Podcasts about Pleasanton

The laughs were there. The chemistry seemed solid. The follow-up text? Left on read. Travis can't figure out why Monica disappeared after what he thought was a great date in Pleasanton. Luckily, we're about to do some investigating and get the tea straight from the source.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District is looking for public comments on proposed desired future conditions (DFCs) for aquifers in the district's four counties. The DFCs are expressed as average water drawdowns in Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, and Wilson counties, which all fall within Groundwater Management Areas 13 or 15. Such information assists in water planning for the area and permitting of wells for residential, agricultural, and industrial use. The district will hold a public hearing for comments on Friday, June 26, at 9 a.m. at the district office, 110 Wyoming Blvd. in Pleasanton. Written comments may be submitted to Evergreen... Article Link

Show NotesGive to our $30,000 Match CampaignContact Josh from The Pastorate to Give on Behalf of Your ChurchContact Jon Wright from GenerisEnter to Win 1 of 5 copies of All Things TogetherHeath's WebsiteBuy All Things TogetherEpisode DescriptionOn today's episode we welcome Heath Hardesty, Lead Pastor of Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California, and author of All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World. Heath's journey into pastoral ministry began as a plumber's apprentice and eventually grew into an apprenticeship of a different kind, one where he learned to follow the call of Jesus and eventually to shepherd a local church.This conversation traces Heath's story, from studying literature and theology, playing in bands, and apprenticing under his plumber father, before a moment of encounter through the Scripture stirred his heart toward a life in the pastorate. Jason and Heath explore Heath's book All Things Together which offers a vision of Christian apprenticeship built on union, abiding, obeying, and imaging and they discuss why imagination shapes the way we inhabit the world, the role of story in a fragmented age, and what it means to re-inhabit reality in the way of Jesus.In this episode you'll hear:Heath's journey from a plumber's truck and a music career to the pastorate, How a moment under a sink, holding an orange-painted wrench like his father, became his inspiration for All Things Together, Why apprenticeship to Jesus is the essence of being human, not an optional "side quest" for mature Christians,What disintegration looks like in our culture and in our souls, and why our age acts as an amplifier of fragmentation,The role of story and imagination in helping people re-inhabit reality in the way of Jesus,Why "technique" and efficiency are at odds with being stewards of the mysteries of God,How the greatest gift a pastor brings to a congregation may simply be the person they are becoming.For every pastor learning the slow craft of shepherding, this conversation offers a frame for the work, and a reminder that you, too, are an apprentice. May it encourage you wherever you're serving.

The AgNet News Hour focused on California's intensifying political landscape, shifting crop conditions, and growing concerns over regulations and water as agriculture heads deeper into the 2026 growing season. The episode opened with discussion surrounding California's unusual spring weather patterns, which continue pushing several major crops ahead of schedule. Hosts noted that strawberries, blueberries, and table grapes are all harvesting earlier than normal after a warm March accelerated crop development statewide. “Everything's coming off early,” hosts explained during the program. The early timing is creating both opportunity and uncertainty for growers. While some producers may benefit from favorable market windows, there are growing questions about how summer heat and future weather patterns could impact final yields and crop quality later in the season. Tree nut production also remains a major point of discussion. Hosts debated whether almond yields could come in below current projections, particularly as weather stress and changing growing conditions continue affecting orchards throughout California. At the same time, the conversation returned repeatedly to broader concerns surrounding California agriculture, including water availability, fuel prices, labor costs, and the increasing burden of regulation on family farms. “We need our farms so much,” the show emphasized while discussing the long-term future of small and mid-sized operations across the state. The episode also featured an extended interview with congressional candidate Dena Maldonado, who is running for California's 14th Congressional District seat. Maldonado, a small business owner and longtime California resident, spoke extensively about the challenges facing both agriculture and small businesses under current state policies. “We need to cut the red tape,” Maldonado said while discussing the pressures farmers and rural businesses are facing. She pointed to rising costs, excessive regulation, and declining affordability as major issues driving both businesses and families out of California. Maldonado also stressed the importance of preserving farmland and strengthening food security throughout the state. “If we get rid of all the small businesses, there's not going to be anything left to fund California anymore,” she said. Agriculture remained central throughout the interview, particularly in regions like Livermore and Pleasanton where vineyards, specialty crops, and small farms continue facing increasing economic pressure from land values, regulation, and operational costs. Maldonado also criticized the lack of agricultural discussion during recent California governor debates, noting that issues like water, fertilizer costs, freight, and farming regulations continue receiving little attention despite their importance to the state economy. “Not one question about water, ag, farming, fertilizer, freight, regulations,” hosts said while reflecting on the debates. Beyond politics, the episode touched on growing national concerns involving trade discussions with China, food security, and California's long-term economic outlook. As California agriculture continues navigating early harvests, rising costs, and political uncertainty, growers remain focused on maintaining production while hoping for leadership that prioritizes water infrastructure, affordability, and long-term agricultural sustainability.

Floresville High School varsity Tiger baseball closed out the District season last week with wins over Pleasanton and Devine. The Tigers defeated the Pleasanton Eagles, 11-10, April 23, and took the win over the Devine Warhorses April 24, 11-8. They completed District in second place, with a 9-3 record. The Tigers are set to face the Cuero Gobblers for the Bi-District title starting with game one on April 29 at 7 p.m. in Floresville. Watch wilsoncountynews.com for playoff updates. Article Link

On this episode of the Climate Talk Podcast, Host Seyifunmi Adebote sits down with Pareena Gupta, who walks us through her work with the Sustainability Lens. With Sustainability Lens and their Simply Sustainability podcast, Pareena explains how they break down complex climate issues to reach various audiences. Pareena is a junior at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, CA, and it was a pleasure to have her on this week.Listen, enjoy, and share via: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Us:Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.climatetalkpodcast.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reach Out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@climatetalkpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seyi@climatetalkpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentions:Visit Guest's Climate Platform: https://www.sustainabilitylens.org/pareena-gupta Guest's Social Media (LinkedIn): Pareen Gupta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Credits:Episode Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seyifunmi Adebote⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Producers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nkem Creatives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to share the podcast with your network and engage online using #ClimateTalkPodcast.

Mark your calendars for “Everything but the Dress” open house on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coughran Hall, a venue for all of life's celebrations. Tour the rustic hall, meet trusted vendors, and participate in a swag bag drawing, all during this free event. Coughran Hall is located at 4858 Coughran Road in Pleasanton. For more information, or to register for the swag bag prize drawing, visit www.coughranhall.com. Article Link

Lamont interviewed Craig Shoemaker. Christopher Titus is performing this weekend at Tommy T's Comedy Club in Pleasanton. Friday, April 3rd at 7:30pm Saturday, April 4th at 7pm & 9:30pm For tickets and more info go to: tommyts.com Listen to The Lamont Show Monday through Friday, 6-10am, on 107.7 The Bone. For more of 107.7 The Bone go to: 1077thebone.com Connect with 107.7 The Bone on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Connect with 107.7 The Bone on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lamont interviewed Craig Shoemaker. Christopher Titus is performing this weekend at Tommy T's Comedy Club in Pleasanton. Friday, April 3rd at 7:30pm Saturday, April 4th at 7pm & 9:30pm For tickets and more info go to: tommyts.com Listen to The Lamont Show Monday through Friday, 6-10am, on 107.7 The Bone. For more of 107.7 The Bone go to: 1077thebone.com Connect with 107.7 The Bone on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Connect with 107.7 The Bone on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Floresville High School varsity Jaguars team had a winning week on the softball field. On Tuesday, March 24, the Jaguars hosted Carrizo Springs, when they run-ruled the Lady Cats, 18-0, ending the game in the third inning. On March 27, the Jaguars traveled to Pleasanton to take on the Lady Eagles. The Lady Eagles struck first in the bottom of the second inning, gaining one run. The Jaguars put three on the board at the top of the third inning. The game became interesting when Pleasanton brought in 9 runs at the bottom of the fourth inning. Floresville coaches...Article Link

This is Holy, or Passion, Week. With us to talk about the significance of this week and the individual days leading up to Resurrection Sunday is Pastor Joe Jacowitz. Pastor Joe is the chairman of the board for First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA.

Many people today feel scattered. Attention is fractured, emotions are unsteady, and spiritual life feels more like survival than formation. We move from one demand to the next, one distraction to another, and somewhere along the way, the soul begins to splinter. This week on Win Today, Heath Hardesty joins me for a deeply clarifying conversation about what it means to live with an integrated soul in a fragmented world. We examine why so many believers struggle to actually receive the love of God, how discipleship has often been reduced to a subtle form of self-improvement, and why attempts to short-circuit suffering often delay the very formation God is trying to produce. Heath offers a compelling vision of apprenticeship to Jesus—not as a program to become your best self, but as a way of life where union with Him becomes the starting point, abiding and obeying Him becomes the essence, and reflecting Him becomes the aim. If you feel spiritually scattered, if your faith feels more performative than relational, or if you've realized you don't actually know how to receive the love of God, this conversation will help reorient what true discipleship is meant to form. Guest Bio Heath Hardesty serves as the lead pastor of Valley Community Church and is a founder of Inklings Coffee & Tea in downtown Pleasanton, California. Raised in a blue-collar home, Heath began his vocational journey as a plumber's apprentice in Colorado before transitioning into pastoral ministry on the edge of Silicon Valley, where he now lives with his family. He holds degrees in literature, leadership, biblical studies, and theology from the University of Colorado Boulder and Western Seminary in Portland. Through his teaching and writing, Heath invites people into a reimagined vision of apprenticeship to Jesus—one that cultivates wholeness, resilience, and a deeper experience of God's love. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

February 5, 2026 JOE JACOWITZ,founder & Chairman of the Boardof FirstLove Ministries & Pastor @Christ Bible Church of Pleasanton,CAANDPAUL NELSON,President of Grace Bible University& missionary team member withFirstLove Ministries, who will bothaddress:“The DEATH of the SAINTS”(& announcing the upcoming, 4thAnnual Gulf Coast Bible Conferencein Pensacola, FL on the same theme) Subscribe: iTunes TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

Sharad Kumar lives in Pleasanton, California with his wife and 2 kids. He enjoys playing all musical instruments, and spending time with his family. He has a 2 year old daughter, and a 14 year old son into robotics. He is also passionate about giving back to the community, through their company foundation.Harshit Omar lives in San Francisco, and is married with a 4 year old son. He used to be a street racer in his college days, loving fast cars and taking risk. Nowadays, he is a big marvel and comic book fan, along side his son. In fact, his son thinks he is Captain America, regularly wielding his shield and mask.A fun fact about both of these gentlemen: this is their third company to work together in, their second startup, and their wives are sisters. So they are connected by wives, and united by startups.In their previous startups, Sharad was leading sales and ops and Harshit was leading on the product side. When the company got acquired, it took them 8-9 months to integrate to a different cloud provider. They realized the model was broken, requiring expensive consulting services, and not convenient at all - and they wanted to figure out a better way.This is the creation story of Fluidcloud.SponsorsTECH DomainsMezmoBraingrid.aiAlcorEquitybeeTerms and conditions: Equitybee executes private financing contracts (PFCs) allowing investors a certain claim to ESO upon liquidation event; Could limit your profits. Funding in not guaranteed. PFCs brokered by EquityBee Securities, member FINRA.Linkshttps://www.fluidcloud.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadkumar123/https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshito/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/code-story-insights-from-startup-tech-leaders/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Episode OverviewIn this Casting Angles episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash and casting instructor Mac Brown discuss strategies for maximizing educational value at fly fishing shows nationwide. With the 2026 show season approaching, they share tactical advice on how to approach casting and tying demonstrations, turning entertainment into genuine skill development. Mac Brown, who teaches at major shows from Marlborough to Lancaster, explains why focusing on the caster's hand movements—rather than the mesmerizing fly line—unlocks the secrets to better casting technique. The conversation covers practical methods for recording demonstrations with smartphones, the importance of high frame rate video for slow-motion analysis and how to build practice habits that translate classroom learning into on-water performance. They also introduce a new foundational casting system designed to eliminate 85-90% of common casting problems, along with Marvin's process-driven approach to fishing that emphasizes building systematic habits from gear preparation through reading the water.Key TakeawaysHow to record casting demonstrations effectively by zooming in on the instructor's hand and arm movements rather than watching the fly line, capturing both the visual technique and audio explanation for later review.Why developing a show attendance plan before arriving—including which classes and demonstrations to prioritize—transforms passive entertainment into active skill development for serious anglers.When to use high frame rate smartphone settings and inexpensive tripods to create slow-motion practice footage that reveals what you're actually doing versus what you think you're doing.How building systematic habits and foundational casting technique creates space to solve on-water problems and provides the baseline needed to learn advanced variations and specialty casts.Why tension control connects fly tying and casting technique, making both skills more accessible when you understand the underlying principles that the best practitioners master.Techniques & Gear CoveredThe episode centers on video analysis and deliberate practice methods for casting improvement. Mac and Marvin emphasize recording demonstrations with smartphones, specifically filming the caster's hand movements, rate of acceleration and body mechanics rather than the fly line's path. They recommend using inexpensive tripods with phone mounts and adjusting iPhone settings to shoot at high frame rates, enabling clear slow-motion playback for self-analysis. The discussion introduces a foundational casting system that Mac and Marvin have developed, designed to address the majority of casting faults before progressing to advanced techniques. They also touch on the parallel between tension control in fly tying and casting.Locations & SpeciesWhile this Casting Angles episode focuses on educational methodology rather than destination fishing, Mac Brown references his upcoming teaching schedule at major fly fishing shows across the country, including Marlborough, Massachusetts; Edison, New Jersey; Denver, Colorado; Bellevue, Washington; Pleasanton, California; and Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The conversation touches on Mac's home waters in the Southeast, where warm January weather in the 60s has allowed for T-shirt fishing conditions. The episode's insights apply universally to any water or target species, as the casting fundamentals and learning strategies discussed translate across all fly fishing scenarios from trout...

It's moment you have been waiting for all year! From new forms of government, interesting case studies, and tales from local government leaders our episodes covered a wide array of all that goes into local government. To celebrate 2025 and look forward to 2026, the GovLove co-hosts teamed up to give out the most prestigious award in local government podcasting. Lauren, Dan, Meredith, and Ben each selected three of their favorite episodes to award a GovieLovie. Hosts: Lauren Palmer, Dan Bolin, Meredith Reynolds, & Ben Kittelson   The 2025 GovieLovies Lauren The Scenic Route to City Hall with Peggy Flynn, Petaluma, CA Leading ICMA and the Roots of Professional Government with Julia Novak, ICMA Sparks Pilot Program with Grace Hanne, Johnson County KS Dan Leadership and Change Management with Kelly McAdoo, Santa Barbara, CA Land Use Planning and Residential Segregation with Scott Markley, National Zoning Atlas Development and Customer Service with JC Hudgison, Tampa, FL Meredith Public Service and Responsive Government with Brooks Williams, Ferris, TX Staying Authentic with Aarón Zavala, Pleasanton, CA The Real Ice Town with Tim Blakeslee, Plymouth, WI Ben From the Fire House to the City Manager's Office with Bryan Dehner and Donna Lake Change Management and Implementing a New Form of Government with Michael Jordan, Portland, OR An ICMA Conference Recap, Leadership, Urban Revitalization, and Hot Wings - GovLove Island Pizza Mike Producer Pick Public Service and Responsive Government with Brooks Williams, Ferris, TX

East Bay Insiders Podcast 3rd Annual Insidey Awards honoring the highs and lows in East Bay politics in 2025. Follow along with the list of this year's nominees: —Best performance by a public official Ken Houston, Oakland Kevin Jenkins, Oakland Jack Balch, Pleasanton Nikki Fortunato Bas, Alameda County Igor Tregub, Alameda County Democratic Party chair —Worst performance by a public official(s) Bryan Azevedo, San Leandro councilmember Hayward City Council Fred Simon, San Leandro councilmember Victor Aguilar, Jr., San Leandro councilmember —Best quote Ken Houston, Oakland: "We had our straps, but we weren't shooting no guns." Julie Testa, Pleasanton councilmember: "You don't have the right to control me, mayor." Mark Salinas, Hayward mayor: "I feel like I failed. I really do, as a mayor." Nate Miley, Alameda County supervisor: "I'm just letting you know. I'm letting you know. Respectfully, letting you know if you start jumping into the unincorporated area and not respecting the supervisor, or supervisors that represent the unincorporated area, there could be ramifications." Ken Houston: "There's going to be some order in this court." —Best Hair Rob Bonta, California attorney general David Haubert, Alameda County supervisor Pamela Price, former Alameda County DA —Best performance by a public speaker Al Mendall, Hayward Gene Hazard, Oakland Tod Hickman, Alameda —Best Fight East Bay MUD Board vs. Board Director April Chan Oakland Councilmember Ken Houston vs. Oakland Public Works Director Josh Rowan Pleasanton Mayor Jack Balch vs. Councilmember Julie Testa

Winter Solstice is the time of year to go within. How have your dreams been nudging you into a new alignment?  Today is a rare all call-in show! No guest, just YOU.  We host six dreamers on the show today starting with Sylvia from Ontario who describes a dream where a crow climbs into bed with her, comforting her. Then Steve shares about the latest in his evolution of journeying dreams where he has gotten to the ocean and is trying to go deeper, but the waves keep pushing him back. We take a call from Chris from Felton who shares a dream  in which two beautiful fish are thriving in a mucky, disgusting pond. And then we get a call from local poet Jenny D’Angelo in which she meets a man who to her was like a mythic image of wholeness. After the break, we take a call from Lisa from Pleasanton who shares a dream of laughter with a man on a train who helped her look through the wallpaper. We take our final dream from Kathy from Corona who called us on her birthday to tell us her dream of an old handle-less basket that exploded with butterflies, leaving her with a feeling of exultation and delight. Happy birthday, Kathy! May your holidays be cozy and your new years healthy. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Warmly, Katherine This show, episode number 343, was recorded during a live broadcast on December 20, 2025 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Erik Nelson for answering the phones. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on FB, IG, LI, & YT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Closed captioning is available on the YouTube version of this podcast and an automatically generated transcript is available at Apple Podcasts within 24 hours of posting. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.

This Saturday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California, Elite Underdog Promotions will return for their second professional boxing show. You can purchase tickets here: We spoke with Ali Benjamin, the owner of Benjamin's Boxing, who serves as a co-promoter and matchmaker for Elite Underdog Promotions. In this episode, you will hear his excitement about the main event between welterweight Jacob Macalolooy versus Angel Munoz. Also, up-and-coming women's fighter Tiare Womack against an undefeated Danna Pineda, promising prospect Kumar Prescod and a battle of pro debuts with Ralie Gulley versus Colin MadlangbayanYou can follow Benjamin on IG at https://www.instagram.com/benjaminsboxing/?hl=en and Elite Underdog Promotions at  https://www.instagram.com/eliteunderdogpromotions/?hl=en

Aarón Zavala, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Pleasanton, California joined the podcast to discuss his role with the City. He talked about the work he does for the City and his career goals moving forward. He also shared how he remains authentic to himself as he serves the public. Host: Lauren Palmer

What happens when an Enneagram Two (or…maybe a Four?) takes a deep dive into the ache beneath our desire to be good, loved, and whole? This week, I sit down with Heath Hardesty, pastor and author of All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World. What begins as a conversation about the Enneagram Two's longing to help soon unfurls into an exploration of the soul — the ache for beauty, the mystery of shame, and what it means to live authentically before God. Together we explore: The difference between helping and hiding Why our "ache" might actually be a form of divine homesickness How beauty, poetry, and the transcendent lead us toward wholeness What dies — and what's reborn — as we grow older and surrender our false selves The sacred invitation to move from doing ministry to stewarding mystery It's equal parts theology, therapy, and literary love letter. Whether you're a Two, a Four, or simply a human being trying to make sense of your inner world, this episode will remind you that becoming whole is less about striving and more about awakening.

In this episode of The Articulate Fly fly fishing podcast, host Marvin Cash connects with Mac Brown from Mac Brown Fly Fish in Bryson City, North Carolina, for another Casting Angles segment exploring an often-overlooked winter fishing strategy: dry fly fishing in cold weather conditions. Mac reveals why winter dry fly fishing deserves more attention, particularly in the Great Smoky Mountains where low, clear water and selective trout make stealth presentations with dries surprisingly effective. The discussion covers critical winter hatches including midges, blue wing olives and October caddis, with Mac emphasizing that BWOs in the Smokies are exceptionally small—requiring size 30 patterns for selective fish rather than the typical size 18 parachutes many anglers default to. Both anglers share insights on dry dropper techniques for precision nymphing in skinny winter water, explaining how light rigs allow far more accurate presentations than indicator setups when targeting specific fish. Mac reflects on how his most memorable catches throughout his guiding career have come on dry flies during fall and winter, challenging the modern trend toward nymph-only approaches. The conversation also touches on late-winter black stonefly hatches and Mac's upcoming 2026 fly fishing show schedule including Boston, Edison, Denver, Bellevue, Pleasanton and Lancaster.Related ContentS7, Ep 28 - Warming Waters and Active Fish: A Spring Fishing Update with Mac BrownS6, Ep 130 - Casting in Color: Mac Brown's Fall Fly Fishing StrategiesS6, Ep 141 - Mastering Cold Weather Fly Fishing with Mac BrownS6, Ep 145 - Navigating Winter Waters: Unconventional Strategies with Mac BrownAll Things Social MediaFollow Mac on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.Support the Show Shop on AmazonBecome a Patreon PatronSubscribe to the PodcastSubscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.Advertise on the PodcastIs our community a good fit for your brand? Advertise with us.In the

What if your sermon prep — or your spiritual life — isn't meant to be efficient, but formative?In this episode, Mike Neglia sits down with Heath Hardesty, Lead Pastor of Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California, and author of the forthcoming book All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World.Together they explore what it truly means to preach the full counsel of God—not by checking off every verse, but by weaving the whole redemptive story of Scripture: creation, covenant, Christ, and new creation. Heath reflects on ten years of ministry at Valley Community Church, preaching through Acts and preparing for Romans, and how he seeks to unite the Old and New Testaments in every sermon.The conversation then turns to the practice of Scripture meditation—what it is, what it isn't, and how it forms both believers and preachers. Heath unpacks the Hebrew word hagah—to “chew” or “gnaw” on the Word—as a vivid picture of feasting on God's truth until it becomes part of us. He explains why we should read Scripture aloud, how attention shapes the soul, and why delight—not duty—is what keeps us returning to God's Word.For preachers, Heath cautions against seeing sermon prep as an efficiency exercise. Instead, meditation is the slow, transformative work that shapes the preacher before the sermon ever shapes the people. As he beautifully puts it: “You can't microwave an acorn into an oak tree.”This conversation will refresh anyone feeling hurried, fragmented, or spiritually dry—and rekindle a love for Scripture that is slow, deep, and Christ-centered.Resources Mentioned: All Things Together:  How apprenticeship to Jesus is the way of flourishing in a fragmented world. (Forward by Jon Tyson) :  https://www.heathhardesty.org/Heath's two earlier Expositors Collective appearances:   https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/beholding-the-glory-of-jesus-with-heath-hardesty  https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/symphonic-preaching-bad-sermons-consistent-improvement-with-heath-hardestyAbout Heath HardestyHeath Hardesty serves as Lead Pastor of Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California, and is the founder of Inklings Coffee & Tea in downtown Pleasanton. He grew up in a blue-collar home and was a plumber's apprentice in Colorado before becoming a pastor on the edge of Silicon Valley, where he, his wife, and their four children now live.Heath holds degrees in literature, leadership, biblical studies, and theology from the University of Colorado Boulder and Western Seminary in Portland. His forthcoming book, All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World (with a foreword by Jon Tyson), releases October 14, 2025.For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveDonate to support the work of Expositors Collective, in person training events and a free weekly podcast: https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/expositors-collective

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. NYC No Kings protest, photo by Rhododendrites Federal government shutdown enters day 20 as Republicans blast No Kings rallies as Marxist; 7 million attend No Kings protests nationwide, largest in US history, including events in San Francisco; Central valley No Kings protests send message no place for tyrants; More No Kings in Southern California; Hundreds of thousands join Washington DC protests, including Senator Bernie Sanders; Pleasanton, Livermore No Kings protests include criticism of immigration raids, as organizers plan future protests; Democrat Adam Smith (D-WA) calls for congressional hearing on Trump's strikes on Venezuelan boats The post 7 Million attend No Kings Rallies across US; Federal government shutdown enters day 20 – October 20, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Know that we can look to our Lord and trust Him as a friend 

We live in what Heath Hardesty calls the age of disintegration - a world marked by fragmentation, distraction, and disconnection. I feel that deeply. So many of us are trying to hold our lives together in a culture that constantly pulls us apart. In this conversation, Heath joins me to talk about how apprenticeship to Jesus offers another way - a way toward coherence, union, and wholeness. Heath is a pastor in the Bay Area and the author of All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World. We talk about what it means to move beyond simply knowing about Jesus to actually living with Him - to abide, obey, and become people who image His love in a fractured world. We explore practices like unhurried presence and compassionate gentleness, and how they reveal a kind of power that's rooted not in control, but in love. If you've felt scattered, weary, or disoriented in your faith, this episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and remember that in Christ, all things hold together.Heath Hardesty is the author of All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World (WaterBrook; on sale 10/14/25) and he serves as the lead pastor of Valley Community Church and is the founder of Inklings Coffee & Tea in the heart of downtown Pleasanton, California. Heath grew up in a blue-collar home and was a plumber's apprentice in Colorado before becoming a pastor on the edge of Silicon Valley where he, his wife, and four kids now reside. He holds degrees in literature, leadership, biblical studies, and theology from the University of Colorado Boulder and Western Seminary in Portland. Visit him on IG@heathhardestyHeath's Book:All Things TogetherHeath's Recommendations:God is On Your SideThe Poems of Seamus HeaneyGerard Manley HopkinsSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

Are we people of integrity so that when people encounter us they encounter truly who it is Christ intends for us to be?

As CCOP welcomes its two newly ordained deacons, Fr. Mark reflects on the spirit of gratitude.

Music from the 28th Sunday in Ordinary TIme. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

Whatever situations we may face that shake us, always remember God's loving kindness

Persistence changes us and helps us to grow.

Jesus thinks you are worth it - and your neighbor and enemy is too.

If we pray with our imaginations, they become more real and powerful and give us hope.

This is God's battle and we must allow ourselves to be used by Him to spread His message.

Music from the 27th Sunday in Ordinary TIme. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

With God's strength and power we can continue His work of renewing this world.

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Just past the 25th anniversary of the acclaimed Cedar Crest Lodge and with the fall leaves turning, a perfect time to revisit the fabulous conversation with Matt Cunningham from a bit back diving into his long and accomplished career as a sports videographer, and the always evolving lodge in Pleasanton, KS. Great sports stories and a family passion project rolled into one. Enjoy!

Whatever still plagues you or you are struggling with, cast all your cares on God.

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All of us are important to God, so we should treat others that way as well.

By answering Christ's call in our lives, we move towards holiness and build the Kingdom of God.

This weekend is the Taste of Africa festival in Livermore, an annual African arts and music festival hosted by Cheza Nami an award winning African arts organization based in Pleasanton. 

At the end of the day, it is God's grace acting through us.

Fr. Mark shares the Gospel and discusses all the ways to share gifts and talents and minister at CCOP

Music from the 26th Sunday in Ordinary TIme. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

In a society where quick fixes and instant gratification dominate, are we settling for the same thing in our approach to sermons? In this episode, Pastor Mike Chaddick invites us to move beyond “fast food preaching” toward preparing and serving meals that are both desirable and deeply nourishing.Recorded live at the Expositors Collective training event in Pleasanton, CA (May 2024), Mike unpacks the inductive Bible study method through its three steps: observation, interpretation, and application. He shows how careful attention to language, grammar, genre, and historical setting equips preachers and Bible teachers to handle the text responsibly and preach with gospel-centred conviction.Listeners will also benefit from Mike's practical encouragement to use multiple translations, ask questions on behalf of their audience, and keep the good news of Jesus at the heart of every message. Whether you're preparing your first Bible study or refining your preaching after decades of experience, this session offers a simple yet profound roadmap for teaching God's Word faithfully.About Mike ChaddickPastor Mike Chaddick is the senior pastor of Image Church in San Juan Capistrano, CA, and a regular contributor to the live radio show Pastors Perspective on KWAVE 107.9FM. Raised as a pastor's kid in the Calvary Chapel movement, Mike had a powerful conversion experience after years of drifting from his faith. With ministerial degrees from Vanguard University, Veritas Evangelical Seminary, and Fuller Theological Seminary, he brings both theological depth and pastoral warmth to his ministry. Mike is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree and is passionate about writing, fitness, and spending time with his wife, Beth, and their six children.Recommended Episodes:Treat Your Text Like a Crime Scene: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/episode-88-treat-your-text-like-a-crime-scene-bonus-episodeHow to Interpret and Apply the Bible (with Cody King): https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/how-to-interpret-and-apply-the-bible-cody-kingFor information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveDonate to support the work of Expositors Collective, in person training events and a free weekly podcast: https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/expositors-collective

Preaching, says Heath Hardesty, should do more than explain a passage of Scripture - it should take listeners on a journey that awakens thirst and points them to the living water of Christ. In this session, recorded at Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, California, Hardesty unpacks how the “arc” and the “through-line” of expository preaching bring sermons into harmony with the larger story of redemption.Drawing from John 7:37–39, he demonstrates how faithful exposition stirs a Spirit-given sense of need and satisfies the soul's ache in the gospel. The teaching weaves together theology, cultural insight, and pastoral wisdom, offering a vision of preaching that is unified, Spirit-led, and Christ-centred.About Heath HardestyHeath Hardesty serves as Lead Pastor of Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, CA, and is a founder of Inklings Coffee & Tea in the heart of downtown Pleasanton. He grew up in a blue-collar home and was a plumber's apprentice in Colorado before becoming a pastor on the edge of Silicon Valley, where he, his wife, and their four children now reside. Heath holds degrees in literature, leadership, biblical studies, and theology from the University of Colorado Boulder and Western Seminary in Portland.His forthcoming book, All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World (with a foreword by Jon Tyson), will be released October 14, 2025.Pre-Order Heath's Book Here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776336/all-things-together-by-heath-hardesty/For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveDonate to support the work of Expositors Collective, in person training events and a free weekly podcast: https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/expositors-collective

Why does reading the Bible feel so difficult? John Mark invites us to rediscover Scripture as a place of encounter with Jesus, not just a source of information. He challenges us to engage with Scripture not just a book we read, but as a practice to form us.Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 5v17-19This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Tedra from Austin, Texas; Kent from Pleasanton, California; Hannah from Laramie, Wyoming; Mike and Cindy from Cottonwood, Arizona; and Sienna from Temecula, California. Thank you all so much! If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.