include:If I don't manage everything, something bad will happen.I am responsible for other people's outcomes.Uncertainty is dangerous.No one is coming to help.Relaxation is unsafe.Once the prediction becomes visible, the next question emerges:"What assignment made that prediction necessary?"The goal is not to force surrender or eliminate control. The goal is to update the model generating the need for control in the first place.Curiosity PromptWhere in your life are you working hardest to control an outcome, and what are you predicting would happen if you stopped?Welcome to SuperFreq® — Frequency-First LivingA podcast, Substack publication + channel dedicated to decoding the hidden patterns beneath behavior, identity, and reality itself. Through frequency, form, and field—we explore how to rewire the nervous system, reclaim coherence, and build the next evolution of human architecture.Stay Connected //IG: @superfreq.co // @whoistaliyahSubstack: SUPERFREQ® | Frequency-First Living™ > taliyahverse.substack.comWebsite: taliyahverse.comhttps://taliyahverse.store/shop/welcome-to-frequency-work-free-meditation

In this passage, we see dominos starting to fall in a chain reaction. It begins with John the Baptist pointing to Jesus as the Lamb of God. That leads to Andrew and another disciple following Jesus. That leads to an invitation to Peter coming to Jesus. Jesus invites Philip to follow him. Philip does, and then he invites Nathanael to come and see for himself. He does. Domino after domino fell, and they continue to fall. But essential to the whole process is someone extending the invitation to “Come and see.” Sermon Outline:I. The Pattern of WitnessII. The Practice of WitnessIII. The Power of WitnessSermon Discussion Questions:1. Who was an Andrew in your own story, someone whose small act of witness led you toward Jesus?2. If Jesus asked you today, “What are you seeking?”, what would be your honest answer today? How does that answer compare to what you say you're looking for in following him? 3. When someone in your life pushes back on your invitation to Jesus, what is your instinct: to argue, to back down, or to invite? What makes “come and see” both humble and courageous? How can we invite people to come and see?4. 40% of Christians say they don't know anyone to invite to church. Is that true for you? If your social world is mostly other believers, what would it take to change that, and what's holding you back?5. How does the reality that Jesus is already at work in the lives of people around us before we say a word change the way you think about the pressure of inviting people to come and see?

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Deen Salami | Guest Pastor Standing Firm: A Look at Stephen Check out the weekly sermon here or on our SRBC podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. While you're at it, check us out on Facebook and Instagram too. Like what you hear? We'd love to know.At South Run, we read every message personally. Whether you have a question, want to share how God is moving in your life, or are thinking about visiting in person, this is the place to start. If you click the link below, Pastor Eric will personally reach out to you. Listening online? Let us know. Sermon Transcript Standing Firm: What Stephen's Martyrdom in Acts 6–7 Teaches Us About Faith Under Fire — Sermon TranscriptSouth Run Baptist Church | Springfield, VA Guest Preacher: Deen SalamiActs 6:8–7:60June 7, 2026This is a full sermon transcript from South Run Baptist Church in Springfield, Virginia. In this message, guest preacher Deen Salami preaches on the martyrdom of Stephen from Acts 6–7. This sermon addresses how Stephen — an ordinary believer full of faith and the Holy Spirit — stood firm against hate and persecution before the Sanhedrin, what his conduct, his defense, and his death reveal about the cost of following Jesus, and why the church's first martyr was not a tragic accident but a catalyst for the spread of the gospel. Opening: A Passage That Can Almost Preach ItselfI am a little excited today about the message. We've got a lot of ground to cover. There's a large section of scripture that I want us to go through. I'm going to act as your guide. It's not very often that there are passages of scripture that actually can preach themselves. This passage just might be one of them. So what I'd like to do is just to act as your guide. I'll read through big chunks of scripture and I'll just make a couple of observations for us to consider as we do. To do that, though, I'll only need about another hour. Are you guys good with that? I know better than to get in the way of lunch, so I'll make sure that I'll get through this thing in a reasonable amount of time, and I promise we'll survive the experience, all right? All right, why don't you join me in prayer? Gracious God and Father, behold this time. It is you who have called all these people here. None are here by accident. You have assigned me to this task for this day and this hour, and I just pray, Lord God, that you would act and move. Empower now your servant to be able to bring forth this majesty for your people's benefit and for the glory of your great name. May everything that be said and done would be pleasing to you. We pray all of this in Jesus' name. Amen. Context: Who Was Stephen, and Why Does He Matter?Now, we've already had the first section of our passage read to us. We're going to look at the first martyr of the early church. If you guys know, that is a follower by the name of Stephen. Before he was crucified, Jesus warned the disciples that the world would hate them because of him, and as a result, they would suffer persecution. So how do we stand firm against the hate and persecution? Well, Stephen is going to help us answer that question because he experienced exactly what Jesus said he would. How he handles the hate is a great example for us to follow. Now, again, we've already read that first section in Acts 6:1–8, but as we go into the commentary of it, I want you to consider three simple things: the charges brought before Stephen, his conduct throughout this whole trial, and what it costs him at the end. Three things — charges, his conduct, and the cost. The gospel was being preached early on. It's the early part of the church's existence. The gospel was being preached, and after an early reception by the masses, opposition began to rise, specifically from the religious leaders. Stephen was a Hellenistic Jew, which means that his native tongue was not Aramaic, but it was Greek. He was also a Diaspora Jew, meaning that he was not born and raised inside Israel proper. He was born and raised outside of Israel. He came to Jerusalem, heard the gospel, and became a believer. He was not one of the original 12. He had no special place of prominence. In fact, when we first learn of Stephen a few verses earlier, he was in charge of food distribution for the church. In other words, Stephen was a simple, normal person, just like any one of us. His only desire was to serve and to be used by God. Now look at how he was described in this section. It says that he was full of God's grace and power, and he performed great signs and wonders. Up until this point, that description was only made of the apostles. But he ran into his fellow Diaspora Jews, and they could not withstand him in debate, because the Spirit of God had given him great wisdom. Since they were unable to defeat Stephen in debate, they slandered him, brought him up on trumped-up charges, and dragged him before the Sanhedrin. And this, by the way, is the third time that a follower of Jesus was dragged before the Sanhedrin. The first time it was Peter and John for healing a lame man. But because the crowds were praising God, they let them go. The second time was with all 12 apostles. They were beaten and sternly warned no longer to preach the gospel. This time, the Diaspora Jews were mobilized as a mob against Stephen, and if you were hearing properly and paying attention, you noticed that Stephen is alone. Incidentally, this is the same council that sentenced Jesus to death. The Charges Against Stephen: Disrespecting Moses and the TempleSo let's hear the charges brought against Stephen. It was the disrespect of the law — which is referred to as Moses — and the disrespect of God, the temple, because they believed that God's presence was in the temple. But Stephen is going to take these two charges and turn them on his accusers. But for now, I want to draw your attention to how Luke describes Stephen as he stands before the Sanhedrin. He says that he has the face of an angel. Now, I doubt very much that the Sanhedrin thought Stephen was hot, right? But what is it that made his appearance unmistakable? The question I want us to consider is, how is it possible that a normal person like Stephen — who was not part of the inner circle of Jesus — is able to do the things that Stephen had done and was described the way Luke describes him? Acts 6:5 — Full of Faith and the Holy Spirit: What That Actually MeansAnd I believe that the answer is found in verse 5 of chapter 6. This is the very first description we have of Stephen: he's a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. But the question is, what does that mean exactly? Let me start with full of faith. Because there are three aspects of faith that we see in Stephen. First, there's an intellectual determination. What do I mean by that? It simply means that he's asking himself, is the gospel true, and do I believe it? Am I a sinner, like the gospel says, and do I need a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ? Stephen's answer is yes. The second is, do I trust Jesus? Will I submit my life to him and proclaim him as my Lord? Again, Stephen answers, yes. But finally, will I commit everything to him, even if it means my death? And as we will see, Stephen will answer that question yes as well. But let me ask us all a question here. How are we doing in these three aspects? For most Christians, they're okay intellectually up here. Do I need a Savior? Yes. But it's the other two that they stumble at. Is he actually Lord? Am I running my own life? Do I just need Jesus as an advisor — I'll call on him when I need to? Or is he actually Lord? Do we actually commit our lives to him, willing to die? Because Stephen was all in with Jesus, it gave the Holy Spirit free reign to use Stephen any way he wanted. Not like a puppet, but as an active and willing partner in the work of advancing the kingdom. It's like the Fellowship of the Ring. Do you guys remember the Fellowship of the Ring? Remember when Frodo said he was going to go and take the ring to Mordor? Aragorn said to him, if by my life or death I can protect you, I will. Why? Because the fate of Middle Earth hung in the balance, right? But for us today, it's the souls — the eternal souls of people — that hang in the balance. And the only hope for them is Jesus Christ. Amen? If by our life or death, if we have the opportunity to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ, will we? Are we all in like Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit? What the Sanhedrin saw in Stephen was the very presence of the divine emanating from him. But let's move on and see what happens next. Acts 7:1–16: Stephen's Defense Begins — Summarizing Genesis 12 Through Exodus 1 from Memory I'm going to read from chapter 7, verse 1. "Then the high priest asked Stephen, are these charges true? To this he replied, brothers and fathers, listen to me. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia before he lived in Haran. Leave your country and your people, God said, and go to the land I will show you. So he left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After the death of his father, God sent him to this land where you are now living. He gave him no inheritance here, not even enough ground to set his foot on. But God promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time Abraham had no children. God spoke to him in this way, for 400 years your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated. But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves, God said, and afterward they will come out of that country and worship me in this place. Then he gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him eight days after his birth. Later, Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob became the father of the twelve patriarchs. Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. So Pharaoh made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace. Then a famine struck all of Egypt and Canaan, bringing great suffering, and our ancestors could not find food. When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our forefathers on their first visit. On their second visit, Joseph told his brothers who he was. And Pharaoh learned about Joseph's family. After this, Joseph sent for his father Jacob and his whole family, 75 in all. Then Jacob went down to Egypt where he and our ancestors died. Their bodies were brought back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a certain sum of money. And as the time drew near for God to fulfill his promise to Abraham, the number of our people in Egypt had greatly increased. Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt. He dealt treacherously with our people and oppressed our ancestors by forcing them to throw out their newborn babies so that they would die." Now, for those of you who may have picked up on it, Stephen just summarized Genesis 12 all the way through Exodus 1. Genesis 12 is where we have God's promise to bless the world through Abram. Stephen starts there and ends in Exodus chapter 1. That is approximately 39 chapters that he summarized from memory under pressure. Now, if you were on the Sanhedrin, what would you be thinking right now about the charge of disrespecting the law? At least at this point, it looks like that charge is on kind of shaky ground. In fact, some of the Sanhedrin might be looking at Stephen and secretly giving him a thumbs up. Way to go, bro. Good job, all right? Why Stephen Uses Geography and the Stories of Joseph and Moses StrategicallyWhat I don't want you to miss, though, is how Stephen is telling this story. I want you to notice the way Stephen is making use of geography — Mesopotamia, Haran, Israel, Egypt. He is summarizing what God did in those places, but why is he doing this? Also, I want you to keep in mind what he says about Joseph and his brothers. I'm going to develop that here in a minute. Just be patient, okay? Now, before we move on, I want to highlight how Stephen addresses his adversaries. To the mob, he refers to them as brothers. To the Sanhedrin, he refers to them as fathers. This mob who dragged him forcefully before the Sanhedrin, and this council that not only sentenced Jesus to death but beat the 12 apostles — the question on the table is, why is Stephen so cordial? A few observations. First, he does not seem to be taking their behavior toward him personally. The moment is not lost on Stephen. He's acutely aware of the danger he is in, but he remembers his mission, which was the same as Jesus. He does not want to condemn them. He wants them to know the truth. So he speaks to them in a way fitting that purpose. He does not retaliate against them for mistreating him. Second, Stephen understands that their behavior is symptomatic of a bigger issue. He knows what the Apostle Paul will later go on to understand and share with Timothy. As we read in 2 Timothy 2:25–26, Paul says this: "Opponents must be gently instructed in the hope that God will grant them repentance, leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape the trap of the devil who has taken them captive to do his will." Stephen understands that these people have been taken captive by the devil so that they would do his will. But Stephen hopes that they will come to their senses. So he begins by instructing them gently. And in his approach, Stephen is reflecting the very heart of God. Back in Ezekiel 33:11, we hear God say this: "As surely as I live, declares the sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways. Why will you die, people of Israel?" Stephen does not clap back at them. Third, he is gentle because he is focused. He knows it's not about him. This encounter is much bigger than Stephen, and he is keenly aware of it, and we can tell by the way he conducts himself. It's a powerful lesson for us today, isn't it? If we're going to stand firm against hate and persecution, we will resist the urge to take people's behavior toward us personally. We remember that their behavior is symptomatic of a bigger issue. They are captives of the devil, and what we want to stay focused on is our mission to be active agents in freeing them through spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Now one last point before we move on. We are 19 verses into Stephen's speech and in all his words, Stephen is not trying to defend himself. He has not yet answered the question that was put before him: are these charges true? He hasn't quite answered that question, at least not directly. Acts 7:20–43: Moses, the Burning Bush, and the Pattern of Rejected MessengersBut let's get back to the rest of Stephen's speech, because I think we'll find some more for us to consider. "Now at that time, Moses was born, and he was no ordinary child. For three months, he was cared for by his family. When he was placed outside, Pharaoh's daughter took him and brought him up as her own son. Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. When Moses was 40 years old, he decided to visit his own people, the Israelites. He saw one of them being mistreated by an Egyptian, so he went to his defense and avenged him by killing the Egyptian. Moses thought that his own people would realize that God was using him to rescue them, but they did not. The next day, Moses came upon two Israelites who were fighting. He tried to reconcile them by saying, men, you are brothers. Why do you want to hurt each other? But the man who was mistreating the other pushed Moses aside and said, who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday? When Moses heard this, he fled to Midian, where he settled as a foreigner and had two sons. After 40 years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. When he saw this, he was amazed at the sight. As he went over to get a closer look, he heard the Lord say, I am the Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Moses trembled with fear and did not dare to look. Then the Lord said to him, take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground. I have indeed seen the oppression of my people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to set them free. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt. This is the same Moses they had rejected with the words, who made you ruler and judge. He was sent to be their ruler and deliverer by God himself, through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. He led them out of Egypt and performed wonders and signs in Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for 40 years in the wilderness." Once again, Stephen has done an excellent job in summarizing that next section. He pretty accurately brings the story to the lawgiver himself, the man Moses. But let me begin to tie some pieces of this puzzle together for us. Stephen brings up Joseph and Moses very strategically. Joseph, with his dreams, and Moses, even at his birth, were both marked by God for God's use and for the good of his people. But in both cases, they were originally rejected. In other words, our ancestors, says Stephen, missed God's messengers the first time. Even though the signs were there, they rejected their God-appointed leaders the first time. And Stephen is about to be very clear about the implications of this for them. He mentions God being with Moses in Midian and in Egypt. All the geographical references that Stephen has made is the point he's taking aim at — the misunderstanding of the temple. They refer to the temple as this holy place. But yet Stephen reminds the Sanhedrin that when Moses was in Midian on Mount Sinai, Moses was commanded to remove his sandals because where he was standing was holy ground. So which is it? Is it the holy ground that Moses was standing on in Mount Sinai in Midian? Or is it this holy place, the temple in Jerusalem? Wherever the presence of God touches down becomes holy. What Stephen is saying is that God is not bound by any single location. This is what the Sanhedrin failed to see in their attempt to defend the temple. And it is a pattern that Stephen is pointing out for them. In addition, Jesus sternly rebuked the religious leaders when he turned over the tables of the money changers and called the temple a den of thieves, because they were keeping people from God. God had left the building, and they were completely oblivious. Let me highlight the wisdom Stephen is using here. First, he knows the word and how to apply it to the situation he is presently in. Second, he understands the charges brought against him and how to use those same charges to highlight the error of his accusers. And finally, he does not lose focus of his mission. And the question on the table for us is, if we were under this pressure, could we do the same? Acts 7:44–53: Stephen Flips the Script — You Are the Ones Who Violated the LawNow Stephen is about to end his time with the Sanhedrin, and it's going to be a colossal end. Let's finish reading. "This is the Moses who told the Israelites, God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your own people. He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai and with our ancestors, and he received living words to pass on to us. But our ancestors refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him, and their hearts turned back to Egypt. They told Aaron, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who led us out of Egypt, we don't know what has happened to him. That was the time they made an idol in the form of a calf. They brought sacrifices to it and reveled in it in what their own hands had made. But God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the sun, moon, and stars. This agrees with what is written in the book of the prophets: did you bring me sacrifices and offerings 40 years in the wilderness, people of Israel? You have taken up the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your God Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore, I will send you into exile beyond Babylon. Our ancestors had the tabernacle of the covenant law with them in the wilderness. It had been made as God directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. After receiving the tabernacle, our ancestors under Joshua brought it with them when they took the land from the nations God drove out before them. It remained in the land until the time of David, who enjoyed God's favor and asked that he might provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. But it was Solomon who built a house for him. However, the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says, heaven is my throne and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build me, says the Lord? Or where will my resting place be? Has not my hand made all these things? You stiff-necked people, your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You were just like your ancestors. You always resist the Holy Spirit. Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him. You who have received the law that was given through angels, but have not yet obeyed it." Stephen ends his speech with a powerful rebuke of the Sanhedrin and this mob. The history of the Jewish people had been one of rebellion, culminating in the murder of Jesus, their long-awaited Messiah. Just as they did with Joseph and Moses, they missed Jesus the first time. I want you to underline verse 53. Stephen courageously tells the truth and provides a proper diagnosis of their problem. In so doing, he flips the script. So you accuse me of violating the law and desecrating the temple? I'm not guilty of either one of these, but you are. The evidence he provides is rightly in the law of Moses, and he records the embarrassing incident with the golden calf. This was abject idolatry, which got them exiled, and it's clear that their stubborn rebellion continued to blind them. Making the Means the End: The Sanhedrin's Fatal Error with the Law and the TempleThe inherent problem the Sanhedrin and the mob suffered from was that they made the means the end and did away with the end itself. What do I mean by that? Well, in Galatians 3:24–25, Paul says this: "So the law was our guardian until Christ came, that we might be justified by faith. Now that this faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian." The law was the means by which we would be ready for Christ, who was literally the end of the law — he was what the law was preparing us for. But they made the means, the law, the end, and did away with the end itself, Jesus. Jesus says the same thing about the temple. In Mark 11:17, Jesus says this: "My house will be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves." The temple was the means by which all the nations would come to know who God is and pray to him. They turned the temple into a money-making machine, and they did away with God altogether. It's the same pattern. Acts 7:54–60: The Stoning of Stephen — Dying Like His LordLike all who stubbornly live in rebellion and refuse to hear the truth, they go after Stephen. "When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. Look, he said, I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God. At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed him, dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of the young man named Saul. And while they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Then he fell on his knees and cried out, Lord, do not hold this sin against them. When he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul approved of their killing." Stephen took a bold stand and it cost him his life. But here's the beauty of this passage. Stephen died in the same way his Lord did. He dies praying for the forgiveness of the people stoning him, just like Jesus. And because Stephen was so faithful to his call, the heavens opened so that Stephen sees the Lord Jesus rise from his throne to welcome his faithful servant home. How to Stand Firm Against Hate and Persecution: Look Up, Not AroundHow do we stand firm in the face of hate and persecution? First and foremost, we look up, not around. We look to Jesus. We need to be focused on Jesus because he is all he's asking us to be, and he has done all he's asking us to do. That includes suffering for his sake. Second, we need to remember one important thing. We're not simply spectators or victims. We are active agents of change. In other words, we do not lose sight of the mission, because this is why we are here. You know, I know some people — I've spoken to some people about this passage — and they seem to think that it's unfair for Stephen to have died. After all, why couldn't God have saved him? He saved the apostles. He saved John and Peter. Why couldn't he have saved Stephen? But if we read Acts 1:8, where Jesus told the disciples that they would be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria, and in the uttermost parts of the world, we begin to realize one important thing. Up until this point, guess where the church was localized? Jerusalem. Guess where they had their small groups? Jerusalem. Guess where they had their worship time? Jerusalem. But where were they supposed to go? But after Stephen was killed, we read this: "On that day, a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria." Stephen's death was the catalyst for the advancement of the gospel outside of Jerusalem. Remember, our faith is not a faith that we simply talk about. Our faith is a full contact sport. If by my life or death I can advance the gospel, I will. Stephen did it by his death. Closing: Active Agents of God's Redemptive WorkLet me read you one quote as I close. It says, "Suffering becomes the ongoing evidence that creation awaits restoration. And believers, bearing God's image and indwelt by the Spirit, participate in that redemptive work. Rather than passive victims of evil, they become agents through whom God's original creative intention progressively reasserts itself against the disorder introduced by sin." Will you be a part of that? Because this is our purpose. And once we understand our purpose and totally embrace it, then we look at the world very differently. We can stop asking why the world is the way it is. Because that's really the wrong question. The right question is, what are we going to do about it? Because we are supposed to be the active and willing participants in God's redemptive work. Is this work dangerous? Yeah. Stephen found that out very clearly. Remember, Jesus died for us first. So it is not like God is asking us to throw away our lives cavalierly. Far from it. Stephen understood the stakes and was keenly aware of the moment. But he determined that his life was worthy of sacrificing for the gospel. He stood firm. Can we? Let me pray. Our gracious God and Father, we thank you for this time that we can be in your word. We are reminded, Lord, that it's you who preserved your word, lo, these 2,000 years for us, this generation of believers, to learn and glean from. I pray, Father, for whatever lessons that may have been brought out here, that those seeds would be scattered in the hearts of your people and that they would grow into folks that would stand firm for the advancement of the gospel. Our only desire, Lord God, is like Stephen. We ask humbly that you would use us as we serve, and that you would be glorified. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Amen. South Run Baptist Church | 8712 Selger Drive, Springfield, VA 22153 | Sunday Worship at 11am Serving Springfield, Burke, West Springfield, Lorton, Alexandria, Fort Belvoir, and Franconia, Virginia. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

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Scott is with Matt Snyder, founder of Brands Excel, to discuss one of the most misunderstood transitions on Amazon: moving between Vendor Central (1P) and Seller Central (3P). After years of third-party sellers gaining share, Amazon's first-party retail business appears to be growing again. Matt explains how tariffs, inventory challenges, margin pressure, and operational complexity have made life harder for many mid-sized sellers, while larger brands continue capturing more market share. The result is a marketplace where the biggest players keep getting bigger. He details the transition from 1P to 3P, including the internal roadblocks that can prevent brands from gaining control of listings, content, and catalogs. Matt also shares how Amazon's New Seller Success team can sometimes help brands navigate these challenges. Scott and Matt also look at the reverse trend. These are brands moving from 3P back to 1P. In categories like grocery and consumables, Amazon may subsidize pricing and logistics in ways that make the vendor model attractive. There is no perfect model. As ecommerce evolves through AI, social commerce, and changing marketplace economics, brands that know when to shift strategies and navigate the messy middle will be best positioned for growth.   Episode Notes: 00:09 - Amazon retail (1P) begins gaining share again relative to 3P sellers 01:54 - Why larger brands are capturing more market share 03:12 - Pattern and the rise of large marketplace operators 04:58 - Common reasons brands consider moving from 1P to 3P 06:53 - Vendor agreements and the challenges of opening a Seller Central account 08:16 - Using Amazon leadership principles to gain internal support 10:32 - How Amazon's New Seller Success team can help transitions 12:02 - Why 1P to 3P transitions remain difficult for large brands 13:40 - Content ownership, listing control, and vendor contribution issues 14:54 - The emerging trend of 3P brands moving to 1P 16:12 - Categories where the vendor model can still outperform 3P 17:20 - Amazon Fresh, grocery expansion, and basket-building products 18:48 - Pricing subsidies and how Amazon protects customer loyalty 20:16 - The trade-offs between different Amazon business models 22:14 - Looking ahead: AI, social commerce, and future marketplace shifts 24:12 - AI agents and the next wave of ecommerce complexity 24:55 - Building a collaborative Amazon seller community Related Post: How to Use Amazon Ad Data to Find New Product Opportunities How to Reach Matt: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthew-snyder-amazon Website: https://www.brandsexcel.com/ Scott's Links: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-needham-a8b39813 X: @itsScottNeedham Instagram: @smartestseller YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartestamazonseller2371 Newsletter: https://www.smartscout.com/newsletter-sign-up Blog: https://www.smartscout.com/blog

On November 16, 2012, 37-year-old Cari Farver was reported missing by her mother, Nancy, after she suddenly stopped showing up for work and answering calls. No one had seen Cari since the morning of November 13, but her phone was active, sending messages and posting online, making it seem like she hadn't disappeared at all. Still, Nancy was adamant something was wrong. The messages didn't sound like Cari. As detectives began looking into Cari's disappearance, they started receiving reports that she was stalking and threatening multiple people. For more than two years, the behavior continued, growing more intense and dangerous than anyone could have imagined. And by the time detectives finally uncovered what was really going on, they were left trying to untangle a case so complicated, and so bizarre, that prosecutors worried a jury wouldn't believe it was true.  Try our coffee! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: https://www.HelixSleep.com/CrimeWeekly - Get 27% off sitewide!        2. https://www.OneSkin.co/CrimeWeekly - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY for 15% off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.