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You can still build muscle after 40, and the research says you can build it at close to the same rate as a 25-year-old. What has to change is not how hard you train, it is how strategically you train, eat, and recover. Alain Gonzalez is a fitness coach, author, and the creator of the largest YouTube channel dedicated to men's fitness over 40. He has spent more than 17 years helping men build muscle and get their health back, and his book is Muscle After 40. In this conversation we walk through his four pillars of muscle growth: mindset, training, nutrition, and recovery. We cover why volume is the thing that has to change with age, why movement quality sits above everything else in the gym, how to order your nutrition so protein comes first, and why recovery is the pillar most people over 40 quietly skip. Time Stamps: 05:21 Why muscle matters as you age 07:08 The four pillars of muscle growth 08:30 Pillar one, mindset 09:39 Pillar two, training and volume 11:14 Movement quality comes first 15:24 Can you still build muscle in your 50s and 60s 18:06 The staircase model 19:18 Effort and training close to failure 20:37 How progressive overload really works 22:23 The nutrition staircase, protein first 24:10 Protein frequency after 40 24:47 Recomposition versus bulking and cutting 26:14 The recovery staircase 26:59 Sleep and chronic stress 28:49 Three strategies to get and stay well Links: Alain Gonzalez on YouTube: Muscle Monsters Alain's book, Muscle After 40: How to Build the Strongest, Most Jacked Body of Your Life: https://amzn.to/4cVbmAD Fit for Task Muscle and Strength Workshop, free and live Tuesday September 8th at 8:00 PM Eastern: https://40plusfitness.com/muscle Allan's book, The Wellness Roadmap: https://amzn.to/3U1xEdn  

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by JD Flynn of The Pillar to explore how powerful the Vatican really is. From China and Pope Leo's relationship with President Trump to the war in Gaza, they reveal how the Holy See influences world affairs through diplomacy and moral authority. 00:00 How Powerful Is the Vatican? 05:42 Why Does the World Listen to the Pope? 10:25 When Vatican Diplomacy Fails 14:32 Is the Vatican Too Naive? 21:33 Who Actually Runs the Vatican? 28:36 The Vatican's #2 Most Powerful Man? 30:37 The Vatican's Secretive China Deal 40:11 What an American Pope Changes 45:26 Why the Cardinals Chose Leo 49:32 Pope Leo vs. Trump? 53:59 Gaza, Pizzaballa & The Heart of All Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailKeto. Carnivore. Vegan. Mediterranean. Low-carb. Low-fat. With so many competing opinions about nutrition, eating for health and longevity has become unnecessarily complicated.In this episode of the Fit Rx Health & Wellness Podcast, Dr. Greg Dennis continues the 7 Pillars of Optimal Health series with Pillar #2: Nutrition.After years of studying nutrition, longevity, and metabolic health—and seeing what works in clinical practice—Dr. Dennis shares how his own thinking about nutrition has evolved. Rather than following a diet with a particular name, he believes the foundation of good nutrition can be surprisingly simple: prioritize protein, eat mostly real whole foods, maintain a healthy body composition, and individualize carbohydrate and fat intake based on your metabolic health, activity level, and goals.In this episode, you'll learn:Why calories still matterWhy protein becomes increasingly important as we ageThe connection between muscle, metabolic health, and longevityWhether red meat belongs in a healthy dietWhy healthy fats are beneficial—but aren't unlimitedWhy carbohydrates aren't necessarily the enemyThe difference between whole-food carbohydrates and highly processed foodsWhen low-carb and ketogenic diets may be useful therapeutic toolsThe pros and limitations of vegan, vegetarian, and carnivore dietsWhy ultra-processed foods may be a much bigger problem than any single macronutrientWhat Dr. Dennis actually eats and how his own approach to nutrition has changed over the yearsThe takeaway is simple: your diet doesn't need a name.For most people, building meals around quality protein and minimally processed whole foods—while limiting the highly processed foods that dominate the modern diet—is a sustainable foundation for metabolic health, maintaining muscle, healthy aging, and longevity.This is the second episode in the 7 Pillars of Optimal Health series. Follow the Fit Rx Health & Wellness Podcast as we explore Sleep, Nutrition, Movement & Strength, Hormonal Health, Emotional Health, Relational Health, and Spiritual Health.Support the show

How can higher education rebuild its relationship with the public in an era of heightened political polarization, shifting financial models, and rapid technological disruption? In this episode of Trending in Ed, host Mike Palmer welcomes back Jeremy C. Young, Senior Advisor at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), to discuss the foundational new report: Advancing Public Trust in Higher Education: The Trust Agenda. As part of our ongoing Trending in Higher Ed series—featuring insights from leaders like Eddie Watson (AI & pedagogy), Brian Rosenberg (Whatever It Is, I'm Against It), and Elliot Felix (The Connected College)—this episode explores how campus leaders can move past reactive crisis management and actively cultivate trustworthy relationships across their communities. Jeremy breaks down AAC&U's five-point framework, offering actionable, practical strategies for institutional leaders, faculty, and advocates. Featured Reference & Key Highlights:

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. In our first reading, Jeremiah cries out to God in the midst of rejection and mockery. Then, St. Paul urges Christians in Rome to become ‘living sacrifices.' In the Gospel, Peter takes up his new role as prime minister of God's kingdom. This episode is brought to you by the University of Mary, a Newman Guide–recommended Catholic university in Bismarck, North Dakota, offering affordable online graduate programs designed specifically for the working Catholic professional.Pillar subscribers are eligible for up to $10,000 in scholarships toward select programs.Learn more at pillar.umary.eduAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:00.Reading 1 - Jeremiah 20: 7-9Psalm 63: 2-6, 8-9Reading 2 - Romans 12: 1-2Gospel - Matthew 16: 21-27 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

In this episode of the ADHD-ish™ Podcast, host Diann Wingert sits down with client Kim Van Lue, an executive development coach, to discuss relaunching a business with intention.Many neurodivergent leaders struggle with generalist burnout and unstructured workflows. Kim shares how aligning with an effective ADHD business strategy and building sustainable entrepreneur accountability systems allowed her to transition from a generalist to a focused specialist.By honoring her natural energy rhythms and leveraging tailored ADHD business coaching, she created a thriving, multi-six-figure business model.Discover how custom ADHD business operations can bring lasting clarity, efficiency, and sustainable success to your venture.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] Intro & Kim's Background: Executive Development Work[09:55] The Swiss Army Knife Problem: Why Generalists Can't Charge Premium Prices (The Niche Conversation)[11:15] Four Tendencies Obliger Wiring: Building Accountability Systems That Actually Work[16:05] Planned Pauses & Pivots: Restructuring Your Business Around Energetic Patterns (The 5th Pillar of the ADHD-ish Method)[20:25] The 10-Year Planning Conversation That Changed Everything[26:10] Moving Forward: Book, Speaking, Leadership Programs (Taking Steps Now)[30:45] Advice for Listeners Standing Where Kim Was‍ ‍ ‍THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS: ‍1. Niche Down, Even When It Feels Wrong: Kim went from offering many services to three core offers. It felt like leaving money on the table. Instead, it freed her to charge premium prices, attract better clients, and build a recognizable brand. ‍2. Accept Your Wiring, Don't Fight It:As an Obliger with ADHD traits and justice sensitivity, Kim needs external accountability and clear boundaries. She stopped wrestling with who she isn't and built systems for who she actually is. ‍3. Structure Your Business Around Energy Patterns, Not Just TargetsKim's energy dips in winter. Instead of pushing through, she restructured which offers she promotes seasonally. Result: a sustainable business that honors her natural rhythms. This is the 5th pillar of the ADHD-ish Method™—Planned Pauses & Pivots.‍ ‍ ‍MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE: ‍ ‍Ep #267 ADHD & Justice Sensitivity: From Overwhelm to Advantage in Business The Four Tendencies Guide ‍ ‍ ‍ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST, KIM VAN LUE‍Executive development coach specializing in board/leadership diagnosis, executive transitions, and team development across higher ed and mid-sized organizations. Currently writing a book, building her speaking platform, and designing signature leadership programs. ‍CONNECT WITH KIM: Website | LinkedIn ‍ ‍YOUR ADHD-ish™ HOST, DIANN WINGERT‍Diann Wingert, a former psychotherapist turned ADHD-informed business strategist, coach, works with neurodivergent entrepreneurs who want to build a stand-out, sought-after, profitable business based on their unique brilliance.‍The 5th Pillar in The ADHD-ish™ Method coaching framework is: “Planned Pauses & Pivots” and it made all the difference in reimagining Kim's business.Is it time to experience the ADHD-ish Method in YOUR business? The first step is scheduling a free consultation to see if we're a fit. Click here to book yours now. ‍Kim's story is just one example of what's possible when you accept yourself unconditionally and redesign everything around that acceptance. Need other examples of what's possible? Check out more Client Success Stories episodes. ‍ ‍WANT TO TRY ADHD-INFORMED BUSINESS COACHING FOR FREE ? Check out my digital clone, Di AI —personalized ADHD-informed business guidance on-demand.If you love the show, please leave a comment on Spotify (I personally reply to each one) or leave a review so more ADHD-ish business owners can find THE podcast full of real talk and real solutions for neurodivergent business brains.‍ ‍© 2026 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

In this episode of the ADHD-ish™ Podcast, host Diann Wingert sits down with client Kim Van Lue, an executive development coach, to discuss relaunching a business with intention. Many neurodivergent leaders struggle with generalist burnout and unstructured workflows. Kim shares how aligning with an effective ADHD business strategy and building sustainable entrepreneur accountability systems allowed her to transition from a generalist to a focused specialist.By honoring her natural energy rhythms and leveraging tailored ADHD business coaching, she created a thriving, multi-six-figure business model. Discover how custom ADHD business operations can bring lasting clarity, efficiency, and sustainable success to your venture.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] Intro & Kim's Background: Executive Development Work[09:55] The Swiss Army Knife Problem: Why Generalists Can't Charge Premium Prices (The Niche Conversation)[11:15] Four Tendencies Obliger Wiring: Building Accountability Systems That Actually Work[16:05] Planned Pauses & Pivots: Restructuring Your Business Around Energetic Patterns (The 5th Pillar of the ADHD-ish Method)[20:25] The 10-Year Planning Conversation That Changed Everything[26:10] Moving Forward: Book, Speaking, Leadership Programs (Taking Steps Now)[30:45] Advice for Listeners Standing Where Kim Was‍ ‍ ‍THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS: ‍1. Niche Down, Even When It Feels Wrong: Kim went from offering many services to three core offers. It felt like leaving money on the table. Instead, it freed her to charge premium prices, attract better clients, and build a recognizable brand. ‍2. Accept Your Wiring, Don't Fight It: As an Obliger with ADHD traits and justice sensitivity, Kim needs external accountability and clear boundaries. She stopped wrestling with who she isn't and built systems for who she actually is. ‍3. Structure Your Business Around Energy Patterns, Not Just Targets Kim's energy dips in winter. Instead of pushing through, she restructured which offers she promotes seasonally. Result: a sustainable business that honors her natural rhythms. This is the 5th pillar of the ADHD-ish Method™—Planned Pauses & Pivots.‍ ‍ ‍MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE: ‍ ‍Ep #267 ADHD & Justice Sensitivity: From Overwhelm to Advantage in Business The Four Tendencies Guide ‍ ‍ ‍ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST, KIM VAN LUE‍Executive development coach specializing in board/leadership diagnosis, executive transitions, and team development across higher ed and mid-sized organizations. Currently writing a book, building her speaking platform, and designing signature leadership programs. ‍CONNECT WITH KIM: Website | LinkedIn ‍ ‍YOUR ADHD-ish™ HOST, DIANN WINGERT‍Diann Wingert, a former psychotherapist turned ADHD-informed business strategist, coach, works with neurodivergent entrepreneurs who want to build a stand-out, sought-after, profitable business based on their unique brilliance.‍The 5th Pillar in The ADHD-ish™ Method coaching framework is: “Planned Pauses & Pivots” and it made all the difference in reimagining Kim's business. Is it time to experience the ADHD-ish Method in YOUR business? The first step is scheduling a free consultation to see if we're a fit. Click here to book yours now. ‍Kim's story is just one example of what's possible when you accept yourself unconditionally and redesign everything around that acceptance. Need other examples of what's possible? Check out more Client Success Stories episodes. ‍ ‍WANT TO TRY ADHD-INFORMED BUSINESS COACHING FOR FREE ? Check out my digital clone, Di AI —personalized ADHD-informed business guidance on-demand.If you love the show, please leave a comment on Spotify (I personally reply to each one) or leave a review so more ADHD-ish business owners can find THE podcast full of real talk and real solutions for neurodivgent business brains.‍ ‍© 2026 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

1 in 2 women over 50 will break a bone, and the scariest part is you won't feel it happening. Bone loss is silent, it speeds up in perimenopause and menopause, and by the time there's a warning sign, it's often a fracture. But weaker bones are NOT just an inevitable part of aging. In this video, Angela Foster breaks down the 3 pillars every woman needs to build stronger bones, protect against fractures, and stay strong and independent for decades with the exact, evidence-based way to put each one into practice. You'll learn: - Why your bones lose density in perimenopause - and how to reverse the trend - The single most important type of exercise for bone strength (and how heavy you actually need to lift) - How to "earn the right to jump" - the safe way to add impact training without injuring your tendons - Why walking, weighted vests, and mini-trampolines aren't enough on their own - The 4 nutrients your bones need - and how much protein to eat per day - The simple tests Angela uses with her clients to check they're on track TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Why 1 in 2 women break a bone (and why you won't feel it) 01:37 - What's really happening to your bones in perimenopause 04:02 - Pillar 1: Strength training. How heavy should you actually lift? 08:58 - Pillar 2: Impact training. How to earn the right to jump (safe progression) 13:40 - Pillar 3: Nutrition - protein for bone health 15:00 - Calcium, vitamin D & K2: what you really need Strong bones aren't built by one workout, one supplement, or one meal. They're built by the choices you make consistently, over years. Pick one pillar and start this week. Want to go deeper? Start here: Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what's actually happening in your body — and how to fix it. https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/ Reset your hormones, restore your energy, and reconnect with your body in just 21 days. https://www.highperformance-health.com Fresh Start Sunday Newsletter Your weekly 3-minute guide to creating the healthiest, most vibrant version of you. Each Sunday, get one simple habit to boost energy, balance hormones, and enhance longevity - joined by 25,000+ women worldwide. https://angelafosterperformance.com/ The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women - https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide ️ 10 Habits that Helped me reverse my Biological Age by 25 years in Perimenopause -  https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/10-habits-optin-page About Me: Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing:registered: Method. Host of the High Performance Health Podcast with 500+ episodes featuring world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, and female performance science. The most accomplished women have everything handled on the outside, but their hormones, energy, and nervous system are quietly paying the price. The old playbook stops working in midlife. This channel is designed to help high-performing women optimise energy, hormones, cognitive performance, and longevity using science-backed strategies built around female biology. Angela's personal mission is to help 1 million ambitious women perform better, age slower, and never have to choose between success and their health. If you want to be part of that mission, make sure you subscribe and share the channel with a woman you care about. Follow me for daily health and performance tips: Instagram: @angelasfoster Facebook: @AngelaFosterPerformance

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, including Jesus' treasonous and provocative words to his disciples in the Gospel of Matthew. This episode of Sunday School is brought to you by the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota, which leads the nation in the number of graduate programs recommended by The Newman Guide.Pillar paid subscribers are eligible for up to $10,000 in scholarships toward select programs.Learn more at pillar.umary.eduAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:25.Reading 1 - Isaiah 22: 19-23Psalm 138: 1-3, 6, 8Reading 2 - Romans 11: 33-36Gospel - Matthew 16: 13-20 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

In this final episode of Pillar 2, we learn about the Christian funeral rite. Fr. Mike explains how the new life begun in Baptism comes to greater fulfillment as the Christian passes over from this earthly life into the fullness of the Kingdom. The Church, who has sacramentally nourished her children throughout their earthly pilgrimage, upon their death commends them to the Father and places their bodies in the earth to await the resurrection in hope. Each funeral is to end with a farewell to the beloved dead, knowing that we still share communion in Christ and will reunite in our heavenly home. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1680-1690. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this second episode on the Sorrowful Mysteries, Kimberly Hahn will unpack the biblical background of the first Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging of Our Lord at The Pillar. Guiding us through the trials before the Jewish Sanhedrin, Pontius Pilate, and Herod Antipas, and ultimately to Jesus's being scourged, Kimberly reveals why the fruit of this mystery is modesty. In this episode you'll discover how Jesus reveals Himself to be the true “King of the Jews,” What the Shroud of Turin reveals about Jesus's scourging, and how John was permitted into the courtyard of the high priest. Rich with Old Testament background, this episode will deepen your meditations on the Second Sorrowful Mystery and help you better grasp the biblical texts of Jesus's trials and scourging.

Are You the One? We have one spot left in both cohorts Designing Your New Life in Retirement small group program, beginning in September. Is now the time to start working on what you’ll be retiring to? Learn more here | Sign up here Prepare for Takeoff: Is your money better prepared for retirement than you are to live it? Take this free 5-minute assessment to highlight may need you attention to build the retirement you’ve earned. __________________________ We spend a great deal of time thinking about how much we exercise. Esther Gokhale asks another question: How are we using our bodies during all the hours when we aren’t exercising? Esther Gokhale, creator of the Gokhale Method, became interested in posture after experiencing a severe L5-S1 disc herniation while pregnant with her first child. Surgery was followed by another herniation, and she began searching more broadly for ways to change how she moved in everyday life. In this conversation, Esther explains why she considers posture a missing pillar of wellness and why she believes ordinary activities (walking, sitting, standing, bending and even lying down) can become what she calls “life exercises.” We explore why sitting itself may not (completely) deserve its terrible reputation, what she means by a “J-spine,” how walking mechanics affect the entire body, and what modern adults can learn from young children and populations whose traditional movement patterns have been preserved. Most encouragingly for people in the second half of life, Esther argues that we should distinguish between what becomes common with age and what is necessarily natural. Her message is clear that our capacity for improvement often lasts much longer than we assume. _____________________ Bio Esther Gokhale (GO-clay) has been involved in integrative therapies all her life. As a young girl growing up in India, she helped her mother, a nurse, treat abandoned babies waiting to be adopted. This early interest in healing led her to study biochemistry at Harvard and Princeton and, later, acupuncture at the San Francisco School of Oriental Medicine. After experiencing crippling back pain during her first pregnancy and unsuccessful back surgery, Esther Gokhale began her lifelong crusade to vanquish back pain. Her studies at the Aplomb® Institute in Paris and years of research in Brazil, India, Portugal and elsewhere led her to develop the Gokhale Method, a unique, systematic approach to help people find their bodies' way back to pain-free living. Gokhale’s book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, has been translated into ten languages. Esther Gokhale has taught at corporations such as Google & IDEO, presented at conferences including TEDx(Stanford), consulted for the trainers of the SF 49ers and several Stanford sports teams, and conducted workshops for physician groups at Stanford, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, UCSF. The New York Times gave Esther the title “The Posture Guru of Silicon Valley. A Stanford clinical trial is currently studying the Gokhale Method. _____________________ For More on Esther Gokhale Website – Gokhale Method 2-minute Video Overview of the Gokhale Method  8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back by Esther Gokhale ____________________ Other Retirement Podcasts You May Like The Joy of Movement – Kelly McGonigal Eat Your Ice Cream – Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD Make Your Next Years Your Best Years – Harry Agress, MD _____________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. __________________________ Wise Quotes On Posture “Posture is very underrated as a pillar of wellness…Change the way you are living in your body….It’s sort of indispensable that we do life more skillfully because that’s where the big opportunities are.” On Misconceptions on Aging “Don’t…lower our standards and call things that are common natural.” On Why Now? “It’s never too late.” __________________________ The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Retirement Wisdom Podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the host or Retirement Wisdom, LLC. The Retirement Wisdom Podcast covers the non-financial aspects of retirement. From time to time we may invite guests who discuss other aspects of retirement planning, solely for educational purposes. Listeners are advised to consult qualified financial and/or medical professionals on those matters.

Do you spend more time wishing your past had gone differently than actually building your coaching business?In this episode, Candy introduces her Confident Coach's Success Framework, five pillars she uses with every client and in her own life. Today's focus is the first one: accept what is.Acceptance isn't passive. It isn't pretending everything's fine. It's choosing not to fight your current reality so you can actually design what comes next. Candy shares her own story of getting an engineering degree she never wanted, years of regret over it, and how she finally made peace with that chapter of her life. She also walks through what it looks like to accept yourself, not just your circumstances, and why that shift is often the first real step toward building a coaching business you're proud of.Free resource mentioned as Candy's free gift: The 90-Minute Coaching Business Blueprint: https://candymotzek.lpages.co/vfo/

This is a Wednesday Wins Q&A, with Larry joined by his longtime co-host Joe Bailey to tackle a question that lands for almost every married dad. Mike from Washington State wrote in about a marriage that isn't broken, no fighting, no affairs, but feels more like two coworkers running a small company called the family. He and his wife talk schedules, kids, and bills, physical intimacy has slowed, and as he puts it, he misses her even though she's only six feet away. Larry breaks down the four pillars of marriage from Lance and Brandi's work, individual, partnership, friends, and intimacy, and explains how couples get stuck in the partnership loop and skip straight to intimacy, which backfires. Joe follows with the idea of getting used to the light again after emotional disconnection, releasing resentment, and making small pursuits without attaching expectations. If your marriage feels more like a business partnership than a romance, this one is a practical roadmap back.   Timeline Summary [1:02] – Setting up Mike's question about a marriage that feels like a business partnership [2:12] – Mike's full letter: coworkers running a company called our family [3:46] – Larry on his own first decade feeling exactly the same way [4:05] – The four pillars of marriage from Lance and Brandi's book [4:46] – Pillar one, individual: self-care and emotional check-ins by percentage [5:42] – Pillar two, partnership: the bills, roles, and chores, aka the partnership loop [5:59] – Pillar three, friends: shared interests and real alignment [6:21] – Pillar four, intimacy, and why it collapses when the others are neglected [6:47] – How couples skip friendship and self and jump straight to intimacy [7:26] – Disrupting the partnership loop by cultivating friendship first [7:49] – The walk-and-date boundary: be Larry and Jessica, not Mom and Dad [8:13] – Bookending conversations with appreciation so your partner feels seen [8:30] – Adventuring together and asking bucket-list questions [9:34] – Why men eradicate their own self-care and isolate [12:12] – Joe on living this exact dynamic in his own marriage [12:32] – The dark-theater analogy: getting used to the light again [13:35] – Step one, release resentment when reconnection feels uncomfortable [14:02] – Be persistent and stop attaching sex to every act of connection [14:27] – Small pursuits: flowers and a coffee dropped off at Ivy's work, just because [15:46] – Small investments compound like a financial portfolio [16:40] – Stop keeping score and get in the habit of just investing [16:59] – The car story: we love the things we invest in [20:07] – Loving your wife publicly and without agenda [20:44] – Loving her in front of the kids and her mother [21:48] – The Hitch analogy and winning over the people around her [22:14] – The marriage hack: your mother in law as your greatest ally   5 Key Takeaways Marriage Has Four Pillars — Individual, partnership, friends, and intimacy. When you neglect self-care, friendship, and quality time and jump straight to intimacy, it falls flat. Intimacy is the natural result of the other three working. Escape the Partnership Loop — If every conversation is about schedules, bills, and who needs to be where, you're stuck in the partnership loop. Break out by rebuilding the friendship: dates, walks, adventures, and conversations where you're a couple, not just co-parents. Get Used to the Light Again — After emotional disconnection, reconnecting feels awkward and uncomfortable for both people. Expect that, release resentment about it, and don't attach worst-case scenarios to the discomfort. Make Small Pursuits Without Agenda — Drop off flowers just because, and don't attach any expectation of sex, because she'll sniff that out instantly. Stop keeping score and keep making small investments, and the connection compounds over time. We Love What We Invest In — Don't wait to feel the love before you invest. As the car story shows, investment creates love, not the other way around. Love your wife publicly and without agenda, and let her people, especially her mother, become your allies.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1516 Legendary Couple with Larry and Jessica: https://thedadedge.com/legendary-couple/ Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals (November 15, Cardinals vs Rams, State Farm Stadium): https://thedadedge.com/nfl   Enjoyed This Episode? If Mike's letter read like a page out of your own marriage, pick one small pursuit and do it this week with zero agenda. Drop off her favorite coffee, take a walk where you're just the two of you again, and stop waiting to feel connected before you invest. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.

Most eCom marketers are optimizing for the wrong number, and a real CFO explains exactly how to fix that! Our good friend Abir Syed has a rare take on how to scale brands: he's run an eCommerce brand, built a performance marketing agency, and now runs a fractional CFO firm specializing in eCom. In this episode, he breaks down why MER is basically useless, what cohort profit actually tells you, and the three-pillar finance framework that gives marketers and CFOs a shared language for growth. Nate also gets uncomfortably personal about his own brand's cash flow situation. You'll walk away understanding how to set real scaling targets, why over-revving your marketing engine costs you money, how to predict LTV decay as you shift from organic to paid customers, and what questions to actually ask your finance team. 00:00 Why selling out early isn't the flex you think it is01:45 Introducing Abir Syed — the CFO who hates accounting03:30 Why 80% of your business story lives in the finances05:30 The #1 thing to get right before anything else: inventory costing07:00 Why MER is a useless metric (hot take, but hear him out)08:30 How dropping MER led to 130% growth in one year09:15 Cohort profit: Abir's favorite metric explained13:00 Over-revving the engine — the hidden way brands lose money scaling16:30 Incrementality testing vs. the scaling target table18:00 LTV decay: what happens when you go from organic to paid acquisition20:00 Paid customers get stolen by ads — a concept that breaks your brain23:00 The 3 things a CFO and CMO should never fight about24:30 Pillar 2: Investing in the marketing engine (creative, tools, talent)26:00 Pillar 3: Cash flow strategy and payback periods33:30 Expense leverage — making sure every dollar has a job37:00 Nate's regret: not taking big shots during a 2.5-year hot streak38:30 The $100K YouTube deal that looked like a disaster until Q439:30 The one thing to do this week if you're looking at your numbers

Most podcast guests blend in because they wing it or give generic/standard answers to questions. This leads to being a quickly forgettable guest, by hosts and their listeners. Thankfully, there's something you can do to stand out! In this episode, Rose Davidson shares her 5-part framework to help you become the kind of guest listeners rave about and that hosts want back on the show. Get ready to become a truly unforgettable podcast guest who is remembered long after the episode airs!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/396Takeaways00:00 Become an Unforgettable Podcast Guest01:40 Why Generic Podcast Guests Get Forgotten02:18 The SHINE Framework for Podcast Guests02:24 Pillar 1: Share Stories That Listeners Remember04:18 Pillar 2: Use Hooks That Capture Attention06:49 Pillar 3: Give Podcast Listeners Concrete Insights07:20 Pillar 4: Keep Podcast Interviews Natural and Engaging07:58 Pillar 5: Build Connection With Hosts and Listeners08:33 Prepare Like a Professional Podcast Guest10:12 Avoid the Mistakes That Make Guests Forgettable13:01 Practice Your Stories Before the InterviewMORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/396

Dallas has made its commitment to Quinnen Williams, locking down one of the league's premier defensive tackles for the long haul. What began as a high-stakes deadline trade has become a defining piece of the Cowboys' defensive plans. Williams now enters 2026 with a new deal, a new scheme, and enormous expectations. The investment is made—now Dallas needs the return.

Please join us for this full moon group healing from the island of Oahu where we will be tuning in and connecting to the land energies here, the Arcturian energy and consciousness, the full moon energies of December, and the powerful group energies in order to heal all aspects of the ear and hearing both outer and inner.  We start out with a 45 minute Arcturian Healing Method healing on the ear, outer hearing, and inner hearing.  We will be addressing possible issues such as outer, middle, and inner ear infection; deafness, ruptured eardrum, nerve deafness, and tinnitus.  We will then also address improving our inner hearing which is of a more spiritual and intuitive nature.  The energies will improve our clairaudience and ability to hear our inner voice of intuition and inner spiritual tones.After the healing we will then do a group Pillar meditation meant to take advantage of the powerful full moon energies to energize our projects.  The energetic download requested will further improve our clairaudient skills and capacities for inner hearing from the soul.

He was the youngest member of the Lewis and Clark journey.  Although he didn't make the entire trip, he ended up having one of the...

Confession is a doorway, not a destination. Many men take the brave step of telling someone what they're fighting, feel relief for a week or two, and then quietly slip right back into the same pattern of watching pornography. Why? Because confession without structure just becomes an honest relapse cycle.In this video, Mike Stone breaks down the 3-part mechanical system to move past willpower and build long-term freedom:0:00 - Why Confession Alone Isn't Enough0:57 - Pillar 1: Visibility (Staying Seen)1:28 - Pillar 2: Friction (Removing the One-Tap Temptation)2:15 - Pillar 3: Replacement (Filling the Empty Space)3:13 - The Blueprint & What's NextKey Takeaways:1. Visibility: Move from a one-time confession to a consistent weekly check-in.2. Friction: Put physical or digital barriers between you and the failure. Willpower isn't enough.3. Replacement: Decide what you will do *before* the temptation hits—redirect, don't just resist.Mechanics work on your worst day, which is exactly when motivation won't show up.

Pillar Church of Killeen-God's Work in Year One - Act 13:1-3; 14:21-28

Matthew 7:24-29 Pastor Adam Rastetter

Rosanna Pilcher is a narrator and voice actor who records under a pseudonym - and she has a problem. So much of social media marketing requires showing your face, being on camera, being "real." But what do you do when you can't reveal who you are? In this Summer Series episode, Marc breaks down creative options available to voice actors who need to build a brand and a following without ever showing their face. Inside this episode: Why you don't need to show your face to build a loyal following - and the faceless YouTube channels with tens of millions of subscribers that prove it POV content - how to take your audience into the booth with you without ever appearing on screen Recording in silhouette - and why the mystery can become your most powerful marketing asset How to build a visual brand around something other than your face - a signature hat, a color palette, an animated avatar, a mascot Making the voice the celebrity - signature lines, consistent music, distinctive performances Using book content to drive engagement - the three lines that gave you chills, character showcases, accent challenges, repeatable content pillars Why authors understand pseudonyms better than most - and how to turn famous pen names into a content series The back catalog strategy - why you don't have to wait for the next book to start building content Whether you're working under a pseudonym or just prefer to keep your face off camera, this episode will give you more content ideas than you can use.

Please join us for this new moon healing session where we work on all aspects of healing the eyes.  We will be focused on balancing conditions of the eyes which include nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, cross-eyes, walleyes, eye infections, chronic red eyes, floaters, glaucoma, and cataracts.  We will be using the Arcturian Healing Energies to cleanse, energize, and balance the chakras associated with the eyes which include the crown, forehead, and ajna chakras as well as the minor chakras of the eyes, temples, and jaw.  The Arcturian Healing Energies and Consciousness can also address all the seven subtle body layers (physical, etheric, emotional,mental, causal, spiritual, and divine) that may be affecting eyesight.After the 45 minute healing session, we will take a 10 minute break followed by a 30 minute new moon Pillar of Light meditation where we clear ourselves of any old and stuck patterns that no longer serve us.  We will also be utilizing the group energy field and the new moon energies to set new goals and intentions for the month and upcoming new year.

In this second episode on the Sorrowful Mysteries, Kimberly Hahn will unpack the biblical background of the first Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging of Our Lord at The Pillar. Guiding us through the trials before the Jewish Sanhedrin, Pontius Pilate, and Herod Antipas, and ultimately to Jesus's being scourged, Kimberly reveals why the fruit of this mystery is modesty. In this episode you'll discover how Jesus reveals Himself to be the true “King of the Jews,” What the Shroud of Turin reveals about Jesus's scourging, and how John was permitted into the courtyard of the high priest. Rich with Old Testament background, this episode will deepen your meditations on the Second Sorrowful Mystery and help you better grasp the biblical texts of Jesus's trials and scourging.

Explore the biblical vision for families worshiping together and learn practical tips for training young hearts and hands to engage in corporate worship.Teachers: variousUnfortunately, due to recording issues, this class is missing one recording (week 4).Producer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Explore the biblical vision for families worshiping together and learn practical tips for training young hearts and hands to engage in corporate worship.Teachers: variousUnfortunately, due to recording issues, this class is missing one recording (week 4).Producer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Explore the biblical vision for families worshiping together and learn practical tips for training young hearts and hands to engage in corporate worship.Teachers: variousUnfortunately, due to recording issues, this class is missing one recording (week 4).Producer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Explore the biblical vision for families worshiping together and learn practical tips for training young hearts and hands to engage in corporate worship.Teachers: variousUnfortunately, due to recording issues, this class is missing one recording (week 4).Producer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Explore the biblical vision for families worshiping together and learn practical tips for training young hearts and hands to engage in corporate worship.Teachers: variousUnfortunately, due to recording issues, this class is missing one recording (week 4).Producer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Please join us for the August New Moon transmission where we download the working abilities and capacities for clarity, vision, and decisiveness.  In this 45 minute transmission we will be asking the Divine, Our Guides and Teachers, the Arcturians, Other Awakened Extraterrestrial Beings, the Angels, the Archanges, Our Holy Guardian Angel, and Our Higher Self for the blueprints, information, and energy for the qualities of clarity, vision, and decisiveness.  Particularly during this part of the year and with the increased energies hitting the planet, we need to have the clarity of our soul vision to navigate both on a day to day basis as well as birds eye view basis our path forward.  We want to make the best use of our time and energy in moving on our spiritual path and role of service towards others.  Also included in this download is the energy and strength to carry this plan out and make any decision in a decisive manner if needed.After the transmission we will take a 10 minute integration break followed by a 30 minute group Pillar of Light Meditation.  We will utilize the powerful new moon energies, the group pillar, and the blessings of the Higher Beings to strengthen our subtle bodies, channels, and chakras.  We will also download further information to directly affect our subtle bodies in regards to the theme of clarity, vision, and decisiveness.  Finally, we will energize all new intentions for the next month and the remainder of the year.

Genesis 3 Pastor Nate Akin  

What if the reason your assignment is stuck is that there is a lack of alignment on the issue? I speak regularly with professionals who are under constant pressure to move at pace, demonstrate progress and deliver tangible and visible solutions. Yet in that rush to act, teams can easily jump into solutions before they have properly aligned on the problem they are trying to solve. In this podcast episode, I explore why better answers start with better questions, and why problem alignment is often skipped in the move to create momentum. I look at what happens when key decision-makers appear to be discussing the same mission, but are actually working from very different assumptions about its purpose and measure of success.  And this is not just a delivery issue because when stakeholders are not aligned on the problem, time is wasted, frustration builds and the team can feel as if they are looping backwards to initial phases which they thought they had completed.  This becomes even more complex in global and diverse teams, where different behavioural preferences, communication styles and cultural norms can influence how people define problems in the first place, express disagreement, manage risk, and their bias for action. What you will learn in this episode: Why teams often jump into solutions before agreeing on the real problem The individual and team impact of misalignment  The aligning challenge - defining the problem The culturally driven behavioural preferences that influence how people approach projects  Which cultural factors can create the greatest resistance, friction and misalignment How uncertainty avoidance can shape how people respond to risk The clarity questions you can use before moving into implementation Where might you be jumping into solutions before agreeing on the problem? How could cultural intelligence help you notice the hidden misalignment before it becomes an issue? Resources: The topics from today's podcast feature in Pillar 2 Clarity and Pillar 4 Cultural Intelligence from Victoria's book, Become a Global Leader. Explore deeper, get your copy: https://culturecuppa.com/book/ Follow Victoria on LinkedIn for more global leadership, strategic communication and Cultural Intelligence insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson Talk to Victoria about your team's communication and cultural challenges : https://culturecuppa.com/contact/ Read this Episode's Blog post here: Are you solving the wrong problem? https://culturecuppa.com/are-you-solving-the-wrong-problem/

Phil Newton shares insights on mentoring in the local church drawn from several examples from church history. Phil gave this talk at a Pillar regional gathering in Memphis, TN earlier this year. 

Join me Jenny D. as I sat down with Kelli Komondor, Executive Director of Brave Women Project, about the group's origin during the pandemic, its mission to support and empower women, and signature events like the Pillar Awards and Birthday Bag Bash. BWP is a community empowering professional women to step into courageous action. We explore how connection, encouragement and personal growth can transform lives. Tune in and discover how bravery grows when women support women. Also in this episode, Kelli explains the nomination process, the five E's (educate, empower, encourage, engage, evolve), membership benefits, virtual and in-person events, and how to get involved at bwp.life. If you would like to nominate a brave women in your circle go to https://www.bwp.life/ Thank you to my Spotlight Supporter Lance Blankenship Roofing for supporting Spill with Me Jenny D. If you need someone reliable and affordable for your next roof job...Call Lance at 724-288-8984 All episodes are available on all the major Audio Platforms as well as Jenny D's YouTube page. Make sure to Subscribe and Follow. http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd If you would like to be a guest or sponsor on Spill with Me Jenny D. Show please fill out the disclaimer at https://www.spillwithmejennyd.com/tell-your-story or email spillwithmejennyd@gmail.com Don't Forget to Subscribe & Follow. Thank you to our Community Partners! Note: "The views and conversations in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes. They do not constitute professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek their own guidance for any specific concerns." "Music Credit: Theme song, written and performed by Mark Ferrari"    markferrarimusic.com      

The session starts out with a 45 minute transmission meant to personally connect you to your star energy and consciousness.  This starts the process of downloading any soul energies that you may need to replenish your stores.  We will then ask the Divine, Our Spiritual Guides and Teachers, the Arcturians, and Other Awakened Beings to assist in restoring in full all soul energies and components that might be missing or lacking.  Then our batteries will be filled to their maximal amount with prana and multi-dimensional light.After the transmission, we take a 10 minute break followed by a Pillar of Light group meditation.  We take advantage of the powerful full moon energies and the large group field to download the energies, frequencies, and patterns to boost our goals and intentions.  We also meditate with our personal star energy to fill our chakras and channels fully.

Stop Guessing: The Salmon Fishing System That Actually WorksIf you own a boat, have the gear, and still keep coming home empty-handed, this episode is for you. Jamie walks through the exact training she's taught in seminars and private sessions for years -- the same one boaters from all over Washington have used to go from frustrated to consistent. By the end, you'll understand the four-part system that separates the boats that limit out from the ones that go home empty every time.Episode OverviewJamie shares her own rough first season chasing salmon in the San Juan Islands and the local legend who changed everything for herLearn the three types of fishermen and which one might be quietly holding you backA full breakdown of rod, reel, downrigger and terminal tackle setupHow to plan a trip using tides, current and wind apps before you ever leave the dockA real video walkthrough of sending gear down and landing a fishThe four-question review habit that turns one good trip into a repeatable processTimestamps 00:00 - Salmon School announcement and what's ahead 04:00 - Meet Jamie and Scott, welcome to the training 09:00 - Jamie's early struggles finding salmon in the San Juans 12:00 - The three types of fishermen, which one are you 16:00 - Pillar 1, prep your gear like a pro 21:00 - Rod, reel and downrigger setup breakdown 27:00 - Choosing lures, bait and terminal tackle 33:00 - Pillar 2, planning an exceptional day on the water 38:00 - Reading tides, current and wind before you leave the dock 46:00 - Pillar 3, on the water fishing technique walkthrough 57:00 - Pillar 4, process and review, the nine questions that level you upKey TakeawaysFishing success comes down to performance, not luck or the newest lure.Fishing the current change matters more than fishing the tide change.Most anglers skip the review step, and that's exactly what separates the committed rookie from the proficient angler.Prepared anglers catch more fish because they spend more time fishing and less time fixing gear.Sending two different lures down at once helps you figure out what the fish actually want that day.Resources & Links Salmon School, August 9th in Anacortes: https://anglersunlimited.co/salmonschool Want hands-on training with real gear demos, a sonar deep dive with Steve Chamberlin, and a filleting demo from SeaBear? Join us at Salmon School in Anacortes on August 9th. Grab your spot at https://anglersunlimited.co/salmonschoolFishing for a Reason is the Pacific Northwest saltwater fishing education podcast for new anglers and families who want to catch more salmon, halibut, lingcod, shrimp and crab in Washington waters. Hosted by Jamie & Scott Propst from Anglers Unlimited, each episode delivers practical techniques, local knowledge, and expert insights to help you get off the couch and into the fish. Perfect for relocated professionals, military families, and boaters who are just getting into fishing.

Recorded on the road in San Francisco between speaking engagements, Sean Barnes breaks down what executive presence actually is and why it gets misread as something you are born with. He walks through the three pieces that build it: how you show up, how you communicate, and whether you genuinely care about the person in front of you. He explains why people size you up in a split second before you say a word, why clear communication signals competence, and why giving more value than you take is the most underrated career move there is. He closes with a homework assignment for anyone who wants to start building presence this week.   Key Moments 00:00 - On the road in San Francisco between speaking engagements 00:26 - Why executive presence keeps coming up in post stage conversations 00:42 - The question introverts always ask him 01:11 - Pillar one: how you show up, starting with posture 01:39 - People start making judgments before you say a word 02:10 - Why being clean cut and put together builds trust 02:42 - Pillar two: how you communicate and why clarity matters 03:15 - What fumbling your words signals to the room 03:26 - These skills stack on top of each other 03:40 - Pillar three: genuinely caring about people 04:08 - What real listening unlocks in a conversation 04:40 - Articulating someone's pain better than they can 05:03 - Give more value than you take from every interaction 05:51 - Slowing down and investing in people who may never repay it 06:19 - Why goodwill compounds over time 06:41 - Becoming the first name that comes to mind 06:57 - How the three pieces combine into presence 07:31 - More opportunities means more ability to impact others 07:49 - Homework: be intentional before you walk into the room     Key Takeaways Presence is decided before you speak. Posture, eye level, and how put together you are all get read within seconds of entering a room. Clarity is credibility. If you cannot string together a cohesive thought, people will not trust you to lead one. Caring is the multiplier. Listening deeply and giving more than you take builds goodwill that compounds long after the conversation ends.   Podcast Show Notes – Episode 292 | 07.28.2026 Episode Title: Executive Presence Starts Before You Speak   Host: Sean Barnes Wolf Executives, Houston, TX   Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com   https://www.seanbarnes.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/   Twitter: https://x.com/seanbarnes https://x.com/wolfexecutives   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseanbarnes

 By connecting rich theology with real-life faithfulness, this class will help you recognize how the Gospel speaks into every corner of daily life and grows us into the likeness of Jesus Christ.Teachers: Pastoral team Producer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

By connecting rich theology with real-life faithfulness, this class will help you recognize how the Gospel speaks into every corner of daily life and grows us into the likeness of Jesus Christ.Teachers: Pastoral team Producer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

By connecting rich theology with real-life faithfulness, this class will help you recognize how the Gospel speaks into every corner of daily life and grows us into the likeness of Jesus Christ.Teachers: Pastoral team Producer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

By connecting rich theology with real-life faithfulness, this class will help you recognize how the Gospel speaks into every corner of daily life and grows us into the likeness of Jesus Christ.Teachers: Pastoral team Producer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

By connecting rich theology with real-life faithfulness, this class will help you recognize how the Gospel speaks into every corner of daily life and grows us into the likeness of Jesus Christ.Teachers: Pastoral teamProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org.  

By connecting rich theology with real-life faithfulness, this class will help you recognize how the Gospel speaks into every corner of daily life and grows us into the likeness of Jesus Christ.Teachers: Pastoral team Producer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

I'm 44, running multiple businesses, homeschooling my kids, and managing a 45-acre homestead. And I'm in better shape now than I was a decade ago. Not because I have more time. I don't. But because I stopped relying on motivation and built systems that work regardless of how I feel on any given day. In this episode, I walk you through the six pillars I use to stay in peak health during the busiest chapter of my life: nutrition anchored in animal protein, strength that comes from living and working on a farm, conditioning built into daily movement, sleep treated as the foundation rather than an afterthought, light exposure that keeps my circadian rhythm locked in, and nervous system regulation that emerges from lifestyle rather than added protocols. None of these are complicated. The power is in stacking them consistently until they require no decision-making at all. If you've been waiting for life to calm down before you get healthy — this episode is for you. Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Peluva! Peluva makes minimalist shoes to support optimal foot, back and joint health. I started wearing Peluvas several months ago, and I haven't worn regular shoes since. I encourage you to consider trading your sneakers or training shoes for a pair of Peluvas, and then watch the health of your feet and lower back improve while reducing your risk of injury.  To learn more about why I love Peluva barefoot shoes, check out my in-depth review: https://michaelkummer.com/health/peluva-review/  And use code MICHAEL to get 10% off your first pair: https://michaelkummer.com/go/peluva  Learn More: 23: Zane Griggs: How to Kick Ass As You Get Older: https://www.primalshiftpodcast.com/zane-griggs-how-to-kick-ass-as-you-get-older/  In this episode: 00:00 Intro 05:12 Defaults beat willpower 06:31 Pillar one: Protein meals 09:46 Pillar two: Strength 12:23 Pillar three: Conditioning 13:54 Pillar four: Sleep 16:39 Pillar five: Light 17:46 Pillar six: Regulation 19:47 Stack systems and start 21:46 Final thoughts Find me on social media for more health and wellness content: Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalshiftpodcast/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkummer/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer/ [Medical Disclaimer] The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health. [Affiliate Disclaimer] I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you'd like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.

Why Women Need 7-20 Minutes to "Warm Up", And Why That's Normal | FT: NikkiCONNECT WITH CHARLENEOn Instagram @mscharlenebyars([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars]On YouTube @chosentraining(https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars))Work with me HERE([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/))In this candid conversation, desire coach and sexuality educator Nikki joins the podcast to break down the anatomy and psychology of female arousal, information most women were never taught growing up.The episode covers the truth about clitoral anatomy (including why the "G-spot" debate is more nuanced than most people realize), the concept of "tenting" and why arousal needs time to build before penetration, and why the widely cited 7-20 minute warm-up window varies so much from person to person.TIMESTAMP:00:00 — Intro: Meet Nikki, Desire Coach & "Sextainer"02:15 — Nikki's Story: From Closed Off to Owning Her Pleasure04:30 — The 73-Year-Old Client Who Changed Everything07:00 — Why We Never Learned About Female Anatomy09:45 — Clitoris vs. G-Spot: The Real Statistics Explained13:00 — What "Tenting" Means & Why It Matters16:30 — How Arousal Physically Changes the Body19:00 — Why 7-20 Minutes to "Warm Up" Is Normal21:15 — Responsive vs. Spontaneous Desire23:00 — Homework: The Memory Exercise for Couples25:30 — How Pregnancy, Perimenopause & Menopause Change Desire28:00 — Medications That Affect Libido (Antidepressants, Semaglutide, Antihistamines)30:15 — Sexual Trauma & When to Seek Additional Support32:00 — Why Desire Changes as Women Age34:00 — Pillar #1: Agency — Reclaiming Choice37:00 — Pillar #2: Context — Setting the Right Environment40:30 — Pillar #3: Permission — Affirmations for Pleasure43:00 — Pillar #4: Sensation — Blood Flow, Hormones & Vasodilators47:30 — Testing Hormones the Right Way (Optimal vs. "Normal")50:00 — Pillar #5: Energy — Why Timing of Day Matters53:00 — The "2 PM vs 8 PM" Concept & App-Controlled Toys56:00 — Pillar #6: Mindset — Getting Out of Multitasking Mode59:00 — Why Desire Doesn't Have to Come First1:01:30 — Understanding Sexless Marriages & How Habits Form1:02:00 — The Importance of Non-Sexual Touch1:03:00 — Why Orgasms Matter for Mental & Physical Health1:04:00 — A Word on Men's Sexual Health1:06:00 — Lubricant 101: What to Look For & Why It Matters1:08:00 — Teaching Daughters About Their Bodies1:0900 — Where to Find Nikki + Free Resources1:10:00 — Closing Thoughts: "Happy Humping"The conversation also explores responsive versus spontaneous desire, how major life changes, postpartum, perimenopause, medication side effects, and past sexual trauma, can shift how the body experiences pleasure, and practical communication exercises couples can use to reconnect.Nikki introduces her "6 Pillars of Playfulness" framework (agency, context, permission, sensation, energy, and mindset) as a roadmap for women who feel like their desire has faded in long-term relationships, along with simple, low-pressure homework couples can try together.This is an educational, relationship-focused conversation aimed at demystifying female sexuality, encouraging open communication between partners, and helping women reconnect with pleasure without shame.

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time— including the complicated figure of King Solomon and more parables about the kingdom of heaven in the Gospel of Matthew.This episode of Sunday School is brought to you by the Pillar's exclusive breviary sponsor, Ascension Press, publisher of the new translation of the Liturgy of the Hours.Preorder now at AscensionPress.com/SundaySchoolAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 5:45.Reading 1 - 1 Kings 3: 5, 7-12Psalm 119: 57, 72, 76-77, 127-130Reading 2 - Romans 8: 28-30Gospel - Matthew 13: 44-52 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

This week on the Hog Pod, we're opening the Vault to celebrate and honor one of the most important figures in Arkansas Women's Basketball history as she begins a new chapter. We're bringing back Episode 95, "Amber Shirey: The Pillar of a Program." And few titles have ever fit better. Amber Shirey has been a part of Razorback Women's Basketball since 1988—first as a player, then as an assistant coach, and later as director of operations. Over 39 years, she's served under seven head coaches and helped shape generations of Razorbacks, leaving an impact that extends far beyond wins and losses. As Amber departs Arkansas for a new opportunity, we wanted to revisit this conversation and celebrate a remarkable career spent serving the Razorbacks. It's a story about loyalty, leadership, and a legacy that will be felt throughout the program for years to come.  

In this second episode on the Sorrowful Mysteries, Kimberly Hahn will unpack the biblical background of the first Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging of Our Lord at The Pillar. Guiding us through the trials before the Jewish Sanhedrin, Pontius Pilate, and Herod Antipas, and ultimately to Jesus's being scourged, Kimberly reveals why the fruit of this mystery is modesty. In this episode you'll discover how Jesus reveals Himself to be the true “King of the Jews,” What the Shroud of Turin reveals about Jesus's scourging, and how John was permitted into the courtyard of the high priest. Rich with Old Testament background, this episode will deepen your meditations on the Second Sorrowful Mystery and help you better grasp the biblical texts of Jesus's trials and scourging.

Blockbuster had 9,000 stores and was worth $9 billion. Today, only one location remains. What happened — and what does it have to do with the church?In this episode, Pastor Scott Ardavanis sits down with his son Jonny for a father-son conversation on what actually makes a church healthy. Is it true that churches need to "change with the times or die," like Blockbuster and Kodak failed to do? Or are there timeless, transcendent principles every healthy church must hold onto regardless of culture?This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family PlanTogether they unpack 8 marks of a healthy church, including:1. A High View of God2. A High View of Scripture (expository preaching & sound doctrine)3. Every Member Ministry (every believer serving, not just watching)4. A Commitment to Holiness & Discipleship5. Christ-Centered, Spirit-Filled Worship6. A Devotion to Prayer7. A Gospel-Centered Focus (local & global)8. Qualified Biblical Leadership (elders & deacons)Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or simply trying to find a healthy church home, this conversation will help you understand what to look for — and why the church doesn't need a new strategy so much as faithfulness to God's Word.