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I texted Don about a side gig: €5,000 for every 1% you shave off a zip file. It's a real contest. For 20 years, Marcus Hutter has offered €500,000 to anyone who can losslessly compress a gigabyte of Wikipedia below 110 megabytes. Gzip gets you to 322. After that you're on your own. So we tried. Run-length encoding. Pointing back instead of repeating yourself. Huffman coding worked out by hand. Arithmetic coding, which spends less than one bit per character. Then Claude Shannon's 1951 guessing game, and a paper where an LLM beats every record and still wins nothing, because the model counts against you. Don wanted the euros. I had other reasons for bringing him over. Episode Page Support The Show Subscribe To The Podcast Join The Newsletter  

In this message, Andrew unpacks James 5 to address the deep frustration and pain caused by unfairness, exploitation, and unpunished wrongdoing. He explains how James warns against using wealth to exploit others, emphasizing that accumulated excess and unearned gain carry heavy ethical consequences. Pointing to the character of God as one who actively listens to the vulnerable, Andrew offers comfort to those who have suffered abuse, betrayal, or financial harm. Ultimately, he highlights the gospel's dual promise of forgiveness for those who turn from wrongdoing and guaranteed justice for every unresolved harm.Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com—About Riverview ChurchRiverview Church is a multi-venue church based in Lansing, Michigan, where we invite everyone to know and enjoy Jesus as we stumble together in our pursuit to love like Him. Learn more at https://rivchurch.com

Seattle Seahawks head coach and Super Bowl LX champion Mike Macdonald is our guest on the podcast today.Topics:01:10 - Looking back at winning a Super Bowl02:50 - God is in control03:58 - Turning the page to 202606:04 - Running "it" forward07:50 - A journey of faith11:28 - The impact of other coaches of faith13:37 - Bibles for Christmas14:45 - Favorite "God moment" at Super Bowl LX17:25 - The battle of "control" as a coach18:50 - Pointing to God at the Super Bowl podium postgame21:02 - Trusting the Lord no matter the circumstances23:18 - A culture of loving, serving and caring for others25:15 - Who is Jesus and what is God teaching Mike right now?Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine Do you know Christ personally? Click below to learn how you can commit your life to Him.https://sportsspectrum.com/gospel/

A listener pushes back on Dr. Craig's claim that neither Jesus nor Paul expected the second coming within their own generation. Pointing to Matthew 24:36 and Jesus' words to the disciples about "this generation," and argues that Jesus was predicting a coming in judgment on Jerusalem in A.D. 70, not his final return.Dr. Craig agrees with partial preterism as far as it goes, but explains why he stops short of full preterism. Working through the Greek text of Mark 13, he distinguishes between what "these things" (tauta panta) refers to and the coming of the Son of Man itself, then raises three objections to the full preterist reading: (1) the coming of the Son of Man predicted by Jesus is a visible coming to Earth; (2) the Son of Man need not wait until A.D. 70 to be enthroned; and (3) the full preterist view cannot make good sense of the resurrection of the dead, which Paul ties to Christ's coming but which plainly did not occur in A.D. 70.

In this segment of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James opens by clarifying that Russell Fry is running political advertisements, confirmed by caller Billy in Anderson, South Carolina. James then shifts focus to congressional testimony regarding the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically targeting former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci. Pointing to past congressional hearings and media statements, James contrasts Dr. Fauci's earlier declarations of full transparency with instances where he or his office invoked the Fifth Amendment or declined to answer specific questions. Furthermore, James references statements made by Senator Ron Johnson regarding clinical studies on alternative treatments, specifically Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. Citing data that claims significant reductions in mortality and hospitalization rates from early outpatient treatments, James alleges that federal health agencies deliberately suppressed inexpensive, generic therapeutics in order to pave the way for Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for novel vaccine platforms and costly pharmaceuticals like Remdesivir. The host concludes by arguing that financial motives and administrative mismanagement during the pandemic led to unnecessary public harm and loss of life.

Not speaking is not the same thing as not having something to say. In this episode, I'm joined by Elizabeth Vosseller, founder of Spelling to Communicate and Executive Director of I-ASC, the International Association for Spelling as Communication. And we are talking about communication. Not the easy kind. Not the "say what you mean with your mouth and everyone understands what is happening" kind. We are talking about what happens when a person has thoughts, language, ideas, preferences, humor, opinions, and vocabulary, but cannot reliably use speech to share them. Elizabeth explains that Spelling to Communicate (S2C) is a method of teaching communication to nonspeaking people. And nonspeaking is the word we want here, not nonverbal. Because nonverbal means without words. And the people Elizabeth works with are not without words. They may have no speech, very few spoken words, or lots of speech that is not reliable or communicative. They may script, loop, say the opposite of what they mean, or struggle to get their bodies to do what their brains are asking them to do. Which brings us to one of the biggest themes in this conversation: communication is motor. Speech is motor. Typing is motor. Pointing is motor. Signing is motor. Getting an idea out of your brain and into the world requires the body to participate. And for some kids and adults, that is where things get complicated. Elizabeth walks us through praxis, which is the process of having an idea, making a plan, executing the plan, and adapting when something does not go the way it was supposed to go. For people with apraxia or dyspraxia, the idea may be there. The plan may be there. But the message between the brain and the body may not move smoothly. And if we do not understand that, we can make some very big mistakes. We can look at a child who is not following a direction and assume they are being noncompliant. We can look at a child who is hitting, grabbing, bolting, or making sounds and assume the behavior is intentional in a way it may not be. We can look at a nonspeaking child and assume there are no words inside. That is a dangerous assumption. Elizabeth and I also talk about rich language environments, spelling, reading, communication regulation partners, and why support does not automatically mean influence when the support is trained, careful, and ethical. This conversation is especially close to my speech therapist heart because it asks us to slow down and separate language from speech, communication from behavior, and intention from motor access. Which is not always easy. But it matters. Because when we assume a child has nothing to say, we may stop offering them enough to think about. When we assume a behavior tells the whole story, we may miss what the body is struggling to do. And when we assume speech is the only real path to communication, we may miss the person who has been there the whole time. Key Takeaways Nonspeaking is different from nonverbal. Nonspeaking means a person cannot use speech reliably and effectively. Nonverbal means without words, which can wrongly suggest a person does not have language, thoughts, or vocabulary. Spelling to Communicate (S2C) teaches nonspeaking people to use pointing to letters as a motor-based way to communicate. Communication depends on the body. Speech, typing, pointing, signing, and texting all require motor planning and motor execution. Praxis involves having an idea, making a plan, executing the plan, and adapting when something does not work. Apraxia and dyspraxia can create a breakdown between what a person intends to do and what their body is able to do on demand. A purely behavioral lens can lead adults to misunderstand kids whose bodies are not reliably following their intentions. Rich language and literacy exposure matter, even when a child is not speaking. Communication regulation partners provide motor coaching, sensory feedback, and regulation support when they are properly trained. Assuming competence means being careful about what we say, what we offer, and what we believe may be possible. About Elizabeth Vosseller Elizabeth Vosseller is the founder of Spelling to Communicate and Executive Director of I-ASC. Since 1995, she has worked clinically with individuals with complex communication and sensory-motor differences across hospital, university, and private settings. Her work focuses on motor-based access to communication, advancing education, training, and research for nonspeaking individuals. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. 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This week we sit down with John Olinger — former global brand director for Kobe Bryant at Nike and author of Worthy Wins — to talk about what it looks like to point your life toward what actually matters most. John opens up about losing both parents, a season of unexpected career upheaval, and how God used every chapter of his story to prepare him for something he never saw coming. If you've ever wondered whether your past experiences are being wasted, this episode is for you!

This week we sit down with John Olinger — former global brand director for Kobe Bryant at Nike and author of Worthy Wins — to talk about what it looks like to point your life toward what actually matters most. John opens up about losing both parents, a season of unexpected career upheaval, and how God used every chapter of his story to prepare him for something he never saw coming. If you've ever wondered whether your past experiences are being wasted, this episode is for you!

"Expecting God to Be God" "Everything FROM and FOR Jesus must BE Predicated on a Promise" The message builds on the truth that "the fall of the faithful is not fatal" because God faithfully upholds His people. When believers stumble, become distracted, or drift into unbelief, recovery comes by returning to the Lord—committing ourselves to His commitment, allowing Him to establish our thoughts, and becoming occupied with Jesus again. A central picture is: "You drift where you dwell. You steer where you stare. You graze where you gaze. You linger where you look." Remember these: Where you stare, you will steer; where you gaze, you will graze." Whatever captures our attention eventually influences our direction and feeds our souls. Therefore, rather than allowing circumstances, frustrations, people, or legitimate limitations to govern us, believers are called to keep looking unto Jesus. The message describes the believer's "sweet spot" as a life of prayer, praise, pointing others to Jesus, and expecting God to fulfill what He has promised. Prayer keeps us dependent upon Him. Praise redirects our attention to His greatness and renders the enemy's accusations powerless. Pointing others toward Jesus allows what God has worked in us to become a blessing beyond us. Romans 4 and Abraham provide the central biblical example. Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. His faith was not positive thinking or wishful optimism. It was predicated on a promise from God. God spoke; Abraham believed Him. This establishes an important principle: Every work of grace is predicated upon a promise from God. Faith does not create the promise; faith receives and rests

In this Church on the Move Roswell message, Pastor Marco Dominguez teaches that “Honor is Key,” explaining that certain doors and blessings won't open without a heart of honor rooted in humility (Proverbs 15:33). Honor begins vertically with reverent fear of the Lord and then flows horizontally into relationships, recognizing the God-given value in people. Using the Ten Commandments, he outlines practical ways to honor God (loyalty, no idols, honoring God's name, keeping the Sabbath) and honor others (parents, life, marriage, property, truth, and contentment). He warns against dishonoring God's appointed leaders through stories of Miriam and Aaron's criticism of Moses and David sparing Saul. Pointing to Jesus' obedience and forgiveness on the cross, he calls listeners to repentance, forgiveness, and salvation, inviting people to the altar to surrender and honor Christ.

This week hosts Cathryn and Freddie talk about meeting A'ja Wilson at the tempo game!! Plus all star weekend, who is going to win the 3 point contest. The Sophie Cunningham tries to monetize her. Pointing finger meme, then badass player of the week and the FFQ (Freddie's fun question) what should the all star trophy look like. Follow Us@thepickupwnbapod@itsme_cathryn@freddierivas / @freddienoelrivas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are stocks reaching a new inflection point? John Kosar, chief market strategist and portfolio manager at Asbury Research, joins the “Investing with IBD” podcast to discuss why he sees a reduction in risk-taking among investors and where a potential correction takes us next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do we know if God is speaking to us? Leading us?  Pointing us in a certain direction?  Or is it my own thoughts?

How do we know if God is speaking to us? Leading us?  Pointing us in a certain direction?  Or is it my own thoughts?

On the July 20, 2026 broadcast of The Tara Show, host Tara Servatius and co-host Lee delve into a wide-ranging set of local political dynamics and international developments. The discussion focuses heavily on South Carolina's shifting political scene following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, critiquing the state's GOP "machine" and President Donald Trump's local endorsements—including his backing of Graham's sister, Darlene Graham Nordone. The hosts also examine national security concerns regarding Chinese influence over election systems and the Democratic Party, alongside a foreign policy debate over the International Criminal Court (ICC). Pointing to clashes between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over potential warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Servatius contends that progressive efforts to leverage international tribunals aim to establish precedents for targeting U.S. political opponents.

When did we stop asking what we could do better and start looking for someone else to blame? In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast we examine one of the most common and costly habits in modern life: the blame game, and what Stoic philosophy says about how to break it.Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. This episode is an honest look at how blame keeps us stuck, why it feels so comfortable, and what taking real responsibility for our lives actually looks like in practice.The shift did not happen overnight. A teacher approaching retirement described how in her early years, parents would tell underperforming children to work harder. Over time, that finger moved from the child to the teacher, from the self to everything outside it. That shift is not just happening in schools. It is happening in our relationships, our careers, and our inner lives.Epictetus placed blame squarely on the discipline of assent; we are not adding the correct judgment to what is happening. The discipline of desire reminds us that chasing externals makes blaming externals inevitable. And Epictetus described three stages of progress: the beginner blames everyone else, the intermediate blames themselves, and the advanced person simply does the work.The moment you stop blaming is the moment you start growing.Support the showviastoica.comYouTube: @viastoicaProduced by: Badmic.comNote: In the episode, I attributed the three stages of blame to Marcus Aurelius. This is actually from Epictetus, Enchiridion 5. The wisdom is the same; the source just needed correcting.

In today's message, Pastor Jack teaches us how to break the power of lack—whether in our finances, relationships, confidence, or peace—by aligning our minds and words with God's Word instead of speaking defeat or focusing on negative circumstances. He emphasizes that the fear of the Lord is not about being afraid of God, but rather having a heart of reverence, awe, and honor that leads us to practice His Word. Pointing to scripture, Pastor Jack reminds us that death and life are in the power of the tongue, and that we must use our faith-filled words to bind negative forces, command evil to let go of our blessings, and boldly claim God's promises of increase and complete fulfillment. He encourages us to stand strong, take responsibility for bringing Christ's influence to our communities and nations, and contest any space the enemy tries to steal in our lives. Ultimately, Pastor Jack calls us to a deep, wholehearted commitment to Christ, urging us to believe we receive what God has promised so that we can walk in total freedom and break the spirit of lack once and for all. Tune in now!Join us for service every Sunday at 9 and 11am (PST) and Wednesday at 7pm (PST)If you received Christ through this message, text JESUS to (253) 859-0832We would love to hear how God is touching your life through this ministry! Tell us your story in the comments!If you would like to partner with us financially, online giving is available through PushPay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theriver.church/give/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Looking to connect with us? Follow us on social media and download our app to stay connected and encouraged throughout your week! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theriver.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.facebook.com/riveroflifekent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.twitter.com/riveroflifekent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/riveroflifekent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.theriver.church/app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#RiverFam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#KentWA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#SeattleWA

Stephen taught that Joseph was an early pointer of Christ: both were mistreated men, later used by God to rescue His people. 1. God cared for Joseph, even in a foreign land. (v.9-10) 2. God saved His people in a foreign land, using Joseph. (v.11-13) 3. Through the one rejected son, God kept His promise to bless the whole family. (v.14-16) Pointing to Christ: How did it start? Psalm 105:16-22 Mark 15:10 What does it mean 'the Lord is with him'? Gen. 39:21 Acts 10:38 What are we learning about God? 1 Timothy 2:13 Psalm 25:22

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back with a podcast re-capping the summer league performances of each of the Wizards important pieces on the roster.Can the Wizards better utilize their last two-way spot? The guys debate the use of two centers for two slots.Ryan and Chase do a fun exercise on the young players on the roster. What are their potential ceilings?

The NFL seems to be buying in yet to Drake Maye with the quarterback rankings that've been coming out from the league. Could this be a bad sign for when the torch has to be passed to a new generation of QBs? Then, Greg Bedard's reporting could be a plan from the Patriots to put Christian Gonzalez in a bad light which all leads to a hold in when training camp starts. And, the big outbreak that is spreading throughout the country during the New England Nightly News.

Joining host Chethan Sathya, MD, are the three authors of Information Sick — Joanne Kenen, Joshua Sharfstein, MD and Lymari Morales — for a candid look at the erosion of trust in public health. Pointing to the collapse of local newsrooms, the rise of social media echo chambers, and the pressures of an election-year crisis, they reflect on how crisis communication moved from a single authoritative voice to a fragmented landscape where headlines overstate certainty, public health is underfunded, and leaders face threats.  Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Johns Hopkins University. Northwell is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

Cargo bikes are the latest rage in the cycling community. Author accuses critics of racism for pointing out the mistake in her book. Sherriff Bob Fletcher still getting grief for merely pointing out Somali gang violence. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. HEARD ON THE SHOW:Wildfire evacuation orders in northern Minnesota as BWCA officially closesCharges possible after fireworks aimed at Hoffman homeTrump backs away from plan to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're running a business of any kind—whether it's in-person or online, or whether it's just you or an entire team—you need a website. Pointing customers for social media when they're looking for business information is not a great solution, and besides, nothing will help you get clear on how to structure your ideas faster. […]

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Chris warns that the rapid growth of buy now, pay later loans is pushing more Americans into financial trouble. Pointing to rising late-payment rates, multiple active loans, and the growing use of BNPL for groceries, he argues these services encourage overspending, fuel a culture of living beyond one's means, and leave consumers paying a steep price for convenience.

Contact Marko Gelo, he's a Mortgage Broker!604-800-9593 cell/text Vancouver403-606-3751 cell/text CalgaryCall Marko via WhatsApphomefinancingsolutions.caFriday's blowout jobs report was the last big data release before next week's Bank of Canada decision — and it quietly flipped the market's expectations for where rates go next. Most people assume the next move is still a cut, but traders are now pricing a 53% chance of a hike by December. In this episode, I break down what triggered the shift and what it means if you're renewing in the next 12 months, holding a variable, or waiting to buy.CLICK HERE to be redirected to the blog version of this episode.CLICK HERE to be redirected to Mortgagenomics Canada Podcast YouTube ChannelCLICK HERE to download Marko's award-winning Mobile Mortgage App! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the sweet spot between digital project delivery and inclusive, diverse collaboration? Digital transformation is a significant player in the field of project delivery improvement and innovation. Sheryl Staub-French, a UBC Civil Engineering professor and 20-year infrastructure and building information modelling veteran, is the perfect spokesperson for its journey. Sheryl joins Evgenia for a conversation that centres change—both technological and cultural—for the betterment of the infrastructure industry. The sector is long (and infamously) plagued by the spectre of over-budget-and-over-time, and Sheryl's research seeks to uncover innovations that can shift this trend. It all starts, she stresses, at a systems level.  In their conversation, Evgenia and Sheryl explore Sheryl's leadership in equity, diversity, and inclusion, including her role as the first Associate Dean of ED&I in UBC's Faculty of Applied Science and the first female head of her department. Sheryl reflects on the persistent underrepresentation of women and Indigenous students in engineering, the importance of groundbreaking systems and culture change, and why inclusion of all kinds is not separate from project success. The discussion also burrows deep into the human and technical sides of infrastructure innovation. Pointing to specific successes in other countries, Sheryl argues that digital tools alone will not transform the industry unless owners, teams, and organizations are ready to change how they work together and implement that change at an organizational, not individual, level. Whether discussing BIM, IPD, AI, or engineering education, Sheryl returns to a core idea: better infrastructure delivery depends on better collaboration, better data, and better systems for bringing all voices and expertise into the work.Key takeawaysWhy Canada's lack of a national digital transformation strategy leaves infrastructure delivery behind its fellow G7 countries;How equity, diversity, and inclusion connect directly to better engineering education and on-the-ground outcomes;What's possible with a true, human-focused, collaborative IPD approach to infrastructure;Why collaboration requires aligned incentives, shared risk, shared reward, and trust—not just new tools;How AI could improve the efficiency and completeness of information commissioning and handover practices.Quote: “If people don't feel included, if it's not diverse, if all voices aren't being heard, it's not successful.” - Sheryl Staub-FrenchThe conversation doesn't stop here—connect and converse with our community via LinkedIn:Follow Navigating Major Programmes: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navigating-major-programmes/Read Riccardo's latest at www.riccardocosentino.comFollow Evgenia Jilina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejilina/  Follow Sheryl Staub-French: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sstaubfrench/ 

Feeling miserable but can't quite explain why? Sometimes life looks fine on paper and yet it feels like you're just going through the motions, flat and empty and quietly unhappy. If you keep wondering "why am I so unhappy?" or even "am I depressed?", this episode is for you. Here's the part worth knowing: that miserable feeling is usually pointing at something, and once you work out what, you can start to shift it.This week in the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast I'm talking about that persistent low, unhappy feeling, the difference between feeling miserable and actual depression, and what to do when you're stuck in a rut. I'll share practical tips to help you stop numbing, start paying attention, and work out what your misery is really trying to tell you. If you've been feeling flat and searching for how to feel better about life, this episode will help you make small, honest changes so you can find some balance and stop just going through the motions.

In this episode, Jake and Cory dig into reasons smart, successful people still make bad investment decisions. Pointing to recency bias, overconfidence, and financial media that markets fear and greed instead of sound strategy.  They break down their belief of compound interest (not stock picking) being a better path to retirement, and ways "save first, spend second" can solve more money problems than people realize.  The conversation wraps with a candid look at money in relationships. Reasons joint vs. separate accounts matter less than actually talking about finances, and ways couples can get aligned instead of avoiding the conversation altogether. --------------- Get your complimentary guide to retirement https://falconwealthadvisors.com/jake-falcon-book-signup.html?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=rr_ebook   Get Jake's weekly blog https://falconwealthadvisors.com/index.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=upticks#ID2GUSO1Sj8Upy1QWdqVxHOM   Question for Jake and Cory? Email Luke → luke@falconwealthadvisors.com  Watch clips of this episode on YouTube https://youtube.com/@uptickspodcast?si=H2Nj_aq7Jdh9AIc4   Follow Jake and Cory https://www.instagram.com/jake_falcon_crpc/?hl=en  https://www.instagram.com/corybittnerkc/  #investingwisely #wealthbuilding #financialfreedom #retiresooner #smartmoneymoves

In this episode of Business Influencers, host Chris Salem welcomes Ray Gage, author of Start with Stop, speaker, and founder of Are You Untapped?, for a conversation that challenges many of today's conventional leadership beliefs.After spending decades building a successful career and following the traditional definition of achievement, Ray realized that external success doesn't always lead to fulfillment. That realization led him to rethink leadership, purpose, and the assumptions that quietly shape our decisions.Together, Chris and Ray discuss why many leaders experience burnout despite investing in personal development, how hidden beliefs influence leadership effectiveness, and why meaningful transformation begins by questioning what we've always accepted as true.This episode offers a fresh perspective for leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals looking to move beyond constant performance and toward authentic, purpose-driven leadership.Guest: Ray Gage (https://www.linkedin.com/in/raygage-startwithstop/)Host: Chris Salem Sound: Mahesh Producer: Archita Puranik

Pointing to Edward's first symptom of Relapse–Remitting MS is tricky. From anxiety in his 20s, to poor sleep and numb hands, to back pain and difficulty walking, the road to diagnosis has been rocky. When he finally received confirmation—in the form of a terrifying MRI showing countless lesions on his brain and spine—Edward was a new father in his early 30s. Coming to terms with a lifelong condition that presents differently for everyone was a process that has slowly shifted his outlook on both his past and his future. In this episode, we speak with Edward about what his journey through symptoms and diagnosis looked like, and reflect on how facing down a debilitating illness can change your outlook on life if you let it. A musician from a young age, today Edward is exploring live performance with his solo project, Green Plastic Whistle, and facing an aversion to fame that derailed some previous opportunities. As he puts it, being told you have an unpredictable disease, that has the potential to impact anything from bladder function to your ability to see, really puts fear into perspective. With cautious optimism and a balanced take on the pros and cons of the medical system, Edward and Jesse delve into how you envision your future when you don't know what your health will hold. They explore the promising remyelination medications that have the MS community abuzz and what it's like to start a family in the midst of disease progression. Edward's experience with Multiple Sclerosis has given him a new perspective on how we prioritize our lives and what's possible when you begin to face the future without fear. Learn more about Edward's solo project, Green Plastic Whistle:  https://www.instagram.com/greenplasticwhistle/  Listen to Green Plastic Whistle on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/0b6gv1y0qrwlp4bp3ztmusnsa?si=d557f3eb1a0947c2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV_reArTc7g Watch the episode on YouTube or Spotify, listen here on our website or on your favorite podcast platform. PODCAST LINKSWEBSITE: https://majorpainpodcast.comEMAIL: majorpainpodcast@gmail.comSUBSCRIBE: https://majorpainpodcast.com/subscribeSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NDoD07WJmICdfdRKq0TyNAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/major-pain/id1562947550?mt=2&ls=1 SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/majorpainpodcastTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorpainpodcastYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@MajorPainPodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/majorpainpodcast AFFILIATE LINKSRARE PATIENT VOICE: https://rarepatientvoice.com/MajorPainPodcastAMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/majorpainpodcastNEURAHEALTH: https://www.neurahealth.co/majorpain

Thirty years after being convicted of murdering six women and girls, David Wood is now only weeks from dying by lethal injection. Pointing to the fact the only DNA ever recovered points to a different suspect, and new statements accusing police of setting him up, lawyer Greg Warchuk and his team are rushing to win a stay. The lawyers look for alternate suspects, elusive witnesses, and holes in the state's evidence, all as the clock ticks down to Wood's execution. Warchuk and the other attorneys pull at every lever to stop the process to save the life of a man they believe was wrongfully convicted — all while preparing themselves for the possibility he'll die anyway. From Serial Productions, The Marshall Project, and The New York Times comes the podcast “The Last 12 Weeks.” Host Maurice Chammah and producer Alvin Melathe give the audience an unprecedented look inside a legal team's efforts to find evidence and craft legal arguments that will pause the execution of David Wood, the so-called Desert Killer. Both WITH the attorneys and on their own, the journalists interview witnesses, investigators, and the accused serial killer himself in a literal story of life or death. OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "THE LAST 12 WEEKS" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 12 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE. In Crime of the Week: el Batman! For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Humanitarian AI Today episode, Michael Tjalve, Independent Humanitarian AI Advisor and co-author of the SAFE AI framework, speaks with guest host Jennifer Wilde, an AI strategy and social impact advisor, about AI governance, the SAFE AI initiative and the evolving security and operational landscapes. Against the backdrop of critical, sector-wide dialogues bringing together executive leadership and technical teams from organizations of all sizes, they explore the new safety and security topics of concern posed by advances in AI, compute distributed across agents, and the emergence of sophisticated models like Mithos that can expose and be used to exploit critical IT security vulnerabilities. Michael outlines his advisory work helping humanitarian organizations understand how they can confidently use AI in a way that is both effective and responsible, emphasizing the increasingly present role that artificial intelligence has in humanitarian action today. Jennifer and Michael discuss the SAFE AI framework next, the Standards and Assurance Framework for Ethical AI, which stands as the first operational, end-to-end AI governance framework tailored specifically for humanitarian actors. Developed through a vital collaboration between the CDAC Network, The Alan Turing Institute, and the Humanitarian AI Advisory, with critical funding from the UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and deep consultation with East African researchers and communities, the toolkit bridges the gap between high-level policy and grassroots implementation. They walk through how both large and small organizations can start utilizing the toolkit today, what is essential to know to begin, and exactly where to start. Pointing out how organizational governance is lagging behind organic, "shadow IT" AI experimentation, Michael and Jennifer discuss in detail why structured guardrails are vital for the sector. They address how crucial it is for team members and staff across entire organizations, whether at global headquarters or country offices, to have access to appropriate training and a centralized focus on AI policy and strategy, highlighting how the SAFE AI framework provides actionable guidance to achieve this. Touching on rapid technological leaps, Michael notes how the emergence of agentic AI introduces an additional layer of complexity for responsible governance. With semi-autonomous processes executing tasks on an organization's behalf, the potential for compounding errors increases while transparency declines, a distance that challenges traditional accountability models and complicates oversight. Together, Michael and Jennifer advocate for starting any AI adoption journey with a clear focus on the specific human need or use case rather than deploying the technology for its own sake. Drawing on the core tenets of the framework, co-authored by Michael alongside Suzy Madigan, Helen McElhinney, Sarah Spencer, and Anjali Mazumder, they emphasize that true accountability requires an operational commitment to "communities in the loop". This means ensuring that frontline staff can confidently explain AI-driven outcomes to affected populations, and that AI systems never silently or inequitably exclude the very people humanitarians are bound to protect. Ultimately, they agree that while the rapid expansion of AI is exciting, organizations must maintain a healthy balance of curiosity and caution, allowing their concerns to drive continuous learning and the proactive questioning necessary to confidently take responsible steps forward. Because there is absolutely no margin to get it wrong in a humanitarian crisis, this collective effort reminds listeners that stress-testing AI governance under extreme, high-stakes conditions does not just safeguard vulnerable populations; it creates a vital proof of concept with profound lessons for how responsible AI should be governed anywhere in the world.

Special thanks to Andy Erickson who really helped to fix the audio on this!! Paracast 507 "Stop pointing the gun at me!" Robert and Kevin battle bad audio to try and put out a show where Robert has guns pointed at him. We also talk about FRT's and 2011's Show Sponsors: Rune Tactical Dominate Defense W-74 Guide Rods Weekend Gunner Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@paracastfirearmspodcast905 Telegram: https://t.me/PARAcastpod Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=16370931 Chat: @paracastchat (telegram) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paracast/id940994458

1. Explaining Their Nature 2. Teaching Their Significance 3. Pointing to Their Benefits This sermon explores the theological significance of a child's question regarding God's laws found in Deuteronomy 6. The speaker argues that such inquiries demonstrate the Holy Spirit's regenerating work within covenant children, prompting them to seek understanding rather than resisting duty. The father's response highlights three key aspects: the nature of the law as a witness to God's holiness and covenant friendship, the historical reality of redemption from Egypt as a type of Christ's salvation, and the benefits of preservation and righteousness for believers. The text emphasizes that keeping the law is not a burden but a delight and a necessary expression of love and reverence for God. Ultimately, the sermon urges parents to diligently teach their children these truths to counteract spiritual deception and nurture faith.

AI and drone warfare will force a “complete reimagining” of how conflict risk is calculated and insured, the chief executive of Lloyd's of London has warned, because traditional assumptions about how wars escalate may no longer hold.Patrick Tiernan, who runs the 337-year-old insurance marketplace, told the Big Boss Interview that autonomous weapons and AI-driven decision-making could remove the warning signs and diplomatic pauses that have historically allowed insurers to adjust cover as conflicts intensify.“When we talk about the way war is insured at the moment, it assumes that it'll build up, that there'll be breaks in there, and that you can increase the cover,” he said. “It's very possible that won't be the case as there is more drone warfare, more artificial intelligence in the decision-making. So we're going to have to completely reimagine how we cover that.”His warning comes as governments increase defence spending and NATO allies reassess their military commitments. Tiernan said Lloyd's must ensure it has the capacity to insure growth in defence, energy and infrastructure, while being clearer about which forms of defence it supports.He said the current risk environment is unlike anything in Lloyd's history, with physical infrastructure, data and cyber systems, financial services and the international rules-based order all under pressure at the same time. “We are very underprepared for the risks we're facing because we rely on things that maybe won't be there tomorrow,” he said.Tiernan also warned that the “protection gap” between economic losses and what is actually insured is widening. He said businesses and governments can no longer assume the state will step in when disaster strikes, arguing that high debt levels mean governments may not have the same financial firepower they had in the past.He called on governments to spell out what they will and will not protect, so private capital can price the remaining risk. Businesses, he said, are being “wilfully ignorant” if they fail to understand their exposure.A major state-backed cyberattack remains one of Lloyd's realistic disaster scenarios and could be “deeply crippling” to the global economy, Tiernan said. He added that take-up of cyber insurance remains too low, particularly among European SMEs, despite policies offering prevention and resilience support as well as financial cover.On the Strait of Hormuz, Tiernan said Lloyd's drew on lessons from previous Gulf shipping disruption and the Black Sea closure during the Ukraine war. Insurance capacity remained available, he said, with crew safety rather than the price of cover the main factor affecting shipping.He also argued that the insurance industry, and perhaps the wider economy, has lost some of its appetite for calculated risk since the financial crisis. Pointing to opportunities in undersea data centres, autonomous vehicles and AI-led drug development, he said: “The risk of missing out is greater than the risk of overstepping.”On climate, Tiernan said Lloyd's has added US flood, severe convective storm and fire to its realistic disaster scenarios, with flood, fire and drought all on an upward trajectory. He defended Lloyd's continued insurance of legal, unsanctioned fossil fuel activity, but said the market should use its capital to support new energy technologies including small modular reactors, nuclear fusion and renewables.

I DON'T GET IT is the ironically named podcast which features the open-minded musings of two middle-aged curmudgeons (Noah Tarnow and Bill Scurry) who love pop culture, talking about a hot topic of the week. Noah and Bill point out that the Indiana Fever forward is good at her job, and inspiring memes at the same time. @noahandbillshow.bluesky.social -- @billscurry.bluesky.social -- @noahtarnow.bluesky.social This week's theme: "Point of No Return” by Kansas. New episodes every Monday morning on Youtube, Spotify, Soundcloud, iTunes, and GooglePlay!

Molly declares the thingness of Sophie Cunningham's pointing and Tom finds a melt. Then Molly explains du bist gut genus, while Tom discovered GymPin.LINKS:Sophie Cunningham pointingDu bist gut genugA MeltGymPin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your emotional detachment might be quietly wounding the people you love most. In PART 2 of our Father's Day LOOK-BACK, Jeff resurfaces five more conversations that hit different the second time around. ✅ Why your kids can feel when you've checked out emotionally ✅ How to stop pointing your kids to yourself as the source of life ✅ The dad who never raised his voice and what it did to his son ✅ What "unhurried presence" actually looks like in everyday moments ✅ The hard truth about emotional regulation every dad needs to hear SUMMARY In Part 2 of this Father's Day look-back series, Jeff Zaugg resurfaces five more powerful conversations from the past dad year, featuring Jeremy Pryor, Ted Cunningham, Pastor Tim Timberlake, Mac Lake, and Seth Dahl. The clips cover a dad's superpower of emotional detachment and how it can quietly wound the people he loves most, the faulty input-output theory of parenting and why God is the only true source of life, the transformative power of tone and speaking to the king in your child instead of the fool, the gift of unhurried presence and what it looks like to truly savor your kids, and the hard truth that a man who can't regulate his emotions forces his family to do it for him. This episode is a flyover packed with activation, challenge, and the kind of dad wisdom that sticks. KEY QUOTES "My kids can actually feel that. Like, if something were to happen to me, I think dad would be the least affected." — Jeremy Pryor, Ep. 415 "My source is Jesus, not you." — Ted Cunningham, Ep. 417 "In us we have both a fool and a king. The one that you address is the one that will respond." — Pastor Tim Timberlake, Ep. 424 "A posture of unhurried presence. So often we are present with our kids, but we're not present with our kids." — Mac Lake, Ep. 435 "A man who can't regulate his emotions forces his wife and kids to do it for him." — Seth Dahl, Ep. 429 TAKEAWAYS Your emotional detachment is a superpower that can become a weapon. Dads are wired to disconnect under pressure, and that's often a gift. But when that same skill gets used to keep your family at arm's length, your kids feel it. The question isn't how attached you feel. It's whether they feel attached to you. You were never meant to be the source. Pouring into your kids so they pour back into you is a trap. Your job, according to Deuteronomy 6, is to point them every single day to the only true source of life. Fire yourself. Fire your kids. God in heaven is the source. Tone is one of the greatest gifts a dad can give. Pastor Tim Timberlake's father never raised his voice, never disciplined from anger or frustration, and the love in his tone did the convicting. Your size, your volume, your first response, those things mark your kids. Speak to the king in them, not the fool. Unhurried presence is a posture, not a schedule. Mac Lake leaves adult conversations to throw a football for 60 minutes if that's what his grandkids want. The shift is simple but hard: let your kids be the thing that matters most in the moment, not an interruption to what actually matters. Emotional self-control is a fruit your family gets to eat. When you're getting triggered by your six-year-old, you're not parenting. You're asking them to regulate you. The Holy Spirit wants to grow self-control in you so your family is nourished by it. Your heart is upstream to everything in your home. LINKS Join the DadAwesome Prayer Team: Text "pray" to (651) 370-8618 Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 7-Day Video Series: dadawesome.org/book DadAwesome Podcast: dadawesome.org/podcast Free Chapter + Intro Video Series: dadawesome.org/book Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 DADAWESOME book: dadawesome.org/book Jeremy Pryor — https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/415 Ted Cunningham — https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/417 Pastor Tim Timberlake — https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/424 Seth Dahl — https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/429 Mac Lake — https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/435

Julie Bates reports from a Northwest Pointing Lab Club seminar where trainers and owners worked through fundamentals: building the human-dog relationship, daily walks, basic obedience (heel, sit, recall), and making training challenging and fun. The episode covers collar conditioning, recalls, de-chase work, marking and water drills, and emphasizes avoiding boredom while developing confident, responsive pointing Labradors. Julie praises the club's skilled handlers and healthy dogs and shares practical tips for continued progress.

In this special Father's Day episode of the Journey of Hope Podcast, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon President Camille Melki for an encouraging conversation about the challenges fathers face in today's rapidly changing world and the hope that can only be found in Christ.From war and economic uncertainty to cultural pressures and the growing influence of technology, fathers everywhere are navigating difficult circumstances while striving to protect, provide for, and lead their families. Camille shares biblical insights on the role of fathers, pointing listeners to the example of our Heavenly Father and the enduring truths found in Scripture.Throughout the conversation, Elio and Camille explore how fathers can remain grounded in their faith, lead with integrity, and trust God even when circumstances feel beyond their control. Drawing from personal experiences, biblical examples, and the realities facing families in Lebanon and around the world, this episode offers practical encouragement for fathers seeking to lead their families well.Listeners will also hear a heartfelt reflection on God's faithfulness through life's challenges, including Elio's experience as a new father, and why prayer, Scripture, and dependence on Christ remain essential anchors for every parent.The episode concludes with a call to pray for fathers in Lebanon who are navigating conflict, economic hardship, and uncertainty while faithfully caring for their families.Show NotesThe Challenges Fathers Face Today·      Navigating war, conflict, and instability·      Providing security and stability during uncertain times·      Financial pressures and economic hardship·      Raising children in a rapidly changing culture·      The influence of technology and social media on familiesThe Biblical Role of a Father·      Protecting and providing for the family·      Leading with integrity and righteousness·      Modeling faith, patience, and forgiveness·      Pointing children toward Christ·      Reflecting the love of our Heavenly FatherLearning from Scripture·      The example of the father in the Parable of the Prodigal Son·      God's love, grace, and pursuit of His children·      Proverbs 20:7 and the importance of integrity·      Finding wisdom and direction through God's WordTrusting God Through Every Season·      Remembering God's faithfulness in past circumstances·      Building confidence through prayer and Scripture·      Finding peace when situations feel beyond our control·      Trusting God's care for our children and families·      Depending on Christ rather than our own strengthA Father's Personal Journey·      Elio's experience as a new father of twins·      Walking through uncertainty during a NICU stay·      Learning to surrender fears to the Lord·      Discovering God's peace in moments of helplessnessEncouragement for Fathers·      God has not called fathers to carry every burden alone·      Faithfulness matters more than perfection·      Prayer remains one of the greatest gifts fathers can give their children·      Our ultimate hope and security are found in ChristPrayer Requests·      Pray for fathers around the world facing uncertainty and hardship.·      Pray for fathers in Lebanon navigating economic and political instability.·      Pray for wisdom, patience, and strength as parents raise their children.·      Pray that fathers would lead their families with integrity and faith.·      Pray for children to grow in their relationship with Christ.·      Pray that families would find their hope and security in God alone.Key TakeawayNo matter how challenging the circumstances may be, fathers can find strength, wisdom, and hope in Christ. By remaining rooted in Scripture, committed to prayer, and dependent on God's faithfulness, they can lead their families with confidence and integrity through every season of life.Connect & Pray With Us

The hosts amplify intense conservative panic and backlash surrounding the newly unsealed U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Pointing to blisters of criticism from *The New York Post* and *National Review*, the segment dissects leaked terms indicating the U.S. will prematurely lift its naval blockade, hand control of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, and permit un-sanctioned oil sales—all just to secure a 60-day window of technical talks. Citing a warning from General Jack Keane, the show disputes Trump and JD Vance's assertions that the arrangement protects against nuclear expansion, arguing instead that the absolute capitulation strips the U.S. and Israel of all geopolitical leverage. Trump Iran Deal, Islamabad Memorandum, General Jack Keane, National Review Critique, Naval Blockade, Strait of Hormuz, JD Vance, Frozen Assets, Nuclear Verification, Middle East Geopolitics, Conservatism, Foreign Policy Surrender

Reacting to a record spike in threats against Republican legislators documented by the US Capitol Police, the hosts sound the alarm on what they view as a rising tide of left-wing political violence. The discussion centers on how the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting, Luigi Mangione, is being treated as a "Che Guevara-style folk hero" by online radicals without condemnation from Democratic leadership. Pointing to alleged training camps run by groups like the Socialist Rifle Club, the hosts argue that foreign influence operations—particularly from China—are weaponizing social media algorithms to push the country toward civil unrest, and demand that conservatives build a massive media apparatus to punch back. Political Violence, Threat Assessment, Capitol Police, Network Contagion Research Institute, Luigi Mangione, Hasan Piker, Socialist Rifle Club, Conservative Messaging, Left-Wing Radicalism, Foreign Bots, Chinese Communist Party, Anti-Christian Extremism

Julie Bates discusses her pointing lab's progress and focuses on the often-overlooked upland field: why handlers must prepare dogs for heat and build endurance, not rely on judges to save them. She stresses that the Triple Crown expects four positive bird contacts and encourages trainers to condition dogs and learn efficient field strategies. Practical advice covers heat conditioning, approaching the field with wind and bird placement in mind, and taking responsibility for a dog's safety and performance so competitions stay fair and dogs stay healthy.

What happens when the Holy Spirit moves in our communities?Doug Beacham, a longtime leader in the Pentecostal tradition,reflects on the Holy Spirit's ongoing work through holiness, sanctification and renewal. Pointing to moments like the Azusa Street Revival and the Memphis Miracle, he highlights how the Spirit brings spiritual renewal, fosters racial unity and expands the Church's mission. Together, NAE President Walter Kim and Doug Beacham, presiding bishop of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC), also explore the ongoing need for reconciliation and unity within the Body of Christ.  In this conversation, you'll hear: What defines Pentecostal holiness traditions; How Pentecostalism brings both intentionality and intensity to faith; Why the American church continues to struggle with division; and How true revival not only stirs hearts but reshapes communities. This episode invites Christians to remember that true hope endures even in a divided culture, calling us to live with patience, faith and confidence that the Holy Spirit is still at work. Subscribe today wherever you listen to podcasts.Do you like the podcast?Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. This is the best way for others to discover these conversations. If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and hit the notification bell to be sure you never miss an episode. And don't forget to pass your favorite episodes along to colleagues, friends and family.Resources Full conversation with Doug Beacham on YouTubeFor further study see  Isaiah 53, Acts, Romans 5–6, 1 Corinthians 12, 2 Corinthians 3:17–18Books written by Doug Beacham “Black and White Race in American Denominations,” by A.G. Miller in Evangelicals magazinePrayer, Repentance & Hope for America, NAE podcast with Lisa FieldsTheology of Race, NAE podcast with Walter Kim Today's Conversation is brought to you by Cahoots Communications.

**The 43,000-Vote Flip: Ballot Harvesting and the War Over Voter Rolls** In this hard-hitting segment, the hosts dissect the dramatic reversal in the Los Angeles mayoral primary race, where candidate Spencer Pratt's initial 40,000-vote lead over progressive Nithya Raman completely evaporated into a 43,000-vote swing days after election night. The commentary levels a critical gaze at California's highly opaque voting system, highlighting how a week-long mail-in ballot extension window and zero mandatory chain of custody over collected ballots open the door to widespread harvesting vulnerabilities within vulnerable populations. The monologue connects these localized election results to broader systemic clashes. Pointing to Judicial Watch's legal battle to scrub over 870,000 dead or relocated individuals from California's universal mail-in registry, the host details a multi-layered counteroffensive from the executive branch. This includes the White House Fraud Task Force stripping $250 million from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for flagrant mismanagement, alongside a high-stakes legislative battle surrounding the SAVE Act to force comprehensive, federal-level voter roll compliance. Spencer Pratt, Nithya Raman, Karen Bass, Los Angeles election, Voter rolls, Ballot harvesting, Voter fraud, Judicial Watch, SAVE Act, LAHSA, HUD funding, Political commentary

**The Will to Win: Trump's 30% Blind Spot in the Iran Conflict** In this live Friday call-in segment, the host addresses a jam-packed week of political developments, beginning with the recent immigration raid in Abbeville, South Carolina. The monologue breaks down the severe, non-victimless reality of identity fraud facilitated by plant managers before transitioning to a lively exchange with a caller regarding national security, election integrity, and the efficacy of voter roll purges based on the Ron DeSantis Florida playbook. The core of the episode features a detailed debate with a caller from Simpsonville over the strategic paralysis defining the current conflict with Iran. Defending American military readiness against claims of supply-chain ossification and logistical quagmires, the host argues that the nation's primary hurdle is political will rather than capability. Pointing to Donald Trump's own admission that the U.S. halted operations with 30% of military targets left untouched, the host strongly criticizes the administration's decision to leave active Iranian radar installations and launch facilities intact. The commentary concludes with a demand for strategic clarity, questioning why the U.S. is turning off maritime transponders to hide from a regime it possesses the total capability to neutralize. Abbeville raid, Identity fraud, Voter roll purges, Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, Iran conflict, Strategic bombing, Strait of Hormuz, Military logistics, Foreign policy, National security, South Carolina radio

In this hard-hitting segment, the host sounds the alarm on what they describe as a totalitarian shift sweeping through Western nations like Australia and the UK. Pointing directly to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's latest device-level online safety proposals, the host breaks down how "saving the children" is being used as a deceptive Trojan horse to force data-tracking digital IDs onto everyday adults. The host aggressively calls out mainstream media outlets like Fox News for glossing over the real-world impact of these policies, which mirror authoritarian Chinese tracking systems. They also issue a major warning to American voters, detailing how similar legislation is gaining bipartisan traction in the U.S. Senate—and how local grassroots pushback is the only line of defense left to protect basic internet privacy! Digital ID, Internet privacy, Keir Starmer, Fox News, Online tracking, Free speech, Bipartisan overreach, Authoritarian policy, Political commentary

In this episode, Kathryn Butler and Korrie Johnson offer advice and encouragement for parents hoping to engage their kids in reading. Kathryn Butler worked as a trauma surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital before she left clinical practice to homeschool her children. She now writes regularly about faith, medicine, and the power of great stories. Korrie Johnson is a wife, a mom of three, and the founder of Good Book Mom, a ministry that reviews children's books from a biblical worldview. She has reviewed thousands of books for her website, and she collaborates with 10ofThose to offer families a biblical alternative to Scholastic Book Orders. They are also both co-authors of 'Stories Woven in Silver: Pointing Kids to the Gospel Through Children's Literature' from Crossway. ❖ Listen to “Unicorns, Allegory, and Stories That Give Us Hope" with Kathryn Butler:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones taught extensively on church history, specifically on the relationship between church and state. In this sermon on Romans 13:1–7 titled “Church and the State (4),” Dr. Lloyd-Jones turns his attention to the underlying foundation of the view proposing an alliance between church and state. How do they biblically defend their position? What biblical evidence do they portray to say this alliance is biblically sound and wise? He enters this controversial topic by looking at two specific confessions of faith, the Belgic Confession and the Westminster Confession. The bulk of these confessions' defense is taken from the Old Testament, with only one direct passage from the New Testament. Pointing to the position of Israel as a nation and Judaism as a religion, proponents of the alliance position maintain no distinction between Israel and the church in this way. Deviating from this position, Dr. Lloyd-Jones advocates for the separation of the church and state, based on the New Testament's teaching on the kingdom of God. As he handles this delicate discussion, he reminds his listeners of the importance of this new identity of believers: the reality that Christians are now citizens of the kingdom through rebirth and this kingdom consists of citizens from every nation and tongue.