Podcasts about Platt

Does faith sometimes feel like a struggle? Do you ever find that trusting God and obeying him in this fallen world is a fight? Due to our sin and the weakness of our flesh, all Christians are involved in a spiritual battle—it's a battle to persevere in faith and hope. In this message from Hebrews 10:23, we're reminded that God has not left us alone in the fight of faith. Not only has he given us his Spirit and his Word, but he has also given us one another—brothers and sisters in Christ. Christians are not lone rangers, and as David Platt reminds us in this message, we need the church to help us hold onto our hope in Christ. Explore more content from Radical.

We're now six months into 2025, which can only mean one thing – it's time for our Coronation Street mid-year review! It's been a dramatic start to the year, with a string of big exits – from Mason's tragic death to Daisy's glamorous escape to Bali – but is Corrie shedding too many characters at once? We dive into the growing trend of event episodes, including the Platt house fire, Mick and Kit's powerful flashback, Aadi's ill-fated party and more. Plus, we discuss the arrival of the Michaelis family, the surprise return of Rob Donovan, and what the increased reliance on those hospital and police sets might mean for the show's future. No stone is left unturned in our deep dive into Corrie's 2025 so far!

Minsch, wat weer dat för en feinen Vörmiddag verleden Sünndag bi uns grote “Vertell doch mal”-Afsluss-Gala! Un dat Schönste is: glieks twee Hamborgerinnen un Hamborger kunnen sik över Priesen bi uns plattdüütschen Schrievwettbewarv vun'n NDR, Radio Bremen un dat Ohnsorg-Theater freien - denn de veerte Pries güng an Bernd Großmann ut Hummelsbüddel un de eerste Pries an Felicias Schröder ut Eimsbüddel. Bi "Wi snackt Platt" faat wi för Jo nochmal de schönsten Ogenblicken vun uns "Vertell doch mal"-Gala tosamen, un, kloor: dat gifft ok de twee Hamborger Winnergeschichten to höörn! Moderatschoon: Jan Wulf

Ut Hamborg und de wiede Welt vun maandaags bet sünnavends: Die aktuellen Nachrichten auf Plattdeutsch.

mim Aaron Klein.

Ut Hamborg und de wiede Welt vun maandaags bet sünnavends: Die aktuellen Nachrichten auf Plattdeutsch.

mim Aaron Klein.

The idea of confronting people in their sin seems like the last thing a church would want to do, particularly if its goal is to attract more people. However, when Jesus gave instructions regarding the church, the topic we know of as church discipline as a top priority. In this message from Matthew 18:15–20, David Platt exhorts the church to carry out its God-given responsibility to deal with sin and to seek to restore one another. We can trust Jesus to build his church, for he desires our holiness and he knows that sin is destructive.Explore more content from Radical.

Abgelegene Siedlungen, ferne Horizonte, unendliche Weiten – das alles bietet das Rote Herz Australiens. Aber mitunter auch: Pleiten, Pech und Pannen – jedenfalls für Stefan Walter. Was dem Vielreisenden, Lehrer und Autor des Buches „Freiheit leben“ zwischen einsamen Outback-Pisten und einer Rinderfarm von der Größe Belgiens widerfahren ist, erzählt er in dieser Folge der Reiseflops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ut Hamborg und de wiede Welt vun maandaags bet sünnavends: Die aktuellen Nachrichten auf Plattdeutsch.

mitm Jochen Marmit

Ut Hamborg und de wiede Welt vun maandaags bet sünnavends: Die aktuellen Nachrichten auf Plattdeutsch.

mitm Lisa Krauser

Ut Hamborg und de wiede Welt vun maandaags bet sünnavends: Die aktuellen Nachrichten auf Plattdeutsch.

mit Jochen Marmit

The Revd Dr Marion Platt of Star Gospel Mission shares a word with us about how there is captivity before Christ, clothing in Christ, and community with Christ. Galatians 3:23-29Psalm 63Luke 9:18-24

Ok dütmal hebbt wi wedder ünnerscheedlich Themen ut de Plattdüütsche Welt in un üm Hamborg för Jo: Vörfreid op de grote "Vertell doch mal"-Gala in't Ohnsorg-Theater Sünndagvörmiddag vunaf Klock ölven dor warrt dat spannend, denn dor warrt de Winnerinnen un Winners vun uns plattdüütsche Schrievakschoon “Vertell doch mal 2025” künnigt maakt. Schangsen op en Pries hebbt ok fief Lüüd ut Hamborg. Bi "Wi snackt Platt" maakt wi en beten Vöfreid op de Gala, de Ji Jo Sünndag ok online in en Live-Stream ankieken köönt. Un dat lohnt sik: Nich blots, dat dor all de Winner-Geschichten vun wunnerbore Ohnsorg-Schauspelerinnen un -Schauspelers vördragen warrt, sünnern, kloor, dat gifft ok Musik op'e Ohren. Spelen un singen warrt de Country-, Rock- un Folk-Band Aalkreih ut Flensborg, de wi Jo bi "Wi snackt Platt" vörstellen doot. Man dat is noch lang nich allens! Denn ok bi de Gala mit dorbi ween warrt uns "Vertell doch mal"-Botschafterin düt Johr: de TV-Moderatorin Enie van de Meiklokjes. Modereert warrt de grote "Vertell doch mal"-Gala in't Ohnsorg-Theater vun Yared Dibaba un Ilka Brüggemann. Hamborger Wekenmarkten in'e Kries De Eerdbeersaison is vull in'n Gang – un ok Spargel un Rhabarber kann en noch köpen. Egens is dat en goden Tietpunkt, mal wedder op'n Wekenmarkt vörbitokieken. Dat Probleem aver is: Dorvun gifft dat jümmer weniger. Ok in Hamborg steekt de Markten in'e Kries. Wi weern mal op twee Wekenmarkten hier bi uns in'e Stadt ünnerwegens: in Willemsborg un op den Isemarkt in Harvstehuud. "Jungs un Deerns leest Platt" - De Leeswettbewarv vun'e Hamborger Scholen In'e verleden Weken, dor hett dat in ganz vele ünnerscheedlich Scholen in Hamborg Vörentscheden geven, wo de Kinner jümehr Lehrers un Mitschölers plattdüütsche Geschichten vörleest hebbt. De besten vun jüm, de sünd denn nochmal bi een Twüschenentscheed ween un de Kinner, de dor denn de Jury an'n allermeisten övertüügt hebbt, de sünd nu an'n tokamen Sünndag bi't grote Finale in't Ohnsorg-Theater mit dorbi. Wi hebbt mit Anke Hoyer snackt. Se is Referentin för Nedderdüütsch an'e Hamborger Scholen Moderatschoon: Jan Wulf

Dr. Michael Platt is the James S. Riepe University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, with joint appointments in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Marketing. He serves as Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and is a leading voice in the emerging field of neuroeconomics. His research explores the neural basis of decision-making and social behavior, integrating insights from anthropology, evolution, and economics. Dr. Platt earned his BA from Yale, PhD from Penn, and completed postdoctoral training at NYU.In our conversation we discuss:(00:00) – Definition of gut instinct from a neuroscience lens(01:34) – Instinct shaped by personal and ancestral experience(03:16) – Evolutionary vs. economic rationality(06:25) – Efficient coding: brain shortcuts and loss aversion(08:01) – Slower decisions = better outcomes (when time allows)(10:17) – Social wiring drives trust and also herd behavior(12:41) – Monkeys predict elections: facial cues and bias(17:56) – Eye contact builds trust and synchronizes brain activity(22:27) – Brain synchrony improves collaboration and empathy(30:15) – Deep conversation prompts foster connection(39:03) – Storytelling increases audience alignment and persuasion(43:51) – Simplicity boosts message clarity and engagement(50:02) – Faking social behaviors erodes trust(01:05:16) – Decision-making tips: slow down, simplify choices(01:20:21) – Overreliance on AI may weaken critical thinkingLearn more about Dr. Platt:Website: https://www.drmichaelplatt.com/Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim

Kleine absurde Miniaturen mit Tiefgang hat Daniil Charms der Welt hinterlassen - Charms, der nicht wohl gelitten war in der Stalin-Ära, weil er mit seinen Texten näher an der Dada-Literatur sich bewegte, als am sozialistischen Realismus. Aus dem Russischen hat Susanne Bliemel nun seine Geschichten ins Plattdeutsche übertragen - "nachgedichtet", wie sie betont. Warum sie sicher ist, damit Charms durchaus besonders nahe zu kommen, warum das Absurde manchmal politischer ist, als das Politische selbst und was Wilhelm Busch damit zu tun hat, das bespricht die Autorin mit dem Klönkist-Reporter Thomas Lenz.

Professor Lucinda Platt, from the LSE, joins Katie in the Sociology Staffroom to discuss her research across a wide range of topics relating to inequality, poverty, social mobility, migration, intersectionality and much more! Great for teachers of Stratification and Education and also for questions around the links between Sociology and Social Policy.

Woody Platt is a Grammy Winning guitarist and singer and a founding member of the Steep Canyon Rangers, the celebrated contemporary bluegrass band. They have collaborated with comedian and banjo player Steve Martin. Now a solo performer, Woody's song, “One Last Goodbye”, co-written with Barry Bales, was the most played bluegrass song in 2022. His new single is called “Toe The Line”. My featured song is called “1000 Days”. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH WOODY:www.woodyplatt.com________________________ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“THE CUT OF THE KNIFE” is Robert's latest single. An homage to jazz legend Dave Brubeck and his hit “Take Five”. It features Guest Artist Kerry Marx, Musical Director of The Grand Ole Opry band, on guitar solo. Called “Elegant”, “Beautiful” and “A Wonder”! CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Ut Hamborg und de wiede Welt vun maandaags bet sünnavends: Die aktuellen Nachrichten auf Plattdeutsch.

Düt mol: En Roboter-Trecker op'n Acker - is dat de Tokunft? En plattdüütschen Comedian as "Begleitarzt" vun't Butenministerium? Henning Kothe is dat! Un denn geiht dat noch üm Strandbeleevnisse un Seggwiesen.

Ut Hamborg und de wiede Welt vun maandaags bet sünnavends: Die aktuellen Nachrichten auf Plattdeutsch.

Ut Hamborg und de wiede Welt vun maandaags bet sünnavends: Die aktuellen Nachrichten auf Plattdeutsch.

Many Christians and churches talk about “community,” but unless that community is formed and continually built up by God's Word, it can become just another gathering where human opinions and human wisdom take center stage. In this message from 2 Timothy 3:10–4:8, David Platt encourages the church to look to Scripture for its wisdom and strength. As God's Spirit applies God's Word to God's people, the church begins to look increasingly like a God-centered community.Explore more content from Radical.

This week on Sinica, I chat with Stephen Platt, historian at UMass Amherst and author, most recently, of the book The Raider: The Untold Story of a Renegade Marine and the Birth of U.S. Special Forces in World War II. Like his previous works, Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom and Imperial Twilight, it offers a compelling narrative history of an overlooked chapter through a deeply empathetic and well-researched examination of individual lives. Please make sure to listen to the excerpt from the audiobook at the end of this podcast.04:21 - Evans Carlson: A forgotten hero07:49 - The Real Carlson vs. the constructed Carlson10:04 - The book's origin12:20 - Carlson's ideological transformation16:50 - Carlson's religious beliefs and public perception20:04 - Emerson's influence on Carlson's thinking 23:46 - Inner conflicts: Soul-searching or regret?27:15 - Carlson's relationship with President Franklin D. Roosevelt30:39 - Gung Ho Meetings: meaning, practice, and legacy33:34 - Zhu De's influence on Carlson 40:28 - Carlson's relationships with Agnes Smedley and Edgar Snow47:49 - Hopes for U.S.-China alliance 51:57 - Carlson's death and his legacy 58:01 - Lessons from CarlsonPaying it Forward: Peter Thilly, Emily MokrosRecommendations: Stephen: 11.22.63 by Stephen King; Ted Chiang (author); Otoboke Beaver (band); Book of Mormon (musical)Kaiser: Wobbler (band); The Religion by Tim Willocks; Zappa (2020)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ut Hamborg und de wiede Welt vun maandaags bet sünnavends: Die aktuellen Nachrichten auf Plattdeutsch.

Ut Hamborg und de wiede Welt vun maandaags bet sünnavends: Die aktuellen Nachrichten auf Plattdeutsch.

Send us a textIt is not uncommon to hear divorces and adoptions described as “finalized.” However, if you have been through either, you know that the most difficult parenting begins after the legal documents are executed. My guest this episode is Ronald Platt, co-founder of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (NASDF). NASDF exists to support parents with vetted resources that save time and promote well-being and stability. Ron and I explore the experiences that prompted him to start NASDF and those things that we all can do to help single and divorced families. More information about Ron and NASDF is at talkingaboutkids.com.

Special Guest Interview with Cindi Platt-Elliot—1031 Corp (Part 2)

De wichtigsten Fragen des Morgens: Spricht der Kanzler Englisch? Und: Wie ist das mit Sauerländer Platt verwandt? Von Tobias Brodowy.

While many people lament the divisiveness of our culture today, we as Christians ought to have a much more profound sense of unity than non-Christians. By God's grace, we have been rescued from our sin and the wrath of God through faith in Christ. We are now united as his body, church. In this message from Ephesians 1:22–23, David Platt points out the amazing privilege believers have of putting Christ's glory on display on account of his grace and through his power.Explore more content from Radical.

Send us a textIn this episode, host Melinda Russell interviews 8-year-old junior dragster racer Karter Platt, who shares her early start and growing passion for motorsports. Karter, from Texas, began racing at just 4 years old after attending the Amarillo Dragway with her Gigi and Papa. Racing quickly became a family affair, with her mom, Gigi, and Papa supporting her at every event.Karter races a lime green, purple, and pink half-scale Junior Dragster in the 11.90 class, running primarily in the Summit Junior Drag Racing League Series. She competes at several Texas tracks, including Amarillo Dragway, Mocan, Ennis, and Pinwell, often racing against both boys and girls—many older than her. Despite her age, Karter has already secured a third-place finish and has her sights set on winning her own Wally trophy in the future.Support the showFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/womensmotorsportsnetworki/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/womensmotorsportsnetwork/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ TIKTOK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarussell/ X: https://x.com/IWMANation FACEBOOK Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/melinda.ann.russell

Ut Hamborg und de wiede Welt vun maandaags bet sünnavends: Die aktuellen Nachrichten auf Plattdeutsch.

In this deep and vulnerable solo episode, I'm sharing what aging in your 30s really means—and why I believe it's the most important decade for longevity.  From collagen loss and hormonal shifts to red light therapy, building muscle, and navigating mitochondrial decline—I'm blending science-backed insights with soul-led reflections to help you glow deeper and age slower. If you're craving better skin, more energy, or just want to feel like yourself again, this episode is your roadmap to aging well—biologically, emotionally, and energetically. I TALK ABOUT:  03:50 – Why your 30s are the gateway to long-term wellness 08:50 – The biology of aging: Collagen, mitochondria, hormones, and inflammation 14:10 – Protein and muscle: What every woman should be doing for strength (BiOptimizers code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, NOVOS code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 20:10 – Sugar, cravings, and the emotional root of fatigue 26:50 – Red light therapy, peptides, and tools for skin optimization (Muskoka Tallow code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, OneSkin code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, HigherDose code: BRITTANY15, Tiny Health code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Dutch test, Platt code: BRITTANY) 33:50 – Mitochondrial decline: Signs, symptoms, and how to reverse it (spermidineLIFE code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Fatty15 code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Kineon code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) 38:30 – Cold plunges, sauna, and other lifestyle practices that matter 41:00 – Aging as a spiritual and emotional transformation 45:50 – Nervous system regulation as the ultimate anti-aging tool (Pulsetto) 53:00 – The one question to ask yourself about soul alignment and aging SPONSORS: Pique's Sun Goddess Matcha and BT Fountain Electrolytes deliver clean, science-backed support— use my link to get 20% off plus a free frother and beaker. RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Optimize your preconception health and fertility through my free hormone balancing, fertility boosting chocolate recipe! Download it now! Check out my upcoming luxury retreats and wellness events My Amazon storefront LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Special Guest Interview with Cindi Platt-Elliot—1031 Corp (Part 1)

   Slam the Gavel welcomes Ron Platt to the podcast. Ron is the co-founder of NASDF (National Association for Single and Divorced Families) https://www.nasdf.org      With a background in insurance, business development, and real estate, and as a foster parent, Ron deeply understands the financial and emotional challenges families face post-divorce. His expertise in insurance product development led to the creation of Support Insured. This first-of-its-kind policy guarantees child support and alimony payments in cases of death, disability, or involuntary unemployment.     We talked about issues that resonate with parents going through a divorce. With Ron's insurance policy there will be staff available such as licensed therapists, Divorce Coaches. We discussed breaking the cycle and how financial instability after divorce impacts future generations and parents who will be able to talk to a therapist. Also, staying mentally healthy and resilient during divorce/family court Ron explains he will have a staff of licensed therapists in the group to help parents.   This new association offers support for single and divorced families and redefines the family by creating strong support networks to help divorcing and single families thrive.    NASDF is committed to advocacy, financial stability and emotional support for so many families now navigating single parenthood and post-divorce challenges and difficulties that may arise.To Reach Ron Platt: https://www.nasdf.orgSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536  Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.com   https://ko-fi.com/maryannpetri*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright infringement is subject to legal prosecution. Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

 As members of the new covenant, Christians can enter God's presence with full assurance through faith in Jesus Christ, and they have a hope that is as sure as God's faithful character. But these privileges are not private blessings for isolated individuals. In this message from David Platt from Hebrews 10:19–25, we'll see privilege and responsibility we have to gather regularly with the church and encourage our fellow members to press on in following Christ. As a community of faith, we are to stir up one another to love in good works, particularly as the day of Christ's return draws near. Explore more content from Radical.

“Hollywood is about as left and progressive a community as there is in this country. And unfortunately, part of the box you have to check in that very left, super progressive space is being anti-Israel and being pro-Palestine in an anti-Israel way,” says Jonah Platt.Platt is a jack of all trades in the entertainment industry—an actor, director, producer, and singer. In the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre of Israelis led by terrorist group Hamas, he launched the podcast “Being Jewish.”He recently visited Auschwitz, the largest German death camp, alongside over a dozen Muslims. He went with the organization Sharaka, which builds on the work of the Abraham Accords and educates Middle Easterners and other Arabs and Muslims around the world about the Holocaust.“Some of these people came on this trip at great personal risk. If you're coming from Pakistan to hang out with Jews in the middle of this Israel-Gaza war, I mean, you could be in real, physical danger. Some people—they couldn't be in any photos and their identities had to be kept secret to protect them,” says Platt. “There were Jewish slaves [at Auschwitz], working out in that kind of rain in threadbare pajamas, starving to death, and having to do physical labor and be shot if they didn't keep up. And meanwhile, I'm freezing in the cold, but I get to go on a warm bus and get a hot meal after this.”In this episode, we discuss how to navigate being Jewish and Zionist in a society that is becoming increasingly hostile to Israel.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.***Disclaimer: One of the producers for American Thought Leaders participated in the Sharaka program to Poland on an all-expenses paid trip.

Mason Platt (RPTA '19), Social Media Manager for the Dallas Cowboys, talks with Dr. Brian Greenwood (Cal Poly Experience Industry Management) about his life and career to date.

In his keynote message from TGC25, David Platt unpacks Ephesians 6:10–20, urging believers to recognize the reality and intensity of spiritual warfare and highlighting how Satan attacks our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. He exhorts the church to stand firm by putting on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer—and emphasizes that our strength comes not from ourselves but from Christ's resurrection power at work in us.Platt closes with a call to pray fervently for others, worship boldly, and press forward in gospel mission, grounded in spiritual intimacy with Jesus.

It was Friday at MerleFest and I had already taken in an afternoon and evening of music the day before, which threatened more rain than it delivered. The one downpour that hit the festival grounds coincided with my campsite assembly, though, which made for an especially challenging time with raising my tent. Pouring rain makes tents heavy and unwieldy, but luckily for me, not impossible to put together — just fairly comical to passersby. The inside of it was a mess after that, but it was the only weather incident I experienced all weekend. It would not be MerleFest without at least a little rain, after all. As it would be an outlier for MerleFest to be without rain, it would be similarly unlikely for MerleFest to go without at least one of two contemporary bluegrass stars from western NC: Woody Platt and Buddy Melton. Fans have enjoyed Woody Platt's former band Steep Canyon Rangers thirteen times at the festival since 2006, while Buddy Melton's former group Balsam Range has made five appearances there since 2010. This year, they appeared in a new lineup: Woody Platt and the Bluegrass Gentlemen. I had the pleasure of catching up with Woody Platt and Buddy Melton in one of the few quiet spots available on the festival grounds, in the band's motor coach, where we talked about how this project began; how their region is recovering from Hurricane Helene and more recently, widespread wildfires; a certain Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young cover they played live at the festival, as well as how they love to hear other players cover their songs. That and a lot more, including excerpts of music from Woody Platt's 2024 album Far Away With You awaits you in this episode. Woody Platt and the Bluegrass Gentlemen perform on Creekside Stage at MerleFest in Wilkesboro NC 04-25-25 Songs heard in this episode: “Long Time Coming” by Woody Platt, from Far Away With You“Like The Rain Does” by Woody Platt, from Far Away With You, excerpt“Find the Cost of Freedom” by Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, from Live At Fillmore East, 1969, excerpt“Walk Along With Me” by Woody Platt, from Far Away With You, excerpt“One Last Goodbye” by Woody Platt, from Far Away With YouThanks for reading and listening! We hope you can help spread awareness of what we are doing. It is as easy as telling a friend and following this podcast on your platform of choice. You can find us on Apple here, Spotify here and YouTube here — hundreds more episodes await, filled with artists you may know by name, or musicians and bands that are ready to become your next favorites. This series is a part of the lineup of both public radio WNCW and Osiris Media, with all of the Osiris shows available here. You can also hear new episodes on Bluegrass Planet Radio here. Thanks to Jaclyn Anthony for producing the radio adaptations of this series on WNCW, where we worked with Joshua Meng, who wrote and performed our theme songs. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. - Joe Kendrick

Two shot dead in Washington DC, in an attack that shocked many but surprised few. Meanwhile, a string of Israel's longtime allies denounce the country over the blockade of aid to Gaza, even threatening sanctions. Yonit and Jonathan discuss what's next and what to make of the partial resumption of humanitarian aid. Plus, they're joined by fellow Jewish podcaster Jonah Platt, taking the temperature at this moment of angst and revealing what it means to be a Jew in Hollywood in 2025—the challenges and the moments of light.Join our Patreon community to get access to bonus episodes, discounts on merch and more: https://bit.ly/UnholyPatreonSocial links, shop, YouTube channel and more: https://linktr.ee/unholypod Jonah Platt is an American actor, singer, writer, and director known for his role as Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway. He's appeared in TV shows like The Office and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and written for Family Guy. An advocate for Jewish identity and education, Platt hosts the podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt and actively participates in various Jewish organizations. He hails from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, being the son of producer Marc Platt and brother to actor Ben Platt.

Are you anxious about anything in your life right now? Are you fearful about something coming in the days ahead? If not, then it's likely you'll be tempted toward anxiety and fear in the near future. There is so much we can't control in our lives, but as Psalm 131 reminds us, we weren't made to control our lives or to be autonomous. We were made to humbly rely on God, for this is the only way to experience true and lasting rest. In this message, David Platt encourages us to imitate the Psalmist in Psalm 131 by entrusting our lives to the Lord. Regardless of the trials we may face, those who belong to Christ by faith can rest in God's sovereign goodness and all-sufficient salvation. Explore more content from Radical.

Matt Crawford speaks with author Stephen R. Platt about his book, The Raider: The Untold Story of a Renegade Marine and the Birth of U.S Special Forces in World War II.  In this compelling episode, historian Stephen R. Platt joins us to discuss his latest book, The Raider, a powerful chronicle of Evans Carlson—the controversial, visionary Marine officer who broke ranks with military convention during World War II to lead one of the first elite units in U.S. history. We explore Carlson's radical leadership philosophy, his time with Mao Zedong in China, and how his story shaped the birth of what would become modern American Special Forces. Platt shares how this little-known chapter of WWII history challenges our assumptions about heroism, leadership, and the cost of innovation in the military.  

In this message from James 1:19–25, David Platt challenges us to not merely listen to God's Word but to obey it—immediately.While obedience doesn't earn God's favor, it is a mark of those who truly belong to Jesus. This is where true freedom is found—in hearing and obeying the Word of God. This message was given at a breakout session of CrossCon 2025.Explore more content from Radical.

In this message from Psalm 119, David Platt gives us 50 reasons to memorize God's Word. Hiding the Word in our hearts and meditating on it all day is not merely a religious routine but rather the way to flee sin and find lasting joy in God himself.Explore more content from Radical.

If you're a Christian, then you have the Holy Spirit dwelling inside you. If that reality doesn't leave you stunned, then you may not fully grasp who the Spirit is and how, according to Scripture, he works in and through God's people. In this message from CROSS CON25, David Platt highlights 50 ways the Holy Spirit supernaturally transforms the lives of those who belong to Jesus Christ.Explore more content from Radical.

América Platt was detained at Prairieland – an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Alvarado, Texas. She spent four sleepless nights on the floor because there weren't enough beds. She had her period when she arrived, and a fever from an ear infection – but she said it took hours to access medical care or even a sanitary pad. “You're stripped from your humanity,” she told investigative reporter Doug MacMillan. Today, producer Laura Benshoff speaks with Doug about the conditions in overcrowded ICE detention centers. This episode was produced by Ariel Plotnick and edited by Maggie Penman. It was mixed by Sean Carter. Thanks to Evelyn Larrubia. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.