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The story of Esther preached on a Wednesday night with application for daily living

Prof. Eileen Fischer, the eminent marketing researcher at the Schulich School of Business, talks about her research into the roles that emotional work plays in creating and sustaining alternative markets. These are those local markets that offer an alternative to mass market consumer capitalism. They bring together local producers and local consumers in an effort to build community and help save the planet. If you've ever wanted to "shop local," you'll be surprised to learn how much emotional effort it takes to keep things running. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of the Schulich School of Business. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

We talk about festivals a lot on No Tags, and usually the negative stuff: monopolisation, bad owners, overpriced cheesy chips. But good can still prevail, and are hopes are pinned on Field Maneuvers: an LED beacon of hope in the darkness, and an event that puts the comfort and enjoyment of ravers first. Perish the thought!In this episode, FM organisers Henry, Ele and Leon explain how they've just about stayed afloat for 12 years – or is it 13? They can't quite remember. We talk about building a rave utopia from scratch, the influence of free party culture on FM, adapting to festival life as new parents, and the momentum behind the current boycott of KKR-owned festivals. There's also a story about duck poo.Before that, Chal and Tom talk about the lack of muckracking journalists in the music industry, following on from the latest First Floor newsletter, and get into a stack of listener emails on side-of-stage access, babushka hoods, Afrohouse and Keinemusik. We've had some golden feedback emails lately – please keep them coming!If you're a fan of No Tags and want to show us some love, please do drop us a like and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Substack. And if you really like what we're doing, please do consider subscribing to our paid tier, which costs £5 per month. Planning, recording, editing and transcribing these regular podcasts is a pleasure but it's also a lot of work, and your support truly does make a difference. Get full access to No Tags at notagspodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Bleeding 'eck! she's still going! A sunday episode...ON A SUNDAY! Perish the thought! listen with us as Milllie and Bungle conclude their E1 journey! Ever wanted to learn the art of a tactical bimble? Now is your chance For £15 off your first empire ticket, use one of these Empire discount codes: Millie - 11902.22611 Bung - 8687.16497 If you'd like to help us keep the podcast running please consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thelarpnoobspodcast/

Bro James shares a message from Jesus about the importance of repentance.

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, coming to you from the Pacific Northwest! Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). X is also the best way to contact me. Just follow and either tag me in a message or send a DM. After discussing Pastor Wang Yi’s bold message for Dictator Xi (6:40), I explain how China’s “Great Leader” got Winnie the Pooh cancelled on the mainland (10:49). Then, after a promo for The Memoirs of William Milne (19:18), we look briefly at Trump’s not-so-wise position regarding China (25:43). Finally, we look at the Pray for China cities of the week (40:24), and I talk about the time I was taken in for “spying” on North Korea 22 years ago this summer (52:15). Wang Yi Calls Xi Jinping to Repent and Trust in Christ https://chinacall.substack.com/p/if-xi-jinping-does-not-repent-he China’s Thin-Skinned Dictator and Winnie the Pooh https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/chinese-president-xi-jinping-winnie-the-pooh-taiwan-b1073403.html https://uhlibraries.pressbooks.pub/chin3343sp23/chapter/xijinpingwinniethepooh/ https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3043614/xi-jinping-winnie-pooh-and-canadian-origins-bear https://www.history.com/articles/the-true-story-of-the-real-life-winnie-the-pooh The Memoirs of William Milne (200th Anniversary Edition!) https://a.co/d/bALLtAf Trump: Xi is Very Hard to Deal With https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114623632387180206 https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114631295762726849 Pray for China (June 8-14) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-june-8-14-2025 Please follow/subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite platform. Also check out my books and everything else we’re involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, Verse 2!

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, coming to you from the Pacific Northwest! Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post daily reminders to pray for China (PrayforChina.us). X is also the best way to contact me. Just follow and either tag me in a message or send a DM. After discussing Pastor Wang Yi’s bold message for Dictator Xi (6:40), I explain how China’s “Great Leader” got Winnie the Pooh cancelled on the mainland (10:49). Then, after a promo for The Memoirs of William Milne (19:18), we look briefly at Trump’s not-so-wise position regarding China (25:43). Finally, we look at the Pray for China cities of the week (40:24), and I talk about the time I was taken in for “spying” on North Korea 22 years ago this summer (52:15). Wang Yi Calls Xi Jinping to Repent and Trust in Christ https://chinacall.substack.com/p/if-xi-jinping-does-not-repent-he China’s Thin-Skinned Dictator and Winnie the Pooh https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/chinese-president-xi-jinping-winnie-the-pooh-taiwan-b1073403.html https://uhlibraries.pressbooks.pub/chin3343sp23/chapter/xijinpingwinniethepooh/ https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3043614/xi-jinping-winnie-pooh-and-canadian-origins-bear https://www.history.com/articles/the-true-story-of-the-real-life-winnie-the-pooh The Memoirs of William Milne (200th Anniversary Edition!) https://a.co/d/bALLtAf Trump: Xi is Very Hard to Deal With https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114623632387180206 https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114631295762726849 Pray for China (June 8-14) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-june-8-14-2025 Please follow/subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite platform. Also check out my books and everything else we’re involved in @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, Verse 2!

Credibility isn't what you think it is — it's not what you believe, it's what your customers and colleagues experience. And in today's high-stakes MedTech environment, skipping the small details or ignoring key feedback can quietly erode trust, stall deals, and block innovation. In this episode, sponsored by Physician Growth Accelerator, we talk with Bill Facteau, President and CEO of Earlens, about how credibility shapes every level of success, from individual sales calls to boardroom pivots. Bill shares lessons from leading multiple MedTech startups, why great products still fail without the right strategy, and how Earlens' creation of Virsono Hearing Centers offers a new model for delivering better hearing care. What we discuss in the episode: Why credibility depends on how others perceive you, not how you see yourself The overlooked role of preparation and discipline in winning (or losing) sales trust How feedback loops between sales and leadership drive better pivots and strategies Why even world-class MedTech products fail without the right business model and market fit Lessons from Earlens' creation of Virsono Hearing Centers and how they reshaped hearing care delivery Resources from this episode:  Get the free MedTech Talk Tracks for Action Physician Growth Accelerator Earlens Social Media:  Connect with Bill on LinkedIn Connect with Zed on LinkedIn

Welcome to Turnbuckle Talk, the show where we report on the wrestling news you may or may not have heard This week on Turnbuckle Talk: Retirement for Female Star New Legends Deal signed for multiple years AEW Star to take some time off Independent Wrestler Arrested AEW favorite not having contract renewed In our showstopper segment: 14th and I - The next McMahon chapter Check out our website at www.turnbucklestudios.org Get some Gear at karlkarufel.redbubble.com  #womenswrestling #wwenetwork #Demolition #wrestlemania #smackdown #ecw #wwenxt #luchalibre #roh #aew #impactwrestling #nxt #njpw #wwe #wwf #wwesmackdown #HarleyCameron #romanreigns #wcw #aewdynamite #wweraw #indywrestling #allelitewrestling #Abadon #TKO #ZoeyStark #wweuniverse #professionalwrestling #Endeavour #Collision For ALL your wrestling needs, Subscribe to us at the following Channels: www.youtube.com/@turnbuckle_studios www.Twitch.tv/turnbucklestudios Check out the new store for all your Turnbuckle Studios Merch at www.karlkarufel.redbubble.com Rogue Energy gives you that boost you need without all the added sugars and gross crash afterwards. Use code PERISH at www.rogueenergy.com and save some cash! Also check out our friends at CWE Canada's Wrestling Elite at http://cwecanada.ca How to support Turnbuckle Talk: Anytime! http://paypal.me/jkpodcast Connect with us on our Social Media Platforms: Facebook and Instagram - Turnbucklestudios OMD: www.linktr.ee/OMDShow Chris Best: www.linktr.ee/Chris_Best83 Karl Karufel: www.linktr.ee/KarlKarufel Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5756609372618752  

Mark and Janie share the importance of being intentional parents and grandparents. They discuss the importance of having a plan and a vision for your family. They share one of their family mottos that has become deeply meaningful to the Ogletree family.

Psalms 1  -  Richard White

The staggering casualties of the Battle of Shiloh shocked both the North and South, marking a turning point in public perception of the Civil War's likely length and brutality. It also cemented a name in the public imagination - Ulysses S. Grant.Don's guest is Dr Timothy B. Smith, author of 'Shiloh: Conquer or Perish'.Editor Ayman Alolayan, Producer Sophie Gee, Senior Producer Charlotte Long.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast.

Welcome to Turnbuckle Talk, the show where we report on the wrestling news you may or may not have heard This week on Turnbuckle Talk: Saraya has a disturbing encounter Damian Priest Joins the Bronx Walk of Fame AEW announces All Out for Toronto NWA and WOW head to Roku Fast Channel streaming service In our showstopper segment: Natalya makes her debut with Bloodsport: We discuss the idea of wrestlers being used in other promotions while contracted to one #womenswrestling #wwenetwork #prowrestler #wrestlemania #smackdown #ecw #wwenxt #luchalibre #roh #aew #impactwrestling #nxt #njpw #wwe #wwf #wwesmackdown #wrestling #romanreigns #wcw #aewdynamite #wweraw #indywrestling #allelitewrestling #JohnCena #TKO #sethrollins #wweuniverse #professionalwrestling #Endeavour #Collision For ALL your wrestling needs, Subscribe to us at the following Channels:    / @turnbuckle_studios   www.Twitch.tv/turnbucklestudios Check out the new store for all your Turnbuckle Studios Merch at www.karlkarufel.redbubble.com Rogue Energy gives you that boost you need without all the added sugars and gross crash afterwards. Use code PERISH at www.rogueenergy.com and save some cash! Also check out our friends at CWE Canada's Wrestling Elite at http://cwecanada.ca How to support Turnbuckle Talk: Anytime! http://paypal.me/jkpodcast Connect with us on our Social Media Platforms: Facebook and Instagram - Turnbucklestudios OMD: www.linktr.ee/OMDShow Chris Best: www.linktr.ee/Chris_Best83 Karl Karufel: www.linktr.ee/karlkarufel  

Welcome to Turnbuckle Talk, the show where we report on the wrestling news you may or may not have heard This week on Turnbuckle Talk: The Iinspiration reunites JR Scheduled to undergo cancer surgery Rock and Roll legend Rick Derringer passes away WWE Announces a weekend takeover in Atlanta In our showstopper segment: History was made on sunday night with Trick Williams winning the TNA world Title!  We take a look at other times wrestlers won championships from other companies #womenswrestling #wwenetwork #prowrestler #wrestlemania #smackdown #ecw #wwenxt #luchalibre #roh #aew #impactwrestling #nxt #njpw #wwe #wwf #wwesmackdown #wrestling #romanreigns #wcw #aewdynamite #wweraw #indywrestling #allelitewrestling #JohnCena #TKO #sethrollins #wweuniverse #professionalwrestling #Endeavour #Collision For ALL your wrestling needs, Subscribe to us at the following Channels: www.youtube.com/@turnbuckle_studios www.Twitch.tv/turnbucklestudios Check out the new store for all your Turnbuckle Studios Merch at www.karlkarufel.redbubble.com Rogue Energy gives you that boost you need without all the added sugars and gross crash afterwards. Use code PERISH at www.rogueenergy.com and save some cash! Also check out our friends at CWE Canada's Wrestling Elite at http://cwecanada.ca How to support Turnbuckle Talk: Anytime! http://paypal.me/jkpodcast Connect with us on our Social Media Platforms: Facebook and Instagram - Turnbucklestudios OMD: www.linktr.ee/OMDShow Chris Best: www.linktr.ee/Chris_Best83 Karl Karufel: www.linktr.ee/karlkarufel Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5756609372618752  

20250525 6PMp GH On the Road with Jesus -Repent or Perish Have you seen cases of poor behaviour followed by matching outcomes? Is it Karma? Is it fatalism? Jesus talks about 2 examples of bad things that happened and raises the issue of whether or not it was deserved? Examples in Old Testament of continual breaking of relationship as an illustration of our broken relationship with God. Jesus tells the story of the fruit tree that bore no fruit, but is given another year of grace.  There is a challenge to all people:  Produce fruit or perish. Will we produce fruit that brings God glory? What do we need to prune, and what do we need to feed to bring forth fruit? Speaker: Gary Hill.

Reading Luke 13:1-5 where Jesus responds to a couple of scenarios, one where Pilate killed some Galileans and another where a tragic accident occurred, and points them to repentance. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Show #2414 Show Notes: Revelation 21: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rev%2021&version=KJV ‘Abominable’: https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/abominable Verses on Abominations: https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/abomination-in-the-bible/ John 8:36-44: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%208%3A36-44&version=KJV John 3: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%203&version=KJV ‘Perish’: https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/perish Genesis 1: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A26-31&version=KJV History of Transgenders: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_transgender_history Dr Renee Richards: https://search.brave.com/search?q=dr+renee+richards&source=desktop&summary=1&conversation=ab586322121e625a59d2e6 Unnatural Families (David Arthur): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX8OpWll5eI ‘Queer’: https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/QUEER School Board […]

Matt Benelli sits down with sales veteran and Calm Ocean Sales founder Mike Muhlfelder for a no-BS conversation every CRO and sales leader needs to hear. With three decades of experience at companies like Oracle, IBM, and Jitterbit, Mike shares his unfiltered perspective on what's gone wrong in modern B2B sales from bloated pipelines and broken qualification processes to tech stacks that mask, rather than solve, performance problems. If you're relying on BANT and 4x pipeline math to hit your number, Mike says it's time to wake up.Listeners will learn why great reps don't always make great leaders, how to use the “Four W's” to qualify real opportunities, and why many teams are scaling mediocrity with automation. Mike also offers hard-won advice for CROs under boardroom pressure, and a stark reminder to protect your health and values as you chase performance. It's part strategy, part therapy, and all signal, no noise.Top Takeaways 1. Great salespeople don't always make great sales leaders.Mike challenges the myth that success as a rep naturally translates to leadership, emphasizing that leading a team requires a completely different skillset.2. Stop promoting outsiders into sales leadership roles.Bringing in non-sales professionals to run sales teams often fails because they lack the experiential knowledge and empathy to lead sellers effectively.3. Sales is a profession and must be treated like one.Like finance or engineering, sales requires continuous training, discipline, and a commitment to mastery, not just charisma or improvisation.4. Outdated qualification methods like BANT hurt your deals.BANT is adversarial and obsolete; it leads to mistrust and surface-level qualification instead of real discovery.5. Use the ‘Four W's' to qualify deals more accurately.Mike's framework: What happened? Why now? Who owns the project? When do they need to be live? Creates human-centered, business-grounded qualification.6. The pipeline problem is systemic, not just executional.Teams rely on inflated pipelines and 4–5x coverage ratios because poor qualification and forecasting have become normalized.7. Most sales tech stacks enable mediocrity at scale.Without sound fundamentals, even the best tools just help teams do the wrong things faster.8. Sales math still matters: maximize yield, minimize waste.Effective revenue leaders think like manufacturers, optimizing the fewest inputs (leads) for the highest output (closed deals).9. Salespeople must take ownership of their own development.With unlimited learning resources available, Mike urges reps to stop waiting for enablement and start taking personal accountability.10. CROs must prioritize clarity, courage, and communication.From cleansing the pipeline to resetting board expectations, Mike says leadership means telling hard truths and doing the right thing even when it's unpopular.11. Burnout is real, and it's not worth it.He ends with a human message: no job is worth sacrificing your health, family, or identity, no matter how big the number.

Welcome to Turnbuckle Talk, the show where we report on the wrestling news you may or may not have heard This week on Turnbuckle Talk: Strowman and WWE still working together The Miz is doing what Released star faces fiancé Backyard shutdown and in our showstopper segment: Sabu #womenswrestling #wwenetwork #prowrestler #wrestlemania #smackdown #ecw #wwenxt #luchalibre #roh #aew #impactwrestling #nxt #njpw #wwe #wwf #wwesmackdown #wrestling #romanreigns #wcw #aewdynamite #wweraw #indywrestling #allelitewrestling #JohnCena #TKO #sethrollins #wweuniverse #professionalwrestling #Endeavour #Collision For ALL your wrestling needs, Subscribe to us at the following Channels:    / @turnbuckle_studios   www.Twitch.tv/turnbucklestudios Check out the new store for all your Turnbuckle Studios Merch at www.karlkarufel.redbubble.com Rogue Energy gives you that boost you need without all the added sugars and gross crash afterwards. Use code PERISH at www.rogueenergy.com and save some cash! Also check out our friends at CWE Canada's Wrestling Elite at http://cwecanada.ca How to support Turnbuckle Talk: Anytime! http://paypal.me/jkpodcast Check out our website www.turnbucklestudios.org Connect with us on our Social Media Platforms: Facebook and Instagram - Turnbucklestudios OMD: www.linktr.ee/OMDShow Chris Best: www.linktr.ee/Chris_Best83 Karl Karufel: www.linktr.ee/karlkarufel  

Do You Believe that “He {God} gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life”? MESSAGE SUMMARY:  You have got to believe; but until you get your thinking right, your life will not change – you have got to believe! It is hard for some people, today, to believe in the miraculous birth of Jesus celebrated on Christmas day. Ok, just start where you are in what you believe. Can you believe that you are a sinner? Can you believe that you are not perfect? Can you believe that you have violated God's laws? Despite this life background, can you believe that God loves you just as you now are? Can you believe that God sent His Only Son, Jesus, to save all that believe in Him so that you would not perish but have eternal life? Maybe this is where you start in believing in the miraculous birth of Jesus; you need to start where you are. Jesus' life was defined by His death on the cross and by His resurrection, thereby, living up to the translation of His name, Jesus – “Salvation”. The Apostle John succinctly summarized the purpose of Jesus birth in John3:16-17: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.".   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, fill me with the simple trust that even out of the most awful evil around me, you are able to bring great good — for me, for others, and for your great glory. In Jesus' name, amen.     Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 91). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will seek God's perspective on my situation. For I know that in all things God works together for good to those of us who love Him and are called according to His purpose. From Romans 8:28 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): John 1:1-18; Luke 1:27-38; Luke 2:1-22; John 20:27-29; Psalms 69b:13-24. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Being in Christ, Part 3” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Listen to ASCO's JCO Oncology Practice, Art of Oncology Practice article, "An Oncologist's Guide to Ensuring Your First Medical Grand Rounds Will Be Your Last” by Dr. David Johnson, who is a clinical oncologist at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. The article is followed by an interview with Johnson and host Dr. Mikkael Sekeres. Through humor and irony, Johnson critiques how overspecialization and poor presentation practices have eroded what was once internal medicine's premier educational forum. Transcript Narrator: An Oncologist's Guide to Ensuring Your First Medical Grand Rounds Will Be Your Last, by David H. Johnson, MD, MACP, FASCO   Over the past five decades, I have attended hundreds of medical conferences—some insightful and illuminating, others tedious and forgettable. Among these countless gatherings, Medical Grand Rounds (MGRs) has always held a special place. Originally conceived as a forum for discussing complex clinical cases, emerging research, and best practices in patient care, MGRs served as a unifying platform for clinicians across all specialties, along with medical students, residents, and other health care professionals. Expert speakers—whether esteemed faculty or distinguished guests—would discuss challenging cases, using them as a springboard to explore the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment. During my early years as a medical student, resident, and junior faculty member, Grand Rounds consistently attracted large, engaged audiences. However, as medicine became increasingly subspecialized, attendance began to wane. Lectures grew more technically intricate, often straying from broad clinical relevance. The patient-centered discussions that once brought together diverse medical professionals gradually gave way to hyperspecialized presentations. Subspecialists, once eager to share their insights with the wider medical community, increasingly withdrew to their own specialty-specific conferences, further fragmenting the exchange of knowledge across disciplines. As a former Chair of Internal Medicine and a veteran of numerous MGRs, I observed firsthand how these sessions shifted from dynamic educational exchanges to highly specialized, often impenetrable discussions. One of the most striking trends in recent years has been the decline in presentation quality at MGR—even among local and visiting world-renowned experts. While these speakers are often brilliant clinicians and investigators, they can also be remarkably poor lecturers, delivering some of the most uninspiring talks I have encountered. Their presentations are so consistently lackluster that one might suspect an underlying strategy at play—an unspoken method to ensure that they are never invited back. Having observed this pattern repeatedly, I am convinced that these speakers must be adhering to a set of unwritten rules to avoid future MGR presentations. To assist those unfamiliar with this apparent strategy, I have distilled the key principles that, when followed correctly, all but guarantee that a presenter will not be asked to give another MGR lecture—thus sparing them the burden of preparing one in the future. Drawing on my experience as an oncologist, I illustrate these principles using an oncology-based example although I suspect similar rules apply across other subspecialties. It will be up to my colleagues in cardiology, endocrinology, rheumatology, and beyond to identify and document their own versions—tasks for which I claim no expertise. What follows are the seven “Rules for Presenting a Bad Medical Oncology Medical Grand Rounds.” 1.  Microscopic Mayhem: Always begin with an excruciatingly detailed breakdown of the tumor's histology and molecular markers, emphasizing how these have evolved over the years (eg, PAP v prostate-specific antigen)—except, of course, when they have not (eg, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, etc). These nuances, while of limited relevance to general internists or most subspecialists (aside from oncologists), are guaranteed to induce eye-glazing boredom and quiet despair among your audience. 2. TNM Torture: Next, cover every nuance of the newest staging system … this is always a real crowd pleaser. For illustrative purposes, show a TNM chart in the smallest possible font. It is particularly helpful if you provide a lengthy review of previous versions of the staging system and painstakingly cover each and every change in the system. Importantly, this activity will allow you to disavow the relevance of all previous literature studies to which you will subsequently refer during the course of your presentation … to wit—“these data are based on the OLD staging system and therefore may not pertain …” This phrase is pure gold—use it often if you can. NB: You will know you have “captured” your audience if you observe audience members “shifting in their seats” … it occurs almost every time … but if you have failed to “move” the audience … by all means, continue reading … there is more! 3. Mechanism of Action Meltdown: Discuss in detail every drug ever used to treat the cancer under discussion; this works best if you also give a detailed description of each drug's mechanism of action (MOA). General internists and subspecialists just LOVE hearing a detailed discussion of the drug's MOA … especially if it is not at all relevant to the objectives of your talk. At this point, if you observe a wave of slack-jawed faces slowly slumping toward their desktops, you will know you are on your way to successfully crushing your audience's collective spirit. Keep going—you are almost there. 4. Dosage Deadlock: One must discuss “dose response” … there is absolutely nothing like a dose response presentation to a group of internists to induce cries of anguish. A wonderful example of how one might weave this into a lecture to generalists or a mixed audience of subspecialists is to discuss details that ONLY an oncologist would care about—such as the need to dose escalate imatinib in GIST patients with exon 9 mutations as compared with those with exon 11 mutations. This is a definite winner! 5. Criteria Catatonia: Do not forget to discuss the newest computed tomography or positron emission tomography criteria for determining response … especially if you plan to discuss an obscure malignancy that even oncologists rarely encounter (eg, esthesioneuroblastoma). Should you plan to discuss a common disease you can ensure ennui only if you will spend extra time discussing RECIST criteria. Now if you do this well, some audience members may begin fashioning their breakfast burritos into projectiles—each one aimed squarely at YOU. Be brave … soldier on! 6. Kaplan-Meier Killer: Make sure to discuss the arcane details of multiple negative phase II and III trials pertaining to the cancer under discussion. It is best to show several inconsequential and hard-to-read Kaplan-Meier plots. To make sure that you do a bad job, divide this portion of your presentation into two sections … one focused on adjuvant treatment; the second part should consist of a long boring soliloquy on the management of metastatic disease. Provide detailed information of little interest even to the most ardent fan of the disease you are discussing. This alone will almost certainly ensure that you will never, ever be asked to give Medicine Grand Rounds again. 7. Lymph Node Lobotomy: For the coup de grâce, be sure to include an exhaustive discussion of the latest surgical techniques, down to the precise number of lymph nodes required for an “adequate dissection.” To be fair, such details can be invaluable in specialized settings like a tumor board, where they send subspecialists into rapturous delight. But in the context of MGR—where the audience spans multiple disciplines—it will almost certainly induce a stultifying torpor. If dullness were an art, this would be its masterpiece—capable of lulling even the most caffeinated minds into a stupor. If you have carefully followed the above set of rules, at this point, some members of the audience should be banging their heads against the nearest hard surface. If you then hear a loud THUD … and you're still standing … you will know you have succeeded in giving the world's worst Medical Grand Rounds!   Final Thoughts I hope that these rules shed light on what makes for a truly dreadful oncology MGR presentation—which, by inverse reasoning, might just serve as a blueprint for an excellent one. At its best, an outstanding lecture defies expectations. One of the most memorable MGRs I have attended, for instance, was on prostaglandin function—not a subject typically associated with edge-of-your-seat suspense. Given by a biochemist and physician from another subspecialty, it could have easily devolved into a labyrinth of enzymatic pathways and chemical structures. Instead, the speaker took a different approach: rather than focusing on biochemical minutiae, he illustrated how prostaglandins influence nearly every major physiologic system—modulating inflammation, regulating cardiovascular function, protecting the gut, aiding reproduction, supporting renal function, and even influencing the nervous system—without a single slide depicting the prostaglandin structure. The result? A room full of clinicians—not biochemists—walked away with a far richer understanding of how prostaglandins affect their daily practice. What is even more remarkable is that the talk's clarity did not just inform—it sparked new collaborations that shaped years of NIH-funded research. Now that was an MGR masterpiece. At its core, effective scientific communication boils down to three deceptively simple principles: understanding your audience, focusing on relevance, and making complex information accessible.2 The best MGRs do not drown the audience in details, but rather illuminate why those details matter. A great lecture is not about showing how much you know, but about ensuring your audience leaves knowing something they didn't before. For those who prefer the structured wisdom of a written guide over the ramblings of a curmudgeon, an excellent review of these principles—complete with a handy checklist—is available.2 But fair warning: if you follow these principles, you may find yourself invited back to present another stellar MGRs. Perish the thought! Dr. Mikkael SekeresHello and welcome to JCO's Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology, which features essays and personal reflections from authors exploring their experience in the oncology field. I'm your host, Mikkael Sekeres. I'm Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Hematology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami.  What a pleasure it is today to be joined by Dr. David Johnson, clinical oncologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. In this episode, we will be discussing his Art of Oncology Practice article, "An Oncologist's Guide to Ensuring Your First Medical Grand Rounds Will Be Your Last."  Our guest's disclosures will be linked in the transcript.  David, welcome to our podcast and thanks so much for joining us. Dr. David JohnsonGreat to be here, Mikkael. Thanks for inviting me. Dr. Mikkael SekeresI was wondering if we could start with just- give us a sense about you. Can you tell us about yourself? Where are you from? And walk us through your career. Dr. David JohnsonSure. I grew up in a small rural community in Northwest Georgia about 30 miles south of Chattanooga, Tennessee, in the Appalachian Mountains. I met my wife in kindergarten. Dr. Mikkael SekeresOh my. Dr. David JohnsonThere are laws in Georgia. We didn't get married till the third grade. But we dated in high school and got married after college. And so we've literally been with one another my entire life, our entire lives. Dr. Mikkael SekeresMy word. Dr. David JohnsonI went to medical school in Georgia. I did my training in multiple sites, including my oncology training at Vanderbilt, where I completed my training. I spent the next 30 years there, where I had a wonderful career. Got an opportunity to be a Division Chief and a Deputy Director of, and the founder of, a cancer center there. And in 2010, I was recruited to UT Southwestern as the Chairman of Medicine. Not a position I had particularly aspired to, but I was interested in taking on that challenge, and it proved to be quite a challenge for me. I had to relearn internal medicine, and really all the subspecialties of medicine really became quite challenging to me. So my career has spanned sort of the entire spectrum, I suppose, as a clinical investigator, as an administrator, and now as a near end-of-my-career guy who writes ridiculous articles about grand rounds. Dr. Mikkael SekeresNot ridiculous at all. It was terrific. What was that like, having to retool? And this is a theme you cover a little bit in your essay, also, from something that's super specialized. I mean, you have had this storied career with the focus on lung cancer, and then having to expand not only to all of hematology oncology, but all of medicine. Dr. David JohnsonIt was a challenge, but it was also incredibly fun. My first few days in the chair's office, I met with a number of individuals, but perhaps the most important individuals I met with were the incoming chief residents who were, and are, brilliant men and women. And we made a pact. I promised to teach them as much as I could about oncology if they would teach me as much as they could about internal medicine. And so I spent that first year literally trying to relearn medicine. And I had great teachers. Several of those chiefs are now on the faculty here or elsewhere. And that continued on for the next several years. Every group of chief residents imparted their wisdom to me, and I gave them what little bit I could provide back to them in the oncology world. It was a lot of fun. And I have to say, I don't necessarily recommend everybody go into administration. It's not necessarily the most fun thing in the world to do. But the opportunity to deal one-on-one closely with really brilliant men and women like the chief residents was probably the highlight of my time as Chair of Medicine. Dr. Mikkael SekeresThat sounds incredible. I can imagine, just reflecting over the two decades that I've been in hematology oncology and thinking about the changes in how we diagnose and care for people over that time period, I can only imagine what the changes had been in internal medicine since I was last immersed in that, which would be my residency. Dr. David JohnsonWell, I trained in the 70s in internal medicine, and what transpired in the 70s was kind of ‘monkey see, monkey do'. We didn't really have a lot of understanding of pathophysiology except at the most basic level. Things have changed enormously, as you well know, certainly in the field of oncology and hematology, but in all the other fields as well. And so I came in with what I thought was a pretty good foundation of knowledge, and I realized it was completely worthless, what I had learned as an intern and resident. And when I say I had to relearn medicine, I mean, I had to relearn medicine. It was like being an intern. Actually, it was like being a medical student all over again. Dr. Mikkael SekeresOh, wow. Dr. David JohnsonSo it's quite challenging.  Dr. Mikkael SekeresWell, and it's just so interesting. You're so deliberate in your writing and thinking through something like grand rounds. It's not a surprise, David, that you were also deliberate in how you were going to approach relearning medicine. So I wonder if we could pivot to talking about grand rounds, because part of being a Chair of Medicine, of course, is having Department of Medicine grand rounds. And whether those are in a cancer center or a department of medicine, it's an honor to be invited to give a grand rounds talk. How do you think grand rounds have changed over the past few decades? Can you give an example of what grand rounds looked like in the 1990s compared to what they look like now? Dr. David JohnsonWell, I should all go back to the 70s and and talk about grand rounds in the 70s. And I referenced an article in my essay written by Dr. Ingelfinger, who many people remember Dr. Ingelfinger as the Ingelfinger Rule, which the New England Journal used to apply. You couldn't publish in the New England Journal if you had published or publicly presented your data prior to its presentation in the New England Journal. Anyway, Dr. Ingelfinger wrote an article which, as I say, I referenced in my essay, about the graying of grand rounds, when he talked about what grand rounds used to be like. It was a very almost sacred event where patients were presented, and then experts in the field would discuss the case and impart to the audience their wisdom and knowledge garnered over years of caring for patients with that particular problem, might- a disease like AML, or lung cancer, or adrenal insufficiency, and talk about it not just from a pathophysiologic standpoint, but from a clinician standpoint. How do these patients present? What do you do? How do you go about diagnosing and what can you do to take care of those kinds of patients? It was very patient-centric. And often times the patient, him or herself, was presented at the grand rounds. And then experts sitting in the front row would often query the speaker and put him or her under a lot of stress to answer very specific questions about the case or about the disease itself.  Over time, that evolved, and some would say devolved, but evolved into more specialized and nuanced presentations, generally without a patient present, or maybe even not even referred to, but very specifically about the molecular biology of disease, which is marvelous and wonderful to talk about, but not necessarily in a grand round setting where you've got cardiologists sitting next to endocrinologists, seated next to nephrologists, seated next to primary care physicians and, you know, an MS1 and an MS2 and et cetera. So it was very evident to me that what I had witnessed in my early years in medicine had really become more and more subspecialized. As a result, grand rounds, which used to be packed and standing room only, became echo chambers. It was like a C-SPAN presentation, you know, where local representative got up and gave a talk and the chambers were completely empty. And so we had to go to do things like force people to attend grand rounds like a Soviet Union-style rally or something, you know. You have to pay them to go. But it was really that observation that got me to thinking about it.  And by the way, I love oncology and I'm, I think there's so much exciting progress that's being made that I want the presentations to be exciting to everybody, not just to the oncologist or the hematologist, for example. And what I was witnessing was kind of a formula that, almost like a pancake formula, that everybody followed the same rules. You know, “This disease is the third most common cancer and it presents in this way and that way.” And it was very, very formulaic. It wasn't energizing and exciting as it had been when we were discussing individual patients. So, you know, it just is what it is. I mean, progress is progress and you can't stop it. And I'm not trying to make America great again, you know, by going back to the 70s, but I do think sometimes we overthink what medical grand rounds ought to be as compared to a presentation at ASH or ASCO where you're talking to subspecialists who understand the nuances and you don't have to explain the abbreviations, you know, that type of thing. Dr. Mikkael SekeresSo I wonder, you talk about the echo chamber of the grand rounds nowadays, right? It's not as well attended. It used to be a packed event, and it used to be almost a who's who of, of who's in the department. You'd see some very famous people who would attend every grand rounds and some up-and-comers, and it was a chance for the chief residents to shine as well. How do you think COVID and the use of Zoom has changed the personality and energy of grand rounds? Is it better because, frankly, more people attend—they just attend virtually. Last time I attended, I mean, I attend our Department of Medicine grand rounds weekly, and I'll often see 150, 200 people on the Zoom. Or is it worse because the interaction's limited? Dr. David JohnsonYeah, I don't want to be one of those old curmudgeons that says, you know, the way it used to be is always better. But there's no question that the convenience of Zoom or similar media, virtual events, is remarkable. I do like being able to sit in my office where I am right now and watch a conference across campus that I don't have to walk 30 minutes to get to. I like that, although I need the exercise. But at the same time, I think one of the most important aspects of coming together is lost with virtual meetings, and that's the casual conversation that takes place. I mentioned in my essay an example of the grand rounds that I attended given by someone in a different specialty who was both a physician and a PhD in biochemistry, and he was talking about prostaglandin metabolism. And talk about a yawner of a title; you almost have to prop your eyelids open with toothpicks. But it turned out to be one of the most fascinating, engaging conversations I've ever encountered. And moreover, it completely opened my eyes to an area of research that I had not been exposed to at all. And it became immediately obvious to me that it was relevant to the area of my interest, which was lung cancer. This individual happened to be just studying colon cancer. He's not an oncologist, but he was studying colon cancer. But it was really interesting what he was talking about. And he made it very relevant to every subspecialist and generalist in the audience because he talked about how prostaglandin has made a difference in various aspects of human physiology.  The other grand rounds which always sticks in my mind was presented by a long standing program director at my former institution of Vanderbilt. He's passed away many years ago, but he gave a fascinating grand rounds where he presented the case of a homeless person. I can't remember the title of his grand rounds exactly, but I think it was “Care of the Homeless” or something like that. So again, not something that necessarily had people rushing to the audience. What he did is he presented this case as a mysterious case, you know, “what is it?” And he slowly built up the presentation of this individual who repeatedly came to the emergency department for various and sundry complaints. And to make a long story short, he presented a case that turned out to be lead poisoning. Everybody was on the edge of their seat trying to figure out what it was. And he was challenging members of the audience and senior members of the audience, including the Cair, and saying, “What do you think?” And it turned out that the patient became intoxicated not by eating paint chips or drinking lead infused liquids. He was burning car batteries to stay alive and inhaling lead fumes, which itself was fascinating, you know, so it was a fabulous grand rounds. And I mean, everybody learned something about the disease that they might otherwise have ignored, you know, if it'd been a title “Lead Poisoning”, I'm not sure a lot of people would have shown up. Dr. Mikkael Sekeres That story, David, reminds me of Tracy Kidder, who's a master of the nonfiction narrative, will choose a subject and kind of just go into great depth about it, and that subject could be a person. And he wrote a book called Rough Sleepers about Jim O'Connell - and Jim O'Connell was one of my attendings when I did my residency at Mass General - and about his life and what he learned about the homeless. And it's this same kind of engaging, “Wow, I never thought about that.” And it takes you in a different direction.  And you know, in your essay, you make a really interesting comment. You reflect that subspecialists, once eager to share their insight with the wider medical community, increasingly withdraw to their own specialty specific conferences, further fragmenting the exchange of knowledge across disciplines. How do you think this affects their ability to gain new insights into their research when they hear from a broader audience and get questions that they usually don't face, as opposed to being sucked into the groupthink of other subspecialists who are similarly isolated? Dr. David Johnson That's one of the reasons I chose to illustrate that prostaglandin presentation, because again, that was not something that I specifically knew much about. And as I said, I went to the grand rounds more out of a sense of obligation than a sense of engagement. Moreover, our Chair at that institution forced us to go, so I was there, not by choice, but I'm so glad I was, because like you say, I got insight into an area that I had not really thought about and that cross pollination and fertilization is really a critical aspect. I think that you can gain at a broad conference like Medical Grand Rounds as opposed to a niche conference where you're talking about APL. You know, everybody's an APL expert, but they never thought about diabetes and how that might impact on their research. So it's not like there's an ‘aha' moment at every Grand Rounds, but I do think that those kinds of broad based audiences can sometimes bring a different perspective that even the speaker, him or herself had not thought of. Dr. Mikkael SekeresI think that's a great place to end and to thank David Johnson, who's a clinical oncologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and just penned the essay in JCO Art of Oncology Practice entitled "An Oncologist's Guide to Ensuring Your First Medical Grand Rounds Will Be Your Last."  Until next time, thank you for listening to JCO's Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology. Don't forget to give us a rating or review, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can find all of ASCO's shows at asco.org/podcasts.  David, once again, I want to thank you for joining me today. Dr. David JohnsonThank you very much for having me. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement.    Show notes: Like, share and subscribe so you never miss an episode and leave a rating or review.  Guest Bio: Dr David Johnson is a clinical oncologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

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Worship - May 11, 2025 “A Living Hope: An inheritance that can never perish…”1 Peter 1:3-9Pastor Don Meeks and Associate Pastor Eric Beckman

Welcome back to another episode of our series Deathcore Summer! We're continuing to pit legendary albums from the Myspace Deathcore against each other until we find the ultimate champion! - and brother in arms Alex Teyen - vocalist from Hull's finest Black Tongue - is still in tow! On this episode it's the UK vs the USA with the band that broke the mainstream real real hard up against the band that many hold dearest from this era! It's Count Your Blessings By Bring Me The Horizon vs The Price of Existence by All Shall Perish our categories to discuss for these opening match-ups are songs, performance and artwork so we really break down these areas and critically analyse them to see who comes out on top! this was DEFINITELY the hardest one we have done so far and it went right to the wire! Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:36 - Bring Me The Horizon 11:05 - All Shall Perish 13:40 - The Songs 35:46 - Performances 45:27 - Artwork 50:44 - Which is the Hardest? and the Verdict Follow us on the socials! https://discord.gg/nSjP3A8bRy https://www.instagram.com/theheavyistpodcast/ https://twitter.com/TheHeavyist https://www.facebook.com/TheHeavyist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theheavyist STAY HEAVY xJoin the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

Do You Believe that “He {God} gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life”? MESSAGE SUMMARY:  You have got to believe; but until you get your thinking right, your life will not change – you have got to believe! It is hard for some people, today, to believe in the miraculous birth of Jesus celebrated on Christmas day. Ok, just start where you are in what you believe. Can you believe that you are a sinner? Can you believe that you are not perfect? Can you believe that you have violated God's laws? Despite this life background, can you believe that God loves you just as you now are? Can you believe that God sent His Only Son, Jesus, to save all that believe in Him so that you would not perish but have eternal life? Maybe this is where you start in believing in the miraculous birth of Jesus; you need to start where you are. Jesus' life was defined by His death on the cross and by His resurrection, thereby, living up to the translation of His name, Jesus – “Salvation”. The Apostle John succinctly summarized the purpose of Jesus birth in John3:16-17: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.".   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, fill me with the simple trust that even out of the most awful evil around me, you are able to bring great good — for me, for others, and for your great glory. In Jesus' name, amen.     Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 91). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be ashamed of the Gospel. I will not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes (including me). From Romans 1:16 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): John 1:1-18; Luke 1:27-38; Luke 2:1-22; John 20:27-29; Psalms 69b:13-24. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Being in Christ, Part 2” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Leadership isn't about stubbornly sticking to a plan—it's knowing when to pivot. In this lively episode of No More Leadership BS, the panel dismantles the myth that strong leaders never change direction. Through colorful analogies and real-world examples, they explore the crucial distinction between being persistent and just plain stubborn. The Myth of Unwavering Leadership: The dangerous idea that leaders must "stay the course" no matter what stems from military and corporate storytelling that equates doubt with weakness. But as our panel highlights, this approach is more likely to sink your ship than save it! True leadership means having the wisdom to recognize when a change in direction is necessary. Destination vs. Journey: The panel brilliantly distinguishes between being firm about your destination while remaining flexible about how you get there. Just like a pilot who adjusts for unexpected obstacles while still landing at the intended airport, leaders must keep their eyes on the ultimate goal while being willing to try different routes. Reading the Warning Signs: When should leaders pivot? Our experts reveal the critical signals to watch for—from team unrest and "water cooler talk" to political, financial, and industry shifts. A leader who ignores these warnings does so at their peril, as one panelist learned through personal experience with team dissolution. The Bottom Line: Leadership isn't about saving face—it's about serving your mission and your people. Staying the course just to appear strong isn't leadership; it's "fear with a really sexy suit on." Tune in for: *How budget planning demonstrates the balance between firm goals and flexible methods *Why Blockbuster and Kodak are cautionary tales of stubborn leadership *The surprising ways your team watches and interprets your every move Practical advice for creating a culture that values nimbleness and adaptation Remember, the last person defending a bad idea is rarely remembered as a great leader!

Welcome to Turnbuckle Talk, the show where we report on the wrestling news you may or may not have heard This week on Turnbuckle Talk: Earthquakes daughter training to become a wrestler WWE's Plans in Perth for October Hulk Hogan to head up new wrestling promotion? Showstopper Segment: We discuss the many releases and signings #womenswrestling #wwenetwork #prowrestler #wrestlemania #smackdown #ecw #wwenxt #luchalibre #roh #aew #impactwrestling #nxt #njpw #wwe #wwf #wwesmackdown #wrestling #romanreigns #wcw #aewdynamite #wweraw #indywrestling #allelitewrestling #JohnCena #TKO #sethrollins #wweuniverse #professionalwrestling #Endeavour #Collision For ALL your wrestling needs, Subscribe to us at the following Channels:    / @turnbuckle_studios   www.Twitch.tv/turnbucklestudios Check out the new store for all your Turnbuckle Studios Merch at www.karlkarufel.redbubble.com Rogue Energy gives you that boost you need without all the added sugars and gross crash afterwards. Use code PERISH at www.rogueenergy.com and save some cash! Also check out our friends at CWE Canada's Wrestling Elite at http://cwecanada.ca How to support Turnbuckle Talk: Anytime! http://paypal.me/jkpodcast Connect with us on our Social Media Platforms: Facebook and Instagram - Turnbucklestudios OMD: www.linktr.ee/OMDShow Chris Best: www.linktr.ee/Chris_Best83 Karl Karufel: www.linktr.ee/karlkarufel Browse the website and learn about all the shows offered by Turnbuckle Studios at www.turnbucklestudios.org  

Welcome to Turnbuckle Talk, the show where we report on the wrestling news you may or may not have heard This week on Turnbuckle Talk: Rey Mysterio goes under the knife Poughkeepsie's pro wrestling hall of fame MLP signs legends to a legends deal The passing of Steve Mongo McMichael Showstopper Segment: Liv Goes Hollywood #womenswrestling #wwenetwork #prowrestler #wrestlemania #smackdown #ecw #wwenxt #luchalibre #roh #aew #impactwrestling #nxt #njpw #wwe #wwf #wwesmackdown #wrestling #romanreigns #wcw #aewdynamite #wweraw #indywrestling #allelitewrestling #JohnCena #TKO #sethrollins #wweuniverse #professionalwrestling #Endeavour #Collision For ALL your wrestling needs, Subscribe to us at the following Channels:    / @turnbuckle_studios   www.Twitch.tv/turnbucklestudios Check out the new store for all your Turnbuckle Studios Merch at www.karlkarufel.redbubble.com Rogue Energy gives you that boost you need without all the added sugars and gross crash afterwards. Use code PERISH at www.rogueenergy.com and save some cash! Also check out our friends at CWE Canada's Wrestling Elite at http://cwecanada.ca How to support Turnbuckle Talk: Anytime! http://paypal.me/jkpodcast Connect with us on our Social Media Platforms: Facebook and Instagram - Turnbucklestudios OMD: www.linktr.ee/OMDShow Chris Best: www.linktr.ee/Chris_Best83 Karl Karufel: www.linktr.ee/karlkarufel Browse the website at www.turnbucklestudios.org  

Finding that which is lost is worthy of celebration

Series: 2025 - Rooted in Exile: Growing in the Old TestamentService: Sunday WorshipType: Bible MessageSpeaker: Phillip W. Martin

This three-part miniseries is all about keeping your cool when speaking on the spot.Communicating effectively can be challenging enough, even with plenty of time to prepare what we want to say. But for most of our communication, there's no time to plan, practice, or perfect — we have to respond in the moment.Spontaneous communication is a part of our everyday lives, but few of us have been trained to handle these impromptu situations with confidence. What does it take to flow, not freeze, when put on the spot? This special three-part series turns to experts for guidance, from a sports commentator, FBI hostage negotiator, and UN translator to a game show host, NFL referee and Sotheby's auctioneer.Part 1: Preparation and MindsetDiscover how to prepare for the unpredictable, manage anxiety, and find the right headspace for success.Part 2: Mastering the MomentLearn to stay present, read the room, and use techniques like mirroring and pacing to connect with your audience.Part 3: When Things Go WrongFind out how to recover from inevitable mishaps and keep moving forward with confidence, turning mistakes into gold.In addition to insight-packed discussions, this Think Fast, Talk Smart miniseries offers practical exercises and homework assignments to help you implement what you've learned. Whether you draw blanks when put on the spot or simply want to articulate your thoughts more clearly in the moment, these episodes will transform how you think — and speak — on your feet.Episode Reference Links:Chris Voss - Former FBI Negotiator, Keynote SpeakerChris Voss's Book: Empathy and Understanding In Business  Annabelle Williams - Paralympic Champion, Sports BroadcasterGiampaolo Bianchi - United Nations InterpreterBrad Rogers - NFL Referee, ProfessorPhyllis Kao - Sotheby's AuctioneerPeter D Sagal - Game Show Host, AuthorConnect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:12) - Pressure and Preparation (06:03) - Cognitive Load and Focus (08:47) - Speaking with Clarity (10:25) - Building Instinct Through Practice (12:29) - Overthinking vs. Acting Fast (14:09) - Staying Present Under Pressure (14:49) - Make It About the Audience (15:50) - Handling Public Scrutiny (17:54) - Physical Rituals to Manage Nerves (19:27) - Grounding Techniques Before Speaking (22:01) - Listener Exercises for Better Speaking (25:18) - Conclusion  *****Stay Informed on Stanford's world changing research by signing up for the Stanford ReportBecome a Faster Smarter Supporter by joining TFTS Premium.     

The retail real estate landscape is evolving, and few people understand its intricacies better than Adam Ifshin, Founder and CEO of DLC Management. In this episode, Trademark CEO Terry Montesi sits down with Adam to discuss how value-driven open-air centers, omnichannel innovation, and institutional capital are reshaping the industry.Adam shares insights on why open-air retail continues to outperform, how AI is poised to revolutionize retail operations, and why institutional investors are re-embracing retail real estate. He also dives into the impact of supply and demand dynamics, the future of apparel shopping, and the challenges of new development in today's market. With over 30 years of experience and a track record of transforming underperforming assets, Adam's perspective offers a must-listen deep dive into where retail and retail real estate are headed.To stay informed and hear more from top voices in the industry, subscribe to Leaning In and sign up here to be the first to know when a new episode drops!Links: ⁠Trademark Property⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Terry on LinkedInAdam on LinkedInTopics:(00:05:22) - DLC's Evolution and Core Values  (00:11:48) - Investment Strategy and Market Trends  (00:16:09) - Pandemic Impact on Retail  (00:22:39) - Omnichannel Retail and Future Outlook  (00:24:43) - Retailers Must Adapt or Perish  (00:25:35) - Bankruptcy and Replacement Tenants  (00:27:31) - The Shift to Open-Air Retail  (00:30:40) - Consumer Behavior Post-Pandemic  (00:32:46) - Interest Rates and Inflation Impact  (00:36:31) - Supply and Demand in Retail Real Estate  (00:43:23) - The Role of AI in Retail Real Estate  (00:45:52) - Future Trends in Retail Real Estate  (00:51:04) - Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts  

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Theologians and philosophers love to talk about the meaning of life. They explore its purpose, justification, and value, questioning whether or not suffering has meaning. They sound like the Preacher in Ecclesiastes, wasting time viewing things from the wrong perspective: man's point of view, the king's point of view, Job's point of view.This mirrors how Christians assess and then attempt to control the Holy Spirit through human words. Their version of the Holy Spirit—always friendly, gentle, and “inspiring”—bears little resemblance to the God of Scripture. This domesticated spirit, which makes people feel good with that telltale twinkle and misty look, becomes a false god they tame, groom, and adore like a pet.That's why they're confused when the same wind that filled Jesus' sails at the beginning of the parable suddenly transforms into a fierce, wrathful storm—a whirlwind. But this is precisely how God's breath, his wind, operates.Not only is it invisible to the eye, but it cannot be controlled. Sometimes cold, sometimes hot, and always unpredictable, it can turn against you on a dime, just like life's events.As Jesus said in judgment of Job's lament, “the rain falls on the just and the unjust.” (Matthew 5:45)This week, I discuss Luke 8:24.λαῖλαψ (lailaps) / ס-ע-ר (samek-ʿayin-resh) / ס-ו-פ (samek-waw-feh)Hurricane, tempest, furious storm. All three biblical references in Luke 8:23 invoke the Lord's wrath against human arrogance:Job 21:18 (סוּפָה sû·fāhʹ ) - The arrogance of Job, who questions why the wicked prosper.“Are they as straw before the wind, and like chaff which the storm (סוּפָה sû·p̄āhʹ ) carries away?Job 38:1(סְעָרָה seʿā·rāh) - Anger at Job's arrogance—at his attempt to comprehend divine judgment. The whirlwind is the wrath of God.Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind (סְעָרָה seʿā·rāh) and said, 2 “Who is this that darkens counsel By words without knowledge?Jeremiah 32:18 (סַ֫עַר sǎʹ·ʿǎr) God stirs up a sweeping, consuming judgment against all nations.Thus says the Lord of hosts,“Behold, evil is going forthFrom nation to nation,And a great storm (סַ֫עַר sǎʹ·ʿǎr) is being stirred upFrom the remotest parts of the earth.ἐπιτιμάω (epitimaō) / ג-ע-ר (gimel-ʿayin-resh) / ج-ع-ر (jīm–ʿayn–rāʼ)Rebuke or speak insultingly, often with a firm or authoritative tone. It can also imply harsh or scolding speech; in divine usage, it can function as subduing or silencing through rebuke. The Arabic root also denotes the production of a loud, guttural sound, explicitly referring to the mooing or bellowing of cattle. In both Hebrew (גער) and Arabic (جعر), the shared Semitic root captures a raw, forceful vocalization.The waters in the Psalms represent a fundamental aspect of God's creation, serving as a metaphor for his dominion and kingly victory over all opponents. They are the chaotic forces under his control. The Psalms consistently depict God as the supreme authority over all the waters of creation—a realm teeming with life and human activity, overcome by God, the only true hegemon.“You have rebuked (גָּעַ֣רְתָּ gā·ʿǎrʹ·tā) the nations, you have eliminated the wicked; You have wiped out their name forever and ever.” (Psalm 9:5)“Thus he rebuked (יִּגְעַ֣ר yiḡ·ʿǎrʹ) the Red Sea and it dried up, and he led them through the deeps, as through the wilderness.” (Psalm 106:9)“You rebuke (גָּ֭עַרְתָּ gāʹ·ʿǎr·tā) the arrogant, the cursed, who wander from your commandments.” (Psalm 119:21)“And the Lord said to Satan, ‘The Lord rebuke you, Satan! Indeed, the Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke (יִגְעַ֨ר yiḡ·ʿǎrʹ) you! Is this not a log snatched from the fire?'” (Zechariah 3:2)ἀπόλλυμι (apollymi) / א-ב-ד (ʾalef-bet-dalet) / أ-ب-د (ʾalif-bāʼ-dāl)Perish, get lost, go astray; destroy, kill. In Arabic, أَبَدَ (ʾábada) can indicate “it ran away”, especially concerning animals, in line with the function lost, gone, destroyed, or vanished beyond recovery or control.“Then Pharaoh's servants said to him, ‘How long shall this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, so that they may serve the Lord their God. Do you not yet realize that Egypt is destroyed? (אָבְדָ֖ה ʾǒḇ·ḏāhʹ)'” (Exodus 10:7)“As for any person who does any work on this same day, that person I will eliminate (הַֽאֲבַדְתִּ֛י hǎ·ʾǎḇǎḏ·tîʹ) from among his people.” (Leviticus 23:30)“But you will perish (אֲבַדְתֶּ֖ם ʾǎḇǎḏ·těmʹ) among the nations, and your enemies' land will consume you.” (Leviticus 26:38)“On that day a great trumpet will be blown, and those who were perishing (אֹֽבְדִים֙ ʾō·ḇeḏîmʹ) in the land of Assyria and who were scattered in the land of Egypt will come and worship the Lord on the holy mountain at Jerusalem.” (Isaiah 27:13)In the Qur'an, the function أ-ب-د is often used in noun forms and derivatives related to judgment. This usage stems from the biblical function אֲבַדּוֹן (abaddon) used interchangeably with Sheol (Proverbs 15:11; Psalm 88:11). In Arabic, أَبَدًا (ʾabadan) indicates everlasting:Surah Al-Baqarah (2:95):“وَلَن يَتَمَنَّوْهُ أَبَدًا”(wa-lan yatamannawhu ʾabadan)“And they will never wish for it, ever.”Surah Al-Jinn (72:23):“…عَذَابًا أَلِيمًا أَبَدًا”(adhāban alīman abadan)“a painful punishment, forever…”“خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أَبَدًا”(khālidīna fīhā abadan)“abiding therein forever.”The phrase خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أَبَدًا (khālidīna fīhā abadan) appears numerous times in the Qur'an. It's used in verses describing the everlasting nature of Paradise or Hell.ἀπόλλυμι (apollymi) / כרת (kaf–resh–taw)To “cut” or “cut off.” In a cultic setting, a covenant was “cut”—reflecting the ritual slicing of animals in two (cf. Genesis 15:18, where God “cut a covenant” with Abram).ἀπόλλυμι is not the most frequent translation of כרת, which carries the function of destruction or extermination, notably, unto death or ruin.Luke's usage of this rare Levitical function corresponds to the consequence of disobedience:“And anyone from the house of Israel, or from the strangers who reside among them, who eats any blood, I will set my face against that person who eats the blood and will cut him off (הִכְרַתִּ֥י hiḵ·rǎt·tîʹ) from among his people.” (Leviticus 17:10)“I will also set my face against that man and will cut him off (הִכְרַתִּ֥י hiḵ·rǎt·tîʹ) from among his people, because he has given some of his children to Molech, so as to defile My sanctuary and to profane my holy name.” (Le...

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Folks, we truly believe there's MORE EAGLES TALK to be had - so of couse we are happy to oblige here at Hoagie Mouth. The OG panel of Mike L, Bob and Jeff dissect the most up-to-date moves by the Birds. Minus the BG retirement which had just happened prior to recording - look for a big BG appreciation show / long segment next episode.Jeff questions the idea of developing players over the course of one season and then letting them walk....Mike L points out the youth movement is in full swing in South Philly. Bob keeps us all stable. We AVOIDED talking about the Sixers, and the Flyers are limping to the end of the season.But we hear the sound of the bats warming up. The Beer guy hollering in the stands. Dollar Dog Nights (RIP). Folks, baseball is almost here.

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What if repentance isn't what you think it is? In this message from Luke 13:1–9, we unpack the misunderstood word “repent” and reimagine it as an invitation—not to guilt, but to grace. Through three fresh movements—reorientation, reviving, and returning—we explore how repentance is not about shame, but about waking up, turning around, and coming home. With a look at the fig tree parable, this message invites us to see repentance as a gift that leads us deeper into the life of the Kingdom—here, now, and always.

Repent or Perish & Warning Against Hypocrisy - Gospel Portion (Luke 13:1-17): The Third Sunday in Lent 3/23/2025 by Shawn Ozbun

On today's episode, Holly encourages Janie to have more "Let Them" energy where her kids are concerned. This may be the worst parenting advice in the history of parenting. And we continue our journey through Esther...We see Esther step into her calling, even if it costs her life.Bible Verses Referenced:Esther 4:1-17Jeremiah 31:35-37Sisters with Swords is produced and edited by Holly Knight. Original music by the Minister of Funk and husband of the year, Bradley Knight, can be found here. You can find Holly's book Stubborn Obedience on Amazon! And don't forget to visit Janie's restaurant, The Biscuit Bar, if you're in the DFW Area. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with your friends and follow us on Instagram! We are so grateful for you, sister, and are cheering you on as you wield your sword.@sisterswithswords@heyhollyknight@janiejoburkett

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Tragic events like the devastating collision between American Airlines Eagle Flight 5342 and a military Black Hawk helicopter that claimed the lives of 67 innocent people shake us to our core and leave us asking deep, unsettling questions. Questions like, where was God and why would He allow this to happen?Suffering is an unavoidable part of life, making it crucial for Christians to reconcile God's goodness with the presence of evil. This week, Frank sits down with Dr. Andy Steiger, co-creator of the new video series, 'Can I Trust the Bible?', and President of Apologetics Canada, to tackle one of the most difficult topics in apologetics: the problem of evil. During their conversation, they will answer questions like:Does the presence of evil disprove God?What does it mean to be human?What does it mean to love God first?What would happen to humanity in a fallen world without pain and suffering?What's a flat-tire Christian?Why is it important to have a high view of God?Be sure to come back next week as Andy and Frank continue their conversation and talk about Andy's new video series, co-created with Wes Huff!Resources mentioned during the episode:WEBSITE - https://apologeticscanada.com/BOOK - Thinking? Answering Life's Five Biggest Questions: https://bit.ly/4aIkIgHBOOK - Reclaimed: How Jesus Restores Our Humanity in a Dehumanized World: https://bit.ly/3WIztKJBOOK - The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: https://a.co/d/aLUAdVK

This episode looks at the early days of Christmas trees, the origin of glass ornaments, and the practice of mounting lit candles on trees before electric bulbs were invented. Research: · “36 Perish as Party Guests Stampede to Flee Flames.” The Minneapolis Star. Dec 25, 1924. https://www.newspapers.com/image/178762039/ · “Accident From a Christmas Tree.” The Morning Post. Jan 11, 1850. https://www.newspapers.com/image/402121758/?match=1&terms=%22christmas%20tree%22%20Victoria · Barnes, Allison. “The First Christmas Tree. History Today. December 12, 2006. https://www.historytoday.com/archive/history-matters/first-christmas-tree · Brittain, J. E. "John R. Crouse and the Society for Electrical Development [Scanning the Past]." Proceedings of the IEEE, vol. 86, no. 12, pp. 2475-2477, Dec. 1998. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/735455 · Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Woolworth Co.." Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Nov. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/money/Woolworth-Co · “A Christmas tree candle set fire … “ The Jersey City News. Jan. 9, 1892. https://www.newspapers.com/image/856106974/?match=1&terms=christmas%20tree%20candles%20fire · Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, and Ernest Hartley Coleridge, ed. “LETTERS OFSAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE.” London. William Heinemann. 1895. Accessed online: https://gutenberg.org/files/44553/44553-h/44553-h.htm · Flander, Judith. “Christmas: A Biography.” Thomas Dunne Books. 2017. · Foyle, Jonathan. “The Business of Baubles – and the Town That Invented Them.” Financial Times. Dec. 19, 2014. https://www.ft.com/content/ce33a468-812a-11e4-b956-00144feabdc0 · “Glass Christmas Ornaments.” The German Way. https://www.german-way.com/history-and-culture/holidays-and-celebrations/christmas/glass-christmas-ornaments/ · Loud, Nicholas. “The History of Christmas Decorations in America.” Saturday Evening Post. December 2020. https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2020/12/the-history-of-christmas-decorations-in-america/ · Lorch, Mark. “The Forgotten Scientist Who Made Modern Christmas Ornaments Possible.” Fast Company. Dec. 21, 2021. https://www.fastcompany.com/90707875/the-forgotten-scientist-who-made-modern-christmas-ornaments-possible · Malanowski, Jamie. “Untangling the History of Christmas Lights.” Smithsonian. December 2016. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/untangling-history-christmas-lights-180961140/ · “No Christmas Tree Fires Are Reported Here.” Alton Evening Telegraph. Dec. 28. 1921. https://www.newspapers.com/image/19919324/?match=1&terms=christmas%20tree%20candles%20fire · “A few years ago the caution …” Daily Plainsman. Dec. 12, 1929. https://www.newspapers.com/image/23432095/?match=1&terms=christmas%20tree%20candles%20fire · “Christmas Tree Candles – Fire.” The Courier-Journal of Louisville. Jan. 05, 1909. https://www.newspapers.com/image/119330231/?match=1&terms=christmas%20tree%20candles%20fire · “The Christmas Tree at Windsor Castle.” The Morning Post. Dec. 28, 1848. https://www.newspapers.com/image/402196932/?match=1&terms=%22christmas%20tree%22%20Victoria · “Feiker Takes Commerce Post.” New York Times. July 2, 1931. https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1931/07/02/113339929.pdf?pdf_redirect=true&ip=0 · “German Hospital, Dalston.” The Morning Post. Jan. 1, 1848. https://www.newspapers.com/image/402129709/?match=1&terms=%22christmas%20tree%22%20Victoria · Prior, Dr. M. Faye. “Trimming the Tree – Glass and metal Christmas tree decorations.” York Museum Trust. https://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/blog/trimming-the-tree-glass-and-metal-christmas-tree-decorations/ · Roberts, Sam. “Si Spiegel, War Hero Who Modernized Christmas Trees, Dies at 99.” New York Times. Feb. 11, 2024. · Scinto, Madeleine. “Americans Are Spending A Whopping $6 Billion On Christmas Decorations This Year.” Business Insider. Dec. 7, 2011. https://www.businessinsider.com/americans-are-spending-a-record-6-billion-on-christmas-decorations-2011-12 · Shapiro, Laurie Gwen. “He Bombed the Nazis, Outwitted the Soviets and Modernized Christmas.” New York Times. Dec. 17, 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/17/nyregion/bomber-pilot-christmas-trees.html · Tikkanen, Amy. "How Did the Tradition of Christmas Trees Start? ". Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Dec. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/story/how-did-the-tradition-of-christmas-trees-start · Waxman, Olivia B. “How Christmas Trees Became a Holiday Tradition.” TIME. Dec. 21, 2020. https://time.com/5736523/history-of-christmas-trees/ · Waxman, Olivia B. “The Electricity Lobby Was Behind the First National Christmas Tree Lighting.” TIME. Dec. 1, 2016. https://time.com/4580764/national-christmas-tree-lighting-history-origins/ · Waxman, Olivia B. “This Was the First Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.” TIME. Nov. 30, 2016. https://time.com/4578685/first-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.