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What does a Utah craft beer have to do with the LDS Church's lawsuit against Mormon Stories? More than you might think. In this episode, we revisit a previous Mormonish Podcast story about Bewilder Brewing and its Deseret IPA. The brewery was challenged by the LDS church over its use of the name “Deseret,” with trademark concerns ultimately leading to the beer being discontinued. Now, with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints suing Mormon Stories Podcast and John Dehlin, we're taking another look at the Deseret IPA dispute through a new lens. The Church says its Mormon Stories lawsuit is about preventing consumer or brand confusion—arguing that elements of Mormon Stories' branding could lead people to believe the podcast is associated with or endorsed by the Church. Sound familiar? Revisiting what happened to Deseret IPA asks the bigger question: How plausible is “brand confusion” in either case? Could consumers really mistake a craft IPA for a Church product—or Mormon Stories for an official Church podcast? And what do these cases tell us about how aggressively the Church protects its intellectual property and brand? Join us as we revisit Deseret IPA and leave you to consider the striking parallels with the battle now unfolding over Mormon Stories.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Michael interviews Australian dentist Michael Filosi about applying counterintuitive, hospitality-centered ideas to dentistry to break industry norms.Filosi bought a rundown dental practice and, after realizing he couldn't be the best clinician, pivoted—drawing on Good to Great's hedgehog concept—toward building the best dental practice by focusing on business ownership, high standards, and patient experience. He gradually stepped off clinical work over 2–3 years (from four days a week to zero), scaling from generating 40% of revenue to 0.6%, later selling the business unexpectedly at 41 with no earn-out.Key initiatives included an annual free Patient Appreciation Day and a “Sparks” program (50 personalized gifts in 50 weeks at $50 each) inspired by Unreasonable Hospitality, alongside friction-reducing service, explicit cultural expectations (“the FPD way”), and hiring for customer care, helping drive retention, word-of-mouth, staff attraction, and 400+ 5.0-star reviews.Filosi's takeaways are uncompromising standards and putting the customer (or constituent) at the center; he recommends The Checklist Manifesto and is exploring writing, dentistry, and politics next.Lodgify is the headline sponsor for the Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show.Lodgify is an all-in-one hosting platform built on one promise, minimum hassle, maximum independence. We help independent vacation rental hosts and small-scale property managers run and grow their business with 0% Lodgify booking commissions, an AI Co-Host (COMING SUMMER 2026, early access open now), and direct booking websites built to get found by AI.For Mavericks listeners, there's a special offer: 20% off all yearly and bi-yearly plans - Use code MAVERICK20.Learn more at https://lodgify.com/Connect with Dr Michael:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfilosi/Connect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
A recent Church News article highlighted 25 years of LDS Church membership growth across the United States—but what do those numbers really tell us? In this episode, we're joined by Ron Yorgason to dig beneath the headline percentages and take a closer look at the statistics. Which states are actually growing, what factors are driving those numbers, and does reported membership growth necessarily mean more active Latter-day Saints? We break down the data to uncover the real story behind 25 years of LDS growth.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
What if the most important recipe you ever learned had nothing to do with food? For Chef Don Bowie, it started in his grandmother's kitchen—and became a lifelong journey through food, culture, entrepreneurship, and community.In this conversation, Michael sits down with celebrity chef and entrepreneur Don Bowie, founder of Taste Kitchen + Bar in Houston, to explore how one early influence can shape an entire life. With more than two decades in the culinary world, Don has built a career around a simple belief: food should nourish us, but it should also give us an experience worth remembering.From global flavors and Texas influences to the lessons passed down from his grandmother, Don reveals how cooking became more than a profession. It became a way to connect people, tell stories, create belonging, and give back.Michael and Don explore the intersection of food, heritage, creativity, and purpose—and why inspiring the next generation of chefs may be one of the most meaningful things a successful chef can leave behind.Because sometimes the recipe for a meaningful life isn't written on a menu.It's passed from one generation to the next.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Walk for Well being began during one of the toughest periods hospitality has ever faced.Craig Prentice had an idea.Sean Wheeler said yes.Then the two of them attempted to map out a 20km walk along London's South Bank……and somehow ended up in somebody's garden.A reassuringly professional beginning.Seven years later, Walk for Wellbeing has grown from a small gathering into a nationwide hospitality event, with hosted walks across the UK, people taking part their own way, thousands of walkers and more than half a million pounds raised for Hospitality Action.For this special edition of Hospitality Meets, Craig and Sean join me to tell the story behind it.We CoverHow Walk for Well being began during the pandemicWhy walking became the obvious way to reconnect hospitalityGetting spectacularly lost while mapping the original London routeStarting with around 20 people on the South BankGrowing from three locations to more than a dozenWhy the event was eventually gifted to Hospitality ActionThe magic of bringing every level of hospitality togetherWalking for your physical and mental well beingWhy your dog's name is easier to remember than its owner'sWearing a superhero cape for 20kmCharlie Hodson taking Walk It Your Own Way to another levelHospitality's remarkable ability to pull things together at the last minuteThe moment the event passed £500,000 raisedSean destroying Craig's carefully designed logos in PowerPointWhy they are, remarkably, still friendsAnd why connection matters just as much as fundraisingQuotables“Walking is the way forward.”“You don't know their name, but you'll always know their dog's name.”“People do show up and do what they can.”“For me it's connection, community and giving back.”Final ObservationWalk for Wellbeing started with two people deciding that, during an extraordinarily difficult moment, hospitality needed something that brought people together.Not a race.Not something to win.Just a reason to get outside, walk alongside somebody else, talk and perhaps feel slightly better than you did when you started.Seven years later, the scale has changed enormously.The principle really hasn't.Look after yourself.Look after the person walking beside you.And when you're able to, give something back.Which feels like a pretty good note for Hospitality Meets to head into a little break on.Although ideally without ending up in somebody's garden.Show PartnerA big shout out to today's show partner, RotaCloud — the people management platform built specifically for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from one simple, web-based app.It also makes life easier for teams, allowing staff to check rotas, request holiday, and pick up extra shifts directly from their phones.To find out more, head to RotaCloudThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Welcome back to the best time of the year! And to celebrate it getting a little more spooky, we're covering one of the least seen but best ranked horror movies of the year: MĀRAMA.About the film: When she receives a letter promising information about her birth family, a young Maori teacher travels to Victorian England only to find a Naval officer obsessed with her culture, a young motherless girl, and a house full of ghosts of the past. Next time we'll be watching HOKUM.Thanks for listening and stay spoopy ya'll!Timestamps:00:00:26 Intro00:01:55 Start of Episode/Intro To Polynesian Cultures00:03:48 MĀRAMA Background00:05:48 The Horror of Colonialism00:16:30 Fetishization of Culture00:32:16 Honoring Māori Culture00:40:00 Casting00:44:25 Rundown00:45:39 SPOILERS!!!01:11:24 Ratings01:16:57 Next Time: HOKUM with horror author Alex Glass01:22:52 Wrap-Up/GoodbyesThe Grindhouse Girls Podcast is created by Katie Dale and Brit Ray. This week's episode is edited by Katie Dale.Part of the Redacted Entertainment Network.Royalty free music used: Ready Set Go and Outro White SmokeCopyright 2020 Grindhouse Girls PodcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
The Reality of the "Everyday Grind"I'm familiar with the weight you're carrying because I've felt it too. We look at the world around us and it feels like it's going to hell in a handbasket. Between the headlines of wars, invasions, and threats of famine, and the literal shaking of the earth beneath our feet, it is a terrifying time to be raising a family. For a single mother, these global crises aren't just news stories; they add a heavy layer to the "everyday grind". The relentless pressure to keep your head above water when the waves just won't stop coming.The anxiety we feel isn't a personal failure or a lack of faith; it is a natural response to a world that feels increasingly unstable. Whether you are a young mother wondering how your children will ever survive on their own, or you're like a dear 80-year-old friend of mine who is struggling to cope because life didn't turn out the way she planned, these fears are visceral. Here are the common stressors many of us are facing today:Financial Survival: The constant, gnawing worry about whether the rent will be paid or if you can afford the next grocery trip.The Fragility of Security: The fear that after decades of hard work, someone can simply change the rules, causing you to lose your savings or even your home.The Future of Our Children: Looking at how hard we struggle and worrying that the next generation won't have the footing they need to survive.The Weight of the Unknown: Facing a world where the plans we were told would work simply don't anymore.These fears are real, and the threat is genuine. But I want to tell you today that while these things are happening, they do not have to be the end of your story.Identifying What We Can (and Can't) ControlWhen the storms are howling, we have to be very careful about where we spend our limited energy. It is so easy to exhaust ourselves trying to fix things that are completely out of our hands. I've learned that the onus is on us to stop depending on things that are ever-changing—like job rules or the economy and instead look for a permanent source of stability. It's about protecting your heart and mind by choosing where to look.We can stop wasting our strength on the "what-ifs" and start leaning into what actually brings peace:Things We Can't ControlWhere to Place Our EnergyGlobal invasions, wars, and faminesOpening an honest dialogue with the LordArbitrary changes to work rules or "the way things are done"Strengthening your spiritual foundationThe past or the plans that didn't work outTalking to God about your specific needs right nowOther people's decisions that affect your home or savingsFinding a rest that doesn't depend on the world's rulesI know this works because I lived it. I was a divorced mom left to raise two toddlers, ages two and four, all by myself. I know that heart-pounding fear of not knowing where the next meal is coming from or if we'd lose our roof. But looking back now that my children are grown, I can see that those needs were met. It wasn't as bad as my anxiety told me it would be. When we hit the limit of what we can do, we usually find ourselves at a crossroads—and for most of us, that crossroads happens at 3:00 AM.The 3 AM Invitation: From Palpitations to PrayerWe've all been there: lying in the dark at 3:00 AM, heart racing, chest tight with palpitations, and a mind spinning through a million things that are wrong. It's exhausting. But I want to encourage you to see those sleepless hours not as a burden, but as a "whisper" from the Lord. For months, I struggled through those nights until I finally heard Him say, “Come talk to me.”That invitation changed everything. I stopped "blabbering" to myself about my problems and started talking to the only One who could actually do something about them. If you are feeling burdened and overwhelmed, try this Prayer Process:Change Your Posture: Don't just lie there tossing and turning. Physically turn over onto your knees. It signals to your heart that you are moving from worry to connection.Be Persistent: If you're up at 2:00 AM or 3:00 AM, use that time. This isn't a one-time fix; it's a daily (and nightly) practice of seeking peace.Cast Your Cares: Take every single one of those "million and one things" and do what 1 Peter 5:7 says: Cast all your cares on Him.Exchange the Load: You were never meant to carry the weight of the world while also working full-time and raising your babies. Hand Him the load so you can receive the rest He created you for.The result isn't always that the problems go away instantly, but the internal storm goes quiet. You can be physically tired but mentally and spiritually calm.Dropping Your Anchor and Finding GratitudeThink of a ship in the middle of a storm. Without an anchor, it's just going to be tossed about by every wave. For us, dropping our anchor in Christ is what steadies the ship. It's the difference between being lost at sea and staying grounded while the storm passes.The Anchor: This daily prayer forms your anchor. Life might still be "wavy," but you aren't being thrown around by the wind and tide anymore. You are steady.The Gratitude Shift: When you unburden your mind, you finally have room for joy. I remember walking one Saturday morning and my cousin called to ask how I was. Usually, I'd just say, "Why complain? Nobody's hearing me anyway." But because of this peace, I actually said, "You know what? I woke up, I got out of bed on my own, I'm walking, and I'm enjoying the sunshine."Quote of the Week: "Problems weren't solved, challenges were still there. Anxiety took a back seat to peace."You don't have to carry the physical toll of this life anymore. You don't have to live with the headaches and backaches that come from constant stress. By dropping your anchor, you let go of the physical weight and find the strength to keep moving forward, one grateful step at a time.5. Key Takeaways & Timestamps[00:01:24] The Everyday Grind: Acknowledging that global instability and the pressure of providing are real, but they don't have to steal your peace.[00:03:50] Releasing Control: My personal story of raising two toddlers and realizing that things are rarely as bad as our anxiety predicts.[00:06:06] The 3 AM Invitation: How to recognize the "whisper" to stop worrying and start praying when you can't sleep.[00:08:05] Unburdening Yourself: Understanding the power of 1 Peter 5:7 and finding a calm spirit even when you're physically tired.[00:10:01] Dropping the Anchor: The shift from a "why complain" attitude to a heart of gratitude for the simple things like walking and sunshine.[00:12:12] Final Encouragement: A reminder that you don't have to carry the physical pain of stress; you can drop your anchor in Christ today.Community & ResourcesI am so glad you spent this time with me today. Please remember, you aren't alone in this journey. I'm just out here getting some sun on my skin and being grateful for the chance to walk and talk with you. Let's stay connected and keep supporting each other as we navigate these choppy waters together.Reach Out: If you need a listening ear or want to share your story, fill out the contact form at https://www.jrosemarie.com/contact.Support the Show: Find resources to help you stay anchored at our Amazon storefront: https://a.co/d/0iognzp6.Join the Conversation: I'd love to hear how you're finding peace today. Please follow the show and leave a comment below! Thank you.https://solomomstalk.mysites.io/podcast-2-copy/what-to-do-when-life-seems-out-of-your-controlThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
In Episode 7 of this series, Patrick begins by responding to recent listener feedback. He documents the many ways that post Mormons believe in conspiracy theories! Or better stated—collaborations or “constructed experiences” in early Mormon history. Patrick then responds to claims that stylometry is “junk science”. He compares this claim to early claims that DNA population studies and the Book of Mormon peoples were labeled in the same way. He demonstrates many cases of unknown authorship of a text being solved by stylometry. Further, he demonstrates how stylometry, well done, meets the high bar of being admitted as evidence in court cases. He walks through several examples of cases where stylometry was allowed as expert or scientific testimony. Patrick then announces that Rebecca discovered a 9th wordprint study! One that was just published in the past few weeks. Unfortunately, the study did not test the narrative and sermon text separately—a key to testing the multiple authors theories. More to come as we attempt to contact the author of the study for more information. The rest of this episode focuses on setting the stage for evaluating textual clues in the Book of Mormon. Which clues go beyond demonstrating 19th century authorship and tie uniquely to Joseph or Rigdon? Off the bat, there are a couple of very interesting cases: the 7-point Mormon project of the Book of Mormon, and Joseph's role being limited to only dictation of the text and deferral to a “spokesman” for everything else. The remaining discussion evaluates further, the level of complexity in the Book of Mormon, so listeners can best evaluate the skill and amount of time the author would have needed to produce the text. Join us for a thoughtful look at the evidence behind one big question: who authored the Book of Mormon? Thank you so much for watching Mormonish Podcast! **How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you'd like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com #mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the videoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
A bonus episode, recorded at the International Enneagram Association conference in Minneapolis.Creek, Abram, Lindsey, and Lee sat down with Dr. Jerome Wagner and Patrick O'Leary — two Jesuits who first met the Enneagram in a Chicago graduate seminar in the early 1970s, taught by a famously dull theology professor named Bob Ochs who had gone away for a year with Claudio Naranjo and come back in bell bottoms and a flowered shirt. Fifty-four years later, they're still asking the question that runs underneath this entire conversation: is this something, or is this nothing?They walk us through what the Enneagram actually was before it was everywhere — an oral tradition shared among fifteen people in a room — and what changed when they decided to write it down. That decision cost them $75,000 in legal fees when Oscar Ichazo's Eureka Institute sued them, a case that ended in summary judgment on the grounds that this material was never anyone's to own.We also get their attempt to sort the essentials from everything added since: the Sufis gave us the circle, Gurdjieff added the numbers, Ichazo added the centers and the instincts. Everything after that, they'd argue, is sub-theory worth testing rather than inheriting.It's a rare chance to hear this history from the people who were actually in the room — and it ties directly into everything we explored in Season 5.Resources mentionedThe Enneagram Spectrum: An Introduction — Jerome P. WagnerNine Lenses on the World: The Enneagram Perspective — Jerome P. WagnerThe Enneagram: A Christian Perspective — Richard Rohr and Andreas EbertGurdjieff: Making a New World — J.G. BennettInternational Enneagram AssociationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
In this episode, we sit down with John and Rachelle Moyer, the creative team behind the new project Ex Mormon: The Musical, for a fascinating conversation about faith, humor, music, and the complicated journey of religious deconstruction. John and Rachelle share their backgrounds and personal faith journeys, what inspired them to create a musical soundtrack about the ex-Mormon experience, and why humor can be such a powerful tool for processing experiences that are anything but funny. We also dive into the songs themselves, exploring the stories and meaning behind the music and how the soundtrack captures different aspects of questioning, leaving, rebuilding, and finding your way forward. Ex Mormon: The Musical is hilarious but its more than that! Links: JosephSmith.com ExMormonSoundtrack.com RachelleMoyer.com (Rachelle's official site of what she does) TikTok @johnnykolob Instagram @RachelleMoyerCCH @johnmoyer Larger Streaming Sites for Music: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ex-mormon-the-musical-original-musical-soundtrack/6794734251 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4OxkzS1jbuwicBjZkGw2TS YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWrGA7_b-8EVA0UrfG4lBbo8z6Z_-tj_k Thank you so much for watching Mormonish Podcast! **How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here: Mormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you'd like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast! Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com #mormonish #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim #ldstemple FAIR USE DISCLAIMER All Media in this video (including the thumbnail) is used for the purpose of review and critique. The images in the thumbnail are used as the primary means of visually identifying the subject matter of the videoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Some stories don't just belong to a family. They belong to all of us. What would you do to survive if everything you knew had been taken from you?Martin Bodek's grandfather survived four armies, two world wars, starvation, poison, and a 1,600-mile journey home during World War II. He survived what should have been impossible—and then faced the harder question: How do you build a life after surviving history?In this deeply moving conversation, Michael sits down with author Martin Bodek to uncover the extraordinary story of his grandfather—a Holocaust survivor whose second life was shaped by faith, family, food, and an extraordinary will to begin again.From the devastation of war to rebuilding a life in Israel, surviving the Six-Day War, and ultimately spending 40 years as a chef in the United States, his journey reveals that survival isn't always the end of the story. Sometimes, it's the beginning of another one.Michael and Martin explore the responsibility of preserving family history, the relationship between trauma and identity, and the surprising ways food can carry memory across generations.Because when those who witnessed history are gone, the stories they left us become our responsibility to remember.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
At 16, Neel Radia had no idea what he wanted to do with his life.Then somebody in a careers office suggested hospitality.What followed was a dream job at Walt Disney World, eighteen months backpacking around Australia, a temporary return to the family food business that somehow became 15 years, nearly two decades supporting the National Association of Care Catering, national television appearances, a hospitality pantomime and, eventually, a social enterprise built around cake.Which is quite some journey from “I'm not really sure what I want to do.”Neel is somebody who repeatedly comes back to one deceptively simple idea:If something matters to you, try it.We CoverDiscovering hospitality almost accidentally at 16Applying for exactly one gap-year job — Walt Disney WorldLearning from Disney culture and wanting to be part of itHaving a five-year Disney management opportunity disappear after 9/11Taking 18 months out to travel and rethink lifeJoining the family business “for a year” — and staying for around 15Why family businesses are rarely as easy as outsiders assumeBeing effectively railroaded into his first chair role at 26Turning a deeply painful family experience into a drive to improve food and drink in careHelping champion safer texture-modified foodAlmost turning down national leadership because he feared public speakingGoing from media training to appearing on BBC News within weeksGetting comprehensively outside his comfort zone in a hospitality pantomimeTaking one weekend every month completely offlineCreating Cake for KindnessWhy a piece of cake can mean far more than simply something to eatQuotables“If you don't try, you never know.”“Sometimes we need to stop looking at everyone else and start looking at ourselves.”“There's always time. Always time.”“It's better to do something and get it wrong than not do it at all.”“It's not just about giving them a cake.”Final ObservationThere are several moments in Neel's story where the obvious route disappeared.Disney didn't happen as planned. A temporary move into the family business became a major part of his career. A role he initially didn't want ultimately gave him an opportunity to fight for something deeply personal. A fear of public speaking eventually led to national television — and, somehow, a pantomime.The common denominator is that Neel kept participating.Kept trying.Kept saying yes when it mattered.And today, through Cake for Kindness, that same instinct has become beautifully simple: bring people together, make something with care and use it to make another human being smile.Sometimes hospitality really can be as simple as being present.And occasionally bringing cake.Show PartnerA big shout out to today's show partner, RotaCloud — the people management platform built specifically for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from one simple, web-based app.It also makes life easier for teams, allowing staff to check rotas, request holiday, and pick up extra shifts directly from their phones.To find out more, head to RotaCloudThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Dr. Kayla Smith is a holistic women's health expert who helps women uncover the root causes behind hormonal and reproductive health challenges.After receiving an unexplained infertility diagnosis at 36, she began exploring factors that conventional testing had overlooked—including being very thin and possibly experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea. She later became pregnant twice and now uses both her personal experience and professional expertise to help women optimize their health and fertility.Listen in to hear Dr. Kayla Smith share:Why “unexplained infertility” often means the root cause simply hasn't been identified yetHer personal journey from an infertility diagnosis at 36 to becoming pregnant twiceHow thyroid function, hormone metabolism, adrenal stress patterns, and mineral status can affect fertilityWhat DUTCH testing and hair mineral analysis may reveal beyond conventional testingHow gut and vaginal microbiome imbalances—including issues affecting a partner—may influence conceptionCommonly overlooked basics like timing intercourse correctly, tracking ovulation, and evaluating luteal phase lengthWays to reduce inflammation through nutrition, cleaner products, stress reduction, and better sleepHow gratitude, visualization, and healthy circadian habits can support the fertility journeyWhy optimizing overall health may improve the chances of both natural conception and IVF successHow peptides and hormone replacement therapy may be used as additional toolsPerimenopause strategies, including eating more protein and prioritizing strength trainingDr. Smith's clinic, book, podcasts, and additional women's health resources+so much more!Connect with Lauren:Get my FREE PCOS Guide hereJoin the Empowered Path to Pregnancy hereInstagramWork With MeThank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today's episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.I'm so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
A child hears a bird she's never heard before. She pulls out her phone. In four seconds, she has a name, a photo, a range map — and she has lost something she'll never get back.In this Christian podcast episode on faith and artificial intelligence, Rev. Dr. Jeffery D. Skinner asks what AI is quietly costing us: not wrong answers, but lost wonder. Drawing on Psalm 19, Psalm 8, and the book of Job, this episode explores what it means to receive the world as a gift again — before it's simply explained away.This isn't an anti-technology episode. It's an invitation to notice what your phone's speed is costing you — and to recover the kind of attention Scripture calls waiting.What has got echoing through your life today?
In Episode 6 of this series, Patrick begins by responding to recent listener feedback. He addresses the often-committed logical fallacy of thinking that the lack of “better” evidence for an early connection between Joseph and Sidney Rigdon is proof they didn't meet at all. Patrick then reports recent findings that demonstrate the church is still refusing to make public the records that document 3 key points in Rigdon's life, where he would have been motivated to “spill the beans” on the church! Could it have been related to polygamy? That seems unlikely now—at a time when the church has admitted that Joseph had 34 wives. Could it have been related to Sidney's role in Book of Mormon authorship? Patrick then explains how the fear that wordprint studies can be manipulated does not justify ignoring them. Many guardrails in place surrounding scientific processes ensure that studies can be reviewed by critics to hold authors accountable. Watch as Patrick demonstrates that all of the LDS-authored studies report findings that are counter to their motivations! What better sign could there be that the LDS authored studies are not being manipulated to obtain their desired findings? The rest of this episode focuses on the last two wordprint studies, including the only study to compare the wordprint of Sidney Rigdon to the Book of Mormon text. Is Sidney flagged as an author? Finally, there is presentation of the chart reviewing the findings of all 8 wordprint studies showing surprisingly consistent findings. Join us for a thoughtful look at the evidence behind one big question: who authored the Book of Mormon?This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
WHEN THE DEAD CALL BACK: AI, GRIEF, AND THE COUNTERFEIT RESURRECTIONWhat if your phone rang tonight and the person calling had been dead for ten years?Artificial intelligence can now reproduce a person's voice, face, speech patterns, and memories. Companies are developing griefbots, deadbots, and postmortem avatars that allow people to continue “talking” with someone who has died.These tools promise comfort. They also raise serious questions.Does an AI recreation preserve someone's memory, or does it create a digital ghost? Can it help people grieve, or does it encourage them to avoid the reality of death? What happens when the program begins saying things the deceased person never said?In this episode of Echoes Through Eternity, Rev. Dr. Jeffery D. Skinner examines the growing intersection of artificial intelligence, grief, digital immortality, and Christian hope.You will hear about:• The development of AI griefbots and postmortem avatars• The difference between recorded memories and AI-generated conversations• Questions of consent, privacy, commercialization, and emotional dependence• The dangers of exposing children to digital recreations of deceased relatives• Longevity research and the growing business of technological immortality• The difference between simulation and Christian resurrection• How pastors and churches can respond with truth, compassion, and hopeJohn 11 gives us a faithful picture of grief. Jesus knew that He would call Lazarus from the tomb, yet Jesus still wept. Christian hope does not require us to deny death, rush grief, or pretend that absence does not hurt.At the same time, Christianity offers something far greater than a digital imitation. The resurrection promised in Scripture is embodied life through Jesus Christ. It is not a chatbot, a collection of memories, or a corporate subscription.An algorithm can study someone's digital history and predict what that person might say. But prediction is not presence. A machine can imitate words, but it cannot restore a person to life.AI produces an echo. Christ calls us by name.Scripture discussed:John 11John 14:191 Corinthians 15Discussion question:Would you ever speak with an AI recreation of someone you loved? Would it help you remember them, or make it harder to let them go?Listen, share this episode, and subscribe to Echoes Through Eternity for more conversations about Christian faith, technology, culture, and the questions shaping our future.Takeaways:Imagine if you got a call from your long-lost mom, who had passed away a decade ago; sounds like a plot twist straight out of a sci-fi movie, right?Artificial intelligence is now advanced enough to replicate human voices, faces, and even personalities, raising profound questions about grief and memory.We need to ponder whether creating digital versions of our loved ones is a way to cherish memories or an unsettling imitation of life.What if the dead could talk back to us? Are we really ready for those kinds of conversations, or are we just running from grief?The line between preserving memories and creating a digital ghost gets blurry when AI starts generating new conversations that never actually happened.As technology evolves, we must consider the ethical implications of digital immortality and how it impacts our understanding of death and resurrection.Companies mentioned in this episode:2Y2WADynamic Church Planting InternationalGoogleCalico LabsOpenAICoinbaseNew LimitAltos LabsJeff BezosBrian JohnsonDavid SinclairLarry PageThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Michael and Brandon discuss the intersection of AI and culture in hospitality, arguing AI can strengthen culture by removing routine work so teams can focus on human guest experiences.Brandon shares his career path from line-level resort roles to leading Fathom's hotel management arm within a Maine-based real estate development firm focused on adaptive reuse and “sense of place” upscale soft-brand projects across Marriott, Hilton, and independents.Fathom operates or develops seven hotels, typically 150–200 keys with multiple F&B outlets. Brandon highlights the Sugar House Hotel in Winooski, Vermont—a Marriott Tribute Collection property that will be all-electric, net-zero carbon, and LEED Platinum—embedding sustainability into every initiative.He outlines Fathom's associate-centric, value-driven culture, emphasizing authenticity, celebration, open dialogue, autonomy in recognition rituals, and cross-department cohesion, and explains using AI for SOPs, accounting, HR messaging, onboarding tools, and development analysis to reduce stress and improve retention.Lodgify is the headline sponsor for the Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show.Lodgify is an all-in-one hosting platform built on one promise, minimum hassle, maximum independence. We help independent vacation rental hosts and small-scale property managers run and grow their business with 0% Lodgify booking commissions, an AI Co-Host (COMING SUMMER 2026, early access open now), and direct booking websites built to get found by AI.For Mavericks listeners, there's a special offer: 20% off all yearly and bi-yearly plans - Use code MAVERICK20.Learn more at https://lodgify.com/Connect with Brandon:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-hussey-5bb21830/https://www.fathomcompanies.com/Connect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Mormonish Podcast hits Las Vegas with Dr. Randall Bell for a weekend of magic, illusion, mentalism, and misdirection. But this wasn't just for entertainment—we wanted to see these techniques in action and explore how performers capture attention, influence an audience, create a sense of wonder, and convince people they've witnessed something impossible. Then we turn the lens on early Mormonism. From seer stones and treasure seeking to supernatural claims and charismatic storytelling, we explore whether Joseph Smith may have employed some of the same principles of misdirection, suggestion, audience management, and psychological influence that magicians have used for centuries. Join us for a fascinating—and very Mormonish—trip to Vegas as we ask: When does a convincing performance become a miracle in the eyes of the beholder?This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
What if giving up alcohol didn't mean giving up adventure?Travel is supposed to expand our world. But what happens when the very places we travel to seem to revolve around drinking?A hotel minibar. An airport bar. A champagne toast. A business conference where networking happens over cocktails. A cruise where drinks seem to follow you everywhere.For travel writer Teresa Bergen, traveling alcohol-free isn't about living a smaller life. It's about finally being free to experience a bigger one.In this conversation, Michael and Teresa explore the unexpected challenges of sober travel—and the freedom that comes from learning how to navigate the world on your own terms. Teresa shares what she's discovered through 15 years as a travel writer specializing in outdoor adventure, wellness, vegan and sober travel, and why she believes we didn't get sober to have little lives.Her new book, Sober Travel Handbook, offers practical strategies for navigating airports, hotels, conferences, family gatherings, cruises, and unfamiliar cultures without alcohol becoming the center of the experience.But this conversation goes deeper than travel tips.It's about what happens when we stop allowing other people's expectations to define how we experience the world.Because the goal isn't simply to travel without alcohol. It's to discover how much more life there is to experience when you don't need it.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
What pairs beautifully with a £250 bottle of Californian wine?Apparently, a proper dirty kebab at two o'clock in the morning.For Bradley Dorrington, co-owner of The Wine Cellar in Bury St Edmunds, that particular combination perfectly captures hospitality: great drinks, questionable late night food and hours spent putting the world to rights with somebody else from the industry.Bradley opened The Wine Cellar at just 25, after abandoning the traditional university route, turning down an apprenticeship with a space company and throwing himself into hospitality instead.Four years and more than 50,000 guests later, the doors are still very much open (despite one Facebook critic confidently declaring that “wine bars are so eighties” and would never work)We CoverWhy hospitality is an industry that finds youTurning down a career in the space industry for pubs, hotels and wineBuilding The Wine Cellar in just six weeksNot sleeping for six days before openingLaunching a business at 25 and learning to ignore the noiseThe customer who asked Bradley to sort out her 26-year-old sonNaming his daughter Margaux after Château Margaux - and attempting to make her tax deductibleDrinking £250 wine with a dirty kebab at 2amWhy genuine hospitality is about far more than serviceImposter syndrome and remembering that you earned your place in the roomFacebook's Tony and his prediction that wine bars would never workWeddings, night porters and unexplained happenings at Chilston ParkWhy Bradley believes hospitality should be taken seriously as a careerQuotables“Hospitality is an industry that finds you. You don't necessarily find it.”“This is hospitality. I can't explain it any more than this.”“I think it kind of almost makes her tax deductible as well, which is quite nice.”“Wine bars are so eighties. Never gonna work.”“You're only as good as your last service. You're only as good as your last glass of wine you poured.”Final ObservationFor all the entrepreneurial drive in Bradley's story, the thing that comes through most strongly is how much he simply loves hospitality.The people. The stories. The late nights. The community. The ridiculous moments that become memories years later.Near the end of the conversation, Bradley sums it up better than we possibly could:Hospitality makes memories, happiness, laughter, conversation and friendships.Sometimes it also makes a £250 bottle of wine taste perfectly appropriate alongside a dirty kebab.And frankly, we're completely on board with that.Show PartnerA big shout out to today's show partner, RotaCloud — the people management platform built specifically for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from one simple, web-based app.It also makes life easier for teams, allowing staff to check rotas, request holiday, and pick up extra shifts directly from their phones.To find out more, head to RotaCloudThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Midnighters,Episode 220 is here, and this one moves with purpose. We open deep and hypnotic, then build steadily into the kind of driving groove that defines the peak hours. Along the way there is a proper surprise: a remastered take on a nineties classic that some of you will recognise from the very first bars. Hearing it reworked with today's production standards, sitting comfortably next to brand new records, reminds me why this music keeps pulling us back.The second half leans harder. Rolling percussion, big rooms, open eyes. If you are listening on a Wednesday night drive or deep into a late session, this stretch is for you.Thank you for being here every week. Two hundred and twenty episodes only happens because you keep showing up.See you on the dance floor.SebastiaanThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Today, I'm sharing my personal breastfeeding journey across all three of my children—and how dramatically different each experience has been. After relatively smooth breastfeeding experiences with my first two babies, I went into my third postpartum journey assuming breastfeeding would be the easy part. Instead, it became one of the most challenging and humbling parts of my postpartum experience.I share how my third baby suddenly stopped latching during the day at just three weeks old, despite continuing to nurse perfectly at night. I tried lactation consultants, different nursing positions, craniosacral therapy, pediatric physical therapy, stretches, courses, and more, but nothing seemed to fix the problem. Eventually, I transitioned to pumping throughout the day and nursing at night—and lived that way for months. Then, completely unexpectedly, around nine months old, she began nursing normally during the day again.Throughout this journey, I've developed so much more compassion for how complicated and emotional feeding a baby can be. I'm passionate about breastfeeding and incredibly grateful I was able to continue, but I also believe a mother's mental health matters tremendously and that there is no single “right” way to feed or bond with your baby.Listen in to hear me share:How I prepared for breastfeeding before becoming a mom and why I think prenatal education can make such a differenceWhat my relatively easy breastfeeding experiences with my first two children looked likeHow infertility affected my ability to trust my body during early motherhoodWhy my third breastfeeding journey completely humbled meWhat happened when my baby suddenly refused to latch during the day—but continued nursing normally at nightThe lactation consultants, therapies, positions, stretches, and other approaches I triedWhy I eventually stopped trying to force daytime nursing and created a pumping routine insteadThe mental and logistical load of pumping multiple times every day while caring for three childrenHow a wearable pump gave me back some freedom and allowed me to leave the houseWhy my baby unexpectedly started nursing normally again around nine monthsMy mixed emotions around breastfeeding, formula, pumping, weaning, and protecting a mother's mental healthHow this experience changed the way I soothed and bonded with my third babyWhy motherhood continues to humble me—and why sometimes you can do everything “right” and still have a completely different experience than you expectedWhy I'm ready to wean, take a real break, and finally have my body and time back after years of pregnancy and breastfeeding+so much more.Connect with Lauren:Get my FREE PCOS Guide hereJoin the Empowered Path to Pregnancy hereInstagramWork With MeThank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today's episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.I'm so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
We've all seen the increasing number of ads from LDS missionaries on social media. You know, the ones that don't mention they are from the LDS church until you find yourself filling out a contact form. The ads that ask if you're lonely, or having a hard time, or want a friend to take you to church, or invite you to wipe away your sins with baptism. Mormonish is joined by former LDS missionary ad specialist Julianna Lane to shine a spotlight on the secret world of LDS missionary advertising. There's been a lot of discussion and interest recently about missionary ads. You won't want to miss this episode! (This episode was originally aired in October 2025)This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Over nearly two centuries, Mormonism has changed in ways both large and small. Doctrines once taught with conviction, policies once defended as divinely inspired, and practices once considered essential have quietly—or sometimes dramatically—been left behind.In this episode, we explore The Mormon Graveyard, a website that catalogs the beliefs, teachings, policies, terminology, and practices the LDS Church no longer embraces or follows. From polygamy and the racial priesthood and temple ban to changing temple ceremonies, abandoned truth claims, and evolving teachings, we examine what has been “buried” and what those changes tell us about the evolution of Mormonism.What gets remembered? What gets reinterpreted? And what simply disappears?Grab your shovel—we're taking a walk through The Mormon Graveyard with creator Aran.Website link: https://sites.google.com/view/mormongraveyard This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
What if a story buried in your family for more than a century suddenly asked you to tell it? Brigid Kennedy's story begins with a real Irish treasure hunter, her great-grandfather Robert Patrick Kennedy, who crossed the Atlantic, married Eudocia Rodrigues in Arequipa, Peru, in 1910—and then disappeared into the Amazon.The story survived in fragments until one night, when Brigid's grandmother appeared to her in a dream and asked her to write the family story.Brigid had never written a novel. She said yes.The result is LOST — The Lost City of Incan Gold, a historical fantasy rooted in her Irish and Incan heritage.In this remarkable conversation, Michael and Brigid explore family mysteries, ancestral places, the power of heritage, and what happens when we travel across the world to reconnect with the people who came before us.From Ireland's Cliffs of Moher and Galway to the monastery in Peru where her great-grandparents married, this is a story about the past refusing to stay buried—and one woman's journey to bring it back to life.Sometimes the story isn't lost. It's waiting to be remembered.Takeaways:The story of Brigid Kennedy's great-grandfather, an Irish treasure hunter, is a profound tale that spans cultures and generations.Brigid's journey to write her family's history began with a dream from her grandmother, prompting her to uncover a long-buried legacy.The intertwining of Irish and Incan heritage in Brigid's novel serves as a testament to the power of ancestry and storytelling.Brigid's travels to Ireland and Peru allowed her to connect deeply with her roots, enriching her narrative with authenticity and emotion.The act of saying 'yes' to her grandmother's call led Brigid to rediscover her family's past and share it with the world through her writing.The conversation highlights the importance of reclaiming one's heritage and the stories that shape our identities across time and space.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Christian Wiens spent his teenage years working in restaurants where, on particularly frantic days, they occasionally dealt with the constantly ringing phone by simply ripping it out of the wall.Years later, after a career building and growing technology businesses, that particular hospitality headache came back into view.The result is Loman.AI - voice AI built to answer restaurant calls, take orders, make reservations and generally allow the humans inside the restaurant to concentrate on the humans standing in front of them.Today it handles millions of calls across more than 1,500 customers.The journey there has involved manually checking restaurant orders, walking around a zoo carrying three phones, personally buying customers' food when the AI got something wrong and discovering that even the best sales process in the world is powerless against Mercury being in retrograde.We CoverGrowing up working in restaurantsBuilding startups before any of them actually workedWhy modern AI has dramatically lowered the barrier to creating softwareThe difference between an impressive AI demo and technology a restaurant can genuinely rely onWhy Loman.AI tackled the difficult problem of order taking firstWalking around a zoo monitoring restaurant orders on multiple phonesPersonally paying for customer meals when the early technology got things wrongThe restaurant owner who finally got to take his children trick or treatingWhy Christian still personally gets involved in customer supportWhether customers actually care if they are speaking to AIHospitality as an innovation frontier rather than a legacy industryAnd the customer who refused to make a business decision because Mercury was in retrogradeQuotables“We ripped the phone out of the wall so many times.”“There's never been an easier time to build a company.”“I used to check all of the orders myself.”“I haven't been able to go take the kids trick or treating… I was able to do that this year because the phones were handled.”“I'm definitely interested, but I'm not making any business decisions because Mercury is in retrograde.”Final ObservationFor all the conversation about AI, models, integrations and automation, the most powerful moment in this episode is surprisingly human.A restaurant owner gets Halloween back with his children because technology took one persistent source of operational pressure away.That feels like the interesting promise of restaurant technology when it is done properly.Not replacing hospitality.Not removing people.Removing enough of the noise that those people have more time to actually provide it.Although apparently even artificial intelligence cannot yet overcome the gravitational influence of Mercury.Show PartnerA big shout out to today's show partner, RotaCloud — the people management platform built specifically for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from one simple, web-based app.It also makes life easier for teams, allowing staff to check rotas, request holiday, and pick up extra shifts directly from their phones.To find out more, head to RotaCloudThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Midnighters, this hour is for you.Last week you showed up in numbers that still make me smile, and the best way I know to say thank you is to raise the bar again. So this week we go deep into Drumcode territory. Pan-Pot's Diamonds Head sets the pace on Mobilee, then Adam Beyer takes over the first quarter of the hour twice in a row. Alto with Layton Giordani is rave kissed and written in a major key, built from the same vocal source as The Orb's Little Fluffy Clouds, and Let Loose with DJ Jock keeps that Drumcode drive rolling straight into Freak Your Mind on Truesoul.Around the halfway point, I slipped in one of my own. Retriever is my new track, named after the four-legged member of this household, and it sits between the warm groove of Chemistry by Dhuna and Pablo Say and the low-end pressure of Feel My Bass. From there, Jay Lumen and DJ Jordan push the tempo before 6 SENSE tells you exactly what to do with Say It.The final stretch goes big. Free My Soul, the brand new collaboration between Vini Vici, Space 92 and CERES on Armada, dropped only days ago and already feels like a festival closer. Psytrance energy, techno drums, one soaring vocal. I follow it with the Olly James rework of Cosmic Gate's Exploration Of Space, a classic reborn, then land the hour with Disco Move and Strange Days.The Midnight Project lands every week, same time, same place. No gaps, no reruns, over 200 episodes and counting, and a community of Midnighters that keeps growing because you share the show with people who get it. Follow on your favorite platform and the new hour just shows up.If one track in this episode moves you, tell me which one. I read everything, and that is how I build these sets.SebastiaanThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Dr. Sahar Wertheimer is a fertility specialist and double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist practicing in Beverly Hills, California. She also serves as chair of the Women's Health Committee for the Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association. Her research and publications cover topics including placental epigenetics and markers of androgen excess in PCOS and hirsutism. Dr. Wertheimer completed four years of OB-GYN training followed by a three-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.Listen in to hear Dr. Wertheimer share:How to prepare for egg freezing, egg retrieval, IVF, and embryo transferWhat fertility statistics can—and cannot—tell women about egg freezing and future family buildingWhy male fertility deserves greater attention and how sperm health can affect treatment outcomesThe connection between insulin resistance, PCOS or PMOS, ovulation, egg quality, and implantationHow nutrition, sleep, exercise, and evidence-supported supplements may help optimize fertilityHer perspective on GLP-1 medications for some patients with insulin resistanceWhen advanced testing such as sperm DNA fragmentation analysis and PGT-A may be helpfulPotential causes and evaluations following recurrent pregnancy lossWhy IVF, donor-assisted conception, and surrogacy should be discussed without shameEncouragement for anyone navigating the emotional challenges of fertility treatment+so much moreConnect with Lauren:Get my FREE PCOS Guide hereJoin the Empowered Path to Pregnancy hereInstagramWork With MeThank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today's episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.I'm so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
If AI can do what I do, does my life still matter? That's the million-dollar question we're diving into today, and trust me, it's not just some economic crisis; it's a full-on existential crisis of calling. The episode unpacks how our identities and worth don't hang on job titles or paychecks, but on being created in God's image and invited into relationship with Jesus. We're tackling this topic with a thoughtful Christian lens—because, let's face it, panicking over technology is so last year. Instead, we explore how AI might change our work, but it can never touch the divine call on our lives. So, whether you're feeling lost in a sea of tech or just trying to figure out what it means to be human in a digital world, we've got your back.Takeaways:If AI can do my job, it's not just about economics; it's a deeper crisis of calling that we can't ignore.Human dignity isn't tied to our productivity; it comes from being made in God's image, and that's what truly matters.Christian vocation exists beyond employment; our worth is rooted in our identity as children of God, not our job titles.AI may shift the tasks we perform, but it can never cancel the divine call on our lives or diminish our worth.Efficiency isn't the highest Christian good; some work requires our presence and love, which AI simply can't replicate.The church must be a community where we recognize each other's gifts and purpose, especially in times of job transition.Links referenced in this episode:discovertherefinery.orgCompanies mentioned in this episode:Missional Church PlantingHearth Commonsdiscovertherefinery.orgThe International Labor OrganizationAIAlright, let's talk AI and what it means for us regular folks. This isn't just another tech talk; it's a wrestling match with our very essence as humans. If machines can handle our tasks, what does that mean for our purpose? Dr. Skinner leads us down a path that reminds us that our worth isn't tied to our productivity or our job title. Instead, it's rooted in our calling from God. Forget the panic about technology; let's approach AI with a thoughtful Christian lens. We explore how technology can help minimize the grunt work but shouldn't strip away our responsibilities or the human touch that's so vital. This episode challenges us to think deeply about the implications of AI on our identity and our Christian vocation, reminding us that while our jobs might change, our divine calling does not. Grab your headphones and join the conversation!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
In Episode 5 of this series, Patrick begins by responding to a recent podcast episode illustrating twenty 19th century non-Biblical phrases that are found in the Book of Mormon. These phrases point to a non-ancient text. But do they point to Joseph as the author? Or better yet, to Rigdon? Patrick then addresses the question of conspiracies in early Mormon history! Are we conspiracy theorists and we don't even know it? After a brief review of the first four Book of Mormon wordprint studies presented in prior episodes, we move on to the heart of this episode which focuses on two wordprint studies that both show compare the text of Nephi to that of Alma and then Mormon. Both present well-constructed studies for the determination that there are multiple authors of the Book of Mormon. Both also avoid comparing Rigdon! Why??? Patrick also reviews two LDS-authored summaries of the various wordprint studies and shows how there is a lot of mis-direction and spin. Finally, we present a chart reviewing the findings of the first 6 wordprint studies showing surprisingly consistent findings. Join us for a thoughtful look at the evidence behind one big question: who authored the Book of Mormon?This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Michael and Pete Hurley discuss how hospitality organizations may shift away from large full-time head offices toward fractional and project-based senior talent to improve flexibility, innovation, and profitability amid tight margins and job insecurity.Hurley shares his career from launching a hospitality tech startup in 2004 that evolved into a cultural-venue operator business he ran for nearly 20 years and sold three years ago, before moving into consultancy and noticing the growing “fractional” trend and the lack of a dedicated marketplace for hospitality expertise.He built and coded the Well Seasoned platform in a week, launching in February and growing to about 550 consultants, around 25 hospitality businesses engaging, and regular projects posted.They cover benefits like faster hiring/onboarding, niche expertise, reduced risk, consultants collaborating to fill skill gaps, and fractionals sometimes converting into full-time roles, while emphasizing the need for a core in-house team and an active community to avoid the platform becoming a static directory.Lodgify is the headline sponsor for the Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show.Lodgify is an all-in-one hosting platform built on one promise, minimum hassle, maximum independence. We help independent vacation rental hosts and small-scale property managers run and grow their business with 0% Lodgify booking commissions, an AI Co-Host (COMING SUMMER 2026, early access open now), and direct booking websites built to get found by AI.For Mavericks listeners, there's a special offer: 20% off all yearly and bi-yearly plans - Use code MAVERICK20.Learn more at https://lodgify.com/Connect with Pete:https://www.linkedin.com/in/petehurley/https://wellseasoned.work/Connect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Joseph's Pet Rock" may be a tongue-in-cheek title, but behind the humor lies one of the most important—and fascinating—objects in early Mormon history. Long before the publication of the Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith used a small seer stone while participating in treasure-seeking activities in upstate New York. Over time, that same stone became closely associated with some of the most significant events of the Restoration. In this episode, we explore the history of Joseph Smith's seer stone, its role in early Mormonism, and why it remains such a controversial and misunderstood artifact. How did a stone once used in folk magic and treasure digging become intertwined with sacred scripture and divine revelation? What do historical sources tell us about how Joseph used the stone, and why has its story been emphasized at some times and downplayed at others? Join us as we separate myth from history and examine the remarkable journey of the "pet rock" that helped shape a religious movement. Ganesh Cherian joins Mormonish Podcast again as we dive into this fascinating topic!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
What if the places that carry humanity's deepest wounds also have the power to heal something within us?In this episode of One More Thing Before You Go, Michael welcomes poet, author, photographer, and adventurer Briana Gervat for a deeply reflective conversation about history, solitude, resilience, and the unexpected ways travel transforms us.In 2022, Briana set out alone on an extraordinary pilgrimage along the Western Front, walking hundreds of miles from the border of Switzerland and France, across the Vosges Mountains, and through the battle-scarred forests and villages where World War I forever changed the course of history. But this isn't simply a story about war. It's a story about what happens when we slow down enough to hear the whispers of the past—and our own hearts.Together, Michael and Briana explore what it means to walk alone through landscapes marked by unimaginable loss, how nature quietly teaches resilience, why solitude can become one of life's greatest companions, and how simple moments—sharing a meal, meeting a stranger, or following an unfamiliar path—can reconnect us with what truly matters.Whether you're drawn to history, travel, poetry, or the search for meaning, this conversation invites you to see the world—and perhaps yourself—with fresh eyes.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why walking through historic places changes the way we see ourselves• How solitude can become a source of strength instead of loneliness• What the landscapes of the Western Front still have to teach us today• The surprising connection between nature, memory, and healing• How travel can become a journey inward, not just across the worldSometimes the longest journey isn't measured in miles.It's measured in perspective.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Hannah Swarbrick-Done followed a boy to Thailand with dreams of an idyllic island life.The relationship lasted approximately one weekend.Hannah stayed for two years.What followed included living in a house made from bottles, running one of the world's largest pub crawls, guiding travellers around Thailand and becoming sufficiently relaxed about footwear that she once wore two left flip-flops without noticing.Eventually, Hannah returned to Manchester with plans for her own hostel, including the uniforms, interiors and complete guest experience.There was just one minor omission.A business plan.Today, she is the founder of The Yellow Group, helping hospitality businesses align their people strategy with their plans for growth - while also building AI tools, employing a virtual non-executive director called Simon and developing a highly influential golf account with nearly 400 followers.We CoverFollowing that boy to Thailand - and outlasting the relationship by nearly two yearsTravelDesigning an entire hostel before learning how to operate oneThe leader who asked Hannah one simple, career-changing questionWhy promoting somebody is pointless unless you also build the support around themThe difference between holding a leadership title and actually leadingWhy hospitality develops skills that transfer far beyond operationsBeing told she was “not very good with data”How AI removed the barrier between Hannah and the story inside the numbersCreating Simon, her AI non-executive directorBuilding The Yellow Group as a collaborative people consultancyBecoming a professional golfer and part-time influencerQuotables“I did follow a boy.”“I had everything, honestly. It was everything but a business plan.”“At one point I realised I was wearing flip-flops - the two left feet ones.”“There are managers, and there are people who are leaders by job role. But an actual leader? They're not common.”“I am the funniest thing that happens to me.”Final ObservationHannah describes her career as a winding journey, but there is a wonderfully clear thread running through it.Travel taught her to understand people. Hospitality taught her to support them. One excellent leader noticed what she did naturally and gave her the structure to build a career around it.Now, Hannah is doing the same for businesses: finding the gaps between what they want to achieve and what their people actually need to succeed.She may not believe in five-year plans, but she has built something far more useful - curiosity, adaptability and an apparently endless willingness to try the next interesting thing.Even when that thing is golf.Show PartnerA big shout out to today's show partner, RotaCloud — the people management platform built specifically for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from one simple, web-based app.It also makes life easier for teams, allowing staff to check rotas, request holiday, and pick up extra shifts directly from their phones.To find out more, head to RotaCloudThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
I'm rating popular health and wellness trends as worth it, not worth it, or somewhere in between—based on the evidence, the cost, and whether they actually move the needle for your health.In this episode, I share my honest thoughts on fads we find on the internet; intermittent fasting, detoxes, wellness retreats, seed cycling, lymphatic drainage, cold plunges, protein snacks, red light therapy, cycle tracking, and cycle syncing.Listen in to hear me discuss:10–14-hour overnight fastingDetoxes and juice cleansesYour body's natural detoxification pathwaysWellness retreatsSeed cyclingLymphatic drainageCold plungesRed light therapyCycle-tracking devicesWellness trends you can confidently skip+so much more!Connect with Lauren:Get my FREE PCOS Guide hereJoin the Empowered Path to Pregnancy hereInstagramWork With MeThank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today's episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.I'm so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
What was it like growing up as a girl in Mormonism? What about in Seventh-day Adventism? You might be surprised by how much these two very different religions have in common. In this episode, Melissa Duge Spiers joins Mormonish for an honest conversation about purity culture, modesty, dating, shame, and the expectations placed on women in our respective faith traditions. Melissa shares her experiences growing up Seventh-day Adventist, while I reflect on my own upbringing in the LDS Church. Along the way, we discover striking similarities in the messages we received about our bodies, our worth, and what it meant to be a “good” young woman. This isn't about comparing which religion was “better” or “worse.” It's about exploring the lasting impact of these teachings, sharing our stories with empathy, and talking about what healing and growth can look like on the other side. Whether you were raised Mormon, Seventh-day Adventist, or in another faith tradition, we think you'll find plenty to relate to in this heartfelt conversation. We'd love to hear your own experiences in the comments! SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@melissadugespiers BOOK: https://www.lakedrivebooks.com/books/holy-disobedience/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.glory.whole/ TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theglorywhole YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theglorywhole3831This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
What if the greatest lesson from Hollywood wasn't about making blockbuster movies—but about living a more focused, creative, and meaningful life?In this episode of One More Thing Before You Go, Michael welcomes Steven Puri, former EVP at DreamWorks and VP at 20th Century Fox, whose career helped shape iconic films including Transformers, Star Trek, Die Hard, and Independence Day. Yet the most compelling story isn't what happened behind the camera—it's what happened within.Steven shares an extraordinary journey from television news anchor to software engineer, from Oscar-winning visual effects producer to Hollywood executive, entrepreneur, and founder. Along the way, he opens up about selling his first company at 28, enduring the disappointment of failed startups, and discovering that success without purpose is never enough.Together, Michael and Steven explore why flow—that rare state where focus, creativity, and performance align—may be one of the most valuable skills we can cultivate in an age of constant distraction. They discuss how setbacks reshape identity, why failure often becomes our greatest teacher, and how purpose emerges when we stop chasing achievement and start pursuing what truly matters.Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, leader, or simply searching for greater clarity and fulfillment, this conversation offers practical insights into unlocking your best work—and perhaps your best self.In this episode, you'll discover:Why flow states unlock peak creativity and performanceThe surprising lessons Hollywood taught about storytelling and human natureHow failure can become the catalyst for reinventionWhy focus is becoming one of the world's rarest—and most valuable—skillsPractical ways to create the conditions for deeper work, creativity, and fulfillmentSometimes the biggest breakthroughs don't happen on a movie set. They happen within us.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
What happens when a morning person who dreams of opening a coffee shop joins forces with a night person who wants a cocktail bar?Naturally, they rope in their chef mother, add a fiancé with experience in marketing and finance, and open a Greek Mediterranean restaurant together.This is the story of Eirini Tamousi and Nectar: a family business that took four years, several false starts, disappearing investors and a last piece of finance arriving one day before the deadline to become real.Then came opening week.It was, by Eirini's own account, chaos and in fact her words before we started the chat - "I don't even know where to start"But amidst the chaos, It was also the beginning of something rather special.We CoverFalling into hospitality while studying in EdinburghLeaving the industry for corporate HR, and missing its energyCombining one family's very different skillsTrying repeatedly to secure the money to open NectarReceiving the final finance one day before the deadlineProtecting a family relationship while building a family businessThe danger of expecting people to know when you need helpOpening a restaurant without a working fryer or grillAsking neighbouring businesses whether they had seen your binsWhy honesty during a disaster can build customer loyaltyReaching more than 300 five star reviews in the first yearCreating a restaurant that feels less like a venue and more like homeQuotables“We were living it without actually knowing if it was going to work out.”“People don't know what's in your head, funny enough. Unless you tell them.”“You told me there's no food, but I can have alcohol.”“I didn't know our bins were going to fly away.”“The things that feel like big setbacks in the moment are quite often the things that shape you the most.”Final ObservationThere is a polished version of entrepreneurship in which somebody has a brilliant idea, raises the money, opens the doors and confidently begins building an empire.This is not that story.This is four people repeatedly questioning whether they should continue, learning how not to destroy their family under pressure, opening without the ability to serve food and searching the streets of Edinburgh for wind assisted bins.But it is also a story about what happens when people keep choosing the thing they believe in.Almost one year later, Nectar has become exactly what the family hoped it might be: warm, imperfect, honest and full of people who keep coming back.Hopefully, by the time Phil visits, it will also have food.Show PartnerA big shout out to today's show partner, RotaCloud - the people management platform built specifically for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from one simple, web-based app.It also makes life easier for teams, allowing staff to check rotas, request holiday, and pick up extra shifts directly from their phones.To find out more, head to RotaCloudThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
On our last summer episode of 2026, we wrap up some of the year's most anticipated movies, continue our discussion on HOTD, and look forward to spooky season!We'll be back in September talking about one of best reviewed but under-discussed movies of the past year: MĀRAMA .Thanks for listening and stay spoopy ya'll!Timestamps:00:00:26 Intro00:01:25 Corrections00:03:03 THE BEAR Season 5 (Hulu)00:04:55 Lee Cronin's THE MUMMY (HBO Max) (SPOILERS)00:14:38 TERRIFIER Lawsuits? (We're not lawyers, everything is ALLEGED)00:21:14 THE INVITE (In Theaters)00:31:44 UNDERTONE (HBO Max) (SPOILERS)00:43:42 CAPE FEAR (Apple TV+)00:54:00 HOTD Season 2 Ep 2-3 (HBO Max) (SPOILERS)01:21:55 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE (Pluto TV, Kanopy)01:23:04 FACES OF DEATH (AMC+/SHUDDER)01:24:51 INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE/THE VAMPIRE LESTAT (AMC+) (SPOILERS)01:33:44 Next Time: MĀRAMA (VOD)01:38:50 Wrap Up/News01:43:57 GoodbyesThe Grindhouse Girls Podcast is created by Katie Dale and Brit Ray. This week's episode is edited by Katie Dale.Part of the Redacted Entertainment Network.Royalty free music used: Ready Set Go and Outro White SmokeCopyright 2020 Grindhouse Girls PodcastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Alexa Greenblatt is a certified health coach and the founder of Alexa Plan My Diet, where she helps women lose weight and build sustainable habits through personalized nutrition coaching.She specializes in practical nutrition for busy women, including kosher eating, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding. Alexa is also a mother of three—including twins—and pumped exclusively for her twins for more than 10 months.Listen in to hear Alexa share:Her personal journey from struggling with her weight to becoming passionate about nutritionThe realities of breastfeeding, exclusively pumping, and nourishing twinsSimple, satisfying meal and snack ideas for busy postpartum mothersHow to support gradual, healthy weight loss without compromising milk supplyWhy consistent meals, carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, and hydration matter while breastfeedingHow stress, lack of sleep, returning to work, and missed feedings can affect appetite and milk productionThe truth about lactation foods, electrolytes, vitamins, and milk-supply supplementsWhy some women lose weight while breastfeeding while others experience a plateauHow to manage increased hunger and sugar cravings with realistic, healthier alternativesGiving yourself grace, releasing comparison, and accepting that every breastfeeding journey looks differentWhy breastfeeding and formula do not have to be viewed as an all-or-nothing decisionPractical ways to care for yourself while caring for a newbornFinding flexibility with feeding, routines, motherhood, and postpartum recovery+so much moreConnect with Lauren:Get my FREE PCOS Guide hereJoin the Empowered Path to Pregnancy hereInstagramWork With MeThank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today's episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.I'm so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Can Green Eggs and Ham really be read as an ancient temple text? Dr. John Lundwall takes on that challenge—using the very same interpretive methods often employed by LDS apologists to argue for ancient origins in the Book of Mormon. By intentionally applying those techniques to Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Lundwall demonstrates how flexible assumptions, selective parallels, and creative pattern-finding can make almost any text appear to support an ancient religious narrative. This episode isn't an argument that Green Eggs and Ham is actually ancient. Instead, it's a thought-provoking exploration of methodology: How do we distinguish between genuine evidence and imaginative interpretation? Where is the line between scholarship and apologetics? Join us for a fascinating—and surprisingly funny—conversation that challenges listeners to think critically about the arguments used to defend ancient scripture claims. Cohosted by Ganesh Cherian.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
What if the greatest challenges of your life were preparing you for your greatest purpose?Resilience isn't something we're born with—it is built through adversity, difficult choices, and the moments that quietly redefine who we become. In this cinematic conversation, Michael sits down with Jim Paulk to explore how life's unexpected setbacks can become the foundation for purpose, personal growth, and lasting strength.Jim shares the defining moments that tested his character, the lessons he learned when life refused to follow the script, and why resilience is less about surviving hardship than discovering who you become because of it. Together, Michael and Jim explore what it means to live intentionally, embrace uncertainty, and find meaning even in life's most difficult seasons.If you've ever questioned your direction, struggled through adversity, or wondered whether your hardest chapter has a greater purpose, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and practical wisdom you'll carry long after it ends.This episode explores resilience, purpose, overcoming adversity, personal growth, mindset, intentional living, and the courage to keep moving forward—even when the path isn't clear.One More Thing Before You Go is a cinematic interview podcast where every conversation begins with curiosity, deepens through presence, and reveals the stories that shape who we become.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcasThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
In this episode, I explore how understanding your menstrual cycle, hormones, and changing life stages can help you make sense of shifts in libido—and prevent those changes from creating unnecessary conflict in your relationship. Libido is about more than sex drive; it is also connected to energy, vitality, confidence, and feminine energy.Listen in to hear me share:The many factors that can influence desire, including stress, sleep, mental and physical health, medications, body image, and relationship qualityThe difference between spontaneous and responsive desireMy “finish line and obstacles” analogy for understanding why desire sometimes feels closer or farther awayHow the menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal phases can affect mood, energy, and libidoHow desire may change during pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and menopauseWhy changes in libido should not automatically be taken personally by either partnerPractical ways to track your cycle, communicate your needs, prioritize your health, and build greater emotional and physical intimacy+so much moreConnect with Lauren:Get my FREE PCOS Guide hereJoin the Empowered Path to Pregnancy hereInstagramWork With MeThank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today's episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.I'm so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Unlock the secret to transforming your relationship with your adult children without nagging, guilt, or frustration. For solo moms feeling uncertain about how to communicate effectively, this episode reveals simple yet powerful strategies to nurture respect, trust, and genuine connection as your kids step into adulthood.Imagine having peaceful, meaningful conversations where boundaries are respected, misunderstandings are minimized, and your kids feel truly heard and appreciated.Key Takeaways:1.Pray intentionally for your adult children 1:03–4:26Prayer is a way to support your children's salvation, protection, friendships, purpose, and character without trying to control them.2.Remember they are adults with their own lives 0:32–2:23A strong relationship starts with respecting that your children are no longer little kids, and that you can't solve problems for them the way you used to.3.Stay in touch with consistent, intentional communication 2:49–8:11Texts, calls, video chats, and face-to-face time all matter, but the message is to be purposeful about keeping the connection alive.4.Resolve conflict with listening, boundaries, and grace 8:40–13:38Disagreements are normal, but the relationship strengthens when you listen carefully, avoid guilt trips, respect boundaries, apologize sincerely, and don't become a doormat.5.Express appreciation and let the relationship evolve 14:00–17:05The relationship changes as children become adults, and mutual respect, gratitude, and encouragement help it grow into something more like a friendship.Spiritual Foundations & Scripture ReferencesWhen direct intervention is not appropriate or possible, faith serves as the primary support system that provides peace of mind.James 5:16: "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."A reminder that your prayers are an active form of support, even when your words are not being heard by your child.Psalm 91:11: "He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways."A specific prayer for the physical and spiritual protection for your children.Proverbs 13:20: "Walk with wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm."Used to pray that adult children are surrounded by godly, wise friendships and that unhealthy influences are strategically removed.Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you... plans to prosper you and not to harm you..."A foundational prayer for a child's purpose, ensuring they find their path under divine guidance rather than parental pressure.Resources MentionedFree Parenting Workbook: A guide to help you internalize the strategies discussed and improve your communication approach at any stage of parenting. https://solomomstalk.store/b/xO63LOne-on-One Support: Connect directly with J. Rosemarie for personalized guidance. Fill out the contact form at jrosemarie.com/contactFinal WordIf the "secrets" shared today helped you rethink your approach to your adult children, please write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews are the primary way other solo moms find this community and discover they are not alone in their struggles.Remember: You don't have to parent alone.https://solomomstalk.mysites.io/podcast-2-copy/secrets-to-communicating-with-your-adult-childrenThis podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
What happens when a man chooses to honor his late mother and grandmother by opening a restaurant run entirely by grandmothers?That question sparked one of our most beloved conversations — and inspired Nonna's, the heartwarming new film starring Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, and Brenda Vaccaro.In this special Over the Teacup Sunday replay, Michael and Diane — joined by guest co‑host Nicole — revisit the extraordinary true story of Joe Scaravella, founder of Staten Island's iconic Enoteca Maria, where grandmothers from around the world cook the dishes of their heritage, one night at a time.This episode explores:Joe Scaravella's journey — how grief, love, and legacy led to a restaurant unlike any otherVince Vaughn's connection to the role and why he was the perfect choiceThe all‑star cast and the emotional weight each actor brings to this Italian‑American storyThe cultural power of food — and why Nonna's is more than a movie; it's a celebration of identity, memory, and the women who keep tradition aliveWhether you're discovering this story for the first time or revisiting it with us, this episode is filled with culture, heart, history, and the kind of warmth only a grandmother's kitchen can create.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Growing up in the LDS church, we experienced a lot of mythologized history. A lot of this was tied to the founding fathers and the origins of America. We heard stories about Moroni appearing to Christopher Columbus and George Washington. Mythology narratives about Washington's prayer or the founding fathers appearing to Wilford Woodruff at the temple. All of these ideas were narratives designed to push a very specific idea of American identity and Mormonism's place inside that identity, many of these ideas are directly tied to ideas of Christian nationalism. Promoted by people like a Benson, Skousen, Tim Ballard, Glenn Beck many others these mythology became part of our religious identity. Over the past two decades, Warren Throckmorton has become one of the leading voices examining the historical claims behind Christian nationalism. Through books such as "Getting Jefferson Right and The Christian Past That Wasn't," he has carefully documented how influential activists and organizations have reshaped American history to promote the idea that the United States was founded as an explicitly Christian nation with a unique covenantal relationship with God. In this interview, we'll explore how these narratives developed, why they remain so influential, how they compare with similar ideas found in Mormonism and other religious traditions, and what the growing influence of Christian nationalism could mean for American democracy, religious liberty, and the relationship between faith and political power.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Have you always wondered who is behind the Temple Name Oracle? After experiencing cognitive dissonance from his mission in 2003 and discovering the truth about LDS church history in 2010 from a simple Google search, Clint Kimball experienced the sudden loss of his entire social support structure and began reconstructing his belief system by collecting a trove of facts. This led to the creation of his website, Fuller Consideration, a repository of information used by researchers around the world. Join Mormonish as we take a fascinating deep dive into the creation and impact of some of his notable projects, including: Better Information: A collection of original source documents on church history. No commentary. No analysis. The Temple Name Oracle: The popular database that unlocked the rotation system behind how New Names are given out in temples. The Patriarchal Blessing Revelator: An archive that helps us understand whether patriarchal blessings tell us more about the recipient or the patriarch. Unit Tracker: A live list of where wards, branches, stakes, and districts are being opened and closed around the world. The Deseret Demographer: A large data-driven analysis that shows how many of the church's reported membership actually consider themselves members, and how many are showing up to church. You can visit his website here: https://www.fullerconsideration.com/ Other websites mentioned during the interview: https://exmormon.org/ http://wivesofjosephsmith.org/ https://returnandreport.org/ https://thewidowsmite.org/ You won't want to miss this episode!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Rebekah Pearlman is a birth and postpartum doula who supports families through pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks of parenthood. She spent more than a decade working in Israel's high-tech industry at companies including Moovit, startups, and Guesty before leaving tech to pursue meaningful work supporting mothers and families.Rebekah trained as both a birth and postpartum doula, and is passionate about helping parents feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their journey.Listen in to hear Rebekah share:Why she left a successful career in high-tech after October 7 to become a doulaHow addressing fear and expectations can transform the birth experienceWhy a healthy mom, baby, and dad matter more than rigid birth plansPractical ways postpartum support—including meals, organization, and feeding guidance—can make recovery easierHer perspective on work-life "symbiosis," setting healthy boundaries, and letting go of guilt as a mother+so much moreConnect with Lauren:Get my FREE PCOS Guide hereJoin the Empowered Path to Pregnancy hereInstagramWork With MeThank you so much for listening to the About Health and Hormones Podcast! If you loved today's episode, I would love to know! Please leave a rating and review so I can make this podcast even better for you all. I would love to connect with you.I'm so glad you were here today, and I wish you all health and happiness!This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
In Episode 3 of this series, Patrick begins by responding to excellent audience feedback on the overview of stylometry; he presents a chart that shows when in the Book of Mormon each anomaly first appears. He then reviews the usable Book of Mormon wordprint study from Episode 3. The heart of this episode focuses on the first two wordprint studies, both from BYU academics. Patrick explains how the authors of these first two studies make the clear claim that their studies show—in two different types of analysis each—that there are multiple authors of the Book of Mormon! The second of the studies did what no other study does—compare the wordprint of the primary authors “narrative” text voice separately from their “sermon” text voice. What conclusions should we draw from this well-designed study about the two voices? Patrick reviews the critiques of the studies and discusses limitations and most reasonable conclusions to draw from the studies. Join us for a thoughtful look at the evidence behind one big question: who authored the Book of Mormon?This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
In this special Mormonish/ The Good Book Club episode, we sit down with Dr. John Lundwall to discuss his thought-provoking book Mythos and Cosmos and explore what its ideas might mean when viewed through the lens of Mormonism. Drawing on comparative religion, oral tradition, mythology, and the development of sacred narratives, Lundwall challenges readers to think differently about how ancient religious texts emerge, evolve, and function within believing communities. Together, we examine some of the book's most intriguing arguments and consider their implications for Latter-day Saint scripture, history, and religious identity. How do oral cultures preserve and transmit sacred stories? What distinguishes myth from history, and must the two always be in conflict? How might Lundwall's framework reshape conversations about the Book of Mormon and other sacred texts?This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy